Iris Marie Vonasek

Iris Marie (Baca) Vonasek, 83, of West, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Waco. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with the Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. A rosary will be recited 6 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home, followed by visitation until 8 p.m.

Mrs. Vonasek was born Sept. 17, 1927, in West. She attended St. Mary's School and graduated from West High School. On July 9, 1947, she was united in marriage to Frank Vonasek in West. He preceded her in death Jan. 1, 1981. Iris served as a ward secretary for the West Community Hospital for over 20 years until her retirement. She enjoyed playing dominoes, Chinese checkers, Bingo, listening to music and dancing. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and taking care of her pets, especially her dog, Britney Ann. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, Catholic Daughter of America Court #829, and K.J.Z.T. Society No. 11.

Iris is also preceded in death by her mother, Millie Hlavaty Baca; and a great-granddaughter, Jaylie Alane Vonasek.

Survivors include four sons, Frank Vonasek Jr. of Pownal, Maine, Anthony Vonasek and wife, Debbie, and Charles Vonasek and wife, DiAnne, all of Waco, and Patrick Vonasek and wife, Janice, of Lorena; three daughters, Vicki Bienski and husband, Tom, of Bryan, Vivian Whatley and husband, Darrell, of Golinda, and Vanette Vonasek of West; 11 grandchildren, Candice Vonasek, Brian Vonasek and wife, Jiliane, Charley Vonasek, Anna Vonasek, E. Z. Vonasek, Brenna Vonasek, Beth Vonasek, Jackie Bienski Adamcik and husband, Scott, Jennifer Bienski, Mindy Weathers, and Christina Weathers; three great-grandchildren, Ethan George Nazari, Evan Zachary Adamcik, and Ambry Grace Vonasek; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Brian Vonasek, E.Z. Vonasek, Scott Adamcik, Trevor Beuerlein, Brian Mullen, and Ivan Nazari.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fuzzy Friends Rescue. Memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com.

September 17, 1927 - April 30, 2011

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