Tracie Jo Pekarna, age 55, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones.
A Remembrance of Life Gathering will be held on Friday, January 23rd, from 4-7 pm with a special reading for Tracie at 6 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 104 West First Street, Jordan, MN.
Tracie was born on January 22, 1959, the daughter of Elmer “Butch” and Marion (King) Oldenburg. She graduated from Jordan High School in 1977. On February 16, 1985, Tracie Jo married Daniel Pekarna. She worked very hard to provide a great life for her family. Tracie would give anything she had if it meant a better life for someone else. Tracie enjoyed life to the fullest. Her smile and sense of humor brought laughter to all. Tracie loved going up to the cabin, spending time around the campfire, and playing cards with her family.
Tracie will be dearly missed by husband, Daniel Pekarna; children, Tessy Wogan, Trevor Oldenburg, Donavon (Danielle) Pekarna, James (Laura) Pekarna, Frank Pekarna, David Pekarna; grandchildren, Zane, Evelyn, Mariah, Michelle, Harmony, Simon; mother, Marion Oldenburg; siblings, Vickie Novak, Vonnie McWilliams, Pennie Mohlin, Sherrie (Harlan) Johnson, Rick Oldenburg, Trudie (Scott) Steiner, Tammie Oldenburg, Leslie Oldenburg, Guy Oldenburg; other loving relatives and devoted friends
Preceded in death by her father, Elmer “Butch” Oldenburg and brother-in-law, Edward Novak.
Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation proudly serves and cares for the Pekarna-Oldenburg family.
