Mary J. Noska

Mary (Haugen) Noska, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2024, at Lakewood Hospital. She was born on January 20th, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN. She married Dave Noska on November 22nd, 1969 and they resided in the Twin Cities until 1974, when they moved to Staples, MN. She worked as a beautician and then at Don and Dave’s Store until 1995 when she graduated as an Occupational Therapist from St. Kate’s. She then enjoyed working at Lakewood Health System until she retired in 2018.

 Mary was involved in establishing the Barn Quilts of Central MN. She was also involved in the Staples Motley Arts Council, Faith Lutheran Church, several book clubs, quilting club, blue mat group, and very active/social within the Sylvan Shores community, especially the exercise group and coffee club.

 She was a crafty lady, always sewing, quilting, or doing some fun project. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, and kayaking.

 Above all, Mary loved spending time with her family and friends. Her laugh was contagious, and her personality attracted anyone in her orbit. She had such compassion and cared deeply for others. Mary lived her life with purpose.

 She will be dearly missed by her husband, Dave; daughters Bambi (Jon) Neumann, Aubrey (James) Archer and Wendy Charles; grandchildren Ellie and Adam Neumann, Carson Archer, Elizabeth and Karla Villanueva; brothers James (Sylvia) Haugen and Dick (Joanne) Haugen; sister-in-law Diane Hansen; several nieces and nephews; and special friend Lisa Kajer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Solvieg ‘Billie’ Bomsta; father-in-law and mother-in-law Don and June Noska.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to LEAP, Barn Quilts of Central MN. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 27th at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, MN. Visitation at 10:00, services at 11:00, followed by lunch.

 Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.