MERLIN “BUTCH” VONESH, 78, of Audubon, died Sat., Jan. 21st, at the Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Funeral services for MERLIN “BUTCH” VONESH will be held 10-a.m. Wed., Jan. 25th, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where family visitation is at 6-p.m Tue., Jan. 24th.

Burial will be in the Exira Cemetery.

“BUTCH” VONESH is survived by:

His wife – Sharon, of Audubon.

His children – Alan Poulsen, of Audubon; Roger (Michelle) Poulsen, of Atlantic; Mary Maier & her significant other, Dave Andersen & Barbara (Chris) Danner, all of Templeton.

His sister – Margaret Stoberl, of Audubon.

7 grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, his in-laws, other relatives, and friends.