Georgine L. Boggess, age 96 of Redwood Falls, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Wood Dale Nursing Home in Redwood Falls.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church on Wednesday.  Interment will be in the St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery at a later date.  Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Georgine Louise Boggess was born January 25, 1922 to George and Elsie (Zimmer) Amberg in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.  She graduated from Redwood Falls High School in 1940 and received her RN Nursing Degree from St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul.  Georgine was united in marriage to Robert C. Boggess at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls.  She worked at the Redwood Hospital for many years and later was the director of nursing at Wood Dale Nursing Home.  Georgine was later married to Glen Armitage.  She loved walking her dog and spending time in the park.  She enjoyed watching movies and Dancing with the Stars.  Georgine was one of the first people in Redwood Falls to do ear piercing, she began at her home and later at the jewelry store.  She registered over 1300 piercings. Georgine enjoyed roller-skating and square dancing.  She loved crocheting, reading and watching the boys waterski.

Georgine is survived by her children: George (Rosy) Boggess of Gig Harbor, WA, Mike (Laurie) Boggess of Minnetonka, Patricia (Dean Reiman) Boggess of Sisters, OR, Mary (Scott) Kratzke of Big Lake, and Bob Boggess of Redwood Falls; grandchildren: Jim Boggess, Scott, Adam, & Dan Kratzke, and Caleb & Colan Boggess; great granddaughters: Harper & Hadley Kratzke; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Robert & Glen, son Steve, and granddaughter Carolyn.