"Dear Rita and Family, Know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers since I learned of your mom's passing. I have such fond memories of her: her warm smile, her grace and her never-ending hospitality. I know that she lives on in each of you... what a legacy she has left! Take good care. "
In loving memory of
Henrietta Elizabeth Dansdill
August 6, 1921 - February 25, 2010
Mrs. Henrietta Elizabeth Dansdill, 88, of Burlington, died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Great River Medical Center.
Henrietta was born August 6, 1921 on the Stark Settlement in rural Cedar Rapids.
She was the daughter of Charles and Edna Gensicke Stark. On October 31, 1942 she married Richard Patrick Dansdill in Cedar Rapids. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1988.
Mrs. Dansdill was a member of SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include six daughters, Irene (Tom) Hemerling of Burlington, Mary (Steve) Smith of Iowa City, Regina (Brian) Hilton and Margaret Dansdill both of Lake City, Florida, Rita Dansdill of Kennewick, Washington and Janey (Doug) Gosda of Sugarland, Texas; four sons, Richard (Sue) Dansdill of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. David (Dr. Betty) Dansdill of Rockford, Illinois, and Regis (Anne) Dansdill and James (Susan) Dansdill both of Wheaton, Illinois; 27 grandchildren; one great grandchild; one sister, Emma Ard of Cedar Rapids; one brother, Ted Stark of Newhall and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers, Ralph Stark, Herb Stark, Angelo Stark and Henry Stark, and three sisters, Evelyn Coffman, Mary Portman and Edna Denton.
Friends may call from noon until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28th, in Lunning Chapel. The Rosary will be recited from 3:00 pm. until 3:30 p.m. The family will receive friends from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Dansdill will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 1st, in St. Paul's Catholic Church. The Rev. Mike Phillips will be the celebrant. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
A memorial has been established for the Columban Fathers, the Order of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary and the Burlington Notre Dame Foundation.
Tributes
"Dear Cousins and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are sorry we could not be with you at the funeral and in Cedar Rapids. Your memories of Aunt Henrietta will always keep her near to you. You only have to think of her. Growing up, I always enjoyed getting together with all of you out at the Stark farm. And at the reunions, it was great to see you all grownup with your children. As a group, you have been an example for us all in the way you respected Henrietta and got together to be with her. Of course, that is a testament to who raised you. God keep you in his hands. Love, Cousins Steve, Patty, and Patrick"
"Jimmy and Family, I am so sorry to her about your mom's passing. May your memories comfort you and everyone. It sure has been along time since since we were kids growing up in the neighborhood. Since I left Burlington, I have lost my dad, mom and Chris. Remember our flesh will miss our loved ones, but we know where they are and we will be reunited. Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers. Carol Callaway-Scott"