Barbara Jean MITSCH

Age 73, of Bloomington Passed away peacefully, at home, December 13, after a five year struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She faced her debilitating disease with dignity and grace and never shied away from a social gathering. She was an inspiration to her loving husband Len; devoted children, David Mitsch and Darcy Leik (Ryan & Lennon); brother Jim Pearson and sister Nancy Hanousek. The family would like to thank the people at Synergy HomeCare and Minnesota Hospice. They all went far beyond what was expected and became like family to us. Visitation at 10:00 a.m. with 11:00 a.m. service and and lunch to follow, will be held February 9th at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 8400 France Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55431. Burial will be private. Please send memorials to the family or MN Hospice Foundation, 17645 Juniper Path, Suite 155, Lakeville, MN 55044,