Janet (Chuckie) J. Tomala

Janet (Chuckie) J. Tomala, 69 year old resident of Harris, MN formerly of Pierz, MN passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 surrounded by family at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, December 5th, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz with Father Gerald Dalseth officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in Pierz. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Sunday at the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz and from 9 to 10 AM on Monday at the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel. Parish Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral chapel. Janet (Chuckie) J. Tomala was born on April 18,1942 at the family farm in Ramey Minnesota to the late Arthur & Rose (Matvick) Brown. She graduated from Milaca High School in 1960. Janet was united in marriage to Zeno H. Tomala on September 12, 1960 in Morrill, MN. The couple made their home in Fridley, MN for 40 years, where they raised their family. After they both retired, the couple moved to Pierz, MN and just recently moved to Harris, MN. Janet’s love for life came from her family. She had an abundance of love for her family and friends. She was warm, kind, loved company and always made people feel welcomed. Janet is survived by her husband of 51 years, Zeno Tomala; daughters, Elizabeth (Steven) Lyden of Harris, MN, Jennifer Tomala and special friend, Louis Ellis of Pierz, MN, Michelle (Daniel) Ferngren of Rush City, MN, Catherine (Dale) Kotten of Blaine, MN and Anita (Tony) Graczyk of Hillman, MN; 10 grandchildren;13 great-grandchildren, brothers, David (Kathleen) Brown, Jim (Lou) Brown, John (Bonnie) Brown; sisters, Irene (Floyd) Britz, Patty (Don) Schmidtbauer, Judy (Bobby) Mathews, Rosemary (Donnie) Monson, Joan (George) Struffert, Debbie (Marty) Hoheisel; many nieces and nephews. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Rose Brown; sister, Angie; son-in-law, Robert Ferngren; brother, Richard Brown and sister, MaryAnn Byzewski. Pallbearers will be Nancy, Brandon, Aaron, Brent, Matt, Blake, Erick, Billy, Cassie and Kelly. Arrangements are with the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz (320)632-5242 www.shelleyfuneralchapels.com

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Janet (Chuckie) J. Tomala

April 18, 1942 - November 29, 2011