"Sorry to read of "Onie's" passing. I worked with Ione for many years at Nissen's and the woman was not afraid of work. She seemed to make the best of everyday of her life. I remember she loved her family very much and they her. And that includes nieces, nephews, etc. Rest in Peace, Ione, and my condolences to the family. Loretta Weinzetl"
In loving memory of
Iona May Hoversten
September 27, 1934 - November 6, 2012
Iona May Hoversten, 78, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at her home in Webster City. Services celebrating Iona's life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City with Pastors Mike Kroona and Tony Ede officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemtery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Iona May Luppes was born on September 27, 1934 at her family home south of Blairsburg to Johnnie and Pearl (Meyer) Luppes. She graduated from Blairsburg in 1952. Iona was the proud mother of four daughters; Rhonda (Rich) Casky, Sandy (Johnny) Belarde, Debbie Siders and Brenda Paris. Iona worked for Arrow-Acme, Nissen and Son and Electrolux, retiring in 1998. In her free time, Iona enjoyed being with her family and playing BINGO. She loved going to the Iowa State Fair every summer.
Iona is survived by her daughters, Sandy Belarde of WA, Debbie Siders of Eagle Grove and Brenda Paris of WA; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Aretta Muxfeldt of Webster City and Lois (Dee) Nixon of CA; and brothers, Johnnie (Sharon) Luppes Jr. of Blairsburg and Kenny (Jean) Luppes of CA.
Iona was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Rhonda Casksy, grandson, Shannon Siders, sister and brother-in-law, Lavonne (Gary) Hanson, brothers, Verl and Orvil Luppes and brother-in-law, Harvey Muxfeldt.
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Tributes
"We are so Sorry for the loss of a very Awesome Lady.Iona will be missed.She was the best Aunt and Aunt In-Law,Always So Nice to us and everyone around her.You are with the Angels Now.Also Your Daughter Ronda will be so Happy to see you.You will get to play a lot of Bingo.Our Prayers are with the Family.R.I.P. Love You"
"My heart goes out to Iona's family. Prayers and sympathy to you all at this sad time. Sincerely, Sandy (Gibbs) Butler"
"Grandma Onie was like a second mother to me. She was always there with a kind word and encouraging smile. Onie was my mentor in learning to play BINGO and slot machines. Your loving spirit will be missed."