Obituary of Viola M. Lovetinsky

Viola Mae Lovetinsky, 96, formerly of Iowa City and West Liberty, passed away April 29, 2018 at Atrium Village in Hills.

Viola was born October 11, 1921, in New Ulm, MN; the daughter of John and Ula (Morford) Clark.  She married Donald Lovetinsky November 16, 1943.  They farmed outside of West Liberty until retiring to Iowa City and together enjoyed many winters in Texas.

Viola enjoyed gardening, her flower beds, and crocheting stocking hats for churches and schools.  In 2016, she moved to Atrium Village and enjoyed playing Bingo, their various programs put on and visits with family.

Viola is survived by her three children, Richard Lovetinsky (Ruth) and Jim Lovetinsky (Deb) of West Liberty and Donna McGowan (Bruce) of Wapello; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Warren Clark and numerous in-laws.

Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, May 3rd at the Gay & Ciha Funeral Service where funeral services will be held 10 am Friday.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City.  Condolences may be shared with her family at www.gayandciha.com.