Obituary
Lola Mae Rice, 80, passed peacefully with loved one's by her side on February 4, 2020 at North Iowa Hospice.
Lola was born on June 13, 1939 in Tama, Iowa by her late parents Edward & Florence Prusha. Lola attended School of Cosmetology, which resulted in her teaching at Gerald's School of Hair Design and Cosmetology where she was trailblazer in developing and apprenticing hairdressers. On January 18, 1980 she opened her Salon in Plaza 210~Hair Directors Studio and after developing a premium clientele she opened the studio in her home. She was icon in her industry, a self made, highly respected salon owner & hairdresser. Lola Mae was a giver! The woman gave everything she had, to her clients, her friends, family and many more! She loved Jesus and she loved her family; she is quoted in saying many times; "I get my joy of life thru my children"❤.
Lola was a very involved animal advocate. Once saving many farrow cats. In her spare time she enjoyed volunteering at The Pioneer Museum.
She is survived by her son Steven B. Griffith Jr., daughter Gina Dornbier (Damon), and son Arthur "Ace" Rice Jr. (Jessica Hansen). Her four legged protector Gracie. Sisters: Darleen Hofer, Marshalltown, IA, Gail (Robert) Hall, Minnesota. Grandchildren Amber (David) Wiede; Kendra (Ted) Peterson; Kali (Jan) Posten; Bruce M. Gjetley Jr.; Brandy Kaiser, James "JP" Olszewski, Amanda Olszewski, Stephanie Griffith, Samantha Griffith, Elizabeth Mae Rice & Tanner Charles Rice, Mason Griffith, Greyson Olszewski, Hailey Kaiser, Caleb Kaiser, Alexa Olszewski, Tyler Olszewski; Great grand Baby Charlotte; Cheyenne Gjetley and Many Loyal Clients & Friends.
She was proceeded in death by her daughter Kim Gjetley (sadly 48 hours earlier); Parents Edward and Florence(Papesh) Prusha; Sister Louise Prusha; Brother Eugene Prusha; Longtime Friend, Neal Shane.
An informal Celebration of Life for local friends and family is scheduled this Saturday (2/15/2020) from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm pool side at the Best Western in Clear Lake, Ia.
A fantastic Celebration of Life is scheduled for May 16th, 2020, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Best Western in Clear Lake. This will be a formal gathering of all friends and family and will serve as a much easy travel time for those not in the immediate area.
Big hats like my mother enjoyed are highly encouraged and remember her favorite color was Orange; and she liked fancy, fancy, fancy.
Lola was born on June 13, 1939 in Tama, Iowa by her late parents Edward & Florence Prusha. Lola attended School of Cosmetology, which resulted in her teaching at Gerald's School of Hair Design and Cosmetology where she was trailblazer in developing and apprenticing hairdressers. On January 18, 1980 she opened her Salon in Plaza 210~Hair Directors Studio and after developing a premium clientele she opened the studio in her home. She was icon in her industry, a self made, highly respected salon owner & hairdresser. Lola Mae was a giver! The woman gave everything she had, to her clients, her friends, family and many more! She loved Jesus and she loved her family; she is quoted in saying many times; "I get my joy of life thru my children"❤.
Lola was a very involved animal advocate. Once saving many farrow cats. In her spare time she enjoyed volunteering at The Pioneer Museum.
She is survived by her son Steven B. Griffith Jr., daughter Gina Dornbier (Damon), and son Arthur "Ace" Rice Jr. (Jessica Hansen). Her four legged protector Gracie. Sisters: Darleen Hofer, Marshalltown, IA, Gail (Robert) Hall, Minnesota. Grandchildren Amber (David) Wiede; Kendra (Ted) Peterson; Kali (Jan) Posten; Bruce M. Gjetley Jr.; Brandy Kaiser, James "JP" Olszewski, Amanda Olszewski, Stephanie Griffith, Samantha Griffith, Elizabeth Mae Rice & Tanner Charles Rice, Mason Griffith, Greyson Olszewski, Hailey Kaiser, Caleb Kaiser, Alexa Olszewski, Tyler Olszewski; Great grand Baby Charlotte; Cheyenne Gjetley and Many Loyal Clients & Friends.
She was proceeded in death by her daughter Kim Gjetley (sadly 48 hours earlier); Parents Edward and Florence(Papesh) Prusha; Sister Louise Prusha; Brother Eugene Prusha; Longtime Friend, Neal Shane.
An informal Celebration of Life for local friends and family is scheduled this Saturday (2/15/2020) from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm pool side at the Best Western in Clear Lake, Ia.
A fantastic Celebration of Life is scheduled for May 16th, 2020, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Best Western in Clear Lake. This will be a formal gathering of all friends and family and will serve as a much easy travel time for those not in the immediate area.
Big hats like my mother enjoyed are highly encouraged and remember her favorite color was Orange; and she liked fancy, fancy, fancy.
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