Langguth, Vida Eileen

Vida Eileen Langguth, 94, a resident of Summit Point, Marion, formerly of Alburnett and Center Point, died Friday, April 12, 2013, at Manor Care Health Services, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by the Rev. Dan Peterson. The family will greet guests from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 15, at the funeral home in Marion. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include her children, Dale (Sherry) Kouba of Central City, Jerry (Carol) Kouba of Alburnett, Kathy (Garry) Sankey of Marion, and Rick Langguth of Walker; daughter-in-law, Corrine Calvasina of Saltillo, Miss.; seven grandchildren, Ned Kouba, Shelley Scott, Brian Kouba, Angie Armon, Todd and Eric Lamphier, and Pacer Langguth; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Iva Vernon; husbands, Harold Kouba and Leland Langguth; and son, David Kouba.

Vida was born June 18, 1918, the daughter of John and Iva (Workman) Vernon. She graduated from Marion High School in 1936. Vida married Harold Kouba in June 1936. Harold died in 1944. On Dec. 17, 1945, Vida married Leland Langguth. Leland died March 1, 1977.

Vida filled her days being a housewife on two farms in Alburnett. In February 1962, she moved to Center Point to run the business as the Vi-Da-Le Motel until March 1977. Vida then moved to Marion to take care of her father until his death in 1980. She was known for her diaries that she wrote in every day for many years (started in 1952) and for all the pies she baked, being involved in the Alburnett coffee club, book club, and garden club, and always for her good sense of humor. Vida also had an admirable talent for quilting and making afghans; each of her family members received one and will continue to be covered with her love each time they use one. She was a member of Alburnett Christian Church.

Those who knew Vida will always remember her good humor and her laughter. She was always ready for a good day and was a planner. She will be greatly missed.

Memorials may be directed to Alburnett Christian Church in Vida's memory.

Please sign the online guest book for Vida at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published April 13, 2013 in The Gazette