A Celebration of Life Mass for Mary Jo Gerlach, 61, of International Falls, who died Friday, July 12, 2013, at her home, was conducted at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church.
A balloon release followed.
Presiding at the Mass were Fr. Kris McKusky and Deacon Fran Zaren.
Music was by Joe Belanger.
Readers were Traci Saari and Melissa Crandall.
Altar server was Orin Simon.
Remembrances were given by Tiffany McGillis and Torun Grace.
Presentation of Gifts were by Tiffany McGillis, Torum Grace and Shelley Hedlund.
Ushers were Frank Watkinson and Gary Loop.
Eucharistic ministers were Betty Villalta, Jim Cowlishaw and Phyllis Karsnia.
Honorary pallbearers were the Knights of Columbus, Kelsie and Kevin McGillis, and Jeremy and Jay Hedlund.
Arrangements were with Green-Larsen Mortuary Inc., International Falls.
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