John W. Holmes Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 20, 2019, John W. Holmes (Waterloo, Iowa) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John W. Holmes to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Geanette Holmes and Wendell Holmes; his wife Joanie; his children, Shelley and Michael; his brother Stephen Holmes; his children-in-law, James "Matte" Elkins and Stacy Holmes; his grandchildren, Lincoln and Madeline Elkins; and also John.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in John's name to the Waterloo Public Library so that others may share in one of his favorite things — words.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Locke Funeral Home, Inc.

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Oct 22

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Arranged Via Locke Funeral Services

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Oct 23

Celebration of life

415 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701

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