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BENA - Bea "Christopherson, Raines" Tillotson, age 60, of Bena, Minn., passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011, in Cass Lake, Minn.

She was born on Dec. 4, 1950, in Ball Club, Minn., to Stan Christopherson and Mildred McAdams. Bea Grew up in Bena, she attended school in Bena and Cass Lake. She loved horseback riding, gambling, dancing, most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by: Her loving husband, Duane; children Angela, Willie, Ginger, Nina, and Gregory; grandchildren Sybel, Seth, Kenny, Shane, TJ, Tara, Martin, Olivea, and Baby; several nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her: father, Stan Christopherson; mother, Mildred MacAdams; sisisters Sheila Christopherson, Geneva MacAdams and Carol Lindquist.

The wake will begin on Friday March 9, 2011 at 12:00 Noon, and continue until the service at the New Bena Community Center. Funeral service is Saturday March 10, 2011 1 p.m. Burial will be at the Bena Cemetery

Carroll Funeral Home, of Deer River assisted the family with arrangements.[[In-content Ad]]

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