Glorian “Toots” Jean Kennedy, 85, of Dexter, Minn., formerly of Albert Lea, Minn., died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

“Toots” was born on Oct. 21, 1926, in Thompson, Iowa, one of nine children of Joseph and Madeline (Anderson) Flo. She grew up in the Bricelyn-Kiester area, graduated from Kiester High School. She lived in Albert Lea for many years. In her earlier years she was the “Donut Girl” at Boyd and Jack’s, and she later had a Board & Care in her home for several years. She retired and lived in Albert Lea until moving to Dexter to be near family about five years ago. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

“Toots” enjoyed fishing and camping. Family was the priority for her and she so enjoyed sharing her life with her siblings, children and grandchildren. Her siblings’ and family’s cruise to Hawaii was one of many trips traveling with and visiting family, that left many happy memories.

She is survived by her children, Wesley Jellinger of Dexter, Jeannie Grubbe of Sun City, Ariz., Kristie (Pat) Steffanni of Norwalk, Ohio, and Loreen Pfeifer of Dexter; grandchildren, Danny, Brian, Michael, Megan, Dane, Alex, Spencer and Calder; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lorna Anderson of Albert Lea, JoAnn (Harry) Green of Albert Lea, Donna Arneson of Scottsdale, Ariz., brother Dale (Barbara) Flo of LeSueur, Minn.; sister-in-law Mavis Flo of Apple Valley, Minn.; several nieces and nephews; and best friend Gladys Rowe of Albert Lea.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son Loren Brice, grandsons Kyle and Ryan and brothers Lester, Arlo, Ronald and Marlin Flo.

“Toots” was an awesome caretaker and will be fondly remembered for her warm generosity. Memorial Services for Glorian will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. The Rev. Todd Walsh will officiate. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albert Lea.