Addie Baggenstoss

Addie E. Baggenstoss, age 92 of Albany, danced into her husband's arms on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 while surrounded by her family at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 12, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Cletus Connors officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Seven Dolors gathering area in Albany. Parish prayers will be held at 4 p.m. followed by the American Legion Auxiliary at 5 p.m. and the Christian Mothers and St. Ann's Society at 6 p.m. Sunday evening.

Adelheid Elizabeth Sperl was born August 29, 1924 in Albany, Minnesota to Aloys and Frances (Wohletz) Sperl. On May 12, 1948 she married Louis Baggenstoss at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Addie was a homemaker for many years raising her seven children. When the children went to school she began working at Mother of Mercy for a total of 26 years. She worked as an Activities Director, Physical Therapist Aid, and as the Manager of the Assisted Living Center. After retiring, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She continued to volunteer and visit with people. Addie was always a busy lady. She enjoyed playing cards, dancing, crocheting, quilting, singing, and gardening. She also enjoyed sewing and altering clothes for family and friends.

Addie was a life-long member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Christian Mothers, St. Ann's Society, American Legion Auxiliary Post 482, Nursing Home Auxiliary, and also a Eucharistic Minister.

Survivors include her children, Lois Sandvig of Minneapolis, Dean (Mary) Baggenstoss of Bemidji, Ross (Susan Hoffman) Baggenstoss of Avon, Craig (Debbie) Baggenstoss of Albany, Lisa (Dan) Lundberg of Avon, Leah (Dean) Hoffarth of Albany, and Lynn (Dennis Scepaniak) Baggenstoss of Avon; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Ansie Sperl of Albany; and sister, Fran Linn of Sauk Centre.

Addie was preceded in death by her husband, Louis on November 22, 2011; her parents, Aloys and Frances; brothers, Sylvester, Robert, and Alex; and sister, Hyacinth Schwinghammer.

Serving as casket bearers will be Addie's grandchildren, Katie Sandvig, Shad Baggenstoss, Tina Spanier, Alyssa Baggenstoss, Owen Lundberg, Alli Bogard, and Becca Myrum. Cross bearer will be Yvette Smith and scripture bearer will be Lynn Baggenstoss.

A special thank you to the staff at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home for their wonderful care and support of our mother.