Laura Ann Wagner, 64, of Lowell, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home. She was born April 30, 1961, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Richard and Joan Lee Johnston Haines. She was a 1979 graduate of New London High School.
On May 8, 1981, she married Roderick Lee Wagner. He died on June 28, 1986. She then married Mike Irven Powers on December 25, 1986. He died July 4, 2003.
Laura was a homemaker and had previously worked at New London Casey’s, Walgrens Market, Sonny’s in West Point, and owned Paul Revere Pizza in Winfield. She enjoyed playing solitaire, sewing and knitting, gardening, canning her produce, taking care of the birds, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her mother Joan Lee Wiseman of New London; six children, Jennifer (Tim) Huston of Winfield, Jason (Megan) Wagner of Omaha, Jeremy (Sarah) Wagner of Springfield, Missouri, Michelle (Derek) Fraise of Salem, Shannon (Laramie) Crone of Brighton, and Stephanie (Kasey) Miller of New London; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister Barbara (Barry) Shipley of Burlington; brothers Richard Haines of Des Moines and Allen (Abby) Wiseman of Mt. Union and several nieces and nephews. Besides her two husbands, she was preceded in death by her father; step father Donald Wiseman, who raised her; and her brother Chuck.
According to her wishes, her body has been cremated, and a private graveside service will be held at Burge Cemetery, New London, with Pastor Brian Swafford officiating. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 4 – 8 pm at Michelle’s home at 3106 Iowa Avenue, Salem.
A memorial has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice. Elliott Chapel is assisting the family, and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.