Service Information
Alice L. Kaufmann, age 94, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Funeral Service will be Monday, December 8, 2025, 1:00 P.M., at St. John’s Church, Hassan Valley Township, rural Biscay, Minnesota, with interment in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 P.M., and will continue one hour prior to the service ALL at the church.
Obituary
Alice Louise Kaufmann was born on October 15, 1931, at Dr. Holm’s Hospital in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Wilhelm and Wilhelmina (Bargmann) Schwalbe. Alice was baptized as an infant at the hospital and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at St. John’s Church in Hassan Valley Township, rural Biscay, Minnesota. She attended Biscay School District 17 for eight years before transferring to Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, Minnesota, graduating with the Class of 1949. The following year, Alice attended Glencoe Teacher Training.
On June 6, 1953, Alice was united in marriage to Maynard Kaufmann by Rev. Walter Fischer at St. John’s Church in Hassan Valley Township. This marriage was blessed with five children, Kathy, Karen, Warren, Julie and Roger. Alice and Maynard began raising their family in Biscay before moving to Hutchinson. They later made their home on the farm near Biscay. In 1992, Alice and Maynard moved to a lake home in Alexandria, Minnesota. They shared almost 50 years of marriage until Maynard passed away on April 23, 2003. After Maynard’s passing, Alice moved back to Hutchinson on Graham Street.
Alice taught at rural schools in McLeod County for five years until they started their family and she became a homemaker. She also sold Tupperware for a few years. As the kids grew older, she became employed at Burns Manor in 1979 as a housekeeper. Alice worked there for 15 years. She also did cleaning at Days Inn and cleaned apartments in Alexandria. Alice was an active lifelong member of St. John’s Church in Hassan Valley Township. She taught Sunday School for many years as well as served on the Women’s Guild and sang in the church choir. Alice also belonged to the Biscay Home Extension Group, and was a leader for the Hutchinson Royals Junior 4-H Club.
Alice was a caring individual. She enjoyed volunteering her time at Burns Manor and Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Alice loved to bake many treats and then give it all away. She also enjoyed playing cards, especially “500”, with the ladies from Glencoe and Hutchinson and going to the Senior Center for Bingo. Alice cherished time spent with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Alice passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 94 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Alice is survived by her:
Children, Kathy Hochsprung and her husband, Brian Baysinger of Hutchinson, MN,
Karen Mackenthun and her husband, William of Glencoe, MN,
Warren Kaufmann and his wife, Bonnie of Hutchinson, MN,
Julie Karl and her husband, Jerome of Hutchinson, MN,
Roger Kaufmann and his wife, Lisa of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren,
Great-grandchildren,
Many other relatives and friends.
Alice is preceded in death by her Parents, Wilhelm and Wilhelmina Schwalbe; Husband, Maynard Kaufmann; Grandson, Aaron Kaufmann; Great-granddaughter, Mae Karl; Brother, Stanley (Alice) Schwalbe; Son-in-law, Kyle Hochsprung.
Cindy Karg says
To All the Kaufmann Family, Our sincere sympathy. May all the wonderful memories you shared fill your hearts during this difficult time. Todd and Cindy
Diane Templin says
So sorry to hear this— May the Lord guide you through this difficult time!!! Family — my deepest sympathy!! Love Diane Templin & Family
Diane Templin says
My deepest Sympathy’s to the Kaufmann Family. May the Lord guide you thru this difficult time
Jim and Gladys Schlueter says
Deepest sympathy to all of Alice’s family. Cherish the memories and she will be with you always.
Karen Raske says
Our sympathy at your loss. Prayers sent.
El Donna Harbarth says
Karen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mark and Eileen (Henke) Johnson says
We have such fond memories of both Maynard & Alice when they came to visit. Was wonderful being able to have them at our house a couple of times when Mom & Dad (Orlene & Ervin) were here.
Thinking of all of you and sending some love and hugs your way.
Lin Ziemer says
My deepest sympathy to all of Alice’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God wrap his arms around all of you during this difficult time giving you peace and comfort. She was such a wonderful friend to Ron’s Mom. ROSIE always talked about her. l was so happy l got to see and talk with her at St John’s church anniversary in September. She will be remembered by all. l think of her Mom as Ron would talked about her working in the post office. Hang unto your beautiful memories of both your parents they were truly God’s children. Sorry l can’t be with you at her funeral just recovering from pneumonia. God’s Blessings to all of you. Lin Ziemer
Robert F Vollmer says
All our thoughts and prayers to the Alice Kaufmann family. Even though this is a time of sadness, I still get a smile on my face when I think of Alice!
Anita Culp says
Julie,
Your mom was such a good friend to my mom. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Anita (Greenman) Culp
Verlyce French says
Sympathy to the Kaufman family.
Remember all the good times you had with her.
Prayers to all of the family.
Mary and Art says
Kathy so sorry for the loss of your mom.
Carolyn Kurth says
My Sincerest thoughts and sympathies to you all at hearing of the passing of your Mom and Grandmother. May you receive God’s Peace in the moments, days and times to come.
Paula Inselmann says
So sorry for your family’s loss