Mary M. Kropelnicki, (nee Bovy), 75, of Rosemount, died peacefully July 4, 2006, with her family at her side.

She was born June 28, 1931, in St. Paul. Mary retired after 19 years from Brockway Glass Company and eight years with Independent School District 917. She was very active in her community, serving on many committees and spent 35 years with the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; one sister; and sons, Thomas and Gerald.

She is survived by loving husband of 52 years, Felix; children, Kathleen (Geno) Thomas, Patricia (Satch) Raymond, Margaret (Kenny) Husolo, Edward (Julie), Charles (Jeanne), William (Sue); also by 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Kathy (Wayne) Ries, Jerome (Barb), Eugene (Ellen) Bovy; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was July 6 at White Funeral Home, Apple Valley. Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial were July 7 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rosemount with the Rev.Thomas Hill officiating. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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