Emma A. Stark
April 1, 1917 ~ December 9, 2013
Emma A. Stark Ard, 96 of Cedar Rapids, died Monday December 9, 2013 in Hallmark Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mount Vernon. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mount Vernon by the Msgr. Thomas Zinkula. An informal Open House will be Friday from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friday Dec. 13, 2013 at Morgan Funeral Choices, Mount Vernon. Burial St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery/Stark Family Settlement Cemetery, rural Cedar Rapids at 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Surviving Emma are her son Steven and his wife Patricia of Hubbard Ohio; her daughter Mary Etta and her husband Denny Morgan of Mechanicsville; three grandchildren: Patrick Ard of Hubbard, Ohio; Devon and his wife Nikki Port Morgan of Mount Vernon and Denna Morgan and her partner Alex Christian of Des Moines; and one Great Grandson Jack Morgan; two sisters-in-law Carol Stark of Norway and Barbara Ard Hughes of Cedar Rapids; a brother-in-law Dean Ard of Springville; and many much beloved nieces and nephews. Emma was born April 1, 1917, the middle child of eleven born to Charles Henry and Edna Gensicke Stark on the Stark family Heritage Farm, rural Cedar Rapids. She attended country schools and graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic High School in Cedar Rapids. Emma married the love of her life, Russell Ard (he died in 1972) and cared for her family and home her entire life. The family would like to thank the staff of Hallmark Care and Rehabilitation Center, especially the RN's, CNA's, Activities Coordinators, Food Service, Laundry, and Maintenance personnel who made these last two years for Mom so pleasant. Also a special thanks to her table mates Helen Treftz, Edna Cashatt, and the late Rosemary Dye. Memorials in Emma's honor may be sent to: St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 510 First Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, 524054 or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 212 7th Street SE, Mount Vernon, IA 52314 On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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Your grandfather, Russ, was our mailman for many years on Ridgeway Dr SE in Cedar Rapids. My parents, who are now deceased, and my 3 brothers all enjoyed your grandfather. He was part of my brothers and my childhood memories. He would always come in the house to talk. When we saw the obituary it brought many happy memories back to all of us. I did not know your grandmother but we send our deepest sympathy to you all. Molly Evans Scott and family
Emma was such a quiet, God spirited woman! I used to deliver Meals on Wheels, she was so thankful and gracious! I loved visiting with her, even though they were short visits, I always came away feeling happy and content with life! The Lord has her in His loving embrace! The world is a better place having had Emma in it!
Mary and family so sorry to hear of your loss want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending our sincerest sympathy to all of Emma’s family. She was a very dear friend whom Tim met when delivering ‘meals on wheels’ in Cedar Rapids. We so enjoyed our visits with her in her home and in Mt. Vernon. She was a woman of great faith and we strive to live by her example. Tim and Kathy Patterson Cedar Rapids, IA
Mary, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I am sure Emma is glad to move on to her reward. Thinking of you and sending ((((((hugs)))))!