How can we possibly say goodbye to the person who was the first to hold us, the first to feed us and the first to make us feel loved?
From a disatnce we watched you move about doing the mundane tasks that to everyone else seem to routine. But for us, the tasks you lovingly completed year after year, built and reinforced the foundation, the structure that made our world a safe and comfortable place to grow.
All that we are and all that we have, can be traced back to you. Whatever accomplishments we have made along the way would not have occurred without first believing in ourselves. And you, you were the person who always believed in us.
Now with families of our own, we are amazed at the number of times we hear your words flow from our mouth. This was at first more irritating, but it now warms us as we have come to understand that there is a part of you that will live on in us forever.
As time now parts us, we pray that you will reach across from the other side to again touch our face and whisper into our ears.
You asked that we share memories of our life with Margie.
I remember trips to the Hydro Electric skating rink on cold winter days. Most times we would walk and Dad would also go along. Dad could cut a beautiful figure eight and was very graceful on the ice. Margie shared Dad's talent and took it further doing jumps, turning and landing on the other leg. She could also cut figure eights and do a shooting star ( skate in a straight line while in a squat with one leg straight out in front). I tried all these things but could never reach Margie's perfection. I had to be content with skating backwards doing crosscuts in a circle. I admired Margie with great awe.
Margie was also a beautiful seamstress making formals, dresses, skirts and skating outfits. Everything she made had to be perfect.
Margie loved to setch and I watched her sketch connecting pictures of the Jigg's cartoons, (You have to have some years behind you to remember these.)
Margie didn't like to argue or have others around her argue. She had firm opinions but she didn't always share them. She was not easily swayed by others. This is another trait she shared with Dad.
My memories of Margie are all good ones. It is hard to believe that she is no longer here. She loved being a mother and treasured each new child in her family.
Margie was a model for all of us right to the very end. She is a part of me and always will be.
"Margie" was very loving, caring, smart and talented. She was the communicator and we kept in touch by telephone calls, cards and letters through the years. They always talked about their "kids" and were very proud of them.
My mother died on August 25, 2007 and I miss her very much. She was 78 years young and I thought she would live to be 100. I loved hearing the stories at her funeral from my beautiful grey-haired Aunts and Uncles, and also some beautiful cousins and dear friends. I wish I had a recorder as now the memories are fleeting. I guess we need to write things down. I have often gotten onto this site, created by my sister Tricia, and I am so grateful for having it to read and see photos of my parents. Thanks so very much Tricia! It's All Good! Glad that I, finally, am able to add to a few things.
Always in touch with the sky...I remember the evening before her funeral was the most brilliant Full Moon. My mom was the oldest daughter of Wm. Anthony and Margaret Halligan, the second child in a family with eleven children. She had seven sisters and four brothers (one of which died when a toddler) I have always thought of the constellation Pleiades, or commonly known as Seven Sisters, when thinking of my Aunts and mother. This is a wonderfully tight knit Irish Clan of people and important to note that nobody grey haired has died in this big family since my grandparents, when I was seven...we have been a very lucky family when you think of that. Look into the sky at pleiades or the moon and see mom and dad, Grandma & Grandpa Halligan, Keith Stanek, John Newberry, and other relatives who have gone to the heavens, they are still with us. Memories help us remember and it is so important, I need things in front me - like the Moon and the Stars : )
FROM HER FUNERAL PROGRAM: Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home
The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen ~Philippians 4:23
Margie Ann Hurdel January 6, 1929 - August 25, 2007
Her funeral was Wednesday, August 29th, at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Tim Johnson was the clergyman and the interment was at Corpus Christi Cemetery and we set butterflies free at the end of the ceremony.
Uncle Ken sang at the funeral as did Heather and Erin - that was beautiful. The casket-bearers: Bill, Joe & TJ, Ryan, Justin, Joe & Kyle Ruge, and Erin Halligan.
Family and Friends are invited to a luncheon at Sacred Heart Parish Center immediately following the committal services at the cemetery.
I have never given very deep thought to a philosophy of life, though I have a few ideas that I think are useful to me. One - is that you do whatever comes your way as well as you can, and another - is that you think as little as possible about yourself and as much as possible about the other people and about things that are interesting, the third - is that you get more joy out of giving joy to others and should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give. - Eleanor Roosevelt
Kind hearts, like garden flowers, bring grace and beauty to the world.
May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, And the rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May the Lord hold you in the palm of HIs hand. Irish Blessing
Those thankful for having shared in Margie's life include her children Cheryl Hurdel, Shelley Stanek, Tracy (Joe) Schmoker, John Hurdel, Tom (Leanne Hurdel, Tricia (Bill) Sullivan; her grandchildren, Justin Hurdel, Ryan, Heather & Amy Stanek, Anna, TJ & Lily Schmoker, Erin & Alex Hurdel, Joseph, Michael, Grace & Sean Sullivan; her brothers Bill, Don & Ken Halligan, her sisters Adeline Ruge, Esther Spoo, Lucille Cadwell, Georgia Brainerd, Carol Reis & Charlotte Newberry; their families and Margie's dear friends. Margie was preceded in death - by her husband, Daryl 'Mert' Hurdel, her parents, her brother James Bernard, and her son-in-law Keith Stanek. Margie Ann Halligan was born at home on January 6, 1929, the daughter of William Anthony and Margaret Ellen (Morgan) Halligan, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1947, and attended Fort Dodge Junior College. Margie worked at the Telephone Company of Fort Dodge, Becker Florist, and Palmer Keepsakes. Margie met her husband, Mert at the local dances. On June 17, 1957, Margie was united in marriage to Daryl E. "Mert' Hurdel at Corpus Christi Church. They established their home and raised their family in Fort Dodge living in the same house for 50 years. Margie was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, volunteering in Monican Mothers, Peace & Justice, as a Lector, a Cantor, and the Funeral Committee and Choir. She also organized the Eucharistic gifts and greeters for more than 20 years. Over the years, she enjoyed sewing, embroidering, crocheting, cooking and cleaning. She also loved being outside for walks, her flowers, gardening and bird watching. Other hobbies in her life include ice-skating, dancing, and golfing. Margie was an amazing woman who did small things with great love. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She was intensely proud of every member of her family, and leaves a legacy for all who remember the moments she shared through example, her heart of gold, peacefulness, and faithfulness. Margie was a gentle woman of God. Her spirit of love and grace will always be with us. We are touched by the love and support of all our families and friends. We feel truly blessed to have all of you in our lives. The Family of Margie Hurdel
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To our mom
How can we possibly say goodbye to the person who was the first to hold us, the first to feed us and the first to make us feel loved?
From a disatnce we watched you move about doing the mundane tasks that to everyone else seem to routine. But for us, the tasks you lovingly completed year after year, built and reinforced the foundation, the structure that made our world a safe and comfortable place to grow.
All that we are and all that we have, can be traced back to you. Whatever accomplishments we have made along the way would not have occurred without first believing in ourselves. And you, you were the person who always believed in us.
Now with families of our own, we are amazed at the number of times we hear your words flow from our mouth. This was at first more irritating, but it now warms us as we have come to understand that there is a part of you that will live on in us forever.
As time now parts us, we pray that you will reach across from the other side to again touch our face and whisper into our ears.
For your warm and gentle presence in our life...
For this, we will always be most thankful.
You asked that we share memories of our life with Margie.
I remember trips to the Hydro Electric skating rink on cold winter days. Most times we would walk and Dad would also go along.
Dad could cut a beautiful figure eight and was very graceful on the ice. Margie shared Dad's talent and took it further doing jumps, turning and landing on the other leg. She could also cut figure eights and do a shooting star ( skate in a straight line while in a squat with one leg straight out in front). I tried all these things but could never reach Margie's perfection. I had to be content with skating backwards doing crosscuts in a circle. I admired Margie with great awe.
Margie was also a beautiful seamstress making formals, dresses, skirts and skating outfits. Everything she made had to be perfect.
Margie loved to setch and I watched her sketch connecting pictures of the Jigg's cartoons,
(You have to have some years behind you to remember these.)
Margie didn't like to argue or have others around her argue. She had firm opinions but she didn't always share them. She was not easily swayed by others. This is another trait she shared with Dad.
My memories of Margie are all good ones. It is hard to believe that she is no longer here. She loved being a mother and treasured each new child in her family.
Margie was a model for all of us right to the very end. She is a part of me and always will be.
Number 7 of Eleven,
Aunt Lucy
"Margie" was very loving, caring, smart and talented. She was the communicator and we kept in touch by telephone calls, cards and letters through the years. They always talked about their "kids" and were very proud of them.
--- Mert's sister Sandra
My mother died on August 25, 2007 and I miss her very much. She was 78 years young and I thought she would live to be 100. I loved hearing the stories at her funeral from my beautiful grey-haired Aunts and Uncles, and also some beautiful cousins and dear friends. I wish I had a recorder as now the memories are fleeting. I guess we need to write things down. I have often gotten onto this site, created by my sister Tricia, and I am so grateful for having it to read and see photos of my parents. Thanks so very much Tricia! It's All Good!
Glad that I, finally, am able to add to a few things.
Always in touch with the sky...I remember the evening before her funeral was the most brilliant Full Moon. My mom was the oldest daughter of Wm. Anthony and Margaret Halligan, the second child in a family with eleven children. She had seven sisters and four brothers (one of which died when a toddler) I have always thought of the constellation Pleiades, or commonly known as Seven Sisters, when thinking of my Aunts and mother. This is a wonderfully tight knit Irish Clan of people and important to note that nobody grey haired has died in this big family since my grandparents, when I was seven...we have been a very lucky family when you think of that. Look into the sky at pleiades or the moon and see mom and dad, Grandma & Grandpa Halligan, Keith Stanek, John Newberry, and other relatives who have gone to the heavens, they are still with us. Memories help us remember and it is so important, I need things in front me - like the Moon and the Stars : )
FROM HER FUNERAL PROGRAM:
Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home
The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen ~Philippians 4:23
Margie Ann Hurdel
January 6, 1929 - August 25, 2007
Her funeral was Wednesday, August 29th, at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Tim Johnson was the clergyman and the interment was at Corpus Christi Cemetery and we set butterflies free at the end of the ceremony.
Uncle Ken sang at the funeral as did Heather and Erin - that was beautiful. The casket-bearers: Bill, Joe & TJ, Ryan, Justin, Joe & Kyle Ruge, and Erin Halligan.
Family and Friends are invited to a luncheon at Sacred Heart Parish Center immediately following the committal services at the cemetery.
I have never given very deep thought to a philosophy of life, though I have a few ideas that I think are useful to me.
One - is that you do whatever comes your way as well as you can, and another - is that you think as little as possible about yourself and as much as possible about the other people and about things that are interesting, the third - is that you get more joy out of giving joy to others and should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give. - Eleanor Roosevelt
Kind hearts,
like garden flowers,
bring grace and beauty
to the world.
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rain fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May the Lord hold you in the
palm of HIs hand.
Irish Blessing
LOVE NEVER DIES
Those thankful for having shared in Margie's life include her children Cheryl Hurdel, Shelley Stanek, Tracy (Joe) Schmoker, John Hurdel, Tom (Leanne Hurdel, Tricia (Bill) Sullivan; her grandchildren, Justin Hurdel, Ryan, Heather & Amy Stanek, Anna, TJ & Lily Schmoker, Erin & Alex Hurdel, Joseph, Michael, Grace & Sean Sullivan; her brothers Bill, Don & Ken Halligan, her sisters Adeline Ruge, Esther Spoo, Lucille Cadwell, Georgia Brainerd, Carol Reis & Charlotte Newberry; their families and Margie's dear friends.
Margie was preceded in death - by her husband, Daryl 'Mert' Hurdel, her parents, her brother James Bernard, and her son-in-law Keith Stanek.
Margie Ann Halligan was born at home on January 6, 1929, the daughter of William Anthony and Margaret Ellen (Morgan) Halligan, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1947, and attended Fort Dodge Junior College. Margie worked at the Telephone Company of Fort Dodge, Becker Florist, and Palmer Keepsakes. Margie met her husband, Mert at the local dances. On June 17, 1957, Margie was united in marriage to Daryl E. "Mert' Hurdel at Corpus Christi Church. They established their home and raised their family in Fort Dodge living in the same house for 50 years.
Margie was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, volunteering in Monican Mothers, Peace & Justice, as a Lector, a Cantor, and the Funeral Committee and Choir. She also organized the Eucharistic gifts and greeters for more than 20 years.
Over the years, she enjoyed sewing, embroidering, crocheting, cooking and cleaning. She also loved being outside for walks, her flowers, gardening and bird watching. Other hobbies in her life include ice-skating, dancing, and golfing.
Margie was an amazing woman who did small things with great love. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She was intensely proud of every member of her family, and leaves a legacy for all who remember the moments she shared through example, her heart of gold, peacefulness, and faithfulness. Margie was a gentle woman of God. Her spirit of love and grace will always be with us.
We are touched by the love and support of all our families and friends. We feel truly blessed to have all of you in our lives.
The Family of Margie Hurdel
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