Iona Alvena Burdue

Iona Alvena Burdue, 94, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 20, 1932, in McClure, Ohio, to the late Agustav and Veda (Cassteal) Junge. On September 11, 1948, she married George Burdue in Malinta, Ohio, and he preceded her in death on Feb 19, 1986. Iona was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of McClure, where her faith and community were an important part of her life. She had a genuine love for flowers, gardening, and spending time outdoors, interests that brought her joy throughout the years. In her younger days, she enjoyed polka dancing and the lively gatherings that came with it. Iona was known for her strong will, but those who knew her best understood that her determination came from a deep sense of loyalty and love. Her family was always her priority, and she consistently put their needs before her own. She is survived by her children, Kathy Beard and Lisa (Johnny) Belcher; grandchildren, Kelly (Chuck) Wilcox, Brent (Amber) Beard, Greg Belcher, Ray (Tammy) Belcher, Joshua (Courtney) Damron, Kayleigh (Allison) Damron, Alvin Gerken, and Crystal Roberts; great-grandchildren, Keith, Ryan (Kristen), Darby, Barron, Nathan, Jerica (Tom), Ricky (Lauren), Brooke, Jadyn, Seth (Brittney), Hannah (Caleb), Asia, Owen, Parker, Calen (Marissa), Tatum, Abel, Holden, Derrik, Kylie and Rylie; great-great-grandchildren, Braxton, Landen, Brayden, Rowen, Gavin, Eli, Brycen, Jaelyn, Bentley, Mylah, Braxton, Bentley, and Kenley; sisters, Nora Junge, and Caroll (Walt) Bowles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George; children, Brice Burdue, Georgetta Damron and Marield Burdue; son-in-law, Ronald Beard; grandson, Barron Beard; great-granddaughter, Kamryn Gerken; great-great-grandsons, Colson and River Beard; 6 Angel great grandbabies; sisters, Neoma Rhoades, Leona Babcock, Clara Junge; and brother, Norman Junge. A funeral service will be held for Iona at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 12pm noon. A time of visitation will be held beforehand from 10am until the time of services at noon. Burial will follow at Hockman Cemetery in McClure. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials towards Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home in care of the family. Online condolences may also be left for the family at rodenbergergray.com.

Iona Alvena Burdue

January 20, 1932 - August 26, 2026