Age 81y 3m 20d, Mildred Schechinger died Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Robert Von Tersch, Joyce Will, Eugene Von Tersch, Marie Von Tersch, Darlene Rau, Bonnie Maguire, and Maxine Sievertsen.
After being baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Mildred graduated from St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance, Iowa, and continued on at Mount Saint Scholastica College in Atchinson, Kansas. She then began teaching rural school near Defiance.
On June 10, 1944, Mildred was united in marriage to Alphonse Schechinger at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. While Al served in the Navy they lived in New York, moving back to Iowa in 1950 to start farming near Panama. In 1952, Mildred suffered a series of strokes from which she recovered, and six children were born to this union: Robert, Jolene, David, Jim, Mark and Lee. Gardening and being a homemaker brought Mildred enjoyment.
Two moves occurred, one in 1966 to Logan where Mildred taught CCD, and the next to Harlan where they became very active members of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Here she was instrumental in the refunding program which raised over two hundred thousand dollars to furnish new pews and windows for the church. This program was very important to her.
Being an avid reader, especially when it came to current events and politics, Mildred enjoyed discussing world affairs, often taking the opposing side so she could debate a topic more thoroughly.
Mildred and Al became residents of the Avoca Assisted Living Center in Avoca where on June 10, 2004, they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
A Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 10:30 A.M.
Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa, Rev. John Frost Officiating
Interment Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa
Survivors include her husband, Al of Avoca, IA; her children, Robert (Norene) Schechinger of Panama, IA; Jolene (Phil) Koesters of Harlan, IA; David (Pamela) Schechinger of Bloomfield, NM; Jim (Mary) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; Mark (Deborah) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; Lee (Tammie) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; her sisters, Sister Nathaniel Von Tersch of San Diego, CA; Carol Von Tersch of Lawrence, KS; her brother, Dean Von Tersch of Palmer, IA, sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Von Tersch of Yardly, Pennsylvania; Verta Mae Von Tersch of Denison, Iowa; brothers-in-law, Leo Rau of Omaha, Nebraska; James Maguire of Humphrey, Nebraska; other relatives and a great many friends.
Serving as casket bearers were her grandchildren, Micah Finken, Jeffrey Schechinger, Joey Koesters, Eric Schechinger, David Koesters, Paul Schechinger, Michael Schechinger, Steve Schechinger and Matthew Schechinger. Serving as honorary casket bearers were grandchildren, Teresa Mardesen, Joni Leinen, Anne Schoenauer, Gina Schechinger, Renee Schechinger, Jill Schechinger, Becky Steinke, Jenne Gregor, Dianne Heath, Heather Florell, Gaylen Petsche, Tammie Christianson, Nathan Finken, Danielle Finken, and Brittni Finken.
Information submitted by Find a Grave memeber Tera Danel Marshall #48224426 and transcribed by Sandy Vandertol.
After being baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Mildred graduated from St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance, Iowa, and continued on at Mount Saint Scholastica College in Atchinson, Kansas. She then began teaching rural school near Defiance.
On June 10, 1944, Mildred was united in marriage to Alphonse Schechinger at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. While Al served in the Navy they lived in New York, moving back to Iowa in 1950 to start farming near Panama. In 1952, Mildred suffered a series of strokes from which she recovered, and six children were born to this union: Robert, Jolene, David, Jim, Mark and Lee. Gardening and being a homemaker brought Mildred enjoyment.
Two moves occurred, one in 1966 to Logan where Mildred taught CCD, and the next to Harlan where they became very active members of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Here she was instrumental in the refunding program which raised over two hundred thousand dollars to furnish new pews and windows for the church. This program was very important to her.
Being an avid reader, especially when it came to current events and politics, Mildred enjoyed discussing world affairs, often taking the opposing side so she could debate a topic more thoroughly.
Mildred and Al became residents of the Avoca Assisted Living Center in Avoca where on June 10, 2004, they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
A Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 10:30 A.M.
Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa, Rev. John Frost Officiating
Interment Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa
Survivors include her husband, Al of Avoca, IA; her children, Robert (Norene) Schechinger of Panama, IA; Jolene (Phil) Koesters of Harlan, IA; David (Pamela) Schechinger of Bloomfield, NM; Jim (Mary) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; Mark (Deborah) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; Lee (Tammie) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; her sisters, Sister Nathaniel Von Tersch of San Diego, CA; Carol Von Tersch of Lawrence, KS; her brother, Dean Von Tersch of Palmer, IA, sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Von Tersch of Yardly, Pennsylvania; Verta Mae Von Tersch of Denison, Iowa; brothers-in-law, Leo Rau of Omaha, Nebraska; James Maguire of Humphrey, Nebraska; other relatives and a great many friends.
Serving as casket bearers were her grandchildren, Micah Finken, Jeffrey Schechinger, Joey Koesters, Eric Schechinger, David Koesters, Paul Schechinger, Michael Schechinger, Steve Schechinger and Matthew Schechinger. Serving as honorary casket bearers were grandchildren, Teresa Mardesen, Joni Leinen, Anne Schoenauer, Gina Schechinger, Renee Schechinger, Jill Schechinger, Becky Steinke, Jenne Gregor, Dianne Heath, Heather Florell, Gaylen Petsche, Tammie Christianson, Nathan Finken, Danielle Finken, and Brittni Finken.
Information submitted by Find a Grave memeber Tera Danel Marshall #48224426 and transcribed by Sandy Vandertol.
Age 81y 3m 20d, Mildred Schechinger died Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Robert Von Tersch, Joyce Will, Eugene Von Tersch, Marie Von Tersch, Darlene Rau, Bonnie Maguire, and Maxine Sievertsen.
After being baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Mildred graduated from St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance, Iowa, and continued on at Mount Saint Scholastica College in Atchinson, Kansas. She then began teaching rural school near Defiance.
On June 10, 1944, Mildred was united in marriage to Alphonse Schechinger at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. While Al served in the Navy they lived in New York, moving back to Iowa in 1950 to start farming near Panama. In 1952, Mildred suffered a series of strokes from which she recovered, and six children were born to this union: Robert, Jolene, David, Jim, Mark and Lee. Gardening and being a homemaker brought Mildred enjoyment.
Two moves occurred, one in 1966 to Logan where Mildred taught CCD, and the next to Harlan where they became very active members of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Here she was instrumental in the refunding program which raised over two hundred thousand dollars to furnish new pews and windows for the church. This program was very important to her.
Being an avid reader, especially when it came to current events and politics, Mildred enjoyed discussing world affairs, often taking the opposing side so she could debate a topic more thoroughly.
Mildred and Al became residents of the Avoca Assisted Living Center in Avoca where on June 10, 2004, they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
A Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 10:30 A.M.
Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa, Rev. John Frost Officiating
Interment Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa
Survivors include her husband, Al of Avoca, IA; her children, Robert (Norene) Schechinger of Panama, IA; Jolene (Phil) Koesters of Harlan, IA; David (Pamela) Schechinger of Bloomfield, NM; Jim (Mary) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; Mark (Deborah) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; Lee (Tammie) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; her sisters, Sister Nathaniel Von Tersch of San Diego, CA; Carol Von Tersch of Lawrence, KS; her brother, Dean Von Tersch of Palmer, IA, sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Von Tersch of Yardly, Pennsylvania; Verta Mae Von Tersch of Denison, Iowa; brothers-in-law, Leo Rau of Omaha, Nebraska; James Maguire of Humphrey, Nebraska; other relatives and a great many friends.
Serving as casket bearers were her grandchildren, Micah Finken, Jeffrey Schechinger, Joey Koesters, Eric Schechinger, David Koesters, Paul Schechinger, Michael Schechinger, Steve Schechinger and Matthew Schechinger. Serving as honorary casket bearers were grandchildren, Teresa Mardesen, Joni Leinen, Anne Schoenauer, Gina Schechinger, Renee Schechinger, Jill Schechinger, Becky Steinke, Jenne Gregor, Dianne Heath, Heather Florell, Gaylen Petsche, Tammie Christianson, Nathan Finken, Danielle Finken, and Brittni Finken.
Information submitted by Find a Grave memeber Tera Danel Marshall #48224426 and transcribed by Sandy Vandertol.
After being baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Mildred graduated from St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance, Iowa, and continued on at Mount Saint Scholastica College in Atchinson, Kansas. She then began teaching rural school near Defiance.
On June 10, 1944, Mildred was united in marriage to Alphonse Schechinger at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. While Al served in the Navy they lived in New York, moving back to Iowa in 1950 to start farming near Panama. In 1952, Mildred suffered a series of strokes from which she recovered, and six children were born to this union: Robert, Jolene, David, Jim, Mark and Lee. Gardening and being a homemaker brought Mildred enjoyment.
Two moves occurred, one in 1966 to Logan where Mildred taught CCD, and the next to Harlan where they became very active members of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Here she was instrumental in the refunding program which raised over two hundred thousand dollars to furnish new pews and windows for the church. This program was very important to her.
Being an avid reader, especially when it came to current events and politics, Mildred enjoyed discussing world affairs, often taking the opposing side so she could debate a topic more thoroughly.
Mildred and Al became residents of the Avoca Assisted Living Center in Avoca where on June 10, 2004, they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
A Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 10:30 A.M.
Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa, Rev. John Frost Officiating
Interment Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa
Survivors include her husband, Al of Avoca, IA; her children, Robert (Norene) Schechinger of Panama, IA; Jolene (Phil) Koesters of Harlan, IA; David (Pamela) Schechinger of Bloomfield, NM; Jim (Mary) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; Mark (Deborah) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; Lee (Tammie) Schechinger of Harlan, IA; her sisters, Sister Nathaniel Von Tersch of San Diego, CA; Carol Von Tersch of Lawrence, KS; her brother, Dean Von Tersch of Palmer, IA, sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Von Tersch of Yardly, Pennsylvania; Verta Mae Von Tersch of Denison, Iowa; brothers-in-law, Leo Rau of Omaha, Nebraska; James Maguire of Humphrey, Nebraska; other relatives and a great many friends.
Serving as casket bearers were her grandchildren, Micah Finken, Jeffrey Schechinger, Joey Koesters, Eric Schechinger, David Koesters, Paul Schechinger, Michael Schechinger, Steve Schechinger and Matthew Schechinger. Serving as honorary casket bearers were grandchildren, Teresa Mardesen, Joni Leinen, Anne Schoenauer, Gina Schechinger, Renee Schechinger, Jill Schechinger, Becky Steinke, Jenne Gregor, Dianne Heath, Heather Florell, Gaylen Petsche, Tammie Christianson, Nathan Finken, Danielle Finken, and Brittni Finken.
Information submitted by Find a Grave memeber Tera Danel Marshall #48224426 and transcribed by Sandy Vandertol.
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