Virginia A. (Garbett) Stegman

Virginia A. Stegman, 73, of Britt, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Virginia, the daughter of Everett and Alberta (Winderss) Gargett, was born December 5, 1933 in Webster City, Iowa.  She was raised in the Eagle Grove and Humboldt areas graduating from Eagle Grove High School.  Following high school she attended the University of Iowa.  She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English in 1956.  Virginia was united in marriage with Jacob "John" Stegman at Iowa City, Iowa, while he was a student at the university.

Virginia and her husband John, owned the Britt News-Tribune from 1966 to 1986.  After raising her children, she worked in the Britt High School library.  In the 70's and 80's she assisted John at the News-Tribune.  Virginia also worked at Gunther's Food for several years before she retired.

Virginia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren especially at their school activities.  She was a big Hawkeye fan, enjoying both basketball and football.

Virginia is survived by one daughter, Catherine Stegman of Omaha, Nebraska; four sons: James Stegman of Spencer, Michael Stegman of Clear Lake, John Stegman of Wesley, and Thomas Stegman of West Des Moines; six grandchildren: Christina and Courtney Stegman of Spencer, Brent and Samantha of Wesley, Madison and Jacob Stegman of West Des Moines; great-grandson Kayden Stegman and sister-in-law Dr. Mary Ruth Stegman of Omaha, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, John in 1998.