Mildred P. Kaforke Obituary (1919

Mildred P. Kaforke, the daughter of Emma (Rasser) and Jake Frey, was born January 16, 1919 at Guide Rock, Nebraska. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud at the age of 92 years, 4 months and 1 day. Mildred was a lifelong resident of Webster County. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. She grew up in the Guide Rock area and received her formal education attending rural school district #72, and graduated from the Guide Rock High School with the class of 1937. She continued her education at the Bonnie Bell Cosmetology School in Hastings, Nebraska becoming a licensed beautician. On June 28, 1941 she was united in marriage with Norman Robert Kaforke at Lincoln, Nebraska. This union was blessed with a daughter, Lynda. In 1943, the family moved to Red Cloud to make their home. Mildred was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an exceptional baker, cook and homemaker. She enjoyed working with her flowers and garden, and especially cherished the time spent with her family. Preceding her in death were her parents, and her husband, Norman, on March 7, 2011. Left to treasure her memory are her daughter, Lynda Mesloh of Red Cloud; her granddaughter, Brenda Kiene of Lincoln, Nebraska; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., May 21, 2011 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Chad Boggs and Rev. Ron Kuehner officiating. Interment was at the Red Cloud Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home 241 West 4th Avenue Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970 Tel: 402-746-2500 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com