"Cindy, I am very sorry to hear your Mom has passed on. Keep all the memories you have had together to keep her in your heart to give you peace. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts."
In loving memory of
Mildred Schmidt
February 22, 1917 - April 11, 2017
Mildred Schmidt, 100, of Titonka, died Tuesday at the Titonka Care Center.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Titonka. Visitation will be held one hour prior to funeral service.
Mildred Georgetta Kubalek was born in her home on February 22, 1917 in Elberon, Iowa, the daughter of Otokar and Karolina (Baresh) Kubalek. She attended a country school through the 8th grade. After, she went to work as a housekeeper and nanny. She moved to Fort Dodge for work and met her love, Frederick Schmidt.
On May 2, 1942, Mildred was united in Marriage to Frederick Schmidt in Estherville, Iowa. The two resided on a farm in rural Titonka, Iowa where they began their family. She took pride in being a mother and farm wife.
Mildred loved to cook and bake, spend time gardening, shopping, volunteering at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa and volunteering in the ladies aid at her Church. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She loved going to her children and grandchildren's activities. She was a special person to many and never had a bad word to say about anyone.
Throughout her life, Mildred was a women of faith and active in her church. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Titonka. Later in life, Mildred enjoyed traveling around the world and taking an annual trip to Texas for some sunshine during the cold winter months with her daughter, Cindy.
Mildred died Tuesday April 11,2017 at the Titonka Care Center. She was 100.
She is survived by her three daughters; Jane Dixon of Henning, MN, Joan Blatt of Vancouver, Wa, Cynthia Beenken of Titonka; and grandchildren, Sarah (Travis) Dixon-Hackey, Robert (Zoe Verlaak) Blatt, Jessica (Roberto Arceo) Blatt, Shane (Hilary) Beenken and Dr. Kandice Beenken.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Frederick; infant son, Frederick Jr; one brother Oto; 3 sisters Rose, Blanche, and Emma; sons-in-law, John Dixon and David Beenken.
Tributes
"Our sympathy to Cindy & family. You was blessed to have her as a mother.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Kenny & Mary Ann Studer"
"Thoughts and Prayers to you
Cindy and family !
God Bless !!"
"What a privilege to have her at the Care Center. Mildred will always hold a special place in my heart. Her smile, her warm loving touch & her eyes said it all. Just a very sweet women. I'm so blessed to know her & have her in my life. Thank you for sharing her with us at TCC. GOD bless & comfort each of you during this time of sorrow. Emily Silber"
"Cindy and family, So sorry to receive your call this morning. We want you to know we will be praying for you and asking God to give you His peace and strength as you go through this difficult time. What a beautiful picture and what a beautiful lady!
Love,
Paul and Cheryl"
"What a beautiful picture, this had to be at her birthday party. Our sympathy to Cynthia and her children. God bless each of you. Denny, Laurie and Molli"