Martha Catherine Meehan

In Loving Memory Martha Catherine Meehan, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. Her Catholic faith was a guiding light throughout her life. She loved God deeply, trusted in His plan for her, and spent much of her time growing in her faith. She truly lived out God's love in the way she cared for others, especially her family. Martha was born October 7, 1929 in Cold Spring, Minnesota. Martha was second in her family of eight children. She was raised in Cold Spring and spent the summers living and working at her family's "Bolfing Resort" on Bolfing Lake, which was 3 miles south of town. She graduated from St Boniface High School in 1946. After graduation Martha moved to Minneapolis and attended Minneapolis Business College. She met her husband Gerald Vincent Meehan, and they were married days shy of 70 years. Martha worked for the Minneapolis School System for 23 years, as an administrative assistant. Martha and Jerry enjoyed their cabin in Cold Spring for many summers, vacationing and spending time with children, grandchildren, extended relatives, and friends. Martha was dedicated to her church of 'The Church of the Holy Name' for 73 years. Martha was involved with 'woman's club', rummage sales, bake sales, ushering for 15 years and serving for many church festivals. After her husband Jerry passed, Martha found a new journey living in an apartment for independent seniors. Martha enjoyed meeting many new friends and enjoying daily activities up until her death. Martha is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jerry; and her parents; Frank Paul Bolfing and Christine (Philippe) Bolfing. Martha and Jerry are survived by their 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren: Jim (Bobi) and their children Anna, Kathryn, and Mary. Their grandchildren: Peter, Joseph, Elizabeth, Andrew, Miriam, Paul, Matthew, Mary Katherine, Rosalie, Christine, and Emily. Jayne (Terry) and step-grandchildren Cory, Ryan, and Erika. 4 Step-great-grandchildren: Nikki, Cayden, Lincoln, and Carter. Greg (Anne) and their children Matthew, Megan, and Alexander. Martha loved her family deeply and was incredibly proud of all they accomplished. Her legacy of love, faith, and generosity will live on in all who were blessed to know her. Within one week prior to her passing, Martha was asked what was one of the things she wanted to be remembered by and her response was "My Smile". With faith in God's promise of eternal life, we find comfort in knowing she is at peace, reunited with Jerry, and held in His loving embrace. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 24, visitation at 10:00 a.m, Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at 'The Church of the Holy Name' (3637 - 11 Ave. South, Minneapolis). Reception followed by Internment at St. Mary's Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Martha Catherine Meehan

October 7, 1929 - March 30, 2026

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