Jacqueline “Jackie” Morrill, age 71, of Buffalo, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by the love and care of her family.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at Bison Creek Event Center, Buffalo with a 4:30 p.m. Remembrance Service.
A private committal service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to American Cancer Society.
“It pains me to admit it, but apparently I passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the age of 71, in my home, being held and loved by family and friends. This is my story and I’m sticking to it.
On Oct. 21, 1952, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, my parents, Chester and Shirley (Fieldseth) Schmidt, and my sister, celebrated my birth. I was introduced as Jacqueline Yvonne Schmidt. I grew up in Kimball and was baptized at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fairhaven, and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kimball. Following my graduation in 1970 from Kimball High School, I went on to be a Certified Dental Assistant.
I married Dave Kuechle on Oct. 23, 1971, and we had a son, Chad Eric, on May 6, 1973. During this time, I lived in Long Lake, Minnesota and became a flight attendant for Northwest Airlines where I loved traveling to different cities and countries.
On Oct. 7, 1995, I married the love of my life, Gordon Morrill while managing a real estate company in Walker, Minnesota. We made our home together there until 2014. While living up north, I often drove to the cities to work at the Liten Hus in the Mall of America. After Gordy and I traveled to Arizona for the cold winters, the warmth brought us to build a home in Cottonwood, which we enjoyed for a couple of years. In 2016, we bought a home in Buffalo to be closer to our grandchildren, but continued to enjoy winters in Arizona. Retirement took me to Huddle’s Resort on Leech Lake for many years.
Growing up, I loved spending time with grandparents, friends, and cousins. My favorite things included my She-Shed, the 300-plus hostas in my yard and most importantly, my husband and sweet grandchildren, Sunny, Annie, and Odin.
Cooking, baking, entertaining, and giving to my neighbors is what I loved most. My passion was always “Give to others” and I was fond of donating money to charities.”
–Jackie Morrill
As you can see, Jackie’s life was a tapestry woven with threads of love and kindness, with a side dish of humor and spunk. She was a woman of grace and found joy in the simple pleasures of life – from her cherished hikes in Sedona to quiet walks with her golden retrievers faithfully by her side. With family being at the core of her existence, she cherished capturing moments with her grandchildren through the lens of her camera, creating memories for generations to come. Together with Gordy, with whom she shared a life of love, laughter, and companionship, they created a home filled with warmth and hospitality, where friends and family were always welcomed with open arms.
She is survived by her husband, Gordy of Buffalo; children, Chad (Nichi) Kuechle of Long Lake, Katie Morrill (Jesse Clarin) of Chicago, and Greg Morrill of Minneapolis; her beloved grandchildren, Sunny, Annie, and Odin Kuechle; sister, Sharon (Brad) Bouska of Clear Lake; and other dear family members and friends.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Shirley Schmidt.
Jackie’s granddaughters will serve as urn bearers. Pastor Ken Nyhusmoen will officiate at the remembrance service.
Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Annandale.
The obituary, guestbook, video tribute, and service webcast are online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.