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Carol RUBBELKE Obituary

Age 78, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully in her family home after a long journey with dementia on March 26, 2023, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Rosemarie (Faricy) McCourtney; sister, Mary Rose (Jim) Kordosky; granddaughter, Brianna Rubbelke. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Tom Rubbelke; children, Joe (Kay), Lisa Leitner (Jim), Tom (Molly); and grandchildren, Seth, Kylla, Kinni and Danika Rubbelke, Layne Jr. and Max Leitner, Jake and Maddy Rubbelke; and brother, Chip (Deb) McCourtney. Born in St. Paul, Carol proudly attended Nativity of Our Lord grade school and St. Joe's Academy ('63). Retired after a 30+ year career with 3M. A beloved wife, mother, mother- in-law and "Gran", she enjoyed spending time as a consummate host at the cabin in Nisswa and at home. A visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 PM on Friday, April 14 at O'Halloran & Murphy, 575 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul. A memorial Mass will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 15 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 1938 Stanford Ave., St. Paul. Visitation 1 hr prior at the church. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Minnesota Hospice Foundation, 17645 Juniper Path, Suite 155, Lakeville, MN 55044. 651-698-0796


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Published by Pioneer Press from Apr. 2 to Apr. 9, 2023.

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Evans Family

April 3, 2023

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers your way.

Mary and Jim Dietz

April 2, 2023

Dear Rubbelke family, Jim and I express sympathy for your lose. The neighborhood on Wheeler St was a great place for all of us raising kids, enjoying that special time in our lives. Hugs to you all.

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