Joan A. Grunklee Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joan A. Grunklee of Owatonna, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 89, on September 1, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Borwege and Alyce Borwege (Wellhausen); her husband Donald Grunklee; her siblings, Shirlee Kos and Brian; her sister-in-law Barb Borwege; her sister Renota Srp; and her siblings-in-law, Lowell Schultz, Marene Christianson (Clem), Marcella Grunklee and Gilbert Grunklee (Harriet).
She is survived by: her children, William Grunklee (Lori) of Owatonna, Thomas Grunklee (Debe) of Owatonna, John Grunklee (Mistee) of Sanford, FL, Steven Grunklee of Cambridge and Jodi Martinmaki of Kasson; her grandchildren, Marisa Thompson (Mathew), Jeremy Helmsley (Karolyn), Brett Grunklee (Katie), Keith Grunklee, Nicole LaPeters (Ryan Herridge), Jacob Grunklee, Sydney Grunklee, Lucas Martinmaki and Ryan Martinmaki; her siblings, Betty Schultz and Robert Borwege; and her brothers-in-law, Gale Kos and William Grunklee. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Memorials are preferred to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or donor's choice.
