Virginia Cerny

VIRGINIA A. CERNY

Iowa City

Virginia A. Cerny, 89, of Iowa City, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 3, at Gay & Ciha Funeral Service in Iowa City, where visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery. Memorials in Virginia's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Essence of Life Hospice. Memories and online condolences may be shared with her family at www.gayandciha.com.

Virginia Alene Cooper was born Aug. 13, 1927, in Brashear, Mo., the daughter of Floyd and Gladys (Purvis) Cooper. She graduated from Lone Tree High School and on Jan. 27, 1946, married Edwin "Hank" Cerny. Together they worked and farmed near Lone Tree until 1969, when they moved to Iowa City. She could usually be found alongside Hank, whether working, fishing or mushroom hunting. They enjoyed sharing their time and lives with each other.

She was a supportive and loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. Kolaches were baked fresh and children's costumes were sewn with a mother's love. She enjoyed photography, sewing, a game of cards with friends and time with her family.

Her family includes her children, Jerry Cerny (Joyce) of Cedar Rapids, Rick Cerny (Susie) of Iowa City and Kim Christianson (Dave) of St. Paul, Minn.; sister, Erma Moore of Oskaloosa; grandchildren, Chad (Kelsey Martins), Eric and Scott (Amy) Cerny and Mark, Jake and Kayla Christianson; and great-grandchildren, Tate, Ceci and Nahla.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hank; and brother-in-law, Wilbur Moore.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Virginia's family and her services.