1935
Sylvia
2016
Sylvia Irene Macauley
August 6, 1935 — October 23, 2016
Waukon
Sylvia I. Macauley, 81, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29th, at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon, with Pastor Grant VanderVelden officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday at the church before services. Martin Funeral Home of Waukon is handling arrangements.
Sylvia Irene Macauley was born on August 6, 1935 in Honeoye Falls, New York; the daughter of Gordon and Florence (Stanley) Macaulay. She attended Honeoye Falls Central School. Sylvia met Marlend Carl Meyer while he was in New York serving in the military. She came to Waukon with him and lived with his parents until the two were married on December 11, 1954. The couple was later divorced. Sylvia lived most of the rest of her life in the Waukon, Lansing and New Albin, IA areas. Her work career included being head cook for the Eastern Allamakee Community School District in New Albin; working as a registered CNA/CMA in both Iowa and New York, and operating a registered home child care business in Waukon.
Sylvia enjoyed sewing and embroidery as well as cooking and baking. She had a variety of pets throughout her life but dogs Polly and Tessie were special. Spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was her favorite pastime.
Survivors include her children: Robert (Gail) Meyer of New Albin, Ronald (Linda) Meyer of Decorah, IA, Brenda (Tim) Timmerman and Jody Meyer, both of Waukon; 16 grandchildren: Jesie (Andy) Melde, Justin, Jarrett, and Michelle Meyer, Crystal (Blaine) Kurth, Shannon Meyer, Kari (Dan) Dembowski, Jared Meyer, Tiffany (Alex) Cote', Joshua (Danny), Keisha, Christian (Ali), Amanda, David (Carolyn), and Maleki Timmerman, and Kiefer Meyer; 27 great-grandchildren; a brother Paul Macauley of Rush, NY; and a sister Vera Ann (Richard) Hanson of Batavia, NY. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, infant Richard and Kenneth; 2 grandsons, Shane Timmerman and Jeremy Meyer; and a brother Gordon Mccaulay Jr.
Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com .
Sylvia Irene Macauley was born on August 6, 1935 in Honeoye Falls, New York; the daughter of Gordon and Florence (Stanley) Macaulay. She attended Honeoye Falls Central School. Sylvia met Marlend Carl Meyer while he was in New York serving in the military. She came to Waukon with him and lived with his parents until the two were married on December 11, 1954. The couple was later divorced. Sylvia lived most of the rest of her life in the Waukon, Lansing and New Albin, IA areas. Her work career included being head cook for the Eastern Allamakee Community School District in New Albin; working as a registered CNA/CMA in both Iowa and New York, and operating a registered home child care business in Waukon.
Sylvia enjoyed sewing and embroidery as well as cooking and baking. She had a variety of pets throughout her life but dogs Polly and Tessie were special. Spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was her favorite pastime.
Survivors include her children: Robert (Gail) Meyer of New Albin, Ronald (Linda) Meyer of Decorah, IA, Brenda (Tim) Timmerman and Jody Meyer, both of Waukon; 16 grandchildren: Jesie (Andy) Melde, Justin, Jarrett, and Michelle Meyer, Crystal (Blaine) Kurth, Shannon Meyer, Kari (Dan) Dembowski, Jared Meyer, Tiffany (Alex) Cote', Joshua (Danny), Keisha, Christian (Ali), Amanda, David (Carolyn), and Maleki Timmerman, and Kiefer Meyer; 27 great-grandchildren; a brother Paul Macauley of Rush, NY; and a sister Vera Ann (Richard) Hanson of Batavia, NY. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, infant Richard and Kenneth; 2 grandsons, Shane Timmerman and Jeremy Meyer; and a brother Gordon Mccaulay Jr.
Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com .
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