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1936
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2010
Elizabeth Shain Obituary
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 12:00 Noon at the Benson Funeral Home Chapel, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN. Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery, Hermantown, MN.
Liz was born August 21, 1936 in Superior, WI to Luther Oseland and Mildred Cashman. She moved to Duluth at age 8 and Biwabik at age 19. On March 17, 1957, Liz was united in marriage to LeRoy "Pete" Raether in Virginia, MN. He died on February 15, 1961. She married Bernard Shain on June 1, 1962 in Biwabik, MN. They later divorced. In 1992, Liz moved to St. Cloud, MN. Liz was employed as a dietary cook, gaming secretary for the Hockey Hall of Fame, and transportation specialist and volunteer driver for Tri-CAP.
Survivors include son and daughters; Steven (Linda) Shain of Stillwater, MN; Cathleen (Bradley Storm) Raether-Storm of Alturas, CA; Darshan (David) Nohner of St. Cloud, MN; and Allison "AJ" Shain of St. Cloud, MN; sisters and brothers, Mary Lou (Raymond) Mularie of New Brighton, MN; Judith (Bud) Tadman of Great Falls, MT; Patricia Little of Cooper City, FL; Lowell (Deloris) Oseland of Duluth, MN; Thomas (Lillian) Oseland of Rockport, TX; eight grandchildren, Jessica Nohner, Ashley Shain, Sarrah Nohner, Rick Wildtraut, Coutney Shain, Zac McFarland, Jennifer Stevens, and Lisa Bollinger; and Ex-husband, Bernard Shain of Biwabik, MN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy "Pete" Raether, parents, step mothers, Ellen Koski and Elzene Winterstrom, sister, JoAnn Wood, brother-in-law, Don Wood, and sister-in-law, Joyce Oseland.
Pallbearers will be Richard Wildtraut, Zachary McFarland, Jay Wood, Jim Tadman, Don Oseland, Craig Edberg, and Glen Edberg.
Liz has requested that this event be a ‘colorful' celebration of life. Bright colors are encouraged.
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Mike and Michelle Klein
September 4, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Mike enjoyed having Liz as a neighbor and the few times that I got to visit her were definitely a joy - what a sweet lady. I was looking forward to having her as my new neighbor and was saddened when she moved into the assisted living facility.
We apologize for missing the funeral and memorial - we thought it was going to be Friday or Saturday and didn't look at the schedule until Thursday evening.
Please know that our thoughts are with you all.
Mike and Michelle Klein
Bill Proznik
September 2, 2010
I was sorry to hear the passing of your Mom. I didn't know her all that well except for whenever my parents would visit her and Bernie. I lost my Mom in 1996. I know you'll miss her dearly, but still can take solace in the fact yoiu had many good meories with her.
Chris Heid
September 2, 2010
So sorry to hear Liz has passed on. I worked with her for many years. She always had a kind word for everyone and always willing to help everyone out. She will be missed dearly.
September 2, 2010
AJ,
Sorry to hear about your mother's death. I lost my mother in 2004 and my father in 2007. Take the time to record some of your favorite memories and share them with others, especially your son.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Dorothy Culver
Deanna T./LPN For Dr Bollinger
September 1, 2010
Sorry to hear that Liz has passed away. Always enjoyed visiting with her when she would come into the clinic. She was a very sweet and dear lady.
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