Hagen, Constance C. Age 79, of Bloomington, passed away March 21, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Marjory Cooper; and her husband, Jerome R. "Jerry" Hagen. Survived by her son, Jay (Theresa) Hagen; daughter, Kris (Jim) Flanigan; and grandchildren, Madison Hagen, Claire Hagen, Brendan Flanigan, Trevor Flanigan; her brother, Jim (Patricia) Cooper; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service on Saturday, March 30 at 2pm at Normandale Lutheran Church, 6100 Normandale Rd., Edina. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Private interment at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials preferred to Normandale Lutheran Church Organ Restoration Fund or the donor's favorite charity. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Constance Cooper Hagen, was known to us in high school by her nickname "Connie," 

Connie was well cared for during her long illness by her daughter and son and many friends and relatives.  Here is a statement written by Connie's daughter, Kris Flanigan, which she wrote in her mother's journal the day following her death:

"How does one begin or title this last message?  Stumps me, and believe me I've thought about it all day.  So, I'll start by telling you about the latter part of yesterday.

Nice to see familiar faces that have been faithful friends to Connie.  We had some hours of quiet time around the loud sounds of the oxygen concentrator and the air mattress.  I played some music for her and found out that modern tools like YouTube have a huge array of music and videos.  I never knew how many artists have recorded "Precious Lord, take my hand".  Massaged lotion into her dry and fragile skin, and gave her a scalp massage.  My cousin Brian and his wife Kelly stopped by for a visit and a final goodbye.  Late in the night my friend Sara and her daughter Grace arrived with a meal to share with me and another goodbye for mom.  By then it was around 11 pm and I was tiring.  Had that odd sense that Connie needed to rest by herself.  So for the last time I reminded her again that we loved her, she was not in pain, and it was ok to move on.  And to say hi to Jerry for us all.  

Headed back up to her apartment, prepared for bed, and barely an hour later the nurse called to tell me that Connie had passed away.  The part that struck me most strongly when I got back down to her room was the peace and the quiet.  The machines were done with their loud rhythmic sounds, Connie just looked to be at rest and calm.  And the quiet was really precious. 

Today we have done our best to begin with phone calls and text messages, to begin planning for her memorial service and final arrangements.  Please know that we are doing our best to reach family and friends in the most personal ways possible, but honestly there are a lot you!  Another wonderful problem, a large number of friends and caring, warm people.  

Will post again with arrangements when they are complete.  Jay and our families and I all continue to thank you for your love and support."