Magdalene Irene (Stafford) Siddell, 87, of Hampton, formerly of Dumont, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. She was born the daughter of Benjamin and Johanna (Ackerman) Stafford on June 29, 1925, in Hampton. Magdalene graduated from Dumont High School and from Hamilton College. She was united in marriage to Ray Schwab; one daughter Jacalyn Rae to this union was born. Magdalene was employed by Auto Parts Co. in Des Moines, for several area banks, 17 years at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids and 4 years for Mc Donald Douglas Corp. in Saudia Arabia. She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Hampton. Magdalene was an avid Hawkeye fan. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and spending time with her great-grandchildren. Magdalene is survived by her grandson Troy (Jean) Franke of Dumont, granddaughter Cindy (Rod) Arjes of Dumont, grandson Todd (Brandy) Franke of Dumont and great-grandchildren Trevor, Alexa, Maci, Kaci Leighcen, Landon, Louden, Cole and Carli. She was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Johanna and daughter Jacalyn.
Burial will take place in the Dumont Cemetery at a later d...[more]