June Zirkelbach June 24, 1924 – Dec. 1, 2020

      June Zirkelbach, age 96, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 1, 2020 at Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following complications from Covid 19. A public visitation will be held from 10 until 11a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello where private family services will follow. Masks must be worn and fitted properly over the nose and mouth at all times to enter the funeral home. Social distancing needs to be practiced as well. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

      Surviving is a daughter Barbara (Steve) Smith of Monticello and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Howard on Oct. 13, 2020, three brothers, Claire, Wilmer and Delbert Richardson, three sisters, Edith Mitchell, Ethel Holcomb, and Beryl Brady.

      June Elizabeth Richardson was born June 24, 1924 at Mt. Vernon, Iowa. She was the daughter of Glenn and Winona Johnston, Richardson. June graduated from Martelle Community Schools in 1941. She continued her education at Cedar Rapids Business College. June then worked at Prudential Insurance in Cedar Rapids for 4 years. June Richardson and Howard Zirkelbach were married on Dec. 23, 1946 at Linn Grove Presbyterian Church, rural Mount Vernon. The couple farmed in the Center Junction area until 1985 when they retired from active farming. June was a member of the Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church, and the UPW. June was the church organist for several years as well. She enjoyed spending the winters in Ruskin, Fla., time with family and friends, knitting and music.

      The family would like to thank, Pennington Square for all the kindness and comfort given to both June and Howard over their several years with them. In addition they would like to acknowledge the staff at Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate care given to June these past few months.