Sandra Showers of rural Lovilia attended the St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary meeting at Albia when they were choosing which non-profit groups to give the money they raise doing a weekly luncheon during Lent. She requested that funds be given to Lovilia Community Building to fund updates to the building. The committee chose Lovilia as one of the two groups to donate to this 2011 Lenten season.
We want to thank Sandra for taking her time to make this request for Lovilia and for thinking of our needs. The check has been received by treasurer Fred Kraber and was written for $2,122.46.
We also want to thank St. Mary’s for their generosity to the local community. The food is donated and the labor is donated at these luncheons. So thanks to all those donors and workers !!
Lovilia Obituaries
Rita Christine Kurimski
Rita lived in Waukee, Iowa but grew up in rural Lovilia. She died April 7, 2011 from Fronto-temporal dementia.
She was born Jan. 17, 1957 to Steve and Barb (Crall) Kurmiski. She graduated from Albia H. S. class of 1975 and graduated from DMACC with an accounting degree.
Her brothers and families live in rural Lovilia, Mark and Bernard Kurimski. Her sister Marla and family live in Runnells.
Funeral was at St. Peter’s church in Lovilia and burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lovilia.
Richard Paul Pierce
Richard died April 8, 2011 at Monroe County Hospital. He was born May31,1964 in Centerville. His parents were Richard Keith and Neta (Allen) Pierce. He had a career as a union millwright.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Pierce of Lovilia and a daughter, Ricci, of Cincinnati. He has a brother Brian of Pella.
Funeral was at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa with burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Iowa. A memorial has bee established to the family.
David Cecil Hunt
David died April 15, 2011 at his home in Lovilia. He was born to Lloyd and Emma (Berto) Hunt on August 19, 1932.
He married Judy Self and they had four children: Kevin, Lori, Brian, and Brad. They later divorced and his companion was Sandy Wade of Lovilia.
He ran Hunt Auto in Lovilia for many years. Dave did mechanical work and sold motorcycles and chain saws. He was a member of Lovilia Fire Dept. for a time.
Lori and Brad and families live in Lovilia. Memorials have been designated to Lovilia Commuinity building and Lovilia Fire Dept. and First Responders.
Funreral services were at Winfield’s and burial at Gosport Cemetery in Marion County with military rites.
Teddy Carl Visser
He died April22, 2011 at Monroe Care Center in Albia. He was born to Carl and Ella Mae (Clark) Visser near Lovilia on January 8, 1930. He grew up and was educated in Lovilia and later served in the Air Force.
He married Alice Colleen Clipperton June3, 1951. He was a member of Lovilia United Methodist Church. He had a long career as a truck driver and served several years on the Lovilia city council.
His son Larry of Lovilia survives and five grandchildren. Preceding him in death was an infant son and his daughter Chris. Three of the grandchildren live in Lovilia: James Toopes, John Toopes, and Karrie Hutchinson.
Our condolences to all these families and to the departed we wish them peace.
Student Updates
Albia high school academic team tournament in April. A junior team member was Aaron Kurimski of Lovilia. (Parents: Bernard and Helen Kurimski)
This year two Lovilia area students Aaron Kurimski and Mikayla Vandenberg earned state FFA degrees which is FFA’s highest honor. Aaron had beef and swine production and helped his brother with a lawn care business. Mikayla (daughter of Russ and Becky) worked in lawn care and at Hyvee.
Jewel Whicker shined in music performance this spring. She had a one rating in vocal solo and a one rating with another student in a duet. She also earned a one rating playing in a brass choir.
2011 senior babe Ruth team includes Kile Overmyer and Hunter Hastings who have Lovilia family roots.
Albia high track team includes Caleb Maughan and Logan Williams with Lovilia roots.
Tennis team at Albia high includes Lauren Williams and Mikayla Vandenberg with Lovilia roots.
Congratulation to you all for getting out there and giving to your team and learning for yourselves.
Wedding in June
Heather Kurimski (parents Bernard and Helen of rural Lovilia) will marry Sean Balzer of California on June 11, 2011. She is an elementary teacher in DesMoines and he is a computer tech for Apple in West DesMoines. Best wishes to you both!
Art Award
Juana (Jane) Plum formerly of Lovilia received an honorable mention for her water color in Knoxville’s recent Art Show. Congratulations Juana!