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Karen Henschell Obituary

(Hutera) ~ Age 73 Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma Karen Ann Hutera Henschell of Mahtomedi, MN, beloved wife of John "Jack" Henschell, entered into eternal life on May 27, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Karen was born May 24, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN and married on May 7, 1960. Devoted mother of Kristine (John) Tomnitz, David (Suzette) Henschell, Dan (Amy) Henschell, Lisa (Troy) Axelson, and Scott (Jeanne) Henschell, grandmother of Cheryl (Josh) Juelich, Jeff Tomnitz, Dacia Tomnitz, Paul, Henschell, Mary Henschell, Elizabeth Henschell, Thomas Henschell, Kathryn Henschell, Ryan Henschell, Will Henschell, Matthew Henschell, Brandon Axelson, Lauren Axelson, Nate Axelson, Peter Henschell, Josie Henschell, and great-grandmother of Austin Juelich, Renae Juelich and Maeli Juelich. Preceeded in death by her father, Walter Hutera, her mother Josephine Morafka Hutera, her brother Wayne Hutera, and her step-mother Frances Labiak Hutera. Thank you to all family, friends and the many caregivers for their loving support during her long battle with cancer. Thank you also to Dr. Dispenzieri and team at the Mayo Clinic for their ongoing care. Mass of Christian Burial Friday (6/1) 1:00 PM at CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul, with visitation beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to: Carmelite Monastery, Attn: Mother Rose, 8251 DeMontreville Trail N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 or Sharing and Caring Hands, 525 N. 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55405. 651-777-2600 www.sandbergfuneralhome.com

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Published by Pioneer Press from May 29 to May 30, 2012.

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Kathryn Kolencik

June 3, 2012

I'm sorry to hear of this loss but inspired to read about her! I will include her and those missing her in my prayers today! May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Ursula Harvey

June 3, 2012

The Dardis Family are so special to me and I have known them for years and got to meet Scott who is a gentleman. Please accept my condolences and prayers at this difficult time. Ursula Harvey (Ireland).

June 1, 2012

We fondly remember the years of friendship and travel. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Paul and Libbie Sellors

May 31, 2012

What a wonderful and loving Wife, Mother, Grandma, and Friend! She will be so missed here, but she is out of her terrible suffering. She has "fought the good fight; she has finished the race", and she is sharing in God's glory! Love and prayers, Anne and Jack Dardis

Donald Hutera

May 31, 2012

Sincere condolences for your loss. A family member sent me notice. I live in London but was born and raised in Mpls and wonder if we are indeed related given the relative rarity of the surname Hutera. No need of course to address this issue now... Again, my condolences.

Dick Hogan HM-82

May 30, 2012

Sorry to see the passing of your mother Dave and Henschell family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May her soul rest in peace.

John Chatmon

May 30, 2012

Dave,
GOD bless you and your family.

Mr.& Mrs. John Kubenski

May 29, 2012

With deepest sympathy

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