James Richard “Jim” Owsley 91, of LaHarpe
James Richard “Jim” Owsley, 91, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe. Graveside service will follow at LaHarpe Cemetery with Rev. Jim Clayton officiating.
A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe Fire Department. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Jim’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.
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