Ortha Liddle
March 21, 1923 ~ December 11, 2010
Ortha L. Liddle, age 87 of Nashua died Saturday December 11, 2010 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua with Pastor Tom Hagen officiating.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua with Randy Sinnwell, Richard Greenlee, Charles Lantow, Lynn Lantow, Randy Liddle, and Richard Clipperton serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Ortha was born March 21, 1923, in rural Floyd County, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Carpenter) Ferch. She attended Nashua schools, graduating in 1941. On June 24, 1941, Ortha was united in marriage to Owen Liddle in Bremer County. She spent the majority of her life living and working on the farm, but also worked for a short time at the school as a cook. Ortha loved fishing, flowers, and gardening. She enjoyed baking and visits by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter, Virginia Soldwisch of Nashua; two sisters, Elaine Lantow of Shell Rock, and Marie (Kurt) Schmidt of Corona, CA; one daughter-in-law, Kathy Liddle of San Bernadino, CA; four grandchildren, Susan Soldwisch of Lathrop, MO, Randy (Kathy) Soldwisch of North Liberty, Gary (Andrea) Soldwisch of Gilbert, AZ, and Pat (Maria) Liddle of San Bernadino, CA; eight grandchildren, Joshua Watts, Benjamin, Madison, and Emma Soldwisch, Izabella Soldwisch, Sean, Andrew, and Aiden Liddle; and many nieces and nephews.
Ortha is preceded in death by her husband, Owen in 1994; her son, James; her parents; two sisters, Marjorie Kelly and Mardelle Greenlee; one brother, Russell Ferch; a grandson, Roger Soldwisch; three brothers-in-law, Clarence Greenlee, Bob Lantow, and Gene Kelly; and one sister-in-law, Beverly Ferch.
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Ortha was my aunt and I am sorry to hear of her passing. I only met her three times but she and Owen were very nice people. While visiting northern Iowa in 2010, I attempted to find her and say hi but could not find the street she lived on in Nashua.
To Ortha’s family, our deepest sympathy. I’m Dixie’s daughter, and I will always remember Ortha for her fudge! What a treat when we went to visit. I also remember all the beautiful plants she cared for in the kitchen- now she is enjoying the most beautiful garden of all in Heaven. She was a wonderful lady who will be truly missed.
My husband and I would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of your beloved Ortha. We would like to share with you something that has brought us much comfort at a similar time in our lives. John 11:14-44 shares with us the experience of Jesus resurrecting Lazarus here on earth before the very eyes of those he loved. We can only imagine the tears of joy when we too are reunited with our dear loved ones. (John 5:28,29) Ortha will surely be missed by many of those who’s lives she shared, remember the experiences you shared together and learn from them, hold them close to your heart and cherish them. May you find comfort from those who surround you at this very difficult time. Our sincere condolences to all of you
Virginia and family-Heaven is a better place today, with Ortha’s arrival. She is a special lady and she will be missed. All of Ortha’s family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I agree in full of Dean’s previous guestbook entry. In God we Trust. Love Steve and Debi Liddle Meriden, Iowa
Virginia and family I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Orthas passing she was very special to me! Living next to each other in the early 80’s for eight years she was just like a grandma to Adam and Alicia. She is now with Owen, Jim and my Dad along with the rest of our family and hers that have taken the trip before us. May she be welcomed home by all of them! Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Dean, Sally and family