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1945

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2024

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300 Main Street North

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Myrna Florentine Obituary

Myrna J. Florentine, age 79, of St. Michael passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Myrna was born February 12, 1945 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Adella and George Johnson. She graduated from Cloquet High School and was formerly employed in management at Adara Home Health Care.

Myrna enjoyed playing cards, crocheting and knitting, puzzles, antique shopping, making doll houses, baking and cooking, and of course her cats! She was also a big sports fan, frequently watching NASCAR, the Twins, and the Vikings. But most importantly, she enjoyed every moment, loved helping others, and cherished being there for her beloved family.

Myrna is survived by her daughter, Teresa D. Burkhart; grandsons, Zach Burkhart and Alex Burkhart (fiancé Drew); great grandson, Enzo and an unborn great grandson Elroy; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by her former husband Dennis Florentine, her mother Adella and father George.

A Memorial Service for Myrna Florentine will be held on Saturday, September 14th at 11:00 A.M. at The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home. Pastor Dean Brown will officiate. A lunch will follow the services. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14th one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Press & News on Sep. 9, 2024.

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MN

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300 Main Street North P.O. Box 397, Saint Michael, MN 55376

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