Bessie M. Telecky
November 10, 1934 ~ January 31, 2025
Bessie 'Bess' M. Telecky, 90, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday January 31, 2025, at Hallmark Care Center, Mount Vernon.
Bess was born at home on November 10, 1934, daughter of Frank and Bessie (Marousek) Koutny. After attending a one room rural school near her family's farm by Ely, she attended and graduated from Mt Vernon High School in 1952. Bess married the love of her life, James 'Jim' Telecky, on August 21, 1954. They were blessed with 'four wonderful daughters' as often quoted by Bess, and were married for 70 years.
Bess took great pride in taking care of her family and home. She loved baking, sewing, crafting, golfing, watching birds, working with flowers, helping at her church, dancing, bargain shopping for others, hosting family gatherings, playing bingo and setting up Easter egg hunts with her grandchildren, to name a few.
Bessie knew it was more blessed to give than to receive. She was a beautiful soul who would try to help and bring joy to anyone she met. She loved sharing hugs, homemade pies/kolaches, or her homemade crosses. You never left her without taking something home with you.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; daughters, Victoria (Sterling) Young, Rebecca Wilcox, Deborah (David) Blythe, and Teresa (Bruce) Squires; grandchildren, Nicole (Brett) Eidahl, Brandon (Stephanie) Young, Travis (Laura) Young, Ben (Katie) Wilcox, Kristen (Justin) Carpenter, Jennifer (Brian) Mertes, Erin (Seth) Schaller, Brooke (Nathon) Logue, and Dustin (Natasha) Smith; 24 great grandchildren; siblings, Edward (Marcella) Koutny and Betty Buresh; and many more loving family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Gary Wilcox; and brother-in-law, Dale Buresh.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
The Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February, 24, 2025, at Solon United Methodist Church. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. A private family inurnment will take place afterwards at the Rogers Grove Cemetery.Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Bessie's Tribute Wall and share your support and memories with his family at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.
Please share your support and memories with Bessie's family on her Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.
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I am so sorry to hear about Bess’s death. She was a beautiful lady and a good friend. I remember all the card parties we had. She will be missed by all.
Pat (Arnold) Herboldsheimer
We are sorry to hear about Bess’s passing. We moved in next to them in Solon, Bess & Jim were wonderful neighbors we were sad to see them go. We were the recipients of many of her homemade pies-nothing like them! We would see many of the Easter egg hunts taking place and thought that was a great tradition. Sending our thoughts to you Jim and family
Dawn, Eric and Brock Reimers
Dear Jim and family, I’m sorry to hear that Bess has passed. Karen enjoyed and appreciated her friendship. Bess was always pleasant, and will be missed. Wishing you peace and good memories.
God blessing to the family of Bess.
Cheryl Uthof
So very saddened to learn of Bess’s passing. Brigid and I send Jim and family our deepest sympathy. She welcomed all of us agronomists like we were family. And yes she will always be remembered for her laugh and delicious pies. Rest In Peace Bess.
Jim and family, our condolences and thoughts are with you! With sympathy and care, Joni and Dean
To Jim and family,so sorry to hear about your loss.
Losing a spouse is not easy,prayers are with you.
Marv Jira
Jim and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss…. Bess was one of a kind, always so friendly. I always enjoyed visiting with her. Hold her love close and remember her lovely smily.
With sympathy,
Annamae Baker
Jim and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss…. Bess was one of a kind, always so friendly. I always enjoyed visiting with her. Hold her love close and remember her lovely smily.
With sympathy,
Annamae Baker
Jim and Family,
So sorry to hear about Bess. She was always so caring of others, and she was so proud of her family. We will always remember her as a true jewel in the Pioneer family. May you feel God’s comfort and peace .
Don and Jan Lange
My sympathies to you Jim. I read the nice comments about her giving spirit and I can picture it. I remember her beautiful smile. Alzheimer’s is such a hideous disease and so demanding. It will be wonderful to see them again in heaven.
Thank you, Mom, for being the best Mother and Mother in Law anyone could ever ask for!!! We hope you are having fun dancing!!!
I have a wonderful wife and three daughters, and I have you to thank for that Grandma. Every family gathering and/or every time I would see you, you would always ask me “When are you going to get yourself a girlfriend?” Every. Single. Time. Until I eventually gave in and joined one of those “online dating sites” My photo on there was a picture of you and I, and the headline read “Someone please take me out, so I can get my Grandma off of my back about me dating” My (now wife) said she saw that photo and read that headline, and that is why she agreed to go out on a date with me. Now here we are, approaching our 2 year anniversary. So thank you Grandma for always hounding me about “finding a girlfriend” :). Love you and miss you!