Obituaries

Mildred B. Nosbisch, age 93, of New Hampton, IA, died on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the New Hampton Care Center in New Hampton.

Mildred B. Ungs was born on July 3, 1916 to Michael and Elizabeth (Rausch) Ungs near North Washington, IA.  She attended St. Mary’s School in North Washington.  Mildred was a maid for families in the area.  On December 28, 1937 Mildred was united in marriage to Victor Nosbisch at Immaculate Conception Church in North Washington.  The couple farmed together in the North Washington area until 1960, when they moved to New Hampton.  Mildred was a cook for Holly’s Café in New Hampton, as well as, New Hampton Community School. 

Mildred enjoyed her plants, flower gardens, collecting dolls, many crafts, crocheting, and cake decorating.  She especially enjoyed good times with her family, playing cards with her sisters, and cooking.  Mildred volunteered at the New Hampton Care Center for several years.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and Holy Family Rosary Society.

Mildred is survived by her six children Carol Schmitz of New Hampton, Ron Nosbisch of Mesa, AZ, Sharon (Mac) McDonald of New Hampton, Jean Wiltse of New Hampton, Phyllis Nosbisch of Wheeling, IL, and Steve (Maryanne) Nosbisch of Larkspur, CO; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; two sisters Luella Lentz of New Hampton, and Edna Long of New Hampton; a brother-in-law Dale Gates of New Hampton; a sister-in-law Mel Ungs of New Hampton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Victor Nosbisch on January 3, 1999; five brothers Clarence, Edward, Francis, Reynold, and Clement Ungs; a sister Elaine Gates; and three sons-in-law Ron Schmitz, Vernon Wiltse, and Mick Spencer.