OBITUARY: Mary Jane Leinenkugel, 1920-2004, Mitchell Co., Iowa
 
[From Mitchell County-Press-News online (Edited); Posted June 9, 2004 ] 
 
 
 

                        Mary Jane Leinenkugel

Mary Jane Leinenkugel, age 83, of New Haven, Iowa, was called home
to the Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2004. She died at Mitchell County
Regional Health Center in Osage.

Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at
St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven with Rev. Ray E. Atwood
officiating. Interment was in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in
New Haven with a flag presentation by Osage American Legion Post 278.

Mary Jane was born August 28, 1920, in Douglas Township, Mitchell
County, the daughter of John C. and Vern (Kehoe) Fox. She was raised
as a farm girl on the homestead just south of New Haven. Mary Jane
graduated from St. Mary's Academy in New Haven. She attended Mount
Mercy College in Cedar Rapids and nursing training at St. Luke's
in Sioux City, before graduating from St. Joseph Mercy School of
Nursing in Mason City. Mary Jane served as a nurse in the US Army
during  World War II. Mary Jane was united in marriage to Norman
"Bud" Leinenkugel on November 25, 1948, at St. Mary's Chapel in
New Haven.  Their marriage was blessed with 8 children. She was
a long time member of the Altar Society of St. Peter's Church.

She taught religious education for many years and was involved
with mission activities. She was active in bible study. Mary Jane
served in several capacities of the A.C.C.W.   She was also a
member of the American Legion, the Legion Auxiliary and the
Association of Retarded Citizens.

She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and wonderful
friend. Over the years, she shared with family and friends her deep
faith, along with her many talents. Mary Jane was a great cook,
the family historian, a gardener, and a nature lover.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son Thomas Leinenkugel
on August 18, 1976; and her brother Kenneth Fox.

Mary Jane is survived by her husband Norman "Bud" Leinenkugel of
New Haven; children: Joseph Leinenkugel of Des Moines, Mary Anne
Leinenkugel of Osage, John Leinenkugel (Kathy) of Omaha, Nebraska,
and son John Charles Lubbers of San Diego, California, Therese
Rolfes (Tim) of Johnston and children Rachel and Grant Rolfes,
Rose Hagemann (Tom) of Ankeny and children David and Annie Hagemann,
Paul Leinenkugel (Cindi) of Hemet, California, and children: Amber,
Lindsey and Garret Darnell, and James Leinenkugel of Des Moines;
brothers, Robert Fox (Virginia) of Neosho, Miss., Ivo Fox (Karen)
of New Haven; a sister Rose Ann O'Neill (Robert) of Waterloo; and
numerous nieces and nephews.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage, was in charge or arrangements.
 


     Copyright 2004, K. L. Kittleson