Patricia Ann Morrison was born to James E Morrison Jr. and Rose Marie (Moehle) Morrison October 10, 1952, in Fort Sheridan, IL, where her father was stationed. Pat, a proudly self-proclaimed ‘Iowegian’ grew up and spent much of her life in Boonville, MO, and Fort Madison, Albia, Jefferson, Des Moines, and Emerson, IA. Pat graduated from high school in Jefferson…
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Beverly Luft, 1949 – 2022
Funeral services will be held July 16, at the Northside Assembly Church in Jefferson for Beverly Louise Luft, 72, of Charles City, formerly of Jefferson. Interment will be at Franklin Township Cemetery in Cooper. Beverly Louise McCray Luft was born July 18, 1949, in Waltham, MA. She passed away with her family by her side at St. Mary’s Hospital in…
Read MoreJerry Swaney, 1940 – 2022
Dr. Jerry James Swaney passed away on July 1, 2022. Born April 2, 1940, in Jefferson, Jerry grew up in Grand Junction and was valedictorian of the Grand Junction High School class of 1958. He moved to Iowa City to attend college and medical school. Jerry graduated from medical school in 1964. While at Iowa, he was a houseboy for…
Read MoreDan Pemble, 1935 – 2022
Danny “Dan” Lee Pemble, age 87, of Scranton, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Journey Senior Services in Carroll. Funeral service will be held June 28 at the United Methodist Church in Scranton with the Rev. Angelo Luis officiating. Casket bearers will be Dan’s son John Pemble, grandson Tyler Pemble, nephew Brett Pemble, son-in-law John Searing, and grandsons-in-law…
Read MoreMatthew Murphy, 1988 – 2021
Matthew Murphy, 33, passed away in his home in Nevada, IA, on May 10, 2022. His death was unexpected and far too soon. He had a gentle soul, a kind heart and a one of a kind laugh that will be remembered Matt was born in Gilroy, CA, on July 18, 1988, to parents Dennis and Patricia Murphy. He was the youngest of…
Read MoreBenny Woodard, 1938 – 2022
A graveside memorial service will be held June 25 at Elmwood Cemetery in Minburn for Benny Lee Woodard, 84, of Jefferson. Benny passed away June 21, 2022, in Des Moines. Pastor Bruce Webster of the Church of Christ in Jefferson will offer words of comfort. Benny was born in Davis City, IA, on March 11, 1938, the son of Chester…
Read MoreEarl ‘Joe’ McCullough, 1941 – 2022
Earl “Joe” McCullough, 81, of Scranton, passed away June 17, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral service will be held June 21 at the United Methodist Church in Scranton with The Rev. Joyce Webb officiating. Casket bearers will be Joe’s grandchildren. Burial will be in the Scranton Township Cemetery. Joe, as he was known…
Read MoreMary Ann St. Peter, 1929 – 2022
Mary Ann St. Peter, 93, of Scranton, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 18, at the Carroll First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Angelo Luis and the Rev. Timothy Walker officiating. Music for the service will be provided by Sarah Clark, Lyndie Walker-Spitzer, Rebecca…
Read MoreKathy King, 1941 – 2022
Kathy King was born Kathryn Lu Moore on January 26, 1941, in Jefferson, to Howard and Inez (Hasty) Moore. She was the eldest of three children, all daughters. The family farmed near Scranton, where Kathy attended country school. In 1949, the family moved to Greenbrier Township, then to the Bagley farm in 1953. Growing up as farm kids, Kathy and…
Read MoreEva Wampler, 1923 – 2022
Eva Roxanna Wampler, age 98, of Scranton, IA, passed away June 7, 2022, at Oak View in Conrad, IA, with her daughter Patricia at her side. Funeral service were held June 11 at the Scranton United Methodist Church with Rev. Joyce Webb officiating. Music was provided by Cheryl Nailor. Casket bearers were Eva’s grandchildren and honorary casket bearers were her…
Read MoreDiane Wise, 1951 – 2022
Funeral services for Diane Wise of Creston and formerly of Jefferson will be held at June 2, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Commissioned lay minister Wendy Pittman will offer words of comfort. Meladee Graven will be soloist, accompanied by Janet Wills. Casket bearers will be Kelley Miller, Levi Buxton, Seth Wise, Christopher Wise, Kyle Grave and Emmanuel Sang.…
Read MoreShirletta Orchard, 1938 – 2022
Services were held May 28 at First Baptist Church in Jefferson for Shirletta Orchard, 84, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Tim Heisterkamp. Genevieve Salamone was violinist and Levi Dawson was pianist. Interment was at the Scranton Township Cemetery. Shirletta Orchard, daughter of Bill and Irene (Swartz) Boulware, was born February 9, 1938, in Scranton. She passed away…
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