Laurie Valentine Jan. 31, 1963 – May 15, 2020

      Laurie Valentine age 57, died peacefully, Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

      Surviving is her husband Tim, two sons, Douglas and Brandon (Megan), five grandchildren, Temperance, Helena, Jadyn, Jillian, and Matthew, her parents, Joseph and Rosemary Staner and three sisters, Kathy (Red) Niemeier, Betty (Bruce) Carey, and Ann (Dennis) Dailey.

      Laurie Ann Staner was born Jan. 31, 1963 at Cascade, Iowa. She was the daughter of Joseph and Rosemary McKenna, Staner. Laurie graduated from Cascade High School in 1981. She married Tim Valentine on Aug. 1, 1981 at St. Peters Catholic Church, Temple Hill. She had worked at Club 528 in Cascade and the 12 Mile House. For eight years she worked as a tele-marketer for Bernard Communications. Laurie had currently worked in the meat department of Fareway in Monticello, where she had been employed for 25 years.

      Laurie loved her horses and enjoyed all the chores that went with them. She was a member of the Baldwin Saddle Club.

      There will be no services at this time. Please sign Laurie's guestbook at goettschonline.com. Goettsch Funeral Home has taken Laurie and her family into their care. Memorials may be directed to the family at 13384 170th St. Monticello, Iowa 52310.