Kabliska, Vernelle A. (Ellingson) Larsen 1928 - 2016

KABLISKA, ELLINGSON, CHASE, LARSEN, MEIER, MANDSAGER, GRIMSTED, STEINE, BRICKLEY

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 7/1/2016 at 13:31:40

Vernelle A. Kabliska, age 88, of Cresco, IA passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Cresco United Methodist Church in Cresco, IA with Pastor Kayla Lange officiating. Burial will take place in Oaklawn Cemetery Cresco. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the church. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home 404 North Elm Street, Cresco, IA is assisting the family.

Vernelle A. Ellingson was born on February 2, 1928, daughter of Johnny and Blanche (Chase) Ellingson in Decorah, IA. She was a 1946 graduate from Decorah High School. After high school Vernelle taught country school near Decorah for 4 years, was an administrative assistant for A & J Agency in Decorah, and General Motors Ins. in Fargo, ND, Minneapolis, MN, and Kansas City, MO. On March 18, 1955, Vernelle married Oscar S. Larsen in Moorhead, MN. He was killed in a car accident on December 12, 1956. Vernelle furthered her education by attending UNI from 1957-1961 and graduated with a BA degree. She taught 4th grade for 1 year in Cresco, and subbed for 5 years in California. Vernelle married Ray Kabliska on October 21, 1961 in Decorah, IA to this union their son Matt was born. They lived in California for 5 years until moving back to Cresco. Together Vernelle and Ray wintered in Arizona and enjoyed traveling to many destinations. Vernelle cherished her first cousin Arlene’s companionship and wonderful home cooking, especially after her husband Ray passed away. She was very active in her church, 20th Century Club, Hospital Auxiliary, and TOPS.

Surviving Vernelle is her son Matt (Deanna) Kabliska of La Crosse, WI, grandchildren Grace and John Kabliska, step granddaughter Nicole Meier, 3 nieces Valois Mandsager, Diane Grimsted, and Roxann Steine, special cousin Arlene Brickley, many cousins, and great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, husbands Oscar Larsen, and Ray Kabliska on March 25, 2005, and her brother Darwin (Ruth) Ellingson.

In memory of Vernelle memorials may be given to SNAP, HSNEI, Howard County Hospice, and Cresco United Methodist Church.

Source: Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home database

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