Area Obituaries

William Woodrow Saltzman of Madison, CT originally from Mount Ayr in Ringgold County, IA, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021. “Bill” Saltzman was born June 1, 1938, the first child to W.W. “Woody” and Carmen Sarah Saltzman. Originally a farming family, Woody transitioned into the insurance business mid-century, and young Bill followed in his…

Larry Greene, age 73, of Tracy, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa, IA, surrounded by his family. Larry was born on February 2, 1948, in Creston, IA. He attended Chariton High School and graduated with the Class of 1966. In June of 1967 he was united in marriage…

Eula “Jean” Schriever, age 81 of Farmington, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, June 29, 2021, at Trinity Care Center in Farmington Eula Jean, the daughter of Glen and Eula Catherine (Brockway) Bear, was born on April 27, 1940, on the family farm in Kellerton, IA. Following her graduation from Kellerton High School with the class…

Kenneth James Quick was born the February 17, 1931 to Carl and Fern (Jarvis) Quick at their home in Redding, IA. He was welcomed to the family by his three-year older brother, Harold Montgomery. His parents’ big hearts and loving ways created a hard worker and a passionate soul. His faith as a Seventh Day…

Marilyn Marjorie Shay went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2021. Marilyn was born July 1, 1927 in Maloy, IA, the second of five children, to John C. and Winifred (Hubbard) Shay. She attended Maloy High School, graduating in 1943 with her sister, Catherine. There were nine graduates that year. After graduation she…

Margaret Ann (Crowson) Bickers was born on March 12, 1950, the first-born twin to Ruby (Rogers) and Crandler Crowson in Louisville, MS. Her mother made sure she and her siblings, Tommy Joe, Crandler (JR), Mary and Carey were taught the importance of faith, family and music, as they traveled around the US as a result…

Marcia Mae (Nolan) Cabebe, 77, of Morgan Hill passed away on February 9, 2021. She peacefully left this earth holding hands with her daughters. Marcia was born in Redding, IA to John and Cora (Smith) Nolan. She was greeted by her big sister, Margaret Anne, who would be her best friend. Marcia graduated from Mount…

Allyn Lee Jarred, son of Wayne Arthur and Clara Dale (Motsinger) Jarred, was born at home, north of Delphos, IA, on March 23, 1936. Allyn’s dad did construction work, so the family traveled with his work. They would eventually settle in Mount Ayr. Allyn attended school in Benton, Diagonal and Mount Ayr, graduating from Mount…

Teresa Lynn Clymer, daughter of Arvid “Bo” and Judy (Townsend) Clymer, was born May 5, 1970, at Maquoketa, IA. The Clymer family made Tingley their home and Terri attended and graduated from Mount Ayr High School with the class of 1988. Terri was a loving mother to Wesley and Skylar. Her boys were the center…

Ruby Pauline (Vanderpool) Grose, 87, left her family Sunday, March 7, 2021. Ruby was a strong sassy lady who lived her life, her way. Everyone who met her loved her. She was always there to comfort you with a tight hug and was never afraid to line you out with one of her “looks” and…

Brooklynn Dawn Eggers, daughter of Kenneth Leroy Stewart and Crystal Lynn (Eggers) Eakes was born July 28, 2006 in Des Moines, IA and passed from this life, tragically on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the scene of an accident near Murray, IA at young age of 14 years. Brooklynn grew up in Murray, IA and…