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Edna Kadolph
1925 - 2025
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1925
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2025
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Edna Kadolph Obituary
September 10, 1925 - August 12, 2025
Edna Laurel Kadolph enjoyed 99 years of a life well lived. She closed her beautiful blue eyes for the last time on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, Iowa; with Mark Doebel conducting the service. Cards of expression can be sent to Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.
Edna is survived by her children, Carole Kadolph of Denver, CO, Michael Kadolph of Denver, CO, Roger Kadolph of Ventura, IA, Nancy (Sean) Wenner of Eagan, MN; brother Richard Sanford of Yelm, WA; grandchildren, Clint (Ashlee) Kadolph of Kentfield, CA, Cody Kadolph, of Chicago, IL; great grandson Cooper Kadolph, several nieces and nephews, and extended family members.
Edna is preceded in death by her parents, husband Merle, stillborn daughter Julie, sister Bonnie Blevins, daughter-in-law Kathi Kadolph, and sister-in-law Shirley Sanford. Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel 310 First Ave North Clear Lake, Iowa 50428. 641-357-2193. View online at www.colonialchapels.com
WARD VAN SLYKE COLONIAL CHAPEL
310 1ST AVENUE NORTH
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa 50428
6413572193
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Jim Joynt
August 21, 2025
Edna and Merle were good friends of my Parents when they lived south of Clear Lake and Sue and I knew her as a neighbor and a friend when we moved to this neighborhood. Will be missed
Patty Jensen
August 19, 2025
Dear Roger, my deepest condolences at the loss of your mom. You were so faithful with visiting her and caring for her at Oakwood. My sympathies to you and your family.
Randy Christensen
August 19, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the Kadolph family. Special prayers to Rodger and family. I met Rodger at Hamilton Business College in 1971. Remembering many good times at school and outside of school.
John and Robin Bratvold
August 19, 2025
Roger-keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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