Marie Rathman

Marie K. Rathman, 101, of Anita, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2006, at the Colonial Manor in Anita.
Marie Katherine Tibken Rathman was born November 11, 1904, in rural Cumberland, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Arvilla (Bittman) Tibken.
She attended country school in rural Cumberland.
Marie was baptized January 1, 1905, at the First Lutheran Church, south of Wiota, Iowa, where she was also confirmed on March 28, 1920.
On January 18, 1928, Marie married Thomas Rathman at her parent's home in rural Cumberland, Iowa.
Marie was a charter member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Anita, where she was a member of the LWML and their quilting group.
Marie also belonged to several Anita area garden and neighborhood clubs.
She was known for her quilting and also enjoyed crafts. She enjoyed doing anything with her hands, including gardening and other hobbies. She also had a great interest in history and genealogy and had written a book on her own family's history. Marie loved her family and friends and was thankful for their love in return. But, above all, her main love was for her Savior, Jesus Christ!
Marie is survived by her daughter, Muryl Jean and her husband, Merle Vokt of Anita, Iowa; her three sons, Roger Rathman and Rex Rathman, both of Anita, Iowa, and Ray Rathman and his wife, Marcy of Greenfield, Iowa; a son-in-law, Tony Petersen of Anita, Iowa. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Rathman in August of 1968; her daughter, LaVon Petersen; her parents, Peter and Arvilla Tibken; a sister, Louise Rector; a great grandson, Jeremy Faga; and two great-great grandchildren, in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at the Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Anita, with the Reverend Ted Weishaupt officiating.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, with the family present from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Committal services and interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Anita, Iowa, with the Reverend George Krengel officiating.
A fellowship and luncheon will be held in the Anita American Legion Hall, following the cemetery services.
Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Anita is in charge of the arrangements.