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James Bernard "Jim" Franckowiak
Oct 3, 2025
James Bernard "Jim" Franckowiak, age 64, of Brighton, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Lake Darling State Park. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Lake Darling Lodge. Interment will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Jones...
George Edward "Ed" Chalupa
Oct 2, 2025
George Edward "Ed" Chalupa, age 87, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Pastor Darren Brown officiating. Calling hours will begin 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the Jones & Eden Funeral...
Donald L. "Donnie" Gugel
Sep 30, 2025
Donald L. "Donnie" Gugel, age 75, of Washington, Iowa, died peacefully at his home on September 30, 2025, surrounded by love. The family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday October 10, 2025 at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home. All guests attending visitation are encouraged to wear casual attire. Private family interment will...
Zola Winter Cerka
Sep 24, 2025
Zola Winter Cerka, age 86, of Crawfordsville, Iowa, formerly of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the United Church of Crawfordsville with Pastor Jason Collier officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until...
Betty "Pauline" Richardson
Sep 22, 2025
Betty "Pauline" Richardson, 89, of Altoona, Iowa formerly of Crawfordsville, Iowa passed away on September 22, 2025 at her daughter's residence under hospice care. She was born on September 13, 1936 , in Columbus Junction, Iowa, to Dewey and Verda (Metzger) Jones. A graduate of Wyman High School in 1954, Pauline earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree from the...
Betty L. Stewart
Sep 22, 2025
Betty L. Stewart, age 94, of Riverside, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Washington County Hospital surrounded by her children. A graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Elm Grove Cemetery, with Pastor Tim Johnson officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday...
Neal Gerard Megchelsen
Sep 20, 2025
Neal Gerard Megchelsen, age 65, of Ainsworth, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Ainsworth Community Church with Pastor Jason Collier officiating. Calling hours will begin 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23rd at the Ainsworth Community Church where the family will be present to...
Jodi Kay Reed
Sep 16, 2025
Jodi Kay Reed, age 50, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital following a 16-month battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church, with Father Dane Dickinson officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from...
James Walter Reed
Sep 16, 2025
James Walter "Jim" Reed, age 89, of Washington, Iowa, formerly of Keota, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home, with Chaplain Andrew Zuehlke officiating. Interment will follow at Keota Cemetery. Visitation be held from 5:00...
Julia A. Mason
Sep 16, 2025
Julia A. Mason, age 50, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital following a lengthy 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 Julia's family at www.jonesfh.com . Julia was...
Mary J. Mccall
Sep 6, 2025
Mary J. McCall, age 95, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the United Presbyterian Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the United Presbyterian Church with Chaplain Andrew Zuehlke officiating. The family will be present to receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Interment will...
Sarah Lucille "Sally" Farrier
Aug 28, 2025
Sarah Lucille "Sally" Farrier, age 72, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the United Presbyterian Home under hospice care. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home, with Chaplain Andrew Zuehlke officiating. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025,...
Dan Macenski
Aug 26, 2025
Dan Macenski, age 83, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the United Methodist Church, with Pastor Alyssa Nantt officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Jones & Eden...
Thresa Marie Kuntz
Aug 24, 2025
Thresa Marie Kuntz, age 53, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital, following a courageous six-month battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home, with Pastor Darryl Carr officiating. Interment will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery....
Ronald Raymond Newlon
Aug 18, 2025
Ronald Raymond Newlon, age 82, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital following a lengthy illness. Private family services will be held at a later date, with interment taking place at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorials have been established for St. Jude Children's Hospital and the United Presbyterian Home. The Jones &...
Robin Ann (Butterbaugh) Lloyd
Aug 17, 2025
Robin Ann (Butterbaugh) Lloyd, age 57, of Montezuma, Iowa, formerly of Washington, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her residence under hospice care. Celebration of life 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...
Janelle Diane Green
Aug 14, 2025
Our beloved mother, Janelle Diane Green, age 77, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her residence. Janelle was born on January 29, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of George and Leotha Brousard. On November 3, 1968, Janelle married Larry Green in Cedar Falls, where she and Larry met and attended school at...
Beverley Ann Kephart
Aug 12, 2025
Beverley Ann Kephart, age 98, of Sigourney, Iowa, formerly of Washington, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Manor House Care Center in Sigourney, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Zickefoose officiating. Calling hours will begin at 9:00 a.m. on...
Shirley Anne Karr
Aug 12, 2025
Shirley Anne Karr, age 73, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home, with Chaplain Andrew Zuehlke officiating. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Jones & Eden Funeral...
Shirley Elaine Garrett
Aug 8, 2025
Shirley Elaine Garrett, age 92, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Garrett Wellness Center of the United Presbyterian Home. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home, with Chaplain Andrew Zuehlke officiating. The family will be present to receive friends prior...
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