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Bernice Margaret Kout

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August 27, 1928 ~ September 21, 2025

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Bernice Kout age 97 of Lawler passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Nick Radloff celebrating the Mass. Interment will follow at the church cemetery with Bernice’s grandchildren serving as pallbearers.

Family and friends may greet the family from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton.  Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass on Thursday at the church.

641-394-4334.

Bernice was born on August 27, 1928, in St. Lucas, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Julia (Reicks) Mueterthies. She grew up in St. Lucas and later moved to Lawler, where she graduated from high school in 1947.

On January 26, 1949, Bernice was united in marriage to Frank Kout. Together they farmed near Lawler until their retirement.

Bernice enjoyed gardening, sewing and quilting, cooking, and most of all, spending time with her family.

Bernice is survived by eight children, Matt (Deb) Kout of Las Vegas, NV, Elaine Prilipp of Bettendorf, IA, Diane Kout of Pleasant Prairie, WI, Ann (Butch) Lester of Ames, Leo Kout of Lawler, Dale Kout of Lawler, Janet (Tom) Samson of Ames, Bill (Julianne) Kout of Lawler; thirteen grandchildren, Kelli (Kevin) Hart, Michelle (Tim) Morrison, Christopher (Vicki) Prilipp, Anthony (Tiffany) Prilipp, Crystal (Kevin Kosierowski) Gilbert, Nicole (Aaron) Gilbert-Patin, Mark (Danielle) Lester, Greg Kout, Jordan (Ronnie) Mauzey, Ashton (Jesse) Schwickerath, Alex (Caroline) Samson, Grant (Jake Ashton) Samson, Sam (Brinna) Kout; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Delores Schluetter; sister-in-law, Joan Mueterthies; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law; husband Frank Kout in 1990; son-in-law Lloyd Prilipp, brothers, Clarence (Madonna) Mueterthies, Alfred Mueterthies, Leon (Goldie) Mueterthies; in-laws, Dale Schluetter, John (Helen) Kout.

The Kout family would like to thank Visiting Angels in Ames and St. Croix Hospice Staff for all they did for Bernice.  

In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to the family.

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  2. My Deepest Sympathy to the entire Kout families. Prayers & Thoughts are with you during this difficult time of loss.
    Lyn (Meissen) Bailey

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  3. Dear Ann and Family,
    My sincere sympathy at the death of Bernice. I offered Mass today (September 22) for her eternal repose. May Jesus the Good Shepherd hold her close to his heart in his loving embrace. May that same Jesus give you the gifts of his comfort and peace. Praying for Bernice and all of you.

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  4. To the entire Kout family: Sending sincere condolences to all of you in the loss of your matriarch. Bernice was a sweet lady who raised a great brood of kids. We couldn’t have had better neighbors than the Kout family. May she rest in peace. ~ Laura (Blazek) Norcross

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  6. We extend our sincere condolences to all of the family. We had a special relationship. Rest in peace bernice

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  11. Our sympathy to Leo and the Kout family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time! John and Cathy

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  12. Prayers to the entire Kout family on the loss of Bernice. No matter how ready she was to be reunited with Frank and all the family members that went before her, the loss of your mother is never easy. Blessings and strength for the days ahead and share all the memories that you had made with Bernice. ❤️

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  14. Sympathy for all the family members. Mothers always have a special place in your heart and she will be missed. Your memories of time spent together will carry you onward. May your Mom rest in peace.

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  15. My deepest sympathy to the Kout/Mueterthies family. I will always remember Bernice a wonderful loving person.

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  16. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Isaiah 41:10 – ‘Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.’ God Bless- Visiting Angels

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  17. Crystal, Nicole, Diane and to all of your family. You have our sympathy with the loss of your grandmother and mother.

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  18. I am so sorry for your loss. Bernice was a kind, caring neighbor and friend. She lived a long life and was totally devoted to her family. I wish I could attend her service. My thoughts are with you.

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