Lona Weisenfels, 89, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born on March 18, 1934 in Morrison’s Bluff, AR to the late Albert and Mary Knittig. Lona was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where she was involved with the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a 1952 graduate of St. Scholastica Academy. She loved Cardinal baseball games, her flower gardens and most of all, Lona loved her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Lona is preceded in death by her husband, Augustine “Gus” Weisenfels, three sisters and three brothers.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Tuesday, April 11, 2023, with the Rosary immediately to follow. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 AM, all at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be at the Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
She is survived by three daughters, Carol Zellner (Joe) of Bartlett, TN, Patty Pair (Deacon Greg) of Fort Smith and Martha Hicks, (Mike) also of Fort Smith; three sons, Jim Weisenfels (Judy) of Hackett, Ron Weisenfels (Judy) of Fort Smith and Al Weisenfels (Deena) of Hackett; a brother, Ed Knittig (Annette) of Fort Smith; a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Knittig of Lavaca and a brother-in-law Charles Weisenfels of Morrison’s Bluff, along with 19 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 22 North 13th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or go to www.icchurch.com or St. Scholastica Monastery, P.O. Box 3489, Fort Smith, AR 72913.
The family of Lona Weisenfels would like to thank Dr. Holly Jennings, Dr. John Terrell, Dr. Adjei and Heart of Hospice for their excellent care. The funeral mass will be live streamed, visit Immaculate Conception Church’s website to view the service.
