In loving memory of

Elsie Mae Babcock
May 10, 1927 - December 9, 2017

Elsie M. Babcock, 90, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday morning, December 9, 2017, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Elsie's life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, December 14, 2017, at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Hickory Grove Cemetery, rural Monmouth, Iowa.

Elsie Mae Keister was born on May 10, 1927 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Art and Louise (Brokens) Keister. She was a 1944 graduate of Maquoketa High School. She married Donald Lee Babcock on February 22, 1947 in Maquoketa. To this union three children were born: Ronald, Michael and Kathy.

Elsie was a homemaker and farm wife who raised a family and farmed with her husband in the Maquoketa area for many years.

Elsie was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa and the Maquoketa American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, serving as a past president.

Elsie enjoyed playing Euchre and going on frequent outings with her "Ladies Day Luncheon Club". She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Those left to honor Elsie's memory include her children, Ronald (Susan) Babcock of Monticello, IA, Michael (Julie) Babcock of Maquoketa, IA, and Kathy (Gary) Ihrig of Maquoketa, IA; a brother, Bill (Sharon) Keister of Monmouth, IA; a sister, Vera St. John of Calamus, IA; 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, and her husband Donald on November 25, 2005.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Elsie M. Babcock memorial fund has been established.

Online Condolences may be left at www.carsonandson.com.

Tributes

Carol Henry wrote on Dec 24, 2017:

"Our deepest sympathy to the Babcock family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Beautiful lady, big heart! Carol Henry & Wayne Dieleman"

CHERYL HARTWIG wrote on Dec 15, 2017:

"KATHY AND FAMILY IM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , YOUR MOM WAS A VERY SWEET LADY"

Paula Breitbach Otten wrote on Dec 13, 2017:

"Kathy and family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you on the loss of your mom. She was such an awesome lady! God bless to all of you! Paula"

Robert Clark wrote on Dec 12, 2017:

"It was my privilege to care for such a wonderful woman . Last day on Earth First day in Heaven"

Ron& Doris Evans wrote on Dec 12, 2017:

"To the family of Elsie! Our thoughts and Prayers to your family at this time.. Your mom and dad were grand people . Will be missed by many. God be with you."

Steve & Cindy Daniels wrote on Dec 11, 2017:

"Elsie's Family, So sorry to hear of her passing. Such a lovely lady. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "

Cindy Turney wrote on Dec 11, 2017:

"Kathy, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a sweetheart and I always enjoyed seeing her when you would bring her shopping at walmart. My deepest sympathy to you and your family."

Mike Kaczinski wrote on Dec 11, 2017:

"Mike , Julie and family: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mike and Dawn Kaczinski"

Owen and Jean Hayes wrote on Dec 11, 2017:

"Our deepest sympathy to the Babcock family. "

Michael Sarchett wrote on Dec 10, 2017:

"What a great lady, Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma she sure loved you all and will be greatly missed! Our thoughts are with you all. Love the Sarchett's Mike, Karen, Dylan, Kyle and Logan "

Molly Hayward wrote on Dec 10, 2017:

"Kathy,Mike & Family I'm Very Sorry for your loss. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you All ??'?"