Denise M. Frydenlund
Thursday, December 2, 1976
Date of Death:
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Age:
40 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday September 10, 2017
Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Byron Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday September 11, 2017
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Monday September 11, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Thursday, December 2, 1976
Date of Death:
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Age:
40 years old
Thursday, December 2, 1976
Date of Death:
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Age:
40 years old
Denise M. Frydenlund
Denise M. Frydenlund (Heitman) – Byron
The funeral for Denise M. Frydenlund will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 11, 2017 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester with Pastor Dave Berg officiating. Burial will be at Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday September 10, 2017 at the Byron Funeral Home (1620 Voll Drive NW, Byron, MN) and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Denise Frydenlund, 40, of Byron died Wednesday (September 6, 2017) at Mayo Clinic Rochester-Methodist Hospital after a lengthy and very courageous battle with cancer. She handled every challenge that was thrown at her with grace and dignity.
Denise was born December 2, 1976 in Rochester, MN to Larry and Roberta Heitman (Ramthun). She graduated from Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School in 1995. She graduated from Rochester Community & Technical College with an Associate of Arts degree in 1997 and Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting graduating magna cum laude in 1999. On September 7, 2002 she married Travis Frydenlund at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester. The couple lived in Byron for 15 years and were blessed with three children, two daughters and a son. Denise worked for Smith Schafer and Associates as an auditor for 4 years and for US Bank as a credit analyst for 13 years.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Travis and children Kylie (11), Avery (8), and Tyler (8) all of Byron, MN; parents Larry and Roberta Heitman of Rochester, MN; sister Dawn Hensel and husband Latham (Gene) of Rochester, MN; nephews Deshawn Hensel of Rochester, MN and Dylan Hensel of Rochester, MN; parents-in-law Gerald and Carol Frydenlund of Albert Lea, MN; and sister-in-law Kirsten Thalberg and husband Jon of Monticello, MN. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Robert and Raeburn Ramthun; paternal grandparents Alfred and Norma Heitman; aunt Lois Heitman; and uncle Kenneth Ramthun.
Denise enjoyed scrapbooking; especially those special trips with Amy Hameister, Cheryl Stinson, and Michelle Arnold. She enjoyed attending all of her children’s many activities and cheering them on from the sidelines, and just spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by all those she leaves behind.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the American Cancer Society in memory of Denise.
Byron Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.byronfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Denise M. Frydenlund has received the following condolences.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and special thoughts at this very difficult time. So very sorry for your loss of your loved one.
Travis and family just want to say it was a blessing to have cared for your children in my child are home??And prayers always will be in my heart?Sorry for your loss
So very sorry to hear of Denise's passing. I went to high school with her and enjoyed keeping up with her through social media. Her family, especially Travis and her children, and her dear friends are in my thoughts. Wishing you all peace and comfort.
-Becki LeGrant
We are so very sorry for your loss, Denise was an amazing woman! Steve and LeAnn Meerkins
Frydenlund Family:
Please know your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Unfortunately, we cannot be there in person but please know we are sending our condolences and thinking of you from afar. Travis, Kylie, Avery and Tyler; The kids and I are grieving with you and sending you our love, peace and hope. Kylie; Ella is sending her love and hugs and says she is thinking of you and missing you and is so sorry to hear about your mom.
Love to you all!
Abe, Jenn, Luke, Ella, Eli and Layne
Travis and kids,
I am so terribly sorry to hear about the loss of Denise, she was an amazing lady and we were all blessed to have her as part of our lives. You are a very lucky family to have been blessed with her love, caring and understanding. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Christy
Our deepest sympathy to you all! Peter and Nathan went to daycare with the kids at Christine's. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers during this unbelievably difficult time.
What a strong and kind person. I feel fortunate to have known and worked with her so many years. I can't find the right words to express my profound sadness or sincere sorrow and condolences to her wonderful family, so I'll just say I'm thankful to have known Denise and will try hard to carry on and pass on some of the life lessons she taught me. Peace.
On behalf of our family and Cub Scout Pack 42, we are saddened by your loss, Travis. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. May God wrap His loving arms around you and the children during this difficult time.
Travis, Kylie, Avery, and Tyler;
My thoughts are with you at this time of grief and loss. My you find strength in one another, and joy in both cherished memories and knowing that you loved and were loved.
Mrs. Newsom
Travis, Kylie, Tyler and Avery,
My heart breaks for your loss of Denise. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and may God bless and keep all of you during the tough, grieving times ahead. Denise fought a hard battle against her cancer and you now have a strong, battle tested Guardian Angel in heaven to watch over you. Please don't hesitate to let our family know if there is anything you may need in the days ahead.
Sean, Dawn, Keera, McKenna and Tressa Krauss