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Audrey Irene Kosina
Audrey Irene Kosina
Brighton
Audrey Irene Kosina passed away at her home in Brighton, Iowa, on July 9, 2023. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, George and Marie (Haman) of Oxford; her husband, Robert Kosina of North Liberty; her son, Bruce Kosina of Iowa City; and brothers Ken Grauer of Oxford and Don Grauer of Iowa City.
Audrey is survived by her son, Kit (Kelly) Kosina of Swisher; daughter, Kathy (Harry) Wolf of Des Moines; and grandsons, David (Kira) Wolf of Johnston and Mitchell Wolf of Seattle, Wash. Also surviving are great-grandsons, Hudson and Dawson Wolf of Johnston; and sisters, Eileen Jiras, Marinne Treasnak and Hazel Schropp. Audrey is also survived by longtime loving companion, Leroy Craff of Brighton.
Audrey will be remembered as a wonderful Grandma and Mom, a fantastic cook (especially her chicken and noodles), and her great upholstery skills. A celebration of Life will be held later this summer.
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