Beloved Wife, Mom & Grandma Age 74 Born on November 6, 1940. "Our Little Spitfire" passed away peacefully after a 17 month battle with cancer on October 9, 2015. Preceded in death by husband James, sons Michael & Jimmy. Survived by daughters Debbie Thomas (Reuben), Patty Rittenhouse (Kelly), Karen Bassett (Alan) and Amy Nelson; grandchildren Sara (Bert), Matt, Chris, Courtney, Josh, Jesse, Keshia, Chloe, Hope & Michael; sister Lois (Lee); other relatives and friends. A special heartfelt thank you to MN Oncology, Virginia Piper, Cerenity Care Center and Interim Hospice. Service Tuesday (October 13th) at 11:00 AM at the SANDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th Avenue, North St. Paul. Private interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, North St. Paul. Visitation Monday from 4-8 PM and one hour before the Service on Tuesday.