Julianna Marie Kuznia

Julianna Marie Kuznia passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN, at the age of 83. Julianna was born July 13, 1941, to Norbert and Helen (Kukowski) Dostal in Badger MN. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at St. Mary's Church in Badger. After graduating from Badger High School she attended teacher's training in Thief River Falls, MN. She taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Gentilly, MN, from 1960-61. On June 20, 1961, she married Hilary Kuznia at St. Mary's Church in Badger. They made their home and raised five children on the same farm Hilary grew up on. Julianna and Hilary were also licensed as a family foster care provider for many years. As a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Florian, MN, Julianna was actively involved in the Ladies Group as past secretary and president. She also played an active part in the youth religious education program. Julianna was the financial secretary of the local Polish National Alliance. Julianna stayed home to care for her children until the youngest were in school. She then went to work as a CNA at the Karlstad Nursing Home. Other jobs she had included being a home health aide through Marshall County Home Health, a houseparent at an adolescent group home, and an instructor at the ODC, both located in Warren, MN. Julianna loved caring for others. Julianna enjoyed being with her family most of all. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She found great enjoyment in doing special projects for her children and grandchildren. Julianna also enjoyed doing many different types of handiwork, gardening, canning, and playing solitaire on the computer. Julianna is survived by her children: Mary (Ross) Nelson of Roseau, MN; son-in-law Michael Vecellio of Brooklyn Park, MN; Vincent Kuznia of Lexington, MN; Dr. Vernon (Allison) Kuznia of Minneapolis, MN; Dennis (Amy) Kuznia of Lino Lakes, MN; and foster daughter Cecelia Handorgan of Minneapolis, MN. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jarrett (Reese) and Kaden Nelson; Gianna, Dominic, and Isabella Vecellio; Ocean, Ezra, Peace and Solomon Kuznia; Brianna, Trenton, Ella and Haddie Kuznia, and one great granddaughter Arden Nelson. She is also survived by her foster grandchildren: Dr. Rachel Friesz and Jacob, Rebecca, and Jordan Sang. Julianna is also survived by her sisters: Edwardine Szklarski, Margaret Kuznia, and Lillian Kuznia, and her brother James (Kathy) Dostal; sister-in-law Lois Dostal and brother-in-law Vincent (Barb) Kuznia. Julianna was preceded in death by her devoted husband Hilary, her daughter Charlette Vecellio, her parents, her brother Bernard Dostal, and sister Virginia Szklarski, along with several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Mass of Christian Burial: 11 AM, December 30, 2024 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lino Lakes, MN. Visitation at the church one hour before the service. Interment: Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Florian, MN.

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Julianna Marie Kuznia

July 13, 1941 - December 21, 2024

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Julianna Marie Kuznia

July 13, 1941 - December 21, 2024

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