She is survived by three children: Traci (James) Kullmer, of Oelwein, Dr. Kurt (Judy) Boerm, of Traer, and Chris (Cara) Boerm, of Iowa City; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Bud Ewell, of Norwalk; one nephew in Pella; a great-niece in Sun Prairie, WI; two great-nephews in Leander, TX, and in Waukee; and five great-great nieces and nephews with another one on the way.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.