July 10, 1923 - Oct. 5, 2020
OELWEIN - Julia Elizabeth (Schaufenbuel) Tallman, 97, of Oelwein, passed away on Monday morning, Oct. 5, 2020 with her three children at her bedside at the Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah.
Mass of Christian Burial: Funeral Mass is for the immediate family only. It will be recorded and posted on the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home website and Facebook page following the service. The Rev. Ray Atwood will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein.
Condolences may be sent to: Carol Stoker, 3306 State Highway 9, Cresco, Iowa 52136. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com
She was born on July 10, 1923 at rural St. Lucas, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Langreck) Schaufenbuel. She graduated from St. Lucas High School in 1941 and from the Columbus Hospital in Chicago, Illinois in 1945 with a degree in nursing. She served as a cadet nurse at Battle Creek, Michigan for injured Navy World War II veterans. Julia worked at the New Hampton Hospital and then for Dr. Hess in West Union. Julia married John Joseph Tallman on Oct. 21, 1946 at St. Luke's Catholic Church in St. Lucas. They lived in Dubuque for five years and moved to Oelwein in 1952. Julia raised her children and began work at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein in 1960 and worked there until 1989. She worked for Dr. Anthony Leo in Oelwein from 1990 to 2006.
In addition to working as a nurse, Julia loved watching Johnny Carson while crocheting blankets, capes, animals, pillows and afghans for her family and friends. She was an excellent cook and baker and her family always chose to celebrate holidays at her home. She loved writing and sending cards to anyone who needed words of encouragement. And, she enjoyed reading books about public figures. Julia was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Rosary Society, Oelwein. Her last 10 years were spent at the Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah.
Julia's family includes: two daughters: Carol (Robert) Stoker of Cresco and Charlene (Bernard) McMahon of Enola, Pennsylvania; her son: Michael (Laurie) Tallman of Castalia; close friend: Dr. Anthony Leo of Oelwein; 13 grandchildren: Melinda (Adam) Jones and JoDee (Scott) Sondgeroth, Tony, Benjamin (Gisele) and Lindsay Tallman; Jimmy (Chong) LaFemina, Ted (Debbie) LaFemina, Patricia (Bryan) McClain; Catherine (Daniel) Tucker and Susan (Chuck) Smith; Blake (Connie) Schultz, Kari (Mike) Bossom, Kirstin (Ryan) Doughan; 14 great-grandchildren: Delaney and Dylan Sondgeroth, Vincent and Vivian Tallman; Logan and Marissa Schultz, Tyler, Kalli, Koal and Ashli Bossom, Kyra, Avery, Kenzie and Jace Doughan.
Julia is preceded in death by her parents, husband: John on Nov. 7, 1971, three daughters at birth, Susan Frances and twin daughters: Cynthia Kaye and Christe Lee; five brothers: Tony, Henry, Leo (Elizabeth), Ben (Elizabeth) and William (Marie) Schaufenbuel and three sisters: Sister Johanna, Frances (Nick) Kuennen and Marian (Leander) Stammeyer.

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Published by Oelwein Daily Register on Oct. 8, 2020.

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15 Entries

Carol Stultz ( Switzerland)

October 25, 2020

25. October 2020.
My dear Carol, I learned only today (Internet) of the passing of your beloved Mom. I remember her and your late dad so well. I remember their visits to Mount Mercy College when we were students there. I remember the kindness shown me by your Mom when I spent a Thanksgiving holiday at your home in Oelwein. She was such a gracious and kind hostess.
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family, your sister Charlene and hers, your brother Mike and his.
Her presence will live on our memory. May she rest in peace.
Le souvenir, c'est la presence invisible.
Victor Hugo.

Dan & Debi Kloberdanz

October 12, 2020

To the entire Tallman families, Dan & I would like to extend our sincerest sympathies to you all! We remember Julie as being such a wonderful spirit with much humor & a deep love for her family. Wonderful that you all were a part of such a well lived life!

Kathryn Adams

October 11, 2020

I am sending my sympathy to the three Tallman children after learning about their mother's death.
I worked with Julie on 4th Floor at Mercy hospital as a newly trained 16 year old nurse's aide and she taught me so much.
I loved our mutual St. Lucas, Iowa connection as she and my mother were only a couple years apart in age growing up.
Take care.
Kathy McNamara Adams

LAVONNE BYRNES

October 10, 2020

I have such sweet memories of this wonderful lady. I worked with Julia for 5 years on 4th floor at Oelwein Mercy Hospital. She was the best. My most sincere sympathy to her family.

Kathy Fisher Quam

October 10, 2020

Mike, my sincerest sympathy goes out to you and your family . I remember Julie fondly as a wonderful nurse and person. So sorry for your loss.
Kathy Fisher Quam

Diane Knutson

October 10, 2020

My sympathies to the Tallman family. You are all in my prayers

Robin(Smith)Bill Rosenstiel

October 9, 2020

Sending our Deepest to Carol,Charlene and Mike and All the Tallman Families,my Parents were such good friends with Julia and John,They were GodParents to one of my Sister or Brother(can't remember which one),Julia was an awesome nurse,she was there for 4 out of 5 of our kids,always had time to visit with you

Verna deTemmerman

October 8, 2020

My sympathy to all of Julies family. she was a wonderful nurse when she worked at the Mercy Hospital. She was always patient and kind.God be with you all.

Carol Burnikel

October 7, 2020

Sorry to hear of your recent sorrow ! God bless you and your family !

Annette Rau Kress

October 7, 2020

My sincere condolences to Julie's family. Julie was a very good friend to my Mom and I will always remember Julie for that (some of their stories from nursing together at Mercy in Oelwein!!). Another memory of Julie is that my first car was purchased from Julie-- 1970 green Pinto!! May all your memories keep her always close to heart.

Lori Beierschmitt

October 6, 2020

I remember Julia while 'candystripping' for the Red Cross at Mercy Hospitals in the late 70's. She was so nice, and always seemed to be working whenever I volunteered to help on 3rd or 4th floors. May Her family feel blessed that Julia had such a long life, and keep her in their thoughts, hearts & prayers as so many people from Oelwein will.

Ron Luckeroth

October 6, 2020

Mike and family - our sympathy for your losd

Sandy Ries

October 6, 2020

Such a wonderful lady. Julie and John were friends of my mom and dad, Dan and Pat Shea. And Mike worked with my dad for awhile. Julie was such a wonderful lady. Sympathy and prayers to the family. Sandy Shea Ries.

Susan (Proctor) Frost

October 6, 2020

What a wonderful nurse and mentor to so many. She truly took me under her wing the year I worked on her 2nd shift team at Mercy. We all loved working with her and she became a wonderful friend. God bless you kid. You are relieved of your duties on this earth and are needed in heaven now. My sympathy to your family.

Suzette (Hurst) Foster

October 6, 2020

Mrs. Tallman was always a ray of sunshine when I was at Mercy Hospital growing up in Oelwein. Always very professional & so very nice. Truly a saint- I loved her!
Peace be with her family.

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