Obituaries : Mona Ryburn-Upah

Mona Ryburn-Upah, 64, of Belle Plaine, IA (formerly of Des Moines) passed away July 5, 2020 at her home.

Mona was born August 15, 1955 to Joe and Marjorie (Dale) Freeman in Des Moines, IA. She graduated from East High School, Des Moines in 1973. Following school, she worked for Cobbs Manufacturing until retirement after 32 years.

Mona married David Ryburn Sr. in 1971. To this union two children where born, Lesa and David Jr. On Oct. 25, 1998 Mona married Kevin Upah and welcomed his son Richard into their family. In 2017 the couple moved to the Upah family acreage east of Belle Plaine.

Mona was a member of Sunshine Open Bible in Des Moines. She enjoyed genealogy and gardening, but most of all she had a love for family especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Kevin Upah of Belle Plaine; sons, David Ryburn Jr., Richard Upah, Michael Upah; daughter, Lesa Ryburn, brothers, Pete Freeman, Joe Freeman, Wayne White, Larry White, Jack White; sisters, Vicky Heathcote, Joann Freeman, Betty Hunt, Mary Sue Wilson, and Shirley Messer.

Mona is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Judy Bloss.

Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Essence of Life Hospice. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com