I'm terribly sorry to hear of Ida's passing. I just found out and I am in shock. My husband and I worked with Ida years ago at Food for Thought. Ida was such a passionate and talented chef. She was always a ray of sunshine and worked incredibly hard. I loved hearing her food memories from her own childhood and I looked up to her as she was a true professional. She will be truely missed.

Memories of Ida will always be held dear.  Such great families . . . the Baumann's and Mollenhauer's . . . and such a great couple, Art and Ida.   

Doug, Glenview, IL

Art, I just heard the news of Ida's passing and I'm sending my heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family.  Wishing you peace.

Art,
I just heard the news about Ida, and my heartfelt condolences go out to you! It was an honor and priviliege to know Ida. She was a wonderful,sweet woman.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Art, 
I am so sorry to hear of Ida's passing.  My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Art, I just heard the news of Ida's passing from Mariann and am so very sad for you, Mariann and the entire family.  Ida was my very first boss when I was a new grad and temp at AHSECO and she was my idol!  I wanted to be just like Ida! She was smart, organized, professional, had a great laugh and was patient and kind.  I was lucky to call her a friend in addition to a colleague.  I'll miss her and I will be thinking of you.

Art I am deeply saddened by the news of Ida passing. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Art and family:  My sincere condolences on the passing of Ida.  May she rest in peace.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.  Sincerely, Talha Ashraf.

Mariann and Art, I'm so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Bill Krippinger

I am so very saddened by the loss of Ida. I was so fortunate to have enjoyed her company first as a wonderful client, then as a marvelous and talented chef, but finally and most of all as a friend.   My heart goes out to her family, and my friend Art.

To Art and family,  Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Geoff & Cookie Baker ( parents of Heidi B. BBBS-Chicago )

Art,  
Sending you love and warm thoughts.  You are in my prayers.

My deepest sympathy, Art, for this tremendous loss. Ida was clearly an extraordinary woman. You will be in all our thoughts and prayers.

Art, I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing.  My thoughts are with your family.

Art, I have many wonderful memories of working with you and Ida years ago and will always remember Ida as such a creative woman. I am saddened to hear of her loss and the pain you must be feeling. Buff Hoffberg

Art:  You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.  Fond memories of years gone by.  

The Ellingson Family

Ida's family is in our hearts during this extremely difficult time. 
We are praying for you, and may God keep you in His comfort always!

Art,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Ida.  Always remeber you are never alone.  Our prayers are with you.

Ken and Judy Lynn

To Art, my Grandson's "Big Brother" and the Baumann family:  I extend my heartfelt condolence to each of you as I know Ida will surely be missed. As my heart deeply cries for your loss, I pray that the Lord our God will saturate your memories of her and that your minds recover from the pain of missing her. My regret is that I wished that I had spent more time to get to know her as you all did during the season of your wonderful relationship with Taven.

Art, I truly love you and thank Ida from the bottom of my heart for allowing you to be Taven's "Big Brother." Our family will miss what you truly loved...Ida B. Mollenhauser!

May God extend His peace, His unfailing love, and His merciful understanding to each of Ida's loved ones, friends, and dog--forever and forever...In Jesus Name "Our Lord and Comforting Savior!"

Taven's Grannie

You sparkled and your light shined brightly, that is how I will remember you sweet Ida.

Art - You are in our hearts and on our minds.
Shaunna and Tashanti

Art - I am so sorry for your loss, to you and your family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Art, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.  All of us at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mass Bay send our love and wish you peace.

Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family and are so sorry for your loss.  Ida and I graduated from Kendall in the same class, worked at J and L for several years together, and have enjoyed a long friendship. We had great moments of cooking together, and I always looked up to her like a sister for her strength and support.  Her passion and positive influence on our lives is immeasurable and will always be remembered.  May peace, love and comfort surround you at this time.

DEAR WALT AND CHERYL
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE BAUMANN FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW
REJOICE IN THE JOY OF HAVING HER IN YOUR LIFE AND SHARING HAPPY TIMES  
THE FLEMING FAMILY

DEAR WALT AND CHERYL AND BAUMANN FAMILY

OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOU SISTER YOU ARE IN ALL OUR PRAYERS AT THIS TIME OF SORROW
REJOICE IN THE JOY OF KNOWING HER WHILE SHE WAS HERE

Art - your big brothers Big Sisters family is praying for you during this time!  We are so sorry for your loss and you will be in our hearts and thoughts over these next few months!

Josette Rider

My condolences to you and your family Art. I was fortunate to have met Ida while working for Sara Lee Corp. She was a wonderful person and talented chef - truly a blessing to have known her.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  Ida's light will shine forever in our hearts.
Love & Peace,
Alfredo & Heidi

A rt we  are  so  sorry  for  your  loss.  We are  so  glad  we  got  to  know  her.  We  send  you  our  deepest  sympathy  and  are keeping you  in  our    thoughts  and  prayers.    Ray  &  Marilyn  Petter

Art - Natalie and I are so sad over the stunning loss of your wonderful Ida. She was as lovely as they come. What a pleasure it was to observe the passion she brought to her work and the ease with which she related to others. We feel so bad for you and your families, Art, and will be thinking of you often in this trying time.

Art, We have loved Ida since the day you first introduced her to us. We will always remember her for her sweetness and gentleness. Our love and thoughts are with you now and always. 
Uncle Bob and Dorothy

Art,
Karen and I are deeply saddened by Ida's loss. A wonderful life taken far too early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

David Mattenson

Dear Art & Baumann Family,
I am truly shocked and don't even know what to say, other than sending you prayers and my deepest sympathies. Growing up, Ida was almost like a big sister or cousin--extended family, no doubt. A truly lovely, kind, talented, elegant person whom I always enjoyed spending time with. Thinking of you all, and I'm so so sorry.

Dear Art 
Heartfelt condolences. 
It is extremely difficult to understand this stroke of fate. May give our hope of resurrection you strength and courage.
Marianne & Renato Mauri, Flüelen Switzerland

Dear Art and the Baumann's --This is a shock.  Ida and I just recently found each other back on Facebook and I was so thrilled to find my childhood friend and to learn the life and passion she lived her life.  My sincerest condolences.  Ingrid (Ruttendjie) Danler

Art, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved wife, Ida. I offer my sincere condolences during this most difficult time for you and your family.

Artie--words cannot express  the loss of Ida.  I am so sorry to hear of not only your loss but the loss to your family. I am not able to make it to the services, but know that I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and will be praying for strength and comfort as you lay Ida to rest. You have always been a big brother to me, and your family a second family. Your loss is my loss  also. I will be praying and thinking of you on Wednesday and in the days following as you move through the difficult stages. If you need or your parents need anything I am here to help in any way. God bless Karen Petter Doran

Very Very sad. I will keep you all in my prayers. Jimmy Wilson formerly of J&L Catering.

Art, my condolences.  May the love of those around you provide comfort to see you through the days ahead.

Dear Art -- I am terribly saddened to learn of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Art, our hearts go out to you and your family. Kathy and I are praying for strength and peace for you.

Art,  My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.  Wishing you much peace and love. - Mary EMP 52

I am so sorry.I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Your cousin,
Rachel D'Amato Rose

Art, you have many friends that love you and Ida, dear friend.  Ida was full of life and love, and it was evident in all she did for others.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Art, my heart breaks for you.  May the support of family and friends comfort you through this most difficult time.

Art,
My heart is filled with sorrow for you. The video tribute to Ida is beautiful. I will never forget all of our Christmases at Janet & Steve's, Ida was so warm and welcoming.  She always gave the most practical and helpful advice! 
I know your loving family will support you through this sad time.
Love, Pat Nolan

Art I am deeply saddened by the news of Ida passing.  My thought and prayers are with you and your family.

I am so sorry for your loss. Ida was a wonderful person. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met.

Deepest condolences Art. My heart aches for your loss…

I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Ida.  We worked together at Baxter for a few years and I worked with Mariann and Isabelle as well.  My heart and prayers go out to all of you for your tragic loss.  
Sally Hanley

I am so happy to have met Ida!  I am blessed to have had such a fantastic friend and truly good person touch my life as she did.  I miss Ida and I know she would not want me fussing or crying. I miss her so much already.  My thoughts and prayers are with you Art and both of your families.

Ida was incredibly warm and welcoming when I first moved to Florida.  She was a good and caring person, and clearly your best friend.  I'm so sorry for your loss, Art.

I am honored to have met Ida, and most of all enjoy her wonderful cooking! My thoughts and prayers are with you, Art.
~Kathleen Bender

I am so very saddened to hear of Ida's passing. Her gentleness and kindness will be greatly missed. Her loss is such a tragedy for the many family and friends who loved her. Rest in peace, dear Ida. And may God comfort Art during this time of terrible grief.

We were blessed to know Ida, a woman of many talents and gifts with a passion to share them with so many. Rest in peace with the blessings so richly deserved. Mary Ann & Mark Kaufman

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Ida B. Mollenhauer

August 13, 1959 – April 17, 2014

Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home

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