Dorothy Jean Bronk

Dorothy Jean "D.J." Bronk, 58, of Winona died Friday, October 7, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Dorothy was born August 2, 1953 in Winona, Minnesota. The daughter of Edward and Mary (Graff) Bronk. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1971. She married Mark Gensmer in 1978. They later divorced. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.She is survived by her brothers and sisters. Bernie (Peggy) Bronk, Winona; Tony (Mary) Bronk, Minnesota City; Ray (Sandy) Bronk, Lewiston; Mary Ann Richter, Inver Grove Heights, MN; Tom (Diane) Bronk, Winona; Patty (Larry) Persons, Minneapolis, MN; James (Karen) Bronk, Prescott, WI; Rita (Kirk) Leafstedt, Mason City, IA; Joseph Bronk, Farmington, MN; Janice Bronk, Winona; Susan (Jack) LaValla, St. Charles; Mike Bronk, Minnesota City; and Donald Bronk, Minnesota City. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.She was preceded in death by her parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30am Thursday, October 13, 2011 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Visitation is one hour prior to Mass at the church. There will be a private burial.Honorary pallbearers will be her brothers and sisters and urn bearers will be her Godchildren: Kathi Jo Loucks and Tammy Hoeger.You are welcome to join the family to pray the Rosary at 9am on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at church.
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