Connie Manning, 58, of Emerson, died on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home in Emerson.
Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson; Pastor Charlotte Eversoll will be officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 30 from 5 until 7 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Burial will be at a later date.
Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Emerson is assisting the family with the services.
Connie was born April 22, 1963 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Clifford and Lois Ann (Benton) Fink. As a child the family moved to Emerson. On June 3, 1979 Connie was confirmed at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Emerson. Following her graduation from Emerson – Hubbard High School in 1981, she worked at several places including; IBP, Waldbaums, drove school bus for the Emerson – Hubbard Schools, worked at the Iron Horse Casino and Tri County Bar. For the past several years, Connie managed the Pony Express gas station in Emerson. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, reading and her dogs.
Survivors include her children; Dale (Laura) Novak of Emerson, David Schincke of Emerson, Jason (Lindsey) Goldsmith of Sioux City, Iowa, Samantha Lewis of Beemer, Brittney Lewis of Norfolk and Brittnay Free of Emerson; 11 grandchildren; special friend, James “Jim” Lewis of Emerson; sister, Karen (Les) Andrews of Rowan, Iowa; and brother, Terry (Pam) Fink of Iowa. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends, and her Pony Express Family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Lois Ann Fink.
