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Frances Shonka Obituary
79, of Mesa, AZ died Monday, April 18, 2011. She was born October 5, 1931 in Cedar Rapids, IA the daughter of Felix and Lucy (Butler) Simkavitz. She graduated from St. Patrick HS in 1949 and married Leland (Lee) Shonka, June 9, 1951. Mother of five, grandmother of eight, great-grandmother to one.
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Carol Ann Wentworth
October 5, 2011
Hi Mom! Happy 80th birthday. I feel you with me in spirit everyday. I miss you immensely. I treasure the time(s) we had together while you were. So many wonderful memories. I love this prayer you taught me when I stayed with you and dad a year ago...
"When evening draws it's curtains, and pins them with a star. Know that I'll be thinking about you ~ no matter where you are". I love that poem and say it nightly. I love you and miss you. Your Carol Ann, #4 and the family, Eric, Trent, Jack and Cristina
Debra Shonka-Barta
October 5, 2011
Happy Birthday Mom. Thinking of you today on your 80th Birthday. It's a beautiful fall day here in the Midwest. You would love it. Dad had a wonderful month long visit with us. Stayed all of September. Love,
Debra, Rich, Richie and Alex
Nancy Shonka Padberg
October 5, 2011
Happy Birthday Mom, Today we would have celebrated your 80th Birthday! We Love you, Nancy, David & Nina xoxo
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