Joleen Lemon

Joleen Joy Lemon was born on March 4, 1932, the daughter of Theodore Hans and Alma Marie (Lange) Aldag in Schleswig, Iowa. She was baptized as a child and later confirmed her faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Joleen attended Grant Township Country School near Schleswig and graduated from Denison High School with the Class of 1950.

On October 2, 1953, Joleen was united in marriage to Jerome Lemon Sr. at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. They were blessed with five children. The couple first made their home in Omaha, Nebraska, before moving to a farm near Palmer, Nebraska, where they spent approximately 25 years raising their family. They later returned to Iowa, settling on an acreage near Schleswig. After spending some time in Vail, they eventually made their home in Kiron. During her younger years, Joleen devoted her time to raising her children and caring for her family. After returning to Iowa, she also worked as a cook.

Joleen was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kiron. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she made it a priority to read her Bible daily. She loved cooking for her family, hosting gatherings, and celebrating holidays together. Joleen also enjoyed dancing with her brothers and friends and even made a trip to Texas to dance with the Texans. In her later years, she especially enjoyed watching Little House on the Prairie, which became her favorite pastime after moving into the nursing home. Above all, Joleen cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Joleen passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Willow Dale Nursing Home in Battle Creek, Iowa, at the age of 94 years, seven months and 17 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerome Lemon, Sr; children: Kendall Keith Lemon, Laurie Jo Lemon and Jerome Lemon, Jr.; and siblings: Joyce (Donald) Blunk, Kenneth (Erna Mae) Aldag, Lowell Aldag and Merlin Aldag.

She is survived by her children: Mary Sue Morgan (Rick) of Odebolt and Julie Hoefling of Kiron; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother, Ted (Marla) Aldag of Kiron; and other family members and friends.

Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Kiron. Interment will be held in the St. John Cemetery near Kiron. Memorials may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church in Kiron.