Calista Rose Manning

Calista Rose Manning, age 78, of Saint Cloud, Minnesota died October 7, 2023 in Saint Cloud. Graveside services will take place Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in Schaller Cemetery in Schaller, Iowa. The Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. For anyone wanting to send flowers, the family suggests Details Flowers. You can order by calling 712-662-7347 or visiting https://details505.myshopify.com/. Calista Rose Manning was born June 4, 1945 to Bernard and Melvina (Cockburn) Dankbar in Bancroft, Iowa. She graduated from Saint John High School in Bancroft in 1963. On July 11, 1964, Calista was united in marriage to Thomas Ford in Bancroft, Iowa. To this union, three children were born: Michael, Carey, and Kimberly. On December 14, 1979, Calista married Michael Manning in Fort Dodge, Iowa. They were blessed with two children: Andrew and Anthony. Calista loved boating and playing cards. She was an avid sports fan, especially when she was cheering on the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. More than anything, Calista treasured time with her family. She was a big supporter of her children and grandchildren in all their activities. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Left to cherish Calista’s memory include her children: Michael Ford of Boise, Idaho; Carey (Melissa) Ford of Omaha, Nebraska; Kimberly (Darren) Courtney of Boise, Idaho; Andrew (Morgan) Manning of Monticello, Minnesota; Anthony Manning of Saint Cloud, Minnesota; stepdaughter: Missy (Jim) Kestel of Schaller, Iowa; sister: Fidelis (George) Thompson of Blairsville, Georgia; sister-in-law: Pam Manning of Glenwood, IA; grandchildren: Jade (Drew) Terry of Tucson, Arizona; Haidyn Courtney of Boise, Idaho; Chelsea Ford of Omaha, Nebraska; Madison (Connor) Wieck of Omaha, Nebraska; Alayna Manning of Monticello, Minnesota; Lily Manning of Monticello, Minnesota; Colton Manning of Monticello, Minnesota; Allison (Jonah) Kistenmacher of Holstein, Iowa; Becca (Dane) Pestano of Waimanalo, Hawaii; Ashley Kestel of Schaller, Iowa; great-grandchildren: Nolan Terry of Tucson, Arizona; George Terry of Tucson, Arizona; Esther Kistenmacher of Holstein, Iowa; Kinzley Pestano of Waimanalo, Hawaii; extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas Ford, Michael Manning and brother-in-law Charles Manning.

Calista Rose Manning

June 4, 1945 - October 7, 2023