Gladys Lucille Mahoney

Gladys L. DeTemmerman Mahoney, 94, of Oelwein, Iowa died on February 16, 2016 at Mercy Living Plus in Oelwein.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein, with Rev. Paul C. McManus officiating.
Visitation: 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein.
C.D.A. Rosary: 4:00 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
Scripture Service: 6:30 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa.
A Memorial Fund has been established.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Gladys Lucille Duffy was born on July 25, 1921 at rural Fairbank, Iowa, the daughter of Leo J. & Anna A. (Kane) Duffy. She graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in Fairbank in 1938. Gladys continued her education at the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls where she received her teaching certificate. She then taught country school. Gladys was united in marriage to Alex Joseph DeTemmerman on March 2, 1946 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairbank. Gladys, known by many of her family and friends as "Duff", was a homemaker, raising her two children, Stephen and Diane. She later worked at Sacred Heart School in Oelwein as a librarian and substitute teacher. Alex died in 1976. Gladys then worked at Mercy Hospital in the office. On November 28, 1981 Gladys was united in marriage to Edward J. Mahoney at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein.

Gladys was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Rosary Society. She was formerly a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Rita #321. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening and tending to her flowers. Gladys also enjoyed spending time at the cabin on the Wapsi and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Gladys is survived by her Son: Stephen (Lauri) DeTemmerman of Oelwein;
Daughter: Diane Staack (Jim Folsom) of Oelwein;
7 Grandchildren: Travis, Matt, Eric, Shelly, Eric, Greg, Jeff & Chris;
6 Great Grandchildren: Ethan, Caleb, Maci, Reagan, Jackson & Dylan;
2 Sisters: Kathryn Nelson of Rockford, Illinois &
Audrey (Richard) Selander of Traverse City, Michigan;
Sister-In-Law: Dorothy Duffy of Fairbank and
Nieces & Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 husbands: Alex on May 9, 1976 and Edward on February 26, 2005, grandson: Alex J. Staack on March 13, 2011, 2 brothers: Jack Duffy & Warren Duffy and 2 sisters: Bettie Anderson & Sister Mary Carol Duffy.