Mary Kay Theresa Bumblis, age 74 of Lakeville, MN, passed away on October 20, 2026. Mary Kay was born on November 25, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Theresa (Olzynski) Lloyd. She grew up in Garfield Heights, Ohio and graduated from Garfield Heights High School in 1969. Mary Kay played trumpet in her high school band and the bugle at her childhood Campfire Girls summer camp. She earned a membership in the National Honors Society in 1965. Mary Kay went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in mathematics (BSM) from the University of Cincinnati and her master’s degree in software project management (MSPM) from the University of Texas. She also completed Theological Education in 2011 from The University of the South. Mary Kay worked for several companies throughout her career including Olivetti, Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, and 3M. She finished her career at 3M where she worked for 22 years prior to her retirement. On October 10, 1976, she married Joseph R. Bumblis in Byesville, Ohio, and together they raised two children. Her travels took her to many places throughout the United States, Canada and Europe including Germany, Ireland, and Scotland.

Mary Kay lived life to the fullest and will always be remembered by all those souls she touched along the way. May God rest her soul and grant her eternal life and peace along with her family and ancestors in God’s heavenly kingdom.

Mary Kay was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Greg Lloyd. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph; children, Karen (Fred) Howey and Joseph Bumblis; grandchildren, Justin and Eric Howey; siblings, Bonnie (John) Kalnasy and Bill Lloyd; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday November 21, 2026, at Nativity Episcopal Church, 15601 Maple Island Rd. Burnsville, MN with a gathering of family and friends starting at 10 AM. Interment will occur at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on November 30, 2026 at 1:15 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred in Mary Kay’s name to The Conservation Fund of Minnesota located at: https://www.conservationfund.org/our-impact/impact-map/minnesota/ Otherwise, memorials are also welcomed to Nativity Episcopal Church.

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