Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Holub, 78

July 12, 1944 —

July 14, 2022

 

FORMERLY OF CRESCO - Elizabeth (Liz) Holub, 78, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, Ind. She was formerly a long-time resident of and small business owner in Cresco, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Catherine Kasper Chapel at Donaldson. Fr. Jerry Schweitzer officiated.

A visitation will also be held at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 22, with a prayer service to follow. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Cresco, with Father Daniel Knipper officiating. 

Born on July 12, 1944 in Gary, Ind., Liz was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Ligda) Shingler. She graduated from Ancilla Domini High School in Donaldson and Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wis. Early in her career, she taught elementary school and later in life she enjoyed volunteering in the classroom. On June 13, 1970, she married Irvin L. Holub at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Gary. They were married 45 years prior to his death.

Throughout her life, Liz helped everyone and everything around her grow and blossom. As a nurturing mother to five children, she was loving and patient. Her family, children and grandchildren were the focus of her life and her boundless love. She had an accepting nature and modeled her values and beliefs in her everyday living.

In 1975 Liz and Irv launched the small business that would eventually become Holub’s Greenhouse, Nursery & Flower Shop. As a self-taught florist and gardener, she had a creative spirit and shared the joy of a blooming flower, whether it be in her shop or in the wild.

They were active members of Notre Dame Catholic Parish in Cresco and in the Ministries of the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. She had a deep and dedicated faith, leading classes in religious education and Bible study.

Reading aloud to her grandchildren, sampling chocolates or tea and taking long walks were among her favorite activities. She will be remembered for her generous, accepting and loving spirit.

Liz is survived by four children, William (Michelle) Holub of Leo, Ind., Lisa (Jeff) Kroll of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Anthony (Susan) Holub of Chicago, Ill. and Kristina Holub; and her eight grandchildren,Sydney, Jilian, Ronan, Alexander, Elizabeth, Michael, Olivia and David. Also surviving are her sisters, Sr. Mary Jo Shingler of Donaldson and Joann (Larry) Willette of Buffalo, MN; brother-in-law, Gerald Klich of Valparaiso, Ind.; and sister-in-law Carol Shingler of Hobart, Ind. 

Liz was preceded in death by her husband; son, David J. Holub; parents; brother, John J. Shingler; and sister, Claudia A. Klich.

Memorial gift contributions may be made to the Catherine Kasper Life Center, PO Box 1, Donaldson, IN 46513.