Karen told us that her mother passed away on February 2, 2014. She gave us permission to post her Mom’s obituary as a tribute to her life.
Marian “Maisie” Villhauer
Maisie was born on December 17, 1926, the daughter of Albert and Lucy (Kaplan) Stockman. She grew up in Oxford, IA and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Iowa City. On June 4, 1947, she married David Villhauer. Maisie worked at various jobs including Sheller-Globe, Killian’s Beauty Salon and First National Bank.
In addition to spending time with her family, Maisie enjoyed bowling and playing cards. Most of all, she loved to laugh and to hear a good joke.
Survivors include her 8 children: Steve (Niki) Villhauer of Iowa City, Dale (Jean) Villhauer of Tomah, WI, Shirley (John) Bothell of West Liberty, Marsha Anderson of Iowa City, Karen Michalec of Cedar Rapids, Keith (Kim) Villhauer of North Liberty, Jan (Bill) Robertson of West Branch, and Julie (John) Strabala of Riverside; a brother John (Florence) Stockman of Iowa City, 19 grandchildren: Luke (Athena) Villhauer, Ben Villhauer, Emily Villhauer, Brianne (Mary Formea) Bothell, Tony (Alicia) Bothell, Jonathan Bothell, Joseph Anderson, Angela Michalec, Julia Michalec, Brandi (Paul) Roesler, Jake Villhauer, Rylee Villhauer, Evan Yeutsy, Molly Robertson, Katie Robertson, Jack Robertson, Sarah Strabala, Anna Strabala, and David Strabala; 5 great-grandchildren: Isaac Villhauer, Roman Villhauer, Jaiden Roesler, Emerson Roesler and Ainsley Bothell; brother-in-law Donald (Marcia) Villhauer of Tipton, IA, sisters-in-law: Joan Hummer of Oxford, IA and Dorothy Villhauer and Mary Villhauer both of Iowa City; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Maisie was preceded in death by her husband David, parents, six brothers, four sisters, and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to offer their sincere appreciation to those who cared for Maisie during her years with Alzheimer’s Highland Ridge in Williamsburg and Oaknoll Health Care Center in Iowa City.