Dolores Louise (Palm) Maas

Age 80 of Zimmerman, MN. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated friend passed away on September 8, 2025 in the intensive care unit at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN.

Dolores was born on March 24, 1945 to Paul and Leora (Yelkin) Palm . She is survived by loving husband of 63 years, Gary, and four children: Laurie (Mark) Eggers of Blaine, Sharie (Tom) Hawkins of Woodbury; Brian Maas of Inver Grove Heights, and Derek (Amy) Maas of Woodbury. She was a proud grandmother to Ally Hawkins, Maddie Hawkins, Elizabeth (Jason) Kaul, Gavin Maas, and Parker Maas; sisters Paula (Leon) Mack, Pat (Steve) Mikkelson; sisters-in-law, Janice Karels, Sandy (Rod) Nelson, Joyce (Steve) Anderson; and countless cousins, nieces, nephews and more. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Lyonne Hanson, and niece Kim Fleming.

Dolores grew up in the small town of Wallace, SD (near Watertown), and married Gary there on July 21, 1962. Early in their marriage, Gary moved to the Twin Cities for work while Dolores cared for their young family until they could join him. They built a life together in Brooklyn Center, Crystal, and later built their dream home in Zimmerman.

Alongside raising her children, Dolores worked many years in the printing industry in Coon Rapids and St. Paul. She was known for her hard work and lasting friendships she built with coworkers-many of whom remained lifelong friends.

Dolores was loving, generous, and very social. Family was always at the center of her life, and she never missed a chance to show how proud she was of her grandchildren and cheering them on from the sidelines. She had a gift for making everyone feel welcome, from relatives visiting from several states away to the many neighbors and friends she and Gary cherished throughout the years.

She enjoyed gardening, socializing with friends, golf, the lake view, their pontoon, playing pull tabs with friends, and hosting gatherings – especially their annual 4th of July party – where everyone was welcome. Her sparkling smile and laughter will be dearly missed.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the church family and Pastor Jake at Faith Community Lutheran Church; and also to the compassionate staff of the North Memorial Robbinsdale ICU. Funeral services by Dare’s Funeral & Cremation Services in Elk River.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10 am at Faith Community Lutheran Church, 12266 255th Ave, Zimmerman, MN, with Visitation one hour prior at 9am. Lunch will be served immediately after the service at the church.

Memorials preferred to Living Well Disability Services, supporting 300 people with disabilities (Livingwell.org). 

ZOOM LINK for Sat 10am Funeral Service:

1. Click church website:
https://faithclc.com/Home

2. Scroll down & click zoom link on the home page. Click: to Join Us Online

3. When it asks for a password - use: godislove

***test this out day before, or hour before to make sure it works. There is no tech person on duty on Saturday

Site location:

No ASL interpreter will be available, unfortunately.

There will be signs near the church as you need to enter from the backside of the church due to construction nearby.

Driving Directions for Detour
to get to Faith Community Lutheran Church
12266 255th Ave, Zimmerman
Directions
At Intersection of Hwy 169 & Cty Rd 4 NW
• Go west on Cty Rd 4 NW
• Turn Left at Main Street
• Turn Right onto 2nd St E (this road will turn into a gravel road)
• Turn left onto 255th Av (not sure there is a road sign identifying the road name)
As you travel down the gravel road there will be balloons and signage for Maas Funeral

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