Luella J. Kitzmiller, 88, 4 S. Eastmoor Drive, New Bremen, died at 6:37 a.m. Oct. 19, 2007, at Golden Living Center, St. Marys.

She was born June 17, 1919, in Mercer County, to John and Mary Eyink Wenning. On Oct. 5, 1948, she married Paul W. Kitzmiller, who died Jan. 22, 1981.

Surviving are a son, Curt, Celina; a daughter, Paula (Robert) Ranly, New Bremen; a sister, Ellen Ann Bertke, Maria Stein; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Wenning, Maria Stein; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a daughter, Lila Brogaard; four brothers; and two sisters.

She retired from Autokraft Box Corp., Minster. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Tom Mannebach officiating. Burial is at St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster.

Calling is 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.