Esther "Essie" Flammang

Esther “Essie” Flammang, 85, of Grand Mound, Iowa, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in her home.

Esther Ann Martin was born April 11, 1939, at home in Grand Mound, the daughter of Melvin and Esther (McManus) Martin. Esther lived in Grand Mound all her life. She was a 1957  graduate of Grand Mound High School, where she played basketball, and was a cheerleader for the boys basketball team. After graduation, she worked at Iowa Mutual Insurance. Essie married Marvin Flammang on January 28, 1961, at Sts. Philip & James Catholic Church in Grand Mound. Essie was a dedicated mother and homemaker, raising 9 children.

Essie was a lifelong member of Sts. Philip & James Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir and served on the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, worked the voting polls, and ran the kitchen for BINGO. Essie coached Grand Mound Soft Ball for several years. She was an excellent cook, and enjoyed fishing, camping, tractor rides, and playing cards. She also enjoyed spending time with and caring for her grandchildren. Many people will remember often seeing Essie and Marv on the front porch, holding hands and greeting those passing by.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Marv; children, Kevin of Clinton, Lana (Steven) Smith of Farmington, New Mexico, Kathy (Jake) Worden of New Liberty, Annette (Jim) Clark of DeWitt, Marvin Jr. of Grand Mound, Todd (Jenn) of Blue Grass, Missy (Chris) Weber of DeWitt, Michelle of Anamosa; a son-in-law, Clyde Tobey; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ginny Martin of Davenport, and Eileen Flammang of Grand Mound; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Correen Tobey, siblings, Collette (Dan) Conroy, Billy (Janice) Martin, Donny Martin, Dolores “Sissy” (Eddie) Carleton, and Bobby Martin, and a brother-in-law, Ray Flammang.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2025, at Sts. Philip & James Catholic Church, Grand Mound. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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