Iola H. Hrevnak

Iola H. Hrevnak, age 89 of Lambertville, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, where she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 20, 1923 to Andrew and Mary (Bodzar) Milibak in Toledo. Following high school, Iola worked as a riveter on war planes at the former Jeep plant during WWII. She also worked at several department stores in bustling downtown Toledo; including Tiedtke's, Lamson's and LaSalle's. Iola's true passion was cake decorating, especially wedding cakes. She was a Master Cake Decorator and received several certificates from Wilton's and Maid of Scandinavia for her confectionary creations. She also taught cake decorating to adults at Clay High School. Iola will always be remembered for her artistic ability and meticulous perfection, especially the wedding cakes. In addition, she truly enjoyed cooking and baking traditional Hungarian dishes and pastries.

Iola was a devout Catholic and deeply religious. Faith carried her through many of life's challenges. She would remind her family of the power of prayer and to pray often. Iola's family is very proud of her accomplishments and ability to maintain an independent lifestyle.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dianne (Pat) Riley; Sharron Cygnor and Harry "J.R." Hrevnak; grandchildren, Deanna (Richard) Smith, Krista Cygnor, Jonathan Cygnor, William "R.J." Hrevnak and Megan Carter; great-grandchildren, Ashley Smith, Ty Smith, Eoin Cygnor and Carson Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Ernest Milibak and sisters, Mary Fair and Ethel Toth.

The family will receive guests on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). The family will also receive guests Friday, September 14, 2012 at St. Anthony Catholic Parish, 4605 St. Anthony Rd., Temperance, MI from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Brian Hurley. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Oregon.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Parish in Temperance, MI or to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.