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TSCHIRKI, Violet E. (1919-2008)

TSCHIRKI, HAGEN, THORSON

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 6/2/2019 at 18:10:00

Violet E. Tschirki
December 8, 1919 - October 13, 2008

FOREST CITY - Violet E. Tschirki, age 88 of Forest City, died Monday, October 13, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Forest City.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerry Swanberg officiating.

Inurnment will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City. There will be no visitation.

Violet Tschirki, fondly referred to as the "Donut Lady", was called home to our Heavenly Father on Monday, October 13, 2008.

Violet was born on a farm near Forest City on December 8, 1919, to Ida and Gust Hagen. She was baptized by Rev. Ouello and confirmed by J.A.M.Hinderlie. All her schooling was completed in the Forest City Schools.

On October 3, 1936 Violet married Lewis Tschirki and to this union 2 sons were born; Donald, who died in infancy, and Dean. Violet and Lewis made their home on a farm in Madison Township for 33 years. Mr. Tschirki passed away on July 18, 1968, and Violet moved to town. Violet was a hard worker and while living in Forest City she worked at the Forest City Bakery, was manager of the Donut Shop, and later returned to the bakery.

Violet was a member of the Forest City United Methodist Church where she was active in Circle and every activity that came up. For many years Violet and her sister Anna Mildred were never seen without one another.

Violet is survived by her son Dean, of Los Angeles, CA; 2 sisters, Anna Mildred Tschirki of Britt; and Alice Thorson of Wisconsin; 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; her nieces and nephews; and a very special friend Sandy Wagner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lewis, son Donald, a sister Gladys and a brother Gordon.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Forest City United Methodist Church elevator fund.

Copyright © Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 North Clark Street, Forest City, Iowa 50436, Phone: 641-585-2685; [http://www.petersenlundfh.com ]


 

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