Mathahs, Elena (2006-2009)
MATHAHS, GEERDES, RASSEL, OLSON
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 1/4/2010 at 21:42:25
Elena Mathahs
(November 10, 2006 - November 17, 2009)Elena Mathahs, age 3, of Thompson, IA, died on Tuesday at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City.
Elena Jean Mathahs was born Nov 10, 2006, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Jay and Gwen (Geerdes) Mathahs. Elena was baptized at Bethany Lutheran church in Thompson, IA on Easter Sunday (April 12th) 2009. In the three precious years that she was with us she touched as many lives as most do in decades. Elena’s smile was all it took to make your day complete. She especially loved watching and playing with her big brother Gunner. She always saved the best giggles for him. Her contagious smile, giggles, “piggies” and wild hair days are some of the things we will remember most about her.
Elena passed away on Tuesday at Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City, IA.
She is survived by her parents: Jay and Gwen Mathahs of Thompson, IA. Brother: Gunner Mathahs of Thompson, IA, Sister: Ashley Mathahs of Glenville, MN, Grandparents: Carol Mathahs of Thompson, IA and Greg and Gloria Geerdes of Marcus, IA. Aunts and Uncles: Gina (Cam) Rassel of Marcus, IA; Julie (Tim) Olson of Thompson, IA; Jeff (Laurie) Mathahs of Garner, IA; James Mathahs of Ellsworth, IA and Joe Mathahs of Thompson, IA: Many Cousins, great aunts, uncles, and grandparents and friends, especially her home care nurses and others that took care of her in some way or another.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, John Mathahs, and several great-grandparents.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM SATURDAY at Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson with Reverend Mark Decker officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson, IA.
Visitation was Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Winter Funeral Home in Thompson, IA, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be directed to the Thompson Ambulance Service (125 Adams St. S Thompson, IA 50478).
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