Florence Gehling, age 92, of Grand Meadow, MN passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN.
Florence Katherine Kraus was born December 29, 1921 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Meiners) Kraus in Carroll, IA. She attended school until the 8th grade. On October 20, 1943, Florence was united in marriage to Clarence Gehling in Roselle, IA at Holy Angels Church. Florence was a hardworking farm wife and homemaker, caring for her children and animals, especially her Norwegian Elkhound dogs. In 1978 when St. Finbarr was being rebuilt, Florence took on the task of refinishing the Stations of the Cross and alter. She also enjoyed gardening, butterflies, hummingbirds, flowers, crocheting, traveling to Texas and Arizona, bingo, and collecting wine glasses and bells. Florence loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren.
Florence is survived by her children, Ronald (Lanna) Gehling of Preston, MN, Marvin (Linda) Gehling of Grand Meadow, MN, Wayne (Carol) Gehling of Grand Meadow, MN, and Elaine (Jim) Hegge of Kewanee, IL; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sister, Marcella Vonnahme of Carroll, IA; sisters-in-law, Joan Hannasch of Rosemont, MN, Rita Gehling of Kilkenny, MN, Lois Gehling of Grand Meadow, MN, and Virginia Broich of Lake View, IA; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, brother, Clarence, and great granddaughter, Katelyn all preceded Florence in death.
Memorials are preferred to Seasons Hospice.
Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com
Florence Gehling, age 92, of Grand Meadow, MN passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN.
Florence Katherine Kraus was born December 29, 1921 to Joseph and Elizabeth (Meiners) Kraus in Carroll, IA. She attended school until the 8th grade. On October 20, 1943, Florence was united in marriage to Clarence Gehling in Roselle, IA at Holy Angels Church. Florence was a hardworking farm wife and homemaker, caring for her children and animals, especially her Norwegian Elkhound dogs. In 1978 when St. Finbarr was being rebuilt, Florence took on the task of refinishing the Stations of the Cross and alter. She also enjoyed gardening, butterflies, hummingbirds, flowers, crocheting, traveling to Texas and Arizona, bingo, and collecting wine glasses and bells. Florence loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren.
Florence is survived by her children, Ronald (Lanna) Gehling of Preston, MN, Marvin (Linda) Gehling of Grand Meadow, MN, Wayne (Carol) Gehling of Grand Meadow, MN, and Elaine (Jim) Hegge of Kewanee, IL; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sister, Marcella Vonnahme of Carroll, IA; sisters-in-law, Joan Hannasch of Rosemont, MN, Rita Gehling of Kilkenny, MN, Lois Gehling of Grand Meadow, MN, and Virginia Broich of Lake View, IA; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, brother, Clarence, and great granddaughter, Katelyn all preceded Florence in death.
Memorials are preferred to Seasons Hospice.
Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com
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