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Anna Whaley Anna Eva Whaley was born to James and Anna Reha Vodraska at Spirit Lake, Iowa on May 26, 1910. She attended rural school and graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1928. On February 16, 1931 she married Howard Whaley. Three daughters were born to this union: Phyllis Johnson, Dora Froendt and Colleen Botko. The family lived in the rural Spirit Lake area until 1975, when they retired and moved to their present home in Spirit Lake. Her husband, Howard, passed away March 31, 1984. Anna was an active member of the Montgomery United Methodist Church, later a member of the Spirit Lake United Methodist Church after the closing of the Montgomery church. She was active in the Happy Hour Farm Club, Montgomery Homemakers and the Lac d” Esprit Federated Club. She enjoyed her family, crafts and volunteer work. She died November 22, 2005 at Hilltop Care Center where she had been a resident since April, 2004. Survivors include her daughters, Phyllis and her husband, Everett (Jeff) Johnson, of Lake Park, Dora Froendt of Milford and Colleen and her husband, Jerry Botko, of Peoquet Lake, Minnesota, seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, son-in-law, Melvin Froendt, granddaughter, Jeri Ann, parents, two brothers and three sisters. IN MEMORY SERVICE CLERGY MUSIC PALLBEARERS INTERMENT |