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Audrey Royle Obituary
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Mason City. The Rev. John Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in the Mason City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with the family present.
Rasmussen Funeral Home in Ravenna is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Royle was born July 7, 1919, in Pleasanton to Walter and Olive (Asher) Phillips.
Survivors of the immediate family include sons and daughters-in-law, Dwight and Isla Royle of Amherst, Rodney and Marilyn Royle of Shelton, Danny and Susan Royle of Fort Morgan, Colo. and Randy and Cheryl Royle of Mason City; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Darold Eaton of Grand Island; a brother, William Phillips of Pleasanton; and a sister, Erma Keilig of Ravenna.
Other survivors include 19 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.
On March 23, 1941, she married Clare ÒBudÓ Royle in Pleasanton. He died in 1991.
She graduated from Pleasanton High School and received a teaching degree from Nebraska Teachers College in Kearney. She taught for three years in the Litchfield area and also was a babysitter, cook and housekeeper.
She and her husband lived in Riverton, Wyo., where they farmed, for two years. They moved to Mason City in 1943.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Mason City.
She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting and working with her flowers.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ercil Phillips; sister, Wilmetta Hadwiger; and two infant grandsons.
Memorials are suggested to the church or the Mason City fire and rescue unit.
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Memories and Condolences
for Audrey Royle
11 Entries
Don (and Ann) Cherry
January 30, 2008
Sincere condolences on my Aunt Audrey's passing. Our thoughts are with the family; we always enjoyed visiting with her on our trips to Nebraska and will miss seeing her.
Hugh and Joanne Martin
January 18, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
George & Elaine Dobish
January 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers to all the families. Cherish all the Good Memories of your loved one!!
Lyle/Jan Lovitt
January 16, 2008
Bud & Audrey were very good neighbors to Lyle & I. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you comfort & peace to all of Audrey's family.
Ed & Janet Spencer
January 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Wishing you treasured memories to lift you up! The Royles were special neighbors to the Burns! Ed and Janet
Ron and Rene Radil
January 16, 2008
Rene and I were sorry to hear about Audrey's passing. Traci and Alexis also express their sympathy. We always enjoyed visiting her and her wonderful dry humor. She will be missed.
Beverly Bourland
January 15, 2008
Remember that your
loss is shared
by many friends who care
and that you're in our
thoughts and hearts
and in our every prayer
Tausha Moeller
January 15, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
SHARON JAMES
January 14, 2008
I AM SO GLAD I WENT AND TALKED TO AUDREY THAT DAY I WAS OVER THERE. SHE WAS NICE TO COME SEE SADIE STONEBARGER WHICH WAS MY GRANDMOTHER. I WAS PLANNING ON GOING OVER AGAIN. BUT I GUESS I WON'T NOW.
Monte & Carolyn Ahrens
January 14, 2008
God Bless You and your family during this difficult time, we are truly sorry for your loss.
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