Mary Ann Sunstrom

Mary Ann Sunstrom, 88, NE Minneapolis, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Catholic Eldercare. She was born February 14, 1921 in Minneapolis, the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Grega) Timan. She graduated from Edison High School in 1939. She worked at Premier Glove Company, in the housekeeping department of the Dyckman Hotel, and then worked at various drapery workrooms including Home Beautiful and the Drapery Place. She married Donald Sunstrom on November 14, 1942. Her extraordinary skills as a seamstress found her creating wedding gowns, including her own and those of her daughters, taking in mending and adorning the altars at St. Cyril's Catholic Church for many years. She was a lifetime member of St. Cyril's where she sang in the choir, was a member of the Altar Guild. Her love of music and singing showed through her belonging to the Edison Hi-Notes for many years. She enjoyed all types of sewing activities and crafts, baking, cooking and serving as a volunteer in many church and community activities.
Survivors include her children: Donald J. Sunstrom of Blaine, Judy (Bill) Habedank of Red Wing and Barbara Nordstrom of Bloomington; four grandchildren: Laura (Mark) Althans, Brian Habedank, Brent Nordstrom and Brianne (Josh) Douglas; one sister, Anne Held; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don on February 13, 1992; two infant daughters; and two brothers, Andrew and John Timan.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2009 at St. Cyril's Catholic Church with Father Edison Garzala officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Pallbearers: Mark Althans, Brian Habedank, Brent Nordstrom, Tom Abel, Josh Douglas and Ray Held. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church.
An enormous thank you to the staff at Catholic Eldercare for the compassion and tender loving care they gave our Mom, "Mary Sunshine". Mom shared her radiant smile and quick wit and sense of humor with everyone and that was a vital part of her life right up to the end. Rest well, "Little Mama"..your Guardian Angel, Jonathan, has you in his loving arms at last. We love you dearly