Service Information
Odelia Britz, age 95, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 13, 2018, 10:30 A.M. at Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment on Monday, July 16, 2018, 1:15 P.M. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 12, 2018, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, Minnesota. Rosary will be at 4:30 P.M. with Parish Prayers at 7:30 P.M. Visitation will continue one hour prior the service at the church on Friday.
(Due to construction the church is accessible from the east on 11th Street. You may park in the Glencoe City Center parking lots or street parking on 11th Street. The east City Center parking lot is accessible from 11th and 12th Streets and the west City Center parking lot is accessible from 12th Street.)
Obituary
Odelia Theresia (Maier) Britz was born on October 10, 1922, in Pierz, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Joe and Ida (Mischke) Maier. Odelia was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth both in Pierz, Minnesota. She received her education through eighth grade in Pierz.
On May 25, 1946, Odelia was united in marriage to Sylvester Britz at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Buckman, Minnesota. After their marriage, the couple lived in Minneapolis and in 1950 they moved to Glencoe. Odelia was employed at Ed’s Market as a cashier and 3M, retiring after 18 years. She was a loving mother and homemaker.
Odelia was a faithful member of Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe and cleaned the linens for the church.
Odelia enjoyed camping, gardening, cooking and baking for her family. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
When she needed assistance with her daily care, Odelia became a resident of Glencoe Regional Health Services-Long Term Care on November 27, 2017, and passed away there on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at the age of 95 years. Blessed be her memory.
Odelia is survived by her:
Children, Gary (Vickie) Britz of Sacramento, CA,
Terri Britz,
Tom (Anne) Britz of White Fish, MT,
Tim (Doreen) Britz of Courtland, MN, and
Joel (Linda) Britz of Milwaukee, WI;
Son-In-Law, John Vogel of Houston, TX;
Grandchildren, Angie (Mike) Rowand, Erin Vogel, Olivia (Craig Wheat) Britz, Amanda (John) Nielsen, Kevin Britz,
Travis Britz, Jaclyn Britz, and Jenna Britz;
Step Grandson, Jordan Rieder;
4 Great Grandchildren;
Sisters, Erma LoBello of Minneapolis, MN,
Ethel Ginkel of Minneapolis, MN,
LaDonna Maier of Rochester, MN,
Gloria Flint of St. Cloud, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.
Odelia was preceded in death by her Parents, Joe and Ida Maier; Husband, Sylvester Britz; Infant Twin Sons, Daniel and Darryl; Daughter, Mary Ellen Vogel; Brother, Larry Maier.
Jan Junglcaus says
To the Britz family, Hold onto all those wonderful memories. Your mom was a kind and lovely person. Much sympathy. Jan Jungclaus
Kathleen Style Homa says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. She was a blessing to our mom, bring her communion and visiting. Praying for the family as they find their way. Love and peace.