Dolores E. “Dee” Cudworth, 94, of Ottumwa died at 6:40 p.m. December 12, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa.
She was born March 29, 1931 in Oskaloosa to Dale and Maxine Hyatt Davis. She married Donald E. Cudworth on June 3, 1951 and he preceded her in death on March 1, 2014.
Dee had been a member of Willard Street United Methodist Church in Ottumwa.
Surviving is her son, Brian (Liz) Cudworth of Ottumwa and a grandson, Clayton Ward Cudworth.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Dave Davis.
Her body has been cremated and no services are planned. Inurnment will be in Shaul Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Humane Society.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
