Mary F. Boxeth age 63 of Durand, formerly of Eagan, MN died Saturday September 13, 2014 at the home of her sister in the township of Waubeek, rural Arkansaw after a short battle with cancer, with her family by her side.

Mary was born March 21, 1951 in Wabasha, MN, the daughter of Perry and Frances (Schlosser) Hurlburt.  Mary grew up in Durand and graduated from Durand High School in 1969.  After high school Mary moved to the Twin Cities where she worked at various jobs.  She was currently employed at Thomson Reuters in Eagan, MN.

 Mary’s true passion in life was drawing and she was a very gifted artist.  She enjoyed sharing her talents with family and friends.  She loved finding treasures, writing poetry and spending time with her family. They were very important to her and gave her much joy. She was a dedicated employee and was respected by all her co-workers.

 Mary is survived by her son Robert of Irvine, CA; her mother, Frances Hurlburt of Durand; six brothers, Michael (Donna), Matthew (Debi); Mark (SueAnn); Max (Karen); Monte (Gay) Hurlburt all of Durand; Myles (Sue) Hurlburt of Wausau; four sisters, Melissa (John) Weber of Arkansaw; Martha (Jerry Joe) Hartung of Elmwood; Maureen (Michael) Krings of Prescott; Myrna (Mike) Barthel of Farmington, MN; 25 nieces and nephews and 13 great nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her father, Perry in 2012.

 Funeral services will be 11:30 AM Friday September 19, 2014 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima, rural Durand with Rev. Paul Bosco officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

 Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

 Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Durand is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Colleen Meyer September 18, 2014, at 6:57am

   I am so sorry for your loss. Mary was a very
   special person and although I had lost touch with
   her over the past few years, I thought of her often/
   even recently. I hope her last years were good
   and her suffering was short. I have her art work in my home and will remember her always.

2. Linda Meyer September 17, 2014, at 9:40pm

   To Marys family, You have our deepest sympathy in your loss. Mary was a very talented artist and I still have a beautiful painting I got of hers from years ago when she used to do an art show with my sister in Minneapolis. May she rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to all of her family and friends.

3. Brenda Weisenbeck September 16, 2014, at 7:59pm

   Sending my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Hurlburt Family. Although I have not seen Mary in quite sometime she is a classmate of mine. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
   Brenda Weisenbeck

4. Loretta Follingstad September 16, 2014, at 12:44pm

   To Mary's family,
   I am so sorry. What a loss. I loved Mary very much. Although I didn't see her that often, we were always friends besides cousins. She will be missed by all.

5. linda hoover September 15, 2014, at 9:38pm

   Dad and I are thinking of all of you in this sorrow.

6. Annette Marie Anibas Poeschel September 15, 2014, at 4:46pm

   Sending condolences to Robert and family of Mary
   Francis. I am a cousin of Mary's and I always remember her loving smile. She had a great gift for an artist and writer.
   I send a heartfelt prayer in sympathy today that God will bless and comfort everyone in his loving way.
   love and prayers, Annette Marie

7. Numecent September 15, 2014, at 2:38pm

   To Robert and the family of Mary Boxeth, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
   Sincerely,
   Numecent

8. Elizabeth Odegard September 15, 2014, at 7:17am

   Very sorry to hear about this loss. She will be missed.

9. John E. Schlosser III September 15, 2014, at 6:46am

   God bless my cousin Mary and the Hurlburt Family.
   I will never forget her beautiful smile and art work.
   Rest in peace. Love Always. JohnE, Maria, Marina & Juliana Schlosser

10. Patricia (Knutson) Ross September 14, 2014, at 6:21pm

    My deepest sympathy to the family of Mary. She was a neighbor and classmate. She was missed at our recent class reunion. I am so sorry for your loss.

11. Kathleen Wohlers September 14, 2014, at 6:08pm

    Mary will always be in our hearts, my sympathy and love to you all.

12. Rita Michaelides September 14, 2014, at 5:22pm

    Love you sweet Mary and will miss you very much.

13. Roney and Patricia Hurlburt September 14, 2014, at 3:16pm

    We are so very sorry in the loss of your Loved One, Mary. Always had a beautiful smile and Happy when I would see her ...... Gods Blessings be with "ALL" at this sad time and shower everyone with Peace and Love.

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