Kathy Grina 1957 - 2011

Kathy Grina PhotoKathy Grina, 53, Minot, ND, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011, in her home.  

Kathy Marie Stach was born December 4, 1957, a daughter of Balzer M. Stach, Jr. and Evelyn (Nienow) Stach, in Minot, ND. She was raised and educated in Minot, graduating from Minot High School in 1976. She later attended Minot State College for a time.

Kathy married Jeff Grina September 17, 1982, in Minot. They made their home in Minot, where she had been employed by Trinity Hospital for many years. From this union, a son, Justin, who was the light of her life, was born.

Kathy enjoyed spending her free time shopping, gardening, and caring for her two cats. She was an active cheerleader in high school and as time moved forward she developed a passion for nature, cooking and baking. 

Kathy was diagnosed with breast cancer in September of 2008. After being in remission for 2 years, the disease returned. Kathy looked forward to regaining her strength and health to help young children in ministry and sing in the church choir. She was overwhelmed by and grateful for everyone that stepped in to help her along the way.

Her loving family includes:  son, Justin, Minot; mother, Evelyn Stach, Minot; sister, Marianne (Willy) Klein, Minot; brother, Gary (Marilyn) Stach, Minot; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Balzar Stach, Jr., and an infant brother.

Funeral: Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot.

Interment:
  Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND, in the spring.

Visitation: 
Tuesday from Noon to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorials
: are preferred to Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Minot.

Officiant Pastor Dan Chell, Pastor at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church

Special CD Music Selections
“Amazing Grace” by LeAnn Rimes
“Sissy’s Song” by Alan Jackson
“Remember Me” by Mark Schultz

Urn Bearer: Kathy’s son, Justin

The inurnment will take place at a later date in the Spring of 2011.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Kathy.

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