Kevin Pforts

Kevin Philip Pforts, 65, of Burlington, formerly of Yarmouth, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at the family farm north of Yarmouth.

He was born March 5, 1959, in Mount Pleasant to Herbert Eugene and Norma Jean Logan Pforts. On June 26, 1987, he married Angela LaFawn Hill in Burlington.

He was a graduate of Mediapolis High School and a member of First United Methodist Church of Sperry.

Kevin worked as a material handler for Big River Resources. He enjoyed astronomy, mushroom hunting, hunting and fishing, the Chicago Bears, camping at Mark Twain Lake and time spent on the family farm. He was a proud "Papa" who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter Angela (Chris) Claypool of Marshalltown; sons Justin Pforts of Mediapolis and Mitchell (Shannon) of Mount Union; six grandchildren, Olivia, Matyson, Trevin, Aliya, Eastin and Rowan; great-granddaughter Paysley; and his sister Vicki Barton of Mount Union.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Elliott Chapel, New London, with Pastor Nancy Sutherland officiating.

The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday morning. Burial in Trinity Cemetery, rural Mount Union will be at a later date. A memorial has been established and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.