Jeffory Leo Waterman, 68, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home in Farmington.
He was born on July 17, 1956, in Macon, Missouri, the son of Ned G. and Julia (Hanson) Waterman.
He is survived by his brother: Marquette Waterman of Ottumwa, Iowa; three sisters: Prudence Wallace of Morning Sun, Iowa, Annabell King of Oklahoma, Karla Runquist of Virginia. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Brian Waterman.
Jeff was a 1974 graduate of Fox Valley High School in Milton. He worked for Hawkeye Steel in Houghton. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing.
His body has been entrusted to Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A private family burial will be held at a later date at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Douds, Iowa.
A memorial has been established in his memory and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
Danny Albert Buttery, 82, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at UI Healthcare Medical Center Downtown in Iowa City.
Open visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2025 with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating his life will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 22nd at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to Jefferson County Park or Education Foundation of Fairfield.
Dan was born October 2, 1942 in Fairfield, the son of Albert and Marie (Parrett) Buttery. He married Judy Watson, July 22, 1966 in Agency.
Dan started working at Fairfield Middle School as a math teacher and later became a school counselor. He retired from the school district after many years of faithful service.
Dan loved photography and as a second job used his skills to take photos for weddings, graduations, team sports, and family portraits. His love of photography extended into his vintage camera collection. Dan enjoyed traveling and reading.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Judy; sons, Brian (Tara) Buttery of Johnston, Iowa and Curt (Ryannon Frederick) Buttery of Ponte Verda, Florida; grandchildren, Simon Buttery, Hayden, Brighton, and Lilly Buttery; and his sister, Barbara (James) Johnson of Oskaloosa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be made to Dan’s family by viewing his obituary at www.behnerfh.com.
Robert “Bob” S. Millhouse Jr., 68, of Batavia, IA passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Jefferson County Health Care Center. A graveside service will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Batavia Cemetery in Batavia, IA with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. A visitation will be held at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 at which time a procession will form to head to the cemetery. Memorial contributions in Bob’s honor may be directed to the family. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Bob Millhouse Jr. was born in Germany on May 19, 1956, he was a son to the late Robert and Shirley Mackon Millhouse. In his early life Bobs family moved frequently, he completed his 8th grade in Fairfield and went on to Job Corp for Auto Mechanics in South Dakota where he eventually obtained his GED. He entered the workforce early and dedicated many years of hard work at Iowa Malleable in Fairfield until its closure. He then transitioned to Falco and Louden Machine, and later, he spent two decades as a welder at John Deere Ottumwa Works, until his well-deserved retirement.
Bob’s life outside work was marked by his involvement with his beloved grandchildren, passing on his knowledge and joy. His hands were rarely idle, as he was both a skilled woodworker and a fixer of all things. The great outdoors brought him immense pleasure; he was an enthusiast of boating, fishing, and camping, embracing the beauty of nature at every opportunity.
His laughter and stories around the campfire will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by friends and family. Robert’s unwavering work ethic, his love for life, and the warmth of his company left a lasting impression that will be treasured forever.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings, Deb, Lester, and Randy, as well as a son-in-law, William Kahl.
Left to share his story is his loving wife, Dorothy “Dot” Millhouse of Batavia, IA; four children, Greg (Amy) Smith of Cedar Rapids, IA, Justin (Miranda) Millhouse of Batavia, IA, Jennifer Millhouse (Josh Dumont) of Ollie, IA and Megan Kahl of Batavia, IA; eleven grandchildren, Elizabeth, Brandon, Courtney, Alexis, Lilyanna, Evan, Madelyn, Addison, Braiden, Isabelle, and Kristiana; five siblings, Ron, Karen, Kevin, Doug, and Linda, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Mt. Pleasant, IA-The rich history of track and field at Mt. Pleasant adds another notch to its belt after Nolan Frueh signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Mount Mercy University track and field program for the next season.
Frueh had a slow start to his track and field career with his first year throwing the shot put and discus occurring during the Covid-season when he was in 7th grade. Nevertheless, the speedbump in his throwing career did not deter him but the decision to participate in athletics at the collegiate level took a bit more time to mature,
“I didn’t really think about it freshman and sophomore year, but my junior year I really thought about it. And then I talked to Striegel about it, and he told me the opportunity was there. So, I took it.”
Staying close to home was a major emphasis in Frueh’s decision making and with Mount Mercy resting only one hour and twenty minutes away from home all it took was one trip to see the campus,
“I liked Coach Sikkema [throwers coach], and I went toured, and I liked the school.”
Last season, Frueh ranked as the third-best shot putter on the team with a throw of 42 feet and 7 inches and had the second-best mark in the discus with a heave of 124 feet and 7 inches. Besides the usual throwing events, Frueh expects to do the weight throw and the hammer toss.
To illustrate the type of mentality the senior employs in tough circumstances, despite never participating in the hammer toss, he’s ready to jump right into it,
“I have not, but it’ll be a good learning opportunity.”
With the season less than a month away from starting with the Dickinson Relays at UNI on March 10th, Frueh is not looking to contain himself to one specific goal,
“I wouldn’t have any personal goals, but the sky is the limit.”
He will be studying Criminal Justice at Mount Mercy University.
By Hayden Douglas · Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at 3:37 pm CDT
AGENDA
Board of Supervisors Office
February 13, 2025
9:00 a.m.
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
Approval of Claims
4.. Jake Hotchkiss Engineer Weekly Update
MOTION – Approve and Execute DOT Agreement
Conservation, Caleb Waters Monthly Update
World Insurance Associates LLC, IGHCP Denise Ballard, Employee Benefits Premiums.
Director Public Health, Katie Reuter, Discussion on General Assistance
Consideration of motion to suspend the rule requiring separate consideration of Ordinance, No. 32-2024 at three meetings.
Consideration of motion to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 32-2024, providing for the division of revenues under Section 403.19, Code of Iowa, for Henry County Hershey Hall Urban Renewal Plan
11:00 a.m. P&Z, Auction & Resolution to Sell County Property, Section 28, Baltimore Township
Hometown Veterinary Care, J.M. Kata, Henry County Pound Discussion
Public Comments
Close Session, Discussion of present litigation under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c). Henry County case LALA012560.
Jeffory Leo Waterman, 68, of Farmington, Iowa, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home in Farmington.
He was born on July 17, 1956, in Macon, Missouri, the son of Ned G. and Julia (Hanson) Waterman.
He is survived by his brother: Marquette Waterman of Ottumwa, Iowa; three sisters: Prudence Wallace of Morning Sun, Iowa, Annabell King of Oklahoma, Karla Runquist of Virginia. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Brian Waterman.
Jeff was a 1974 graduate of Fox Valley High School in Milton. He worked for Hawkeye Steel in Houghton. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing.
His body has been entrusted to Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A private family burial will be held at a later date at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Douds, Iowa.
A memorial has been established in his memory and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52625.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
Michelle “Shelly” Lynn Emry, a cherished woman and mother known for her loving and nurturing personality, passed away suddenly February 8, 2025.
An open visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life for Shelly will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Born December 14, 1971, Shelly was the daughter of James “Jim” Emry and Barbara (Rich) Emry Riepe. She lived a life filled with tremendous passion and service towards others. Shelly unconditionally loved her children, grandchildren, family and friends, supporting them through every part of their lives.
Shelly grew up in Brighton and attended school in Washington, Iowa. She furthered her education at Indian Hills Community College and became a registered nurse. Shelly made it her mission to care for the elderly through her work at Parkview Nursing Home in Wayland, as well as traveling for nursing jobs across Iowa.
In her free time, she loved spending time with the people she loved. She enjoyed hosting gatherings and welcomed anyone who needed a place that felt like home. She spent as much time as she could with her son’s family, Cole, Jasmine, Celsius and Lucy. She loved to dance, playing pool and listen to music. She enjoyed traveling, particularly to Arizona to spend time with her daughter and son-in-law, Tyler and Heath, and their son, Lincoln.
She will be greatly missed by her family as well as the many patients she cared for; fellow nurses, and many friends across Washington, Brighton, Wayland and Fairfield. Our hearts are broken by this unexpected loss. Shelly was one of a kind and to be loved by her was to be truly blessed.
Those left to honor her memory include her mother, Barbara (Paul) Riepe; her children, Tyler (Heath) Granneman and Cole (Jasmine) Emry, grandchildren, Lincoln Granneman, Celsius Emry, and Luciana Brown. She is also survived by her brother and close friend, Craig Emry; and his two daughters, Grace (Michael) Emry and Alivia Emry.
She was preceded in death by her father; and sister, Brandy Emry.
Online condolences may be made to Shelly’s family by viewing her obituary at www.behnerfh.com.
Robert “Bob” S. Millhouse Jr., 68, of Batavia, IA passed away on Monday, February 10,
A graveside service will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Batavia Cemetery in Batavia, IA
A visitation will be held at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 at which time a procession will form to head to the cemetery.
