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Martha Cretens Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 17, 2004.

Martha 'Marti' Louise (Malinoski Cretens, 47, of Tyrol Street, Duluth, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004 at home surrounded by her family. Marti was born in Ardmore, Okla., on Oct. 20, 1957 to Henry and Doris (Potvin) Malinoski. She graduated from Washburn High School, Washburn, Wis., in 1976. Marti graduated from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in June, 1979 and was employed as a dedicated nurse in various departments at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, from June 1980 until June 2000. At the time of her death, Marti was employed by Lake Superior School District 381 (Two Harbors) as a part time school nurse. Marti married Ronald James Cretens on March 27, 1994. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Duluth. Marti participated in numerous community, church and school activities. Marti had many interests and hobbies including cooking, shopping, crafts, and doing things with her family. She loved her family and friends deeply and will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Marti was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Louis and Magdaline Malinoski, maternal grandparents, William and Doris Potvin; father, Henry Malinoski; and sister, Jean Ann Malinoski. Marti is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Cretens; and precious daughter, Maggie, 9, both at home; mother, Doris Malinoski, Washburn, Wis.; sister, Katherine Malinoski, Washburn, Wis.; brothers, Tom (Kathy) Malinoski, Eau Claire, Wis., John (Deb) Malinoski, Washburn, Wis., Jim (Mary Richbourg) Malinoski, Eau Claire, Wis.; and nieces and nephews, Joel, Melissa, Nathan, Nicole, Sarah, Jim, Carole, and Steven Malinoski, Laurel and Mallorie Grehn. VISITATION:5-7 p.m. with wake services 6 p.m. Thursday in Williams-Lobermeier Funeral Home. Visitation continues from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial at Calvary Cemetery, Washburn, Wis. Memorials to the Maggie Cretens Scholarship Fund or the Marti Cretens Memorial fund, in care of the family are preferred.

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November 22, 2004

Dianne and Paige Agustsson posted to the memorial.

November 21, 2004

Colleen Greene posted to the memorial.

November 21, 2004

Lori Myers posted to the memorial.

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Dianne and Paige Agustsson

November 22, 2004

Dear Maggie

We think about you every day and hope you are doing ok.We cant imagine how you must be feeling.You are in our thoughts and prayers dailey. If you ever need anything just know that we are only a few houses away. take care

love

Paige and Dianne

Colleen Greene

November 21, 2004

Ron and Maggie,

I am so glad I got to spend the day with you at Applefest and that you could all hang out at my Uncle Art's house. It was great to visit with Marti that day. She was such a loving and courageous person and I see that in Maggie too. My Mom Catherine was best friends with Grandma Doris and loved Marti too....they are in heaven together. Maggie, I hope you liked the cards from the kids in my class they were inspired by you to speak up for what they believe in. Love and prayers, Colleen Greene

Lori Myers

November 21, 2004

Ron, Aunt Kathy, Grandma and Maggie; I pray that Christ wrap his loving arms around your family! None of us will ever forget the kind of "Marti Magic" she so easily brought to any gathering or conversation. So organized, so full of great ideas, and always prepared with a surprise gift to brighten your day. I don't know how she managed to be so considerate to so many people. Once, at the end of my workday, she brought my kids and me a home cooked chicken dinner, complete with biscuits that were out of this world! We still talk about that. One Christmas, Ron appeared at our door delivering presents for all of us. In my scrapbook, I have the card that Marti sent when my teasured German Shepard died. All of these warm gestures of love and caring, and I was only Maggie's preschool teacher!We have all been touched forever by her stamina, boundless energy, strength of character and her awesome capacity to care for others. And if I know Marti, she's already decked the halls, wrapped the gifts, and cooked the goose in her Heavenly Mansion. Gracious God in Heaven, reach in and help this family in their grief. We pray that you keep our minds and hearts focused on your will, so that we also may enter into your promise of eternal life. Hallelujah. Amen. With love and deepest sympathies,

Nante (Lori Myers)

Betty, Cali and Kaitie Marsaa

November 21, 2004

Dear Maggie,

We are so sorry about the loss of your mom. I know how you feel as I loved my mom so much and she died when I was 25 from cancer. I was a nurse at St. Mary's in Peds too. I miss my mom still but I know what I did with my life made her proud.

We are all very proud of you for getting up at the school board meeting on Tuesday night and talking. Cali is in 3rd grade and Kaitie is in 2nd grade and Piedmont too. We will keep you and your dad in our prayers. Truly believe everything will be allright and it will be. Maggie You "Rock". With love,

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sue robb

November 19, 2004

Dear Ron,Maggie and all of your families, Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved Marti.I worked with Marti on St. Mary's Peds many years ago along with Marie, Sue, Gretchen and Dayle, to name a few. Marti had a caring, loving heart which I'm sure she has passed along to Maggie. Enjoy and talk with each other about all the wonderful memories you share. Your Marti lives on in the hearts of the people whose lives she has touched. May God bless you as you struggle with the days to come.Sue and Kevin Robb

Teri Metry

November 17, 2004

Dear Ron and Maggie, we are so sorry to hear of Marti's passing. She was a wonderful woman and I'm so happy we all got to know her at St. Michaels School over the past years. May she be at peace now with no more suffering. Our prayers are with you.

With love,

Jim, Teri, Colin, Ian and Annalise Metry

Molly Lynnes

November 17, 2004

Maggie,

The last time i saw your mom she told me that whenever you come into the Olive Garden to eat; i must always give you a hug from her! You and your mom touched me and have a very special place in my heart! If you need anything, remember you always have a friend! You're family is in my prayers!

Molly~

Sherri Adamiec

November 17, 2004

Maggie and Ron, So sorry to hear of your loss....I can not express in words how much Marti and you have touched my life....Marti was one of the kindest persons I have ever met and she always put others first...She was an outstanding person....I know that times will be lonely but remember she will always be with you in spirt and in your hearts....if you ever need anything call anytime day or night...

Keep in touch..

Love,

Sherri Adamiec

Tina Stoneburner

November 17, 2004

Maggie

Jacque and I hope that you are doing well and pray for you every day. We know how tough it is loosing someone so close and dear. Your mom is in heaven with my sister and know that you have a great family who will protect you and guide you through life.

We will talk with you soon.

Hugs and prayers

Senorita (your spanish teacher)

and Jacque

Dayle Peterson

November 17, 2004

Dear Marti was my mentor when I returned to nursing. She was a welcoming presence to me as I learned my way around new and innovative Pediatric nursing skills after a 15 yr. absence. I will always remember Marti in her gentle and reassurring willingness to help me at this time in my life. May the Loving God of all healing now welcome Marti into her eternal home.

Dayle Pterson

Philip Fisher

November 17, 2004

Ron

I'm sorry to hear about Marti. When

you come back aboard give me a call if there is anything I can do for you.

My Prayers are with you

Phil

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