Gayle Stertz's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2026 in Johnston, Iowa

Gayle Stertz

July 6, 1940 - October 3, 2026 (86 years old)

Johnston, Iowa

Gayle Stertz's obituary , Passed away on October 3, 2026 in Johnston, Iowa

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Gayle Stertz

July 6, 1940 - October 3, 2026 (86 years old)

Johnston, Iowa

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Gayle Stertz Obituary

The passing of Gayle Stertz of Johnston, Iowa occurred on October 3, 2026. Gayle, born on July 6, 1940 in Saint Louis, Missouri, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She is survived by: her husband Arthur Lee Stertz of Johnston; her children, Brad (Lori) of Purcellville, VA, Brian (Debbie) of Lenexa, KS and Wendy Liskey (Eric) of West Des Moines, IA.; her grandchildren, Katie, Claire, Jeremy (Kayla), Jonathan and Alexis; her great grandchildren, Adelynn and Rylan; and her sister Janet Garnett.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Iles Jordan Creek Chapel (7150 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Gayle's honor to Wesley Life Good Samaritan Fund for Brio, 6901 Peckham Street, Johnston, IA 50131 or Wesley Life Hospice of Johnston (http://www.wesleylife.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Iles Funeral Homes



Sat

Oct 24

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

Iles Jordan Creek Chapel
7150 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266

A livestream will be available for this event.

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