"Bruce, Cheryl and families, I always remember your mother for all the sewing she would do for my mom and myself. It seems as if we were always over to your house getting fitted for some garment she was making for one of us. Also, all the neighborhood tea party our mothers use to put on after, of course, their spring cleaning. Your mother was a very good friend of my mother. I'm sure all the neighborhood ladies are having their Spring Tea parties, again. I''m sorry I didn't get to the wake or funeral. But, I didn't know about it until everything was over with. Our Deepest Sympathy, Mary Kay Our Deepest Sympathy, Mary Kay "
In loving memory of
Minnie C. Miller
December 3, 1913 - February 28, 2009
Winona, MN
"Be thou faithful until death and I will give you a crown of Life." Revelation 2:10
On Saturday, February 28, 2009 Minnie (Babe) Caroline Miller, 95, formerly of Lewiston, MN, received her crown when she was called home by her Lord and Savior at St. Anne's Extended Healthcare in Winona, MN.
Babe was born December 2, 1913 to Frank and Minnie (Pflugradt) Dorn in Lewiston, MN, only to lose her mother to death four days later. On January 13, 1943 she married her soulmate Carl Miller in Lewiston. They lived in Lewiston their entire married life. Babe was a lifelong member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lewiston. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, and especially shopping.
Her mother, father, stepmother, husband Carl, brother Fred, and sister Dorothy were waiting to welcome her home. She leaves behind her daughter Cheryl (Peter) Olofson of Oakdale, MN, her son Bruce (Carol) Miller of Tonopah, AZ, two grandchildren Rachel and Ben Miller, her sister Ruth Burfeind of Blue Earth, MN, and several nieces and nephews.
Babe's family wishes to express profound thanks to all the care givers at St. Anne's of Winona and especially to Dr.'s Edin and Parker who gave her such exemplary care.
Visitation will be from 4-7pm on Wednesday, March 4 at Hoff Funeral Home - Lewiston Chapel and also from 12:30-1:30pm at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Lewiston. A Celebration of her life and Christian burial will be held at 1:30pm on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lewiston with the Reverend's David A. Fischer and Michael A. Lindemann co-officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Lewiston.
Everyone will miss her loving smile and gentle ways.
Please feel free to share a memory of Babe with her family, sign the on-line guestbook and view her Video Tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/56461
Tributes
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"Upon our return from Califronia where we spend winter months with our children, I received the Lewiston Journal and read of the passing of "Babe". I remember "Babe" well as a friend of my parents, Webster and Marcella Fischer and as an employee at Security State Bank. I also remember her for her sewing and especially making buttonholes. As a former member of St John's I remember her as a dedicated member. Our sympathy to you and your family"
"Dear Cheryl, Bruce and family, Our sympathy to you in the loss of your Mom/Grandma.Am sorry that we were not able to attend the funeral. At the time we were on vacation visiting Darrell's sister in Florida. It is hard to believe that she is not with us,but I know how she has not been well for some time now. I am glad I got to see her yet afew times .We always had nice visits.We enjoyed watching the video very much,the pictures were so nice to see again. Hope you all are doing ok, thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Kathy and family"
"Bruce and family Sorry to hear of your loss. I have often thought of you and hoped you were well."
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"Pete, Cheryl, Bruce and Carol, We're so sorry for your loss and we are all thinking of you during this difficult time."
"Dear Cheryl, I was sad to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts return to the times we would drive to Lewiston to have dinner with your parents years ago. Among all of your Mom's great gifts, she was great cook and wonderful seamstress, and most of all a very kind lady. My thoughts are with you and your family. "
"Dear Cheryl and Bruce, I was sad to hear of your Mom's passing. My memories of her go back to when we were all kids and I used to spend time at Fred and Lorris' in the summer. I will be thinking of you all in the days ahead. She was very special and will be missed dearly as are all of her siblings, especially my Uncle Fred, her brother. The Bode's were also at Fred & Lorris' alot - it was a great place to spend time and play in the hay mow, ride bikes, play with the cats, etc."
"Cheryl and Bruce and families, How I wish we were able to be there for your mom's funeral. Babe was my one remaining sponsor, and when Lisa informed us of her imminent death, we were hoping she might linger until we would be in Lewiston next week. We will be on our way back to CO from Barre, VT, where I've been serving a vacancy in a congregation here since the beginning of December. But the Lord had other plans -- much better plans for your mom! We had stopped to visit her in Winona last September. Don't know if she knew us or not, but we had a pleasant visit. Will miss her pleasant smile and pleasant ways, but she is so much better off now with her Savior. Had hoped to be able to see the two of you, my cousins, too! It's been a long time -- especially since I've seen you, Bruce! May the Lord comfort you with His Word at your loss and remind you to look forward to a joyful reunion in heaven through the same faith in Jesus your mom had. Doug & Chip"
"I will miss Babe very, very much. And, will miss spending time with her talking about family. She had a lot of spunk, would always speak her mind-taught me a lot. She had a big heart and showed genuine interest and concern for those in her life. I feel blessed to have known her and her family!"
"You can be so proud of Minnie. She was a great person. I use to work at Security State Bank where she did cleaning. She always made your day. Minnie had a glow about herself with her big smile, friendly chat and made everyone feel special. Minnie was a hard worker, kind, caring, considerate and always had time to say hi. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. You can rest assured she is in heaven chatting with everyone around her. God blessed us for being able to know her."
"I enjoyed the time's I was able to spend with Minnie. We had nice visits and she always invited me to come back, so appreciated the visits and liked the M&M's. that we shared."
"I always enjoyed your Mother. She went along with me to stained glass classes in St Charles. We both learned the basics of stained glass, and had a great time visiting and having a night out. I will miss her gentle ways. My sympathy to all of you, it is comforting to know she has received her crown of life!"