August 17, 1929 - April 13, 2025
Opal Kockx, born August 17, 1929, of Summitt, South Dakota, died on April 13, 2025. She has been a resident of Minneapolis since 1952 when she moved from Milbank, South Dakota. She had been a member of Mount Olivet Church since 1964 and a staff member for over 22 years. She worked for different groups including the Miriam Society for 31 years, the Altar Guild since 1998, and many others. Opal enjoyed helping others, cooking, baking, fishing, traveling, gardening, crafting, and bulldogs. She loved her family and will be missed by so many.
Preceded in death by her husband, Don Kockx; parents, Oscar and Eva Adolphsen; brothers, Gerald, Dennis, Dale, and Larry; and sisters, Irene, Betty Lou. and Jayne "June."
Survived by her children, Kevin Kockx and Kimberly (Bill) Stephenson; grandchildren, Erik and Kurtis Stephenson, and Jason (Hope) Kockx; great-grandchildren, Madison and Jaxson Kockx; brother, Derald Adolphsen; sister, Jan (Ken) Ross; sisters-in-law, Norene Adolphsen and Helen Adolphsen; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Memorials preferred to Mt. Olivet Church.
Memorial Service
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
12:00 PM
Luncheon to follow.
Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church
5025 Knox Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Interment
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:30 AM
Lane #6 at 9:15 AM
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55450
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May the Lord bless you with a peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding.
Kimberly I am sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special lady and I always enjoyed her company. I will not be able to be at her memorial. Your mom, and you as well,will be in my prayers. Kim you were an awesome baby sitter for my girls.!,