Born August 23, 1925 in Maquoketa, Iowa to John and Dora (Zirkelbach) Jessen, she married John Stauthammer on November 3, 1946 in Pekin. He died on June 23, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Albert Stauthammer; one brother, John Jessen and two sisters, Rosemary Sewing and Donna Krug.
Surviving are one daughter, Marie (George) Weers of Pekin; two sons, Allen (Patricia) Stauthammer of Peoria and Marvin Stauthammer of Creve Coeur; many grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Ida was a member of Glasford American Legion Post 35 Ladies Auxiliary.
A homemaker, Ida enjoyed baking, especially rolls and pies. She also loved to feed and watch the birds and squirrels and collecting chicken figurines.
She was a former member of Second Reformed Church in Pekin.
Her private graveside will be on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory.
The family would like to thank the staff at Comfort Plus Hospice and Autumn Accolade for the care they provided.
Memorial contributions may be given to Easter Seals, Attn: Online Giving Coordinator, 141 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1400A, Chicago, IL 60604
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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