Audrey Jane Avera's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa

Audrey Jane Avera

October 19, 1935 - January 14, 2026 (90 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

Audrey Jane Avera's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa

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Audrey Jane Avera

October 19, 1935 - January 14, 2026 (90 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

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Audrey Jane Avera Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Audrey Jane Avera (Des Moines, Iowa), born in Saint Louis, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Audrey Jane left this world on January 14, 2026 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Audrey Jane Avera to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Hayes and Leona Hayes; her son Mark Avera; her husband Ray Avera; her brother Kenneth Hayes; her son-in-law Larry Appenzeller; her grandson Mark Tullberg; and her children-in-law, Dave Tullberg and Elizabeth Avera.

She is survived by: her children, Sallie Avera-Tullberg, Annette "Annie" Appenzeller (Parker Winters) and Donald Avera; and her grandchildren, Jessica Tullberg, Rachel Glass (Mitch), Jordan Appenzeller (Taylor), Alex Appenzeller (Delia) and Brandan Appenzeller (Nakota).

A memorial will be established for donation to Trinity Lutheran School in Boone, IA.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Des Moines Cremation



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