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Leila Eagan Obituary
In Loving Memory
Leila Teresa Eagan
September 26, 1928 - January 1, 2025
VISITATION
Saturday, January 18, 2025
9:00 - 10:00 A.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Ruthven, Iowa
SERVICE
Saturday, January 18, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Ruthven, Iowa
INTERMENT
Calvary Cemetery
Ruthven, Iowa
Leila Teresa Eagan, the daughter of Elmer and Eva (Monk) Rosacker, was born September 26, 1928 in Freeman Township, Clay County, by Elk Lake near Ruthven, Iowa.
Leila attended country schools at Ruthven and Ayrshire, Iowa areas. Leila graduated from Silver Lake Consolidated High School in Ayrshire, Iowa in 1946. She continued her education at Saint Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Leila received her graduate degree as a Registered Nurse in September 1949. She was employed at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa, as well as a hospital in Denver, Colorado; Rolla, Missouri; and nursing homes in Emmetsburg, Iowa and Houston, Texas.
On December 27, 1951 Leila was united in marriage to James K. Eagan at Sacred Heart Church in Ayrshire, Iowa. She is survived by her four children: Thomas Eagan and wife, Colleen, of Manchester, IA; Dianne Bergum and husband, Lee, of Oronco, MN; Michael Eagan and wife, Sybil, of Bellville, TX; and Edward Eagan and wife, Natalie, of Kingwood, TX.
Leila is survived by her nine grandchildren Darci Tracey and husband, Mike; Daniel Bergum and wife, Karin; Teresa Williamson and husband, Scott; Devon Ballinger and husband, Ross; Lauren Artiga and husband, Kevin; Brandon Eagan; Marcus Eagan and wife, Amanda; Brian Eagan and wife, Jana; Justin Eagan and wife, Samantha.
Leila is survived by her twenty great grandchildren.
Leila was preceded in death by her husband, James, her parents Elmer and Eva, four brothers Eugene, Donald, James, and John Rosacker; great grandson Jackson, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Memories and Condolences
for Leila Eagan
5 Entries
Julie Pelechek
January 21, 2025
Eagan Family, Sorry for your loss, your parents and my parents were good friends. Your dad was actually my godfather! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie (Loomis) & Rick Pelechek
Erin, Matt, and Rachel Rosacker
January 8, 2025
Aunt Leila was an absolute treasure -- warm, welcoming, and FUN. She had a twinkle in her eyes, smile on her face, and clever conversation that made you feel special (and usually made you laugh). Oh, the stories! She will be greatly missed, but certainly never forgotten.
Our sympathies to all of you. We hope that you find peace and joy in your memories of her.
Tim and Becky Satern
January 7, 2025
Tom, Diane, Mike, Ed and Families. I am sorry to read of your mothers passing. God Bless.
Deb Kauffman-Watson
January 6, 2025
Tom and family, So sorry to hear about your mom. The loss of our mothers is tough. Take care and thinking of you.
Ron Loomis
January 4, 2025
Tom, Dianne, Mike, Ed and families. I am saddened to hear of your mothers passing. I gave many fond memories of the times our family's spent together.
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