Virginia M. Maciej, age 79 of Elmdale, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, March 1 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Elmdale with Rev. David Grundman officiating. Interment was in Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum.
Virginia Marie Meagher was born May 31, 1941 in Grey Eagle, Minnesota to James and Theresa (Denk) Meagher. She was united in marriage to William Rahn on November 25, 1958. The couple farmed near Burtrum where they raised their family. Bud passed away in September of 1981. Virginia married Clarence Maciej on July 26, 1985. Virginia was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Elmdale. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, gardening and flowers, watching birds, and camping.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Maciej of Elmdale; children, Cindy Walker (special friend, Dennis Berscheid) of Melrose, Loren Rahn of Burtrum, Larry (Shelly) Rahn of St. Joseph, Jerry (Mary Kay) Rahn of Burtrum, Dennis Rahn of Elmdale, Allan (Kim) Maciej of St. Joseph, Annette (Paul) Lange of Flensburg, Eugene “Chico” Maciej (special friend, Julie) of Elmdale, Terry “Herman” (Dawn) Maciej of Bowlus, Bradley “Bert” (Anita) Maciej of Elmdale, Stacy (special friend, Randy) Maciej of St. Stephen, Glenn (Kelly) Maciej of Holdingford, and Juanita (Dennis) Rhode of Little Falls; 33 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Carol, Sandy, and Janice.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, William Rahn in September of 1981; parents, Jim and Theresa Meagher; brothers and sisters, Harvey, Jim, Jerry, Clifford, Richard, JoAnn, and Margaret.
Serving as casket bearers were Cody Rahn, Travis Rahn, Devin Rahn, Jeff Walker, Joe Rahn, Jake Rahn, Josh Rahn, and Nick Rahn. Cross bearer was Mitchell Lange and scripture bearer was Shannon Johnson. Reader was Dennis Rhode and Eucharistic Minister was Leonice Urbanski.
Gift bearers were Ellie Johnson, Tessa Gosiak, Hannah Johnson, Jenna Palmer, and Macy Palmer. Eulogy was read by Lisa Klatt and Emma Crayford.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.