Mary Ruth Lelwica

Mary Ruth Lelwica, age 88 of Lindstrom, born and raised in Stillwater, passed away at home on October 12, 2013 surrounded by family.

Survived by loving husband of 63 years John; children Christine (Robert) Schulte, Lucy (Tom) Kittredge, Dr. Mary Lelwica (Dr. Tom Hebeisen), Julia Lelwica Arcuri, Andrew, Dr. Michael (Laura Luchsinger); eight grandchildren and many other family members and friends. Mary was a decedent of Swedish great-grandparents, Sven and Johanna Kroon.

They homesteaded the property that Mary visited throughout her life and later retired to with her husband John. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, active member at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, and member of the Primrose Club in Stillwater.

Memorial Service 1:30PM Friday, Oct. 18 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Ave., N., Stillwater, MN. Visitation starting at 12 noon. Burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Family Pathways in Lindstrom.