Sister Mary Lou Durbala died February 18, 2012 at the age of 82.
She was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa.
She was born to Elmer and Alice (Martin) Durbala on March 10, 1929 in Lovilia, Ia. She was fourth in a family of 12 children. Their family home in Lovilia burned down and they lost everything. The family then moved to Albia where Sister graduated from high school in the class of 1947. She entered the religious order, Congregation of the Humility of Mary, and professed her vows in 1950. After obtaining her college degree she taught school. Later retiring in 1980 and spent the rest of her life in the Des Moines area.
Locally she has two first cousins. Gerald Sofranko ,whose mother was a Durbala, and Jean Hollinrake (Joe’s wife) whose maiden name was Durbala.
May Sister Mary Lou rest in eternal peace.
New Baby:Blake Richard Keegal
Born February 24, 2012 to Joe and Lindsey Keegal was a baby boy, Blake Richard Keegal.
Grandparents are Jake and Karen Keegal and the late Kendra (Pettyjohn) Pearson.
Greatgrandparents are Ben and Charlotte Pettyjohn of Lovilia.
Congratulations and enjoy your new bundle of joy!
Fifty Years in Banking
February marks the 50th year in banking for Bob O’Donnell. There will be an open house at the bank he now works in on March 7th hosted by the bank owners the Dentels.
If you would like to surprise him and congratulate him with a card for his many years of service, here is his current address:
Robert O’Donnell, 4903 430th Avenue, Curlew, IA 50527-8531.
Bob and his wife, Sharon, moved to Lovilia and farmed east of town. He enjoyed his horses and raising sheep. He still does. He first was working at People’s Bank in Albia and later at Bussey Bank in Bussey. Then he accepted the position he now has.
Enjoy your open house and the rest of your work in banking, Bob!