All Obituaries

Mark James Stewart, age 36 of Marion, Iowa, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Mark was born on July 6, 1984, the son of John Calvin Stewart and Cynthia (Woodley) Stewart.  He graduated from Centerville High School with the Class of 2002.  He furthered his education at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.  On August 7th 2016, Mark was united in marriage to Stephanie Kies, and to this union, Mark and Stephanie became proud parents of Calvin Joseph...

Richard L. Harper, age 74, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville. Cremation has been accorded.  There are no scheduled services at this time.  Memorials may be left to Jamie Caskey, to be determined at a later date, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, C/O Harper family, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.   

Nancy Jane Helsel Donahue, 86, formerly of Centerville, peacefully passed away December 11, 2019, in Conroe, Texas. Nancy was born on January 1,1933 to Eula Douglass Helsel and Dewey Lee Helsel in Sacramento, CA. She grew up in Sacramento, graduated from Sacramento High School in 1951, and from the Highland School of Nursing in Oakland, CA in 1953. She went on to earn her Associate Degree from Indian Hills Community College in 1971. Nancy met Richard Donahue in 1954 when they were both...

Royal Phillip Simmons, age 98, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center in Centerville. Royal was born on April 10, 1923, the son of George Jefferson Simmons and Carrie (Benson) Simmons. On April 27, 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army. Royal served 11 months and 12 days in the Southwest Pacific Theater. He was wounded on March 19, 1944. On December 23, 1944, Royal was honorably discharged from the United States Army at the Winter General...

Thomas Floyd Reynolds, age 67, of Albia, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Tom was born on October 4, 1953 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of Floyd Lavern Reynolds and Audrey Helen (Hudson) Reynolds.   After high school graduation, Tom furthered his education with two years of college.  He was united in marriage to Jayne Carole Ann Schmitt on February 22, 1975 in Dubuque, Iowa, and to this union, two children were born, Josh and...

Shelley Knowles, 65, passed away at Golden Age Care Center in Centerville, Iowa on the afternoon of Friday, June 11, 2021. After a year of very few visitors due to COVID-19 directives, she was blessed to have seen two of her daughters and her grandchildren in the days before (and even the morning of) her passing. Although she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 57, her life leading up to (and beyond) that point was filled with wonderful experiences and...

Tony Edward Ingram Jr., age 58 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Centerville Specialty Care. Cremation has been accorded.  Services will be announced at a later date.  Lange Funeral Home and Crematory of Centerville has been entrusted with caring for Tony.  An open memorial has been established, and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home, C/O Ingram, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544.  Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com....

Richard M. Glovas, age 83 of Rathbun, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa. Richard was born on May 13, 1938 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Max James Glovas and Mary (Todey) Glovas.  He graduated from Centerville High School with the Class of 1956.  On April 1, 1957, Richard enlisted into the United States Army.  He faithfully served his country, and was honorably discharged after 2 years of service.  On January 31, 1969, he was...

Victoria Anne Rosencrants, age 70, of Centerville, Iowa passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.  Vic was born on May 9, 1951 in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Benjamin and Mary (O’Brien) Rosencrants.  She graduated from Newton High School in Newton, Iowa in 1969 and later received a Bachelor of Science degree from Graceland University. She traveled the world throughout her lifetime, living in many places across several...

Timothy Ray Brewer, age 68, of Centerville, Iowa, drove his final hot rod through the pearly gates on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 1:16 AM. He was born on August 26, 1952 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Howard and Margaret (Wood) Brewer.  Tim graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1970.  He furthered his education at Indian Hills Community College, receiving his associates degree.  Tim was united in marriage to Deborah Lynn Strickler on December 8, 1973 in Centerville, Iowa.  The...