Joseph Elwood Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Elwood Jr. (Clarinda, Iowa), born in Red Oak, Iowa, who passed away on September 13, 2018, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph T. and Gladys Elwood (Carper); his wife Dorothy; his brothers, William, Ira "Ike", Dale and Robert; and his siblings-in-law, Charles Pope, Russell Nelson, Cecil Nelson, Melvin Whitehouse, Janet Hunt, Kathryn Whitehouse, Helga Elwood and Karen Elwood.
He is survived by: his daughters, Pamela Sickels of Red Oak, IA and Debra Oliver (Randy) of Stanton, IA; his grandchildren, Brandi Dorscher, Travis Sickels, Crystal Hoose, Chelsea Griffeth and Dylan Griffeth; his siblings, Gordon Elwood (Mary) of Glenwood, IA, Warren Elwood (Virginia) of Red Oak, IA, Ed Elwood (Vicki) of Griswold, IA, Mary Kille of Dumas, TX, Jean Pope of Omaha, NE, Linda Gute (Vern) of Modale, IA and Judy Blay (Bob) of Villisca, IA; and his siblings-in-law, Leroy Nelson of Greenfield, IA, Norman Nelson (Clarie) of Apple Valley, CA, Sandra Elwood of Grand Island, NE, Ardy Elwood of Lincoln, NE, Janie Elwood of Red Oak, IA and Annie Nelson of Ankeny, IA. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.