Lorna J. Kuphal

Obituary

Lorna June Kuphal was born on June 21, 1936, in Dawson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Merle and Maggie (Willroth) Rowland. Lorna was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She graduated from Gaylord High School.

On January 21, 1956, Lorna was united in marriage to Albert “Albie” Kuphal at the United Church of Christ in Gaylord. After their marriage, the couple resided in Gaylord. They were blessed with six children. Lorna was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Lorna and Albie shared 48 years of marriage when Albie passed away on April 4, 2004.

Lorna was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord.

Lorna enjoyed playing cards, baking, embroidering, bowling, coffee with friends, and all the children that passed through her daycare. She cherished the time she spent with her family.

Lorna passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe at the age of 88 years. Blessed be her memory.

Lorna is survived by her:
Children,        Brian Kuphal and his wife, Kathleen of Lake Park, MN,
                        Peggy Kuphal of Arlington, MN,
                        Terry Trisko and her husband, Larry of Melrose, MN,
                        Rhonda St. John and her husband, Dan of Arlington, MN,
                        Ronald Kuphal and his wife, Sherry of Gaylord, MN, and
                        Brent Kuphal and his wife, Sara of Corcoran, MN;
Grandchildren, Laura (Adam) Elseth, Nick Trisko, Kieshia (Chris) Negen, Toby (Shaunie) Kuphal, Dexter (Afton) Kuphal, Taylor (Janine) Kuphal, Logan (Ashley) St. John, Brock (Brittney) St. John;
Great-Grandchildren, Cutler and Quinn Elseth, Leo Negen, Austin Kuphal, Lexi Kuphal, Damon Kuphal, Hunter and Olivia Kuphal, Morgan Johnson, Myla Kuphal, Gavin and Lucas St. John, Corbin and Addy St. John;
Great-Great-Grandchild, Myles Tollefson;
Siblings, Elva Senske, Sharon Larson, Mary Beth (Kenny) Waterman, Alan (Laurie) Rowland;
Sisters-in-law, Doris Martens, Sue Kuphal, Luann Kuphal;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends

Lorna was preceded in death by her Parents, Merle and Maggie Rowland; Husband, Albert “Albie” Kuphal; Siblings, Arlo (Janice) Rowland, Joyce (Maynard) Borchert, Ardell Rowland, Eunice (Alex) Gasow, Marlys Rowland, Lois Frauendienst, Kathy (Roger) Knacke, Linda (Marv) Wallender, Mavis (John) Siewert; Grandsons, Joshua Kuphal and Trevor Uecker; Brothers-in-law, Clarence Senske, Lance Larson; Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law, Alton and Deloris Swanson, Kenneth Martens, Sid and Janette Kuphal, Karl Kuphal, Martin Kuphal Jr., Irwin (Elizabeth) Kuphal, Marvin (Janice) Kuphal.