Jeane Grossman, 98, of River Valley Place in Fort Madison, Iowa formerly of Farmington, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2025 at River Valley Place.

She was born February 25, 1926 in Rural Farmington, Iowa the daughter of Grover and Hazel (Grimm) Rohdy. On December 2, 1945 she married Paul Grossman at the Sharon Presbyterian Manse. He preceded her in death on October 8, 2022.

She is survived by three children: Dennis (Diane) Grossman of Farmington, Iowa, LeAnn (Jeff) Jones of Donnellson, Iowa, and Charles (Cheryl) Grossman of Colleyville, Texas; seven grandchildren: Denise (Jason) Evans, Dawn (Eric) Conklin, Dana (Justin) Huling, Steve (Billi) Jones, Leslie (Ryan) Benner, Jennifer Grossman, and Jake (Ellen) Grossman; 13 great grandchildren; sister Betty Jury; and sister-in-law Alice Rohdy. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul; siblings: Ruth, Dale, Helen, Bob, Charles, and Don.

Jeane graduated from Farmington High School, She was a member of Sharon Presbyterian Church, and the  Presbyterian Women. She taught Sunday School and Bible School. She was also a member of the Farmington Quilt Club. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, flower and vegetable gardening, and baking. Jeane always made the best Christmas candy. She also loved working on the farm.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2025 at Sharon Presbyterian Church in Rural Farmington, Iowa with Pastor Katrina Bergman officiating.

Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery, Rural Farmington, Iowa

A memorial has been established in her memory for Sharon Presbyterian Church or Compassus Hospice.

Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.

Darlene M. Johnston, 103, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield with Pastors Lee Carr and Danny Cary officiating. Burial will be at Brethren Cemetery in rural Batavia at a later date. Memorials may be made to Parkview Care Center for their activity fund. Arrangements are under the care of Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield.

Darlene was born January 17, 1922 in Jefferson County, the daughter of Roy and Margaret Cleo (Peebler) Johnston.

Darlene loved watching the movie “Titanic” and also enjoyed Shirley Temple films. She enjoyed attending church services and all activities at Parkview. Darlene liked looking through magazines, cutting out her favorite pictures to recall later. She loved her birthday parties which were complete with angel food cake and chocolate.

Darlene will be deeply missed by her loving friends and the caring staff at Parkview Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Edna; a sister in infancy, Cleo; and her half-sister, JoAnn York.

Connie J. Richardson, 72, of Lockridge passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics surrounded by her loving family.

According to her wishes no services are planned.  Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.  

Memorials in Connie’s honor to the Lockridge Fire and Rescue may be mailed to the family at P.O. Box 32, Lockridge, Iowa 52635.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com

Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, is caring for her arrangements.