Mary J. Giefer

Mary J. Giefer, age 72 of Dundas, MN passed away at her home on Friday, July 4, 2025 following an extended illness.

Mary Jane, the daughter of Richard and Rosella (Thielbar) Grant was born on June 30, 1953 in Northfield, MN. She attended Northfield High School and graduated with the class of 1973. On June 30, 1973 she was united in marriage to David Giefer at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Faribault, MN. Mary worked at many businesses in Northfield over the years including Three Links Care Center, Malt-O-Meal, IFP, Laura Baker School, McGlynn’s Bakery and Dairy Queen. Mary loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandson. She also enjoyed camping, collecting Beanie Babies and Porcelain Dolls, crocheting, plastic canvas work, playing cards, playing the piano and singing.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, David Giefer of Dundas, MN; by her children, Kathleen (Dale) Ripka of Owatonna, MN and Joseph (Heather) Giefer of Faribault, MN; by four grandchildren and a great grandson, Dillon (Ashley) Ripka and their son, Rowan, Kendra Giefer, Matthew Giefer and Kailey Giefer; by her siblings, Gary Grant (Kay) of Zumbrota, MN and Gail (Carl) Almen of Northfield, MN and by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Rosella Grant, by two brothers, Gene and Edwin Grant, by her sister, Frances Blom and by her brother-in-law, Francis Giefer.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home with Deacon Dan Murphy officiating. Interment will be held at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Faribault.

Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home on Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.