"I remember this fine lady when I was a child, and surprised to find out she's a distant relative. My condolences to Harry, who I've come to know over the last few years. She was also a friend to my mom in her latter years, for which I am grateful"
In loving memory of
Lois Winifred Bartz
November 15, 1922 - January 11, 2011
Rochester- A Memorial Service for Lois W. Bartz, 88 who died on Tuesday, January 11th at St. Marys Hospital, will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Behnken officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00A.M. On Saturday the 26th until the time of Service. Memorials in lieu of flowers are requested to the family.Lois Winifred Gaffron was born November 15, 1922 to Fred and Irma ( Claybaugh) Gaffron in Manchester, MN. She married Harry L. Bartz August 12, 1946 in Rochester, Mn. And has lived here ever since. She worked at the Mayo Clinic as a Medical Abstractor for 33 years, retiring in 1984. Her husband worked as a purchasing agent for the Rochester Methodist Hospital. He died in 1987.Lois was an active member of Peace United Church of Christ where she was a member of the Senior Saints. She was a member of the Rochester Senior Citizens, the Methodist Hospital Auxiliary and the Mayo Clinic Friendship Club. Lois was a world wide traveler. She had a green thumb when it came to her house plants and flowers, and she loved her pets.Lois is survived by a son, Harry Bartz Jr. (Linda) of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin; stepdaughters, Florence Farnham of Duluth, MN and Lavonne Haglund of Brooklyn Park, MN; 2 grandchildren, Dr. Peter J. Bartz (Alicia) Milwaukee, Wisc and Polly S. Bartz of Winona, MN; great grandchildren, Maddie, Sam and Ella Bartz, and also numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; a sister, Iola (Mrs. Leonard) Brezina of Neenah, Wisc.; and a brother, Bernard Gaffron (Norma) of New Brighton, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Tributes
"Harry,I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was a very dear aunt, and I have very fond memories of visiting her and your father every summer. May you find comfort in your memories.Ivy Brezina"
"My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family - You all are in my thoughts and prayers"