Edna Maxine Poggemiller
Born: November 9th, 1928
Died: March 17th, 2012
Obituary
Edna Poggemiller, 83, of Mediapolis, died at 9:10 PM Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Prairie Ridge Care & Rehabilitation in Mediapolis. Born November 9, 1928, in Mediapolis, IA, she was the daughter of Harvey George and Martha Louise Steffener Starman. On April 6, 1946, she married Kenneth Charles Poggemiller in Kahoka, MO. He died January 27, 1996. Edna worked at Naifeh's in the produce department as manager. She retired at the age of 75.
She was of the Methodist faith. She belonged to the Women of the Moose. She enjoyed dancing, mushroom hunting with her husband, fishing and puzzles. Survivors include three sons, Larry Poggemiller of Sperry, IA, James Poggemiller, and Steven Poggemiller; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four brothers, Bob Starman of Mt. Pleasant, Dennis Starman of Desert Hot Springs, Dale Starman of Desert Hot Springs, and John David Starman of Mt. Pleasant, IA; one sister, Carole Burk of Rogers, AR; and several nieces and nephews. Beside her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one son Rodney Poggemiller, one grandchild, six brothers, and three sisters. As per Edna's request cremation has been accorded. Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Hass-Thielen Funeral Home. The memorial service for Mrs. Poggemiller will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Hass-Thielen Funeral Home with Herbert Doty officiating. Inurnment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the Eagle's Club following the inurnment. A memorial has been established.