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Bradly CovingtonBradly Covington
Bradly John Covington of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away November 7, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1965, son of Jo Anne Sheets Pierce. Brad attended Indian Hills Community College, earned a BFA from UNI and an MFA from Pratt Institute NY. He was awarded a residency at Skowhegan, Maine. He had a solo Exhibition at Andre...
Obituary
Jeanne GrimJeanne Grim
Jeanne Grim, 90, of Ottumwa, died at 10:45 p.m. November 10, 2025 at Serenity House Hospice in Oskaloosa. She was born January 2, 1935 in Ottumwa to Charles Homer and Helene Josephine Fellows Miller. Jeanne married Donald W. "Tex" Grim on October 12, 1952 in the Methodist Church in Milton. He preceded her in death...
C.D. HuffmanC.D. Huffman
C.D. Huffman, 81, died November 9, 2025 at home. Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Reece Funeral Home with burial in Deuser Cemetery. Visitation open 10 a.m. Wednesday with family present 4-7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Marilyn MooreMarilyn Moore
Marilyn Elaine Moore, 80, of Williamsburg, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Cottage Grove Place. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Marilyn was born on April 5, 1945, to Clifford and Violet (Wilding) Byrum in Surrey, England. Nine months later she and her family moved to the...
Barbara KramerBarbara Joan Kramer
1931 - 2025
Barbara Joan Kramer, 93, of Minneapolis, MN died October 28, 2025 at Redeemer. She was born December 20, 1931 in South Bend, IN to Robert Watson & Wilomene (Billie) Jaskins. She married Bill "Coach" Kramer on June 30, 1951 & divorced 1982. He preceded her in death February 14, 2025. Longtime resident of Ottumwa,...
Tom StanekTom Stanek
Thomas Stanek, 74, died at 10:38 a.m. November 6, 2025. His body has been cremated. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Monday, November 17th at Reece Funeral Home. Family will be present one hour prior.
Linda SterlingLinda Sterling
Linda Sterling, 80, died November 8, 2025. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday at Reece Funeral Home. Family will be present 1 hour prior. Visitation 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. Burial in Competine Cemetery.
Howard DenHartogHoward DenHartog
1937 - 2025
Howard DenHartog, age 88, born and raised in Eddyville, Iowa; son of Tunis and Alice DenHartog, passed peacefully in Pasadena, CA on October 5th. A service is being held November 15th @ 2pm at Montevista Grove Homes, Pasadena.
Jane HaywoodJane Frances Haywood
1936 - 2025
Jane Frances Haywood, age 88, of Lovilia, IA, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia, under the care of EveryStep Hospice. Jane was born on November 6, 1936, at home in Bussey, IA, to Harlon Eugene and Rosella Mae (Samuel) Plum. She grew up attending school in Bussey and graduated...
Tom ChenowethTom Chenoweth
Tommy Chenoweth, 80, died November 2, 2025 at Serenity House Hospice. Visitation with family present is 2-4 p.m. Tuesday at Reece Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Reece Funeral Home. Burial in Corydon Cemetery.
Esther AdesEsther Ades
Esther Ades, 99, died October 31, 2025 at Vista Woods Care Center. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Reece Funeral Home. Visitation with the family present is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Dick MooreDick Moore
Richard Moore died October 29, 2025 at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. His body has been cremated. Memorial services will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday November 1st at Reece Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in Shaul Cemetery.
Robert WilsonRobert Craig Wilson
1942 - 2025
Robert "Bob" Craig Wilson July 4, 1942 - October 30, 2025 Robert "Bob" Craig Wilson, 83, of rural Glenwood MO, passed away surrounded by family who loved him dearly. Born on July 4, 1942, at home outside of Drakesville, IA, to Vic and Clair Belle Wilson, Bob came into this world on a day meant for fireworks,...
Jerry KrafkaJerry Krafka
Jerry L Krafka, 83, of Ottumwa died October 23, 2025, at 12:10 pm at Kavanagh House in Des Moines surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born February 10, 1942 in Ottumwa to Matthew and Pauline Keever Krafka. He was united in marriage with his high school sweetheart, Mary Baird on October 14, 1962. Mary died...
Cheri Jo HarrisCheri Jo Harris
1941 - 2025
Cheri JoAnn "CJ" Harris, 84, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. Born in Moline, Illinois, on July 17, 1941, Cheri Jo graduated from Ottumwa High School in Iowa. Over the course of her life, she held a wide variety of roles, working as a real estate associate, commercial artist,...
Jack BlackwellJack E. Blackwell
Jack Blackwell passed away peacefully October 15, 2025 in Eastland, TX. Jack was born April 2, 1939 in Gorman, Texas to Curtis Blackwell and Polly Nerger Blackwell (Martin). He graduated from Ranger High School, Class of 1957. In 1967 he moved to Iowa while working for Fina Oil Co. and in 1974 opened Blackwell Tires...
Ronald AveryRonald E. Avery
2025
Ronald E. Avery, age 64, of Lombard, formerly of Ottumwa, IA, passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2025. Loving husband of Linda Hallenstein; beloved stepfather of Christopher and Cory (Amanda) Hallenstein; Step Grandfather of Blair and Juliet; cherished brother of Katherine (Dennis) Kurt and Charles; dear son...
Maxine RichmanMaxine Richman
Edna Maxine Richman, 83, of Ottumwa passed away October 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 15, 1942 in Ottumwa to Edna Katherine Norton Walker and Beryl O. Sample. Maxine married Ray Dean Richman and he preceded her in death June 17, 2007. Maxine enjoyed watching wildlife in her...
Larry DodsonLarry Dodson
Larry David Dodson, 85, of Ottumwa died at 9:25 a.m. October 6, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa. He was born January 17, 1940 in Fairfield to Leland and Josephine Blumer Dodson. He married Deanne Charlene November 15, 1978. Larry served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961. He then worked for Burlington...
Hazel Sig-HesterHazel Sig-Hester
1922 - 2025
Hazel Sig-Hester, 103 of Montezuma passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Brookhaven Community in Brooklyn. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Evangelical Church in Montezuma with Pastor George Salnave officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to...
Lois McCuneLois McCune
Lois Elaine James McCune, 102, of Ottumwa, died at 8:29 p.m. October 4, 2025 at Vista Woods Care Center. She was born April 20, 1923 in Burlington, IA to Allen and Elsie Mary Graff Shank. She married Calvin Samuel James on August 20, 1944 in Burlington and he preceded her in death November 4, 1989. She married...
Michelle RyderMichelle Ryder
Michelle Lee Ryder, 56, of Ottumwa died at 7:45 p.m. October 5, 2025 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. She was born January 25, 1969 in Bloomfield. Michelle married Wesley Dale Ryder on March 17, 1989. A 1987 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Michelle earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of...
Joe StumpJoe Stump
Joe Walker Stump Jr, 89, of Meadowview in Johnston, formerly of Selma, Iowa passed away at the Taylor House in Des Moines on Friday, October 3, 2025. Joe was born, August 12, 1936, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Willa Mary Michael Stump and Joe Walker Stump, Sr. Joe grew up in Selma. He graduated from Selma High School...
Lewis GrayLewis W. Gray
Lewis (Lew) Gray, 88, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home September 26, 2025, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Born September 27, 1936, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Lewis Willard and Margaret Regina Gray (Miller), Lew attended Catholic Central High School and Iowa State University before...
Nan Burchette CameronNan Burchette Cameron
On Sunday, September 28, Nan Druet Burchette Cameron, 88, long-time resident of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away peacefully in Lone Tree, Iowa, with her adoring husband Gary and devoted daughter Druet at her side. Raised in Bloomfield, Iowa, where she met the love of her life, Gary, Nan was educated locally and at the...
