A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ave on Thursday, May 22, 2025, beginning at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St Henry Church. A visitation for family and friends will be held one-hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ave’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Those left to remember and cherish her memory are her children: Karen (Duane) Watters, Pam (Jeff) Metz and step children, Rosie (Jerry) Sprague and Skip (Chris) Wilson; 5 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; her sister, Pat Wilkening alongside numerous loved family members.