Rowena H. “Weng” Lemke, 39, of Charles City, died Monday afternoon, February 21, 2011, at her home.
A funeral Mass for Rowena Lemke will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City. Reverend Carl Ries will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be at a later date.
The family will greet friends from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Rowena Hernandez was born May 20, 1971, in the Philippines, the daughter of Renato G. and Adelaida (Dayrit) Hernandez. She received her education in the Philippines and from NIACC in Charles City. Rowena was employed as a CNA at the Governmental Hospital in the Philippines and 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. On November 9, 2006, she was united to Barth “BJ” Lemke in the Philippines and on March 9, 2009, in Charles City. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Filipino Community. Rowena enjoyed collecting angels, cooking, visiting the church and spending time with her family.
Living family members include her husband, Barth “BJ” Lemke; two children, Rocel “Gunz” Lemke and Andy “AJ” Lemke all of Charles City; father, Renato Hernandez of the Philippines; four sisters, Rosalie (Boy) Hernandez, Raquel (Kumfu) Valerio, Remie (Jonix) Lacson and Rossel Hernandez all of the Philippines; two brothers, Rommel (Carol) Hernandez of Saudi Arabia and Reniel (Cindy) Hernandez of the Philippines; and many aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; mother; and two brothers, Renato Hernandez, Jr. and Rodel Hernandez.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
