Angela M. “Angie” (Kallaus) Hofer, 86, of Joetown, passed from this life Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Birdhouse Hospice Home of Johnson County, in Iowa City. Per her wishes, she will be cremated. The family will greet friends Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 4 – 6:30 p.m. at Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorial funds may be directed to Safe Haven of Iowa County or The Bird House - Hospice Home of Johnson County. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is caring for the family.
Angie was born May 1, 1940, the daughter of Roy John and Maude Edythe (Welte) Kallaus in Richmond, Iowa. She attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and graduated from Kalona High School. On September 13, 1958, she was united in marriage to Thomas Hofer at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond.
Angie worked at Towncrest Internal Medicine for 35 years. Over the years, she made countless friends and earned the love and respect of everyone she worked with. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye football, basketball and wrestling fan.
Angie lived a quiet, humble life, but was not afraid to stand up for a cause she believed in. She adored animals, and children always brought a smile to her face. Angie will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother.
Survivors include her husband: Tom; son: Kevin; daughter: Amy (Dennis Beney), all of Joetown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Angie in death were her parents; four brothers: Norman, Gary, Robert, and Thomas; and five sisters: Pauline Hershberger, Jane Elizabeth Kallaus, Yvonne Davis, Louise Sattler, and Mary Kathryn Barry.
