Marlene F. Grunhovd, 83, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the Owatonna Hospital.

She was born January 23, 1939 to Henry and Florence (Gasner) Brase. Marlene graduated from Owatonna High School as a part of the 1957 class. She would then be united in marriage to Gerald Grunhovd on June 1st, 1958 at St. John Church in Owatonna. Marlene work various jobs before working at Trinity Lutheran Church with Gerald where they work together for 23 years before retiring. Marlene loved to play cards and bingo, shopping and to travel to various destinations around the world. But most of all she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly.

She is survived by her children, Gail (and Bob) Subra of Austin, Mark (and Stacey) Grunhovd of Beulah, ND, Gary (and Diane) Grunhovd of Faribault,: grandchildren, Katie (and Nick) Lunning, Jenny Subra (and Tyler Diercks), Cory (and Audra) Grunhovd, Ashley (and Dusty) Njaa, Amber Erler, Jonathan (and Kim) Grunhovd; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers Dalmer Brase of Owatonna, Orville (and Sandy) Brase of Owatonna, and Dennis (and Sandy) Brase of Cumming, GA.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Grunhovd, parents Henry and Florence Brase, and her son Baby Boy Grunhovd.

Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Friday December 2rd, 2022 from 5PM to 8PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 11AM at Trinity Lutheran Church with The Reverend Todd Buegler officiating. Interment will be in the Owatonna memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund.