"Our condolences to Lee and the Schmidt family. She was a very nice Lady"
In loving memory of
Irma Jean Schmidt
January 7, 1936 - November 2, 2022
Irma Jean Vickers Schmidt, 86, adoring wife, loving mother and grandmother passed away at home on November 2, 2022, after a battle with Lewey Body Dementia.
Irma Jean Vickers was born on January 7, 1936 in Coffee County Georgia to her parents Micajah and Maggie Vickers. She was the youngest of 8 with 4 older sisters and 3 older brothers.
Irma Jean met her husband, Haven, while he was playing professional baseball in Douglas, Georgia in 1954. They reunited again in 1957 and married on September 5, 1957. Irma Jean was a loving mother to their children, Sandra Lyn, Haven Lee and David Christian.
Irma Jean was born a Georgia Peach and became a Zwingle farm wife, after Haven and Irma Jean retired from farming they moved to Swagosa Drive in Maquoketa. Irma Jean was an outstanding cook and gardener. She specialized in southern cooking that her family loved like the best fried chicken ever, corn bread and black-eyed peas.
Irma Jean held a special love for her 6 grandchildren. Kari, Daniel, Emma, Nyah, Meghan and Ryan were the lights of her life.
Irma Jean loved people. She could be found on the street, in grocery store or on her front porch talking to everyone that would come by - especially anyone with who she could banter.
Irma Jean is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Haven, her daughter Sandy Kennedy (Sean) and sons, Lee Schmidt (Pam) and David. Her grandchildren Kari Estes (Brian), Daniel Schmidt (Ashley), Emma Schmidt, Nyah Schmidt, Meghan Kennedy and Ryan Kennedy (Crystal). And, six great grandchildren. Her sole surviving sibling Ralph Waldo Vickers.
Irma Jean will be forever reflected in the love and memories shared by her family.
A gathering of family and friends celebrating her life will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Friday, November 11, 2022, in "The Bistro" at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. A private family burial will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Jackson County.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"To the whole Schmidt family, I'm so sorry for your loss Sally Reisen Krepfle"
"What a beautiful video tribute. My sympathy to your family. "
"Our condolences to the Schmidt family, Thoughts & Prayers to you!"
"Aunt Irma was fun, loving, and kind and we were so fortunate to have had her in our family and our lives. I will always remember her playful teasing and easy laugh and how pleasant it was to be with her. We will all miss her so very much. "
"So sorry Haven to hear about your Georgia peach! "
"Haven & Family, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Irma Jean. She was a great lady that will be missed by all who knew her. RIP Irma Jean"
"Jeff and I spent time with Haven and Irma Jean while vacationing in Florida. What fun times! Irma Jean was such a classy lady. She will be missed by many. Our sympathies and prayers to her family."
"Haven and family - my sympathy to you and your family. I was one of those people who would walk by and stop for a chat with Irma Jean when she was out tending to her beautiful flowers or sitting on the porch. She was also one of the first persons that I met when we came to Maquoketa. We even played golf together at the old country club. There are many memories that bring a smile to my face as I recall those times. She will definitely be missed by many. Linda Pickup"
"Lee and family. I am so sorry for your family's loss. I don't think I ever saw Irma Jean without a smile. Lisa Kleinsmith Oetken"
"She was one of the sweetest and most fun loving souls I met in Maquoketa! Her radiant spirit could lift anyones day! She will be dearly missed! Sending loving prayers for comfort and peace to her whole family! Much love, Lenke & Karysa Carson "
"Our condolences to the entire Schmidt family. Irma Jean tended her beautiful flowers and shared kind words to all in our neighborhood. She will be missed. "
"condolences to all the schmidt family"
"Our condolences to Haven and the family. We always enjoyed visiting with Irma Jean and Haven on the golf course many years ago. She as a very sweet lady."
"I will miss her smile and her great talks in the neighborhood while she was tending to her beautiful flowers. Cherish the memories and know she is at peace ?? "
"Prayers for your special family on this somber day...Irma Jean was such a beautiful lady... I loved listening to her southern drawl.I asked her once where she was retiring too. She said with that beautiful southern drawl.. " You know for a fact I am going somewhere south where it's warm"... She made South to Maqoketa... What a Grand Lady she was! Kerry and Helen Reisen"
"All my sympathies. Irma Jean will be missed terribly by our family. She was such an incredible person. Her loving spirit would take over a room and make everyone feel special. We are lucky to have known her. She will never be forgotten. Cammy Schrobilgen"
"My sincere condolences to all of Irma Jean's family, such a lovely lady, she will be missed by so many."
"My sympathies to the family. Sorry for your loss . "
"She will be missed by so many people with that lovely smile she always had. I enjoyed our visits that we always had at Fareway and advice that she would give me all the time . How I missed our visits over the last couple years. Thinking of her family in this time . "
"Schmidt Family It was always an absolute pleasure to encounter your Mom at Fareway!! Her enthusiasm was genuine and her love of her family was clear! She always enjoyed the visit!! May you find peace in the memories ??"
"My heart goes out to you Haven, to your children, to your grandchildren, and to your great grandchildren. Irma Jean has been one of my best friends since the day I first met her. She was a force of nature! I will love and miss her forever."
"Our deepest sympathy to the Schmidt family. What fond loving memories Irma Jean left in her families lives. "
"Irma Jean was the heartbeat of the Schmidt family! My relationship began after I married Lee and was so special, I loved having you in my life and our special times together. I will miss you so much! You were the most wonderful grandma to our children ? the memories I have with our kids, waiting at the window for you and Haven to show up at our home. You laughed and praised every move the children made and they absolutely adored you; from dancing in the family room, the moments on the farm feeding calves, swimming in the wash tub and the special moments in your bed, with the lights off telling stories?you made every moment so memorable. I was so blessed to have you in my life as the trifecta?wonderful mother, a terrific mother-in-law, and an amazing grandmother! We are all so blessed to have had you in our lives. You will be so missed, love you...your daughter-in-law, Pam"
"Our deepest sympathy to the Schmidt family. "
"So sorry to hear this . You were a real class act Irma Jean!!! Loved to run into you from time to time . "
"Irma Jean was a special friend of our family, she was beautiful inside and out. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Carol (Devine) Goebel"
"Irma was such a delightful lady - I always loved running into her. She had a beautiful smile and heart."