Hometown: Oxford Junction, Iowa April 14, 1914 - September 08, 2013

Ann Sobotka, 99, died Sunday, September 8, 2013, at Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, IA.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013, at 11:00 am at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Oxford Junction, IA with Pastor Keith Larsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Mayflower Cemetery, Oxford Junction

Anna C. Hansen was born on April 14, 1914, in Jones County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Bernard and Hedwig (Broderson) Hansen. She graduated from Oxford Junction High School in 1931. On November 27, 1945, she married Raymond Sobotka in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ann worked as a telephone operator, beautician, store clerk, and custodian. She enjoyed being a homemaker and cooking and baking and enjoyed playing cards. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, St. Mark's WELCA, the Pinochle Card Club, Oxford Junction Senior Center, American Legion Auxiliary, and Royal Neighbors.

She is survived by a daughter, Diane (John) Ranbarger of Danville, VA, a granddaughter Stephanie (Scott) Duckert, of St. Ansgar, IA, two great grandchildren, Carsen and Cade Duckert, of St. Ansgar, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, a daughter, Donna Rae, a granddaughter, Kristin Ebert, her parents, 3 sisters, and 6 brothers.

Memorials may be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church or the Oxford Junction Senior Center.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com