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Michael Glen Tetmeyer, 79, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025 after a seven-month battle with Lymphoma cancer. Up until the very end, Mike was still witty, full of love for his family, and generous to all who surrounded him. Mike lived a life dedicated to serving God, family, friends, and a career that...

Steven Craig "Steve" Canny, 68, of Silt, Colorado, passed away December 22, 2025. Born in Ottumwa, Iowa, he is survived by his spouse, three daughters, and two sisters. A celebration of life will be held Spring 2026.

Mary Jane Zaharris Waite, 95, died peacefully at her Johnston, Iowa home December 18, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am, Monday, December 29, 2025, at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church, 4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 9:30am, prior to the service, at the church....

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...