Obituary of Petronilla F. Mcdermott

Petronilla F. “Pat” McDermott, 91 longtime resident of Coralville, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at her home. Petronilla Frances Konrad was born April 30, 1918, in Milo, Iowa the daughter of John F. and Anna E. (Dieters) Konrad. Following graduation from Ottumwa High School, she married Edward J. McDermott on July 4, 1938, in Ottumwa. For many years she spent her time raising her children, tending to their home, caring for her large gardens and many flowers. But most important in her life was her family, especially as the grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along, what joy they brought her! She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Post #721 in Coralville. Her family includes her two daughters and their husbands, Jane and Robert Corso and Colleen and Maynard “Whimp” Rogers all of Coralville; 5 grandchildren, Chris Stancel (Doug), Tony Corso, David Corso (Brenda), Gary Rogers (Diane) and Diane Madsen (John); 8 great-grandchildren, Gitana and Ryley Stancel, Amber Corso, Ryan and Collin Rogers, and Emily, Neil, and Mallory Petronilla Madsen. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ed; 1 brother, and 2 sisters. Family services have taken place through Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in her memory to Iowa City Hospice.