Julie Alice Lunke

Julie Alice Lunke, 56, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1954 in Alexandria, Minnesota to W. Raymond and Helen May (Schaub) Butler. Julie is survived by her husband of 33 years Jay, son Jeremy (Katie) Lunke, daughter Jana (Matthew) Carlson, grandchildren Allie, Rylie, and Lynsie Lunke, mother Helen (late W. Raymond) Butler, sisters Terry (Dean) Ortner, Karen (Gene) Carlson, and Lori (Jim) Jensen, brothers Larry (Jeanne), Gene (Susan), and Mark (Ann) Butler, aunt Harriet Martin, and numerous nieces and nephews. Julie loved the LORD, and lived out her love for Him by healing others as a Registered Nurse for the Apple Valley Health Care Center for decades, and also reading, capturing, and sharing the Holy Scriptures. She was also passionate about her grandchildren, camping, and the Minnesota Vikings. She will be forever loved and missed. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 AM Monday, March 14 at the Eagan Hills Alliance Church, 700 Diffley Road, Eagan. Visitation will be 3-5 PM Sunday, March 13 at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley (952) 432-2331 and 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment is in Lebanon Cemetery, Apple Valley.