Gretchen Kinnamon

Gretchen Elizabeth Kinnamon, 99, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on February 22, 2023 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri. She was born on October 11, 1923 in Eldon, Iowa to Clarence and Elizabeth Lambert. She graduated from Selma High School in 1941 and also graduated from the Ottumwa Iowa Business School. Gretchen married Charles Wilburn on December 26, 1941. To this union a daughter was born, Judith Diane Vilmer. Charles was killed during WWII in the Philippines on January 19, 1945. For a time, Gretchen worked at the Ammunitions Plant in Burlington, Iowa during the war. Gretchen married Charles Kinnamon on October 10, 1946. To this union, two daughters, Linda Marshall and Vicky Gray, and a son, Steve Kinnamon were born. Charles passed away on May 6, 2000. Gretchen was baptized on July 16, 1948 in Savannah, Iowa. Gretchen and Charles made their home in Savannah where they lived on a farm raising cattle and row crops. She was an active member of the Savannah Christian Church and a member of the Ladies Aide. She was a 4-H leader for several years and also a judge at the Davis County Fair. Gretchen and Charles retired in 1991 and moved to Bloomfield, Iowa. They attended the Bloomfield Christian Church and she was a member of the Quilter's group. Gretchen also helped in the Lord's Cupboard. She enjoyed traveling and went on several family vacations to the various parts of the United States. She also enjoyed spending a part of the winter months in Green Valley, Arizona. Gretchen is survived by three daughters, Judy Vilmer of Polo, Missouri, Linda (Mike) Marshall of Ottumwa, Iowa, Vicky (Jack) Gray of Lancaster, Missouri; son, Steve (Vicki) Kinnamon of Sun Rise Beach, Missouri; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; and two brothers, Paul Lambert and Harold "Hal" Lambert. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Leslie Dotson officiating. Following the service, a lunch and gathering will be held at the Southfork Banquet Hall in Bloomfield and all are invited. The family requests memorials be made to Bloomfield IOOF Cemetery Wreaths Across America and the Davis County Historical Society for Savannah Church preservation.

Gretchen Kinnamon

October 11, 1923 - February 22, 2023