Bates Funeral Chapel

07/28/2026

Marie Sheely
Caroline Marie Sheely, 100, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, July 27, 2026, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born May 25, 1926, in Aitkin, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and Helen Hartman Lindblom. In 1938, the family moved to Barnes City. In 1942, she was baptized a...

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07/28/2026

Sharon Lockard, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa after a period of declining health. She was born Sharon Claudene Stone in Red Oak, Iowa, she was the daughter of E. Evald and Audrey (Asay) Stone. She was raised in Griswold, Iowa, where she graduat...

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07/17/2026

Larry Kent Clevenger, 82, of Bend, Oregon went to be with His Lord and Savior on September 1, 2024. He was born on June 23, 1942, the son of Ardythe and Eskie Clevenger. They lived in University Park, Iowa, across the road from a timber patch where he loved playing. Later the family moved to Marshal...

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07/13/2026

Michael Rae Spaur the son of Dale and Karen (Reed) Spaur of Bussey, Iowa, was born on July 2, 1959, in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in Bussey, Iowa and attended Twin Cedars School where he graduated in 1977.

Mike worked with his hands as a mason, and in the construction trades for over 30 ye...

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07/04/2026

Deep grief comes only from a great love. It is ok to experience this grief while also appreciating the existence of the love. Give those grieving time, patience and acceptance. Love did not form overnight, and grief will not fade that quickly either.

07/02/2026

07/01/2026

Maelynn Marie Walls, infant daughter of Bailey Van Vark and Gage Walls, was born and welcomed into Heaven on June 28, at 11:10 a.m., 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

She is survived by her mother and father; her maternal grandmothers, Connie Van Vark and Shauna Van Vark;...

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06/27/2026

Some choose "life celebrations" for funerals.

Using props to highlight the departed's interests and hobbies is key part of new approach.

06/25/2026

Rickey Dwayne Houser, age 72, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the MHP Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa. He was born on September 16, 1953, in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Merle and Lois (Wolver) Houser. Rick attended Oskaloosa High School and graduated with the Clas...

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