Virginia Harder

So loved, so missed, so very dear.

Age 88, of Chisago City, formerly of Maplewood

Passed away March 13, 2009.

Preceded in death by her siblings, Jim, Larry, Paul, Tom, Audre′, and Mary Schaefer.

She is survived by her beloved daughter Linda, son-in-law Garry Sill; her cherished grandchildren, Amy Virginia and Brent John; brothers, Bob and Joe Schaefer; and sister Janet Ketchmark.

Virginia retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after 27 years.  We are truly grateful for her final peace and serenity. We will remember her strengths and gifts and hold her in our hearts until we meet again.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 9-10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials may be made in Virginia’s memory to Parmly LifePointes.