Iola Rachner

Iola M. Rachner, age 97, a Webster resident who has lived in the same home since 1935 until her death on January 6, 2012 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care. Iola was born on June 3, 1914 in Webster City, Iowa to Irvin and Allie McPheeters. Iola married Henry Rachner on January 12, 1934. Iola enjoyed being outdoors in the garden and watching the birds. She was also a 4H-Leader for a number of years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; son Ralph, her parents; four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by and will be sadly missed by her children Donna Carlson, Margel (Douglas) Johnson, Darlene (Bob) Nelson, and Lois (Larry) Grandbois; 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Joanne; her sisters Doris Schauer and Myrtle Fahland. Funeral service will be held Monday, January 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM)at the Grace United Methodist Church with Pastor Cindy Glocke officiating. Music will be provided by Dana Carlson and Dianne Gravesen. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Casketbearers were Brian Barnett, Michael Carlson, Joshua Carlson, Scott Jordan, Thane Larson, Eric Snyder, Kevin Snyder and Clinton Tufts.