Service Information
Lyla L. Latzig, age 92, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Private Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020, at Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Memorials preferred to Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter in Hutchinson.
Obituary
Lyla Lydia Latzig was born on May 8, 1927, in Benton Township, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Henry August and Della Anna Mathilda (Schmitz) Kohls. Lyla was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at St. John's United Church of Christ in Bongards, Minnesota. She received her education in Norwood Young America and was a graduate with the Central High School class of 1945. Lyla furthered her education at St. Barnabas in Minneapolis, Minnesota for two years achieving her Licensed Practitioner Nurse degree.
On May 12, 1948, Lyla was married to Marvin Latzig at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Bongards, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with four children, Lynette, Jolene, Marla, and Darren. Lyla and Marvin resided in Hutchinson. Marvin was her true love and they shared 61 years of marriage until the passing of Marvin on October 23, 2009.
Lyla was a dedicated, caring, and compassionate LPN at Hutchinson Community Hospital for 47 years. Lyla made lifelong friendships with the nurses she worked with.
She enjoyed dancing to old time music, gardening, reading, camping in the motorhome, and watching her birds outside the kitchen window. Lyla was a woman of strong faith and attended Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Her greatest joy came from her children, family, and the many dogs that loved to go to grandma’s house.
Lyla passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 92 years. Blessed be her memory.
Lyla is survived by her:
Children: Lynette Miller of Hutchinson, MN,
Jolene Devine (Ted) of Eden Prairie, MN,
Marla Schneider (Jeff) of Apple Valley, MN,
Darren Latzig (Brenda) of Lakeville, MN;
Grandchildren: Julie Miller, Matthew Miller, Kelly Lukanen, Olivia Schneider, Abby Anderson (Timm),
Nicole Latzig, Christopher Latzig;
Step-grandchildren: Brandon Devine, Aaron Devine, Katelyn Devine and Sean Devine (Sage);
Great-Grandchild: Courtney Williams; Great-Great-Grandchild: Maxwell Reinke; Sister-in-law: Bernice Kohls;
Many other relatives and friends.
Lyla is preceded in death by her Parents, Henry and Della Kohls; Husband, Marvin Latzig; Brothers, LeRoy Kohls, Wesley Kohls and his wife, Arlene.
Jackie Rosenow says
My heart goes out to Lyla’s family and deepest sympathy. I worked with Lyla at Hutch Hospital a number of years back and we always had some good laughs. She worked nights so it was so good to get “report” from her on how the night went. Now she can be with the Lord in Heaven. RIP Lyla.
Marla schneider says
Thank you for thinking of our mother. She truly was a wonderful woman and she had so many great friends from the hospital that she would talk about all the time. It has been very difficult on all of us letting her go but she is finally at peace with our dad and the lord where she was ready to be.
Jean Ackland says
So sorry to hear of Lyla’s passing. She was a very nice and interesting lady! I always enjoyed visiting with her when I brought her meals. I hope you have many wonderful memories to comfort you in your sadness.
God bless her memory.
Marla Schneider says
Thank you Jean for your condolences. It is unbelievable how many lives our mother touched. She was a blessing to many and we were very blessed to be able to call her mom. We will miss her terribly.
Brent & Jenna Neubauer says
We are so sorry to hear or Lyla’s passing. She was a very dear neighbor to me and my husband for a few short years, but we were blessed to know her. Our sympathies to all loved ones.
Marla Schneider says
Thank you so much. She was one of a kind I’m so glad she touched your heart as well.
Annie Fredrickson Lund says
Lyla was a sweetheart! Loved working nights at the hospital with her. She was a great,compassionate and professional nurse. So enjoyed her friendship and wonderful positive attitude.
My sympathy to all who were blessed to have her as a mom and grandma!
Marla Schneider says
Annie thank you so much for your kind words. My mom was blessed to have such great hospital friends like yourself. She truly was a sweetheart.
Kathy Fabel says
We extend our sympathy and friendship to Lyla’s family, especially to our great neighbor and friend, Lynn, and to her children.
Lyla had such a wonderful personality and sense of humor, it was always fun to chat with her. She had a life well lived – dedicated to her faith, family, nursing career, and of course, her dog.
In peace and friendship, Kathy, Gene, and Kaela Fabel.
Debra Boelter says
Lyla Lu! Oh, you were such a sweetheart! I’m so happy I got to meet you! We had so many wonderful chats. All the stories we shared. You are now happy and flying free! I asked God if He could get some Mrs Dash for your egg in the morning! He said, “No problem!”
Lyla’s Family- I want to express my deepest sympathies to your family… Your Mom was one amazing person! I’m am so grateful I got to meet her! She touched my heart! Love and hugs!
Marla Schneider says
I see you you knew our mother well! We all knew how special she was and it is such a blessing to see that she touched others hearts as well. Thank you so much for sharing your memory with us.
Jane Lien says
I so enjoyed working with Lyla at the hospital for many years. She was a wonderful nurse who worked nights to care compassionately for patients! I find it rather comforting to know Lyla died on Nurses Day!
Rest In Peace Lyla!
Marla Schneider says
Thank you Jane for your kind words. My mom spoke of you often and just loved being a nurse at the hospital. She wore her charm bracelet that had every charm she got from the hospital for each year served for her funeral. She was so proud.
RoxAnn Lauer says
I will miss seeing Lyla sitting two pews in front of me at Peace and then exchanging the latest news of our two sons who were such close friends in high school and then continued their friendship to include their families. She was a dear woman and a good mom and nurse! May God be with you and comfort you with His love.
Marla Schneider says
Thank you RoxAnn for your kind words. She enjoyed your conversations about Darren and Paul as well. Peace Lutheran was very important to her. She had many good friends from there and you were one of them. Hope all is well with you. Say Hi to Paul for me.