"So sorry to read that Mardell had passed away. We worked in the same department at GRC for many years. I always enjoyed chatting with her. Prayers and condolences to her family."
In loving memory of
Mardell Hockabout
February 17, 1949 - November 18, 2022
Mardell Hockabout, 73, of Glenwood, IA passed away at her home on Friday, November 18, 2022. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood is caring for Mardell and her family.
Mardell was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Kevin Leick and Dennis Leick.
Mardell is survived by her son Brad Hockabout and his wife Vicki of Louisville, NE and daughter Tracy Gentilini and her husband Steve of Virginia, MN; grandson Danny Needham and his wife Amber and their children Mariah, Tori, Izzy, and DJ; granddaughter Haley Hockabout; other relatives and a host of many friends
Tributes
"TRACY, BRAD, AND FAMILIES, MARDELL AND I WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER AND WORKED TOGETHER FOR YEARS. SHE ALWAYS LIKED THE STONER DRUG CALENDAR THAT I GOT HER EACH YEAR. SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND WILL BE MISSED TERRIBLY . SHE ALWAYS WAS THERE TO HELP IF SHE COULD AND WAS SO APPREICATED FOR HER HONESTY AND ASSISTANCE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED."
"Tracy and Brad, I remember when we were little and I said to your mom, " I know this sounds weird but I don't think I ever met you guys " without missing a beat your mom said, "That's because we have known you since the day you were born!" I remember always feeling like she was my second mom and that little sly grin she would get right before she was going to say something funny... I can also still hear her yell ,"Brad-leee!?" and he would answer "Mom-lee!?" She was a great lady and tough as they come. I love you both so much. Love, Tre"
"Tracy and Brad, I have so many memories of your Mom, she was one of my best friends. I remember you two and Teresa growing up together and all the fun times we had. Iam so sorry, sending love and hugs."
"Mardell was a treasured Friend, we helped each other through good and bad times. I will miss her always being there."
"Mardell was a treasured Friend, she stood by me through bad times and good. I will miss her. Mickey Van Pelt"
"Tracy and Brad, I will always remember the special times I spent with your family growing up. Mardell was like a second mother to me and one of only 2 people in my life that used my proper birth name religiously. I don?t know how she put up with us? I can still hear her screeching our names when we were trouble. Later in life she always took the time to stop and catch up when we would run into each other. Sending you and your family all my love and prayers for comfort during this difficult time. Hugs, Kristine "