1942
Mary
2013
Mary Trutna
January 16, 1942 — June 17, 2013
Mary Jane Ellen Trutna was born on January 16, 1942 in Glencoe, Minnesota, the daughter of James and Lillian Trnka. She was baptized and confirmed in the Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota and graduated from Glencoe High School in 1960.
On December 20, 1958, Mary Jane was united in marriage to Lyman Trutna in Silver Lake, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Kevin and Connie. After their marriage they lived in Silver, Lake, Glencoe, Young America, Wood Lake and Bird Island, retiring to their Clitherall Lake home by Battle Lake in 1997. During the 30 years that Mary Jane and Lyman lived in Wood Lake, Mary Jane served on the school board; drove school bus; was an EMT; was involved in organizing the Wood Lake Rescue Squad; and played softball on the town league for 25 years. While in Bird Island she drove bus for the BOLD School District and was employed as an aid in a local group home. After moving to Battle Lake she continued to drive bus and drove bus until May of 2012. She took great pride in driving bus and enjoyed watching her (school bus) kids grow over the years.
She enjoyed their lake home; doing yard work; watching for the loons to arrive each spring; fishing, and commandeering the evening fish fry for her husband, children, grandchildren and any family or friends that were visiting; as well as enjoying the sunset and watching her many animal friends.
Mary Jane lost her courageous battle with cancer and passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at her home near Battle Lake at the age of 71 years. She was a member of the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her husband, Lyman; son, Kevin (Carrie) Trutna of Maynard, MN; daughter, Connie (Brian) Hanson of West Fargo, ND; 3 grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren, and several step-great grandchildren; two sisters, Lillie Ann (Harlan) Voight of Green Isle, MN and Joann (Jeff) Jamieson of Pensacola, FL; one brother, Ray (Lorraine) of Conchas Dam, NM; and one sister-in-law, Marlys Trnka of Glencoe, MN; along with 14 nieces and nephews, numerous relative and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillian Trnka; one sister, Delma Rozeski; and one brother, Ted Trnka.
Memorials preferred to the Lake Region Cancer Care and Research Center or Lakeland Regional Hospice.
Memorial Services: 11 AM, Saturday, June 22, 2013, Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, Rural Battle Lake
Visitation: 4-7 PM, Friday, Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Battle Lake - and one hour prior to the service at the church
Clergy: Rev. Jim Gronbeck
Cemetery: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Clitherall
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Battle Lake
Condolences: www.GlendeNilson.com
On December 20, 1958, Mary Jane was united in marriage to Lyman Trutna in Silver Lake, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Kevin and Connie. After their marriage they lived in Silver, Lake, Glencoe, Young America, Wood Lake and Bird Island, retiring to their Clitherall Lake home by Battle Lake in 1997. During the 30 years that Mary Jane and Lyman lived in Wood Lake, Mary Jane served on the school board; drove school bus; was an EMT; was involved in organizing the Wood Lake Rescue Squad; and played softball on the town league for 25 years. While in Bird Island she drove bus for the BOLD School District and was employed as an aid in a local group home. After moving to Battle Lake she continued to drive bus and drove bus until May of 2012. She took great pride in driving bus and enjoyed watching her (school bus) kids grow over the years.
She enjoyed their lake home; doing yard work; watching for the loons to arrive each spring; fishing, and commandeering the evening fish fry for her husband, children, grandchildren and any family or friends that were visiting; as well as enjoying the sunset and watching her many animal friends.
Mary Jane lost her courageous battle with cancer and passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at her home near Battle Lake at the age of 71 years. She was a member of the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her husband, Lyman; son, Kevin (Carrie) Trutna of Maynard, MN; daughter, Connie (Brian) Hanson of West Fargo, ND; 3 grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren, and several step-great grandchildren; two sisters, Lillie Ann (Harlan) Voight of Green Isle, MN and Joann (Jeff) Jamieson of Pensacola, FL; one brother, Ray (Lorraine) of Conchas Dam, NM; and one sister-in-law, Marlys Trnka of Glencoe, MN; along with 14 nieces and nephews, numerous relative and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillian Trnka; one sister, Delma Rozeski; and one brother, Ted Trnka.
Memorials preferred to the Lake Region Cancer Care and Research Center or Lakeland Regional Hospice.
Memorial Services: 11 AM, Saturday, June 22, 2013, Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, Rural Battle Lake
Visitation: 4-7 PM, Friday, Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Battle Lake - and one hour prior to the service at the church
Clergy: Rev. Jim Gronbeck
Cemetery: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Clitherall
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Battle Lake
Condolences: www.GlendeNilson.com
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