Service Information
Mary Nesset, age 76, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, formerly of Willmar, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home in Hutchinson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the St. Anastasia Catholic Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Mary Barbara Nesset was born on February 19, 1947, in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Thomas and Katherine (Stoppler) Miller. Mary received her education in Devil’s Lake. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of North Dakota in 1969.
On September 5, 1970, Mary was united in marriage to Ralph Nesset at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devil’s Lake. This marriage was blessed with two daughters, Ann and Elizabeth. Mary and Ralph resided in Willmar, Minnesota. Mary later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 48 years of marriage before the passing of Ralph in 2018.
Mary was employed at the VA Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She continued her career as an Occupational Therapist and Department Head for the Willmar Hospital for the next 40 years. Mary was recruited by ACMC Health in Willmar to develop their “Hand Program”. She retired in 2015. Mary was a member of the Catholic Churches in Willmar and Hutchinson.
Mary enjoyed a variety of hobbies and volunteer work. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Mary passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her home in Hutchinson, at the age of 76 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Mary is survived by her:
Daughter, Ann Varpness and her husband, Matt;
Daughter, Elizabeth Ferguson and her husband, Derek;
Grandchildren, Sawyer, Dawson, and Maddox Varpness, JD and Gabby Ferguson;
Many other relatives and friends.
Al & Pat Trocke says
Ann, Matt & boys, we are so sorry to learn of your loss!
Your Mom, Mother-in-law & Grandma sounds as if she was an amazing woman…
Prayers, hugs & love….
Kay Yoch says
My sweet, sweet friend and neighbor….how I’m going to miss you, your outlook on life and your giving personality. I loved visiting with you and your wonderful son-in-law and three grandsons who lovingly took care of you on your final journey. Rest in Godly peace.
Where there is deep grief, there was great love.
Donna Gilbertson says
You have my sympathy. Mary was a great friend. We met at Grief Care at Calvary Lutheran .Church. We had many lunches and visits together. She drove from Hutchinson just to visit and have lunch. Will miss her as my dear friend,
Kristi J Moser says
Ann, Matt, Sawyer, Dawson & Maddox:
I am So very sorry to be seeing this! May she be at peace and comfort to you all.
I really enjoyed visiting with Mary when she brought you boys to Dairy Queen for blizzards!! She would love to stop with u all & share stories-I have missed those times!
Glad u all have the memories to cherish of your Grandma she was a proud & sweet lady!!
Praying for you all at this difficult time!
God bless!!
Bobbie Rost says
My sincere condolences to your families. I had the great privilege to work with Mary when she came out to Jennie O. I was the nurse manager and had her work with all of our nurses during our nurse’s training. Mary was such a fun and wealth of knowledge that she so willingly shared with all of us and our team members. She was so loved and I will miss the messages and comments we shared on Facebook. I intended on being at her funeral but am not feeling well. You have my deepest sympathy and I know she is happy to be back with Jesus and Ralph now. Big Hugs! Bobbie Rost
Jo Debruycker says
Over the years at Rice Hospital and later at ACMC, Mary was a gift. Her wit, wisdom and kindness left a mark.
Deb John says
Sorry for your loss. Mary was a good friend to my sister Pam Eischens. She was my OT for my hand therapy. She was such a kind and genuine person. I am sorry I did not know of her passing until today. What a special lady she was