Myrna was born on Nov. 26, 1939, in Plainview, Minn. She spent her childhood and young adult life in Winona, Minn.
On July 1, 1961, Myrna married the love of her life, Verlan "Bud" Steinhoff. A few years later, Bud accepted a position in Benton Harbor and the family relocated in Coloma. Myrna cherished her role as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. While raising their four children: Christine, Michael, Pamela and Tracy, she also worked alongside Bud in running the family business, Steinhoff Jewelry & Optical.
Myrna found joy in cooking, baking and canning for her family and friends. She especially loved decorating for the holidays and filling the house with the smell of freshly baked Christmas cookies. In quieter moments, she could be found tending to her flower gardens, working on a puzzle, reading, bird watching or taking walks. Above all, Myrna was an avid sports fan. She never missed a chance to cheer on her children or grandchildren and also enjoyed following women's college basketball and volleyball.
Myrna's greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bud; her four children: Christine (Jeffrey) Fox, Michael (Jodi) Steinhoff, Pamela (Lonnie) Williams and Tracy (David) Idinopulos; her eight grandchildren: Morgan Wagner, Hannah Wagner, Travis Steinhoff, Andrew Steinhoff, Sierra Glavach, Demitri Idinopulos, Nicholas Idinopulos and Gabriella Idinopulos. She was also blessed with five great-grandchildren: Bexley Green, Emery Cagel, Brooks Steinhoff, Bowen Steinhoff and Zander Steinhoff. She is also survived by her six siblings: Donna Evjen, Lolly Goetzman, Tom Haskett, Dan Haskett, Wayne Haskett and Jon Haskett and many nieces and nephews.
Myrna died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents: Cecil and Irene (Peters) Haskett and two brothers: Jim Haskett and Bob Haskett.
Friends may visit with Myrna's family from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet.
Memorials may be made in Myrna's memory to Coloma Public Library or Corewell Health Hospice. You are invited to leave a message of comfort for Myrna's family at hutchinsfuneral.com. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Flynn Kettell
Yesterday
Praying God's grace and peace be with all the family.
Jan and Bret Bachman
September 10, 2025
We're so sorry to hear about Myrna's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.
Phil & Dianna
September 10, 2025
Bud, Chris, Mike, Pam, Tracy and your families, we are sad to hear of your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May all the great memories you have help you through the difficult days ahead.
Phil & Dianna Nadeau
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