Jake Junior Vicars

Jake Junior Vicars, 93, of Hillsboro died Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Park Place Elder Living in Mount Pleasant. 

Junior was born November 17, 1931, in Stockport, Iowa, the son of Jake and Alta (Marshall) Vicars. He graduated from Salem High School in 1950. On April 4, 1953, Junior was united in marriage to Bonnie Haushahn at her parent’s home in Salem. The couple made their home on their farm in rural Hillsboro. Junior was a hardworking and dedicated farmer until his retirement in 1996. He was a member of the Salem Congregational Church. Junior loved to spend time with his family. He was especially fond of going to all activities his kids, grandkids and great grandkids were involved in. Junior enjoyed any type of hunting, trapping and fishing from the bridge. He had a passion for playing baseball, he spent many years coaching kids of all ages. Junior, along with others, was instrumental in founding the Salem Recreation Association. 

Junior is survived by son, Clint Vicars of Salem; daughter, Colleen (Don) Kramer of rural Hillsboro; four grandchildren, Keith Kramer, Megan Kramer, Jacob (April Forsyth) Kramer and Lucas (Justice) Kramer; six great-grandchildren, Rhion, Finn, Cruz, Katherine, Madeline and Lincoln; brother-in-law Keith Mills of Burlington; sister-in-law Shirley Tiemann of Henderson, TX; and many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Bonnie; brothers Herman, Roscoe, Bob; sisters Ida Mae, Ruth, Ella Jay, Mary; niece Shirley; and nephew Randy. 

 Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2024, at Salem Congregational Church in Salem. Pastor Aaron Helterbran will officiate. Burial will be in the Salem East Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. Thursday at the Olson-Powell Chapel and Crematory where the family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Salem Recreation Association and Salem Old Settlers. The Olson-Powell Chapel and Crematory is caring for Junior and his family.