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Local Obituaries for the Creston and Corning, IA area

Mary Lou Jackson

Mary Lou Jackson

Oct 14, 2023

 

Mary Lou Jackson, 96, of Corning, IA, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Lenox, IA.  Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center, 701 7th Street, Corning, Iowa.  Rev. Tim Maxa will officiate. Burial will be in the Prairie Rose Cemetery, rural...

Debra Morehouse

Debra Morehouse

Oct 9, 2023

Debra Jean Morehouse, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, companion and friend, passed away on October 9, 2023, at Dunlap Specialty Care in Dunlap, Iowa. Debra was born on December 2, 1961, in Shenandoah, Iowa to her loving parents Floyd Franklin and Ada Marie (Silence) Shinkle. Pearson Funeral homeDebra had a fulfilling career dedicated to taking care of others. She...

Benita Moore

Benita Moore

Sep 30, 2023

 

 

We honor and celebrate the amazing and unique life of Benita Moore, beloved sister and aunt, musician, teacher, scholar, and poet.  Benita passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023, at the age of 92. Through a lifetime of service, musical performance, teaching (music and literature), writing, and spreading joy, she touched the lives of many. On March 25, 1931,...

Dennis Nelson

Dennis Nelson

Sep 29, 2023

 

Dennis Nelson, 83, of Creston, IA died September 29, 2023, at Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, October 6 at 10:30 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Creston. Rev. Patrick Amedeka will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, October 5 at...

William Chapman

William Chapman

Sep 25, 2023

William Junior Chapman was born near Prescott, Iowa in Adams County January 9, 1938, the son of William and Pauline (Lane) Chapman. William was raised and educated in Adams and Union counties, graduating from Cromwell High School with the Class of 1955. On August 8, 1959, Bill enlisted in the Army National Guard and was Honorably Discharged on June 30,...

William  Graham

William Graham

Sep 23, 2023

Bill Graham, 71, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Orient, IA, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Parkridge Nursing & Rehab in Pleasant Hill, IA. Funeral Services will be 11 AM, Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Creston, IA with Pastor John Van Nostrand officiating. Family will receive friends 9:30 AM-10:30 AM prior...

Victor Mcdonald

Victor Mcdonald

Sep 19, 2023

Victor Rodney McDonald was born September 16, 1959, the son of Arthur G. and Wanda L. (Warden) McDonald in Rolla, Missouri. He passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, Iowa, at the age of 64.

Victor received his GED and attended college to earn his LPN degree. He married Debra Lynn McClain on...

Joyce Joan Haley

Joyce Joan Haley

Sep 16, 2023

Joyce Joan (Rhamy) Haley was born October 29, 1933, on a farm North of Nodaway, Iowa, four miles from her present-day home of 70+ years. Joan was the second child born to Cecil and Arlene (Anderson) Rhamy, with siblings, Duane, Patricia and Robert. Joan attended country schools south of Corning until sixth grade, when her family moved to the Turner...

Raymond Dean Thomas

Raymond Dean Thomas

Sep 15, 2023

Raymond Dean Thomas was born in Adams County, Iowa on June 26, 1929, to his parents, Eldon Thomas and Velma James Thomas and passed away in the presence of his family in Corning, Iowa on September 15, 2023. Ray had a large loving extended family as his mother was one of 11 living children born to his beloved grandfather and...

Leona Kay Drake

Leona Kay Drake

Aug 31, 2023

Kay Drake, 86 of Tingley, Iowa entered eternal rest Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Mt. Ayr Health Care Center at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 16 days. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the Tingley Community Building Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 2-4 PM with a remembrance message at 3 PM. Memorials may...

Ed Carpenter

Ed Carpenter

Aug 22, 2023

Ed “Grizz” Carpenter, 63 of Brooks, Iowa entered eternal rest Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home. A memorial gathering, with family receiving friends, will be held from 6-8 PM, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Corning, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in Ed’s name.

Edward James Carpenter was born...

Desiree Evans

Desiree Evans

Aug 19, 2023

Desiree Selma Evans, the daughter of Dale Russell and Carol Irene (Fichter) Evans, Sr. was born October 11, 1971. After a recent battle with pneumonia and already battling cancer, Desiree transitioned to a better place on August 19, 2023. No services are planned. Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center of Corning was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of...

Kevin Armstrong

Kevin Armstrong

Aug 15, 2023

Kevin Armstrong, 60, of Corning passed away Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at Clarinda Regional Hospital in Clarinda, Iowa. No services are planned at this time. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. Condolences to the family can be shared online at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Kevin Leroy Armstrong was born on October 8, 1962 to Dorothy and James Armstrong....

Alice Spriggs

Alice Spriggs

Jul 19, 2023

Alice Spriggs, 100 of Creston, Iowa passed away at Greater Regional Medical Center, Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Celebration of Life Service will be 9:00 AM, Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Creston, Iowa. Family will receive friends, Friday, July 21, 2023 from 7:00 pm -9:00PM at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center....

Ross Griffith

Ross Griffith

Jul 17, 2023

Ross Griffith, 74, of Brooks, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2023, at his home in Brooks. Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M., Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center, 701 7th Street, Corning, Iowa, with Rev. Gordon Scott, officiating. Burial with military honors will be at the Nodaway Cemetery,...

Erin Bierle

Erin Bierle

Jul 14, 2023

Erin Michelle Bierle, 41 of Madison Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Cromwell, Iowa passed away at her home on Friday, July 14, 2023. Funeral Services led by Reverend Mary O’Riley, will be11:00 AM, Monday, July 24, 2023 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Creston, Iowa. Open visitation from 2-6 PM, Sunday with family receiving friends 4-6 PM at...

Arletta Swain

Arletta Swain

Jul 10, 2023

Arletta Swain, 96, of Waukee Iowa, passed away at home on July 10th from natural causes. Private Graveside Services will be held Friday, July 14, 2023 at Oakland at Quincy Cemetery, rural Corning, Iowa. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Corning is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be left on-line at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Arletta was a Nurse...

Bill Tullis

Bill Tullis

Jul 9, 2023

Bill Tullis, 90, of Mt. Ayr, Iowa, formerly of Corning, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the Clearview Home, Mt. Ayr, Iowa. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 14, 2023 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Corning, Iowa with Pastor Lauri Greenlee officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Oakland at Quincy Cemetery,...

Floyd Mckinney, Jr.

Floyd Mckinney, Jr.

Jul 9, 2023

Floyd “Ken” McKinney, Jr. of Macksburg, Iowa passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday evening, July 9, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date and his ashes will be laid to rest in the Moon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Floyd McKinney Memorial Fund or online at...

Judy Hynnek

Judy Hynnek

Jul 8, 2023

Judy Hynnek, 82, of Stanton, Iowa, formerly of Brooks, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 8 2023, at Accura Healthcare in Stanton, Iowa, with her loving daughter-in-law Sarah Hynnek and longtime friend Diane Mathew at her side. The Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 A.M. and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 15, 2023...

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