Mary H. Delagardelle

Mary Hilda (Frost) Delagardelle, 95, of Cedar Falls, passed away at Affinity House in Waterloo.  She was born in Raymond, Iowa, on September 16, 1924, daughter of Matt and Cecelia (Phillips) Frost.  Mary met the only man she ever loved, Vincent Delagardelle, and the couple was married on August 22, 1944, at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Raymond.  They farmed together for many years retiring in 2000.  Vincent preceded Mary in death in 2014.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; Vincent, her husband of nearly 70 years; daughter, Jolene (Dean) Miller; sons, Michael & Wayne Delagardelle; brothers, Edward, Irvin, Harold and Dale Frost; sister, Marcella Kremer; and grandson, Daniel Delagardelle.  She is survived by her son, David (Beth) Delagardelle of Cedar Falls; 4 daughters, Anita (Phillip) Destival of Sumner; Marlys (Russ) Fischels of Independence; Annette (Dale) Montross of Dallas, TX; and Joy (Jeff) Campbell of Ridgeway; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Mary's funeral service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019, at 12:00 pm at Dahl-Van Hove Schoof Funeral Home of Cedar Falls with visitation from 10:00 am - noon.  There will be a private family burial at Greenwood Cemetery following the funeral service.  Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation and condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com .

Mary was a great homemaker, baker and cook for her family as well as a Master Gardener.  She enjoyed doing crafts with her friends at St. Patrick Catholic Church in addition to being a member of the Catholic Daughters and the Rosary Society.  Mary was also an avid card player.  Most of all, she was a wonderful and loving wife, mother grandmother and great-grandmother.  Mary will be greatly missed, though her family celebrates her reunion with her beloved, Vincent.