Shannon Marie Dibbern

SHANNON MARIE DIBBERN was born on April 5, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Harlan and Renee (Wills) Dibbern. When she was 10 years old the family moved to Luverne, Minnesota and Shannon attended Luverne High School and graduated in 1999. She furthered her education at Stewart’s School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and later worked in collections. She then attended Colorado Technical University where she graduated with an associate of science degree in medical assisting. She also completed courses and received her certification in nursing assistance. She then began working at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne. Due to a job related back injury in 2009, Shannon had been unable to work. Most recently Shannon had been looking forward to a few new activities. She had been scheduled to begin volunteer work with both the Rock County Historical Society and the crisis center. On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Shannon passed away unexpectedly at the Sanford Luverne Hospital at the age of 32 years and 19 days.

Shannon loved singing karaoke and all types of music with a good beat. She enjoyed fishing, video games and watching movies, especially ‘B’ rated horror movies. She was the kind of person that always looked for the good in others. Most important in Shannon’s life was her son, Donovan, and she loved spending time with him.

Shannon will be lovingly remembered by her son, Donovan of Luverne; her parents, Harlan and Renee Dibbern of Luverne; a brother, David and his wife, Jessica Dibbern of Marshall, Minnesota; family friend, George McDonald of Luverne; and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Harvey and Ruby Dibbern; maternal grandparents, John and Ann Wills; and one cousin, Kris Mulvihill.