Obituary of Leona Ann Bjerkness

Leona Ann Bjerkness, age 85, of Hastings, passed away on October 31, 2019. She was born May 13, 1934 in Emily, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; grandchildren, Matthew and Jason; great-grandson, Zachary; parents, Veronica and Joseph Katzenberger; siblings, Martin Katzenberger, Louis Katzenberger, Betty Lund and Kenny Katzenberger. She is survived by children, Gary (Robin) Bjerkness, Roseann (John) Hess, Kathy (Bill) Kromer, Randy (Connie) Bjerkness, Julie (Jon) Auge, Scott (Marge) Bjerkness and Shirley (Jon) Heinzen and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Memorial Mass 9:30 AM, Monday, November 11 at the Regina Senior Living Chapel 1008 1st Street West Hastings, with visitation at 8:30 AM. Interment will be at the Schroeder Cemetery in Schroeder, MN. Luncheon to follow at Starkson Family Celebration Center 3075 Vermillion Street Hastings. Memorials preferred in Leona’s memory to the Allina Health Hospice Foundation, 3915 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN.