Taufen Mary A., age 81, of Burnsville, died peacefully at home on Aug. 25. Preceded in death by husband, Albert. Survived by children, Joyce Kirscher, Peggy Sorteberg, Jan Johnson, Mary Schad, Laura Schad and Jim Taufen; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wed. at Church of the Risen Savior, Burnsville. Visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Methodist Hospice, 6700 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN, 55426. White Funeral Home Burnsville 952-894-5080