Duane Bales Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Duane Bales of Floris, Iowa, whose life came to an end on April 15, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanley Bales and Florence Carlson Bales; his wife Thelma Shadley; his great-grandparent Wesley; his grandmother Loretta; his great-grandparent Kolsen; his grandson Quentin Bales; his sister Alice Walther; and his siblings-in-law, Lloyd Shadley, Richard LaPoint, Rosie Shadley and Janet Bales.
He is survived by: his sons, Brent Bales, Wesley Bales (Loretta) and Kelly Bales (Lisa); his grandchildren, Kyle, Lindsey, Sierra Bales and Adrian Bales; his stepgrandchildren, Josh Shepherd (Cindy), Jeramey Shepherd (Tammy) and Justin Shepherd; his great grandchild Henry Bales; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Kaydance Shepherd, Thomas Shepherd and Oakley Shepherd; his siblings, Oscar Bales, David Bales (Diane) and Christina LaPoint; Kyle Bales and Adrian Bales.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the family to be designated later.
