"Don and Cindy, I am sorry to hear that Cindy's step-mother has passed away. I didn't know her, but from reading the tributes, she must have been a very special lady; and I know you will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy"
In loving memory of
Jeanette L. Seibert
July 1, 1938 - August 10, 2009
Jeanette L. Seibert, 71, of Altura died Monday, August 10, 2009, following a brief illness with cancer at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN, surrounded by her family. Jeanette was born July 1, 1938, in Lewiston, MN, to Claude and Hazel (Landis) Sumner. In 1955 Jeanette married Earl R. Luhmann and they had four daughters. They were later divorced. In 1974 she married James Seibert which extended her family to three more daughters. They were later divorced. Jeanette was a self employed hairstylist who became manager and operated Regis in the Winona Mall for several years. She moved to LasVegas where she resided for several years and returned to Altura in 2000 upon her retirement. She loved to golf, bake cookies, play card and marbles, and spend time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her four daughters, Vicki (Russell) Matzke of Rollingstone, MN, Kim Luhmann of Minneapolis, MN, Debi (Tom) Anderson of Winona, MN, and Jennie (Michael) Fontaine of Terrebonne, OR; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three step-daughters, Cheryl (Jeff) Will of Winona, MN, Cindy (Donnie) Mueller of Indiana, and Candi (Jamie) Flores of Portland, OR; six step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; brother, David Sumner of Winona, MN; and sister, Maggie Lawrence of Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Claude.
A time to visit and celebrate Jeanette's life will be on Thursday, August 13th, from 4:30-7:30pm at Hoff Funeral Homes - Lewiston Chapel where there will be a prayer service at 7:30pm. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Fools Five Road Race for cancer research in Lewiston, MN. Please share a memory of Jeanette with her family, sign her online guestbook or view her video tribute when it becomes available online at: www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/83645
Tributes
"We lived in the home just south of the senior housing unit in Altura and I also know Jeanette from her good baking days at the Altura Grocery.I had a chance to visit Jeanette at Lake Manor a few times before her death.I did not attend her services but want to extend my sympathy to all of her family. We will all miss her. Pat Meisch"
"Dear Seibert/Anderson families....My heart goes out to you! I, too, did not know that Jeanette was ill...nor, did I know that she was back, so close. I will always have such fond memories of the days gone past...the good old times, at Regis! May God bless you, now, and always, with the strength you all need, to get through this very tough time. The pain will ease, as days go by....you will forever hold your memories so very close to you, and that will pull you through. She will be by your side through the remaining days of your lives here, and will be right there for you, when you go HOME, too! Take care and God Bless you all...my thoughts and prayers are with you....~Debbie"
"Mom, you're a wonderful mother, So gentle, yet so strong. The many ways you show you care Always make me feel I belong. You're patient when I'm foolish; You give guidance when I ask; It seems you can do most anything; You're the master of every task. You're a dependable source of comfort; You're my cushion when I fall. You help in times of trouble; You support me whenever I call. I love you more than you know; You have my total respect. If I had my choice of mothers, You'd be the one I'd select! By Joanna Fuchs I miss you already!! "
"Sorry I did not know your mom was sick - All the memories I have of your mom are all fun and happy ones - she was one special lady - a great teacher not only in the salon but in life lessons as well. We all had many fun times together - don't let the trials of the last few weeks over shadow all your great memories - you were all great support for her in the end i am sure as she always was for each of you - no more pain and suffering - it is not easy to watch them fade away - I know I lost my mom April 30th - each day gets just a little easier I think. Fondly remebering Jeanette ANNA"
"Kim, wish to extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy and prayers at the loss of your mother."
"I am sorry for your loss. Thinking about you both. Remember the fun and good times with your mom and keep laughing like you both did in the parking lot last Saturday. Here is a poem that I thought you both would enjoy...... A Mother's love is something that no on can explain, It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain, It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may For nothing can destroy it or take that love away . . . It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking . . . It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns, And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems . . . It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation, And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation . . . A many splendoured miracle man cannot understand And another wondrous evidence of God's tender guiding hand. Take care and God Bless! Jini"
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. It is so difficult to lose your loved ones. You will miss her every day. I worked for Jeanette at Regis. It was my first job out of beauty school. I worked there for two years. During that time I made Jeanette's dress for her daughter Vicky's wedding. Vicky, you may remember that. Sincerely, Belinda Anderson"
"Kim, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in your life. I know the pain and suffering that goes with the loss of a loved one. Try to keep the happy times that you had with your mom in the back of your mind as you go...it will help with the healing. BIG HUGS "
"I will remember Juanette for all the good food she cooked at the Altura Grocery and the many coffiee time we had together. She was a good friend. She was a great person."
"Debi: I can still hear your mom's laugh while we all were getting our hair styled on Saturdays at Regis. I came upon a little paragraph one day that is so true. When Jesus knocks at your door, you cannot bargain with him. You cannot bribe him. When the end of our journey comes, that is your day. We don't know when he is coming, but he will. Keep all your memories with you each day, and your mom will never leave you. Bonnie Boettcher"
"Vicki and family, I'm so sorry for your loss, It is so very hard to lose a mother. I remember growing up with you and your family, from sunday school, grade school, high school and our adult life. Chuck and I would go to Lewiston and visit with her and have her cook us a burger. I will keep you all in my thoughts. Cindy"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember her from the Nelson Tire parties back in the "60s". She was the life of the party and a fun gal to be with. She was still young and should have had some good years ahead of her. Sorry for your loss."
"Kim, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how much you loved your Mom Kim. You and your family gave your Mom so much loving support during her illness. Terry Bjorke"
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry for your loss."
"My thoughts and prayers are with the families. The love each of you had for her is undeniable. Cherish all the memories you have. "
"Vicki and family, It is always so difficult to loose your mom (grandmother and/or sister), but treasure all the wonderful and fun memories of times gone past and now she is at everlasting peace with no more suffering, illness or pain. God Bless. "
"I just wanted to give my sympathy and say what a wonderful lady she was when I knew her all those years ago at Regis. Take care! So sorry for your loss Deb."
"I remember the Sumner family while attending the Brethren Church in our youth, especially the Young People's meetings...such fun. Those days seem like yesterday but a lot has went over the dam since then. Jeannie enjoyed life and was always fun to be with. Having lost my husband in June this year, I can emphasize your loss and extend my sympathy to David and Margaret. God Bless you all."