In Memory of Ann M. (Bengford) Hoefling

Ann (Bengford) Hoefling, age 64, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the MercyOne Hospital of Des Moines, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Father Richard D. Ball and Msgr. Kenneth A. Seifried will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, with a rosary service at 6:45 p.m. and vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa.

Ann Marie (Bengford) Hoefling, the daughter of Donald P. and Darlene M. (Heires) Bengford, was welcomed into the world on July 7, 1957, in Ft. Collins, Colorado. The family made their home in Odebolt, Iowa, where Ann attended St. Martin’s Catholic School until the 4^th grade and continued her education at Odebolt-Arthur Public School graduating with the class of 1975.

   On May 20, 1976, Ann married the love of her life Pat J. Hoefling, in the St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Odebolt. The couple made their home in Odebolt and were blessed with nine children: Joey, Nancy, Mike, Mitch, Matt, Vicki, Janet, Heidi, and Scott. Ann treasured being a stay-at -home mother and raising her family. She taught all of her children the love of our Lord and Savior while instilling a strong faith in each of their hearts.

   When her children started to grow up, Ann drove a school bus and cooked in the kitchen for the local Odebolt-Arthur school. She also worked at GOMACO of Ida Grove, Iowa, for 9 years before starting her own business, Hoefling Lawn Service. Keeping busy Ann also kept the books for the family's trucking business Hoefling Trucking and helped start the Triple H Truck Wash. Ann was not afraid of hard work. A jack of all trades, you may have enjoyed her smile as she made many friends bar tending at her daughter’s bar Jock’s in Odebolt.

   A faithful servant to her Lord, Ann lent her talents with the OCC, ODC, CEW, and the St. Martin’s Ladies Guild. She loved people and was active in her community. She could always be found lending a helping hand around town.

   Ann enjoyed trips to Mexico with her husband Pat and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Loving on her bulldogs Darci & Charlie, and taking in the scene from her patio with a BV Diet. She will be fondly remembered for her delectable caramel corn, her infectious smile, and her love for her family, community and her Lord. Ann’s memory will be cherished and treasured in the hearts of those who will love her forever.  

   Ann was called home and welcomed into her Savior's arms on November 27, 2021, at the MercyOne Hospital of Des Moines, IA, surrounded with the love of her family.    

   Those left to carry on her memory are her devoted husband of 45 years, Pat Hoefling of Odebolt, IA; children: Joey (Christy) Hoefling of Odebolt, IA, Nancy (Greg) Anderson of Odebolt, IA, Mike (Gretchen) Hoefling of Odebolt, IA, Mitch (Tami Estlund) Hoefling of Odebolt, IA, Matt (Brooke) Hoefling of Odebolt, IA, Vicki (Travis) Flink of Alta, IA, Janet (Judd) Thomson of Arthur, IA, Heidi (Eric) Phillips of Cherokee, IA, and Scott (Adilyn Williams) Hoefling of Odebolt, IA; 28 grandchildren; mother Darlene Bengford of Odebolt, IA; brothers: Mitch (Lois) Bengford of Odebolt, IA, Tony (Andrea) Bengford of Sioux City, IA, and Todd (Angie) Bengford of Odebolt, IA; sisters: Renee (John) Hanson of Cushing, IA, Jeanette Fertig of Odebolt, IA, Leah (Bob) Fineran of Ida Grove, IA, and Rose (Dave) Schultz of Odebolt, IA; sister-in-law Kathy (Dennis) Sateren of Wisner, NE; nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.

   Ann is preceded in death by her father Don Bengford; and parents-in-law Leonard (Phyllis) Hoefling.