"I am so sorry for the family\'s loss. I have great and fond memories of Aunt Kay. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Lori Peterson Leis"
In loving memory of
Kay Howe
March 19, 1935 - December 7, 2020
Kay's funeral can be viewed from this link https://youtu.be/yqZx_BLZtj4
Kay F. Howe, 85, of Rushford, MN died on Monday, December 7, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.
Kay Francis Peterson was born on March 19, 1935, at Gays Mills, WI to Clarence and Mille (Sprurier) Peterson.
Kay was raised in rural Readstown, WI. and was a 1952 graduate of Readstown High School. Kay met Allen Howe at the Avelon Dance Hall in La Crosse, WI.
Kay and Allen were united in marriage on August 9, 1955. Kay worked along side her husband farming in the rural Rushford area for their entire career. Kay also worked at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford for over 20 years. She was a leader in the Norway Go-getters 4-H Club. Kay was a Sunday School Teacher for over 30 years. She was also a Good Shepherd Nursing Home volunteer for many years. Kay was a member of the Highland Prairie Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Highland Prairie WELCA and was WELCA president. Kay loved spending time with her family and enjoyed traveling.
Kay is survived by her five children: Ellen (Thomas) Feine, Steven Howe, Richard (Sharon) Howe, David (Cindy) Howe all of Rushford, and Kathy (Randy) Stafki of Preston, Minn.; sixteen grandchildren: Ryan Feine, Alison Jonsgaard, Josh Howe, Paula Howe, Andrew Howe, Eric (Angela) Howe, Casey (Jerri Ann) Howe, Gabriel (Jessica) Howe, Jamie (Jon) Wiley, Naomi (Brandon) Wiedeman, Nicole Howe, Guy (Carey) Soland, Steven (Darci) Soland, Brian (Jill) Soland, Nathan (Claire) Stafki, and Rachael Stafki; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Arlene Alexander; and by a sister in law Madeline Jensen.
She was preceded in death by her husband, and two brothers, Arlen Peterson and Roger Peterson.
There will be an outdoor social distanced drive-through visitation on Thursday, December 10, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, MN from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.
A private family service will follow.
There will be a recording of the service posted following the service on Kay's obituary page to view the service after it has occurred.
The family prefers memorials directed to the Highland Prairie Sunday School.
Memorials may be mailed to Hoff Funeral Home in memory of Kay Howe to Hoff Funeral Home, PO Box 625, Rushford, MN 55971. Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford, MN is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"I think her and Uncle Allen are out there somewhere dancing! Thinking of all of you."
"This beautiful lady always had a kind smile and was quick to help others. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you; I\'m sure you have many great memories to share with each other."
"Our Mom, Donna Oates would like to leave her deepest sympathies to a very kind woman. She will be missed. She was always so welcoming at family reunions! A very special woman, and she will be missed by all who loved her kindness to so many. Our thoughts and prayers to her family during this difficult time."
"We had the honor of sharing many family gatherings with Kay and Allen over the years. She was always so welcoming to everyone. She was a special lady. Full of love and kindness, and she will be missed. Joe and Shelly Stafki (Randy\'s brother and sister-in-law)"
"When I think of Kay I see her warm & caring smile that she shared with everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Ann Carrier"