McCaffrey, Mary Ella (1920 – 2013)

MCCAFFREY, SCHNUETTGEN, KOHLS, SMITH, GROSS, SCHMITZ, BROCKELSBY, STOLL, ULLRICH, LANGENFELD, ASTUTO

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/27/2013 at 17:21:38

Mary McCaffrey
January 10, 1920 - April 6, 2013

Mary Ella, daughter of August Sr. and Mathilda (Kohls) Schnuettgen, was born January 10, 1920 on her parents’ farm near Buck Grove, Iowa. She was raised in Defiance and attended St. Paul’s Catholic School there.

On April 21, 1941, Mary was united in marriage with Robert E. McCaffrey at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance. They made their home on a farm near Manilla and were the parents of six children. Mary was a wonderful mother and homemaker, cooking and baking many delicious holiday meals. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, quilting, sewing, and crocheting. She had a soft spot for the dogs and horses on the farm and also helped her husband manage the farm. She was particularly interested in raising livestock. In later years, she played cards and took many trips with her close friends. She treasured time spent with her children and their families and attending the yearly family campout. The Denver Broncos and Duke Blue Devils were her favorite teams to watch.

Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Manilla and the Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society. She was devoted to her Catholic faith. In addition, she was a member of the Friendly Farmers Club.

Mary continued to live on the farm after the untimely death of her husband in 1960. When she became ill she entered the Manilla Manor Nursing Home on April 4, 2012. She died there on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the age of 93 years, 2 months and 27 days. Preceeding her in death are her parents; husband; daughter Carolyn Smith; grandson Michael Smith; two sisters Dolores Gross and MaDonna Schmitz and four brothers Othmar ‘Oats’, August Jr. ‘Gus’, John and Eugene Schnuettgen.

Mary is survived by five children: Karen Brockelsby of Ankeny; Marilyn (Pat) Stoll of Denison; Roger McCaffrey of Denison; Mark (Jan) McCaffrey of Red Oak and Daryl (Mickey) McCaffrey of South Sioux City, NE; 17 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sisters Marie Ullrich of Ukiah, CA; Rita Langenfeld of Carroll; and Betty (Joe) Astuto of Omaha, NE; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Rev. Richard Remmes, Celebrant

Lectors
Leah Stoll
Amanda McCaffrey

Eucharistic Minister
Kelly Barrett

Mass Servers
Alex Stoll
Sam Gross

Gift Bearers
Mary’s Children

Music
“Be Not Afraid”
“Amazing Grace”
“Hail Mary, Gentle Woman”
“Ave Maria”--Recording
Sacred Heart Choir

Casket Bearers
Kevin Brockelsby
Eric Stoll
Steve Smith
Aaron McCaffrey
A. J. McCaffrey
Roy Smith
Kyle Brockelsby
Ryan Stoll
Nathan Stoll
Brandon Smith
Bryan Smith

Honorary Casket Bearers
Kelly Barrett
Kim Soma
Kerri Pals
Leah Stoll
Chandra McCaffrey
Amanda McCaffrey

Interment
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Near Manilla, Iowa

Mary’s Family thanks you for your many kindnesses and invites you for lunch and fellowship at the Parish Hall following the committal service.

Visitation and Prayers
Wednesday April 10, 2013, 4 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla
5:30 Rosary Service
6:00 Vigil Service

Visitation resumes at the funeral home after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday before mass.

Funeral Service
Thursday April 11, 2013, 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church - Manilla

Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery will immediately follow the Mass of Christian Burial.

Source: Ohde Funeral Home
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