In loving memory of

Marianne Margaret Wendel
July 27, 1927 - June 17, 2009

Marianne Margaret Wendel age 81 of Maquoketa Iowa died on Wednesday afternoon June 172009.0 at her home in Maquoketa Iowa.


A celebration of her life will be held at 11:30 A.M. Monday June 222009.0 from the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday June 222009.0 from 10:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. service time at the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa Iowa. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will be in the Elwood Iowa Cemetery at a later date.


Marianne Margaret Grager was born on July 27 1927 in Maquoketa Iowa to Barney Grager and Mary (Glessner) Grager. She graduated from Maquoketa Community High School in June of 1944 and married James Wirth “Jim” “Hero” Wendel on June 24 1944 in Maquoketa Iowa. He preceded her in death on January 31 2000.


Marianne had worked as a bookkeeper for the Jackson County Public Hospital for six years and then as an office manager for Nissen-Caven Insurance Agency in Maquoketa for several years. For over 25 years she had worked for the Maquoketa Veterinary Clinic for Dr. Pitcher and Dr. Yanda.


Marianne was a former member of the Pythian Sisters and the BPW. She also was a former member of the Maquoketa Country Club serving a term on the board of directors.


Marianne enjoyed cooking golfing and was avid sports fan. She loved watching sports of all kinds. Archery and deer hunting were two of her favorite sports and she and her husband Jim made yearly hunting trips to Manitowish Waters Wisconsin. In archery contests she was always at or near the top of the marksmanship competition. She looked forward to eating lunch out with her friends. She loved her grandchildren and most especially enjoyed spending time with her family.


Marianne is survived by a son Chuck (Rose) Wendel of Maquoketa IA and a daughter Jamie (Robert “Bob”) Rosenfels of Iowa City IA; sisters Dorothy (Maurice) Morris of Maquoketa IA and Mavis (Harold) Bechel of Maquoketa IA; 8 grandchildren Jaia Rosenfels Jaffa (Jenny) Rosenfels Jeremiah (and fiancé Erika) Rosenfels Farrah (Shad) Roberts Sage (Maria) Rosenfels Luke (Amanda) Wendel Sasha (and fiancé Sean) Rosenfels and Ivy (Adam Burns) Wendel; and 3 great-grandchildren Peyton Ava and Kellan. She was preceded in death by her parents her husband and sisters Alverda Usher and Ernestine Bartels.


Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of Jackson County.


The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to her caregivers Bonnie Winchip and Kris Becker and Hospice of Jackson County.


Online Condolences may be left at www.carsonandson.com.

Tributes

Chris Nissen wrote on Jun 17, 2009:

"I would like to express my condolences to the Wendel family for their loss of Marianne. My memories of Marianne are many and go back to when I was a young boy and would come into the office and see her smiling face. She was always tolerant of my I'm sure disruptive behavior. My memories of her are valued and will live on. You are in our prayers Wendel family."

Buddy & Myrna Olson wrote on Jun 17, 2009:

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LaNora Shaffer-McNeeley wrote on Jun 17, 2009:

"Jamie and Chuck and familiesI am very sorry to read of the loss of your mom. I have very fond memories of your parents. Your mom's smile and the sound of her laughter makes me smile just thinking about it. Please know that our families are thinking of you.Dale and LaNora McNeeleyJohn McNeeley and familyErich and Lindsey McNeeley Moeller & family"

Debbie Hayes Gottschalk wrote on Jun 17, 2009:

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Julie Harder wrote on Jun 17, 2009:

"The Harder family is keeping you in our prayers. I would wait on her and Nancy Bellmore when they came out to Pizza Hut and then just recently when Jamie would bring her in. She is a wonderful lady and will be sadly missed."

barb meyer wrote on Jun 17, 2009:

"Jamie and family i want you to know i am so sorry to hear of your loss. Marianne was a sweet lovely lady who could warm your heart with a smile. Over the years I loved waiting on her when she would come in with Jamie and her family she could always make me smile. Shes at peace now shes safe at home in a beautiful place called heaven a place of no more tears no more suffering no more pain and no more good byes a place where flowers always bloom. everytime you think of her she will be right there in your heart. she will be missed dearlly. I will hold you all close in my heart thoughts and prayers."

gayle hargrafen wrote on Jun 17, 2009:

"Dear Wendel and Rosenfels familyI was so sorry to hear about your momand grandmother.She was an amazing ladyand the relationship you all had with her was amazing.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Gayle"

Kate Scholl wrote on Jun 17, 2009:

"So sorry to hear of Marianne's passing. The memories of all the good years and all the fun we had together as couples and then raising our kids. Chuck and Debbie were the same age....and if I remember correctly he was her first date.....and probably his too! Deepest sympathy from our family to yours. Kate Scholl Smith and Debbie Smith Hart."

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Perez & Family wrote on Jun 17, 2009:

"Dear Wendel & Rosenfels Family We are very sorry to hear about the passing away of your mom & grandmother. We didn't know her but our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.May she rest in the peace. God bless all of you."

Georgann wrote on Jun 17, 2009:

"Chuck Rose @ Family My thoughts @ Prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May the happy meomries you shared help you remember how blessed you were to have such a wonderful person in your lives. Marriane will be missed by the many lives she touched @ will never be forgotten. Thinking of you georgann"

Jo Ann Ryan-Smith wrote on Jun 17, 2009:

"Dear Chuck RoseJamie and BobWhen Shawn called me with the news of Marianne's death I was of course very saddened and then so many many memories of happier times came to mind. All those Hunting trips to N. Wisconsin sitting around @ night in a cabin and listening to everyones story about the big buck that got away. An Era has passed. My deepest sympathy to you and my Prayers are with you. Jo Ann"