Marvel, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed to be with her Lord on February 28, 2023. Born on May 5, 1925, in Caledonia Minn., to Herman and Agnes Ratonde, she was 97 years old. Marvel graduated from Loretto High School and attended The College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minn. She taught elementary school in Owatonna Minn., for two years before returning to Caledonia. She married William Albert in 1947.
She is survived by her five children: Jane (William) Skowronski, Bill (Judith) Albert, Sharon (Malcolm) High, Julie (Mike) Gerardy, and Amy (Jay) Kamin; her 13 grandchildren: Nick (Cyndi) Skowronski, Scott (Morgan) Skowronski, Sarah (Dave) Hurt, Melissa (Adam) Seland, Samantha Albert (Carey Tucker), Alison (Mario) Piergallini, Spencer (Maggie) High, Katie (Josh) Skifstrom, Kyle High, Ryan (Jessica) Gerardy, Sam (Carly) Gerardy, Grant (Sarah) Kamin, and MJ Kamin; 18 great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Marvel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters Yvonne Schumacher and Beulah Voltin, and infant son, Stephen.
Marvel and Bill were included in a group of original shareholders at Ma-Cal-Grove Country Club in Caledonia. Marvel enjoyed playing golf and spent many Wednesdays at Ma-Cal-Grove golfing, having lunch, and playing cards. She was also part of several bridge clubs over the years. Her many friends brought her much joy and laughter. She also loved watching sports, including the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, and everything “Caledonia Warriors.”
The family would like to thank Father Matt Wagner, Father Tom Jennings, Sister Michaeline and the caring staff at Claddagh Senior Living for their support these past few years.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 4, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. Father Matt Wagner will officiate, and the burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Caledonia. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, at St. Mary’s Holy Family Hall, and from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, before the service at the church. The funeral will be livestreamed on St. Mary’s Church, Caledonia, Facebook page. McCormick Funeral Home, Caledonia is assisting the family. Online condolences may be given at mccormickfuneralhome.net.