Tharon Helen Steinmetz Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Tharon Helen Steinmetz in Northwood, Iowa, who passed away on March 7, 2026 at the age of 103. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Tharon Helen Steinmetz to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Tharon leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Albertson and Bertha Albertson (Hanna); her husband Merle C. Steinmetz; her grandson Wade Torkelson; and her son-in-law Les Torkelson.
She is survived by: her son Terry Steinmetz (Joanne); her grandchildren, Dale Steinmetz (Joan), Beth Heller (Mark), Laurel Willig (Isaac) and Sara Baringer (Benjamin); her daughter Paulette Torkelson; her granddaughter Valerie Malchow (Steve); Dana Torkelson. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; plus many nieces and nephews.
