Kathleen Martinmaas
March 26, 1924 ~ April 1, 2014
Kay Martinmaas, 90, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society of Miller.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo with Father Chester Murtha, celebrant. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2014 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller.
Kathleen Clara was born on March 26, 1924 at the Faulk County Hospital in Faulkton to John and Louisa (Bowar) Schaefers. She was a graduate of St. Liborius Grade School and Fairview High School. Kay then attended one year of college in Mitchell. She worked at First National Bank in Miller for three years until her marriage. On June 10, 1946 she married Max Martinmaas. They built a home and lived on the farm in Spring Township at Polo.
After marriage, she was a librarian at St. Liborius School for many years, worked in the school lunch program and later at the Hand County Library after moving to Miller. She and Max moved to Miller in 1989. Kay was a faithful member of the Christian Mothers, Catholic Daughters, St. Liborius Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Catholic Church. On April 5, 1989, Max passed away. Kay continued to live in Miller until her death.
Grateful to have shared in her life are her eight children: Terry (Dianne) Martinmaas of Sioux Falls, Jeanie Rhodes of Maple Grove, MN, Carolyn (Rick) Forman of Miller, Mary Kay (John) Davis of Monroe, WA, Teresa (Cory Anderson) Vanberg of Redwing, MN, Neal Martinmaas of Sioux Falls, Todd (Belinda) Martinmaas of Brandon and Alan (Shelly) Martinmaas of Clear Lake; one brother, Jack (JoAnn) Schaefers of Polo; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John in 1963; husband, Max in 1989; son-in-law, Doug Rhodes; three sisters: Dorine Venjohn, Sally Bushfield, and Genny Locke; and one great granddaughter, Ebony.
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Kay was a great person. She will be missed by many. Sending her familysympathy. Joan
Martinmaas family..You all are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come.
I am so sorry to hear of Kay’s passing–mom always enjoyed visiting with her when they both lived at the Miller Arms and would look forward to seeing her at the Nursing Home–she was a very kind lady and will be greatly missed
My thoughts and prayers are with your families at this time.. I remember Kay as kind, caring and she always had a smile and good words for everyone she met.. She will be missed by all.
May you all know at this time of sorrow , my thoughts and prayers are with you all , know you will always have your mom in your hearts n spirits , she will watch over you n protect you, God bless kathy n alesha hanson.
MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE MARTINMASS FAMILY KAY WILL BE SORLEY MISSED
Our thoughts are prayers are with all of you during this time of greiving. Cherish all the memories of Kay and let this bring you peace.
Thoughts and prayers are with all the Martinmaas families. Kay was a wonderful lady
My sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with Kay’s family at this sad time. Kay was always a cheerful, happy person. A very nice lady. Your memories will keep her in your hearts forever.
Dear Mary Kay,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. May all the fond family
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Someone Special~Mother
A special person, a special face, someone we loved and can never be replaced.
My deepest sympathies to all of the Kay Martinmaas family. Kay was a very special lady and friend. We all enjoyed spending time and our lives with Kay. Because of her faith in Jesus, Kay is now in Heaven and no longer hurting.
God Bless you all
Mike and Fran Anglin.
I am so sorry for your loss, Kay was always quiet, strong and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will always remember the wonderful times we had on the farm.
Dear Kay’s family. It is with sadened heart that I learned of Kay’s passing. Kay always had a smile and a kind, encourging word for you. Like my Mom, she’ll keep the light on for you. We will miss her. May God Bless you.9 The Jim & Nina Venjohn family.
Todd and Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Kay was a wonderful woman and she will be missed. We will keep your families in our thoughts and prayers.