Jolitz, Gail A. age 76, of Shakopee, passed away 4/27 surrounded by family. Born in Tyler, MN, on 8/2/47, and grew up and graduated in 1965 from Lake Benton High School and then Mankato College of Business in Mankato, MN. She married her best friend, Les, on 8/23/69, in Lake Benton, and they enjoyed more than 50 amazing years together.Survived by daughters, Kelli (Charles) Hasson and Kari Nelson (and Joel Nelson); grandchildren, Lauren Hasson and Caden Nelson; brother, Gary (Mary) Nordmeyer and family; sister, Lori (Glen) Caron and family. Preceded by husband, Les; and parents. Private memorial services will be held, with interment at Memorial Hill Cemetery in Lake Benton. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Givens Brain Tumor Center (through the Allina Health Foundation at 612-262-0635), or the American Cancer Society at cancer.org. McNearney-Schmidt Funeral Home Shakopee 952-445-2755 mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

Published on May 5, 2024


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