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John Pierce
Nov 5, 2016
John A. Pierce, 65, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 in Solon, Iowa after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer and a recent stroke. A Celebration of Life will be at 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the Solon United Methodist Church followed by a gathering at Lake Macbride Golf Course from 4:00- 7:00. Please wear Black & Gold...
Doris Stout
Nov 4, 2016
Doris A. Stout, age 90, of rural West Chester, Iowa, died Friday, November 04, 2016, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington following a lengthy illness. Celebration of life services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 10th, at the West Chester United Methodist Church with Rev. Moody Colorado officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from 10:00...
Kevin Leroy Banks
Nov 3, 2016
Kevin Leroy Banks, age 54, of Washington, Iowa, died Thursday, November 3, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals following a lengthy illness. Celebration of life services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 9th, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Pastor Darryl Carr officiating. The family will receive friends from noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Jones...
Marie Dare
Nov 2, 2016
Marie B. Dare, age 87, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington following a brief and valiant battle with cancer. Celebration of life services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the United Presbyterian Church in Washington with Rev. Bob Wollenberg officiating. Calling hours will begin noon Friday, November...
Duane Martin
Nov 2, 2016
Donald "Duane" Martin, age 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Washington, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital following a brief illness. Celebration of life services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the United Presbyterian Church in Washington with Rev. Kitch Shatzer officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in...
Betty Jacobs
Oct 29, 2016
Elizabeth "Betty" Jacobs, age 97, of Iowa City, Iowa, died Saturday, October 29, 2016. Services and interment will be private. A general memorial has been established. Online condolences may be sent for Betty's family through the web at www.jonesfh.com . Betty was born May 13, 1919 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Della (Bevan) Miehe. She was united...
Marge Mcclure
Oct 7, 2016
Margelia L. "Marge" McClure, age 69, of Washington, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Hospice House of Johnson County in Iowa City. Celebration of life services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington with services conducted by John Tolander. Interment will take place at a later date....
Kevin Wade Mcfarland
Oct 6, 2016
Kevin Wade McFarland, age 52, of rural Riverside, Iowa, died Thursday, October 06, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospital following a sudden illness. Mass of the Resurrection will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2016, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond, Iowa, with Fr. David Brownfield officiating. Calling hours will begin 11:00 a.m. Sunday at the Jones...
Effie Naomi Dameron
Oct 5, 2016
Effie Naomi Dameron, age 62, of Washington, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Celebration of life services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2016, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington. Calling hours will begin 11:00 a.m. Sunday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where the...
John Martin
Oct 1, 2016
John Myron Martin, age 72, of Washington, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA. A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington, IA with Rev. Bob Wollenberg officiating. Interment will be held at Indian Creek Cemetery in Columbus...
Mickey Carol Van Doren
Sep 30, 2016
Mickey Carol Van Doren, age 76, of Washington, Iowa, died Friday, September 30, 2016, at the Washington County Hospital following a brief illness. Local family includes her sister, Karen Moenck and husband John of Washington, Iowa. The Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent for the family through the web at...
Warren L. Otterberg
Sep 27, 2016
Warren L. Otterberg, age 73, of Washington, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at the M.L. McCreedy Home following a decline in health. Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2016, at the First Baptist Church in Washington with Pastor Darryl Carr officiating. Calling hours will begin noon Thursday at the Jones & Eden...
Jerry Ridley
Sep 26, 2016
Gerald F. "Jerry" Ridley, age 83, formerly of Washington, IA, died Monday, September 26, 2016 at his home in Mission, TX. A graveside service and interment with military honors will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, IA. The family will receive friends at the Washington Golf and Country Club following the...
Gary Sheetz
Sep 12, 2016
Gary Keith Sheetz, age 74, of Washington, Iowa, died Monday, September 12, 2016, at the Washington County Hospital following a battle with cancer. Celebration of life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 16th at the United Methodist Church in Washington with Pastor Jim Stiles and Pastor Marlene Janssen officiating. Calling hours will begin noon Thursday at the Jones...
Jerry Forinash
Sep 12, 2016
Jerry Forinash, age 84, of Haines City, Florida, formerly of West Chester, Iowa died Monday September 12th at the Winter Haven Hospital unexpectedly. Per Jerry's wishes, he was cremated and no services will be held. Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting the family. Donations in Jerry's name may be made to the West Chester Heritage Association in care of...
Reta Beemblossom
Sep 7, 2016
Reta Ruth Beemblossom, age 81, of Washington, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City following a brief illness. Celebration of life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Washington with Pastor Ben Blanchard officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00...
Mary Fladung
Sep 2, 2016
Mary Catherine Fladung, age 87, died September 2, 2016 at her home in rural Washington, Iowa. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2016, at St. James Catholic Church in Washington with Fr. Bernie, Fr. Charles Fladung and Fr. Stephen Page officiating. A D.C.C.W. Rosary will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 7,...
Norma Watson
Aug 31, 2016
Norma Faye Watson, age 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Washington, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, following a sudden illness. Service and interment will be private. A general memorial has been established. Online condolences may be sent for Norma's family through the web at www.jonesfh.com Norma was born February 21,...
Jeanne Callahan
Aug 23, 2016
Jeanne M. Callahan, age 64, of Washington, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at her daughter's residence in Wellman following a ten month battle with cancer. Celebration of life services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2016 at the Parish Life Center at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond, Iowa, with Deacon Derick Cranston officiating. The family will...
Michael Larry Beenblossom
Aug 23, 2016
Michael Larry "Beeny" Beenblossom, age 56, of Washington, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016, south of Washington from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Celebration of life services will be held 11:00 a.m Monday, August 29, 2016, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington with Rev. Rick Zickefoose officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00...
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