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Bernice Munn Obituary
Died: April 27, 2008; in Oelwein, Iowa
OELWEIN, Iowa - Bernice K. Munn, 78, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters in Oelwein, after a brief illness.
She was born Aug. 14, 1929, in Oelwein, to Frank and Edith (Hartsock) Donahue. She married Otto Thomas Munn on Sept. 5, 1949, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein. He died July 28, 2001.
She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Oelwein in 1946.
She worked at Oak Industries in Crystal Lake and also as a sales clerk at J.C. Penney's department store in Oelwein.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy (Dennis) Modracek of Mount Vernon, Iowa, and Nancy Schmitz of Lindenhurst; two sons, Thomas (Marcia) Munn of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Gary (Barbara) Munn of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren, Krista Modracek Duffy, Eric Modracek, Matthew Schmitz, Kevin Munn and Brian Munn; two great-grandchildren, Cailin Duffy and Rachel Duffy; a brother, Don (Janette) Donahue of Oelwein; and a sister, Maxine Lorenz of Oelwein.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Otto Thomas Munn, on July 28, 2001; a sister, Joan Mahoney; and a brother, Cyril Donahue.
The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, where there will be a parish Scripture service at 6:30 p.m. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oewlein.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Oelwein.
Memorials may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
For information, call the funeral home at 800-765-1437.
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Natalie Steele
May 2, 2008
Dear Nancy and Matt~
I continue to hold you and your family in my heart. Natalie
Kathleen Flaherty
April 30, 2008
Nancy, Matt, and Munn family,
Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy, I truly enjoy listening to you as you tell stories about your mother. You clearly love her!! I look forward to hearing more about her as you share your memories of her with me.
Love, Kathleen
Teresa
April 30, 2008
Nancy, My heart goes out to you and your family. I know it may be hard to comprehend everything right now, but earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.
Linda Lorenz
April 29, 2008
Dear Judy, Nancy, Tom, & Gary, your mom & dad were always so good to me. They were the best and most fun aunt & uncle to be around and always included me when you lived in Crystal Lake. I am going to miss her so much. She had a great sense of humor, could laugh at herself, and also was so courageous and tough. My love,
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Chris Golbeck
April 29, 2008
Tom,
Sorry to hear about your mom.She was a great lady and I liked her a lot.Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Marcia Munn
April 29, 2008
Judy, Nancy, Tom and Gary - Though I know you know, your mom was a tremendous lady - the fight, spirit and positive attitude she had day in and day out was truly amazing! She will be missed. Marcia
Joan Voss
April 29, 2008
To Bernice's family:
You have our sympathy. She was a wonderful friend and lovely person. We will miss her.
The Oak girls.
Marion, Joan, Betty, Lorretta, Harriet, Gladys, Stella, Stell and Carolyn
barbara Kalemba
April 29, 2008
Dear gary, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. She was such a fine lady. This message is from Jim Sales mom.
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