"Your mom will be missed, Linda and Cliff made going to work at Country Kitchen enjoyable, they were friends that everyone liked and loved. best wishes to the whole family. Catherine Rivers"
In loving memory of
Linda "Peach" Lowrey
January 17, 2010
Linda Lou "Peach" Lowrey, 67, of Fort Madison, Iowa, formerly of Keokuk, died at 6:45 PM Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Fort Madison Health Center, Fort Madison, Iowa.
She was born on November 4, 1942 the daughter of John and Virgie Trent Oehmigen. She married Clifton Lowrey in June 12, 1963. He was her love and companion. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2006.
She lived most of her life in Keokuk and Ft. Madison area. She was a homemaker and was involved in running Lowrey's floral shop and greenhouse for many years. She also worked at McDonalds, Hardees and K-Mart. She was a member of the Apostolic Faith United Pentecostal Church in Keokuk, Iowa. In her younger years she did water ballet and modeling. Her grandchildren were the joy of her life. She enjoyed challenging them and playing games with them. She loved their jokes, games and piano playing. She and Cliff were well known for enjoying the company of others and drinking tea at Country Kitchen. They also enjoyed yard sales together. Her last weeks were filled with love, laughter, and prayers. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her mother, Virgie Oehmigen of Keokuk; two daughters, Angela Hoenig and her husband, Richard, and Julia Hoenig and her husband, Larry, of Ft. Madison, Iowa; four grandchildren, Tyler, Tabitha, Kara and Kindra Hoenig, all of Ft. Madison; two sisters, Hedy Sturgeon and her husband, Leonard, of Keokuk and Joan Ellison of Bayard, Iowa; one brother, Ron Oehmigen and his wife, Cindy, of Jamesville, New York; and nieces and nephews, Ronda Peters of Keokuk, Dona Tuel of Bayard, Iowa, Randy Ellison of Donnellson, Iowa and Donnie Ellison of Donnellson, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her biological father, John Habben; stepfather, John Oehmigen, who raised her; her husband, Clifton Lowrey; and one aunt, Billie.
Memorial service were Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Apostolic Faith United Pentecostal Church in Keokuk with Rev. Alex Kloster officiating. Inurnment followed at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage, Illinois.
Memorials have been established.
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"Julia and Angela, it's been along time since i have seen you two.I am so sorry about you're loss i feel like i knew you're mom forever.She will be greatly missed and i will think of her often.Cynthia,Cennedy,Ed and the Vass family"
"Angela and Julia, I so wish that I could be there for you during this time, but know that I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Ang, your mom was always so nice to me. Remember the whole beefstew corn/peas fiasco!?! We had a lot of fun and your mom helped. Know that I'm hoping for the best for you and your families. Take the best of care. With Love, Dawn "