Emily Fern Rodwell

Emily Fern Rodwell

Emily Fern Rodwell

Emily Fern Rodwell
September 11, 1920 – March 23, 2015
Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 94

Emily Rodwell, 94, of Oskaloosa passed away Monday, March 23, 2015, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. Emily Fern Rodwell, daughter of Charles J. and Fern (Thomas) Barnett, was born, September 11, 1920, in Oskaloosa, IA.

Emily was a 1938 graduate of Oskaloosa High School. She married Louis Rodwell, June 26, 1957, in Oskaloosa and they made their home on the Barnett farm near Givin. Emily remained on the farm after Louis death in August of 2006. In 2012, her declining health required a move to Maple Ridge Assisted Living and in 2014 she moved to Crystal Heights Care Center.

Emily enjoyed living in the country and was an excellent cook; her family will remember her fondly for her wonderful baked goods.

Emily’s family includes her nephew, Jim (& Vicki) Barnett of Oskaloosa; nieces: Barbara (& Mike) Bashaw of Cape Vincent, NY and Cheryl (& Tony) Hyde of Ft. Collins, CO.

In addition to her parents, Emily was preceded in death by her husband Louis of 49 years; a brother, Donnell Barnett; and an infant sister, Jane.

Funeral services for Emily will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2015, at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel with Pastor Alvern Boetsma of the Good News Chapel officiating.
Burial will be in Henness Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday; the family will be present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to greet visitors.
Memorials may be made to MHP Hospice Services.

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