LACON - Virginia L. Schlosser, 91, of Lacon died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Lacon.
She was born on March 5, 1922, in rural Lacon to the late Frank and Minnie Blackburn Holler. She married Lyle Schlosser in Palmyra, Mo., in October of 1942. He passed on Nov. 3, 1988.
She and Lyle farmed in rural Lacon, with Virginia filling the role as Lyle's farmhand. She also assisted older folks in their homes for many years.
She was a member of Marshall-Putnam Home Extension, Immaculate Conception Altar and Rosary Society, Roving Mallards Camping Group and the Farm Bureau.
Virginia is survived by two daughters, Patsy (Jon) Dosher of Havana, Ill., and Cindy (Emiel) Guede of Chillicothe; sisters, Shirley Hattan of Lacon, Laverne (Art) Head of Lacon, Roberta (Delmar) Hamann of Sandy, Ore., and Beverly (Robert) Meismer of Grovertown, Ga.; and brothers, Robert Holler of Henry and Wilbur Holler of Lacon. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one stepgrandchild and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at The Immaculate Conception Church in Lacon. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon and also one hour prior to services at her church. Burial will be in the Lacon Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the St. Joseph's Nursing Home.
Online condolences can be left at lenzmemorialhome.com.
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Shirley Holler
January 17, 2014
Aunt Sis will be missed so much you were so kind to me and I loved you. Now I know your all smiles with that hubby. Prayers for the family you will be missed!
Vicki Lishman
January 16, 2014
Patsy,Cindy & families,my thoughts are with you at this time. I will miss the smile your mom always had.She was such a nice lady.
Tom and Nancy Payne
January 16, 2014
Our sympathy and prayers to all of you. We are in AL for the winter but will keep you all in our prayers.
Mickey Blackburn
January 15, 2014
Sorry to read of Virginia passing. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm in Sycamore visiting my son and family for the week. I send my love to all the family.
Mickey Blackburn
January 15, 2014
Sorry to read of Virginia's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I'm in Sycamore this week visiting my son and family. My love is with you.
Annette Lowe
January 15, 2014
I will definitely miss you Aunt Sis! Heaven definitely gained a special lady! My condolences to Patsy, Cindy and their families.
January 15, 2014
Our hearts and prayers goes out to all the family in this time of need,Patsy and family we are especially think of you.
Debbie and Archie Gauwitz
January 15, 2014
Cindy and Emil - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mom was such a nice lady, she will be at peace now..
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