Obituaries : Ella Elizabeth Wubbena

Ella Elizabeth Wubbena, 85, passed away at her residence, Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, with Chaplain Brian Reeves officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Private family burial will be held.

Ella was born May 23, 1938, in Waterloo, the daughter of Clarence and Clarene (Williams) Frank. She attended grade school in Mt. Auburn and graduated from La Porte City High School. She then attended and graduated from Iowa State Teachers College earning a degree in education. Teaching positions led her to Ackley, Garrison and the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton. On June 2, 1962, Ella was united in marriage to Alvin Wubbena at the American Lutheran Church in La Porte City. After retiring from teaching, Ella embraced her roles as a devoted mother and an active partner on the family farm.

Throughout her life, some of Ella's favorite past times were gardening, cooking, going out to eat, playing cards, and spending time with her family and "loving on her grandkids". She was a proud member of Zion Lutheran Church in Dysart.

Ella is survived by her four children: Kevin (Beverly) Wubbena of Rogers, AR, Kim (Matt) Siebrands of Altoona, Korey (Jillian) Wubbena of Edmond, OK, and Kristy (Blake) Lorber of Bondurant; seven grandchildren: Blythe, Brayden, Lucas, Ethan, Emma, Kennedy and Parker; two great-grandchildren: Easton and Emberlynn; brother, Cecil (Judy) Frank of La Porte City; and two sisters-in-law: Lena Wubbena and Martha Walters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin; infant daughter, Mary; brother, Russell; and several other family members.

A memorial fund has been established.

Condolences may be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.