Arlene Kerkhoff, 89, of Morgan died, surrounded by her family, on Monday, August 18, 2014 at her lake home near Lake Lillian. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2014 from St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Morgan with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2014, from 5 until 8 p.m., at Nelson-Martin Funeral Home in Redwood Falls and will continue on Friday at the church for one hour prior to services.
Arrangements are with Nelson-Martin Funeral Service of Morgan. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelsonmartinfuneralservice.com.
Arlene Delores Kerkhoff, the daughter of Ira G. and Lena (Zimmerman) Zieske, was born February 14, 1925 in New Avon Township, Redwood County, Minnesota. She was baptized on February 12, 1933 at the Fred Hauptli home. Arlene grew up in Wabasso and graduated from Redwood Falls High School in 1942.
In June 1952 she married Dewey Balfany in Wabasso. He preceded her in death on December 12,...