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Maureen SWEENEY Obituary

Passed on 1/6/2013 Preceded in death by parents Robert Sweeney and Mildred Sweeney Mehsikomer, stepfather Edward Mehsikomer, and granddaughter Bridget Maureen O'Brien. Survived by husband of 22 years Darreld Schneider; children Heather (Jerome) Price, April (Kevin) O'Brien, and Michael Kaeder; stepsons Matthew, Mark, John, and Brian Schneider; grandchildren Zavier, Norah, and Tessa; stepgrandchildren Whitney, Jordan, Avril, and Natasha; siblings Pat (Dan) Blaskowski, Peggy (Bob) Junkin, Jim (Margaret) Sweeney, Bob (Paula) Sweeney, Alice (Steve) Knutson, Mary Mehsikomer, Jerry (RT Smalley) Sweeney, and Steve Mehsikomer and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Private burial on Friday 1/11/13 followed by a memorial celebration at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Inver Grove Heights 4 - 8 PM with short service and dinner starting at 5. Heartfelt thanks to the angels of Saint Croix Hospice.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 9, 2013.

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January 15, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the entire Sweeney and Schneider Families. God bless you all.
Karen (Winter) Stanek

Helen Hunter

January 15, 2013

Jerry, I'm so sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a sibling. You and all your family members are in my prayers.

January 14, 2013

Mary,
You are in my thoughts and I am sending up a special prayer for your comfort, my friend.
Kathy DeKarske

Jason Aeilts

January 11, 2013

April, Heather and Mike: I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman and she will be missed. My thought go out to you all!

George Tourville

January 11, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the Family & Friends of Maureen. She was a great friend and we had lots of fun watching our kids grow up and start their own families. Maureen you will be missed but not forgotten, God Bless

January 11, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about Maureen. I remember her from school and church. My condolences to you all.
Susan Schneider Johnson

Colleen Casey Simonson

January 11, 2013

Jerry, my very deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister! You all will be in my prayers. Take care, Colleen

Fred Goettl

January 11, 2013

We were very saddened to hear of Maureen's passing. Our hearts are with all the Sweeney's, you are a great family and you all have been so good to ours, especially to Granny G. God Bless you all and best wishes.

Fred, Nicholas, Madeline, and Julia Goettl, Phoenix AZ.

Brian Larkin

January 10, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 10, 2013

My condolences to the family. Prayers are with you.

Bob Alt

Dede Hering

January 10, 2013

Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss. May the thoughts and prayers of your friends and the memories of your loved one comfort you in this time of great sorrow.

Tom Hodgson

January 10, 2013

Jerry,
Heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your sister--an experience and set of feelings we now share, sadly. Please know in your heart that there are many like me in your St. Thomas family that care about you and wish you only warm memories and peace.

Lori Koneczny

January 10, 2013

Jerry,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Jane Jackelen

January 10, 2013

Jerry & RT, I'm sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ((hug))

January 10, 2013

Our love and prayers are with all of you--Love, Bogie and Belinda

Kim Tsoukalas Kate 2003

January 10, 2013

My heart and prayers goes out to Maureen's family at this very difficult time.

Sindy Miklya- Goodwill

January 10, 2013

Jim and Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your sister, I know how that can feel. My blessings and prayers are with you

Dana Tucker

January 10, 2013

Though I did not know Maureen, she raised a wonderful daughter Heather. A legacy to her character. Love to the family.

Molly Kaehler

January 10, 2013

My heart is with you all during this time. Maureen was a phenominal woman and will be missed so much.
April, the best Premier Mom around - We are here for you. Prayers, thoughts and hugs headed your way.

Geri Genz Cadwell

January 10, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I remember her great smile.

January 9, 2013

April and family, we are saddened to here of your mom's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort in the days ahead, Brad n Pat Athmann

Barb Peterson

January 9, 2013

To Maureen's Family,
I worked with Maureen at the Wal-Mart store in Cloquet. I love seeing her smiling face and listening to her soft voice. She will be missed. My heart goes out to you.

Barb Peterson

Barb (Kavanagh) Ahern

January 9, 2013

To Maureen's entire Family:

I am so sorry to hear about Maureen's passing. I worked across the hall from her for a short time at the Village Square Shopping Mall - she was at Hallmark and I worked with Millie at the Village Shop. Maureen was always a ray of sunshine, always an easy smile. Her presence will surely be missed. God Bless all of you...you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Catherine Lowe

January 9, 2013

To the entire Sweeney family,

Please except our deepest sympathies for your loss. From all of at Green Tree, we will miss Maureen dearly. It was with great pleasure that we all were able to have the opportunity to know and work with Maureen on a daily bases. She was an inspiration to all of us.

Sincerely,
Catherine Lowe, Director of End User Support-Operations

Vicki Baker

January 9, 2013

I send my sincere sympathy to the Sweeney and Schneider families. Peggy, I'm so very sorry about your sister. Thinking of you with love. -Vicki-

January 9, 2013

Dear Heather, April, Mike, Darreld, Peggy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dear Mom, Wife & Sister. I will always remember her smiling face. She was a wonderful person and I hope your memories can help you through this very sad time. Be gentle with yourselves and each other!
Love,
Pat & Sue Killeen

January 9, 2013

We are so sorry, we are going to miss our dear friend Maureen. She always had a smile no matter what. Going to miss the lake visits. She has no more pain. And now she can see all of us at one time and have a smile with no pain, Going to miss you Maureen A Sweeney...We will meet again someday..

Jennifer Bosworth-Pieczka

January 9, 2013

Mike, April and Heather,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the rest of your family during this time. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Erika (Lee) Auge

January 9, 2013

Mike and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all.

Joan & Jerry Thurmes

January 9, 2013

Our Hearts are saddened with the loss of Maureen she was a special friend and babysitter when our children were young ones, she would go on vacations with us. To all of her family we will be with you in Thoughts and Prayers on Friday, special Hugs to everyone of her family. love you all. Joan & Jerry Thurmes

Mary Beth ( Callahan) Stenzel

January 9, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Maureen's family from an old friend from Brady High School.

January 9, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about your mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Berta Lee

January 9, 2013

My heart felt condolences to the Sweeney and Schneider Families. Maureen was a very dear person. I Loved her. Sincerely, Lynn Bliss

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