Montfort/Cobb, WI-Sophie J. Moen, age 92, died on Friday morning July 29, 2016 at the Bloomfield Healthcare in rural Dodgeville. Sophie was born on Dec. 19, 1923 in Ardoch, ND the daughter of John & Mary (Czapiewski) Korynta. She was united in marriage to Lloyd Moen on Sept. 23, 1946 in Ardoch, ND.
Sophie farmed along side her husband in Wingville Township Grant Co., WI until retiring and moving to Cobb. After the untimely death of her husband, Sophie reinvested in the joys that life offers. She was always dedicated to her family, farming, and her faith, but now enjoyed surrounding herself with wonderful friends, being involved in many church activities, and enjoyed cooking and canning her German Dill Pickles. People didn’t just like her, they fell in love with Sophie along with her gentle ways, and her wonderful smile.
Sophie is survived by her beloved seven children; Judith (James) Hrubes of Brooklyn, Marilyn (Charles) Volenec of Montfort, Michael (Debbie) Moen of Montfort, Lloyd A. Moen and Elizabeth Heimerl of Cobb, Kenneth J. (LuAnne) Moen of Montfort, Diane (Jeff) Spantikow of Milwaukee, Brian (Kathy) Moen of Fennimore, 21 grandchildren & 37 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Ruby Moen of Montfort, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sophie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lloyd, son Frederick Moen, grandson Chad Moen, four sisters; her twin Leona, Mary Lou, Florence, and Bernice and a brother Henry.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday Aug. 2, 2016 at the St. John Nepomuc Catholic Church in Castle Rock Township Grant Co., WI with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Father Miguel Galvez and Father Jim Murphy will be officiating. A Parish Rosary will be said at 3:30 P.M. on Monday afternoon Aug. 1, 2016 at the Soman-Larson Funeral Home in Montfort with visitation to directly follow from 4-8:00 P.M. In lieu of plants and flowers, a memorial fund is being established in loving memory of Sophie J. Moen.