"To the Schlabaugh family and friends. At a time like this, words are hard to find and emotions run high. It is comforting to know that Jesus knows how we feel and knows what to say and do to comfort us. When on earth, Jesus experienced the death of his friend Lazarus. The Bible says at John chapter 11 verse thirty-five that Jesus gave way to tears because his heart was touched by the 'pain' of others. Jesus, being the exact representation of his Father, proved that he and his Father have the desire to undo the pain of sickness and death. Jesus stated at John chapter five verses twenty-eight and twenty-nine, that "the hour is coming in which 'all' those in the memorial tombs, or grave, will come out." That includes Imogene. He comforts us by letting us know that in the very near future, we will be reunited with our loved ones who have passed away right here on earth, the home they are familiar with according to Revelation twenty-one verse four. May these promises bring you comfort as you reminisce on the good times you had with Imogene. "
In loving memory of
Imogene Schlabaugh
January 11, 1930 - November 28, 2017
KALONA - Imogene Schlabaugh was born January 11, 1930, in rural Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Gertrude (Miller) Gingerich. She graduated from Iowa Mennonite High School in 1949. On June 30, 1950, Imogene was united in marriage to Emil Schlabaugh at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church. They made their home in the Kalona community and traveled all over the country to attend art shows for Schlabaugh and Sons Woodworking.
Imogene helped with preschool in downtown Kalona and provided daycare at her home. She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible School. She was artistic and loved drawing. She loved family times especially all of the grandkids. Imogene was surrounded by her loving family and passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age of 87 years.
Imogene is survived by her husband Emil and their 5 children: Steve (Dixie) Schlabaugh of Kalona; Mark (Doreen) Schlabaugh of Kalona; John (Jane) Schlabaugh of Kalona; Mary Ann (Tim) Gaffey of Iowa City and David (Julie) Schlabaugh of Williamsburg; 14 grandchildren: Ryan (Stephanie) Schlabaugh; Jenny (Chad) Gillam; Clint (Jen) Schlabaugh; Brooke Schlabaugh; Rebecca (Willie) Bender; Kevin (Brittany) Schlabaugh; Kirk (Maria) Schlabaugh; Hannah Schlabaugh; Megan Schlabaugh; Kara Schlabaugh; Lindsay (Corbin) Blythe; Zach Schlabaugh; Carly Schlabaugh; Gabe Schlabaugh; 12 great grandchildren; and a brother Dale (Ruth) Gingerich of Carmel, CA. She was preceded in death by a her parents, and two sisters and brothers-in-law Mildred (Emerson) Swartzendruber and Shirley (Jim) Conrad.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, December 1, 2017, at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church in rural Kalona. Pastor Don Patterson will officiate. Burial will be in the Lower Deer Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-8 P.M. on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona where the family will greet friends from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. A memorial fund has been established for Iowa Mennonite School, Pleasantview Home and Kalona First Responders.
Tributes
"Sorry to hear of your loss. I have many good memories from the friendship of our mothers. "
"Sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers."
"Dave, Julie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you all and praying for rest, peace and comfort for each of you. Denise"
"We are so sorry to hear of Imogene's passing. She was the best neighbor anyone could ask for and we shared yards for over forty years. She was such a tenderhearted person and would so easily cry both in joy or sorrow for others. She always was motherly towards me and gave me such great advice over the years. We loved to stand in our yards pretending to work, but instead would talk forever. She was a friend to everyone and always willing to help out her family or others when needed. We pray for the family, losing such a big part of a large and beautiful family. Prayers especially for Emil, always her loving and loyal companion. Craig and Kathy Shellady"