Iona Rachel Latcham

Iona Rachel Latcham

Iona Rachel Latcham

Iona Rachel Latcham
December 15, 1928 – August 11, 2014
Montezuma, Iowa | Age 85

Iona Latcham, 85, of Montezuma passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at the Montezuma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Montezuma. Iona Rachel Latcham, the youngest of eight children, was born on December 15, 1928 in Montezuma, Iowa. Iona and her seven siblings were raised by their mother, Anna Snider Tish.

She was educated in the Montezuma Community School. On April 22, 1946, Iona was united in marriage to Gail Latcham. To this union four sons were born: Dennis, Michael, Randy and Craig. Iona was a people person and enjoyed working at Sig. Manufacturing, Anderson Clothing, Fulton Furniture, as well as managing the Sale Barn Cafe.

Iona and Gail enjoyed spending time together riding around the countryside and traveling. She enjoyed her collection of over 370 cookie jars, card playing, cooking, dancing, and bowling. The most special thing in her life was spending time with her family and enjoying the activities they were involved in.

She was a member of the Midway Grange and a member of the United Methodist Church.

Left to honor her memory are her four sons: Dennis (& Vera) Latcham of Montezuma, Michael (& Linda) Latcham of Newton, Randy (& Sarah) Latcham of Montezuma, and Craig (& Kay) Latcham of Montezuma; nine grandchildren: Jared (& Nicole) Latcham, Bradley Latcham, Matthew (& Sarah) Latcham, Brent (& Ginger) Latcham, Curtis (& Amanda) Latcham, Kyle (& Jerica) Latcham, Corey Latcham, Chad (& Rachel) Latcham, and Courtney (& D.J.) Sutfin; and fourteen great grandchildren. Her siblings included: Letha, Leta, Margaret, Bertha, Wilma, Calvin and Lucille.

Iona was preceded in death by her husband, Gail on March 29, 2014.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Hope Church in Montezuma.
Burial will be at the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma immediately following the service.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the Community Hope Church in Montezuma with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montezuma Fire Department or the Montezuma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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