Clara Pospisil

Clara Mae Pospisil (Meroshek), 102, died on October 9, 2026, at her residence, Keystone Cedars in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Clara was born in rural Marion, Iowa, to parents Mary Vanous Meroshek and Frank Meroshek, and grew up with brothers, Charles, William, and Frank Meroshek; and one sister, Rose Meroshek Pospisil.

As a teenager, and through the Great Depression, Clara and family moved to a small farm just north of Mount Vernon, Iowa. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1942 and later married her classmate Robert Pospisil in 1947. Clara resided in rural Mount Vernon all her adult life as a homemaker, 4-H leader, member, and volunteer of St. John’s Catholic Church, avid card player, enjoyed needlework, and loved her crossword puzzles.

Robert and Clara enjoyed numerous trips to Mesa, Arizona, and the Florida Keys along with fishing trips with family and friends. A special thank you to Keystones Cedars for their exceptional care over the last six years.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pospisil; daughter, Rita McGinnis; and daughter-in-law, Debra Pospisil. She is survived by her children, Diane (Brad) Henry, Doug Pospisil, widower, John McGinnis, Ed Pospisil, and partner Linda Moothart; grandchildren, Carrie, Kate, John, Laura, Nick, Allison, and Hilary; and eight great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at St. John’s Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at the Lisbon Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. John’s Catholic Church.