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David Luthi - July 08, 1954 - January 21, 2023

Departed: 01/21/2023 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: David Luthi, age 68, of Ottumwa lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia.

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Steven Lee Martz - January 02, 1953 - January 10, 2023

Departed: 01/10/2023 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Steven Lee Martz, age 70, of Ottumwa, IA passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

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Elna Bradley - May 27, 1949 - January 06, 2023

Departed: 01/06/2023 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Elna (Pierce) Bradley died of heart disease at the Ridgewood Specialty Care Center on January 6, 2023. She was the daughter of Bob and Marie Pierce. She was married to Alan Gray of Eddyville, IA, and this marriage ended in divorce. In 1975, Elna married Sid Bradley. A daughter was born from this union, Amanda (Bradley) Porbeck.

Preceding her in death were her parents, sister, Janice (Pierce) Owen, and her husband Sid. Surviving family members are daughter, Amanda (John) and grandson, John Robert Porbeck of Jonesboro, AR, brother, Chuck (Jeanna), and niece, Stephanie Pierce of Broomfield, CO.

Elna graduated from Eddyville High School in 1967. She participated in basketball, softball, and track during her high school years. She was a class officer and participated in student council, was an officer in the vocal department, editor of the yearbook, cheerleader for football and basketball, homecoming queen candidate, voted most likely to succeed as a senior personality, and Valedictorian of her senior class.

She was offered a scholarship to Minneapolis College of Art and Design, however, she attended Ottumwa Heights College where she graduated with honors. She furthered her education at William Penn and earned her degree in English and teaching. Elna was offered a graduate assistant internship at Northeast Missouri State Teacher College in Kirksville, MO. Instead of taking the internship, she taught locally in the Centerville and Albia schools.

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Donald Wilson - February 28, 1961 - December 22, 2022

Departed: 12/22/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Donald Wilson, age 61, of Ottumwa, Iowa passed away on December 22, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1961 in Ottumwa to Jack and Serena (Martsching) Wilson.

Survivors include brothers; Tony (Stacy) Wilson, Terry (Julie) Wilson, of Ottumwa, Ia Jack Wilson of Bremerton, WA; sister, Karen Wilson, of Bremerton, WA. He was Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Serena Wilson; brother, Ernest Martsching; sister, Cheryl Brandt, and long time companion, Barb Kaake.

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Onh Khamphilanouvong - December 08, 1934 - November 30, 2022

Departed: 11/30/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Onh Khamphilanouvong, age 88, of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at her residence under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice.

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Nick Austin Roberts-Dicks - January 24, 1997 - November 27, 2022

Departed: 11/27/2022 (Ottumwa)

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Nicholas Austin Roberts-Dicks, age 25, of Ottumwa, Iowa, died on November 27, 2022 at his residence in Ottumwa.

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Betty Jane McElroy - March 16, 1926 - October 05, 2022

Departed: 10/05/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Betty McElroy, age 96, of Ottumwa, IA, passed away on October 5, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

She was born on March 16, 1926 in Ottumwa, Iowa. Betty was the daughter of Helen Heathcoat. She worked at the family business, Peoples Plumbing for many years. She married Max McElroy, and to this union they were blessed with two children, Lloyd and Sue, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by grandson, Rob, and granddaughters, Kelly and Debbie.

Betty has been cremated with no planned services. Sinnott Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Annabelle Jean McFarling - December 08, 1934 - September 10, 2022

Departed: 09/10/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Annabelle Jean McFarling, 87, went peacefully to meet her Lord Saturday morning September 10, 2022 at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center. She was born December 8, 1934 in Council Bluffs, Ia., the daughter of Rev. Carroll Samuel and Cora Alice (Athey) Whitehouse.

Being the daughter of a Presbyterian pastor, Annabelle and her two sisters moved frequently to small towns around Iowa. She graduated from Hedrick High School in 1952 after moving there her senior year from Fonda, IA. She enjoyed playing 6-player basketball at both schools. She attended Iowa State College in Ames for a year. She met Allen Ward McFarling in Hedrick and they married on June 15, 1953. They enjoyed 55 years together until his passing in 2008. Allen was in the Air Force from 1953 to 1956, stationed in Oklahoma and England. Their first son, Steven Craig, was born in Ardmore, OK in 1954 and Gary Allen was born in Cambridge, England in 1956. Brian Eugene was born in 1960 in Ottumwa.

Ann was a stay-at-home mom until her boys reached high school age, whereupon she started working at the First Christian Church as a secretary for 13 years. Ann was a member of the National Secretaries Association (NSA) and Professional Secretaries International (PSI) where she served in various capacities, including president. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ottumwa, where she was a Sunday School Superintendent, an elder, deacon and was active in women’s groups, etc. She received a Faithful Through the Years award from the Presbytery of Des Moines. She represented her church in the Ottumwa Area Fellowship of Churches (OAFC), serving as president for over 20 years, was active with King’s Daughters and was education chair-person for the Wapello County Cancer Society. She received the “Valiant Woman” award from Church Women United in 2004 where she was also a vice-president. She was a secretary at the Ottumwa Regional Health Foundation for eight years and then a volunteer at the gift shop after retirement.

Annabelle enjoyed reading, doing jigsaw puzzles and puzzle books, watching the Olympics, figure skating and gymnastics, following IndyCar and NASCAR, and above all, spending time with her family, church and friends.

In addition to her parents and parents-in-law, Annabelle was preceded in death by her husband Allen and her sister Betty. Surviving is her sister Ione of Livingston, TX; her sons Steven McFarling (Bonnie) of Urbandale, IA; Gary McFarling (Julie) of Clive, IA; Brian McFarling (Jean) of Ottumwa, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ann has donated her body to the University of Iowa Hospitals for medical science.

Visitation will be at 2:00 pm with a memorial service at 3:00 pm on Sunday September 25, 2022 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church at 1901 W. Second Street in Ottumwa with dessert and fellowship following the service. Online Condolences may be left for the family at sinnottfuneralhome.com or the Sinnott Funeral Home Facebook page.

Those wishing to remember Annabelle McFarling in a special way may make gifts to the American Stroke Association in her name, or to the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

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Randy Ray Owings - December 29, 1974 - July 12, 2022

Departed: 07/12/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Randy Ray Owings Jr., age 47, of Agency, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at his residence in Agency. He was born on December 29, 1974 in Oakland, CA to Randy Ray Sr. and LuLanie (Schalla) Owings. A time of celebration will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 4-8 p.m., at his residence at 103 East Wapello St., Agency, Iowa 52530.

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Ronald Maddox - Unknown - July 11, 2022

Departed: 07/11/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Ronald Maddox of Yorktown, Virginia left this earth on July 11, 2022.He grew up on his parent’s farm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and was extremely proud of his lineage linked back to the Chesapeake Bay Settlers. In his youth, he enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family. He always said that farm life taught him to work smart, not hard.Later, after leaving the U.S. Air Force and attending college, Ronald settled in Virginia where he met his wife. As a self-described “wild and free” man, he met his match in Susan and they had three daughters together. Ronald ended his career at NASA, where he found joy and fulfillment in his projects and team. He was a renaissance man who was generous with his knowledge - a true lifelong learner. As well as a man of deep faith in Christ Jesus. In his words, “Me and Jesus had a good run together”.He was a scuba diver, pit master, fisher, pool boy, tech tinkerer, dad jokester, and designated bug killer. He kept us laughing until the end. He was loved, cherished, and adored by his family.Ronald was a good man and a great father.He was preceded in death by daughter, Sidney Ann; parents, Charles and Ada Maude of Maryland, and father-in-law, John Cecconi. Ronald is survived by his wife, Susan and his daughters, Rose and Annie. A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 11:00 am on Tuesday August 2, 2022. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Calvary Cemetery in Ottumwa, Iowa.As Ronald’s favorite color was blue, his family would encourage those who join them on August 2nd to wear a shade of blue in his memory.Arrangements in Virginia will be taken care of by Weymouth Funeral Home and in Iowa by Sinnott Funeral Home.

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Barbara Cernetisch - June 03, 1929 - March 12, 2022

Departed: 03/12/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Barbara (Worth) Cernetisch, age 92, of Ottumwa, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born June 3, 1929 in Ottumwa to Floyd and Lucille (Covey) Worth. Barbara graduated from Ottumwa High School, class of 1948. She married Edwin D. Cernetisch September 18, 1949 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ottumwa. She enjoyed knitting, quilting, gardening, and volunteering her time at Seneca and Milestone.She is survived by her daughter, Cassandra of Cedar Rapids; son, Douglas (Susie) of Apache Junction, AZ; grandson, Blake of West Liberty, two great grandchildren; sister, Georgia (Roger) Brown of Cedar Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Lucille Worth; step-father, Lewis Conder, and two sons, Floyd and Matthew. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Shaul Cemetery with Pastor Jeremy Skinner officiating. Visitation and processional gathering for the cemetery will be from 10 - 10:45 a.m., at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa. Memorials may be directed to the National Breast Cancer Association.

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Virgil L. Reinhard - June 29, 1935 - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Virgil Lee Reinhard, 86, of rural Blakesburg, IA, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2022 at Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa, IA. He was born June 29, 1935 to Robert W. and Blanche Reinhard, living most of his life in Wapello County. He married Barbara Ellen Barnett on July 17. 1954. She died May 14, 2004.Virgil was a graduate of Ottumwa High School and farmed his entire life. He had worked at a Wareco Gas Station and Barker Poultry Equipment in Ottumwa, IA. He managed Best Oil and Gas in Albia and Blakesburg Oil and C-Store in Blakesburg. In his younger adult life, he also served on the Center #4 Rural School Board.He attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and more recently Drakesville United Methodist Church.Surviving are his children, Shirley (John) Waite, Janet (Greg) Poe and Gary (Leanne Shehan) Reinhard, all of Blakesburg, IA; 8 grandchildren, Roy (Sarah) Howk, Vicky (Mike) Douthart, Jim (Suzi) Howk, Barbara Hanson, Brenda (Jason) Irwin, Stacy (Andy) Duhn, Colton (Brenda) Reinhard, Bethany (Dalton) Brown; 13 great grandchildren, Christopher and Caroline Howk, Eli and Henry Howk, Evan and Ava Hanson, Isaiah Poe, Kyle, Keaton, and Kaylie Irwin, Alaina and Landon Duhn, Reya Reinhard.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his two sisters and their spouses, Edith (Neil) Trowbridge and Pauline (Marvin Sr.) Crady, and son-in-law, C. Duane Howk.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 14, 2022 at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa with Rhonda Eakins officiating. Interment will follow services in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Blakesburg. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 2-4 p.m., with family present at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa. Memorials may be directed to the Serenity Hospice House of Oskaloosa, Drakesville Methodist Church, or Mt. Zion Country Chapel.

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John Raymond Fisher - January 01, 1944 - March 06, 2022

Departed: 03/06/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: John Raymond Fisher, age 78, of Ottumwa, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa. He was born on January 1, 1944 in What Cheer, Iowa to Virgil Rae and Waunita Maxine (Walden) Fisher. He was drafted into the United States Army and served for six years. After returning he obtained his GED. He worked as a farm manager and later at Excel in Ottumwa. He married Charlotte Maria Dentz on December 2, 1966 in Ludwigsburg, Germany. They were blessed with four children, Theresa, Sherry, Rachel, and Klaus. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, NASCAR, camping, watching Dr. Pol on t.v., nature shows, watching the birds and squirrels, and especially spending time with his family. He is survived by wife, Charlotte Fisher of Ottumwa; children, Theresa Fisher of Waukee, Sherry Fisher of Ottumwa, Rachel Fisher of Agency, Klaus Dentz; eighteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; and siblings, Pat (Herman) Meyer of Cedar Rapids, Paul (Barb) Fisher of Delta, Jack Fisher of Des Moines, Jim (Lora) Fisher of Sigourney, and Debbie Fisher of Des Moines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Waunita Maxine Fisher, and sister, Judi VanHoweling. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with military rites conducted by Walter B. Schafer Post #775 Veterans of Foreign Wars and O.B. Nelson Post #3 American Legion at 11:00 a.m. at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Good Samaritan Society Hospice of Ottumwa.

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Norma Sly - September 30, 1975 - February 05, 2022

Departed: 02/05/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Norma Sly, age 46, of Ottumwa, Iowa, died on February 5, 2022 at UnityPoint, Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She was born on September 30, 1975 in Ottumwa to Bill and Shelva (Bix) Sly. Survivors include her siblings, Debbie Jordan, Jim (Shirley) Sly, Bill Sly and Denny (Theresa) Sly. She also leaves behind many aunts and uncles whom she loved dearly, her niece and nephew, Amanda Jordan & David Jordan and 7 great nieces and nephews, Jonathon, Justin, Gracie, Shelby, Allora, Dalton and Bradley. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Margaret & Don Bix and Dora & William Sly; parents Bill & Shelva Sly, and her brother-in-law, Bob Jordan. She loved music, especially country, dancing, cooking, being outdoors, cooking her famous Thanksgiving turkey, writing lyrics and recipes for hours on end, babies and small soft animals, feeding the squirrels and yelling at the dog, bingo and going to her brothers apartment to visit all the other residents. She enjoyed car rides, shopping and getting mail. She also loved hot nurses who helped her in the hospitals and threatened to steal nurses husband's jokingly at the wound center. She loved her sister...being with her, helping her, fighting with her and constantly arguing over what movie to watch. She especially LOVED her purple hair and her niece Gracie for showing her that being different is ok.Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa. Inurnment will follow services in Shaul Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.

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Mabel Sammons - August 28, 1935 - January 08, 2022

Departed: 01/08/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Mabel Fern Sammons of Ottumwa, IA, age 86, passed away on January 8, 2022 in Ottumwa.She was born on August 28, 1935, the fourth and final girl to W. Hervey and Beatrice (Leonard) Anderson at home on their farm south of Ottumwa. She grew up on what was called Anderson Ridge (now Copperhead Road). She met the love of her life at age 12 when Donald Sammons moved into Green Township and started attending the same one-room schoolhouse, Union School. They began dating in high school and both graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1953. They married on July 3, 1955 at First Lutheran Church in Ottumwa. Mabel lived in Wapello County all her life except for two years in Iowa Falls.She was a true farm wife with a partnership working right alongside Donald in the fields until they retired. She never shied away from responsibilities or hard work and you could always count on her. After marriage, they lived on the Lake Road and she recalled the rented farmhouse so cold in the winters that snow would blow through the cracks in the walls and floors. Of course, no running water. Baby Kevin had to wear snow boots in the house. They then moved to Iowa Falls for two years as Donald was a farmhand. They moved back to Ottumwa in 1962 for an opportunity to rent farmland and lived on north Highway 63 across from Memorial Lawn Cemetery. After renting for many years, they purchased the farm in 1975 and made significant improvements over the years until 2016 when they sold the farm and moved to independent living within the Good Samaritan community. Mabel worked at John Deere, Reinmund and Company, CPA, and Memorial Lawn Cemetery. She was a member of the Modern Mothers Farm Wife Club and the Bon Mot Circle of King’s Daughters. She was active in whatever her children were such as a leader for 4-H Dahlonega Do-Gooders Club, Brownies, Girl Scouts, and den mother for Cub Scouts amongst many others positions. She was an excellent league bowler for many years. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, and quilted many beautiful pieces. Every day she dressed her best and loved lipstick saying, “I never left the house without it.” She was an excellent homemaker and cook, known for her Texas sheet cake, handmade noodles, and black raspberry pie (from which Donald picked from his secret spot on the farm). She always decorated the home beautifully for every occasion and holiday. She loved entertaining and hosted many wiener roasts and picnics. Don and her grew a very large garden and she canned or froze everything possible. Like most farmers, they raised and butchered most of their meat. Many meals were delivered to Donald in the field during planting or harvest season to be efficient. Mabel was incredibly organized and sharp until her death. Donald and she loved to travel and spent many winters in Hawaii and Mission, TX. They were active in motorcycling achieving the coveted 1,000-miles-within-24-hours challenge. They enjoyed many seasons of snowmobiling and camping. They also camped at the Iowa State Fair beginning in 1965 for almost 48 years. For 51 years they played cards every single month with the same six couples called, “The Card Party.” She accompanied Don on many of the tour bus trips for which he drove. She was a faithful member of the Bethany Baptist Church and served as treasurer, financial secretary, assisted with bible school, their food pantry, and The Clothes Closet for the needy. She had a strong belief in God and the Christian faith. She was a wonderful wife and mother and had a great love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved to laugh and enjoyed being in on the joke! She often told the story of how easily she got the giggles as a child with her sisters and couldn’t stop. She was a born caretaker following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother, whom she adored. She lovingly cared for Donald at home during his struggle with Alzheimer’s. She followed God’s will to help others.She is survived by her daughter, Nadina Hofts of Des Moines; five grandchildren: Levi Hofts of Alexandria, VA, Elliott Hofts (Joe) of San Diego, CA, Frederick Hofts (Kayla) of Des Moines, Kyle Sammons of Ottumwa, Kelly Sammons of Tiffin; two great-grandsons: Kole Sammons of Ottumwa, and Walker Hofts of Des Moines; a sister, Gladys Roquet of Ottumwa; a brother-in-law, John Neil of Mt Pleasant; and sisters-in-law: Marilyn Helkey of Quincy, IL, and Charlotte Sammons of Kirkville.She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; son, Kevin; sisters Irene Ryan and Margaret Neil; two brothers-in-law: William McDowell and Jerry Sammons; son-in-law, Frederick Hofts, and her parents.Visitation will be held at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2022, with the service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeremy Skinner officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery with a luncheon following at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa.

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Margaret Jane Robertson - November 30, 1930 - January 05, 2022

Departed: 01/05/2022 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Margaret Jane (Harrington) Robertson, age 91, of Ottumwa, IA passed away at her home at Pennsylvania Place on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.She was born in Ottumwa on November 4, 1930, to C. Earl and Nona (Freitag) Harrington. She was a member of the Ottumwa High School Class of 1948. She attended nursing school at the University of Iowa.Margaret married Donald K. Robertson on November 10, 1958. She worked as a nurse at Ottumwa Hospital, for the SE Iowa Blood Bank, and at various medical clinics, retiring from Internal Medicine. She was a faithful member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Ottumwa since 1954, and was a member of Ottumwa Women’s Club and P.E.O.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Don on September 22, 2006, and a brother-in-law and sister, Bob and Delores Kauffman.Margaret is survived by her stepdaughter, Vicki (Jim) Baty of Moravia, IA, grandsons, Jim (Julie) Baty II of Mt. Vernon, IA and John (Stacy) Baty of Moravia, and six great-grandchildren: Trevor, Trenton, Tessa, Sydney, Zane, and Spencer Baty. She is also survived by a nephew, Steven and a niece, Rebecca.As per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and there will be no services at this time. A private family graveside service will take place later this Spring at Ottumwa Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Trinity Episcopal Church in Ottumwa. Sinnott Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family. Cards and memorial gifts may be mailed to Sinnott Funeral Home, 2030 Highway 5, Albia IA 52531. Online Condolences may be left for the family at sinnottfuneralhome.com or the Sinnott Funeral Home Facebook page.

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Nathasha Leaf - May 06, 1988 - December 31, 2021

Departed: 12/31/2021 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Natasha leaf, 33 of Ottumwa Iowa, passed away on December 31 2021 on the way to the Ottumwa Regional. She was born on May 6, 1988 in Kirksville, Missouri to Vince Bride and Jeannie Miller residing in Ottumwa most of her life. Natasha was united in marriage with Tanisha Leaf in March of 2015 and with this union came her two step daughters and her grand babies. Tasha enjoyed coloring, riding her bike and her best companion Chico. Most of all enjoying time with her son Jesse and bon fires, anyone who knew Tasha knew she was the most genuine and selfless person. Tasha never took life for granted and enjoyed her family and friends and truly loved all her babies. Tasha is survived by wife, Tanisha Leaf; son, Jesse Bride; daughters, Rosira and Breanna; grandchildren, Johnathan, Elizabeth, Nevaeh, Myla Cyrus; parents, Vince Bride, Jeannie Miller sister's Tara ( Robert ) Wilson, Kelsey ( Jesse ) Rose; nieces, Patience, Adrianna, Ella-Mae; nephew’s Jordan and Easton many uncle's and cousin.A Celebration of Life is planned for January 22nd 2022 at 2 pm at hickory Grove in Ottumwa, Iowa with a dinner to follow at the church. Cremation was entrusted with Sinnott Funeral Home and Crematory in Ottumwa.

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Scott Donald Janney - July 08, 1966 - December 30, 2021

Departed: 12/30/2021 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Scott Donald Janney was born on July 8, 1966 in Mason City IA.

After a long hard fight with cancer he earned his well deserved wings on December 30, 2021 at 10:21 p.m. at MercyOne in Des Moines with his family loving him.

He married his high school sweetheart on December 25, 1985. With the love they had for each other they had a daughter and a son.

Scott loved to be with his family and spend time with his friends. He looked forward to the spring so he could go mushroom hunting. He also loved taking the kids fishing and traveling.

Scott did drywall which he learned from his dad and brother-in-law. He was such a hard worker, and provided for his family. He was also able to fulfill his dream of becoming a truck driver.

Scott is survived by his wife, Pam; daughter, Karylann; son, Fisher; sisters Sandra ( Robert Sr.) Schippers, Leigh (Steve) Rokop, Mary Ann Ahrens, Billy Jo Lopez Martin, Rhonda Shroder, and Cindy Shroder. Robert Schippers Jr was his nephew but the love they had was a brotherly love and loved him as a brother, and many many nieces and nephews and friends who he loved as family also survive.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Margaret Janney, his mother-in-law, Carol Holmes Skinner; Sister-in-law, Naomi; brother-in-law, Richard, and biological mother, Sheryl Shroeder.

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Robert Lee Hazelett - July 06, 1950 - December 09, 2021

Departed: 12/09/2021 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Robert Lee Hazelett, age 71, of Oskaloosa, Iowa died on December 9, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He was born on July 6, 1950 in Battle Creek, MI to Elmer and Veda (Dodge) Hazelett.

He grew up Ottumwa. He lived in various areas, and worked many jobs, and he loved to fish.

Robert is survived by one sister, Joyce Goode of Beloit, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Jim.

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Cimberly Ann Ross - January 20, 1966 - December 08, 2021

Departed: 12/08/2021 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Cimberly Ann Ross (Coates), 55, passed away on December 8, 2021, at University of Iowa. She was born on January 20, 1966 in Iowa City to Stella Yvonne Garr and Richard Schnor.On July 11, 1983 she married David Ross later separating but never divorced. Cim granduated from Kirkwood Adult Learning Center, Class of 1993. She had been employed at General Mills in Cedar Rapids. She was also a licensed Child Care Provider. She was the Assistant Manager at Pronto in Marengo, IA, and BP in Ottumwa, IA. She loved her job as a driver for the Ottumwa Cab. The last few year she spent helping family.Cim enjoyed doing crosswords, sudoku, and puzzles. she loved putting on sticker nails and going thrift store shopping with her two granddaughters, Jennifer and Jordan Davis. American Idol was her favorite TV show. In addition to her father Richard Schnor, She was preceded in death by a sister Doreen Coates and a Son-in-law Paul Davis.Cim is survived by her mother, Stella Yvonne Garr; daughter, Kosha Davis, a son, Joshua Shaull all of Ottumwa Ia.; five Grandchildren, Nicole Hunter of Sigourney, Ia., Matthew Davis, Jennifer Davis, Jordan Davis and Greyson Shaull all from Ottumwa, IA; five sisters, Stella Marler of Marble Hill MO., Danyell Bottoms of Ottumwa, IA, Shelly Roth of Cedar Rapids, IA., Sandy West of West Branch, IA., Chrissy Bodensteiner of Ossia, IA.; four brothers, Julius Grulkey of Waterloo, IA. Steve Schnor of North Liberty, IA., Scott Schnor of Shellsburg, IA., Lonnie Tepee of Mason City, IA. and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.Services have been canceled. Memorials may be directed to family.

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Margaret Mull - November 27, 1922 - December 02, 2021

Departed: 12/02/2021 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Margaret Aline Mull, age 99, of Ottumwa, died on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Vista Woods Care Center in Ottumwa. She was born November 27, 1922 to Walter and Forence (Skirven) Wood.

She is survived by her sons, Howard, Harold, and Glenn Brewer, daughter, Lucy Courtney; fourteen grandchildren, and many many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Mull; three children, Gail Green, Theodore Brewer, and Tim Brewer, eight sisters, and two brothers,

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Edwin Andrew Glisson - August 05, 1985 - December 01, 2021

Departed: 12/01/2021 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Edwin Andrew Glisson 36, born August 5, 1985, passed away December 1, 2021. Edwin was such a wonderful man, partner, worker, friend but most of all father. He loved music, working, his truck, his family and most of all being a daddyo.

He leaves behind his significant other, Elisha Goemaat, two sons Ayden Lyric Glisson age 6 and Ryatt Andrew Glisson age 2. A sister Eliana Watson and her children Logan, Chloe and Isabella. His sister in law Bre Goemaat and his nieces and nephew, Autumn, Addison, and Briar. And several friends that love him dearly. He was proceeded in death by his mother in law Naomi Goemaat. Cremation will be accorded with no planned services at this time

Memorials can be made to the family.

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Bruce Edward Reinier - April 17, 1957 - November 14, 2021

Departed: 11/14/2021 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Bruce Reinier, age 64, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa. He lived and grew up in Martinsburg, Iowa most recently living in Fremont, Iowa. Graduated Pekin High School 1976. Married Sandy (Abbott) Reinier in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 26, 1991 they had two children, Joshua Reinier and Rachel (Cory) Petersma.

He worked as a janitor at Pekin Schools for many years and did laundry services at Ottumwa hospital where he made many friends.

He was a member of Kirkville Community Church. He loved God and his family. Always helping people and enjoyed making people laugh.

He is survived by sister Carol (Ronald) Nordyke, brothers John (Karen) and Scott (Louise) Reinier. Proceeded in death by his grandparents, mother Lillian Mae Reinier and father Stanley Wilson Reinier, and brothers, Ronald Reinier and Rex Reinier.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Kirkville Community Church. Memorial donations welcome to Kirkville Community Church or directly to the family.

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Gerald William Sapp - June 02, 1966 - November 11, 2021

Departed: 11/11/2021 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Gerald W Sapp “Sappy” age 55, of Ottumwa, IA passed away on November 11, 2021 in Ottumwa, IA

Gerald was born in Iowa City, Iowa. He was the eldest son of Gerald G. and Martha (Richards) Sapp on June 2nd 1966. Gerald graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1985. He worked for various businesses as a mechanic. Gerald was known for his incredible talent as a mechanic. When you would see Gerald you always knew he had been working on somebody's vehicle due to the grease under his fingernails. Gerald was known by many but ultimately loved by everyone he met. Gerald had the biggest heart and was the friend that would give you the shirt off his back. Gerald had a special way of making his presence known by his rooster crow or singing at the top of his lungs.

Gerald was preceded in death by his loving mother Martha.

Gerald is survived by his children, Dakota Sapp (Jennifer Townsend) of Ottumwa, Katelynn (Ryne) Pickrell of Ottumwa; father, Gerald G. Sapp of Glendale Az; two sisters, Anita (Tony) Barker and Sherry Sapp both of Ottumwa; brother, Harold (Beth) Sapp of Glendale Az; nieces, Brooke Barker (Tyler Keck), Cindy Barker (Caleb Mitchell) both of Ottumwa, Raechel Sapp of Glendale AZ; grandchildren, Laynee Jo and Brennick Sapp, Lily and Noah Pickrell.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Pickney, Rob Saylor, Lester Jordan, Mark Waller, Mike Lawson, Scott McCoy and Donnie Bailey.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday November 19, 2021 at the First Pentecostal Assembly of God, 733 Church Street, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 . Pastor Jeremy Skinner will be officiating. There will be a dinner following in Selix Hall.

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Mary Christina Moore - June 16, 1930 - November 03, 2021

Departed: 11/03/2021 (Ottumwa)

Obituary Preview: Mary "Christina" Moore, age 91, of Evan, Colorado, formerly of Ottumwa, died on November 3, 2021 at her home, under hospice care.

She was born on June 16, 1930 in Ottumwa Iowa to Wilbur and Mary Sweat Shields. She graduated from Ottumwa High School class of 1947, and then received her associates degree in horticulture and floral arrangements at Kirkwood Community College.

Mary married Harold Jay Moore Sr. on June 16, 1948 at the Davis St. Christian Church in Ottumwa. They were blessed with two children, Larry and Carolyn. Harold preceded her in death on April 24, 1989.

She enjoyed flowers, gardening and writing. She served as Secretary for a Genealogy Club, and was also a member of the Eastern Star.

Christina is survived by her children, Larry (Roberta) Moore, Carolyn Trenary; grandchildren, Robert Kemp, Jennifer Kemp, Alexis Connelly, Bryan Moore, Sara Vigil, and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilber and Mary Shields; husband, Harold Moore, and brother, C. Eugene Shields.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Ottumwa with Pastor Jeremy Skinner officiating. Memorials may be directed to Heartland Humane Society and mailed to Larry Moore, 4320 Clayford St., San Diego, CA 92117.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It serves as a way to share the news of a loved one's passing with family, friends, and community.

What is the purpose of an obituary?

The primary purpose of an obituary is to inform others of a person's passing and provide details about their life, such as their accomplishments, interests, and surviving family members. It also serves as a way to honor and celebrate the life of the deceased.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, the family or close friends of the deceased write the obituary, often with the assistance of a funeral home or mortuary. In some cases, a professional writer or journalist may be hired to write the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the deceased person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. It may also include information about funeral services, memorial donations, and other relevant details.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from 100 to 500 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can help to personalize the tribute and make it more meaningful.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only the basic facts such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a more detailed tribute that provides additional information about the person's life and legacy.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online platform?

The process for submitting an obituary varies depending on the publication or platform. You can usually find submission guidelines on their website or by contacting them directly.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication or platform. Some online platforms offer free or low-cost options, while newspapers may charge by the word or line.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to ensure that their story is told accurately and in their own voice. This can also be a therapeutic exercise in reflecting on one's life and legacy.

What if I want to keep the obituary private?

If you prefer not to share the obituary publicly, you can opt for a private or limited circulation. This may be especially important for families who wish to maintain privacy during a difficult time.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary is a celebration of the person's life, so including humorous stories or anecdotes can help to capture their personality and spirit.

How do I handle sensitive or difficult information in an obituary?

When dealing with sensitive topics such as cause of death or personal struggles, it's essential to approach the subject with tact and compassion. Consider seeking guidance from a funeral director or counselor if needed.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes, incorporating meaningful quotes or song lyrics can add depth and emotion to the obituary. Choose phrases that resonate with the person's values or personality.

What if I need help writing an obituary?

If you're struggling to write an obituary, consider seeking assistance from a funeral director, counselor, or professional writer. They can provide guidance and support during this difficult time.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or platform. Online platforms may publish immediately, while newspapers may take several days or weeks.

Can I make changes to an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, changes cannot be made once an obituary has been published. Be sure to proofread carefully before submitting to avoid errors or inaccuracies.

What if I want to include a charity or memorial fund in the obituary?

This is a thoughtful way to honor the deceased and continue their legacy. Be sure to include specific details about the charity or fund in the obituary.

Can I republish an obituary at a later date?

Sometimes families may want to republish an obituary on special occasions such as anniversaries or birthdays. Check with the original publication or platform for their policies on republication.

How do I preserve an online obituary for future generations?

You can save a copy of the online obituary as a PDF or printout for future reference. Additionally, some platforms offer archiving services to ensure permanent preservation.

What if I'm unsure about what to include in an obituary?

Talk to your funeral director, counselor, or trusted friends and family members for guidance. They can help you determine what information is most important to share about your loved one.

Can I include social media links in an obituary?

Yes, many online platforms allow you to include social media links where friends and family can share condolences and memories.

How do I handle corrections or inaccuracies in an already-published obituary?

Contact the publication or platform immediately if you notice any errors. They will work with you to correct the mistake as soon as possible.

What if I want to create a digital memorial page instead of a traditional obituary?

Digital memorial pages are becoming increasingly popular as they allow for easy sharing and interaction. Many online platforms offer tools and templates to create these types of tributes.

Can I include videos or audio clips in an online obituary?

Yes, some online platforms allow you to upload multimedia content such as videos or audio clips to enhance the tribute and make it more engaging.