"My prayers go with Jeanette and her family in this difficult time of transition. I was very fond of Jeanette and she was always displayed a great kindness. So sorry I could not make the journey to see her people and hear her legacy in stories. "
In loving memory of
Jeanette Hammes
November 13, 1927 - April 21, 2021
SIGOURNEY-Jeanette Hammes, age 93, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg.
Jeanette was born November 13, 1927, near Harper, to Richard and Margaret (Sondag) Merz and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School. On April 17, 1948, she married Floyd J. Hammes at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. A lifelong resident of Keokuk County, Jeanette was a homemaker and co-owner of Hammes Crop Service. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Sigourney, the Altar and Rosary Society, Keokuk County Hospice Auxiliary, was active with 4-H, volunteered at Manor House Care Center, was an avid Cyclones fan and enjoyed playing cards (or not), gardening, sewing, trips to Texas, going to calf shows and the Iowa State Fair.
Survivors include two daughters: Sheila Beckman of Larkspur, Colorado and Cindy Hauschilt and husband Steve of Marengo; five sons: Dan and wife Sue of Denver, Colorado, Ted and wife Terri of Story City, Scott and wife Deb of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Lynn and wife Christine of Montezuma and Todd and wife Valerie of Clendenin, West Virginia; 18 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two sisters: Marlene Hammes of Delta and Danita Pergeau of Peoria, Arizona and sister-in-law: Sue Merz of Harper. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Floyd in 2003; son-in-law: Matt Beckman; brother: Ron Merz and two sisters: Burnita Besser and Rose Mary Shannon.
Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sigourney, with Rev. Robert Lathrop officiating. Burial will be at Holy Trinity Cemeteries - St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Harper. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021, at the church, where there will be a vigil service at 4:00 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established for Essence of Life Hospice, St. Mary Catholic Church or Meals on Wheels. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Sigourney is caring for Jeanette and her family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"Our deep sympathy to all of the family at the loss of Aunt Jeanette. She was a gentle, kind spirit and a wonderful role model for us. May the she rest in peace. Connie & Don Dooley "
"As a kid, many fun days and sleepovers spent at Uncle Floyd\'s and Aunt Jeanette\'s place. Lots of good memories. Sometimes got in trouble, but it was always Scott\'s fault ?"
"So sorry for your loss. Many thoughts being sent to this family"
"The Hammes family was a big part of my family?s life growing up in Thornburg. Jeanette and Floyd and my parents were good friends, and we spent several days stranded at their home during the snowstorm of ?59. When my mother became incapacitated, Jeanette was the first one to come to help out, taking our laundry home with her even though she had a family of 6 to care for at the time. Jim and I send our deepest condolences to all of the family for the loss. ??"
"I always loved Jeanette. She was so sweet. Sending prayers for the family. "