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Betty Prusha
Betty Prusha
Elberon
Betty Prusha, 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Nation Cottage, Western Home Community in Cedar Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 18, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with the Rev. Michael McAndrew as celebrant. Interment will be held at National Cemetery in Vining. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Phillips Funeral Home in Keystone.
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