Died Monday September 28, 2015 at Nye Legacy Health and Rehab.
Anita was born January 5, 1938 to her parents George and Etta Downing of Oto, Iowa. She attended all 13 years of her education in the Oto Public Schools and graduated in 1956. She attended Wayne State Teachers College for two years. She started teaching in Quinby, Iowa. She later returned to Wayne State and graduated with her B.A. Degree in August 1971. She taught in Quinby, Hartley, Washta, Mapleton, Everly and Moorhead, Iowa. She also taught in Decatur, NE. and retired after 35 years in 1995. She met and married Eugene Corn, also a teacher, in Onawa, Iowa on August 12, 1960.
Before moving to Fremont, NE. in 1990, Anita and Eugene had operated the Green Lantern restaurant in Decatur, Nebraska. After retirement she worked in her and her son's café (Nifty Fifties) until her health failed. She has resided at Nye Legacy Health and Rehab since 2010.
Survivors:
Sons Craig (Jill) Corn of Fremont
Jason (Wendy) Corn of Moorhead, Iowa
Daughter Audra (Joe) Vornbrock of Lincoln
5 grandchildren and several great grandchildren
Sister Lily Mae Ronfeldt of Sioux City, IA.
Brother Charles O. Downing of Bronson, IA.
nieces and nephews
Anita was preceded in death by her husband Eugene, grandson, parents, six sisters Frances, Maxine, Georgetta, Mary, Marguerite and Emma; and two brothers Roy and one in infancy.
The funeral will be 10:00am Friday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Burial will follow in the Oto Cemetery, Oto, Iowa. Visitation will be Thursday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(11)
Don and Dixie Voss
North Bend, NE Friday, October 2, 2015 Craig, Jill and family,We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our sincere condolences.
Ross and Bev Rasmussen
Fremont, NE Friday, October 2, 2015 We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to your entire family. Craig, Your mom was a wonderful lady.Leonard Novotny
Fremont, NE Friday, October 2, 2015 Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends.Stacy Haeffner Koehler
Wahoo, NE Wednesday, September 30, 2015 To the family of Mrs. CornSo sorry to hear of her passing. So many wonderful memories of her at the elementary school in Decatur. Your family is in our prayers.
Connie Belak
Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 30, 2015 So sorry for your loss.Janet Hinkel
Moorhead,, IA Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Craig, Jason, Audra and families.....Joyce and I are sending you our deepest sympathies at this difficult time. Keep the memories of your Mom in your hearts always. May you find comfort and strengYour Moorhead, IA . Friends
Janet Hinkel
Tom & Judy Batten
Valley, NE Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Sorry for your loss.Cynthia (Walker) Houk
Nashville, TN Wednesday, September 30, 2015 I was so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Dickmeyer
Omaha, NE Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Craig and family, We are sorry to hear that Anita passed away. We do remember her as our waitress at your restaurants, Don and ElkeRichard & Joan Porter
Fremont, NE Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Anita was a fine lady who we enjoyed most of the time at Nifty Fifty's. She had a beautiful smile that was her trademark. We know that as life goes on for the remainder of us, it too, will go on for her in her heavenly home with Gene and those who have gone before her. Be happy that she is once again happy, young and at peace with God and herself. May God also bring to you his comfort and peace as you mourn her passing. His peace and understanding will help you through this time and hopefully bring you together as a family once again.With Love & Prayers,
Richard & Joan
Barb (Smith) Christiansen
Littleton, CO Tuesday, September 29, 2015 To Craig & entire Corn Family.... We'd like to extend lot deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. I feel your pain, as I just lost my Mom, Ovidia Smith in July. May God wrap you in his arms & give you comfort.Our sincerest condolences,
Barb & Dave Christiansen
Littleton, CO