Maudie E. Stoltenberg, age 88 of Clinton, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Mercy One Hospital. A funeral service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, July 19th at the Pape Funeral Home and also 9:30 AM until the service hour on Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tom Brown, Dave Gilbert, Randy Gilbert, Walter Metzger, Bob Burkett, and Mike Rastrelli. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Maudie Ellen Phelan was born June 12, 1935 in Keota, Oklahoma to Iris Darcy Phelan and Frank Phelan. Her family moved several times, ending up in Lyons. Maudie graduated from Lyons High School in 1954. She met Charles W. Stoltenberg at Rastrelli’s and married him on July 2nd, 1955 in Clinton. Maudie was employed as a secretary to the superintendent with the Clinton Community School District, retiring in 1997. Through her career, Maudie met and helped many people. She was an exemplary employee, and her love of people was her biggest asset.
Maudie was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, P.E.O. Chapter JW, and the Clinton Women’s Club. She was the membership secretary for the Clinton Art Association, and a volunteer for the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary.
Maudie was a joyful mother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her son, William Stoltenberg (Denise) of Leesburg, FL, and daughters Christi Ellwood (Don) of Libby, MT, and Susan Carleton of Clinton, IA; grandchildren Emily Ellwood of Aurora, CO, Jim Ellwood (Libby) of Bozeman, MT, Charles D. Stoltenberg (Kate) of Lawrence, KS, Sarah Knox of Las Vegas, NV, and Noah Clough of Houston, TX; and 5 great grandchildren, Madison, Henry, Eleanor, Elise, Vivian and a great grandson on the way; sisters Bertie Tilberg of Joplin, MO, Geneva Montgomery of East Dubuque, IL, Eva Alley of Lawrence, KS, and Bonnie Holle of Rolla, MO; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, her parents, and sisters Jan Phelan and Amy Heavin. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church.
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So sorry for your loss. Our patents were so much a part of our upbringing that we find so hard to let go of as we grow older and closer to that time as we grow older ourselves. Your mother made her mark on othets as well. We can only be grateful that others knew their love of other people like we did as children. May God give you peace in knowing this and help you heal.
My condolences to her family and friends. I remember her working with my mom, years ago. May she rest in peace.
It was Maudie’s pleasant voice on the end of a return phone call that gave me my first impression of Clinton Community Schools–and it was a good one. She was gracious and skilled to the point of perfection. My deepest sympathy to all of her family.
I had the great opportunity to work alongside Maudie from July of 1983, through June of 1987. What a wonderful experience! We kept in communication with her each Christmas since then. Following Chuck’s passing, we had the opportunity to speak by phone multiple times. I only wish we could speak with her again. Becky and I greatly admire the life Maudie lived and feel blessed to have shared a small portion of life’s journey with her. We wish her the eternal peace she has duly earned.
Maudie was our neighbor and she and Chuck were good friends of mine. I babysat their children and they would often take me and any friend along on weekend water skiing trips. Maudie gave me a nice wedding shower and her girls grew up to babysit our children. My sisters and I were invited to a dinner party at her home just last September. We will miss her so much. So sorry for you Christy, Bill and Susie. She is now able to join Chuck and her relatives who are in heaven. God bless you all.
Maudie was such a classy lady and a friend to everyone..rest in peace.
She was a great neighbor and often had great backyard chats with her and Chuck
I had the honor of meeting Maudie just 10 years ago.. what a blessing she has been to all who knew and loved her.. Rest in Peace dear and precious friend.. ???❤️?
I am so very sorry for your loss, of both Maudie and Charles. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I hope you will be somewhat assuaged by knowing they are together again, in a far better place.
Maudie was the best…always had a smile, a cheerful word, and she was a friend.
Maudie was one of the most professional, distinguished and caring people I have had the fortunate opportunity to know and work with. I am confident the Good LORD is welcoming her into paradise with open and welcoming arms. Rest in peace my dear friend. Denny
Our sincere condolences.
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She will be remembered for her kindness. Such a beautiful soul May she rest in peace