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Katschkowsky, Elizabeth (Rugland) --- 1928-2013

WALTER, RUGLAND, KATSCHKOWSKY, TIPPINS

Posted By: IA GenWeb Volunteer
Date: 8/15/2013 at 10:17:18

Elizabeth "Liz" Katschkowsky

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m., June 21, 2013 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader, Iowa for Elizabeth Ann “Liz” (Rugland) Katschkowsky, who died Monday, June 17, 2013, at University Hospitals in Iowa City.

Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m., June 20, 2013 at Leonard Funeral Home in Elkader and one hour before services at the church on Friday, with burial as a private Family inurnment at a later date.

Elizabeth Ann “Liz” (Rugland) Katschkowsky, 84, daughter of John Oliver and Louisa Alma (Walter) Rugland, was born October 22, 1928, at the family home in rural Wagner Township, Clayton County, Iowa. Liz was baptized November 25, 1928, at Norway Lutheran Church by Rev. T.W. Tysdal and confirmed there on July 12, 1942, by Dr. S.J. Strandjord.

Liz attended school through 8th grade at Wagner #3, then transferred to and graduated from Elkader High School; attended Elkader Jr. College for one year, and then attended some summer classes and Luther College in Decorah for one year, where she received her 2 year degree in Elementary Education. Over the years, she taught at rural schools in the area, 3 years at Manchester Elementary, served as bookkeeper at Dean’s Super Valu in Elkader and was a Teacher Associate at Central in Elkader.

She was united in marriage to Herbert Carroll Katschkowsky on May 29, 1955, at Norway Lutheran Church, rural St. Olaf, by Dr. S.J. Strandjord. Three children were born to this union.

Survivors include her children, Alan Lee (Robin) Katschkowsky of St. Olaf, Ann Louise (Tom) Tippins of West Des Moines and John William (Alison) Katschkowsky of Raleigh, grandchildren, Sarah and Brian Cahill and Abby Katschkowsky; NC; brother and sister-in-law, Richard (Judy) Katchkowsky of Northbrook, IL and sister-in-law Billie Rugland of West Union.

Liz was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and 2 brothers, Ervin (Mae) Rugland and Walter Rugland.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church or the Elkader Public Library.

Taken from a funeral brochure.


 

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