Nancy Lou Hilleshiem

Nancy Lou Hilleshiem, 76, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth. Nancy was born April 8, 1943 in Rochester to Lawrence and Dolores (Schoonover) Rubin. She was a 1961 graduate of Dover Eyota High School. On July 14, 1962, in St. Charles, MN Nancy married Francis Earl "Sam" Hilleshiem. They lived in Elgin for 18 years, where Nancy was a member of the Elgin Ambulance Crew. Nancy and Sam moved to Rochester in 1989. Nancy worked as an administrative secretary at the Rochester State Hospital. She was a member of Rochester Baptist Church, where she was extremely active in various church groups. Nancy enjoyed reading, camping, crafts, swimming, making and sending cards to family and friends. She was a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan. Above all, Nancy loved making memories with her family. She was a selfless, warm hearted woman, and a great conversationalist. She was wise, giving and had a wonderful sense of humor. Nancy was a strong Christian woman with a non-ending faith in her Lord. She is survived by her children, Terry (Stephanie) Hilleshiem of Rochester, Sam Hilleshiem of Rochester, Tad (Jennifer) Hilleshiem of Elgin; five grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Gary (Linda) Rubin, Frank (Linda) Rubin, Ronald (Karen) Rubin, George (Debra) VanHouten, Cindy VanHouten and sister-in-law, Elfi Rubin. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Hilleshiem; brother, David Rubin; daughter-in-law, Jill Hilleshiem; her father, Lawrence Rubin and her mother and stepfather, Dolores and George VanHouten Sr. A funeral service celebrating Nancy's life will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church, 5905 Silas Dent Rd. NW, Rochester, MN 55901 with The Rev. Don Noonan officiating. Visitation will be held 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hilleshiem family; to share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinfh.com