Patricia A. Vondrak

   Patricia “Patty” A. Vondrak, 77, of Sioux City died Monday, December 24, 2018, at Bickford Cottage in Sioux City.

   A funeral mass will be 10:30 Friday, December 28, 2018, at Holy Cross Parish – St. Michael Church (2223 Indian Hills Dr.) in Sioux City with Father Peter Nguyen, Celebrant.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

   Patricia A., the daughter of Richard and Albina (Hubel) Elliott, was born April 19, 1941 in Sioux City.  She grew up in Sioux City and attended St. Boniface School and graduated from Bishop Heelan with the Class of 1959.  Following high school, she worked with her dad at Olson News.

   On January 2, 1965, Patricia was united in marriage to E. LaVern Vondrak in Sioux City.  After marriage, they farmed north of Sioux City for over fifty years.  Patty also worked for 20 years at JCPenney in the children’s department.  LaVern passed away on May 11, 1996.

   Patty was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, board member of Farm Bureau, and volunteered at the polling booth for elections.  She enjoyed playing cards with friends but above all she enjoyed helping care for her grandchildren.

   She is survived by four sons: Richard (Jodi) Vondrak of Hinton, IA, Daniel E. (Sandra) Vondrak of Mankato, MN, Charles (Karri) Vondrak of Sioux City, IA and Chad (Stephanie) Vondrak of Hinton, IA; thirteen grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Reuter of Hospers, IA; other relatives and friends.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LaVern; one son Patrick in infancy; one brother, Richard (Marie) Elliott and one brother-in-law, Jerome Reuter.