Constance “Connie” Ternus
Constance Jean “Connie” Ternus, 84, of Tama, passed away in June 16, 2026, at Birkwood Village in Toledo. In keeping with her wishes, Connie generously donated her body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama. Visitation will be held prior to the Mass from 9:30-10:30 AM at the church.
Connie is survived by her four sons: Scott (Virginia), of Fort Lauderdale, FL; Troy Ternus, of Tama; Brett (Pamela) Ternus, of Orlando, FL; and Jon (Melinda) Ternus, of Leawood, KS; five grandchildren; brothers in law Carroll Ternus, of Van Horne, Lyle (Joanne) Ternus, of Dysart, and Steve Ternus, of Shellsburg; sisters in law Connie (Don) Smith, of Franktown, CO, Diane Wieditz, of Mesa, AZ, Julie (Darrell) Staley, of Nevada, Barbara Mathes (Doug Wiesner), of Avondale, AZ, Linda, of Charlotte, NC, Mary Geater, of Vinton, Sandra Ternus, of Sunrise, FL, and Kaye Ternus, of Vinton; along with many nieces and nephews.
Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.