Eva Rose Heppner, 101, of Almena passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Pioneer Nursing Home. She was born July 2, 1918, in Irvington, Kossuth County, Iowa to John and Ida (Hocamp) Grafing. She attended Turtle Lake Elementary School, then stayed home to help her mother keep the home. She met Alfred Heppner and was later married at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Almena on July 22, 1944. Eva spent her life as a mother, dairy farmer and homemaker. She enjoyed canning, baking, vegetable and flower gardening when she wasn't busy with her farm chores.

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Lloyd) Florer of Turtle Lake; her granddaughter, Connie (Bill) Brodie of Blaine, MN; great grandchildren: John (Ashley), Paul, Shawnae, and Rachel Brodie; three nieces, one nephew, other relatives and friends. Eva was preceded in death by her husband Alfred on May 21, 1999; sisters: Pearl Hoffman, Mae Thomas, Helen Neuenfeldt, and Ella Fenske; brothers: William, John and Howard Grafing.

A Christian funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Almena with Rev. Greg Becker officiating. Burial will be in St. Matthew Cemetery, Almena. Visitation will held 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

Last Update: Oct 27, 2019 1:26 pm CDT