Mary Kay Gerads

Mary Kay Gerads age 87, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at Northern Pines Memory Care in Pine City MN, with her children by her side and her husband Victor in her heart. Mary Kay was born on July 22, 1937, in St. Rosa MN to Ben and Florentine Hoppe, Mary was raised in Andover MN, and graduated from Anoka Sr. High. After graduating she moved to St Anthony to care for her grandparents, where she met Victor Gerads and they were united in marriage on October 8, 1957, in St. Anthony MN. Vic and Mary made their home in St Anthony, Upsala, and Holdingford, eventually moving to Andover, MN to raise their 5 kids. Once the house was empty, they moved to Colorado Springs, CO, but eventually moved back to Coon Rapids, MN to be closer to family. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was known for her kindness, generosity, and love for her family. Mary worked for many years at Cornelius in Anoka, MN. She enjoyed many activities including traveling, camping, bowling, golfing, reading, playing cards and cooking, but what brought her the most joy was taking care of her husband and children. Mary is survived by her children, Susan (Gary) Carlson, Punta Gorda, FL, David (Stacy) Gerads, Peoria, AZ, Nancy (Larry) Cecchini, Panama City Beach, FL, Donna (Glen) Bergin, Barnum, and Sandy (Tim) Berrini, Stacy; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason Kahlhamer) Stokes, Michelle (Ryan) Vieau, Kalley Carlson, Adam Gerads, Alyssa (Jon) Knapp, Tyler (Ciara) Gerads, Cheyenne Cecchini, Tomiann (Neal) Schook; great-grandchildren, Eva Stokes, Gabriel Kahlhamer, Jude Vieau, Emery Knapp; sister, Judy (David) Douvier, St Joseph; and brother, Dennis (Marie) Hoppe, Sartell; and many extended family members and friends. Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Victor; parents, Ben and Florentine Hoppe; brother, Ambrose Hoppe; and sister, Carol Harren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 4th, 2024, at 10:30 AM with visitation starting one hour prior at Church of the Epiphany 11001 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Interment will be with her husband in the parish cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association or donors' choice. Interment will be with her husband in the parish cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers at Northern Pine Assisted Living and Memory Care along with St. Croix Hospice for their loving care and support. Mary's family thanks you for your kind expressions of sympathy. They are deeply appreciated. No thank you card will be sent.

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Mary Kay Gerads

July 22, 1937 - October 16, 2024

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Mary Kay Gerads

July 22, 1937 - October 16, 2024

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