Jodi M. Stroud

Jodi Michelle Stroud, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Sept. 20, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines, at the age of 64. Jodi was born on Oct. 4, 1960, to Melvin Lee Stroud and Peggy Joanna Davis Stroud in Olathe, Kansas.

Jodi spent her early years in Murray, where she attended Murray Schools and graduated from Murray High School in 1979. She furthered her education by obtaining a bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University, a testament to her dedication to learning and personal growth.

Jodi’s professional life was marked by her commitment and passion for education administration. She served as a business manager for Earlham Community Schools and was the board secretary for both Earlham and Orient-Macksburg Community Schools. Her colleagues and community members will fondly remember her for her professionalism and unwavering dedication.

Outside of her professional life, Jodi enjoyed a vibrant social life and took great pleasure in being involved with the Iowa State Fair, where she dedicated over 30 years of service. Her part-time position at Kohls was not just a job, but a cherished connection to her “Kohls family.” A fervent supporter of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kansas City Chiefs, Jodi loved spending weekends with her friends, creating cherished memories that will linger in their hearts.

Jodi was a devoted member of the Iowa School of Business Officials and was baptized at the Murray Church of Christ, reflecting her commitment to faith and community.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, Roy W. and Mary Stroud and William and Anna Davis.

Jodi leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory: her brother Roy (Karen) Stroud of Murray; her niece Megan (Andrew) Larson of Lakeville, Minnesota; her nephew, Taylor (Jenna) Stroud of Baraboo, Wisconsin; her beloved great-nieces: Sloane Larson, Julia Stroud, Zoe Stroud and Nina Stroud; her dear aunt, cousins and many friends.

Services to honor Jodi’s life will be held at Kale Funeral Home in Osceola 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, with Pastor Marty Burgus officiating. The family greeted friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Kale Funeral Home. A livestream of the service will be available at www.kalefuneralhome.com on Jodi’s tribute wall beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Murray Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Earlham Community School District at 535 N. Chestnut Ave., Basecamp 1, Earlham, IA 50072. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Jodi’s legacy of love, laughter and dedication to those she cared about will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.