Louise Kees, 91, of Red Lake Falls, MN died peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2011 holding her daughter, Margarets hand, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Chuck Huck presiding. Father Rick Lambert, Msgr. Timothy McGee, and Father John Melkies will con-celebrate. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service led by Father Chuck Huck, followed by the rosary led by Mary Anne Schafer and Jean Schindler on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN. Visitation will also be held from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM on Wednesday at the church.

Louise Elizabeth Schindler was born 2 pounds 8 ounces and a twin on December 26, 1919 in Red Lake County on the farm home to John and Mary (Schmitz) Schindler. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Marys Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls. She attended country school through the 8th grade. Louise then worked for area families doing housekeeping.

On October 24, 1945, Louise was united in marriage to Joseph Kees at St. Marys Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls. To this union five children were born, Janice, Monica, Barbara, Edward and Margaret. They made their home on the Kees family farm which became a Century Farm in 1993. This was her home until October 12, 2010 when she moved to Hillcrest Senior Living.

From November 22, 1962 until December 21, 1984 Louise worked at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She started as a Tray Girl and worked herself up to Head Cook. In 1978 she was named Employee Of The Year. Louise had a passion for cooking, it was her life. Whether at work or home, no one left hungry, and her grandkids always went home with a treat sack. Her date-filled cookies and apple pies were the best.

Louise made over 115 quilts for family, friends and new babies. She enjoyed playing Canasta, teaching all of her grandchildren how to count. Louise also enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and was known for her famous dill pickles. A special annual event was Christmas cookie baking with family on Thanksgiving weekend.

Louise was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, was a Charter Member of the Catholic Daughters and was active with the Guild. She was the Cheer Lady sending out well wishes to all members in need.

Survivors include her children, Janice (Paul) Althoff of Brooklyn Center, MN, Monica (Craig) Baumgartner of Roseau, MN, Barbara (Larry) Bjerken of Thief River Falls, MN, Ed (Julie) Kees of Eagan, MN and Margaret (Randy) Rasmussen of Thief River Falls, MN; 10 grandchildren, David Althoff, Dean (Christal) Althoff, Dan Althoff, Cindy (Brian) Morgan, Katie (Phil) Denuh, Christopher (Amanda) Bjerken, Ryan Kees, Ross Kees, Sara (Carlos) Diaz, Stephanie Rasmussen, Stacy (Cole) Beckel; 7 great-grandchildren, Tyler and Calvin Althoff, Breanna Denuh, Kylie and Andrew Bjerken, Alex and Kaelyn Diaz; brothers and sisters, Veronica (Leo) Hoefer, Josephine Teggatz; Raymond (Maryann) Schindler, Mary Anne Schafer, Vernon (Mary) Schindler, Theodore (Marianne) Schindler, Val (Dolores) Schindler; and numerous nieces, nephews, god-children, relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by husband, Joseph in 1993; grandson, Brandon Kees; parents; twin brother in infancy, Louis; brothers, Edward, Bernard and Eugene Schindler; brothers-in-law, Eugene Teggatz and John Schafer.

Im fineand I love you more!

Casketbearers: David Althoff, Dean Althoff, Christopher Bjerken, Dan Althoff, Ryan Kees, Ross Kees
Honorary Casketbearers: Christal Althoff, Cindy Morgan, Brian Morgan, Katie Denuh, Phil Denuh, Amanda Bjerken, Sara Diaz, Carlos Diaz, Stephanie Rasmussen, Stacy Beckel, Cole Beckel