All Obituaries

John Roger Conn, 77, of Sully, died on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Newton Health Care Center. The family will greet friends from 12-2 p.m., Friday, January 24, at the FCC Building in Lynnville. Memorials to the Sully Lion’s Club may be left at the church during the visitation or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.   Roger, the son of John and Irene (Renaud) Conn, was born on March 26, 1942 in Greencastle, Indiana.  He grew up in Greencastle and...

Tammy Doreen Pittman, 53, of Ankeny died on Friday, January 17, 2020, at her home.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 23, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton.  The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Memorials to Tammy’s Family (checks made payable to Sara Waldman) may be left at the church or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.   Tammy, the...

Michael E. Wheeler, 58, of Newton, died on January 14, 2020, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. No services are scheduled at this time. 

Charlotte Helen Auten, 99, of Newton, died on January 13, 2020 at Nelson Manor.   No services are scheduled at this time. The Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the cremation.  Memorials to Newton Christian Church or Hospice of the Midwest may be left at the funeral home.   Charlotte, the daughter of LeRoy and Ella (Davis) Brain was born September 18, 1920 at her parent’s home in Mystic.  She grew up in Newton and...

As per Bobby, Sr.’s wishes he has been cremated and there will be no services. Robert Dey “Bobby” Jackson, Sr., the son of Harvey Harris and Dorothea May Banks Jackson, Sr. was born on August 23, 1942 in Newton, Iowa. Bobby was a musician, playing the drums. He had played drums for internationally-known Jazz guitarist, Calvin Keys and for Keith Hamilton. Bobby died on Sunday, January, 12, 2020, at his home in Newton. He was 77. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Marilyn’s memorial service will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 17th at the First United Methodist Church, 210 N. 2nd Ave. E. in Newton. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday, January 17th at the church. They will also greet friends immediately following the memorial service with a lunch at the church. Burial will be at a later date at the Newton Union Cemetery in Newton. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the First United...

Mabel R. Hobbs, 98, of Newton died on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Newton Healthcare Center.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 15, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, at the funeral home.  Memorials to the First United Methodist Church may be left at the funeral home. Mabel, the daughter of Elmer and Birdie (Brown) Kingery, was born on February 27, 1921 in...

Donna June Northcutt, 81, of Newton died on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday, January 11, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.  Immediately following the visitation a graveside service will be held at Newton Union Cemetery.  Memorials to St Jude Children’s Hospital may be left at the funeral home. Donna, the daughter of Nove and Vivian (Tipton)...

Steven James Ahn, 50, of rural Colfax, died on January 4, 2020 at his home.  No services are scheduled at this time. The Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the cremation. Steven, the son of James Edward and Carol Lee (Pettijohn) Ahn, was born on August 23, 1979 in Knoxville, Iowa.  He graduated from Colfax-Mingo High School in 1988.   Steven was the activity director for Karen Acres Health Care Center for 20 years. Steven is survived by...

Joshua “Ship” W. Schippers, 40, of Newton died on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.  A celebration of Josh’s life will begin at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Fore Seasons.   Memorials in Josh’s name may be left at the celebration or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Josh, the son of Gary and Anna (Benac) Schippers, was born on May 31, 1979 in Newton.  He was a lifelong resident...