Daphane A. Hoover, 88, of Troy Mills, IA died Saturday, May 26, 2018 at ABCM Rehabilitation Center – West Campus in Independence, IA.

She was born on January 24, 1930, in rural Troy Mills, the daughter of Lewis C. and Velva I. (Diltz) Dudley. She attended the Grant Country School in rural Troy mills, and was a 1948 graduate of Troy Mills High School. On November 28, 1948 she married Dean Myron Hoover at the Troy Mills Christian Church. They made their home in rural Troy Mills.

Daphane enjoyed traveling with her husband, Dean. They would often take trips to visit family and friends throughout the country. She had a passion for genealogy and would travel to many cemeteries throughout the Midwest for research. She also enjoyed flower gardening, and decorating cakes for family celebrations.

She is survived by her four children; Deanice (Kenneth) Ludolph, Coggon, IA, Donita (John) Casey, Brandon, IA, Daniel (Angelene) Hoover, Troy Mills, IA and DeWayne (Robin Kress) Hoover, Quasqueton, IA, eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, a brother; William Arliss (Edna) Dudley, Kona, HI, many nieces and nephews.

Daphane is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 66 years; Dean Hoover, and a daughter-in-law, Virginia Hoover.

A Funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, June 2, 2018, Troy Mills Christian Church, Troy Mills, IA, with Rev. Jamie Wolfe Officiating. Burial will be held at Circle Grove Cemetery, Walker, IA. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 from 3 PM until 7 PM, at the Reiff Funeral Home and Crematory in Quasqueton, IA.