Lana Kay Bednarowicz

Lana Kay Bednarowicz

Lana Bednarowicz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Iles Westover Chapel on Sep. 19, 2025.
Lana Kay Bednarowicz, 79, Urbandale, passed away July 13, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born July 31, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to LeRoy and June (Wakland) Fifield.

Lana graduated from Lin Mar High School and went to Kirkwood Community College and received her associate's degree. She worked many jobs, but her last one was at U.S. Cellular.

Lana loved to cross stitch, play video games like Zelda, read Harry Potter books and watch movies.

Lana is survived by her children, Kim Sharpe, and her children Lucas (Ashley) Sharp, Cody Sharpe and Jake (Ally) Sharpe; Shelley Glass an her children, Ashley Glass and Reece Snitker; Michael (Kara) Cobb and their children, Kaylea Cobb, Zachary Cobb and Samuel Cobb; three great-grandchildren, sister, Linda McGowen and some nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Bednarowicz; parents, June & LeRoy "Hickory" Fifield; sisters, Beverly Rowland and Laureen "Laurie" Fifield; and brother, LeRoy "Thumper" Fifield.

Lana has been cremated, and no services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ilesfuneralhomes.com

Memorial contributions may be directed to Royal Oak Nursing and Rehab, 4614 NW 84th Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322 in Lana's name.

Arrangements by Iles Westover Chapel

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6337 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50322

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