Naomi Fanta

Naomi Fanta, 91, of Viroqua, passed away November 30, 2020 at Vernon Manor Nursing Home in Viroqua.

Naomi was born on November 17, 1929 to Lawrence and Ilda Zitzner.  On June 24, 1950 she married Paul E. Fanta at the Liberty Pole United Methodist Church.

After receiving her education for teaching, Naomi taught all eight grades in rural schools, Gardner and Wakefield.  She left teaching after marrying Paul and farmed with him until 1973.  She worked many years as a CNA at Bethel Home in Viroqua until she retired.  Naomi loved to dance and sing with Sentimental Singers and do word searches.  We have fond memories of her dancing around the house.  Naomi and her husband helped with the grandkids, Jennie and Josh, while their parents were working.  She also spent time with her granddaughter Jordan, eating out, and being with one another.  Naomi loved to hear any stories about her great grandchildren.  She was a very special lady who will be greatly missed by her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda of Viroqua; son, Larry (Judy) Fanta of Viroqua; grandchildren:  Jennie (Eric Mashak) Fanta-Hughes, Josh (Jenne) Fanta, and Jordan (Ryan) Hayes; great grandchildren: Jailyn Fanta, Jonah Hughes, Aubree Fanta, Iyla Fanta, and Maverick Hayes; sisters, Iva Marshall and Mary Hughes.       

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents and husband; brother, David Zitzner; sister, Carol Hubbard; brothers-in-law: Lowell Hubbard, Duane Marshall, and Sam Hughes.

Funeral services will be held on Friday Dec. 4th at 11 am at the Roth Family Cremation Center in Viroqua. Pastor Pam Harkema will officiate.  Burial will be in the Liberty Pole Cemetery following the service.  A visitation will be held on Thursday Dec. 3rd, from 5-7pm and Friday at 10 am until time of service.       

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