Aileen Delaney

Aileen Margaret Delaney, 77, of Wexford died Monday, January 27, 2020 at her home in Wexford. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, February 1 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Wexford. Burial followed at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Wexford.

Aileen Margaret was born June 24, 1942 to Emmett and Lillian (Doubek) Schwartzhoff in rural Dorchester. She graduated from Waukon High School.

Aileen was united in marriage with Patrick Delaney October 28, 1961 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Dorchester. Together they owned and operated Pat and Annie’s Convenience Store in Harpers Ferry. Aileen was a very hard worker. She loved spending time with all of her family, especially her grandchildren. Annie enjoyed playing cards and watching the wildlife, she enjoyed Polka dancing in her younger years.

Aileen is survived by her husband, Patrick Delaney of Lansing; her children,  Richard (Ruth) Delaney of Katy, TX and Patricia (Bruce) Berg of New Richland, MN; six grandchildren, Hayley (Brandon) Coleman, Ben Neiland, Timothy (Kirsten) Anderson-Delaney, Jacki Delaney, Brittani (Dan) Gaul and Patrick Teff; eight-great-grandchildren, Cooper, Axel, Leo, Nolan, Aubrey, Grayson, Benjamin and Henry; and seven siblings, Donald Schwartzhoff, Mary Ward, Carol Hancock, Judy Byrnes, Mavis Wishcop, Karen Gross and Kathleen Schwartzhoff.

Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Lillian Schwartzhoff; a son, Michael Delaney; and four siblings, Theresa McCormick, Dorie Bulman, Ramona Ward and James Schwartzhoff.

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lansing assisted the family with arrangements.