In loving memory of

James William Stiff
November 9, 1928 - December 17, 2011

James William "Bill" Stiff, 83, of Tipton, died Saturday, December 17, 2011 from an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11:00 am, Rochester United Methodist Church with Rev. Norman Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday morning from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the church prior to the time of service. Burial will be held in the Rochester Cemetery at a later date. A memorial fund has been established in his memory.

Bill was born November 9, 1928 in Cedar County to Adam Clayton Stiff and Elsie Mae Christian Stiff. He attended school in Rochester and was a 1946 graduate of the Springdale High School. Bill served his country in the US Army in the Korean War. Bill returned to Tipton and was united in marriage to Jeneane Butterbrodt on December 19, 1954 in Cedar County. Bill and his brother, Dale, owned and operated Stiff's Body Shop until he retired in 1990. He continued to work part time until 1998 and then he and Jeneane fully retired and enjoyed the winters in Arizona. Bill was a member of the Rochester United Methodist Church where he served as their Board Chairman for many years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Moose, and served as a trustee of Rochester Township and Cemetery.

Bill is survived by his wife Jeneane of Tipton, Iowa, daughters, Dawn (Jerry) Marolf of Moscow, Iowa, Karen (Jay) Ballenger of Tipton, Iowa; son, James Wm. Stiff, Jr. (Lori Sturdy) of Tipton, Iowa; Lynn's Special Friend, Doug Hill; sister, Lela M. Slach of Iowa City; brother, Dale L. (Emogene) Stiff of Tipton, Iowa; grandchildren, Brad Stiff, Daley Fraker, Dustin & Kyle Marolf, Brooke Fields, Kimberly Yerington, Greg Ballenger and Jenny Woods; great grandchildren, Lucas Yerington, Maddox Fields and Karly Hajek. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lynn Fraker; and brothers, Donald Stiff and M. Joe Stiff.

Tributes

Mike and Shelley Reeve wrote on Feb 26, 2012:

"To Dawn, , Jeneane, and the Stiff family, our sincere condolences on the loss of Bill. You've had more than your share of loss to deal with lately. Hoping your fortunes improve!"

Ben Nebergall wrote on Jan 11, 2012:

"Jeneane, My positive thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I have fond memories of you and Bill, especially surrounding our days together at the County Club and Citizens Bank. I am sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Ben Nebergall- Denver CO"

Maxine Nill wrote on Dec 27, 2011:

"Jeneane & Family - I had a phone call from Cliff & Kay telling me of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bill was a great guy, when I rented on 5th St. in R.S. he would give a wave or stop for a chat. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "

gsof29@gmail.com wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"Jeneanne I just read about Bill on Chucks newsletter, Bev and I send our deepest sympathies to u and family. I always will remember the warm greetings and how we laughed that I recruited you to work at the kitchen in R/S they were good times. Gerald & Bev Sofranko"

Bob Mowry wrote on Dec 20, 2011:

"Jeneane, My thoughts and Prayers are with you. It was so nice visiting with you and Bill at the Dance in O. J."

Jerry and Barb Wood wrote on Dec 20, 2011:

"Jeneanne,Dawn,Karen and Jim, Our deepest sympathy to all of you and your families. Another shock for your family!!! We have alot of memories of the good ole days in Rochester. You are all in our prayers. Jerry,Barb and Doug Wood"

Tammie Grimm wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"Jeneane, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. I remember walking the dogs by your house and seeing the two of you sitting on the front patio. Bill always had a greeting for me..."who's walking who" "pick up the pace" then a big smile and a wave of the hand. Jim, Karen and Dawn, I am sorry about the loss of your father, he was a friend to all. I will keep all of you and your families in my thoughts during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed. "

Sonia Holbrook wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"|I am so sorry about your loss of Bill. I enjoyed both Bill and Jeaneen in AZ. My prayers and my thoughts are with you and your family. May you find the comfort of God in the days to come."

Tom Salrin wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"Jeneane and family, You and Bill so graciously opened up your home to me and provided me a place to stay when I started my job at New Horizons FS, Inc. on September 1, 2004. You provided me with a place to lay my head until our house was finished on June 30, 2005. Bill was a terrific individual with a great sense of humor, a great love of family and a compassionate spirit. May the memories of the good times with Bill comfort you at this time of his passing on to his eternal reward. "

Melodie Robson wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"Jeneane, Jim, Dawn, Karen and families... I'm so very sorry for your loss. Bill was a good man with a wonderful dry sense of humor. He truly loved his family. I hope you find comfort in his memories and knowing he is in very good company. God Bless you all and continued prayers your way. Melodie & The Bottoms/Poe families. "

Marjorie Martin wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"So sorry to learn of Bill's death. Always thought so much of all your family and you. May God be with your hearts to help ease your pain at this time. My thoughts will be with you!! "

Connie Timm wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"To all of Bill's family, we are so saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all! Russell, Connie, Tiffani and Nick Timm"

Thompsons wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"We are so sorry for your loss Jeneane, Karen, Jay and family, it is so hard to express how sorry we are for all you have been through. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family. Sincerely, Rob and Linda Thompson "

Ray and Kathy Rouse wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"Our deepest sympathy is with you. We are never ready to give our loved one up. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and console you."

Joy Duffe wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"Your family has been through so much. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. "

Mindy Thornton, friend of Lynn wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"May the Lord be with your family during this difficult time. Peace and Sympathy, "

Frank and Kathy Van Steenhuyse wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"Lots of Vinton people will be saddened to see that Lynn's dad died. Please know that your family is once again in our thoughts and prayers."

Steve and Norma wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"Jeneane,Karen,Dawn and Jim and Families. We cannot say enough good things about Bill! He became a very good friend from our times spent in Arizona and now in Tipton. We grew to be best friends and cherished the good times we have spent together. Our love and sincerest sympathy to you all. Memories will never fade. Your Canadian Family. Steve and Norma"

Becky and Brian Bergmann wrote on Dec 19, 2011:

"Jeneane, Jim and family; Expressing sympathy is always difficult, but all we can say to you is how sorry we are for your loss, please except our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts and may God hold you in his arms and heal the sorrow that you feel. He will be missed, especially his humor!"

Steve, Dawn and Matt wrote on Dec 18, 2011:

"Jeneane, Jim and families, We are SO SORRY about Bill! You have had such a tough time lately and our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything at all we can do for you all you have to do is let us know."

shelley stuhr wrote on Dec 18, 2011:

"Jim,my heart goes out to you and your family for the sudden loss of your dad.know that you are in my thoughts and prayers,and may peace be with you threw the holidays and always. shelley stuhr"