Jane Harrington
October 6, 1936 ~ December 11, 2014
Jane F. Harrington age 78 of Nashua, Iowa died Thursday, December 11, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2014 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Nashua, with Msgr. John Hemann celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed by Jane's children. Chris Cleveland will be the organist and the vocalist for the service and Kendra Gilbert will be the lector. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Jane's four daughters.
Interment will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Nashua with Cole Smith, Dustin Harrington, Jeremy Harrington, Lindsay Reams, Jason White, Zachary Mueller and James Wingert as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2014, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home - Olson Chapel in Nashua where there will be a 3:00 p.m. rosary. Visitation continues from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Jane Frances Harrington was born October 6, 1936, in Lindsay, NE, the daughter of Joseph and Ruby (Rood) Hau. At an early age, the Hau family moved to Waterloo, Iowa where she attended Our Lady of Victory Academy and in 1949, the family moved to Ionia where she finished her education at St. Boniface Schools graduating in 1954. During her youth, Jane was an avid softball player and loved the short-stop position. On May 7, 1956, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, she married James Harrington. To this union seven children were born. Together, the couple farmed east of Nashua where they raised their family. In 1989 Jane and James moved into Nashua. Shortly thereafter on November 21, 1990, James died at the age of 58. The couple enjoyed fishing together every year making many trips ‘up-north’. Jane devoted her life to her family and serving others and was an active volunteer at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She was the heart-and-soul of her family and was cherished by all who knew her. Her faith, strength and courage will live on in her loved ones. She will be greatly missed.
Survivors include seven children, Diane (Kevin) Smith of Plainfield, James Harrington of Nashua, Charles (Susan) Harrington of Ionia, Janet (Greg) White of Nashua, Ann (Mitch) Mueller of Plainfield, Dan Harrington of Nashua, Aimee (Marc) Wingert of Dike; twenty grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Rowe of Nashua, Ruth Garland of UT, Dorothy (Myron) Sinnwell of NJ, Kathy (Robert) Harrington of Nashua.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, George Hau and Robert Hau.
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Diane, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Rose Beatty Otters
Diane, Sorry to hear about you mom. Please tell your brothers and sisters that my prayers of sympathy are with all of you at this difficult time. I remember her growing up, she was a very nice lady. Cindy ‘Beck’ Stover
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Our hearts truly ache for the loss of this wonderful person & friend…such a loss not only to her family but to St. Michael’s Parish where she was instrumental in helping in so many, many ways. Her famous potato salad recipe is the delicious one used at the Fair Stand for the Big 4 Fair here in Nashua & she has literally helped prepare ‘tons’ of it over the years. She always helped whenever & wherever she could & always with a smile. We know that this gracious Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister & Friend is now at peace in the loving arms of her Savior & with others who have preceded in meeting their eternal reward. RIP dear Jane, you will be missed more than you can imagine but someday, we will meet again. Our grateful thanks for calling you our friend. Love & Blessings to your Awesome Family! Dick & Sue Baldwin
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are going out to the family.
Jane is a Grand Lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dirk and Janise
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So sorry to hear of you loss. Jane was an amazing lady! Thoughts and prayers!
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Diane and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Charlie, Jim and the Harrington family-Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mom. We send our thoughts, prayers and love from Green Bay. The Moran Family
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My prayers to the Harrington family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We know how dear your Mom,Grandma was to all of you. A special lady!
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Charlie I’m so sorry for your loss and that of your entire family. We lost Mom a week ago today so I understand your grief all too well. What are the odds next door neighbor s would pass a week apart.
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So sorry for your loss, she was such a wonderful person. rexanna christopher
Sending heartfelt sympathies to Diane, Jim, Charlie, Janet, Ann, Dan, Aimee, & families. Your mom was a such a sweet person! Prayers of strength & comfort to all of you at this sad time. RIP Aunt Jane.
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My thoughts and prayers are with Janes family in this time of sorrow. I am so sad to lose a great neighbor.
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