Muriel Mary Eickman Grimm Alger age 91, of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, January 11,2022 at Azria Health Longview. in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Muriel was born October 3, 1930 in Carroll, Iowa to Frank and Anna Eickman. Muriel graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Templeton, Iowa in 1948 and later attended classes at Iowa Western Community college in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Muriel married Willis (Bill) Grimm in 1951 and to this union five children were born: Jeff, Sally, Kathy, Amy, and Chad. After Bill’s death, Muriel married Michael (Mike) Alger in 2004. Muriel loved reading and sharing her love of books as she worked as librarian at both the Elementary Public School and Missouri Valley Public Library during her professional career.
After retirement, she worked various part time jobs and even started her own soap business, Willow Wind. Muriel loved nature and being outdoors, she especially enjoyed hiking and biking, riding in RAGBRAI several times. She also enjoyed exercising, gardening, needlework, traveling, and being with friends, but her greatest joy was spending time with family.
Muriel is survived by her children: Jeff (Peggy) Grimm, Sally (Greg) Christiansen, Kathy Grimm, Amy (Duane) Dougherty, and Chad Grimm, grandchildren: Justin (Tobi) Isbell, Corrie (Brendan) Ryan, Kali (Brandon) Davis, Paul Dougherty, Mary Claire Dougherty, Gibson Grimm, and Carson Grimm, seven great grandchildren, brother Maurice Eickman, sisters Jane (Michael) Catalani, Myra Johnson and husband Jim Leitner, numerous nieces and nephews, plus numerous relatives and friends.
Muriel was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Anna (Bellinghausen) Eickman, brother Floyd Eickman, sister -in law Dorothy Eickman, husbands Willis (Bill) Grimm, Michael (Mike) Alger, and special friend Duaine Vittitoe.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 17, 2022 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be sent to St. Patrick’s Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa to benefit the landscaping of the Rosary Garden Project.
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Sally, Jeff and rest of family, Rich and I are very sorry to hear the passing of your mother. She was a great lady and I (Corrine) enjoyed talking to her whenever I saw her. May she rest in peace. Sending you all hugs and prayers. 🙏🙏
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Love and prayers to the entire Grimm family. We have such wonderful memories of Muriel. Loved to hear her laugh!
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Much love and prayers being sent to the entire family. Chad you sure favor your mother a lot. I pray for peace and comfort for you all during this time.
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My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. A mother is with us always, first in her lifetime and then forever in our memories.
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Sally and Jeff (all of the family), I remember your mom from my junior high and high school days. She was always so kind to everyone. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. May you find comfort in your memories of her in this very sad and difficult time.
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So sorry to hear of Muriel’s passing. I always remember her smile and her pride in her family. She will be missed greatly.
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Sally and family, Want to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sally, I know how much your mom meant to you from our conversations when my mom was a resident at Longview. God Bless, Vickie
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I have nothing but love for her. AJL
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Muriel will be greatly missed by so many! She was so fun and so sweet! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Greg & Gus Hancock
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I was so sorry to hear this. I met Muriel through her daughter Kathy and she was such a nice person.
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Sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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The family of Everett and Rose Harmon send our sympathy and prays for all of you. Janie, Joanie, Shari, Dick, Julie.
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I just wanted to say Sorry to hear that Muriel passed . I had such fun with her and Willis . They taught me a lot about life. She was a truly beautiful person when it came to living.
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Chad, my thoughts are with you and your family in this time. May the joy of memories bring you peace in her passing.
Sally & Amy, I was sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I hope you can keep special memories of her close to you as she was a special lady. Unfortunately, I just lost my mother and her services were the same day, small world. Prayers for all your family!
Our deepest sympathy to the Grimm family. We meet Muriel during her several visits to Florida. She was always so active when she was here – enjoying the climate and surrounding nature. She loved her grandchildren dearly as witnessed with Gibson & Carson. And she garnered the deepest respect from her children – all signs of a life well-lived. Prayers for the family during this time of loss.
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