LaVonne A.

Coyle

LaVonne Coyle, 94, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026—the anniversary of the passing of her beloved husband, Robert. On a day already filled with memories, she was reunited with the love of her life.

Friends and relatives may call from 2 to 7pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held after 9am until 10am on Monday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 on Monday, November 16, 2026, at St. John's the Evangelist Church in Placid, Iowa, with Rev. Twan S.V.D. officiating.  Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery in Placid, Iowa

LaVonne was born on December 1, 1931, in North Buena Vista, Iowa, to Aloysius and Evelyn Riniker. She attended the one-room schoolhouse in North Buena Vista. Afterward, she traveled by train to Dubuque during the week to work at the battery factory and Ertl’s. While there, she rented a room from the Brimeyer’s and made the weekly journey back and forth to Buenie alongside her sisters.

On July 3, 1951, LaVonne married Robert C. “Bob” Coyle in North Buena Vista, beginning a marriage and family that would become the center of her life. LaVonne was a faithful member of St. John's the Evangelist Church in Placid, where she could reliably be found sitting in the second-to-last pew. She was also a devoted member of the Epworth Gun Club.

Her favorite activities included being “Grandma Coyle” to everyone, road trips that led to "going to the boat" (casino), sitting around the table playing euchre with the Thursday night bunch, and visiting with her sisters. She also took great pride in her many years as the meat wrapper in the shed.

She is survived by her children Tom "Skinny” (Linda) Coyle, Dave "Bink" (Bonnie) Coyle, Hook Coyle, Sarah Fine, Karen Young, Charlie (Ann) Coyle all of Epworth, Kathy McDermott (special friend, Jim Splinter) of Dyersville, Hugh (Vicky) Coyle of Farley, Son in law Rick Boffeli (special friend, Alice Weick) of Epworth, Daughter in law Carol Coyle of Cascade. She is also survived by 34 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; her sisters, Jeanette Ludovissy and Joan Hefel; and sister-in-law Joan Riniker.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband; her daughters, Linda Boffeli and Nancy Coyle; her son, Patrick; two sons in law, John Fine and Joe Young, her parents; her parents-in-law, Charles "Chick" Coyle and Catherine "Scott" (Hefel) Coyle-Hall and Merle "Mike" Hall; hergreat-granddaughter, Kylie Aldrich-Coyle; and her siblings and in-laws, Walter (Judy) Riniker, Merle Ludovissy, Milton Hefel, Aloysius Riniker Jr., Geri (Tom) Hefel, and Ivanelle (Celestine) Ludovissy, and Clair (Marilyn) Hefel.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared for LaVonne throughout the years. Your kindness, compassion, and friendship will always be remembered.

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