Ottumwa Daily Courier

John BrewingtonJohn E. Brewington

1944 - 2026

John E. Brewington, 81, of Batavia, IA passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services to honor his life will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA with Pastor Danny Cary and Pastor Tom Shipley officiating. ...

Obituary

Ronald FrancisRonald Lee Francis

1935 - 2026

Ronald Lee Francis, 90 of Oskaloosa, Iowa died February 21, 2026.
Ron was born December 28, 1935 to Grace Henderson Francis & Henry Horace Francis in Davis County, Iowa. He married Grace Wilkin on February 3, 1957, in Eddyville. Their children are Veronica Grim, Colleen (Rodney) Ashman, Bradley (Darla) Francis, and...

Obituary

James JohnsonJames Albert Johnson

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, James Albert Johnson, who left us peacefully on March 1st, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him most. He leaves behind a family who cherished and adored him and many people whose lives he touched. The Celebration of Life...

Obituary

Mary von SchraderMary von Schrader

1930 - 2026

Mary Nash Crofoot von Schrader, 95, of Boulder, Colorado, died on February 25, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Edward Brooks Crofoot and Josephine Ellick Crofoot.
Mary attended Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart in Omaha and completed her secondary education at the Emma Willard School...

Obituary

Obituaries