1940-2026
Edward Simons, 85, of Adair, formerly of Stuart, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, June 12 at All Saints Catholic Church in Stuart. Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Stuart. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Stuart. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Ed was born on Oct. 24, 1940, to Edward and Mary Catherine (Scharfenkamp) Simons in Carroll. Shortly after, the family moved to the Stuart area. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School until high school, and he graduated from Stuart High School with the class of 1958. After graduation, he attended barber school in Des Moines and made his career barbering in Stuart for more than 30 years. After retiring from the barber shop, he owned and operated a liquor store in Stuart. He also worked at Schildberg Construction.
On Aug. 20, 1966, he was united in marriage to Mary Lee Barnes at All Saints Catholic Church in Stuart. To this union, three children were born: Tracy, Jacqueline and Scott. The family made their home in Stuart. Mary Lee passed away on Oct. 17, 2000. He later married his wife, Margaret in 2003, and the couple made their home in Des Moines before moving back to Stuart and lastly Adair. Ed never knew a stranger and would frequent many events in Stuart. He cherished the time he was able to spend with his family and friends.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Lee Simons; sons-in-law, Patrick McCorkel and David Jones; and nine siblings.
He leaves behind his children: Tracy Jones, Jacqueline McCorkel and Scott Simons; grandchildren: Amber Simons, Courtney Jones, Cassandra Jones, Tyler (Victoria) McCorkel and Dannielle (Chase) Dress; great-grandchildren: Oliver, Henry, Maisie and Payton; wife, Margaret Simons; brothers, Gene (Mary) Simons and Leroy (Joann) Simons; and a host of extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.