HOLLY, Genevieve Esther --- 1916-1993

SCHEFFERT, HOLLY

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Date: 3/17/2011 at 11:35:38

Genevieve Esther Holly

Genevieve Esther Holly, daughter of Frank and Emma Scheffert Holly, was born April 5, 1916 in Monona. She died Friday, Sept. 24, 1993 at the Prairie Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Chien, Wis. She was 77.

"Gen" attended school in Monona. Later, she worked in Waterloo, and obtained her beautician license. In Monona, she worked for IGA for many years, and also at the post office. In later years she took special care of her elderly parents and other relatives. She was a member of the Garden City United Methodist Church, Monona.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Emma, in 1952; her father, Frank, in 1964; a brother, Walter, in 1958; an brother, Lester, in 1969; and a nephew, Clifford, in 1953.

She is survived by a nephew, Gary Holly and his wife Peggy of Raleigh, N. C.; a niece, Bonnie Holly of Cedar Rapids; a sister-in-law, Eva Holly of Cedar Rapids; two grand nieces, Connie Holly Parks and Christa Holly, both of Raleigh, N.C.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1993 at the Garden City United Methodist Church, Monona, Rev. Gary Dobbins officiating. Burial was at the Monona City Cemetery. Arrangements were by Schultz's Funeral home, Monona.

Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from Dorothy Schave's obituary collection.