Marcella Grunklee, 81, of Claremont, died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. Marcella was born April 19, 1932 in Somerset Township in Steele County the daughter of Edward and Mary (Skalicky) Blazek. She was raised near Hope and attended Saco country school. Marcella was united in marriage to William Grunklee on November 25, 1954 at Associated Church in Owatonna. The couple made their home in Aurora Township where they farmed for many years. Marcella enjoyed growing vegetables for canning and flower gardening. She was an avid sports fan following the Big Ten teams, but she especially liked the Minnesota Gophers. She also spent time watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings on the television or listening on the radio. Marcella was known for her homemade meals and pies, never wanting anyone to go away hungry. With every meal was some type of pie for dessert. Pecan, rhubarb or triple berry. She enjoyed playing cards and games with her grandchildren and taking day trips. Marcella had a wonderful sense of humor. She was very spunky, energetic and kept busy. Her house was immaculate and kept clean all the time. Marcella and Bill were lifelong members of St. John''s Lutheran Church. They helped at many church functions, ice cream socials, pancake suppers and Marcella would also help at funeral lunches. Church and knowing the Lord was very important to her. As evident with her many notes and highlights made in her bible. She is survived by her husband William Grunklee of Claremont; her children Deb (and Mike) Schiller of Blooming Prairie; Bob (and Dawn) Grunklee of Ellendale; Brian (and Patty) Grunklee of Rosemount; Diane (and Curt) Edel of Owatonna; 14 grandchildren Lisa (and Nathan) Simon; Andrea Schiller; Kristen Schiller; Ryan (and Mandy) Grunklee; Trent Grunklee; Jacob Grunklee; Tess Grunklee; George Grunklee; Patrick Grunklee; Emmi Edel, Addison Edel; Missy (and Adam) Inzerillo; Becca (and Luke) Plata; Shawn Banks and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Donald Blazek (2002). Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and one hour prior to the service in the church. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church, Havana Township with The Reverend Alan Broadwell officiating. Interment will be in the St. John's Cemetery in Havana Township. Memorials are preferred to donor''s choice. Visitation: 06/12/2013 16:00 06/12/2013 19:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service in the church 06/13/2013 11:00