Lou Mae Charlene Funke Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Lou Mae Charlene Funke of Manchester, Iowa, whose life came to an end on June 20, 2024 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lou Mae Charlene Funke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Bruggemann and Emma Mary Bruggemann (Dingbaum); her husband Edward Funke; and her son Scott. She is survived by: her children, Steve Funke (Stacie) of Dillon, Debra Recker (Mark) of Manchester, Rick Funke (Mary) of Greeley and Barry Funke (Rebecca Fletcher) of Manchester; her grandchildren, Lucas Funke (Jennifer) of Golden, Meredith Funke (Josh Schneider) of Lakewood, Timothy Recker (Kera) of Solon, Thomas Recker (Libby) of Cedar Rapids, B. J., Blake Funke (Jaymi) of Cedar Falls, Brittany Sterbick (Luke) of Nevada, Macie Funke (Jim Shover) of Ryan and Bentley Fletcher of Iowa City; and her sisters, Martha Huber, Rosie Lyness and Dori Corcoran (Jim). She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (119 W Fayette St, Manchester, IA 52057). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, June 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, June 24th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
