Obituaries

Jacqueline Ellen Umland, 66, was born in Waterloo, Iowa on December 21, 1955, the daughter of Billy Lee and Maureen Hansen, and died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jackie married David Benjamin Umland on December 15, 1979 in Adel, Iowa. They lived in Dallas Center for 27 years before moving to Perry. The couple enjoyed going for car rides together. Jackie was a great cook. She loved gardening flowers, crocheting, and knitting. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and her pets.

Left to cherish Jackie’s memory is her husband, David of Perry, IA; son, Luke Hubbard of Ankeny, IA; daughter, Jessica Grant of Boone, IA; sisters, Jennifer Grogan of Marshalltown, IA and Hildie Stokeley of Perry, IA; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceding her in death were her parents and brothers, Mike Hansen and John Hansen.

A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held in the Spring of 2022 with details to be announced at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Every Step Hospice in Jackie’s name. Memorials or condolences to the family may be left or mailed to Murdock Funeral Home in Perry, IA.