Martin and Catherine (Heidesch) Lanners farmed near Remsen and they were early members of St. Mary’s Church. Catherine was a sister of Joseph Heidesch Sr. and William (Billy) Heidesch.

Martin and Catherine’s four children all received their religious training at St. Mary’s School.

Martin Lanners died and Catherine married Nic Kirpes on November 29, 1912.  One daughter, Ruth, was born to Nic and Catherine Kirpes. Ruth married Joe Crowley in St. Mary’s Church. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Slayton, Minnesota.