Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home & Cremation Services

02/01/2026

"In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted." - Psalms 77:2

01/30/2026

Alice Louise Bumpus, 78, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Newton, Iowa.
Alice was born on June 25, 1947, in Foley, Alabama, the daughter of Frank F. Zajicek and Marie Libby (Sykora) Zajicek. She grew up in Alabama and graduated from high school in Robertsdale.
Alice will be remembered...

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01/30/2026

If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.

01/28/2026

When attending a funeral, we find that it is always best to remember to simply listen when talking with grieving friends and/or family. Express sympathy and then listen for how they respond.

01/25/2026

Pay tribute to a life lived with a unique celebration specific to a loved one. Visit http://pencereese.com/ for more service and celebration options.

01/24/2026

Memorial Service for Lehrl Van Dalen

Saturday, January 24, 2026 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Monroe Presbyterian Church
Monroe, Iowa

Conducted by Pastor Ann Johnson

01/23/2026

Memorialization is an ongoing process that begins with memory. When remembering your loved one, ask yourself: what sports did you watch together, if any?

01/22/2026

Grief is a natural response to loss. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. For more information and support, visit our http://pencereese.com/.

01/19/2026

“It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough all of the components of my heart will be dog and I will become as generous and as loving as they are.”

01/18/2026

Sometimes grief hits us unexpectedly. Anything can catch you off guard.
It may be watching a football game with family, a song on the radio, or even a friend's perfume.

Here are some tips to help you cope:
1. Find a place to reflect in private
2. Reminisce about your relationship
3. Focus on the good
4. Allow yourself to feel a range of emotions

01/16/2026

Margaret Troyke, 98, of Newton, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Park Centre in Newton.

Margaret Louise Clough “Peg” Troyke, the daughter of Herbert William Clough and Edith Mildred Date, was born April 17, 1927, in Oak Park, Illinois. She graduated from Glenbard High...

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01/15/2026

"When someone is going through a storm, your silence presence is more powerful than a million empty words." - Thema Davis