Ione Barbara Selness

Spring Grove, Mn Ione Barbara Selness, age 88 of Spring Grove, passed away on Mon. July 1, 2024 at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center, in Spring Grove, Mn She was born on Dec. 29, 1935, in Mabel, Mn to Orville and Irene (Hesby) Hanson. She was baptized on May 17, 1936 and confirmed on June 11, 1950 at Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, Mn, she graduated from Mabel High School in 1953. On Aug. 31, 1953, Ione married Grant Selness, at Scheie Lutheran Church. The couple lived in Riceford, Mn and later built a house in Spring Grove. They maintained the Spring Grove cemetery and the Trinity Center for many years. She and Grant ran “This and That” Thrift shop, first from their home and later on main street. They enjoyed going to flea markets and auctions. Grant preceded Ione in death on Aug. 13, 2009. Ione was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and its women’s groups. She enjoyed visiting with friends, and especially following her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities. Ione had a very good memory for details and past dates. She is survived by her daughters Jennifer (Mike) Wiste of Spring Grove, and Joyce (Mark) Knutson of Caledonia, Mn Her grandchildren Sarah (Anthony) Schmidt and their children Carter and Ella of La Crescent, MN, Erin (Devin) Becker of Spring Grove and their children Caroline, Natalie and Simon., Joshua (Autumn) Wiste and their children Wyatt, Dexter and Lucas, Karla Hansen and her children Morgan and Timothy, and Nicholas Wiste all of Spring Grove, Brandon (Michelle) Knutson and their children Kolton, Kinlee and Kaden, Brent (Erica) Knutson and their children Liberty, Bronco, and baby Knutson, Blake Knutson, Blaine Knutson and Bronson Knutson. Her brothers Alan (Becky) Hanson of Rushford, Mn, and Dale (Carol) Hanson of St. Charles, Mn In addition to her parents and her husband Grant, she was preceded in death by her siblings Ordell (Edna) Hanson, Joan (Hank) Cheney, Norma (Willard) Johnson, Curtiss (Marcella) Hanson, and Dennis Hanson. Funeral services for Ione will be held Saturday, July 6th at 11:00 A.M., at Trinity Lutheran Church. Pastor Lane Zaffke will officiate. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Friends may call Saturday, from 9-11 A.M. at the church. Roble Funeral Home of Spring Grove is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ione Barbara Selness

December 29, 1935 - July 1, 2024