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Marlys Schwickerath

marlys schwickerath

November 29, 1930 ~ September 2, 2016

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Marlys M. Schwickerath age 85 of New Hampton died Friday, September 2, 2016, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Washington with Rev. Brian Dellaert celebrating the Mass. The organist is Ann Bennett accompanying the Immaculate Conception Men's Choir in song. Lector for the service will be Patrice Schilling. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Toni Schwickerath, Jenny Schwickerath, Darcy Lechtenberg and Jessica Lechtenberg. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Washington with Brad Schwickerath, Brent Schwickerath, Derek Lechtenberg, Dustin Lechtenberg, Darcy Lechtenberg, Jenny Schwickerath, Toni Schwickerath and Jessica Lechtenberg as pallbearers. Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 5, 2016, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. rosary and 7:30 p.m. Parish Scripture Service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Tuesday. Marlys Mary Schwickerath was born November 29, 1930, in New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Edward and Frances (Swehla) Hentges. She received her education at St. Mary’s School in North Washington and graduated high school there in 1948. On April 19, 1950, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington she married Robert Carl Schwickerath. To this union three children were born. The couple farmed northwest of North Washington on the Hentges Family Farm until retiring in 1988. The couple moved into New Hampton in 1992. Marlys was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church where she served as a lector and in the Rosary Society. Robert and Marlys enjoyed dancing, fishing, playing cards, visiting with their friends and neighbors, but she especially loved time with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marlys is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert; one son, Lynn (Linda) Schwickerath of New Hampton; two daughters, LuAnn (Dale) Lechtenberg of New Hampton and Lynette (Randy) Mahowald of Burnsville, MN; five grandchildren, Brad (Toni) Schwickerath, Brent (Jenny) Schwickerath, Derek Lechtenberg, Dustin (Jessica) Lechtenberg, all of New Hampton, Darcy (Casey Stika) Lechtenberg of La Porte City, IA; six great-grandchildren, Jake Schwickerath, Cora Schwickerath, Jamie Jo Schwickerath, Mia Schwickerath, Ada Schwickerath and Levi Lechtenberg; brothers-in-law, Cletus (Eleanor) Schwickerath and Herb Carpenter, all of New Hampton; sister-in-law, Bernice Felder of New Hampton. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Modesta Hentges; brother, Michael E. Hentges in infancy, granddaughter, Angela Ann Lechtenberg and a great-grandson, Anthony Robert Schwickerath; sisters-in-law, Alice Carpenter and Joanna (Elmer) Geerts; brother-in-law, Ray Felder.

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  1. Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services created a video in memory of Marlys M. Schwickerath

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  3. Our sympathy goes out to all of you. May caring thoughts comfort you at this difficult time. Larry and Phyllis Brown

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  5. Hello Lynette. Although we have not met your mother, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May your wonderful memories and the passage of time passing help you heal during this challenging time.

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  8. We were sorry to hear that Marlys had passed away. The picture on the website is just how we remember her: she always looked so nice and had such a nice smile. Over the years when I worked at banks, it was always a pleasure to wait on the two of you, Robert, and visit about your card playing partners and my relatives from North Washington; some good stories! With sympathy to you all for your loss.. Judy and Bill Riley

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  9. Robert, Lynn, LuAnn, Lynette our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, so sorry we were unable to attend the services. Marlys was always a very happy and great person, and to know she is peacefully home the lord has to be a blessing in itself. Hold al of the memories close and share them to keep her close. Thinking and prayers to you all..Claude and Nancy Babcock

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  10. Robert and all of your Family, So very sorry for your loss of Marlys. Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. She will always be with you in your special memories, let those memories comfort you! Larry and Darlene Throndson

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  13. Prayers and hugs to all of you! May the comfort of family and friends help you through these tough times. Keep those memories alive as you continuing telling stories about her. She is at peace and and in God’s wonderful hands.

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  14. Our sympathies to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Glen and Virginia Smith, Jason Smith, Andrea Gentry and Tricia Saldana

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  16. The older Sister I never had but always loved & admired, Friends forever & ever! Thanks so much. Loie & Frank (To Her)

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  17. May the memory of your Mom fill your thoughts and give you comfort in the next days. I will always remember her as our neighbor and a great lady. She always had a smile and a hello every time we would meet. All my thoughts and prayers to her entire family. Jeanne Roder

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  20. My sympathies to the entire family. I have a a few memories of Bob & Marlys from when we lived in North Washington. Wendy (Anderson) Gerber daughter of Harlan and Teresa Anderson

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  21. Robert, Lynn, Luann, Lynette and the rest of Marlys’ family and all of her friends…words cannot express the sympathy that we extend to you. I have known Marlys ALL of my life. She is one of my family’s dearest and oldest family friends and our childhood memories still bring a smile, a tear, a chuckle….the Lord has brought an angel home and she will be watching over you! You so lovingly took care of her and your devotion is a tribute to how much she was loved and will be missed. There is a card game going on in heaven and bologna sandwiches will be served promptly at midnight on Friday night!

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  22. My Deepest Sympathy to Robert and entire family….so sorry for your loss….Prayers and Thoughts are with you during this time of Loss of Loved One!

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  26. To Robert and all family members…please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers>> I hope it helps to remember that your loved one is now in God’s care….It’s so hard to give up your loved one but with God’s help the hurt and pain lessens a little bit.in time! Ethel Steven

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  27. So incredibly sorry for your loss. We have been blessed for many years by this beautiful woman. Her loving touch is still felt in our home of 23 years, which was hers first. God bless you all as you seek comfort in the knowledge that Marlys is resting now in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father, and reunited with those who have gone before her. Prayers for you all today and always.

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  30. So sorry for your loss. Marlys was a wonderful person inside and out. She will be missed by all who knew her. What an awesome family she has. Rest in peace Marlys.

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  31. My deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of Marlys. I always gave her a pat on the arm and said a few words to her at NHN&R when I saw her. She has found her way to her heavenly home now. Thinking of you all.

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