Evangeline Gladys “Vangie” Markvicka Obermiller

Evangeline Gladys “Vangie” Markvicka Obermiller, 93, died peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul, surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Reverend Vince Parsons celebrated the Mass, assisted by Deacon Neil Baquet.

Tiffany Markvicka was the lector.

Joe Jerabek and Randy Kunze were Eucharistic ministers.

Janelle Kunze, Greg Ambrose, and Linda Becker were the gift bearers.

Julie Dush and Connie Scheel were the musicians.

Selections included “Amazing Grace,” “Loving and Forgiving,” “One Bread, One Body,” “All is Well With My Soul,” “Song of Farewell,” and “Soon and Very Soon.”

Adam Rasmussen, Scott Bonczynski, Brad Markvicka, Brian Markvicka, Tyler Markvicka, Joey Markvicka, Tyson Rasmussen, and Timothy Markvicka were the pallbearers.

Honorary bearers included Chris Jacobsen, Tiffany Markvicka, Denise Rasmussen, Jessica Rasmussen, Cheyenne Markvicka, Tyler Murphy, Taylin Murphy, Devon Murphy, Britney and Veronica Rasmussen- Mejia, Taylr Paxton, Jorja Vokes, Dylan Vokes, Dillon Murphy, Dominic Markvicka, Zander Markvicka, Devin Markvicka, Kierstyn Markvicka, Jazzy Markvicka, Alex Rasmussen, Alyssa Rasmussen, Jerry Blake, Dennis Patrick, and Mickie Potter.

Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.

In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are suggested to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the St. Paul Fire Department and EMTs, per Vangie’s wishes.

Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.

Vangie was born September 22, 1932, on the family farm west of Farwell, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Derchowski) Jerabek. She received her education at Country School District No. 24 and later graduated from Ashton High School in 1950.

On February 15, 1954, Vangie was united in marriage to Earl Markvicka at St. Francis Catholic Church in Ashton. The couple first lived in Omaha, before moving to a farm west of St. Paul, where they lived and raised their family for the next thirty-one years. In the early 1980s, they moved into St. Paul. Earl passed away on October 2, 1989.

Vangie was later united in marriage to Gailord Obermiller on May 14, 1993, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. She moved to Gailord’s farm near Dannebrog, and the couple later moved back into St. Paul, where Vangie made her home for the remainder of her life. Gailord passed away January 23, 2008.

Over the years, Vangie worked as a waitress at Nesiba’s Café and later at Ron & Company’s Supper Club.

Vangie was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America since 1975, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 119 of St. Paul since 1965, and the ZCBJ Fraternal Lodge 152 of Farwell.

Vangie enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and word search puzzles, as well as spending time on her tablet playing solitaire. She also loved traveling and going on cruises, and could often be found watching Wheel of Fortune and other game shows. Most of all, she cherished spending time with her family.

Vangie is survived by her children and their spouses, Diana Markvicka of St. Paul, Timothy Markvicka and Connie Reimers of Grand Island, Diane and Richard Reed of St. Paul, Julie Rasmussen of St. Paul, and Mark and Sandy Markvicka of Fargo, North Dakota; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; six great-great- grandchildren; sister, Betty Ambrose of St. Libory; and brother, John and Dee Jerabek of Ashton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Earl Markvicka and Gailord Obermiller; son, Mike Markvicka; grandson, Kenny Markvicka; and former son-in-law, Richard Rasmussen.

Condolences and memories may be shared with Vangie’s family at www. petersfuneralhome.net.

The Phonograph-Herald | February 11, 2026