Obituary for Roberta I. Kossow
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Kossow of Waterville on September 4, 2019.
She was born in rural Minnesota on June 14, 1926, to Glenn and Bessie Benson. Being the oldest of 8 children she helped raise her 7 siblings and during her high school years, living in the only high school dormitory in the United States which was located in Deer River, MN.
72 years ago, Irene married Gordon Kossow. In 1959 they moved their family from Minnesota to Kirkland, Washington. Irene was an active member of the Rebecca Lodge and in 1998-1999 she was the elected President of the Washington State Assembly.
Irene is survived by her husband Gordon, daughters Penny Kossow (Harry Viehmann) of Show Low, AZ., Patty Hurlbut Andrews (Doug), and Peggy Whited (Dennis) both of East Wenatchee. Grandchildren; Marty Hurlbut, Missy Brooks, Steve Whited and Christopher Whited and several great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Darrell Benson, and Bill Benson both of Grand Rapids, MN. and Barbra Preston of Duluth, MN. She was proceeded in death by her parents and 4 siblings.
A graveside service, officiated by Pastor Sarah Kossow, will be held at the Waterville Cemetery on September 21, 2019 at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow at 214 W. Locust in Waterville.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Kossow of Waterville on September 4, 2019.
She was born in rural Minnesota on June 14, 1926, to Glenn and Bessie Benson. Being the oldest of 8 children she helped raise her 7 siblings and during her high school years, living in the only high school dormitory in the United States which was located in Deer River, MN.
72 years ago, Irene married Gordon Kossow. In 1959 they moved their family from Minnesota to Kirkland, Washington. Irene was an active member of the Rebecca Lodge and in 1998-1999 she was the elected President of the Washington State Assembly.
Irene is survived by her husband Gordon, daughters Penny Kossow (Harry Viehmann) of Show Low, AZ., Patty Hurlbut Andrews (Doug), and Peggy Whited (Dennis) both of East Wenatchee. Grandchildren; Marty Hurlbut, Missy Brooks, Steve Whited and Christopher Whited and several great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Darrell Benson, and Bill Benson both of Grand Rapids, MN. and Barbra Preston of Duluth, MN. She was proceeded in death by her parents and 4 siblings.
A graveside service, officiated by Pastor Sarah Kossow, will be held at the Waterville Cemetery on September 21, 2019 at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow at 214 W. Locust in Waterville.
Obituary for Roberta I. Kossow
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Kossow of Waterville on September 4, 2019.
She was born in rural Minnesota on June 14, 1926, to Glenn and Bessie Benson. Being the oldest of 8 children she helped raise her 7 siblings and during her high school years, living in the only high school dormitory in the United States which was located in Deer River, MN.
72 years ago, Irene married Gordon Kossow. In 1959 they moved their family from Minnesota to Kirkland, Washington. Irene was an active member of the Rebecca Lodge and in 1998-1999 she was the elected President of the Washington State Assembly.
Irene is survived by her husband Gordon, daughters Penny Kossow (Harry Viehmann) of Show Low, AZ., Patty Hurlbut Andrews (Doug), and Peggy Whited (Dennis) both of East Wenatchee. Grandchildren; Marty Hurlbut, Missy Brooks, Steve Whited and Christopher Whited and several great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Darrell Benson, and Bill Benson both of Grand Rapids, MN. and Barbra Preston of Duluth, MN. She was proceeded in death by her parents and 4 siblings.
A graveside service, officiated by Pastor Sarah Kossow, will be held at the Waterville Cemetery on September 21, 2019 at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow at 214 W. Locust in Waterville.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Kossow of Waterville on September 4, 2019.
She was born in rural Minnesota on June 14, 1926, to Glenn and Bessie Benson. Being the oldest of 8 children she helped raise her 7 siblings and during her high school years, living in the only high school dormitory in the United States which was located in Deer River, MN.
72 years ago, Irene married Gordon Kossow. In 1959 they moved their family from Minnesota to Kirkland, Washington. Irene was an active member of the Rebecca Lodge and in 1998-1999 she was the elected President of the Washington State Assembly.
Irene is survived by her husband Gordon, daughters Penny Kossow (Harry Viehmann) of Show Low, AZ., Patty Hurlbut Andrews (Doug), and Peggy Whited (Dennis) both of East Wenatchee. Grandchildren; Marty Hurlbut, Missy Brooks, Steve Whited and Christopher Whited and several great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Darrell Benson, and Bill Benson both of Grand Rapids, MN. and Barbra Preston of Duluth, MN. She was proceeded in death by her parents and 4 siblings.
A graveside service, officiated by Pastor Sarah Kossow, will be held at the Waterville Cemetery on September 21, 2019 at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow at 214 W. Locust in Waterville.
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