Whalen, Zola M. (Johnson) 1923 - 2015

WHALEN, JOHNSON, KIMBER, WINKLER, BECHTEL, HENRY, IVERSON

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 4/24/2015 at 11:05:39

Zola M. Whalen, age 91 of Harmony, MN died Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Barthell O.E.S. Home in Decorah, IA. Zola was born July 1, 1923 in Winneshiek County the daughter of Ben and Lila (Kimber) Johnson. She attended Decorah Schools. Zola married Paul Whalen Jr at St. Agnes church, Plymouth Rock on November 28th, 1941, they farmed in the Canton, MN area for many years. Zola enjoyed crocheting, sewing, baking and loved fishing especially with her grandchildren and was a Legion Auxiliary for many years. Zola is survived by four children: David (Shirley) Whalen of Harmony, MN, Nancy (John) Winkler of Cedar Rapids, Mike (Mary Beth) Whalen of Burr Oak, IA and Cindy (Bob) Bechtel of Decorah; a son-in-law, Joe Henry of Ridgeway, IA; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Lila & Ben Johnson; her husband, Paul Whalen Jr.; daughter, Paulette Henry; a brother, Gene Johnson, a sister and brother-in-law, Nellie (Lyle) Iverson.

Visitation:
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, Minnesota

Service:
11:00 am on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at St. Agnes Plymouth Rock Catholic Church, 2875 County Road A18, Decorah, Iowa 52101

Cemetery:
St. Agnes Cemetery

Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home database

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