Iona Kleine

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Iona Mae (Kleine) Bartels was born on March 3, 1929 on a farm northwest of Daykin, Nebraska. She was the only child of William and Minnie (Hahn) Kleine and passed away on July 20, 2016 in Fairbury, Nebraska at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 17 days. Iona was baptized on March 17, 1929 at her home and confirmed in Christ on June 21, 1943 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Daykin, Nebraska.

Iona attended elementary school at District 35 and graduated from Daykin High School in 1946. Following graduation, she enrolled at Commercial Extension of Omaha.

On September 12, 1948, Iona was united in marriage to Everett L. Bartels at St. John's Lutheran Church in Daykin, Nebraska. They were privileged to celebrate 61 years of marriage. This marriage was blessed with three daughters, Judy, Janet and Joy.

Iona was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church of Tobias, Nebraska. She was a member of Zion Ladies Aid, LWML and her church circle serving as a leader for many years. She enjoyed making the church's baptismal banners until her health declined. Special interests during her lifetime included baking, gardening, music, embroidery and painting.

Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Minnie Kleine; her husband, Everett Bartels and her parents-in-law, Otto and Lena Bartels.

Survivors cherishing her memory include her daughters and their spouses, Judy and Marlon Buzek of Stromsburg, Nebraska; Janet & Ray Capek of Milligan, Nebraska and Joy and Scott Wolfe of Daykin, Nebraska.

Grandchildren and great-grandchildren include Heather and Eric Lindsley, Grant and Logan of Osceola, Nebraska; Chad and Stephanie Buzek, Tara and Tori of Stromsburg, Nebraska, Jason Capek, Chase and Carter of Shelton, Nebraska; Justin and Melissa Capek, Jayden and Liam of Ohiowa, Nebraska; Jon and Audra Capek and Stormi of Carleton, Nebraska; Joshua Capek of Tobias, Nebraska; Aaron and Jennifer Wolfe, Cooper, Berkeley and Decker of Tobias, Nebraska and Megan and Derrick Haake, Maddox, Bryant and Harper of Daykin, Nebraska.

Other immediate relatives include brother-in-law Willard Bartels and wife Judy of Tobias, Nebraska; Sisters-in-law, Leona Klawitter of Milligan, Nebraska; Dorothy Brandt of Western, Nebraska and Patricia Bartels and Donna Steinbrook of Tobias, Nebraska and nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Special friends were Charles and Bernita Boesch of Blackwell, Oklahoma and the residents and staff of Cedarwood Assisted Living.

Services will be Monday, July 25, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Tobias, NE with Pastor Ryan Meyer officiating. The family will greet friends on Sunday evening from 6 ? 8 at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials will go to the Family's Choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Iona married Everett L. Bartels on 12 Sep 1948 in Daykin, Jefferson County, Nebraska. Everett was born on 17 Dec 1923 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 10 Feb 2010 in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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