Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Evelyn Wagness, 88, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Falls Good Samaritan Center in International Falls.
She was born Oct. 26, 1919 at Rainy River, Ont. to George and Lena Dustak.
The former Evelyn Dustak was united in marriage to Norman Wagness. She was an active member of the Women of the Moose and St. Thomas Catholic Church in International Falls.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband; daughter, Judith Burton; brothers, John, Nick, and Frederick Dustak; and sister, Florence Martin.
Survivors include her sons, Barrett Wagness of International Falls, Mn. and Warren (Suzi) Wagness of Duluth, Mn.; grandchildren, William Wagness of Duluth, Mn., Douglas (Dina) Bigler of Naples, Fla., Kristi Bigler of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Sean Michael Leeman of Wisconsin; and great-grandchildren, Joseph, Jason, and Justin Bigler.
Also surviving are her nieces, Marna (Howard) Bobczynski of Fort Frances, Ont. and Gail (Don) Berry of Atikokan, Ont.; nephew, Frederick Dustak; and great-nieces and nephews, Patrick, Christopher, and Jillian Bobczynski, Shane and Allen Dustak, Melissa (Duram) Norman, and Courtney Berry.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2008 from 5-7 p.m. at Green-Larsen Mortuary in International Falls. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will be given at 6:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in International Falls.
Interment will be in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in International Falls.
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