Norma Valasek
July 14, 2013
Norma Lorraine Churchill Valasek, 85, was born November 29, 1927, in Fremont, Nebraska, the daughter of Art and Nellie Churchill. She passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2013.
She attended and graduated from rural schools in the Fremont area. Norma met William Valasek while he was home on leave from the service in Omaha, Nebraska. They were married July 21, 1946, when William returned from the service.
Norma and William were the parents of five children. They farmed for 47 years in the Osage, Iowa, area. They were married 57 years when William passed away on September 27, 2003.
Norma then moved to Altoona, Iowa, after William’s death to be closer to her family. She would spend three of the coldest months in Florida with one of her daughters.
Norma became a member of the Adventure Life Church in Altoona. She loved flowers – she could make any flower or plant grow, bloom, and thrive. Her hobby was making Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and teddy bears.
Norma worked 20 years at the Faith Home and was a Home Health Aide for 11 years. She enjoyed her friends at the Senior Center, especially her Thursday afternoon gambling with her friend, Margaret, and Rubic’s Cube games on Friday. Norma will be greatly missed.
Norma is survived by her children, Steve (Rheta), Nancy (Dave), Janet (Keith), and Carol (Tony); her sister, Nella; grandchildren, Tammy, Brandy, Carl, Chad, and Neil; great-grandchildren, Austin, Samson, Conner, and Duncan; other loving relatives; and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; son, Larry; sisters, Wanda and Marcie; brothers, Reginald and Duaine; and her parents.
The family will greet friends from 12 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW in Altoona, with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. Graveside services will be 12 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Osage Cemetery in Osage, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mayo Clinic in loving memory of Norma.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
DoLoras
07/19/2013
Nancy & Dave, I am so very sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you as you move forward.
Patty Scott
07/17/2013
I know how great this woman was because I know her daughter...so sorry for your loss Carol and Tony.
Theresa & Lee
07/17/2013
Nancy & Dave ~ we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts & prayers are with you..if there is anything you need, let us know.
Janelle Ohmstede
07/16/2013
Your Mom was a true sweetheart to myself when she came to visit us at the Wal -Mart Pharmacy she was there for me when I lost my mother in January. She wanted to let us know that there is a greater place for all of us be patient. She wanted her dolls to be safe I am so greatful to have known her and you girls were able to help her .God Bless you my prayers are with you
Carrie Mapes
07/16/2013
Norma was a wonderful lady even though I knew her for a few short days. So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace!
Linda (Fox) Fett
07/15/2013
Janet,
Your Mom will always be watching over you. Let those precious memories comfort you, while your heart is aching from missing her. Please take care.