Obituary: Carpenter, Rae Marie

Age 89

Sun., May 17, 2015

CARPENTER, Rae Marie July 31, 1925-May 15, 2015 Succumbed to Diverticu-litis.

Preceded in death by Leon, her loving husband of 67 years.

Survived by five children, Ann, Joseph, James, Sue and William.

Was born in Milbank N Dakota, the oldest of Raymond and Helen Kleber.

Raised a family in Roseville, MN.

Gave sewing classes for the local 4-H Club.

Was known for her great pie baking.

Was dearly loved by many friends and relatives.

The Rosary at Mt.

St. Michael will be Thursday, May 21, at 7pm.

A Requiem Mass will be offered on Friday, May 22 at 10:30 am with interment following at Holy Rosary Cemetery.

To view Rae Marie’s online tribute, please visit www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.

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