Gail Joanne (Larson) McNally of St. Louis Park, Minnesota died August 23, 2011 at the age of 65. Gail was born February 15, 1946 in Amery, Wisconsin and spent her childhood in Deer Park, Wisconsin. She graduated from New Richmond High School in 1964 and completed her bachelor’s degree from Oshkosh, Wisconsin in English Education in 1969. She married William (Bill) McNally of New Richmond, Wisconsin October 11, 1969. Gail later obtained a Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist from UW-River Falls. In addition to being a homemaker, she taught English at New Richmond Middle School. After her children were grown, Gail was a paraprofessional at Pond Center, in Bloomington, Minnesota. She also was a dedicated volunteer teacher for the Minnesota Literacy Council, teaching English as a second language to adult immigrants for many years. Gail enjoyed cooking and entertaining, reading, learning, studying French, traveling, volunteering, and socializing with her many friends. She is survived by daughters, Catherine McNally, Elizabeth (Christopher) Jessich, grandchildren, William and Miles, brother, Dennis (Aida) Larson, sisters, Rachel (William) O’Connell, and Carolyn (Ron) Anton, and nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Eleanor Larson, and husband, William McNally. Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday August 25, 2011 at the CullenCrea Funeral Home and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday August, 26, 2011 at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Memorials can be sent to the National Brain Tumor Society or the charity of your choice.
