Virginia Daily

Virginia Catherine Daily, age 96, of Austin, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Virginia was born September 17, 1920 in Ossian, Iowa to Leo and Marie (Thiltgen) Barthelme. The family moved to Rose Creek when Virginia was seven years old. She attended St. Peter’s School through the 8th grade. In 1934 her parents moved to a farm in Adams. Virginia attended Adams High School and graduated in 1938. After completing a course in business at Mankato Commercial College, she was employed by Geo. A. Hormel Co. for two years. On September 18, 1941, Virginia was united in marriage to Denver P. Daily at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Virginia was active in several organizations and served as President for St. Augustine CCW, BPO Does, Philomathian Club, Sacred Heart Care Center, and Golden Kiwanis. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Virginia loved to cook, travel, fish, and enjoy time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Karen Mattison, Robbinsdale, MN, Kay (Mahlon) Krueger, Austin, MN, Jim Daily, Austin, MN; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; sister, Genevieve Anastasi, Aptos, CA; sisters-in-law, Beverly Christopherson, Cohasset, MN, Lois Barthelme, Stewartville, MN; nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Denver; parents; sister, Roberta; brother, Robert. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 5 pm CCW rosary on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-7 pm and there will also be visitation one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial are preferred to the donor’s choice. Condolences may be left on line at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Monday, July 24 2017
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Tuesday, July 25 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Service

Tuesday, July 25 2017
11:00 AM

St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912