Alice Vonnahme

Alice Vonnahme, age 86, of Storm Lake, Iowa and formerly of Early, Iowa died July 4, 2014 in LeMars, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place Monday, July 7, 2014 from 5-8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 5:00 p.m. and a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. all at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Alice M. Pudenz was born January 21, 1928 in Carroll, Iowa the daughter of Albert and Rose (Wiederin) Pudenz. Growing up, she was baptized, confirmed, and received 1st Communion at Our Lady of Mount Carmel near Carroll. She attended school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and graduated from St. Angela Academy in 1945. On May 24, 1949, Alice was united in marriage to LuVerne Vonnahme at Our Lady of Mount Carmel by Reverend Peter Sturm. Together, they were blessed with five children: Neil, Mark, Tim, Alan, and Sue Ann. Alice was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Early until 1987 when she moved to Storm Lake and became a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was a loyal guild member at both parishes and a member of Catholic Daughters of America. At one time, Alice worked as a Nurse’s Aide and then as a Home Health Care Provider. She also volunteered her time at St. Mary’s S.O.S. Thrift Store. Alice treasured her family and was very grateful for the times she was able to spend with them. In her spare time, she enjoyed flowers and gardening, baking, travelling, and social gatherings with friends. Alice will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 65 years, LuVerne Vonnahme of Remsen, Iowa; children: Neil (Denise) Vonnahme of Redmond, Washington; Mark (Rosie) Vonnahme of LeMars, Iowa; Tim (Barb) Vonnahme of Henderson, Nevada; Alan Vonnahme of Storm Lake, Iowa; Sue Ann (Tom) Lastuvka of Clive, Iowa; grandchildren: Adam (Sarah) Vonnahme; Jeff (Nichole) Vonnahme; Stephanie (Adam) Jones; Matt (Tara) Vonnahme; Mason Vonnahme; Morgan Vonnahme; Molly (Brandon) Bauer; Jill (Alexis) Marmol; Becca Vonnahme; Michael Lastuvka; Rachel Lastuvka; and Aaron Lastuvka; great grandchildren: Addison and Andrew Vonnahme; Caroline and Sam Vonnahme; Jackson, Jaden, Tessa, and Taeya Jones; Skylar and Aspen Triplett; Courtland Vonnahme; Ella, Chase, and Kate Bauer; brothers: Arthur (Millie) Pudenz; Ken (Karen) Pudenz; Fred (Theresa) Pudenz; sister, Marian Boes; nieces; nephews; cousins; extended family and many friends. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Rose Pudenz; three brothers: Paul, Walt, and Ralph Pudenz; two sisters: Thelma Timmerman and Irma Knobbe; and daughter-in-law, Teresa Vonnahme.

Alice Vonnahme

January 21, 1928 - July 4, 2014