Lori Chedester, 61, of Dallas Center, died Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name can be sent in care of Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, PO Box 163, Grinnell, Iowa 50112. Cox-Smith Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lori was born on April 17, 1961, to Gerald and Janet (Byers) Roberts in Nebraska. Growing up Lori enjoyed spending time every summer on her grandparents farm in rural Montezuma. Lori graduated from Marshalltown High School and was involved with the Spanish club. She enjoyed learning the language and going to Spain on a class trip. Lori continued her education at Marshalltown Community College, AIB, Iowa State, and Graceland College, achieving a Master's Degree. In 1982, she was united in marriage to James Chedester. To this union, Jeremy and Deena were born. The couple later divorced. Lori worked at Marsh in Urbandale as a Senior List Select Analyst. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and listening to music. Traveling was a passion for Lori and her trips to Europe was the most memorable. She loved her grandchildren and cherished the time she spent with them.

Lori will be remembered by her son, Jeremy Chedester of Des Moines; daughter Deena (Kyle) Clark of Albia; two grandchildren, Tatum Chedester and Skylar Clark; one brother, Jon Roberts of Des Moines; and one niece Jenny Wiltgen.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Janet; brother, Mike Roberts; aunt, Joyce, and her daughter-in-law, Rachel Chedester.