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Jane Dirks
Jane Dirks
Marion
Jane Dirks, 67, of Marion, passed away peacefully the morning of Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in her home surrounded by family. Jane Dirks was born on July 27, 1955. She was raised by her parents, John and Marilyn Ravis. She attended Camanche High School, Class of 1974. Jane married Eddy Dirks on March 25, 1983, in Marion, Iowa, where they raised three daughters. She was employed as a manager of the Hawkeye Convenience Store for 30 years. She retired in 2019. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed many summers camping with her husband and friends.
Jane is survived by her husband, Ed; three daughters, Becky (A.J.) Hester of Robins, Chelsea (Matt) Klingler of Marion and Kylie (Kyle) Hora of Oskaloosa; six grandchildren, Kaitlyn, MacKenzie, Khloe, Kinzley, Kendrix and Laiken; six siblings, Jim (Rita) Reggelsen, Deb (Doug) Haack, Beth (Gail) Bruggenwirth, Guy (Brenda) Reggelsen, Linda Nielsen and John (Beth) Ravis.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marilyn Ravis; and her in-laws, Dwaine and Doreen Dirks; Betty Hill-Addington, John Hill and Deb Haack.
The Family of Jane Dirks would like to extend a thank you for all the love and support to family, friends and Mercy Hospice.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Toddville American Legion Hall, 3275 Otter Rd., Toddville, IA 52341. Family and Friends are invited to come and share fond memories and stories. Please share your support and memories with Jane’s family on her Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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