Alice D. Brisson, 83, of Grand Marais, died April 29, 2011 at the Cook County North Shore Hospital.
She was born Aug. 3, 1927 to Christian and Agnes (Blomberg) Rude in Grand Marais. Alice grew up and attended schools in Grand Marais before marrying George Brisson. Alice enjoyed coffee time, word finds and visiting with friends. Family and friends were the most important to her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband George.
Alice is survived by children Janice (Robert) McGregor of Grand Marais, Bruce (Naida) Brisson of Grand Marais, Pamela (John) Bachar of Finland, Margaret Brisson of Grand Marais, and Scott Brisson of Deer River; grandchildren Thomas, Kristi, Paul, Nick, Bruce A., Eric, Jason, Robert and James; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers Jerry (Nancy) Rude of Willow River and Brad (Sandy) Rude of Grand Marais; sisters Thelma Peterson, Carol (Alton) Berglund, and Shirley Ellquist, all of Grand Marais; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from noon until the 1 p.m. memorial service on Saturday, May 21 at Cavallin Funeral Home in Grand Marais. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery. To sign the online guest book visit www.cavallinfuneralhome.com.
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