Lola E. Berner, 90, of Wheatland Manor, and formerly of Maquoketa and Lost Nation, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, February 9, 2024.

Lola Eileen Berner was born on August 14, 1933, in Clinton County, Iowa, to Clarence and Hulda (Timm) Adrian.  Her life was one of dedication and love, exemplified by her marriage to Clifford F. Berner on February 23, 1952, in Charlotte, Iowa. Together, they built a life filled with the joys and challenges of rural living. As a farm wife, Lola worked tirelessly alongside her husband on their family farm in rural Lost Nation. Her work ethic was further demonstrated through her years of employment at Pacific Coast Feather Company in Maquoketa, where she was known for her reliability and warmth.

Lola’s commitment to her community was evident in her involvement with Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lost Nation. She also served with heart and pride as a member of the Menzo Widle American Legion Post #381 Ladies Auxiliary.

Those who knew Lola will fondly remember her passion for life’s simple pleasures. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, her eyes lighting up with each play. Gardening and canning were not just hobbies but a testament to her nurturing spirit, providing for her family and friends. Lola’s love for cooking was legendary, and her card-playing skills were a source of joy and friendly competition.

But above all, Lola’s greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories for her children, Linda (Mike) Buley of Georgetown, TX, Barb Scott of Elburn, IL, Gary (Becky) Berner of Lost Nation, IA, and Wayne (Melissa) Berner of Canal Winchester, OH. Her sister, Sharon (Bob) Sullivan of Charlotte, IA, will also hold dear the memories they shared. Lola was a beacon of light and love for her grandchildren, Cliff (Linda), Chad (Aalia), Amy, Mark (Keira), Jennifer, Courtney (Gene), Luke (Kayla), Megan, Cassidy, Matthew, Evan, Corey, and Jason, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, with the joy of another on the way.

Lola’s journey was marked by the love she shared and the resilience with which she faced life’s adversities. She was preceded in death by her adoring parents, her beloved husband Clifford in 2012, her dear son Allen in 1976, her son-in-law Allan Scott, and her precious granddaughters Laura and Judy.

A celebration of Lola’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, February 16, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lost Nation.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the church.  Burial will be at the Pence Cemetery, rural Baldwin, Iowa.  The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Lola E. Berner memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.