Hedwig Grimbol's Obituary
Hedwig, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare/All Saints on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, with her daughter, Jackie and sister-in-law, Marce at her side. Hedy was born in Denmark on May 8, 1920 to the late Einar and Othilia (nee: Mortensen) Hjortness. She lived most of her life in Racine. She was united in marriage to Leonard E. Grimbol in Racine on Aug. 1, 1942. She was the secretary at St. Luke's Episcopal Church for 23 years retiring in 1985.
She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Grimbol, son, Rev. William (Patricia) Grimbol, one grandson, Justin Grimbol, three sisters, Karen (Marv) Welfel, Marion (Dick) Hazelton, Betty (Jack) Nelson, three sisters-in-law, Marce, Effie and Mary Hjortness, nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard on April 1, 2000 and three brothers.
A Memorial service will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Ave, on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 at 3 p.m. with her son, Rev. William R. Grimbol officiating. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home from 1:30 p.m until the time of service.
Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Ave 634-3361 www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com
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