June I. West

Obituary

June Irene Norma West was born on December 5, 1933, at home in Acoma Township, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Otto and Clara (Hollman) Holtz. June was baptized as an infant on December 21, 1933, at home by Rev. Walter Voigt of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on March 30, 1947 by Pastor W.G. Voigt, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township. She received her education in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School Class of 1952.

On April 27, 1952, June was united in marriage to Larry West at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township. This marriage was blessed with three children, Debrah, Randall and Jennifer. June and Larry resided in Brownton for 52 years. In 2004, they moved to Park rapids, Minnesota, for 8 years to be closer to their daughter, Deb and then moved back to Hutchinson. They shared 61 years of marriage until Larry passed away on February 14, 2014.

June and Larry owned and operated Larry’s Fairway for 25 years. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton.

June was very artistic and loved to decorate cakes and create colorful quilts. She also enjoyed traveling in the RV with Larry and bowling. June loved all animals but especially loved cats. She cherished any time spent with her family, grandchildren, and friends.

June passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson, at the age of 90 years old.

Blessed be her memory.

June is survived by her:
Children, Debrah Lindeman and her husband, Steven of Park Rapids, MN,
Randall West and his wife, Peg of Stillwater, MN,
Jennifer Black of Hutchinson, MN;
10 Grandchildren;
13 Great-grandchildren;
Sister, Peggy Brekke of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

June is preceded in death by her Parents, Otto and Clara Holtz; Husband, Larry West; Brother, Alvin (Marion) Holtz; Sister, Marlene (Eldon) Rath, Betty (Wayne) Eggert; Brother-in-law, Gary Brekke.