Jody Lynn Carnes

Jody L. Carnes, 57, of Roland, Iowa, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. No service will be held at this time. Condolences may be expressed online at www.amesmonument.com. Born August 20, 1963, in Jefferson, Iowa, Jody Lynn Carnes was the daughter of Joseph and Mardelle (Nahnsen) Busch. She graduated from Jefferson High School with the Class of 1981, then studied accounting at Iowa State University and DMACC. She was united in marriage to Russ Carnes on March 31, 1985. Jody worked in customer service for YRC Freight in Des Moines for 25 years. Jody enjoyed reading, playing Bingo, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Russ of Roland; two children, Brandon (Lydia) Carnes of Chicago, IL, and Ashley (Dan) Reinsch of Roland; three grandchildren, Elliot Carnes, and Weston and Theodore Reinsch; and her mother, Mardelle Busch of Treasure Island, FL. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Busch. Ames Monument & Cremation Center has been entrusted with the care of Jody and her family. [more]

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