Helping Families and Friends Honor Their Loved One for over 100 years.

John “Smokin John” Ahrens

John “Smokin John” Ahrens, 62 of Hastings, Iowa entered into rest on Jan. 9, 2017 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born May 8, 1954 to John Ernest and Bonnie Lucille (Rhoden) Ahrens. He was raised in Weeping Water and attended Murdock School System before moving to Glenwood when he was a teenager.

John was united in marriage to Beatrice Kay Wells. They were blessed with their children John, Sally, Brad and Sarah. John was self-employed owning and operating J & G Sanitation. He and Beatrice moved to Hastings in 1985. John loved collecting knives, guns, model trains, hunting, trapping and fishing. His grandkids were his pride and joy and they loved playing dice together.

Preceding John in passing were his parents. Survivors include his loving wife, Beatrice Ahrens of Hastings, Iowa; children, John (Bridgett) Ahrens of Pacific Junction, Iowa; Sally (Chuck) Mitchell of Bellevue, Nebraska; Brad (Dianna) Ahrens of Hastings, Iowa; Sarah (Chuck) Williams of Malvern, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Lidgett of Summersville, Missouri; Charlotte Jensen of Glenwood, Iowa; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives, his beloved canine companion, Shadow and many friends.

Interment will be held in the North Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Visitation:Thursday, January 12, 2017
10:00 AM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534

Service:Thursday, January 12, 2017
11:00 AM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534

4 Condolences

  • Sandy Campbell Posted January 10, 2017 12:00 am

    Thinking of you all at such a difficult time.

    I hope you find comfort in each others memories and stories about John. I am certain there are a lot of them!

    Although I didn’t see him often over the past few years, we occasionally still visited over the phone and it was always good to keep in touch with him.

    My family and I are very proud to have John as a friend…bless you all.

  • Ethel Crawford Posted January 10, 2017 12:00 am

    So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Thinking of you and we are feeling so bad for you. We know what it is to lose someone you love so much. Prayers are going out to your family

  • June Maddocks Posted January 10, 2017 12:00 am

    It is so hard to think of you as gone. I find comfort in knowing that you are no longer in pain and that you are independent again and free to do as you please. I bet you are fihin’ with your Dad and our Dad. We love and miss you, RIP John..

  • Shelly Williams Van Dyke Posted January 10, 2017 12:00 am

    So very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Sign Guestbook

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *