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Shirley Mae Pietilainen
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Shirley Pietilainen Obituary
PIETILAINEN (Hirth), Shirley Mae, age 93, of Fridley, passed away on December 11, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Richard Pietilainen; former husband, John Maros; brother Gerald Hirth; sister Dee Paron (Reno). She will be deeply missed by her sons, Steve Maros (Laurie), David Maros, Douglas Maros (Deb), Randy Pietilainen; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother, Ron Hirth (Marlene), Sister in-law, Marie Hirth; many nieces, nephews other relatives and good friends. Celebration of Life 11am Wednesday, December 18th at Choice Cremation, 7398 University Ave NE, Fridley with visitation 1 hour before service. Interment at Crystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis.
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