NESWOLD, Anna J. (1908-2005)

NESWOLD, BINA, MALECEK, RUBY, JACKSON, CHASE, LINBERGER, WEILAND, GRANDGENETT, TRULSON, ST JOHN, SUBY, SANKEY

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 3/11/2016 at 12:41:44

Anna J. Neswold, 1908-2005

February 16, 2005

Anna J. Neswold, 97, of Britt, died on Saturday, February 12, 2005, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, surrounded by her family as church bells were ringing nearby.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 15, at the Grace Baptist Church in Corwith, with the Rev. John Brown officiating. Music was provided by organist, Beverly Wilhite who accompanied soloist, Betty Ann Lewerke and congregational hymns. Special music was provided by her granddaughters, Amy Chase and Jennifer Lindberger. Ushers were Jim Wilhite and Allen Mains.

Casket bearers were Kurtis Ruby, Kent Ruby, Keith Ruby, Matthew Neswold, Eric Neswold, Terry Weiland, Todd Weiland, Troy Weiland, Chris Weiland, David Neswold and Anthony Trulson. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. The Cataldo Funeral Home of Britt was in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Josephine Neswold, the daughter of Anton and Anastasia (Bina) Malecek, was born on December 31, 1908 at Rolfe. At the age of 10 she moved with her family to a farm near Wesley where she attended country school. Anna was able to read and speak Czech, which she used throughout her life.

On October 6, 1936, she was married to Lloyd Neswold at Wesley. They farmed north of Wesley. In 1951, they moved to Hutchins and continued to farm. After Lloyd died on December 3, 1992, she continued to live on the farm until the last few days of her life. For the past several years, Anna was lovingly cared for by special caregivers in her home.

She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, Corwith and participated in the Hancock County Hospital Auxiliary and the Gideons Auxiliary. Serving the Lord by word and example best describes Anna's life. She enjoyed reading, traveling, flowers, gardening, being a prayer warrior, and most of all, her family.

Survivors include a daughter, Alice (Morris) Ruby of Clear Lake and their family, Kurtis (Joanne) Ruby and their children, Jason Ruby, Mallory (Robert) Jackson and son, Austin, Kent (Sherri) Ruby and their daughters, Danielle and Taylor, and Keith Ruby and his children, Michael and Melissa; a son, Raymond (Susan) Neswold of Britt and their children, Amy (Mark) Chase and their children, Allyson, Haley, Ian and Gavin, Jennifer (Greg) Linberger and their children, Jessica, Elizabeth, Josiah, Micah, Kathryn and Caroline, Matthew Neswold and Eric Neswold and his son, Eric II; a grandson, Terry (Michele) Weiland and their children, Brant, Sallie and Wade, Todd (Julie) Weiland and their children, Lauren, Bret and Mitchell, Troy (Julie) Weiland and their sons, Nicholas, Anthony and Francis; a son-in-law, Wendel Weiland of Algona and his wife, Mary and their children, Chris (Linda) and their daughter, Kylie and Carleena (Mark) Grandgenett; a son, Larry (Beverly) Neswold of Cedar Rapids and their son, David (Kathy) Neswold and their children, Kyle and Keliesha; and a daughter, Violet (Michael) Trulson of Richardson, Texas and their children, Tamella Trulson, Anthony Trulson and Sarah (Joshua) St. John; and two special friends, Teresa Suby and Margaret Sankey.

Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; a daughter, Elaine Weiland; a granddaughter, Tracie Trulson; her parents; two brothers; and three sisters.

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