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Eileen E. Humes

AMFAR, BRAME, HESS, HUMES, MANNY

Posted By: Cindy (email)
Date: 8/6/2022 at 14:56:10

Eileen E. Humes, 105 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Lexington Estate in Independence.

Eileen was born on May 5, 1917, on the family farm in Section 30 of Sumner Township of Buchanan County, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard Enos and Ruby Anna (Manny) Brame. She graduated from high school in Independence with the Class of 1934. She then continued her education at the Independence Junior College. On June 4, 1952, she and Paul Roy Humes were married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They farmed in Buchanan County, and he preceded her in death in 1997. Along with farming, Mrs. Humes, also worked at the Buchanan Co. Treasurer's Office, the Buchanan County Auditor's Office, and the Farm Service Agency in Independence. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Independence, the Order of Eastern Star, King's Daughters, and the Lime Creek Community Club.

Mrs. Humes is survived by 1 son, Gary (Julie Bitterman) Humes of Independence, 1 daughter, Marilyn (Larry) Hess of Lisbon, Iowa, and 2 grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Eleanor Amfar, in 1972.

Funeral Services was held on Monday, July 18, 2022, at the White Funeral Home in Independence with Rev. Erica MacCreaigh officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence. Visitation was on Sunday, July 17th) at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.White-MtHope.com.


 

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