Agnes Mindrup

Agnes A. Mindrup, 92, McCook, NE, formerly of rural New Almelo KS, died Friday (December 2, 2005) at the Community Hospital in McCook.

She was born March 31, 1913, in rural Norton County, the daughter of Henry J. and Elizabeth (Silke) Mindrup. She attended elementary school at St. Joseph’s Parish, New Almelo and high school in Clyde, MO. Agnes moved back home to care for her ailing mother. She and the family farmed north of New Almelo, raising 1,000 chickens one year.

She moved to McCook, NE in 1972. She did house cleaning and custodial work for the Nebraska Public Power for 17 years.

She was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Altar Society.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Henry, Herman, John, Albert and Leo Mindrup; and two sisters, Sister Mary Alphonsa and Philomena (Minne) Mindrup.

Survivors include one sister-in-law, Anna Mindrup of Salina, KS; five nephews and one niece.

Memorials were suggested in her name to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, McCook, NE.

Rosary took place at Carpenter Breland Chapel in McCook on Tuesday, December 6, 2005, 7:00 p.m., with Father Gary Brethour officiating.

Mass of Christian burial took place Wednesday, December 7, 2005, 10:00 a.m., at the McCook St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Kerry Ninemire and Father Gary Brethour officiating.

Burial took place Wednesday in the St. Joseph Cemetery, New Almelo, KS with Father Vincent Thu Laing conducting the service.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.

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