Marjorie Strabala

A Mass of Christian Burial for Marjorie A. Strabala, 87 of Wellman, formerly of Richmond, will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:30am at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond with Father David Brownfield officiating.  Burial will follow at the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Friday, February 17 from 4-7pm at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with a Rosary and Vigil Service at 3pm.  A memorial fund has been established for the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Richmond AMVET Post #107.  Marjorie Strabala died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Parkview Manor in Wellman.

Marjorie Ann (Hochstedler) Strabala was born November 15, 1929 in Johnson County, the daughter of Lewis and Annie Marie (Plank) Hochstedler.  She graduated from Kalona High School in 1948.  On November 23, 1948 she was united in marriage to Maurice "Moe" Strabala at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  She was the secretary for C & S Electric for many years and enjoyed bowling, playing golf, gardening, Hawkeye football trips and spending time with her family.  Marge was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Survivors include six children: Jerry (Pat) Strabala of Washington, IA., Greg Strabala of Iowa City, IA., Neil (Doreen) Strabala of Hills, IA., Terry (Deb) Strabala of Richmond, IA., Maureen (Tom) Stokes of Iowa City, IA., Jenny (Ron) Capper of Williamsburg, IA., 15 grandchildren,  21 great grandchildren, and a sister Dorothy Yotty of Kalona.

Preceding Marjorie in death were her parents, her husband Moe on March 27, 2008, her sister Mary Kathryn Karr, her daughter-in-law Pam Strabala and her grandson Steven Strabala.