Barbara S. Stecklein, aged 91, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at River Bend Retirement Community, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 16, 1934, in Worthington, Iowa, she was the daughter of Clarence "Chop" and Alice (Schlick) Jaeger. Barbara received her education at St. Paul's Catholic School in Worthington.

On May 22, 1954, she married Clement H. Stecklein at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Worthington, Iowa. They shared many wonderful years together until his passing on April 20, 2013.

Barbara was a devoted mother to her six children: Dan Stecklein of Centennial, CO, Deborah (Marvin) Kleitsch of Monticello, IA, Diana (Dennis) Flannagan of Hopkinton, IA, Donna Yarolem, Dale Stecklein, and Dennis (Jennie) Stecklein, all of Cascade, IA. She was a proud grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Sandra Kuehn of FL, and her sisters-in-law, Shirley Hoffmann of Cascade, IA, Judi (Al) Westhoff of Portland, OR, Marian Stecklein of Bellevue, IA, and Shirley Stecklein of Monticello, IA, along with several nieces and nephews.

Barbara was predeceased by her husband, her parents, her brothers Tom (Karen) Jaeger and Dave (Sharon) Jaeger, and several brothers and sisters-in-law. She also mourned the loss of her daughter-in-law, Sandra Stecklein, a grandson-in-law, Jay McCabe, and a great-grandchild, Ivy Stecklein.

Barbara enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, scratching lottery tickets, and working on the farm, where she loved driving the tractor. She cherished spending time with her family, especially during Corn Days and Christmas, and took great pride in her grandchildren's achievements.

She was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade, Iowa, and worked at the former Cascade Forestry. Her faith and community were important parts of her life.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, with a prayer service at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.