Sharon Lou Behounek

Sharon Lou Behounek

Sharon Lou Behounek, age 79, of Chelsea, entered her heavenly home on January 14th, 2018, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chelsea, Iowa, with Deacon Joe Behounek officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Chelsea.

Friends may gather from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name. Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service in Belle Plaine is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences can be made to the family at hrabakfuneralhome.com.

Sharon was born May 4th, 1938, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, to Fred and Pauline (Heller) Kotezy. She grew up on a farm northwest of Marengo with her twin sister, Janice Sue Kotezy (Wear). She attended country school until 8th grade and graduated from Iowa Valley High School in Marengo in 1956. Sharon worked in Cedar Rapids at Iowa National Mutual Insurance Company. She met her husband of 56 years, Donald Behounek, while dancing at Armar. They were united in marriage on November 4th, 1961. From that union, she was blessed with three children: Lori, Kevin, and Mark. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, flowers, working on the farm, and entertaining her grandchildren. She also taught religion classes and was a member of NCSF, Ladies Legion Auxiliary, and Rosary Society.

Sharon lived to see her children raised and to enjoy their families, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchild. Survivors include her husband Donald, daughter Lori (Curt) Gerhold of Atkins, sons Kevin (Micki) Behounek of Chelsea, and Mark (Raye) Behounek of San Antonio, Texas. She also leaves behind her eight grandchildren: Lindsey (Christopher) Volkers, Ashley (Seth) Newton, Kelsey Gerhold, Matthew Gerhold, Kristi Behounek, Katelyn Behounek, Mattius Behounek, Khloe Behounek, and great-granddaughter, Avery Behounek. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Janice Wear, and granddaughter Elizabeth Behounek.

P.S.: Grandma, you’re “it”!