Kroger, Jeanette Kay (Cavanaugh) (1939 - 2024)

KROGER, CAVANAUGH, SMITH, WOODS, ANDERSON, MARKLEY, BUTTREY, ALBERTSEN, COFFMAN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 2/11/2024 at 14:06:06

Name of deceased: Jeanette Kay Kroger (nee Cavanaugh)

Aged: 84 yrs, 8 mo, 21 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: April 16, 1939; Audubon, Audubon County, IA

Died: Jan. 6, 2024; Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Douglas County, NE

Funeral services: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Children, Randy (spouse, Sharon) Kroger, Craig (spouse, Dede) Kroger, and Angela (spouse, Heidi) Kroger-Thies, all of Harlan, IA; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Howard “Sonny” Cavanaugh of Estherville, IA, Larry Cavanaugh of Ft. Madison, IA, Judie (spouse, Jim) Smith of Fremont, CA, Charlotte Cavanaugh of El Dorado, CA, Sandra Woods of Huntsville, AL, and Jackie (spouse, Jack) Smith of El Dorado, CA; sister-in-law, Marilyn Anderson of Harlan, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Pearl (nee Markley) and Howard Cavanaugh; husband, Louis Kroger (deceased 1992); sisters, Shirley Buttry, Monie Albertsen, and Beverly Coffman; brother, Richard "Dick" Cavanaugh

Education: no information provided

Religious affiliation: Lutheran

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Louis Kroger; July 17, 1955; Danish Lutheran Church, Audubon, IA

Employment: Was a homemaker until Louis passed away in 1992; She then spent some time working outside her home at Norgaard's Hallmark store, CDS and a local convenience store

Hobbies/Interests: Was exceptional at making baked goods and unique gifts; enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, and ceramics; also enjoyed collecting special items, such as apples and snowmen, and enjoyed gardening. Mostly, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, playing cards and board games.

Sources: kjan.com; knodfm.com; pauleyjones.com