Hilda Anne Mihalic's Obituary
Hilda Anne Mihalic, age 102, was a World War II veteran. After a life well lived, she passed away June 16, 2023, with family by her side. Born in Lorain, Ohio, in 1920, she resided in Lorain most of her life.
She graduated from Capital City School of Nursing of Gallinger Municipal Hospital, Washington, D.C. in January 1944 with a registered nurse certification. She served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during WWII in the Pacific Theater, Okinawa. Returning from the Army she attended Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse at the Cleveland VA Hospital and retired after 28 years in 1976. She was unwavering in her Catholic faith. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amherst, and formerly a member of St. Vitus Catholic Church, Lorain, until its closure.
Hilda led a life full of service, caring for others and generosity. In retirement, she cared for her siblings as their health failed. For several years, she would daily visit her nephew who had multiple sclerosis, providing for many of his needs. She was a powerful prayer warrior for family and friends. A role model for her family, she was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Hilda was an avid reader. She enjoyed golfing and bowling. For many years, she had season tickets for the Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall. She traveled extensively with her friends from work, even driving to Acapulco, Mexico, the Canadian Rockies, and California. She visited relatives in her parents' home country of Croatia. Italy was a favorite country to visit, especially Rome. Her last trip was to Cancun, Mexico, with family and friends to celebrate her 97th birthday, an over-the-top celebration.
Hilda (Auntie Lubie) will be greatly missed by her nieces Janet (Bob) Runner, Carol Shinsky (Dan Bullock), Gail Shinsky, and Mandy (Tony) Smith, nephew Norman (Sandi) Shinsky, and six great nephews, two great nieces and two great, great nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents George and Catherine (Jalsevac) Mihalic, sisters Barbara Stuller, Diane, Helen, and Mary Shinsky, brothers George and John, and nephews Frank, James and Robert Stuller.
The family would like to thank all who cared for Hilda in her last months including the incredible staff at Mercy New Life Hospice.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 30, 2023 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst. Closing prayers will be said at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 1st in the funeral center followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 200 St. Joseph Drive, Amherst. Rev. Father Timothy O’Connor, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com
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