Deloris Marie 'Fritzie' Hagen

On April 7, 1952, in St. James, Minnesota, Fritzie was born the youngest of three children to Ernest Bryant and Louise Seely. She married Mark Hagen and over the next 43 years they were blessed with three children: Jessica, Cara, and Luke, and three grandchildren, with one on the way. Fritzie and Mark made their lifelong home in St. James and have enjoyed the love and support of their wonderful friends in this beautiful small community. Throughout her life, Fritzie touched many lives. After graduating from St. James High School in 1971, she attended Rochester Vocational school to become a dental assistant. She worked as a dental assistant until the birth of her first child. She changed careers several times until she found her calling and true passion as a massage therapist. In 1988, she brought massage therapy to the St. James community. She took much pride in helping others feel better with her healing touch. She continued her practice until she was diagnosed with cancer in 2015. She also had a passion for caring for the elderly and enjoyed working with them at Brandt Ridge Assisted Living. Deloris 'Fritzie' Marie Hagen, age 65, of Saint James passed away at her home with her family by her side on September 2, 2017 after complications of ovarian cancer. Fritzie will be remembered for her heart of gold. She put others before herself and was always the first to volunteer, bring food, or offer a free massage. She lived life to the fullest and had such a presence wherever she went, whether it was cheering for her son play ball to being the first to dance at a concert. She made friends easily because she was genuinely kind to everyone she met. She was truly one of a kind and will be missed by everyone who had the chance to know her. Fritzie is survived by her loving husband Mark; daughters Jessica Frehner (Shawn) and Cara Bertot (Jeffrey); son Luke Hagen (Chrissy); three grandchildren Jackson, Scarlett, Hudson and soon-to-be born Coralie; sisters Sandie Kratz (Tom) and Nancy Hamer (Gary); brother-in-law Steve Hagen (Chris); parents-in-law Stanley and Arlene Hagen; five nephews and two nieces; four great nieces and nine great nephews; and her dog, Annie. She is preceded in death by her father Ernest Bryant and mother Louise Seely, step-father LeRoy Seely, step-mother Marilyn Bryant, and her beloved dogs Jack, Oscar, and Art. Visitation 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, September 15, 2017 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel 906 - 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Visitation 9:30 am - 10:30 am Saturday, September 16, 2017 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 10:30 am Saturday, September 16, 2017 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Reception A luncheon will take place in the church social hall immediately following interment.