Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Hildegard E. Steinhofer-Loch, age 83, of Albany will be 11AM, Friday, October 7, 2011 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Father Michael Naughton will officiate, and burial will take place in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Watkins following the service. Hildegard passed away late Monday evening surrounded by her family at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. Friends may call from 4-8 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church and again from 10 AM until the time of the service on Friday at the church. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Brenny Funeral Home in Albany.Hildegard was born March 18, 1928 in Freeport to George and Rosa (Fabeck) Linn. She married Leander Steinhofer on September 15, 1945. The couple lived in the Albany area. After Leander’s death in 1981, she married Eugene Loch on October 30, 1982. Hilda and Eugene lived in Watkins until Eugene’s death in 2000. Hilda owned and managed 2 bars, the Dugout of Albany, and Hilda’s Liquor of Watkins. Hilda was also a sewer for Fingerhut and Litchfield Garment before retiring in 1999. She was most recently a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church of Albany, and was also a lifetime member of the Watkins and Seven Dolors Christian Mothers.Hildegard is survived by her children, Joyce (Valerian “Larry”) Gerads, Albany; June (Richard) Hughes, Jefferson, TX; Chuck (Karelle) Steinhofer, Paynesville; her sister Martha (Urban) Grausam, Fridley; her son-in-law Elmer Rakotz, Sartell; her 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.She is preceded in death by her parents George and Rosa Linn, her husbands Leander Steinhofer, and Eugene Loch, her daughter Jane Rakotz, her 8 brothers and 1 sister, and her infant great-grandchildren Connor and Tyler Abraham.
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Visitation Details
Friends may call from 4-8 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church and again from 10 AM until the time of the service on Friday at the church.
Visitation Location
Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany MN
Service Details
Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Hildegard E. Steinhofer-Loch, age 83, of Albany will be 11AM, Friday, October 7, 2011 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Father Michael Naughton will officiate, and burial will take place in St. Anthonys Catholic Cemetery in Watkins following the service.
Service Location
Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany MN
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I have many fond memories of my sister. She was a great cook – everything she made was good. I remember going to her house at Christmas time and everything was decorated inside and outside. She was always full of energy and the life of the party. Urban & I met each other at her bar, the Dugout, in Albany. We’ll miss her but we’re glad that she is no longer suffering and is now at peace.
Hildi will be entertaining all those she meets in Heaven.We have so many good memories of her jolly personality,starting when she was Santa Claus for us as little kids on the farm to the times we shared good times at the Dug Out.She has lots of family to visit with in Heaven and will not suffer anymore.We will miss her.
Our very deepest sympathy to all aunt Hilda’s family.I remember when brother Dan passed away and as we were leaving the church and driving away , she blew us a kiss. I always remembered that and knew that kiss was from the heart. God bless her and her family and may she rest in peace with those already gone. I am sad that another one of us is gone.Thinking of all of you and love to all. Darlene and Family