Taykalo, Sophia Katherine "Kitty" age 100, died May 27, 2016 in Owatonna, MN. Friends may greet the family from 5-7 PM Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Brick-Meger Funeral Home (1603 Austin Road) and one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Funeral Mass is set for 2:00 PM Thursday, June 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, interment St. John Cemetery. One of nine children, Sophia was born Jan. 16, 1916 in Napoleon, ND to parents John and Geneve (Minich) Leier. She spent most her life in Minneapolis, MN, where she worked at the University of Minnesota. After retiring she moved to Owatonna. Sophia is survived by 3 sons, Thomas, Timothy and Terrance Taykalo and their families', and one sister, Jenny Aamodt. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley. Condolences: brick-megerfuneralhome.com