Jolene Kay Bittner, 63, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Taylor House in Des Moines. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date with burial at Marietta Cemetery near Marshalltown.
Jolene was born May 16, 1957 in Cherokee, IA to Eldo Carl and Dora Dean (McManus) Kahl. Following her high school graduation, she attended Iowa Christian College. After college she worked as a teacher at Children’s Garden in Des Moines for 35 years. She loved attending church and sending cards. Jolene, and her laugh, will be missed by all who knew her.
Jolene is survived by her husband of 21 years, Russell; brother, Dan (Mary Jo) Dorr; sisters, Jan (Steve) Neff and Joni Kahl; cousin, Jerry Kahl; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; aunts; uncles; cousins; and other family members. Memorial contributions may be directed to Indianola Church of Christ.