A memorial Mass for Katherine Marie Perala, 79, of Ash Lake, who died Tuesday, Oct. 14, was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at St. Thomas Church, International Falls.

Fr. Ben Hadrich and Deacon Fran Zaren presided over the Mass.

Greeters were Bobbie Boyum and Marilyn Berlin. Serving as usher was Frank Watkinson. Readers were Mary Perala and Kevin Anderson.

Musicians were May Ann Kalar and Betty Opdahl. Joeleen Kennedy and Marge Veeder were Eucharistic Ministers.

Presentation of Gifts was by Marilyn Berlin, Nancy Johnson, Carol Stegmeir, Jackie Glowack, Sharlene Howe, Joanie Ecklund and Susan Savard.

Patty Bjorum gave the Eulogy.

Cremation services were provided by the Cremation Society of Minnesota.

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