Brooklyn Park, MN
Aja Bouska, age 29, passed away June 30 from complications related to her lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She is survived by her husband and love of her life, Martin Bouska, and 18-month-old son, Grayson; parents Alyce and Bill Steig of Iowa City; sisters, Amy Steig of Denver, CO and Ashley Steig of Roseville, MN; mother and father-in-law, Pat and Francis Bouska of Waucoma, IA; her sister and brother-in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. Aja will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She lived her life to its fullest and brought joy and inspiration to all. Visitation will be held at McLaren's Funeral Home, 801 19th Street West Des Moines, from 5 to 8 pm Thursday, July 8. A memorial service will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, 10:30 am on Friday, July 9. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Trust Fund for her son, Grayson. If you would like to contribute, please make checks payable to "Aja Bouska Memorial Trust" and mail them to: Wells Fargo, P.O Box 3488, Portland, Oregon, 97208-3488.
