Bernice Edna Louise Hoodjer, 97, of Clarksville, was born April 5, 1923, in Clarksville, daughter of William F. and Malinda (Wilken) Stoxen.
Bernice was baptized and later confirmed at Pleasant Valley United Church of Christ, rural Clarksville. She received her education at Pleasant Valley School, Fremont Township near her home.
Bernice worked in various businesses in Clarksville including a restaurant, grocery store and the bowling alley.
She then married Claude Hoodjer on September 11, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple made their home in Bremer, Iowa where they farmed for three years. They moved and farmed south of Clarksville until 1960 and then purchased a farm east of town. Bernice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and farmed alongside Claude. For a couple years Bernice also was a bookkeeper for IPS. They retired from farming in 1990. She moved into Clarksville in 2008, then into Assisted Living in Clarksville and eventually to Clarksville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. In the fall of 2020 during COVID-19, Bernice moved in with her daughter to be near family.
Bernice was an active and faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville, where she taught Sunday school and belonged to W.E.L.C.A. She was a member of Nursing Home Auxiliary for 25 years and Friendly Neighbors Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards, cooking and traveling.
Bernice passed away at home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude on December 17, 1992; still born twin daughters, Debra and Diane; her parents; and one sister, Esther Schmidt.
Bernice is survived by one son, Tim (Jody) Hoodjer of Clarksville; one daughter, Paula Hoodjer of Clarksville; four grandchildren, Billie (Scott) Buss, Leslie (John) Groen, Stacy (Matt) Stirling, Scott (LeeAnn) Hoodjer; 12 great-grandchildren: Fletcher, Mollie, Walker, Sidney (fiancée, Tyler Duster), Avery, Riley, Rowdy, Madison, Katelyn, Charlie, Cambell and Dylan .
Private family funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021, at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, with burial in Lynwood Cemetery.
Public visitation will be 4-6 on Sunday at the funeral home in Clarksville. Please wear masks and remain six feet apart while attending the visitation. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or St. John Lutheran Church. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of arrangements.
Bernice was baptized and later confirmed at Pleasant Valley United Church of Christ, rural Clarksville. She received her education at Pleasant Valley School, Fremont Township near her home.
Bernice worked in various businesses in Clarksville including a restaurant, grocery store and the bowling alley.
She then married Claude Hoodjer on September 11, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple made their home in Bremer, Iowa where they farmed for three years. They moved and farmed south of Clarksville until 1960 and then purchased a farm east of town. Bernice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and farmed alongside Claude. For a couple years Bernice also was a bookkeeper for IPS. They retired from farming in 1990. She moved into Clarksville in 2008, then into Assisted Living in Clarksville and eventually to Clarksville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. In the fall of 2020 during COVID-19, Bernice moved in with her daughter to be near family.
Bernice was an active and faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville, where she taught Sunday school and belonged to W.E.L.C.A. She was a member of Nursing Home Auxiliary for 25 years and Friendly Neighbors Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards, cooking and traveling.
Bernice passed away at home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude on December 17, 1992; still born twin daughters, Debra and Diane; her parents; and one sister, Esther Schmidt.
Bernice is survived by one son, Tim (Jody) Hoodjer of Clarksville; one daughter, Paula Hoodjer of Clarksville; four grandchildren, Billie (Scott) Buss, Leslie (John) Groen, Stacy (Matt) Stirling, Scott (LeeAnn) Hoodjer; 12 great-grandchildren: Fletcher, Mollie, Walker, Sidney (fiancée, Tyler Duster), Avery, Riley, Rowdy, Madison, Katelyn, Charlie, Cambell and Dylan .
Private family funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021, at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, with burial in Lynwood Cemetery.
Public visitation will be 4-6 on Sunday at the funeral home in Clarksville. Please wear masks and remain six feet apart while attending the visitation. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or St. John Lutheran Church. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of arrangements.
Bernice Edna Louise Hoodjer, 97, of Clarksville, was born April 5, 1923, in Clarksville, daughter of William F. and Malinda (Wilken) Stoxen.
Bernice was baptized and later confirmed at Pleasant Valley United Church of Christ, rural Clarksville. She received her education at Pleasant Valley School, Fremont Township near her home.
Bernice worked in various businesses in Clarksville including a restaurant, grocery store and the bowling alley.
She then married Claude Hoodjer on September 11, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple made their home in Bremer, Iowa where they farmed for three years. They moved and farmed south of Clarksville until 1960 and then purchased a farm east of town. Bernice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and farmed alongside Claude. For a couple years Bernice also was a bookkeeper for IPS. They retired from farming in 1990. She moved into Clarksville in 2008, then into Assisted Living in Clarksville and eventually to Clarksville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. In the fall of 2020 during COVID-19, Bernice moved in with her daughter to be near family.
Bernice was an active and faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville, where she taught Sunday school and belonged to W.E.L.C.A. She was a member of Nursing Home Auxiliary for 25 years and Friendly Neighbors Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards, cooking and traveling.
Bernice passed away at home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude on December 17, 1992; still born twin daughters, Debra and Diane; her parents; and one sister, Esther Schmidt.
Bernice is survived by one son, Tim (Jody) Hoodjer of Clarksville; one daughter, Paula Hoodjer of Clarksville; four grandchildren, Billie (Scott) Buss, Leslie (John) Groen, Stacy (Matt) Stirling, Scott (LeeAnn) Hoodjer; 12 great-grandchildren: Fletcher, Mollie, Walker, Sidney (fiancée, Tyler Duster), Avery, Riley, Rowdy, Madison, Katelyn, Charlie, Cambell and Dylan .
Private family funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021, at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, with burial in Lynwood Cemetery.
Public visitation will be 4-6 on Sunday at the funeral home in Clarksville. Please wear masks and remain six feet apart while attending the visitation. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or St. John Lutheran Church. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of arrangements.
Bernice was baptized and later confirmed at Pleasant Valley United Church of Christ, rural Clarksville. She received her education at Pleasant Valley School, Fremont Township near her home.
Bernice worked in various businesses in Clarksville including a restaurant, grocery store and the bowling alley.
She then married Claude Hoodjer on September 11, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple made their home in Bremer, Iowa where they farmed for three years. They moved and farmed south of Clarksville until 1960 and then purchased a farm east of town. Bernice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and farmed alongside Claude. For a couple years Bernice also was a bookkeeper for IPS. They retired from farming in 1990. She moved into Clarksville in 2008, then into Assisted Living in Clarksville and eventually to Clarksville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. In the fall of 2020 during COVID-19, Bernice moved in with her daughter to be near family.
Bernice was an active and faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville, where she taught Sunday school and belonged to W.E.L.C.A. She was a member of Nursing Home Auxiliary for 25 years and Friendly Neighbors Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards, cooking and traveling.
Bernice passed away at home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude on December 17, 1992; still born twin daughters, Debra and Diane; her parents; and one sister, Esther Schmidt.
Bernice is survived by one son, Tim (Jody) Hoodjer of Clarksville; one daughter, Paula Hoodjer of Clarksville; four grandchildren, Billie (Scott) Buss, Leslie (John) Groen, Stacy (Matt) Stirling, Scott (LeeAnn) Hoodjer; 12 great-grandchildren: Fletcher, Mollie, Walker, Sidney (fiancée, Tyler Duster), Avery, Riley, Rowdy, Madison, Katelyn, Charlie, Cambell and Dylan .
Private family funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021, at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, with burial in Lynwood Cemetery.
Public visitation will be 4-6 on Sunday at the funeral home in Clarksville. Please wear masks and remain six feet apart while attending the visitation. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or St. John Lutheran Church. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of arrangements.
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