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William E. "Bill" Lewis

William E. "Bill" Lewis

Aug 17, 2022

William E. "Bill" Lewis, age 85, of Lone Tree, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Aspire of Washington following a short illness. Celebration of life services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington, Iowa. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August...

George Raymond Colthurst

George Raymond Colthurst

Aug 14, 2022

George Raymond Colthurst passed away on August 14, 2022, at Washington County Hospital from complications of congestive heart failure. He was 93 and anticipating a joyous heavenly reunion with his bride and other loved ones who passed before him. Whenever George was asked when his heart problems started, he was quick to say, "The first time I saw my future...

Lainey Marie Gipple

Lainey Marie Gipple

Aug 10, 2022

It is with immense sadness that we announce that Lainey Marie Gipple, daughter of Chris and Erin (Olson) Gipple, was born sleeping and welcomed into heaven on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. At just 14 ounces and 11 ½ inches she took up little space on Earth but much room in the hearts of many. Private family services will be held...

Ethel Pauline Jeffries

Ethel Pauline Jeffries

Aug 8, 2022

Ethel Pauline Jeffries, age 96, of Washington, Iowa, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Celebration of life services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Zickefoose officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday...

Sherry Marie Norman

Sherry Marie Norman

Jul 29, 2022

Sherry Marie (Bush) Norman, age 87, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Parkview Manor in Wellman, Iowa, following a prolonged illness. Celebration of life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Flanders officiating. Calling hours will begin at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Jones &...

Becky A Ridley

Becky A Ridley

Jul 29, 2022

Rebecca A. "Becky" Ridley, age 73, formerly of Washington, IA passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, after a brief illness in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. A luncheon will follow at the Washington Golf and Country Club. Memorials have been established...

Bert Malone Miller

Bert Malone Miller

Jul 19, 2022

Beautiful and loving lives, like that of the incredible Bert Malone Miller of Ferndale, Washington are precious gifts from a generous God. Born May 13, 1951, in Washington, Iowa, Bert passed to heaven July 19, 2022, after a swift and daunting illness. Bert's vital faith in Jesus, sparkling humor, and deep kindness enriched the lives of countless folk. She truly...

James D Stephens

James D Stephens

Jul 15, 2022

James "Jim" Dewey Stephens passed away on July 15, 2022, after a sudden illness. He was born on the farm east of Ainsworth on October 18, 1941, to Gene and Ethel (Martin) Stephens, after sisters Maureen and Kathy and brother Dave. His boyhood interests included hunting and designing inventions, such as miniature parachutes that he launched from the tops of...

Sandra "Sandy" J. Rich

Sandra "Sandy" J. Rich

Jul 14, 2022

Sandra Jean Rich, age 84, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Washington, Iowa. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials have been established to Hospice of Washington County. Online condolences may be sent for Sandra's family through the web at www.jonesfh.com . The Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting with...

Marlene J. Fritz

Marlene J. Fritz

Jul 11, 2022

Marlene J. Fritz, age 81, of Washington, Iowa, died Monday, July 11, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington. The family will be present to receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 prior to the service. Interment...

Rosario Eldridge

Rosario Eldridge

Jul 10, 2022

Rosario I. "Rose" Eldridge, age 55, of Washington, Iowa, died Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital following a three-year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Washington with President Brian Overy officiating. Calling hours will begin 1:00...

James G. Moeller

James G. Moeller

Jul 10, 2022

James Gerhart Moeller, age 89, of Washington, Iowa, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa surrounded by his family. Celebration of life services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022, at St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Bernie Weir and Fr. Dennis Martin officiating. Calling hours...

Cherryl Lynn Richards

Cherryl Lynn Richards

Jul 5, 2022

Cherryl Lynn (Mapel) Richards, 81, of Washington IA, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Celebration of life services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2022, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Watson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will take place at...

Frieda Marie Finke

Frieda Marie Finke

Jul 1, 2022

Frieda Marie Finke, 95, of Crawfordsville, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Sunrise Terrace Nursing Home in Winfield, Iowa. Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the United Church of Crawfordsville with Pastor Jason Collier officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until...

Beverly Ann Johnson

Beverly Ann Johnson

Jun 28, 2022

Beverly Ann Johnson, age 81, of Washington, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at The Halcyon House. Celebration of life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown, Illinois with Pastor Chelsey Weech officiating. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will be...

Harvey B. Holden

Harvey B. Holden

Jun 26, 2022

Harvey B. Holden, age 105, of Washington, Iowa, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the United Presbyterian Home. Celebration of life services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the United Presbyterian Church with services officiated by Chaplain Andrew Zuehlke. General calling hours will be held from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Jones & Eden...

Mary E. Jarvis

Mary E. Jarvis

Jun 26, 2022

Mary E. Jarvis, 83, of Washington, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, June 26, 2022, following a brief illness. Mary was born in Fairfield, Iowa, on May 29, 1939, the daughter of Ralph and Edith (Hendricks) Schillerstrom. Mary graduated Fairfield High School in 1957. She was joined in marriage to Oren W. Jarvis on May 31, 1959, at...

Patricia E. Roberts

Patricia E. Roberts

Jun 24, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Maxine Roberts, 91, of Washington, formerly of Ainsworth, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Washington County Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Oregon Township Cemetery. Services will be followed by a meal at the Ainsworth Community Church. Friends and family are invited. Memorials may be directed to Ainsworth...

Betty J. Ward

Betty J. Ward

Jun 24, 2022

Betty J. Ward, age 97, of Washington, Iowa, died Friday, June 24, 2022, in Washington, Iowa. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home. Interment will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery at a later date. Memorials have been established for Hospice of Washington County....

Ardice Arlene Blankenhorn

Ardice Arlene Blankenhorn

Jun 22, 2022

Ardice Arlene Blankenhorn, 100, of Washington, Iowa died Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at The Halcyon House in Washington. Celebration of life services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2022, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Collier officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday at the...

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