Imojean Ingles

Imojean Ingles obituary

Imojean Ingles

Imojean Ingles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Leonard-Grau Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Monona on Oct. 28, 2025.

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Imojean Ingles, 86, of Waukon, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon.

Imojean was born on March 30, 1939, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Tomes) Henderson. She attended school through the ninth grade. On February 25, 1956, she was united in marriage to Raymond Ingles, and they shared many years together until his passing on September 13, 2000.

A devoted homemaker, Imojean found joy in the simple things in life. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, tending to her yard and flowers, shopping, and working on various crafts. Her hands were always busy creating something beautiful, and her love and care could be seen in everything she did.

Imojean is survived by her four daughters, Deb (Wayne) Heins of Luana, Iowa, Terry (Michael) Ragen of Sacramento, California, Muriel (Steve) Heins of Luana, Iowa and Sharon Ingles of Waukon, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; one daughter, Vickie Knockel; a grandson, Brandon Frazier; a great-grandson, Landon Knickerbocker; her parents; her stepfather, Dyer Jones; two sisters, Mildred Hollis and Shirley Wiseman; and her stepmother, Lilly Mae.

A private inurnment will be held at Mays Prairie Cemetery in Lansing, Iowa.

Memorials may be sent to 16564 145 th Street, Luana, Iowa 52156

Arrangements are being handled by Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa.

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