Iola Hines

Iola B. Hines age 92 of Stromsburg, NE formerly of York died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Stromsburg. She was born July 23, 1915 in Polk County, NE to Gustav and Betsy (Berglund) Eklund and graduated from Polk High School in 1935. She was formerly a longtime member of the East Avenue United Methodist Church in York but was currently a member of the First United Methodist Church also in York. Iola taught school for several years before going to work at Standard Brands and the Sewing Company in York. She was a member of the Happy Hour Extension Club at Gresham, enjoyed crocheting, gardening and being with her family. On August 12, 1937 she was married to Edward Buresh at the Methodist Parsonage in York. After his death she was married to Otto Hines on February 16, 1974 at Gresham, NE.

She is survived by five children; LeRoy Buresh of Lincoln, NE, Edward and his wife Carol Buresh of Great Falls, Montana, Norma and her husband Gene Miller of York, NE, Karen and her husband Byron Swanson of Stromsburg, NE and Richard and his wife Judy Buresh of Lincoln, NE. Also surviving are her stepchildren; Marvin and his wife Karen Hines of Morse Bluff, NE and Elaine James of Omaha, NE. Nineteen grandchildren Forty great grandchildren One sister Esther Hanson of Rochester, MN, two sisters-in-law Arlene Eklund of Bradshaw and Clarice Eklund of Waco. Preceding her in death were her parents, both husbands, four brothers, Carl, Herman, Raymond and Vern. Two sisters Florence and Anne.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in York with the Reverend Jeff Wulf officiating. Burial was in the Stromsburg Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.