Mary Elizabeth Slominski

Mary Slominski, 63, Kingsley, IA., formerly of Minto, ND, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, at the Kingsley Nursing and Rehab Center in Kingsley, IA. Mary Elizabeth Schiller was born February 12, 1947, in Grafton, ND, the daughter of John and Georgia (Barta) Schiller. She grew up and attended school in Minto, graduating with the class of 1965. She married Harry Slominski Jr. on July 26, 1966. They made their home in rural Ardoch, N.D., until moving to Minto in 1971. She worked out of their home doing daycare and later she was the head cook at the Minto School. In 2006 Harry & Mary moved to Kingsley, IA. She was a member of the Minto Sacred Heart Alter Society, Minto Benefit Bridge, Minto American Legion Auxiliary, Kingsley's St. Michael's Women's Guild and the Kingsley Home and Federated Garden Club. Mary enjoyed music, gardening, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends. Mary is survived by her daughter, Laura (Bryan) Korynta of Kingsley, IA.; sons, Brian (Jennifer) Slominski of South St. Paul, MN, and Wade Slominski of Grand Forks, ND; grandchildren, Chelsea, Austin, Joshua, Tanner, Zachary and Trevor; brothers, John (Delane) Schiller, Mesa AZ., Dennis(Karen) Schiller, East Grand Forks, MN.; sisters, Georgene Robinson, Marion, N.D., Doris (Adrian) Kiedrowski, Long Beach, CA and Jodi (Jim) Hanson of Devils Lake, N.D. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister Rita (Ray) Davis. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Saturday, July 31, 10:30 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Minto, ND. VISITATION: Friday July 30 from 5:00-7:00 p.m with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home 2975 S. 42nd St. in Grand Forks. INTERMENT: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Minto, ND.