Crystal Gladys Stansberry, age 70, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at her home.
She was born April 4, 1951 in Chariton, Iowa to Edwin Francis and Hazel(Lamb) Wade. Crystal went to school in Albia and graduated with the class of 1969. She continued her education at Indian Hills Community College in the Machine Technology program.
Crystal and John Stansberry Sr. were married in 1981 in Ottumwa, Iowa. Her work career was with Chamberlains in Albia, Clow Valve Co. in Oskaloosa and then 23 years with Vermeer at Pella, Iowa. Her last work was with Mon. Co. Professional Management in Albia. She enjoyed reading, thrift shops, casinos, and family time.
Crystal is survived by 3 children: John (Karyn) Stansberry Jr. of Gillette, WY; Tiffany (Zach) Randall of Newton, IA; and Waylon (Nikki) Hutt of Lovilia, IA; and 11 grandchildren. She leaves three siblings: Sandra Wade of Lovilia, Jim Wade, and Tamie(Cameron) Watson. Also, she leaves good friends Rhonda Bonnett, and Phyllis Whicker .
Preceding her in death were her parents and two siblings: Jack Wade and Arlene Riessen.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Tharp Funeral Home from 9-11am and services will be at 11 am. Her family will be present to greet family and friends at the visitation.
Per Crystal’s wishes, her body will be cremated following services and private graveside services will be at Shaul cemetery in Ottumwa, Iowa at a later date. There is an open memorial to the family.
May she rest in peace.
Linda Kraber Obit
Linda Ann Kraber, age 68, of Lovilia, Iowa passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 under the care of EveryStep Hospice.
She was born on December 17, 1953 in Albia, Iowa to John and Jennie (Post) Landsperger. Her education was in Albia and she graduated with the class of 1972. During high school she worked at Albia Newspaper and Trophy Glove.
July 16, 1977 she married David Kraber and they were blessed with two children: Matthew and Sarah.
Then she spent the rest of her life as a homemaker. Her joys were planting flowers, decorating her yard, reading, making homemade noodles, having family dinners, and especially time with her grandchildren.
Linda will be missed by her husband; son, Matthew (Holly) Kraber;, daughter, Sarah (Justin) Lang; three grandchildren: Karson Kraber, Ava Lang, and Natalie Lang; mother-in-law, Marilyn Kraber; aunt, Janice Slay of Albia; uncle, Pete (Shirley) Post of Cedar Rapids, and uncle, Tim (Jodi) Post of Albia.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her father-in-law, Charles Kraber.
Per Linda’s wishes, her body has been cremated and a private family burial will be held at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia, Iowa.
Cards of condolences/memorials can be mailed to Linda’s family at 202 West 5th street, Lovilia, Iowa 50150.
May she rest in peace.
Free Movie Canceled due to Weather
Last Saturday’s free movie at the community building was canceled because everyone in Lovilia was in their basements. Why you say? A tornado touched down in Winterset, Iowa and was approaching Lovilia at movie time so with the tornado warning in effect Lovilians had descended to the basements. I am unaware of any Lovilia damage.
Let’s hope the April movie can be shown without any hitches!! But it is March in Iowa so it is par for the course. Buckle your seat belts and hang on!