Lola M. Huelman

Lola M. Huelman, age 92, of Schaller, Iowa died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Lola Monica Schulte was born January 7, 1922 in Early, Iowa the daughter of Theodore and Anna (Boeckman) Schulte. She was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Early. Growing up, she attended school at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Early. Following high school graduation, she attended Nursing School at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa where she graduated with a degree as a Registered Nurse. On February 26, 1946, Lola was united in marriage to Norbert Huelman in Columbus, Georgia. Together, they were blessed with four children: Kenneth, Joann, Thomas, and Janette. Lola worked as a Registered Nurse in Columbus, Georgia. She also worked at the Schaller Hospital, Buena Vista County Hospital, Methodist Manor and Alta Memorial Hospital where she was also the Administrator. Lola was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Schaller where she served her church as a choir leader, historian, Eucharistic minister and a member of the Altar and Rosary society. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Lola was very involved in the community where she served as a volunteer with Sac County Hospice as well as on their board. She was a 4-H leader, a member of Red Hats, Schaller Quilters, Clover Club, Cook Merry Gardeners, and the Storm Lake Area Rockhounds. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking and gardening. Volunteering was an important aspect in her life. Lola also enjoyed traveling, family picnics and taking drives. Family was very important to Lola and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Kenneth (Regina) Huelman of Vinton, Iowa; Joann (Richard) Kinyon of Ames, Iowa; Thomas (Lili) Huelman of St. Louis, Missouri; Janette (Dennis) Hansen of Manilla, Iowa; grandchildren: Andrea (Mike) Naillon; Monica (Terry) Zaruba; Melissa (Kwanzaa) Hamilton; Jessica Kinyon; Jennifer Huelman; Lisieux Huelman; Daniella Huelman; Jonathan Huelman; Kasey Hansen; one great grandchild, Josie Naillon; three sisters-in-law: Mary Siedl, Roberta Huelman, and Marjorie Huelman; one brother-in-law, Eugene (Marguerite) Huelman; nieces; nephews; extended family and friends. Lola was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert Huelman; her parents, Theodore and Anna Schulte; brothers: Paul (Beulah), Joe, Bill (Esther) and Don; and sisters: Sister Ann Therese Schulte, RSM and Angeline (Ralph) Puetz; parents-in-law, Joseph and Anna Huelman; sister-in-law, Kay Huelman; and brother-in-law, Francis Huelman. Blessed be the memory of Lola M. Huelman.

Lola M. Huelman

January 7, 1922 - January 12, 2014