All Obituaries

Patricia “Pat” M. Ogden, 93, of Newton died on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Park Centre. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  Memorials in Pat’s name (checks payable to Lori Modlin) may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Pat, the daughter of Charles and Edith McConnell, was born on April 28, 1930 in Joplin, Missouri.  She grew up in Ottumwa and graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1949.  On January 21, 1949, Pat was...

Cash Layken Dickerson, just three days away from his 10th birthday, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his home. A funeral service fit for a Superhero will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Colfax-Mingo High School. The family will greet friends from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, June 4, at the high school. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be designated at a later date to the many organizations and causes that abundantly blessed Cash and his family (checks payable to George or...

Janet Marie Rader, 67, of Newton died on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A private family graveside service will be held. The family will greet friends from 2-4 p.m., Friday, June 2, at the Izaak Walton League in Newton.  Janet, the daughter of Fred and Pat (Clemens) Harrison, was born on November 16, 1955 in Newton. She lived most of her life in Newton except for a short time spent in Mississippi while she was growing up.  Janet graduated from Newton...

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 2, at the First Baptist Church in Newton. The family will greet friends after burial with a lunch at the church.  Memorials in Jim’s name (checks to Nancy Douglas) may be left at the church the day of the service or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.  Jim, the son of Willard and Clara (Miller) Douglas, was born on August 20, 1932, in Delta, Iowa. He lived in Delta through the 8th grade and...

Vinetta Fisher, 88, of Newton died on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at MercyOne Newton Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 2, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.  Memorials in Vinetta’s name (checks to David Hannagan) may be left at the funeral home. Vinetta, the daughter of Robert E. and Elvia V. (Sumler) Hargan, was born on August 29, 1934 in Volonia,...

Daniel “Danny” “Boone” Wayne Dickerson, 67, of Newton, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Newton Healthcare Center. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. Memorials in Danny’s name (checks to Jeri Smith) may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Danny, the son of Glen T. and Bevrylee (Tool) Dickerson, was born on November 6, 1955. He grew up in Jasper County...

  James Edward “Ed” Keith, 66, of Newton, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at his home in Newton. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2023, at Newton Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton. The family encourages you to dress casually and bring a lawn chair to the service. In lieu of fresh cut flowers, either plants or memorials to MercyOne Newton Cancer and Infusion Care or the American Lung Association can be left at the service or at the Wallace Family Funeral...

Robert “Bob” Leroy McMahon, 70, of Newton died on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home. A burial with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Newton Union Cemetery. Memorials in Bob’s name (checks to Hilary McMahon) may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Bob the son of Leland H. and Betty (Vansice) McMahon, was born on April 28, 1953.  He grew up in Jasper County and graduated from Baxter High School. Bob then...

Eleanore Ruth Strobel, 84 of Newton, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2023, at Newton Village. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., Friday, May 12, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.  Memorials in Eleanore’s name (checks made payable to Becky Eggen) may be left at the funeral home or the church the morning of the service. Eleanore was born on July 13,...

Jon Christopher Mahl, 57, of Newton died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Mary Greely Medical Center in Ames. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Newton Union Cemetery.  Memorials in Jon’s name (checks to Tim Mahl) may be left at the graveside or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Jon, the son of Ron and Nancy (McPherren) Mahl, was born on July 2, 1965 in Newton. He grew up in Newton and graduated from Newton High School in the class...