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Loretta Rose Alexander, 83, of Ottumwa, died at 11:20 p.m. December 6, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa.
She was born March 17, 1942 in Ottumwa to Herman Joseph and Lucille Marie Hobbs Fletcher. Rose married Douglas Alan Alexander on February 9, 1979.
Growing up in Ottumwa, Rose had worked as a waitress at...

Joyce D. Shelby, 83, of Ottumwa, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:05 p.m. December 4, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa with family by her side.
She was born December 11, 1941 in Centerville to Harold Samuel and Edna Pauline Waite Scurlock. She married Roger Leon Shelby June 17, 1962.
A graduate of...

Keith William Ponder, 63, of Tupelo, Mississippi, passed away on November 10, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center.
Born on June 13, 1962, in Newton, Iowa, Keith was the eldest son of Bill and the late Louise (Spake) Ponder. Keith is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sharon (Jones) Ponder, their daughter Abby...

Ruth Lynn Kanour, age 80, of Ottumwa, IA, formerly of Albia, IA, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia, surrounded by her loved ones, under the care of EveryStep Hospice. Ruth was born on March 13, 1945, at Sutter Maternity Hospital in Sacramento, CA, to Joseph L. and...

Phyllis E. Thompson, age 90, of Glen Carbon, IL passed away on November 27, 2025. She was a former resident of Highland, Illinois; Alamo Palms Park, McAllen, Texas; and Ottumwa, Iowa. She was born on January 14, 1935, in Keokuk County, Iowa to Orville and Cleo (Schmidt) Sutton. She graduated from Farson High...

Phyllis Jean Johnston-Belzer, born August 18, 1935 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Ottumwa, Iowa to Mary Agnes Vandello Johnston and Elmer Ellsworth Johnston, passed on peacefully on November 24, 2025.

Known to many as Jeannie, Phyllis was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ottumwa. She attended St....

Jack Richard Post, 73, of Corning, formerly of Ottumwa, died at 7:52 p.m. November 21, 2025 at home.
He was born September 7, 1952 in Des Moines to Max and Lucille Johnson Post. He married Connie Sue Euber May 2, 1970 and she preceded him in death January 20, 2014.
A resident of Corning for the past year, Jack had...

OTTUMWA-Virginia Anne Jones, 81, of Ottumwa, died at 9:07 a.m. November 19, 2025 at Vista Woods Care Center.
She was born February 26, 1944 in Ottumwa to Everett and Amey Porter Glotfelty. She married Kenneth Ray Jones March 4, 1989 and he preceded her in death July 18, 2010.
Virginia attended Cardinal High School...

Margaret Emily Yoder Weiner, age 85, walked the path to Heaven on November 15, 2025 from Des Moines, Iowa. She began life in Washington, DC, on November 14, 1940 with parents Samuel Levi Yoder and Barbara Jete Yoder. Two brothers, John and Page Yoder, rounded out the family.
Ever the academic, Margaret...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ronald Leo Jackson passed into the arms of Jesus 09/27/2025, surrounded by family. As were Ron's wishes, cremation has taken place. A time to share stories and visit with family will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Living Hope Bible Church in Eldon, IA. Memorial...

Marie Juliet (Johnson) Shefelbine, age 88 of Ottumwa, IA and recently of Roseville, MN. Passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Marie was born March 11, 1937 in Holt Township, MN and raised with her siblings in Lanesboro, MN. She will be remembered for her fun-loving smile and quick wit. She farmed for many...

HEDRICK-Avon Gardner, 93 of Hedrick, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. He was born February 17, 1932 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of William and Erma (Hix) Gardner. Avon graduated from Ollie High School and proudly served in the United States Army in Europe as part of...

Doris Irene Burkhalter, 95, of Unionville, formerly of Ottumwa,, died at 7:20 p.m. September 18, 2025 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.
She was born September 9, 1930 near Blakesburg to Walter C. and Alice M. Robb Ellison. Doris married Paul Dillon Burkhalter on February 14, 1948 and he preceded her in...

Monday, September 15th, 2025, Mabel Darlene Schillerstrom painlessly and peacefully left this Earth to be with Her Lord and reunited with Her loved ones in Heaven.

Mabel will be most easily remembered as a Hawkeye fan, with family stating her blood ran black and gold. She was most passionate about working in Her...

Maxine Proctor Moore, wife of Rex, mother of- Pam, Bill, Gary, and Linda, was born February 9, 1929 and passed away June 26, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm on Saturday, September 20th at Selix Hall, First Pentecostal Assembly of God, 733 Church Street, Ottumwa.

Ronald Merlin Abbas went to be with the Lord and Savior, whom he loved and served, on August 28, 2025.
He was born in Webster City, IA on January 31, 1935 to John and Hattie Abbas. As a young person he accepted Christ as his personal Savior under the influence and guidance of his father.
After graduating from high...

William Earl Linstrom, 94, of Ottumwa, passed from this world on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Vista Woods Care Center. He lived his life in service to his community, his profession, his faith, his friends and most importantly, his family.
He was born April 8, 1931 in LuVerne, IA to Earl H. and Ella Bowman Linstrom....

Ruth Ann Vitko, age 86, of Ottumwa, IA, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Homestead in Centerville, IA. Ruth was born on December 14, 1939, to Bernard and Beatrice (Lasley) Hayes in Putnam County, MO. She grew up attending school in Centerville and then attended Ottumwa Heights where she obtained her...

Bernard "Junior" Meinders
Ottumwa. Bernard "Junior" Meinders, 81, of Ottumwa died Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines from a brief blood disorder illness. He was born March 27, 1944, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Bernard C. and Dorothy Van Engelenhoven Meinders. He graduated...

Kenneth Paul Williams, 78, of Ottumwa, passed away on August 5, 2025 at his home.
He was born on January 10, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Dave and Louise Williams.
Ken lived a full and multifaceted life dedicated to service, music, ministry, and community. A gifted musician, Ken played in several bands over the years,...

Donald Dwain Stevens, 95, of Ottumwa, died August 10, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa.
He was born February 6, 1930 in Ottumwa to William and Anna Pearson Stevens. Don married Donna Rae Peterson on November 22, 1962 and she preceded him in death on April 17, 2010.
A graduate of Ottumwa High School in 1948,...

Kenneth "Ken" Marlin died Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Born June 30, 1950, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Glenn Arthur Marlin and Chloe Mae (Dooley) Marlin. Ken received his public education in Wapello County (Highpoint) School District, graduating from Ottumwa High School in 1968. Ken earned a Bachelor of Science in Education...

Loyce R."Lo" Edgar (Garrett) formerly of Ottumwa, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Edgewood, Texas, at the age of 67. She was born on November 6, 1956, in Ottumwa, IA, to John D. and Forest B. Garrett where she spent her life into her mid twenties and then moved to Texas with her first husband, Jacky. Loyce was...

Cleta June Venator (Pitz), 87, of Mineral, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her home on July 21, 2025, surrounded by family and her caregiver, Pat.
Cleta was born and raised in Ottumwa, Iowa, where she met her husband, Ray, at Morrell's Meat Packing Plant. They moved often due to Ray's service in the Marine...

David Frederick Cobler, 73, of rural Ottumwa, died July 19, 2025.
He was born August 25, 1951 in Ottumwa to Fred E. and Ruth Johnson Cobler. Dave married Bonnie L. Sandvig on July 24, 1976.
A 1969 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Dave had attended Iowa State University. Starting as a young boy, he loved farming and...

Dixie Davis, 78, of Sigourney and formerly of Ottumwa and Hedrick, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Stone Cottages Care Center in Sigourney. She was born on December 19, 1946, at the family home in Fremont, the daughter of Charles Edward and Katherine Elizabeth Keasling Pearson. She attended Fremont Schools. She...

Maryanna Lanigan, 74, of Ottumwa, died May 16, 2025 at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.
She was born July 20, 1950 in Ottumwa to Donald R. and Anna Catherine Warburton Hansen. She married Gary L. Lanigan on June 30, 1973. Her life took many turns but none so important as her marriage to Gary...

Melinda Louise Brown, 66, of Ottumwa, died at 7:55 p.m. July 8, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa.
She was born August 19, 1958 in California to John and Juanita Marshall Brady. She married Mike Brown September 15, 1989 and he preceded her in death February 14, 2017.
A graduate of Ottumwa High School, Melinda...

Sheri Lynne Strauss Moreland, 58, of Ottumwa, passed away July 9, 2025 at Mahaska Health Hospital in Oskaloosa after a battle with breast cancer.
She was born December 18, 1966 in Cedar Rapids to Gary and Gloria Fox Strauss.
Sheri graduated from LaSalle High School in 1985 and from the University of Iowa in 1989....

Terry Wagner, 58, of Ottumwa died at 7:35 a.m. July 7, 2025.
He was born June 24, 1967 in Ottumwa to Wayne and Patty Gantz Wagner.
Terry graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1985 and worked at Walmart for 22 years.
He had been a member at Bible Baptist Church for many years. Terry enjoyed working on cars, yardwork...

Patricia St. Onge Paxton, 78, Ankeny, Iowa, died on Monday, June 30, 2025 at home with husband Larry at her side. Pat was born July 21, 1946 in Medicine Lake, Minnesota to Sam & Ruby (Fowlds) St. Onge.
Pat was educated as a Social Worker. She moved to Iowa for a job as an AA Counselor at the Iowa Methodist Powell...

Richard "Dick" Martsching, formerly of Ottumwa and Agency IA, passed away on June 13, 2025 from complications of a stroke. He was residing with his son, Jeff (Jackie) Martsching in Caldwell, TX.

Dick was born November 3, 1934 to George & Helen (Ratka) Martsching Workman in Oskaloosa, IA. He was raised by his...

Kathrine Arlene Burns Lawrence was born on December 7, 1931 in Eddyville, Iowa to C. Elwood and Fern L. Burns and died peacefully on June 23, 2025. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1950 (Hubba, Hubba!). After graduation she worked for NW Bell.
She married Allan K. Lawrence on November 23, 1954 and together...

Marilyn Joyce Sauer, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, in Santa Ana, California, after a brief illness. She was 93 years old.
Joyce was born on July 7, 1931, at her father's home in Martinsburg, Iowa. She was the second child of...

Jo Anne Schwartz Brain, 94, of Ottumwa passed away on June 2, 2025 at Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Jo Anne was born on December 30, 1930 in Waukegan, Illinois. She was the oldest child and only daughter of Harry J. Schwartz and Irene Louth Schwartz. Jo Anne graduated from Ottumwa High School in...

Virginia L. Schiedel, 74, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.
Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. The family will not be present. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m....

Wilma Rosette (Van Orsdall) Northup, 94, a longtime resident of Ollie, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. Wilma was born in Morristown, Minnesota on March 16, 1931, where her parents farmed. They later moved to rural Sigourney, then to Ollie, where she helped her...

Vaughn Bernard Faber, age 100, of Blakesburg, IA, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, IA, under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Vaughn was born on December 11, 1924, on the family farm to Richard and Inez (McAlister) Faber. He proudly graduated from Blakesburg High School...

Manchester, NH - Patrick "Kelly" Orman, 63, of Manchester, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Catholic Medical Center.
Kelly as he was known to family and friends was born on November 19, 1961 in Ottumwa, IA; he was the son of the late Donald H. and Sandra A. (Brown) Orman.
He worked for many years in...

Dr. John Glenn Hazen
October 3, 1934 - May 15, 2025

Dr. John Glenn Hazen, 90, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of humility, compassion, and service. Born in Ottumwa, Iowa, John was a devoted husband, father, physician, and Christian. He attended the University of Iowa, where he earned both his...

Michael Francis Grasso, 89 of Ottumwa died at 6:30 p.m. May 15, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa.
He was born July 7, 1935 in Centerville, the son of Italian immigrants, Alfred and Angelina (Casale) Grasso. Mike was proud of his Sicilian heritage and Catholic faith. He married Wanda Lee Stevens April 15,...

Vera Ann Leffler, 94, of Blakesburg, IA, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1930, to Verlin and Mary McAlister. In 1948, Vera married the love of her life, Herman "JR" Leffler. Together, they built a life rooted in love, hard work, and devotion to family and farm. A proud...