Pat McElroy
Patricia Joan McElroy, 88, of Ottumwa, died at 12:15 p.m. March 6, 2025 at Hospice House in Ottumwa. She was born December 13, 1936 in Ursa, IL to Wendell and Rosetta McDonough Phillips. She married...
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Elaine Ann Assad, 72, of Ottumwa died at 6:32 a.m. March 8, 2025 at Hospice House in Ottumwa. She was born April 1, 1952 in Ottumwa to Raymond and Mary Lou Dowd Black. She married Akram Assad on...
View ArticleTimothy W.M. Fortney
With an adventurous spirit and a heart full of love, Timothy W.M. Fortney, widely known as Timmy, lived his life with an infectious humor and spirited energy that will be fondly remembered by all who...
View ArticleMargaret “Marge” Ann Meyer
Margaret “Marge” Ann Meyer, age 86, of Centerville, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Marge was born on February 21, 1939 in Kellog, Iowa, the daughter of Orvil...
View ArticleMatthew Martin Crisp
Matthew “Marty” Crisp, age 62, of Seymour, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Wayne County Emergency Room. Marty was born on June 4, 1962 in Sacramento, California, the son of Vernon Edward Crisp...
View ArticleGlen Lowe
Glen Leroy Lowe, 95, of Brighton, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Brighton. Per Glen’s wishes, he will be cremated and interred at a later date. A potluck-style “get together” on...
View ArticleFrances Ellen Pilkington
Frances Ellen Pilkington, 95, of North English, passed away on March 5, 2025, at English Valley Care Center in North English surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held on Monday, March...
View ArticleRex Irwin
Rex Irwin, a dedicated and loyal gentleman known for his quick wit and endless humor, passed away on March 7, 2025, shortly before his 87th birthday. Born in Plano, IA on March 17, 1938 to Hershel and...
View ArticleGordon Bittle
Gordon Bittle, aged 74, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025. Born on April 26, 1950, Gordon was a man who found joy in the simplicity of life and shared that joy generously with those around him....
View ArticleLarry Birch
William Larry Birch Sr, 86, of Ottumwa passed peacefully at 7:30 p.m. March 9, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society – Ottumwa. He was born March 8, 1939 in Belle Plaine to Joseph Edward and Beulah Evelyn...
View ArticleJane Kibler
Jane Kibler passed away on March 6, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born to Frank and Eva Feagins Benge on February 27, 1933, in What Cheer Iowa. In 1953, Jane married Phillip Kibler and had one child,...
View ArticleLance Whitney Smith
Lance Whitney Smith, 38, of Fairfield, IA, departed this life on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his residence.Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service honoring his life will...
View ArticleDorothy McNelley
Dorothy Lucille McNelley, 94, of Ottumwa, died at 2:40 a.m. March 2, 2025 at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. She was born October 31, 1930 to Clifford Earl and Ruth Clara Courtney Ripperger Keasling....
View ArticleKeith A. Wallerich
Keith Albert Wallerich, age 90, of Keota, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Center in Ottumwa. Keith was born September 17, 1934, near Delta, to Homer and Irene (Dumont) Wallerich. He...
View ArticleCharlotte Mae Lenhart
Charlotte Mae Lenhart, 94, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held...
View ArticleRoger Sarver
Roger Lee Sarver was born on March 6, 1937, in Mahaska County, Iowa to Merrill and Lydia Ann (Winegardner) Sarver. He was the sixth of the eighteen children they welcomed into their uniquely numerous...
View ArticleElias Steffen
Elias Rhodes Steffen left the arms of his parents and ran into the arms of Jesus on March 10, 2025, while at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Elias was born on August 7, 2024...
View ArticleBob Bastron
James Robert “Bob” Bastron, 66, of Ottumwa died at 7:52 a.m. March 11, 2025. He was born February 5, 1959 in Ottumwa to Robert A. “Bob” and Mary Therese Schwartz Bastron. Bob married his best friend...
View ArticleRobert Louis Fite
Robert Louis Fite Obituary Robert Louis Fite, Sr., 70, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Bridges At Ankeny retirement home. Services are pending at this time. The Bates...
View ArticleRuth Wallingford
Ruth E. Wallingford, 81, of Mount Pleasant died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home. Ruth was born on February 13, 1944, in Des Moines County, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Judd) Gohn. On May...
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