Service Information
Marianne Paffel, age 83, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Martin Luther Care Center in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials preferred to Alzhiemer’s Association at www.alz.org/mnnd
Obituary
Marianne Paffel was born on October 17, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the daughter of James and Mary (Molder) Ping. Marianne was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Memphis, and was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception High School Class of 1958. Marianne furthered her education at Sisters of Mercy Convent in Cincinnati, Ohio. She also studied at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.
On September 9, 1967, Marianne was united in marriage to Joseph Paffel at St. Joseph Church in Hopkins, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with four children, Regina, Patricia, Paula and Matthew. Marianne and Joe resided in Madelia, Minnesota, and later made their home in Hutchinson, Minnesota, in 1981. They shared 47 years of marriage until Joe passed away on July 30, 2015.
Marianne was employed as a receptionist at Hutchinson Hospital. She retired in 2010. Marianne was an active member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, singing in the choir, teaching religious education, and serving as a eucharistic minister. She was also active in the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life.
Marianne enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading, prayerful meditation, poetry, and gardening. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Marianne passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Martin Luther Care Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Marianne is survived by her:
Children, Regina Lee and her husband, Mark of Burnsville, MN,
Patricia Liesener and her husband, Joel of Saint Paul, MN,
Paula Hauer and her husband, Brian of Hutchinson, MN,
Matthew Paffel of Minneapolis, MN;
Grandchildren, Adam and Jacob Lee, Josh Olson and his wife, Jada, Ethan and Maddissen Hauer, Jonathan, Joshua and Jacob Liesener;
Great Grandchildren, Landon, Chase, Liam, Mason, and Jasper Olson;
Siblings, Jane Harris of Cleveland, OH,
James Ping and his wife, Katherine of Bryan, OH,
Chuck Ping (Linda Jensen) of Iowa City, IA,
Patricia Gora (Jerrold Thompson) of Seattle, WA;
many other relatives and friends.
Marianne is preceded in death by her Parents, James and Mary Ping; Husband, Joseph Paffel; Sisters-in-law, Margaret Ping, Ruth Paffel; Brothers-in-law, Jerry Anderson, John Paffel, Kenwood Paffel, Doug Mattson.
Brenda Scheele says
Paula and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dianne Hierlmaier says
Paula and family, so sorry to hear about your moms passing. Know that I am thinking about you and sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Johanna Mohwinkel says
Gina~ I am saddened by the news of your mothers passing. I will remember the helping hand she consistently held out to her neighbors here at the Rivers Landing. A sweet person who will be missed. Respectfully yours, Johanna
Corrine Nelson, maiden last name is Martin of Spooner, WI says
I was sad to read of the passing of Marianne. I am a cousin of Marianne and Joe Paffel. I didn’t know them very well because I was younger than them. However, I do recall them both. When Uncle Joe and Aunt Irma lived in Spooner, I would visit them and the children would come in from time to time, but never got to know them because of the age difference. However, I knew Uncle Joe and Aunt Irma quite well and remember them fondly!
My sympathy is with the family.
Marie Klinghagen says
Dear Family, Marianne and I were Bear Lake neighbors for many years, sharing visits and produce. Both of us have had many changes in these years since Joe passed away on 2015. They made lives better and interesting. I pray that your hearts will be comforted by all the loving thoughts that surround you.