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Shirley Agnes Vrba Praska

Birth	:	28 Oct 1938 Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Sep 2015 Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Our Lady Of Lourdes Cemetery, Lourdes, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2583008, -92.3000031
Description	:	Shirley A Praska, age 76 of Elma, IA went to meet her Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2015 with her family by her side at Howard County Regional Health Services in Cresco, IA. Shirley Agnes (Vrba) Praska was born October 28, 1938 to Adolph and Mayme (Hayek) Vrba at their home in rural Fort Atkinson. She attended country school near Jackson Junction in Winneshiek County. On August 15, 1956 Shirley met the love of her life at the “Sheep Shed” in Little Turkey at a dance. She married Joseph F. Praska, Jr. on October 1, 1957 at St. John Nepomucene Church... Read More	Shirley A Praska, age 76 of Elma, IA went to meet her Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2015 with her family by her side at Howard County Regional Health Services in Cresco, IA. Shirley Agnes (Vrba) Praska was born October 28, 1938 to Adolph and Mayme (Hayek) Vrba at their home in rural Fort Atkinson. She attended country school near Jackson Junction in Winneshiek County. On August 15, 1956 Shirley met the love of her life at the “Sheep Shed” in Little Turkey at a dance. She married Joseph F. Praska, Jr. on October 1, 1957 at St. John Nepomucene Church in Fort Atkinson, Iowa. After completing his military service Joe and Shirley moved to Joe’s family farm west of Lourdes until they retired in 1996 and then moved to Elma. Shirley was very involved in church and community. She taught CCD, was Den Mother for the Lourdes Cub Scout troop, served on the Howard County Hospital board and Hospital Auxiliary and volunteered as a Pink Lady at the hospital. She was part of the Cresco Legion, but later transferred to the Elma John Frahm Auxiliary Unit 597. She served as the County Legion Auxiliary President for 2 terms. She also held the president’s office and several other officer positions for the John Frahm Post in Elma. Shirley belonged to several clubs: Federate Club, Crochet Club, Birthday Club, and Merry Makers. She also volunteered at Elma Colonial Manor Auxiliary, Memorial Hall remodeling project, HoCA, Advocate for Colonial Manor, Lourdes Rosary Society and ACCW. She will always be remembered for her homemade buns and kolaches, apple pie, her smile and caring ways. Shirley was preceded in death by their son Randy, her parents Adolph and Mayme Vrba, her sister, Aileen Huinker and her brother, Roger Vrba. Obituary & photo published by Conway-Markham Funeral Home - Elma, 508 Maple St., Elma, IA 50628

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Where is Shirley Agnes Vrba Praska's memorial?
Shirley Agnes Vrba Praska's memorial is located at: Our Lady Of Lourdes Cemetery, Lourdes, Howard County, USA.
When did Shirley Agnes Vrba Praska death?
Shirley Agnes Vrba Praska death on 12 Sep 2015 in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Shirley Agnes Vrba Praska's memorial?
Latitude: 43.2583008
Longitude: -92.3000031

Family Members:

Parent

Adolph Vrba

(1905 - 1951)

Mayme Sophia Hayek Vrba

(1908 - 2003)

Spouse

Joseph F. “Joe” Praska

(1934 - 2015)

Siblings

Roger E. Vrba

(1935 - 1983)

Children

Randal Joseph Praska

(1961 - 1961)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 43.2583008, -92.3000031

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Coordinate: 43.3710000, -92.4023000

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Coordinate: 43.3200000, -92.1186000

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Coordinate: 43.2188911, -92.0916672

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Coordinate: 43.2743988, -92.5152969

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Coordinate: 43.3774986, -92.1410980

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Coordinate: 43.0916710, -92.3499985

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