"hi this is Hayden Joseph White, i am a grand nephew of her trough her sister, leona white, son ,sheb white, i am sorry for your loss. i was told that there will be a funeral in her home town of newport witch i will be attending. even though i never met her, i feel saddened."
In loving memory of
Nora Ann Poginy
February 1, 1944 - March 22, 2021
Nora Poginy, 77-year-old resident of Pierz passed away March 22, 2021 at the Pierz Villa. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, March 27 at 11:00 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz. Visitation will be Friday, March 26 from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. and from 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 27 at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz. Rosary will be said at 4:30 P.M., followed by parish prayers at 6:00 P.M. Friday at the Funeral Home.
Nora was born on February 1, 1944 to Adolor and Ila (Moore) Poginy in Newport, VT. Nora and her 13 siblings grew up in Newport Center, VT. She held various jobs in Vermont before moving to Minnesota. She moved to Pierz, MN in 1978 after responding to an ad in the Hoards Dairyman to take care of 3 young boys and remained in Minnesota. While taking care of the boys she enjoyed camping and traveling. Nora also enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, reading and making puzzles. She volunteered at St. Joseph's Catholic grade school and Green Pastures as a caregiver. She worked at the Harmony House in Pierz. She was a member of the Christian Mothers, Sunshine Homemakers and St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Nora will be greatly missed by family and friends.
She is survived by stepsons, Steven Walz, Paul Walz, Scott Walz all of Pierz; brothers, Bernard (Janice) Poginy, Ramon Poginy, David (Diana) Poginy all of Newport, VT, Michael (Nicole) Poginy of Newport Center, VT, Patrick (Cindy) Poginy of Irasburg, VT; sisters, Leona (Julius) White, Joyce Poginy, Kathy (Dwight) Baker, Mary (Mike) Staples, Sarah (Dean) Delouch all of Newport, VT, Martha (Warren) Darlington of Stanstead, QC, Madeline (William) Wolford of Kearney, MO and many nieces and nephews.
Nora was preceded in death by her parents, Adolor and Ila; grandparents, Arcelia and Edward Poginy, Isabelle and Harry Moore; brother, Richard Poginy; niece, Rita White and Mike Walz.
The arrangements for Nora are with Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz, MN.
Tributes
"Nora was a great person that devoted her life to caregiving and especially to the care of her step sons Steven and Paul and Scott Walz. Rest easy Nora, you\'ve earned your wings. God bless you. My condolences to the family and friends of a true Angel."
"Scott - I\'m so sorry to hear about Nora\'s passing. I enjoyed the pictures in the video tribute...what a smile she had! I only knew her briefly from being a helper in grade school, but she had the kindest heart. My sympathies to you and your brothers. Surely she is dancing with the angels!"
"My first real connection with Nora was when she came to care for Pauline. They immediately connected and we shared a dream of a farm for people with disabilities. She was there right from the start and we worked together for 10 years at Green Pastures. She always looked at people with disabilities for what they could do, not for what they couldn\'t. She was a fantastic employee and also a good friend."
"A most giving and caring person. I will miss her lots."
"I didn\'t know Nora all that well but I know she came into Uncle Mike and his boys life at the right time, God sure knows what is needed at the right time. May she rest in peace. Debra ( Walz) Erickson"
"Aunt Nora, Thank you for all of your prayers. Rest In Peace beautiful lady."
"So glad to have known Nora, Always enjoyed visiting with her. She and \" the boys \" would occasionally go visit Mom, ( Lorraine ) , she also enjoyed their visit. My sympathies to the family. Char and Bob Reinert"
"Almost 20 years ago, Nora came to visit me when I lived in Illinois. I?ll always be grateful for the time we were able to spend together. Nora was so lively, funny and brought a much needed sense of family to my young children and me at time. My thoughts and prayers are with you Scott, Paul and Steve. "
"My sweet, funny loving Aunt Nora. I?ll never forget when you took me driving for the first time. I was using my left foot for the break and right foot for the gas. You told me to ,?just use one foot? so I choose right for gas. It Made for a hilarious unforgettable adventure. You will be forever missed and loved. Steve, Paul, and Scott I?m so sorry for your loss. "
"Scott, Paul and Steve so sorry to hear of your loss. Nora was a AMAZING lady, very interesting visiting with her. She was a walking book of knowledge and fun. Hugs to you all. Irene Neyssen"
"Doug and Linda Przybilla"
"Scott, Steve, Paul...we will all miss our beautiful Nora so much. She was a delight to know. Kathy "