Stephanie, age 43, died Oct. 31, 2021 at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
She was born to Patty Jean See Rote in Knoxville, Iowa on October 18, 1978. Her education began at Lovilia school k-4 and then finished with her graduating from Albia High School with the class of 1997.
Stephanie married and later divorced Jeremy Bricker. She has two daughters: Olyvia Williams of Bussey and Ryleigh Bricker (Joseph Sager) of Albia.
Surviving her are her mother, two daughters, grandson, Braxton Sager; sisters: Stacy, Lora, and Amber; and her grandmother, Jean See of Lovilia.
Preceding her in death were her step father, David Rote, and her grandfather, Dean See.
She liked the beach, traveling, Halloween, babies and children, and family time.
Her family invites you to celebrate Stephanie’s life Friday, November 12, 2021 starting at 5 p.m. at the North End Tap in Lovilia.
Memorial donations may be sent to the family.
May she rest in peace.
Rabbit Trick or Treater
This year I had a novel event. A trick or treater knocked on my door and they had a stroller with them. In the stroller was a bunny in a pumpkin costume. Did you have him visit you?
The bunny does not eat candy (I think) but I understand he lives in the house and is litter trained. Some smart bunny!
On E Avenue I had 71 treaters. Three came back a second time and I treated but request they don’t try for a third visit.
Deer Scrambles Car
Meg Kasper was driving home from a visit to her sister in Minnesota. She was just west of Knoxville when a deer tried to cross in front of her and did not make it. The car is in sad shape.
Word to the wise ( talking to the choir here). Watch for them and avoid driving at dawn or dusk or at night. This is both breeding and hunting season so they are on the move. Having one slide up over my hood several years ago, I can say it is scary and no fun. Be careful out there.
Election Results
The only contested seat was for mayor. Those running were Billy Mc Combs, Justin Lang, and Pat Gilbert. Pat won by just a few votes. Congrats to him.
We thank all of them for being willing to take the job and serve the town.
Also the ballot measure to raise tax funding for Indian Hills Community College passed by a wide margin in Lovilia and all of Monroe County.
New Baby Boy
Congratulations to Tim and Tiffany Ballalatak of rural Lovilia who welcomed a new baby boy this weekend.
He has been named Lokin. Welcoming him home too is his sister, Mitzi.