With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Toni R. Cole of Clinton, Iowa, born in Ottumwa, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 9, 2024 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Toni R. Cole to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Charles Blanchard and Margaret Blanchard (Thomas); her son Mark; her grandchildren, Aeron and Dylan; and her brothers, Charles and Barry.

She is survived by : her sons, Duane Ferguson (Bobbi) of Savanna, Joe Ferguson (Kay Hartman) of Mt. Carroll, Fred Ferguson of Clinton and Randy Cole of Fulton; her grandchildren, Adam, Ryan, Max, Justin, Jaron, Mandie, Cheyenne and Missa; and her siblings, Nancy Gallaway of Effingham, SC, Lenore Schlimmer (Don) of Iowa City, Margaret Miles (Keith) of Muscatine, Teresa Blanchard of Wilton, Tom Blanchard of Greely, CO, Paul Blanchard (Teresa) of Lone Tree, Mike Blanchard of Muscatine and Robert Blanchard of Davenport. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, May 16th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Pape Funeral Home (2308 Pershing Blvd, Clinton, IA 52732). A Mass was held on Friday, May 17th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Prince of Peace Parish (1105 LaMetta Wynn Dr, Clinton, IA 52732).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pape Funeral Home