Alice Akers
November 2, 1910 — January 22, 2016
Alice R. Akers, 105, from the Troy Mills area, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016, at Mercy Hallmar in Cedar Rapids of conditions related to advanced age. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016, and one hour prior to the service on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills, Iowa.
Alice was born the first child of Jesse & Lillie Mote Price on November 2, 1910, near Central
City, Iowa. She was the oldest of nine children, each of whom was born in a different location. In1929, she graduated from Central City High School including a teaching certificate. Alice then attended Iowa State Normal School for the summer term before teaching in country schools.
Alice married Ralph E. Akers on February 8th, 1933, at her parent's home near Central City. She met Ralph when they were both “working out” doing farm labor as was common in the 1930's. She loved gardening, sewing and helping with the chores on the farm. When the family gathered, she was always in the kitchen cooking and baking. Alice was an active community member and supported her children in their many school activities. Alice was an avid reader. In retirement with Ralph they enjoyed creating different yarn crafts. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren looked forward to the cards she sent for birthdays and Christmas for many years. Until a few years ago, rain or shine, mud or ice, she made the daily trip to the mailbox and to the barn to feed the cats. Many were impressed with her repertoire of songs that were sung spontaneously any time, day or night.
Surviving are her children, Judith (George) Berger, Ronald (Brenda Daniel) Akers, Dianne (Robert) Graham, Donald (Pat) Akers; grandchildren, Jeffrey Berger, Jennifer (Nathan) Wrage, Jeremy (Andrea) Berger, Brian (Birgit) Akers, Brent (Paula) Akers, Blake Akers, Barry (Catherine) Akers, Toni Graham, Austin (Janetta) Graham, Troy (Jessica) Graham, Sterling (Chris) Graham, Mandaree (Steven) Sorg, Alicen (Paris) Ashcroft, Davita (Kyle) Chavez, Dawn Akers, Larry (Deanna) Akers and Kimberley (Travor) Robinson; three step-grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Wilma Akers and Doris Henderson and sister-in-law, Betty Price.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph in 1986; three sisters, Leora, Fern and Edith; and three brothers, Donald "Bill", Kenneth and Marion; one grandson, Joshua Graham; one great-grandson, Sebastian Akers; and two daughters-in-law, Beverly Akers and Annette Akers. Alice was also preceded in death by all of her late husband’s siblings and spouses except Wilma.
With the help of her family, Alice enjoyed living on the farm near Troy Mills until she was nearly 105 years old. The family wishes to thank the staff of Mercy Hallmar for the care provided by them to Alice during the last months of her life.
Memorials may be directed to Troy Mills American Legion Post No. 712, Troy Mills Fire Department, or Mercy Hallmar in memory of Alice.
Alice was born the first child of Jesse & Lillie Mote Price on November 2, 1910, near Central
City, Iowa. She was the oldest of nine children, each of whom was born in a different location. In1929, she graduated from Central City High School including a teaching certificate. Alice then attended Iowa State Normal School for the summer term before teaching in country schools.
Alice married Ralph E. Akers on February 8th, 1933, at her parent's home near Central City. She met Ralph when they were both “working out” doing farm labor as was common in the 1930's. She loved gardening, sewing and helping with the chores on the farm. When the family gathered, she was always in the kitchen cooking and baking. Alice was an active community member and supported her children in their many school activities. Alice was an avid reader. In retirement with Ralph they enjoyed creating different yarn crafts. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren looked forward to the cards she sent for birthdays and Christmas for many years. Until a few years ago, rain or shine, mud or ice, she made the daily trip to the mailbox and to the barn to feed the cats. Many were impressed with her repertoire of songs that were sung spontaneously any time, day or night.
Surviving are her children, Judith (George) Berger, Ronald (Brenda Daniel) Akers, Dianne (Robert) Graham, Donald (Pat) Akers; grandchildren, Jeffrey Berger, Jennifer (Nathan) Wrage, Jeremy (Andrea) Berger, Brian (Birgit) Akers, Brent (Paula) Akers, Blake Akers, Barry (Catherine) Akers, Toni Graham, Austin (Janetta) Graham, Troy (Jessica) Graham, Sterling (Chris) Graham, Mandaree (Steven) Sorg, Alicen (Paris) Ashcroft, Davita (Kyle) Chavez, Dawn Akers, Larry (Deanna) Akers and Kimberley (Travor) Robinson; three step-grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Wilma Akers and Doris Henderson and sister-in-law, Betty Price.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph in 1986; three sisters, Leora, Fern and Edith; and three brothers, Donald "Bill", Kenneth and Marion; one grandson, Joshua Graham; one great-grandson, Sebastian Akers; and two daughters-in-law, Beverly Akers and Annette Akers. Alice was also preceded in death by all of her late husband’s siblings and spouses except Wilma.
With the help of her family, Alice enjoyed living on the farm near Troy Mills until she was nearly 105 years old. The family wishes to thank the staff of Mercy Hallmar for the care provided by them to Alice during the last months of her life.
Memorials may be directed to Troy Mills American Legion Post No. 712, Troy Mills Fire Department, or Mercy Hallmar in memory of Alice.
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