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Myrna J. Larkey (1942-2017)

LARKEY, GOHLMANN, GOMBERT

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 2/5/2018 at 10:00:36

Myrna J. Larkey, 75, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday evening, June 18, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. A celebration of Myrna's life will be held at 5:30 P.M., Thursday, June 22, 2017, at the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. Cremation will follow the services. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Myrna Joann Gohlmann was born on June 9, 1942 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Durward E. and Irene C. (Gombert) Gohlmann. She was a graduate of Lost Nation High School and had attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. She married Robert Frank Larkey on July 11, 1969 at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. They were proud parents of four children: Troy, Rick, Scarlet and Robin.

Myrna was a homemaker for many years raising her four children. She also owned and operated Maquoketa Livestock Sales with her husband where she served a vital role of helping run the business as well as the family farming operations.

Myrna was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, Fulton Community Church in Fulton, Iowa and the Jackson County Public Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She served Meals On Wheels and was a dedicated volunteer working at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa. Her unwavering faith in the Lord was evident in the many years of service to her community. Years of donating her time, talent and resources were appreciated by the many she served unselfishly.

Myrna loved traveling, gardening, coffee, and a glass of wine while visiting with friends. She also loved spending many hours with grandchildren and family, and exemplifying patriotism throughout her life. Myrna always believed in others and always had encouraging words. She also enjoyed many hours at her "Arizona Home" (1865 stone house in Maquoketa that she had restored). Words cannot describe how much she will be missed by so many!

Those left to honor Myrna's memory include her husband Robert "Bob" Larkey of Maquoketa, IA; children, Troy (Shonna) Larkey of Great Falls, MT, Rick Larkey of New Hampton, IA, Scarlet (Craig) Dietz of Maquoketa, IA, and Robin (Paul) Krogman of Elvira, IA; 8 grandchildren, Alyssa Larkey, Levi Larkey, Danielle (Dietz) Riley, Brandi (Larkey) Tomasich, Amanda Larkey, Morgan Dietz, Montanna Krogman, and Ciera Krogman; 1 great-grandchild, Ruger Larkey; sisters, Marlene (Darrel) Hicks of Wheatland, IA, and Kathy (Lary) Becker of Maquoketa, IA; a brother, Galyn (Rhonda) Gohlmann of Grinnell, IA; and sisters-in-law, LuJean (Lud) Gocek of Nazareth, PA and Karen (Florian) Steffen of Bellevue, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandchild Brogan Dietz, and brothers J.C. and Merlyn Gohlmann.

Memorials may be made directed to the Family of Myrna Larkey who will be establishing a scholarship fund for the medical field in her name.

Online Condolences may be left at www.carsonandson.com.


 

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