Mary Flora Kiester

Mary Flora Kiester

Age 86 of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30th, 2026, with her family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her parents Donald and Margaret Shaw.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years Chuck; children Pastor Sue (Dave) Grinde, Michael, Nancy Scovill, Margy (Eric) Butala, and Grandchildren Emily, Ben, Josh, Gavyn, Gabby, Hannah, Meghan, and Great Grandchildren Merrill and Charlotte; Brother Don and sister-in-law Barb, and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Mary was born in Minneapolis and graduated from University High School in Minneapolis in 1957.

Mary loved to cook, bake, and read, and no one entering her house would go unfed. She would offer cookies, candy, and chocolate anything, and would never take no for an answer.

She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Stillwater and lived her faith quietly and steadfastly. But the center of her life was her husband, four children, and grandchildren. She loved them unconditionally.

A service celebrating Mary's life will take place at Our Saviors Church, 1616 Olive St W, Stillwater, MN 55082, on Monday, February 9th at 11am with a visitation an hour prior.

Memorial donations may be made to Our Saviors Lutheran Church or Intensive Care Unit (new Lakeview Hospital)