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Shana Lerch
SHANA L. LERCH
Anamosa
Shana L. Lerch, 52, of Anamosa, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include three daughters, Ashley Sloan of Cedar Rapids and Michelle and Nicole Pins, both of Anamosa; her mother, Mary Albers; Shana's fiance, Chris Shover of Anamosa; and a sister, Rene Petrilli.
She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Michael Wyant.
Shana was born Nov. 16, 1967, in Anamosa, the daughter of Gary and Mary (Burkey) Wyant. Shana was a chef at T&D Eatery in Anamosa for over six years.
Shana enjoyed sewing, cooking and going to the casino. She always was there to help anyone. She will forever be remembered as a loving and caring daughter, mother, fiancee and friend whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.
A memorial fund has been established. Please leave a message or tribute to Shana's family on the website, www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.
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