Individual Details
Viola Jaeger
(March 25, 1928 - October 27, 2008)
Viola T. Illies
Viola T. Illies, age 80 of Elrosa, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at the Belgrade Nursing Home in Belgrade. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. Rev. Jeff Ethen officiated with interment following in the parish cemetery.
Viola Theresa Illies was born on March 2, 1928, in Lake Henry Township to John and Gertrude (Hopfer) Jaeger. On Oct. 24, 1950, she married Donald A. Illies in Lake Henry. Together they farmed north of Elrosa throughout their marriage. Viola tended to her home and children. She was a talented seamstress, making clothes for her and her family. She was known for her baking and canning. She had perfected many recipes for bars, cookies and cakes. On the rare occasion that something didn't turn out, whether it was sewing or baking, she knew just what needed to be fixed. Along with baking, Viola enjoyed bringing in vegetables from her garden and canning them for year-long enjoyment. Outside of the farm, she and Donald enjoyed "old-time" dancing. Their favorite dance band was Elmer Scheid. Viola was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa.
Viola is survived by her three children, Bonnie Illies of Minneapolis, Mary (Dick Schaetzel) Illies of Woodinville, Wash., and John (Marie) Illies of Elrosa; five grandchildren, Carrie, Nicole, Kristy, David and Daniel; sister, Rosie Bertram of Spring Hill.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband Donald Illies on Feb. 21, 1982; parents; brother Gerald Jaeger. Serving as casket bearers were David Illies, Daniel Illies, Gary Illies, Ruben Bertram, Robert Bertram and Tom Beste. Honorary bearers were Verena Uphus, Gerald and Donna Parks, Donna Illies, Marcia Bayer, Mary Emslander, Alice Peterson, Adeline Schwab and Harry and Carol Zenzen. Cross bearer was Kristy Illies and scripture bearer was Carrie Illies. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
Viola T. Illies, age 80 of Elrosa, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at the Belgrade Nursing Home in Belgrade. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. Rev. Jeff Ethen officiated with interment following in the parish cemetery.
Viola Theresa Illies was born on March 2, 1928, in Lake Henry Township to John and Gertrude (Hopfer) Jaeger. On Oct. 24, 1950, she married Donald A. Illies in Lake Henry. Together they farmed north of Elrosa throughout their marriage. Viola tended to her home and children. She was a talented seamstress, making clothes for her and her family. She was known for her baking and canning. She had perfected many recipes for bars, cookies and cakes. On the rare occasion that something didn't turn out, whether it was sewing or baking, she knew just what needed to be fixed. Along with baking, Viola enjoyed bringing in vegetables from her garden and canning them for year-long enjoyment. Outside of the farm, she and Donald enjoyed "old-time" dancing. Their favorite dance band was Elmer Scheid. Viola was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa.
Viola is survived by her three children, Bonnie Illies of Minneapolis, Mary (Dick Schaetzel) Illies of Woodinville, Wash., and John (Marie) Illies of Elrosa; five grandchildren, Carrie, Nicole, Kristy, David and Daniel; sister, Rosie Bertram of Spring Hill.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband Donald Illies on Feb. 21, 1982; parents; brother Gerald Jaeger. Serving as casket bearers were David Illies, Daniel Illies, Gary Illies, Ruben Bertram, Robert Bertram and Tom Beste. Honorary bearers were Verena Uphus, Gerald and Donna Parks, Donna Illies, Marcia Bayer, Mary Emslander, Alice Peterson, Adeline Schwab and Harry and Carol Zenzen. Cross bearer was Kristy Illies and scripture bearer was Carrie Illies. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
Events
| Birth | March 25, 1928 | Lake Henry Twp., MN | |||
| Marriage | October 24, 1950 | Donald A. Illies | |||
| Death | October 27, 2008 | Belgrade, MN |
Families
| Spouse | Donald A. Illies (1927 - 1982) |
| Father | John Jaeger |
| Mother | Gertrude Hopfer |
| Sibling | Gerald Jaeger (1935 - 1998) |