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Kitty Polhamus posted a condolence
Lee and family, My heart goes out to you all! You are in my prayers! I'll never forget when she would come in the afternoons at the group home and visit! Again,you are in my prayers! Kitty Polhamus,overnight staff,Zmolek/West
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Mary Boyle posted a condolence
Mary Zmolek was the kindest person I have ever known. She was a talented, beautiful woman whom I will miss. May she rest in Peace.
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Bryan and Marcia Thayer posted a condolence
It is an honor to "light a candle" for one dedicated her life to being a bright light to others. Our prayers are with Lee and this loving family.
Bryan and Marcia Thayer
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LD & Glenda Palmer posted a condolence
Mary was a gentle giant. She always had a smile that would light up a room. If everyone would lead their life as she did it would be a perfect world. Our hearts go out to you Lee and your family. May God carry you thru this difficult time. She will be missed by all
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Nancy Boyle Erickson posted a condolence
Mary touched us all in so many gentle ways. Her art and her advocacy combine for a legacy that is both beautiful and enduring.
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Alan and Debbie Johnson posted a condolence
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Mary. She was a loving, caring person. Our thoughts and prayer's are with you and your family.
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Linda Campbell posted a condolence
My heart is heavy...I remember Mary in so many ways, from the daily "patterning" excursions, to card games and gardens and Jasper County Arts Connection...
She was a kind, gentle, smart witty and wise lady....I miss her.
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casey posted a condolence
such a wonderfull beautiful warm hearted woman like a grandma to my children we love her so much there is no one memory there all so wonderfull
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Carol Meade posted a condolence
Mary was one of the most influential, supportive and caring women I have ever known. We are all lucky to have had her a part of our lives. Remembering each of you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Karen & Roger posted a condolence
Dear Uncle Lee and family,
Please know that we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Aunt Mary was a beautiful woman, with a brilliant smile. She always made us feel so welcome when we visited your lovely home. Mary was wonderfully talented, and passed that talent onto Polly. What a fantastic legacy! We will miss her, but we all know she is in a much better place. We love you all. -- Karen & Roger Efird
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Pat and Carl Moe posted a condolence
Mary paved the way for us to have a fulfilled life in Newton. Her gracious, loving presense welcomed us and nurtured us while there. Her invitation to use our talents and gifts to serve Progress Industries gave purpose and joy to our lives.
Our spirits soared with her spirit and we loved our God more because of her and with her.
Thank you for sharing her with us dear Lee. We give thanks and praise that one day we will be with her.
May the God of all comfort hold you all in the Palm of His Hands. We love you.
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Suzanne Shawver posted a condolence
Lee and family...my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family...Mary was a beautiful person and I feel very lucky to have known her! I know she and mom are dancing in heavn and watching over all of us...!
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Kathleen (Murphy) Fudge posted a condolence
Some of my earliest memories of Mary were when I got to accompany my mom over to the Zmolek's to help with Stuart's patterning. Even as a small child I could recognize what a kind, caring, and extraordinary woman Mary was. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family! May God bless and keep you during this sad time.
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Becky Hummel-Dittmer posted a condolence
Dear Lee and family,
When I think of Mary, I think 'classy lady'. She wore a warm smile and she had kind eyes. I have many fond memories of getting to go out to the Zmolek's, you knew it was going to be a fun day. The rocket ship, the dog named 'What'(?), the kids were all so nice, and Mary and Lee always made us feel welcome. That had to be a big day for them to have the whole Hummel clan for the day, yet I remember many fun filled trips 'out to the Zmolek's'. Loved them!
This earth lost a beauty, but I like to think that Heaven received one who will help 'paint the Heavens' to prepare them for sharing with her loved ones some day.
Love and Sympathy to all,
Becky (Hummel) Dittmer
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Jennifer Enos posted a condolence
My thoughts and prayers are with the Zmolek Family. I did not know Mary, however, I have been given the opportunity to winess the wonderful things she instilled in her son Tom. As I believe there is a wonderful woman behind raising a great man. Mary will live in the heart of her family and friends as the memories of her will last forever.
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Dave and Paula Stewart posted a condolence
Dear Uncle Lee and family,
We were very saddened by the news of Aunt Mary. We are thinking of all of you and hoping that happy memories of her will comfort you during this difficult time. Love,
Dave and Paula
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Jeri K. Robinette posted a condolence
Losing Mary is a great loss for our family. She was a beautiful person who kept our family together. No one had a heart as big as Mary's. She was loved a lot and will be greatly missed.
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Suzanne Carpenter posted a condolence
Dear Uncle Leon, Tom, Stuart, Polly and Michael,
I am so saddened to hear of your dear wife and mother's passing. Her compassion and warmth touched so many people. Her dedication to her beliefs truly made a difference in this world.
Reggie and I are unable to join you in Newton tomorrow and Wednesday, but will be with you in sympathy and empathy. May the many years of warm memories comfort you in your grief.
Love,
Suzanne and Reggie Carpenter
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Bob and Holly Nolan posted a condolence
Blessing Zmolek Family. We offer our prayers for your peace and the salvation of your beloved Mary's eternal soul. My experience was her pleasing smile, calm demeanor and kind words.
May you always be at peace and with sheer joy at Mary's life, her work and her love of the Lord. Safe travels and know we are praying for you. God bless, Bob and Holly.
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Pam Geiersbach posted a condolence
You are in my thoughts at this difficult time, she sounds like an amazing woman.
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Craig Boyle Family posted a condolence
Mary was an amazing women. She not only could paint on canvas, she was able to paint the wonderful love of Christ on many hearts. We miss you Mary.
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Carol Van Zee posted a condolence
Dear Lee and family,
My heart goes out to all of you. Mary was indeed a person who always put others before herself. I will always remember the delightful conversations we had. The times I would see her at Progress Industries and being able to just say hello. Mary was a very special person to me and I'll never forget her beautiful smile and loving spirit.
Lee, you have certainly shown us all what it means to love someone. I'll always remember how you served Mary and I when we visited - making sure we had our tea. I only wish I would have taken more opportunities to visit her -this I will always regret.
I look forward to having tea with her in heaven.
With love and prayers,
Carol
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Bruce Zmolek posted a condolence
What a wonderful person my Aunt Mary was. The world is a better place because she was here.
Bruce Zmolek
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Denise Cathlina Wildman posted a condolence
Lee and Family,
Seeing your family at Sacred Heart while I was growing up consoled me many times as our family dealt with all the emotions of my disabled sister at Glenwood State School.
I admired Lee and Mary's grit and their work of inclusiveness for the disabled.
Mary was a wonderful lady and mother. I am so sorry she has passed on but she has left a big legacy with her life's work.
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Dolores (Dee) Mundy Gulick Johnson posted a condolence
Mary Louise was always one of my favorite family members. She will be missed by us all. My best to the family. Will be thinking of you all and wishing you much love in the days to come.
Dolores
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Sue Boyle Fenton posted a condolence
Mary was a wonderful, caring woman with a terrific and supportive family. She will be missed. May she rest in peace. My love and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
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Ellen Boyle Gipe posted a condolence
Everyone knows what a wonderful and beautiful person Mary was and is..Her smile so bright and welcoming. Her hugs so warm and generous. I am blessed to have her as my Godmother, and Lee as my Godfather. I love the Zmolek family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Brad Gulick posted a condolence
Dear Lee,TK,and Polly,
I,m so sorry for your loss and just wanted to let you know that my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you:)
God Bless,
Brad
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Sue Brandt and Mary Wilkinson posted a condolence
Mary's journey in the afterlife will be Blessed; as we were by Her in this one
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Rhonda Humke Prine posted a condolence
I too, was lucky enough to have crossed paths with this very special lady in my life. From a very young age when my mom would go help with Stuart I remember the compassion and love and thank you for a life's lesson in how to treat others.
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Keith Shoemake posted a condolence
My dear Mary, I only wish I would have told you so many more times how much I cared about you and loved you. You are so kind and I always loved your smile and your beautiful loving innocent face and the way your giving and caring heart showed through those beautiful eyes.
I will miss you greatly and a piece of my heart is missing, but I have beautiful and loving memories of you and the fun times and little talks we would have.
You are dear to my heart and your memory will last my lifetime and until we meet again on that beautiful shore of heaven.
Please save a spot beside you for me, at the table in heaven and we can sit across from Lee and Andrea.
I miss you already.
Your friend and neighbor.
Keith
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Shelley Donohoe posted a condolence
I have alot of fond memories of Mary at all the picknicks,and having so much fun when i was a kid playing in the rocket ship,and swinging with Stewart! laughing and watching her with my Mom,she was wonderful to my Mother,she cared alot about her.she will be missed!
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Eric and Becky Rettig posted a condolence
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We pray for your peace and comfort as you give your Mom back to God. It's apparent that Mary celebrated and appreciated all life. We can witness it through your compassion, Tom. We are with you in spirit, today.
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Annette Buchanan posted a condolence
I have many fond memories of Mary. She was so thoughtful, caring, and compassionate. Her love and strength will always remain as fond memories offering comfort even now. My sincerest sympathy to all the family she left behind.
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Patti Casper posted a condolence
Polly, I was so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I hope time heals , you have such great memories to keep her spirit alive.My thoughts are with you.
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Sr. Carrie Link posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Dear Zmolek Family,
Mary was my connection with Dimitar Krustev. For one year I came to the Zmolek home on Saturdays from Knoxille and later in the following six years, commuted from Ames to Dimitar's Des Moines Studio. At that time I was known as Carolyn and later adopted a nickname. At one time I stayed overnight at your home.
Later I moved to Monticello, MN and attended a four-year course at Atelier LeSueur in the Cities. It was Mary's invitation to take classes from Dimitar that launched my artistic journey.
I am so grateful for her gentle encouragement and am saddened by her passing into eternal bliss. Mary has a lasting lovely memory in my soul.
Sincerely and with sympathy,
Carolyn (Carrie) Link, PBVM
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