Service Information
Verna L. Alsleben, age 102, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment in Oakland Cemetery, Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Obituary
Verna Lillian Alsleben was born on March 12, 1923, in Arlington, Minnesota. She was the daughter of William and Frieda (Jahnke) Schauer. Verna was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on March 21, 1937, both at Zion Lutheran Church in Arlington. She received her education through the eighth grade at District 74, Sibley County, graduating in 1938.
On June 17, 1941, Verna was united in marriage to Raymond Alsleben at Zion Lutheran Church in Arlington. This marriage was blessed with six children, Darlene, James, Mary, Sidney, Jessica, and Pamela. Verna and Raymond resided in Brownton, Minnesota, and later made their home in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 48 years of marriage until Raymond passed away on March 2, 1991. After Ray’s death, Verna resided at Evergreen Apartments in Hutchinson. In 2023, she moved to Woodstone Senior Living.
Verna was employed at Fingerhut for 26 years until her retirement. Verna was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She was also a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Brownton.
Verna enjoyed sewing, crafts, painting, embroidery, and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Verna passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, at the age of 102 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Verna is survived by her:
Children, Darlene Lilienthal of Plato, MN,
Jim Alsleben and his wife, Barbara of Litchfield, MN,
Mary Thomas and her husband, Marty of Athens, GA,
Sidney Alsleben and his significant other, Roxanne George of Hutchinson, MN,
Jessica Peters of Hutchinson, MN,
Pamela Jones and her husband, Ken of Fernandina Beach, FL;
17 Grandchildren;
21 Great-grandchildren;
10 Great-great-grandchildren;
Sister-in-law, Clarice Alsleben of Green Isle, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Verna is preceded in death by her Parents, William and Frieda Schauer; Husband, Raymond Alsleben; Daughter-in-law, Barbara (Fasching) Alsleben; Sons-in-law, Randall Peters, Richard Lilienthal; Grandson, Rhett Peters; Siblings, Wilbert Schauer, Clarence (Ruth) Schauer, Ernie Schauer, Lester Schauer, Glendora Shauer, Orval (Rosemary) Schauer, Alice (Ernie) Franke; Father-in-law, Henry Alsleben; Sister-in-law, Delores Alsleben; Brothers-in-law, Hillard Alsleben, Herbert Alsleben.
Josh Fasching says
My first memory of meeting my uncle’s mom; Verna, was when we had a family gathering over Christmas many years ago- and her grandson Ryan was dancing around the room like an idiot, and she gave him the best eye-roll I’ve seen to this day. The eye-roll was so genuine and memorable to me, I still think about it to this day. I could tell that is was rooted in love, but also watered with a little disgust.–if you know Ryan and seen him dance, you know what I mean. 🙂
That is how I will remember Verna- full of love, and being very funny! I know she touched many hearts over her 102 years, and she will be missed by dearly.
Nancy Dahl says
She was such a wonderful neighbor. She always had a smile. Prayers are being sent your way.
JEAN NIES says
Sid, Jessee and all the family and friends, you have my sympathy at the loss of someone so special to so many, May she rest in peace.
Charlie and Kim Schimmelpfennig says
Our sympathies to the Alsleben family.
Roxann Schwarze says
Many wonderful memories of Verna through the years! I will miss not seeing her beautiful smile! My Deepest Sympathies to Jessie and family.
Debby Weigel says
Our Aunt Verna was a kind & strong women. She & our mom would keep in touch with each other via phone until they both couldn’t hear anymore, but that’s another story! We were able to meet up with Mary & Verna in Jacksonville, FL many years ago. It was a special time for my mom who talked about their visit often. They are now having visits in heaven. So sorry for your loss everyone!
Ron and Brenda R says
Our thoughts and sympathy to the family of Verna .
Margo Rowland says
What a long wonderful life Verna lived! However, losing a mother is heart-breaking no matter what the age!
May God grant you peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead!
Sending love and prayers,
Ron and Margo Rowland
Mary Berg says
To the family, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in the knowledge that God promises to eliminate all the things that have plagued mankind for centuries including pain, suffering and death (Revelation 21:3,4). May these promises from God give you comfort now and real hope for the future. My deepest sympathy.
Jacquelyn Rosenow says
Our sympathy to all of you. Rest in peace Verna!
Burt Draeger says
My sympathies to you all. It was a blessing getting to know Verna and all of her family.
God’s Love and my prayers.