Bernita M. Troxel

Former Vinton resident Bernita M. Troxel, age 90, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo. Per Bernita's wishes there will be no services. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is caring for Bernita and her family.

Bernita is survived by her daughters, Christina Kriegel of Marengo, and Diana (Robert) Scandridge of Sully; 6 grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Krakow of Marengo, Ryan (Cari) Kriegel of Marengo, Angela (Chad) Grimm of Utah, Payton Scandridge of Des Moines, Hailey (Jaden) Rolffs of Johnson City, VA., and Cooper Scandridge of Sully; several great-grandchildren; and a special nephew Gary Hepker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Benny Troxel, three brothers, Allen, Donald and Loren; two sisters, Helen and Eileen; and son-in-law Eugene Kriegel.

Bernita Mae Miller was born December 25, 1934, in Urbana, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Clarice Lucille Graham Miller. She was united in marriage to Benny Troxel in 1952 in Urbana, Iowa. Bernita was a nurse's aide and worked at the Benton County Home and other Vinton nursing homes.

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TF March 20, 2025, 4:02 pm So sorry for your loss

BL March 20, 2025, 4:44 pm She was so nice to work with at the County Home.

VB March 21, 2025, 3:47 pm Chris and Diana. Sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Spent a lot of time at your house when our mom's would get together. I'm sure they're getting caught up after so many years. Vicky (Christy)

MG March 22, 2025, 3:18 pm So sorry for your loss, I miss the days when Benny and Bernita would visit mom and dad. Also the camping weekends at Dulins. Bernita was a kind woman and will definitely be missed!

M&JM March 26, 2025, 12:46 pm Chris and Diana, we are so sorry to hear of Bernita's passing. She was such of caring person.

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