Lynn’s Story

Site created on March 6, 2023

Lynn Handeland passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023, at home, in Baxter, MN. She battled small cell lung cancer with absolute bravery and strength. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. We will share here as soon as we set that date. At her request, there will be no funeral. Years ago, Lynn chose to donate her body to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program. It is a whole body donation program, with the purpose to support medical research and education for health professionals by facilitating the donation process. To learn more, please check out https://med.umn.edu/anatomy-bequest-program

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Journal entry by Jessica Woudsma

Lynn Handeland passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023, at home, in Baxter, MN. She battled small cell lung cancer with bravery and strength. A celebration of life service will be held in April or May, in Baxter, MN. At her request, there will be no funeral. Years ago, Lynn chose to donate her body to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program. It is a whole body donation program, with the purpose to support medical research and education for health professionals by facilitating the donation process. To learn more, please check out https://med.umn.edu/anatomy-bequest-program
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