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EKWALL, Leola May (Barth) 1919-2012

EKWALL, BARTH, OSTERHAGE

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 4/25/2012 at 12:28:51

Leola May Ekwall

Greene, Iowa - Funeral services for Leola Ekwall, 92, of Greene, will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 26, 2012, at the United Methodist Church in Greene with Pastor Ashok Patet officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 25, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St., Greene, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Leola May Barth was born on June 1, 1919, in Union Township, Floyd County, a daughter of Will G. and Luella (Osterhage) Barth, and died Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Nora Springs Care Center in Nora Springs. Leola received her education in country school and graduated from Greene High School in 1937. She worked for Greene Produce until she met her husband in 1942.

Leola was united in marriage to Edward Ekwall on March 7, 1942. Leola traveled with Edward while he served in the United States Air Force.

Following deployment, they returned to Greene where the couple made their home. In 1944, Leola and Edward were blessed with the birth of their only child, William. Edward battled with health issues before passing away in 1946. Leola then worked for Morey's Store.

Leola was a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Greene.

She enjoyed roller skating, dancing, playing bingo, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson.

Living family members include: grandchildren: Bill Ekwall, Alta Vista, Jamie Ekwall (Pam Zacharias), Lake Mills, Lindsey Ekwall (Dave Sargent) of Floyd; great-grandson: Zachary Ekwall; one sister: Myrtle Shapley, Nora Springs; special family member: Cassidy Riden of Nashua; several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Leola was preceded in death by her husband Edward in 1946, son, William Carl in 1989, her parents, two brothers: Marvin and Mervin; two sisters: Ethel and Ruthie.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Leola M. Ekwall Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 219, Greene, Iowa 50636.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, Greene, 641-823-4457, www.reidsfuneralchapel.com.

[ Globe Gazette website -- April 25, 2012 ]


 

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