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Jordis Motzko Obituary

Jordis, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend Passed away on May 28, 2011 at the young-at-heart age of 87. She was at home and surrounded by family. She is survived by daughters: Barbara Beyer (Ken), Dr. Susan Brandt, Kathryn Petrucci, Karen Motzko, Sharen Mahmood (Gregg) and sons James and Brian Motzko (Kelly); Her grandchildren: Eric, Tina, Alex, Ila, Jordis, Matthew, Carl, Lissa, Buck, Kate, Nicole and her great-grand children Charlie, Ali, Camryn, Brody, Mason, Jackson and all of the friends that she made along the way. She never wanted to miss a family get-together. We will be celebrating with her, a life of patience, love and fun. She will be dearly missed. Visitation Tues. May 31, 4-7 PM at Roseville Memorial Chapel (2245 N. Hamline Ave.) and 1 hour prior to mass at church. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wed. June 1 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (2048 N. Hamline Ave.). Private Internment at Fort Snelling at a later date.


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Published by Pioneer Press from May 30 to May 31, 2011.

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Christine Allen

June 3, 2011

Dear Motzko family,

I was saddened to hear about Jordis. Your family is part of my childhood memories growing up on Sandhurst Dr. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Doely

June 1, 2011

Sorry to hear. She was a beautiful lady.

Vickie Wright

May 31, 2011

Jordis was at times like a Mom to me and Grandma to my children. I loved living next to her and Jerry and always appreciated that we stayed in touch. She had so much class and yet was down to earth. Our hearts are with you.

May 31, 2011

My condolences to the entire family...I'll always remember your Mom being perfectly dressed and coifed! It made a big impression on me at a very young age...I'm sure she'll be greatly missed. Debi Morgan

May 31, 2011

Jordis was a wonderful person that will be greatly missed by everyone. She will however live on in all our hearts. It might be difficult to see beyond the sorrow today, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
With Love and deepest sympathy,
Shelley Motzko

May 31, 2011

Motzko Family

So sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Charlie and Char Forrest

Teri Newell Clark

May 31, 2011

Sending you hugs and prayers during this difficult time....

Connie Husby

May 30, 2011

To the Motzko family,

Bruce and I are so sorry for the loss of your precious mother and wife. Jordis was one of a kind...dear dear lady. She will be missed by many, but most of all her husband and children.

For those who are believers in Jesus Christ...you can KNOW that Jordis is alive and well, walking on streets of gold. She is no longer suffering, but instead smiling down on you and still holding her family dear to her heart.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God provide you with the strength you need and the comfort to carry you through the next couple of days. God bless you all.

Always in Christ,
Bruce and Connie Husby

Linda Berndt

May 30, 2011

Dear Karen,Sharon,Barb and the whole Motzko family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time..May the Lord comfort you..yes hold onto the beautiful memories too. I will never forget how your mom and your dad included me when Barb brought me home for christmas! Thank you Mrs. Motzko! And yes Mr. Motzko as well!

Love, and Prayers,Linda Berndt

Debbie Baden Drange

May 30, 2011

Karen, Sharon and the entire Motzko family: I was so sad to hear your mother passed away. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your mother's memories in your heart and she will live on forever. Love always.

Scott and Susan Cudahy

May 30, 2011

It is a pleasure to be neighbors to such a kind, close knit and loving family. We will miss her *smiles* her beautiful soul and our little neighborly conversations. May she rest in peace among the lilacs in the gardens of heaven. Scott and Susan Cudahy

May 30, 2011

To the motzko Family . I am so sorry to hear about the
passing of Jordis . i use to live down the street from
her in roseville , mn she was always so nice to our family .

marguerite (beck) manske

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