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Joan McCallum Obituary
HAWKEYE - Joan McCallum, 88, of Hawkeye, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Nation Cottage, Western Home Communities, in Cedar Falls.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 1, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Hawkeye. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery, rural Hawkeye. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Becker & Son Funeral Home in Hawkeye and for one hour preceding services at the Church on Friday. Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.
Memories and Condolences
for Joan McCallum
Sponsored by Becker & Son Funeral Homes - Hawkeye.
Jon
August 22, 2025
Thinking of Zhen E as she remembers her mother. May her memory be a blessing.
Janet Sweet -Chung
August 6, 2025
I´m so sorry Zhen and her family.Thinking of you in your loss of your mom.Remember good memories of your mom , no one can take that from you.Hugs to you Zhen, Robert and Jordon.
JiSun
August 4, 2025
Zhen, I am so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. With much love and solidarity.
Dawn Stephens
August 4, 2025
Zhen E, Robert & family - sending you peace and light.
Sheramee Fowler
August 1, 2025
Condolences to you, Zhen E, and your family. I have many memories of your mom from the community, church, and school. So sorry for your loss.
Kirsten Swain
August 1, 2025
I am so sorry Zehn Rammelsberg for the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jean Myers
July 31, 2025
To Daughter Zhen Rammelsberg (Robert) & Son Curt McCallum (Laurie) I´m so sorry for your loss! To the entire family I´m sending love, hugs and will keep you in my prayers
Nic Hartmann
July 31, 2025
Condolences to Zhen E and her family for the loss of her mother.
Shay L
July 31, 2025
Condolences to Zhen E, Robert, and Jordan, on this loss. My heart is sending so much love to you all!
Laurie Parcher
July 31, 2025
Zhen, Robert, Jordan and family my condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Sending you peace and comfort in your time of grieving.
Amanda F.
July 31, 2025
Dear Zhen E.,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Sending you and your entire family my condolences.
Jenn Scheit
July 31, 2025
To my dear friend, Zhen E... my deepest sympathies to you and Robert, Jordan and Skyler and your family. Peace to you and your family.
Love you.
Diana Nollen
July 31, 2025
Sending love and hugs to Joan´s daughter, Zhen E. Rammelsberg, husband Robert, son Jordan and his beautiful family. May you find peace at this difficult time. Condolences to the rest of Joan´s family and friends.
Nicole Much Langerman
July 31, 2025
My condolences to Zhen, Robert, Jordan and family. I hope your memories bring you comfort.
Chris Tyler
July 31, 2025
Zhen, Robert and family - my condolences on the loss of your mother. Big hugs.
Leah Naughtin
July 31, 2025
Sharing love across the ocean to daughter Zhen, Jordan who has lost a beloved Grandmother, and great grandchildren Jasmine Nari, and Soren Eujin. Lots of love from your friends Leah & Ben Naughtin and the Korean adoptee community in Australia.
Nadine Borngraeber
July 31, 2025
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your dear Mother, Zhen Rammelsberg and Curt McCallum. No matter how old you are, when you lose your mother you feel like an orphan. May you both be surrounded by love.
Patti Jo scheel
July 31, 2025
Zhen E & Jordan / I am so sorry for the lisd of your Mother & Grandmother. Hang on to your memories, they can´t take those away from you. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers
Jin Sung
July 31, 2025
Zhen E Rammelsberg (Joan's daughter) and family. Im so sorry for your loss. Take care yourself at this time and remember we love you Zhen E!!
Lisa Jordan
July 31, 2025
Zhen E I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. Hugs to you and your family.
Mallory Williams
July 31, 2025
My sympathy, love and support to her daughter, Zhen E, son-in-law Robert, grandson Jordan and family.
Peg & David Ollinger
July 31, 2025
Much love & sympathy to Zhen (Joan's daughter), Robert, Jordan, and the rest of the Rammelsberg family. Sending strength and love in this difficult time.
Marimer Stadtmueller
July 31, 2025
Zhen E. & family: I'm very sorry for your mom's passing. May you and your family find peace.
Carrot Pozdol
July 31, 2025
Condolences to the family, including Zhen E Rammelsberg (Joan's daughter), Jordan Rammelsberg (Joan's grandson), and Robert Rammelsberg (Joan's son in law).
Kendra
July 31, 2025
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Zhen-E Rammelsberg and family. So sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Cristina McCormick Hurley
July 31, 2025
Zhen E and Family-I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mom. I have fond memories of Mrs. McCallum from my days at Benton Community. She was such a kind soul.
Kate Torno
July 31, 2025
Thinking of Zhen and your other kids during this hard time. I know your life was impactful and I wish you peace. May your family also find peace.
John Shaffer
July 31, 2025
I´m so sorry for the loss of your mom, Zhen. Sending love and prayers for peace to you and your family.
M. Meyer
July 31, 2025
My condolences to Zhen E (Robert) Rammelsberg and their son Jorden (Skylar)Rammelsberg, and their children. So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, mother in law, and grandmother and great grandmother!
Barbara Kim
July 31, 2025
Thinking of you Zhen E. Rammelsberg (daughter), Robert (Zhen´s husband), and Jordan (Zhen´s son) of the loss of your mom.
Nicole Harvey
July 31, 2025
Zhen E and Family- We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Sending all the love and hugs!
The Harveys
Abdouramane Bila
July 31, 2025
Sorry ZhenE for your loss. May her soul rest in eternal peace and comfort. Extending my condolences to you, Robert, Jordan, Kylar, Jasmine and Soren
Scott Peil
July 31, 2025
Zhen, Robert and Jordon...Im so sorry for your loss of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Thinking of you during this time.
Regina Schantz
July 31, 2025
Zhen Rammelsburg, you have our sympathy. I enjoyed having your mom as a colleague when I taught at Benton Comm.
Pat
July 31, 2025
Zhen E I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. Hugs to you and your family.
Jen Panther
July 31, 2025
Zhen, Robert, Jordan and Family....so very sorry for your loss. I know your family dynamic was not the easiest, but a loss of a parent hurts the same!
Aliso
July 31, 2025
Zhen E, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Duane Larson
July 31, 2025
Condolences to Zhen E. Rammelsberg and family.
Tracee (Becker) Orman
July 31, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Zhen Rammelsburg, and your family.
Maya
July 31, 2025
My thoughts go out to the entire family, especially my friend Zhen E Rammelsberg, her husband and children. Stay strong!
Greg Young
July 31, 2025
I remember Joan as the librarian at my alma mater, Benton Community Schools. My sincerest condolences to daughter Zhen E Rammelsberg her family.
Michele H.
July 31, 2025
Zhen E. Rammelsberg (daughter), Robert (Zhen´s husband), and Jordan (Zhen´s son): my condolences.
Sara
July 31, 2025
Sending love to Zhen E (Joan's daughter), Robert, Jordan and their family. So sorry for your loss.
Kim
July 31, 2025
May the fonder memories help the heartache associated with this loss for all who knew her and her family. Extra thoughts to you Zhen (daughter of Joan), and your family, during this time.
Amy Link
July 31, 2025
Zhen, Robert, Jordan and family- I'm sorry for your loss and you all are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Pam Hartman
July 31, 2025
Prayers and thoughts to Zhen Rammelburg and her family. You all are in my prayers.
Barbara Jackson
July 31, 2025
My sympathy to Zhen, Robert, Jordan, and their lovely family. Sending love and support to all of you.
Danielle Dahl
July 31, 2025
She was a devoted and loving mother whose heart had room for every one of her children. Her greatest joy in life was raising her family, and she poured her energy into guiding them with patience, wisdom, and unconditional love. She led by example, instilling in Zhen E the values of kindness, perseverance, and integrity that will live on for generations to come. Her nurturing spirit, her gentle encouragement, and the lessons she imparted will forever be the foundation of the lives she helped shape.
Jessi
July 31, 2025
Zhen Rammelsburg (Joan's daughter) Robert, Jordan sorry for your loss.
Elisabeth Kissling
July 31, 2025
Love and light to Zhen E and her loved ones!
Janelle
July 31, 2025
Much love to Zhen (Joan's daughter), Robert, Jordan, and the rest of the Rammelsberg family. Sending strength and love in this difficult time.
Eric McGarvey
July 30, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family, including my friend Zhen E Rammelsberg, her husband, Robert, along with their son, Jordan and his family. In this time, I hope all of you are inspired to remember those happiest of memories and shared experiences.
Jim Miller
July 30, 2025
My sympathy, love and support to her daughter, Zhen E, son-in-law Robert, grandson Jordan and family.
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