Service Information
Kathleen “Kathy” Terlinden, age 68, of Glencoe, Minnesota, wife Kermit, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 19, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment following at the church cemetery.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Sunday, August 18, 2019, from 3:00-7:00 P.M. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota, and will continue one hour prior the service at the church on Monday.
Memorials preferred.
Obituary
Kathleen “Kathy” Ruth Terlinden was born on December 31, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was raised by Gordon Welch and Elsie Wudke. Kathy was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed as a youth and reaffirmed her faith as an adult on June 3, 1969, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe by Pastor Merlin S. Pohl. She received her education in Glencoe and was a graduate of the Glencoe High School Class of 1968.
On February 15, 1969, Kathy was united in marriage to Kermit Terlinden, the love of her life, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe by Pastor Merlin S. Pohl. After their marriage, the couple resided in Glencoe. Kathy and Kermit were blessed with four children, Keith, Kraig, Koreen and Katherine. They shared over 50 years of marriage.
Kathy was employed by the McLeod County Social Services, American Family Insurance and Glencoe Manufacturing. She was a very faithful member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe.
Kathy liked to have fun. She loved reading, going to the library, puzzles, quilting, her card club, being on the lake and Minnesota sports teams, especially the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. Kathy was a giver and put others first all the time which she continued to do at the end of her life by donating to the Lions Eye Bank. She had a special relationship with each of her 12 grandchildren. Kathy wasn’t just a grandma - she was a friend to all her grandchildren. She supported her children and enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s events. Kathy was all about family and loved her nieces and nephews.
Kathy passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia at the age of 68 years, 7 months, and 14 days.
Blessed be her memory.
Kathy is survived by her:
Husband, Kermit Terlinden of Glencoe, MN;
Children, Keith Terlinden and his wife, Debra of Big Lake, MN,
Kraig Terlinden of Glencoe, MN,
Koreen Harpel and her husband, Paul of Glencoe, MN,
Katherine Grimm and her husband, Adam of Glencoe, MN;
Daughter, Kathy Machacek;
12 Grandchildren, Morgan Harpel, Jacob Harpel, Madison Terlinden, Grace Terlinden, Isaiah Terlinden, Tayler Terlinden,
Lauren Terlinden, Dylen Terlinden, Hayden Terlinden, Ethan Grimm, Hannah Grimm, Amelia Grimm;
Loving Sister, Judy Anderson and her husband, Neil of Big Lake, MN;
Brothers-In-Law & Sisters-In-Law, Myrna Frauendienst of Glencoe, MN,
RaNaye Odegaard and her husband, Greg of Glencoe, MN,
Janel Fischer and her husband, Farrel of Brownton, MN;
Many Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and friends.
Kathy was preceded in death by her Parents that raised her, Gordon Welch and Elsie Wudke; Brother-In-Law, Lyle Frauendienst; Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law, Clifford and Sarah Terlinden.
Veronica Nowak says
Joann and Veronica wish to extend deepest sympathies to your family. May you find consolation in your friends and family.
Ellen Johnson says
Prayers for Kathy’s family.
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Ellen Johnson
Rich and Carol Streufert says
Your Mom/Grandma showed a wonderful faith that she had in Christ.
Sincere sympathies.
Brad O'Donnell says
Brad and Jenfier O’Donnell wish to extend our deepest sympathies in your time of loss. It was once said that ” Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into your lives.” May you all find strength from your family and friends during this difficult time.
Glenda Schuft says
God bless you and keep you as you remember your dear Kathy and the salvation won on the cross for her by Jesus.
Ronny and Glenda Schuft
Brad and Bonnie Hahn says
Deepest sympathies. Didn’t really know Kathy but knew of her. God’s Blessings
Brad & Bonnie Hahn
George and Liz Scheidt says
Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Rev. Douglas A. Dubisar says
Doug & Nancy Dubisar send our deepest sympathy to Kermit and family at the death of your beloved wife and mother. Our Lord Jesus Christ continue to comfort you knowing His victory over death and the grave for Cathy, for you, and for us all. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” (Psalm 116:15)
Jenni Johnson says
I really enjoyed working with Kathy at MCSS. She genuinely cared about her clients and she was always so positive and upbeat! I will never forget running into her at Ridgedale a couple years ago, she was so excited to be “out with the girls” while the boys were ice fishing! I will miss her smile. She was one of a kind!
Jenni Johnson says
I really enjoyed working with Kathy at MCSS. She genuinely cared about her clients. She was always so upbeat and positive. I will miss her smile. I ran into her at Ridgedale a couple years ago and she was just giddy “shopping with the girls” while the guys were out ice fishing. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She will be missed!
Tom and Joanne Chrast says
Tom and I are so sorry for your loss.