Marie S. Hanke-Scarcello

FUNERAL SERVICES: 1:30 PM Thursday, November 13 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home VISITATION: 4 to 8 PM Sunday, November 16, 2008 and again one hour prior to the service on Monday INTERMENT: Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa MARIE S. HANKE-SCARCELLOAugust 19, 1921 " November 11, 2008 Marie S. Hanke-Scarcello, age 87 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of DesMoines and Ankeny IA, was unexpectedly but peacefully promoted into Glory on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at her home in Park Rapids. Marie was born on August 19, 1921 in Fairmont, MN to Corbett and Alida (Cassem) Cottrall. She spent her early childhood years in southern MN until her parents moved to Des Moines, IA. It was in the Des Moines area where she spent much of her childhood growing up on the city"s east side. Later her family moved to Idaho where they farmed and picked fruit in the Mountains along the famed Snake River country. Many of her childhood memories include playing in or near the wild Snake River. As a young woman she returned to Des Moines where she worked at Younkers Department Store as an elevator operator. In January of 1944, Marie was united in marriage to Earl R. Hanke. This union was blessed with four children: Barbara, Steven, Christopher and Ted. The young couple made their home in Des Moines where Marie dedicated herself to making a warm and loving home for her husband and children. She was a wonderful cook and baker who will long be remembered for her delicious homemade chop suey, spaghetti, roast beef and potatoes and on the sweet side-her delicious key lime pies, cheese cake and homemade fudge. Every summer the Hanke family traveled to their cabin on Little Sand Lake northeast of Park Rapids where she spent most of her birthdays making family hand-cranked ice cream without the comforts of electricity or plumbing. After her children were older, Marie started working as a proof reader for the Dial Finance Company and the Deluxe Check Company in Des Moines. Her life was forever saddened by the death of her husband in May of 1975. She took over the family business as a Territorial owner and operator of Dairy Queen franchises. Later, she successfully negotiated the sale of her franchise business with Dairy Queen International in a display of natural business acumen that far exceeded the experience of a devoted homemaker. Her life was all about her children and grandchildren. One of her favorite sayings was, "The magic word is "MOM". Her main hobby was housekeeping and she took a great deal of pride in caring for her home and family. She was gifted at remodeling and interior design. She was also gifted artistically and enjoyed painting. She became quite adept at purchasing, restoring and reselling all types of household furniture. In the late 1950"s she taught herself how to drive, using a 1947 Chevy with a vacuum shift transmission out on Buffalo Road. Once she obtained her drivers license, she fought to retain it right up to this last August. She was united in marriage to John P. Scarcello on October 31, 1980. They enjoyed traveling together throughout the United States in the mini-motorhome. Those who knew her best always got a smile on their face, when during her retirement years, she spoke of how much she loved to go to "work" (the casino or bingo). For many years, Marie was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church. After her marriage to John, Marie began attending the All Saints Catholic Church also in DesMoines. Marie was a devout Democrat who was very proud of a letter she received from President Bill Clinton. She maintained her status as a loyal supporter of St. Jude"s Children"s Hospital and the Christian Children"s Fund. Above all, Marie devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and siblings who she loved with all her heart. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Barbara (Gary) Riggs of Akeley, MN, Steven (Sharon) Hanke of Park Rapids, MN, Christopher Hanke of Nevis, MN and Ted (Corrine) Hanke of Cumming, IA; ten grandchildren: Dan Riggs of Otsego, MN, Laura Sartain of Evans, GA and Steven Riggs of Foley, MN; Steven Hanke of Hugo, MN, Samantha Weiss of Two Inlets, MN, Stacy Martin of Baxter, MN and Suzanne Kieselbach of Pequot Lakes, MN; Shawn Hanke, Jennifer Haus, Blake Hanke all of DesMoines; her two sisters: Delores Tappe of Freeport, Ill and Phyllis Elwell of Berwick, Iowa; her brother, Glen (Nova) Cottrall of Raytown, MO; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her lst husband, Earl R. Hanke; her second husband, John Scarcello; her grandson, Solomon Hanke and her grand daughter, Lynn Riggs. Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Thursday, November 13 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids with Rev. Russ Paulson officiating. Bill Lundsten will sing, "Amazing Grace", "One Day At A Time" and How Great Thou Art. The organist will be Jane Wolff. Visitation will start at 11 AM Thursday and run until the time of services. A second funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Hamilton"s Funeral Home near Highland Memory Gardens with Father Bob Harris officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 to 8 PM Sunday, November 16, 2008 and again one hour prior to the service on Monday. The casket bearers will be her grandchildren: Daniel Riggs, Laura Sartain, Steven Riggs, Steven Hanke II, Samantha Weiss, Stacy Martin and Suzanna Kieselbach and nephew, Richard Elwell. The honorary casketbearers will be her children: Barbara Riggs, Ted Hanke, Steve Hanke, Christopher Hanke and her niece, Rene" Reynolds. Interment will be made next to her first husband, Earle Hanke in the Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa.