KOBERNUSZ, Arvilla A. 1928-2009

KOBERNUSZ

Posted By: K. Kittleson
Date: 8/30/2009 at 09:59:06

MANLY, IOWA - Arvilla Ann Kobernusz, 80, of Manly died Thursday (Aug. 27, 2009) at the Ambassador Good Samaritan Nursing Home in New Hope, Minn.

A celebration of Arvilla's life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W. Walnut, Manly, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Manly Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday at the church.

The family has suggested that those wishing to express their sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to one of the special charities that Arvilla loved.

Arvilla Ann Kobernusz was born on Sept. 25, 1928, in Manly, the daughter of Alvin H. and Charlotte (Stickfort) Kobernusz. She attended Worth County schools, graduating from Manly High School. Arvilla graduated from Wartburg College and taught for a short time in Glidden, Forest City, and Fairmont, Minn. Arvilla then graduated with a masters degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Arvilla taught biology at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., and also was a guidance counselor at St. Louis Park, Minn., for over 20 years until her retirement. Arvilla was full of adventure. She accomplished several adventurous undertakings including ushering at a Minnesota Vikings game, traveling to Antarctica, Africa, back- packing in Europe in the Alps, and the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Arvilla also enjoyed embroidering dishtowels, making a grandfather clock, and woodworking.

Arvilla was an active member at Christ The King Lutheran Church in New Brighton, Minn., and a lifelong member at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Earl (Carol) Kobernusz of Manly; sister-in-law, Nova (Gale) Cook, of Manly; a special niece, Charlotte Clark, of Maple Grove, Minn.; numerous other special nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Arvilla was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sisters, Melvin, Loyal, and Elton Kobernusz, Iola Miller and Evelyn Clausen, and an infant brother and sister.

Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring St., Manly, is in charge of the arrangements, 641-454-2242; www.colonialchapels.com

[Published in the Globe Gazette, 8/30/2009]