"Maggie My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family so sorry to hear about your loss May God keep and bless everyone of you in you time of sorrow Sincerly"
In loving memory of
Jacqueline Hardin
January 24, 1947 - March 3, 2008
Jacqueline A. Jacque Hardin age 61 of Maquoketa Iowa died from cancer on Monday morning March 32008.0 at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque Iowa.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday March 82008.0 from the Faith Community Church in Maquoketa Iowa with Pastor Nathan Combs officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. on Friday March 72008.0 from the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa Iowa. Burial will be in the East Iron Hill Cemetery rural Maquoketa Iowa at a later date.
Jacqueline A. Jacque Kressig was born on January 24 1947 in Dubuque Iowa to Donald Kressig and Dorothy (Klein) Kressig. She was a graduate of Dubuque Wahlert High School. She married Terry Cavanaugh on June 19 1965 in Dubuque Iowa. They divorced in 1975 and he preceded her in death on March 18 2001. She married Stan Hardin on April 24 1985 in Maquoketa Iowa.
Jacque had been active in establishing the local access cable channel in Maquoketa and was its first facilitator. She also was instrumental in establishing the Maquoketa pool league. She had worked at the 61 Drive-In Theater Rendezvous Supper Club & McDonald's Restaurant all in Maquoketa. She had been disabled for the past ten years.
Jacque was a member of Faith Community Church in Maquoketa. She loved tropical birds and her 3 dogs and had a passion for abused neglected and abandoned animals. She also liked crossword puzzles and reading.
Jacque was always happy and always took the time to listen and shared her spiritual heart and soul. She had a wonderful sense of humor and adored her family and grandchildren. We will miss her smile her laughter and her kind heart.
Jacque is survived by: her husband- Stan Hardin of Maquoketa IA; a daughter- Maggie (Tom) Blaser of Peosta IA; 3 grandchildren- Tim Allison & Billy; brothers- Daniel (Chris) Kressig of Oshkosh WI & Mark Kressig of Dubuque IA; & a sister- Jane (Tom) Avenarius of Dubuque IA; her father-in-law- Bill (Donna) Hardin of Maquoketa IA; 2 sisters-in-law- Martha (Bill) Heister formerly of Dubuque IA & Patty Hardin of Delmar IA; & many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents her first husband- Terry a son- Timmy Cavanaugh her mother-in-law- Freda Hardin 3 brothers-in-law- Jim Hardin Carl Hardin & Roger Hardin 2 nieces- Carla Hardin & Jennifer Rose Robinson & a nephew- Charles John Heister.
A Jacqueline A. Jacque Hardin Memorial Fund has been established.
Tributes
"Stan and familyPlease accept our deep condolences for your loss.God Comfort and Bless you in the days ahead.Your friendsBenny and Susan Kirkpatrick"
"I enjoyed working with Jackie at the hospital in Maquoketa where she volunteered in the patient assistance program. Her efforts were greatly appreciated and she was a wonderful co-worker!"
"Hi to all of Jacque's family I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to you all we have lost a gem of a gal. I won't be able to come to the visitation or funeral but wanted to let you all know I am thinking of you and you are also in my prayers. Love sue"
"Stan I'm sorry to hear of Jacque's death. I enjoyed talking to her whenever we would run into each other. She was good for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go thru this difficult time."
"StanYou and Jacque were important people in my adolescence during those days when Kathy and I were the Dynamic Duo. I am so sorry for your loss - you and the whole family are in my prayers."
"Stan and FamilySo sad and sorry to hear of Jacque's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time."
"I met Jacque when I was 13 when I was a radio station groupie and ended up (somehow) being adopted by some of the DJ's Stan being one. Stan & Jacque were like surrogate parents in those days and took me everywhere with them. We played pinball hung at the station saw some really bad movies (Sergeant Pepper's??) and played pool. In turn Stan & Jacque adopted my own parents as surrogate parents. Somehow I survived all of the zaniness. When I was 14 Jacque and I had an adventure driving to downtown Chicago together so I could sit for the radio licensing exam. She nearly killed us. I crawled onto the floor of the car with a pillow over my head. I guess it would've made more sense to have buckled up huh? In college I still managed to visit them in Iowa now and then. More years passed and I have a family now but we still managed to stay in touch albeit sporadically. Jacque was one of the very important people in my life. I'll always remember her laugh and thinking of her will make me smile. My love and condolences to Stan to Maggie and her family and all of the other friends and family who loved Jacque. She is with her beloved Timmy now and will watch over all of us until our time comes.Peace to allKateAnd because I view life in terms of great rock songs:There are places I rememberAll my life...though some have changed;Some forever not for better;Some have gone and some remain...All these places have their momentsWith lovers and friends I still can recall;Some are dead and some are living;In my life I've loved them all.The Beatles In My Life"
"Stan & FamilyJust wanted to extend my condolences to you and your family. I owe a big thanks to Jacque and for starting the Maquoketa Pool League up. I had a lot of fun playing in the league and just want to say thanks. Take care."
"Stan & family...I will cry with you knowing that she is gone to us now. Heaven has welcomed a wonderful woman. Jacque's life was filled with faith family and friends. She laughed loved and lived life to the fullest. I remember Jacque coming into the store with her latest puzzle book in hand to share a bird story provide a family update or tell me about a new acquisition to her disney collection. Since moving she has brought many smiles to my face through e-mail communications. I adored her relationship with God. Jacque's memories are imprinted on our hearts. Treasure your memories just as I will. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless Kim & Tim Helmbrecht"
"DEAR STANI AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JACQUES PASSING. IF YOU NEED HELP WITH ANYTHING PLEASE LET ME KNOW. SHE WAS SUCH A DELIGHT TO VISIT WITH ANYTIME WE WOULD TALK. I ALWAYS HAVE THOUGHT THAT THE TWO OF YOU WERE MEANT FOR EACH OTHER. PLEASE KEEP INTOUCH. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.DOTTIE BAYLES"
"We were so sorry to hear about your loss our prayers and thoughts are with you. My dad Bill is on the road but I told him about Jacque."
"I'm so sorry to hear Jacque has died. I'm an old pal of Stan's (going back to the 70s) and Stan always spoke so highly of Jacque. I've never met Jacque but know how much she meant to Stan and that's all I needed to know...to know she was a great person. I'm so sorry. Please know my prayers are with everyone in Jacque's family.Love Bob"
"I just do not know what to say.Jacque is in a far better place than you and I as we well know.I know you shall miss her and all those that loved her shall I remember her with fondness and gratitude for the giving and kind woman she was her whole life.Many a troubled times I had personally had and Jacque was always there for me too.with an invite to the local coffee shop just to chat and be close.Tell Maggie and family I adore them and hope to come home in the fall and see them.I speak of you and Jacque often with great love to my familyand tell them Stan and Jacque my true friendly neighbors whom I had for a time in my life.They know you two as examples as to what it truly means to be a good neighbor and friend.After all we live in CA and Lord knows we do not have people like you and Jacque here.I love you and yourssincerelyAnnie"
"I just do not know what to say.Jacque is in a far better place than you and I as we well know.I know you shall miss her and all those that loved her shall I remember her with fondness and gratitude for the giving and kind woman she was her whole life.Many a troubled times I had personally had and Jacque was always there for me too.with an invite to the local coffee shop just to chat and be close.Tell Maggie and family I adore them and hope to come home in the fall and see them.I speak of you and Jacque often with great love to my familyand tell them Stan and Jacque my true friendly neighbors whom I had for a time in my life.They know you two as examples as to what it truly means to be a good neighbor and friend.After all we live in CA and Lord knows we do not have people like you and Jacque here.I love you and yourssincerelyAnnie"
"Stan.........I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear Jacquie had passed away. I knew she was never in good health but this news was a total surprise. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She always had a fond greeting and a smile on her face. Unfortunately you folks didn't get to move to Arkansas which I know you'd looked forward to doing. Having lost a spouse myself I know you'll have a rough time of it for awhile. Believe it or not things do get better as time passes. You have our deepest sympathy. Mary Knudsen and Butch LaMothe"
"Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time."
"Stan & Shelley & Family:I am sorry to hear of the passing of Ms Jacque. Jacque always had this smile that could light up a room. And the laugh ! you would always know it was Jacque.. I always remeber the video class that we had to take in school that she taught . I also know that Shelley always thought of Stan & Jacque as her 2nd mom & dad. Jacque would always have a ear to listen & time to tell you hello & ask about your family when she saw you in a store. I know that she is in heaven because Heaven is a place that she will be the most happiest & glad to see her savior in Christ! We all will see her again in Heaven but not right now. She is no longer sufferning with her illness but in the arms of Jesus telling her that she is no longer suffering.Please know you are all in my thoughts & prayers.God Bless you all.Kari"
"Dear Stan So sorry to hear of Jacques passing. I always remember you two coming into Walmart and I was your cashier. You were the greatest couple. I know you will miss her but you have our thoughts and prayers at this time. I miss everyone in Maquketa but have anew life inwisconsin. Sincerely Don and Ann Semrau."
"We were deeply saddened to hear of Jacque's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Stan. She was such a very nice lady and had a beautiful smile. We know she will live in your heart forever. Joan and Ron"
"My prayers and thoughts are with you all. So sorry to learn of Jacque's death. She will be missed.We did have some great times and now we have those memories.She is at peace looking after all of us.With heartfelt sympathy Aunt Monica"
"We are so sorry to hear of Jaques passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time."
"Stan Maggie and the rest of Jacque's extended families our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Jackie was in my Freshman class at the Academy of the Visitation in Dubuque. We have bumped into each other a couple of times over the years and had a few laughs about those shared days.She always stayed in my mind because of her instant smile and infectious laugh.My sympathy is extended to Jackie's family and my prayers are with you at this difficult time."
"Stan and Maggie I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Sorry I was not able to be there. Jacque will be sadly missed by alot of people she was a wonderful woman. Thanks for all you have done for me. With Sincere Condolences Willie."
"I wish I could be there with you at this sad time. I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of and praying for your families. I remember a lot of good times growing up with Jacque. It meant a lot to me to reconnect with her the last couple of years. Even though she has left us I know she will be an angel watching over all of you. I hope it can ease your sorrow knowing that Jacque is with Aunt Dorothy Uncle Don Timmy and the rest of the Klein relatives that have gone before us. Love you all. With deepest sympathy Ginny and family"