Connie Ann Ellswick
January 24, 1961 ~ June 24, 2026
Connie Ann (Tiemessen) Ellswick, 65, of New Hampton, Iowa, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 24, 2026, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with aggressive small cell lung cancer.
Connie was born on January 24, 1961, to Raymond and Alice Tiemessen of North Washington, Iowa. She attended school in North Washington before later attending school in New Hampton.
Throughout her life, Connie held many different careers, but for the past 15 years she found her true calling providing in-home childcare. She poured her heart into caring for countless children and families and remained dedicated to the work she loved until just one week before her passing.
Connie is survived by her children: James Riley of Minnesota; Jennifer Cole of Crestview, Florida; Christina Vera (Ricardo Vera) of Davenport, Iowa; Dennis Gullion of Davenport, Iowa; Sarah Huff of Dubuque, Iowa; and Danielle Tiemessen (Jeremy Bouska) of New Hampton, Iowa.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lesly Mayorga of Davenport, Iowa, and Alex Henderson of New Hampton, Iowa.
Connie leaves behind her siblings: Dale (Linda) Tiemessen, Roger (Laurie) Tiemessen, Gary Tiemessen (Cindy DeWit), and Sandy (Mark) Cloud, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will miss her greatly.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who offered thoughts, prayers, support, well wishes, and kindness throughout Connie’s journey. A special thank you goes to Dr. Naseri and his incredible staff at MercyOne Cancer Center in Waterloo; Dr. Matt Sowles and his nurses at MercyOne New Hampton; the emergency room physicians and nurses at MercyOne New Hampton; and the amazing team at St. Croix Hospice for the compassion, dedication, and exceptional care they provided to Connie and her family.
In accordance with Connie’s wishes, she will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held in lieu of a traditional funeral service on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Chickasaw Event Center in New Hampton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Though her time here was far too short, Connie’s love, generosity, and the countless lives she touched will continue to live on in those who knew and loved her.
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Please accept our sincere condolences. She will be missed by many. Hugs and prayers
Lori and Mike Rosonke
The Tiemessen family, my sincere sympathy in the passing of Connie. Her heart was in her daycare service.
My deepest sympathy to Connie’s family and friends. May she rest in piece in her eternal home in heaven.
Connie, was one of a kind. She did many different things in her life. And love doing it. She will be missed. My sympathy to the whole family!