Jon Osborn

Jon Osborn, 79, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265. A visitation will be held Monday, November 23, 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Homes - Urbandale Chapel, 8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322. A rosary will follow visitation starting at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks donations be made to the Joshua M. Lester Memorial Scholarship administered by the Siouxland Community Foundation.

A family burial will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at the St. Michael's Cemetery, 390 Old Hwy 20 W, South Sioux City, NE 68776.

Jonathan Roy Osborn was born on February 19, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, to W. Homer Osborn and Margaret (Brickell) Osborn. He graduated from Fremont Senior High School in 1965.

Jonathan proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy. He began his military career in the Navy Reserves in August of 1968 and continued his dedicated service until retiring in 1989. During his time in the Navy, he had the opportunity to see the world and experience places and adventures that would become part of his life's memories. He also served in the Nebraska Army National Guard, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. His years of military service reflected his commitment and dedication to his country.

Throughout his working years, Jonathan built a career in the transportation industry. He spent many years working for Great West Casualty Company in the Safety Department before eventually retiring from Johnsrud Transport in Des Moines, Iowa. He was also an active member of the Iowa Motor Truck Association, where his dedication to transportation safety and his profession was recognized when he received the IMTA Safety Professional of the Year Award in 2010. Earlier in his career, in 1981, he received the South Sioux City Jaycees Key Man Award, recognizing another meaningful milestone in his professional and community involvement.

Jonathan was also active in his community and was a member of the Knights of Columbus in South Sioux City from 1987 to 1996. His involvement reflected his willingness to give his time and be part of the organizations and community that were important to him.

Outside of work, Jonathan enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan and loved cheering on his team. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing—hobbies that brought him happiness and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Above all, Jonathan cherished his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Osborn; his children from his first marriage, Kate Winsor, Cory Osborn (Vicki), and Sarajane Clark (Brandon); his children with Joan; TJ Osborn (Teresa), Jessie Ford (Brian), and Ryan Osborn; and his grandchildren, Tinsley, Barrett, and Henson, who will carry his memory forward.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W. Homer Osborn and Margaret (Brickell) Osborn, and his sister, Judy Frickey.

Jonathan will be remembered for his years of military service, the world he was fortunate enough to see, his professional accomplishments, his dedication to transportation safety, his community involvement, his love of family, his loyalty to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and his enjoyment of the outdoors. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, but the memories he leaves behind will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

His life was one of service, hard work, adventure, dedication, family, and the simple joys that make a lifetime of memories. He will be forever loved and never forgotten.