Eleanor Haldeman
October 17, 1932 ~ April 26, 2009
Eleanor D. Rosonke Haldeman, age 76 of New Hampton, Iowa died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Holy Family Parish-St. Mary’s Center, New Hampton with Msgr. Carl Schmitt celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by grandchildren, Rachael Rosonke and Wyatt Rosonke. Karen Bonfig will serve as lector and the offertory gifts will be presented by grandchildren, Michelle Rosonke and Evan Rosonke. Ann Bennett will be the organist accompanying Shawnessy Lau as cantor and the Holy Family Resurrection Choir.
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton, with grandsons, Brad Babcock, Jason Rosonke, Jason Reicherts, Brian Reicherts, Jerry Reicherts and Robby Rosonke. Honorary pallbearers are Wyatt Rosonke and Evan Rosonke.
Friends may call 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation continues 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Eleanor Dorothy Rosonke Haldeman was born October 17, 1932 in Nashua, IA, the daughter of Howard and Anna (Jenn) Carpenter. Eleanor attended St. Mary’s Grade School in North Washington, IA, and was a 1950 graduate of the New Hampton High School.
On April 10, 1951, she was united in marriage to Donald Rosonke Sr. To this union five daughters and four sons were born. The couple farmed near New Hampton where Eleanor raised her children and provided care and assistance to the elderly in their homes. Donald Rosonke Sr. died on March 10, 1987 at the age of 58. Eleanor later married Kenneth Haldeman on May 16, 1998. Kenneth died on May 20, 2007 at the age of 81. Eleanor loved playing bingo, cards, and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoyed camping, tubing and listening to music.
Survivors include five daughters, Dee Dee (Patricia) (Dennis) Collins, Debbie (John) Reicherts, all of New Hampton, Diane (Dave) Norton of Cedar Rapids, Barb (Tim) Hyke of Cresco, Terrie (Dewey) Rethamel of Center Point, IA; four sons, Bob Rosonke of New Hampton, Mark (Sue Ott) Rosonke of Lawler, Don Rosonke Jr. of Queen Creek, AZ, Gary (Renee Lenehan) Rosonke of New Hampton; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice Flick of Ionia and Marlys Baldwin of Charles City; two brothers, Herb (Alice) Carpenter of New Hampton and Jerome Carpenter of Ionia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a grandson, Chad Reicherts and a brother, Russell Carpenter.
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My message is to my friend Diane, one of Elenore’s daughters. I took care of Kenneth and Elenore. For 5 years with Mercy Home Care. I was so sad to see that Elenore has really passed away. She was one of those remarkable,interesting,down to earth people, not many get to really ‘know’. She told me many parts of her life, and she did not leave any parts out, ‘to save face’ I always said she should write a book of her life. I enjoyed knowing them so much. Val
Just wanted to say that we are sorry for your loss and that we hold you and your family in our hearts and thoughts. Thank you for all that you do for us and we wish we could do more for you during this time. Sincerely, Jerry and Cheryl Linebaugh.
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your mother enjoyed a full life and had a wonderful family to care for her in her later years. Be comforted by the knowledge that she in at peace with our Lord and Savior.
My heart goes out to each of you
Bob, DeeDee, Deb and all families, we are so sorry for the loss of your mom and extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. I have many memories of her when I use to spend the night at your house Deb. She was a very special lady. Keep your memories close and they will help you get through this difficult time. God Bless all of you.
DeeDee(Patricia)(Dennis)Collins,Debbie(John)Reicherts,Diane(Dave)Norton,Barb(Tim)Hyke,Terrie(Dewey)Rethamel,Bob,Mark(Sue Ott)Rosonke,Don Jr,Gary(Renee Leneham)Rosonke,14 Grandchildren,10 Great Grandchildren,2 Sisters Bernic Flick,Marlyis Baldwin,2 Brother Herb (Alice),Jerome Jerome Carpenter,& All love ones,& all who Eleanor in any way!You all have are Deepist Sympathy!You all have are prays,thoughts,memories which no one can ever take them away from each one of you,& all who touched Eleanor in any way!No one can take away from you all your wonderful times each one of you spend together with your Mother,14 Grandchildren,10 Great Grandchildren,2 Sisters,2 Brothers,&All who knew Eleanor or who touched Eleanor in any way! Your Mother,14 Grandchildren,10 Great Grandchildren,2 sisters,2 Brothers,& all! God Bless you Eleanor! God Watch of Eleanor in Heaven! Your Love One is Heaven Watching Over Us All. God only takes the best Eleanor he took her to heaven to be with God! ALL LOVE ONES YOUR MOTHER,14GRANDCHILDREN,10 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN,SISTERS(2),BROTHERS(2) ALL! Your love one is in heaven an each one of you,& all your love one is in each heart forever know one can every take away all your special time you each have to share with each others During the lose of your love one ! At the lose of Mother. Grandmother,Great Grandmother, Sisters,Brothers,& all, We are here for each one of you in the lose of Your love one! God Wath Over all of you,& God Bless You all,She is inside each ones heart For ever no one can ever take all of your treasures,& memories,pictures you have!God Bless Each one of you all the time!,&God Watch Over you all the time for ever! With all are love ! Alice,& Tom Rasing We are with each one of you all!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of your Mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at your time of loss– Eleanor was a great gal– I had some good times w/ her bowling. May you all hold her memories near to your heart.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathies in your loss.
We express our deepest sympathy to the families. Eleanor is at peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Roger and Laurie Tiemessen
Dee Dee, Dennis & family, Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. Your mom is now at peace. Your special love and care was a gift, given from the heart. With sincere sympathy, Francie & Steve
Terrie and the rest of the family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Eleanor was a great women. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Now Eleanor and my mom can play Bingo up in Heaven like the good old days.
Eleanor was a one of a kind. An era has come to a close. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Those tubing trips will never be quite the same!
Terrie & Dewey, We are so sorry for your loss. Your whole family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Shelly Mitch, Ross & Nicole
Terrie, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. May the joy of the Lord be your strength and His Word be your comfort in the days ahead. ‘The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.’ Job 1:21 Sincerely, Jason & Kathleen Dellinger
Please accept our sympathy on the passing of your mother , and her extended family..we have many memories of living next door…lots of coffee and laughs.
Sorry to hear about the death of your Mother. We have many good memories and of visits with her while she was staying with Jerry’s Mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
TERRY AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM, SOMETHING I KNOW WE WILL ALL FACE ONE DAY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LESLIE DELZINGARO
Mark & Sue-Our deepest sympathy to all your family. She will be truly missed by many. Keep the memories and special moments always. May God bless you during this time of sadness and healing.
Terrie I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dee Dee and Dennis, We are very saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. Just remember all the special times you had with her.
Dear Barb, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy .Take care .From The Hackman Family Rich & Jean, Dave &Gretta kids Shaun & Jeni &kids Jacob & Cassie kids Matt & Holly Nick & Lindsay and Eric hackman
DeeDee, Deb, Terrie and Bob, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. And to Michelle, Robby and Ricky, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all. Bob and Carol Gorman
Terrie and Dewey, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this unsettling time. Kevin
Terri, Jennifer and I would like to send our warmest condolences to you and your family and hope that your mother will live in heaven with peace and love for eternity. God Bless to you and your entire family. With Love, Joseph & Jennifer Lucas
BARB, Terrie and family. I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a special lady. Thanks for all of the crazy memories. Your family will get through it knowing she’s in a better place.
To Diane and the Rosonke family: I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s death. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Ann Grober
Terrie, I’m sorry to hear about your family’s loss. I wish you and your family the best. Hayden Riley
Terrie: We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You ad your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time. In reading about your mother, she seemed like a very loving person and a great mom! Please take care and know that we are thinking of you and your family! In God’s love, Frank and Karen
Terrie: Our condolences and our prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. May God give you comfort and peace.
Terrie: We are so sorry to learn of you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Terrie and Dewey, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Terrie We are so saddened by your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Kristen & Matthew Goodlaxson
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. We pray that you feel God’s loving arms wrapped around you! Matthew 5:4 ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.’ Hugs, Brenda and Neil Whitney