Schmitz, Mary Isabelle (Weihs) (1926 - 2022)

SCHMITZ, WEIHS, KENKEL, GOETZ, GAU, WOLKEN, GUBBELS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/6/2022 at 14:49:25

Name of deceased: Mary Isabelle Schmitz (nee Weihs)

Aged: 95 yrs, 10 mo, 24 days

Residence: Dunlap Nursing Home, Dunlap, Harrison County, IA

Born: Sep. 18, 1926; Lincoln Township, rural Shelby County, IA

Died: Aug. 11, 2022; Dunlap Nursing Home, Dunlap, Harrison County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022; St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, IA; burial was in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Westphalia, IA

Survived by: Children, Randy (spouse, Julie) Schmitz of Bettendorf, IA, Annette Schmitz of Harlan, IA, Neil “Spike” (spouse, Judi) Schmitz of Westphalia, IA, Leon (spouse, Jan) Schmitz of Parkville, MO, and Scott (spouse, Linda) Schmitz of Windsor, CO; son-in-law, Steve (spouse, Paula) Kenkel of Earling, IA; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Elaine Goetz of Harlan, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, George and Anna (nee Gau) Weihs; husband, Leland Schmitz; daughter, Nadine Kenkel; brother, Loren Weihs; infant brother, John; sisters, Hildaan Wolken and Mabel Gubbels

Education: Graduated from St. Boniface Catholic Schools, Westphalia, IA, with the Class of 1944

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Leland Schmitz; Nov. 22, 1950; St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, IA

Employment: Worked at the Westphalia Co-op Store for 5 years until she and Leland started their family; she was then a homemaker

Hobbies/Interests: enjoyed painting by number as her family was growing; gardening; loved hosting card parties; was an avid Rummy player at the Westphalia Club House; with Leland, they enjoyed going to the dog and horse races as well as their bowling league; enjoyed BINGO and playing pitch

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com