Thursday, November 10, 2011

Nancy Rebishcke

A memorial service for Nancy Rae (Thorn) Rebischke, 67, of Verndale, will be held on Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m., at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Nancy passed away peacefully at home on the evening of November 3, 2011.
Nancy was born on December 20, 1943, in Staples, to John and Myrtle (Johnson) Thorn. Nancy was a graduate of Staples High School and graduated from the St. Barnabus School of Nursing. She was an extremely bright student and a natural caregiver. These talents translated well to a career as a registered nurse. She also loved to travel and spent eight years mid-career as a flight attendant for Northwest Airlines. She would often bring her children along while she worked for the airline, instilling in them a similar love for travel at a young age.
Late in her life, Nancy found peace and kinship through her involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous. She will be fondly remembered for her friendship, for her love of her family and grandkids, for her cooking and for always having the best of intentions.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her three children Cindy Leen (Donald) of Sauk Rapids, Robert Rebischke (Joanna Rohlfsen) of Minneapolis and Sara Beckstrom (Todd Minkel) of Sartell; her ex-husband William Rebischke of Waite Park; and her eight grandchildren: Mitchell Leen (19), Justin Leen (17), Rachel Leen (12), Brady Beckstrom (12), Brooke Beckstrom (9), Adam Rebischke (4), Benjamin Rebischke (4) and Sophia Minkel (17 months).
Burial will be at the Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples.

Isabelle Repasky

The Mass of Christian Burial for Isabelle Marie Geiser Repasky, 92, of Verndale, was celebrated on Saturday, November 5, at St. Frederick’s Catholic Church in Verndale, with Father Arlie Sowada as celebrant. Isabelle passed away on October 31, 2011, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Isabelle was born to Henry and Mary (Rohr) Geiser on July 24, 1919 of Bluffton. She married Michael Repasky of Sebeka on November 23, 1939. They bought a small farm in Verndale where she lived her entire life except for a few years in Chicago. Isabelle was a graduate of Art Instruction School of Minneapolis. She had planned to pursue a career in advertising, but World War II came along and ended those plans. One of her last comments was, “I so love my little farm!”
Isabelle loved the simple things in life, especially her family, friends and her farm, her dogs, cows and chickens. She loved Jesus, her church and her rosary. Her life was so special. Her life was love of all God made. Rest in peace sweet lady, for Jesus and all who have known you for 92 years love you. May we all meet you again in Paradise with the Lord.
Isabelle is survived by her son Terrence “Terry” Repasky of Verndale; daughter Priscilla Repasky of Minneapolis; special sister-in-law Darlene Geiser and nephew Steve Geiser of Arizona; and niece Delores Johnson of Minneapolis.
She was preceded in death by her husband on December 28, 1984; and her parents Henry and Mary; sister Mildred Olson; brothers Bill, Len and Cliff: and her two special dogs, Brownie and Old Dog.
Honorary pallbearers were her childhood playmate Agnes Winkels, Joni Dailey and Judy Schultz. Active pallbearers were Gary VanDam, Bently Conn, Joe Perish, Jim Derby, Orville Albin and Terry Repasky.
Burial was in St. Frederick’s Catholic Cemetery in Verndale.

Hilda Wutzke

Memorial services for Hilda Alma Wutzke, 88, of Verndale, will be held at 11 a.m. on November 12, at Bartlett Immanuel Lutheran Church near Verndale. Visitation will be at the church two hours prior to the service. Hilda passed away surrounded by family, on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena.
Hilda was born on October 13, 1923 to Gottfried and Maria (Bauman) Mertz in Denhoff, North Dakota. She loved her family, friends, flowers and all creation. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her.
Hilda was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert; great-granddaughter Grace; and son-in-law Eli Riddle.
She is survived by her children Constance Thompson-Riddle, Jewel (Stephen) Robinson, Joseph (Terri) Wutzke, Timothy (Laura) Wutzke, Gilbert (Sharon) Wutzke, Jr.; Joyce (Chris) Lindner, David (Kirsten) Wutzke; 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother Walter (Eunice) Mertz; sister-in-law Agnes Sanborn; brother-in-law Alfred Wutzke; and many other relatives and friends.