MEDLANG, Lucille D. 1922-2018

MEDLANG

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 6/14/2021 at 19:52:38

Lucille Dorothy (nee Knutson) Medlang

July 10, 1922 - May 16, 2018

Lucille Dorothy Medlang, 95, of Kensett, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City surrounded by her family.

In Lieu of customary remembrances, memorials may be directed in care of the family to honor the memory of Lucille and be donated to St. Olaf Music Department and Elk Creek Lutheran Church.

A funeral will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 4108 Killdeer Ave, Kensett, IA 50448, with Reverend Tom Martin officiating.

A visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 1st Ave South, Northwood, IA. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.

Lucille Dorothy Knutson was born on July 10, 1922 in Waverly, Ia to Oliver and Hilda (Rone) Knutson. Growing up in Northwood Lucille graduated from Northwood High School in 1939 where she was the top girl in her class and third student over all. She continued her education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. Here she was a very active member of the choir, who had the opportunity to travel around the United States performing. She graduated in 1944 with her Bachelors of Arts degree which she used to work as an aide in Des Moines.

She met the love of her life, James Medlang at the roller rink in Northwood, and on August 8, 1949 the two were married at First Lutheran Church in Northwood. To this union eight children were born, Charles, Inez, Lois, Morris, Joanna, Marie, Grace, and James Jr.. She and James worked for many years farming, where Lucille raised her children and assisted with the farm chores. James passed away in 2006.

Lucille was a bright, sharp woman – she could tell you historical facts and stories of just about any topic of your choice. Though she was often reserved, she took pride in the knowledge and information she had gathered over the years. In her pastime she could be found watching Jeopardy or racing through a good crossword puzzle in red ink. Lucille found enjoyment in music, whether it be singing by herself, playing the piano, listening to musicians play, or being a leader in the choir, she had a keen ear for a note not in tune.

Lucille’s greatest joys in life were her family, she was lucky enough to have a small gap between grandchildren and great-grandchildren that there was always an activity going on. The time she was able to spend with them was treasured, they brought her great pride.

Lucille was a member of Elk Creek Lutheran Church, Leah/Rachel Circle, and a longtime member of the Elk Creek Choir.

Those who are left to cherish her memory are her children, Charles (Linda) Medlang of Kensett, Inez (David) Metzger of Burlington, Lois (David) McNutt of Mission, TX, Joanna (Joe) Schmidt of Kensett, Morris (Jenelle) Medlang of Kensett, Marie (Jack) Ruiter of Northwood, Grace (Bruce) Pixley of Grafton, and James (Linda) Medlang Jr. of Northwood; grandchildren, Steven Medlang, Michelle Medlang, Shawna Chrisi-Applegate, Brian (Stacey) Metzger, Bjorn (Jenni) Metzger, Kimberly Gonzales, Kevin (Susan) McNutt, Jody (Erich) Muehlegger, Jeremy Schmidt, Jacqueline Schmidt, Jeffrey Schmidt, Jordan Schmidt, Jasmyn Schmidt, Jena Schmidt, Sarah (Adam) Hieken, Jennifer (Matt) Shoars, Jonathan (Elizabeth) Medlang, Christopher (Jeni) Medlang, Laura (Brandon) Mueller, Hannah (Charlie) Lundeen, Tom (Jennifer) Stumo, Ben (Jennifer) Bamsey, Emily (Barnes) Toresdahl, Timothy (Andrea) Stumo, Andria Bewley, Kyle Pixley, Jessica ( Scott) Butler, James William Medlang, Sonya Medlang; 40 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James, parents, Oliver and Hilda, siblings, Cornell Knutson, Norma Thompto, and Russell in infancy, a grandson Matthew Medlang, and a son-in-law Lowell Stumo.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 1st Ave South, Northwood, IA. (641) 324-1543. ColonialChapels.com.

SOURCE: Mason City Globe Gazette, 18 MAY 2018