Paulina Anna Moonen, 95, formerly of Kelliher, died Feb. 23, 2004 at Grandview Christian Home in Cambridge.

She was born April 5, 1908 in Freeport to John and Catherine Scherping. She married Hubert Moonen in 1931. They came to Kelliher in 1935. She was a member of the Kelliher VFW Auxiliary.

She is survived by her children, Phyllis (Jack) Zacharias of Minneapolis, Lloyd (Linda) Moonen of Coon Rapids, Alvin (Janice) Moonen of Kalispell, Mont., Bertha Moonen of Minneapolis, Audrey (James) LeBrun of Princeton and Stephen Moonen; 21 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert; one sister, Bernadine Halama and six brothers, Leonard, Antonius, Gerhard, Gotthaid, Edward and Alfhons.
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1910 Census: John Scherping (34) born about 1876 in Minnesota, was farming at Oak, Stearns, Minnesota. He was married to Katharine Scherping (26) born about 1884 in Minnesota. They had been married 8 years and had 5 children, 4 living. Children: Dena (7), Leonard (5), Pauline (2) and Gerhard (4 months). They had three farm laborers living with them: Joseph Roering (20), Henry Toenjan (35), and Louis Toenjan (33).

1920 Census: John Scherping (43) born about 1877 in Minnesota, was farming at Oak, Stearns, Minnesota. He was married to Katie Scherping (35) born about 1885 in Minnesota. Children: Bernadena (16), Leonard (14), Paulina (11), Gerhard (10), Helena (8), Gothard (5), Gertrude (4), and Ambrose (1). Living with them was Leonard Van Heel (19) - occupation - farm laborer.

1930 Census: John Scherping (54) born about 1876 in Minnesota, was farming at New Munich, Stearns, Minnesota. He was married to Katie Scherping (45) born about 1885 in Minnesota. Children: Pauline (22), Gerard (20), Helen (18), Gothard (16), Gerdie (14), Ambrose (11), and Edward (6).

1931: Marriage of Hubert J Moonen & Pauline A Scherping, June 2 1931 in Stearns County, Minnesota.