Mary Kuehn

Mary F. Kuehn, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 31, 2025, in Wahpeton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 11 am, with visitation one hour prior, at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND. Interment is at the Calvary Cemetery in Wahpeton. 

Mary Frances Simonitch was born on October 5, 1933, to Carl and Ann (Geister) Simonitch, in Wahpeton, ND. She completed elementary school at St. John's Catholic School and graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1951. She attended St. Cloud School of Nursing and worked as an RN for St Francis Medical Center, Breckenridge Clinic, and Wahpeton MeritCare. On June 9, 1956, Mary married Ken Kuehn. They made their home in Wahpeton until retirement in 2000. They then moved to Pickerel Lake, MN, and wintered in Mesa, AZ.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ken Kuehn; brother, Jack Simonitch, and sister-in-law, Darlene; sister, Norma Kuehn and brother-in-law, James Kuehn; brother-in-law, Bruce Kuehn.

Mary is survived by her children: Vicki (Rick) Kielb of Wahpeton, ND; Kaye (Mark) Roeder of Bismarck, ND; Kyle Kuehn of Bismarck, ND; Dave (Allyson) Kuehn of Underwood, MN; Linda (Steve) White of Hermiston, OR; Marla (Jeff) Hagler of Cando, ND; and Maria Saville of West Fargo, ND; sister-in-law, Jean Kuehn of Parker, Colorado; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who love her dearly. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. John's Catholic School, Wahpeton, ND; Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Fergus Falls, MN; or CHI Health at Home, Breckenridge, MN.