Georgena Stephan
July 14, 1918 ~ July 19, 2009
Georgena A. Stephan, age 91 of New Hampton died Sunday, July 19, 2009, at the Pender Hospital in Pender, NE.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am. Friday July 24, 2009 at Holy Family Parish -St. Mary’s Center in New Hampton with Msgr. Carl Schmitt officiating. Chris Carrier will be the organist accompanying the Holy Family Resurrection Choir. Lector for the service will be Louise Harris. The offertory gifts will be presented by Jessica LaBar and Annie Peterson.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Hampton with Georgena's six grandchildren as pallbearers.
Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. CD of A Rosary and a 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Further visitation will be 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Georgena was born July 14, 1918, on the family farm near Lawler, IA, the daughter of Gotlipp and Tena (Tupy) Jirak. She attended rural country school near Lawler, was a 1935 graduate of the New Hampton High School and attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls for a year. On September 4, 1939, she married Clarence J. “Monk” Stephan. To this union two children were born.
Georgena worked as a bookkeeper for Stolz Construction and the New Hampton Creamery. She also was a secretary for the Sullivan Law Office and the O’Donohoe and O’Connor Law Office. Memberships include the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Chickasaw County Genealogical Society, Holy Family Parish - St. Mary’s Center and the American Iris Society.
Survivors include one son, Chris (Donna) Stephan of Iowa City, IA; one daughter, Mary (Lee) Brudigam of Wakefield, NE; six grandchildren, Jessica (Bryan) LeBar of Shawnee Mission, KS, Katie Stephan (Martin Whiteford) of Norwich, England, Annie (Jeff) Peterson of Minneapolis, MN, Susan (Chad) Metzler of Wayne, NE, Kristin Brudigam of Austin, TX, Lori Brudigam of Raleigh, NC; four great-grandchildren, Luke and Eli LeBar, Kinslee and Jordon Metzler; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband C.J. “Monk” Stephan on March 9, 1981; a granddaughter, Rebecca Stephan in November of 1980; a sister, Virgie Jirak; two brothers, Clarence Jirak and Robert Jirak.
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We just want you to know how sorry we are about losing your Mom and Grandma. We remember her in years past as someone who was quiet and always had a smile on her face. You will miss her very much, but can be comforted in knowing that she is now in a much happier place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember the happier times with her. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Sincerely Bill and Sondra Mattes
Mary, Lee, and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your Mother was such a sweet lady. I know she has left you with many wonderful memories to cherish. Love, Nancy and Denny
Chris and Mary, Rather than a time of sadness, now is the time to celebrate your mother, your wonderful mother, and how lucky are to have had such a special one! As we grow older we realize the true worth of our mothers and the tremendous value of their good example and love has had on our lives. When visiting your mother in the last 10 years, I have always been impressed by her presence and involvement in her grandchildren’s lives. She wanted to make sure they too knew they were loved and would grow up to be good people. May God bless you and your families. Eileen
Chris, Donna, Jess, Bryan, Luke, Eli, Katie, & Annie, I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s/grandmother’s passing. We will be out of town during the funeral; otherwise, I would have driven to New Hampton to say hello to you all. Please know that we keep you all in our prayers and thoughts. Tyann, Chris, Isaac, Noah & Henry
Mary, Lee and Family, Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mom and Grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take Care! Greg and Denise
Chris and Mary, I enjoyed attending meetings etc. here in New Hampton over the years with your mother. She was a very nice lady, and I will miss her. She was so proud of you and your families. With sympathy, Mary Lou (Speltz) Buckendahl
Our family is keeping all of Georgena’s family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May it be a comfort to know that she is walking in Heaven now, watching over all who loved her so. God Bless.
To all of Georgena’s family and friends, my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all.
Mary, Lee and family, So sorry to hear of your Mother/Grandmother’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
To the family of Georgena, my prayers are with you. I loved Georgena and was very blessed to have seen her in 2004 at dad’s century farm celebration. She talked of grwoing up in the area and spending time on that farm. It was a real treat to talk with her, and she will be missed. Sincerely, Gina Jirak, Seattle, WA. (I am Don’s daughter)
Chris & Mary, So sorry to hear of your mother’s death, I have very fond memories of her, I am sure you will miss her very much. Barb