Sharon Rose Padgett

Sharon Rose (Tomlonovic) Padgett was born on July 26, 1936, in Des Moines to Vincent and Margaret (Markey) Tomlonovic. She grew up on the family farm in Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School in 1954. After school she began working at the First State Bank in Colfax, IA where she had a lifelong career of 60 years. She passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Park Centre in Newton surrounded by her family.

Sharon was united in marriage to William Padgett on August 20, 1966. To this union two sons, Sean and Eric were born. She was involved in the Colfax Women’s Club, Poinsettia Club, and was also a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Colfax.

Family was special to Sharon. She treasured every extended family get together and enjoyed visiting with friends. Through the years, there were numerous Sunday morning coffee hours at their home as well as Christmas Eve celebrations. She has a special spot in her heart for her two grandchildren, Luke and Emma, and beamed with pride whenever she had the chance to talk about them.

Sharon is survived by her husband, William. Her sons, Sean and Eric (Kimberly). Her grandchildren, Luke and Emma Padgett; her siblings, Grace (Duane) Brown, Susan (John) Heggen, Nancy (Steve) Thornton, Jim (Mardell) Tomlonovic, and Judy Herold; a brother-in-law, Robert (Virginia) Padgett and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter at birth, Madeline Padgett, her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Padgett; her siblings, Patricia Daft, Sister Kathleen Tomlonovic, Betty Cronin, Vince Tomlonovic, and Jodi Tomlonovic; a sister-in-law, Rose Nichols; and her brother-in-laws, Chuck Padgett and Bart Padgett.

A private family graveside will be held at a later date at the Colfax Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Wesley Life Hospice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com