Dale E. Welsh, 72, of rural Blakesburg, died at 2 a.m. May 2, 2018  at the Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield.

He was born December 20, 1945 southwest of Glenwood, MO to William and Opal O. Decker Welsh.

Dale attended Blakesburg High School and helped his parents with farming.  He was a great friend to many.  Dale enjoyed working in the garden and watching TV, especially the Ellen Show.

Surviving is his father, Bill Welsh of Blakesburg; his brother, Gary Welsh of Blakesburg; aunts, Mary Davis, Betty Anselma, Barbara Vestal and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Opal Welsh; an uncle, J.D. Welsh and aunts, Eilene Fowler, Viola Booth, Audry Davis and Wilma Ryan.

His body has been cremated.

Graveside services and inurnment will be 3 p.m. Friday at Chisman Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Heartland Humane Society.

Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Karl Anderson, age 67, of Springfield, formerly of Centerville, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his home.

Private services will be held.  Memorials may be made to either the Southwest Missouri Humane Society, 3161 West Norton Road, Springfield, Missouri 65803 or Ozark Turf Association, P.O. Box 1083, Branson, Missouri 65615, and may be mailed to their addresses or 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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Gerald Dean Clemens, age 64, of Centerville, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.

Cremation has been accorded and there will be no services at this time.   Lange Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with caring for his family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Gerald Dean Clemens Memorial, 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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Linda S. Mace, 73, of Ottumwa, died at 10:45a.m. May 3, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa.

She was born January 4, 1945 in Ottumwa to James Harold and Margaret Lucille Harter Reed.

A 1963 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Linda earned a degree in nursing from Southeast Iowa Community College.  She had worked at Sacred Heart Hospital in Fort Madison, at Ottumwa Regional Health Center, for the City of Ottumwa Public Health, had worked as a dialysis nurse and retired from Wapello County Public Health.  Linda then worked part time at the Health Market at North Hy-Vee.

Linda had been a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards with friends, going to casinos and traveling including Netherlands, Denmark, Australia and Las Vegas.

Surviving are her children, Lisa (Brian) Kent of Agency and Jim (Cathy) Mace of Loveland, OH; 2 grandchildren, Josh Kent (Taylor Neil) and Kyle Kent (Dani Reed); a brother, Michael (Keyna) Reed of Jefferson City, MO; a sister, Patricia Hammond of Ottumwa and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Max and Richard “Dick” Reed; 2 sisters, Judy and Roberta Reed.

Her body has been cremated.

Graveside services and inurnment will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Calvary Cemetery with Father Patrick Hilgendorf officiating.

Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Society-Hospice.

Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Roger K. Jenkins, 78, of New Sharon died Friday, May 4, 2018, at the Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa under hospice care.

Roger Kenneth Jenkins, son of Melvin David and Irma Bertha (Steffen) Jenkins, was born September 10, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He grew up and received his education in Milwaukee. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, October 26, 1956 and was honorably discharged October 23, 1959.  Roger worked as a truck driver for most of his life and in the later years worked in management in the industry.

He married Joyce Ann Dassow, October 7, 1978 in Medford, WI.  They lived in Milwaukee, but also spent time at Rib Lake in northern Wisconsin. In 2015, they moved to New Sharon to be closer to their son.  Roger was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and the New Sharon American Legion Post. He loved the out-of-door, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Joyce of New Sharon; a son, Ken Jenkins and his fiancé, Shelby Speck of Waukee, Iowa; and a brother, Allen (Shirley) Jenkins of Bella Vista, AR.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Jenkins.

As was his wish, Roger’s body has been cremated.  Burial of his ashes will be held privately at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI.  Langkamp Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been entrusted with his arrangements. Memories and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting langkampfuneralchapel.com.

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Bill Farrar Jr., 68, of Oskaloosa, passed away May 2, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

William Harold Farrar Jr., son of William and Elizabeth (Moore) Farrar, was born March 12, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri. When Bill was young the family moved to Brookfield, MO. He was a 1968 graduate of Brookfield High School. After his education, he began his job at Mattingly’s Department Store. He worked at Mattingly’s from 1968 to 1976 and worked his way up to the position of manager. In 1971, he was united in marriage to Maxine Tracy. To this union, two children were born, David and Tracy. In 1976, Bill began a career at Hercules Chemical Company in Louisana, MO; during that time he also proudly served as a volunteer member of the Lousiana, MO, Police and Fire Departments. Bill enjoyed his work at Hercules for 23 years until his retirement in 1999.  In retirement, Bill went back to work as a nurses assistant and was very passionate about helping people. In 2010 Bill moved to Oskaloosa to be closer to his family.

He was a member of Oskaloosa’s Train Club, he enjoyed fishing, gun collecting, but most of all, being around his children and grandchildren.

His family includes his mother, Betty Farrar, of Green Bay, WI; a son, David (Carmen) Farrar of Oskaloosa, IA; a daughter Tracy (John) Lawless of Long Lane, MO; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren with an additional great-grandchild on the way; three sisters: Nancee (Gary) Lenhoff of New Cambria, MO, Kathy (Mark) Ridgeway of Brookfield, MO, Patricia (John) Pratt of Green Bay, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his father.

A memorial service for Bill will be held at 11 a.m. Monday morning, May 7, 2018, at Langkamp Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa, IA with Jim Street officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the Park Church of Christ in Oskaloosa. As was his wish, Bill’s body has been cremated. Langkamp Funeral Chapel and Crematory have been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Park Church of Christ. Memories and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting langkampfuneralchapel.com.

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Kerry Lynn Boling, 63, of Batavia, IA passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Ridgewood Specialty Care in Ottumwa, IA after a courageous battle with cancer.  As were his wishes, his body will be cremated. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Batavia Cemetery in Batavia, IA with Pastor Tom Shipley officiating.  A reception and luncheon to celebrate Kerry’s life will be held at JEB’s Park in Batavia immediately following the graveside service. The family strongly requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kerry’s honor be directed to the Ottumwa YMCA.  Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Kerry Lynn Boling was born August 28, 1954 in Ottumwa, IA to Glen and Donna Creek Boling.  The family spent several years in Ottumwa, before moving to a farm near Batavia, IA. It was early in Kerry’s life when he began calling Batavia his home.  He attended school in Fairfield, graduating with the class of 1972. Kerry had grown up with a love for farming and working with his hands. He began working construction and quickly became a skilled craftsman.  His love and skill for construction took him to several different places, but he returned to the farm to work with his father, farming and building houses. In 1975, Kerry went to Oskaloosa, IA with some friends to see a band.  It was here where he met Sue Quist. This was the beginning of a relationship that lasted nearly 40 years. The two were apart while Sue served in Germany with the United States Army. Kerry went to see Sue while she was in Germany and the two were married in Copenhagen, Denmark on September 14, 1978.  They returned together and spent a year at Ft. Hood, TX before returning to Batavia. Kerry and Sue soon began their family, becoming the loving parents to their daughter, Kristin. As the years passed, Kerry retired from construction but continued to put his skills to work at Pennsylvania Place as a maintenance worker.  The last ten years were spent working for the Ottumwa YMCA. Kerry loved hunting, fishing, looking for mushrooms, and a good game of cards. He and Sue collected Planter’s Peanut Memorabilia and enjoyed traveling with a group of friends that had the same interest. As he became a grandfather, he took on the role of his grandchildren’s biggest fan at their events.  Kerry cared deeply for his family and always made sure to put them first. He will be deeply missed by his family and many, many friends.

Kerry was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary Boling.

Left to share his story is his loving wife, Sue Boling of Batavia, IA; one daughter, Kristin (Josh) Boling of Ottumwa, IA and their children Jocelyn and Hailey Ware; one sister, Jamie (Larry) Parker of Batavia, IA as well as many extended family and a host of friends.

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Daniel I. Mauer, 80, of Agency, IA passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center.  As were his wishes, his body has been cremated with burial to be held at a later date.  Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Florence Joan Stivers, 78, of Ottumwa, died at 8:45 a.m. May 7, 2018 at the Bloomfield Care Center in Bloomfield.

She was born March 6, 1940 in Ottumwa to Charles and Nellie Yates Rupe.  She married Ben Stivers of West Grove on September 27, 1962 in Sigourney and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1998.

Florence waitressed for a while in Sheridan, IA before becoming a stay at home parent.  She loved watching westerns, reading books and taking trips to the casino.

Surviving are 4 children, Kevin Coy Sr., Jackie (Jerry) Cox, Ben (Susan) Stivers and Karma (Larry) Stivers all of Ottumwa; 10 grandchildren, Ashleigh (Jacob) Cockerham, Kevin Coy Jr., Alaundra Coy, Chris Baskett, Amber and Amy Davis, Joy (Justin) Grouette, Christopher Stivers, Ashley (Aundrea) McMullen, Brittany (Mathew) Facemyer; 8 great-grandchildren, Christina Norton, Savannah Cockerham,  Zachary and Thomas Grouette, Kayden and Ryan Coy, Jase Buchanan and Eady Barker; 2 sisters, Mary Parker and Karen (Steve) Smith of Ottumwa.

She was preceded in death by her parents;  2 children, Scott Stivers and Melody Long; a great-grandchild, Jesse Grouette;  7 brothers and sisters, Betty McNabb, Marie Ogden, Kay Shepherd, Roy, Frank, Raymond and Joe Rupe.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Jesse Elkins officiating. Burial will be in McIntire Cemetery.

Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Thursday with the family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Serving Davis & Wapello Counties.

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Robert “Bob” W. Edwards Sr., 76, of Ottumwa died at 2:52 p.m. May 4, 2018 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

He was born November 27, 1941 in Rose Hill to Emmett and Mary Goad Edwards.  He married Linda Lucille Gravitt and they later divorced.

Having grown up in Pella, he was a resident of Ottumwa the last 30 years. Bob drove truck for many years with “Rapid Robert” as his trucking CB handle and farmed with Roberta in his later years.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Pella.

Bob enjoyed playing guitar in his younger years, boating, riding motorcycles and loved the outdoors.  He was proud to be a “Pelican” growing up in Pella, IA as he had a Dutch heritage.

Surviving is a special friend, Roberta Nimocks of Ottumwa; a daughter, Shelly Edwards of Ottumwa; three sons, David, Scott, and Bob Jr. (Connie) Edwards all of Oskaloosa; six grandchildren, Emmett (Becky), Matthew (Jennifer), Gideon, Coltin, Caleb and Collette; four great grandchildren, Madisyn, Blake, Brady, and Roan; a brother, Richard “Dick” Edwards of Oskaloosa.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Pat Vos.

His body has been cremated.

Visitation with the family present will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Reece Funeral Home.

Graveside services and inurnment will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Agency Cemetery with Pastor Mel Kendall officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Jeannie K. Booth, age 69, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Monday, May 7, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville with Pastor Shurmaine McAlpine officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Elgin Cemetery, in Mystic.  A visitation will take place Friday, May 11, 2018 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville with the family greeting friends from 5-7PM.  A memorial has been established to the Jeannie K. Booth Memorial, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.

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Marilyn Joyce Ramsey, age 82, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.

Funeral services will be held at 3PM, Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville, with Pastor Kay Singley officiating. A visitation will take place, Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville, with family greeting friends from 1-3PM.  Burial will be held at Dutton Chapel Cemetery, near Golconda, Illinois at a later date. Memorials have been established to the Marilyn Ramsey Memorial, to be decided at a later date, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.

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Jack Lefever Ritz, 78, of Fairfield, Iowa and formerly of Douds passed away on May 11, 2018 at Sunnybrook Living Care Center in Fairfield. He was born April 7, 1940 in Douds, Iowa to Henry Lefever and Marjorie Snelling Ritz. Jack grew up on the family farm outside of Douds and graduated from Douds High School in 1958. He married Linda Emmack in Fairfield on December 31, 1960. Together Jack and Linda raised two children in the Douds/Leando area and lived there until 2001 when they moved to rural Fairfield and lived right across the road from where Linda was raised.

Jack was very mechanically inclined, he could repair almost anything. He worked for American Chain and Cable and later for Rockwell Standard as a machinist and maintenance. Jack was an H.O. train fanatic, liked to garden and belonged to the Ham Radio club.

He is survived by a daughter, Pamela Sue Mier (Mike) of Ottumwa; two grandchildren, Philip Mier, Conner Mier; two brothers, Van Ritz (Doris), Denis Ritz; five nieces; many great nieces and nephews; companion, Paula Vandel; her daughter, Sarah Mickels; her son, Tom Vandel, and grandsons, Gabriel Mickels, and Seth Mickels.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda; a son, Wayne Ritz; 3 brothers, Joseph Ritz, Thomas Ritz, Robert Ritz.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Pedrick Funeral Home – Douds with Pastor Phil Campbell officiating. Visitation will be from 5 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Pedrick Funeral Home – Douds. Burial will immediately follow the service in Leando Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Jack’s honor may be made to Hospice Compassus. Online condolences may be directed to www.pedrickfuneralhome.com.

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Helen H. Davis, of 503 Fahrney Blvd., formerly of 826 Ellis Ave. died at 6:56 p.m. May 12, 2018 at Hospice House in Ottumwa.

She was born November 23, 1926 in Ottumwa to Charles and Hazel Simmons Hird.  She married Dow E. Davis January 31, 1948 at the Rectory of St. Patrick Church in Ottumwa.  He preceded her in death October of 1993 after 45 years of marriage.

A 1944 graduate of Ottumwa High School, she also graduated from American Business College in 1945.  She worked at John Morrell and Co., Target and Universal Rundell, from where she retired.

She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Ottumwa Regional Health Center Auxiliary.

Helen had a wonderful life.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles, walking with her dog, Molly, helping family with anything needed and mushroom hunting with Dow.  She and Dow always put their family first.  In her later years she enjoyed traveling with her daughter and son-in-law; especially to San Francisco and Salt Lake City.  She will be missed.

Surviving are her four children, Mike (Larissa) Davis of Indian Trail, NC, Andy Davis of Ottumwa, John (Patty) Davis of Junction City, KS and Kathy (Bill) Canaday of Ottumwa; five grandchildren, Bryan (Holly) Davis, Alyssa Sue Davis, Christopher (Ally) Davis, Chad (Cheryl) Canaday and Chereé Canaday; four great grandchildren, Kylee Canaday, Trey Canaday, McKenna Canaday and J.D. Hoover; numerous nieces and nephews; and her dear friend, Zella Cocherell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Virgil and Richard Hird; her beloved dog, Molly and cat, Lucy.

Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Fr. Patrick Hilgendorf presiding.  Cremation will follow the mass.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Shaul Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Monday at Reece Funeral Home with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Memorials may be made to Heartland Humane Society or Seton Catholic School.

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Twyla Leanne White, 57, of Hedrick, died at 6:07 p.m. May 12, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

She was born January 5, 1961 in Creston to Stanley W. and Donella G. Chandler Hoselton.  She married Dale Eugene White on April 4, 1980.

A 1979 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Twyla earned her nursing degree in 1981 from Indian Hills Community College.  She had worked at St. Joseph Hospital as well as Ottumwa Regional Health Center and Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

She was a member of Life Church.  Twyla volunteered as a nurse in Sunday School camps and other organizations.

Surviving is her husband, Dale; children, Heather L. (Aaron) Bogner   of Ottumwa, Nathan (Stephanie) White of Oskaloosa and Lisa White (Alex Johnstone) of Ottumwa; three grandchildren, Amarah S.  White, Jaela L. White and Emaleeya G. Johnstone; her siblings, Stanley J. (Patricia) Hoselton of Cedar Rapids, Lori Rose Smith of Hedrick, Rod (Shelly) Hoselton of Ottumwa; nieces and nephews, Amber Hoselton, Ryan Hoselton, Lindsay and Wensday Worth.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Chelsea Marie White; grandparents, Thelma and Lloyd Chandler, Les and Blanche Hoselton.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Life Church with Pastor Jay Allison officiating.  Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be made to the family.

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Tabitha M. Cunningham, 22, of 613 N. Wapello St., died at 5:27 p.m. May 7, 2018 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

She was born June 29, 1995 in Ottumwa; the daughter, of Misty Roberts and Ken Schlarbaum.

Tabitha attended Ottumwa High School.  She worked as a bartender and at the Ottumwa Courier, working in the mail room.

She was a jokester, loving to laugh and socialize with people.  She also enjoyed traveling. She was an amazing, outgoing and beautiful mother to a beautiful little boy, daughter and friend to many.  Her gorgeous smile would brighten anyone’s day.  She never knew a stranger and loved whole heartedly.  Tabby once even sold her winter coat to put gas in her car to visit a friend in the hospital.  Her laughter was contagious.  She was compassionate and deeply loved her son; the light of her eyes.

Surviving is her son, Kaiden Schmitz; Kaiden’s father, Joey Schmitz; her mother, Misty Roberts; other parents, Ken Schlarbaum, Barry Roberts, Ryan Rupe, Crystal Bergmeier, Danitta Cartwright; siblings, Adam Lee Roberts, Lathan Roberts, Tre Gittins, Carissa Gittins, Devan Cartwright, Nathaniel Cartwright and Lily Hill; grandparents, Ruth Schlarbaum, Edward Maul, John Roberts, Christine Zwer (Dennis Harl), Debra (James) Pace, Jason Rupe, Teresa Paleo-Zapeda; aunts and uncles, Brandie Faron, Trina (John) Wilson, April Maul, Chris (Amiee) Maul, Shauna Maul, Alva (Sierra) Maul, Fred Gallegos (Rita Ingersoll-Modesitt) and Linda Gallegos.

She was preceded in death by an aunt, Mindy Johnson; grandparents, Edna and John Faron, Carol Ann Gallegos and Peggy Roberts.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Reece Funeral Home.  Cremation will follow the service.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorials may be made to the family to benefit her son.

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Bonnetta Fay Poli, age 100, formerly of Centerville, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa.

Graveside services will be held at Confidence Cemetery, in Confidence, Iowa on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 11:30AM.  A visitation will take place Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville with the family greeting friends from 10-11AM.  A memorial has been established to the Bonnetta Poli Memorial, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.

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George Dean Ebelsheiser, 94, of Hedrick died at 12:10 a.m. May 20, 2018 at his home.

He was born June 27, 1923 in Keokuk County to George and Ollie Darner Ebelsheiser.  He married Mary Barr June 24, 1944 and she preceded him in death on January 6, 2017.

A resident of Hedrick most of his life, he farmed several years in Martinsburg and Farson areas.  He owned Dean’s Royal Blue Grocery in Hedrick for 12 years and worked for Keokuk County Commission before retiring in 1986.

Dean loved having his family around and was always happy spending time with them.  His main hobby was mowing the yard and cleaning away the snow.

Surviving are three sons, Ron (Vicki) of Casa Grande, AZ, Dan (Chris) of Tracy and Rick (Kathy) of Ottumwa; three daughters, Joyce Handy of Urbandale, Cheryl Copeland (Keith VanEnglenhoven) of Ottumwa and Vickie (Neal) Loes of Ames; 5 granddaughters, Michelle Wymore, Julie Kendall, Krista Roden, Laura Smith and Alyson Vosberg; 6 grandsons, Jason and Douglas Ebelsheiser, Ryan  and Joel Loes, Steven and Craig Copeland; 29 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Brenda Ebelsheiser and Amy Ebelsheiser; a son-in-law, Dick Handy; two brothers, Warren and Dallas Ebelsheiser; three sisters, Neva Beggs, Helen Harris and Mary Etta Ritzenthauler.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Hedrick-Martinsburg United Methodist Church with Pastors Tim Schoepf and Bill Hornback officiating.  Burial will be in Brooks Cemetery in Hedrick.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hedrick Fire Dept. or Hedrick-Martinsburg United Methodist Church.

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Jimmy Williamson, 54, of Oskaloosa passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

James Lee Williamson, son of James Franklin and Carol Sue (Howard) Williamson, July 24, 1963, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.  He was a 1980 graduate of Oskaloosa High School. He worked at Thomas Sanitation, Pamco, and on a road construction crew, before beginning a career as a welder at Vermeer in Pella.  He retired in 2016 after 22 years with the company.

Jimmy married Tamitha Hurst, and to this union, a daughter, Jaimie was born.  They later divorced. July 28, 2012, Jimmie married Rilla Elizabeth Rust. Jimmie enjoyed attending concerts, the companionship of his dog, Jed; spending time with his family and telling a good joke.  He was a member of the Eagles and the Moose Lodges.

His family includes his wife, Rilla Williamson of Oskaloosa; his daughter, Jaimie Williamson (Christopher Weigle) of Oskaloosa; step-sons: George (Abbey) Rust and Tyler (Maggie) Bartlow, both of Oskaloosa; four grandchildren; his mother, Carol Beason of Oskaloosa; a brother, Mark Williamson of Oskaloosa; his grandmother, Alzada Utterback of Pella; a niece, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by step-father, Robert Beason; his grandfather, Harold Williamson; grandparents, Pat and Thelma Howard; and step-grandfathers: Roger Utterback and Frank Kaskadden.

Funeral services for Jimmy will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Langkamp Funeral Chapel with Pastor Alvern Boetsma of the Good News Chapel officiating.  Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, at the funeral chapel; the family will be present from 2-4 p.m., Monday afternoon. Memorials may be made in his name to the family.

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Sue “Vicki” Kinman, 67, of Ottumwa, died at 9:39 a.m. May 23, 2018 at home.

Vicki was born January 16, 1951 in Ottumwa to Gerald and Garnet Rupe Kelly.  She married Philip L. Kinman on December 26, 1968 and he preceded her in death on December 11, 2017.

Vicki had lived in California, Florida and England before  moving back to Ottumwa in 1980.  She did in-home care, babysitting, worked for Ottumwa Transit as a bus monitor,  in housekeeping at Ballingall Hotel and for the Ottumwa Courier for 13 years.

She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering and doing puzzles, and loved her dog, Taz.

Surviving are 3 children, children, Rick (Dustie) Kinman, Amy (Joe) Haines, Tim Kinman all of Ottumwa; extended family, Travis Houghland, Jenny Moore Long both of Ottumwa and John Jones of Belle Plain; 3 goddaughters, Sara Brown Forney, Nicole Davis Holmes and Jeri Lynn Casady all of Ottumwa; 7 grandchildren, Alex, Dewey, Shelby, Jeffery, Austin, Tyler and Braxton; a great-granddaughter, Katy; siblings, Sandy (Dick) Morano of Des Moines, Nancy Houk of Ottumwa, Mike (Becky) Kelly of Libertyville and Kathy (Dean) Davis of Ottumwa; sister-in-law, Roberta Roe of Ottumwa.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Patty Van Dyke.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Mel Kendall officiating.  Cremation will follow the services.  Private inurnment will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday with the family present from 4p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Memorials may be made to the family.

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