Mrs Minnesota 2004 :: Nancy Paradeise :: Mrs Minnesota International Pageant

Nancy Paradeise Mrs. Minnesota 2004 during evening gown
competition with her husband Francois.

The newly crowned Mrs. International Patti Simmons (Mrs. Georgia)
with Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise.

Mrs. Bolivia Elizabeth Nadasi and Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise
share one last hug at the end of a fabulous week.

Miss Teen North Dakota Kimberly Krueger, and Mrs. Minnesota
Nancy Paradeise before making their way to the coronation ball.

Mrs. North Dakota Angela Hill and Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise
enjoying the day at the zoo in Chicago.

Part of the Midwest contingent getting ready for the crowning moment.
Mrs. Iowa Bobbie Bergman, Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise,
and Mrs. North Dakota Angela Hill.

Mrs. and Mrs. Minnesota sneaking in a special moment
before the final night of competition.

Nancy's room was full of flowers and balloons from family
and friends. The love and support will never be forgotten!

Mrs. Minnesota 2002 Pamela Finley with Nancy's sons Christopher
and David. What a trio!

A surprise visit for Mrs. Minnesota - her daughter Kimmy (far right)
decided to fly up for support. Her teammates from Purdue Patricia
and Kelly joined her on finals day and honored Nancy with flowers.

Mrs. Bolivia Elizabeth Nadasi, Mrs. District of Columbia Jima Thomas-Gilbert, Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise, and Mrs. Ohio Carrie Layne
getting ready to go on stage for the aerobic wear competition.

Enjoying a free night with great friends Bonnie Henderson (America's 60s), Allison Stavrakis (Director of Mrs./Miss Minnesota International), Sarah Moses ( Owner of The Pageant Shop by Michael), Cheri Kennedy (coach extraordinaire), and Holly Ernst (Mrs. Minnesota 2003).

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 Nancy Paradeise with students
at St. Vincent De Paul Center. The contestants spent a couple
of hours with the children in various activities.

Mrs. South Dakota Donnell Rank and Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise
share a hug before leaving for rehearsals.

All 50 contestants in cocktail attire in from of the
North Shore Performing Arts Center

Mrs. California Pam Rarick, Mrs. Texas Kristin Koether,
Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise, and Mrs. Maryland Darlene
Meister enjoyed dinner together at the hotel.

The contestants enjoyed a ride on Lake Michigan while at the Navy
Pier in Chicago. (l to r) Mrs. Canada Koreann Bland, Mrs. Kansas Liz Plunkett, Mrs. Minnesota Nancy Paradeise, Mrs. Louisiana Beth Vanderwalker, Mrs. Northeast Missy Kenny,
and Mrs. Maryland Darlene Meister.

Minnesota Group: Bonnie, Cheri, Sarah, Nancy, Shawn,
Holly, and Allison before the start of prelims.

Mrs. Minnesota 2004 and her family: (l to r) Christopher,
Kimberly, Nancy, Francois, and David.