Mary Luhmann

RUSHFORDMary Luhmann, 86, of Rushford, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home surrounded by her family.Mary Oldendorf was born May 14, 1927, in La Crosse, Wis., to William and Ida (Feine) Oldendorf. She was baptized on May 24, 1927, and confirmed May 12, 1940, at St. John's Lutheran Church of Hart where she was a lifelong member. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1945.On June 18, 1947, she was united in marriage with Archie Luhmann at St. John's. The couple was blessed with four boys: Dennis, William, Randall and Thomas. Together, they owned and operated farms near Hart. They also enjoyed spending the winter months in Texas. Mary was a member St. John's Ladies Aid. She enjoyed dancing with Archie, listening to music, church activities, baking, and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by three sons, Dennis (Nancy) Luhmann, Bill (Diane) Luhmann, and Randy (Cyndi) Luhmann, all of Rushford; 11 grandchildren: Joel, Curt, Robyn, Nicole, Heather, Melissa, Amy, Brandon, Dawn, Danielle, and Ryan; 24 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Lillian Gravos; and a brother-in-law, Irvin Feine.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Archie; a son (Thomas); and a sister, Cleo Oldendorf.A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-7pm on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Rushford. To close the visitation at 7pm, Mary's grandchildren will be sharing their fond memories of Grandma and Rev. Harold Hintzman will end with a prayer service. Funeral service will be 11am on Wednesday, March 19 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Hart.Casket bearers will be Mary's grandchildren: Joel Luhmann, Curt Luhmann, Brandon Luhmann, Ryan Luhmann, Robyn Steffens, Nicole Messenger, and Melissa Miller.Please share a memory of Mary with her family and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/475378