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Laura Grundhofer Obituary

Grundhofer, Laura B. (Flicker) Age 95 of Pierz, MN Died Tuesday, January 2, 2007, Pierz Villa, Pierz, MN. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, January 5, 2007, 10:30AM, ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Pierz. MN. Visitation 4-8PM, Thursday and Friday 8-10AM, EMBLOM-BRENNY FUNERAL SERVICE, Pierz, MN. Christian Women Rosary at 4:30PM Thursday, parish prayers at 7PM. Laura Barbara "Flicker" Grundhofer, born June 13, 1911, Pierz, MN to the late Frank & Mary "Gross" Flicker. She grew up in Pier. Attended country school in the Pierz area through the eighth grade. Following her schooling, Laura remained on the family farm until she was united in marriage on June 13, 1934 to John A. Grundhofer at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. Laura & John operated the Rite Spot Bar in Buckman, MN from 19351938. The couple relocated to Glendale, CA. Laura and John had three children, John F. "Jack", Joan K. and Jerry A. Grundhofer. While her children were in school, she was very involved with the PTA and provided transportation to all the nuns at her children's school when needed. While living in California, she owned and operated a catering business for many years. Laura also worked 17 years at Sears in the accounting department in Glendale, CA. In 1992, Laura and John moved back to Pierz, MN. Her husband, John, died April 28, 1997. Following his death, Laura continued to live in her home in Pierz until June of 2005, when she became a resident of the Pierz Villa, residing there until her death. Laura was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz and the Christian Women. While in California, she was a member of the Daughters of Isabella. Laura was a very spiritual person. Her children, grandchildren and friends were a very important part of her life. Survived by her sons & daughter, John F. "Jack" Grundhofer & significant other, Patricia Meier, Plankinton, SD, Joan K. Briggs-Spritz & husband, Gary, Los Angeles, CA, Jerry A. Grundhofer & wife, Kathleen, Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Kathryn Grundhofer-Chatow & husband, Kevin, Mountain View, CA, Karen Grundhofer-Elkawa & husband, Hassan, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jeffrey Briggs & wife, Jing, Alhambra, CA, Lauren Grundhofer Chicago, IL, six great-grandchildren and special family friends, Neil & Mary Korf, Pierz, MN and their children, Michael Korf, Julie Nielsen & husband, Ben, Becky Korf and Mark Korf. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brothers, Werner, Raymond, Melvin & Ronald Flicker. Memorials will be given to Holy Trinity Grade School, c/o St. Joseph's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 428, Pierz, MN 56364. Arrangements are with the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz, MN. (320) 632-4393.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 4, 2007.

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Bob Walker

January 5, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Mulhern

January 4, 2007

Dear Joan, Gary, Lauren and Family, we know that Laura has gone to a better place and lived a long long great life. She will be missed by many and we pray for you and your family. We love you, Mary, Pat and Patrick, Jr.

Bob & Carole Langer

January 4, 2007

Laura will be greatly missed; she's in our thoughts and prayers.

Jay Flicker

January 4, 2007

Great Aunt Laura will be missed. She was such a wonderful lady. I'm sure she and John are playing cards and drinking Early Times as I write this.

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