Ione Belisle

At the age of 98, Ione passed away peacefully on February 26th at New Harmony Care Center. Ione was employed at 3M company and retired after 25 years. During her retirement, she enjoyed garage saling, traveling (Vegas was a favorite), bowling, golf, cribbage, playing cards, reading, journaling, volunteering, Dean Martin, and spending time with her family. Ione was a sweet, loyal and independent woman who taught us all to put family first and to always 'make the best of things.' We will miss her every day. Beloved 'Gram' to Rick (Teresa) Kloetzke, Jodi Kloetzke, Joelle (Rich) Afflitto, Jill Borden and 'Grandma Oney' to 5 Great Grandchildren. Cherished Sister to Sally LaMirande, Elaine LaMirande Anderson, Roger (Trudy) LaMirande, sister-in-law Angie LaMirande and many other family and friends. Predeceased by husband Clarence Belisle, beloved daughters Carolyn Belisle and Brenda Belisle Borden, brother Joe LaMirande, sister Gloria LaMirande Ostendorf, and brothers-in-law Curt Anderson and Will Ostendorf, and loving companion of 35 years Larry Erickson. A special thank you to Touching Hearts at Home (Sara and Keriann), New Harmony Care Center and HealthEast Hospice for their loving and compassionate care. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11 AM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 655 Forest St., St. Paul, with visitation being held on Monday, March 2, 2020 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Mueller Memorial, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul and also an hour prior at the church. Private family interment to be held at a later date. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.