Hannelore “Honnie” Frieda LaDue, age 91, of McGregor died December 20, 2025 at Carefree Living in McGregor. A celebration of Honnie’s life will be held as an informal luncheon at The Refuge Golf Course in Oak Grove, Minnesota, on Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother’s Day), from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to come, share stories, as we honor her life.
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Hannelore “Honnie” F. LaDue, who was born on January 27, 1934, in Bayreuth, Germany, and passed away on December 20, 2025.
As a young girl, Honnie lived through the hardships of World War II, an experience that shaped her strength and resilience for the rest of her life. She pursued her passion for music and became a professional opera singer, performing in numerous productions at the renowned Richard Wagner Festspielhaus in her hometown.
While in Germany, Honnie met the love of her life at an officers club. Their love story led her across the ocean to the United States in November of 1960, where they were married and began building a life together. Determined to embrace her new country, Honnie taught herself English by watching soap operas and worked hard to learn American customs. One of her proudest accomplishments was becoming a United States citizen, a milestone she cherished deeply.
Honnie and her husband settled in Richfield, Minnesota, where they raised three daughters. After the passing of her husband in 1978, Honnie demonstrated incredible strength and devotion by raising her children on her own. She was a hardworking woman who held various jobs throughout her life, ultimately building a long and dedicated career with Dean Witter, where she remained until her retirement.
Hannelore “Honnie” F. LaDue was a woman full of life, light, and kindness who was strong, loving, and deeply devoted to her family. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she was an active member of Oak Grove Lutheran Church in Richfield.
Honnie is survived by her daughters, Luana Goltz and Michelle Goltz (Randy Goltz); her grandchildren, Kyla Karger, Bee Wing, Tyler Goltz (Nicole Goltz), Tristen Goltz, and Sydnie Goltz; and four great-grandchildren; sister, Karin Verena (Krumpholz) Goudy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter, her parents, and three of her four siblings.
Honnie will be remembered for her strength, her warmth, her unwavering love for her family, and the beautiful life she built through courage and determination.
Honnie was my Aunt, my Godmother and a guiding light through my faith. She loved with all of her heart and she taught me the importance of music in my life. I am blessed to have known her and I will miss her dearly.
We are so glad we got to know Honnie, she was such a Classy lady, so interesting to talk with her, she Was really quite a lady !! Thinking of Lu & Family, & Michelle ( Randy) & Family !! God Bless. Diane ( Stadum) Pauli.