Clarice Mae Hagen
Clarice Mae Hagen, 86, passsed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 under hospice care. A private graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, at Concordia Cemetery, rural Joice. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be mailed to Al Hagen, 1102 S. Mill St., Lake Mills, Iowa 50450. Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of arrangements.
While we are thankful for her peace, we shall miss this beautiful, talented woman of enduring strength and vitality. She will be remembered for her sense for humor, selfless giving to others, her sharp intellect, her love of John Deere tractors, painting and craft making, her valuable contributions to the community and most of all, her very nurturing love of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Clarice contributed richly to the life of everyone she touched and the world is a better place for having had her in it.
Clarice and husband, Harold, were residents of Joice, but also spent much time with family and friends at their winter home in McAllen, Texas.
Clarice graduated from Joice High School and NIACC. She was a bookkeeper at Joice Co-op Elevator until her retirement. The center of her life was her family and husband, their farming and love of John Deere tractors, and the blessing of many dear friends.
She is survived by her children, who were always close: Cyndy (Lynn) Bartness, Albert Lea, Minn.; Patti (Larry) Brekken, Northwood; and Al Hagen of Lake Mills; five grandchildren, all that brought joy and pride: Heath (Dainna) Bartness, Brooke (Adam) Beise, Jeff Steele, Drew (Kylie) Steele, and Jess (Mitch) Hanson; seven great-grandchildren, that were the best medicine in the world: Haddie and Hallie Hanson, Drake Steele, Lydia, Harrison, and Henry and Molly Bartness; sister, Carol Luecht, Sheffield; sisters-in-law: Dilla Arneson, Joice; Donna Hagen, Northwood; and Lavonne Hagen, Forest City; and the blessing of nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Born in Devils Lake, N.D., Clarice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold; her parents, Arnold and Margaret Arneson; brother, Curtis Arneson; brothers-in-law: Marlyn Luecht, Eldon Hagen, Ray Hagen, Irvin Hagen, and Marlin Hagen; and sisters-in-law: Avis Hagen andGloria Hagen.
