Kymberli (Kym) Ann El-Wailli, 51

Kymberli (Kym) Ann El-Wailli, age 51, of New Prague, MN passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2019.  She was born October 16, 1967, to parents, Ronald (RJ) and Frances Sticha (Lonsdale, MN). She grew up in Lonsdale and is the oldest of 4 children.  She was married to Tim El-Wailli for 25 years and they have 3 children, Mitchell, Phillip, and Sadie.  After high school, Kym went on to study in radio-TV broadcasting at Austin Technical College.  She later worked at CVN, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Lonsdale Library, was a stay-at-home mom for many years and was currently employed at Twin City Greetings.

 Kym enjoyed family time, including her boys’ hockey games and her daughter’s dance and plays.  She also loved cooking, having lunch with friends and garage sales as she always loved to find a great deal.  She also loved camping with family and traveling to the southern islands (i.e. St. Lucia).  She was always willing to give a helping hand to friends and family.  Her smile and laughter will be greatly missed by so many.

 Survived by: husband, Tim El-Wailli; children, Mitchell, Phillip and Sadie El-Wailli; mother, Frances Sticha; brothers, Chris (Chastity) Sticha, Curt (Stephanie) Sticha and Clint (Emily) Sticha; father-in-law, Monem (Judy) El-Wailli; Sisters-in-law, Maha El-Wailli, Sophia (Todd) Kusgen; nieces and nephews, Cherydan, Cheyenne, Jeremy, Jason, Xander, Everley and Adeline, Arianna; and Auntie Liz Thalhuber (godmother).

 Preceded in death by: father, Ronald (RJ) Sticha; grandparents, Frank W. and Adeline Sticha, John F. Sirek; mother-in-law, Joan Ott; and uncle Bill Thalhuber (godfather).

 Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Father Eugene Theisen officiating.  Eulogy will be delivered in church at 9:45 AM.  Visitation will take place Sunday from 4 – 8 PM and Monday morning from 7:30 – 9:15 AM at Bruzek Funeral Home.  Lunch will follow Mass at the Park Ballroom. bruzekfuneralhome.com