Odelia Hillesheim

Odelia B. Hillesheim, age 92, of Springfield, died Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Divine Providence Community Home. Odelia was born on April 16, 1921 in Brown County, MN to Joseph Leona (Ludewig) Huiras. She grew up and attended country school. Odelia married Raymond Hillesheim on September 24, 1941 at the Church of the Japanese Martyrs in Leavenworth. Ray and Odelia lived on the family farm near Leavenworth where she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the Japanese Martyrs and CCW. Her faith was very important to her and she was never without her rosary. Odelia lovingly grew and arranged flowers for the church altar for many years. She enjoyed her large flower and vegetable gardens. Odelia loved to make rugs and to sew. Many family members enjoyed her beautifully created quilts. She was most comfortable in her beloved kitchen that Ray designed just for her. She could put together a delicious meal for her large family almost effortlessly. She is survived by her children, Marion (Dwight) McKenzie of Princeton, Leonard of Sleepy Eye, Barbara (Richard) Filzen of New Ulm, Daniel of Springfield, Bernadette (Thomas) Kachelmeier of Sleepy Eye, Anthony of Springfield, 13 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, sisters, Eunice (Marvin) Frericks of New Ulm, Jeanette (Ron) Zollner of Acton, MA, Mary Ann Huiras of San Diego, CA, sisters-in-law, Joleen Huiras of Sleepy Eye and Lynette Huiras of New Ulm. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Raymond, sons, Fr. Gerald A. Marvin, great-granddaughter, Savannah, 4 sisters and 7 brothers. First Visitation 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday, March 30, 2014 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Second Visitation 7:30 am - 10:00 am Monday, March 31, 2014 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 10:30 am Monday, March 31, 2014 Church of the Japanese Martyrs, Leavenworth 30868 Co. Rd. 24 Leavenworth, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information Church of the Japanese Martyrs Catholic Cemetery 30974 Co. Rd. 24 Leavenworth, Minnesota, United States 56085