Laurel Mares, 85, Albert Lea

Published 9:07 am Thursday, December 2, 2010

Laurel C. Mares died at St. John’s Lutheran Home on Nov. 30, 2010, after a 13 year illness with Alzheimer’s. Formerly of St. Paul, she was admitted in St. John’s Lutheran Home, Albert Lea, on Jan. 21, 2002.

She was born on Jan. 17, 1925, in Kansas City, Mo. Shortly thereafter the family moved to St. Paul.

Laurel is survived by husband, Robert Mares, Albert Lea; daughters: Linda (Dennis) Schmidt and Teresa (Robert) Burke both of Albert Lea.

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She is preceded in death by mother, Margaret (Hutchinson) Conrad; father, Raymond Conrad, Sr.; grandson, Daniel Schmidt, St. Paul; brother, Raymond Conrad, Teasdale, Utah; sister, Joan Coplin, Arroyo Grande, Calif.; nephews: Kurt Conrad, Austin, Texas, and Kent Conrad, Phoenix.

Laurel Conrad married Robert Mares on Aug. 2, 1947, in St. Paul. She attended Harding High School in St. Paul and is a graduate of Metropolitan State College, St. Paul.

She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. Paul. She was a 25-year member of Gloria Dei’s Choir. A member of the City of St. Paul’s Choir. Laurel was a member of Executive Women’s Association and Secretaries Association.

She is a life member of Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6845, St. Paul. She transferred to Everett McClay Post 1296 Auxiliary VFW. Laurel served as auxiliary president, appointed 7th District and state secretary, Hobby’s – Avid golfer and bowler. She was a collector of coins and stamps and loved to travel.

Memorial service are pending.

Memorials perferred to Alzheimer’s Association or Donors Choice.