Service Information
Naomi H. Carrigan, age 82, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Ecumen Pines in Hutchinson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Naomi Helen Carrigan was born on January 29, 1937, in Starbuck, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Kermit and Helen (Lueck) Brandt. She was baptized as an infant at Bethlehem United Methodist in Hutchinson and was later confirmed in her faith as an adult at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. She received her education at Hutchinson High School and was a graduate with the class of 1955. Naomi was a majorette in the band in high school. She then furthered her education at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, for three years achieving her Registered Nursing degree.
On September 13, 1958, Naomi was united in marriage to Jerome “Jerry” Carrigan at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with six children, Kimberly, Thomas, Meribeth, Kevin, Kelly, and Michelle. Naomi and Jerome resided in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and St. Cloud, Minnesota before moving to Hutchinson in 1963. They shared 50 years of marriage until the passing of Jerome on December 18, 2008.
Naomi was employed as a Registered Nurse at St. Cloud Hospital and Hutchinson Hospital until her retirement in 1985. After she retired from nursing, she was employed part-time at Browns Floral & Gifts of Hutchinson as a floral designer.
Naomi was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church, member of the prayer chain, school board member and the school nurse. She was also a Girl Scout leader, member of the community Welcome Wagon, Jaycee member and was the president of the fundraising for the first hockey arena in Hutchinson. In addition, she helped start the first ice skating club and also the first Preschool in Hutchinson.
Naomi enjoyed making greeting cards, crafts, sewing, crocheting, and swimming. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. She attended church religiously and prayed the rosary on a daily basis. Prayer was extremely important; she prayed for her family, friends, and many in the community.
Naomi passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at the age of 82 years. Blessed be her memory.
Naomi is survived by her:
Children, Kimberly Macemon and her husband, John, of Hutchinson, MN,
Thomas Carrigan and his wife, Michelle, of Hutchinson, MN,
Meribeth Tokarczyk and her husband, Tim, of Luverne, MN,
Kevin Carrigan and his wife, Chela, of Brownsville, TX,
Missy Carrigan-Galland of Minnetonka, MN,
Kelly Penk-Carrigan of St Cloud, MN;
16 Grandchildren;
11 Great-Grandchildren;
Sisters, Loretta Moore of Yorktown Heights, NY,
Tamara Ekstrand and her husband, Rick, of Alexandria, MN;
Naomi is preceded in death by her Parents, Kermit and Helen Brandt; Husband, Jerome Carrigan; Grandchildren, Kelby Macemon, Spencer Galland.
Sarah Mcgraw says
Carrigan family
I am so sorry to hear about Naomi she was a wonderful friend to my mom and great mom and gramma to all of you. I feel your sadness, but you have the forever memories.
I am thinking of all of you at this time .
My deepest sympathy
Sarah (Ratike) McGraw
Kelsey Lee says
To the family of Naomi H. Carrigan,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that “Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) With sympathy,
Jo Reck says
To the children of Naomi~
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. I’ve known her for many years and I know how proud she was of the family she raised. Many years ago I babysat you kids when your family lived on Main street, and your parents needed to escape and relax away from you 6 “little angels!” They always made sure you were asleep before they left…can’t imagine why??? Your mom was always your strongest supporter and was in attendance at as many of her grandkids activities and special events as she could be…she had a deep love for her family and it showed!
I wish you all wonderful memories of her life, and peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead. She is reunited with your dad and her precious granddaughters, and all the loved ones gone before~ watching over the rest of you from above~ God’s blessings to you!
Mackenzie Shea Rooney says
I LOVE you Grandma! Until we meet again, I will hold on and cherish all our special memories!
Kim says
Dear Mom,
Words cannot express how much I love you. I am so fortunate to have had you in my life, my children’s life and my grandchildren’s life. I am so blessed to have been able to spend a good part of the day with you before God called you home. You are now able to be reunited with Dad. It comforts me in knowing that you both are with Kelby. You are pain free Mom! I treasure all the memories and the love you had for your family! Continue praying for us.
With tears and much love,
Kim
Kay Runke says
Sending my prayers and sympathy to the family of Naomi. I worked and have known her way back when she worked at Brown’s Floral and me at the greenhouse. She was always gracious to have Christmas parties or host other gatherings.
Nancy says
Kim and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
Keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
the Heidebrinks
Jamie Boyer says
Thinking of you all as you celebrate Grandma Omi’s life. She was a wonderful woman, I am glad I was able to spend a little time with her. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
With Heartfelt sympathy,
Jamie Boyer
Elizabeth Flynn-Gatti says
I am so sorry to hear of Naomi’s passing.
I have such wonderful, loving memories of her, your Dad and all of you kids. She was loving, kind, and generous to me, Jack, Matt and Andy when we lived in Hutchinson. Many times she invited us over for an impromptu meal and helped us feel so welcome.
I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers in the weeks and months ahead!
Love to you all!
Liz Flynn-Gatti
Matt Flynn says
Sending prayers to Naomi’s family and children. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember visiting Jerry and Naomi’s house in Hutchinson as a kid with my brother and Mom and Dad. I recall Naomi always being so kind to us and making us feel welcome.
May she Rest In Peace.
Matt Flynn