Mary Ann Nasinec

Mary Ann Nasinec, age 79, of Montgomery, MN died Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Traditions of Montgomery, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 18, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery, MN, with Fr. Victor Valencia officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Traditions Chapel in Montgomery, from 2 – 5 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Montgomery. Mary Ann was born January 2, 1937 in Montgomery, MN, the daughter of Frank and Marcella (Pinc) Tupy. She attended Montgomery High School and graduated in the class of 1955. Mary Ann met her husband Alvin at a high school dance and the couple married June 6, 1955 in Montgomery. She had worked downtown Montgomery at Ruuhela's Five and Dime, Green Giant Canning factory, as well as waitressed at Town's Edge, and The Dinner Bell until her stroke at the age of 41. Mary Ann was an active and faithful member of Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church where she was involved with CCW, and the Rosary Society, and was a long time treasurer for Degree of Honor. Mary Ann enjoyed being outside amongst her flowers and garden in her younger days. She was Al's right hand on the farm, driving tractor and baling hay. Mary Ann took art classes by mail; she was very talented and would draw pictures so her children could color, which was better than coloring books! She was involved with 4-H as a leader 20 consecutive years and LeSueur County Home Extension .Mary Ann enjoyed being a part of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren's lives, and dearly loved watching and holding the babies. She played piano and loved listening to a variety of music. When the occasion arose, she enjoyed taking the bus on casino day trips, so she could people watch and play the slots. Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 59 years, Alvin Nasinec of Montgomery; 3 children: Wylene Van Guilder of Delano, MN; Charlene Schleeve of Montgomery, MN; Nathan (wife Susie) Nasinec of Wells, MN; 9 grandchildren: Nicole Misencik (fiancé Joe Boegeman) of Prior Lake, Brittany (husband Kevin) Barden of Burnsville, Christopher Van Guilder of Minnentonka, Tyler Van Guilder of Delano; Alexandra Schleeve-Fisher of Montgomery, Theodore Schleeve (fiancée Kali Christenson) of Faribault; Brandon Nasinec (Danielle Roberts), Aaron and Cameron Nasinec, all of Wells; 8 great-grandchildren: Harper Barden; Dominic, Christian and Aurora Fisher; Stella Rich, Thomas Mathison and Nicholas Schleeve; Zander Nasinec; 1 brother: Donnie (wife Connie) Tupy of Montgomery; sister-in-law: Millicent Docken of Rosemount, MN; brother-in-law: John (wife Sue) Nasinec of Eagle Lake, MN; 7 nieces and nephews: Tammy (Ted) Kaderlik, Randy Tupy and Linda Tupy; Michele (Tim) Hoaglund, Carla (Doug) Maile, Paula Blair; Londa (Reggie) Larson, Michael Nasinec, Jamie (Cindy) Nasinec; along with their children, and many dear cousins and their families. She is preceded in death by her parents; nephew: Glen Docken, brother-in-law: Gordy Docken.