Obituary for Onie Schledewitz from Legacy.com, January 8, 2024.
Iona Marie Schledewitz, age 92, of Hollister, Missouri, passed away January 5, 2024, with family by her side. She entered this life on August 29, 1931, the daughter of Oscar and Olive Anderson in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Family records indicate that she was actually born in Dunning, Nebraska). Iona was joined in marriage on June 30, 1961, to Palmer Schledewitz.
Aunt Onie, as most everyone knew her, was known for her love for her Lord. Along with her passion for reading the Bible, she also listened to audio books, sewed, was very involved in church before becoming homebound, made crafts for several gift shops in Branson (before her vision became bad), exuberated happiness and demonstrated loving care for others. She had macular degeneration, heart issues, hearing loss in one ear, and bad health issues, yet she knew God was taking care of her. She passed as she wanted, at home with no pain. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Iona is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Palmer Schledewitz, and daughter, Pamela Schledewitz, both of the home; older sister, Valda Reed of Branson; youngest sister, Jeanne, McIntosh of Algood, TN., and brothers: Donald (Jody) Anderson of Westminster, Colorado and Eldon (Karen) Anderson of Stockton, California.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Euvonne Anderson; and son, James Schledewitz, who passed in 1962.
No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.
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Biography for Onie and Palmer Schledewitz.
Meet Iona and Palmer Schledewitz - a.k.a. Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer.
If you have attended the Sanctuary of Hope for more than two Sundays, you've had to have met the sweet and sincere man and woman that sit at the greeting desk by the entrance to our sanctuary. The couple is recognized by all, and really needs no introduction, but allow me the honor… Meet Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer (Iona Marie and Palmer Schledewitz).
Iona Marie (Aunt Onie) was born in Dunning, Nebraska in 1931. "We lived out in the country, so it was just all fun and games," she recalls, smiling. "I lived there until I was nineteen, then I went to Southwestern Bible School in Waxahachie, Texas. I was born and raised in Pentecost, but this was new to Palmer…he didn't join the church until we had been married seven years."
Uncle Palmer was born in Mitchell, Nebraska in 1933. When I asked him what his life was like growing up, he replied, "It was tough. I grew up in the era right after World War II, where there was no help to be had. We were farmers. I'm not putting down kids of today, but back then kids had to work so much harder than they do now. We had to hoe beats, pull the weeds out of the potatoes, corn and beans…we had to stack hay and all kinds of stuff like that out on the farm." Uncle Palmer was drafted, and was in the service for two years. "After basic, I became a mechanic, and then I ended up being the company commander's driver until I got discharged."
The couple was introduced by their relatives. "For the Germans, it was a custom for the parents to pick the wives and husbands for their kids. An aunt introduced us, and then his (Uncle Palmer's) grandpa got us together," said Aunt Onie.
"It wasn't an arranged marriage, per se," Uncle Palmer interjected. "My aunt came to me one day and said, Palmer, I know just the wife for you. And it just went from there…she told me where she worked, and who she was…and eventually, I called her up one Saturday night and made a date with her."
The couple married on June 30, 1961 and moved to Branson in 1982 where they managed motels until they retired. They have one living child. Pamela (Pam) was born two years after their wedding…you might recognize her as one of the praise team members in our choir.
Aunt Onie's hobby used to be sewing. "I love to make crafts, but I'm getting too old for that. Now I read books." For several years after he retired, Uncle Palmer's hobbies were hunting and woodworking. He would also go back to Nebraska during the fall season to help his nephews with the corn harvest.
When I asked the couple if they were to be described in a sentence or less, what would they want said about them…Aunt Onie immediately began laughing. "That we are such lovely people?" she asked, laughing.
With tears in his eyes, Uncle Palmer answered, "I have always believed in being genuine…be yourself and don't put on. Don't put on any airs and just be yourself."
When I look at Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer, I see very genuine and jovial people, who will do anything in the world to make someone happy. They love the Lord, and they love each other. They've raised their daughter with the same virtues that they've known their entire lives. Pam lives with her parents and takes excellent care of them. They're leaving a wonderful legacy.
"A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of every day living."
Quote from Chuck Swindoll
Biography compiled by Michaela Leigh
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For at least the last 20 years of Onie and Palmer's married life, they lived with their daughter, Pam at 126 Stonington St. in Hollister, Missouri.
Iona Marie Schledewitz, age 92, of Hollister, Missouri, passed away January 5, 2024, with family by her side. She entered this life on August 29, 1931, the daughter of Oscar and Olive Anderson in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Family records indicate that she was actually born in Dunning, Nebraska). Iona was joined in marriage on June 30, 1961, to Palmer Schledewitz.
Aunt Onie, as most everyone knew her, was known for her love for her Lord. Along with her passion for reading the Bible, she also listened to audio books, sewed, was very involved in church before becoming homebound, made crafts for several gift shops in Branson (before her vision became bad), exuberated happiness and demonstrated loving care for others. She had macular degeneration, heart issues, hearing loss in one ear, and bad health issues, yet she knew God was taking care of her. She passed as she wanted, at home with no pain. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Iona is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Palmer Schledewitz, and daughter, Pamela Schledewitz, both of the home; older sister, Valda Reed of Branson; youngest sister, Jeanne, McIntosh of Algood, TN., and brothers: Donald (Jody) Anderson of Westminster, Colorado and Eldon (Karen) Anderson of Stockton, California.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Euvonne Anderson; and son, James Schledewitz, who passed in 1962.
No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.
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Biography for Onie and Palmer Schledewitz.
Meet Iona and Palmer Schledewitz - a.k.a. Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer.
If you have attended the Sanctuary of Hope for more than two Sundays, you've had to have met the sweet and sincere man and woman that sit at the greeting desk by the entrance to our sanctuary. The couple is recognized by all, and really needs no introduction, but allow me the honor… Meet Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer (Iona Marie and Palmer Schledewitz).
Iona Marie (Aunt Onie) was born in Dunning, Nebraska in 1931. "We lived out in the country, so it was just all fun and games," she recalls, smiling. "I lived there until I was nineteen, then I went to Southwestern Bible School in Waxahachie, Texas. I was born and raised in Pentecost, but this was new to Palmer…he didn't join the church until we had been married seven years."
Uncle Palmer was born in Mitchell, Nebraska in 1933. When I asked him what his life was like growing up, he replied, "It was tough. I grew up in the era right after World War II, where there was no help to be had. We were farmers. I'm not putting down kids of today, but back then kids had to work so much harder than they do now. We had to hoe beats, pull the weeds out of the potatoes, corn and beans…we had to stack hay and all kinds of stuff like that out on the farm." Uncle Palmer was drafted, and was in the service for two years. "After basic, I became a mechanic, and then I ended up being the company commander's driver until I got discharged."
The couple was introduced by their relatives. "For the Germans, it was a custom for the parents to pick the wives and husbands for their kids. An aunt introduced us, and then his (Uncle Palmer's) grandpa got us together," said Aunt Onie.
"It wasn't an arranged marriage, per se," Uncle Palmer interjected. "My aunt came to me one day and said, Palmer, I know just the wife for you. And it just went from there…she told me where she worked, and who she was…and eventually, I called her up one Saturday night and made a date with her."
The couple married on June 30, 1961 and moved to Branson in 1982 where they managed motels until they retired. They have one living child. Pamela (Pam) was born two years after their wedding…you might recognize her as one of the praise team members in our choir.
Aunt Onie's hobby used to be sewing. "I love to make crafts, but I'm getting too old for that. Now I read books." For several years after he retired, Uncle Palmer's hobbies were hunting and woodworking. He would also go back to Nebraska during the fall season to help his nephews with the corn harvest.
When I asked the couple if they were to be described in a sentence or less, what would they want said about them…Aunt Onie immediately began laughing. "That we are such lovely people?" she asked, laughing.
With tears in his eyes, Uncle Palmer answered, "I have always believed in being genuine…be yourself and don't put on. Don't put on any airs and just be yourself."
When I look at Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer, I see very genuine and jovial people, who will do anything in the world to make someone happy. They love the Lord, and they love each other. They've raised their daughter with the same virtues that they've known their entire lives. Pam lives with her parents and takes excellent care of them. They're leaving a wonderful legacy.
"A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of every day living."
Quote from Chuck Swindoll
Biography compiled by Michaela Leigh
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For at least the last 20 years of Onie and Palmer's married life, they lived with their daughter, Pam at 126 Stonington St. in Hollister, Missouri.
Obituary for Onie Schledewitz from Legacy.com, January 8, 2024.
Iona Marie Schledewitz, age 92, of Hollister, Missouri, passed away January 5, 2024, with family by her side. She entered this life on August 29, 1931, the daughter of Oscar and Olive Anderson in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Family records indicate that she was actually born in Dunning, Nebraska). Iona was joined in marriage on June 30, 1961, to Palmer Schledewitz.
Aunt Onie, as most everyone knew her, was known for her love for her Lord. Along with her passion for reading the Bible, she also listened to audio books, sewed, was very involved in church before becoming homebound, made crafts for several gift shops in Branson (before her vision became bad), exuberated happiness and demonstrated loving care for others. She had macular degeneration, heart issues, hearing loss in one ear, and bad health issues, yet she knew God was taking care of her. She passed as she wanted, at home with no pain. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Iona is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Palmer Schledewitz, and daughter, Pamela Schledewitz, both of the home; older sister, Valda Reed of Branson; youngest sister, Jeanne, McIntosh of Algood, TN., and brothers: Donald (Jody) Anderson of Westminster, Colorado and Eldon (Karen) Anderson of Stockton, California.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Euvonne Anderson; and son, James Schledewitz, who passed in 1962.
No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.
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Biography for Onie and Palmer Schledewitz.
Meet Iona and Palmer Schledewitz - a.k.a. Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer.
If you have attended the Sanctuary of Hope for more than two Sundays, you've had to have met the sweet and sincere man and woman that sit at the greeting desk by the entrance to our sanctuary. The couple is recognized by all, and really needs no introduction, but allow me the honor… Meet Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer (Iona Marie and Palmer Schledewitz).
Iona Marie (Aunt Onie) was born in Dunning, Nebraska in 1931. "We lived out in the country, so it was just all fun and games," she recalls, smiling. "I lived there until I was nineteen, then I went to Southwestern Bible School in Waxahachie, Texas. I was born and raised in Pentecost, but this was new to Palmer…he didn't join the church until we had been married seven years."
Uncle Palmer was born in Mitchell, Nebraska in 1933. When I asked him what his life was like growing up, he replied, "It was tough. I grew up in the era right after World War II, where there was no help to be had. We were farmers. I'm not putting down kids of today, but back then kids had to work so much harder than they do now. We had to hoe beats, pull the weeds out of the potatoes, corn and beans…we had to stack hay and all kinds of stuff like that out on the farm." Uncle Palmer was drafted, and was in the service for two years. "After basic, I became a mechanic, and then I ended up being the company commander's driver until I got discharged."
The couple was introduced by their relatives. "For the Germans, it was a custom for the parents to pick the wives and husbands for their kids. An aunt introduced us, and then his (Uncle Palmer's) grandpa got us together," said Aunt Onie.
"It wasn't an arranged marriage, per se," Uncle Palmer interjected. "My aunt came to me one day and said, Palmer, I know just the wife for you. And it just went from there…she told me where she worked, and who she was…and eventually, I called her up one Saturday night and made a date with her."
The couple married on June 30, 1961 and moved to Branson in 1982 where they managed motels until they retired. They have one living child. Pamela (Pam) was born two years after their wedding…you might recognize her as one of the praise team members in our choir.
Aunt Onie's hobby used to be sewing. "I love to make crafts, but I'm getting too old for that. Now I read books." For several years after he retired, Uncle Palmer's hobbies were hunting and woodworking. He would also go back to Nebraska during the fall season to help his nephews with the corn harvest.
When I asked the couple if they were to be described in a sentence or less, what would they want said about them…Aunt Onie immediately began laughing. "That we are such lovely people?" she asked, laughing.
With tears in his eyes, Uncle Palmer answered, "I have always believed in being genuine…be yourself and don't put on. Don't put on any airs and just be yourself."
When I look at Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer, I see very genuine and jovial people, who will do anything in the world to make someone happy. They love the Lord, and they love each other. They've raised their daughter with the same virtues that they've known their entire lives. Pam lives with her parents and takes excellent care of them. They're leaving a wonderful legacy.
"A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of every day living."
Quote from Chuck Swindoll
Biography compiled by Michaela Leigh
*******************
For at least the last 20 years of Onie and Palmer's married life, they lived with their daughter, Pam at 126 Stonington St. in Hollister, Missouri.
Iona Marie Schledewitz, age 92, of Hollister, Missouri, passed away January 5, 2024, with family by her side. She entered this life on August 29, 1931, the daughter of Oscar and Olive Anderson in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Family records indicate that she was actually born in Dunning, Nebraska). Iona was joined in marriage on June 30, 1961, to Palmer Schledewitz.
Aunt Onie, as most everyone knew her, was known for her love for her Lord. Along with her passion for reading the Bible, she also listened to audio books, sewed, was very involved in church before becoming homebound, made crafts for several gift shops in Branson (before her vision became bad), exuberated happiness and demonstrated loving care for others. She had macular degeneration, heart issues, hearing loss in one ear, and bad health issues, yet she knew God was taking care of her. She passed as she wanted, at home with no pain. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Iona is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Palmer Schledewitz, and daughter, Pamela Schledewitz, both of the home; older sister, Valda Reed of Branson; youngest sister, Jeanne, McIntosh of Algood, TN., and brothers: Donald (Jody) Anderson of Westminster, Colorado and Eldon (Karen) Anderson of Stockton, California.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Euvonne Anderson; and son, James Schledewitz, who passed in 1962.
No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.
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Biography for Onie and Palmer Schledewitz.
Meet Iona and Palmer Schledewitz - a.k.a. Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer.
If you have attended the Sanctuary of Hope for more than two Sundays, you've had to have met the sweet and sincere man and woman that sit at the greeting desk by the entrance to our sanctuary. The couple is recognized by all, and really needs no introduction, but allow me the honor… Meet Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer (Iona Marie and Palmer Schledewitz).
Iona Marie (Aunt Onie) was born in Dunning, Nebraska in 1931. "We lived out in the country, so it was just all fun and games," she recalls, smiling. "I lived there until I was nineteen, then I went to Southwestern Bible School in Waxahachie, Texas. I was born and raised in Pentecost, but this was new to Palmer…he didn't join the church until we had been married seven years."
Uncle Palmer was born in Mitchell, Nebraska in 1933. When I asked him what his life was like growing up, he replied, "It was tough. I grew up in the era right after World War II, where there was no help to be had. We were farmers. I'm not putting down kids of today, but back then kids had to work so much harder than they do now. We had to hoe beats, pull the weeds out of the potatoes, corn and beans…we had to stack hay and all kinds of stuff like that out on the farm." Uncle Palmer was drafted, and was in the service for two years. "After basic, I became a mechanic, and then I ended up being the company commander's driver until I got discharged."
The couple was introduced by their relatives. "For the Germans, it was a custom for the parents to pick the wives and husbands for their kids. An aunt introduced us, and then his (Uncle Palmer's) grandpa got us together," said Aunt Onie.
"It wasn't an arranged marriage, per se," Uncle Palmer interjected. "My aunt came to me one day and said, Palmer, I know just the wife for you. And it just went from there…she told me where she worked, and who she was…and eventually, I called her up one Saturday night and made a date with her."
The couple married on June 30, 1961 and moved to Branson in 1982 where they managed motels until they retired. They have one living child. Pamela (Pam) was born two years after their wedding…you might recognize her as one of the praise team members in our choir.
Aunt Onie's hobby used to be sewing. "I love to make crafts, but I'm getting too old for that. Now I read books." For several years after he retired, Uncle Palmer's hobbies were hunting and woodworking. He would also go back to Nebraska during the fall season to help his nephews with the corn harvest.
When I asked the couple if they were to be described in a sentence or less, what would they want said about them…Aunt Onie immediately began laughing. "That we are such lovely people?" she asked, laughing.
With tears in his eyes, Uncle Palmer answered, "I have always believed in being genuine…be yourself and don't put on. Don't put on any airs and just be yourself."
When I look at Aunt Onie and Uncle Palmer, I see very genuine and jovial people, who will do anything in the world to make someone happy. They love the Lord, and they love each other. They've raised their daughter with the same virtues that they've known their entire lives. Pam lives with her parents and takes excellent care of them. They're leaving a wonderful legacy.
"A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of every day living."
Quote from Chuck Swindoll
Biography compiled by Michaela Leigh
*******************
For at least the last 20 years of Onie and Palmer's married life, they lived with their daughter, Pam at 126 Stonington St. in Hollister, Missouri.
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