Virginia Kranzler, age 94, passed away on November 28, 2013 at the Prairie Community Nursing home in Terry, MT following a stroke.
Lois Virginia Kranzler was born June 4, 1919 in White Sulphur Springs, MT to John and Lois Aaboe. She was later joined by two brothers, Jack and Don.
The family lived in Havre, Helena and Bozeman where Virginia graduated in 1937 from Mt. Ellis Academy.
In the living room of her parent’s home, she married the love of her life, Richard Kranzler on May 28, 1939. They moved to Marsh in eastern Montana, and later, they established the family farm at Mildred.
Their son, Delwin, was born in 1940 and daughter Lois Ann was born in 1951.
Virginia was very active in her community. She was involved with Eastern Star and the Homemakers Club for many years. She had many hobbies, including making crafts, knitting, crocheting, sewing, cooking, and entertaining.
Virginia was also an expert photo colorist, tinting beautiful photographs by hand long before ‘Photo Shop’ was ever invented! Her daughter, Lois inherited her artistry and continues it today in her own artwork.
After the death of her beloved husband in 1994, Virginia moved to Terry where she lived in her home until 2012. She then resided at the Prairie Community nursing care facility until passing away early Thanksgiving morning.
Virginia is survived by her son, Delwin Kranzler and his wife Joy of Brady, MT, and, by her daughter, Lois Bloom and husband Bill and their son Mitch of Ventura, CA.
She is survived by grandchildren, Kathy Holte and her husband Tim at their farm near Outlook, MT. Sherrie Massey and her children, Robert and Kayla of Alvin,Texas. Great and great grandchildren include Heather Hoenschell (Nick) and their daughter, Mallorie of Missouri City, Texas, Cody Nelson of Plentywood, and Nicoel Massey of Poteau, OK.
Virginia is also survived by Alice Kranzler of Plentywood, who was very dear to her. The family has been especially thankful and so grateful to Tim and Diane Ehman, Virginia’s nephew and wife whom helped care for and support her in so many ways in her later years.
The family would like to thank the staff at Prairie Community nursing care facility for their excellent care in the last one and a half years of her life.
Virginia’s husband Richard chose a beautiful place on the beloved family farm at Mildred, high on a hill, where he would go at times to reflect and contemplate and finally, rest in peace. Virginia will now rest there with him. In her own words, “Together in Life, and, in Death”.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 2 pm at the family farm at Mildred. Those who plan to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the Kranzler farm at Mildred at service time. Following the service, a gathering of family and friends will be held at Virginia’s home in Terry beginning at 3:30 pm. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Terry, MT have been entrusted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Prairie Community Hospital nursing home.
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DeLynn & Angie Meidinger says
We were so sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all her family during this difficult time.
Peggy Wilson Latrielle says
Prairie County has certainly lost one of its classiest ladies. Virginia was the consummate homemaker, and she did it with such style. (Martha Stewart had nothing over on Virginia Kranzler!) May the knowledge that Virginia lives on through her children and the good works that she did give you peace.
Family of Ilene and Harold Meidinger says
Sincere thoughts and prayers to Virginia’s family… We remember her well from our Order of Rainbow for Girls days! She was an inspiration to many young girls in our community. Peace to the family…
Carol Larsen says
To Virginias family,
Virginia was a great Eastern Star and Homemaker friend. She will always be remembered and loved. Carol
Esther and Clinton Cummings says
We started our married life in Mildred 53 years ago. Virginia was a real friend and helpful in many ways. Though we moved far away and to many other places we kept in contact. We have many good memories. Our sympathies to the family who are also our friends. Rest in peace, Virginia.
Dixie Hacker Hurley says
I’m so sorry for your loss to Del Joy Your sister an all the family . I did not know Verginia for too many years but I really loved her . Ill miss her in my life too . I’m glad to have had the chance to get to know her . An just know my prayers for comfort are being sent to God for all of you at this time .
Dixie Hacker Hurley .
Kristi Schiff says
Thinking of you at this sad time. Irene Martinson and I had a nice visit with Virginia in Aug. while I was visiting there. Hearing of your mom’s passing brought a flood of memories of the times our families spent together! Steve and I both send our sympathy.
Chris and Diana Elwood says
Virginia was a very special lady, I remember having some very good visits with her many years ago when Chris and I lived at Mildred. She was a homemaker deluxe and a wonderful friend. We send our condolences to all the family. Rest in peace dear lady.
Richard Schwarz says
I always appreciated Virginia’s frank and honest way, she and Dick were a special couple. Condolences to all the family. Love, dick
Elaine Cloninger says
Your mother has always had a warm place in my heart. She was like a second mother to me. She taught me so much when I worked for her when I was growing up in Mildred. We always enjoyed visiting her when we went to Montana to visit my family. She never changed. She always had a beaming and welcoming smile. I will remember her always. Hang onto all the great memories.