IVA MAE HILDINGER
Iva M. Hildinger, 81, formerly of Cass City, died Thursday, April 19, 2007 in Marlette Hospice Residence. She was born January 1, 1926 in Lamotte Township to Herman and Bertha (Wendorf) Hildinger. Iva never married.
Iva received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Westmar College. She attended St. Marys Medical Center, Saginaw for her nurses training. Iva was part of the Cadet Nurse Corp during World War II. She received her registration as a nurse in November 1947. Iva worked for five summers with the Saginaw Health Delivery Clinic taking care of migrant workers. She worked in a church hospital in New Mexico for over 14 years. Along with her mother, Iva owned and operated Cass City Hospital until 1968. She worked for Tendercare for five years and part time for Autumnwood of Deckerville for over two years. In 1989 Iva retired from nursing because of an accident. She was a former member of Salem United Methodist Church and Cass City United Methodist Church. She was a member of the former Cass City Business and Professional Women. Iva enjoyed oil painting, sewing, cooking, baking, trying new recipes and working on word search puzzles.
Iva is survived by special niece and nephew, Rennae and Rick Mazei of Sandusky; many cousins and special friend, Joyce Cameron.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2007 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Pastor David Pratt of Heritage United Methodist Church, Snover officiating. Memorials may be made to Marlette Extended Care Facility or United Hospice of Marlette. Interment will be in Moore Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Ms. Hildinger: Rick Mazei, Steven McKenney, Rennae Mazei, Karen Dickinson, Ken Cameron. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
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