"sorry"
In loving memory of
Joyce L. Sondag
August 12, 2007
Joyce Louise Sondag, daughter of Warren, Sr. and Opal (Lewis) Smith, was born on February 28, 1926 in Riverton, Iowa. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 12, 2007, at her home in Bellevue, Nebraska.
She grew up and graduated from high school in Shenandoah, Iowa. Joyce worked for KMA radio and was united in holy matrimony to William M. Sondag on March 14, 1946 at St. Ambrose cathedral in Des Moines. She enjoyed working with the public and made many friends before retiring from both Sears and J. C. Penney's at the Southroads Mall in Bellevue.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Nancy Jane; brother, John Rex (Red) Smith; and a grandson, Vincent Maniscalco. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, William M. Sondag of Bellevue NE; children, Stephen Sondag and wife Wendy of Reston VA, Deborah Maniscalco and husband Richard of Seattle, WA; Timothy Sondag, Knoxville, Jeffrey Sondag, Bellevue, NE; Rebecca Sondag of Burwell, NE; Kevin Sondag and wife Deb of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren, Jennifer Sondag of New York City, NY, Nicholas Maniscalco of Seattle, WA and Elizabeth Sondag of Herndon, VA; brother, Jack Smith and wife Dorothy of Shenandoah, IA; sisters, Beth Ullsperger and husband Raymond of Douglas, NE, and Maribel Beery and husband William of Omaha, NE; many friends and relatives.
Mass of Chrisitan Burial was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 17, 2007, from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah. Celebrant was Rev. Vern Smith. Altar servers were Hanna and Amy Fursa. Lector was Rebecca Sondag. Song leader was Fred Strunk. Organist was Mary Beth Gowing. Attending the register book were Jennifer Sondag and Elizabeth Sondag. Casket bearers were Stephen Sondag, Kevin Sondag, Rebecca Sondag, Nicholas Maniscalco, Tim R. Sondag and Jeff A. Sondag. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"I can't begin to express the sorrow that has gripped the family since my Mom's unexpected death. I know that she is in a better place but I selfishly want her back and will miss our daily conversations. While she always wanted the best for her children, she was always forgiving when I delivered less. The hole in my heart will never leave but the help that all those who sent cards, spoke caring words and did compassionate deeds mean so much. Please pray for my Father who is left without his wife of over 61 years. He feels adrift and needs all the help we can give him. Love to you always Mom, Rebecca"
"We would like to express our deepest condolences in the loss of your precious mother. We know that words cannot convey the sorrow you must feel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Team Samurai "