Garth Alan Ganka's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2025 in Burlington, Iowa

Garth Alan Ganka

February 17, 1937 - March 17, 2025 (88 years old)

Burlington, Iowa

Garth Alan Ganka's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2025 in Burlington, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Murphy Funeral Home

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Garth Alan Ganka

February 17, 1937 - March 17, 2025 (88 years old)

Burlington, Iowa

Garth Alan Ganka Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Garth Alan Ganka of Burlington, Iowa, whose life came to an end on March 17, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alan Ganka and Muriel Ganka (Patterson); and his children, Lisa Ganka, Julie Lynn Heusel and Charles W. Ganka.

He is survived by: his wife Katherine Bloomer-Heinzel; his son Bradley Ganka (Bernice); his siblings, Lance Ganka (Linda), Jill Clay (Gerald) and Candice Cookes (Dan); and his stepchildren, Rick Heinzel (Robbie) and Nanette Almendinger.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 21st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Murphy Funeral Home (408 N Broadway St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641). A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials may be directed to All God's Creatures in his memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Murphy Funeral Home



Fri

Mar 21

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Murphy Funeral Home
408 N Broadway St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641

Fri

Mar 21

Memorial service

11:00 AM

Murphy Funeral Home
408 N Broadway St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641

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