Obituary of Ronda Jean James-Roush

Ronda J. James-Roush Ronda went home to be with her Savior on Saturday morning, August 29, 2020, in Newton. Ronda Jean James-Roush, 53, the daughter of Earl Eugene and Linda Ann (Halter) James, was born April 7, 1967, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. She was a high school graduate of the Lynnville-Sully Schools, Class of 1985. She later attended Marshalltown Community College. Ronda had devoted her life to her children, granddaughter, family and friends. She was a devoted Christian who attended Lynnville Heart of Worship Church and enjoyed farm antiques, coffee times, morning phone calls, good music and her animals. Ronda was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Wilbur and Jean Halter. Ronda is survived by her daughters: Kenzie (Joe) Stier, Shonna Roush and Richelle Roush; a son Kegan Wertz; her granddaughter Harley Stier; her parents: Earl and Linda James; her brothers: Mark (Heather) James, Donnie James and Danny James; and her many good friends. A time of fellowship, remembrance and celebration of life will be 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon, Monday, September 7, 2020, at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton, who are entrusted with the arrangements. {A broadcast of Ronda's service will be Monday afternoon, Sept. 7, on the Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home and Cremation Services Facebook page.} In lieu of flowers memorials may be designated to Ronda's family, or to a charity of your choosing. {Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, facemasks are encouraged at the services.}