Lafonda Meyer

Lafonda Marie Meyer, 97, of Fayette, Iowa, formerly of West Union, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at Maple Crest Manor, Fayette. 

Honoring Lafonda's request, there are no services planned at this time. 

A private family inurnment, at the West Union Cemetery will be held at a later date. 

Lafonda Marie Meyer was born on Dec. 17, 1919, in Wadena, Iowa, to Alden and Lola (Whittenbaugh) Gell.

She graduated from West Union High School. 

In 1940, Lafonda was united in marriage with Merlin "Dutch" Meyer.  The couple made West Union their home for many years.

Lafonda moved to Maple Crest Manor, Fayette, Iowa, in 2005. 

Lafonda was the Deputy County Treasurer in Fayette County for 30 years, retiring in 1985. 

She was a member of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), Royal Neighbors and Republican Women. 

Lafonda was a longtime member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union.

In her free time, Lafonda enjoyed having coffee with friends, and visiting family. 

She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Robert) Yarcho of Shell Rock, Iowa; two granddaughters, Deena (Ron) Evans of Randalia, Iowa and Karma Knospe of West Union, Iowa; seven great-grandchildren, Trent (Jess) Blessing of Solon, Iowa, Trevor (Maggie) Blessing of Omaha, Neb., Cory (Heidi) Evans of Independence, Iowa, Pamela (Josh) Yager of New Vienna, Iowa, Jeremy (Blaine) Dewey of Crystal, Minn., Valerie Knospe of Randalia, Iowa and Ben (Molly) Knospe of Walcott, Iowa; and seven great-great-grandchildren. 

Lafonda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; infant son, John Meyer; and grandson, Blaine Blessing. 

S.K. Rogers Funeral Home – Fayette is assisting the family with arrangements. 

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