Condolences on the loss of your dear mother. She was a great lady. I'll never forget our Canada camping trip in 1966. I see Doug's message beat me by exactly one year. It's good to see that he's still out there. The three of us had some great times together.
Keith Johnson
May 19, 2016 | Phoenix, AZ
I wanted you to know that Jean's volunteer work was not in vain. She was a very kind woman and never judged. Her kindness did not go unnoticed . she was very much appreciated and helped so many people.
June 08, 2015
Dear Eige Family
The memories of Ms. Jean resonate warmth, love, care, and a compassaionate heart. Her love was contagious; her smile was radiant; her heart was filled with joy. Thank you Jean for living a life filled with love and sacrifice. We will be holding you in our prayers and may the comfort of Jesus wrap around you during these days. Hide under the Shelter of the most High and you will be given rest. Ms. Jean's homegoing is bittersweet yet we find comfort knowing that we...
Paul & Jennifer Daniel
May 23, 2015 | Marshalltown, IA
Dear Adam and Marianne, I am sorry for the loss of your grandmother. I'm happy that Jean was my friend and very close to the same age. We sometimes worked together in DAR, Garden Club and Central Iowa Ornithologists.
Mary Gift
May 20, 2015 | Shady Oaks
Dear Dennis, Lois and family,
I am thinking of you at this difficult time. God's peace to all of you.
Cheryl Pence
May 20, 2015 | Lakeville, MN
I want to remember Jean working together with my mother, Muriel Manning, in the Girl Scouts. They enjoyed a number of years in Girl Scout leadership. She was a sweet and caring woman.
Leni Manning Proctor
May 19, 2015 | Henderson, NV
I was very sorry to hear of Jean's passing but how wonderful to have lived this long and remain close to family. I spent much of my childhood playing at the Eige home with Denny. I remember Jean and Norman as always welcoming and generous. It was a blessing to grow up in a beautiful, small mid-western town like Marshalltown with loving families like the Eiges.
Doug Blue
May 19, 2015 | Huntington Beach, CA
So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I have such great memories of those days on swim team, and how supportive both your parents were. I see a lot of her in both her children.
Tom Adland
May 19, 2015 | Roscoe, IL
Denny and family,
Very sorry to see that Denny's mom passed away. Thinking of all of you.
Mary Rund
May 19, 2015 | Laurel, IA
Jean Eige, 94 of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Southridge Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by her loving family.Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com . Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Jean and her family. Phone 641-844-1234. Opal Jean Baker was born November 11, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska to parents George and Nina (Strickler) Baker joining two sisters, Grace and Gayle. The family later moved to Rhodes, Iowa, and Jean graduated from Rhodes High School. She later graduated from Central Iowa Business College in Marshalltown. On September 1, 1940, she married Norman Eige at First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. While Norman served in the Navy, they lived in Rhode Island, Idaho, and California before returning to Marshalltown to build a house. A daughter, Judy, and son, Dennis, were born to their family. Jean worked as a stenographer, secretary to Marshall County Nurse?s Office, and a para educator for the Marshalltown Schools. She enjoyed leading Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts for several years. She loved nature, camping, bird watching, craft and bridge groups. She especially loved sunshine and that was reflected in her attitude toward everyone she met. Jean was active for many years in First United Methodist Church Circles, DAR, Garden Club, and Marshall County Ornithologists. Left to cherish Jean?s memory are her two children: Judith (John) Rundall and Dennis (Lois) Eige, both of Marshalltown, Nine grandchildren; Patrick (Lynne) Rundall, Kirk (Roberta) Rundall, Adam (Marianne) Rundall, Ryan (Diane) Rundall, Phillip (Tammy) Rundall, Erin (Tony) Schuller, Darrin (Heather) Eige, Andrew Eige, Christine Eige and 16 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Norman, her parents, George and Nina and two sisters, Grace (James) Wignall and Gayle (Carroll) Diggins.
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