Wilma “Jeanne” Burns Casteel, 92, Shenandoah, IA, formerly of Essex, IA, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at her home.

She was born June 30, 1928, in Parnell, to John E. and Mable Marie Morin Burns. She spent her childhood and teen years in the Parnell area.

On May 29, 1949, she married Norman G. Casteel in McMinnville, OR. They lived in Wichita, KS, Des Moines, IA, and Yorktown, IA, before settling in Essex in 1957. He preceded her in death after 71 years of marriage.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date this spring.