iaconate of the First Congregational Church. She was also past president of the Women's Fellowship and a long-time member of the church choir. Jewel was a member of the Tu Larcul Club, Amity, the American Legion Auxiliary, YWCA, and a former member of the American Association of University Women, and the Elmwood Country Club. In retirement following the death of her husband, Richard, Jewel was a longtime resident of the Embers Retirement Community in Marshalltown. While there, she made many friends. In addition she organized a prayer band to pray for the residents of the Embers. Jewel was a devout believer in Jesus Christ. She was also a very devoted wife and mother. Jewel is survived by her son, Richard C. (Mitzi) Blahnik, Jr.; nephews Brent (Linda) Auman, Jeff Auman, and Don (Jeannette) Auman; and nieces Nancy Auman (John Boomhower) and Susan Auman. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Jeanette Auman. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Richard C. Blahnik, Sr., and three brothers, Herbert Auman of Phoenix, AZ, Hubert (Shirley) Auman of Sterling, IL, and Ned Auman of Belvidere, IL. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Earl and Minnie Auman.