This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby, Krasselt Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/715 Message Board Post: Josephine Colby In the early morning hours of July 7th (2005), Josephine (Jo) passed away from this life to the next in peaceful slumber at her home in Bloomington after a long illness, surrounded by family. At the age of 85, Jo is survived by her husband, Lowell of 58 years; children, Christopher (Bobbie), Jonathan (Denise), Tim, and Christine Krasselt (Bill); grandchildren, Nathan (Roxanne), Todd (Anna), Ryan and Misty; and beautiful great- grandchildren, Madison and Nicholas. Jo is also survived by 2 sisters and 1 brother, along with numberous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. For many years, Jo worked as a hair dresser at the Mar-Selm Beauty Shop and gained a lifelong friend in Marge who preceded her in death earlier this spring. The family thanks the committed and loving staff of Bloomington Da Vita Dialysis Unit for giving to the center of our family more than four years of additional life. We also wish to acknowledge the critical support of the parish - Linda Neal and Father Tom, along with the loving guidance of Jo's daughter Christine, and the representatives of our extended family - Olivia, Elizabeth and Susie, in this time of intense sorrow. Coming together in love - with these essential supports - our family now may begin to move through their grief. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, July 11 at 11 AM, Church of the Assumption, 305 E. 77th St., Richfield, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Jo - a WWII WAC, will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery following the service. If you come, wear bright clothing & bring flowers; my mom loved flowers. (Tim).