John J. “Jack” Scanlon

John J. “Jack” Scanlon

Maquoketa

John Joseph “Jack” Scanlon, 82, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Jack Scanlon was born on Nov. 22, 1941, in Iowa City, Iowa, to John and Cecil (Countryman) Grimm. His first marriage blessed him with two children. He later married Debra Kay Reyner on Feb. 14, 1981, in Monticello, Iowa.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Deb Scanlon of Maquoketa; children Michelle (Kurt) Krabill of Mount Pleasant and Matt (Kelly) Scanlon of Central City; grandsons, Tyler Scanlon and Dylan (Alyssa) Scanlon; and great-grandsons, Jack and Ellis Scanlon. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and five sisters.

A celebration of life reception and luncheon will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the Eagles Club in Maquoketa.