Visitation: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10:00 A..M. to 11:00 A.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Services: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11:00 A.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Lana Rose White, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at her home in Hastings, Iowa. She was 79 years old.
Born Lana Rose Coddington on August 6, 1946, she was the beloved daughter of Lyle and Anna Rose Coddington. She grew up in southwest Iowa where her roots in community, family, and tradition were planted deeply. At just 12 months old, Lana was recognized for her charm when she won the Iowa State Baby Contest, earning one of the highest scores ever recorded.
Lana graduated from high school in Shenandoah, Iowa and pursued higher education, earning a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University and post graduate work at the University of Kansas. She went on to build a long and successful career in hospitality and hotel management.
Lana’s greatest joy was her family. She was the proud mother of three children: Peter, Jordan, and Melissa. She drew immense joy following their journeys through life and celebrated their accomplishments with deep pride. More recently, Lana had cherished her role as grandmother to Minetta and Cole, with whom she shared a special bond.
In 1988, Lana married the love of her life, Dennis White, in Chicago. Together, she and Dennis shared a passion for travel, visiting destinations including the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, and Cabo San Lucas. They also were enthusiastic college basketball fans, faithfully supporting the Kansas Jayhawks and attending several Final Four tournaments.
Though Lana’s and Dennis’s careers took them across Illinois, Missouri, California, New York, and Oregon, Lana’s heart always remained in Iowa. After her mother’s passing in 2004, Lana and Dennis returned to Iowa and lovingly restored the family farmhouse. They marked the farm’s 100-year anniversary in 2017, hosting a celebration for family and friends that underscored Lana’s commitment to heritage and preservation.
Lana was deeply engaged in the community in southwest Iowa, serving in leadership roles with the Mills County Conservation Board, the Mills County Community Foundation, DAR, and the Strahan United Methodist Church. Her commitment and generosity touched many lives.
Lana is survived by her brother Brian (wife Harli) of Carol Stream, Illinois; sister-in-law Mary (wife of late brother Lyle Coddington Jr.); son Peter (wife Connie) of Redfield, Iowa; son Jordan (wife Lindsey) and granddaughter Minetta of Costa Mesa, California; and daughter Melissa (husband Peter) and grandson Cole of San Diego, California and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Interment: Malvern Cemetery, Malvern, Iowa. Following Interment, the family is hosting a gathering beginning 1 p.m. at the Charles E. and Florence M. Lakin Community Center, 61321 315th Street, Malvern, Iowa.
Memorial donations have been designated to: Strahan United Methodist Church; Mills County Conservation Board; Pony Creek Park, 56235 Deacon Road, Pacific Junction, Iowa 51561.
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Lana was a dear friend of mine. A nice lady who had a heart for serving others through her church. I will miss swimming with her and our lunches. My sympathies to her family and all those who loved Lana.
As a member of DAR she was loved. We will miss her.
Where to start, this was an amazing woman, heart of gold, her and Dennis were customers of mine for several years, She actually sold me Dennis’ Prius after he passed and my daughter drove it in HS, Lana always asked how it was doing. I used to give her rides home or pick her car up if we were working on it and always got a lesson of the farm and ground around her, it was interesting. She gave me a tour of the house and the history of it, I will truly miss her smile and the things she would tell me. Very sad to read this but she is in
gods hands now.. I’ll miss you Lana
I had the privilege of knowing Lana through our shared involvement in regional and state tourism organizations. Her passion for her work was evident in everything she did, and her beautiful, enduring smile left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Lana truly embraced life, always seeking out new adventures and living each moment to the fullest.
I have many fond memories of Lana thru the years of knowing her and being my first cousin.
Sympathy to all of her family
My heart is heavy missing my dear friend, Lana! She had so many responsibilities in our little church that I don’t know how in the world we’ll find others to do those jobs. I treasure the memories of the years we had together!
Lana welcomed me into the Glenwood chapter of the D.A.R. with open arms and kindness. She will be missed. Stacy P.
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