Thelma Maye Stolz
June 11, 2014
Thelma Maye Stolz, 96, passed away June 11, 2014 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. Services will be held Friday, June 13, 2014 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA at 12 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Mystic, IA.
Thelma was born on February 9, 1918 in Mercer, MO to Irene (Hamilton) and Joe Hassen. She married Lemuel Stolz and worked as a bookkeeper and accountant for Stolz Mobile Homes from 1967 to 1981 in Centerville, IA until they retired in 1981. The couple wintered in Texas and traveled internationally. Thelma was an accomplished pianist and author. She wrote a cookbook, and a book on Mystic, IA during the depression. She was also an amateur artist and entered many amateur artist contests in Iowa. In addition, Thelma hosted a religious music program on KCOG Radio and even made a record.
She will be greatly missed by her children, Ruth A. (Paul) Poli of Inman, SC, Ted (Sharon) Stolz of Ottumwa, IA, Virginia (George) Schiel of Englewood, CO, and Charlotte (Howard) Dunbar of Johnson City, TN; nine grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Lemuel E. Stolz; her sister, Opalene Haggarty; step-daughter, Mary Ashby; and infant daughter, Alice Jean Stolz.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Susan Smith
06/20/2014
Ted, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Just from reading your mom's obituary, it sounds like she lived a fulfilled life.
Allison Barta
06/20/2014
Ted & Family - I am sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest sympathy,
Allie
Gail Ware
06/13/2014
Ted, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Marjorie Pyner
06/13/2014
I appreciated Ted's call to tell me of Thelma's passing. Dick and I enjoyed visiting Thelma and Lem quite a few times when they were in Centerville. Dick loved to talk hunting dogs and gardening with Lem. Our daughter Susan and her husband Gary bought a mobile home from Lem for their first home after they were married in 1973. I remember when Charlotte's husband and Lem and possibly Ted came to Corydon to go pheasant hunting one year, and brought us some of the Dunbar canned red peppers and sweet potatoes. They were delicious. Then, I remember that Lem came to see Dick in the hospital in Des Moines in October of 1997, and Dick died in Feb. of 1998. Your dad did not live much longer, as I recall. It was always easy to visit with Thelma. I am sorry to be unable to come to the funeral or burial as I will be in Sioux City for a wedding of my sister's granddaughter on Saturday, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Marj Pyner
Sam & Carol Sweeden
06/12/2014
Dear Family: We are sorry to hear about your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady. Thinking of her brings a flood of Great memories to us. Thelma was a talented organist. Carol loved to play the piano with accompaniment with her. Your parents friendship will always be treasured by our family.
Joni K Bailey
06/12/2014
I'm so sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you will miss her, I also know you'll see her one day again, when we all get there! Have a BLESSED day and rest assured HIS comfort will be with you. Love and prayers!
Cheryl Bradbury
06/12/2014
Ruth & Family: my family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Your mother certainly lived a full life. What a blessing!
Dean De Koter
06/12/2014
Ted & Family.....sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Sounds like she was a loving and talented mother. You have my deepest sympathy.
Dean
Betsy Amato
06/11/2014
Ruth and Paul: We are headed to a wedding in Casper WY this weekend and will miss you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We miss you.
Love, 1/4 of the dream team