Mary (Blazejewski) Kujava

Mary Kujava, 77, of Strandquist, MN, died unexpectedly following surgery, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Born to Florian and Clara (Borowicz) Blazejewski on July 2, 1946, Mary lived in Wright Township, Marshall County her entire life. She graduated in 1964 from Strandquist High School and was united in Holy Matrimony to Evald Kujava on October 23, 1965, in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Florian- where she was a lifelong member. Mary was a housewife and worked at various jobs including: Arctic Cat, Karlstad Healthcare Center, and at MCI in Pembina, ND.

Mary was a woman of simple pleasures. She enjoyed going to flea markets, rummage sales, casinos, and household auctions; playing cards; and playing Bingo. She was active in various community affairs: Assumption Ladies, parish council, P.N.A. Lodge 3060, and the Karlstad American Legion Axuiliary.

Mary is survived by her husband of 58 years, Evald; sister, Barbara Banaszewski; brother, Robert (Janice) Blazejewski; several godchildren; and her nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Florian and Clara; and brother-in-law, Dewayne Banaszewski Sr.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10:30 AM, in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Florian, MN.
VISITATION: Friday evening, April 12, staring at 5:30 PM; Rosary at 6:15 PM; Prayer Service at 6:30 PM in the Church; and one hour prior to Mass.
INTERMENT: Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Florian.