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Pat L. Palmer
Oct 14, 2023
Pat L. Palmer, age 83, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Washington County Hospital. Celebration of life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Pastor Darryl Carr officiating. Calling hours will begin 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where the...
Kenneth A. "Tony" Hammons
Oct 12, 2023
Kenneth Anthony "Tony" Hammons, age 66, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, following a sudden illness. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington with Fr. Bernie Weir officiating. Interment will take place at the Columbus City Cemetery at a later date. A...
James A. Hunsaker Iii
Oct 11, 2023
James Allen Hunsaker III, age 77, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Wednesday October 11, 2023, at the Washington County Hospital. To celebrate Jim's life, the family will be present to receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home. Military honors will be accorded at the conclusion of visitation. Private family...
Deborah Sue Carey
Oct 10, 2023
Deborah Sue "Debby" Carey, age 72, of Columbus Junction, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, surrounded by family. Debby was born June 25, 1951, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Max and Darlene (Stover) Sheetz. She graduated from WACO High School in 1969. Debby met the love of her life, and husband of...
Judy Mckowen
Oct 4, 2023
Judy Ann McKowen, age 84, long term resident of Washington, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in Oelwein, Iowa. Services to celebrate Judy's life will be held 4:30 p.m. Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Fr. Bernie Weir officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m....
John A. Harnagel
Oct 3, 2023
John Andrew Harnagel, age 79, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the Halcyon House in Washington. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wayland Mennonite Church with Pastor Rachelle Luitjens officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will take place at...
Lori J. Asbury
Oct 1, 2023
Lori Jean Asbury, age 70, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the Washington County Hospital following a sudden illness. Public visitation will begin at 4:00 PM Friday, October 6, 2023, at Washington Mennonite Church where the family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. A service to celebrate Lori's life will be held at 1:00...
Douglas E. Hesseltine
Sep 30, 2023
Douglas E. Hesseltine, age 65, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital. Celebration of life services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Hughes officiating. Calling hours will begin 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where...
Ann Elizabeth Lewis
Sep 23, 2023
Ann Elizabeth Lewis, age 71, of Crawfordsville, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 23, 2023, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the United Church of Crawfordsville with Pastor Jason Collier officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2023, at the Jones & Eden Funeral...
Marilyn Beth Johnston
Sep 20, 2023
Marilyn Beth Johnston, age 98, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Home following a short illness. Celebration of life services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington with Chaplain Andrew Zuehlke officiating. Interment will take place at the Aledo Cemetery in Aledo, Illinois. Memorials...
Tori Lynn Palmer
Sep 20, 2023
Tori Lynn Palmer, age 62, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Bird House in Iowa City. Celebration of life services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Washington with Andrew Zuehlke officiating. The family will be present to receive friends one hour prior to services at the First Baptist Church....
Judith L. Chalupa
Sep 19, 2023
Judith Lea "Judi" (Thompson) Chalupa, age 77, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her home in Washington, Iowa, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 25, 2023, at the First Baptist Church of Washington, Pastor Darryl Carr officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m....
Betty E. Strum
Aug 17, 2023
Betty Ellen Strum, age 101, of Washington, Iowa, formerly of Kalona, Iowa, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. The family will be present to receive friends at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, with a graveside service to follow at Elm Grove Cemetery....
Robert Dean Garrett
Aug 17, 2023
Robert Dean Garrett, age 93, of Washington, Iowa, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Garrett Wellness Center of the United Presbyterian Home. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the Main Dining Room of the United Presbyterian Home with Chaplain Andrew Zuehlke officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from 2:00...
Thomas Alan Shepherd
Aug 13, 2023
Thomas Alan Shepherd, age 69, of Washington, Iowa, died Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Celebration of life services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Prairie Flower Baptist Church. Family will receive friends following the service. A general memorial has been established. The Jones & Eden...
Ronna Jean Sojka
Aug 10, 2023
Ronna Jean Sojka, age 72, of Riverside, Iowa, died Thursday, August 10, 2023, at her home. Celebration of life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Rev. Brent Hartwig officiating. Interment will take place at the Riverside Public Cemetery. Memorials have been established for Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in...
Norman L. Walker
Aug 9, 2023
Norman L. Walker, age 59, of West Chester, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his residence. A gathering to celebrate Norman's life will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the West Chester School Pavilion in West Chester, Iowa. A general memorial has been established. The Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements....
Richard C. Snyder
Aug 7, 2023
Richard Curtis "Dick" Snyder, age 79, of Washington, Iowa, died Monday, August 7, 2023, at his residence under hospice care. Services will be held at a later date. A general memorial has been established The Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent for Dick's family through the web at www.jonesfh.com ....
Edmund Richard Reed
Aug 2, 2023
Edmund Richard Reed, age 85, of Winterset, Iowa, formerly of Keota, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in Winterset. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home. Calling hours will begin 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where the family will be present to receive...
Wayne Edward Zieser
Jul 14, 2023
Wayne Edward Zieser, age 77, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Celebration of life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Church with Pastor Doug Tinnes officiating. Military honors will be accorded by Washington American Legion Post 29 at the end of the...
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