Mary Janette (Prushek) Leisman

MARY JANETTE (PRUSHEK) LEISMAN, 91, born 11/11/33 in Crosby, MN and died peacefully on January 2, 2025.   She is survived by her children; Mark (Suzanne); Cheryl (Dennis) Larimer & Suzanne Arndt (nee Leisman); seven cherished grandchildren; three precious great- grandchildren; brother Joseph Jr.; many relatives and friends. Mary is preceded in death by husband Wayne; infant daughter Terezie Mary; grandson Joseph; father Joseph; mother Minnie; brothers Dean, Arnold; sister Gayle.   She earned a degree in nursing from St. Scholastica Duluth, married, started a family and worked as an RN for several years. She returned to school and earned a Masters of Divinity from United Theological Seminary and entered the most fulfilling time of her life; pastoring in Pine City for 10 years. She loved music, her church, friends and baking pies for friends. Private internment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 1 at North Presbyterian Church, 2675 E. Hwy 36, North St. Paul, 10:30 a.m. with visitation one half hour prior to service. Luncheon to follow service. A special thank you to the Lakeview Hospice Stillwater staff for their exceptional care, especially Nurse Amy and music volunteer Katie. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Lakeview Hospice Stillwater or your local food shelf.