Mary Schmidt

Mary K. (Hull) Schmidt Mary Schmidt passed away peacefully on July 1, 2010 due to cardiac failure. Mary was born in Austin, MN on January 18, 1919 to Wilbur and Catherine (Farrell) Skinner. She atteneded Austin Catholic Schools and worked at Hormel Foods until joining the Marine Corp in 1943. She was united in marriage to Woodrow W. Hull in Austin and together had four children. They were divorced after 30 years of marriage. Mary later married Bernard Schmidt of Austin and moved to the Nisswa, MN area. About ten years ago Mary and Benny moved to Owatonna, MN where they resided until her death. Mary had a passion for quilting. Many of her quilts now adorn the homes of her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed bowling, golfing, swimming, bridge, sewing, knitting, crocheting and decorating. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; former husband, Woodrow Hull; sister, Margaret Johnson; and brothers, Farrell and Bill Skinner. She is survived by her husband Bernard; daughters, Bridget Olson, Owatonna, Katie (George) Lawrence, Costa Mesa, CA, Patti Kitchings, Austin and son, Mike (Jo) Hull, Austin. Sister-in-law, Shirley Skinner, Austin. Grandchildren, Corie (Craig) Hollerud, Trevor (Erin) Olson, Jennifer (Tim) Coates, Sam (Keri) Hull, Sarah (Troy) Diekman and Andrew Hull. Great grandchildren, Kyra, Erika, Atlas, Zepplin, Rebecca, Emma, Wyatt, Norah and Ava. Many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at. St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and VFW Post #1216. Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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