Sylvia Brousseau, 91 of Clarissa died Saturday, November 28 at the Central Todd County Care Center in Clarissa.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Sylvia on Wednesday, December 2, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Clarissa.  Friends may call on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the Iten Funeral Home in Clarissa and on the day of the service starting at 10:00 a.m. at the church.  Christian Mother's Rosary - 4:30 p.m.  and Parish Prayers - 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the parish cemetery.

Sylvia was born October 28, 1918 in Little Falls to Ulric & Minnie (Allord) Rocheleau .  She was  a homemaker & a side by side business partner with Francis her  whole life. Francis & Sylvia began their married life together farming by Little Falls MN until 1945. They moved to Westwood CA for 2 years where they were involved in the logging industry.  Their next move was to Eagle Bend where they owned & operated Brousseau Lumber Co. until retirement.  Francis &  Sylvia then moved to Alexandria where they spent the remainder of their married life together.  Sylvia resided at CTCCC for 22 Months. Sylvia loved  her family & friends.  She also enjoyed bowling, sewing, fishing, playing cards & especially dancing.  Mom & Dad had the privilege of square dancing at the Inaugural Ball when Jimmy Carter became President.

Sylvia’s life from Baptism until after her marriage was at Holy Family Catholic in Bell Prairie, MN. Except for the time she lived in Alexandria & was a member of St. Mary's, from 1948 until the present, Sylvia was a member of St. Joseph's in Clarissa.  She belonged to Christian Mothers  and  taught religion for 17 years; she loved her religion,  especially saying the rosary.

Sylvia is survived by 5 Daughters;  Janet (Dick) Schnettler of Clarissa,  Judy (Dave)  Hinzmann of Eagle Bend, Connie Brousseau of Edmonds, WA,  Beth (Barry) Baker- Brousseau of Long Beach, CA, Mona (John) Chapman of Norwood, NY.  Brother Jeddy Rocheleau of Little Falls, MN and sisters  Florence Tholen of Little Falls, MN  &  Marie Bieganek of Sarasota, FL., 20 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband  Francis, infant son Ned, infant grandson Mark, infant great grandson Stefan and sister Alice.