"To My Very Cool Auntie: Aunt Kathleen,you have always been one of the sweetest,most generous and giving people I have known.It was a pleasure to visit you and the family during the summers....it's memories we'll never forget(especially baking all those cookies and bars before lunch!).We love and miss you and when you see my dad,give him a hug for me. Love, Barb "
In loving memory of
Kathleen Elizabeth Speltz
November 1, 1922 - May 15, 2007
Kathleen E. Speltz, 84, of Rollingstone, MN, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona, MN.
Kathleen was born on November 1, 1922 in Rollingstone, MN to Alvin and Margaret (Feil) Herber. She graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic School in 1941 and later attended Winona Business College. Kathleen worked for the auditor at the courthouse in Winona for several years. On April 17, 1948, she married Herbert Francis Speltz at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rollingstone. Together they farmed and raised their nine children. Kathleen was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, St. Teresa's Society, and Holy Trinity Ladies Aide. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, canning, scrapbooking, crossword puzzles, was an excellent cookie maker, and avid Minnesota Twins fan. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Kathleen is survived by her husband of 59 years, Herbert, nine children, Mary Ballard (Jim Peterson) of Winona, MN; Kelly (Carloyn) Speltz of Minnesota City, MN; Richard (Ann) Speltz of Rollingstone, MN; Gene (Phyllis) Speltz of Eyota, MN; Rose (Greg) Cada of Winona, MN; Perry Speltz (Carla Meier) of Winona, MN; Paul (Brenda) Speltz of Rollingstone, MN; Sara (Rick) Pappenfuss of Goodview, MN; and Kris (Carol) Speltz of Minnesota City, MN, 19 grandchildren, Jessica and Rebecca Ballard; Mark (Jennifer) Speltz and Jenny (Corey) Grebin; Hollie Speltz (Matt Korger); Emily Speltz (Carey Tweeten), Lindsay and Todd Speltz; Sam and Shane Cada; Hana Heinlen and Dylan Speltz; Nikayla and Madison Speltz; Ryan, Danielle, and Cody Papenfuss; Tyler and Jadyn Speltz, 3 great-grandchildren, Tyrus and Kate Grebin, and Peyton Speltz, 2 brothers, twin Ralph (Dorothy) Herber of Rollingstone, MN, Harold (Marlene) Herber of Rollingstone, MN, a sister Harriette Duffy of Winona, MN, a sister-in-law Corrine Herber of Santa Monica, CA, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Prosper Herber, sister Maxine Kotnour, and 2 brother-in-laws.
The Funeral Mass for Kathleen is scheduled for Friday, May 18, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rollingstone with The Reverend Donald Lovas and Reverend Roy Literski co-officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8pm on Thursday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rollingstone, with a Prayer Service at 4:00pm. Hoff Funeral Home - St. Charles Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please feel free to share a memory of Kathleen with the family, sign the on-line guestbook, and view her Video Tribute at: www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/?id=9061
Tributes
"Please know that you are all in my thoughts in prayers. If there is anything that I can do..do not hesitate to call! Katie will be sadly missed by all! Trish"
"Thinking of your families today. May you find comfort in remembering all the wonderful moments your mom gave you. God Bless, The Quinlan's"
"Kate was one of the sweetest lady's that I have come to know when working here at St. Anne's. Never once while she was here did she offer a complaint. She always had a smile to offer you and never did she have one bad word to say. She had a wonderful marriage with the love of her life Herb, staff always enjoyed seeing them together and the love that they had for each other!! Kate will be missed."
"Kate, Your warm smile and generous heart will be greatly missed. You were one of a kind. Our heart and prayers go out to your family. Keep the peace between P.F. and Maxine.To the GREATEST Aunt ever(You betcha) much love, Brenda, Bill,Carl,Erik,Marie and Danny"
"Kate, you will greatly missed. Keep P.F. and Maxine in line.Much love and prayers to the family. Love Corinne and Betty"
"Our deepest sympathies to Herb & all the families going through this loss. Kate was a kind, loving and gracious woman who will be missed by all. With Love, the Hoogendam Family"
"Our Love to the greatest aunt ever. You will truly be missed. Love , The Herbers"
"Mom you were always great at getting your family together,you made sure that we all were there before you left us. We are going to miss you Mom. Love Gene"
"Sara and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you,Please accept my condolences, during this difficult time. Sincerely Sandy(Giles)Melville"
"Knowing your time with us was short, I'm so happy that I was able to be with you for a little while on Monday night. You were my Confirmation sponsor and cut the cake at my wedding. For those and all the wonderful happy times we had, they will forever be memories in our hearts!"
"All my love and prayers Katie. It has been a great pleasure to be your daugher-in-law. Thank you for filling my heart with so many happy memories over the years. Love, Ann"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Your Mom was a wonderful, caring person who will be truly missed. Herb & family, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers."
"Katie was always a warm and loving woman. Her family was her pride and joy."