Kay Hertzler
January 14, 1945 ~ October 15, 2023
Janice Kay Hertzler, 78, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mount Vernon, Iowa, by Reverend Sean Hanson. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial: Lisbon Cemetery. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Survivors include her son, Steve (Julie) Hertzler; grandchildren, Annie (Matthew) Walker, Sarah (Jake) Grasser, and Bethany (Leonard) Thurmond; step-grandchildren, Nathan Overmann, Karyn (Matthew) Thewke, and Anna Overmann; great-granddaughter, Amelia Walker; daughter-in-law, Sharon (Jim Overmann) Wendell Hertzler; sister, Diane (Ron) Weldin; brother, Al (Kristy) Bentley; and many nieces and nephews. Kay was born on January 14, 1945, the daughter of Harold and Maxine (Blosser) Bentley. She graduated from Northeast Hamilton High School in 1963. On May 29, 1964, she married Ronald Hertzler at the Vernon Lutheran Church in Dows, Iowa. Kay worked in a variety of jobs over the years including a podiatry office, operating her own daycare, a teacher's aide for Lisbon Schools, and as a housekeeper for the Sisters of Mercy. In her free time, Kay was a talented crafter especially crocheting, quilting, and needlepoint. Her special gifts she lovingly shared with her family and friends. Kay loved hosting tea parties, playing cards, baking (especially her delicious pumpkin bread), and reading. She was a member of the Priscilla Guild at church and enjoyed her craft and card party clubs. She also loved spending time with her lifelong friends and family. Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; her son, Kyle Hertzler; parents, Harold and Maxine Bentley Stover; brother, Ken Bentley; in-laws, Harry and Geraldine Hertzler; and step-father, Ken Stover. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Kay's Tribute Wall and share your support and memories with her family at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Mount Vernon
Our sympathy to the family.
Kay was always a joy to be with at the family gatherings.
She always had such a beautiful smile.
I send my prayers to Kay’s family. I knew Kay when she worked for the Sisters of Mercy. Yes, she loved to play cards and entertained us at her home. Oh what fun. I got to know both Kay and Ron, oh what a delightful couple!
Sr. Vicky Arndorfer, Sister of Mercy
Steve and Family I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a lovely lady. She will be missed by many. Loved her smile.
We are saddened to have read of Kay’s death. In the difficult days and nights ahead may your many wonderful memories be of great comfort. This Bible verse recorded in John 5:28 has been of comfort to our family when experiencing a loss. It reads “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus Christ) voice and come out “. May God Jehovah give strength and his love to each of you.
Dear Steve and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Your Mom was a wonderful friend and will be missed by many. She was always fun to be around and a very caring person. We worked together at school along with Jan Curl and Doris McElmeel, two other great friends who we lost too soon.
Our family is thinking of you at this difficult time.
We met at a ladies new comers meeting. Four of us exchange baby sitting. A nice group & kids all the same age. The four were Doris McEmeel, Marcia Kuchbaker & now Kay Hertzler. I’m the only one left. I enjoyed all the conservation. My deepest sympathy to you & your family.