Cemetery

Cemetery

Located just behind the church, our parish maintains a beautiful and peaceful cememtery, complete with an outdoor altar. 


Mass is said outside at the cemetery on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the 4th of July, among other days as the weather permits. 


If you are in need of purchasing a burial plot or have any questions about the cemetery, please contact the cemetery sexton, Mike Blomeke. 


History of the Cemetery

In April 1881 (while the church was still under construction), John Shoudel, one of the church founders, fell ill and died. Mrs. John Shoudel donated an acre of land for a cemetery. It was purchased from her son, Michael. John Shoudel was buried near the center of the cemetery. A wooden fence was built to keep grazing cattle off the grave. Additions to the cemetery were given in 1937 and 1938 by Lena Shoudel. 


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