In loving memory of

Delores Zeman
May 28, 1943 - September 24, 2016

Delores Ann, daughter of Roy Lewis and Ruby Fern (Bidlack) Heiman, was born May 28, 1943 at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa.  She lived north of Manilla and attended East Boyer #7 school, only ½ mile north of the family farm.  Delores graduated from Manilla High School in 1961.

Delores worked in the Manilla Café and helped out on the family farm.  She was united in marriage with David Zeman on October 13, 1970.  They lived southwest of Manilla where they raised four children.  In addition to being an excellent homemaker, Delores was an active partner in the farming operation – raising feeder pigs, Holstein heifers and horses.  Throughout her life Delores was the embodiment of her beliefs in hard work, honesty, kindness and compassion.  She treasured her family and friends.  In her spare time Delores enjoyed riding horses, shopping, casino trips and flower gardening.  She attended Sacred Heart Church in Manilla for many years, and later was a faithful member of St. Peter’s Church in Defiance.

In the fall of 2014 Delores was diagnosed with ocular melanoma cancer.  She was receiving treatments at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City until God called her home on Saturday, September 24, 2016. She was 73 years, 3 months and 27 days.

She is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Ruby Heiman; brother Dudley Heiman; nephew Shawn Heiman; and a Jasa infant grandchild.

Delores is survived by her husband David Zeman of Manilla; children: Terry Zeman (Susan) of Manilla; Debbie Janke (Dean Jr.) of Winside, NE; Sheri Brockelsby (Kevin) of Waterloo; Kristi Jasa (Terry) of Manilla; sister Lois Schwartz (Larry) of Manilla; brother Roger Heiman of Irwin; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Reverend Guthrie Dolan, Celebrant

 

                   Lector                     
   Norbert Kasperbauer  
           
Eucharistic Minister
Steve Vollstedt

Gift Bearers

Chase Brockelsby    Trey Jasa    Ty Jasa

Trista Jasa    Taya Jasa

 Mass Servers

Cailin Vollstedt   Collin & Derek Scheuring

 

Music

“On Eagle’s Wings”    “How Great Thou Art”

“Amazing Grace”   “Be Not Afraid”

Sacred Heart Choir

  Casket Bearers

Terry Jasa   Kevin Brockelsby   Cory Heiman

Paul Heiman   Karl Heiman

Cory Lahndorf   Randy Mescher

Honorary Casket Bearers

Tara Zeman   Jamie Mescher   Bethany Zeman

Chase Brockelsby   Trista Jasa   Taya Jasa

Trey Jasa   Ty Jasa

Maddie Zeman    Jared Savka

Ava, Haylee, Ella, Zoey & Jack Mescher

 

Interment

Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Manilla, Iowa

Tributes

Delores Zeman wrote on May 2, 2018:

"im bakc bitches"

david peen wrote on Feb 24, 2018:

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"

Larry Talhahorn wrote on Feb 24, 2018:

"i wish i coulda boned that"

laura dutter-nelson wrote on Oct 3, 2016:

"So very sorry to hear about Delores passing away. I have some fond memories of the times she and Dave would visit up in Wisconsin... prayers to all the family"

Kathleen Niedert wrote on Sep 29, 2016:

"Sheri and family, So sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in my prayers."

Briana Hilmer wrote on Sep 29, 2016:

"I am a co-worker of Sheri's and have been praying for Delores as she so bravely fought cancer. I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother...she certainly sounded like an amazing lady! My prayers for peace are with all of you. Sincerely, Briana"

Diane Sonnichsen wrote on Sep 29, 2016:

"Such a pretty lady. Delores and I talked about the Nothern Lights we saw. There are possibly Northern Lights tonight."

Janice Artherholt wrote on Sep 28, 2016:

"I'm saddened to hear of Delores' passing. We were friends in High School and in the same confirmation class at Trinity Lutheran. We moved when I was a junior, but Delores and I kept in touch for many years. I always looked forward to her letters. They were so upbeat and happy. Somehow we lost touch as life moved us on. She was such a wonderful person to touch my life as was her whole family. I shall not forget all the good times. I look forward to our meeting in Heaven someday. My condolances to her entire family. Janice Borkowski Artherholt, now of Red Oak, Iowa."

Karla Foust wrote on Sep 28, 2016:

"SherryI am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time. My prayer is that your memories of your mom from happier days will bring you comfort and a sense of peace. May God bless and comfort you, Sherry, and your whole family."

Tim Boettger wrote on Sep 27, 2016:

"Thinking of you and your family at this time Sheri. Bless you"

Amanda McCormack wrote on Sep 27, 2016:

"Thoughts and prayers to family and friends at this time. May she rest in peace."

Judy Thraen wrote on Sep 27, 2016:

"Our deepest sympathy & prayers to David and family! God Bless You!"

Kim Salmon wrote on Sep 27, 2016:

"My thoughts and prayers are with you Sheri!!! Please know your Western Home family is here for you."

Jerry Boger wrote on Sep 27, 2016:

"Dave & Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. God's Blessings."

Alston wrote on Sep 27, 2016:

"I hope your your fond memories of Delores brings you comfort. The God of all comfort will comfort you through this difficult time because "He cares for you". (1 Peter 5:7)"

Kim Mickelson wrote on Sep 26, 2016:

"Kristi and family I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandma. Kristi, you look like your mom! Beautiful mother! Cherish all the wonderful moments you had with her and know she is in heaven now watching over her precious family until you see her again!"

manilla class of 1961 wrote on Sep 26, 2016:

"The Manilla High School Class of 1961 wishes to extend our condolences to Delores's family. Delores will be remembered as a kind, caring and fun-loving person by all. She will be missed."

Linda Larson wrote on Sep 26, 2016:

"Sherri, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I know that she has been struggling health wise. She is now free of any pain and suffering and with our Lord and Savior. Thoughts and prayers sent your way! Linda"

Judy Staff wrote on Sep 26, 2016:

"Thinking of you today. I know how difficult it is to lose a mother. May your faith, memories and family bring comfort."

Charlie "tuna" Schnirring wrote on Sep 26, 2016:

"Very nice lady may she rest in peace"

Denny and Edie Mesenbrink wrote on Sep 26, 2016:

"Wishing your family strength and peace with deepest sympathy."

Maria Murphy wrote on Sep 26, 2016:

"My thoughts and prayers extend to you and your family. I know it's very hard to lose a Mother."

Bonnie Cadwell Bartels wrote on Sep 25, 2016:

"My dear family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Such wonderful fun memories with Delores and you, Roger and Lois. I will not be able to make it back to Iowa in time for the funeral - but I will definitely be with you with my love and thoughts. Love to all of you"

Mary Lueth wrote on Sep 24, 2016:

"My sympathies to all!"

Sandra Gruhn wrote on Sep 24, 2016:

"our sympathy to the family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Kent and Sandi Gruhn"