1924
Katherine
2014
Katherine M. Huneke
March 9, 1924 — May 30, 2014
Katherine M. "Kate" Huneke, age 90, of Bellechester died on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Zumbrota Health Services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bellechester with Father Paul Kubista officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 2, 2014 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota and on Tuesday for one hour prior to the mass at the church.
Katherine Mathilda DeFrang was born on March 9, 1924 in Lake City, MN to Emil J. and Hannah C. (nee Carlson) DeFrang. She grew up in rural Millville. On October 15, 1946 she married Fred Huneke at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in West Albany. They farmed and raised their family near Bellechester until they retired. Kate loved to can the homegrown vegetables, crocheting, sewing and quilting.
Kate loved her role on the farm as the nurturing mother and wife, providing a happy rural life for her family. Kate was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bellechester with a special strong devotion to Mary. Kate was also a charter member of Catholic Daughter Court #1864.
Kate is survived by her children, Tom (Sue) Huneke of Red Wing, John (Ellen) Huneke of Bellechester, Paul (Deb) Huneke of Bellechester, David (Kathy) Huneke of Zumbrota, Andy (Kim) Huneke of Zumbrota, Joe (Julie) Huneke of Wanamingo, Mary (Mike) Tri of Rochester, Janet (Rick) Ryan of Zumbrota, Eileen (Ed) Krueger of Elkton, SD and Ann (Dave) Buck of Goodhue; forty one grandchildren; fifty great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Rita Huneke of Bellechester and Therese Huneke of Zumbrota.
Kate was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; brother, Bernard DeFrang; infant son, Joseph; infant granddaughter, Mary Huneke and infant great-granddaughter, Autumn Ann Buck.
Memorials are preferred to Pro-Life MN.
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
221 Chester Ave
Bellechester, MN 55027
221 Chester Ave
Bellechester, MN 55027
Katherine Mathilda DeFrang was born on March 9, 1924 in Lake City, MN to Emil J. and Hannah C. (nee Carlson) DeFrang. She grew up in rural Millville. On October 15, 1946 she married Fred Huneke at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in West Albany. They farmed and raised their family near Bellechester until they retired. Kate loved to can the homegrown vegetables, crocheting, sewing and quilting.
Kate loved her role on the farm as the nurturing mother and wife, providing a happy rural life for her family. Kate was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bellechester with a special strong devotion to Mary. Kate was also a charter member of Catholic Daughter Court #1864.
Kate is survived by her children, Tom (Sue) Huneke of Red Wing, John (Ellen) Huneke of Bellechester, Paul (Deb) Huneke of Bellechester, David (Kathy) Huneke of Zumbrota, Andy (Kim) Huneke of Zumbrota, Joe (Julie) Huneke of Wanamingo, Mary (Mike) Tri of Rochester, Janet (Rick) Ryan of Zumbrota, Eileen (Ed) Krueger of Elkton, SD and Ann (Dave) Buck of Goodhue; forty one grandchildren; fifty great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Rita Huneke of Bellechester and Therese Huneke of Zumbrota.
Kate was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; brother, Bernard DeFrang; infant son, Joseph; infant granddaughter, Mary Huneke and infant great-granddaughter, Autumn Ann Buck.
Memorials are preferred to Pro-Life MN.
Visitation
JUN 2. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Visitation
JUN 3. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (CDT)
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery - Bellechester221 Chester Ave
Bellechester, MN 55027
Service
JUN 3. 10:30 AM (CDT)
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Bellechester221 Chester Ave
Bellechester, MN 55027
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