HEJLIK, Adeane (1936-2003)

HEJLIK, CINK, GRANDGENETT, WARD, ASHPOOL, WIGGINS, BARLOW, CRAWFORD

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 9/24/2021 at 20:37:40

Adeane Hejlik 1936-2003

Adeane Hejlik of Britt died Friday, May 2, 2003, at the Westview Care Center in Britt. She was 67.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, May 6, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt. The Rev. Jerry Blake officiated. Mike Hejlik was the lector.

Music was provided by organist, Brenda Smith who accompanied vocalists, Allison and Amber Hejlik. Allan Doughan and Marvin Holck ushered.

Burial was in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Duncan. The Ewing Funeral Home of Britt was in charge of the arrangements. Casket bearers were, Luke Wiggins, Matt Wiggins, Nick Hejlik, Ryan Hejlik, Jarom Bagley, Micah Hejlik and Reed Hejlik.

Adeane, the daughter of Anthony and Martha (Cink) Grandgenett, was born October 28, 1935, in Algona. She graduated from the LuVerne High School and then attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City. She was employed as a receptionist for Dr. Braye in Algona until she was married.

In 1955, she was united in marriage to Cletus Hejlik. The couple farmed three miles east of Britt where they raised their eight children. They traveled to Florida and Arizona and enjoyed playing golf and tennis. Adeane truly enjoyed her Monte Vista home in Mesa, Arizona. Following the death of her husband in 1993, she moved to Britt.

Adeane was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt, the Catholic Daughters of America, and the American Legion.

Survivors include eight children, John and his wife, Becky of Britt, Joe and his wife, Dawn of Byron, Minnesota, Jim and his wife, Judy of Mead, Colorado, Diane Ward and her husband, Marty of Manchester, Dee Ashpool and her husband, Tony of Kenilworth, England, Leann Wiggins and her husband, Mark of Stafford, Virginia, Mike and his wife, Kristi of Britt and Jeff of Rochester, Minnesota; and 22 grandchildren.

Also surviving are four brothers, Larry Grandgenett and his wife, Joann of Wesley, Leroy Grandgenett and his wife, Marilyn of Algona, Paul Grandgenett and his wife, Evelyn of Wesley, Jim Grandgenett and his wife, Joyce of Algona; two sisters, Carol Barlow of Mason City and Mary Lou Crawford and her husband, Ralph of Treasure Island, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cletus on September 18, 1993; and two brothers, Harold Grandgenett and Dick Grandgenett.

©The Garner Leader & Signal, 7 May 2003, page 6, column 3