Burnadene J. Vargason

Burnadene J. Vargason, 88, of Hazleton, Iowa, died peacefully on Friday evening, August 7, 2026, at her home.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Peace Lutheran Church in Oelwein with Rev. Jay Weideman officiating.
Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and for one hour before the service on Thursday at Peace Lutheran Church in Oelwein.
Interment: Hazleton Fontana Cemetery, Hazleton.
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein is assisting the family.

Burnadene JoAnn Schroeder was born June 21, 1938, in Randalia, Iowa, the daughter of William A. & Luella Ann (Decker) Schroeder. She graduated from Randalia Consolidated High School in the class of 1956. Burnadene was united in marriage to Nyle Kenyon Vargason on September 6, 1957, at Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette, Iowa. They made their home in Cedar Rapids where Burnadene worked at Collins Radio for ten years. The family moved to Waterloo where Burnadene was a stenographer for the State of Iowa for 26 years, retiring in 2000. Nyle and Burnadene moved to Hazleton in 1999. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and Church Sunshine Circle in Oelwein. Burnadene was known for her kindness, patience and compassionate nature. She was an amazing mom, grandmother, sister and friend who brought joy to everyone. Her sweet smile and quiet laugh made everyone around her smile right back. Burn was very active and enjoyed her morning walks with her walking group. She was very close with her siblings and enjoyed spending time with them. Burn also enjoyed gardening and watching her grandchildren’s activities.

Burn is survived by her Daughter, Jody Morrison of South English, IA;
7 Grandchildren Josh Vargason, Jordan Vargason, Kyle (Jill) Morrison, Danica (Michael) Roe, Brianna (Matthew) Clarahan, Kevin (Megan) Morrison and Mikayla (Tyler) Lee;
17 Great Grandchildren Miriah and Norah Vargason, Allie and Mylie Morrison, Kaidan, Keagan and Kolten Roe, Brooks, Tate, Wes & Lane Clarahan, Makenna, Emma, Cadence and Khloe Morrison and Teddy and Baby Lee.
2 Sisters: Veniece (Harold) Vandersee of Oelwein &
Mardene Bahe of Oelwein;
In laws: Linda (Duane) Schneider of Rockford, Illinois; Deb Schroeder of Oelwein, Janet Schroeder of Dyersville, and many
Nieces, Nephews & Cousins including a special niece and nephew: Leone and Lynn Vargason.

Burnadene was preceded in death by her husband, Nyle, her parents; son: Mark; brothers: Rollyn Schroeder, Duane Schroeder, 3 brother-in-laws: Lorraine (Jeanne) Vargason and Dean (Faith) Vargason and Robert Bahe; sister-in-law: Elaine Vargason; son-in-law: Dan Morrison; and nephew: Alan Bahe.