Jane Kunze

Ila Jane Kunze, 77, of Ute, Iowa joined her Lord in Heaven on August 31, 2019. She passed away at home following an extended illness. Jane was born June 2, 1942, the daughter of Walter and Maymie Shumate.
Jane was baptized in Christ and confirmed July 12, 1960 at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. She attended Dow City Schools, where she was active in basketball and band. On June 5, 1960 she married Otto Robert Kunze. Together the couple owned and operated “Kunze Trucking & Corn Shelling” as well as “Kunze Antique Tractors and Parts” for many years.
Jane was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, where she was active in many activities. She also loved to spend time doing flower gardening, playing cards and cross stitching.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Otto Robert. Survivors also include their 6 children: Randall (Linda), Rodney (Becky), Cherri (Bruce), Charlys(Larry), Ryan and Roger(Patty). She has 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 brothers, Fred (Chong) and Tom (Laura), sister-in-law, Peggy, brother-in-law, Judean (Peg), as well as many nieces and nephews. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.