Nancy Ann Buckingham

Nancy Ann Buckingham, age 62, of Madelia, MN died on March 4, 2023, at her home.

Service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the funeral.

The clergy will be Rev. Janet Adams. Interment will be at the Lake Crystal Cemetery in Lake Crystal, Minnesota.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia, Minnesota.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Nancy Ann (Blekestad) Buckingham was born in Madelia, MN on April 14, 1960 to Orville and Marilyn (Sperstad) Blekestad.  Nancy grew up in Madelia and graduated from Madelia High School.  From an early age, Nancy knew that she wanted to be a hairstylist.  She always wanted to be like the "Popcorn" lady bringing joy and fun to everyone, and that is what Nancy did.  If you knew Nancy, you were loved by her.  She would never hesitate to say "I love you!" or give a big hug!  As a child, she dreamed of being a hair stylist and staying in Madelia so she could be close to her mom, dad and grandma and grandpa Nelson.  Nancy followed her dreams and became a hairstylist, a cosmetology school owner and instructor.  She married Pete Tierney in 1980 and they shared 11 years of marriage together and a precious son.  She later married Bruce Buckingham in 1991 and the couple raised their 3 wonderful children of whom she was always so proud. Nancy took much joy from being mom to Mitch, Shelby and Ryan.  Even through hard times in her life, she still found her faith, love and even joy!  Nancy would tell anyone who would listen that she loved her Lord and he is her number one!  Her heart's desire was always for God to use her to do His will.  She wanted to be a blessing to others and to help others follow God.  She was an example of Christ's love to many and was a person full of love.  She will be remembered as a person who was truly kind, caring, compassionate and most of all, full of faith.

Her message to her children is this: "My children are the best gift God gave me.  I am so proud of them.  I love you Mitch! I love you Shelby! I love you Ryan!"

Nancy is survived by her son, Mitch Tierney (Betsy Boman) of St. Paul, MN, daughter, Shelby Buckingham of St. Louis Park, son, Ryan Buckingham (Jacie Lewis) of Hopkins; siblings, Rick (Barb) Blekestad of Duluth, Mark Blekestad of Madelia, Tim Sperstad of St. James; husband, Bruce "Buck" Buckingham of Madelia; father, Orville Blekestad; sister-in-law, Sharon Blekestad of Lake Crystal, along with many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn Sperstad-Blekestad;  1st husband, Pete Tierney; stepfather, Donald "Sparky" Sperstad; sister-in-law, Sandy Blekestad; brother, Ron Blekestad and sister, Susan Sperstad.

May she rest in Christ's peace and love.