before retiring in the early 1970's. After she had retired Ava helped her son and daughter-in-law at the Central Park Café where her specialties was her homemade desserts. We are all going to miss her spunk, her laughter, the Christmas candy and her good cooking. Ava is survived by her son, Kevin (Carole) Panzi of Fort Dodge; six grandchildren, Chantelle (Aaron) Sedlacek, Chad Panzi, Courtney (J.D.) Eggers, Cameron Panzi, Chelsea Panzi, Heather Leilani; eight grandchildren; five step-children, Beverly Everhart, Martha (Kent) Wagner, Lily (Mike Raymond) Andrews, Sally (David) Andrews, and Annette Andrews, a step daughter-in-law, Regina Mauch; 18 step grandchildren and several step great grandchildren and one step great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, her spouses, her daughter Pauline Panzi Brasher, step son Orvel Mauch Jr., and all of her brothers and sisters.