"My Deepest Sympathies to you Marvella, Family, and the countless Friends. One of whom I was \"Proud\" to be. And it breaks my heart that I won\'t occasionally see that smile come through the front door of my office, And the clever comments that I knew were coming thereafter. Jeff, my friend, Heaven is indeed Improved By Your Presence. We will meet again. Your Friend Gary"
In loving memory of
Jeffrey J. Blome
August 8, 1947 - July 19, 2021
Funeral services for Jeffrey Blome will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, July 26, 2021, at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at the Oakcrest Funeral Services - Winter Chapel in Buffalo Center. Services will be live streamed on the First Congregational Church YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz4grbR2ru8
Jeffrey Joe Blome was born August 8, 1947, Buffalo Center, Iowa, the son of Arlowe and Beverly (Furst) Blome. He grew up in Lakota and graduated from the Lakota High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army for a short time before being honorably discharged due to a medical issue and returning to Lakota to farm.
He was united in marriage to Sharon Hearn Maki in 1966, they later divorced. Jeffrey was later united in marriage to Marvella Stecker on October 4, 1975, in Titonka. After their marriage they lived in Lakota before moving to Thompson. Jeffrey farmed and later was a truck driver for Hassebroek Trucking and for the last 23 years he has drove for LB Transport in Buffalo Center.
Jeffrey enjoyed doing carpentry work and always had a remodeling project going on. He also enjoyed landscaping, working in the yard, being in his shop and always enjoyed having coffee with friends especially Alvin Smidt (Smidty). Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center.
Jeffrey died Monday, July 19, 2021, in Peoria, Illinois. He was 73.
He is survived by his wife, Marvella Blome of Thompson; children, Marnie (Shawn) Maki of Chisolm, MN; Tiffany (Nicholas) Olson of Thompson; Ryan Blome and girlfriend, Katie Swanson of Mankato, MN; Keely (Seth) Heitland of Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren, Gavin and Caitlin Maki; Aubrey and Ethan Olson; Ellie and Gabe Heitland. Also surviving are siblings, Julie Quebe of Cedar Rapids; Jill (David) Smith of Maricopa, AZ; Doug (Susan) Blome of Des Moines; Terry (Trudy) Blome of Ledyard; Bob Blome of Arizona; Karen (Tim) Fredrickson of Forest City; brother-in-law, Kevin Herberg of Redwood Falls, MN, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Lynn Gordon; sister, Linda Herberg; sister-in-law, Sandy Blome and niece, Dana Quebe.
Tributes
"Dear Marvella and family, Our hearts were saddened to hear about Jeff. We wish we could be there with you on Monday, but know our love and prayers have been uplifting you each and every day since we have heard. He was such a sweet man and I know you have many memories to bring you comfort and bring a smile to your face. Praying for God\'s strength and peace as you go through the difficult days.ahead. We will be talking with you soon. Love in Christ, Paul and Cheryl "
"Marvella, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Marvin and I planned to stop at your place a couple of weeks ago when I was visiting from out of town, but we could not remember your address. Wishing you the Lord\'s comfort and peace in this difficult time. Larry Alphs"
"So sorry to hear of your loss. Our sympathies are with you,Marvella and all the family members. May God grant you peace and comfort you through this difficult time."
"From the first day we met till the last time we met it was always with a welcoming smile and hand shake. "
"Marvella,I\'m sorry to learn this news of your loss. May God comfort you in the days ahead with friends and family. My sympathy. B.Penning Donkersloot "
"So very sorry for you, Marvella and family. I have such loving memories of time spent with my cousin Jeff as children. Too much sorrow this year for the family?.God s peace to you all."
"my sympathies to the Blome families-may God grant you peace at this time-Sara Vriesen"
"So sorry to hear this. I pray God will comfort you and guide you all thru this great loss."
"So very sorry to hear this sad news. Marvella and kids you are in my thoughts and prayers. "