Ivadel Luloff, age 101, of Fairbank and formerly of Independence passed away October 7, 2023 at her home. She was born March 11, 1922 in Masonville, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Laura (Hearn) Shonka. She was baptized on March 30, 1922 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Masonville. Ivadel attended Middlefield Township School through the 8th grade. She then attended 9th and 10th grade at Lamont High School. Ivadel moved to Brandon and did housework for several families. On March 17, 1940, Ivadel was confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Jubilee. On March 23, 1940 she was united in marriage to Lyle Luloff at the same church. They farmed in the Brandon area for 29 years. In 1969 they moved to a house in Independence, in 2004 they downsized to an apartment and in 2018 they made their final move to Parkview Assisted Living in Fairbank. Ivadel worked at Micro Switch as a “pot dip” solderer from 1957-1965. The next 21 years she worked at Geater Manufacturing in Independence as a machinist, retiring April 30, 1987.
Her love for family, cooking, gardening, flowers, traveling, and dancing brought her a lot of joy and happiness. After retiring she enjoyed quilting for family and the EWALU Auctions. Ivadel volunteered at the Buchanan County Senior Center and assisted with the Friday night “Hoe Down” dances. Ivadel never missed sending a birthday card and was strong in her faith.
Ivadel is survived by her daughter, Rosemary (Larry) Bachman, five grandchildren; Brad (Kathy) Bachman, Brenda Sickles, Becky (Keith) Thurm, Barbara (Mike) Lorenz and Brittany (Carlos) Abisambra. 13 great-grandchildren; Abby Bachman (Andrew Mitchell), Adam (Jasmine) Bachman, Ben Bachman, Anna (Chris) Bickers, Jacob Sickles, Krystal (Dan) Rasmussen, Amanda (Tanner) Kelchen, Joshua Thurm, Cody (Alondra Hernandez), Daniel and Claire Lorenz, Emma and Lucas Abisambra, five great-great grandchildren: Kashton, Aspyn, Charlie, Kaysen and Quincy. She is also survived by her sister, Dottie Cleghorn, and her daughter-in-law, Gail Luloff. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lyle; her son, Gary; her parents; one grandson, Brandon Luloff; one grandson-in-law, Randy Sickles; and her brother, Paul Shonka.
Visitation: 4:00-7:00 PM Thursday, October 12 at Woods Funeral Home and for one hour before services at the church on Friday.
Funeral Services: 10:30 AM Friday, October 13 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 512 5th Street NE, Independence.
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or to the family for later designation.
Condolences for Ivadel Josephine Luloff
I could sit for hours and visit with my Aunt Ivadel. She was my go to gal for family history. She enjoyed life! She was always so grateful for our visits. She will be missed.
Ivadel and Lyle were family friends growing up in rural Jesup. I can hear her voice and sweet laughter … I’m remembering her fondly. My sympathy to Rosemary and family and sister Dottie.
Sending our sympathies
Pat and Chloe Colgan
🙏🙏🙏we were in card club with them years ago
Ivadel was such a lovely person. May her memories sustain you during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.