Elna Kidder's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Shenandoah, Iowa

Elna Kidder

May 2, 1937 - January 2, 2026 (88 years old)

Shenandoah, Iowa

Elna Kidder's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Shenandoah, Iowa

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Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory

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Elna Kidder

May 2, 1937 - January 2, 2026 (88 years old)

Shenandoah, Iowa

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In loving memory of Elna Kidder in Shenandoah, Iowa, who departed this world on January 2, 2026 at the age of 88. Elna leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elna Kidder to pay them a last tribute.

Though Elna has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Nielsen and Blanche Nielsen (Jirka); and her sister June. She is survived by: her children, Roanna Strohbehn, Carla Hoyt, DeeDee Riley (Pat) and Richard Pigman (Kim); and her grandchildren, Logan Strohbehn (Chantel), Nolan Strohbehn (Lauren), Megan Schmitt (David), Levi Hoyt, Tyler Pigman (Sabrina Chappel) and Brooke McKibban (Jacob). She is also survived by 6 great grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.

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Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory



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