Eileen Catherine (Klosterman) Sargent, 93, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully Jan. 8, 2024. Visitation was held from 3-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon with a Vigil at 5:30 p.m. Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Mount Vernon. Burial: Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
Eileen was born in Farley, July 4, 1930, the oldest daughter of the late George and Luetta Klosterman. She graduated from Edgewood High School, and it was there that she met her future husband, Dale Sargent. They shared over 70 loving years together.
Eileen worked in the family accounting business for more than 30 years. She was actively involved in her parish, Saint John’s Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. Eileen was happiest when she was busy and had a wide variety of activities that brought her joy. Hosting family and friends was a passion of Eileen’s, the longer they stayed the happier she was. She was an avid gardener, this hobby led her to become a certified Master Gardener. She was also a great cook and famous for her pies. Eileen and her husband Dale had a love of dancing that they shared from their teenage years through their 70th anniversary celebrated recently at Country House in Cedar Rapids. Eileen was very compassionate to those in need and always ready to help in any way she could.
Eileen is survived by her husband, Dale Sargent; their four children, Mark (Kris) Sargent, Steve (Jeanina) Sargent, Linda (Steve) Joerger, and Brian Sargent; eight grandchildren, Matt (Kristin) Sargent, Kelsie Sargent, Liz Sargent, Jill, Anna (Andrew), Ellen (lsaac), Ben and Sara Joerger; great-grandson, Aiden Sargent; sister, Ruth (Mike) Bergan; and brother, Gary (Ruth) Klosterman.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Luetta Klosterman; sister, Janice (Jim) Lammers; and brother, Lary Klosterman.
Please find the livestream link on Eileen’s tribute wall and share your support and memories with his family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Mercy.