Mary Therese Mehsikomer

Age 64

Mary Therese Mehsikomer, age 64, passed away on November 11, 2025. She was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota to parents, Joan and Ed Mehsikomer.

Mary graduated from Simley High School in 1979 and St. Catherine University in 2007.  She spent her career supporting education technology in Minnesota, with roles at the State of Minnesota, Region 1, TIES and Sourcewell. Her expertise made her a frequent presenter at state and national conferences on a variety of technology topics. Mary had an impact on education technology in every school district across the state of Minnesota. Mary held several professional certifications and roles, including:  ISTE Certified Educator, METN Treasurer, Founder of CoSN MN Chapter, ITEM Board Member and the President of the Board of Directors for the MN Online High School.

Mary was well-known for her humor and her love of books, travel, and all things Irish. She generously shared her time with friends and family members, including caring for their children and pets.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Joan & Ed Mehsikomer, Millie Mehsikomer, and sisters, Maureen Sweeney & Alice Knutson.

Remaining to cherish Mary’s memory are siblings: Steve Mehsikomer (Vanessa Myhre-Formico), Pat (Dan) Blaskowski, Peggy (Bob) Junkin, Jim (Margaret) Sweeney, Bob (Paula) Sweeney, Jerry Sweeney (Scott Nyquist), nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and many friends.

Her family would like to thank all the friends who supported her during her illness this year.

Memorials preferred to the Dakota County Library Foundation, Literacy Minnesota or her family.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Saturday, November 29 at Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights.  Visitation from 9:30 to 11 am, prior to Mass.  Luncheon following Mass.  Private family interment at Resurrection Cemetery.