Iona May Gehrls Obituary
In loving memory of Iona May Gehrls of Okabena, Minnesota, who departed this world on May 11, 2025 at the age of 97. Iona May leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Iona May Gehrls to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Grein and Lily Grein (Vestweber); her husband Merlyn Gehrls; and her siblings, Pearl Swanson, Caroleen Kelly, Arnold, Earl, Vernon, Dale and Melvin Grein.
She is survived by: her children, Arnold Gehrls (Teresa) of East Bethel, Joan Schafer (Dan) of Rosemount and Jill Liepold (Larry) of Okabena; and her brother-in-law Fred Kelly of McMinnville, OR. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.
