Naomi M Koenecke

Naomi M Koenecke obituary, Graettinger, IA

Naomi M Koenecke

Naomi Koenecke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Henry-Olson Funeral Home and Crematory - Estherville on Jul. 14, 2025.

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Naomi Koenecke, the daughter of Hans and Myrtle (Lerdal) Luthro was born November 10, 1933 in Badger, Iowa. She passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Estherville, Iowa.
The family moved to Eagle Grove, Iowa where Naomi received her education.
On June 2, 1962, Naomi married John Koenecke of Estherville, Iowa. To this union, two daughters were born, Kim and Julie. Naomi worked for Sidles Fashions & Stationery and Paris Cleaners. She also worked for J&R Photography. John died June 20, 1992.
Naomi was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Immanuel Ladies Guild and Many Voices Choir.
Left to cherish Naomi's memory are her daughters, Kim of Rochester, Julie (Eric) Bassignani of Denver, Colorado; sisters-in-law, Roberta Luthro of Mesa, Arizona; Jean Anderson of Spirit Lake; Helen (Roger) Lueck of Fairmont, Minnesota; and brother-in-law, Richard Feller of Mesa.
She has been preceded in death by her parents, husband, John; sisters Lois Koenecke and Mary Feller and brothers, Bob Luthro and John Luthro.
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