Lola Boltz

LOLA G. BOLTZ

Lola G. Boltz, age 99, of Kahoka, MO, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born February 22, 1911, at Medill, MO, a daughter of Anthony and Ada Smith Bergman.

On March 6, 1929, she was united in marriage to Emmett R. Boltz in Clark County.

He preceded her in death on January 17, 1985.

Survivors include two sons, Emmett (J.R.) Boltz, Jr. of Montrose, IA and Everett Boltz and his wife, Celesta of Kirksville, MO; two daughters, Marilyn Middleton and her husband, Arch, of Laddonia, MO and Evelyn Steffen and her husband, Bernie, of Fort Madison, IA; one brother, Delbert Bergman and his wife, Vada, of Adrian, IL; two sisters, Dessie Kessler of Kerrville, TX and Rovene Quigley of Columbus, IN; six grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; three step grandchildren and their families; as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Lawrence Bergman and Cliff Bergman; two sisters, Nelly Brooks and Loretta Wright; and two in infancy.

Lola was a farm wife all of her life. She worked hard working in her garden and and raising her children. She was an accomplished quilter, an excellent cook and had taught cooking in 4H in earlier years. For many years she wallpapered homes and businesses in the area and in later years quilted and volunteered numerous hours at the Clark Co. Nutrition Site.

She was a faithful member of the Kahoka Christian Church. Lola loved her church and family, and was content whatever her circumstance.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with burial following in the Kahoka Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Jim Campbell.

Friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of services.

Memorials are suggested to the Kahoka Christian Church or the Clark Co. Nutrition Site.