Mary Erdrich

Mary M. Erdrich, 76 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 19th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls with Father Nicholas Landsberger officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery in Little Falls. Visitation will from 4 to 8 PM on Sunday, January 18th at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and from 9 to 10:30 A.M. on Monday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel. Christian Mothers will pray a Rosary at 4:30 PM, followed by Parish Prayers at 5:30 PM and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary at 7 PM on Sunday evening at the Shelley Funeral Chapel. Mary M. Erdrich was born on April 4, 1932 in Little Falls, Minnesota to the late Frank & Rose (Pruszinski) Okroi. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school near Little Falls. In her late teens she was a beauty contest winner. Mary was united in marriage to Robert Erdrich on June 19, 1951 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls. After a short stay in the Twin Cities, the couple made their home for the past 58 years in Little Falls, where they raised five children. Mary enjoyed the simple things in life. She was a kind, caring and loving person. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary enjoyed sewing, reading, flowers and watching the birds. She helped her husband at the meat market when she was needed. Later in life Mary enjoyed going to the casino and watching John Wayne movies with her husband. She was life member of the NFAA, MSAA and Fire Warden for 40 plus years. Mary is survived by her husband, Robert “Red” Erdrich of Little Falls, MN; daughters, Mary (Martin) Bellefeuille of Little Falls, MN and Kathy Schwanke of Randall, MN; sons, Bob (Jan) Erdrich of Little Falls, MN, Patrick Erdrich of Little Falls, MN and John (Kim) Erdrich of Little Falls, MN; sisters, Adeline Vnuk of Brooklyn Park, MN and Frances Okroi of Little Falls, MN; brothers, Emil (Mary Jane) Okroi of Pierz, MN and Joe Okroi of Little Falls, MN 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Rose Okroi; a sister, Rosie Adams; an infant daughter and a grandson, Nicholas Bellefeuille. Pallbearers will be Marty Bellefeuille, Chris Bellefeuille, Josh Erdrich, Sarah Schwanke, Luke Schwanke and Nick Erdrich. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls (320)632-5242 www.shelleyfuneralchapels.com

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Mary Erdrich

April 4, 1932 - January 13, 2009