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July 20, 2012, 1:00 PM

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Rhonda Osborn

February 20, 1966 - July 16, 2012

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Rhonda Osborn, age 46 of Mingo, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 20, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax. The family will greet friends following the service at a gathering at the Mingo Community Room. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Rhonda Osborn Memorial Fund and condolences may be left on line at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

The daughter of Lynn Arthur Hanson and Sandra L. (Ronfeldt) Beals, Rhonda was born on February 20, 1966, in Harlan, Iowa. She graduated from Irwin - Kirkman High School. In November of 2008, she was united in marriage to John Osborn. Rhonda loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved being the head cook at the middle school, but mostly enjoyed interacting with the children. She also had a great love for blue grass music and enjoyed playing spoons and singing with her step father, Jerry. But mostly she loved her friends.

Rhonda is survived by her husband, John of Mingo; her children, William Joseph Osborn of Oklahoma, Matthew James (Lindsey) Shanon of Omaha, Steven Shanon of Omaha, and Katie Shanon also of Omaha; a grandson, Kade Shanon; her mother Sandra of Glendale, Arizona; two sisters, Trisha German of Mingo and Timbra (Jeff) Thies of Denison; a step sister, Kim Smith of Waterloo; two step brothers, Tracey (Peggy) Beals of State Center and Cory Beals and Jen McCloney of Melbourne; her best friend Jessica Bollenbaugh; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her grandparents, father, Lynn Hanson and step father, Jerry Beals.

Tributes

I remember sitting on the front porch at the Hanson house singing Tanya Tucker songs while listening to Sandi albums. So many memories from a long time ago...I love you all and you are forever in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to all of you!

Jul 20, 2012 Kathy Meier Freese

OMG, The memories she has brought us back in Manilla. The last time I remember being around her, I can remember that smile of hers. God Bless the Entire Family and She will now be there as your angel.

Jul 20, 2012 Shari Rutherford

Rhonda will be missed she was always making jokes when i was in middle school and was on kitchen duty

Jul 20, 2012 Helen

Sandy, Trisha, & Timbra My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families - cherish your memories - God Bless -- Class of 84

Jul 20, 2012 Vickie (Zimmerman)Hanson

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Rhonda's family and many friends. The town of Mingo will miss you.

Darrell, Sondra and Rachel

Jul 20, 2012 Sondra

Sandy, Trish and Timbra..Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Missing you all. Mary Ann Hansen-Neppl

Jul 19, 2012 Mary Ann Neppl

As the week has continued and the news has begun to sink in a bit I've been looking at the old year books and remembering the class of 1984 and thinking how lucky we were with our big old class of 18. I laugh and I cry when I think back to those days...Again in all the memories I remember the laughter, I hope you all do too, she would want that. Much love, Cynthia

Jul 19, 2012 Cynthia

My heart goes out to rondas family and friends. She was a very special person and i am so thankful that I knew her well. Ronda always had a way of making a person smile and feel good. I will never forget all the time she spent with my boys. She was always there for us. She is truly an angel.

Jul 19, 2012 kelly rutherford and boys

Just heard about your loss and am so very sorry. I remember Rhonda so well- she was special in many ways. Cherish your memories. God bless.

Jul 18, 2012 Barb Brundige

Sandy, Trisha & Timbra-
So incredibly sorry to hear about Rhonda. I adored her (and her sisters). I just can't believe it.
My thoughts are with you.
Tami Brundige-Huff

Jul 18, 2012 Tami (Brundige) Huff

Sandy
I am so sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Angie

Jul 18, 2012 Angie Barnes

Sandi and family, Your loss is felt by many. I'll never forget your and lyle & Glories girls comming over and playing with Darlene after er neck surgery. Rhonda always had a smile as big as could be and was so very kind to all.

Jul 18, 2012 Karen Plagman

Sandy, Trish, Timbra, Matt, Steven, Katie and John and all Rhonda's Mingo Friends & Family - My heart breaks for all of you. Rhonda was such a great person and awesome friend to me. She sure knew how to be a caring friend. We had a lot of great times together when she lived in Manilla. Also, growing up in Irwin with the Hanson girls was a true blessing. I will always cherish all the memories. I'm sure Lynn had his arms opened wide to greet his little blond angel. Gods Speed Rhonda!

Jul 18, 2012 Lori Peterson Jahn

Sandy, Thinking of you at this time, yes I am not so old that I can't use a computer a little bit, heard about Rhonda and thought I would see what I could find. So sorry to hear about Rhonda. Jean is in Nebraska, Fred has had heart surgery and back surgery, Jean is skinny as a bean pole, has not changed one bit!!!! Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of all of you at this time. God bless you all.

Jul 18, 2012 Marvin and Laurel Nielsen

Sandy, Trisha & Timbra, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. God Bless.

Jul 18, 2012 John Scott

My deepest sympathy to all of Rhonda's family.

Jul 17, 2012 Scott Kington

Sandy, Trisha, Timbra and family,We were so sorry to hear about Rhonda's passing. I still think of her as little Nonno and the time we were at your house out in the country for a kids party. I was sitting on the floor and she backed herself up and sat on my lap.May the God of all comfort, comfort you at this time.Thinking of and praying for you, her loved ones. Love, Kathy

Jul 17, 2012 Kathy Kington

I could probably fill quite a book with our wild adventures. We were more like sisters growing up without the arguing about the stuff sisters do :)! Lord the stuff we did, thankfully the statute of limitations has expired lol! The "borrowing" of Lynn's van to joy ride before we had our licences, smoking swisher sweets before confirmation class, playing Cagney and Lasey (how we didn't run over each other I do not know). But what ever we did we laughed - a lot! I will forever be grateful for the joy and laughter we shared together.

Jul 17, 2012 Cynthia (Thompson) Rutherford

you are my birthday buddy the peas to my carrts the frick to my frack i go on in peices without you see ya later thelma love louise

Jul 17, 2012 Jess

Rhonda was one of the first people to befriend us when we moved to Mingo last year. I am grateful to have known her, to laugh with her, and to count her among my friends. Rhonda, may you receive as warm a welcome to your new home, as we have to ours! Love and miss you!

Jul 17, 2012 Rita Wilhite

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. I didn't know Rhonda that well, but she seemed full of life and I could tell how she loved being with her friends. I am sad that her life has been cut short. Rest in peace dear lady. :)

Jul 17, 2012 Annette M. (Perry) Smith

Our thoughts and prayer are with you all at this most diffuclt time in your lives..May god give you strength....

Jul 17, 2012 Deb

Rhonda, you will be missed dearly, i liked how you were always so nice when i would sign up for breakfast in the morning at the middle school, no one will ever be able to replace you.

Jul 17, 2012 Reagan

There isn't enough words to tell you how much I will miss you.Working with you having a drink or just talking.I'm so sad.It will never be the same.I miss you.

Jul 17, 2012 Rhonda Milligan

Rhonda, you are an amazing person and we will miss your personality and loving smile greatly. A memory i willremember: in middle school I was neverr a morning person who liked to eat breakfast, you and Jess would always persuade me into eating your yummy fooood! :D you always put a smile on faces and carried one

Jul 17, 2012 Jessica

rhonda you were a great friend and a great cook at the middle school to all of us we love you with all our hearts. we will miss you so much. you are my friend that ill miss more than anything in the world. i love you and miss you and ill miss giving hugs to you when i go by your house

Jul 17, 2012 stacie monaghan

Rhonda you where my fav person in middle school us kids rellay loved you alot we you miss u alot but you hanging out with god now

Jul 16, 2012 jareth

Rhonda, I am going to miss you greatly!! You were one of the people in my life that really left a lasting impression on me. Thank you for being such a good friend and rest in peace.
Love you

Jul 16, 2012 Dan Rutherford

Sandy, Trisha, Timbra and family, There are so many wonderful memories I have of spending time with your family while growing up that I couldn't begin to count them all. Rhonda was so pretty and sweet and always fun to be around. I feel blessed that I got to see and chat with her at Shirley's visitation. It was like we had never been apart as we talked about old times. I'm deeply saddened by Rhonda's passing and I will be praying for all of you. Love, Jenny

Jul 16, 2012 Jennifer Kallevig French

Rhonda, we miss you so much already.

Jul 16, 2012 Emily Perry

Sandy, so sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. gloria ewoldt.
(we worked together @ manning general, many moons ago)

Jul 16, 2012 gloria ewoldt

Sandi, so very sorry for the loss of your Rhonda. I know that your daughters meant the world to you and felt like I knew them through your stories. I know it's been years but I still consider you a great friend and hope you can find comfort in your memories and through Rhonda's children and grandchildren.
Love you!
Beth

Jul 16, 2012 Beth (Myer) Hill

Rhonda was a great person and really fun to be around. I really enjoyed growing up with her... She will be greatly missed.... Sending my prayers and sympathy to Trisha,Timbra,and Sandy and all family members I love u all...

Jul 16, 2012 Rogene (Fiscus) DeMarce

Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Use the many memories that you have to help you through the difficult times ahead.

Jul 16, 2012 Anna (Schwieso) Schwarte

I wish there were words to tell you all how sorry I am for your loss. Rhonda was a blessing to the middle school and the kids that were a part of her life there will always remember how kind, compassionate and caring she was. Working with Rhonda and Jess was a ton of fun and I have alot of great memories to cherish. My thoughts are with you and may our prayers help get you thru this difficult time.

Jul 16, 2012 Karen Routh

She always had a smile on her face and was such a friendly person. She will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers go to her entire family!
My god be with all of you at this saddened time.

Jul 16, 2012 Julie (Kienast) Harryman

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Colfax, Iowa 50045

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