She is survived by her loving children, Laura (Randy) Kramer, Richard (Evonne) Whalen, Angela (Gary) Thode, Jeff Whalen, Colette (Tom) Pittman, Shawn Whalen (Veronica Reynolds) , Patricia (Pat) Rooney. She was proud of and much loved by her 16 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren.

Visitation and Funeral services will be held at, Abel’s Funeral and Cremation Service, 905 Edgington Ave, Eldora IA 50627, on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 and funeral service at 11:00. Burial to follow. The family requests no flowers, but donations in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer Association online or at 225 N. Michigan Ave.,Fl. 17, Chicago IL 60601 or may be directed to the family.