Age 85, of Blaine Preceded in death by husband, Ervin; grandson, Ryan; and sister, Hortense. Survived by children, Karen Gretsch, Elaine (Roger) Orn, James and Marilyn (Patrick) Delaney; grandchildren, Joe (Mallory), Elizabeth (Jesse) Bandelin, Kristin, Brian, Shawn, Jami, Andrew, Matt, Nicole (Jake) Delaney-Johnson, Kristina, Brett (Caitlin) and Alissa; great-grandchildren, Domnick, Anna, Alice and Ariana. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Thursday, September 13 at ST. JOSEPH OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 9 – 10 AM Thursday.