Pauline Stocker
June 19, 1917 - April 16, 2011
Polly Stocker, age 93, of Albia, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Polly was born June 19, 1917 to Frank and Yula (McWilliams) Flanders near Eddyville. She grew up and attended county school near Eddyville. Polly married Darrell Estel Stocker in 1959 in Missouri. They were married for forty-eight years before DarrellÂ?s passing in 2007. Polly owned and operated a bar in Albia, and later worked at Albia Cleaners, and at Chamberlains in Albia. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, flowers, watching birds, and reading; she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Polly is survived by her children, Junior Harter of Jefferson, IA; Kathy (Jack) Keeton of Avery; Michael (Mary) Clouse of Albia, Cinda (Dennis) Comstock of Albia twenty-one grandchildren; twenty- eight great grandchildren; and seven great- great grandchildren; and one great-great-great grandchild. Polly is also survived by numerous niecesÂ? nephews and her two dogs Lillie and Molly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell; her parents, Frank and Yula; a son Dennis Heiden; a daughter, Patty Lou Boeger; a great grandchild, Chandler Heiden; two brothers, Robert and Iril Flanders; A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday April 20, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia, with Rev. Neil Montz and Melisa Keeton co-officiating. Visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the Winfield Funeral Home in Albia with PollyÂ?s family present from 6:00-8:00 P.M. A memorial has been established to the family.
Polly Stocker, age 93, of Albia, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Polly was born June 19, 1917 to Frank and Yula (McWilliams) Flanders near Eddyville. She grew up and attended county school... View Obituary & Service Information