"Just a quick note to say how sad it was to hear the news about Armilla. Our thoughts and prayers are with her entire family. I wish I would have able to stop Salem Lutheran Church with my sisters, Ruth and Jean -- but was there in spirit."
In loving memory of
Armilla J. "Mickie" Goepfert
July 1, 1947 - August 1, 2014
Armilla J. "Mickie" Goepfert, 67, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died suddenly on Friday, August 1, 2014, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa.
A celebration of Armilla's life will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 11 A.M. at the church. Burial will be at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery.
Armilla Jeanette Goepfert was born on July 1, 1947 in Bellevue, Iowa, to Arthur John and Mildred Louise (Schroeder) Goepfert. She was a 1965 graduate of Andrew High School and had received her LPN and Associate of Arts from Clinton Community College. She married Ervin Mangler, Jr. on September 6, 1969 in Andrew, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Sonia and Brad.
Armilla had worked as an LPN and caregiver for many years retiring in 2005.
Armilla was an active member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew where she had served in many capacities. She enjoyed making flower arrangements and visiting with her special friends Sue Ostert, Judy Ganzer and Sally Rowan. Her greatest joy was her family and watching her grandchildren's activities.
Those left to honor Armilla's memory include her children Sonia Mangler of Maquoketa, IA, and Brad (Tiffany) Mangler of Maquoketa, IA; 3 grandchildren, Skyler, Payton and Dylan; a sister, Carol DeWulf of Lost Nation, IA; and a sister-in-law, Connie Goepfert of Wilton, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Lorin Goepfert, a sister Judy Wulf, a grandchild Averee, and 2 brothers-in-law Arnold Wulf and Darrell DeWulf.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Armilla J. "Mickie" Goepfert memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sorry to hear of Mickie's passing. Keep the memories close to your heart, they will never go away. I remember her at our family reunions, she could always strike up a conversation. "
"Sonia and family....sorry to hear about Mickie passing...thoughts and prayers are with you..."
"OH MY IM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR THAT MICKIES ,PASSED AWAY I DID SOME BABY SITTING FOR HER TWO KIDS WHEN I WAS A TEEN "
"To all Armilla's family, I'm sorry for your loss. Armilla was my classmate at Andrew High School class of 1965. We had many good times and she will be missed but close in our memories forever! Love & Prayers"
"To Mickie's family: Sorry for your loss. I went to CCC with her and enjoyed our year there. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all."
"Sonia, Brad and family your mother (Mickie) to all who knew her will be missed by many, Your in our thoughts and prayers. May your greatest memories help you thru this difficult time;"
"Seems like I knew Mick since I was a new mother and think its been that long. Being a nurse is never easy and the job takes it toll. I watched Mickie's health deteriorate over the years and also have seen mine go some of the same direction. She is in a place now where there is no pain and all her family and friends gone before have greeted her. To Sonia and Brad and families please accept my deepest sympathy and sorrow for this loss! Love to you all and prayers for your grief!"
"To Mickie's Family... Your mom was my dad's cousin on the Hankemeier side. My dad and your mom shared the same birthday date. He recalls going over to the Goepfert's house many times growing up and hanging out. I also worked with your mom at CCI. Mickie was a very nice person and liked to visit at our Family reunions. She will be missed. Deepest Sympathy. "
"To Mick's family... so sorry for your loss. Your mother and I were at the same rooming house when we attended CCC together. Knew Mick every since then. Very giving person. She will be greatly missed. Blessed thoughts to her family. "
"Sonia I am very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayer to you and your Family. Hugs."
"Sorry for your loss Sonia, Brad & family Mick was an awesome person that would do anything for anyone. She will be greatly missed"
"Brad, Sonia and families, I'm really sorry to hear about your mom. She will be greatly missed. Sending love, Amy (Shultz) Silvia"
"Brad, Sonia & family: Extending to each of you my deepest sympathy. The memories of your mother and grandmother will always be in your heart. They will put a smile on your face on the sad days."
"Aunt Mickie was so kind-hearted. She gave the best hugs. She was always willing to help out. I will never forget the love and support she gave to my mom in her final days. It is comforting to know that they are together now. She will be missed immensely."
"Mickie, you will be missed. May the Lord be with your loved ones, and give them comfort in this time of sadness.
Prayers to all."
"Aunt Mickie you were such a good loving woman -----i am still in shock that you are no longer with us-----you sweet lady will be missed by many------God bless you "
"Mickie was always so good about helping at church be it lector, 150th. celebration, church directory, and so on. Bless her. She is missed"