Hilde Backes

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Hilde Backes, age 96 of Avon, was held Saturday, March 24 at the St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Hilde died peacefully at the Quiet Oaks Hospice House on Monday, March 19, 2018.
Hilde was born July 7, 1921 in Farming, MN to Herman and Helena (Rolfes) Janssen. She attended country school in farming. Hilde was united in marriage to Albin Backes on October 6, 1941 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Farming. The couple made their home in Farming where they farmed. Hilde also worked as a cook for the Farming School District. In 1983, after retiring, the couple moved to Avon. Hilde was a member of Christian Mothers, and St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon.
Hilde is survived by her children, Lola (Steve) Blattner of Avon, Rick (Marlys) of Avon, Joe (Laura) of Spicer, Tim (Donna) of St. Cloud, Tom (Mary) of St. Joseph, Sandy (Jack) Mergen of Avon, Randy (Janet) of Avon, and Ron (Cindy) of Avon, and son-in-law, Jack Loch of Sauk Centre. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 44 great- grandchildren, and 3 great- great- grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Albin in 2005, daughter Diana Loch in 1999, three grandchildren, William, Ronnie Jr., and Lisa; and three brothers, Andy, Meinrad, and Leonard.