Anna Zeien

Anna Zeien age 96 of New Hampton, Iowa died Sunday morning, April 14, 2013, at the Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday April 20, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington with Rev. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Jane Karels will be the organist accompanying the Immaculate Conception Men's Choir in song. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Washington with Roger Ries, Lonnie Ries, Jerry Reiss, Ed Reiss, Jim Albrecht and Norman Zeien as pallbearers. Friends may greet the family 4 - 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2012, at the Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Rosary. Further visitation will be one hour prior to the service, Saturday at the church. 641-394-4334 Anna Marie Zeien was born June 16, 1916, the daughter of Frank and Rosa (Dumelle) Reiss. She attended country schools in Chickasaw County, followed by St. Mary’s School in New Hampton where she completed eighth grade. She then held several jobs as an “in-home helper” for various families in the area. She married George T. Zeien, Jr., on May 22, 1946, at Immaculate Conception Church, North Washington, and to this union two daughters were born. The couple lived and farmed near North Washington. Anna was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and the Rosary Society. She enjoyed outdoor activities, particularly gardening (both vegetables and flowers). She was involved in several farmers markets in the area over the years and most recently was the manager of the New Hampton Farmers Market until her entry into the nursing home forced her “retirement” at the end of the 2009 season. Anna loved the changing seasons and holidays and always made sure appropriate decorations were in place. Although her grandchildren lived several states away, Anna enjoyed watching them grow up via videotapes, audiotapes, photos, and phone calls. She was very proud of their accomplishments and the fine young adults they have become. Anna is survived by two daughters, Linda Schmickle of New Hampton and Phyllis (Tony) Kombol of Kannapolis, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Thomas Kombol and Katherine Kombol of North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Rosella Reiss of Alta Vista; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; five brothers, Tony Reiss, John Reiss, Paul Reiss and Joseph Reiss and Frank Reiss Jr. in infancy.