In Memory of Vivian B. Tolle



Vivian B. Tolle
Vivian B. Tolle
Born: September 16, 1919
Died: January 7, 2014
Age: 94
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Vivian B. Tolle
September 16, 1919 - January 7, 2014
From: Ida Grove, IA

Vivian B. Tolle, age 94, of Ida Grove IA, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the Mercy Medical Center, of Sioux City, IA.
          
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2014, at the First Presbyterian Church of Battle, Iowa with the Rev. Kevin J. Freese officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery of Battle Creek, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Battle Creek and Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com

Vivian B. Tolle was born on September 16, 1919 on a farm north of Battle Creek, Iowa. The daughter of Christian and Cecelia (Clemmenson) Lorenzen. Vivian grew up in the Battle Creek and Correctionville area, where she attended country school. 

Vivian married Gerald “Dick” Rickabaugh on April 24, 1936.  The couple was blessed with 3 children, Lois, Joyce, and Ernest.  Dick passed away on January 14, 1974.  Vivian later married Willard Tolle on February 6, 1982.  Willard passed away on May 17, 1997.

During her lifetime, Vivian cleaned houses, worked at Hartley Memorial Hospital, Horn Memorial Hospital, and in her spare time worked for Maxine’s Catering Service.  Vivian worked until she was 84 years old. She enjoyed her friends, gambling, embroidering, making baby quilts, and most of all spending time with her family.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Lois Monroe of Ida Grove, Iowa; Ernest (Virginia) Rickabaugh of Battle Creek, Iowa; grandchildren, Tamera (James) Rusch of Anthon, Iowa; Karman (Henry) Reitz of Battle Creek, Iowa; Ernest E. (Lynette) Rickabaugh of Slidell, Louisiana; Gerald (Gloria) Rickabaugh of Battle Creek, Iowa; Curtis (Darcy) Monroe of Kansas City, Missouri; 14 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, sisters, Fern Ballard of Cherokee, Iowa; and Marge (Delbert) Rupp of Long Beach, California and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and daughter Joyce, son-in-law Donald Monroe, siblings, Matt Lorenzen, Burdett Lorenzen, Bill Lorenzen, Dorothy Beaudette, Betty Florke, and their spouses, and also a great grandson, Hayden Rickabaugh.

SERVICES

10:30 AM, Saturday,
January 11, 2014
First Presbyterian Church
Battle Creek, Iowa

OFFICIATING

Reverend Kevin J. Freese

CASKET BEARERS

Pallbearer's:

Ernest Rickabaugh
Gerald Rickabaugh
Curtis Monroe
Travis Albers
Brian Albers
Cory Albers
Dustin Reitz
Trevor Reitz

Honorary Pallbearer's:
Jamie Rusch
Shayla Reitz
Lindsy Monroe
Rhett Monroe
Megan Monroe
Parker Rickabaugh
Brandon Lorenzen
Lonnie Schluter

VISITATION

Visitation:
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM,

Family Present:
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Friday, January 10, 2014
First Presbyterian Church
Battle Creek, Iowa

MUSIC

Organist: Dixie Brueck

Vocalist's:
James Rusch
"On Eagles Wings"
Jamie Rusch
"Amazing Grace"

INTERMENT

Mount Hope Cemetery
Battle Creek, Iowa


Condolences


Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 8:37 PM
“Praying for you, Lois and family...I so enjoyed working with Viv and Lois at Horn in PT dept. We had some good times and laughs working together. Viv will be missed by many and may God give you comfort during this difficult time.”
- Karmen Hodgdon
Friday, January 10, 2014 at 2:52 PM
“Lois, Mom and I were sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. She was just a sweet lady and enjoyed so much gardening with you every summer. Always had a smile on her face and a kind word for people. We know how hard it is to lose someone you love, our prayers and thoughts are with you . "May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you."
Fran & Leota Garrison ”
- Fran & Lee Garrison
Friday, January 10, 2014 at 8:45 AM
“Lois, Sorry about your Mother, She was a fun lady and had a great spirit. Full o f life and fun. I know this is hard on you Lois, but hang in there, God is good all the time. Ken and Darts Harskamp”
- Ken and Darts Harskamp
Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 10:53 AM
“Losing Aunt Vivian is a great loss to our family. We have so many great memories of her. She was always such a beautiful and fun person inside and out. She always made the best chili! She will be gone, but never forgotten!”
- Lenny and Kathi Jacobson
Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 9:20 AM
“I had this uncanny feeling Tuesday that Vivian had joined the angels, drew me to come & see you Lois, losing your mother is something no one wants to give up!! Guess It's our own selfishness but i have come to realise how lucky i was to have had my mom for so long as you do & what a beautiful woman she was to so many people and that she did not have to suffer!! Viv will be missed and rememered with love, I will miss her pickles!! Thinking of you all!! My deepest prayers are with you. Joleen Grau
”
- Joleen Grau
Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 8:54 AM
“I had this uncanny feeling Tuesday that Vivian had joined the angels, drew me to come & see you Lois, losing your mother is something no one wants to give up!! Guess It's our own selfishness but i have come to realise how lucky i was to have had my mom for so long as you do & what a beautiful woman she was to so many people and that she did not have to suffer!! Viv will be missed and rememered with love, I will miss her pickles!! Thinking of you all!! My deepest prayers are with you. Joleen Grau
”
- Joleen Grau
Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 8:53 AM
“

Sorry about your loss of Vivian,, will remember your family in prayer in
the days to come”
- Diana and Ron Miller
Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 7:29 AM
“Vivian was the most amazing, loving, joyful, and strong woman. We all loved her so much. She was a role model to me with her wonderful attitude and spirit. She aged so beautifully and always had a big smile. I particularly remember seeing her care for "Gump"--grandpa Carsten Lorenzen in the hospital. She was in her early 80"s and I watched her literally pick him up in her loving arms(cradled like a baby)and moved him in physical therapy. Amazingly strong and compassionate. She took real good care of my Dad Bobby Lee Lorenzen as well when he was sick. She always gave our family the best homemade pickles too. :) We will miss her. ”
- Furman and Deborah (Lorenzen) cummings
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 10:17 PM
“Viv was such a strong person. She was part of many happy memories when I worked with her in Physical Therapy in Ida Grove. She helped so many through the years. She will be missed greatly, but at least the physical struggles she's had these last few years are over. Thoughts and prayers are with her family.”
- David Larson
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 10:17 PM
“To Viv's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Viv was a wonderful woman full of life and always a smile on her face. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
- Patty Campbell
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 9:43 AM
“We regret to hear of Vivian's passing. She was a fun lady! It was a privilege to be her friend. You have our deepest sympathy. Alden and Bev Backhaus”
- Alden and Bev Backhaus
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 9:14 PM
“Sincere condolences to all of Viv's family.... She was a super lady and we shared many laughs years ago when I did her hair.... Such a hard worker... would go from the BC hospital to Maxine Arney's. It's time for her to rest. ”
- Mareta Vermeys
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 9:14 PM
“Our family was saddened to learn of Vivian's passing. Though miles have separated them in recent years, Vivian remained one of my mom Ruth's dearest friends. Knowing Vivian was a true blessing! In sympathy & friendship, Judy”
- Judy Ohlmann Burgus
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