Leola Rose Cline Hardy born 1927 passed away at age 82 in Fort Worth, Texas on July 9, 2010. She was born in Winnebago and lived in Maple Lake, Annandale, and Dassel in recent years.

Leola was preceded in death by her husbands Lawrence Cline and James Hardy; parents Lorn and Delores Powers; twin sister Letty; and an eldest son Everett Cline.

Leola is survived by her daughter Brenda and Ken Nivala of Maple Grove, Minnesota, and 2 sons Jack Cline of Aledo, Texas and Jeff and Dana Cline of Hamel, Minnesota; 8 grandchildren; 14 ½ great grandchildren.

Leola was an active AA member for 36 years and had a rewarding career in chemical dependency counceling for 20 years. She loved her lifetime hobby of sewing. Leola moved to Fort Worth in 2000 after retiring to live near her son Jack and family and loved every day of it. Leola cherished her family and they all loved her dearly. She will be greatly missed.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Iten Funeral Chapel in Delano, Minnesota. Gathering of family and friends will occur for 1 hour prior to the services on Saturday at the funeral home.