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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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Benita J. Morrow, affectionately known to some as Jayne, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ottumwa, IA, to the late Anthony and Millicent (Doup) Swope, Sr. Jayne devoted her life to caring for others. With a heartwarming dedication, she...

Shirley Mae Widger, 83, of Oskaloosa, formerly of Eddyville, died at 1:12 PM September 19, 2025 at Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa.
She was born July 13, 1942 to Bennjamin F. (Frank) and Golda Mae Johnson Stuchel.
She married Dan Campbell and had one son, Brian. They later divorced.
She married...

Pollyanna Lee Shoemaker, 73, passed away at her home in Des Moines on September 4, 2025. Polly was born on November 8, 1951, in Ottumwa, to Jack and Evelyn Bosker. She was a proud graduate of Ottumwa Senior High School, class of 1969, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in teaching from the University of...

Mary Bernadine Williams-Robinson, 88, of Davenport passed away peacefully on Sunday September 14, 2025.

Mary was born on August 10, 1937, to Joe and Rita (Nichols) Yochum. She grew up in Ottumwa where she met her husband, Robert "Dale," Williams. Mary and Dale were married on New Years Eve in 1955 and together...

Norma Jean Canny, age 80, of Adel passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Adel Acres.
Norma was born on October 23, 1944 in Allerton, Iowa, the daughter of Dwight and Reva (Boyce) Shipley. She was united in marriage to Kenny Reynolds, and to this union, three children were born, Kevin, Kim and Karl. They later...

Dorothea (Dottie) Cioban Barber of Arlington Heights, Illinois, died on August 18, 2025. She was born to Leo Cioban and Mae Caviness Cioban on January 4, 1942, in Dodge City, Kansas.
After earning a Master of Science Degree from the University of Nebraska, she served as a reading services specialist with the Omaha...

David Lee Bullock, 77, of Ottumwa, died at 1:35 a.m. August 29, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa.
He was born May 31, 1948 in Ottumwa to John Benjamin and Eleanor Susannah Clarkson Bullock.
A resident of Ottumwa most of his life, David worked at the Savory Motel in Des Moines and as a janitor at the post...

David Lee Bullock, 77, of Ottumwa, died at 1:35 a.m. August 29, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa.
He was born May 31, 1948 in Ottumwa to John Benjamin and Eleanor Susannah Clarkson Bullock.
A resident of Ottumwa most of his life, David worked at the Savory Motel in Des Moines and as a janitor at the post...

Betty Marie Chapman, 92, of Ottumwa, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Gospel Light Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service and take place at Shaul Cemetery in...

Darrell Wayne Swope II, age 68, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Hannibal, Missouri. He was born on June 5, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Darrell Wayne and Jackie (Smith) Swope. Darrell attended Ottumwa High School and graduated with the class of 1975. On June 25, 1976, he was...

Roland Leigh McCreery, 95, of Ottumwa, died at 9:25 a.m. August 10, 2025 at Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa.
Roland was born November 1, 1929 in Ollie to William Harold and Elizabeth Gillett Ridgway McCreery. He married Helen Arloine "Arlo" Fye November 15, 1947 in Unionville, MO. Arlo preceded him in death May...

Frank Mitchell Payne, 68, of Ottumwa, died August 8, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born October 13, 1956 in Ottumwa to Philip P. and Beulah J. Myers Payne. Frank married Cheri Bainbridge on March 11, 1978.
A resident of Ottumwa all of his life, Frank was a 1974 graduate of Ottumwa High School. ...