Obituary of Kaari Marie Soderholm

Kaari Marie Soderholm, 58, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Kaari was a devoted mother and wonderful wife, loyal daughter, friend to many, and dedicated to family. She will be deeply missed.

Kaari is survived by her 3 children: Abigail, Katherine, and Samuel Rogers, her husband Theodore Rogers, parents David and Adair Soderholm (Tschache), sister Jennie Kawaters(Chris), aunts Shirley and Marcia Soderholm (Page), and Janet VanHandel(Jerry). Brothers/Sisters in law Richard(Vickie), Christopher(Debra), and Timothy(Karen) Rogers, and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Born in Minneapolis, she graduated from Washburn High School in 1983. Kaari attended Luther College after H.S. and graduated from the University of Massachusetts. Kaari and Ted lived in Boston for fourteen years before moving back to Minneapolis with two-year-old Abby. Kaari enjoyed traveling and visiting new places. One of her favorite memories was backpacking around Europe for several months in her early twenties. Spending summers at the family cabin and vacationing on Cape Cod were always times she cherished.

She loved animals and interesting people, was thoughtful and kind, beautiful throughout, with sense and sensibilities. A unique person, loved by many. Kaari’s love for her children was steadfast- she raised them to be empathetic and stoic, embodying these traits herself. She exuded calmness and always found the good in people. She lived with dignity, vitality, and determination.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Bond Between, the 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helped bring her family their two wonderful rescue dogs, Wrigley and Ruby.

Please come honor Kaari’s life with us on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 11:00 am CT , visitation at 10:00,  Mt Olivet Lutheran Church (5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419).  Please join us for lunch following the service.