Jane Knipfer

JANE KNIPFER

North English

Jane Millicent Knipfer died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at Mercy Iowa City after a lifetime battle with Lupus

at the age of 76.

Jane was born Nov. 17, 1938, the daughter of Ernest Newell and Alice Janora (White) Knipfer. She graduated from North English High School in 1957, and then received her teaching certificate from Simpson College, later graduating from Coe College, with her B.S. degree in education. Jane taught at Lone Tree Public School and Urbana Public School until retiring in 1978. Jane lived in the Vinton and Urbana area until moving back to North English in 1978.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, NEA, ISEA, local Union Busy Bee and UNW. Jane enjoyed bird watching, plants, reading, music and scrap booking.

Jane is survived by three brothers, Ross (Carol) Knipfer of North English, Stanley (Donna) Knipfer of Keosauqua and Glenn (Dixie) Knipfer of North English; numerous nieces and nephews; an uncle, Frank Knipfer of North English; and a special friend, Lila Slaymaker of Cedar Rapids.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Marion Briley; brother-in-law, Don Briley; and a great-nephew, Jacob Knipfer.

Celebration of Life Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Powell Funeral Home, North English. Pastor Edwin Jordan will officiate. Burial will be in North English Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.

A general memorial fund has been established.

Messages and tributes may be left at www.powell funeralhomes.com.