Iona Marie Schledewitz

Iona Marie Schledewitz, age 92, of Hollister, Missouri

Iona Marie Schledewitz, age 92, of Hollister, Missouri, passed away January 5, 2024, with family by her side. She entered this life on August 29, 1931, the daughter of Oscar and Olive Anderson in Lincoln, Nebraska. Iona was joined in marriage on June 30, 1961, to Palmer Schledewitz.

Aunt Onie, as most everyone knew her, was known for her love for her Lord. Along with her passion for reading the Bible, she also listened to audio books, sewed, was very involved in church before becoming homebound, made crafts for several gift shops in Branson (before her vision became bad), exuberated happiness, and demonstrated loving care for others. She had macular degeneration, heart issues, hearing loss in one ear, and bad health issues, yet she knew God was taking care of her. She passed as she wanted, at home with no pain. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Iona is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Palmer Schledewitz; daughter, Pamela Schledewitz; older sister, Valda Reed; youngest sister, Jeanne McIntosh; and brothers: Don and Eldon Anderson.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Yvonne Anderson; and son, James Schledewitz, who passed in 1962.

No formal services planned at this time. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.