Nova Love Obituary (1942 - 2025)

Nova J. Love, 82, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Thursday afternoon, January 2, 2025, at Cedar Falls Health Care Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein is assisting the family. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Nova Jean Howard was born November 15, 1942, in Fayette, Iowa, the daughter of Jack and Lorraine B. (Shaffer) Howard. She received her education at the Iowa School of the Deaf in Council Bluffs, graduating in the class of 1961. Nova lived most of her life in Oelwein, raising her children and enjoying her hobbies. She spent her time solving crossword puzzles, crocheting, fishing, taking care of her plants, caring for her pets, socializing with her deaf friends, communicating with her Facebook family and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Word of God Lutheran Church for the Deaf in Cedar Rapids. Nova is survived by her Children: Johnny Ketelsen of Oelwein, Allen Ray Love, Jr. of Newton, Beverly Love of Oelwein and Lee Love of Cherokee; 7 Grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren & a Daughter-In-Law: Amber Love of West Union. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters at birth: Bobojean & Jackie Howard and a brother: Jerry Howard.