Cecilia Schmiesing

Cecilia A. Schmiesing, age 98, of Osakis, formerly of Sauk Centre and Meire Grove, died Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2009 at St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Tom Becker officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church in Meire Grove.

Cecilia Anna Schmiesing was born September 4, 1911 in Meire Grove, Minnesota to Frank and Catherine (Niehaus) Schmiesing. She farmed in Getty Township, Stearns County, near Meire Grove all of her life. Cecilia moved to Sauk Centre in 1991 and then moved to the Community Memorial Home in Osakis in 1996.

She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove, St. Mary's Society, Poor Soul's Society, and the Holy Rosary Society. She loved sports, especially the Minnesota Twins and also loved to follow politics. Cecilia also enjoyed embroidery and needlework.

She is survived by her cousins and friends.

Cecilia was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Catherine Schmiesing; brothers and sisters, Mary, Regina, Rose, Benedict, Ben and Joe Schmiesing.

Serving as casket bearers will be Mark Schmiesing, Gerald Meyer, Dan Meyer, Anthony Niehaus Jr., Bob Niehaus, and Tom Wiechmann. Cross bearer will be Timothy Comfort and scripture bearer will be Stephanie Comfort. Honorary bearers will be members of the Holy Name Society, Poor Soul's Society, and Holy Rosary Society. Gift bearers will be Bob Schmiesing and Marge Schmiesing. Serving as lector will be Julie Comfort and petitions will be read by Jan Niehaus. Eucharistic minister will be Dan Meyer.