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John Dea Obituary
He was born November 16, 1991, in Council Bluffs, to Philip and Donaldine "Marie" (Martin) Dea. He was a self-employed farmer and mechanic and a member of Silver Creek Methodist Church in Hancock, Iowa.
John was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Dea, in 2010; great grandparents, William and Cecilia Dea, Henry and Prudence Osbahr; great grandmother, Nona Mae Bissett; great grandfathers, Lloyd Martin, and Fred Holloway.
He is survived by his parents, Phil and Marie Dea of Minden; sisters, Trisha Hendricks and husband John of Underwood, Iowa, Amanda, Jessica, Sophia and Victoria Dea all of Minden; grandparents, Don and Penny Martin of Minden; grandmother, Helen Dea of Shelby, Iowa; great grandparents, Vendita and Merle Bridges of Council Bluffs; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation with the family, Wednesday, 5 to 9 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Funeral service, Thursday, 11 a.m., at the mortuary with Rev. Melissa Drake, pastor of Silver Creek Methodist Church officiating. Interment Silver Valley Cemetery, Hancock, Iowa. A lunch will follow at the Minden Community Hall. Memorials to Silver Creek Methodist Church or Minden, Iowa Fire & Rescue Department.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Mary Ann Armstrong
September 11, 2010
Mary Ann Armstrong
September 10, 2010
Marie,Phil,Trishia,Mandy,Jessica,Sophia,
& Tory;
May this candle of memories stay lit in your hearts forever. John touch so many lives, young and old alike, he was always ready to help who ever needed it. I enjoyed listening to those stories the kids had to tell about John, and know he had touched so many people. My sympathy to you all.
Denise & Brian Schoening
September 9, 2010
Phillip, Marie and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. We will miss waving at John as he drove by our place to do chores. He was a great kid.
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Pat Duncan
September 9, 2010
Prayers and love from the Duncan Family.
Our thoughts & prayer's are with you at this difficult time.
Remembering what Johnny would say.
"I'm Only Here For A Good Time...Not A Long time"
R.I.P Johnny you will be missed
Grete Lovell
September 9, 2010
Uncle Phillip, Aunt Marie and all the kids I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All of us in Missouri are thinking of you today and praying for you all. Sorry we could not be there with you.
Matt,Julie,Katie, Haley and Hannah Fischer
September 9, 2010
Marie,Phil,Trisha,Mandy,Jessie,Sophia and Tori. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of John help you in the days ahead.
Sabrina Butcher
September 9, 2010
My sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. John was a good boy and will be missed greatly. I am thinking of you guys.
Wendy Redman
September 9, 2010
Uncle Phillip and Aunt Marie, So sorry we couldn't all make it up there. You guys are in our prayers. Love you all, Wendy Redman
September 8, 2010
Clifton Tadlock, Anita Peterson, and family sending best wishes in this hard time
DALE KAY
September 8, 2010
I am very very SORRY for your loss!! With deepest sympathies from all of the DALE KAY FAMILY!!!!
Chelsea Kay
September 8, 2010
Sorry for your loss.
sherri May-Morris
September 8, 2010
Marie & Family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I hope you keep the great memories close to your heart to help you through the tough days ahead.
Love ya Marie!!
September 8, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the Dea & Martin families. May your memories of John help you during this difficult time.
Roger, Anne & Alex Lindvall - Neola, Iowa
Jim and Janet Dargin
September 8, 2010
Marie, Phil and family,
I am so sorry for your loss but I know
he will live forever in your hearts.
Patricia Dea-Medina
September 8, 2010
Phil and Family my prayes are with you all at this time. Patricia Dea-Medina
Michael Boudreau
September 8, 2010
"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God."
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Laura Levell
September 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Susan Noland
September 8, 2010
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Dea and Martin families. God Bless.
Joe Hunter and Susan Noland
Arlyn and Mick Wellman
September 8, 2010
Words only cheapen your loss of your precious son and brother. There is no way to express how you feel and how we feel for you. Our prayers are with you always.
Krystal Penner-Swinarski
September 8, 2010
Marie, Phil, & Family. My heart goes out to all of you.
Larry Schlensig
September 8, 2010
Phil, Marie and family,
Words cannot express what you all are feeling at this time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. Do not hesitate to call if we can help out with anything.
Sincerely, Larry and Lucille Schlensig
Cindi Lidgett
September 8, 2010
My deepest heartfelt sympathies go to the entire Dea family. God has a great young farmer in his care now.
My prayers are with you all.
Cindi Lidgett ( I worked for Bob)
David Stephens
September 7, 2010
John u will be greatly missed.no words can express how sorry my family and i are about this great loss.For the dea family u are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lora Sparr
September 7, 2010
Our prayers are with you.
Kimberly Dea
September 7, 2010
Phil, Marie and family,
You are all in my thoughts during this deep loss of yours. I will be there on Thursday to remember John.
Tiffany Konz
September 7, 2010
Uncle Phil Aunt Marie and girls,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are all hear for you, every single one of us, what ever you need. My thoughts and prayers have been with you since Saturday. He was doing what he loved, please let there be some peace in your lives.
Sheri, Kurtis and Brandon Rose
September 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandra Dea
September 7, 2010
Uncle Philip and Aunt Marie,
I am truly sorry for the loss of John. I am praying everyday for you and the rest of our family. Please know my brothers and I are here for you with whatever you need.
I love you Cousin John.
Sandra Dea
Jody Kennedy
September 7, 2010
To the Dea family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary, Jody and Allison Kennedy
Rochelle, Lexie and Chelsey Parks
September 7, 2010
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.... use your support system and know your family and friends are never far away.
sharone clevenger
September 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen, Nikki & Matt Wellman
September 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pamela Wright
September 7, 2010
Marie, Phil and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Pamela Brich Wright
Paulette, Kevin, Kyle and Wesley Zimmerman
September 7, 2010
Phil, Marie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
September 7, 2010
OMG! I am so sorry about your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and all of your family. There just are no words to express my deepest condolences. God Bless. Kelly Bryant (Dealing)
Marilyn Masker-Allen
September 7, 2010
Marie and Phil I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Take care and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mike, Megan & Willa Blakely
September 7, 2010
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Terry and Cheryl Overgaard
September 7, 2010
Words, no matter how deeply felt, can be of much comfort to you right now, but wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kenny and Donna Collins Malone
September 7, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mari Ann Byrd
September 7, 2010
Marie, Phil and family. There are not enough words to express our deep sorrow for your great loss. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts always.
Aunt Mari Ann and Uncle Billy Joe Byrd
L:arry and Lonnie Collins
September 7, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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