Effingham, Illinois
EFFINGHAM - Philomena C. "Minnie" Kinkelaar, 102, of Effingham died 9:30 a.m. Friday (July 11, 2008) in Effingham Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Effingham. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Effingham, with her nephew, the Rev. Dean Probst, officiating....
Read MoreMy thoughts are with you. It was always a pleasure seeing Aunt Minnie in St. Anthony's cafeteria. I also have great memories of hearing the train from her home during a few sleep-overs and her delicious cooking.
Shirley (Bloemer) Olerich
July 13, 2008 | San Jose, CA
Minnie Kinkelaar's life is certainly one to be celebrated. Whether she was raising children or tending the garden or giving direction (telling Jean when he brought a snapping turtle home from fishing "you can clean it, I'll tell you how"), she was naturally suited to the task. We're all lucky to have great memories of Minnie.
Jerry Hicks
July 13, 2008 | Lockport, IL
My prayers and sympathy at the passing of Mrs. Kinkelaar. I remember her so very kindly from the happy days I spent in Effingham. May she be with the Lord and may the Holy Faith we share be our comfort and consolation. For the faithful Christian life is changed, not ended. Alleluia!
Father Donald Meehling
July 12, 2008 | Springfield
Kinkelaar Family,
Sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. What a wonderful lady to have lived such a long life. I remember your mom and dad in the brick house over by the Equity. As I rode around the neighborhood as a youngster.
Bob Green
July 12, 2008 | Springfield, IL
Our sincere sympathy to all the family, especially Jean & Janice. We spent a lot of time around the Kinkelaar family. Sorry we can't tell you in person.
Tom & Carolyn Traub
July 12, 2008 | Seymour, IN
Sorry for your loss. I remember your mother as a fine lady. She had to be to raise all those boys.
Jim Eden
July 12, 2008 | Gainesville, GA
