Mary Jane Altes
April 6, 1922 — June 9, 2015
Mary Jane Altes was born April 6, 1922 in Monroe, Iowa the daughter of Orville and Ethel (McCuen) Yoakum.
She was raised in the Mingo area and on January 14, 1939 Mary Jane was united in marriage to Garold Doyle Altes in Bethany, Missouri. . To this union three daughters were born. The couple first made their home in Mingo. Through the years, Mary Jane and Garold lived in Mingo, Prairie City, Marshalltown, Collins, and Des Moines before moving to Knoxville in 1956. They made their home on a farm between Knoxville and Pleasantville until Garold retired in 1976 and they moved into Knoxville. Mary Jane worked at the Griffin Nursing Center for over 30 years as C.N.A.
Mary Jane was very active in the First Assembly of God Church in Knoxville. She taught Sunday School and was an officer of the Women’s Missionaries for many years. She and Garold also enjoyed wintering in Texas during their retirement. Mary Jane had a special place in her heart for children, her home frequently had extra kids, as she was always willing to babysit for friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and servant of the Lord.
Mary Jane passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center, in Des Moines, at the age of 93 years.
In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was preceded in death by her daughter, Sue Ann; husband, Garold and three brothers: Clarence, Paul and Lloyd Dale Yoakum.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters: Shirley Bassett (Alvin) of Des Moines and Sandy Miller (Denny) of Carlisle; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and many other family members and friends.
Funeral Service
Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church – Des Moines, Iowa
Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Pastor Norman Tosten, Officiating
Musical Selections
Tony Bassett, Pianist
Sandra Miller, Vocalist
“How Great Thou Art”
“Old Rugged Cross”
Casket Bearers
Denny Miller Randy Miller
Julie Piekema Rita Chapman
Tony Bassett Micah Bassett
Honorary Casket Bearers
Jay Chapman Alvin Bassett
Jonah Bassett Kaylee Miller
Val Chapman Sarah Bassett
Kip Chapman Kaleb Miller
Noah Bassett Lia Chapman
Interment
Graham Cemetery – Mingo, Iowa
Friday, June 12, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
The family invites relatives and friends to remain at the church for lunch immediately following the funeral service.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Graham Cemetery Association.
Mary Jane’s family would like to extend a special thank you and their deep appreciation to the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center staff for the wonderful care and love shown to their mother and grandmother.
She was raised in the Mingo area and on January 14, 1939 Mary Jane was united in marriage to Garold Doyle Altes in Bethany, Missouri. . To this union three daughters were born. The couple first made their home in Mingo. Through the years, Mary Jane and Garold lived in Mingo, Prairie City, Marshalltown, Collins, and Des Moines before moving to Knoxville in 1956. They made their home on a farm between Knoxville and Pleasantville until Garold retired in 1976 and they moved into Knoxville. Mary Jane worked at the Griffin Nursing Center for over 30 years as C.N.A.
Mary Jane was very active in the First Assembly of God Church in Knoxville. She taught Sunday School and was an officer of the Women’s Missionaries for many years. She and Garold also enjoyed wintering in Texas during their retirement. Mary Jane had a special place in her heart for children, her home frequently had extra kids, as she was always willing to babysit for friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and servant of the Lord.
Mary Jane passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center, in Des Moines, at the age of 93 years.
In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was preceded in death by her daughter, Sue Ann; husband, Garold and three brothers: Clarence, Paul and Lloyd Dale Yoakum.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters: Shirley Bassett (Alvin) of Des Moines and Sandy Miller (Denny) of Carlisle; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and many other family members and friends.
Funeral Service
Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church – Des Moines, Iowa
Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Pastor Norman Tosten, Officiating
Musical Selections
Tony Bassett, Pianist
Sandra Miller, Vocalist
“How Great Thou Art”
“Old Rugged Cross”
Casket Bearers
Denny Miller Randy Miller
Julie Piekema Rita Chapman
Tony Bassett Micah Bassett
Honorary Casket Bearers
Jay Chapman Alvin Bassett
Jonah Bassett Kaylee Miller
Val Chapman Sarah Bassett
Kip Chapman Kaleb Miller
Noah Bassett Lia Chapman
Interment
Graham Cemetery – Mingo, Iowa
Friday, June 12, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
The family invites relatives and friends to remain at the church for lunch immediately following the funeral service.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Graham Cemetery Association.
Mary Jane’s family would like to extend a special thank you and their deep appreciation to the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center staff for the wonderful care and love shown to their mother and grandmother.
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