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Clarissa Lechtenberg

clarissa lechtenberg

October 23, 1997 ~ August 6, 2023

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Clarissa Sue Lechtenberg age 25 of New Hampton, IA passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 6, 2023 at her home. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2023 at St. John's Stapleton Lutheran Church in rural Waucoma, Iowa with Rev. Laurie Iudin-Nelson presiding. Interment will follow at the church cemetery with Chad Stange, Todd Stange, Wade Stange, Cory Rochford, Brandon Petersen and Kurt Hartmann serving as pallbearers. Friends may greet the family from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. 641-394-4334. Clarissa Sue was born October 23, 1997 in Waterloo. She was raised in New Hampton and spent much of her life on her family farm in rural Lawler. She received her education at New Hampton High School and was a graduating member of the Class of 2016. She was an active FFA member serving as an officer while in high school and was a proud New Hampton Chickasaw. She went on to further her education at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar and graduated with her AA in Early Childhood Education. Clarissa loved going to the farm, playing with her cats, going on walks and ranger rides and spending time with Oreo the goat. Clarissa enjoyed listening to music, listening to Joyce Meyer services, reading her Bible and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. Clarissa liked to hang out with her “home girls” by getting together, talking and texting. She wasknown to her friends as the “Queen of Hearts.” Clarissa will be known as always remembering others on their special days such as birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. Family members always knew they could expect a special text from her with well wishes on their day. Clarissa was a woman of faith and was an active member of St. John’s Stapleton Church, rural Waucoma where she was baptized and confirmed. Clarissa was always willing to step in and help. She especially enjoyed acolyting and ushering at church. Clarissa is survived by her mother, Sue Ellen Lechtenberg, New Hampton, three nephews, many great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. Clarissa was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arlie and Ellen Stange and many great- uncles, and great aunts.

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  3. So saddened to see this. Such a sweet, caring soul gone too soon! Rest in peace Clarissa❤️Sue Ellen you raised a beautiful human! I will be thinking of you during this difficult time 💔

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  7. So sorry for your loss Sue Ellen. I always enjoyed our visits throughout her school years. Prayers for you all.

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  10. So sorry Sue Ellen. She was always such a caring young lady. I loved having her around in school. Deepest sympathy and prayers to you🙏🙏🙏

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  19. Sue Ellen, we are so sorry to hear this, you have our deepest sympathy! Hugs and prayers, Michelle and Norah Orthaus

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  25. Thinking of you, Sue Ellen! My heart breaks to know such a kind, loving, beautiful young woman has left us so soon. Clarissa will always be remembered for the light she was.

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  43. Sorry for your lost. I remember her smile and love of the Hawkeyes. She was always a help on the greenhouse. Sending prayers.

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  54. I’m so very sorry to hear this news 😕. The family is in my thoughts and prayers ❤️🙏🙏❤️

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  72. So sorry for your loss she was a very sweet and kind person. Hold on to the memories. Sending hugs and prayers.

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  74. So sorry for your loss, our son Will graduated wil her and she was always so friendly and sweet. Praying for you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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  76. Sending my thoughts and prayers. She was a very special person. Always had a smile for me. I’m so very sorry.

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  91. I am so sorry to read this! She was such a sweet girl. Thinking of you as you go through this difficult time!🙏🙏🙏

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  105. This breaks my heart… I’m sooo sorry for your loss Sue Ellen… praying for your comfort during this time!

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  110. Oh Sue Ellen, as I told you, we can’t always understand God’s plan but we know Clarissa is happy in heaven! Our church family is here for you always! Sending our love, prayers and most heartfelt sympathy ❤️ Scott and I will miss her so much!

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  112. I certainly enjoyed having Clarissa in class- she was such a sweetheart. Praying for the Lechtenberg family- thank you for sharing her with me. Clarissa will definitely be missed by us all. 🙏

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  125. My Deepest Sympathy Sue Ellen and family. My heart goes out to you as I know the broken heart you have during this difficult time of loss of a child. Prayers & Thoughts are with you. 💔💔🙏🙏

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  130. So sad to hear, such an amazing and genuine soul gone too soon – my birthday buddy ❤️ thoughts and prayers to the family 🤍

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  135. 9sympathy ,hugs,and prayers for you Sue Ellen. What a sweetheart she was..a special young gal. Many memories of her.Peace and love to you

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  154. Our deepest sympathies to the Lechtenberg family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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  162. My heart breaks to hear this. What a sweet soul Clarissa was. She had a smile that would make everyone happy. She will be missed dearly. My deepest sympathy to Clarissa’s family.

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  165. I’m so sorry to hear this. She always had a smile on her face when I would see her around town. Prayers to the family…..

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  167. Clarissa and I were roommates on the Washington D.C. trip when she was in 8th grade. She was such a lovely young lady. She will be missed by so many. Praying for the family. So very sorry!!

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  168. Ohhh Suellen, I’m so sorry to hear this! Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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  169. Sue Ellen I can’t wrap my head around it I just can’t believe it yet. she was a lovely person very kind to me and ev eryone else. I allways love her beautiful smile. So sorry for your loss you have my sympathy. See you soon! Love you Aunt Helen.

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  170. Clarissa was a good friend and a hard worker. We were friends for the longest time and maintained a good relationship throughout the years. She always talked about horses and candles every chance she got. I even promised her I would give her a candle the next time I saw her since I told her I was working at the candle factory here in town. She was a good friend, a hard worker, & a loving daughter who has passed away far too soon. Speaking for everyone in the Class of 2016, she will truly be missed.
    -Austin Peterson

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  171. We are so sorry to hear this Sue Ellen. You have our deepest sympathy! Hugs & prayers, Janet and Beth Schwickerath

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  175. My prayers and sympathy to you.🙏🙏🙏 I remember Clarissa so well from middle school. Always a smile on her face and making things for me. Blessings🙏🙏❣️
    Sherry Cannon

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  177. Sue Ellen so sorry to hear of your daughter’s passing. Please except my sincerest sympathy!🙏🙏

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  182. So sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter Sue Ellen. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to you and the family.

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  184. Sue
    Sorry to hear about clarissa I will remember her for her smile and her love for the Iowa hawkeyes. Remember the good memories

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  185. Sue Ellen- So sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

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  189. Oh, Sue Ellen, I was in shock when I saw this. Clarissa was your pride and joy! Such a sweet gal leaving here to be with her Grandpa and Grandma. She knows you are strong and will carry her memories with you always. Hugs, hugs, hugs to you my friend! Godspeed!

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  193. Sue Ellen and family- my heart is breaking for you. We are thinking and praying for you at this difficult time.

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  194. Sue Ellen our hearts ache with you!! Our sympathy and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead! Fly high among the angels Clarissa!

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