Francis Merrill Carns Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Francis Merrill Carns Jr. of Osceola, Iowa, born in Murray, Iowa, who passed away on November 20, 2023, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis Merrill Carns Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Merrill Carns Sr. and Lucille Saffle Carns; his siblings, Gayle Burchett (Wayne), Jean Matthes (Wayne), Richard "Dick" Carns and Max Carns; his father-in-law Leland James Glenn; and his niece Cathy McCabe.
He is survived by: his wife Joy Lee Glenn; his close friend Doyle Curnes; his daughter Debbie Overton; his grandchildren, Casey Spoelstra (Josh) and Denver Overton (Dalli); his great grandchildren, Ethan Royce, Blake Francis, Khloe June Spoelstra and Newt James Overton; his half-sister Linda Matusich (George); his sisters-in-law, Joanna Carns and Emily Carns; and his nieces and nephews, Anne Barton, Mike Ellyson (Maura), Kelly Morris (Eric), Rod Carns (Janice), Shani Weirs (John), Cassie McAllister, Amanda Marshall (Tyler), Ken Barton (Julie) and Jacob Barton (Andrea).
Memorial contributions may be directed to his family for a fitting tribute at a later date.
