Maria E. Ebert, age 92, of Zumbrota, died on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Zumbrota Health Services. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor Wayne Schoch officiating. The burial will be in the Zumbrota Cemetery. The visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to Christ Lutheran Church.
Maria E. Lueck was born on March 1, 1922, in Roscoe Township, Goodhue County, to Henry and Anna (Tewes) Lueck. On May 14, 1922, she was baptized by Pastor Ziebell and confirmed on December 6, 1936, by Pastor G.S.A. Eyrich. Maria attended country schools around the Goodhue and Pine Island area. On October 18, 1942, she married Erwin Ebert by Reverend Paul Horn at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota. They lived on a farm in rural Zumbrota until 1966 when they moved into Zumbrota. Maria worked for Zumco and Decora until her retirement. Erwin passed away on September 28, 1979. Maria was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, ladies aid and served as an officer, sewing circle, 4H leader, AAL, and PTA. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, embroidery, gardening, baking, and reading.
Maria is survived by her son, Kenneth (Sharon) Ebert of Cannon Falls; daughter, Deanna (Ernest III) Lord of Kansas City, KS; two step-granddaughters; three step-great-grandchildren; sister, Rose Luhman of Zumbrota; sister-in-law, Ruth Lueck of Zumbrota; nieces and nephews.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband Erwin; sister, Loria Kautz; brothers, Rudy, Lester, Fred, and two infant brothers.
Arrangements were made with Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota. www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
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Christ Lutheran Church
223 East Fifth Street
Zumbrota, MN
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11:00 AM (CDT)
Christ Lutheran Church
223 East Fifth Street
Zumbrota, MN