The death of our mother, Patricia Monthei, on June 12, 2025, leaves a huge void in the hearts of all who loved her. There is little that compares to the love of a mother. Our mom was the heartbeat of our home and the core of our huge family. Her love was pure, strong, and unconditional. She had a heart…
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Richard Osborne III, 1975 – 2025
In the year two thousand and twenty-five, upon the third day of the month of June, a soul destined to dance to the rhythm of life’s melodies, Richard Malcolm Osborne III, did alas take his final bow. Known to his kin and comrades as Rich, he embarked upon life’s grand stage in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-five, on the…
Read MoreRichard Fairclough, 1943 – 2025
Funeral services for Richard “Dick” Fairclough, age 82, will be held Monday, June 9, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson. Rev. Linden Wendzel will officiate. Interment will be at the Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery in Adel. Richard “Dick” Keith Fairclough, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on June 6, 2025. Dick bravely fought for years against a terminal illness.…
Read MoreShirley Stapleton, 1949 – 2025
A memorial service for Shirley Stapleton, 76, of Jefferson will be held May 16, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson. Shirley Ann (Thoreson) Stapleton was born January 16,1949, to Beryle (Twedt) and Curtis Thoreson in Jewell. She transitioned from this life to the next on May 9, 2025. Growing up on the family farm north of Ellsworth, she developed a strong…
Read MoreKenneth Molle, 1938 – 2025
With heavy hearts the family of Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Molle announce his passing on 24 Apr 2025. He fought a hard battle to the end just as he did while serving his nation as a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired here in Jefferson after 23-1/2 years of service, retiring as a Master Sergeant (MSGT). Kenny is survived…
Read MoreWanda Lindsey, 1943 – 2025
Funeral services for Wanda Lindsey, 81, of Johnston, long-time resident of Jefferson, will be held Friday, May 2, 2025 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson. Interment will be in the Jefferson Cemetery. Wanda Lou Lindsey passed away peacefully April 29, 2025. She was born September 13, 1943, in Lake City. Wanda lived a life marked by warmth, hard work, and a…
Read MoreGary Harbaugh, 1944 – 2025
Gary Lynn Harbaugh, the fourth of five children, was born to Merritt P. and Elma J. (Gliem) Harbaugh on April 11, 1944, in Cherokee, OK. He spent his childhood growing up and helping on the family farms at Jefferson and later in Webster City. He graduated from Webster City High School in 1962, then worked first at Morton Frozen Foods in…
Read MoreSherie Harding, 1941 – 2025
A memorial service for Sherie Harding will be held at 11 am Monday, April 14, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson with visitation with the family beginning at 10 am. Following the service, everyone is invited to a luncheon to be held in the Fellowship Hall where everyone can share stories and memories with each other and…
Read MoreJean Fountain, 1929 – 2025
Memorial Mass for Jean Fountain, age 95, will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jefferson. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Jefferson. Jean Fountain was born in Jamaica, Iowa, July 18, 1929, at the beginning of the Great Depression. Six months later the Nation family moved from Jamaica to Rippey, where she graduated…
Read MoreDuWayne Kinne, 1943 – 2025
DuWayne A. Kinne, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, in Jefferson, at the age of 81. Born on June 8, 1943, in Fort Dodge, the son of Clarence and Margaret (Christopher) Kinne, DuWayne’s life was marked by his kindness, dedication, and hard work ethic, which guided him in all his…
Read MoreMark Taylor, 1963- 2025
Mark David Taylor passed away March 21, 2025, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll from complications after surgery. Born January 8, 1963, his radiant spirit and fun-loving nature left a lasting impression on all who met him. Mark was the son of Wayne and Jean Taylor. He attended school in Jefferson and graduated with the class of 1981. During high…
Read MoreJanelle Wilson, 69, of Jefferson
Janelle Lynn Wilson, a beacon of laughter and courage, passed away March 16, 2025, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Born on October 3, 1955, in Hampton, Janelle’s vibrant spirit and loving nature left an indelible mark on the hearts of those she encountered throughout her 69 years of life. She departed from this world in Des Moines, surrounded…
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