Visitation:
4/12/2012 13:00:00
Service:
New Washington OH 44854 4/14/2012 10:00:00
Eileen S. Kempf, age 83, of New Washington, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in the Ruffing Care Center in Bloomville, Ohio. She was born to the late Clem and Barbara (Gwirtz) Durnwald on July 4, 1928 in New Washington, where she lived all of her life. She retired as a secretary for the St. Bernard Catholic School and Church in New Washington, where she was also a member. She was also a member of the Rosary Altar Society.
She is survived by her; 5 daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara & Paul Forster of New Washington, Patty & Randy Brown of Norwalk, Marilyn Kempf & Dennis Lepore of Chandler, AZ, Janet & Grant Myers of Huron and Diane & Darren Majoy of Sandusky; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Michael & Kim Kempf of Sycamore, Richard & Laurie Kempf of Ft. Wayne, IN, Gary Kempf of Shelby and Douglas & Marilyn Kempf of Mansfield; 15 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Ann Dentinger of Bloomville and three brothers, Charles and Eugene Durnwald, both of New Washington and James Durnwald of Tiffin.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Kempf in 2007 and one brother, Urban Durnwald.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the St. Bernard Catholic Church in New Washington, with Father Eric Culler officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery in New Washington. Memorials may be made to the St. Bernard School Endowment Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Last one home, turn off the lights…
My sympathys to each and every one of you as you mourn your loss. May you cherish the many pleasant memories and rejoice in knowing that she is now in the room that our Lord has reserved for her. May your sorrow lessen by the day and may you take solace that you will be reunited in God’s time.
Thinking of you all, at this time. Both your parents were special to us. Honered to have taken care of them. Barb will miss seeing you and talking, We also get attached to the families and you guys are great, and lucky to have each other, we will miss you to. May Herb and Eileen rest in Peace!
From Carol Yaney Ruffing of Bloomville
Thinking of you all, at this time. Both your parents were special to us. Honered to have taken care of them. Barb will miss seeing you and talking, We also get attached to the families and you guys are great, and lucky to have each other, we will miss you to. May Herb and Eileen rest in Peace!
From Carol Yaney Ruffing of Bloomville
Mike and Family- My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. Thoughts are with you all.
Loved the “Let it ring once” comment. Beautiful.
My prayers go out the family. You parents were both wonderful people and now they are together. I have so many fond memories of spending the summer afternoons at your house. Your mom was always busy cooking, baking or canning. I loved it when she would offer me one of her famous Monster Cookies, and I was so excited when she put the recipe in the St. Bernard’s cookbook. Mine never tasted like hers though! Thoughts and prayers to you all!
I was saddened to hear about your mother. She was a wonderful lady who, despite a houseful of kids, always welcomed more whenever we came over. Please accept my condolences.
Mom, When you get home, let it ring once.
My condolences and prayers go out to you. I pray that God will confort you with memories and the knowledge that you will see her again.
Rich,
Mom is at a better place with dad.
Raj Mago
Barb & Paul,
Kathy just sent me the notice of your mother’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I know having your family and friends around will be a great source of comfort and support. Our prayers are with you.
I am amazed at the number in your family. I am glad you all have each other to comfort. Just letting you know my heart aches for your loss. Your family will continue to be in my prayers and Condolences.Karen Hastings
Diane, We are so saddened for your loss. Even though we all know that your mom is in such a wonderful place, these good-byes are so hard. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Margie and Dennis Iehle
Diane, as I’ve been thinking about you these past few days, I’m reminded of my mom passing. I know this is a difficult time for you, but time will soften your sadness and you’ll always have your good memories of your mom. Becky Lentz