Mary Ann Yedlik
We were saddened to hear the news about Mary Ann. We have fond memories of her when our children were small and when I taught school with her in Troy Mills. She was a good friend.
Terry and Julie Mangold
West Chester
IA
My deepest condolences are with you all.
Jessica Eilers
Monticello
IA
Joe and family, I wish to express my deepest sympathy at this time with the loss of your wife and mother. We don't know the time or reason, we just feel the loss. May better times lie ahead for all.
Kelvin Leibold
Iowa Falls
IA
We are truly saddened by the passing of Mary Ann. Our sincere condolences to the family from the Association of Iowa Fairs Board of Directors.
Tom & Sue Barnes
Cresco
IA
Joe and family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time of sorrow. Wishing you well in the days ahead.
Kendra Crooks
New Hampton
IA
Joe, Andy, and Katy: So sorry to hear about Mary Ann's passing. You are in our throughts and prayers.
Jerry Chizek
Manson
IA
Joe and family, Although I did not know your wife and mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marla Jacobs
Monticello
IA
Joe, Very sorry to hear about the loss of your wife Mary Ann. Our prayers are with you. Sincerely, Dennis
Dennis Johnson
Northwood
IA
Joe and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda
Brenda Ranum
Decorah
IA
Joe, Katy, and Andy, I was so very sorry to hear about your loss. Just wanted to let you know I will be thinking about your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help in the next few weeks. -Amber
Amber Anton Matthiesen
Bryant
IA
To the Yedliks: We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We really enjoyed Mary Ann a lot and our kids will remember her when she gave them swimming lessons . She Was a great lady for the "mother of the FFA boys and girls". Our prayers are with you Butch and Patsy
Butch & Patsy Neumeyer
Walker
IA
Joe, Sorry to hear of your lost. You and your family will be in our prayers. Hope met up with you this fall when I am back in Iowa. The Torpey's
Tom & Wendy Torpey
Deland
FL
I did not know Mary Ann, but my eleven year old granddaughter, Margaret Granata did. Simply put, Margaret adored her and is mourning her loss. They shared a love of books and a passion for reading. Margaret was entering middle school next year and looked forward to more time with Mrs. Yedlik. She will never forget her, and the things Margaret has told me about Mary Ann, make me wish I had known her. She will be greatly missed by my granddaughter and many others.
Harlene Stewart
Cedar Rapids
IA
Our daughter, Kylie, has had Mrs. Yedlik as her librarian from K-3rd grade. Kylie got to know her very well and adored her. Kylie wants you to know "Mrs. Yedlik was the best librarian ever. She always told us about her trips and shared things she got with us. She is the only librarian I have ever had." Mrs. Yedlik was with Kylie at Grant and moved over to Wilson when Kylie went there in 2nd grade. Kylie started off her schooling hating to read and just finished up 3rd grade loving books. She now reads to her little brother each night. Mrs. Yedlik had a great impact on those she met. She will be missed.
The DeFord Family
Cedar Rapids
IA
Joe and family, Deepest condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joel DeJong
LeMars
IA
Dear Joe, Andy and Katy, Kenny and I want to send our deepest sympathies to you during this time of loss. My sister Karen worked with Mary Ann when she did some contract work with Videa Ltd. in CR. Your 4-H friends in NC are keeping you in their prayers.
Barb & Ken Swanson
Trinity
NC
Mary Ann was one of my fellow librarians in C.R. I enjoyed working with her and will miss her. I am greatly saddened. Anita Miller
Anita Miller
Kalona
IA
May these words of smypathy help comfort you during this time of sorrow, and may the memories of your loved one bring you comfort.
Dave & Bonny Kayser
Walker
IA
Joe, Andy, and Katy, I was so saddened to hear the news about Mary Ann. I taught with her at Grant. I was in my first year of teaching and Mary Ann would always help me find literature I could fit into my lessons. I really enjoyed getting to know her and I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cara Dix
Lisbon
IA
Dear Joe and family, We extend to each of you, our sicerest care and concern at this most difficult and sad time. Allow the support of all your many friends and relatives to comfort you in the days to come; reach out to those you are most comfortable with. Know we care... and are here for you,too. Most Sincerely, Mat and Marilyn Gray
Mat and Marilyn Gray
Wyoming,
IA
Joe, Andy and Katy, May you always cherish the memories of your wife and mother and may her kindness and love be remembered always. Our sincere thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Rhonda Christensen
Alta
IA
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss for you and your families. Kathy Price Falconer
Kathy Falconer
Coggon
IA
Dear Joe, Andy and Katy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mary Ann. Though it has been several years since I have seen many of you I remember the laughter and fun you had together as a family. Take time to remember those fun times together and know that many friends including myself will be having you all in our prayers. Wendy
wendy brock
Durham
NH
I'm a student at Wilson School where Mrs. Yedlik was a librarian. She had the greatest adventures that she would share with the whole class. I will miss hearing about her adventures. My prayers are with you.
Nicole Obiedzinski
Cedar Rapids
IA
I was so saddened to hear of Mary Ann's death. I always enjoyed seeing her in the office, and talking about her travels, seeing her new amber jewelry, and trying to help her through the recent changes in her life. I will miss her.
Wendy Buresh, MD
Cedar Rapids
IA
My condolences to you. My mother, Carrie Anna, talked of Mary Ann often. She would want me to send you a message. She spoke highly of the family and enjoy each of you during the time she was in Coggon
Donna Nietert Lewis
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Yedlik Family, It has been my pleasure to help take care of Mary Ann for 12 years now as a nurse for her family doctor. She was such a wonderful patient. She always asked about my children having seen me through 2 pregnancies and how they were doing. We would talk about her travels and her children and whatever else had happened to either of us since the last time she was in. She was truely an awesome person and will be missed terribly by myself and many others. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Jenny Fredrickson
Jenny Fredrickson
Cedar Rapids
IA
Joe, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember well those early years of teaching with you at North Linn and then meeting up with Mary Ann again when she came into the Cedar Rapids School District. She was the same sweet and kind person I remembered and she thoroughly enjoyed catching me up on your children and the years that had passed.
Janet Vauthrin
Cedar Rapids
IA
Joe, Andy & Katy ~ I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mary Ann. I remember babysitting for the kids and Mary Ann was always friendly and nice. She had a beautiful smile. May the happy memories you all shared and God's love comfort you. She will be missed. Kelly Burke Avis
Kelly Avis
Walker
IA
Joe and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the great times you had with Mary Ann. Know you are in my thoughts! Ruth Freeman
Ruth Freeman
Jefferson
IA
Joe and family, My condolences to you in this time of sorrow. Be assured our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alan Ladd
Atlantic
IA
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Ann accomplished a great deal touching many lives in a short period of time.
Carol Peterson
Garner
IA
Joe and family - My sympathies to you in the sudden loss of your wife and mother. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Patty
Patty Steiner
Burlington
IA
My name is Margaret Granata. I met Mrs. Mary Ann Yedlik at Grant school. She always helped me with books, and we talked ALL the time about them and what books we liked or had recently read. When she came to Wilson, I was OVERJOYED! I knew who she was, so it made me happy that I got to see her again. She said I was one of her favorite students, and she was one of MY favorite teachers. She ordered books all the way from Georgia for me! She would let me keep books I wanted until I had the money to pay for them. Whenever we had to bring books up to the library during school, I would shoot my hand up in the air so I could go up JUST to talk to her! I will miss her SO MUCH. I will always remember her smile and kindness. My prayers are with her family at this time of loss.
Margaret Granata
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Yedlik Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult this time can be, as I have just lost someone close to me recently. Mary Ann was very sweet, caring person. I remember one time when she came into the doctor's office for an appointment she brought some children's books to keep out in the waiting room. She will be deeply missed.
Patty Humphrey
Walford
IA
Andy and Katy, I am deeply saddened by the loss of your mom. Although I haven’t been in touch with you for years, I still remember all of the fun times and trips I had with your family. Just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna Nichols Arnold
Weatherford
TX
Dear Joe and family: We are deeply saddened by the loss of MaryAnn. She was such a beautiful, intelligent and caring classmate. Know that God will care for you and her. ~~Benny and Carol
Benny & Carol Geater
Vinton
IA
Dear Joe & family: Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Andy, & Katy. May God bless you all. With deepest sympathy, Coy & Bonnie Walton
Coy & Bonnie Walton
Troy Mills
IA
Joe, Andy, & Katy - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and mom. I have so many fond memories of her when Katy & I were in high school seems like yesterday. From chatting for hours around the kitchen table to baking a variety of cookies and eating macaroni & cheese with tuna if I remember correctly, this was one of Mary Ann's specialties they are all wonderful memories! Even the last time I saw her in TJ Maxx with Katy, I was reminded again how very much she adores both of her children. Always remember the love she had for each of you, and will continue to have as she shines down on you. I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy,
Erin Ries Moeller
Cedar Rapids
IA
I had the pleasure of working with Mary Ann at Wilson School. She was truly devoted to getting as many books into the hands of children as possible to increase their interest and passion for reading. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Jill Asprey
Cedar Rapids
IA
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I offer this prayer in remembrance. Grant her eternal rest, O Lord, and may your everlasting light shine upon her family.
Craig McEnany
Nevada
IA
We wish to express or tribute to a Great Lady. We Live just the second place west of where she grew up. She Baby -sat with our three children, Judith , Janet, and Jon. We remember well her growing up years. She ALLWAYS was a very good student during her school years in Vinton . Our Prayers are with your Family during this time.
Marlyn & LaDonna Duncan
Vinton
IA
Joe, So sorry to hear of Mary Ann's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. I go back to kindergarten with her, so that's a long history. Always have good memories of the time in Vinton. Our best to you. jon
Jon Janes
Topeka
KS
To the Yedlik Family, Mary Ann was my cousin on her mother's side. I remember as a child after going to the dentist, Dr. Smith, in Vinton, Iowa, my mother and I would often stop by Mary Ann's house to visit. Mary Ann was in high school at the time. I was younger and really enjoyed and remember those visits. Later as a teacher in Walker, Iowa, I remember seeing Mary Ann again. Katy was a student at the Walker Elementary School. Quite afew years have passed since then. I learned of Mary Ann's passing from Ginger Burke who taught with me at Walker Elementary School. I was so sad to learn that Mary Ann is no longer with us. I want to extend my condolences to the Yedlik family. Mary Ann will be missed by her family and many friends.
Lexa Rossow Braxmeier
Myrtle Beach
SC
USA
Joe and others touched by Mary Ann I am very saddened by your loss. Although I had not seen Mary Ann since the days of high school so many years ago, she is one of those people one never forgets. Nor wants to.
David Wood
New Orleans
LA
Thank you everyone for your out pour of love and kindness for my mom and towards my family. She was a kind hearted woman who touched many lives and thought of others first. She had a passion for reading and loved to show others that there was a world of opportunities at their finger tips. Thank you for your prayers. Take care.