Alvina Hammes
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Alvina Hammes, age 90, of Underwood, ND, formerly of Sykeston, ND, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND. Alvina Neumiller was born on September 6, 1922, the daughter of Christian and Mathilda (Morlock) Neumiller on a farm in Kidder County near Heaton, ND. She attended Cottonwood School north of Heaton and graduated from Sykeston High School. On November 29, 1945, Alvina was united in marriage to John W. Hammes at Sykeston, ND. They shared their lives in Sykeston. John died on May 26, 1988. Over the years, Alvina worked as a cook at both the Sykeston High School and St. Elizabeth’s Parochial School. She was also the caretaker and bookkeeper at Hiawatha Housing Development. Alvina was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Altar Society and very active in the church caring for the altar linens and doing housekeeping for the priests for many years and was a member of Bourke-Hollingsworth Legion Auxiliary in Sykeston. She planted and grew beautiful flowers for all guests to enjoy at Lake Hiawatha Park. Alvina moved to Carrington and resided at Holy Family Villa and later at Golden Acres Manor for a short time before residing at Prairieview in Underwood. Alvina is survived by six sons, Larry (Joan) of Port St. Lucie, FL, Rodney (Jo) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Gary (Paula) of Fargo, ND, Thomas of Colorado Springs, CO, Steven (Debra) of Underwood, ND, and Neal (Carolyn) of Monument, CO; ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; one daughter Judy Ann; two grandchildren Angela and Ryan; three sisters, Ann, Lydia, and Bertha; and four brothers, Arthur, Paul, Richard, and Rudy.
FUNERAL SERVICE: St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Sykeston, ND DATE AND TIME: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 10:30AM INTERMENT: St. Elizabeth's Catholic Cemetery, Sykeston, ND |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: Savannah Flanagin (Marcotte)
Message: Heaven gained one amazing women! Grandma Alvina, I'm going to miss you so much! You will always have a very special place in my heart!!!
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Name: Sonja Shannon
Date: 1/17/13
Message: I am sorry that I cannot be with you at this time. I remember many special occasions with Alvina and she was very special to me. She was always so full of life and so generous with all that she had. I will miss her.
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Name: Linda (Polries) Donlin
Date: 1/16/2013
Message: Our deepest condolences to the Hammes family in the loss of your mom. Alvina was such a caring lady -- and I loved her laugh! You just couldn't help but laugh with her once she got going. I remember her at the school and also later as I worked with her in the kitchen in the Parish Hall or cleaning the church. She was a sweetheart! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Name: Freda Laber/Sue & Tim Swanson
Date: 1/16/13
Message: Our thoughts are with you all as you celebrate Alvina's life. Freda wanted you to know that she'll be having a mass said for Alvina, and would have liked to be at the funeral, but right now the care facility she's at doesn't allow anyone out or in because of the flu. I'd have gladly brought her, as we'd all like to see you, but please know we loved Alvina and are glad she's at peace now.