Opal Beatrice Codemo passed away Saturday September 8, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in St. James. She was 85 years of age.

Opal Codemo was born March 16, 1927 the daughter of the late Charles Jefferson and Adda Elvira DeNoon Adams.

On March 3, 1948 Opal was united in marriage to Nick Codemo. He survives at the family home in St. James.

Opal Codemo is survived by her husband Nick Codemo of St. James; three daughters Betty Hartman and husband Ron of Mulberry Grove, Illinois, Barbara Hamilton of St. James and Opal Ann Williams and husband Terry of St. James, along with 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Opal Codemo is preceaded in death by her parents, one son-in-law Mike Hamilton, and four brothers: Herman DeNoon, along with Charles, Sam and Andy Adams, and sister-in-law Nora Adams.

Opal Codemo lived her entire life in St. James. She grew up on a farm and after marriage, she continued the farm life. Opal and her husband operated a dairy farm for over 60 years. She enjoyed the life of a farmer's wife. Caring for her family and grandchildren was a great part of her life. She loved cooking for the family and making everyone's favorite food. She loved to crochet and if you visited her home you would see her work around the house. Opal was active helping her family with 4-H and always helped the family at the fair with their Guernsey Cattle. She enjoyed reading and taking care of her dog that followed her everywhere.

Services
Opal Codemo will lie in state from 5-8 p.m. Sept 10, 2012 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday September 11, 2012 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James with John Kinkead officiating. Pallbears will be Brian Adams, Scott Adams, Bill Wehmeier, Russ Falkenrath, Morgan Adams and Dawson Enloe. Honorary Pallbearers Joey Williams, Riley Williams, Holden Enloe, Braden Hartman, Connor Hartman, Wyatt Davis and Weston Davis. Burial will be in the family plot at the St. James Cemetery. Memorial may be given to the Evening Star 4-H Club or the Alzheimer's Association.

All arrangements are under the direction at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James.