Individual Details
Laura Essler
(October 22, 1931 - January 24, 2006)
Laura A. Hollenkamp
Laura A. Hollenkamp, age 74 of Melrose, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at her home after a courageous 21 year battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose. Rev. Vince Lieser officiated with interment following in St. John's Cemetery near Swanville.
Laura Hollenkamp was born Oct. 22, 1931, in Sauk Centre to Anthony and Agnes (Doege) Essler. On June 24, 1952, she married Elmer Hollenkamp at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. The couple resided in Sauk Centre until 1965 when they moved to Melrose. There she was employed by Jennie-O Foods for 27 1/2 years, retiring in 1992. The couple also owned and operated East Side Bait Shop in Melrose. In 1988 they moved to Pine Lake near Burtrum. Since August, 1995 she had resided in Melrose. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and St. Elizabeth's Mission Group of Swanville.
Survivors include five children, David (Mary) Hollenkamp of Burtrum, Mark (Arlene) Hollenkamp of Grey Eagle, Mike (Kim) Hollenkamp of Sauk Centre, Lois (Scott Tschida) Lashinski of Melrose and Louise (Jerry) Rieland of Freeport; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brother, Norbert Essler of Melrose.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer Hollenkamp on Oct. 6, 1992; daughter, Lisa Ann Hollenkamp in 1974; and son, Roy Hollenkamp in 1980. Serving as casket bearers were Brian, Steven, Jim and Josh Hollenkamp, Cody and Zachary Rieland and Duane Ahrens. Cross bearer was Angie Lashinski, scripture bearer was Becky Lashinski and lector was Vicki Hollenkamp. Honorary bearers were Erma Walz, Lessie Schulzetenberg, Alma Von Wahlde, Elaine Schumer, Edith Paeglow, Marie Worms, Dorine Wiebolt, Bernice Massmann, Gertie Cremers, Louise Hagstrom and Goldie Miland. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Laura A. Hollenkamp, age 74 of Melrose, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at her home after a courageous 21 year battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose. Rev. Vince Lieser officiated with interment following in St. John's Cemetery near Swanville.
Laura Hollenkamp was born Oct. 22, 1931, in Sauk Centre to Anthony and Agnes (Doege) Essler. On June 24, 1952, she married Elmer Hollenkamp at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. The couple resided in Sauk Centre until 1965 when they moved to Melrose. There she was employed by Jennie-O Foods for 27 1/2 years, retiring in 1992. The couple also owned and operated East Side Bait Shop in Melrose. In 1988 they moved to Pine Lake near Burtrum. Since August, 1995 she had resided in Melrose. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and St. Elizabeth's Mission Group of Swanville.
Survivors include five children, David (Mary) Hollenkamp of Burtrum, Mark (Arlene) Hollenkamp of Grey Eagle, Mike (Kim) Hollenkamp of Sauk Centre, Lois (Scott Tschida) Lashinski of Melrose and Louise (Jerry) Rieland of Freeport; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brother, Norbert Essler of Melrose.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer Hollenkamp on Oct. 6, 1992; daughter, Lisa Ann Hollenkamp in 1974; and son, Roy Hollenkamp in 1980. Serving as casket bearers were Brian, Steven, Jim and Josh Hollenkamp, Cody and Zachary Rieland and Duane Ahrens. Cross bearer was Angie Lashinski, scripture bearer was Becky Lashinski and lector was Vicki Hollenkamp. Honorary bearers were Erma Walz, Lessie Schulzetenberg, Alma Von Wahlde, Elaine Schumer, Edith Paeglow, Marie Worms, Dorine Wiebolt, Bernice Massmann, Gertie Cremers, Louise Hagstrom and Goldie Miland. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Events
| Birth | October 22, 1931 | Sauk Centre, MN | |||
| Marriage | June 24, 1952 | Sauk Centre, MN - Elmer Hollenkamp | |||
| Death | January 24, 2006 | Melrose, Stearns Co., MN |
Families
| Spouse | Elmer Hollenkamp (1929 - 1992) |
| Child | Lois Hollenkamp |
| Child | Louise Hollenkamp |
| Father | Anton John Essler (1898 - 1986) |
| Sibling | Norbert Essler (1933 - 2008) |