Beverly Borchert, 93, Owatonna

Beverly Jean Borchert passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2025, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna, at the age of 93.

Beverly was born on Dec. 5, 1931, in Mankato, to Harold and Erma Kopischke. Beverly graduated from Owatonna High School in 1949 and immediately started working for Jostens.

Beverly married Adolph (Butch) Borchert on Sept. 21, 1950, and they had six children. Beverly and Butch divorced in 1964. Beverly married Marvin Heinz in May 1968, and they had one child. Beverly remarried Butch on Sept. 21, 1980.

Beverly was an amazing cook, which was always on full display during holidays, birthdays and other special events.

Every room in Beverly’s house was filled with family photos of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren – they were her pride and joy!

In addition to raising seven children, Beverly enjoyed creating beautiful, counted cross-stitch pictures, which won several ribbons at the Steele County Free Fair, as well as collecting dolls and traveling.

Outside the home, Beverly worked for Hydro-Ax, Blount International, and several consumer retail outlets.

Beverly is survived by her children: Denise Halvorson, Kevin Borchert, Jeff (Joni) Borchert, Wendy (Ron) Gaveske, Mary (Todd) Block, and Jenny (Greg) Vanek; daughter-in-law Nancy Borchert; sister Janice Lundquist; and 15 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Adolph Borchert, ex-husband Marvin Heinz, son Michael Borchert, infant brother Jerry, and granddaughter Kaylee Borchert.

The family will hold a private family celebration at the Bohemian National Cemetery. For more information or to leave an online message of condolence, go to www.megercares.com.