Lorraine Marie (Lanners) Hofmeister

NEW ULM–Lorraine Marie (Lanners) Hofmeister was born on September 6, 1929, on the family farm near St. Leo, MN in Yellow Medicine County to William and Margaret (Bach) Lanners. She attended St. Leo Catholic School through 8th grade and then attended Clarkfield High School, graduating in 1948. Lorraine and Harry Hofmeister were united in marriage on June 4, 1957, a marriage that lasted 67 years. Lorraine was a homemaker raising their family of seven children. Her love for her family and her faith were at the core of her life.
After high school, Lorraine moved to St. George to support a family and then to New Ulm where she worked at the New Ulm Telephone Company for six years, 1953-1957. While in New Ulm, she met her husband, Harry. Initially living in Sleepy Eye as a young couple, Lorraine and Harry moved to New Ulm where they lived in their home for 55 years. Eventually, Harry and Lorraine moved to Orchard Hills in New Ulm and then Lorraine spent the last 6 years in loving care at Divine Providence in Sleepy Eye.
Lorraine was a member of Cathedral of Holy Trinity, a member of Christian Mothers and Catholic Aid Association, and was the cook for funeral lunches at the Cathedral for many years. In addition, she participated in a faith group for many years with the Schoenstatt Sisters in Sleepy Eye.
Lorraine was an excellent baker and cook, showing her hospitality and love through her efforts. Lorraine enjoyed playing cards (often declared a “card shark”), attending various events of children and grandchildren, and making friends with others. She enjoyed following MN sports teams and liked listening to music.
Lorraine was loved and will be missed by her husband, Harry of New Ulm, MN; children Marie (Dan) Goodell of San Francisco, CA, Janet (Randy) Pool of Bloomington, MN, Paula (Kevin) Phillippe of Minneapolis, MN, Michael (Marie) of Cross Plains, WI, Leo (Heather) of Chanhassen, MN, and Susan (Alan) Porter of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren Sarah (Wes) Siers, Cynthia Hofmeister, Samantha (Jason) Stewart, Jo Phillippe, Ethan Hofmeister, Eleanor Hofmeister, and Jameson Porter; great-grandson, Cooper Siers; siblings Alfred Lanners, Dorothy Oldakowski, Joe Lanners, Sister Edna Lanners, Walter (Diane) Lanners, Cletus (Lorraine) Lanners, and Joyce (Ray) Citterman; numerous nieces and nephews; and friends.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her son, John; parents William and Margaret Lanners; brother and sister-in-law Lawrence and Jane Lanners, sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Vince Caron, sisters-in-law Joyce Lanners, Gladys Lanners, Gloria Lanners, and brother-in-law Robert Oldakowski.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – North Chapel in New Ulm. Visitation will continue from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024 at the North Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Interment will be at the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery.
The Christian Mother’s Society will pray the rosary at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm.
Memorials are requested for Masses in Lorraine Hofmeister’s name or to Divine Providence, Sleepy Eye, MN. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.mvfh.org.
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