Verna Mae Bredehoft Obituary
The memory of Verna Mae Bredehoft of Emma, Missouri, who passed away on January 13, 2025 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard Kirchhoff and Emma Pragman Kirchhoff; her husband Herbert Bredehoft; her brothers, Harold, Delmar and Norbert Kirchhoff; and her sister-in-law Edith Kirchhoff.
She is survived by: her children, Phyllis Bredehoft (Donald Smith) of Blue Springs, MO and Wendell Bredehoft (Teresa) of Concordia, MO; her grandchildren, Katherine Smith of Emma, MO, William Smith (Alexandra Bingham) of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Christopher Hovde of Kansas City, MO and Shawn Hovde of Alma, MO; her siblings, Ruby Shinn (John) of Independence, MO and Merle Kirchhoff (Jane) of Independence, MO; and her sister-in-law Anna Kirchhoff of Concordia, MO. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
