Obituary for Joni Osterberg

Joni L. (Holman) Osterberg, age 59, of Maple Grove, passed away August 7, 2017 after a 10 year battle with Huntington’s Disease.

Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on March 15, 1958 to Byron & Marlys (McGillivray) Holman. A 1976 graduate of Robbinsdale High School and 1981 Minnesota State University, Mankato. After graduating from college, she married Kevin Osterberg on August 15, 1981. Longtime employee of US Bank. She loved going up north to the lake. She was an avid gardener, cook, and decorator. She loved being a basketball, hockey, and football mom to her children. Joni was a loving wife, mother, nana, and sister.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Kevin Osterberg; daughter, Ashley Osterberg; son, Erik Osterberg; brother, Jeff (Pam) Holman; sister, Julie (Tom) Olejar; grandson, Ronin Hickey; and nieces & nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.

A special thank you to Joni’s home health aide Kumba and the North Memorial Hospice team.

Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday, August 13, at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2^nd St. NE, Osseo, and 1 hour prior to service at church. Service 11 AM Monday, August 14, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Huntington’s Disease Society of America or Caring Voice Coalition.