Dora Medberry

Dora L. Medberry, 94, Elgin, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Maple Crest Manor, Fayette, Iowa.

Dora Louise, the daughter of Will and Hazel (Perkins) Frey, was born August 1, 1920 on the family farm near Wadena, Iowa. 

She graduated from Wadena High School in 1938. 

Dora cared for her grandparents and helped several neighborhood ladies for several years. 

Dora was united in marriage with Kenneth Medberry on February 24, 1954 in Wadena.  To this union two children, Russell and Wanda, were born.

Dora was a longtime member of the Illyria Community Church, rural Elgin.

She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and visiting with her friends and family.

Dora is survived by her children, Russell Medberry of Elgin; and Wanda (Leo) Melendez of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren, Eric (Ericka) Medberry; Laura (Eric) Albert; Sara (Luke) Steinlage; K.J. (Emily) Medberry; Katie (Frank) Burgin; and Kendra Melendez; four great grandchildren, Davis Van Sickle; Ava and Ila Medberry; and Daphney Albert; and three sisters-in-law, Colleen Frey of Fayette, Iowa; Betty Frey of Postville, Iowa; and Berle Frey of Lisbon, Iowa.

Dora was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, who died on December 4, 1985; her parents; a daughter-in-law, Sue Medberry; three brothers, Warren, John, and Lindy Frey; and her sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Archie Wheeler.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Illyria Church, rural Elgin, Iowa with Pastor Pam Reinig as the Officiant.

Burial will follow in the Illyria Cemetery, rural Elgin, Iowa.

Visitation will be Friday, May 1, 2015 from 4-7 pm at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, Iowa and one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, Iowa is helping the family with the arrangements.      17u17