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Mary M. Crozier-Sauer
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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Stacy Peterson
February 19, 2007
I'm very sad to hear of your loss. It was a shock to me that she had passed away. She was very fun loving, a great team player. She will be missed greatly..
Clara Sauer
November 7, 2006
We are so proud of beautiful Mary and the loving family she was a part of. Love to her husband Jon and two handsome sons. Mom & Dad
Maureen (Sherlock) Larson
November 6, 2006
Mary & I were roommates in St. Paul in 1988-89. Three of us girls roomed together in a fourplex on the East side. We had so many good times together. Mary was such a fun and caring person. She always had a smile a mile wide, and her presence just made everyone happy!
I haven't seen her in a long time, but have thought about her through the years. Mary Madeline Crozier created some wonderful memories for me that I will treasure my whole life. My heart and prayers go out to her family and friends in this difficult time.
Jessica Swearingen
November 4, 2006
Mary was our social worker for our first adoption; she made the entire process so much easier with her positive attitude, kind words, ability to listen, and smile. She frequently shared stories about her children with us; it was evident she loved being a mother. Our prayers are with all of you. God bless. The Swearingen Family, Jessica, Lance, Samuel and Andrew
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Nancy & Jim Zugschwert
November 1, 2006
John, Michael & Keiron,
Words cannot express the shock and sadness we are feeling for your family right now. Our sympathies are with you.
We were just recently sharing soccer stories with a new soccer parent at NW Como and recalled the time during an indoor soccer game when the ball landed just right (or wrong) and Mary and another woman got drenched by their morning coffee. Mary laughed, went home and changed clothes, and came back for the rest of the game. Her smile and great attitude were certainly contagious.
We pray you will be comforted by countless wonderful memories of your beautiful wife and mother.
Mary (Gonsowski) Dentz
November 1, 2006
Jon, Michael and Keiron, and family,
I am very saddened to hear about Mary. She was a great friend to me in our early college years. My son used to call her "My Mary", or "Crazy Mary", because she was such a fun and happy person. I have many great memories of time spent with her.
I haven't talked with her in a while, but when I ran into her several years ago she told me about her cancer. I'm so sorry that she lost her fight. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you all.
angie smolke
November 1, 2006
We just learned the news today that Mary passed away. She was so enthusiastic during our first adoption. She spoke so highly of her time in Seoul that we decided to go to pick up our daughter there. She laughed often, was caring and professional and shared stories about her boys. Her smile and bright eyes I will always remember. I am so sorry and so sad. She is forever looking over you and out for you. Her spirit lives and will be with you always.
Sincerely,
Brian, Angie and Collin Smolke
October 31, 2006
My kindest regards and heartfelt sympathy to the Crozier family on the passing of their daugther/sister.
Ann, Ren, and Margaret Tescher
October 30, 2006
To all members of the Crozier and Sauer families:
We were very saddened to hear of Mary's passing. She was our adoption social worker who was responsible for bringing Margaret to us, as well as making us stronger as a family. We are so glad that she had the opportunity to meet Margaret. The love and joy she exuded was a powerful witness to her faith. We will certainly miss her, and we will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
October 30, 2006
The greatest dignity to be found in death is the dignity of the life that proceded it. Hope resides in the meaning of what our lives have been.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God's peace and blessings.
Anonymous
October 30, 2006
Mary was our adoption social worker at CHSFS and made our process into the world of adoption so much easier. Hopefully time and the love of others will help you weather her loss.
Mary Kay Fitzgerald
October 30, 2006
John, Michael & Kieron
My cubicle was just across the aisle from Mary's until she moved down to Adoption. My children are close to the ages of you, Michael & Kieron. We shared our "mom" stories and it was so much fun because we are both so crazy about our kids -- you've probably heard this from her and from lots of other people, but I'll say it again. You are everything to her. Her marriage to you, John, her being a mom to you, Michael & Kieron, is what gave her such a beautiful smile -- she just glowed from within. We'll all miss her so much and send our love to you.
Mary Kay Fitzgerald
Amy Marks (Milquet)
October 30, 2006
Jon and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a very special person. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
JoAnn Nielsen
October 30, 2006
I had the privilege of working with Mary at Children's Home for several years and I loved her. She was always so upbeat, had a smile for you, encouraged you at all times, and I know was loved by all her families. My last time together with Mary was the first part of September before I left on a month's trip to Europe and she and I hugged - will NOT forget that hug ever! All of her family have been in my daily prayers and you will continue to be. May you truly feel God's loving presence during all the difficult days ahead.
Kris Oberpriller
October 30, 2006
To Mary's family - She was such a spitfire in her attitude towards fighting her cancer. I know how much she wanted to be well enough to return to work part-time. I will always remember her for her grace, courage and that wonderful joking sense of humor!
Amy Buck
October 30, 2006
Dear Jon, Michael & Keiron,
Our hearts go out to you! Mary was such a great person! We appreciated so much when you all came to the celebration of Tanushri's 2nd birthday and finalization of her adoption. Mary was not just our Social Worker but I would consider her a friend. May you find God's peace somehow during this surreal time.
Love, Amy & Eric Buck & family
Paige Berntson
October 29, 2006
To Mary's Family,
I met Mary years ago when we were both doing lobbying work on behalf of children. She always had a beautiful smile, and spoke about you all with such love. I did not know she was sick, and I am saddened that she is gone. Please know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time, and know that she will be remembered.
Lynn Bartol
October 29, 2006
Dear Family,
Mary so loved her children, and I enjoyed talking with her at school about Michael and Keiron. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful person.
Rachel Kaiyalethe-Gillespie
October 29, 2006
Mary and I met while I was working with the boys at S'more Fun (before & after school program). We immediately became friends and shared political jokes. Mary was absolutely amazing and full of life. She never failed to make me laugh and put a smile on my face. She will be missed by all who knew her.
With deep sympathy and love,
Rachel Kaiyalethe Gillespie
Mary Anne Maiser
October 29, 2006
Jon, Michael, Keiron, Liz and all of Mary's wonderful family,
Mary was such a fabulous person, a warm and caring social worker, a friend to many, and a huge addition to the Adoption Dept. where I was privilged to know her. With her huge heart, her giant smile, her professionalism, her determination to always do her best and her wacky sense of humor , she enriched the lives of her all her co-workers as well as her clients. I will always treasure the time I spent with Mary, and I know how deeply she will be missed by all who knew her. As much as I love Florida, I am sad not to be able to be in MN so I could hug you all.
Mary Anne Maiser
Bonnie Stokes
October 29, 2006
Jon and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. I met Mary while I was working as the director at Northwest Como. I had the privillage of also playing softball against Mary, she always had a smile on her face!!,and some razzing for me. (I enjoyed Mary's humor) If there is any comfort in her passing, it is that she is without pain and is at peace. God bless
Nora Peterson
October 29, 2006
I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Mary's passing.
I have many found memories of Mary going back to childhood. I will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and to the Crozier family at this very difficult time.
Much love to all of you,
Nora Peterson
amy
October 29, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. I had no idea she was ill. I worked with her many years ago at Merrick, Inc. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Mary. She always had you laughing. She will be missed by many.
Ellen Feldman
October 29, 2006
Mary will be greatly missed. She changed many lives and deeply affected mine. I adored her.
October 29, 2006
Liz, our hearts go out to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary, Jonny & Sam Gard
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