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Olivia Maciej
1929 - 2025
BORN
1929
DIED
2025
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Olivia Maciej Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial held at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bowlus on Thursday, October 9 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation held on Wednesday, October 8 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls and from 9:30 A.M. until the hour of the service on Thursday, October 9 at the church. Parish Prayers said at 4:00 PM. Burial held in the parish cemetery.
Olivia was born on June 3, 1929, in Agram Township, Morrison County, to Fred and Alma (Dehler) Stumpf. She attended school in Agram Township until the eighth grade, after which she began a life defined by unwavering faith, dedication to family, and profound compassion for others. On June 5, 1951, she married Alois Maciej in Pierz, Minnesota. Together, they built a life filled with love and laughter in Two Rivers Township, where they welcomed seven children: Donald, Joan, Mike, Arnie, Mary, Laura and Steve. She was a faithful member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bowlus, where she generously served as a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Altar Rosary Society, and enjoyed her time with the St. Francis Mission Group. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life and deeply influenced those around her.
Her family will remember the warmth and kindness she extended to everyone she encountered. Olivia's love for her family was immeasurable, and she took great joy in her children and grandchildren, who brought her endless pride and happiness. Her grandchildren remember the sleep overs at Grandma's and the wonderful crispy edge pancakes and cinnamon rolls. She will be remembered for her fried chicken and banana bread. In her free time, she enjoyed quilting and sewing.
Olivia is survived by her children, Donald (Linda) Maciej, Arnie (Cindy) Maciej, Mary (Gary) Aschenbrenner, Laura (Greg) Berends, Steve (Robin) Maciej; daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Maciej; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; brother, Wilbert (Mary Rose) Stumpf and brother-in-law, Richard Long.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alois; daughter, Joan in March of 1990; son, Mike in June of 2024; siblings, Jerome (Beverly) Stumpf, Leo (Phyllis) Stumpf, Melvin (Mary Ann) Stumpf, Mildred (Felix) Bieniek and Mary Ann Long.
Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Olivia.
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