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Janice Cotroneo (nee McLaughlin)
1943-2024
Jan passed away suddenly at home on April 22, 2024 at the age of 81 years. Preceded in death by husband John; parents Earl & Joyce McLaughlin and sister JoAnn Preiner. She is survived by children Gina (Jerry) Dabe & Jeffrey; grandchildren John, Isabella, Sonny & Arianna; twin sister Judy (Tom) Ryan; brother's & sister's in law; nieces; nephews; extended family and friends. Jan grew up on the Eastside and was a "Toni Twin" in the Winter Carnival Parade in 1958. She was Co-Owner of Minnehaha Tavern with her husband John and retired after 33 years with HealthEast.
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00 am at GUARDIAN ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 8260- 4TH Street North, Oakdale with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation Monday, May 6, 2024 form 4:00- 7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway and one hour before the Mass at church on Tuesday.
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