Norma Jean Vogt

Norma Jean Vogt, of Corn, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on October 14, 2025, at Corn Heritage Village.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home located at 2500 W Modelle Ave., Clinton, Oklahoma.

Burial will be Friday, October 17, 2025, at 12:00 pm, at Bergthal Cemetery. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Mennonite Brethren Church, 100 W Main St., Corn, Oklahoma. 

Born on January 10, 1928, to Ferd and Sarah (Ediger) Hinz, Norma Jean faced early challenges with the loss of her parents but found strength and love living with her older siblings. A proud graduate of Corn High School in 1946, she married her beloved husband, Jake Vogt Jr., on February 9, 1947. Together, they built a life filled with love and joy, raising two children, Charles and Darla, while enjoying sixty-one wonderful years together on their farm before moving into town.

Norma contributed to her community by working at the Corn Post Office, where she briefly served as Postmaster. Her legacy of love extended deeply into her family, where countless memories were created around her kitchen filled with the delightful aroma of her special cinnamon rolls, zweibach, chocolate cake, pepper nuts, homemade noodles, fried chicken, and borscht. Family gatherings at her table were cherished moments of laughter and storytelling, where all were welcomed to enjoy her culinary creations. Her grandchildren lovingly referred to her as "Granny," as she played an instrumental role in their lives, engaging them in games, fishing, bingo, and attending their various activities.

Together with Jake, Norma was a dedicated partner in all aspects of their farming life, from driving tractors and feeding cattle to providing hearty meals during harvest time. She was known for her dedication to her home, which included sewing beautiful clothes, baking on Saturdays, and ensuring everything was prepared for Sunday church services.

Norma and Jake were active members of the Corn Mennonite Brethren Church, partaking in church choirs, teaching Sunday school, and regularly attending services, fostering a strong sense of community and faith.

At the age of 95, following a fall that resulted in a hip fracture, Norma moved to Corn Heritage Village, where she continued to cherish visits from family and friends, her face lighting up with a warm smile.

The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Aaron and his staff for their compassionate care, as well as Traditions Health and Hospice for enhancing her quality of life in her later years.

Norma is survived by her loving family including Charles and Charlotte Vogt, Chuck and Tisha Vogt, Candace and Brandon Lennarson, Darla Vogt, Judy Burk, Jake Vogt, Ty Vogt, Cash Lennarson, Briggs Lennarson, Blakeelie Lennarson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jake Vogt Jr., as well as siblings Elmer, Alfred, Robert “Bob," and Jim Hinz, and sisters Verna Flaming and Ruth Fransen.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Bergthal Cemetery to honor her memory.