In loving memory of

Mary Margaret Kerber
October 17, 1952 - April 11, 2015

There will be a gathering of friends and family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the funeral home. Private family burial will take place in St. John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg.

Mary Margaret Kerber was born October 17, 1952 in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Vernon and Margaret Jeanette (Thompson) Hinrichs. She attended school in Emmetsburg, and she was a 1970 graduate of Emmetsburg High School. Mary also attended business school in Minneapolis, MN.

After her education, Mary lived in Britt and worked at Winnebago in Forest City, IA before returning to the Emmetsburg/Cylinder area. Mary was always active, and she worked at many businesses in the area including: A & W, Riviera Theater, Emmetsburg Grain, Ben Franklin, Hardware Hank, Cylinder Camper Sales, Dairy Queen, bus driver for Emmetsburg Community School District, Alco, SNC Manufacturing and Skyjack. Mary also spent some time near her brothers in Omaha. Currently, Mary was living in Belle Plaine, MN where her daughter and son live. Mary was the assistant manager for Cenex in Belle Plaine until the time of her illness.

Mary enjoyed watching reality TV - The Amazing Race, Survivor & Dancing with the Stars topped her list. She liked to spend time camping, crocheting, knitting and working puzzle books, especially Sudoku. Mary was a great story teller, and she loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren.

On Saturday, April 11, 2015, Mary passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee, MN after a courageous battle with cancer.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Joe Manley of Belle Plaine, Liz Klancke and her husband, Brian of Belle Plaine; two grandchildren: Bevin and Oliver Klancke of Belle Plaine; three brothers: Mike Hinrichs and his wife, Cathy of Omaha, NE, Mark Hinrichs and his wife, Lynn of Tallahassee, FL and Matt Hinrichs of Omaha, NE.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Suzanne Hinrichs.

A memorial fund has been established in Mary's Name. Online condolences may be left at www.joycefuneralhomes.com.

Tributes

Suzann Foster wrote on Apr 21, 2015:

"My deepest sympathy to Mary's family. I knew Mary when she was "Hawkeyes'" (brother Mike's) little sister. What a sweet and happy girl she was. May she rest in peace. Suzann Hand Foster"

Troy and Heather Wolff wrote on Apr 17, 2015:

"So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I loved working with her at Ben Franklin. She was always so much fun. Thinking of you Joe and Liz."

Jenny Olson wrote on Apr 16, 2015:

"I worked with Mary at Cenex she made us all laugh there with smart comments..we all will miss her..Mary was a great lad,.friend, and co-worker"

Ron Olson wrote on Apr 16, 2015:

"So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I remember her through my youth being Mark and Matts sister. I have fond memories of all the Hinrichs' and my thoughts and prayers are with them all."

Jeanie Brennan wrote on Apr 16, 2015:

"Hinrichs boys and Marys children I knew Mary from childhood. playing in Brown Robbins park when they were at Grandma Thompsons house at the corner on Broadway. Have many fond memories thru elementary and high school. She always had that spark in eyes. My sincere sympathies to family. Jeanie Brennan "

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nancy gibson wrote on Apr 15, 2015:

"I worked with Mary at SNC. she was always so much fun to be around.. we even bowled together had more fun and did not care win or lose. Mary had a smile about her all the time.. Sympathy to all the family..RIP Mary. "

Kay (Murray) Wise wrote on Apr 15, 2015:

"Well, I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing - I had so much fun with Mary for the years she lived in Emmetsburg - had coffee with her almost every morning before work, did crafts together for many years and just had lots of fun overall. Joe and Liz you guys were pretty young back then but I do remember you - you have my sincere sympathy and remember your mom is no longer in pain - prayers to you and your families."

Marsha Duhn wrote on Apr 15, 2015:

"While Elizabeth and Dennie were still in school, I got to know Mary, she was always smiling and happy. I am so glad that I have wonderful memories of such an awesome lady. "

Sheila Stevensen wrote on Apr 15, 2015:

"Even though Mary is not here on Earth any longer, she will be forever in our hearts watching us from Heaven above. May God give you strength during this difficult time. "

Karla Fabel wrote on Apr 14, 2015:

"Mary was a wonderful, good, kind and caring person. She will be missed."

Elaine Flint wrote on Apr 12, 2015:

"Mary was there for me thru a tough time in my life, and I will never forget it. She will be missed. May your rest in peace Mary."