Lousie May Kapka

Funeral services for May Kapka were held11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Hastings funeral Home in Perry, Iowa. Words of comfort were provided by Pastor Mark Holmes of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Perry. Music was provided by pianist Virginia White and soloist Bill Olson. The music was "In The Garden", "Softly and Tenderly" and "Amazing Grace". May's honorary casket bearers were Richard Sieck, Allen Mohrfeld, Cole Baxter, Brianna Baxter, Jim Marr, Mike Marr, and Kenny Marr. Following the service at the funeral home a time of lunch and fellowship was held at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. A graveside service was held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Riverside Cemetery in Riceville, Iowa. Louise May Kapka, daughter of William Lennie and Norval Lee See, was born December 15, 1918 in Albia, Iowa and died May 6, 2012 at the Dallas County Hospital in Perry, Iowa at the age of 93 years. May received her education in Albia. She was always a caregiver to her entire family. May was blessed with numerous nieces and nephews and they always competed for a place on her lap. Her home was always a source of love and comfort. She always made time for each. May's marriage to LaVern Kapka was a union of working together on the farm near Riceville. She could enjoy all her little favorite ducks, chickens, and even baby skunks who would ride on her shoes as she hung her wash on the line to dry. May enjoyed being mother to Donna and later grandmother to Bobbi and great grandmother to Cole and Brianna. After LaVern's death, May moved to Perry in 1987. She worked with her sister Ruth Hoffman at the Chocolate Shop and together with Donna, ran the Red Carpet in the early 90's. Throughout her life, she was not afraid of hard work. May loved all children and many looked to her as grandma. Her gentleness was a beacon to children. She enjoyed fishing, watching birds, working crossword puzzles, word search, and watching Wheel of Fortune and the Price is Right on T.V. May was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband LaVern and daughter Donna Meyer, brothers: William Lennie Jr. and Eugene Lennie, sisters: Ruth Hoffman, Helen Williams, and Shirley Cox. May is survived by her sister Isabell Foskey; granddaughter Bobbi Baxter (Aaron), two great-grandchildren Cole and Brianna Baxter all of Perry, many nieces and nephews including niece and caregiver Ruth Ann Cosner of Perry; cousins including Margaret Rogers of Albia; other relatives and many friends. Hastings Funeral Home 1417 2nd St Perry, Iowa 50220 515 465-4691 www.hastingsfh.com hastingsfh@qwestoffice.net