Tribute to Loretta Schillo
August 29, 1933-February 6, 2011
Member
of One Voice, Mayo
Cardiology’s Patient Advisory
Council
Member of the “Caring Hearts
Visitor Program”; patients helping
patients
Member, Rochester Coronary
Club; community involvement
ROCHESTER — Loretta M. Schillo, 77, of Rochester,
died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, at her residence.
Loretta Marie Fischer was born on Aug. 29, 1933, in Beach, N.
D., to Edward and Thecla (Kempenich) Fischer. She married
her devoted spouse Earl, on May 12, 1962, in Golva, N.D. They
shared 49 years of married life together. A graduate of St.
Alexius and Carroll College, Loretta had a 40-year nursing
career in a variety of positions, including floor nurse, director
of nursing, and hospice nurse. She completed her career at
Blue Cross Blue Shield as a patient care coordinator. She was
known for her caring and compassion in both her professional
and personal life. She was passionately involved in the lives of
her children and grandchildren.
Loretta was active in the Pax Christi Faith Community. She
was a committed volunteer for several causes close to her
heart, an accomplished cook, and an avid bridge player. She
will be missed dearly by her family, friends, and community.
Loretta is survived by her husband, Earl of Rochester; four
children, Paul (Brenda) Schillo of Wrenshall, Barbara Schillo
(Martha Osterberg) of Maplewood, Bruce (Denise) Schillo of
Kasson, and Kathleen Schillo (Bradley Hauser) of Excelsior; six
grandchildren, Caleb Schillo, Christian Schillo, Cory Schillo,
Ellie Hauser, Collin Hauser, and Savannah Hauser; and one
sister, Florence Fischer of Mott, N.D. She is preceded in death
by her parents, two sisters, and one brother.
A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at 2
p.m. at Pax Christi Catholic Church, 4135 - 18th Ave N.W., with
Father Joe Keefe officiating. A visitation will be held Tuesday,
Feb. 8, 2011, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ranfranz and Vine
Funeral Homes, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. and also
one hour prior to the Mass on Wednesday at the church.
CARING HEARTS VISITOR
Loretta Schillo