Lena Beyerink

Mary Magdalena "Lena" Beyerink, daughter of Theodore and Caroline (Werner) Broich was born on May 1, 1909 north of Dedham in Carroll County, Iowa. The family later moved to Willey where Lena attended school. After her schooling, she remained working at the family's home and farm. On September 28, 1926 Lena was united in marriage to Albert John Beyerink at St. Mary's Church in Willey. The family lived on a farm east of Willey where Lena worked as a homemaker. In 1941 they settled in rural Coon Rapids. After settling in Coon Rapids, Lena became an active member of Annunciation Church and Ladies Guild, helping to build the church and convent. She also enjoyed making quilts, fishing, playing cards, baking and crocheting. In 1965 Lena and Albert retired from farming and moved into the town of Coon Rapids. In 2006, she became a resident of Thomas Rest Haven Nursing Home in Coon Rapids. On September 9, 2011, Lena died there at the age of 102 years, 4 months and 8 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Albert, in 1982; daughter Louise Behrens in 1971; brothers: Vince, John, Tony, Herbert, Frank, Mike and Alfred Broich; sisters: Clara Pudenz, Victoria Dorpinghaus and Caroline Broich; and sons in law: Clarence Gute, Carl Lengemann, Dale Lloyd and Virgil Behrens. Lena is survived by her children Evelyn Gute of Coon Rapids; Alice Lengemann of Coon Rapids; Darlene Lloyd of Coon Rapids; Ralph Beyerink and wife Lois of Roselle; Ronnie Beyerink and wife Dorothy of Coon Rapids and Paul Beyerink and special friend Pat Tan Creti of Carroll; 23 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 15 great great grandchildren; nieces nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebrant Rev. Andrew W. Hoffmann Lector Paul Beyerink Gift Bearers Denise Richards Jenny Sillman Music Annunciation Choir Faye Seidl, Organist Mass Servers Madison Rolfes Dakota Rolfes Casket Bearers Jeffery Behrens Tom Beyerink Mike Beyerink Doug Lloyd Dale Lengemann Bryan Beyerink