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JoAnn Fiester Obituary

JoAnn Fiester

Blairstown - JoAnn Fiester, 84, Blairstown, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at her home. Services were Thursday, Aug. 16, at First Presbyterian Church, Blairstown by Diane Vorhies. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown.

JoAnn is survived by her companion, Harold Alcott, Blairstown; three daughters, Dixie (Joe) Hyde, Ames, Jeri (Don) Maas , Norway, and Holly Karsten, Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Justin, Emily (Edward), Luke (Beth), Clint (Erica), Josi (Austin), Tyler (Cody) and McKenna (Dillon); great-grandchildren, Ivan, Fletcher, Kingston, Macoy and two on the way; sister, Jayne Roth, Blairstown; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, son in-law, Denny Karsten, and brother, James F. Kern.

JoAnn was born March 6, 1934, in Marengo, the daughter of Lester and Mary Kern. She spent many years as a bookkeeper at the ME-TOO office and worked as a waitress at the Blairstown Café. Until her retirement, she was the bookkeeper at the 4 County Co-Op. JoAnn was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Blairstown Legion Auxiliary.

JoAnn was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved spending time with them and watching them grow. She enjoyed reading and time spent at her church where she was very involved.

A memorial fund has been established in JoAnn's name.

Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.

Published by the Iowa City Press-Citizen on Aug. 22, 2018.
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Dixie, so sorry to learn of your Mother's death. Sincere sympathy to you and your family. Barb and Bill Holt

Barb Holt

August 17, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Dennis & Connie Gewecke

August 17, 2018

To all of Jo's family, so sorry to hear of Jo's passing. She was an awesome lady. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love be with each and everyone of you. Donna Gorsh

August 15, 2018

Dixie, Jeri & Holly - so very sorry to hear of JoAnns passing. She was a wonderful lady. Have many fond memories of her while growing up in Blairstown. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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August 14, 2018

So sorry to here of you Mother
, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother may she rest in Peace Charley, Judy Stark and family

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August 14, 2018

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First Presbyterian Church

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Blairstown, IA

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First Presbyterian Church

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