Cecilia C. Windjue

Cecilia C. Windjue, 85 of Devils Lake, ND died on Thursday morning, January 8, 2009 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. Mass of Christian Burial for Cecilia will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Fr. Dale Kinzler will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and at the church from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 8:00 p.m. The Rosary will be led by the Catholic Daughters and Scripture Service will be led by Fr. Charles Leute, O.P. Visitation on Saturday will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral Mass. Serving as Casket Bearers for Cecilia will be her grandsons, Dean Windjue, Rodney Windjue, Kevin Windjue, Alex Windjue and Adam Windjue. Reading the Sacred Scriptures will be Alex Windjue and Alyssa Daniels. Cecilia Lauinger Windjue was born on June 19, 1923, to Philip and Eva (Kraft) Lauinger on the family farm near Webster, ND. She grew up and attended schools in the Cando area. Cecilia was united in marriage to Leland Windjue on October 20, 1943 in Yuma, AZ. After their marriage they lived for a time in AZ, NC, SC and GA. Upon Leland’s discharge from the service in 1945, they established their home north of Devils Lake, where they farmed and raised their family. Cecilia served for several years on the Morris Township School Board and was a member of St. Benedict‘s church. She was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church and after retiring and moving to town in 1979, she became very active in Catholic Daughters and was President of Saint Rita’s Circle for many years. Cecilia’s legacy is being a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who was cherished and loved by her family and many friends. She was well-known for her ability to sew and fix anything, serve round the clock meals, bake “grandma buns” and maintain a bottomless cookie jar. Many were blessed to receive her beautifully stitched pictures, handmade quilts, embroidered towels and personalized Christmas stockings. Cecilia was a blessing to her family, and a second mother to many. She was generous and kind, honest and upright and always there with her helping hand. She touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew her. In her 85 years of life, Cecilia served as the cornerstone in an ever-growing family. Her strong faith had a profound impact on her family and friends and carried her through good times and bad. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Leland. Sons: Dennis (Rose), Richard (Sheila), Roger (Paula), Leslie (Karn), all of Devils Lake and Philip (Lisa) of West Fargo. Daughters: Suzanne (Tom) Walter, Fair Play, SC and Laurie (Loren) Haugen of Red Lodge, MT. Daughter-in-law, Carol (Doug) Nerby of Manvel, ND. Sister: Catherine Johnson, Cando, ND. Grand Children: Sheila (Todd) LaMotte, Dean (Christi) Windjue, Devils Lake Kevin (Nicole) Windjue, Rod Windjue and Lisa (Adam) Dewey, Baxter, MN Janelle (Scott) Kisow, Orange, CA and Vickie (Josh) Cofer, Dickinson, ND Kristine (Rick) Tindol, Savannah, GA and Kellie (David) Furin, Durham, NC Alyssa (Jamie) Daniels, Baxter, MN and Andrea (Brad) Andvik, Sartell, MN Bethany (Chris) Dumont, Bismarck, ND, Sharlene (Matt) Olson and Adam Windjue, Devils Lake Alex Windjue and Krista Windjue, West Fargo, ND Carly Haugen and Clay Haugen, Red Lodge, MT Great Grand Children: Mara and Megan LaMotte, Devils Lake Joey Rodin, Kenmare, ND, Jenna, Emily, Taylor and Brandon Windjue, Devils Lake, ND Hannah and Daniel Windjue, Baxter, MN Ashlynn, Jaden and Gage Windjue, Baxter, MN Sophia Dewey, Baxter, MN Jake, Cole and Alexandra Kisow, Orange, CA Alexa and Jace Cofer, Dickinson, ND Dean and Walt Tindol, Savannah, GA Caleb, Thomas and Jocelyn Daniels, Baxter, MN Averie and Brady Andvik, Sartell, MN She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kenneth in 1979; brothers, Joseph, Anton and George Lauinger; sisters, Martena Wilhelmi, Amelia Bryl and Eva Schiele; granddaughter, Rhonda Windjue; and great grandson, Michael Windjue. Friends may sign the online register book and share memories at www.gilbertsonfuneralhome.com Memorials may be directed to Mercy Hospice, Devils Lake