of Conway, AR
June 7, 1952 - September 11, 2013
Hermine Magdalena Linz, 61, of Conway, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Born in Linz, Austria on June 7, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Maria Hoffman Abt. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and Oma. Before her illness Hermine had been the director of Information Technology at Leisure Arts. She was also a past President of Conway Business and Professional Women, a member of the Danauschwaben Villages Helping Hands and a very active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband Michael Linz; children: Angela Janowiecki (Chris) of Conway, AR, Sharon Hess (Jeff), also of Conway, Dion Linz (Sherri) of Berryville, AR, Andrea Ratzlaff of Virginia Beach, VA , Justin Linz (Jessica) of Springdale, AR and David Murphy ( Bailie) of Conway, AR: fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters, Maria Lueck (Robert) and Heidi Kirchberg (Doug) and brothers, Joseph Abt (Rose), John Abt (Claudia) and Stephen Abt and a host of extended family and friends. Her son-in-law Thomas Ratzlaff also preceded her in death.
The Rosary will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday, September 13, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, with visitation to follow, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 14, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father John Marconi as celebrant. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, her children will serve as pallbearers and carry her to her final rest. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to St. Joseph Community Assistance Program.
Memorials can be made to the St. Joseph's Community Assistants Program 1115 College Ave. Conway AR 72032
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43 Condolence(s)
Robert and Kim Halter
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Michael and family, our thoughts are prayers are with you. I have fond memories of Hermi from many years ago.
Pam Lee
Monday, September 16, 2013
Michael and family, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet wife. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacy Starr Simpson
Monday, September 16, 2013
Michael--
Prayers and love sent to you and your family.
Stacy Starr Simpson
Debbie Nipper
Monday, September 16, 2013
Michael, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I love this picture of her, it is just how I remember her because she was always smiling whenever we met. God bless you all.
Nancy Moix
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Please know that as we prayed for Hermine these last weeks we also pray now for your peace and comfort. St. Joseph Parish Telephone Prayer Chain
Doug and Bridgett Jones
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Michael and Family,
So sorry to hear about Hermi. She was such a great person and had such a positive attitude. She will be greatly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Doug and Bridgett
Diana Cates
Saturday, September 14, 2013
It is with great sorrow that I have heard the news of Hermine. She was a very kind and caring woman, she will be missed by all who knew her. I pray that God be with each of you and comfort you during this difficult time.
John Hambuch and family
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Dear Linz and Abt family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences. May your memories of Hermine comfort you in this time of grief.
Sharon Davis
Friday, September 13, 2013
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Heaven is a better place because Hermine has joined the chorus. She loved her family and friends deeply and was an inspiration to us all. I am so grateful for her life and our chance meeting through business. She will be missed.
Phyllis Cady-Harrelson
Friday, September 13, 2013
Mike, sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Buddy & Sue Walls
Friday, September 13, 2013
Michael and family we were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Jack Lenhof Family
Friday, September 13, 2013
All the best to the family and friends of Hermi Linz in this difficult time of loss and morning. Our prayers are with you and Hermi.
Eric Glover
Friday, September 13, 2013
Angela and family: My heart breaks for you right now. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad to know what a wonderful support system you have! Your family, friends, and faith in God will see you through. Much love, my friend!
Robert & Liz Filippi
Friday, September 13, 2013
Herzlichst Beileid- The officers and members of the DS Landesverband extend our heartfelt condolences at your family's loss.
Jackie Dillion
Friday, September 13, 2013
My thoughts are with you today. We worked at Indian Springs Sales many years ago.
Anne Stocks
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Love and prayers to you all. A beautiful woman, she will be missed. May God's peace and spirit comfort you in this difficult time. I am sure she is receiving a joyous welcome in heaven.
Pam Willis
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Was fortunate to have worked with Hermine at Leisure Arts.She was a kind,good person.God Bless to all her family.
Herbert & Cindy Heide
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Words do not come easy for me. I can only say that I will always remember Hermine's beautiful smile. And of course all the times she acted like our mother when we were much much younger. Cindy,,my Mom,and I send all our love and pray that god gives you all the strength you'll need in your time of grief.
Thomas Lipsmeyer
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Heart felt condolences to Michael and family. Hermine will be greatly missed by all those fortunate enough to have known her. What a truly wonderful soul we have lost, but Heaven has gained. God bless!
Alice Cresswell
Thursday, September 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this beautiful lady. Hermine always had a genuine smile for everyone. May they feel the comforting arms of our Lord holding them in this trying time.
Kim Kelley
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Hermine fills my memory with inspiration. She is a good soul, and Heaven is lucky to have her. I know you will miss her. I do.
Sue Jackson
Thursday, September 12, 2013
My deepest condolences to Hermine's family. She was a great friend and we had some wonderful times in Conway Business & Professional Women Organization. She was always sweet and ready to help. She will be missed. Friends & loved ones live forever in the memories we keep.
Dwan Warnell
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Hermine was a great friend and teacher, she will dearly be missed, the family will be in my prayers.
Donna McVey
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Michael,
So very sorry to hear this news. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Gartman
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Michael and family,
This news is heartbreaking, and I am so sorry for your loss. Hermine was a great friend and boss, and a soul I will never forget. Her radiant smile broadcast her personality.
Heaven has gained a wonderful soul!
David Gartman
Angela Janowiecki
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Donations in Hermine's memory can be mailed to St. Joseph Church Community Assistance at 1115 College Avenue. Conway, AR 72032
Our family thanks you for all of the thoughts, prayers and well wishes
Charlie Mc Gee Jr
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Songs of Songs 2:11 For now the winteris past; the rain has ended and gone away. Sweet rest my sister. Still praying for you guys.
Kim McDaniel
Thursday, September 12, 2013
I was Blessed to know Hermine! She was a loving and kind women. I enjoyed the time I worked with her. She will be missed. Her family will be in my prayers.
Marty Knight
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Michael,
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Prayers and thoughts to you and your family.
Marty
Bauder Anton
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Liebe Familie Linz und Abt!
Wenn etwas uns fortgenommen wird,
womit wir tief und wunderbar zusammenhängen,
so ist viel von uns selber mit fortgenommen.
Gott aber will, dass wir uns wiederfinden,
reicher um alles Verlorene und vermehrt um
jenen unendlichen Schmerz.
Reiner Maria Rilke
Mit Anteilnahme
Anton und Margarete Bauder
Becky Roden
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Hermine was a wonderful and special lady to our family. She was a great inspiration to so many people. I am so thankful for her faith in Jesus Christ and that now she is at peace in His presence, completely healed. We are praying for all of you, her family, that God will grant you the peace and comfort that only He can give.
Tina Petersen
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Michael, though all the good, bad, really good and really bad you are the love of her life. We spoke of it many times over the years. All the children and grandchildren gave her strength and joy. Hermine was truly a good and kind soul. Her incredible fight is something to admire.
We had some really great times while she lived in Minnesota and wonderful and thoughtful discussions over the years. I pray for her peace. I'll miss my friend.
Tina
Tina Petersen
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Michael, though all the good, bad, really good and really bad you are the love of her life. We spoke of it many times over the years. All the children and grandchildren gave her strength and joy. Hermine was truly a good and kind soul. Her incredible fight is something to admire.
We had some really great times while she lived in Minnesota and wonderful and thoughtful discussions over the years. I pray for her peace. I'll miss my friend.
Tina
Lloyd Litsey & Terri Parker West
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Our prayers are with Hermine & her family. We are glad she is now at peace. She will be missed very much.
Mari Hanson
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Hermine, Earth lost an angel, but Heaven gained one. You are missed beyond measure.
Mr and Mrs Erich Lenhof
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Our hearts are with family although we are far away. May our family find peace and light as we say farewell to this beloved soul.
Narcie Holley
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes to all Hermine family , husband and children we lost a wonderful lady today and she will be missed dearly We loved u Hermine
Jamie Phillips
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Angela, so sorry to hear about your mother. I am praying for your family.
Eva Tilley
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
My life has been forever changed by knowing Hermine.
Brenda Curtis
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Michael and family,
So sorry to hear of Hermi's passing. May she now rest in peace with her Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Julie Goodnight
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May The Lord comfort you and give you the strength to carry on knowing Hermine is with our Lord and Savior now and is no longer suffering.
Janet Tobias
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Our deepest sympathy for Hermine's family. She fought so hard and always had a smile on her beautiful face for everyone she came in contact with.
Sincere Condolences,
Janet & Bill Tobias
John Svendsen
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathies goes out to all those who loved and cherished Hermaine. Hermaine is deserving of so many accolades – her forthright outspoken disposition, her unyielding optimism, her compassionate and charitable contributions to others and her zeal for life place her on pedestal that is typically reserved only for heros. But then again, how could you know Hermaine and not idolize her – she was a superwoman! Moreover, Hermaine’s heroic fight in the face of enormous odds was truly inspiring and gave us all hope for a better tomorrow. I am certain a grand banquet has been prepared and that Hermaine has now found the peace and comfort she so deserves. Our love and faith hold strong in the memories we share together of better times, brighter smiles and loving grace Hermaine bestowed upon all those she touched in her journey. God bless. John and Lisa Svendsen