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Kerry James Sonnek
Kerry James Sonnek, age, 57, of Fairmont, formerly of Easton, MN died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Kerry will be remembered with a Celebration of Life-Memorial Mass on Monday, June 6th, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Easton. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at church on Monday (Noon-2:00). There will be a visitation at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont Monday morning from 9:00-10:00 AM for friends to gather and remember Kerry. Father Greg Havel will officiate, and burial will be in OLMC Catholic Cemetery, Barber Twp., Faribault Co., MN. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is assisting the family with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.
Kerry James was born Sept. 15, 1964, the son and 10th child of Albert and Mary Jane (Becker) Sonnek in Wells, MN. Kerry lived and worked in Fairmont, MN for the past 30 years. He enjoyed talking with friends and being with his family. He lived at REM-Heartland for 25 years, and for the past 2 years had worked at STEP, Inc. Kerry loved the Fairmont Cardinal Football Team. He loved watching the team and supporting them. Kerry’s family wishes to thank the coach and football players for including him for so many years as part of the team.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters and their families: Carol (Harland) Ward of LeSueur, Sandy (Dale) Huebsh of Minnesota Lake, Marilyn (Jerry) Dulas of Wells, Bonnie Kay Sonnek (Steve Nelson) of Winona, MN, Karla Sonnek (Randye Fletcher) of Buda, TX, Dale (Margaret) Sonnek of Winter Park, CO, Curt (Leshaine) Sonnek of Easton, Brian Sonnek of Easton, Craig (Kay) Sonnek of Easton; many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.
Kerry was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Jean Sonnek.
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Sincere sympathies to all of you in the loss of Kerry!
My sympathies to all.
Our sympathy to Kerry’s Family.
Neil and Laura
My sympathy to Kerry’s family. I was a classmate with Kerry at OLMC school in Easton class of 1980 He was loved by everyone in the class. Hats off to him for a job well done.
I had the pleasure of working with Kerry at both MRCI and most recently at Step, he was a wonderful guy, so sorry for your family’s loss.
My sympathy to Kerry’s family. He had an amazing smile
My sympathy to Brian , Craig and to his entire family and friends who grieve at this time.
R.I.P. Kerry
Deepest sympathy to the Sonnek family. I have known Kerry for over 25 years starting with Martin County Human Services then REM and MRCI. Blessed be his memory.
I had limited but memorable conversations with Kerry the last 50 years or so. Met Kerry more than once at the OLMC cemetery around or on Memorial Day. I was a classmate of Curt. I remember when Kerry was born. Kerry did good!
Kerry sonnek was an awesome roommate special when jamming out to music like I of the tiger..
As I read Kerry’s obituary, I was remembering years ago when we, the Ray & Elaine (Joan’s sister) Kellen family, would travel to Easton for a weekend visit. Sunday mornings, after church, was rolls and coffee at Grandpa and Grandma Becker’s and a house full of Becker’s and Sonnek’s. Those memories are close to my heart. Kerry was so little at the time, I’m sorry I don’t have the memories of him as I do of each of you his siblings. But at this time know that my thoughts, sympathy and prayers are with you. May your happy memories help you through the coming days. God bless you.
Thank you so much for remembering.
DEAR FAMILY OF KERRY,
PEACE TO YOUR HEARTS . MY SYMPATHY AT HIS DEATH. YET , MY JOY IN JUST READING THE FEW NOTES OF FRIENDS – HE LIVED A GOOD LIFE, AND ENJOYED THOSE HE ASSOCIATED /WORKED WITH. WHAT A GIFT. MY PRAYER IS THAT HIS EXAMPLE ENCOURAGES
ME/ EACH OF US TO DO THE SAME. KERRY DIED INTHE EASTER SEASON OF JESUS DEATH AND RESURRECTION. ANOTHER GIFT IN
HEAVENS JOURNEY.. GOD’S BLESSING . SISTER CARMEN SONNEK. – OF THE FRANCISCANS TEACHING IN EASTON FOR YEARS..
Thank you so much for remembering.
My sympathy to the Sonnek family.
I was a classmate of Kerry, we’d all do well to have Kerry’s outlook on life. He always had a smile to greet you, even when you hadn’t seen him in awhile, a kind person and class act.
Sorry for your loss
Our thoughts and condolences to Kerry’s family. We didn’t know him personally but the loss of a cousin lessens all of us. I’m sorry we were unable to be at the funeral. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. A memorial offering will be sent to a charity in his name(I’m not sure which one yet) . May God bless all of you with his healing peace. Betty (Sonnek) and Jack Latourelle
So sorry for your loss. I too was an OLMC Classmate of Kerry’s. I always remember him have a very laid back and calm demeanor.
I miss you, Kerry. Happy birthday with love and a high five. Hey, the Vikings walked all over Green Bay. Great, huh?! I miss you a lot. Your sister Bonnie