Died Saturday January 16, 2016 at the Hooper Care Center
Iola was born September 17, 1920 in Primrose, Nebraska to Wesley and Maude 'Pryer' Stigile. She grew up there until moving to Hooper in 1935. Iola graduated from Hooper High School in 1937. She went to Nebraska Wesleyan and the Bryan School of Nursing, graduating in 1942 with RN and BSN degrees. She was married to William C. Hargens on December 20, 1942 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hooper. After their marriage she was head of Pediatric Nursing in Norfolk, Virginia while Bill was stationed there during WWII. The couple's daughter Joan was born at Chelsea Naval Hospital near Boston. The family returned to Hooper where Bill worked at the bank and their son Joel was born. During the time Iola was raising her family, she also worked as a home health nurse and as the school nurse at Logan View Schools for 15 years.
Iola was a very active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper and loved God very much, read the bible and found comfort and peace in faithful prayer. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter in Hooper as well as the American Legion Auxiliary and several bridge clubs. She loved to read and collect antiques, but her favorite thing was spending time with her family especially her grand and great grandchildren.
Survivors:
Daughter Joan (Rev. Ron) Nelson of Fremont
Son Joel (Carol) Hargens of Hooper
Grandchildren Pamela Sue (Jim) Hollis, Catherine Ann (Bradley) Edmondson, Michael Alan (Sage) Nelson, Lee (Brenda) Nelson, Mary Jo (B.J.) Reynolds, Ruth Ann (Jason) Horvatich.
10 great grandchildren
Sister Lois Youngerman of Wayne
Sisters-in-law Illa Stalp of West Point
Jeanine Tillman of Fremont
Iola was preceded in death by her husband Bill in December of 1997.
The funeral will be 10:30am Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hooper Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church and Hooper Care Center. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(5)
CATHERINE YOUNGERMAN
Cypress, CA Thursday, March 3, 2016 Your Mom and Grandma was a great writer I was quite fond of her. You are Blessed by the Prayers she offered. Peace.Nancy Heller
Lincoln, NE Thursday, January 21, 2016 Joan and Joel and families,I am saddened to learn about your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Iola was a gentle and gracious lady. May God Bless and Comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Betty
Blair, NE Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Joel and family,My sympathy to you and your family upon the passing of your mother.
May the Lord grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Betty Denison (Betty Bartling)
Jeannine Moeller
HOOPER, NE Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Joan, Joel & Families,Thinking of you with sympathy as you mourn the passing of your Mom. It is never easy losing those we love, so cherish the wonderful memories you have.
Lynn & Jeannine Moeller
Ardys Bradbury
Tempe, AZ Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Joel and Joan:Your Mother and I date back prior to April 5, 1951 when my son, Jan Bradbury, and Joel arrived within a couple of hours of each other. We've stayed in touch through the years.
Ardys Bradbury, Tempe AZ