Katherine Jolene Ackerman, 76, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born December 20, 1938, on her family farm near Maynard, Iowa, the daughter of Harvey and Evon Palmer. She graduated from Maynard High School as valedictorian of her class. Katherine then attended and graduated from Allen School of Nursing and was employed at Allen for 3 years.
Katherine married Ivan D. Ackerman on October 10, 1964, in Waterloo, Iowa. Katherine and Ivan moved to Clarksville in 1964 and raised their four children.
Katherine worked for the Clarksville Nursing Home and had a 24 year career with the Waverly Hospital, retiring in 2000.
Katherine was a member of Clarksville St. John Lutheran Church, Young Womens’ Club, Clarksville Community Chorus, and Cedar Valley Quilters’ Guild.
Katherine had a passion for antiques, dolls, and peacocks. Katherine enjoyed quilting, crafting, crocheting, and knitting throughout her life.
She volunteered time by making quilts for Cedar Valley Hospice. She also volunteered many hours making uniforms for the high school marching band. Katherine was always willing to donate her items to raise money for charitable organizations and benefits. Katherine had a heart of gold who gave unconditionally touching the hearts of many.
Katherine died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at her home of a sudden illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother William; and a granddaughter, Anna Jolene.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville.
Memorials may be directed to the family in which a portion will be donated to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Obituary & photo published by Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville.
Katherine married Ivan D. Ackerman on October 10, 1964, in Waterloo, Iowa. Katherine and Ivan moved to Clarksville in 1964 and raised their four children.
Katherine worked for the Clarksville Nursing Home and had a 24 year career with the Waverly Hospital, retiring in 2000.
Katherine was a member of Clarksville St. John Lutheran Church, Young Womens’ Club, Clarksville Community Chorus, and Cedar Valley Quilters’ Guild.
Katherine had a passion for antiques, dolls, and peacocks. Katherine enjoyed quilting, crafting, crocheting, and knitting throughout her life.
She volunteered time by making quilts for Cedar Valley Hospice. She also volunteered many hours making uniforms for the high school marching band. Katherine was always willing to donate her items to raise money for charitable organizations and benefits. Katherine had a heart of gold who gave unconditionally touching the hearts of many.
Katherine died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at her home of a sudden illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother William; and a granddaughter, Anna Jolene.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville.
Memorials may be directed to the family in which a portion will be donated to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Obituary & photo published by Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville.
Katherine Jolene Ackerman, 76, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born December 20, 1938, on her family farm near Maynard, Iowa, the daughter of Harvey and Evon Palmer. She graduated from Maynard High School as valedictorian of her class. Katherine then attended and graduated from Allen School of Nursing and was employed at Allen for 3 years.
Katherine married Ivan D. Ackerman on October 10, 1964, in Waterloo, Iowa. Katherine and Ivan moved to Clarksville in 1964 and raised their four children.
Katherine worked for the Clarksville Nursing Home and had a 24 year career with the Waverly Hospital, retiring in 2000.
Katherine was a member of Clarksville St. John Lutheran Church, Young Womens’ Club, Clarksville Community Chorus, and Cedar Valley Quilters’ Guild.
Katherine had a passion for antiques, dolls, and peacocks. Katherine enjoyed quilting, crafting, crocheting, and knitting throughout her life.
She volunteered time by making quilts for Cedar Valley Hospice. She also volunteered many hours making uniforms for the high school marching band. Katherine was always willing to donate her items to raise money for charitable organizations and benefits. Katherine had a heart of gold who gave unconditionally touching the hearts of many.
Katherine died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at her home of a sudden illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother William; and a granddaughter, Anna Jolene.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville.
Memorials may be directed to the family in which a portion will be donated to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Obituary & photo published by Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville.
Katherine married Ivan D. Ackerman on October 10, 1964, in Waterloo, Iowa. Katherine and Ivan moved to Clarksville in 1964 and raised their four children.
Katherine worked for the Clarksville Nursing Home and had a 24 year career with the Waverly Hospital, retiring in 2000.
Katherine was a member of Clarksville St. John Lutheran Church, Young Womens’ Club, Clarksville Community Chorus, and Cedar Valley Quilters’ Guild.
Katherine had a passion for antiques, dolls, and peacocks. Katherine enjoyed quilting, crafting, crocheting, and knitting throughout her life.
She volunteered time by making quilts for Cedar Valley Hospice. She also volunteered many hours making uniforms for the high school marching band. Katherine was always willing to donate her items to raise money for charitable organizations and benefits. Katherine had a heart of gold who gave unconditionally touching the hearts of many.
Katherine died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at her home of a sudden illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother William; and a granddaughter, Anna Jolene.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville.
Memorials may be directed to the family in which a portion will be donated to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Obituary & photo published by Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville.
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