Elizabeth M. “Liz” Von Arx passed away Tuesday, February 24, at Caledonia Care and Rehab Center.
She was born on April 12, 1927, to Theodore and Madelle (Taylor) Fregin. She attended St. John’s Grade School and graduated from Aquinas High School.
She married George A. Von Arx on April 19, 1949. They lived in Caledonia, where she worked as a legal secretary for William Von Arx. She was known for her gardening, sewing and cooking. Liz enjoyed fishing, winemaking and traveling, visiting Israel, England, Switzerland, New York and going on several cruises.
She is survived by her children, Victoria (Albin Zak) Von Arx, Niskayuna New York; Deborah (Roger Lacher) Von Arx, Winona Minnesota; George (Nancy) Von Arx, Holmen Wisconsin; Ellen Von Arx-Roland, Winona; Michael Von Arx, Prior Lake Minnesota; grandchildren, Jessie (Paul) Howe, Lisa (Rod) Hudson, James Waters, John Waters, Aaron (Karrie) Lacher, Kevin (Britt) Von Arx, Elsa Lacher and Mike Von Arx; great-grandchildren Katie and Tom Howe, Sam, Gabe and Skyler Waters and Colette Lacher; sisters, Frannie (Francis) Von Arx, Hokah, Minnsota; Theodora “Teddy” Von Arx, Caledonia; and V. Susan Sanford, Northport Alabama; sisters-in-law, Betty Von Arx, Rita Von Arx, Marguerite Sheehan, Delores Benz, Rita Hayes; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her husband, George, who passed away in 1986; a son, Anthony “Tony” Von Arx; her daughter-in-law, Carol Von Arx; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard Sanford, Alfred (Evelyn) Von Arx, Otto (Marge) Von Arx, Paul Von Arx, Bernice (Don) Cavanaugh, Walter Von Arx, Les Sheehan, Jake (Jean) Von Arx, Helen (Bill) Hoskins, Joe (Phyllis) Von Arx, Don Benz, Bill Hayes and William Von Arx.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with burial in Calvary Cemetery, both in Caledonia. Father Matt Fasnacht will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. McCormick Funeral Home is assisting the family and online condolences maybe given at mccormickfuneralhome.net
The family requests memorials for St. Mary’s School.