Hruska, Virgie Alice (Kach) 1914 - 2010
HRUSKA, KACH, MOSLEY, LEWIS, LIENHARD, KRATZ, VICK, BATES
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:42
Virgie Hruska, 96, of Cresco, IA, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Cresco Care Center in Cresco, IA.
Virgie Alice (Kach) Hruska, the daughter of the late Alfred and Winnie (Teetshorn) Kach, was born on July 12, 1914 in Winneshiek County, Iowa. She attended rural schools in Winneshiek and Howard County through the eighth grade. After schooling she worked for a neighbor doing housework. She married Jerry Hruska at Holy Trinity Church in Protivin, IA on February 5, 1935. To this union, four children were born: LaVern, Beverly, Jerome, and Carol. Jerry and Virgie lived for a time in Cresco and later farmed for many years. In 1956, Jerry and Virgie retired from farming and moved to Cresco.
Virgie was baptized and confirmed as an adult here in Immanuel Lutheran Church. She became active in Ladies Aid at church in the Ruth Circle, and did so into her early 90's until age and health made it impossible for her to continue.
Virgie was a loving and caring mother, proud of her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She enjoyed attending sporting events her grandchildren, and great-grandchild were involved in. When unable to attend, she listened to the events on the radio. She also enjoyed watching her daily shows, "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy".
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry; her two sisters, Alice Mosley, and Evelyn Lewis; her two brothers, Milton Kach, and Luverne Kach; and a son-in-law, Gary Lienhard.
She is survived by her children; LaVern (Marie) Hruska of Waterloo, IA, Beverly Kratz (Jim McFarlane) of Lincoln City, OR, Jerome (Norma) Hruska of Cresco, IA, and Carol Lienhard of Cresco, IA, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 3 step great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, several nieces and nephews, sister-in-laws; Mary Ann Vick of Cedar Falls, IA, Mildred Kach of Cresco, IA, and Betty Bates of LaPorte City, IA.
LaVern and Marie Hruska's family: Michelle, Dave, Andy; Rod; Scott, Nicole; and Jon
Jerome and Norma Hruska's family: Cindy, Len, Lauren, Lee; Susan, Steve, Megan, Alyson, Katie, Carina, Jack; Amy, Michael, Jena, Kara; Julie, Neal, Luke, Ella; Sara Wychoff.
Carol Lienhard's family: Jan, Roger, Evan; Gavin, Kelley; Jerilyn, Kenny, Benjamin, Mark, Matthew, John; Judy, Jason, Isaiah; Drew, Lindsay, Gracelyn.
Cemetery:
Burial will be in New Oregon Cemetery in rural Cresco, Iowa.Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home database
New Oregon Cemetery
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