Reta Darlene Zane, 94, of Bonaparte, Iowa, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.
She was born on November 5, 1929, in Farmington, Iowa, the daughter of Russell and Goldie (Krouse) Pitney. On April 1, 1949, she married Robert Zane in Farmington, Iowa. He preceded her in death on January 12, 1986.
Reta attended school at Farmington, Iowa, graduating in 1947. She then worked a year and one half at the Farmington Bank as a secretary to Hank Hanas. She was life-long resident of Van Buren County. She was a member of former Bonaparte United Methodist Church, serving many years in the music department. She particularly enjoyed music, sewing and mowing her yard. Reta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Survivors include her daughter: Bobbie (Doug) DeHart of Keosauqua, Iowa; two sons: James (wife, Diane Martin) Zane of Donnellson, Iowa, John (wife, Juliana) Zane of rural Bonaparte, Iowa; grandchildren: Julie (Ron) Lundin, Nathan (Angie) Blair, Kylee (John) Siegel, Annie (Justin) Lampe, Andrew (Murphy) Zane; grandson-in-law: Rick Witt and twelve great grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews including Joyce Blint.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Robert; only sister: Helen (Harold) Lowenberg; brother-in-law: Lee (Kay) Zane; daughter-in-law: Jane Zane and granddaughter: Erin Witt.
Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Homes for cremation.
Per her wishes, a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Burial will be at Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa.
A memorial has been established in her memory for Bonaparte United Church and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
