Lavern Tilkes Obituary
The memory of Lavern Tilkes of New Hampton, Iowa, who passed away on February 12, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Rosella Kerkove (Jack), Francis Wisher (Claude) and Greg Tilkes (Elaine); and his in-laws, Geraldine Tilkes, Leo Franzen, Joe Whalen, Jack Chapman and Oscar Roethler (Mildred).
He is survived by: his wife Connie; his daughters, Micki Denner (Steve) of Waverly, Tammy Joebgen (Mike) of North Washington, Denise Vahle (Brian) of Ankeny and Dawn Anderson (Jason Erdahl) of New Hampton; his siblings, Vince Tilkes of California, Jane Lynch (Gene) of Lawler, Laurine Whalen of New Hampton and Darlene Franzen of New Hampton; and his siblings-in-law, Glen Roethler (Betty) of Owatonna, MN, Nancy Wegner (Leon) of New Hampton and Joyce Wurzer (Al) of Waucoma. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.
