Ann Mcalpine

Ann “Aunks” Louise McAlpine

Ann L. (Knezovich) McAlpine, 97, lifelong resident of Chisholm died peacefully at Heritage Manor Health Center on Saturday, May 13, 2017 in Chisholm, MN.  She was born on September 20, 1919 to Anton and Anna (Lovrencich) Knezovich in Chisholm.  Ann graduated with the class of 1938 in Chisholm, MN.  During World War II, Ann worked at the V & F Restaurant where she put her cooking talents to use.  Skills learned at the restaurant lasted throughout her lifetime.  She could make a home cooked meal in no time, which seemed effortless.  Effie Matack showed Ann how to make potica, strudel, and raised doughnuts, which were her legacy.

Ann married Lester J. McAlpine on September 20, 1947 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm, MN.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the National Catholic Society of Foresters, Slovenian Women’s Union of America, and Croation Fraternal Union.

Ann worked at the Chisholm Shirt Factory and later at Cluett & Peabody Shirt Factory in Virginia, MN, until her retirement in 1982.

Ann is survived by her beloved daughter, Mary Kay McAlpine.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester on March 27, 1976; parents, sisters; Frances Knezovich, Mary A. Thomas, and Catherine A. Millard.

Ann’s daughter would like to thank the staff at Heritage Manor Health Center for care and compassion during her mother’s brief stay.  A special thank you, with love and appreciation to lifelong family friends, David and Nelrae Succio, and Gary and Sally Goroni, also a special thank you to special friends, Elizabeth Vidmar, and Dale and Alison Gordon who were always willing to help in a moments notice.

Funeral services for Aunks will be 11:00am, Thursday, May 18, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm.  The Rev. Fr. Frank Perkovich will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Thursday.  Interment will be in Chisholm Cemetery.  Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.

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