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1925
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2011
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Betty Kirbus Obituary
Mrs. Kirbus passed away April 26, 2011, in Albany, Minn.
Born Jan. 13, 1925, in Cleveland, she had lived in Wickliffe before moving to Albany three years ago.
Mrs. Kirbus worked as a bookkeeper for Sherwin-Williams and CVS Pharmacies.
Survivors are her son, Frank F. Kirbus of Avon, Conn.; daughter, Melanie (Robert) Dunlap; brother, Bill (Sally) Strand of Naples, Fla.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Valerie Linstrom; and parents, Fred and Blanche (Robinson) Strand.
Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service Saturday, June 11, at Orlando-Donsante Funeral Home, 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Private interment of ashes will be at Whitehaven Cemetery in Mayfield Village.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mother of Mercy Care Center, P.O. Box 676, Albany, MN 56307.o Mother of Mercy Care Center, P.O. Box 676, Albany, MN 56307.
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Marilyn Osowski
June 15, 2011
With our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom, Grandma and great-Grandma,
It was a pleasure to know Betty.
We were blessed with her in our lives.
God bless -- With love and friendship,
Marilyn and Ron Osowski
Melanie Dunlap
June 13, 2011
Mom - all of us miss your infectious laugh. Natali and Gabriella send their
love. Please keep watch over all your children....
Heather (Dunlap) Famularo
June 11, 2011
Grandma you will be greatly missed. I know you will look over all of us. We love you.
erma scarinzi
May 31, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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