Iona L. Presnell

Iona Siebenneicher, age 94, was born on October 6, 1916 to William and Elizabeth (Pabst) Siebenneicher of Deshler. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 20th, 2011. Iona was baptized and confirmed at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Deshler. She was a graduate of Deshler High School. She was married to Ralph Presnell on May 14th, 1939. Two daughters, Bonita and Sandra completed their family. She was employed at the Deshler Post Office for 27 years as a postal clerk. Iona's favorite hobbies have been china painting and reading. Her grandchildren were the highlight of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ralph in 1995, her sisters, Alvina Ward, Edith Ward, brother Edward Siebenneicher and grandson, Kord Eggers. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Bonita and Merlyn Andersen and Sandra and Roger Eggers, her brother, Eugene (Vera) Siebenneicher, grandchildren, Cosette (Gary Greer), Corrinne and friend Scott Singleton. Kris Andersen, Camy (Paul Bradley), Derek (Janene) Eggers, great-grandchildren, Haley, Caley and Andy Greer, Ryan (Melanie) and Kipp Bradley, great-great-grandchildren, Kycen and Kreed Bradley and numerous other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at the Deshler City Cemetery, with Rev. Hal Rainey officiating. Memorials have been established to Parkview Haven Nursing Home, Deshler.