In Memoriam 2025-2026

December 3, 2024

Honoring the Lives, Service, and Lasting Legacy of Members of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association Community

This page is dedicated to honoring and remembering the cherished members and community members related to the Iowa Funeral Directors Association who passed away in 2025 and 2026.

Their contributions, dedication, and spirit have impacted our community and profession. As we reflect on their lives and legacies, we express our deepest gratitude for their commitment and lasting impact on us all.

We invite you to read about and reflect on the lives of these remarkable individuals. May their memories be a blessing and their legacies continue to inspire future generations within the IFDA community.

Jolene Niehaus

Mother of IFDA Member, Lindsey Sherman



April 9, 1957 – June 13, 2026

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Aaron Sanders

IFDA Member and owner of Sanders Funeral Service



June 18, 1952 – June 3, 2026

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Joshua “Josh” Harry

Husband of IFDA member Jennifer Harry


November 22, 1977– April 27, 2026

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