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Michael Popelka
Michael Popelka
Kalona
Michael Popelka, 67, of Kalona passed away on January 5, 2025.
A gathering for family and friends will be held Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service.
He is survived by his wife Deb Popelka of Kalona, children Cassidy Popelka (Tyler Stull) of Marengo, Amy (John) Copping of Kalona, and Ryan Semler of Iowa City, grandchildren Ayla and Freya Stull, and Zander and Quinn Copping, sister Patti (Mike) Osborn, and his beloved cat Fluffy.
The full obituary can be read at www.lensingfuneral.com.
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