O'DONNELL, Sarah Elizabeth 1927 - 2014

ODONNELL, BAKER, THOMPSON, SABOLEK, PERRY, KEITH, WHITNEY

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 1/15/2018 at 23:11:52

Sarah E. O'Donnell, 86, of Mason City, died Friday (May 16, 2014) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City with her loving family by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday (May 20, 2014) at Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., Mason City, with the Rev. John Gossman as Celebrant. Committal services will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

A visitation with public viewing will be held Monday evening (May 19, 2014) at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. by the Catholic Daughters of America with a Scriptural wake service to follow.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Sarah's name in care of her family.

Sarah Elizabeth Baker was born on December 8, 1927, in Mason City, the daughter of Charles and Iona (Thompson) Baker. She attended and graduated from Rock Falls High School among the class of 1946.

On December 13, 1947, she was united in marriage to John O'Donnell in Mason City; together they would be blessed with seven children.

Sarah's life revolved around her family. She cherished the times spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In earlier years she loved taking family vacations and motorcycle trips with her husband, and she never missed a Baker family reunion.

More recently Sarah found joy in attending school activities and sporting events for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also kept herself busy sewing, crocheting, knitting, and quilting so that every child, grandchild, and great-grandchild had a special keepsake from their mom and grandma.

Sarah spent countless hours volunteering at the Mason City Senior Center, Holy Family Catholic Church, and Mercy Medical Center; all of which serve as a testament to her selflessness and commitment to those in need around her. She never thought of herself, but always for the needs of others.

She was a devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the St. Gregory Circle, Catholic Daughters of America, and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.

Those grateful in sharing in her life are her children, Joan (David) Sabolek, Clear Lake, John (Diana) O'Donnell, Jr., Clear Lake, Robert (Stephanie) O'Donnell, Mason City, Allen (Annette) O'Donnell, Kasson, Minn., K. Timothy (Janenne) O'Donnell, Mason City, and Michael (Jenni) O'Donnell, Mason City; daughter-in-law, Sue O'Donnell; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; siblings, Marvin (Lilian) Baker, Curtis LeRoy Baker, Jerome (Mary) Baker, Luella (Frank ) Perry, Janice (Jerry) Keith, Bonnie J. Baker, and Bruce (Beverly) Baker; a sister-in-law, Gloria Baker; and a brother-in-law, James D. (Ruth) O'Donnell; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; her son, Peter O'Donnell; her granddaughter, Jackie O'Donnell; her siblings, Shirley (Ron) Whitney and Roger "Toby" Baker; and her sister-in-law, Ramona "Monie" Baker.