"Our sympathy goes out to the Beck family. Mildred was a great neighbor and friend, our family enjoyed having her in the neighborhood over the years. We always admired her hard work in her beautiful yard, and her ability to sew. She was very caring and a wonderful lady. Rest in peace. Chuck & Kathy Schwager and Family"
In loving memory of
Mildred Lucille Beck
November 22, 1927 - September 10, 2021
Mildred L. Beck, 93, of rural Bellevue, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa.
A funeral service celebrating Mildred's life will be held at 1 P.M., Friday, September 17, 2021, at Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11:30 A.M. at the church. Burial will be at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Mildred Lucille Kemp was born on November 22, 1927 in Spragueville, Iowa, to John and Leona (Ohlmeyer) Kemp. She received her education in Fairfield No. 2 School in Jackson County. Mildred married Robert Beck on December 2, 1945, in Spragueville, Iowa. He preceded her in death June 8, 1985. Mildred worked beside her husband on the farm until his death. After his death, she continued living on the farm. She worked at the pillow factory in Bellevue, and as a part-time bookkeeper at United Livestock in Maquoketa. She also worked at Clinton Engines Credit Union, and downtown Maquoketa at Bernie's Sew N' Save. She was a professional seamstress and had her own sewing business for years.
Mildred was a member of the Andrew Petals Pals Club, and a lifetime member of Salem Lutheran Church in both Andrew and Spragueville, where she held office in the WELCA. She also was chairman of the Farm Bureau Women when it was active. She took pride in her lawn and garden and flowers, enjoyed crocheting, and sewed many quilt tops for the homeless, family, veterans, and church. She was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, Patricia (Melvin) Fuglsang of Delmar, IA, Cheryl (Randy) Schropp of Homestead, IA, Sandra Fults of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Roger Beck of Potosi, WI; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters Marilyn Kemp and Vera Jenkins, and a daughter Janet Rekemeyer.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials be made to Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, IA or the Mildred Lucille Beck memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
" My sincere condolences on the death of your dear mother. I think of the good times we had when she was employed by by me. I am so sorry that I will not be able to be with you in person on Friday as I will be out of town for the weekend. Do know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace now and enjoy eternal happiness as she joins her Lord and family members who.have preceded her in death. Bernie Paul ?????"
"So very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed your Mom during our visits. She was a sweet determined energetic lady and her flowers were Beautiful. ?"
"I will fondly remember Mildred and her sweet smile. Mildred worked with me at Bernie's Sew N Save and was never to busy to help figure out the answer to my questions. Her marvelous ability to re-create garments was amazing. Her talent was shared with so many; truly an inspiration! Sending hugs, Mary (Paul) Cortez"
"Mildred and I became good friends when we sewed together at the sew-and-save. Johnny and I had some good times with the family. Thinking of you all in my prayers. Mary Weets "
"Deepest Sympathy to the Beck family. Mildred was a very sweet lady. Spent many overnights at the house. Fond memories!! Mildred was a good cook/baker and even sewed a outfit for me for prom. Rest in peace ??? Carol Reafsnider"
"Our deepest sympathy to the Beck family in your loss. Mildred was an awesome seamstress, personable, efficient & professional. A classy lady! May she Rest In Peace! John & Donelle Kilburg"
"We couldn?t have asked for better neighbors throughout our 48 years of residing at Cottonville God bless the Beck family and Rest In Peace dear Mildred. Gary & Mary Ann Kunde"
"Deepest sympathy to the family of my Aunt Mildred. She was a lovely lady and will be missed dearly. We will all cherish the memories that we have all had with her throughout her lifetime. Rhonda and Mike Dunn and family"
"My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you, Mildred's family. What a dear, kind, talented lady she was - and such a loyal friend. She was a blessing to so many, including Mom. They had some great times together, and I'm imagining a glorious reunion for them now. "
"Such a wonderful lady.I enjoyed spending time,watching her whoop her son in law in their nightly card game.fun loving competitive,enjoyed life"
"Wonderful friend from our days in Jackson County. We remember making homemade ice cream with Mildred for a church event at Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew and taking our young daughter for a bridal fitting at Mildred's home. And many other special memories from years past. Prayers and caring thoughts for Mildred's family. Guy and Leanne Sommers"