Madeline Hendricks

February 25, 1923 - January 28, 2020

Madeline Hendricks Jefferson, Iowa Date of Death: January 28, 2020 Funeral services for Madeline Hendricks, 96, of Jefferson, will be held at 11:00am Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Interment will be in the Jefferson Cemetery. The family will visit with friends prior to the funeral, beginning at 9:30am Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church in Churdan. On February 25, 1923 Madeline Iona Hendricks was born in Churdan, Iowa to Curtis and Dorothy Stream. Raised on a farm, one of her memories included living in a tent near Spencer, Iowa while her dad was hauling gravel for a living. She went to country school for her early years and graduated from Churdan High School in 1941. She received awards for her Underwood Typewriter accuracy. She was united in marriage on December 3, 1947 to Keith Franklin Hendricks in Kansas City, Missouri. They were the parents of three children: David Hendricks of Adel, IA; Diane Wise of Jefferson, IA, and Dennis Hendricks of Bagley, IA. Madeline was ahead of her time. When computers came to the Farm Service Agency she was the first one to learn the system. She, in turn, taught the other girls in the office. She was excited about technology. She retired on June 30, 1988 after 30 years. She enjoyed camping and fishing with Keith until his death in 1988. She continued her travels after retirement with Fun Travel. Alaska, Hawaii, touring the United States was a favorite pass time. She loved her family and was always there when needed. Never mention something that you wanted as she was quick to locate or investigate it. She had Jefferson Telecom on speed dial as she investigated the latest phones or computers. Christmas held special meaning for Madeline. Decorations were in every corner of the house as she anticipated the season. The reason; it was egg nog season. She was always fair to all. If one man got a flashlight they all did. In failing health this past Christmas she secretly called the Printers Box and had them do a package for the girls. Exactly the same. Never one to drink, smoke or swear, (except an occasional “Heck-a-doodle!”) a granddaughter resurrected the naughty finger a few years ago. Everyone loved asking Grandma to give them a wave and the crookedest middle finger around would pop up always making us laugh and smile. She maintained her independence living in her own condo until her illness began in mid-December. Quite an accomplishment at 96. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith; brother, Marvin; son-in-law, David Wise; and daughter-in-law, Joyce. She is survived by her children: David Hendricks, Diane Wise, Dennis Hendricks and his wife, Janet, six grandkids; ten great-grandkids and one more Great-Grand on the way; her brother, Meredith Stream and his wife, Mardel; and many nieces, nephews and other family members. She passed January 28, 2020 after a short illness. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson. 515-386-2171