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Bouska, Elmarie
Elmarie Bouska, 88, of Protivin, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, at her home. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, with the Rev. Nick March presiding. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Schluter-Balik Funeral Home Chekal Chapel in Fort Atkinson, where there will be a Scripture service at 5 p.m.
Elmarie is survived by her five children: Jack and wife June Bouska, Lawrenceville, Ga.; Sally and husband Tom McCoy, Edgerton, Wis.; Ann Novak and husband Larry Hartford, Burlington, Wash.; Margaret (Peg) Bouska, Iowa City; and Carol Bouska and husband Jeremy Iggers, Minneapolis.
In lieu of flowers, Elmarie requested memorials be given to Winneshiek County Hospice, 901 Montgomery St., Decorah, IA 52101 or Catholic Charities of Dubuque, 1229 Mount Loretta Ave. Dubuque, IA 52003.
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