Genevieve Skree

Genevieve Skree, 96, of La Crescent, MN died on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.

Genevieve was born on January 4, 1920, in Caledonia, MN to Anton and Mary (Kragness) Skree. She was raised in rural Caledonia, MN and attended Badger Valley School and Houston High School. Genevieve later received her certificate as a licensed practical nurse. She worked as an LPN in Minneapolis, MN from the mid-1950's until her retirement in the mid-1980's. Genevieve loved traveling, sewing, knitting, cats and going on long walks.

She is survived by her sister, JoAnn Carlson of Houston; eleven nieces and nephews: Steve (Sue) Skree, Jerry (Jeanne) Skree, Mary Ann Dascher, Kathy Skree, Sherrie Conroy, Susan Skree, Jeff Skree, Jim Skree, Doug Skree, Deb (Tom) Stilin and Gary (Marion) Skree; and by many great-nieces and nephews.

Genevieve was preceded in death by three brothers: Gifford (Marjorie) Skree, Darrel (Shirley) Skree, and Robert Skree.

There will be a funeral service for Genevieve at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston, MN with the Rev. Leonard Liptack officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Stone Church Cemetery.
Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston is assisting the family with arrangements. '

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