Maureen J. Santovi

Maureen Julia Santovi, age 44, of Winona MN, passed away in July 9th, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

At the age of 22, Maureen welcomed her daughter, Trinity, with Adam DeLong on December 17th, 2003. Maureen continued her education at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. On May 13th, 2010, she earned her technical diploma as a pharmacy technician. She was recognized on the President’s List for her academic performance, earning a 3.5 grade-point average out of 4.0.

In July 2023, Maureen and Eliot Grubb held a private ceremony surrounded by friends and family. They later completed the paperwork for their legal marriage privately.

Maureen was known for being a caretaker, both professionally and personally. She frequently opened her home to people who needed food, a place to say, emotional support, a shoulder to cry on, or simply a temporary escape. She welcomed family, friends, visitors from out of town, and people she meth through local events. When she hosted gatherings, she prepared the food, made sure everyone was comfortable, and ensure that no one left with an empty stomach.

She especially enjoyed preparing meals that challenged her. She loved cooking European foods connect to her Czech heritage, experimenting with recipes from cookbooks, and modifying them to make her own rendition.

Maureen is survived by her husband Eliot Grubb; her daughter, Trinity Jabas; her granddaughter, Lenorah Jabas; her stepdaughter, Andriennah LaRee Merchlewitz; her parents, Denise Creapo Metzger and Daniel Santovi; her brother Nick Santovi; and many other family members and friends.

Maureen was preceded in death by her grandmother, Priscilla Stannard Schoeneck, her grandfathers, Joseph Creapo and Frank Santovi; and her uncle Joseph Creapo Jr.