Viola Mae Gutknecht Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Viola Mae Gutknecht (Annandale, Minnesota), who passed away on March 6, 2022, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Viola Mae Gutknecht or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Kantola and Lillian Kantola (Tolonen); and her sisters, Elsie Newago, Lillian Eleanore Esjornson and Ethel Bernice Baker.
She is survived by: her husband Lester W. Gutknecht of Fairhaven; her children, Diane Anthony (James) of Deer River, Leslie Elvert (Steven) of Rochester and Larry Gutknecht (Mary) of South Haven; her grandchildren, Laura (Dan), Karissa (Scott), Jaana (Tim), Hannah, Jamie, Andi (Devin), Joe (Kelly) and Sarah (Jake); and her brother Russell Kantola (Marlene) of Annandale. She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
