In loving memory of

Lynn Marie Cassel
December 31, 1961 - July 20, 2021

Lynn Marie Cassel, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, near Necedah, WI. Lynn was born on December 31, 1961, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the daughter of Roger and LaVonne (Larson) Nagel. She was raised in the Prairie du Chien area before moving to Winona when she was 9. In her younger years, she loved horses and enjoyed being on skates whenever she could.
In 1978 she was married to Larry Jonsgaard, and although their union would later dissolve, they were blessed with two children. Lynn worked at the old Trucker's Café in Winona for a few years before moving on to becoming the manager at the Sundown Motel; she spent 13 years at Volunteer Services and also worked for the TRW Auto-electrical Company on their assembly line.
Lynn loved to spend every moment of her free time outdoors. She enjoyed planting beautiful gardens as well as fishing on both lakes and rivers. She was also known to enjoy a good shopping spree either at stores or local garage sales.
Lynn will always be remembered by her husband, Tom Cassel; children, Shawn (Amy Newmann) Jonsgaard and Nicole Jonsgaard; parents, LaVonne (Roger) Thompson and Roger Nagel; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; twin sister, Linda Bernhardt and brother, Rick (Roseannah) Nagel; as well as her nieces, nephews, other extended family and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Brenda Reynolds, William Nagel, and Cathy Nagel; as well as her step-father, Roger Thompson.
There will be a Celebration of Lynn's Life held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, July 27 at the Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Winona. Visitation will be held for 1 hour prior to the Celebration from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. There will be a reception held for family and friends at the Holzinger Lodge in Winona following the services at the funeral home beginning at 4:00 PM. The Hoff Funeral Homes and Celebration of Life Center is assisting Lynn's family with arrangements. Memorials are preferred to Lynn's family.

Tributes

Nancy Patzner wrote on Jul 28, 2021:

"My friend Lynn. I will miss seeing you..It was always a pleasure to see you. At least 2x a year. Co.Christmas parties and picnics. You always made me laugh. You were also the best hugger. We worked together at TRW. Lots of great memories there. As we slaved on the lines. Lol. I love you and will remember you forever "

Jackie Stevens wrote on Jul 24, 2021:

"Dakota-May you be strong for your family. It will be difficult but your Grandma is expecting you to stay strong. May you weather the storm and come out of it smooth sailing. "

Sheila Kunda wrote on Jul 23, 2021:

"May you RIP..You were a great person inside and out..I\'m going to miss our talks..We have known each.other it seems like forever,..Fly high with the angels till we see each other again one day..Your friend always Sheila Kunda "

Sue Schroetke wrote on Jul 23, 2021:

"I am sorry very sorry for your loss, I\'m not sure what to say..I met Lynn 30 some yrs ago, we lived close by in Minnesota city....we had some good times back then..i wish i would have kept in touch more over the years..she was a beautiful, caring person.she will be missed greatly by everyone that knew her..Rest in peace Lynn, u are truly an Angel.."