Martha Rose Korupp

PETERSON AND FORMERLY FROM WINONAMartha Rose Korupp, 63 of Peterson and formerly from Winona, died peacefully at Winona Health on Sunday, May 4, 2014 surrounded by her family and friends.Martha was born February 19, 1951 in Winona to Clarence and Ruth (Goetzman) Goergen. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1969 and married her high school sweetheart, John Korupp, shortly after on November 12, 1969. Martha and John raised two children, Paul and Christine. Whether it was camping, relaxing on the river, or hosting their annual 4th of July party, Martha loved spending time with her family and close friends. She was a great cook and loving homemaker. Though she never won the jackpot, Martha thoroughly enjoyed playing the slot machines at the casino. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society.She is survived by her husband of 44 years, John Korupp of Peterson; son, Paul (Stephanie) Korupp of Cape Elizabeth, ME and their children, Jack and Kate Korupp; daughter, Christine (Jeremy) Beyer of Utica and their children, Ashley, Jennifer, and Nate Beyer; brothers, Bernie (Vicky) Goergen and Steve (Sherri) Goergen; sister, Beth (Mark) Parma; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Mullen; and infant sister, Judy Goergen.A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview led by celebrant and family friend, Douglas Hansen. Visitation will be held one hour prior.The family prefers memorials be designated to: Winona Health Foundation, ICU and Dialysis Unit.Please share a memory of Martha with her family, sign the online guestbook, and view her video tribute online at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/490602