Julie Rae Idzorek

Idzorek, Julie R. Julie Idzorek (Stadheim) of Saint Louis Park, MN passed away at home on January 24, 2025 at the age of 66. Julie is survived by Ed, her loving husband of 40 years, mother Janis Stadheim, brother Jason Stadheim (Terryl Griffin), sister Jennifer Lucas (Scott), and several nieces and a nephew. She is preceded in death by father, John. Born to Janis and John Stadheim in Rochester, MN, Julie graduated Mayo High School in 1976. She earned her BS in Medical Technology in 1980 from the University of Minnesota. She went on to work in various U of M medical laboratories for 42 years, retiring from the Advanced Research and Diagnostics Laboratory in 2022. Julie was a true Gopher hockey fan for 45 years and lover and supporter of the U of M Marching Band. Julie was an award winning quilter. She subscribed to the quilters' "whoever dies with the most pieces wins" philosophy, finishing well over 100 quilts in her career. She was a longtime member of Minnesota Quilters and South Minneapolis Quilters. Julie had a huge passion for Norwegian Elkhounds. Most recently, she owned and showed Bjorna and Trygg, both AKC Grand Champions. Julie also chaired the Norwegian Elkhound Association of America Canine Health and Research Committee. She was also an ardent Jackson Browne fan. Julie attended many of his concerts over the years, most recently on a beautiful summer evening at the Quarry amphitheater in Saint Cloud, MN. Julie would speak fondly of her many travels to Villa Elsa in Acapulco, Vieques PR, Hawaii, Provence France, and throughout the United States and Canada. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Julie's extraordinary care teams at Minnesota Oncology, M Health, and Hospice of the Midwest. Julie's teams granted her the precious gift of many additional years with her family and friends. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Venteicher Lab Fund, University of Minnesota Foundation, Suite 500, 200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, or donor's choice. The funeral service for Julie will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, February 4th with visitation beginning at 9 am at the Lakewood Cemetery Memorial Chapel located at 3600 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis. Reception to follow. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery.

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Julie Rae Idzorek

April 29, 1958 - January 24, 2025

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Julie Rae Idzorek

April 29, 1958 - January 24, 2025

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