"I worked with her at the Hospital and she was so nice and very kind."
In loving memory of
Lorna Mae Nyenhuis
May 20, 1931 - May 28, 2017
LORNA MAE NYENHUIS
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Lorna Nyenhuis, 86, of Muscatine, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Lutheran Living Senior Campus, where she had resided for the past 6 years.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Dan Schoepf will officiate. At time of food and fellowship will follow the service at church. Burial will take place at Illinois City Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held from 9:30 until 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at the Church. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, Lutheran Living Senior Campus, and Genesis Hospice. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
Lorna was born on May 20, 1931, in Letts, the daughter of Fred Ralph and Vera Marie Finley Morgan. She married Raymond Nyenhuis on June 22, 1951, at Calvary Baptist Church in Muscatine. He preceded her in death on May 26, 2011.
She worked as a telephone operator, a nurse's aide, dietary aide, unit clerk, and nurse's aide at Muscatine General Hospital where she worked for 13 years, retiring in 1993.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, XYZ - a senior group at church, Gideons International, and Pearl City Sam's Club.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, son, Terry Nyenhuis and wife, Polly Howard-Nyenhuis, of Loudon, Tennessee, and their children, Jessica Nyenhuis Young (deceased), and Jessica's son, Nathan Young of Arizona, and Alison Nyenhuis Decker and husband, Mike, of Bettendorf. Son, Roger Nyenhuis of Muscatine and his son, Luke Nyenhuis of Cedar Rapids. Son, Brian Nyenhuis of Seattle, Washington. Daughter, Valarie Sell and husband, David, of Shelbyville, Indiana, and their children, Ciara Rutan of Indianapolis, Indiana, Nathaniel Sell and wife, Jessica, and their daughter, Piper of Westport, Indiana, and Bryant Sell and wife, Lauren, of Indianapolis, Indiana. Daughter, Cherlyn Quick of Phoenix, Arizona. Son, Stacey Nyenhuis and wife, Debbie, of Muscatine, and their daughter, Jennifer Haney and husband, Mason, and their children, Jenson and Monroe, all of Fruitland. One sister-in-law, Helen Morgan of Phoenix, Arizona.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, Dr. Bill W. Morgan.
Tributes
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all friends and family. I am sending sincere condolences on behalf of my Mother, Donna Soll. Mom thought of, and spoke often of the wonderful times she had with her very dear friend Lorna and her husband Ray throughout the many years of their friendship. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Donna Soll and Debbie (Soll) Good.-Debbie (Soll) Good"
"I worked with Lorna as a nurses' aide at MGH in the 1980s. She was an absolute ray of sunshine, always kind, always smiling, and a great sense of humor. Beautiful inside and out. I'm so sorry for your loss."
"Our sincere sympathy love and prayers to each and all of you. Thinking of you. "
"Her great influence during my formative years will last forever. In the 1950's/1960's I was probably in and out of her kitchen door on Orange Street at least once a day. She was that "other mother" in my life (along with Ray the "other father"). But, where your own mother could/would discipline you, that "other mother" was always kind. She continued to be kind, sweet, and smiling as I would occasionally see her through the years. As you mourn your loss, may your memories, too, always include her as kind, sweet, and smiling. "
"My deepest sympathies to the Nyenhuis family. Lorna was always such a sweet, kind lady who loved her family so much. May you find comfort and peace from the good memories. May God wrap His loving arms around you all. "
"What a precious lady! Your dad and mom were always go caring and giving! Bill and I enjoyed so many moments with them. May your memories bring you comfort! What a reunion in heaven! "
"Deepest sympathy "
"Valarie, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers for God's marvelous grace and peace to overwhelm you & the family at this time. With all my love."
"Shortly after I came into the Nyenhuis family I was diagnosed with cancer. My daughter was only a little girl. I had surgery after surgery and Lorna took Jennifer under her wing and took care of her. She would come to our house on a daily basis cook, clean, do laundry, whatever was needed. She never asked for anything in return. I am honored to be a part of this amazing family and will miss Lorna deeply. God bless you Lorna. Love you always and forever, Debbie "
"I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoy her love for life and her family. She was a wonderful lady. Blessings to you during this difficult time. "
"Aunt Lorna always loved to share stories of my dad, her brother Billie, they were the best stories, like feeding the kittens in the barn while milking the cows and how he always seemed to spray her with the milk and she would get so mad and run and tell her mother, my dad was always teasing her about being younger than her and how much older she was than him, especially on her bday,, the love my dad had for his sister was shared by all of us and we loved her soft spoken, always smiling personality, Im sure they are together again singing and smiling and laughing,,, love you always Aunt Lorna and love to all of my cousins, love Karen Morgan xoxoxo-Karen Morgan"
"Aunt Lorna was a sweet and beautiful woman. My dad, her brother Billie, would always tease her and say things to get a rise out of her and all I would hear her say is, "Oh Billie!" and then she would smile and laugh at him. We all loved her so much. The last time I saw her was at my dad's funeral. I will miss her very much, but I know she is with so many that love her on the other side. Love you Aunt Lorna!"
"I want to extend my sympathy to all of Lorna's family. I always enjoyed my time with her. She spoke so lovingly about her family and of how proud she was of her kids. I will truly miss seeing her. Jeannie Hahn McCulley LPN"
"We would like to send our sympathies to the family. We are sorry to hear of her passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. "
"So sorry to hear of your mother's passing, Valerie. She must have been a wonderful lady, and she passed that on to you! Thinking of you and your family. Love, Diana Sell"
"Lorna was such a wonderful Mother-in-law to me. She taught me so much about being married, cooking, raising children, and most importantly, how to love the Lord. I will cherish each and every memory I have of a very loving, sweet woman."
"I am sending my heartfelt love and condolences to all my nieces and nephews, the children of Lorna and Ray. Your mother was a special person, she welcomed me into her family when I married her brother Billie. She had this ability to maintain a clean orderly home and prepare a delicious meal, all the while caring for the needs of six children. Her children were her greatest gift and so missed the presence of each one as they grew and left the nest to make their own way in life. I remember her laughter while telling the story of some crazy thing that may have happened to her, the kids or Ray. She was a happy person, always smiling and laughed often. I loved her dearly and learned so much from her. I will carry her precious memory in my heart forever. She was so proud of her extended and growing family, enjoy and continue to share your memories of her with each other."
"My Aunt had the kindest heart and most beautiful spirit of anyone I know. I don't think I ever heard her raise her voice or spoke an unkind word about anyone. She was truly someone to be admired for her strength and patience. She will always hold a sweet spot in my heart ??, I will miss her very much."
"Dear Family of Lorna, We are so sorry for the loss of your dear sweet Mother. She always greeted visitors with her lovely smile and made them feel happy to be there. She will be missed."