Maria Runquist Obituary
Maria Runquist (Glenwood, Minnesota) passed away on November 10, 2026. Maria, born on April 16, 1942, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Maria Runquist to show support.
Maria will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Maria will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Maria’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gerardus Loon and Petronella van Loon; and her siblings, Louis van Loon, Pauline Leurs-van Loon and Willem van Loon.
She is survived by: her husband Earle Runquist; her children, Niels Unke, Hayley Unke-Moore (Tomas Moore) and Erik Runquist (Brenna Runquist); her brother-in-law Joost Leurs; and her niece Natasja Leurs. She is also survived by her children and spouses, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Monday, November 16th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Glenwood Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home (122 1st Ave NE, Glenwood, MN 56334).
