Jeffrey Charles Conover

Jeffrey Charles Conover

1962 – 2016

JANESVILLE, IOWA - Jeffrey Charles Conover, 64, of Janesville, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at UnityPoint-Allen Memorial in Waterloo.

Jeff was born on June 27, 1962, in Cherokee, the son of Curtis and Mary Ann (Dwyer) Conover. He was baptized on July 8, 1962, and confirmed in November of 1975 into the catholic faith. He grew up on a farm southwest of Holstein and graduated from Galva-Holstein High School in 1981. After high school, he farmed for friends and later attended Hawkeye Community College, where he obtained an associates of arts degree in Machining. Jeff was united in marriage to Jennifer Lynne Mastain on Nov. 11, 1995, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly.

In 1993, he started working for Iowa Laser (O’Neal Manufacturing Services) in Cedar Falls and where he had been presently working. In the spring and fall, you could find him in the fields, and after a snowstorm, you would find him in a snowplow. Jeff served on the Janesville Fire Department for 22 years and was currently the department’s Safety Officer. He also served on the Janesville City Council.

Jeff enjoyed attending his boy’s sporting events and spending time with his family. His biggest joy was his granddaughter Olivia, and he loved playing outside with her and walking along with her when she was on her bike. He took great pride and was meticulous about his lawn and his cars. He always made sure his yard looked good, and his cars were always clean for their trips.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Jennifer Conover of Janesville; two sons, Zachary (Michelle) Conover of Independence and Jameson Conover of Janesville; a granddaughter, Olivia Conover and another granddaughter arriving in November; his brothers, Steve (Kim) Conover of Odebolt; Dan (Shelley) Conover of Holstein; Doug (Sheri) Conover of Galva and Mike (Melanie) of Coralville, along with many niece and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Mary Ann Conover; his grandparents, Charlie and Mary Dwyer and Kenneth and Inez Conover; and his uncle, Charles Dwyer.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly and continue for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Waverly. Burial will be held in Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, Cedar Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is assisting the family. 319-352-1187.