Dorothy M. Schaudenecker
December 16, 1920 ~ March 24, 2017
Dorothy Schaudenecker, age 96 of New Hampton, IA passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Holy Family Parish in New Hampton, IA with Father Brian Dellaert celebrating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in New Hampton.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home with a 7:00 PM Scriptural Wake Service. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the funeral mass on Tuesday. Online condolences for Dorothy’s family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Dorothy Maxine was born on December 16, 1920 to Harry and Ruby (Cox) Wilson in New Hampton, IA. She attended country schools and graduated from New Hampton High School. Upon graduation, Dorothy attended Upper Iowa University and graduated with her teaching certificate. On November 25, 1943, Dorothy was united in marriage to Joseph “Joe” Schaudenecker at St. Mary’s Rectory in New Hampton. To this union, three children were born, Gary, Gail, and Sue. Dorothy spent her life as a country school teacher, farmwife and homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, socializing at the Chickasaw Event Center and traveling. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Las Amigas Club, and 500 Card Club. Dorothy most enjoyed visiting with her family and sharing big meals.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Gary (Marilyn) Schaudenecker of Alta Vista, Gail Schaudenecker of Decorah, IA and Sue (Rocky) Burgart of New Hampton, IA; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; one sister, Millie Cooper of Kansas City, MO and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe in 2007; and her sister, Shirley Wilson.
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Sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. Such a good neighbor and a very sharp card player! She certainly had a great life. Our sympathy to you Sue and Rocky, and to the rest of the family
Dorothy and Joe have came to my beauty shop for 13 years, since I opened in 2004, they’ve grown to be good friends, always encouraged me when I was feeling down and always had a smile on their faces. They were such Pleasant people I am so blessed to have them in my life as long as I did. May you rest in peace Dorthy and tell Joe hi for us!💜💜💜💜
Gary, Marilyn & family. Sorry for your loss, She is in a better place.
Gary, Marilyn, and family,
You have our deepest condolences for your loss. Your mother was blessed with a long life and her loving family nearby.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, I am glad I had a chance to stop and see her last night,. She was a great lady, we had a lot of great times at card club (she was a fantastic player). God be with you all
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Dorothy.
Was so sorry to hear that “Grandma Schaudenecker” passed away. She was always such a classy lady. Prayers and hugs to the entire family.
My sympathy to the Schaudenecker family on the loss of Dorothy.
Sue and Rocky our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sue and Rocky, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
What a lovely lady. It has been my pleasure to know her and Joe for over thirty years. Two of the nicest people I’ve known. God bless her. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Rest in Peace, dear Auntie Dorothy. So many wonderful memories. Until we meet again.