Hortense Schlader, 92, Luverne, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, in Luverne Community Hospital.
Services were Monday, Oct. 7, in St. Catherine Catholic Church, Luverne. The Rev. Andrew Beerman officiated. Burial was in St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Luverne.
Hortense T. Brandenburg was born Nov. 8, 1909, to Samuel and Mary (Hassler) Brandenburg in Mound Township, Rock County. She attended rural school in Mound Township. After her schooling she worked for Nelson Department Store in Luverne.
She married Matt Schlader on May 29, 1933, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. They owned and operated Schlader Jewelry Store in Luverne for many years.
Mrs. Schlader was a lifelong member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne and was active in the Ladies Guild. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary in Luverne. She was a charter member of the WomenÕs BPW in Luverne. She enjoyed sewing and embroidery.
Survivors include her children, Catherine (Lawrence) Gabriel, Delano, Roger Schlader, Rapid City, S.D., Stephen (Lynise) Schlader, Barrington, Ill., and Margaret McDermott, Farmington; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Samuel Brandenburg; and one nephew, George Brandenburg, both of Beaver Creek.
Mrs. Schlader was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Matt, in 1964, two grandchildren, three brothers, Raymond, Leo and Paul.
Dingmann Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.