Esther Vernetta Folkerds Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Esther Vernetta Folkerds of Janesville, Iowa, who passed away on October 31, 2025 at the age of 91. 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 Esther 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 mother Mary Ellen Curtis Brocka; her husband John Folkerds; and her daughter Mari Lynne. She is survived by: her son Gary Folkerds of Janesville; her grandchildren, Cody Burkholder (Ashley Patrick) of Dayton and Kenzie Burkholder (Nick Hanson) of Janesville; her great grandchildren, Cayden Burkholder, Shawn Higgins, Addi Burkholder and Dakota Burkholder; and her son-in-law Clint Burkholder of Claksville.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home (218 2nd St SE, Waverly, IA 50677). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Janesville United Methodist Church (424 Sycamore St, Janesville, IA 50647).
