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Shirley (Rummells) Mathes, 95, Bellingham, Wash.
Obituaries · September 18, 2014


Shirley (Rummells) Mathes, 95, passed away in Bellingham, Washington on Sept. 3, 2014.


A graveside service was held Sept. 16, 2014, at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City, followed by a memorial service at Zion Lutheran Church. Those attending the graveside met at the cemetery and were directed to the grave in procession. Online condolences may be sent to her family at www.gayandciha.com.

Shirley was born April 3, 1919, on the family farm near West Branch, a daughter of William H. and Mable (Endsley) Rummells, and graduated from high school in Iowa City. On Sept. 1, 1939, she married R.W. “Bill” Mathes in Glendale, Calif. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2005. She was also preceded by her sisters: Fern Hunzinger, Gladys Glaspey, Fay Hurt and Ruth Slach; and brothers: Mervin Rummells, Harold Rummells and Donald Rummells.

She is survived by brothers Philip Rummells of Cedar Rapids and Gene Rummells of Evening Shade, Ark.; as well as sister-in-law, Norma Wells of Iowa City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service are caring for Shirley’s family and her services.