Velma Iles Obituary
We bid farewell to Velma Iles (Fort Dodge, Iowa), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 19, 2026 at the age of 92. Velma touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Velma may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edwin Sorber and Opal Pearl Sorber (Bennett). She is survived by: her daughters, Linda Peterson, Janet Behrens of Fort Dodge, Elaine Gates (Rick) of Ohio and Beth Anne Smith (Mike) of Ankeny; and her siblings, Judy Anderson, Mylin Sorber, Vernon Sorber and Phyllis Bender.
