Jeannette Marie (Mehrkens) Hemmah

On Sunday, March 7th 2021, Jeannette Marie Hemmah, the loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 87.  Jeannette was born on August 21, 1933 in Red Wing to Catherine (Gieger) and Floyd Mehrkens.  She worked at St. John’s Hospital in Red Wing until her retirement.  On December 27, 1952 she married Donald J. Hemmah in Red Wing.  Together they raised two children, Dan and Debbie.  Jeannette loved gardening, camping up north and most of all spending time with her family.

She is survived by her son, Danny (Jodie) Hemmah and daughter Debbie (Tim) Anderson; five grandchildren, Allison (Dexter) Benway, Zach (Kelesy) Hemmah, Jacob (Katy) Hemmah, Matthew Anderson, and Ryan (Lindsay) Anderson; ten great-grandchildren, Cam’ron, Caden, McKenna, Cale, Owen, Oakley, Easton, Raya, Oscar, and Elsie; two sisters, Elaine Johnson and Jeannie (Dan) Ryan; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Hemmah; parents, Floyd and Catherine Mehrkens.

Per Jeannette’s wishes a private graveside service will be held at Burnside Cemetery.  Online condolences can be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.