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LYNNETTE "NETTIE" MAEDER
Lynnette "Nettie" Maeder, age 35 of Arlington, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at the Sibley Medical Center in Arlington.
The funeral service was held on Friday August 15, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kolden Funeral Chapel in Arlington with Reverend Jonathan Vollrath officiating. The visitation was on Thursday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington.
Lynnette was born on May 12, 1968 in Arlington to Mahlon and Arline (ZumHofe) Maeder. She was baptized on June 2, 1968 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg and confirmed on May 2, 1982 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Arlington. Lynnette graduated from Arlington-Green Isle High School in 1986. She worked for United Mailing and Instant Webb in Chanhassen as a job planner. She enjoyed playing softball and volleyball, bowling and was a member of the Arlington-Green Isle Women of Today. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Lloyd Maeder and maternal grandparents, Alfred and Elsie ZumHofe.
Lynnette is survived by her parents of Arlington; sister, Pamela Maeder of Arlington; brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Misty Maeder of Rocky Mount, Missouri; grandmother, Adeline Maeder of Arlington; special friends, John and Brenda Schauer of Plato; aunts, uncles and cousins; also a godchild, Tony Schauer.
Obituary published in the Arlington Enterprise August, 2003
Lynnette Maeder attended K-12 at Arlington-Green Isle Schools as did her brother Mark and sister Pam. "Nettie" graduated in 1986 and until the last few years enjoyed participating in adult bowling, softball and volleyball leagues. She has been a very active member of the Arlington Green Isle Women of Today, holding several offices over the years. She is the backbone of the children's events hosted by the non-profit group which has included the Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Party, and the children's games at the Arlington Chamber annual August celebration.
She has been employed at Instant Web, Inc. in Chanhassen for 17 years. She has the responsibility of reviewing the incoming mailing projects and then channeling them to the proper sources.
In 1999 Lynnette was stricken with acute granulocytic (also known as myelocytic) leukemia. This disease is marked by an increase in white blood cells called granulocytes. These are usually made in the bone marrow. Normal granulocytes play a crucial role in the body's defense against infection but leukemia granulocytes lack this ability. After months of hospital stays, chemo treatments and medicaitons she recovered and was considered cancer free. Until November 2002.
At that time she was again diagnosed with the disease. Again after months of hospital stays and chemo treatments she was released from the hospital but at this time still struggles to keep her red and white blood count up to a functional level. She has been informed by her doctor that without a bone marrow transplant she would not be able to survive another cancer invasion.
There are several issues to resolve before she can be accepted for the transplant. She must have healthy blood cells. A matching donar must be found. She must show that she has enough people to stay with her at an apartment near the U of M hospital for 100 days after being discharged from the hospital. During this recovery time she will be taking medications and having daily blood and health checks. There must be someone at her temporary apartment at all times as she will be very weak from her transplant and may get very drowsy from medications.
The A-GI Women of Today are hoping to help Nettie financially by hosting a benefit to help defray the costs of transplant. The group is also trying to put together a list of people able to stay with her some of the "100" days time.
Care giver duties include overseeing medications, preparing meals, taking Lynnette to appointments at the hospital, and to get help if she becomes ill. The person is also very important for emotional support needed during this treatment. Care Givers may rotate, take one day, two, a week, or an afternoon or evening. The schedule can be flexible to fit the needs of our volunteers. People willing to drive may also be needed.
The AGI Women of Today held the benefit on Sunday, April 13the, 2003, from 11-2 pm @ the Arlington Community Center.
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