Obituary Listing

Jan 4, 2026

Don "Jeff" Lloyd, 70 years of age, of West Point, Iowa went to be with Jesus Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Illinois.  He was born June 27, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio, a son of Donald Marvin and Sharon (Shields) Lloyd.  He was married to Penny Lloyd, for 38 years.

He graduated from Woodward High...

Jan 2, 2026

Betty Nell Boyle, 83 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Friday, January 2, 2026 at the Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.  She was born May 15, 1942.  On November 9, 1961, she married Charles F. Boyle Sr. at Fort Madison.  He preceded her in death on January 31, 1993.

She was a homemaker, and her...

Dec 27, 2025

R. Jack Stotts, 91, of Denmark, Iowa passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison.  He was born on June 27, 1934, to Roy and Bertha Stotts.  Jack was united in marriage to the love of his life, Maxine Gingrich on July 11, 1954. He lived in Denmark, Iowa for most...

Dec 25, 2025

Kent S. Penrod, 61 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison.  He was born February 18, 1964, the son of Leroy S and Marilyn (Hocker) Penrod, and Eva Penrod.  On January 21, 1984, he married Tina Rempe.  She survives.

Kent was a 1982 graduate of...

Dec 7, 2025

Brenda Daniels, 63 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison, Iowa.  She was born February 12, 1962, a daughter of Robert Fink II and Ethel (Land) Fink.  She married Randall Daniels.

She is survived by four children: Sonya Daniels, Jeri Fink, Heather Daniels, and Josh...

Nov 24, 2025

Mark S. Menke, 87 years, of West Point, Iowa and formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died Monday morning, November 24, 2025 at his home.  He was born June 30, 1938 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of Joseph W. and Louise (Mohrfeld) Menke.  On December 1, 1962, he married Helen Louise Fritz at East Pleasant Plain, Iowa.

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Nov 16, 2025

Catherine Jean "Kathie" McFadden, 74 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa went to join her mother on Sunday morning, November 16, 2025 at Birkwood Village, Fort Madison.  She was born May 1, 1951, a daughter of Geraldine Ann Herold.  On December 22, 1971, she married Bryan Paul McFadden.

She lived in the area most of her life, and...

Nov 5, 2025

Betty Elaine Schenk, 76, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away on November 5, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1949, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to Robert "Bob" and Dorothy Bolster. Betty married Allen Pierce, and together they raised two sons, James and Michael. Though life took them in different directions, Betty and Allen remained close throughout their lives. Their...

Oct 24, 2025

Nancy Ruth Bowen, 83 years, of Wever, Iowa died Friday, October 24, 2025 at the West Point Care Center, West Point, Iowa with her sister, Judy, by her side. She was born January 19, 1942 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a daughter of Glenn Raymond and Georgia Mae (Stinnett) Werner.  On September 15, 1962, she married K. Michael "Mike" Bowen...

Oct 21, 2025

Vernon Johnson, 83 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at his home.

Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the Johnson family and an online guest book may be found at www.barrmemorialchapel.com.

Oct 13, 2025

Fred Edward Mincks, 80, of Fort Madison, Iowa passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 due to a long battle with Dementia.  He was born September 6,1945 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Phillip and Margaret (Murphy) Mincks.  He was previously married to Charlotte Eckhart and Judy Perkins. On April 4, 2004 he married Dianna Hymes Hillyer in Fort Madison.

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Oct 2, 2025

Anne Therese Fifer Stoppleworth Heitz, 80 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died unexpectedly Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison Campus.  She was born April 2, 1945 at Burlington, Iowa, a daughter of Thomas and Pauline B. Rauenbuehler Fifer.  She married James Stoppleworth in 1968, they later divorced.  On April 30, 1983, she...

Sep 17, 2025

Gerald Henry "Jerry" Wenke, 81 years, of Argyle, Iowa died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home.  He was born August 18, 1944, a son of John and Mildred (Sandbothe) Wenke.  He married Beverly Hoenig, they had three children: Catherine, Martin, and Amy.  They later divorced.  Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Denmark High School.  He served in the...

Sep 13, 2025

Raymond Ditto, 68 years, died Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Montrose Care Center, Montrose, Iowa.  He was born October 25, 1956 at Wichita, Kansas, the son of Billie Edwin and Doris (Lipe) Ditto.  A private burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison.  Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the Ditto family.

Sep 10, 2025

Mabel Anna Posz, 100 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at The Kensington, Fort Madison.  She was born September 13, 1924 at Mason City, Iowa, a daughter of James D. "JD" and Anna Elizabeth (Teeple) Kent.  On June 23, 1947, she married Charles L. Posz at Mason City, Iowa.

Mabel was a...

Aug 26, 2025

Wandalea Ammer, 92, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa.  She was born December 3, 1932 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a daughter of Gilbert and Beulah (Gillenwater) Andrews.  On June 7, 1953, she married Melvin E. Ammer at the First Christian Church, Fort Madison, Iowa.

She was a 1950 graduate...

Aug 25, 2025

James Allen Pierce, 56, of Montrose, Iowa passed away at home Monday, August 25, 2025.  He was born June 28, 1969 in South St. Paul, Minnesota, a son of Allen James Pierce and Betty Elaine (Bolster) Pierce Schenk.

James lived a full life with lots of adventures, especially in his younger years.  He enjoyed passing the time...

Aug 21, 2025

Patricia (Pat) I. Moore, 73, of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away at 2:24 p.m., on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Hospice House enveloped by the love and support of family and friends, both near and far.  She was born on May 2, 1952, in Manistique, Michigan to Douglas and Caroline (Wood) Howard. She...

Aug 17, 2025

Vonda Fae Scull, 82 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa.  She was born June 5, 1943, a daughter of George and Beuleh (Banks) Whitlow.  She moved her family to the Fort Madison area approximately 58 years ago.  She worked for almost 30 years at Sheaffer...

Aug 16, 2025

Joyce Adaline Dickey, 97 years, of Donnellson, Iowa died Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Klein Center, West Burlington, Iowa.  She was born June 12, 1928 at Sioux City, Iowa, a daughter of John George and Emma Amanda (Schmidt) Ressen. On June 7, 1947, she married Royal Blaine Dickey at Cherokee, Iowa.  He preceded her in death February 14,...