John Ivan Reiss Obituary
We bid farewell to John Ivan Reiss of Vinton, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 25, 2026 at the age of 86. John Ivan touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Ivan Reiss to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ivan Reiss and Esther Reiss (Strellner); his in-laws, Yeoman and Erma Cowlishaw; and his siblings, Leta Mae Christy (Richard) and George Reiss (Carma).
He is survived by: his wife Ardis Cowlishaw; his children, Jeff Reiss (Ann) of Christmas and Kathy Schoenfelder (Larry) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; his grandchildren, Amanda Ewoldt of Christmas, Katelyn Spencer (Will) of Jacksonville, Aaron Lockwood (Melissa) of Ida Grove, Haley Lockwood (Skyler Balero) of Talent and Connor Lockwood (Seth Cobb) of Mt. Vernon, Iowa; and his great grandchildren, Emmett Lockwood and Charlie Elaine Lockwood of Ida Grove, Iowa..
A memorial fund has been established.
