Marlene Schlindwein
January 1, 2019 ~ January 31, 2019
Marlene "Midge" Schlindwein, age 76 of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of New Hampton, died Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Eagle Pointe Place Assisted Living in Dubuque.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Holy Family Parish, New Hampton with Rev. Brian Dellaert celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Hampton at a later date.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2019, at the Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 6:30 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Saturday.
Marlene “Midge” Schlindwein was born January 6, 1943, in New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Leland and Maxine (Bigley) Whalen. She received her education in New Hampton and graduated in the Class of 1961 where she was honored to be the class Homecoming Queen. On October 6, 1962, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Hampton, she married Richard “Dick” Schlindwein. To this union, six children were born. The couple made New Hampton their home. Midge was involved at St. Joseph Catholic Church and Rosary Society, was a member of the New Hampton Golf and Country Club, loved playing Bridge and also worked at the former Manson Shoe Store. She learned sewing and knitting and enjoyed spending time making things for her family.
In 1977, the couple moved to Dubuque and were later divorced. While in Dubuque, Midge continued raising her children, worked in management at Armstrongs Department Store until it’s closing and then worked for nearly 20 years at the Dubuque Walmart Store.
She will be dearly missed by her family who will remember their mother as being the most selfless and loving mother a family could ask for.
Survivors include her four children, Tom (Karen) Schlindwein of Waukesha, WI; Liz (Craig) Robley of Plymouth, MN, Dave (Johni) Schlindwein of Des Moines, Kathy Pfohl and fiancé Eric Dagle of Dubuque; six grandchildren, Amalie (Jason) Bowling, Joseph Schlindwein, Mitchell Pfohl, Lauren Robley, Julia Robley, Claire Pfohl; four great-grandchildren and soon to be five; brother-in-law, Linus Flick of New Hampton; sister-in-law, Margaret Whalen of New Hampton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons in infancy, Dennis Schlindwein, Steven Schlindwein; two sisters, Shirley Kane, Madonna Flick; one brother, Donald Whalen; her former husband, Dick Schlindwein.
The family would like to gratefully acknowledge Dr. Andrea Ries, the staff at Eagle Pointe Place and Kristin at Hospice of Dubuque.
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Reading this makes me sad. Midge was a sweetheart. We had so many good times and wonderful chats when Dick and Midge lived in New Hampton. She has been on my mind lately, but I wasn’t sure how to reach her when her Christmas card came back to our address this year. May she Rest In Peace.
So sorry to hear such sad news earlier this afternoon. Such fond memories of Aunt Midge from back in the day and it was always fun to visit with her later on the phone from time to time. I always thought of her as America’s Sweetheart because everyone loved her. Good night, sweet Midge. Condolences to my cousins, their families, and Midge’s birth family. She will always be with you.
My heartfelt condolence to the Family. I am so sorry for your loss. There are few experiences more difficult than losing a loved one in death. As you cherish the many memories of your dear loved one, Marlene, please reflect on the time when sickness, death and mourning will be no more. (Revelations 21:3,4) This is what our loving God Jehovah has promised and Jesus guaranteed the hope of seeing our loved ones again by means of the earthly resurrection. (John 5:28,29; Acts 24:15; Isaiah 26:19, Psalms 37:10,11) May God’s word bring you comfort during this difficult time and in the days ahead as we await the fulfillment of His promises.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family for your loss. May your memories and faith in God help you through this difficult time
remembering a beautiful woman inside and out. R,I.P Midge. Prayers
I’m so sorry to hear this. I remember Midge and her husband well. My deepest sympathy to all of the family. May God’s love and peace be with you.
So sorry to learn of the passing of my “Cuz “ and Sandie’s best friend Midge. She was more like a sister to me as we grew up together in NH. We shared many memories and good times together. We continued to stay in touch thru all these years and we will miss her very much. Our condolences to her children and their families May you Rest In Peace. Love, Bruce and Sandie Shaw Whalen
I have alot of memories of midge. Some old and some new. I’m glad I had the pleasure of meeting her again later in my life. And gaining a nice fresh friendship with the entire family! You made me laugh at work when I was a sweating mess. And always complemented me when I was looking my worse. Making me think, midge your either blind our super nice. Of course you were just super nice. Midge felt so loved by her children. . I will never forget the 20 or was it 60 dozen roses :). She made me take one. (Which i felt guilty for) :). I love you. Midge schwdinger. I’m saying that out of love from my mom. She could never say it right. Rest in peace
To Tom, Liz, David and Kathy, my childhood neighbor friends, My heart in heavy for you and all the the family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Remember she lives on in all of you by her teachings as your mother Through your mannerisms, your actions, (I’m sure many times you have done something that reminds you of mom). Through the love for each other and through your memories. Godspeed Midge
So sorry to here of Midge’s Passing. I will keep her and the family in my prayers and remember the great time our families had together in out youth! God Bless. As always, Kendall Rosauer
To our beloved Aunt Midge. I truly believe that when she was born God said, “No more as I have found perfection in her” Midge had an inner beauty that resonated with her and in everything she did, it is no surprise to read that she was Homecoming Queen, but she had so much more than external beauty, her beauty was deep in her heart and soul. Her family was her priority and I will never forget the love and care she gave my parents, especially later in their lives. I am saddened that I have not made it back to see her, we always think we have time….. but I will take comfort in coming home to spend time with my Cousins as I am sure we will have plenty of stories to tell. Dearest Midge, you are now at home and at peace with Christ, you will be missed more than I can express. Thank you for loving us all the way you did and for being such a positive role model to so many. Much love to Tom, Liz, David and Kathy and your families as well. She truly was a Gift from God wasn’t she! All my love, Martha Doyle-Conradson
Prayers for all of you! Your family, and especially your mom, Midge, had had a profound impact in my life. I remember your 2 brothers who did not survive infancy. And I remember your Mom’s strength during that very sad time. She was an amazing woman. Love to you all
We would like to offer our prayers and sympathy to all of Midges family. Her family lived down the street from us and some of the children where the ages of ours. Midge belonged to a bridge club I played in and she was always fun to be around.I got to see her a few years age at a St. Joe’s parish bazaar. Remember all your great times together. Marian and Tom Gebel
So sorry I didn’t get to the funeral today Midge. You were a very good friend when in Nh and after you moved. May the angels welcome you with open arms and keep smiling. Sending love and prayers to your family.Betty Gorman
Midge was one of my first friends when I married Bob and moved to New Hampton. I loved her immediately! So cute, sweet and thoughtful. Bob and I spent a lot of fun Saturday nights with Dick and Midge. Rest in peace dear one; you deserve it.