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1923
Helen
2006
Helen Rutz
Aug 1, 1923 — Jan 16, 2006
Rutz, Helen, age 82, of St. Paul Park passed away peacefully on January 16, 2006.
Helen Gladys was born August 1, 1923 the daughter of Tom & Agnes Marie (Johansen) Thoresen. She was a loving mother with a great heart, a continuous learner, wonderful seamstress and very talented artist.
Preceded in death by loving husband Jerome; grandsons Joseph & Scott. Survived by loving children Kathy (Jerry) Sorensen of St. Mary?s Point, MN, Barbara (Tim) Ramboldt of Holiday, FL, Robert (Rita) Rutz of St. Paul, Joe Rutz of St. Paul Park ; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters, brother Tom (Mona) Thoresen of Mahtomedi; Also survived by sisters & brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.
A special thank you to the staff at Woodbury Health Care Center and HealthEast Hospice for their love and care. Visitation 4-7 PM Friday, January 20 at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 PORTLAND Ave., St. Paul Park, 651-459-2875. Private interment at Fort Snelling.
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