Vincentia Chihak
July 7, 1917 ~ July 12, 2014
Vincentia M. Chihak, age 97, of Elma, IA, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at
her home.
Vincentia "Vin" Marie was born on July 7, 1917 the daughter of Frank and Amanda Goetz in Wesley, IA. She was raised on farm near Lourdes. On June 10, 1942, Vin was united in marriage to Rudolph Chihak. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was proud of the years she spent as a sacristan at church. Vin enjoyed gardening, and treasured her time spent with her family, and the friendships she developed while living at Afton Oaks.
Vin is survived by her children, Jeanne (Harvey) Nelson of Cedar Rapids, IA, Donna Markakis of Wheeling, IL, Ann (John) Kelly of Cedar Rapids, Mary Jo (Gary) Ries of Elma, IA, Pete Chihak of Cedar Rapids, and Peggy (Steve) Beaston of Centralia, MO; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rudy; her son, Fran; four brothers, Frank, Stan, Vincent, and Joseph; four sisters, Sister Stanislaus, OSF, Rose, Ruth, and Peg; and two grandsons, Jim Pejchl and David Beaston.
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Prayers to your family from Brian and Wendy (Anderson) Gerber, you are in our thoughts!
Warm hugs and thoughts to all of you during this time. You have been blessed with the many years that you had your mother with you. “Unforgettable,” is the only word that could describe Aunt Vin. She was special to me and a true blessing. I will always be thankful to the Lord for her. Again, may God bless you all and comfort you at this time. I was so blessed by our visit, just the other day. God Bless.
With Deepest Sympathy in Your Loss . Your loved one was so very dear thats is so hard to find the words to ease your recent loss. and bring you peace oof mind. As we grieve we must also rejoice as she is embraced with her Heavenly Father. Life has not ended it has merely changed and we will be reunited again some day. Know that you and your family are in our prayers this difficult time. In Faith Diane AKA Di and Reecee Kovarik
May the memories of your Mom be a source of happiness at this time of sorrow. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. David and Jeanne Roder
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO MARYJO AND FAMILY. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY WHO WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. R. I. P. VINCENTIA. FROM TIM AND CINDY HOWLAND AND TIM THE MUSIC MAN. PROTIVIN IOWA.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Such a great lady. She will be missed. Sorry we will not make it to visitation or funeral we are on vacation. The Barb Merle Havlik family.
To all my Chihak cousins I just want you all to know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I wont say that in time it gets better it is just different. You were all so lucky to have your mom with you for so many years. After my mom passed I used to enjoy talking to aunt Mike on the phone, she just kind of reminded me of mom. Frank Amandas last child was called home so they may be reunited once again for eternity. May God bless all of you during this difficult timeLove prayers your cousin, Lorraine
I will always remember her warm heart, her laughter, her zeal for life but most of all the love she had for her family and our God. I know the angels were singing when she arrived, I just hope and pray they have BINGO up there. She always was a light in this dark world, she will be missed. Untill we meet again, love ,Sandy Russell
So sorry to hear about you mom, you are in our thoughts and prayers.