Obituary of Kathryn M. Hebl

Kathryn M. Hebl, 92, a lifetime resident of Johnson County, Iowa, died Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the Briarwood Health Care Center in Iowa City following a short illness. A celebration of life for Kathryn will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Private family graveside services will be held on Thursday, March14, 2013, at the Lone Tree Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Kathryn's name can be made to Essence of Life Hospice, or an organization of your choice. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Kathryn M. Aubrecht was born October 30, 1920; daughter of George and Bessie (Thomas) Aubrecht, one of eleven children. On November 30, 1937, Kathryn was united in marriage to Joseph Hebl in Iowa City. Kathryn was a homemaker, a farm wife and enjoyed her time gardening, cooking, and especially time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family includes her son, Paul Hebl and his wife, Diane, of Iowa City; grandchildren, Todd Hebl of Coralville, Elisha Hamm (Mike) of Iowa City and Raquel Jones of Wilton; six great-grandchildren, Andy, Brent and Chandler Hamm and Joey, Katie and Rita Jones; sisters, Beverly (Rashid) Al-Rashid and Marlene Boerjan. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe in 2003, son, Wilfred "Willy" Hebl in 2011, five sisters, Lucille Kucera (Ed), Lillian Allen (Vernon), Letha Musser (Harold), Marjorie Anciaux (Cecil), Donna Zeithamel and three brothers, Harold Aubrecht (Velma), Maynard Aubrecht (Bonnie) Merrill "Bub" Aubrecht; and her grandson-in-law, Max Jones. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City is caring for Kathryn's services.