Sally Ann Maschke age 73 of North Mankato, passed away Friday October 25, 2024 from a two-year illness at Laurel’s Peak in Mankato.
Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 15, 2024 at Messiah Lutheran Church in North Mankato. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Sally Ann Maschke was born April 26, 1951 to Robert E. and Dorothy Sophie (Eastling) Lee in Owatonna, Minnesota. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1969. Sally graduated from South Central Technical College in North Mankato. She was united in marriage to Robert Maschke on January 22, 1972 in Young America. Sally worked many years at Corporate Graphics Commercial before retiring at the age of 69. She was a longtime member of Messiah Lutheran Church in North Mankato.
She enjoyed artwork, painting and feeding the birds.
Sally is survived by her mother, Dorothy Lee of Owatonna; brother, Tom (Julie) Lee of Owatonna; three nephews, Jason (Jessica) Lee of Plymouth, Joshua Lee and Jordan (Amanda) Lee both of Owatonna; three great nieces, Arya, Amelia and Autumn.
Preceded in death by her husband Robert on October 22, 2024; Father Robert E. Lee; and sister Janet.
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2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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