"Our deepest sympathies to all of Connie\'s loved ones. She was always helpful to my folks , John and Grace Pannkuk. We are sorry for your loss. Ken and Sherry Hedwall"
In loving memory of
Connie L. Baumann
July 19, 1954 - February 9, 2021
A funeral service for Connie will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, February 12, 2021, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial will be in St Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Social distancing practices will be followed and masks will be required at both the visitation and funeral. Both the funeral and graveside will be live-streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services' Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/oakcrestfuneralservices.com
Connie Louise Baumann was born July 19, 1954, in Forest City, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth L. and Helen Eleanor (Hanson) Baumann. She grew up on a farm southeast of Lakota and graduated from Lakota High School in 1972. After high school, Connie worked as a waitress and in nursing homes.
On February 19, 1983, Connie was united in marriage to Harley Beenken at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. Together they had two children, Andy and Justin. Connie loved being on the farm, raising baby pigs, mowing the lawn, and having a big garden. Connie and Harley later divorced. Following their separation, Connie moved to Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg. She fought MS for almost 24 years.
Connie enjoyed doing puzzles, bird watching, spending time with her family and grandkids, and watching old movies. She also enjoyed fishing, cooking, and baking. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota.
Connie died Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center. She was 66.
She is survived by her sons, Andy and his wife Angela Beenken of Emmetsburg, and their children Benjamin and Avery Beenken; and Justin Beenken of Forest City. She is also survived by her siblings, Cindy (Kevin) Naumann of Buffalo Center, Julie (Keith) Johnson of Algona, Alan (Sue) Baumann of Lakota, and Sheila (Mike) Smidt of Titonka; aunts and uncles, and many nieces and nephews.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Helen Baumann.
Tributes
"Connie was a fun classmate. So sorry for your loss. Jolene (Kollasch) French"
"To Connie\'s family, Keeping all of you in my prayers. You have some good memories of her to help ease your loss. Connie (Lewis) Peteritis"
"My deepest condolences. Connie and I met at Bible Camp. We were pen pals for years. Brenda Colson (Schmidt)"
"To the Beenken & Baumann families, You have our deepest sympathy. Connie was a friend and great CNA. Her smile and laugh were contagious. She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Connie had the best chuckle--a good friend in school--my sympathies to the families-May God grant you peace at this time"
"Sorry for your loss, I remember Connie from her Chrome days. She was always such a fun person to work with."
"My deepest condolances to the Baumann family Sheila and Alan"
"Connie was a very special person. I always cherished her cards and notes. When I wrote or sent something to her, I always got a note back. Even when she was struggling, she was always upbeat. I will miss her."
"Our sympathy to all. Gary and Ginger Goldtrap"