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Dec. 14, 1934 — July 7, 2019
Bemidji, Minn. -84, Palmer, Alaska, formerly of Kelliher, died Sunday, July 7 at Sanford Medical Center of complications of pneumonia. Kiehl Mortuary of Palmer and Cease Funeral Home of Bemidji were in charge.
An informal celebration of life was held at the Kelliher Community Center on Thursday, July 11th.
An additional service will be held in Alaska at a future date. A more complete obituary will follow
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