John J. Vondran 76, Coffey, Mo., passed away Monday October 11, 2021 at Cameron Regional Medical Center. John was born November 10, 1943 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Laverne and Helen (Campton) Vondran.
On November 10, 2017, he took before the eyes of God. Wanda Blessing, as his wife in Coffey, Mo. She survives of the home. John was preceded in death by his parents, Laverne Vondran (father), Helen Lyons (mother), Russell Lyons (beloved stepfather), Laverne (Butch) Vondran (brother), Sara his granddaughter, and Bill Bailey (nephew).
In addition to his Wanda, John is survived by his son Johnny Vondran, and daughter Sonya Vondran of Davenport, Ia. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren, also by brothers, Bill (Ines) Vondran of Dubuque, Iowa, and Bret Lyons of Cascade, Iowa. Sisters, Helen Wesnke of Dubuque, Iowa and Maxine Kennedy of Coffey, Mo., and many nieces and nephews.
John Graduated from Forestry school, and worked for logging companies for a few years. He took up truck driving for 15 years then moved to Bethany, Mo were he went to work for the City of Bethany, were he worked till he retired. In retirement he moved to Coffey, Mo., and was the mayor for a short time.
John was a member of the Eagles organization until his death. Celebration of life for John is at Coffey Baptist Church at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 30th for all friends and family.