This page is dedicated to honoring and remembering the cherished members and community members related to the Iowa Funeral Directors Association who passed away in 2025.
Their contributions, dedication, and spirit have impacted our community and profession. As we reflect on their lives and legacies, we express our deepest gratitude for their commitment and lasting impact on us all.
We invite you to read about and reflect on the lives of these remarkable individuals. May their memories be a blessing and their legacies continue to inspire future generations within the IFDA community.
2025
Edward Charles Conway
Long-Time IFDA Member
November 17, 1939 – October 26, 2025
Lambert Hoffman
Grandfather of IFDA Member Derek Hoffman.
December 28, 1930 – September 3, 2025
Jim Russell
Long-time IFDA Member.
March 17, 1943 – August 10, 2025
Richard Wagler
Former IFDA Member who served on FSI board for many years.
November 15, 1950 – August 3, 2025
Gordon Sietsema
Grandfather of IFDA Member Todd Sietsema
August 20, 1935 – July 20, 2025
Marlyce Jean Murdoch
Wife of former IFDA Member George Murdoch and mother of IFDA Members John Murdoch and Leigh Murdoch-Poe.
January 6, 1931 – July 15, 2025
John E. “Jack” Reuter
Father-in-law of IFDA Secretary-Treasurer Brian White
March 4, 1949 – July 8, 2025
Lester Earl Goslar
Father of IFDA Member Darren Goslar.
April 18, 1948 – July 2, 2025
David John Sextro
Long-time IFDA Member.
June 24, 1941 – July 1, 2025
Philip Lee Hawn
Father of IFDA Member Brad Hawn.
October 28, 1938 – June 27, 2025
Anita Louise Fouts
Mother of IFDA member Paul Fouts.
April 27, 1938 – June 16, 2025
Diane Marie Warhover
Mother of IFDA member Michell Morrow.
June 13, 1934 – May 21, 2025
Charles William Wilkinson, Sr.
Grandfather of IFDA member Chris Novak
June 22 1943 – May 15, 2025
Sam Beaty
Former IFDA Member Firm Owner and 50-year milestone award recipient.
April 2, 1942 – April 30, 2025
Stanton Brandt
Former IFDA member and owner of Brandt and Fritz Funeral Home
February 11, 1924 – April 2, 2025
Louis “Louie” Hagarty
Long-time IFDA member and owner of IFDA Member Firm Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service
January 9, 1945 – April 2, 2025
