M. Winona Kahler's Obituary
On June 30, 2016, a beautiful summer day, our precious mother and grandmother was once again reunited with our father-her husband of 59 years and 11 months. Separated by death for 7 years, 4 months and 19 days, they are together again. Born M. Winona Steffens to Edwin and Mary Findley Steffens on December 1, 1932 in Granger, Iowa.
Attended grade school and high school at Granger Public School, Granger, Iowa. Participated in chorus, glee club, basketball. Attended Evangelical United Brethen Church in Granger and was confirmed at age 13. Participated and was a soloist in choir.
First job was working in cornfields for Pioneer Seed Corn in Johnston, IA on the pollinating crew. Typed letters for a Catholic organization, filled in at Post Office during Christmas season, typed sales brochures for Look Magazine. Worked at Hy-Line Poultry Farms, Johnston, IA. First in hatchery, later as bookkeeper for Dallas Center Research Farm (based in Johnston) from 1952-1958.
Was Camp Fire leader, Cub Scout Den Mother.
Started at Avon February 1980. Worked as Assistant Manager from 1985-1988. Continued as Representative and part time help to manager.
Worked at L'eggs, Hanes Bali store in the Outlet Mall from 1989-1993.
One day a month at Firstar Regional Center on statement day from 1994-1996.
Worked at Snowbelt Distributors from November 1973 to June 1979 with some years off in that period.
Retired March 1996.
Her children; Vicki (Don) Goeres, Penny (Jim) Woodland, Jeff (Lora Lynn), Nate (Karin), Eric (Chris Van Dellen), 12 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild. 2 brothers; Web Steffens of Grimes, IA and Lon Steffens of Kalispell, MT. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband W. Howard in 2009 and 2 siblings; Edison Steffens and Wanda Copeland.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 11 am at Wesley United Methodist Church in Oshkosh, WI. Rev. G Wiley Gladney will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 10 am until the time of service. Committal services will be held at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Oshkosh. In Lieu of flowers memorials should be directed to Wesley United Methodist Church at 761 Florida Ave. Oshkosh, WI 54902.
God's Garden
God looked around his garden
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best
He knew that you were in pain
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting
rough
And the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered "Peace be thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone...
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
Author; Melissa Shreve
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