March 29, 2024

Eloise Mae Krajnovich

Jan. 9, 2017

Eloise Mae Krajnovich, 97, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at Newton Village Care Center. Eloise was born May 12, 1919, in Clinton. She was a graduate of the Clinton Senior High School and was a lifelong resident of Iowa. She was employed by the Vernon Company in Newton for 25 years, retiring in April 1986 as a proofreader. Eloise was a longtime member of the Newton First Presbyterian Church.

Eloise Mae is survived by her daughter, Carol Lucas; son, Ronald E. (Sandy) Krajnovich; grandchildren, Nicole (Lucas) Mercer, Natalie (Lucas) Goodin, Kristopher Krajnovich and Timothy Krajnovich; great-grandchildren, Lucas Mercer and Lauren Mercer; and her many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Emma (Kennedy) Davis; her husband, Eli Krajnovich; and a son-in-law, Jerry Lucas.

The Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. A time of remembrance and celebration of life will be at a later date at the Newton Village. Burial will be in the Newton Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the family in Eloise's name or a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh.com.