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Mary Jean "Jeanie" Brelje, 70, of Wyoming, MN and formerly of Hutchinson, MN, passed away May 23, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Agnes and Leo McNellis; brothers, Tom and Terrence. Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Vern; sons, Tim (Kerrin), Terry (Sue) and John (Steffanie); grandchildren, Dan, Andrea, Jesse, Jordan and Ashley; sisters and brothers, Shirley (Roy) Vollrath, Sandra "Cookie" McNellis, Judy Landais, Leon (Sally) McNellis, Dale (Kathy) McNellis, Sam (Julie) McNellis and Kathleen McNellis; sister-in-law, Marlis McNellis; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Jeanie was most proud of her Irish Heritage and her knowledge of family, both past and present. Her favorite days were spent with family at Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays and summer reunions at Toad Lake. She also enjoyed reading a good book.

Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake was handling arrangements, 651-464-4422, guestbook: robertsfa milyfh.com. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27 at St. Bridget's Catholic Church, 13060 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Pius Catholic Cemetery, Glencoe, MN beginning at 3 p.m.

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