Ida Zakostelecky, 82
Wed, 11/11/2026 - 8:52am
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August 20, 1944 -
October 30, 2026
Ida Zakostelecky, 82, of Cresco, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 30, 2026.
Ida Rose Zakostelecky was born to Vernon and Rosa (Timmerman) Reuter on August 20, 1944. She grew up in rural Howard County, IA with her siblings Helen, Ruby, Ruth, Robert, and Karen.
On September 2, 1961 she married Donald J. Zakostelecky. Together they raised four children; Lori, Dean, Kelly, and Susan. They were married 64 years.
They started their family while living in Cedar Rapids, IA. Together, in 1967, they bought their first piece of farm land and moved their family to an acreage near Lime Springs, IA.
Ida’s life was centered on her family. She loved spending time with them either at their home or at the family cabin in Harpers Ferry, IA. One of her favorite activities was cooking and baking. She would often spend many days making delicious food for her family. One of her most famous sayings was “you know” when trying to explain a recipe. She also loved to spend time decorating her home.
Ida is survived by her children, Dean (Kim) Zakostelecky of Cresco, IA, Kelly (Kevin) Kerian of Cresco, IA, and Susan (Karl) Clausen of Rochester, MN; her grandchildren Jacob (Kim) Zakostelecky, Kasie (Dustin) Smith, Brandon (Lauren) Kerian, Miranda (Kevin) Englebert, Dalton (Mason) Kerian, Sydney Clausen, Kendall Clausen; great-grandchildren Amelia, Tristan, Parker, Myla, Leah, Ellie, Tate, Graham, Sylvie, Luther, and Freya.
She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Helen, Ruby, Ruth, and Karen, her husband Donald, and her daughter Lori.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00p.m on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco, IA with Brian McGee officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday, November 6th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Cresco, IA.
In lieu of flowers Ida’s family kindly asks that donations be made to Howard County
Community Hospice.
