All Obituaries

Patience C. Hurley, age 39, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020. Patience was born on November 16, 1980, the daughter of Steven Hurley and Katharine Rick.  Patience was full of life.  She would always look for a chance to go rock hunting, fishing, or mushroom hunting.  Patience loved playing football and drawing.  She was always on the move, especially when it came to junk collecting. No matter what she was doing, Patience looked forward to having...

Douglas Carl Ross, age 64, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his home.  Douglas was born on February 9, 1956 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Carl Lee and Shirley (King) Ross.  Following graduation from Centerville High School, Douglas enlisted in the United States Army, and served his country faithfully.  Upon discharge from the military, Douglas wanted to see the countryside, so he became a truck driver.  He continued this for at least 32 years,...

Darla Roxanne (Billings) Moser, age 58, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Golden Age Care Center in Centerville.  She was born November 24, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Jerry and Madilyn Joyce (Perry) Billings.  Darla graduated from Southeast Polk High School.  She furthered her education at Indian Hills Community College in Centerville, taking courses in medical transcription and coding.  Darla enjoyed many hobbies throughout...

Joan Marilyn Mattingly died peacefully at home in Council Bluffs, IA on March 25, 2020. Joan was the second of five children born to Eulalia (Grote) and Charles Loney. She was born on a farm outside Atlantic, Iowa, on May 30, 1934, on a record-setting day for heat, 105 degrees! Joan grew up during WWII. Her father traveled for work and the family lived in several small towns. Joan attended different schools: in grades Kindergarten and first, the family lived in Neola, Iowa; second grade was...

Jeannine Mehrhoff, age 90, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Manor at Elfindale in Springfield. She was born September 14, 1929 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Monte and Gwendolyn (Connell) Forsyth.  Jeannine is survived by her two children, Patricia Anderson of Springfield, Missouri and Scott (Marinea) Mehrhoff of Gravois Mills, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Mehrhoff; and a...

Theodore David Sulser, age 61, of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Sunday morning, March 22, 2020 at the Golden Age Care Center in Centerville. He was born to Theodore Wesley and Donna Jean (Holmes) Sulser March 25, 1958 in Centerville, Iowa. At age seven, Ted and his family’s world was turned upside down when he began having seizures, which continued throughout his life causing mental and physical disabilities.  His home became hospitals and group homes.  Through all the...

ATTENTION:  Barbara Ann Adams service will now be a private service only.  The visitation and funeral will not be open to the public.  You may stop by the funeral home to sign the book or leave a memorial in her name.  Thank you for your understanding.   Barbara Ann Adams, age 67, of Seymour, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 in hospice care at the Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, Iowa, from complications following a stroke on February 6th. The daughter of...

Irven Robert Polson, age 86, of Moravia, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Legacy Lodge in Chariton, Iowa. He was born on September 8, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Irven Michael Polson and Jeanet Pauline Leasure.  Irven’s formative years were spent on the east side of Des Moines, graduating from East High School in 1951.  He was united in marriage to Sheryl Ann Sporaa on January 27, 1956 and to this union of marriage, three children were born, William...

Marvin Charles Bitner, age 93 of Ottumwa, formerly of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Vista Woods Care Center. Marvin was born on March 10, 1927, the son of Vernie and Lena Louise (Sauer) Bitner.  He graduated from Cincinnati High School, with the Class of 1945.  Marvin was united in marriage to Doris Yvonne Surber, and to this union three children were born, Nancy, Mary and Kathy.  They later divorced.  He was then united in marriage to Evelyn...

Chad Lee Opperman, age 46, of Tularosa, New Mexico, formerly of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. Chad was born on February 16, 1973 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Timothy Wayne and Carolyn (Long) Opperman.  Following graduation from Centerville High School, Chad entered into the United States Navy on February 13, 1991 in West Des Moines, Iowa.  He was assigned to sea on the USS Shenandoah, and was on the ship for over two years.  Chad earned the...