Funeral Leaflet

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Jeffrey L. Stirtz, age 64, of Mondamin, Iowa passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home. Jeff was born September 25, 1954 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to arlon and Frances (Hansen) Stirtz. Jeff graduated from West Harrison School in 1972. Jeff married Star Mefferd June 21, 1975 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Jeff farmed his whole life in the Mondamin area. He loved spending time with family and friends, watching his kids and grandkids play sports. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, demolition derby, any kind of outdoor activity, working with his farm landlords, driving around and checking the crops. He would prepare for planting and harvest seasons, and the solitude and freedom of farming.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, Don and Darlene Mefferd.

Jeff is survived by his wife Star Stirtz of Mondamin, Iowa; children: Drew Stirtz and wife Halie of Mondamin, Iowa; Chad Stirtz of Mondamin, Iowa; grandchidlren: McKenzie Stirtz, Tylar Stirtz, Charleigh Stirtz, Maasen Stirz; sister, Suzanne Miller and husband Jeff of Bellevue, Nebraska; brother, Mark Stirtz and wife Denise of Lake Port, California.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

The family invites everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the church following the committal service at the cemetery.

In Loving Memory of Jeffrey L. Stirtz

Born September 25, 1954 Council Bluffs, Iowa; Entered Into Rest August 30, 2019 Mondamin, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2019 St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Missouri Valley, Iowa. Celebrant: Father Raphael Masabakhwa. Musician: Lyle Waterhouse. Vocal Selections: "I have loved you with everlasting love"; "How Great Thou Art"

Honorary Casket Bearers (grandchildren): McKenzie Stirtz, Charleigh Stirtz, Tylar Stirtz, Maasen Stirtz

Casket Bearers: Gene Hoff, Jerry Hoff, Jim Ollinger, Barry Thomas, Pat Hoff, Mike Stoltz, Steve Hinkel, Dean Hansen (In Memory) Final Resting Place: Magnolia Catholic Cemetery, Magnolia, Iowa ~~~ Funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~ FindaGrave #203370626