Dolores I. Ries
Our beloved mom, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 14, 2025 at the age of 95.
Born on February 4, 1930, mom is now resting in peace with those who preceded her in death; infant daughter Dolores Mary, daughter Jodie Leiss, former husband Joseph F. Ries, parents Joe and Agnes Bias, brother Jim (Sherry) Bias and sister, Margaret (Jack) Longie. She is survived by daughters, Sue Ries, Peg (Mike) Walsh, son Joe (Christi) Ries, son-in-law (the late Jodie) Marty Leiss; grandchildren Nicole, Tony, Katie, Tim and their dad Greg Lano; Tanner (Jodi), Nicholas (Lindsey), Jamie (Brenyn) and Danny (Rachel); great-grandchildren Kayla (Charlie), Everly, Sutton, Hattie, Liam and Theo; great-great-grandchild, Emery; sister, Beverly (Fred) Proell and many nieces and nephews. Mom shared a particularly close bond with her niece, Linda.
Our mom was a very strong presence in all of our lives. We will miss her dearly. Please join us in celebrating her life with a Mass of Christian Burial January 23, 2026 at the St. Joseph Catholic Community in New Hope at 8701 36th Ave. N. with visitation starting at 10am and Mass at 11am. Fr. Terry Rasmussen will officiate.
Please feel free to wear your most colorful clothes. Mom would have liked that.
If you are inclined to do so, memorials can be directed to Sharing and Caring Hands, 525 North 7th Street in Minneapolis MN 55405.
Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline?
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
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SAT & SUN Order by noon
TUES-SAT
Order by 3:00PM
The day before
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Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
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Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline?
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Order any time up till the day before
MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM
SAT & SUN Order by noon
TUES-SAT
Order by 3:00PM
The day before
SAT & SUN Order by Saturday
Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
Plant a tree: How does it work
When your purchase is complete, a post will be made on the tribute wall of the deceased signifying the planting of a memorial tree.
An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. You can then forward the email to the family or print it and give it to them personally.
After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year.
Due to seasonal conditions, the tree planting takes place during the spring and summer.
Tree Planting Timeline
Orders placed in:
January - May
Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year.
June - December
Planting will take place in Spring of the following year.
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