Shonka, Jean M. (Haggestad) Age 79 of Bloomington, died August 23rd at Methodist Hospital ER. Preceded in death by parents Richard and Elizabeth. Survived by husband, Dennis and son John (Riley) grandson, Jack (3) and twin sister Janet (Bill) Breemeersch, many nieces, nephews & "grands". Jean graduated from MN School of Business and was employed as an administrative secretary in both the Hopkins and Edina public school systems. One of a few hundred co- founders of Pax Christi Catholic parish in Eden Prairie. Jean loved the holidays especially Xmas and St. Patrick's Day, and was a gifted painter who had many friends - Wayzata HS. class of '60, fellow employees, and was especially happy "when Jack was in the house." Visitation is on Wed. 9/1 at 10am followed by Mass at 11am (Livestream at paxchristi.com/) both at Pax Christi 12100 Pioneer Tr, Eden Prairie. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery adjacent to Pax property. Memorials preferred to Pax Christi or Bridging, Inc. Bloomington.

Published on August 29, 2021