Peggy E. Ross, 63, of Osceola, Iowa died at 4:20 P.M. Wednesday February 3, 2016 at Southern Hills Care Center, Osceola.  She was born August 5, 1952 in Fairfield to Murl A. and Betty M. Gray Smith and married Harold Ross.

Peggy had lived for many years in the Douds area and graduated from Van Buren High School, High School.  She moved to Kansas City, MO and was employed by the Department of Defense until she retired.

Surviving are, a sister, Beverly Schafer (Joe), an aunt, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Ross, her father, Murl Smith, her mother, Betty Smith (died November 19, 2016) and nephew, James Schafer.

In accordance with her wishes her body has been cremated.  A joint graveside service with her mother, Betty Smith will be at 10:30 A.M. Monday November 28, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, east of Douds with Pastor Phil Ross officiating.  Memorials to Zion Bible Church may be left at the cemetery or mailed to the family at 4505 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515.  Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua is handling the arrangements.

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Elizabeth M. “Betty” Smith, 88, of Fairfield formerly of Douds and Keosauqua died at 1:52 A.M. Saturday November 19, 2016 at Jefferson County Health Center, Fairfield.  She was born July 7, 1928 in Fairfield to Clinton and Jessie B. Purdy Gray and married Murl A. Smith.  He died March 20, 2001.

Betty attended Fairfield Schools.  She lived in Douds for many years and drove a school bus for Douds Elementary and kept the books for her husband.  Betty attended Zion Bible Church.  She was a great cook and seamstress and enjoyed needlepointing.

She is survived by a daughter Beverly Schafer (Joe) of Downers Grove, IL and a granddaughter Lisa Payson (John) of Illinois.  In addition to her husband, Murl, she was preceded in death by a daughter Peggy Ross and a grandson, James Schafer.

 In accordance with her wishes her body has been cremated.  A joint graveside service with her daughter Peggy Ross will be at 10:30 A.M. Monday November 28, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, east of Douds with Pastor Phil Ross officiating.  Memorials to Zion Bible Church may be left at the cemetery or mailed to the family at 4505 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515.   Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua is handling the arrangements.

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Loretta Noel, age 82 of Centerville, passed away, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.

Services are pending at this time at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com

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MARGARET ALLBRIGHT

OTTUMWA – Margaret Marie Allbright, 96, of 325 E. Park died at 2:35 a.m. November 26, 2016 at Hospice House in Ottumwa.

She was born March 27, 1920 in Ottumwa to Barney S. and Sharlotte Frances Walker Eaves.  She married William David Allbright  on December 8, 1941 in Kahoka, MO.  He preceded her in death on May 24, 1995.

Margaret worked for John Morrell and Co., retiring in 1970.  She was a life member of Walter B. Schafer Post #775  Ladies Auxiliary.

Surviving is a son, William D. Allbright Jr.; a daughter, Donna Weichman of Ottumwa; 10 grandchildren; several great -grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, James D. Allbright; 2 brothers, Billy Eaves and Delmar Eaves; 4 sisters, Verna Eaves, Gladys Woodworth, Pearl Atchison and Rosa Atchison.

Graveside services and burial will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Shaul Cemetery with Pastor Mel Kendall officiating.

Visitation will be open from 9 a.m. Wednesday until 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorials may be made to Walter B. Schafer Post #775 Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary or Hospice serving Wapello and Davis Counties, 927 Pennsylvania Ave. Ottumwa, IA 52501.

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  JAMES PYLE

OTTUMWA-James Robert Pyle, 55, of Ankeny, formerly of Ottumwa, died November 27, 2016 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

He was born February 12, 1961 in Ottumwa to Robert and Frances Johnson Pyle.

A 1980 graduate of Ottumwa High School, he graduated from Indian Hills Community College. James had attended  the University of Northern Iowa and Simpson College. He worked as an Information Technology Specialist.

He enjoyed golfing, the Iowa Hawkeyes, Notre Dame sports, hiking especially with his group in southern California while residing there, the outdoors, spending time with his family.

James was a very caring and compassionate person who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. As per his wishes, he was a organ donor.

Surviving is his mother, Fran Pyle of Ottumwa; brother, Craig (Ellen) Pyle of San Ramon, CA; two sisters, Mary (Dennis) Galassie of Burnsville, MN, Anna (Lindsay) Klombies of Wayzata, MN; nine nieces and nephews, Angela Sales, Zachary Thompson, Michael Pyle, Sarah Pyle, Alison Guest, Erin Rogers, Trevor Guest, Kieran Klombies, Taryn Klombies; and his cat, Asher.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Pyle and his sister, Kathy Thompson.

Funeral services will be  10:30 a.m. Friday at Reece Funeral Home with Father Patrick Hilgendorf officiating.  Cremation will follow the services. Inurnment will be in Ottumwa Cemetery.

Visitation begins 1 p.m. Thursday at Reece Funeral Home. A Christian Wake service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday followed by family visitation until 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Humane Society, P.O. Box 1149 Ottumwa, IA 52501 or U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital in support of patient and family programs.  Checks to be made to University of Minnesota Foundation (Fund #11442) 200 Oak St. SE #500, Minneapolis, MN 55455.

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  LORETTA ADAMSON- AGENCY

Loretta M. Adamson, 66, of Agency died at 12:41 p.m. November 25, 2016 at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria Illinois.

She was born May 16, 1950 in Ottumwa to William and Lucille Cox Skinner Sr. She married Douglas Adamson September 17, 2007 in Eureka Springs, AR.

Loretta worked for Elliott Oil Company, retiring in 2013. She was a very giving person with a huge heart. She loved playing cards, and beating everyone, then rubbing their faces in it. She enjoyed gardening, even though the deer and rabbits would destroy it. She loved canning, especially tomatoes, which she could never eat enough of. She would give a lot of her canning to friends and family. She loved gambling and telling you the specific games she played. She also enjoyed buying and reading books.

Surviving is her husband Doug; two daughters Lisa (Karen) Albright Wilson of St. Charles, MO and Gyla (John) Taylor of Trimble, MO;  two granddaughters Rachael and Brittany; two brothers Ronald (Angie) Skinner and David (Mabel) Skinner and four sisters Arlene Guthrie, June Carnahan, Ruth (Mike) Henderson and Debra (Joel) Humble all of Ottumwa; two sister in-laws Lou Ann Skinner of Agency and Sadie Skinner of Eddyville;  her best friends, Leonda Aubrey of Eldon and Sheila Adamson of Bladensburg.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Delayne; three brothers, John, Larry and Bill Skinner and three sisters, Linda Kruse, Joyce Burkman, and Emma McElfish.

Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Hornback officiating. Cremation will follow the service.

Visitation begins after 1 p.m. Wednesday with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria IL 61637. or Family House, 1339 E Nebraska Ave, Peoria IL 61603.

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  REX DEITERS

OTTUMWA-Charles Rex Deiters, 89, passed away on November 29, 2016 at his home outside of Ottumwa, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 14, 1927 in Wapello County to Herman Edward “Shorty” and Blanche Edith Darnielle Deiters.  Rex grew up in Wapello and Davis counties and graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1947.  He married Patricia Louise Booth on November 27, 1952 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ottumwa.

Rex was a farmer, early in his life he built houses in Wapello and Davis counties with his uncle Leo Deiters, worked at John Deere Ottumwa Works and owned and operated Rex’s Camper Sales.  He retired from John Deere Ottumwa Works in 1982 after 30 years, and continued to operate Rex’s Camper Sales and farm his land.  In retirement, Rex and Patty spent much of their time traveling during the winter, spending time in Arizona and Texas.  Rex also spent much of his free time restoring John Deere equipment and travel trailers.

He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Patty; their 3 children, Michael (Tari) Deiters of Ottumwa, Susan (Paul) Rieger of Bryan, TX and Sandra Deiters (Keith Cleveland) of Dallas, TX; 7 grandchildren, Joshua Deiters, Ashley Van Gordon, Taylor Rieger, Chase Rieger, Alexandra Rieger, Luke Rieger and Jack Cleveland; 2 great-grandchildren, Jacobe Deiters and Noah Van Gordon; a sister, Donna Borgman of Ottumwa;  and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial Mass will be  10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Patrick Hilgendorf presiding.  The rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Saturday prior to the Mass.  Inurnment will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church or Hospice serving Davis & Wapello Counties, 927 Pennsylvania Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501

Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  KAROL SHAW

EDDYVILLE-Karol E. Shaw, 60, of 304 Walnut, died November 23, 2016 at her home.

She was born on December 2, 1955 in Ottumwa to Dwight Grant and Fontelle Joy Hardy Leedom.  She married Gary Howard in 1974 and they later divorced.

A graduate of Ottumwa High School, Karol had worked for Everco for 8 years and 11 months.

Karol loved animals and was an in-home care provider for the sick and elderly.

Surviving is her son, Aaron Howard of Moline, IL; her companion, Bevan Hol; two brothers, Randy D. (Sharon) Leedom of Eddyville, Thomas E. (Dawn) Lee of Wichita, KS; two sisters, Kathi (Jim) Sullivan of Indianola and Molly J. (Michael) Grace of Oskaloosa.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Reece Funeral Home with  Dan Smith officiating.  Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery.

Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Tuesday with the family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Memorials may be made to the family.

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  WILLIAM McLAUD

OTTUMWA – William  Joseph McLaud, 46, of Ottumwa, died at 12:55 p.m. November 25, 2016 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.

He was born May 23, 1970 in Ottumwa to James and Sue Bride McLaud.  He was previously married to Kim Kaller.

A resident of Ottumwa all of his life, he had worked for Excel, Dr. Pepper Snapple and had been a safety supervisor at Swift.

He enjoyed woodworking, redoing furniture, shooting pool and playing cards.

Surviving are his sons, Kiefer McLaud and Logan McLaud both of Cedar Rapids; his mother, Sue Slycord of Ottumwa; three brothers, Rob (Kesh) Lathrop, Rick (Rhonda) Lathrop and Michael (Wanda) Lathrop; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, James McLaud; grandparents, Margrett and Ralph White.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Schlotter officiating.  Cremation will follow the service.

Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Memorials may be made to family.

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  BOYD MOURER

AGENCY – Boyd Edward Mourer, 97, of Agency, died November 30, 2016 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.

He was born July 3, 1919 near Keosauqua to Oscar and Carrie Gonder Mourer.  He married Betty Jane Kratzer on June 14, 1947.  She preceded him in death on September 18, 1995.

Boyd had worked at Arm Knecht John Deere Implement for a short time and was a farmer all of his life.  He was an inventor and mechanic and had a small tractor mechanical shop out of his garage.

He was a member of Poppin’ Johnnies 2 Cylinder Club in Wapello County and enjoyed showing his tractors in parades.

Surviving are two daughters; Janella (Kevin) Iutzeler of Grimes and Loretta (Tim) Brcka of Ottumwa; three grandchildren, Todd Miler, Amanda Miler and Kali Iutzeler; two great- grandchildren, Nick Brcka and Karsen Iutzeler and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Willard Mourer and six sisters, Thelma Ames, Wanda Brewington, Donna Mourer, Alice Kuhns, Mirthel Mourer and Jeanette Courtney.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday with the family present from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Memorials may be made to Agency Volunteer Fire Department.

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Alpha Loretta Noel, age 82 of Centerville, passed away, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.

According to her wishes, Loretta will be cremated.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.  Memorials have been established to the family of Alpha Loretta Noel, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.

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  DAVID NORDYKE Sr.

AGENCY-David E. Nordyke Sr., 83, of Agency, died at 9:25 p.m. December 1, 2016 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

He was born November 12, 1933 in Abingdon, IA to Carl and Maude Smith Nordyke.  He married Geraldine Creech on November 12, 1959.

A graduate of Packwood High School, David served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He worked for a welding supply company for over 30 years, retiring in 1995.

David was a member of Faith Baptist Church and he enjoyed helping build the new addition at the church. He was also a member of  O. B. Nelson Post #3 American Legion.  He enjoyed the outdoors, mowing yards for others and especially spending time with his family.

Surviving is his wife, Geri; his children, David Nordyke Jr. of Agency, and Linda (Keith) Wilkins and Danny Nordyke both of Ottumwa; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ronnie (Carol) Nordyke and Delbert (Mary Ann) Nordyke both of Abingdon; three sisters, Grace (Raymond) Smith of Agency, Helen Johnson of Seattle, WA and Mary (Mike) Day of Florida.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Cloke; granddaughter, Nina Cloke; 5 brothers, Bob, Bill, Richard and infants Kenneth and Walter Nordyke; a sister, Babe Perkins.

His body has been cremated.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Baptist Church with Pastor Phil Griffith officiating.  Inurnment will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery with military services conducted by O.B. Nelson Post #3 American Legion and Walter B. Schafer Post #775 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

The family will be at the church one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church.

Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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DARNIELLE MARTIN

Bonaparte

Darnielle Wherry “Shike” Martin, 81, of Bonaparte died peacefully at home surrounded by his family Saturday, December 3, 2016. He was born in Mount Sterling, Iowa on May 6, 1935 to Wherry and Maymie (McCarty) Martin and married Vivian Irene (Hackard) Neal on May 1, 1960 in Kahoka, Missouri.

Shike graduated from Farmington High School, then joined the United States Army. He graduated from the U.S. Army Aviation School and worked as an airplane mechanic. Following that, he served in the Army Reserves. He then worked for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in Shimek State Forest, retiring with 35 years of service. He and Vivian also ran a shoe and leather repair shop together for many years.

He loved animals and the outdoors. He also coached a men’s fast-pitch softball team for many years. He didn’t know a stranger and loved to chat.

He is survived by two daughters Patricia (Frank) Johnson of Bonaparte, and Carol (Allen) Gunn of Bonaparte; three grandchildren Casey Johnson, Alison (Ryan) Weidemann, and Erica (Elliott) Shriver; and three great grandchildren Aurora Weidemann, Molly and Tommy Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Laurece Ward, and his wife Vivian.

A graveside service will be held for family and closest friends Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Thompson Cemetery near Bonaparte. Longtime friend Barry Smith will speak at the service. Memorial contributions can be made to HCI Hospice Care Services of Mt Pleasant, Iowa or to the Friends of Shimek State Forest in Farmington, Iowa and can be sent to Carol Gunn @ P.O. Box 83, Bonaparte, Iowa 52620.  Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua is handling the arrangements.

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MARY JO EATON

OTTUMWA – Mary Jo Ann Eaton, 80, formerly of Ottumwa died at 7:30 a.m. December 4, 2016 at the Friendship Village in Bloomington, MN.

She was born March 11, 1936 in Floris to Fred and Virginia Barnett Piper.   She married William “Bill” Eaton November 20, 1954 in Bremerton, WA.

A graduate of Fremont High School in 1954, Mary Jo was a homemaker.  She had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Surviving is a daughter, Terri (Barry) Pearson of Eden Prairie, MN; a sister, Shirley Brand of Garland, TX.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Eaton; two infant sons, William Aaron Eaton and Scott Martin Eaton; two sisters, Mary June Piper and Beverly Hull.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Craig Knupp officiating.  Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be open after 11 a.m. Wednesday at Reece Funeral Home with the family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorials may be made to Friendship Village EAF of Bloomington, MN or Calvary Baptist Church.

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  BILL  BRADSHAW

HEDRICK – William F. “Bill” Bradshaw, 86, formerly of Hedrick passed away December 3, 2016 at The Good Samaritan Society – Ottumwa.

Bill was born on June 15, 1930 to Ralph Linton and Loletta Mae Mefford Bradshaw. He was united in marriage to Mary Louise Curtis on July 6, 1952.

A graduate of Farson High School, Bill served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He worked for John Deere Ottumwa Works for 27 years.

Bill had been a member of Farson Baptist Church and later at Hedrick Martinsburg United Methodist Church where he served as trustee.

He served on the school board for the Farson School District as well as the board for the Hedrick Senior Housing for a number of years. He was also a member for the Keokuk County Seneca Board. He and his wife delivered meals to senior citizens in Hedrick.

Bill had three passions, faith, family and his beloved Chicago Cubs.

Surviving is his wife Mary; his children, Anne (Mike) Brain of Robins, Dianne (Jon) Schuttlefield of rural Ottumwa, Trish (Randy) Abel of Hedrick, Carol (Bryan) Litscher of West Des Moines, Kevin (Molly) Bradshaw of North Liberty; a daughter-in-law Mona Bradshaw of Hedrick; 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, William L. “Bill” Bradshaw; a brother, Ralph “Junior” Bradshaw.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hedrick Martinsburg United Methodist Church with Pastor Tim Schoepf officiating.  His body will be present one hour prior to the service for viewing.  Burial will be in Brooks Cemetery, Hedrick.

Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Tuesday at Reece Funeral Home with the family present from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Memorials may be made to Hedrick Martinsburg United Methodist Church, the Alzheimer’s Unit at Good Samaritan Society – Ottumwa or The Haven at Pennsylvania Place.

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  GEORGE BOITNOTT

OTTUMWA – George Edgar Boitnott Jr., 83, of 13231 Angle Rd. died at 2:05 a.m. December 4, 2016 at Hospice House in Ottumwa.

He was born December 28, 1932 in Cambridge, IA to George Edgar and Floma Clements Boitnott.  He married Patricia Lou Campbell August 28, 1954.

A graduate of Newton High School in 1951, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 – 1955 during the Korean War.  George and Patty lived in Newton before moving to Ottumwa in 1961when he became a partner of Wheeler’s Typewriter Exchange on Church St.  George also sold life insurance for Bankers Life for a few years before starting George Boitnott Enterprises in 1966.

He was a member of Ottumwa Masonic Lodge #16 A.F. & A.M., Davenport Consistory, Clinton Chapter 9, Ottumwa Council 31, Malta Commandery 31, KAABA Shrine Club as well as the Ottumwa Shrine Club where he was a member of the Cycle Patrol and Ragtops.  He took great joy in volunteering to transport children to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. He was also a member of O.B. Nelson Post #3 American Legion and Walter B. Schafer Post #775 Veterans of Foreign Wars.  George and his wife Patty loved to travel.

Surviving is his wife, Patty; three children, Vickie Lynn (Kevin) Edmundson of Wichita, KS, Jeff (Linda) Boitnott of Ottumwa and Kim (C.J.) Lett of Wichita, KS; five grandchildren, Shanel (Justin) Livengood, Dev (Alicia) Engle, Cassie (Jeremy) Marts, Clint Lett and Madeleine Lett; a granddaughter-in-law, Kimbra Boitnott, six great- grandsons, Aiden, Will, Vincent, Everett, Gavin and Colton; a brother-in-law, Burt Lothe of Newton; two nephews, Scott and Eric Lothe.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Elizabeth Lothe and a grandson, Chad Boitnott.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Reece Funeral Home with his nephew, Pastor Scott Lothe officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery with military services conducted by O.B. Nelson Post #3 American Legion and Walter B. Schafer Post #775 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday.  A Masonic Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday followed by a time where the family will receive friends until 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or Hospice serving Davis and Wapello Counties, 927 Pennsylvania Ave. Ottumwa, IA 52501.

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  CAROLYN ORNELLAS

OTTUMWA-Carolyn Ornellas, 70, of Ottumwa died at 5:25 a.m. December 3, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

She was born January 13, 1946 in Oklahoma City, OK to I.D. and Ellen Louise Buchanan Cook.

A resident of Ottumwa since 1988, Carolyn had worked for 20 years at Northgate Pizza Hut before she retired.  She had worked part time at Bridgeview.

Carolyn loved country music, working with her flowers and being outdoors.

Surviving are her children, Jimmy Whitmore Jr. of Pauls Valley, OK, Michael Whitmore and Kevin Whitmore both of Chickasha, OK and Lei Loni Parker of Ottumwa; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Jimmy Wayne Hasley of Enid, OK, Kenneth Cook of Utah, Charlene Casper of Ottumwa, Ronnie Cook of Shady Point, OK, Doyle Cook of Louisiana and Johnny Lee Cook of Amarillo, TX.

She was preceded in death by her father, I.D. Cook; her mother Louise Severs; an infant sister, Velma Lee Cook; and a brother, Glenn Cook.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Skinner officiating.  Cremation will follow the services.  Inurnment will be in Shaul Cemetery.

The family will be present one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the family.

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  ALANE WEBBER

OTTUMWA-Alane Louise Webber, 53, of 309 Tindell, died at 5:37 p.m. November 30, 2016 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center.

She was born January 31, 1963 in San Mateo, CA to John Rendell and Dale-Jean Lang Webber II.

A graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Menlo Park, CA, she earned a Master’s Degree in science as a physician’s assistant in 1983.  Alane had worked as a physician’s assistant at Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND and at Los Angeles County Hospital in California.  A resident of Ottumwa since 2002, she had worked for Ottumwa Pediatrics for 7 years and for Dr. Veronica Butler.

Alane attended Willard Street United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her children, Andrew Webber (fiancée Cara Davis) of Ottumwa, quadruplets Kayleigh, Brenton, Brendon and Hayleigh Webber all of Brookfield, WI; three grandchildren, Liberty, Mia and Preston Webber; her mother, Dale-Jean Webber of Ottumwa; siblings, John R. Webber III of Ottumwa, Steven Webber of Brookfield, WI, Blake Webber of Novato, CA, Craig Webber of Lake Elsinore, CA, her twin Lauraine Zamirron of Arvin, CA and David Webber of Brookfield, WI.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Webber II.

Her body has been cremated.  Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Leila Disburg officiating.  Inurnment will be in Ottumwa Cemetery.

Visitation with the family present will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

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Richard Doyle Clark, age 72 of Winterset, formerly of Mystic, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30PM on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville.  A visitation will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 1:30-2:30PM.  Memorials have been established to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home, 1900 South 18th St. Centerville, Iowa 52544.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.

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It is with heavy hearts that the Ottumwa Police Department announces the passing of Ottumwa Police Department K-9 “Sharek”.

Sharek began his career with the department on October 26, 2009 and was assigned to K-9 handler Sergeant Cody McCoy.   Sergeant McCoy and Sharek have worked together on a daily basis over the past seven years.

On September 22, 2016 “Sharek” was retired from the department after showing signs of being ill. Sharek was taken to ISU Campus Veterinary School where it was determined that emergency surgery was required to save his life.  As a result of the surgery tumors were discovered on his spleen.  Later an analysis of Sharek’s blood showed the presence of cancer. The decision was then made to retire Sharek from public service.

Per Ottumwa Police Department Policy, Sergeant McCoy was granted ownership of Sharek.

Photo: Sharek with handler Sergeant Cody McCoy courtesy of the Ottumwa Police Department.

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