Winifred Wynn Ann Touney

Winifred "Wynn" A. Touney, 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home. Funeral services will be on Friday, November 6th at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Corpus Christ Cemetery. A visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Wynn is survived by her children, Dr. Edward (Heidi) Touney of Fort Dodge; Mary (Jerry) McInville from Johnston, IA; Catherine Touney of St. Louis, MO; Michael (Ann) Touney from Runnels, IA; Lorraine (Trevor) Itzen, Ft. Dodge , IA; David (Diva) Touney, Los Gatos, CA; Julianna (Sargon) Jacob, LaSelva Beach, CA; and Daniel (Jennifer) Touney of Ft. Dodge, IA. Wynn is proud of every single one of her 32 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild! She was heartbroken when preceded in death by her parents Sylvester and Hilda (Thelen) Schoenfelder, loving husband Duane Touney and youngest, accomplished son Dr. Thomas Touney. She mourned too soon, her incredible grandchildren Duane Touney and Lily Jacob. Winifred Ann Schoenfelder was the first born to Sylvester and Hilda Schoenfelder on February 20, 1940 in Union County, South Dakota. She was the oldest of six. Siblings are Kenneth(Kathy) Schoenfelder, Jerome(Tony) Schoenfelder, Edward Schoenfelder, Ronald(Kate)Schoenfelder and Mary Christine Schoenfelder. Wynn graduated as valedictorian from Westfield High School. She earned a Bachelors Degree from Briar Cliff College in 1962. Wynn united in marriage to Duane Touney in 1966 in Akron, IA. The couple then moved to St. Louis and both worked on Master's degrees. Wynn earned her Master's in Education from Saint Louis University in 1968 while juggling new parenthood with Duane. Wynn's family initially established themselves in Westfield, IA to be closer to family, but in 1974 when Duane was offered a role as Branch Supervisor for Catholic Social Services in Ft. Dodge, they made this final move. Over the following 46 years, Wynn's family and faith grew as she respond to the calls of her church, people in need within her community and her family. Wynn, the ever present and humble servant of the Lord, persistently listened to the call from those around her and The Lord to dutifully take on the responsibility to make a difference in her world. All, while raising 9 children, Wynn graciously led a path, for her family and church community. She continued to have involvement in several of the following organizations of this unexclusive list until her passing. They include: Holy Spirit Community, Marriage Encounter, Girl Scout Leader, attended Mass daily, Eucharistic Minister and organized Divine Mercy Sunday for the Parish. She taught Religious Education/CCD for many years, BeFrienders, CHRP Team, and initiated the Food Resource Bank for the parish. Wynn was a strong hold in praying 40 Days for Life outside PP in the rain and cold to end abortion. Wynn was active with the Webster County Republican Party and helped establish Informed Choices/Obria in Fort Dodge. Wynn persisted with the Respect Life/Pro-life Group and was the National Council of Catholic Women Province Director for the Archdiocese of Dubuque, IA, Diocese of Sioux City Catholic Women's Council South East Deanery President, Council of Catholic Women President, Peace and Justice Committee, Proteus, Prison Ministry, Parish Stewardship and Pastoral Councils. She loved being with her family. She enjoyed going to any event that involved her grandchildren so she could hear and be a part of what was going on in their lives. Wynn taught at both the Saint Edmond and Senior High School Districts from 1987-2000. Wynn's children often heard her proclaim "All for the Honor and Glory of God". Wynn will be immensely missed. Visitation Thu, Nov 5, 2020 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Funeral Mass Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 10:30 am Holy Trinity Church 2501 6th Avenue North Fort Dodge, IA 50501