Anna Qualley
August 3, 1928 ~ December 31, 2013
Anna Mae Qualley age 85 of Jerico, IA, died Tuesday morning, December 31, 2013, at her home.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton with Pastor Kevin Frey presiding. Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the service at the church.
Anna Mae Qualley was born August 3, 1928, in rural Jerico, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Olson) Halvorson. She attended the local country schools during her younger years. Later, Anna went to New Hampton High School and graduated with the class of 1946. After High School she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for the Charles City Welfare Office, and at the Key Overall Company in New Hampton.
A few years after high school, she married the love of her life, Harlan Qualley on October 2, 1949 at the Crane Creek Lutheran Church; two this union four children were born Dave, Bruce, Sharon, and Susan. Anna worked hard all her life. She worked side by side with her husband in their family businesses Qualley Produce and Qualley Feed & Grain, Inc.
Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years; Harlan Qualley; two sons; David Qualley, Bruce Qualley, both of Jerico; two daughters; Sharon (Richard) Schuchhardt, Susan Geerts, both of Jerico; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one sister; Jeanne Huber of New Hampton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson; Benjamin Qualley; two brothers; Hartley Halvorson, Bernard Halvorson.
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Blessed to have such a sweet great grandma. Such a thoughtful and kind lady. You’ll be missed dearly. I’d liked to give my condolences to the rest of the family as I may not make it back to Iowa.
My condolences to Anna Mae’s family. Anna Mae was truly a wonderful person. She was wise and kind and witty and never had a harsh word for anyone. How I enjoyed our little visits whenever I went to Qualley’s to get eggs or other supplies! Judy Roberson
Our sympathies to Anna Mae’s family. She was a great lady, friendly and kind to all. Always full of life with a contagious smile. She enjoyed visiting with everyone, a great personality. Cherish your loving memories. Tom & Irene Frantzen
My sympathies to the Qualley family. I remember Anna Mae as being one of the sweetest people I have ever met. She would come into Kolby’s restaurant with her girl friends every week and I would be her waitress. She was always so nice and always smiling. Linda Burrichter
Qualley Family ,our thoughts are with you at this time, she was one of a kind and always had a smile for you and loved to talk. Sharon Reicks and Bob Cox
So sorry for your family’s loss. Remembering back to the card playing get togethers of the Chickasaw Players with my mom and dad (Pat and Wendell Arndt).
So very sorry for your loss. She was a kind woman with always a smile. Keep your memories close and she will not be far away.
Angie, Christa and Family…….Sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful grandma. The pictures you shared were so special and although it may seem hard right now, it will be the wonderful memories you shared that will bring your smiles back again. Love to you all. Mike and Stacey Johnson
So sorry to hear about Annie…..have lots of great memories from when we were kids. I will never forget her chasing me around the yard in Jerico and pulling my 2 front teeth out! Probably saved me from braces:). You all have my deepest sympathy, it is never easy losing someone you love.
I am saddened to hear about Anna Mae. She was a great lady, so spunky, I have great memories of her. She worked hard and was pleasant to visit with..She will be missed. Lori Rosonke
Carma J. Bouska lit a candle in memory of Anna Mae Qualley
To the Qualley Family: Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a great lady and I am sure she will be missed by all. God Bless.
This woman was truly amazing. She always was a great grandma to my children, And a greatgrandma to my grandchildren,mother-in-law , ex mother-in-law to me. She was truly a blessing for me when my son Ben was facing cancer and later passed away. She was a life saver to me and my girls.. But she is in heaven with Ben and she can give him lots of kisses and hugs for us. Loved her and will miss her Rose Qualley
Condolences to the all the Qualley family. We have missed seeing her at the public library as she chose several romances and took them home in her little paper bag. We had many interesting conversations and enjoyed them very much.