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Feb
28
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9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East Union Mennonite Church
5615 Gable Ave SW, Kalona, IA 52247
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28
Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m.
East Union Mennonite Church
5615 Gable Ave SW, Kalona, IA 52247
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Yoder-Powell Funeral Home - KalonaKirk Bailey Obituary
Kirk passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at home surrounded by his family at the age of 79 years.
A celebration of life service will be 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the East Union Mennonite Church, rural Kalona. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for The Courage Ride, Washington County Hospice or Grout Cemetery. The service will be live streamed on the East Union Mennonite Church zoom link. Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona is caring for Kirk and his family. Messages and tributes may be directed to www.powellfuneralhomes.com
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Upcoming Events
Feb
28
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East Union Mennonite Church
5615 Gable Ave SW, Kalona, IA 52247
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
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Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m.
East Union Mennonite Church
5615 Gable Ave SW, Kalona, IA 52247
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Yoder-Powell Funeral Home - Kalona