In Loving Memory Adeline Manikowski (1922-2003)

Adeline Manikowski was a phenominal woman.  Whether it came to sweeping her street after a rainstorm, trimming hedges with a pair of scissors and a ruler, or teaching students math, there was nothing she couldn't do.  I knew her for seven years.  She was my math tutor, and basically a second grandmother to me.  Every week, I would go to her for a little math review.  But, lessons with Mrs. Manikowski were so much more.  There was always something cool going on in her life, and she would always share the newest stories with me.  Our time together was priceless. Most unfortunately, on Sunday September 21, 2003, she passed away in her sleep.  She was not sick, and lived a healthy life.  I never thought she would leave her family, friends, and students, but now that time has come.  So, I am dedicating my Xena website to this awesome person.  (I always tried to get her into Xena, and now, maybe I've done just that!) For everyone that knew her, she will never truly be gone, as long as we keep her in our hearts. So, thanks Mrs. Manikowski for influencing my life so much for the better.  God bless, and may you keep as busy and occupied in heaven as you did on earth! I miss you! September 23, 2003

The following is an article about Mrs. Manikowski out of my hometown newspaper, The Clinton Herald out of Clinton, IA USA. Adeline Manikowski was born May 11, 1922, in Clinton to Herman and Alma Sander Rogis. She married Francis Manikowski on Aug. 22, 1942, in Clinton. He died in 1990. She received an associate's degree from Mount St. Clare College and a bachelor's degree from Marycrest College in Davenport.  She taught school for four years in the Clinton country schools and for three years in the Independent School District of Lyons. Mrs. Manikowski taught for 33 years in the Clinton schools, primarily in first grade before retiring in 1986. After her retirement, she tutored children and adults for 15 years at the Professional Tutoring Center. When it closed, she continued to tutor until she died. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish, National Education Association, the Iowa State Education Association and the Iowa Retired School Personnel Association. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jackie (Mike) Rastrelli of Clinton and Mrs. Patti (Scott) Shelley of Mason City; three sons, Larry (Paula) Manikowski of Salt Lake City, Utah, Tom (Lisa) Manikowski of Clinton and Rob Manikowski of Clinton; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, one sister and two brothers. Death Date: Sept. 21, 2003