Norma Faye Kolosik

North English - Norma Faye (Smith) Kolosik was born on November 7, 1928, in rural Iowa County, Iowa, the daughter of Sidney Ellis and Florence Fern (Barker) Smith. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1946. Norma attended Iowa State Teacher’s College for a summer semester and taught in country school for a short time. On May 28, 1947, Norma was united in marriage to Lynn Max Kolosik at the Millersburg United Methodist Church. Norma and Lynn farmed and made their home in the rural North English community. Norma was active in farm life and maintained a large garden and yard. Together they raised three children, Vickie, Gary and Tracy. After her youngest child completed high school, Norma worked for the North English Record setting type, doing layout work, editing and helping publish the paper and later worked for Grimm Real Estate and Insurance as an insurance agent and secretary. Upon her retirement, she volunteered at the North English Library for many years. Norma was a member of the North English Christian Church where she was a member of the Searchers, a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) and she served as a long-time pianist. She enjoyed the country farm life, being with her family and traveling. She had a sweet soul, she gave unconditional love to her family and she had a great sense of humor with an infectious laugh. Norma died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the English Valley Nursing Care Center in North English, at the age of 96 years.

She is survived by Lynn, her husband for 78 years; three children: Vickie (Robert) Parker, Gary (Sharon) Kolosik and Tracy Kolosik; five grandchildren: Shannon (Tim) Havenhill, Aron (Ayla) Kolosik, Katie (Tony) MacMillan-Losinger, Sarah (Roger) Brecht and Adam Kolosik; twelve great grandchildren: Parker Stillwell, Benjamin (Madi) Stillwell, Abbie (Cole) Schnaebele, Isaac (Fiancée Brianna) Kolosik, Zachary MacMillan, Luke Kolosik, SJ Brecht, Kelsie MacMillan, Tate Brecht, Charlie Brecht, Zion Kolosik and Jude Kolosik; and one great, great grandchild: Levi Schnaebele. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Stuart Smith and Warren Smith, grandson Seth Kolosik and grandson-in-law Mark MacMillan.

The family would like to thank the staff of Essence of Life Hospice, English Valley Nursing Care Center and Valley View Assisted Living for their kind and loving care of Norma.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the North English Christian Church. Burial will follow in the North English Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Powell Funeral Home in North English. A general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.