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Adolph J. Neddermeyer (1922 - 2007 )

Adolph Johann Ferdinand Neddermeyer was born December 5th, 1922, the son of Marvin and Augusta (Hansen) Neddermeyer. He died Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 23 days.

Adolph was born on his parent's farm in Willow Township, the youngest of 11 children and was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa on December 21, 1922. He attended country school through the 4th grade and then transferred to St. John's Lutheran School where he graduated from the 8th grade. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John's congregation in 1937 where he remained a life long member. He attended regularly and supported the church throughout his life by participating in a variety of improvement projects and other giving.

On April 12, 1942 he was united in marriage to Gladys Samuelson, daughter of Arthur and Grace Samuelson. The couple made their home on a farm northeast of Charter Oak, were blessed with four children and were given the privilege of celebrating fifty years of marriage. Adolph had the gift of hospitality and enjoyed most, the fellowship of family and friends in whatever setting they would gather. In his free time he enjoyed bowling, dancing, card games, polka music and vacationing at Lake Osakis, Minnesota. He had an excellent memory and enjoyed telling and retelling stories and happenings from years gone by. Adolph was very proud of his family and took great joy in watching it grow. Gathering them together to enjoy one-another as often as possible was a priority he embraced, especially in his later years.

Adolph's farming career spanned 50 years (1944-1994) where he experienced dramatic changes within the industry. He was a steward of the land who took great pride in actively implementing soil conservation programs that earned him county and statewide recognition. He began working the land with a team of horses purchased at his father's farm sale. He retired using modern machinery, encouraging his sons in their implementation of contemporary no-till farming applications. He understood the fruits of the land were gifts from God, and gave thanks throughout the seasons of his life for the rain and the harvest, reminding his family often of this blessing.

Adolph was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Augusta; his wife, Gladys; a son Ronald; two stillborn children; three brothers, Carl, Herbert and Ervin; two sisters-in-law, Anna, wife of Carl, and Alice, wife of Herbert; three sisters and their husbands, Edna and August Nemitz; Erna and Alva Lill Sr.; Esther and Jurgen (Jeff) Iversen; four brothers who died as young children, Marvin, Ernest, Christian and an unnamed infant; four grandchildren in infancy, Keith and JoDee Hennings, children of Eileen and Warren, Julie Neddermeyer, daughter of Ronald and Joleen and baby boy Neddermeyer, son of Allan and Marjorie; and his very special friend, Rose Hamman of Mapleton, Iowa.

Those remaining to cherish his memory include two sons, Allan and his wife, Marjorie and Melvin and his wife, June; one daughter, Eileen and her husband, Warren Hennings; one daughter-in-law, Joleen and her husband, Verlin "Butch" Bridgeman; one sister-in-law, Helma Neddermeyer, wife of Ervin; fifteen grandchildren, Cory, Mark and Bethany, children of Allan and Marjorie; Jason, Jenna, Jared and Just'n, children of Ronald and Joleen; Timothy, Brian, John and Andrew, children of Eileen and Warren; Dena, Jamie, Jill and Lacy, children of Melvin and June; twenty-six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at St. John Lutneran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. Rev. Richard Merrill officiated the services and grave side rites held at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Charter Oak. Organist Marjorie Neddermeyer provided accompaniment for the congregational hymns "Let Me Be Thine Forever," "Asleep in Jesus," and "Just As I Am, Without One Plea." Those serving as honorary pallbearers were Just'n Neddermeyer, Dena Neddermeyer, Bethany Mallory, Jared Neddermeyer, Andrew Hennings, John Hennings, and Lacy Jacobsen. Those serving as pallbearers were Jamie Neddermeyer, Mark Neddermeyer, Timothy Hennings, Jenna Nelson, Jason Neddermeyer, Cory Neddermeyer, Brian Hennings, and Jill Shepperd. A 7 p.m. prayer service was held Monday at the Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them for fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of the arrangements.

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Agnes A. (Garbe) Nemitz (1909 - 1994 )

Agnes Anna Marie Nemitz was born August 18, 1909, the daughter of Herman and Elizabeth Peters Garbe Sr. She died at her daughter's home in Denison on Saturday, October 22, 1994 at the age of eighty-five years.

Agnes was bom on a farm in Charter Oak Township. She was baptized as an infant at St. John Lutheran Church and received her education at St. John's Lutheran School in Charter Oak. On April 13, 1924, she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John where she completed her education and subsequently helped her family on the farm.

On February 15, 1931, Agnes was united in marriage to Ernest Nemitz at St. John Lutheran Church. The couple settled on a farm near Charter Oak and Ricketts where they remained for many years. The couple were blessed with the birth of three children. In 1977, Ernest died and Agnes moved to Denison.

Agnes was a kind and considerate and loving wife, mother and grandmother who cared for her family with diligence. She devoted her life to her Lord and Savior through the importance of her membership at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover Township. She enjoyed occupying her time caring for her flower and vegetable gardens and she enjoyed cooking and baking.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ernest, one son, Phillip in 1954 and one sister, Elsie Meyer. Survivors include: one son, Jim and his wife, Marilyn of Denison; one daughter, Lois Lewis and her husband, Glenn of Denison; four grandchildren, Janine Nemitz Whited and her husband, Brian of Owatonna, Minnesota; Janelle Johnson and her husband, Joel of Denison; Jim Nemitz Jr. of Ames, Iowa; and Mark Lewis of Denison; five great-grand-children; three brothers, John Garbe of Sioux City, Iowa; Herman Garbe and his wife Elna of Denison; Leonard Garbe and his wife, Frances of Sioux City, Iowa; and one sister, Adela Baak of Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, October 25, 1994 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover Township, Charter Oak, Iowa, with Rev. Eugene Ernst officiating the service and grave side rites held at the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Hanover Township. Shirley Stull provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns 'Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness', 'How Great Thou Art' and 'Jesus, Lead Thou On'. Honorary Pallbearers were Agnes's nephews. Pallbearers were: Vernon Nemitz, David Nemitz, Jim Nemitz Jr., Joel Johnson, Brian Whited and Mark Lewis. A Prayer Service was held at 7 P.M., Monday, October 24, 1994 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them for lunch at the church served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

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Albert W. Adams (1904 - 1984 )

Albert Wilhelm Christian Adams was born on April 5, 1904 in Hanover Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the son of Henry and Christina Holst Adams. He died June 27, 1984 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison at the age of 80.

Albert was baptized as an infant in 1904 and later during the years of his education he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. He spent his formative years on a family farm in Hanover Township. He was educated in the rural schools near his home.

On Feb. 12, 1930, Albert was united in marriage to Marie Andresen at Zion Lutheran Church. Together they made their home on a farm northwest of Denison until 1978 when they retired, and moved into Denison., Mrs. Adams died in 1981. Since that time Albert has continued to make his home in Denison where he was a member of Zion.

In addition to his wife, Albert was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include, one son, Albert Jr. of Denison, two daughters, Beverly, Mrs. Charles Rhodes of Fort Walton Beach, FL and Marilyn, Mrs. Bernhard Petersen of Schleswig. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one step grandchild and two step great grandchildren and one sister, Lillian, Mrs. Henry Brandenburg of Fort Collins, CO as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held June 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Burial was in Crawford Heights Memory Gardens. The Rev. Jack D. Heck, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, officiated at the services. Mrs. Fred Rabe served as organist with Henry Henningsen as soloist. Hymns included, What A Friend We Have In Jesus and The Lord's Prayer.

Pallbearers were Robert Adams, David Adams, Mark Havlik, Dan Gotto, Evan Bensley, Roger Petersen and Edgar Brandenburg. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home of Denison.

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Aletha F. (Jedele) Nelson (1919 - 2006 )

Aletha Frieda (Jedele) Nelson was born on July 26, 1919, and went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 17, 2006. She was born on a farm in Crawford County, Iowa, to Karl and Frieda Rath Jedele, the fourth of eight children. She became a child of God on October 8, 1919, through the Sacrament of Baptism, and confirmed her faith in Jesus Christ in March of 1932 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Her memory verse was from Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Aletha attended Zion Lutheran School for eight years and graduated from Denison High School in 1936. After graduation she went to work in the County Superintendent of Schools office, taught grades 1-4 at Zion Lutheran School for two years, and returned to the County Superintendent's office from 1939 until 1945, when her husband returned from the war.

Aletha married Russell Nelson of Irwin, Iowa, on October 19, 1941. Two children were born to Russ and Leth. Colleen Classen of Utica, Nebraska, and James Nelson of Creston, Iowa. They farmed near Irwin from 1945 to 1962. Russell then went into carpentry and Aletha worked at the ASCS office in Harlan, Iowa, for 23 years, enjoying her office work involving the farm programs.

After Aletha retired from the ASCS office at age 66, she learned to do hand-punch brailling and later with a manual machine. She went on to become certified by the U.S. Library of Congress and volunteered for Lutheran Braille Workers Inc. for more than 10 years.

Working for the Lord in whatever capacities she could was of the greatest importance to Aletha her whole life, from holding offices at church to helping clean the church. She also enjoyed her involvement with the Irwin Keenagers, the SW Iowa Agency on Aging, and quilting with the ladies at the Senior Center and at church.

She entered the nursing home in Friend, Nebraska, in August of 2001 where her daughter works. She and Colleen enjoyed many hours together over the next several years.

Aletha is survived by her daughter, Colleen (Tim) Classen; son, James (Cindy) Nelson; four granddaughters, Amy (William) Leonard of Las Vegas, Nevada; Nicole Classen of Burbank, California; Angela (Jason) Muldoon of Bloomfield, Iowa; and Andrea (Andrew) Cressman of Pasadena, Maryland; and five great-grandchildren, Justin, Jessa and Jacklyn Muldoon and Keegan and Kendall Leonard. She is also survived by two sisters, Lorena Herrig of Davis, California and Roxana (Charles) Duncan of Denison, Iowa; one brother, Charles (Ann) Jedele, of Winfield, Kansas; and four sisters-in-law, Karen Jedele of Kansas City, Missouri; Donna Jedele ofUrbana, Illinois; Lula Hodnefield of Lakefield, Minnesota; and Lillian Nelson of Spicer, Minnesota; plus many nieces, nephews and many more relatives and good friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell, in 1979; brothers Marvin, Gordon and Donald Jedele and one infant brother, and sister-in-law Darlene Jedele, plus many Nelson family members.

Visitation was held at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa on Sunday, February 19,2006. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa, on Monday, February 20, 2006, with Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiating. Alice Pieper served as the organist. Casket bearers were Tim Classen, Vernon Brue, Keith Benson, Greg Duncan, Robert Jedele, and Darrell Nelson. Burial was in the Danway Cemetery, rural Shelby County, Iowa.

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Allen R. Arnold (1947 - 1969 )

SP/4 Allen Ray Arnold. son of Elmer Arnold and his wife, Phyllis nee McBride, was born April 24, 1947 in Denison. In early infancy he was baptized in the name of the Triune God and later confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church in 1962.

He attended the public school of Denison and was graduated from Denison High School in 1965. After being employed by the Iowa State Highway Commission he entered the Armed Forces of the nation in January of 1968, and here departed this lifeon March 7, 1969 at the age of 21 years, 10 months and 12 days.

Surviving his death are his mother and stepfather Mr. and Mrs. Orville Auen of Denison; the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Jean Dillavou of Battlecreek; Edward of Iowa City; Neila and Merlin at home, two nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, one brother and his grandparents.

Funeral Services were held Wednesday, March 19, 1969 at Zion Lutheran Church, Denison, at 2 p.m. with Rev. C. W. Schmidt officiating. Mrs. Fred Rabe served as organist and hymns were sung by the Lutheran Ladies Choir. Interment was made with military honors at the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens with the following serving as bearers: Military Escort Sgt. Thomas J. Mabe, Honorary Pallbearers, Dennis Boeck, Dennis Hansen, Gary Meseck, Robert Quandt, Marc Stephan, Jerry Strissel, Richart Comstock, Ronald Kluender, Myron Peters, Curtis Schultz, Daniel Strissel and Dale Wessel.

Pallbearers were Gerald Igou, NCO in charge - LeRoy Childress, Gerald Hand1os, Larry Namanny, James Gaughan, Donald Namanny and Herman Poggensee Jr.

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Allen R. Namanny (1962 - 1999 )

Allen Ray Namanny was born August 29,1962, the son of Leonard and Esther Meggers Namanny. He died November 2, 1999 at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa at the age of 37.

Allen was baptized in August of 1962 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital and confirmed in May of 1976 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. He attended elementary and high school in Denison, graduating from high school in 1980.

On June 25, 1988, Allen was united in marriage to Holly Herrig at the Lutheran Church in Camdenton, Missouri. The couple was blessed with the birth of two children, Derek and Brooke. Allen and Holly resided in Camdenton for five years, where Allen worked with a lumber yard. In 1992, Allen and his family moved back to Denison, where he was employed by Circle B Lumber Company. In 1996, due to health problems, Allen worked part-time.

He was a kind father who loved his children very much. Allen had a wonderful sense of humor and had a genuine love for people. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.

Allen was preceded in death by his father, Leonard; one brother, Terry and one sister, Barb.

Survivors include his wife Holly; his son Derek and his daughter Brooke; his mother Esther of Denison; two sisters, Elaine Chapman and her husband Harold of Arion, Iowa; and Peggy Kepford and her husband Larry of Denison; six brothers, Larry Namanny of Denison; Don Namanny and his wife Deb of Deloit; Rick Namanny of Denison; Dave Namanny and his wife Sherry of Schaller, Iowa; Ron Namanny of Denison; and Kevin Namanny of Denison; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 5, 1999 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. Daniel Gifford officiated the services and grave side rites held at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison, Iowa. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist Henry Henningsen who sang "On Eagle's Wings", and "The Lord's Prayer" and for congregational hymn "How Great Thou Art". Honorary pallbearers were: Kevin Namanny, Larry Namanny, Dave Namanny, Rick Namanny, Don Namanny, and Ron Namanny. Pallbearers were: Jeff Mengwasser, Dan Mengwasser, Doug Haase, Gary Herrig, Larry Herrig and Al Klink.

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Alma (Ullrich) Brodersen (1894 - 1972 )

Alma Johanna Brodersen, daughter of Claus and Mary Marquardt Ullrich was born Nov. 3. 1894 in Hanover township. Crawford county In early infancy she was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Zion Lutheran church Denison.

She married Hans A. Brodersen on Feb. 28, 1917. After their marriage resided on a farm in Hanover Township until 1957 when they moved to Denison. Mr. Brodersen preceded her in death in April 1965. She had been in failing health for some time and died at the Denison Hospital on March 9.

Survivors include her children, Eldon and Vernon of Denison, Bernice, Mrs. Vernon Kuhlmann of Charter Oak, two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Walters of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Hilda Bergstadt of Denison, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, two brothers and a sister.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran church in Denison and a member of Zion Ladies Aid.

Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church March 11, 1972 with Rev. Carl W. Schmidt officiating. Mrs. Fred Rabe served as organist and accompanied Henry Henningsen as soloist.

Interment was in the Crawford Heights Memory. Gardens Cemetery with pallbearers being Dennis Bergstadt, Albert Ewoldt, Walter Harm, Harvey Jochims, Delbert Ullerich and William Ullerich. Huebner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Alma (Luckow) Wiese (1914 - 2004 )

Alma Elisebe Wiese was born March 20, 1914, at Battle Creek, Iowa. She passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at the age of 90 years, 6 months, 8 days, while residing at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa. She was the daughter of Frederick Christian Luckow and Alvina Katherine Mohr, living on a farm 6 miles east and 1 mile north of Lake View, Iowa.

Alma was baptized on April 10, 1914. by Pastor A. Discher and confirmed April 1, 1928, by Pastor E. Wittkop in a country church. Peace Lutheran Church, south of Ulmer, Iowa. She attended a country school close to the farm. The family moved to Lake View, Iowa, because of the health of her father in 1930.

Alma Luckow and Pastor Frederick Arthur Wiese were united in marriage on April 18. 1933, by Pastor A. Schwidder at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Lake View, Iowa. This union was blessed with four children. She was a devoted mother, caring for her children, and bringing them up in the nurture of God's Word. The family lived in the parsonage next to Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lake View.

Pastor Wiese accepted a call to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa, in 1948. The family moved into the parsonage and Alma turned the house into a beautiful home. Here she took care of her mother-in-law until she was placed in Eventide Lutheran Home.

She and her husband built a home in Schleswig in 1966. There they lived together until her husband was placed in Eventide Lutheran Home on November 30, 1984. She remained in the home and faithfully visited him unless the weather did not permit her to travel. She entered Eventide Lutheran Home on August 16, 1989 where she remained until her death.

Alma was active in her church as a Sunday School Teacher, Confirmation School Teacher, Choir, Concordia Children Camp Weeks, Ladies Aid member, and Lamplighters. She was active in the community with the American Legion Auxiliaiy, Band Mothers, Eventide Auxiliary, and Crawford County Hospital Auxiliary.

Survivors include: two sons: Arand of Fort Dodge, Iowa: Lawrence and his wife Alpha of Kearney, Missouri; two daughters: Ardeth Neumann and her husband Edmund of Omaha, Nebraska: Mary Freeman and her husband Sherwood of Franklin, New Hampshire: eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; five great-step grandchildren; six great-great-step grandchildren; one sister, Gladys Hawks of Lake View, Iowa; and sister-in-law Evelyn Luckow of Ramona, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Frederick; a grandson Dana Wiese; twin sister Velma Luckow; brother Wilmer Luckow; and brother-in-law Donald Hawks.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 4, 2004 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Merle Mahnken officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Organist Marlene Hight provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", I Know that My Redeemer Lives" and "Lift High the Cross". The honorary pallbearers were Aaron Barth, Bryce Heisey and David Boudreau. Those serving as pallbearers were: Richard Fredericks, Scott Neumann, Timothy Wiese, Gregory Wiese, Michael Wiese, Joseph Wiese, Carl Schmidt and Mark Wiese.

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Alma (Mohr) Bartels (1894 - 1976 )

Alma Mathilda Christina Mohr Bartels, the daughter of Peter and Caroline Petersen Mohr, was born Nov. 9, 1894 at Ute. Except for about 11 years she lived her entire life in the Ute community.

Alma was married to William Bartels on Feb. 16, 1916 at Ute. To this union one son and three daughters were born. They had celebrated their 50th wedding, anniversary in 1966. Mr. Bartels preceded her in death on March 30, 1968.
They farmed in the Ute community all of their married life, and retired from farming in 1958 when they moved to Charter Oak. The next year after his death, Alma moved back to Ute where she made her home.

She was baptized on Jan. 27, 1895 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Ute by Pastor Arnstein and was confirmed into the Christian faith at St. John's Lutheran Church on April 4, 1909 by Pastor Amstein. She was a longtime member of St. Paul's at Ute and was a charter member of the Ladies Aid of this church.
She died, Dec. 28, 1976 at the Denison hospital after a lingering illness. She had reached the age of 82 years, 1 month and 19 days.

Survivors include one son, Lawrence of Schleswig. Three daughters; Mrs. Roy (Esther) Gran of Charter Oak; Mrs. Kermit (Clara) Amunson of Ute; and Mrs. Marvin (Halene) Frericks of Sioux City. Eighteen grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, one brother, John Mohr of Ute.

Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were held Dec. 30 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran church, Ute with Pastor Robert Leege officiating. Mrs. Eldon Teut was organist. Pallbearers were Archie Mahoney, Warren Bretthauer, Roy Borcherdt, Donald Petersen, Louis Stander, and Andy Swenson. Interment was in the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens cemetery in the Garden of the Good Shepherd at Denison. Walter Funeral service of Ute were in charge of arrangements.

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Alta C. (Justice) Nulle (1933 - 2004 )

Alta Christine, daughter of Kenneth and Katherine (Krogh) Justice, was born November 30, 1933, on a farm near Manilla in Crawford County, Iowa. She attended rural school and then Manilla High School, graduating in 1952. After completing her schooling, Alta worked in the drugstore and bank in Manilla.

On August 7,1955, Alta was united in marriage with Merlin Nulle at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. Two sons were born to this union. They farmed south of Westside until 1967 when they moved to their present home north of Westside. Alta was a homemaker, raising their two sons and helping with the farm chores. After their sons were grown, Alta was co-owner of The Diner in Westside and continued to work there part-time after selling her interest in the business.

Alta was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia and was active in Zion Ladies Aid. Alta and Merlin enjoyed dancing and performed with the Polka Dots dance group. They also enjoyed camping. Alta was a great cook and baker and loved raising flowers.

Five years ago Alta had a bout with cancer and enjoyed remission until late in 2003. She entered St. Anthony Hospital in late April 2004 and was transferred to Immanuel Lutheran Medical Center, Omaha, NE, the first week in May. She died there from complications related to her cancer treatment on Thursday, May 13, 2004, at the age of 70 years, 5 months and 13 days.

Preceding Alta in death are her parents.

She is survived by her husband Merlin Nulle of Westside; two sons Kevin Nulle and wife Kim of Ida Grove and Kent Nulle and wife Jill of Breda; six grandchildren: Hope (Nulle) and husband Dan DeLuca; Matthew Nulle; Mark Nulle; Trevor Nulle and Trent and Tanner Jespersen; brother Larry Justice and wife Lillian of Manilla; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 17 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Iowa. Pastor Carl L. Noble officiated the service and interment, held at the Manning Cemetery in Manning, Iowa Lisa McNelly served as organist accomapniment for congregational hymns, "Rock of Ages", "How Great Thou Art" and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives". Those serving as honorary casketbearers were Verle Massman, Clayton Dohse, Wallace Jensen, Louie Gehlsen, Glenn Mesenbrink, Art Woerdehoff, Harold Kienapfel, Tom O'Brien and Vernon Grimsman. Casketbearers were Dale Lenz, Gary Lenz, Richard Rose, Ron Kock, Kim Von Glan, Clint Von Glan and Rahn Eischeid. The family invited everyone in attendance of the service back to the church for lunch and fellowship. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning was in charge of the arrangements.

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Alvena (Reinking) Evers (1896 - 1978 )

Alvena Evers was born on February 5, 1896, at Grant Township, Ida County, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Dora Bielenberg Reinking. She died on Thursday morning, September 28, 1978, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital, Denison, Iowa, at the age of 82.

Alvena was raised on a farm and received her formal education in the rural schools in Ida County. She was baptized and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Grant Township, in Ida County.

On May 15, 1917, Alvena was united in marriage to Otto H. Evers at Denison, Iowa. Together they farmed north of Schleswig in Hayes Township. In 1948, they retired and moved to Schleswig. Otto died in 1963 and Alvena has since continued to make her home in Schleswig.

Alvena was a member of the United Church of Christ, Schleswig, for 61 years and an active member of the Women's Guild.

In addition to her parents and husband, Alvena was preceded in death by one grandson Mark Paul Claussen and one brother Fred Reinking.

Survivors include, one daughter, Leola and her husband E. W. Claussen of Schleswig, one grandson Craig Claussen of Denison, and three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Lafrentz, Mrs. Ella Lenz and Mrs. Harriett Reimer all of Schleswig. Also by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Malinda Reinking of Schleswig and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 30, 1978, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Christ, Schleswig, Iowa. Burial was in the Morgan Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Moore officiated at the services. Serving as pallbearers were Walter Gosch, Howard Lenz, Loren Lenz, Milton Wassgren, Charles Evers, Robert Frank and Roger Reinking.

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Alvin H. Ivey (1868 - 1965 )

Funeral services for Alvin H. Ivy were hold Oct. 22 at 2 p. m. at the Maxwell Funteral home with Rev. Donald Ripley of the Baptist church Officiating. Interment was in Nishnabotna cemetery in Manilla. Pallbearers were Garth Hadley, Romanan Jenkins. Harold Norton, Harry Saunders, Jack Williams and James Kolp.

Alvin H. Ivey was born Oct. 19, 1868 at Moscow, Wis. the son of James and Eliza Ann Theobald Ivey. At the age of six he accompanied his parents to Crawford county. His education was obtained in a rural school near Astor.

He remained at home until he was 25 at which time he married Minnie Tweed on June 28, 1893.

Mrs. Ivey died Nov. 28. 1943. They were the parents of two daughters. Mrs. Oliver (Elma) Jensen of Perry and Mrs. Harlo (Hildred) Mason, Odebolt. There are three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Following their marriage they lived on a farm north of Defiance before coming to Manilla. For 11 years he was employed by Isaac Hird in the Lumber yard and cement factory. At that time he began to work for the Milwaukee Railroad as a stationery engineer, in the roundhouse. After eight years he was advanced to the signal department, remaining in this position for 28 years, retiring in 1938.

After staying in Manilla after his retirement for several years he made his home with his two daughters until he came to the Claudia Nursing, home in 1959. He died Oct. 20 at the age of 97 years and one day.

Alvin was a family of six children, one sister, Mrs. Lilly Hadley, Ortonville. Minn., still survivies.Also surviving are two daughters, three grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. He was a member of the Methodist church since boyhood.

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Alvin O. Eck (1919 - 1978 )

Alvin Otto Eck was born on May 20, 1919, at Soldier Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the son of Fred and Bertha Eck. He died on Sunday, September 17, 1978, at the Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 59.

Alvin was raised on a farm near Charter Oak and received his first formal education in the rural schools in the area. He was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith. During the time of his confirmation he attended the Lutheran School in Charter Oak. In 1939 Alvin graduated from the Charter Oak High School.

During World War II, Alvin served in the United States Army. Upon his release from the military, he farmed in the Charter Oak area until 1970 when he semi-retired. In 1977 he moved from the farm and made his home in Charter Oak. At the time of his death he was doing zoning work for the City of Charter Oak.
Alvin served his community in many ways including service on the Crawford County Fair Board. He was a past president of the Crawford County Pork Producers and was very active in his church.

Alvin was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Bertha Eck of Charter Oak, one brother, Fritz of Mapleton and one sister, Marcella, Mrs. Loren Hopp of Hudson, Wisconsin. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 20, 1978, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Charter Oak. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery near Charter Oak. The Rev. Robert Leege officiated at the services.Serving as pallbearers were Eldon Goslar, Edward Goslar. Merlyn Eck, Herman Schneckloth, Harold Schneckloth and Lavern Wessel. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home, Charter Oak.

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Amanda (Detlefsen) Bumann (1902 - 1983 )

Amanda Marie Bumann was born on March 6, 1902 at Schleswig, Iowa, the daughter of Moritz and Annie Petersen Detlefsen. She died May 10, 1983 at the Marian Health Center in Sioux City at the age of 81.

Date was raised east of Schleswig. She received her formal education in the Schleswig Public Schools system where she graduated from the high school. For a short time she was employed with Lyon Publishing in Schleswig.

In 1927, Date was united in marriage to Julius H. Bumann at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig. Together they made their home on a farm near Schleswig. After retirement they made their home in the community.

Date was an active member of the United Church of Christ. She taught Sunday School for forty years, was Bible School Superintendent for thirty five years, taught confirmation classes and was a parish worker for twenty years. She belonged to the Senior Choir for more than fifty years, was a member of the Women Guild for forty years and a member of the DORCAS Society since 1950 holding various offices.

After her husband's death in 1957, Date continued to make Schleswig her home where she remained very active in her church.

In addition to her husband, Date was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held May 13, at 10:30 a.m. at, the United Church of Christ in Schleswig. Burial was in the Morgan Cemetery near Schleswig. The Rev. Fred Moore and the Rev. Al Rinne, pastor emeritus officiated at the services. Dorothy Jessen served as organist with Andrea Neddermeyer as pianist. The United Church of Christ Senior Choir sang hymns, Take My Hand Precious Lord and Evening Prayer. Pallbearers were Roland Struck, William Petersen, E. W.. Claussen, Paul Clausen, Elmer Reimer and Harvey Wellendorf. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home of Schleswig.

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Amanda (Bielenberg) Miller (1910 - 2004 )

Amanda Miller was born September 18. 1910, the daughter of Claudius and Mary Jahde Bielenberg. She died Monday, August 2, 2004 at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa at the age of ninety-three.

Amanda was born in rural Schleswig, Iowa. After attending school in rural Schleswig, she married Herbert H. Miller on August 28, 1929 at Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church, now the United Church of Christ, where she was baptized in 1939 and from then on was an active participant in church and school activities. After rearing seven children, Amanda assisted as manager of the Community Building and enjoyed bowling, bridge and traveling.

Amanda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Herbert, one son, Melvin, two brothers, Carl and Herman Bielenberg, two sons-in-law, Walter Nevil and John Durham and one daughter-in-law, Karen Miller.

Survivors include her children, Dolores Tamisiea and her husband, Don of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Arlene Sonksen and her husband, Gerald of Kearney, Nebraska; Lois Nevil of Phoenix, Arizona; Wayne Miller and his wife, Joyce of Schleswig; Barbara Kerrane and her husband, Barry of Dallas, Texas; Larry Miller and his wife, Judi of Phoenix, Arizona; eighteen grandchildren; nineteen greatgrandchildren; one sister-in-law, LaRue Terry of Storm Lake, Iowa; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 6, 2004 at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Chris Burtnett officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Wendy Bumann provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns, 'Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound", "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" and "How Great Thou Art". Those serving as pallbearers were: Carrie Vickers, Kenneth Miller. Paul Sonksen, Brenda Raatz, Wade Miller, Dawn Drey, David Nevil and Ann Wade. Honorary pallbearers were all other grandchildren.

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Anna (Christiansen) Baer (1903 - 1983 )

Anna Baer was born Dec. 9, 1903, on a farm in Paradise Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the daughter of Samuel and Anna Jensen Christiansen. She was baptized at the Hanover Lutheran Church as an infant and was later confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. She was raised on the farm and received her education in the Denison Public Schools. Following. her schooling, she was employed for many years as a telephone operator in Denison.

On June 15, 1935, Anna was united in marriage with Paul Baer at Carroll. They made their home in Denison until 1944 when they moved to Schleswig where she had since resided. Anna died at their home in Schleswig Jan. 12, 1983. At the time of her death she had attained the age of 79 years, one month and three days.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and two sisters.
Anna is survived by her husband Paul of Schleswig, three sons, Richard of Tarkio, Mo., Floyd (Jim) and Roger, both of Schleswig, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and one sister Mrs. Louise Evers of Maurice. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Jan. 14 at the Pfannebecker-Maxwell Funeral Home in Denison with the Rev. Jack D. Heck, Pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison officiating. Comfort in music was provided by Mrs. Fred Rabe as organist. Pallbearers included her nephews, Vernon Christiansen, Charles Christiansen, LeRoy Christiansen, Lloyd Christiansen, Robert Christiansen, and Ray Evers. Burial was in the Morgan Township Cemetery at Schleswig. The Pfannebecker-Maxwell Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.

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Anna (Krohnke) Hamann (1876 - 1972 )

Funeral services for Anna Hamann were held Tuesday, October 3, 1972, at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig with Rev. R.J. Ratzlaff officiating. Mrs. John Evers was the organist. "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "Nearer My God To Thee" were sung by Mrs. Harlan Buffum and Mrs. Don Meyer.

Anna Elnora Hamann nee Krohnke was born in Scott County Iowa to Claus J. Krohnke and his wife, Mary Heesch, on April 9, 1876. The Krohnke family moved to Crawford County when Anna Hamann was three years old.

On February 21. 1900 she married John Hamann at Charter Oak. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary shortly before Mr. Hamann's death in 1960.

In 1927 Mrs. Hamann was baptized into the Christian faith by the Rev. W.G. Mauch of the United Church of Christ.

Mrs. Hamann passed away at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 30, 1972, having reached the age of 96 years, 5 months and 21 days.

She is survived by her daughter Myra, 7 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, 1 brother Edward Krohnke, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Garnett Bahnsen in 1971; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Pallbearers were: Walter Burk, Ferd Knutson, Edgar Krohnke, Lenard Kastner, Edmund Hamann and Arthur Hallbauer. Interment was in Morgan Township Cemetery.

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Anna M. (Arnold) Bergstadt (1890 - 1977 )

Anna Marie Bergstadt was born on May 6, 1890 the daughter of Matthias and Marie Arnold in Crawford County. She died on Thursday, Nov. 3, 1977, at Bishop Clarkson hospital, Omaha, Nebr., at the age of 87.

Anna was raised on the family farm near Buck Grove, and received her formal education in the rural schools of the area. She was baptized and later confirmed into the Lutheran faith.

On Nov. 5, 1913 she was united in marriage to William Bergstadt at Denison. Together they. made their home in Denison. William died in 1940 and, Anna continued to live in Denison. Anna was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and one of the oldest members its Ladies Aid.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one step-son Harold, three brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include one son, Wilbert Bergstadt of Omaha, Nebr., and one step-son Alvin Bergstadt of Rockford, Ill. Also by two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Denison. Burial was in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, The Rev. Victor Hoyer officiated at the services. Pallbearers included, Ken Cooper, Alan Wood, Robert Arnold, Mervin Arnold, Glen Comstock, Fred S Trissel and Dick Comstock.
Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home of Denison.

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Anna (Messenbrink) Heckmann (1889 - 1971 )

Mrs. Anna W. Heckmann, 72, of Gaston, Calif., died Sunday, June 6, at a hospital following a brief serious illness. Her death was attributed to a heart condition.

Funeral services for Mrs. Heckmann were held at the Fuiten Mortuary Chapel, Forest Grove, Wednesday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Albert Carow, minister of the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church of Forest Grove, conducted the services. Concluding rites and vault interment were at the Forest View Cemetery, Forest Grove with her five sons and a grandson Dannie Heckmann serving as pall bearers.

A native of Charter Oak, Iowa, Mrs. Heckmann was born January 7, 1899, the daughter of the late Henry and Margaret Hartwig Messenbrink. She received her education at Charter Oak and was united in marriage to August Heckmann at Wall Lake on July 9, 1921. She spent most of her lifetime in Iowa and came to her present home in Cherry Grove 13 years ago. She was a member of the Evangelical Church in Iowa.

Surviving is her husband, August Heckmann, Route 1, Gaston, Calif.; five sons, Wilhelm of Gladstone, Calif., Marvin of Redland, Oregon; Robert of Denison, Iowa; Richard of Milwaukie, Oregon and Ronald of Gaston and six grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Marvin Messenbrink, Moorhead; Alfred Messenbrink, Odebolt; Herman Messenbrink, Lake View; Barney Messenbrink, Onawa; three sisters, Mrs. Bob (Dalda) Davis, Kansas City, Missouri; Alice Peterson, Denison, Iowa; and Mrs. Virgil (Henrietta) Hilt, Kansas City, Missouri.

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Ann (Kuehl) Bielenberg (1907 - 1977 )

Ann Bielenberg was born on July 3, 1907 at Morgan Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Adela Kuehl. She died at her home in Schleswig, Dec. 5, 1977 at the age of 70.

Ann was raised on the family farm in Morgan Township and received her formal education in the rural schools, later graduating from Schleswig High school. She was baptized and later confirmed into the Christian faith. After graduation Ann attended a business school in Des Moines. She later worked for a Schleswig physician and the telephone company.

On Dec. 13, 1941, she was united in marriage to Bart Bielenberg at the United Church of Christ in Sioux City. They made their home in Schleswig, Ann was an active member of the United Church of Christ in Schleswig and a member of its Ladies Aid. She was an active Sunday School teacher for more than 15 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Otto.
Survivors include, her husband Bart of Schleswig, one son Donald of Schleswig and two grandchildren. Also by two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Stender of Schleswig and Mrs. Lillian Struchen of Storm Lake.

Funeral services were held, Dec. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Christ, Schleswig. Burial was in the Morgan Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Moore officiated at the services. Pallbearers were Harlan Buffum, Orlan Abbe, Vernie Petersen, Edgar Blume, Ed Reinking and Henry Braase. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home of Schleswig.

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Anni (Kuchlenz) Berger (1912 - 1985 )

Anni Katherine Berger was born on July 5, 1912, in Hollingstedt, Germany, the daughter of Fredrich and Katherine Rohwer Kuchlenz.

She died Sunday, November 17, 1985, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, at the age of 73.

Anni received her formal education in the Schleswig, Germany schools. She was later employed as a dental assistant in Germany.

Anni was united in marriage to Fritz Berger on February 26, 1938, in Hollingstedt, Germany. They made their home in Germany until leaving for the United States on May 10, 1950. After coming to Denison from New York by train, they made their home in Schleswig where Anni was employed several years by Bill's Market. She retired in 1963. Anni was a member of the United Church of Christ in Schleswig.

Survivors include her husband Fritz of Schleswig and one son, Swen U. Berger of Cedar Rapids. She is further survived by one sister, Hilde Johannsen of Westerland/Sylt, West Germany, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, November 21, 1985, at 2:00 p.m. at the Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig. Her remains were cremated at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska, and will later be intered at Westerland/Sylt, West Germany. The Rev. Louis A. Aitken officiated at the services.

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Arthur G. Hennings (1907 - 1967 )

Arthur Glenn Hennings, born July 18, 1907 in Soldier Township, Crawford County, Iowa to Peter Chris Hennings and Jessie (nee) Eyer, passed away at the Veterans hospital, Omaha, Nebraska, May 2, 1967 at the age of 59 years, 9 months, 14 days.

On December 31, 1931 he was united in marriage to Leona Kroll. He has been a life long member of this community except for the period of time spent in the service of his country during World War II. He was a member of the V. F. W. Post 3930 and American Legion of Charter Oak. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Hanover twp.) Charter Oak, Iowa since December of 1935.

Preceding him in death were his father and a sister. Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Leona Hennings; his mother, Mrs. Jessie Hennings; and three brothers, Earl, Virgil and Chris.

The honorary pallbearers were: Herman Bockelmann, Paul Briggle, Meinert Jensen, William Kuhlmann, Gehart Langholdt, Howard Mason. Schleswig V. F. W. Post No. 3930 and the Legionnaires of Charter Oak served as honor guard and pallbearers. Interment was in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery (Soldier twp.).

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Arthur H. Naab (1902 - 1994 )

Arthur Herman Naab was born March 2, 1902, the son of Peter and Anna Maier Naab. He died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, on Friday, May 27, 1994 at the age of ninety-two years.

Art was born in Effingham, IL, one of twelve children. He was baptized on July 13, 1902, at Blue Point Lutheran Church in Schumway, IL and received his education in a school near his home.

In 1921, Art came to Iowa to search for employment, while in the Charter Oak area he met Edna Maack. They were married on February 22, 1925 and were blessed with the birth of two children. The couple moved to Charter Oak where they spent their lives together.

He was confirmed on May 26, 1963 at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak.
Art was employed as a night watchman for the city of Charter Oak from 1951 until his retirement in 1970. In 1981, Edna died and Art continued to live in Charter Oak until 1987, when he entered the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna; his parents, Peter and Anna Naab; eight brothers and one granddaughter, Patti.

Survivors include: one son, Rolan and his wife, Helen of Evertt, WA; One daughter, Dorothy Gries and her husband, Don of Charter Oak; six grandchildren; Seven great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild; three sisters, Minnie Bohakel of Mt. Prospect, IL; Kathryn Kastner of Marine, IL and Hilda Jackson of Highland IL.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 1994 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, with Rev. L.C. Gebhardt officiating the service and grave side rites held at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Angela Gebhardt provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "How Great Thou Art" and "Lift High the Cross". Pallbearers were: Edgar Glockzien, Arlo Schoenfeld, Vernon Bielow, LeVerne Creese, Jim Watke and Earl Hiller. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of arrangements.

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Augusta (Berndt) Heide (1868 - 1941 )

Mrs. Augusta Heide passed away on Tuesday evening at ten o'clock at the home of Mrs. John Amman, where she had been cared for. Mrs. Heide had been in failing health for several years, having made several trips to Iowa City. She grew seriously ill about a week ago.

Mrs. Heide, nee Augusta Berndt, was born on Dec. 24, 1868 in Pommeranian, Germany. She came to America in 1885, coming directly to Crawford county.

In 1887 she was united in marriage with Dethlef Heide and for two years they made their home on a farm near Defiance. They then moved to Goodrich township where they resided until 1914, when they retired to Denison.

Mrs. Heide was preceeded in death by her husband, who passed away in 1923, and also by two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Conger and Mrs. Hertha Jessen.

Left to mourn are one daughter, Emma, Mrs. Paul Petersen, of Goodrich township, and two sons, Henry and John of Denison, 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, four brothers, Wm. and Charles Berndt of Denison, Henry of Irwin and Herman of Shelby county; one sister, Mrs. Martha Langeman of Exira, and other more distant relatives.

Funeral services will be held on, Friday afternoon at two o'clock at Zion Lutheran church in charge of the Rev. C. W. Schmidt. Interment will be made in the Lutheran cemetery. Pallbearers will be six nephews of the deceased.

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August E. Marwede (1877 - 1970 )

August Edward Marwede, the son of Johann Marwede and Dorothea nee Mathiesen, was born in Kattbeck, in the province of Schleswig, Germany on Oct. 21, 1877. He was baptized in the name of the Triune God in early infancy. He arrived in Denison on June 12, 1879 and attended our Lutheran school until his confirmation on Palm Sunday, March 26, 1893. He worked at the Balle-Brodersen store from 1902 to 1916.

He was married to Auguste Heide on July 1, 1908, at Grand Moind, Ia. She preceded him in death in 1914. He was married to Meta Aaron in 1916 and she died in 1918. He was married to Glara Baumhoefner in 1922.

Mr. Marwede resided in Charter Oak from 1917 to 1922, then at Van Horne,Ia., until 1924 and from 1924 to 1936 in Victor, Ia., until 1936 when they came to live in Denison. He and his wife went to reside at the Eventide home in 1965 and Mrs. Marwede died at the home in September of 1965. He died Friday, Dec. 11 at Eventide Home in Denison at the age of 93 years, one month and 20 days.

He is survived by two sons, Henry of Waukegan, Ill., and Walter of Hagerstown, Md., by four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Mr. Marwede was an active member of the Zion Lutheran church having served as an elder and also for a time was a member of the Men's Club and choirs.
Funeral services were held on Dec. 14 at the Zion Lutheran church with Rev. Carl W. Schmidt, officiating. Mrs. Fred Rabe served as organist with Henry Henningsen as soloist. Interment was in the Lutheran cemetery in Denison with the following as pallbearers, hononary pallbearers, Carl Berndt, Walter Denker, Johannes Detlefsen, Albert Heide, Leo J. Miller, Rudolph Denker, Hugo Denker, Henry Fineran, Rudolph Heide and Chester Schlumberger. Pallbearers were Clarence Denker, Guenter Detlefsen, Donald Holzfaster, Paul Denker, Hans Detlefsen and Arlo Jensen.

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August Dan Nemitz (1902 - 1989 )

August Dan Nemitz, the son of Fred and Emma Huebner Nemitz, was born on July 1, 1902, in Hanover Township, near Charter Oak, Ia. He died on May 1, 1989, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, at the age of 86 years and 10 months. August grew up on a farm in Hanover Township and attended the St. Paul's Lutheran School.

On March 25, 1928, August and Edna Neddermeyer of Charter Oak were united in marriage at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. To this union, three sons were born. They made their home on a farm in Hanover Township until they moved to Denison in 1957. August worked as a plumber for Hatfield Plumbing and later for Frehse Heating and Air Conditioning. He also helped his son on the farm.

August was baptized on July 27, 1902, and confirmed on April 16, 1916, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hanover Township. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where he served as an Elder, and later, in 1957, transferred to Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, where he also served as an Elder. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at the time of his death.

Preceding August in death were his parents; his wife, Edna; one grandson, Rodney Nemitz; four brothers: Otto, Adolph, Edward and Freddie.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law: Milfred of Denison and Jeanette, August Jr., of St. Joseph, Mo., and Delores, Kenneth of Charter Oak and Arlene; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and sister-in-law, Mrs. Amelia Nemitz of Ricketts.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Pastor Kurt Kaiser officiated at the services with interment in the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens at Denison. Mrs. Darold Kahl was organist and Henry Henningsen soloist. Selections were "How Great Thou Art" and "The Lord's Prayer." The congregational hymn was "Just As I Am." Honorary pallbearers were Dean Bohlmann, Spencer Claussen, Larry Schnider, Mick Sexton and Steve Ipsen. Pallbearers included Scott Nemitz, Barry Nemitz, Randy Nemitz, Ryan Nemitz, Ross Nemitz and Rollin Nemitz.

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Ben E. Huebner (1904 - 1962 )

Ben Emil Huebner, the son of Otto Huebner and his wife, Emma, nee Pautsch, was born, May 17, 1907 in Hanover township, Crawford county. In early infancy, he was baptized in the name of the Triune God and later confirmed in St. Paul's Lutheran church, Hanover township.

On Dec. 6, 1933, he was married to Edna Nehls, a union blessed with two children. The couple farmed near Manilla for 14 years and then moved to Denison. Since 1952, Ben has been running a trucking company in Denison.
He had been in poor health in recent years and died at the Denison hospital at 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, June 16, 1962.

Surviving are his wife, Edna, one son, Dale, and his wife Darla, one daughter, Sally, wife of Tom Sullivan of Denison, one granddaughter, Darsi Huebner; four sisters, Mrs., Dorothy Kuhlmann, Eleanore Huebner, Mrs. Clara Davis and Mrs. Esther Hall, all of Denison; two brothers, Walter of Denison and Mark of Manilla; and his mother, Mrs. Emma Huebner, of Denison.

His father and one sister, Ruth, preceded him in death. He was a voting member of Zion Lutheran church for many years. He attained to 55 years and 29 days.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 18, at Zion Lutheran church, with Rev. F. Wiese officiating. Pallbearers were Jack Boettger, Donald Brown, Frank Clark, Jr., Russell Clark, T. P. Feddersen and. James Slater. Interment was in Crawford Heights Memory Gardens.

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Benton H. Boeck (1901 - 1984 )

Benton H. Boeck was born on a farm in East Boyer Township, Crawford.County, Iowa, April 6, 1901, the son of Herman and Millie Blunk Boeck. He was raised on the family farm and attended the local rural schools near his home. After his education he helped on the family farm.

On Sept. 19, 1923, Benton was united in marriage with Lillie Voss at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. To this union four children were born, Virgil, Russell, Gaylord, and Bonnie. They made their home on farms southeast of Denison, where Ben pursued his lifetime career of farming. In 1966, they retired and moved to their home they built at the south edge of Denison where he had since resided.

Following his retirement, Ben continued to have an active interest in farming and his horses. Benton suffered a stroke in October of 1983 and had been in poor health since that time. He died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Jan. 25, 1984. At the time of his death he had attained the age of 82 years, 9 months, and 19 days. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.

Benton was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ralph Boeck.
He is survived by his wife, Lillie Boeck of Route 3, Denison, four children, Virgil Boeck of Route 2, Denison, Russell Boeck of Route 3, Denison, Gaylord Boeck or rural Ida Grove, and Bonnie, Mrs. Virgil Ewoldt of Fort Wayne, Ind., twenty grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, three brothers, Oliver C. 'Ike' Boeck of Denison, Alfred "Jack" Boeck of Manilla, Robert "Bob" Boeck or Route 3 Denison, and one sister Helen, Mrs. Sam Kracht of Denison. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services. were held at 10:30 A.M., Jan. 28, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, with the Rev. Jack D. Heck officiating. Comfort in music was provided by Mrs. Terry Magden singing "The Lord Is My Shepherd, I'll Not Want" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and the congregation singing "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." Mrs. Fred Rabe was organist.

Pallbearers were his grandsons, Dennis Boeck Larry Boeck, Dwight Boeck. Terry Boeck, Tom Boeck Tim Boeck, Kevin Boeck Dale Boeck, Michael Boeck Mark Boeck, Alan Boeck Curtis Boeck, and Gary Boeck. Interment was in the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. The Pfannebecker-Maxwel Funeral Home in Denisor was in charge of the arrangements.

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Bernhard C. Jeschke (1897 - 1979 )

Bernhard C. Jeschke was bom on August 5, 1897 at Hanover Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the son of Fred and Amelia Jahn Jeschke. He died on Thursday, July 5, 1979, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital, Denison, Iowa, at the age of 81.

Bernhard was raised on a family farm in Hanover Township. He received his formal education in the rural schools as well as St. Paul's Lutheran School. He was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

On June 2, 1926, Bernhard was united in marriage to Freda Clausen at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Soldier Township. They made their home on the Jeschke home place later moving to a farm in Soldier Township. They lived in Soldier Township for three years later returning to the Jeschke home place in Hanover Township in 1935 where Bernhard farmed until his retirement. They continued to make their home on the farm until 1974 when they moved to Denison. Bernhard was active in Ms church St. Paul's Lutheran where he served in many offices including Elder. He was a member of the Lutheran Laymen's League. While in Denison he was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

In addition to his parents, Bernhard was preceded in death by two brothers, Gus and Otto.

Survivors include, his wife Freda of Denison, one daughter, Delores, Mrs. Earnie Riessen of Schleswig and three sons, Marvin and Berdell both of Denison and Darlo, of Levelland, Texas. Also by twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three brothers, Carl and William of Denison and Herman of Vail and two sisters, Edna, Mrs. Isaac Reinertson of Albert Lea, Minnesota and Amelia Godberson of Denison.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 9, 1979, at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Denison, Iowa. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery at Hanover Township. The Rev. Jack Heck officiated at the services. Pallbearers included Robert Riessen, Russell Riessen, Kevin Jeschke, Keith Jeschke, Jim Jeschke, Jeff Ploeger and Richard Hanlin.

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