Jacob Kauffman's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2023 in Kalona, Iowa

Jacob Kauffman

November 3, 1925 - December 11, 2023 (98 years old)

Kalona, Iowa

Jacob Kauffman's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2023 in Kalona, Iowa

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Jacob Kauffman

November 3, 1925 - December 11, 2023 (98 years old)

Kalona, Iowa

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Jacob Kauffman Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 11, 2023, at the age of 98, Jacob Kauffman (Kalona, Iowa), born in Arcola, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Henry J Kauffman and Mary Ann Kauffman (Stutzman); his spouse Jean Christner; his children, Jeff, Jim, Jerry Kauffman and Jan Miller; and his daughter-in-law Mary Kauffman.

He is survived by : his children, Joyce Baron (Rick) of Sahuarita, AZ, John Kauffman of Wellman, IA, Julia Kauffman-Jantzi (Phil) of Strasburg, PA, Joannie Firkins (Jeff) of Iowa City and Jorge Kauffman (Jenny) of Lancaster, CA.; and his siblings, Clara Gingerich of Iowa City, Martha Stutzman, Katie Ann Miller, Esther Borntrager, Levi, Joe and Harvey Kauffman. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Powell Funeral Home



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December 13, 2023

John Stutzman wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry for your loss. Uncle Jake lived a long life. As a child I always liked when he came and shelled corn if was a fun time. Uncle Jake is in heaven with Jesus and his family. God bless you.”


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Dec 14

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Yoder-Powell Funeral Home
504 12th St, Kalona, IA 52247

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Dec 15

Celebration of life

Upper Deer Creek Mennonite Church
3369 320th St, Wellman, IA 52356

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