Genevieve Willetta "Jenny" (Sires) Grahlman

SIRES, GRAHLMAN, HAHN, SOMMERMEYER, MIDDENDORF, CROWLEY

Posted By: Errin Wilker (email)
Date: 11/12/2006 at 15:46:06

Source: Newspaper Clipping
Submitted By: Errin (Lee) Wilker, great niece of deceased

Genevieve (Jenny) Grahl­man, a resident of Waukon, passed away Thursday, Aug­ust 28, 1986 at Veterans Memorial Hospital.

She was born October 1, 1922 at New Albin to James and Sarah (Hahn) Sires.

She grew up in New Albin and married Claude Grahlman April 4, 1947. They lived in Cedar Falls and later moved to South Dakota for several years.

Survivors are her husband Claude; son Bob of Postville; and daughter Susan Sommer­eyer of New Albin; and four grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sis­ters, Ruby Middendorf and Mae Crowley, and three brothers, Raymond, Forrest and Cleon Sires, all of New Albin; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two broth­ers, Donald and Alvin Sires.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, also a member of Martha Washing­ton Chapter #177, Order of the Eastern Star of Lansing, and the Ladies V.F.W. Auxiliary of Waukon. She was a faithful employee of Quandahl Food Ranch for many years.

Services were held on Sun­day, August 31 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Waukon. Rev. Larry Olson officiated and burial was in the Waukon Oakland Ceme­tery. Martin funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were nephews Walter Kurth, Joel Sires, Douglas Sires, Lynn Sires, James Sires and Lance Sires.

Jenny will be missed by her family and a host of friends.

"When those we loved have stepped across the threshhold of God's door, they leave behind those memories that make us love them more."

FAREWELL TO JENNY
On Sunday, August 31, 1986, Jenny Grahlman, a 20 year partner in the Food Ranch, was laid to rest. Our staff and customers shall miss her very much. Her dedication and thoughtfulness were inspiring to all that knew her. She did all things right, even though her health was failing. She never had a negative word. Our people wear a shoulder patch saying ANF-America Needs Farmers. Jenny wore many different patches. One said "I want to serve you well". One said "I love you". One said "I love my work" another said "I love my co-workers" and yet another said "I love my church." Of course these patches were invisible, but all that knew Jenny could see them very clearly. We want to express our appreciation for all the kindness shown Jenny - all the nice flowers, the very nice service, and the large gathering at the church. We feel certain that Jenny's spirit will help guide the Food Ranch. We are seeking the very best of whatever the future may hold for our people and customers. Please pray for Claude and his family.

Signed Sincerely,
Phyllis & Ozzie Quandahl