Florian - Steven Kuznia, 86, died on Thursday, April 10, 2003 at Karlstad Healthcare Center in Karlstad.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 14 at Assumption Catholic Church in Florian with the Rev. Vincent Miller officiating. Casketbearers were Rodney Kuznia, Chris Kuznia, Gregory Kuznia, William Stusynski, John Kuznia, Peter Stusynski, Douglas Kuznia, Leonard Stusynski, Lepold Kuznia, Darryl Johansen, Lambert Kuznia, Randy Johansen and Donald Johansen, Jr. Interment was in Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Florian.
Steven Kuznia was born on February 7, 1917, the son of Michael and Bridget (Zakrzewski) Kuznia, in Florian. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. He was a lifelong resident of the Florian community. He farmed for a living, until his retirement several years ago. Steven was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church.
Survivors include four sisters, Philomae Dziengel of Sauk Center, Melany Kuznia of St. Louis Park, Rosalia Stusynski of Strandquist, and Veronica Johansen of Edinburgh, N.D.; two brothers, Emil of Stephen, and Mike of Strandquist; a sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
Steven was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Albert and Ira.