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Elenor Wraa Obituary

WRAA, Elenor D.
Age 87, born Jan. 17, 1918, in Berkeley, CA, died on December 23, 2005, in her Auburn home. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer J. Wraa, survived by her three children, Gary, Christine, and Cheryl, daughter-in-law Jeanette, son-in-law Jon, five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Service at 10:30 AM on Friday, Dec. 30, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1279 High St., Auburn. Private interment at East Lawn Cemetery in Sacramento. Family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Sutter Auburn Faith Foundation/Hospice, 11815 Education St., Auburn, CA 95602. Arrangements handled by Sierra Foothills Funeral Service of Auburn.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Dec. 28, 2005.

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Jocelyn "Jocie" Holkko-Overholt

December 28, 2005

Dear Gary, Chris, Cheryl, and your families,

I'll always hold a special place in my heart when I think of your Mom. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

LORRAINE RADKE

December 28, 2005

Dear Gary, Jeanette and family,



My condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother.

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