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Baldrige, John E.
John E. Baldrige, 82, of Washington, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at Washington County Hospital from declining health. Memorial services have been set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Daryl Carr officiating. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 29. His body has been cremated. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a Masonic service at 7 p.m.
John is survived by sons, Matthew (Jeri) Baldrige of Columbus Junction, Timothy (Diane) Baldrige of Ames, Michael (Lori) Baldrige of Clear Lake; daughter, Katharine (Don) Barnes of Sterling, Colo.; a sister, Mary Klemm of Washington, Iowa; two nephews, John and Jim Blakeney, both of Washington, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Preceding John in death were his parents; his wife, Jean (Jarc); and a sister, Charlotte Jane Krone.
Memorials in the name of John E. Baldrige may be designated to Washington County Hospital or the McCreedy Home.
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