Mark P. Stageman (1925-2004)

STAGEMAN

Posted By: Padriag (email)
Date: 3/7/2008 at 13:12:07

In Memory: Mark Stageman Jr.

Rev. Mark P. Stageman Jr., 78, of Neola died February 25 at home.

He was born May 7, 1925, in Council Bluffs to Mark P. and Susan (O'Hara) Stageman Sr. He moved to Neola in 1937. He was a 1942 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. He served during World War II with the United States Marine Corp. He was an electrician working out of the Omaha Local Union Hall and later was self-employed, retiring in 1987.

He was ordained as a Deacon at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Neola, in 1983. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Neola; American Legion Post No. 330 in Neola; and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union. He received the Purple Heart in World War II.

Mr. Stageman and his wife, Donna (Ring), were married May 29, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.

Survivors in addition to his wife include one daughter, Jean M. Kulczewski, and husband, Jerry, of St. Clair, Michigan; four sons, Mark P. Stageman III and wife, Kathy, of Glenwood, Dennis J. Stageman and wife, Carol, of Tucson, Arizona, Bill F. and Steve A. Stageman, both of Omaha; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one sister, Sue Lippold, of Omaha; two brothers, J.W. "Bud" Stageman and wife, Ethel, and Jack Stageman and wife, Norma, all of Council Bluffs; numerous nieces and nephews.

Wake service was held Sunday at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Raphael Masabakhwa officiating, followed by visitation at St. Patrick's Church in Neola. Funeral Mass was held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Neola with the Most Rev. Joseph L. Charron, C.PP.S., Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines, officiating.

Burial was to be in St. Patrick's Cemetery with military rites conducted by U.S. Marine Corp Honor Guard.

A lunch followed at the church hall.

Memorials may be offered to St. Patrick's church or the family.

Gazette
March 4, 2004