Coburn Funeral Homes

Coburn Funeral Homes Our mission at Coburn Funeral Home is to help families best celebrate the lives of their loved ones. IA area.

Coburn Funeral Homes Funeral & Cremation Services to the Colfax.

Maybe you’ve been unsure whether a funeral is needed, especially when life feels upside down. The truth is a large forma...
03/23/2026

Maybe you’ve been unsure whether a funeral is needed, especially when life feels upside down. The truth is a large formal service isn't always necessary. Even a brief, simple gathering helps people come together, making those early days a little easier. We’ll walk through the options with you, work within your budget, and help you choose what makes sense for your family.

UPDATE: Services for Jerry are postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Dates and times will be updated on the website...
03/23/2026

UPDATE: Services for Jerry are postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Dates and times will be updated on the website once available.

Jerry Heffelfinger of Mingo, Iowa, went to his heavenly home on March 18, 2026.

Jerry was born on November 17, 1936. He was the second child of Paul and Jessie (Huntrods) Heffelfinger. Jerry was born at the family home near Collins, Iowa. He joined his older sister, Pauline, at home. Later t...

Choosing a keepsake takes time because you're trying to figure out what will actually bring you comfort, which is hard t...
03/20/2026

Choosing a keepsake takes time because you're trying to figure out what will actually bring you comfort, which is hard to know when you're in the middle of grieving. Some families choose something right away, while others need weeks or months before they find what feels right. We've seen people come back to add matching pieces for everyone or completely change their mind about what they want. However long it takes, we love showing you options and helping you discover what speaks to you.

Call us at 515-674-3155, or stop by when you're ready to look.

Jerry Heffelfinger of Mingo, Iowa, went to his heavenly home on March 18, 2026.Jerry was born on November 17, 1936. He w...
03/20/2026

Jerry Heffelfinger of Mingo, Iowa, went to his heavenly home on March 18, 2026.

Jerry was born on November 17, 1936. He was the second child of Paul and Jessie (Huntrods) Heffelfinger. Jerry was born at the family home near Collins, Iowa. He joined his older sister, Pauline, at home. Later t...

You know your kids love you, and you also know they see the world differently from each other. One pictures cremation, a...
03/17/2026

You know your kids love you, and you also know they see the world differently from each other. One pictures cremation, another assumes burial, someone wants a big gathering, someone else thinks you'd prefer something smaller. Preplanning your funeral now and sharing your wishes keeps those future conversations gentler and easier on everyone. We'll help you put your plan in writing so your family can focus on supporting each other when the time comes instead of trying to figure out what you would have wanted.

Call us at 515-674-3155 and we'll help you document your wishes.

Children want to help when someone they love has died, and giving them small jobs at the funeral makes them feel useful ...
03/14/2026

Children want to help when someone they love has died, and giving them small jobs at the funeral makes them feel useful during such a hard day, and helps the process their grief. Suggest they hand out programs, help with flowers, or just greet people as they come in, always giving them the choice and control to opt in or out. These little tasks give kids something to do with their hands and hearts when everything feels too big and sad. We love helping families figure out which role feels right for each child.

Darrell Lindsay, age 77, of Colfax, Iowa passed away on March 12, 2026. A full obituary will be published shortly.
03/13/2026

Darrell Lindsay, age 77, of Colfax, Iowa passed away on March 12, 2026. A full obituary will be published shortly.

Helen Louise Smith, age 92 of Colfax, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Pine Acres Nursing and Rehab in West De...
03/12/2026

Helen Louise Smith, age 92 of Colfax, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Pine Acres Nursing and Rehab in West Des Moines. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30 am at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax. Burial will take place at Colfax Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, me...

John Weldon Williams, age 65, of Newton, Iowa, gained his angel wings on March 10, 2026. A time of food and fellowship t...
03/11/2026

John Weldon Williams, age 65, of Newton, Iowa, gained his angel wings on March 10, 2026. A time of food and fellowship to celebrate John's life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Colfax on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

The son of Richard and Kay (Thompson) Williams, John was ...

Jody Lou Wood, age 74 of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at The Homestead in Knoxville. Per Jody’s wishes...
03/09/2026

Jody Lou Wood, age 74 of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at The Homestead in Knoxville. Per Jody’s wishes she will be cremated and no services planned. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com

The daughter of Kenneth Daryl and Alice Lou (Thomasson) ...

Peggy Marie Farver (Strovers), 88, of Newton, Iowa, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Comfort House in Pella, Iowa.Peggy ...
03/05/2026

Peggy Marie Farver (Strovers), 88, of Newton, Iowa, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Comfort House in Pella, Iowa.

Peggy was born on September 10, 1937, in Grinnell, Iowa, to Lester R. Strovers and Alice Marie Allen. She grew up in Iowa, graduated from high school, and began a life centered ...

Gregory "Gregg" Jule Case, 73, of Colfax, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Traditions Memory Care in N...
02/25/2026

Gregory "Gregg" Jule Case, 73, of Colfax, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Traditions Memory Care in Newton.

Gregg was born in Colfax, Iowa to Norman and Whelma Case. He grew up in Colfax and attended Colfax High School. Following high school, he was drafted during the Viet...

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