Margaret Joebgen
September 1, 1930 ~ February 10, 2011
Margaret Joebgen, age 80 of New Hampton died Thursday, February 10, 2011, at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 14, 2011, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. Lector for the service is Linda Tiemessen. Presenting the offertory gifts are Pat Sheridan and Mary Hilsman. The Immaculate Conception Men's Choir will accompany Jerry Bailey, organist.
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Washington with Craig Holschlag, Aaron Flugum, Tony Roethler, Tyrel Roethler, Ivan Reicks, Dayton Reicks, Dylan Joebgen and Roger Tiemessen as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are The Catholic Order of Foresters.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2011, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. rosary and a 7:30 p.m. scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Monday.
Margaret Joebgen was born September 1, 1930, in Lawler, IA, the daughter of Daniel and Blanche (Finnegan) Sheridan. She received her education in Lawler.
On May 6, 1952, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler, she married Henry Joebgen Jr. of North Washington. To this union five children were born. Margaret and her husband worked side-by-side on the family farm west of North Washington until they retired, and in 1988, moved into New Hampton. Margaret was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, a local volunteer and a member of the Immaculate Conception Rosary Society.
Survivors include two sons, Jim (Dixie) Joebgen, Mike (Tammy) Joebgen all of New Hampton; three daughters, Mary Roethler Starr of Elma, Doris (Harold) Baltes and Jeanette Reicks, all of New Hampton; fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice (Ray) Tiemessen; Mary (Virgil) Hilsman all of New Hampton; one brother, Pat Sheridan of Manly, IA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry on October 6, 1991 at the age of 63.
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Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Be at peace, knowing she is in a better place, and cherish all of the wonderful memories.
I am so sorry for your loss. All of my prayers are with you and your family at this time. Take the time to remember all those special times that you shared with your mom.
Jeannette, my condolences to you on the loss of your mother.
We were so saddened to learn of your mother’s death. She was such a lovely lady, and we enjoyed visiting with her when we were in Iowa. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bernice, David, and Judy Goetzinger
Our deepest sympathy on your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Craig & Patti Rosauer
Doris, Harold and family, our deepest sympathy for the loss of Margaret. Take comfort in knowing that she is in God’s arms now celebrating an eternal life.
My deepest sympathies for your loss of a dear, patient, gentle woman whom you knew as your mom. May our loving God bless you thru this difficult time.
Our sincere sympathy to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Louise and Donn HarrisB
My deepest sympathy to you all. I have so many memories of Margaret. I admired her so, always out milking cows, or working the fields, and still raising a great bunch of kids! I always enjoyed working with her at church events. She was a great lady and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all. Carolyn and Katie
Our deepest sympathy to the Joebgen family. Margaret was a wonderful friend to me when we worked together at Health Care Manor. She loved her family and spoke about them often. Heaven has a special place for her.
Sorry to hear about your Mom my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Jill, Dixie, and the entire Joebgen family: You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hopefully knowing she has reunited with her husband brings some peace.
To the Joebgen Family: We extend our deepest sympathies to your entire family at this sad time.