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Obituary for La Bine


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday August 16, 2000

Eleanor Holmes La Bine passed away Friday, August 11, 2000 at the age of 90. She was born in Oconto Falls, WS, March 5, 1910, the daughter of the late Catherine (Vollmer) and Alfred Holmes. She attended St. Anthony Catholic School, Oconto Falls High School, and the Wisconsin Teacher's Training Program. She taught school in Wabeno, Newald, Alvin and Tipler, WS. She married Edward La Bine June 2, 1934. They made their home in Tipler, WS before retiring to Albuquerque in August, 1980. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara (Jake) Tellier of of Albuquerque; son, Thomas (Debbie) La Bine of Green Bay, WS; four grandchildren, Catherine and Jacob Tellier and Nicholas, and Scott La Bine; a sister, Ardella Holmes of Iron River, MI; nieces, Stephany Burk of Portland, OR, Jan Hay of Oconto, WS; and nephew, Don Reed of Oconto, WS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; infant son, Robert; daughter, Joan Runge; sisters, Helen and Melba; brothers, Everett, Ancil and William. The family wishes to thank the staff at Albuquerque Manor and Sandia Hospice for her care. French Mortuary is in charge of cremation. The cremains will be delivered to Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron River, Michigan, where a Memorial service will be held with Father Norman Clisch of St. Agnes Church, officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery in Iron River, Michigan. Memorial donations may be sent to the Alliance Against Animal Abuse, P.O. Box 90601, Albuquerque, NM 87199, of which Mrs. La Bine was a member for 14 years.