Georgia Ann Steinhoff
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On October 18, 2017 @ 2:17 pm In 2017,Obituaries | 18 Comments
Georgia Ann Steinhoff, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at her home in Chaska, MN. She was formerly a longtime resident of Shakopee, MN.
A time of gathering will be held on Sunday, October 22 from 4-7 pm and on Monday, October 23 from 9:30-10:30 am, both at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 23 at 11 am, at The Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne 350 Atwood Street, Shakopee, led by Father Paul Haverstock. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Georgia will be laid to rest with her husband at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Tuesday, October 25 at 10:35 am.
From Georgia’s very first breath, her destiny and direction in life was to serve the Lord. Georgia was born on All Saints Day, November 1, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN. She was the oldest of five children born to Ambrose Louis and Lucille Fern (Warrington) Bednarczyk. Georgia spent most of her life growing up around Minnewashta, MN. She attended Guardian Angels Catholic High School and was a proud graduate of the Class of 1957. It was during her childhood that Georgia’s father passed away. This was a difficult time in her life, yet it instilled lifelong character—determination, strength and a caring attitude towards others.
Through mutual friends, Georgia meet a young man named Jerome “Jerry” Adelbert Steinhoff. At the time Jerry was in the service, so they corresponded through writing letters. Georgia and Jerry’s love blossomed and on October 3, 1959 at St. Victoria Catholic Church in Victoria, MN they exchanged wedding vows. They settled their roots in Shakopee where they raised their eight children—Robert, William, Sandra, Jerome Jr., David, Nancy, Paul, and Genevieve.
As a family they enjoyed camping and, in later years, spending time at the cabin in Longville, MN. For over 30 years, Georgia enjoyed lake life. While she liked fishing and boating, Georgia was best known for her love of a good bonfire. Georgia also took many road trips with her husband Jerry. They traveled across the United States to Arizona, Missouri, and as far as Alaska. Eventually, Georgia shared her passion for lake life and traveling with her grandchildren.
Most of Georgia’s life was dedicated to her family. While she worked outside the home at Lee Data and American Medical Systems, it was raising her children and grandchildren that brought her the most joy and happiness. Her home was a welcome place for family, friends, and neighbors where a home cooked meal was never in short supply. In Georgia’s free time, she enjoyed playing cards with the girls, making blankets for her family, gardening, and crafting—she was especially skilled at calligraphy and had excellent penmanship.
Georgia instilled her strong faith in God and devotion to the church to her entire family. She encouraged her family to not only attend church, but to live their faith through participation and prayer.
Her legacy of kindness, generosity, and compassion will be carried on by her children, Robert Steinhoff, William (Janet) Steinhoff, Sandra (Charles) Doherty, Jerome Jr. (Susan) Steinhoff, David (Tara) Steinhoff, Nancy Henderson, Paul (Penelope Conway) Steinhoff, Genevieve (Jon) Bishop; grandchildren, Krist (Sarah) Kalkes, Dustin (Cindy) Steinhoff, Todd Steinhoff, Allen Henderson, James Kuhlmann, Grace Kuhlmann, Samuel Bishop, Grace Bishop, Luke Steinhoff, Miles Willemssen; great-grandchildren, Kate, Kylie and Carson Steinhoff, Henry Kalkes: sister, Kathy Brueck, Joan (Jerry) Bloomquist; Mary Danner; brother, Joe (Lynn) Bednarczyk; many relatives and friends.
Georgia was preceded in death by husband, Jerome “Jerry”; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Ruth Kalkes; mother, Lucille (Elmer) Ekberg and her father, Ambrose Bednarczyk.
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Sandy my heart & prayers to you & your family on losing your Mom. Apple & I are here if you need anything all you have to do is ask.
I am so sorry for your loss.She is a better place and will sill be watching over you all.
Moms stay in a very special part of our hearts even after they pass. I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss.
Dear Sandy, Charles, Kathy, Mary Eva and the rest of the Steinhoffs, Krist, Sarah and Henry. We extend our sympathy to all of you. You are in our prayers and thoughts. May God grant you peace throughout the next few days and afterwards. She is now at peace, out of pain with her Jerry and Lord. Love to you all. Joyce & Bud Kalkes.
What a wonderful tribute to your mother Sandy. She would love the way you all remember and think of her. I am so sorry for the loss and sadness that her passing causes your family and all her friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With my deepest condolences,
Lynn Hoffman
Sandy; We are so sorry for your loss. Just know that she is in no pain and is with your dad now. I feel so blessed that I got to see her and the hole family this past June. I have a great memories of your mother. She never forgot a birthday or to send me a note just to say hi. The last thing she sent me was a small picture of herself on her wedding day. I will always display it in a bright and sunny room. With love Kimberly Ohlms
Steinoff Family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you today and the days to follow.
Much love to all
Teresa Hoffman
Our deepest sympathy to Georgia’s Family we will miss her subing for cards she always made the evening oh so much more interesting ! And of course we have all missed going up north Donna Peg and her must have found at least a fourth or fifth playing partners.Georgia was always a good gal and sport about our teasing! I’m so sorry not in town for her services.Love and miss ya George .
I’m very sorry for you loss Nancy Henderson, may she rest in peace.
My sincerest regret for the passing of your mother and my Aunt Georgia. I feel so blessed to have seen her just 4 months ago at Rita an Louis’s anniversary party. I got to hug her and tell her I loved her. My prayers go out to all my cousins and their families during this difficult time. She will live on in our hearts and memories and I will always remember her with love.
To the Holmes park clan thoughts and prayers to you all. Darcie
To Nancy and AJ,
Very to sorry to hear about Georgia. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.
The Listrom’s (Rob, Shelly and AJ)
And Emily .. sorry for the typo
Sandy, Chuck, and family– You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Sandy, we’re glad you were able to spend quality time with your mom recently.
To the family of Jerry and Georgia, Dean and I send our deepest regrets we were unable to make the funeral. What a great tribute you have written about her. I am so glad we got to see her and family when we were visiting for Rita and Louie ‘s party. It was hard to see her so uncomfortable. I share so many fond memories of growing up years with all your family. Our heart felt blessings and prayers go out to you and family. May God be with you all at this time and lean in on his strength and love. Sincere condolences, Sheryl and Dean and family.
Paul:
I am sorry for your loss. I know you have many great memories that will live on. God bless.
Jerry and Sue we are so sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers from Susan, Nick and I.
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Sandy and family you are all in my thoughts and prayers!