Anita Groat

Anita Louise Groat (Howes), of Merrifield, MN, passed peacefully on to eternal life on May 19, 2025, at age 82.

She was born in Round Lake, IL, to June and Orville Howes. She met the love of her life, Patrick (deceased), who married and had two sons, Shawn, and Robert (deceased). They vacationed in Minnesota before relocating here. Together they enjoyed the cabin life, fishing, and being together. She cherished special times with family, including siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. She was happy when she made others happy.

Anita is survived by her son, Shawn (Donna), and their two sons, Justin (Morgan) and Dean.

A memorial service for Anita will be held at 1 PM on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. A visitation will be held the hour prior to the service and refreshments will follow the service.

Cards can be mailed to the funeral home at 7348 Excelsior Rd N, Baxter, MN 56425.