Iris Hiltner

Iris A. Hiltner, age 75 of Melrose, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 28 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Inurnment will be held in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Iris Agnes Schreifels was born February 7, 1940 in Richmond, Minnesota to John and Frances (Kron) Schreifels. She was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Hiltner on May 12, 1962 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose. After their marriage, Iris spent her time being a homemaker where she enjoyed taking care of her family, quilting and embroidering. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose where she was a member of the Resurrection Choir for many years. Iris enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino to gamble, and loved spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Jill (Brian) Shepherd of Bloomington, Bruce (Carol) Hiltner of Ramsey, and Kristie Dickson of Richfield; six grandchildren, Ivy and Nick Shepherd, Derek, Mitchell, and Claire Hiltner, and Isaac Dickson; sisters, Ellen Primus of Hawley, Esther Steinemann of Freeport, and Alice Moening of Melrose; and many loving relatives and friends.

Iris was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Hiltner on January 5, 2001; parents, John and Frances Schreifels; brothers, Cyril, Victor, Marc, and Howard Schreifels; and sisters, Del Gieske, Julie Schreifels and Celesta Denne.

Serving as urn bearers will be Todd Schreifels and Kelly Carver. Cross bearer will be Isaac Dickson and scripture bearer will be Derek Hiltner. Gift bearers will be Ivy and Nick Shepherd, and Mitchell and Claire Hiltner.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.