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Catherine LaCOURSE Obituary

born Catherine Spies, age 87, wife of Wilfred (deceased). Survived by children Donald, Mark (Claire Courtney), Jeanne Schultz (Leonard), Renee (Thomas Claesgens); grandchildren Carrie Schultz Beach (David), Jacob Schultz (Jenny), Daniel Schultz, Matthew LaCourse, Patrick LaCourse, Joseph Claesgens; great grandchildren Callie Beach and Emily Schultz. Catherine was a long time member of the German American Institute of MN, and was an Ehrenmitglied (Honored Member) of the Bavarian dance group, S.G Edelweiss, with which she danced for more than 50 years. After retiring from Pearson Candy Company, she started a second career at Roxy Dry Cleaners, where she worked until her 85th year. Catherine was known for her love of baking cookies, and you could always find a batch in her cookie jar. Visitation will be held at the Klub Haus, 1079 Rice St. N., St. Paul, on Sun., Feb. 16 from 1:00-3:00 pm, with a memorial service to follow. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Family requests no flowers, Memorials preferred to Our Lady of Peace Hospice, 2076 St. Anthony Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104. Willwerscheid Funeral Homes, 1167 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 651-228-1006

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Published by Pioneer Press from Jan. 19 to Jan. 26, 2014.

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Susan Hernandez-Hendrickson

January 28, 2014

Catherine what a lovely lady to have met. I have missed seeing Uncle Bill and I will miss the chance to see you Up North again. Rest in eternal peace with God, the angels in Heaven and Uncle Bill. Take care to your beautiful family who may carry on yours and Uncle Bill's lovely nature (and German potato salad).

January 27, 2014

I will miss seeing the LaCourse family up here at Malcolm. Catherine was the last of the old timers from when I was a little girl.I will always have fond memories of coming up north and walking from my Grandparents cabin the 1 mile to visit Catherine & Uncle Bill at their cabin at Malcolm. My prayers go out to you Renee and the rest of your family! Another era has closed!!! God Bless.
Julie Grossman

January 26, 2014

Our family's have shared many memories especially ones involving dancing. In 1970, My former husband and I joined the BGTEV MN Schuhplattlers and Catherine and Bill helped us learn the dances that we enjoyed for many years doing with this wonderful group of friends. This talented family also taught 4 of our 5 sons to dance,too! Our youngest, Tyrone, has been dancing with the EDT Dance group for several years. all because of the La Course family of dancers. We have missed Bill for several years, and now his great wife, Catherine can join him in the large dance floor in Heaven. I'm sure that the members of our group that have passed on will enjoy the music, and the dancing with them. I will miss the times Catherine and I would visit between dances. All the family gatherings we attended, made us feel like a "Family." And for that, I am so grateful. So Dance on, Bill and Catherine, we will miss you and your charming ways. I will smile when I think of the two of you dancing for those with you now. My love goes out to your wonderful family, who will miss you, and the good memories you have left them every time they dance!! Sympathy and love to all of you.
Pariann M. Schenk.

Rita Schultz

January 26, 2014

May YOUR mother rest in peace with the Angels and be with your FATHER!

Vickie (Kopp) Dowell

January 26, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember her as a warm and funny lady.

Barbara Rauschendorfer

January 26, 2014

Our hearts go out to the LaCourse family at this time and in the days ahead. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Barb Maliszewski

January 25, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sandy Rizzo

January 21, 2014

I will cherish memories of Catherine. She had a generous, loving spirit. My heartfelt sympathy to her family. She will be missed - and remembered always.

Emily Albrecht

January 19, 2014

My beloved sister in law for 66 years. We had lots of fun with our families. I will miss her very much. May God bless her family as they work through this grieving period. Love you guys, Emily LaCourse Albrecht

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