Hometown: Oxford Junction, Iowa - October 01, 2014

Shirley J. Koranda, 83, of Oxford Junction, IA, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at home. Funeral service will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Oxford Junction on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11 a.m. Friends and family may call from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Saturday also at the church. Burial will take place at Mayflower Cemetery in Oxford Junction. Lahey Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Shirley was born on November 22, 1930 to parents George and Martha (Fritz) Vacek. She was united in marriage on November 26, 1950 to Junior Koranda, he preceded her in death on May 20, 2004. She was a member of the Oxford Junction American Legion Auxiliary and was a very active member within her church, St. Lutheran Church. She loved to play bingo and cards. Shirley is survived by her daughters; Linda (Tom) Zaruba and Diane Koranda both of Oxford Junction and her son, Kenneth Koranda of Federalway, WA, 6 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and her sister, Virgina Carter of Oxford Junction. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Memorials are preferred.