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Marie Dare

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert "Bobby" Nardy

Robert "Bobby" Nardy

Aug 16, 2016

Robert "Bobby" Paul Nardy, Jr., age 59, of Bloomfield, Iowa, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Hospice of Wapello County Facility in Ottumwa, Iowa, following a four-month battle with cancer. Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington with...

Ezra "Easy" Jones

Ezra "Easy" Jones

Aug 8, 2016

Ezra E. "Easy" Jones, age 95, of Washington, Iowa, died Monday, August 08, 2016, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington following a short illness. Celebration of life services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Pastor Virgil K. Jones officiating. Calling hours will begin 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the...

Ruth Eagle

Ruth Eagle

Aug 3, 2016

Ruth Arlene Eagle, age 77, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at her residence in Washington. Celebration of life services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Washington with Pastor Darryl Carr officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday morning at the First...

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