Velma will be 100 years old on August 23, 2020. She was born in Columbus City, Iowa. She and Michael Slofkosky married, and after WWII, raised four children: Carolyn, Larry, Paul, and Ken.
The family owned and operated Slofkosky hardware and Laundry in Lovilia. They were members of St. Peter’s Catholic church there.
Velma would love receiving cards and letters from people during these times when we are restricted socially.
Her mailing address is:
Velma Slofkosky Schleier, 606 W. Larson Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VELMA and ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!!
Carlon Ray Slay Obit
Carlon, age 77, died July 21, 2020. He was born July 3, 1943 to Harold and Florence (Miner) Slay in Lovilia, Iowa. He attended Lovilia school and graduated with the class of 1961.
December 2, 1962 he married Mary Darlene Spring in Udell, Iowa. They were blessed with three daughters: Shelley Lynn, Cindy Joleen, and Vicki Jo.
He had a varied work experience. First with his father in a bottle gas company and furniture/hardware store. Next he spent 10 years operating the Slay Dairy Creme in Lovilia. Then he worked for Gilbert Funeral Home and Ambulance. During this time he was a volunteer Lovilia firemen for many years. Finally, until retirement he worked for Chicago Rivet in Albia, Iowa.
In 1997 he moved to Centerville, Iowa where he was custodian at his church, First Baptist. He also later became a driver for the Amish and had many friends among them.
When young, Carlon loved fast cars and driving fast. He enjoyed hunting quail and pheasant with his bird dog Pal. He taught his girls gun safety and took them hunting too. Carlon also liked ice fishing, crappies fishing, mushroom hunting, card playing with friends, and cooking up fish fries for family and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, daughter Shelly Lynn, and brother, Gary Slay.
Surviving him are: his wife; daughter, Cindy Joleen Farrington (Scott); daughter, Vicki Jo Ballalatak (Dean); granddaughter, Leah Irene Stearns (Mitch); grandson, Joshua David Farrington (Nicki); great grand daughter, Norah Mae Stearns; great grand son, Judson Bryan Stearns; and two step grandchildren, Chad Ballalatak and Lisa Valentine (Jason). Also, one brother and sister-in-law , Doyle and Irene Spring.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 2pm-7pm with the family present from 5pm-7pm. at Sinnott Funeral Home in Albia. Proper social distancing and wearing a mask is requested. The funeral services will be at 1pm, Friday, July 24, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Centerville with Pastor Dennis Higgins officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia.
Memorials may be directed to the family and determined at a later date. May he rest in peace.
Georgia Robinson Obit
Georgia, age 90, died July 22, 2020 at the Monroe Care Center in Albia, Iowa.
On May 5, 1930 she was born to George and Mary (Brace) Harrison in Hamilton, Iowa. Her schooling was in Lovilia where she graduated with the class of 1948. That same year on October 23, 1948 she married Lee Robinson in Nashua, Iowa at the Little Brown Church. They shared 65 years together until he passed in 2014. They were blessed with two children, Terry and Carolyn.
Georgia was a homemaker and helped Lee with the farming. For enjoyment she liked embroidering, crocheting, knitting, and gardening. She will be remembered as a good cook and for her passion for time with family.
She is survived by: son, Terry Robinson (Judy Seddon) of Knoxville, Iowa; and daughter, Carolyn (Kevin) Heisel of Fairfield, Iowa. Five grandchildren: Nic (Amy) Robinson, Tina (Nate) Shippers, Sheila (Chad) Larson, Shawn Heisel and Andrea Nixon, and Aimee Gorsh. She also has six great grandchildren. Surviving siblings are: James Harrison, Emma Severino, Peggy Feagins, David (Barbara) Harrison and Judy (Jim) Bonnett.
Georgia was preceded in death by: her parents, husband, and siblings: Betty Lawson, John Harrison, and Gerry Robuck.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Sinnott Funeral Home in Albia with Pastor Raymond Doser officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia. Proper social distancing is advised and masks will be available.
Memorials may be directed to the family and will be determined at a later date. May she rest in peace.