BORN

1921

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2017

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Magdelena Powelson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 16, 2017.

Magdelena E. Powelson, 96, of Evansville, passed away on the morning of Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Oasis Care Center of Evansville. She was born January 5, 1921, in Evansville, IN, daughter of Herman and Anna Hartig.

She received her Registered Nursing Degree in 1942 from Deaconess School of Nursing. In May of 1944, she enlisted in the Navy Corp of Nurses with the rank of Second Lieutenant and treated wounded soldiers. Upon leaving the service she worked at Deaconess Hospital, raised her family, then worked over 23 years at Visiting Nurse Association. She married Charles Woodrow Powelson on January 7, 1950, at St. Paul Evangelical and Reform Church of German Township. They made their life together for 43 years until his death on July 23, 1993. Maggie enjoyed crafting, sewing, gardening, attending Club 53, being Cub Scout Den Mother, traveling, and teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.

Maggie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; grandson, Nicholas Powelson; and siblings Herb Hartig, Alvina Burgess, Julius Hartig, and Oscar Hartig.

She is survived by her children, Saundra K. Lange and her husband Mark, of Vincennes, Beth Ann Curless and her husband Rick, of Haysville, Kansas, Kent H. Powelson and his wife Margie, of Evansville; grandchildren Charity Ohlund, Christina Schlag, Angie Salmon, Jonathan Lange, Aaron Lange, Charles Robert Curless; and great- grandchildren Maddux, Nash, Tyler, Sophia, Isabella, Caleb, Adelynn, Olivia, Anna, Landon, and Lexi. She is also survived by her sister, Emma Geiser; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to the staff of Oasis Dementia Care Center for the kindness, care and support of our mother. She thought of Oasis as her home and the staff made that happen.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, May 19, 2017, at St. Paul's German Township UCC, officiated by Pastor Lynn Marino, with burial beside her husband in the church cemetery. Friends may visit Friday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association of Southwestern Indiana, 610 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

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May 25, 2017

Beverly White-Rowley

Just saw the sign at St Paul's. So sorry for your tremendous loss. I always remember Maggie with a big smile and such a kind and compassionate soul. As a kid playing at your house and as an adult, living in the neighborhood. May God hold each of you close and comfort you through your time of sorrow.

May 18, 2017

Saundra, So sorry for your loss..What a sweetie pie :)
She will be so missed!!!
Much love, Cindy Robinson & Carol Gorden
Valparaiso, IN

May 17, 2017

Shirley Reitz

Maggie was a wonderful and kind lady. We were in Club 53 together , PTA, church and Little League Baseball , together . So sorry for you Sandra, Beth and Kent for the lose of your Mother . She will really be missed. Praying for all of the family.

May 17, 2017

Kim Schauss

Mrs. Powelson was such a fun, kind person. She was a great Sunday School teacher. I was in her class all those years ago.

I always admired her and looked up to her. How she lived her life has always been an inspiration to me.

A very kind and gracious, intelligent lady.

My sympathy to Saundra, Beth Ann, and Kent, who was also in my Confirmation Class at St. Paul's.

Sincerely,

Kim Schauss

May 17, 2017

Tiffany Kelley

I worked at Oasis and remember Maggie and her family fondly. My sincere condolences to her family and sister, Emma. May she rest in peace.

May 17, 2017

dan robinson

Kent and family, I am sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She has now seen her Savior face to face.
I will be praying that the peace of Jesus be upon and in you.

Dan Robinson

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