Caroline Eleanor Hammond (Getzschman)
August 20, 1920 — January 6, 2009
Caroline E. Hammond, 88, a resident of Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa, died there Tuesday, January 6, 2009, following a lengthy illness. Memorial Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be held in Mason City, Iowa at a later date.
Caroline will be greatly missed by her three daughters, Caroline (Clark) McCallum of Harlingen, Texas, Rebecca Lynxwiler of Hiawatha and Penelope (Steve) Gelner of Cedar Rapids; a brother, David Getzschman of Omaha, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Caroline was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Alfred Petersen in 1943 and Leland Hammond in 1992; a sister, Dorothy Geihs; five brothers, Richard, Bill, Paul, Ed and Fred; son-in-law Kurt Lynxwiler; and two grandchildren.
Caroline was born August 20, 1920, to Paul and Pauline (Neckel) Getzschman of Omaha, Nebraska. Caroline was a loving wife and mother, and was a skilled artist, seamstress and pianist. She was also an excellent cook who always provided her family and dear friends in Clear Lake with homemade meals, soups, breads and desserts. She will be remembered for her warm hospitality, love and kindness.
Caroline was active as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for nearly 70 years. Her faith was a driving force in her life, and she enjoyed teaching and sharing the Bible’s message with others. One of Caroline’s greatest joys was studying the Bible with people.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at the Hiawatha Care Center for their tender care of Caroline, and for their concern and support.
Caroline will be greatly missed by her three daughters, Caroline (Clark) McCallum of Harlingen, Texas, Rebecca Lynxwiler of Hiawatha and Penelope (Steve) Gelner of Cedar Rapids; a brother, David Getzschman of Omaha, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Caroline was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Alfred Petersen in 1943 and Leland Hammond in 1992; a sister, Dorothy Geihs; five brothers, Richard, Bill, Paul, Ed and Fred; son-in-law Kurt Lynxwiler; and two grandchildren.
Caroline was born August 20, 1920, to Paul and Pauline (Neckel) Getzschman of Omaha, Nebraska. Caroline was a loving wife and mother, and was a skilled artist, seamstress and pianist. She was also an excellent cook who always provided her family and dear friends in Clear Lake with homemade meals, soups, breads and desserts. She will be remembered for her warm hospitality, love and kindness.
Caroline was active as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for nearly 70 years. Her faith was a driving force in her life, and she enjoyed teaching and sharing the Bible’s message with others. One of Caroline’s greatest joys was studying the Bible with people.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at the Hiawatha Care Center for their tender care of Caroline, and for their concern and support.
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