Christine Marie Springer

WINONAChristine Marie Springer, 52 of Winona, died Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at her home.She was born March 13, 1963 at the Winona Community Memorial Hospital to Tom and Nancy (Galewski) Springer. She was baptized at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Winona in 1963. Growing up in a military family, she lived in various cities, including San Pedro, CA and Great Lakes, IL. Chris graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1982 and graduated from Southeast Technical College. Christine worked in the food service department at Sauer Memorial Home for over 25 years before transferring to Winona Health and the Watkins Home where she was the lead person in the kitchen. Chris had a deep faith and was a member of Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. In her spare time, Chris enjoyed shopping, cooking, baking, crocheting, puzzle books, reading, and going to lunch with her mom. She was especially close with her dad, who taught her how to maintain her home. She also sewed walker bags for the residents of Watkins and other nursing homes. Chris truly was an angel on earth and will be missed by many.She is survived by her parents, Tom and Nancy Springer of Trempealeau; siblings, Julie (Doug) Hinrichs of Minnesota City, Teresa (Tony) Ulbrech of Winona, and Thomas P. Springer of Minnesota City; nieces and nephews, Derek (Erin) Hinrichs, Chelsea (Adrian) Olson, Elizabeth (Joe) Petitt, and John O. Ulbrech. She is also survived by many friends, co-workers, and her treasured Doxies, Gator and Rocket.Memorial service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview led by Monsignor Richard Colletti. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service and light refreshments will follow in the event center. Please share a memory of Christine with her family and view her video tribute at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/634831