Doris Elnora Kunkel

Doris Elnora Kunkel, 88, known to many in her family and across the community as Gramma, passed Monday May 28th at the Luther Memorial Home. Born November 16th 1929 to Frank and Agnes Leafy (Weaver) Weston in Woodstock MN she grew up being the only girl in a family with 6 brothers. Growing up with 6 brothers helped form Doris into a strong, maternal, independent woman. Doris family moved to Mt Lake 1945, she then graduated from the Mt. Lake High School in 1948. Following high school Doris attended Kahler School of Nursing. May 10th 1951 Doris married Leonard Kunkel in Mt. Lake. The couple lived in Mt Lake until moving to Madelia MN 1961. Both Doris and Leonard worked for Tony Downs. Doris was known for her love of fishing, camping, sewing, reading, and canning. Many who knew her associate some of her signature treats (apple crisp, potato salad, etc) with the family matriarch. Within Madelia, Doris and family were members of Salem Lutheran Church, a loving community who supported her through the end of her life. Doris and Leonard were passionate about their family life. They were parents to Gail (Jim) Ezersky, Paul (Kelly) Kunkel, and Jane Pattison. Motherhood then led into grandmother-hood as Doris had 9 grandchildren: Jaime (Johnny), David (Laura), Teresa (Caleb), Elysse (Elliott), Glynnis (Zach), Forrest (Grace), Sara (Jason), Claire, and Kate. Doris had one great-grandchild, Amelia. Visitation 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, June 1, 2018 Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel 303 E. Main St. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Visitation 9:30 am - 10:30 am Saturday, June 2, 2018 Salem Lutheran Church-Madelia 109 3rd St. SE Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Service Information 10:30 am Saturday, June 2, 2018 Salem Lutheran Church-Madelia 109 3rd St. SE Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Interment Information Riverside Cemetery, Madelia East, Co. Hwy 3, Flanders Ave. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Reception A luncheon will take place in the church social hall immediately following interment.