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Wayne A. Whitham
Nov 23, 2023
Wayne Arthur Whitham of Pella, IA and Queen Creek, AZ, died Thursday, November 23, 2023, after a courageous battle with laryngeal cancer and related complications. He was born in Washington, IA on September 16th, 1953, to Milton "Irvin" Whitham and Norma (Davis) Whitham. The youngest of 4 siblings, Wayne lived the majority of his first 50 years of life in...
Carole Ann Loeffler
Nov 20, 2023
Carole Ann Loeffler, age 87, of Washington, Iowa, formerly of Brighton, Iowa, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at Halcyon House in Washington surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Brighton Community Church with Rev. Rick Zickefoose officiating. Calling hours will begin 11:00 a.m. Sunday, November 26th at the Jones...
Lois Jean Greiner
Nov 18, 2023
Lois Jean (Hayes) Greiner, age 82, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Halcyon House in Washington. Mass of the Resurrection will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at St. James Catholic Church in Washington with Fr. Bernie Weir officiating. Calling hours will begin 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where...
William J. Casey
Nov 12, 2023
William "Bill" J. Casey, age 91, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Washington County Hospital. Graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2023, at Elm Grove Cemetery with Father Bernie Weir officiating. General calling hours will take place from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023 at...
Bea Johnson
Nov 10, 2023
Beatrice "Bea" Johnson, age 92, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Halcyon House in Washington. Celebration of life services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Zickefoose officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on...
Charles Reece Foster
Nov 3, 2023
Charles Foster, 101, US Air Force Veteran Pilot Charles Reece Foster (Chuck) flew his last flight from earth on Friday, November 3, 2023, having been born on a farm in Washington, Iowa in September 1922. His long and happy life was shared by so many friends and family whom he loved. Chuck and the love of his life, Carol Garrett...
Joann Marie Gent
Nov 2, 2023
JoAnn Marie Gent, born on August 7, 1937, in Washington, Iowa, peacefully passed away on November 2, 2023, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was raised on a farm in rural Washington County and graduated from Washington High School. Following high school, she was employed at McCleery Cummings. On February 15, 1958, she married the...
Janet Elizabeth Bain
Oct 30, 2023
Janet Elizabeth Bain, age 87, of Littleton, Colorado, formerly of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at the MorningStar Assisted Living Center in Littleton. Private family graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa, with Pastor Erin Kaye officiating. Memorials have been established for the Morningstar Holiday Fund...
Patricia Havel
Oct 29, 2023
Patricia Havel, age 87, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Atrium Village in Hills, Iowa, after failing in health for the past two years. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 2, 2023, at St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Hai Dinh officiating. Calling hours will begin 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at...
Donald D. Schantz
Oct 25, 2023
Donald Dwight Schantz, age 81, of Ainsworth, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his residence following a sudden illness. Celebration of life services will be held at a later date. The Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent for Don's family through the web at www.jonesfh.com . Don was born...
Jack Hamilton
Oct 19, 2023
Jackie Lee "Jack" Hamilton, age 71, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital following a lengthy battle with cancer. Celebration of life services will be held at a later date. The Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Jack was born March 25, 1952, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the...
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...
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