Justine L. Bova

Justine L. Hildebrandt Bova, 75, of Lisbon, died in her home surrounded by her family, Sunday, October 10, 2010, from a courageous battle with lung cancer. Justine's Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Isadore's Catholic Church in Springville by Rev. John Gossman. The family will greet friends 4-7:00 p.m., Tuesday at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. The burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Lisbon. Surviving Justine are her children: Craig (Barb) Bova of Cedar Rapids, and Lori Anderson (Mike Spain) of Marion; four grandchildren: Katie Bova, Kelsey Bova, Ben Kistler, and Erin Kistler. Also surviving is one sister Arlene Orchowski, a foster-brother David (Sue) Zimmer; 4-sisters-in-law: Stella Bova, LaVonne Bova, Pat Hildebrandt, and Joanie Bova; and many nephews and nieces. Preceding Justine in death were: her parents, foster parents Mary and Ervin Zimmer, husband Mike, Brothers: Harvey, Johnny, Calvin, and Glenn; a sister Muriel Carter; brothers-in-law: Robert "Popeye", John "Chum", Joe Bova, Darrell Clark; sisters-in-law: Sue, Rose Bova, and Netta Clark. Justine was born December 12, 1934, in Franklin Park, Illinois, the daughter of John and Frieda Dittman Hildebrandt. She graduated from Leyden High School in Franklin Park. After graduating from high school, she worked for the Civil Service in Illinois. After moving to Lisbon, she worked for Iowa Electric Light and Power, Edinger's Ironworks, and Lloyd Table Company followed by 28 years as secretary to the principal at Lisbon High School. Justine was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Justine loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Justine enjoyed bridge club, puzzles and...TAMA, TAMA, TAMA!!! Memorials in Justine's honor may be donated to Hospice of Mercy, c/o Mercy Foundation, 701 10th Street S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com