Iona Guse'

Mrs. Guse' was born in Marion, Kansas on August 1, 1910, the daughter of Leslie Clarence and Ethel Beatrice (Jacobs) Pierce.

Iona graduated from St. Francis High School, St. Francis, Kansas; attended University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas and graduated from McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas. Through the years of teaching she also received credit during the summer taking classes at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church McPherson, Kansas. She served as Choir Director for Trinity Lutheran Church and in Omaha, Nebraska was the director of the Adult and Children's Choirs.

Iona was a homemaker and music teacher having taught at Omaha, Nebraska and for Central College, McPherson, Kansas. She taught for five years for U.S.D. 418, McPherson, Kansas, prior to retiring in 1975 after twenty-five years of teaching. She gave private lessons prior to teaching in the schools.

Memberships include, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, and McPherson Area Retired Teachers Association, both of McPherson, Kansas; Kansas Retired Teachers Association; and Bethany Oratorial Society, Lindsborg, Kansas.

Iona was united in marriage to Rex H. Guse' on November 30, 1935 at Denver, Colorado. He died on January 9, 1994.

Surviviors include three sons, Ronald Rex Guse' and wife, Anada of Aurora, Colorado., Richard Pierce Guse' of McPherson, Kansas., Robert Paul Guse' and wife, Patricia of El Dorado, Kansas; a brother, Keith D. Pierce and wife Sally of El Paso, Texas; seven grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Iona was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Rex, and brother Dwight J. Pierce, and a sister-in-law Marjorie Pierce.

Friends are invited to call Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas.

The funeral service will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson, Kansas, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2010 with The Reverend Tim Leaf officiating.

Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church McPherson, Kansas in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid Street, McPherson, KS 67460

Posted by iona likins on 05 March, 2010
iona was my music teacher when i was young and in latter years i helped her go to the grocery store she was quite an inspiration to me

Posted by Suzanne kaliszewski on 08 February, 2010
Aunt Iona was an amazing woman. I loved going to her home for a summer week vacation growing up. She was one of my inspirations to go into music and it has served me well over the years. She was so full of life up until her last few weeks. I shall never forget her zest for life and her love she gave to many. I will miss her. Much Love - Suzanne

Posted by laraine erickson on 08 February, 2010
I wasn't a good music student and Mrs. Guse tolerated me. Years later, as a house painter, I did some work for her and got to know her as a person. Funny how time and age can let you appreciate someone. I really enjoyed her and the time I spent at her house working. She was a great lady.

Posted by Jeanne Norstrom on 05 February, 2010
Many fond memories come to mind when I think of Mrs. Guse as my music teacher. She definitely touched many lives, and we thank you for sharing your mom with all of us.