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Irene I. Rafferty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, age 76, of Chisago City, Minn., passed away August 7, 2006.

She is survived by husband, Tom; children: Patricia, John and Thomas; and eight grandchildren.

Visitation 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 10, at Grandstrand Funeral Home, Lindstrom, 651-257-4000, and also one hour prior to mass at church.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, Lindstrom. Private Interment. Memorials preferred to Fairview Lakes Homecaring & Hospice.

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