ROTTINGHAUS, Madelyn Theresa (Engels) 1921-2011

ROTTINGHAUS, TAETS, ENGELS

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 4/29/2011 at 14:12:06

Madelyn Theresa Rottinghaus

November 13, 1921 - April 28, 2011

Madelyn Theresa Rottinghaus, 89, of Nora Springs, died Thursday (April 28, 2011) at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Madelyn will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday (May 2, 2011) at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 Fifth St. S.E., Mason City, with Msgr. John W. Hemann officiating. Burial will be at the Park Cemetery in Nora Springs.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 N. Hawkeye Ave., Nora Springs, with a Parish Rosary at 6:00 P.M. at the chapel.

Memorials may be directed to the Nora Springs Catholic Community Center in her memory.

Madelyn Theresa Rottinghaus was born on November 13, 1921 in Plymouth, Iowa, the daughter of August and Louise Christine (Taets) Engels. She moved to rural Rockford at a young age and graduated from Rudd High School, class of 1939.

Madelyn was united in marriage to Raphael J. Rottinghaus on June 10, 1947, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Rockford. They moved to their farm in Nora Springs in 1951, where Raphael and Madelyn farmed and raised seven children. He preceded her in death on October 25, 2005.

Madelyn enjoyed her flowers, making quilts, and watching her grandchildren grow. She was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and supported the Nora Springs Catholic Community Center with volunteer help and donations.

Left to cherish her memory are seven children: Diane (John) Fishering, Normal, Illinois, Dan (Judy) Rottinghaus, Nashua, John (LuAnn) Rottinghaus, Nora Springs, Mike (Denise) Rottinghaus, Nora Springs, Joan (Gary) Linahon, Ames, David (Cheryl) Rottinghaus, Nora Springs, and Chris (Ed) Masters, Clear Lake; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and many other extended family members and friends.

Madelyn was preceded in death by her parents, August and Louise Engels; husband, Raphael; two sisters, Mary Crowell and Alberta Huntley and three brothers, Charlie Engels; Emiel Engels and John Engels.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel: (641)749-2210.
www.colonialchapels.com

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Facts--

Born: November 13, 1921

Death: April 28, 2011

Place of Death: Good Shepherd Health Center

Occupation: Housewife

Hobbies: Flowers, making quilts, watching her grandchildren grow

Organizations: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Nora Springs Catholic Community Center

Memorial donations can be made to:
Nora Springs Catholic Community Center
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[Obituary from http://www.funeralhomemasoncity.com/ Friday, April 29, 2011]