Norma J. Huza
Norma J. Huza, 90, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa.
She was born Sept. 13, 1930, in Mount Hope, the daughter of Walter and Hazel (Batchelor) Palmer. She worked at National Decorated Metals in Prairie du Chien. She married Walter Curtis and, together, they lived and farmed in the Patch Grove area for many years. Walter later preceded her in death. She also worked at the Boscobel Nursery, Prairie Maid Bakery, Tony’s Grill, and Tiller’s Furniture Store in Prairie du Chien. She then married John Huza on May 6, 1995. They were married 16 years until John also preceded her in death on June 4, 2011. Norma loved crocheting, donating many crocheted hats and blankets to the hospital over the years. She also enjoyed crosswords, scrabble, sudoku, baking pies, and spending quality time with her good friend, Molly, and her dog, Friday.
She is survived by her children, Hazel (Larry) Sonner, Helen (Mike) Laufenberg, Dennis (Faye) Curtis and John (Kim) Curtis; her brother, Russell (Judy) Palmer; her sister, Ruthie Conley; the family of John Huza; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, James (Ruth) Palmer and William (Carol) Palmer; her sisters, Virginia (Waldo) Kane and Pauline (Arden) Parker; and her brother-in-law, David Conley.
A graveside service will be Wednesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. in the Union Nagle Cemetery in Patch Grove. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. To leave online condolences, visit garrityfuneralhome.com.
