Jeannine Burgart
January 23, 1965 ~ December 2, 2011
Jeannine Anna “Jea” Maxim Burgart, age 46 of New Hampton, IA, died Friday afternoon, December 2, 2011, at her home.
A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2011, at Holy Family Parish - St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass.The Lau family will accompany the Holy Family Resurrection Choir including soloist Joe Holmers. Jea’s two children will be the urn bearers. Lector for the service will be George Maxim III and the offertory gifts will be presented by Riley Burgart, Jesse Rausch and Autumn Tenge.
Private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Minnesota. Honorary urn bearers are George Maxim III, Jim Kidwell, Mike Kidwell, David Kidwell and Shereen Kidwell.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton, where there will be a 5:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Monday.
Jeannine was born January 23, 1965, in Port Chester, NY, the only daughter of George and Darlene (Tollefsbol) Maxim. She received her education in Eden Prairie, MN, graduating from the Eden Prairie High School in 1983. Jea joined her mother in the hotel management business and then began working for Midway Airlines both in Minneapolis. On May 11, 1991, in Minneapolis, she married Al Burgart of New Hampton. To this union their son, Taylor and daughter, Riley were born. The couple later divorced but remained best of friends. Jea was the Director of New Horizons-Chamber in New Hampton for many years.
Jea was great at hosting Burgart slumber parties, gardening and cooking. She had a special relationship with her brother, step-brothers and step-sister and loved time spent with them as well. She loved family get-togethers, mostly the card game ‘3 and 13’, which was a family favorite. Jea was a wonderful, devoted mother and the time spent with her children was what she cherished the most.
Survivors include one son, Taylor Burgart of New Hampton; one daughter, Riley Burgart of New Hampton; her mother and step-father, Darlene (Rich) Kidwell of Apple Valley; her father, Geroge Maxim II of Mamaroneck, NY; one brother, Geroge Maxim III of Bloomington, MN; three step-brothers, Jim (Michele) Kidwell of Minneapolis, Michael Kidwell of Bayfield, WI, and David (Norma) Kidwell of Apple Valley, MN; one step-sister, Shereen (Peter) Kidwell of Canada.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; her paternal step-grandparents and a special aunt, Debbie Novak.
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Jea hired our band, ‘Major Healey’ for many events in New Hampton. She did more than just hire us, she became a wonderful friend of the band. Her smile and cheery personality was something we always looked forward to when we came to New Hampton. She will be missed by many and our prayers go out to her family and friends, and everyone she touched along the way.
Just heard of the passing of Jea. Our hearts go out to her whole family. Just remember that Jea will always be with all of you in your hearts. Our prayers are with you.
I shall miss the lovely Jea full of love and spirit. I just learned of her passing this morning and am full of gratefullness for being a small part of her life. My prayers are with her family
You are all in our thoughts and prays. I will always remember all the times spent over to the river. We had a camper right next to her and Al. Good times.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Jea’s family. You had a mother, daughter, and sister who was very special to many people. Her smile, her enthusiasm for all that she did, her enjoyment of gardening, her creativity, her loving and caring attitude–all things that have created memories that we can hold in our hearts forever. We can take comfort knowing that Jea is at peace now and in the loving hands of our Creator. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. ~Emily Dickinson Always Blessing ~ Never Losses So thankful that Jeannine was able to touch our lives. Always Jim, Margo, Spencer & Irelynn
I am so very sorry to hear of Jeannine’s passing. She was always so much frun to be around and was the driving force during both of the New Hampton–Iowa Proud series we aired on KWWL-TV in recent years. She invited me to speak at the New Horizons awards banquet on a couple of occasions and that was a great treat, too. Condolences to Jeannine’s family and to everyone in New Hampton. Her death is a great loss for all.
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family.
We will always remember Jae and her huge, friendly smile. What is inside of a person shows through to the outside. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of Jae’s families, she will be deeply missed. Jae fulfilled her assignment here on earth very,very well…she loved. A peaceful, rest dear Jae. John 14:27
What a warrior Jea was in this battle, Taylor and Riley I know her loving tough spirit and gentle heart will guide you both your entire lives. I always enjoyed seeing your Mom and the big smile that would break out on her face when we threw a joke or two. I knowshe ad a deep love and appreciation for her family and all her extended Burgart family. My sympathy goes out to all of you you are awesome people.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us. Romans 8:18 Jeannine will be missed, but oh how her spirit will stay with me forever.
‘Blesssed are the pure in heart…’
To all of Jea’s family! You have our most heartfelt sympathy on the death of Jea. She was a very inspirational lady and will be missed by many. Taylor, I had the priviledge of meeting you the day we picked you up from Rotary camp. I was impressed with your ability to handle things and hope you will keep your sister in your loving care. Cherish all of the good times with your mother.
Darleen and Rich, I am so sorry for your loss of Jeanne. I feel your pain so deep having lost a daughter myself. May GOD be with you both during this sad time and that he give you the strength needed for each other. Don Coburn
My deepest sympathy with the passing of your mother, Taylor and Riley. She was an inspirational and strong woman. I know she will have left those qualities in both of you. She was very courageous during her battle with cancer.
We are so very sorry to hear this sad news. Jeannine held a special place in our hearts as a warrior against the same abhorrent disease that we battle. We will always remember the wonderful evening we spent at the NH Country Club to honor this incredible woman. Love and prayers to her family.
My condolences to all of Jea’s family, especially to Taylor and Riley, on the passing of Jea/your mom. Jea was a great gal, full of life and personality. I enjoyed my time working with her at the chamber office in New Hampton. She’s free of her pain now and you will see her again someday. My prayers and sympathy to you.
sorry to hear about your mom, you are in our thoughts and prayers
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Jeannine. She is finally at her eternal resting place where she will longer have to suffer. She was always such a gracious person when she came to the pharmacy and never complained about what she was going through. My deepest thoughts are with all of her family. I know this must be terribly hard for all of you. Keep her memories close to you at this difficult time – remember the happy times that you spent together – this will help ease your pain. God bless you all.