Area Obituaries
Jeffrey David Jobe arrived in this world on April 20, 1961, the first born to James and Glenda Jobe in Des Moines, IA. Jeff would be joined a little over a year later by his sister, Denise, and shortly after by his brother, Greg. Jeff grew up with these two playmates always in tow. The…
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Raymond Vaughn Banner, son of Vilas C. and Mary A. (Clark) Banner, was born December 16, 1937, at rural Tingley, IA in the home of his grandparents, Dellno and Lola Banner. He grew up on several farms in Ringgold County and attended various country and town grade schools. In 1956 he graduated from Benton High…
Read MoreTyler was born in Carroll, IA on March 2, 1990. Tyler passed away unexpectedly at a young age of 32 on May 30, 2022. Tyler was a determined, hard-working, creative and extremely talented individual. He had a passion for carpentry, mechanics, weightlifting, fishing, skateboarding and eating sweets, with a love for pets. Tyler always found…
Read MorePatricia Jeannette Padgitt, only child of George Claiborne and Goldie Jeannette (Foster) Padgitt, was born May 18, 1941, in Ringgold County, IA. Patty grew up on her parent’s farm and graduated from high school. She furthered her education and devoted her life to the health care profession. She was a dedicated nurse in Omaha, NE,…
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Michael David Zarr was born September 15, 1955, at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr, IA to Walter and Marlene (Giles) Zarr. He was later joined by sister, Mindy, and brother, Max. Mike passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at the age of 66. Michael graduated from Mount Ayr Community High School in 1973.…
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Lavena Leota Fletcher Wimer was born March 5, 1922, to Mary Ella Roach and John William Henry Fletcher in Hatfield, MO on their family farm. Lavena was the youngest of six children. Siblings, Lena Mae, Vergie Lucille and Everett Troy welcomed her. Those first years were rough as older siblings, Eliza Ellen and Millard Emerson,…
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Bill Lantz BILL LANTZ Bill Lantz, 81, of Kellerton, IA, passed away on June 2, 2022, at Des Moines Methodist Hospital. Bill was a very kind and thoughtful man. He valued the time he spent with his family and friends. He was a quiet, private man with a sly sense of humor. He will be…
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Ivan Frank Dolecheck was born March 31, 1929, near Diagonal, IA, the second son of Frank Joseph Dolecheck and Ethel Valentine (Blauer) Dolecheck. He welcomed three more siblings, Iona Mae, Leland Duane and Karen Marie. Ivan passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022, at the age of 93. Ivan started his early education at Fairview…
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Richard Lee (Dick) Reynolds, 89, passed away peacefully in his home on May 3, 2022. He was born February 6, 1933, in Ringgold County, Tingley, IA, the son of Everett Gerald Reynolds and Orpha Vivian Reynolds (Combs). Reynolds graduated from Mount Ayr High School, class of 1951. He was an outstanding athlete, playing football, basketball…
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Craig A. Grindstaff of Independence, MO, formerly of Clearfield, IA, passed away September 28, 2021. Craig was born March 22, 1963, in Mount Ayr, IA to Rolland and Linda Grindstaff. Craig lived in Los Angeles, CA until he started his school years in Independence, MO. Craig attended Clearfield School until he transferred to Mount Ayr…
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Pearl Ruth (Sanderson) Grout was born March 26, 1928, in Lorimor, IA to Avery Roy and Lily Florence (Johnson) Sanderson, the fourth of six children. She passed away May 19, 2022 at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr, IA. In 1936 the family moved to Shannon City and Pearl graduated from Shannon City High School in…
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Daniel Michael Reynolds passed away peacefully on May 18, 2022, at the Mount Ayr Health Care Center at 69 years, 7 months, and 22 days. On September 26, 1952, Danny was born in Mount Ayr, IA, to Alberta (Smith/Blauer) and Manson Reynolds. Danny had five brothers, Dale, Doyle, Dickie, Dean and Darrell, and he also…
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