Mary L. Tunink, 75

Fairmont – Mass of Christian Burial for Mary L. Tunink, age 75, of Fairmont, MN, was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fairmont, with visitation was one our prior. Burial was held at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery near East Chain. Mary passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at the Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont. The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mary Louise Tunink was born April 4, 1949, in Boyd County, NE, the daughter of Edward and Leona (Papstein) Tunink. As a young girl, Mary moved with her family to Park Rapids and later East Chain for a short time before moving to Swea City, IA.
Mary completed her education attending high school in Swea City and graduating with the class of 1969. Following her graduation, Mary worked as a nanny for a short time. She then moved to Blue Earth, and began working for Telex where she was employed for 40 years. Mary then worked in housekeeping at Super 8 in Blue Earth.
Mary was the oldest of six girls born to Edward and Leona and wasn’t afraid to speak her mind or share her wisdom with those willing to listen. Mary loved the outdoors and could often be found tending to her vegetables or flowers. She was always up for an adventure and jumped at the opportunity to spend an afternoon on the lake fishing. Mary loved her family greatly and enjoyed spoiling her many nieces and nephews.
Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Norma Olson of Fairmont, Rose (Paul) Aguyo of Madera, CA, and Helen Reinsbach (Tom) of Waseca; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Leona Tunink; two sisters, Connie Miller and Alice Zimmerman; and special friends, Julane Mallory.
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