SHEKA, Arnold Frank 1916-1997

SHEKA

Posted By: Kermit Kittleson
Date: 10/23/2010 at 12:14:49

Arnold Frank Sheka, 1916-1997

GRAFTON, IOWA-- Arnold Frank Sheka, 80, of rural Grafton, died Sunday, July 13, [1997] at the Mitchell County Regional Hospital, Osage.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 17, at the United Methodist Church in Plymouth, with the Rev. Deborah Stowers and the Rev. Richard Pippert officiating. Burial will be in Bohemian Cemetery, Plymouth.

Arnold Frank Sheka was born on Sept. 23, 1916, in Union Township, near Grafton, the son of Edward E. And Josephine (Chladek) Sheka.

He attended and received his education in the rural schools in Union Township and spent his entire lifetime farming on the family farm near Grafton.

He was a member of the Plymouth United Methodist Church and director for the Bohemian Cemetery Association.

Survivors include one sister, Clarice Ardery of Anaheim, Calif.; a niece, Julie Ann of Anaheim, Calif.; a grand-niece, Tracy of Anaheim, Calif.; as well as numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Doris and Beatrice; and three brothers, Elmer, Harold and Kenneth.

The Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 E. Spring St., Manly, is in charge of arrangements.

[Based on an obituary in Mason City Globe Gazette; July 16, 1997]