Connie Diane Risner, 60, of Belle Plaine, died peacefully on Sunday July 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 24 from 4 PM to 7 PM at the Hrabak Funeral Home in Belle Plaine. A family graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 25 at Keystone Cemetery in Keystone, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Aubrey; son, Paul (Dawn) Risner of Williamsburg and daughter, Deanna (Chad) Hartke of Cedar Rapids; two grandsons, Corey Risner and Harrison Hartke; mother, Marion Kasal of Cedar Rapids; sister, Naomi of Cedar Rapids; and brother, Phil (June) Kasal of Des Moines. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Kasal and father-in-law, Henry Risner. Connie was born September 30, 1952 in Mingo, Iowa; the daughter of Walter and Marion (Neal) Kasal. She graduated from South Tama High School. She was united in marriage on September 4, 1970 in Belle Plaine. Connie adored her grandsons, Corey and Harrison. She always had cuddles for her boys and time to play their favorite games. Other times, you could find Connie reading or doing Sudoku puzzles. She also had a love for board games. Her favorite over the last few years was Settlers of Catan. She had a passion for cooking and baking. She enjoyed decorating sugar cookies and cakes. Connie had a distinctive laugh that could light a room and put a smile on your face. Her wit, intestering conversations and quirky humor will be remembered and greatly missed. Connie was a devoted servant of the Lord. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. her kind heart and gentle spirit will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, ther has been a memorial fund established for her grandsons at Chelsea Savings Bank, 601 13th Street in Belle Plaine, Iowa.