Colleen Steffes

Colleen Steffes, 78 of Carroll, died Saturday, April 18, 2026 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Holy Spirit Church – St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Patrick Behm. Music will be by Kathy Halbur. Gift Bearers will be Colleen’s grandchildren. Honorary Urn Bearers will be Colleen’s grandchildren: Brittany Steffes, Tyler Lane, Kelton Steffes, Chloey Steffes, Josh Steffes, Kaleigh Steffes and Keegan Steffes. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Willey. Visitation will be at Holy Spirit Church on Saturday from 9:30-10:15 a.m., prior to the Funeral Mass. Memorials may be left at the church for a later designation. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Colleen’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com. Colleen Steffes, daughter of Arnold and Agatha (Brincks) Hackfort, was born January 18, 1948 in Carroll County, Iowa She grew up in the Willey area, attended parochial grade school in Dedham and Willey, and graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School in Carroll. She lived throughout her life in the Templeton, Willey, and Carroll communities. On August 27, 1966, Colleen was united in marriage with Blane Steffes at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Willey by Fr. Francis Nemmers. Together they built their life in the Templeton, Willey, and Carroll area and raised their family. Colleen dedicated her life to her family and home, while also working throughout the years. She and Blane owned and operated CB’s of Willey, and she also worked for extended periods at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Carroll and at American Home Shield. She was a steady and dependable presence, someone who made sure things were taken care of and that her family stayed connected. She kept her sense of humor and her ornery spirit all the way to the end. She was active with her group of friends and especially close with her twin sister Doreen, with whom she shared a home for many years. She enjoyed going to shows, traveling, and playing cards with her friends. In her final days, she spoke of feeling close to Blane again, something that brought her comfort. She valued time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family and remained closely involved in their lives. She was preceded in death by her husband Blane Steffes; her sons Kyle, Kevin, and Kyron Steffes; her grandson Alec Steffes; her parents Arnold and Agatha Hackfort; her sister Lois Taphorn; and her brothers Joseph, Eugene, and David Hackfort. She is survived by her sons: Kent (Trisha) Steffes of Templeton, IA; Kurt (Veronica) Steffes of Carrollton, TX; and Kory Steffes of Carroll, IA; her grandchildren: Brittany Steffes; Tyler (Joe) Lane; Kelton Steffes; Chloey (Emma) Steffes; Josh Steffes; and Kaleigh and Keegan Steffes (Sarah); her great-grandchildren; her siblings: Joan Becker, Betty (Marvin) Huegerich, Doreen Stueve, Mary (Wayne) Pluckhahn, Robert (Sue) Hackfort, Nancy Gach, John (Linda) Hackfort, Daniel (Janice) Hackfort, Karen (John) Kerkhoff, and Bill (Marcia) Hackfort; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Colleen Steffes

January 18, 1948 - April 18, 2026