Clara Holz

Clara Holz, age 88, of O'Neill, passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 29, 2012, at the Golden LivingCenter in O'Neill.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. with a 8 p.m. rosary at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill with Rev. Jeff Lorig officiating. Music was provided by Sharon and Ella Spencer.

Pallbearers were Jerry Schaaf, Wendell Babl, Jim Shoemaker, Jeff Petersen, Tom Storjohann and Dean Janzing.

Honorary pallbearers were Rich Meinecke, Larry Minton, John and Eileen Schmit, Johnny Janzing, Ramona Babl, Bill and Shelia Hamik, Mary Jo Petersen, Dick  Janzing, Don and Peg Skopec, Mike Hamik and Bob Broderson.

Burial was in the O'Neill Calvary Cemetery in O'Neill.

Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill was in charge of arrangements.

Clara was born in O'Neill on Nov. 24, 1923, to George and Mary (Cole) Babl. She married Arthur Holz on Sept. 28, 1947, in Emmet. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Altar Society.

Clara is survived by her husband, Art, of O'Neill; one daughter, Susan Heffner and husband, John of Roswell, NM; three grandchildren, Nick Heffner from Los Lunas, NM, Amber Brown of Marbleton, WY, and Cody Heffner of Fredericksburg, Texas; and six great-grandchildren.

Her parents and one sister, Lottie Janzing preceded her in death.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.