Minnie Eleanor

Kolditz

Minnie Eleanor Kolditz (nee: Kidwell) of Marthasville, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. Minnie was born on September 20, 1936, in Alton, IL to Oney and Eleanor Kidwell (nee: Webb). She reached the age of 87 years and 16 days.

Minnie completed training as a Registered Nurse through Alton Memorial Hospital where she served as a surgical nurse.  On May 17, 1957, she married John W. Kolditz. Together, they raised five children, enjoying living near extended family, camping trips and yearly family vacations exploring the natural environment and history of the nation. Minnie enjoyed knitting, crocheting, counted cross stitch and other needle crafts. She was an avid reader.

She served as Girl Scout leader for several troops, taught Sunday School, VBS and was active in her young children's lives. She was involved in church serving in many positions throughout the years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Keokuk at the time of her death.

Minnie was preceded in death by her parents and her husband John and sister Sandra Peek. She is survived by three brothers, Charles Kidwell and wife Kathleen, Richard Kidwell and wife Margaret, Earl L. Kidwell and wife Mary C., her children: Brenda Cameron and husband Randal, Eleanor Haynes, Michelle Wiley and husband Wayne, John O. Kolditz and wife Kaylee, Kimberly Buerklin and husband James. Grandchildren: Stephen Wiley, William Wiley and wife Jessica, Helen King and husband Nathan, Loren Haynes, Christopher Haynes, Jonathan Kolditz, James Kolditz, Joshua Kolditz, Grace Buerklin and Sujata Buerklin and partner Austin. Great grandchildren Saylor and Aspen Almon and many friends and family. A service to celebrate her life will be arranged at a later date. Memorials can be sent to First Baptist Church of Keokuk; PO Box 124, Keokuk, IA 52632. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.