Mary Sharon Kaufmann (Mullen) Of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family September 2, 2025. Mary was born March 24, 1939, to James and Dorothy Mullen. From the beginning, her life was marked by faith, love, and a generous spirit that touched everyone around her. She married the love of her life, Marvin John Kaufmann, and together they built a life filled with devotion and family. While their time together was cut short by his early passing, Mary carried his memory in her heart always and remained a source of love and strength for her children and grandchildren.

Mary was a devoted member of Risen Savior Catholic Church in Apple Valley where she lived her faith daily through prayer, service, and love of others. Her trust in God was the foundation of her life and an inspiration to all who knew her.

Mary was also blessed with many wonderful friends who brought joy and companionship into her life. She loved spending time with them, sharing laughter, conversation, and adventures that kept her busy and brought her great happiness.

She is survived by her children Michelle (James) Bonner, William (Allison) Kaufmann, her cherished grandchildren Sarah Kaufmann, Ben Kaufmann, Joseph (Joey) Bonner, Seth Kaufmann, Cecelia Kaufmann, and Stella Kaufmann. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Kaufmann, her parents James and Dorothy Mullen, her loving sisters Catherine Cooney and Marilyn Schilling, her son Gregory Kaufmann, and her granddaughter Isabelle Kaufmann.

Mary will be remembered for her warm heart, her laughter, her faith, and her devotion to family and friends. Her family and friends will forever carry her spirit in their hearts.

A visitation will be at White's Funeral Home in Apple Valley on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 4:00-8:00pm, with a Mass of Christian burial at Risen Savior Catholic Church in Burnsville on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 11:00 am. Visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Risen Savior Catholic Church.

White Funeral Home 952-432-2001

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