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Elizabeth Newell Obituary

Newell, Elizabeth J. (nee Hargarten) Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother. Born 11/2/28 and passed away surrounded by loving family 12/2/06. Preceded in death by parents, Gerard & Garnett; sister, Julienne; and brother, Harold. Survived by husband, Richard, Sr. "Dick"; children, Andrea Cowell, Michael (Pat), John (Toni), Richard, Jr. "Rick" (Peggy), Patti (Gerry) Smith, and Melissa "Missy" (Greg) Busta; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lillian Michels, Mary Dyre, and Girard "Bud" (Darlene) Hargarten; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Bob) Jackson and Kathy Newell; many nieces & nephews, other relatives and friends. Service Tuesday, 7:30 PM at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice at Magnolia, St. Paul. Private interment. Visitation from 4-7:30 PM at the funeral home. Memorials preferred to The Lions Eye Bank or to the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota. Bradshaw 1078 Rice Street 651-489-1349
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Published by Star Tribune on Dec. 4, 2006.

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Abbey Newell

December 2, 2007

Grandma I can't believe that it has been a year since you have been gone!! I miss you and grandpa a lot!! We'll be missing you a the Newell Xmas!! We love you both!!!!

ANNA CIRILO

November 29, 2007

OH MY SPECIAL GRANDMA I CAN'T BELEIVE IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR WITHOUT YOU. I HAVE SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT WITH YOU SO I KNOW I CAN JUST SAY IT AND YOU ARE LISTENING BUT YOU NOT RESPONDING AND THAT IS THE HARD PART. THE HOLIDAYS ARE SO HARD WITHOUT YOU AND GRANDPA BUT I KNOW YOU GUYS ARE ALWAYS WITH US. I LOVE & MISS SO MUCH GRANDMA!!! LOVE FOREVER ANNA

Anna Cirilo

October 30, 2007

Oh my special Grandma I miss you so much. Yesterday was my bday and it was hard not getting that card from you. I love you lots. Love always Anna

Anna Cirilo

September 13, 2007

My special Grandma I miss you so so much. Well you and Grandpa are together again and I miss him lots already. Oh man grandma this is hard with out my grandma and grandpa Newell. I love you both dearly and will miss you lots.

Jessica Ohs

September 11, 2007

Grandma I miss you so much. The family has been going through so much in the past few days... Grandpa is ready to be with you but of course he is that stubborn swede and won't let go without a fight.
Love you and miss you so much

Jessica Ohs

August 14, 2007

I miss you so much grandma.... You are what kept this family strong. We miss you so much. I know you are looking down on us and watching Dominic grow I swear sometimes he can see you.... It puts a smile on my face. Love you and miss you grandma

Andrea Cowell

July 26, 2007

Hi, Mom!
Well, your boy is home safe and sound in Minnesota! I'm sure your prayers and extra attention from above helped bring Mike home safely from Iraq.
I miss you extra much these days - So much going on in all our lives. Silas is quite the character, and I so often want to pick up the phone and tell you tales. I know you are watching over all of us, and I feel your presence frequently.
Tom Gorton has joined you this week - give him a hug for all of us.

I love you, great lady.
Andrea

Anna Cirilo

July 25, 2007

Oh my special grandma I miss you so so much words can't explain. Well your son is finally coming home from Iraq this is the day you were waiting for. I know you brought him home safe to us. Thank you and I miss you and Love you so much.

Jessica Ohs

March 26, 2007

Hi grandma I miss you so much that it hurts. Everytime I go to the dr I want call you and tell you the progress of baby Dominic. You are always with me in my heart. I love you and miss you so very much.

Abbey Newell

March 5, 2007

Hey grandma!! I miss you so much!! I really wish you were here!! I'm always thinking of you and you will always be in my heart!! I LOVE YOU TONS and miss you LOTS!!

Missy Newell

March 4, 2007

Mom,
I miss you! I can't stop thinking of you. Dad won't stop asking for you, I tell him to close his eye's and dream of you.It helps him relax and makes him feel like he's with you.You are always in my heart!!!
Love you much!
Missy

Jessica Ohs

February 2, 2007

I can't believe we have gone 2 months without you now! It has been so hard with out you around. I think about you everyday! I have about 9 weeks left until my duedate I so wish you could be here when Dominic comes into the world. I cant wait until he gets older so I can tell him all about you! I love you and miss you so much!
Love you Grandma
Jessie

Anna Cirilo

January 27, 2007

Hello Grandma I miss you so much, I want to talk to you so bad I keep wanting to pick up the phone and I remember I can't. This has been tough without you my special grandma. I will be ok, I still have you in my heart and lots of pictures to look at of my beautiful and special grandma. I miss you and love you lots. love always Anna

Jessica Ohs

December 29, 2006

I just wanted to say hi grandma I love you and miss you very much! I miss getting together with you on the 28th of every month to do your bills and eat yummy pizza.
Love Always
Your granddaughter/secratary

Melissa Newell

December 25, 2006

Merry Christmas Mom!
You are missed and remembered by many! Greg and the cats say hi. We love you so much!
Love and miss you,
Missy

Anna Cirilo

December 20, 2006

Oh my grandma I miss you so so much, I just want to pick up the phone and talk. But anyway I was walking through skyway in dwtn st. paul and had a memory of going to lunch with you and watching the big water fountain shoot up to the ceiling that was so much fun. I miss you so so much you will always be in my thoughts and my heart.

Jessica Ohs

December 18, 2006

Grandma I miss you so much it's so hard waking up each day knowing you are not here with us. We had our family christmas party on saturday but it wasn't the same without you. You are missed so much by all of us....

Deb Oczak (Kortekaas)

December 13, 2006

Missy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember how close you have always been to your mom. I am remembering way back when we were in grade school.. I hope you are doing well, my sincere blessings to you and your family. God Bless.

Michael Newell

December 12, 2006

My Mother

She was the most amazing woman I have ever known. She had a great personality and loved to be with people. She also had a great memory. If you needed to know about movies, a person, history of the state, or anything else happening she probably knew it. Her dad, Grandpa Hargarten, was the same way. She like to play poker- real poker!- not the new poker like Texas Hold'em. She said that she couldn't understand it.

The best thing about mom was that she was a fighter and she never gave up when things really got tough. She always made sure that we kids were taken care of.

Mom, I'm going to miss you very much and I know you will be in my heart all the time.

Love your son,
Mike

Melissa (missy) Newell

December 9, 2006

Mom,
A week ago today you left us and my heart broke in two. I wonder around not knowing what to do. I know in time my heart will mend with the memories I have of you, but I still want to hold and hug you and tell you what's new!!!Instead I'll say a little prayer to you and hold on to the time I spent with you.
I love you much!!!!

Abbey Newell

December 7, 2006

Grandma,
God needed one more to fill the empty space,
he looked around the hospital and saw your sweet face,
when you stopped breathing,
we knew you were gone,
you went so peacefully,
so we knew you chose the right home,
we knew your skies weren't so blue,
and the roads were getting too tough for you,
but you fought that fight,
and you did the best you could do,
the best part was you didn't die alone,
the day God sent you home.

You will never be forgotten and I love you very much!!!!
Love your granddaughter

John Wazlawik

December 7, 2006

To the Newell family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife, mom and gramdmother. I have known her daughter Andrea, for years. I only met mom in passing, but through Andrea have heard her praises sung. May you share the memories, laughter and love of Elizabeth to help you go forward. You will be kept in my prayers.

Patti Smith

December 6, 2006

It's hard to put into words how much my mom meant to me and how much I will miss her. With her amazing sense of humor and wit, she was always able to pick you up when you felt down. I think what I will miss most is stopping by the house and sitting in the kitchen talking girl talk and giggling with her. She was always so excited to hear when something good happened to one of us or how proud she was when you told her about something you accomplished. She always made you feel special. It's so hard to let go of her here in the physical world - but I know she will always be with me.

Thanks for always being there for me - whenever possible, give me a sign to let me know you're still there. Until we meet again.

Love you always,
Patti

Andrea Cowell

December 5, 2006

Unselfish is one of many descriptive words that come to mind when I think of you, Mom. Even when it was not in your best interest, you put others first. I feel most proud of you when I see how much you have meant to your grand (and great grand) kids, your nieces and nephews, and also your daughters- & sons-in-law. They all know that you genuinely cared about them and wanted what was best for them all. What a positive legacy you have left us!
Thank you for being there for me - in good times and in bad. I will miss our long phone chats and catching up on everyone's life events. I know, though, that I can still talk to you any time I feel the need. Watch over us, Mom. You are now our very own, sweet guardian angel.

Love you, sweet Mom,
Andrea
(Your first experiment at parenting)

Gerry Smith

December 5, 2006

Character, strength, compassion, and wit.
It is truly a privilege to have known such a fine woman.
I will forever cherish the memories I have of this loving soul.
Thank you Betty, for enriching my life and welcoming me so graciously into your family.
Love to you always great lady.

Patty Kane (Lackner)

December 5, 2006

I worked with Peggy at Physicians Clinic many years ago. I just wanted to say to Rick and Peggy how sorry I am for your loss. Parents are special people and when you lose them, it is very hard. I will keep you all in my prayers at this time of loss.

Rick Newell

December 5, 2006

Mom,you were truly a special person. I have such pride in the number of people who tell us how much they enjoyed being in your company. I will miss our long phone talks and the way you signed off -"Tell the kids and Peggy I love them, and the cats too!" You will always be in my mind and heart and I treasure the time we had together. Rick

Grandma With Silas

December 5, 2006

Jeffrey Cowell

December 5, 2006

Grandma,
You will always be with me in my heart, I know you will be watching over me until I come home safetly and forever after that. I miss you greatly, but know that one day I will see you again and until then you will be with me.
The love that you have for me and for us all has crossed land and oceans, and i have felt it the entire time I have been gone.
I love you with all my heart, I will see you again someday...But it might be awhile.

I love you Grandma,
Your favorite Grandson ;)
Jeffrey
LSA ADDER/ANACONDA, IRAQ

Chris Montello

December 5, 2006

Thoughts for a dear Aunt Betty - We will always remember your humor and caring compassion, especially for "Uncle Al" after the death of sister Julienne. I will always remember your "Minnesota twang" as I call it. Just the way she said Wellll, hello Chris, it just cracked me up, and I never had to guess who I was talking to. She was enjoyable, special lady...

Natalie Cowell

December 4, 2006

Grandma, I was so blessed to know you. You were truly an amazing woman and I wish Silas would have gotten the chance to get to know his great-grandma. He is lucky to have such a wonderful angel looking down on him.

Daniel, Natalie & Silas Cowell

December 4, 2006

I don’t know that I can truly express in words how much she meant to me. What I do know is that her memory will always be with me. The selfish part of me wishes she was still here, but I know in my heart of hearts that she is now in peace. And with that I am at peace. Grandma, you will always be loved and your memory cherished.

Greg Busta

December 4, 2006

The true measure of a person is not only gauged by what they do on this Earth while here but more importantly what legacy they leave behind. Betty has left behind a long lineage of good people who Love her and each other. She has left all our lives enriched with the gift of laughter, spirit and a strong sense of family values. I feel truly blessed she welcomed me into her fold and gave me the gift of knowing her and her family. Without her my life would not be meaningful as it now is. Thank you Betty, I won’t miss you because you will never leave me.

Just wanted to say “Hi”

Talk to you later.

Antoinette Newell

December 4, 2006

It was a honor having Betty as my mother-inlaw. I will always remember her quick witted come backs, and wonderful sense of humor. She was truly a classy lady! and as with my mother she will be in my thoughts every day.

Jessica Ohs

December 4, 2006

Grandma I miss you so much it hurts me that you are gone. I know you are in a better place now and you are not suffering anymore. I know that baby Dominic will have the best guardian angel anyone could ever ask for. Grandma you are always in heart and mind. I will never forget you. I love you so much

Melissa Newell

December 4, 2006

Mom, you were the best parent and friend a daughter could ever have! Thank you for the compassion and humor you brought to my life, you will be missed by so many!! Rest in peace my sweet mommy and know you will always be in my heart!
Love you much,
Missy

ANNA CIRILO

December 4, 2006

GRANDMA I MISS YOU ALREADY. I HOPE YOU CAN REST NOW. YOU WILL BE MISSED AND LOVED ALWAYS. MY SPECIAL GRANDMA. YOU ARE SUCH A STRONG WOMEN. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS. ANNA CIRILO (NEWELL)

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