Ahrendsen, Ruth Adams (September 28, 1913 - May 10, 2007)

Ahrendsen, Ruth Adams (September 28, 1913 - May 10, 2007)

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Ruth Ahrendsen, Age 93
(September 28, 1913 - May 10, 2007)

In Loving Memory Ruth Ahrendsen
Visitation
Friday, May 11, 2007 4 to 8 PM
Ohde Funeral Home Manning, Iowa
Funeral Services
Saturday, May 12, 2007, 10:30 AM
Trinity Church, Heritage Park
Manning, Iowa

Officiating Reverend Patrick R. Sparling Zion Lutheran Church Manning, Iowa

Music “Just As I Am” “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” “The Lord is My Shepherd” “Under His Wings” Congregation Carolyn Kerkhoff, Accompanist

Casket Bearers All Of Ruth’s Loving Grandchildren

Interment
Manning Cemetery
Manning, Iowa

Ruth, daughter of Samuel L. and Edna Blanche (Snow) Adams, was born September 28, 1913, at Kirkman, Iowa. The family soon moved to a farm northeast of Irwin. She attended rural school through the eighth grade and then Irwin High School, graduating with the Class of 1931. After completing Normal Training Ruth taught rural school for one year. She then began working at home and helping others with housework. On November 22, 1938, Ruth was united in marriage with Lorenz P. Ahrendsen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lincoln Township in Audubon County. Four children were born into this union. In 1941, Ruth was confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church and remained a member until the church closed its doors in May 2006. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School, working as a 4-H leader for over 40 years, serving as a member of the Jolly Rippers Club, needlework, helping others and taking care of her family. After her husband’s death in 1979, Ruth remained on the family farm south of Manning until May 2006. She then became a resident of Regency Park Nursing Home in Carroll where she died on May 10, 2007, at the age of 93 years, 7 months and 12 days. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband; grandson, Andrew Wageman; great grandson Jasper Butzlaff; four brothers: William Adams and wife Bernice, Victor, Charles and Leonard Adams; brother-in-law Arthur Ahrendsen and sister-in-law Alta Ahrendsen. Ruth is survived by her four children: Delores and husband Richard Kaczor of Hays, KS; Donna and husband Charles Butzlaff of Oshkosh, WI; Norma and husband Barry Wageman of Wausaw, WI; and Larry Ahrendsen and wife Connie of Manning; thirteen grandchildren: Nathan Kaczor and wife Angie; Joel Kaczor and wife Mary; Elizabeth and husband Myrone Grady; Christopher Butzlaff and wife Kelly; Jeremy Butzlaff and wife Lisa; Jonathan Butzlaff and fiancé Sheila Beck; Jeffrey Wageman and wife Jennifer; Bradley Wageman; Joseph Wageman and wife Ivonne; Jodi and husband Stephen Miller; Cory Ahrendsen and wife Jan; Wendy Ahrendsen; and Brian Ahrendsen and wife Karla; twenty-one great-grandchildren; sister Alice and her husband Melvin Noelck of Melcher; three sisters-in-law Verna Adams of Irwin; Harriett Gray of Denison and Nona Adams of Santa Cruz, CA; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

posted with permission from:
Ohde Funeral Home
www.ohdefuneralhome.com

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Andersen, Emmert Virgil (June 25, 1914 - May 16, 2007)

Andersen, Emmert Virgil (June 25, 1914 - May 16, 2007)

Surnames:

Andersen, Emmert Virgil
(June 25, 1914 - May 16, 2007)

Emmert V. Andersen, 92, of Atlantic, passed away, Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Colonial Manor in Anita.
Emmert Virgil Andersen was born on June 25, 1914, the son of L.A. and Matilda (Pedersen) Andersen in Greeley Township, Audubon County, Iowa.

Emmert graduated from Elk Horn High School in 1932. On November 7, 1938, he was married to Egidia at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He farmed in Audubon County most of his life.

He was a member of the Exira Lutheran Church. Emmert enjoyed traveling and dancing. He also enjoyed spending time in San Diego and L.A., California. Emmert is survived by his daughter, Pauline Knudsen and her husband, Donald of Atlantic, Iowa; grandchildren, Mark Knudsen and his wife, Jodie; Kirk Knudsen and his wife Joni, and Dave Knudsen and his wife, Laurie, all of Atlantic; great-grandchildren, Christopher and his fiancé, Amber Haywood, Nicholas, Michaela, Jake, and Tara Anderson and her husband, Jeff; and step-great-grandchildren, Leslie and Joel.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Egidia; brother, Harold; and sister, Lucile.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2007 in the Hockenberry Family Care Chapel. Following the memorial service the family invites you to join them for a luncheon in the Hockenberry Family Care Community Room.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

www.hockenberryfamilycare.com

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Arkfeld, Henry J. died Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Arkfeld, Henry J. died Tuesday, June 5, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 86-year-old Henry J. "Hank" Arkfeld of Panama will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, June 9th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. Burial will be at the St. Mary's Cemetery in Panama. Hank Arkfeld died Tuesday, June 5th, at Alegent Health Lakeside Hills. Survivors include his wife Irene; 5 daughters, Laura Arkfeld-Mohr or Harlan, Joanne Ozbun (Donald) of Atlantic, Jane Hodapp (Richard) of Matthews, NC, Denise Assmann (Scott) of Portsmouth and Deanna Schwery (Roger) of Jacksonville; 4 sons, Daniel Arkfeld (Jeanne) of Westerville, OH, Patrick Arkfeld (Denise) of Fresno, CA, Timothy Arkfeld (Denise) of Maderia, OH and Phillip Arkfeld (Laura) of Chino Hills, CA; 1 brother, John B. Arkfeld of Omaha; 1 sister, Judy Knott of Harlan; 26 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 9:00 pm, Thursday, June 7th, with a wake service at 7:30 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Also from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday, June 8th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:30 pm, Friday at the Funeral Home.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Henry "Hank" Arkfeld - 86
Who Died On - Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Visitation
Thursday, June 7, 2007 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Wake Service
Thursday, June 7, 2007 - 7:30 PM

Visitation
Friday, June 8, 2007 - 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Knights of Columbus Rosary Service
Friday, June 8, 2007 - 7:30 PM

All visitation, Wake, and Rosary Services will be held at
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, June 9, 2007 - 10:30 AM
St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Panama, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery - Panama, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Irene Arkfeld of Panama, IA; his children: Laura Arkfeld Mohr of Harlan, IA, Daniel (Jeanne) Arkfeld of Westerville, OH, Patrick (Denise) Arkfeld of Fresno, CA; Timothy (Denise) Arkfeld of Maderia, OH, Joanne (Donald) Ozbun of Atlantic, IA, Jane (Richard Hodapp of Matthews, NC, Phillip (Laura) Arkfeld of Chino Hills, CA, Denise (Scott) Assmann of Portsmouth, IA, and Deanne (Roger) Schwery of Jacksonville, IA; one brother John Arkfeld of Omaha, NE and one sister Judy Knott of Harlan, IA; 26 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Arkfeld, Henry James January 4, 1921 - Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Surnames:

Henry "Hank" Arkfeld - 86

Henry James "Hank" Arkfeld, son of John and Mary (Keane) Arkfeld, was born on January 4, 1921, on a farm west of Panama, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama, Iowa. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Panama and then went on to graduate from Harlan Community High School with the Class of 1939.

After high school, Henry did road construction work in Northern Iowa and in Colorado. He joined the United States Navy on August 15, 1942, and served twenty-three months as a clerk in Hawaii during World War II. He saw action off the coast of Okinawa when he was assigned to the USS Soubarissen. He received his honorable discharge from the Navy on November 6, 1946.

Upon his return to Iowa, he became a rural letter carrier and was assigned the route out of Panama on February 2, 1948. Later he was transferred to Harlan and worked 32 ½ years as a rural carrier.

On June 24, 1948, he was united in marriage to Irene D. Graeve at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. To this union nine children were born: Laura, Daniel, Patrick, Timothy, twins Jane and Joanne, Phillip, Denise, and Deanna. Henry and Irene owned and operated Arkfeld Studio from 1948 until 1980 when their daughter Laura and son-in-law Mike Mohr purchased Logeland Studio in Harlan. They made their home in Panama all their married life.

Henry served as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Earling Council 1741 for a two-year term. He has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for sixty-two years. Henry was a member of the Luke E. Hart 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and the Chalice Club. He was also a member of the Panama American Legion Post No. 601 for sixty years and served two terms as Commander.

In September of 1948, Henry became a member of the National and State Rural Letter Carriers Association. He was very active in the association and served state treasurer for ten years from 1965 to 1975. He was district secretary for seven years and held various county offices for a number of years.

Henry Arkfeld died on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, having attained the age of eighty-six years, five months, and one day. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Thomas and Francis, and his sisters Madeline and Ann Louise.

He is survived by his wife of nearly fifty-nine years, Irene of Panama, Iowa; his children: Laura Arkfeld-Mohr of Harlan, Iowa, Daniel Arkfeld and his wife Jeanne of Westerville, Ohio, Patrick Arkfeld and his wife Denise of Fresno, California, Timothy Arkfeld and his wife Denise of Maderia, Ohio, Joanne and her husband Donald Ozbun of Atlantic, Iowa, Jane and her husband Richard Hodapp of Matthews, North Carolina, Phillip Arkfeld and his wife Laura of Chino Hills, California, Denise and her husband Scott Assmann of Portsmouth, Iowa, and Deanna and her husband Roger Schwery of Jacksonville, Iowa; his brother John Arkfeld of Omaha, Nebraska, his sister Judy Knott of Harlan, Iowa; twenty-six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama, Iowa. Rev. John Dorton officiated the 10:30 AM mass. Honorary casket bearers were George Schwery, Rollie Hansen, Charlie Albrecht, Gerald Schafer, Richard Arkfeld, Steve Barratt, Don Hoffman, and Duane Neppl. Serving as casket bearers were Craig Arkfeld, Stephen Hodapp, Sam Hodapp, Todd Arkfeld, James Arkfeld, and Larry Arkfeld. Military Rites were held by the Panama American Legion Post No. 601 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Panama.

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Bandow, Edwin August "Ed" April 19, 1929 - April 7, 2007

Bandow, Edwin August "Ed" April 19, 1929 - April 7, 2007

Surnames:

Bandow, Edwin August "Ed"
April 19, 1929 - April 7, 2007

Services for 77-year-old Edwin Bandow of Manilla will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 10th, 2007 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. Burial will be at the Nishnabotna Cemetery. Edwin Bandow died Saturday, April 7th, 2007 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Helen; his children, Deb Blom of Manilla, Georgetta Barry of Manilla, Stan Bandow of Texas, Scott Bandow of Manilla, Wyatt Bandow of Manilla, Dale Bandow of Manilla, Kelly Rutherford of Carroll, Kim Terkner of Manilla, and Rachel Donahue of Texas; 28 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Friends may call after 3:00 pm, Monday, April 9th, 2007 at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla.

Edwin Bandow, Age 77
(April 19, 1929 - April 7, 2007)

Visitation
Monday, April 9, 2007 After 3:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla, Iowa

Funeral Services
Tuesday, April 10, 2007, 10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church, Manilla, Iowa

Reverend Paul Frank, Officiating

Music
"How Great Thou Art"
"Wind Beneath My Wings"
"Amazing Grace"
Congregation

"I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry"
Serena Frank, Vocalist

Bonnie Lorenzen, Organist

Casketbearers
Shad Barry John Blom Colby Bandow
Ethan Bandow Joe Bandow Randy Bandow
Kenny Steckelberg Jacob Donahue

Honorary Casketbearers
Nathan Barry Tyler Barry Kyle Bandow
Zackary Bandow Robbie Bandow
Jeremy Bandow
Aaron Rutherford Brett Rutherford
Tim Bandow Luke Donahue

Interment with Military Honors
Nishnabotna Cemetery, Manilla, Iowa
American Legion Posts 132 & 22
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3517

Edwin "Ed" Bandow

Edwin August "Ed" son of Louis and Milda (Miller) Bandow, was born April 19, 1929 at Manilla, Iowa. He grew up on a farm north of Manilla and attended country school near his home before attending high school in Manilla. From 1946 to 1948, Ed served in the United States Navy as a flagman aboard a ship in the Pacific Ocean. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, Ed returned to Manilla.

On August 16, 1951, Ed was united in marriage with Helen Boeck. Nine children were born into this union. Ed and Helen made their home in Manilla. Ed worked as a heavy equipment operator for Crawford County and then for Boeck Construction. Later, after working with Ray Boeck, he started his own business, Ed Bandow Dozer Service, running it for several years before retiring in 2004. Most important to Ed were his family, working in his yard, and Hawkeye football.

On April 7, 2007, Ed died at his home in Manilla, Iowa after a brief and unexpected illness, at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 19 days.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Mack Bandow.

He is survived by his wife Helen Bandow of Manilla; children: Deb and husband John Blom of Manilla; Georgetta and husband Mike Barry of Manilla; Stan Bandow and wife Donna of Jonestown, Texas; Scott Bandow and wife Lorie of Manilla; Wyatt Bandow and wife Sylvia of Manilla; Dale Bandow and wife Jane of Manilla; Kelly Rutherford of Carroll; Kim and husband Greg Terlisner of Manilla; and Rachel and husband Kevin Donahue of Jonestown, Texas; 28 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Berdine Petersen of Ida Grove, Virgine Ohl of Denison and Georgine Sievertsen of Omaha, Nebraska; a brother Irv Bandow of Estherville; and many other relatives and friends.

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Bernard, Verlee Muller died April 8, 2007

Bernard, Verlee Muller died April 8, 2007

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KNOD Radio website:
Services for 79-year-old Verlee Muller Bernard of Harlan will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 11th, 2007 at the Defiance United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Verlee Bernard died Sunday, April 8th, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include her husband Walt; 1 daughter, Shari Miller (Vic) of Harlan; 2 sons, Tim Muller (Jolene) of Denison and Dennis Muller (Donna) of Defiance. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 10th, 2007 with a prayer service at 7:00 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home website:

Arrangements and Services For
Verlee Muller Bernard - 79
Who Died On - Sunday, April 8, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Defiance United Methodist Church - Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her Husband Walt of Harlan, Children Shari (Vic) Miller of Harlan, Iowa; Tim (Jolene) Muller of Denison, Iowa and Dennis (Donna) Muller of Defiance, Iowa
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Verlee Bernard
©The Harlan Tribune
04/11/2007

HARLAN -- Verlee Bernard, 79, Harlan, died Sunday, April 8, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Services will be held Wednesday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Defiance United Methodist Church with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. A prayer service will be held Tuesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. Visitation is Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Bernard is survived by her husband, Walt Bernard, of Harlan; daughter Shari (Vic) Miller of Harlan; and sons Tim (Jolene) Muller of Denison and Dennis (Donna) Muller of Defiance.

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Bernard, Verlee (Custer) Muller July 25, 1927 April 8, 2007

Surnames:

Verlee Muller Bernard - Age 79

Verlee Bernard was born on July 25, 1927, to Glen and Opal (Goodner) Custer in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa.

Verlee attended country school near Corley, Iowa, through the eighth grade and finished her schooling in Harlan graduating from Harlan Community High School.

On February 22, 1948, she was united in marriage to Dale Muller at the Harlan United Methodist Church in Harlan. Four children were born to this union: Shari, Bonnie, Timothy, and Dennis.

After Dale’s death on October 29, 1986, Verlee remained dedicated to caring for people and continued to serve in the church and live her life for Christ. On January 15, 1994, Verlee was married to Walter "Walt" Bernard at the United Methodist Church in Defiance. She was a member of that congregation from the time of her marriage until her death. She loved listening to music, being involved with her church, and gardening. She especially loved spending time with her family and doting on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Verlee Bernard died on Sunday, April 8, 2007, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, having attained the age of seventy-nine years, eight months, and fourteen days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dale Muller, her daughter Bonnie Budolfson, her brothers: Ival and Glade Custer, her son-in-law Ray Pleak, two great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Walt Bernard of Harlan, Iowa; her children: Shari and her husband Victor Miller of Harlan, Timothy Muller and his wife Jolene of Denison, Iowa, and Dennis Muller and his wife Donna of Defiance, Iowa; her step-daughters: Starla and her husband Jeff Kraber of Forest, Virginia, and Tamara and her husband Jeff Rapp of Oseola, Wisconsin, twelve grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, her son-in-law Bob Budolfson of Mountain Home, AR, nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, April 11, 2007, with Rev. Keith Pals officiating the 10:30 AM service at the United Methodist Church in Defiance, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Amy Siefken, Courtney Sonderman, Erin Zea, and Carrie Carson. Serving as casket bearers were Matthew Muller, Brent Budolfson, Dennis Muller, Timothy Muller, Tobin Muller, Jacob Muller, Ryan Pleak, Brad Budolfson, Brett Budolfson, and Tyler Muller. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa

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Bornhoft, Sheila Rae (Engel) (January 30, 1947 - April 6, 2007)

Bornhoft, Sheila Rae (Engel) (January 30, 1947 - April 6, 2007)

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KNOD Radio website:
Services for 60-year-old Sheila Bornhoft of Manilla will be held 10:30 am, Monday, April 9th, 2007 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manilla. Burial will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Manilla. Sheila Bornhoft died Friday, April 6th, 2007 at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center. Survivors include her husband, Doug, mother, Ella Engel of Manilla, children, Lisa Bornhoft of Manilla, Paul Bornhoft of Johnston, and Kati Bornhoft of Ames. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla is in charge of the arrangements.
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Sheila Rae Bornhoft
(January 30, 1947 - April 6, 2007)

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, April 9, 2007, 10:30 AM
Sacred Heart Church
Manilla, Iowa

Celebrant
Reverend Robert Gralapp

Lector / Eucharistic Minister
Steve Vollstedt

Mass Servers
Kristen Vollstedt Kiley Holdsworth

Gift Bearers
Chris Macumber Jill Jurgensen

Music
“Amazing Grace”
“How Great Thou Art”
“Be Not Afraid”

Sacred Heart Choir

Interment
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Iowa

Sheila Rae, daughter of Leo and Ella (Sternberg) Engel was born January 30, 1947, in Harlan, Iowa. She attended school in Defiance, graduating from St. Peter High School in 1965. Sheila then attended beauty school in Council Bluffs and began working as a beautician.

On June 19, 1971, Sheila was united in marriage with Doug Bornhoft at Sacred Heart Church in Manilla. Three children were born to this union. In addition to caring for her family, Sheila spent 17 years working as a dietary cook at the Manilla Manor. In her spare time, Sheila enjoyed gardening, traveling, shopping and spending time with her children. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Manilla and the Altar and Rosary Society.

In February of 2005, Sheila was diagnosed with cancer and began her courageous battle with the disease. In March of 2007, Sheila was admitted to Manning Regional Health Center in Manning, Iowa, where she died on Friday, April 6, 2007, at the age of 60 years, 2 months and 7 days.

Sheila is preceded in death by her father Leo Engel; and father-in-law Arlo Bornhoft.

She is survived by her husband Doug Bornhoft of Manilla; three children: Lisa Bornhoft of Manilla; Paul Bornhoft of Johnston; and Kati Bornhoft of Ames; her mother Ella Engel of Manilla; two brothers: Doug and wife Bev Engel of Omaha, NE; and Keith and wife Ann of Council Bluffs; sister Kathy, husband Mike, and son Eric Kintner of Mesa, AZ; and many other relatives and friends.

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Briney, Janet (Walsh) January 11, 1919 - May 21, 2007

Briney, Janet (Walsh) January 11, 1919 - May 21, 2007

Surnames:

Briney, Janet (Walsh)
January 11, 1919 - May 21, 2007

Service:
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 10:30 AM
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Streets
Woodbine, IA 51579

THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION

Janet (Walsh) Briney was born January 11, 1919, to Dr. John G. and Dorret (Dillon) Walsh in Panama, Iowa. Later that year the family moved to Woodbine where Dr. Walsh continued to practice medicine. Janet attended the Woodbine School and graduated in 1936. She attended college and then taught country school for a year. She then returned to college and graduated from Van Sant Business School in Omaha. She worked as a bookkeeper at the Fontenelle Hotel in Omaha. She then moved to Kansas City and worked at the Municipal Gas Company and the Family and Children’s Bureau. Janet married Carl Chaffin in 1945. The couple was blessed with one son. In 1946 she returned to Woodbine to help care for her mother and later her father. On January 20, 1961, she married Gene Briney at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Harlan, Iowa. The couple lived in Woodbine, Park Rapids, Minnesota, Kimberling City, Missouri, and then returned to Woodbine to enjoy their retirement. Gene died in 1992.

Janet was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of P.E.O. Janet enjoyed quilting, cross stitching, reading and watching sports on TV. She was also very supportive of the library.

Janet died Monday, May 21, 2007, at Community Memorial Hospital in Woodbine, Iowa attaining the age of 88 years, four months, and 10 days.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene; and her brother, Colonel John Walsh. She is survived by her son, John Chaffin and his wife Lylia of Mapleton, Iowa; three grandchildren; one sister, Marilyn Walsh of New York City, New York; and many other relatives and friends.

posted with permission from:
Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine, IA
www.foutsfuneralhome.com

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Bromley, Darryl G. - death notice

Bromley, Darryl G. - death notice

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Bromley, Darryl G.
The Daily Nonpareil
5/9/2007
(posted with permission)

Darryl G. Bromley, age 68, of Council Bluffs.

Survived by daughters, Roxanne Bromley-Chung and husband, Pete, of Omaha, Neb., Deanna Kjeldgaard of Harlan, Iowa, Tracy Bromley of Omaha; sons, Alan Bromley and Ryan Bromley, both of Omaha; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Bromley of Council Bluffs; aunt, Jacqueline Edwards of Colorado Springs, Colo.; uncle, Gail Gade of Lincoln, Neb.; sister-in-law, Ruby Bromley of Omaha.

No visitation. Graveside service Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Omaha. Memorials to American Cancer Society.

HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center
Omaha, NE
391-3900

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Brue, Lorene M. died June 5, 2007

Brue, Lorene M. died June 5, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 83-year-old Lorene M. Brue of Manilla will be held 1:30 pm, Saturday, June 9th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin. Lorene Brue died Tuesday, June 6th, at the Manilla Manor. Survivors include 3 daughters, Vivian Arnold of Harlan, Diane Lenczowski of Omaha, and Roxie Miranda (Frank) of Las Vegas, NV; 1 sister, Viola Hass (Lester) of Harlan; 1 brother, Lester Steckelberg (Norma) of Greenfield; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday, June 8th with family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and an Eastern Star Service at 7:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services For
Lorene M. Brue - 83
Who Died On - Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Visitation
Friday, June 8, 2007 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, June 8, 2007 - 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Eastern Star Service
Friday, June 8, 2007 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, June 9, 2007 - 1:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery - Irwin, Iowa

Lorene is survived by her daughters: Vivian Arnold of Harlan, IA; Diane (Wally) Lenczowski of Omaha, NE and Roxie (Frank) Miranda of Las Vegas, NV; her sister Viola (Lester) Hass of Harlan, IA and her brother Lester (Norma) Steckelberg of Greenfield, IA

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Brue, Lorene M. (Steckelberg) Henry October 27, 1923 - June 5, 2007

Surnames:

Lorene M. Brue - 83

Lorene Brue was born on October 27, 1923, to Henry and Hattie (Schweiso) Steckelberg in Irwin, Iowa. She attended the Walnut Community Schools. After graduation, she continued her education for two years at the Grand Island Business College in Grand Island, Nebraska.

After completing business school, Lorene went to work for the Department of the Navy in Washington, DC.

In February of 1944, she was united in marriage to Dean Henry. Three daughters were born to this union: Vivian, Diane, and Roxie. Lorene stayed at home and raised her family and helped her husband on the farm.

After moving the family back to the Midwest, Lorene worked in the banks in Denison and Irwin. She moved to Ida Grove and worked at the Farmers Home Administration (FHA).

She was married to Carl LaVern Brue on August 23, 1975, in Irwin, Iowa, and moved to Irwin to make their home. She transferred to the FHA office in Harlan and retired from that office.

Lorene was a fifty-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a life-long member of the Irwin Methodist Church.

Lorene moved into the Manilla Manor in August of 2002 and it was there that she died on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, having attained the age of eighty-three years, seven months, and nine days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband LaVern, and her brother Bobbie Steckelberg.

She is survived by her three daughters: Vivian Arnold of Harlan, Iowa, Diane and her husband Wally Lenczowski of Omaha, Nebraska, and Roxie and her husband Frank Miranda of Las Vegas, Nevada; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; her sister Viola and her husband Lester Hass of Harlan; and her brother Lester Steckelberg and his wife Norma of Greenfield, Iowa; sister-in-law Alice Steckelberg of Harlan; nieces; nephews; other family members, and friends.

Funeral services for Lorene Brue were held on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Rev. Keith Pals officiated the 1:30 PM service. Serving as casket bearers were Lynn Arnold, Todd Lenczowski, Vance Arnold, Mike Arnold, Steve Barratt, and Paul Arnold. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa.

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Brungardt, Anthony died April 25, 2007

Brungardt, Anthony died April 25, 2007

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Services for 29-year-old Anthony "Tony" Brungardt of Shelby will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 1st, 2007 at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria, KS. Burial will be at the Church cemetery. Tony Brungardt died Wednesday, April 25th, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his mother, Geneva Brungardt of Storm Lake; his father, Anthony Brungardt of St. Louis, MO; Grandmother, Clara Suppes of Hays, KS; and 2 aunts. Visitation will be held 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Saturday, April 28th, 2007 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca and 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 1st, 2007 at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria KS. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Anthony Brungardt -Age 29
Who Died On-Wednesday, April, 25, 2007

Visitation
Saturday, April, 28, 2007 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home- Avoca Chapel
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
St. Fidelis Catholic Church
Victoria, Kansas

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Re: Brungardt, Anthony died April 25, 2007

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Anthony Brungardt - Age 29

I was born in Norfolk, NE, and right from the start I was a "cuddler". I loved to be held and rocked. And being the first boy born on my mom's side of the family, there were lots of people wanting to spoil me. Of course they all said that I was the cutest, most handsome baby anyone had ever seen!

When I was little, I had all kinds of problems. I spent a lot of time in the hospital, mostly because I had seizures all the time. I out grew that when I was about 9 and was I ever glad about that! Sometimes when I was in the hospital, my granny would come and stay with me. She would keep playing my Teddy Ruxpin tapes for me all night when I couldn't sleep. She never did seem to get sleepy either!

I got to start school at a very early age, and had lots of friends in my class. I liked most of my teachers too, but the best part was that I got to ride on the school bus with my sister Gwen.....I loved that! They even figured out a way for me to ride the bus when I had my broken leg. I was about 15 then, and let me tell you, that was a real bummer. When the doctor finally took off that darn body cast, my legs decided to curl up and not go straight anymore. Mom kept hauling me to physical therapy sessions until I could finally stand on my own two feet again. I learned to get around pretty good as long as someone would hold my hand so I didn't fall down.

When I was 21 and didn't go to school anymore, I got to go live at a place called REM in Shelby, IA. Being a Nebraska kid at heart, I wasn't so sure that was gonna be such a good idea, but you know what? I loved it there from the very first day. I made some really good friends, and we were all just one big happy family. I got to go to work everyday at the workshop there, and make neat things like candles and trash bags, and all sorts of cool things out of wood. My mom bought at least one of just about everything we ever made.

Last summer for my birthday, I had a real treat. Mom took me to my Aunt Annie's house and I got to swim in her pool....for 3 whole days!!! I decided to put that picture on this card so you could see how "cool" I looked at my party. I got to do all kinds of fun things when I went on outings with my mom and dad. I was one lucky guy!

I am the youngest grandchild in the Brungardt family, but I got to go to Heaven before many of the older ones. I figure that's a pretty good deal, even though I know my mom and dad will cry like they did when my sisters Katie and Gwen went to Heaven. I was the only kid they had left, but I'll ask God to send some special angels down to take care of them, so I know they'll be all right.

I won't need my braces, or my walker, or my wheelchair when I meet Jesus for the first time. I won't need anyone holding my hand to keep me from falling. I'll just run right up to Him and give Him a great big hug! I like hugs! Everybody should have lots of hugs every day! When it's your turn to go to Heaven, I'll be here waiting for you! Love, Tony

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Buck, Kathy A died April 27, 2007

Buck, Kathy A died April 27, 2007

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Kathy Buck
©The Harlan Tribune
05/04/2007

CLIVE -- Kathy Ann Buck, 49, Clive, formerly of Shelby, died Monday, Friday, April 27 in Clive. Services were held Thursday, May 3 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca. Buck is survived by her son, Chad Dennler, of Avoca; grandson Brendyn Conn of Avoca; mother Ruth McArtor of North English; brothers Larry (Coleen) McArtor of Fairfield, Richard McArtor of North English and Chuck McArtor of West Liberty; and boyfriend Jim Shaffer of Waukee.
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Arrangements and Services For
Kathy A. Buck - Age 49 formerly of Shelby
Kathy died on Friday, April 27, 2007

Visitation
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Avoca Chapel

Family Greeting Friends
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Funeral Service
Thursday, May 3, 2007-11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Avoca Chapel

Interment - Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include her son Chad Dennler of Avoca, grandson Brendyn Conn of Avoca, her mother Ruth McArtor of North English, Iowa, three brothers: Larry (Coleen) McArtor of Fairfield, Iowa, Richard McArtor of North English, Iowa, and Chuck McArtor of West Liberty, Iowa; and her boyfriend Jim Shaffer of Waukee, Iowa.

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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Buck, Kathy Ann (McArtor) January 10, 1958 - April 27, 2007

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Kathy A. Buck -Age 49

Kathy Ann Buck, the daughter of Wayne and Ruth(Wetherell) McArtor, was born on January 10, 1958 in Sigourney, Iowa. She attended school at English Valley School in North English, Iowa.

After high school, Kathy worked as a waitress at the Middle America Truck Stop café in Williamsburg. Kathy was united in marriage to Robert Buck, Jr. On April 7, 1979, at the Shelby Presbyterian Church and together they raised their son, Chad. It was after their marriage that Kathy attended beauty school in Council Bluffs, Iowa. After finishing beauty school, Kathy opened and operated a salon out of their home, Kathy’s Styling Post. After closing her shop, she went to work at the Cornstalk Restaurant in Shelby. She then went to work at REM Lead-Way and later returned to the work she enjoyed at the Cornstalk, eventually working there for over twenty years. In 2006, Kathy moved to Waukee, Iowa.

Kathy died on Friday, April 27, 2007, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. She had attained the age of forty-nine years, three months, and seventeen days. She is preceded in death by her father.

Survivors include her son Chad Dennler of Avoca, Iowa; her grandson Brendyn Conn of Avoca, her mother, Ruth McArtor of North English, Iowa; her step-son Jeff Buck of Washington, DC; three brothers: Larry McArtor and his wife Coleen of Fairfield, Iowa, Richard McArtor of North English, and Chuck McArtor of West Liberty, Iowa; her boyfriend Jim Shaffer of Waukee, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other family members, and numerous friends.

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Carlentine, Louis Jr. death notice

Carlentine, Louis Jr. death notice

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Carlentine, Louis Jr.
Omaha World-Herald
4/14/2007 - 4/16/2007

CARLENTINE-Louis, Jr., age 42, of Omaha. Preceded in death by mother, Margaret. Survived by children, Cody, Carissa, Cory, and Chase Carlentine; father, Louis, Sr.; sister, Cindy Asayesh, Terry Newquist and husband, Donnie; brothers, Ron and Michael; other loving relatives and friends.
Wake Service Mon. 6:30 PM St. Gerald's Catholic Church. Funeral Tues. 10 AM St. Gerald's Catholic Church. Interment Calvary. Memorials First National Bank, 84th and Giles, c/o Louis S. Carlentine, Jr. Memorial Fund. Visititation 2-4:30 PM Mon. at Mortuary and after 6 PM at Church.
KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 "F" St.
Omaha
402-731-1234

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Christensen, Homer J. died April 2, 2007

Christensen, Homer J. died April 2, 2007

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Homer Christensen
©The Harlan Tribune
04/11/2007

VOTHAN, Ala. -- Homer J. Christensen, 74, Vothan, Ala., formerly of the Defiance area, died Monday, April 2, 2007 in Alabama. He is survived by his children, Yvonne, Karoline, Mike and Peggy; sister Elinor Juhl of Manilla; and sister-in-law Arlene Christensen of Harlan. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 4 at Holman Funeral Homem in Headland, Ala.

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DeSchamp, Clifford Ray died May 9, 2007

DeSchamp, Clifford Ray died May 9, 2007

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Clifford DeSchamp
©The Harlan Tribune
05/11/2007

AVOCA -- Clifford Ray DeSchamp, 76, Avoca, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Graveside services will be held Friday, May 11 at 11 a.m. at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. DeSchamp is survived by his son, Cliff DeSchamp, Jr., of Avoca; daughters Collette (Roy) Guyer of Hancock and Darla (Todd) Ehlers of Walnut; brother Carlton (Marcella) DeSchamp of Avoca; and six grandchildren.
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Arrangements and Services For
Cliff R. DeSchamp - Age 76 of Avoca
Cliff died on Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Graveside Services with Military Rites
Friday, May 11, 2007 -11:00 AM
Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his children:
Cliff DeSchamp, Jr. of Avoca, Collette (Roy) Guyer of Hancock, IA, and Darla (Todd) Ehlers of Walnut, IA; his brother Carlton (Marcella) DeSchamp of Avoca; and six grandchildren.

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Dollen, Jay William died June 3, 2007

Dollen, Jay William died June 3, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Jay William Dollen - 35
Who Died On - Sunday, June 3, 2007
Open Visitation
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 -

Noon to 9:00 P.M.
Minden United Church of Christ Minden, Iowa
Family Greeting Friends
Wednesday, June 6, 2007

6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Minden United Church of Christ Minden, Iowa
Funeral Service
Thursday, June 7, 2007 - 11:00 A.M.
Minden United Church of Christ

Minden, Iowa
Interment
Minden Township Cemetery - Minden, Iowa
Survivors include his wife Jodi and their son, Riley of Minden, IA; Parents: LeRoy and Beverly Dollen of Minden, IA; his twin brother Jon Dollen of Scottsbluff, NE; two sisters: Rochelle Parks of Neola, IA and Kaylee (Jason) Schneckloth of Minden, IA; and grandmother, Estella Witt of Honey Creek, IA

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Doonan, Donald Dean died June 9, 2007

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Doonan, Donald Dean died June 9, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 79-year-old Donald Dean Doonan of elk Horn will be held 11:00 am , Tuesday, June 12th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin. Survivors include his wife Charlotte Doonan; 3 sons, Thomas Doonan ( Pam) of Winterville, GA, Robert Doonan (Connie) of Newell and David Doonan (friend - Amy Johnson) of Burlington; 2 daughters, Pamela Doonan of Omaha and Jeanette Corum (Greg) of Morton, IL; 1 brother, Berle Doonan (Cookie) of Audubon; 2 sisters-in-law, Delores Doonan of Exira and Lela Hansen of Harlan; 1 brother-in-law, Donald Young of Manilla; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitiation will be held 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Monday, June 11th with the family present from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Donald D. Doonan - Age 79
Who Died On - Saturday, June 9, 2007

Visitation
Monday, June 11, 2007 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, June 11, 2007 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Funeral Service
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Charlotte of Elk Horn; children: Tom (Pam) Doonan of Winterville, GA, Bob (Connie) Doonan of Newell, IA, David Doonan (Amy Johnson) of Burlington, IA, Pam Doonan of Omaha, NE, and Jeanette (Greg) Corum of Morton, IL; and brother Verle (Cookie) Doonan of Audubon, IA

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Emken, Robert H died April 19, 2007

Emken, Robert H died April 19, 2007

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Robert Emken
died Thursday, April 19, 2007
©The Harlan Tribune
04/25/2007

AVOCA -- Robert H. Emken, 77, Avoca, died Thursday, April 19, 2007 at his home. Services were held Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. at Hancock United Methodist Church with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Hancock. Emken is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Deatherage) Emken of Avoca; son Steve Emken of Hancock; daughter Dianne (Jeffery) Schueman of Avoca; sisters Wilma Lund of Los Angeles and Joanne (Roger) Reineke of Avoca; brothers Roger (Ethel) Emken of Fort Collins, Co. and Harold (Jackie) Emken of Bellevue, Neb.; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

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ENGLAND, MILDRED JANE died May 26, 2007

ENGLAND, MILDRED JANE died May 26, 2007

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KJAN Radio online:
MILDRED JANE ENGLAND, 89, of Harlan, died Saturday, May 26th, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 2:00-p.m. Tuesday, May 29th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where friends may call Monday (5/28), from 2-to-9-p.m., and the family will greet friends from 7-to-8-p.m.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Mildred England - 89
Who Died On - Saturday, May 26, 2007

Visitation
Monday, May 28, 2007 - 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, May 28, 2007 - 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

She is survived by her daughters: Joyce Maidment of Lebanon, MO and Candace Perry of Harlan, IA

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Finken, Ronald Anthony April 13, 1939 - April 9, 2007

Finken, Ronald Anthony April 13, 1939 - April 9, 2007

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KNOD Radio website:
Services for 67-year-old Ronald Anthony Finken of North Sioux City, SD, formerly of Earling, will be held 1:00 pm, Thursday, April 12th, 2007 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sioux City. Burial will be in the mausoleum at the Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City. Ronald Finken died Monday, April 9th, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; 4 daughters, Julie Lamaack (Lynn) of Breda, Dr. Amy Swinehart (Bill) of Dornsife, PA, Christy Finken (fiance, Jeff Hillyer) of Houston, TX and Cindy Carruth of Houston, TX; 4 sons, Mike Fitzpatrick (Gail) of Missouri Valley, Bill Finken (fiance Dionne Richou) of Sioux City, Jim Doran (Cathy) of Sioux City and Don Doran (Kim) of Sioux City; 3 sisters, Myrna Powers (Dr. Ron) of Columbia, MO, Jean Wisor (Jim) of Camanche and Charlene LeMoine of Sioux City; 4 brothers, Dale Finken (Rebecca) of Sioux City, Gary Finken (Fran) of Sioux City, Mel Finken (Laurinda) of Sioux City, and Danny Finken (Linda) of Sioux City; 4 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; step father, Vern Pranke of Sioux City; 1 sister-in-law, Hope Finken of Sioux City. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 11th, 2007 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sioux City with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 6:30 and parish vigil service at 7:00 pm. The Christy-Smith-Berekemier Chapel at 5206 Military Road in Sioux City is in charge of the arrangements.
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Ronald A. Finken
SiouxCityJournal.com
April 11, 2007

NORTH SIOUX CITY -- Ronald Anthony Finken, 67, of North Sioux City died Monday, April 9, 2007, at a Sioux City hospital.

Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Monsignor Roger Augustine officiating. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:30 p.m. and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m., at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Berkemier Chapel.

Ronald was born April 13, 1939, in Earling, Iowa, to Austin and Rita (Graeve) Finken. He graduated from Dow City (Iowa) High School in 1958. He later attended Sioux Empire College in Hawarden, Iowa. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard for 32 years, retiring as a sergeant first class.

He married Judy Brink and the couple had two children, Julie and Mike. He later married Linda Pike and the couple had three children, Amy, Christy and Bill. On Jan. 30, 1999, he married Gloria (Thorstensen) Doran in Sioux City and there are three stepchildren, Cindy, Jim and Don.

He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years, retiring in 1998. Since 1999, he had worked part-time for Quest Diagnostics.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Council 11392. He also was a member of the Izaak Walton League and the Boys of '68. He was a past president of the National Cribbage League and had served as the secretary for the Riverside Cribbage League. His hobbies included fishing, playing cribbage and raising pigs. He especially enjoyed spending time with all his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Finken of North Sioux City; his stepfather, Vern Pranke of Sioux City; four daughters, Julie and Lynn Lamaack of Breda, Iowa, Dr. Amy and Bill Swinehart of Dornsife, Pa., Christy Finken and her fiance, Jeff Hillyer of Houston, Texas, and Cindy Carruth of Houston; four sons, Mike and Gail Fitzpatrick of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Bill Finken and his fiancee, Dionne Richou of Sioux City, Jim and Cathy Doran of Sioux City and Don and Kim Doran of Sioux City; three sisters, Myrna and Dr. Ron Powers of Columbia, Mo., Jean and Jim Wisor of Camanche, Iowa, and Charlene LeMoine of Sioux City; four brothers, Dale and Rebecca Finken of Sioux City, Gary and Fran Finken of Sioux City, Mel and Laurinda Finken of Sioux City and Danny and Linda Finken of Sioux City; a sister-in-law, Hope Finken of Sioux City; grandchildren, Zack Taylor, Justin and Mikala Fitzpatrick and Evan Swinehart; stepgrandchildren, Alicia, Amber and Kayla Doran and Cory and Mitzi Chapman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Judy Brink; his second wife, Linda Finken; and a brother, Glen Finken.

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Finken, Ronald Anthony April 13, 1939 - April 9, 2007

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Finken, Ronald Anthony
April 13, 1939 - April 9, 2007
Denison Bulletin/Review
4/19/2007

Ronald Anthony Finken, age 67, of North Sioux City, S.D., died Monday, April 9, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Ia. Ronald was born April 13, 1939 at Earling, IA to Austin & Rita (Graeve) Finken. He graduated from Dow City High School in 1958 and later attended Sioux Empire College in Hawarden, IA. Ron married Judy Brink and the couple had 2 children (Julie & Mike). He later married Linda Pike and the couple had 3 children, (Amy, Christy, & Bill). On Jan. 30, 1999 he married Gloria (Thorstensen) Doran at Sioux City, IA, there are 3 step-children (Cindy, Jim and Don). Ron was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years retiring in 1998. Since 1999 he has worked part-time for Quest Diagnostics. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Council 11392. He was also a member of the Izaak Walton League and the Boys Of 68. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard for 32 years retiring as a Sergeant 1st class. He was Past President of the National Cribbage League and had served as the Secretary for the Riverside Cribbage league. His hobbies included fishing, playing cribbage, raising pigs. He especially enjoyed spending time with all his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Gloria Finken N. Sioux City, S.D., Step-father Vern Pranke of Sioux City, IA., four daughters, Julie & Lynn Lamaack of Breda, IA., Dr. Amy & Bill Swinehart of Dornsife, PA., Christy Finken & fiancee Jeff Hillyer of Houston, TX., step-daughter Cindy Carruth of Houston, TX., four sons, Mile & Gail Fitzpatrick of Missouri Valley, IA., Bill Finken & fiancee Dionne Richou of Sioux City, IA., step-son Jim & Cathy Doran of Sioux City, IA., step-son Don & Kim Doran of Sioux City, IA., three sisters Myrna & Dr. Ron Powers of Columbia, MO., Jean & Jim Wisor of Camanche, IA., Charlene LeMoine of Sioux City, IA., four brothers, Dale & Rebecca Finken of Sioux City, IA., Gary & Fran Finken of Sioux City, IA., Mel & Laurinda Finken of Sioux City, IA., Danny & Linda Finken of Sioux City, IA., sister-in-law Hope Finken of Sioux City, IA., Grandchildren Zack Taylor, Justin and Mikala Fitzpartrick, Evan Swinehart, step grandchildren Alicia, Amber, Kayla Doran, Cory and Mitzi Chapman. Numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Judy Brink, second wife Linda Finken and a brother Glen Finken.

Arrangements were held by Christy-Smith Berkemier Chapel, 5206 Military Road, Sioux City, IA. Visitation was from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Knights of Columbus Rosary was held at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Parish Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007, Msgr. Roger Augustine officiating. He was placed in the Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City, IA.

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German, Marilyn Jean died May 6, 2007

German, Marilyn Jean died May 6, 2007

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Marilyn German
©The Harlan Tribune
05/11/2007

ALTOONA -- Marilyn Jean "Mert" German, 69, Altoona, died Saturday, May 6, 2007 at her home. Memorial services were held Thursday, May 10 at 2 p.m. at Hamilton's Altoona Funeral Home. German is survived by her children -- Rod of Des Moines, Carla (Steve) Biltoft of Tekamah, Neb., Rocky of Des Moines, Randy of Long Beach, Ca. and Rusty (Elaine) of Altoona; seven grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Goetzinger, Charles Joseph died June 12, 2007

Goetzinger, Charles Joseph died June 12, 2007

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KJAN Radio:

CHARLES "Chuck" JOSEPH GOETZINGER, 61, of Westphalia, died Tuesday, June 12th, at Immanuel Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 11:00-a.m. Friday, June 15th, at St. Boniface Church in Westphalia, with the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan in charge of arrangements. Friends may call from 8am-9pm Thursday (6/14) at the funeral home, where a wake service will be held beginning at 7-pm.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Charles Goetzinger -Age 61
Who Died On - Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Funeral Service
Friday, June 15, 2007 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

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Graeve, Margie A. (Kenkel) death notice

Graeve, Margie A. (Kenkel) death notice

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Margie Graeve
©The Harlan Tribune
06/08/2007

LAKEWOOD, CO -- Word has been received of the death of Earling native Margie A. (Kenkel) Graeve, 75. She is survived by her daughter Laura Koss' sons Steve, Rex and Ray Graeve and seven grandchildren.
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Graeve, Margie A.

GRAEVE, MARGIE A., 75, of Lakewood. She was preceded in death by husband Fred. She is survived by children Laura Koss, Steve (Debbie) Graeve, Rex Graeve and Ray (Valerie) Graeve, all of Lakewood. Grandmother of Greg, Dan, Julie, Michaela, Tyler, Tara and Kendra; sister Ollie; brothers Norman and Melvin. Visitation Sun. June 3, 2007 from 5-8 p.m., Rosary begins at 7 p.m. Visitation and Rosary at The Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial Mon. June 4, 2007 at 10 a.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 W. Florida Ave. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan House, 2301 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205.
Published in the Denver Newspaper Agency from 6/1/2007 - 6/2/2007. denverpost.com

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Greiner, John E. died April 4th, 2007

Greiner, John E. died April 4th, 2007

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KNOD Radio website:
Services for 86-year-old John E. Greiner of Council Bluffs, formerly of the Portsmouth area, will be held 10:30 am, Friday, April 6th, 2007 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth. John Greiner died Wednesday, April 4th, 2007 at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs. Survivors include his wife Berniece; step-sons, Robert Kofron of Hillsdale, IL, Dale Kofron of Iowa City; step-daughter, Janet Luna of North Liberty; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Anna Cardoza, Mildred Weihs, Dorothy Ross, and Alfred Greiner, all of Council Bluffs, and Lawrence Greiner of Silver City. Visitation will be held 6:30 to 8:30, Thursday, April 5th, 2007 at the Henry Livingston Funeral Home in Council Bluffs.
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John Greiner
©The Harlan Tribune
04/05/2007

COUNCIL BLUFFS -- John E. Greiner, 86, Council Bluffs, a former Portsmouth, Shelby, Persia and Minden area resident, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at Risen Son Christian Village. Services will be held Friday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth with burial in the Sts. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Cemetery in Portsmouth. Visitation was held Thursday, April 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Henry-Livingston Funeral Home in Council Bluffs. Greiner is survived by his wife, Berniece; stepsons Robert Kofron of Hillsdale, Ill. and Dale Kofron of Iowa City; stepdaughter Janet Luna of North Liberty; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters Anna Cardoza, Mildred Weihs and Dorothy Ross, and brother, Alfred, all of Council Bluffs, and brother Lawrence of Silver City.

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Hamdorf, Leora F. died June 5, 2007

Hamdorf, Leora F. died June 5, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 83-year-old Leora F. Hamdorf of Harlan will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, June 9th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Leora Hamdorf died Tuesday, June 5th, at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include 1 daughter, Ruth Hamdorf of Harlan and 1 son, Terry Hamdorf of Harlan. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 9:00 pm, Thursday, June 8th, and 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday, June 9th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Leora F. Hamdorf - 83
Who Died On - Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Visitation
Thursday, June 7, 2007 From - 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Friday, June 8, 2007 From - 9:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, June 9, 2007 - 10:30 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home -Avoca , Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa
Survivors include her Children: Ruth Hamdorf and Terry Hamdorf of Harlan, Iowa

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Hamdorf, Leora F.
Daily Nonpareil
(posted with permission)
6/8/2007

Leora F. Hamdorf, age 83, of Harlan, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at Creighton Medical Center.

Leora was born in Hancock, Iowa. She married Orville "Bud" Hamdorf on July 5, 1948.

Leora is preceded in death by her husband on July 13, 2007.

Survivors include daughter, Ruth Hamdorf; and son, Terry Hamdorf, both of Harlan, Iowa. Visitation with the family Friday, June 8, 2007, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Funeral service Saturday, June 9, 2007, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment in Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa.

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Hamilton, Marvin Wayne died April 5, 2007

Hamilton, Marvin Wayne died April 5, 2007

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KNOD radio website:
Services for 76-year-old Marvin Wayne Hamilton of Avoca will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, April 7th, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Walnut. Burial will be at the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. Marvin Hamilton died Thursday, April 5th, at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca. Survivors include his wife, Jenny; 3 daughters, Cheryl Jensen (Wes) of Council Bluffs, Cindy Knop (Scott) of Walnut, and LeeAnn Van Horn of Underwood; 4 sons, Robert Hamilton of Council Bluffs, John Hamilton (Kay) of Crescent, Ron Hamilton of Walnut and Edwin Hamilton (Colleen) of Atlantic; 1 sister, Gayle Osburn (Larry) of Omaha; 1 sister-in-law, Rose Marie Hamilton of Omaha; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 1:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday, April 6th, with family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home website:

Arrangements and Services For
Marvin W. Hamilton - Age 76
Who Died On - Thursday, April 5, 2007

Visitation
Friday, April 6, 2007 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Friday, April 6, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home- Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Saturday, April 7, 2007 11:00 AM
Calvary Baptist Church - Walnut, Iowa

Interment
Layton Township Cemetery - Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Jenny Hamilton of rural Avoca, IA; his children: Cheryl (Wes) Jensen of Council Bluffs, IA; Robert Hamilton of Council Bluffs, IA; Cindy (Scott) Knop of Walnut, IA; LeaAnn Van Horn of Underwood, IA; John (Kay) Hamilton of Crescent, IA; Ron Hamilton of Walnut, IA; Edwin (Colleen) Hamilton of Atlantic, IA; Sister, Gayle (Larry) Osburn of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law, Rose Marie Hamilton of Omaha,Ne.
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Marvin Hamilton
©The Harlan Tribune
04/11/2007

AVOCA -- Marvin W. Hamilton, 76, Avoca, died Thursday, April 5, 2007 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Services were held Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Walnut with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery at Walnut. Hamilton is survived by his wife, Jenny, of Avoca; daughters Cheryl (Wes) Jensen of Council Bluffs, Cindy (Scott) Knop of Walnut and LeaAnn Van Horn of Underwood; sons Robert of Council Bluffs, John (Kay) of Crescent, Ron of Walnut and Edwin (Colleen) of Atlantic; sister Gayle (Larry) Osburn of Omaha; sister-in-law Rose Marie Hamilton of Omaha; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

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Harris, David Eugene "Judd" 1968-2007

Harris, David Eugene "Judd" 1968-2007

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Atlantic man killed in accident Sunday
Atlantic (IA) News Telegraph
Published: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 8:15 AM CDT

An accident, which occurred at about 12:20 p.m. on Sunday, along Olive Street north of Atlantic, claimed the life of an Atlantic man.

David Eugene Harris, 39, of Atlantic, was riding a bicycle southbound on Olive Street, north of Atlantic, when he was struck by a southbound 1994 Dodge Dakota driven by Ross Kunze, 77, of Atlantic.

Harris was thrown onto the hood of the vehicle. Harris was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by Medivac, but sustained fatal injuries in the accident. The Iowa State Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Atlantic Police Department.

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Roland Funeral Service
rolandfuneralservice.com

David Eugene "Judd" Harris
1968-2007

Birthplace: Atlantic, Iowa
Resided: Atlantic, Iowa
Special Services: Visitation will be Thursday, June, 21 2007 from 5-7pm, and the funeral will be on Friday, June 22, 2007 at 1:30.
Funeral: 6/22/2007, 1:30:00 PM
Burial: Atlantic Cemetery
Obituary:

David Eugene "Judd" Harris, long time resident of Cass County, age 39, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007, in Atlantic, Iowa as a result of an accident.

David graduated with the Cumberland-Massena Class of 1987. He enjoyed the YMCA and loved riding his bicycle. Judd will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by a special friend Jaqueline Elings of Atlantic; three brothers William K. Harris and wife Marianna of Henderson, NE, Steve R. Harris and wife Gail of Denison, IA and Kirk Hall of Atlantic; four sisters Victoria Ryan of Springfield, MO, Terri Henderson of New York, NY, Angela McCuddin and husband Jeff of Fairmont, MN and Janet Larsen of Atlantic, IA; five aunts, Jean Miller of Atlantic, Sharon Goff of Washington, Rosemary Murphy of Florida, Mary Lou Smith of Anita, and Karen Casey; four uncles David Goff of Texas, Robert Goff and Charles Goff both of Washington, and Kenneth Nielsen; his step-mother Barbara Jean (White) Harris of Atlantic and numerous, cousins, other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother Barbara Ann (Goff) Harris in 1978; his dad, Eugene (Gene) Harris in 2003; his biological mother Betty Jean (Nielsen) Bruner in 2003; seven uncles Lloyd, Darrell, Larry, Ted, and Bill Harris, Sherman and Eldon Goff; and four aunts Lois Cooley, Arthadel Peterson, Nancy Jane Goff and Elizabeth Steen. David's family will meet with friends at a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 Thursday evening at the Roland funeral Home in Atlantic, Iowa. A funeral service for David will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, June 22, 2007, also at Rolands. C. G. Lindeman of Lyman will officiate. A committal service will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Roland Funeral Service
204 E. 5th St. | Atlantic, IA 50022

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Harris, Martha E. "Martie" (Sprinkel) January 21, 1938 - June 18, 2007

Harris, Martha E. "Martie" (Sprinkel) January 21, 1938 - June 18, 2007

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Harris, Martha E. "Martie"
The Daily Nonpareil
6/21/2007

Martha E. "Martie" Harris, 69, of Wildwood Fla., died Monday, June 18, 2007.

She was born January 21, 1938 in Council Bluffs, Iowa and moved to Florida in 1994 from Lawton, Mich. Martie was an RN and retired in 2003 from the open-heart unit at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. Prior to entering nursing she held executive management positions as a legal secretary and as administrative assistant to presidents of 2 large companies. She enjoyed golfing, gardening, cruising, and reading.

She is preceded in death by her father Charles Sprinkel, of Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1976.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Bill, of Wildwood, Fla.; daughters, Darlene Hybels (Tim), of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Denise Foot (Mike), of Temperance, Mich.; son, Jeff Harris (Cindy), of Middleville, Mich., and Chuck Harris, of South Bend, Ind.; five grandchildren, Callie, Rich, John, Rachel, and Cameron; one great granddaughter, Gracie; and one grand dog Baylee; her mother, Loretta (Downey) Sprinkel continues to reside in Council Bluffs. She is also survived by 2 sisters, Marilyn Beedle and Virginia Smith; and one brother, Charles Sprinkel, all of the Council Bluffs area.

There will be a memorial service and celebration of Martie's life in the autumn. In lieu of flowers memorial donations should be made to Martie's preferred charities; Hospice of Lake and Sumter 12300 Lane Park Rd Tavares, Fl 32778, or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure 5005 LBJ Freeway Suite 250 Dallas, Tx 75244 1-888-888-3317.
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Heckman, Marilyn Joy Petersen (March 17, 1936 - April 12, 2007)

Heckman, Marilyn Joy Petersen (March 17, 1936 - April 12, 2007)

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Marilyn J. Heckman
(March 17, 1936 - April 12, 2007)

Marilyn J. Heckman, 71, of Adair, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Marilyn Joy Petersen was born on March 17, 1936, on her family’s farm in Wichita, Audubon County, Iowa, the daughter of Hans Christian and Sophia Marie (Christophersen) Petersen.

Marilyn moved north of Adair in 1944, and lived there all of her life. She attended Bear Grove #7, north of Adair, in rural Guthrie County. Marilyn graduated from Adair High School in 1955. After graduating from high school she worked at U.S. Bank in Omaha, Nebraska until 1962.

On June 6, 1967, she was married to George John Heckman in Denison, Iowa.

Marilyn was a 4-H member and leader of the Grant Jolly Juniors. She was also a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Marilyn enjoyed baking, quilting, working in her flower gardens and was known for her letter writing. She was very interested in family history and worked hard on genealogy. Marilyn was an avid democrat. The most important to Marilyn though were her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Linda Heckman of Harlan, Iowa; Kevin Heckman and his wife, Michelle of Guthrie Center, Iowa, John Heckman of Adair, Iowa; and Joy Heckman and her husband, Ron Slagle of Johnston, Iowa; 6 grandchildren, Joshua, Candice, Keenan, Collin, Christian and Colton; siblings, Geraldine Twidt and her husband, Howard of Ankeny, Iowa; Melvin Petersen and his wife, Doris of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Dallas Petersen of Villisca, Iowa; Shirley McClelland and her husband, Ron of Des Moines, Iowa; and Jack Petersen and his wife, Barbara of Abilene, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George in 1984; sisters, A. Joan Petersen and Darlene Petersen; and brothers, Don and Merle Petersen.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 16, 2007, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, northwest of Adair, Iowa.

Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 16, 2007, at the Hockenberry Funeral Home in Adair, with the family present to greet friends from 3 to 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Little Mermaid Restoration Fund, P.O. Box 27, Kimballton, Iowa 51543.

Hockenberry Funeral Home in Adair is in charge of the arrangements.

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Hinz, Robert L. died June 11, 2007

Hinz, Robert L. died June 11, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Robert L. Hinz - Age 82
Who Died On - Monday, June 11, 2007

Visitation
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home -
Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home -
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

survivors include his daughters: Debbie (Tom) Minahan of Neola, IA; Laurie (Bill) Fell of Avoca, IA; one brother: Richard (Patricia) Hinz of Bondurant, IA; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Hoffmeier, Diann Cena Schiernbeck August 8, 1948 - June 30, 2007

Hoffmeier, Diann Cena Schiernbeck August 8, 1948 - June 30, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 58-year-old Diann Hoffmeier of Denison will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, July 5th, 2007 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Burial will be at the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Diann Hoffmeier died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. Survivors include her husband Byron "Barney"; 3 sons, Jeff Hoffmeier (Suzanne) of Kansas City, KS, Jason Botos (Hollie) of Atlantic and Jeremy Botos (Katie) of Phoenix, AZ; 1 daughter, Lori Waner (Vince) of Warrensburg, MO; 10 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Richard Schiernbeck of Westside and Vernon Schiernbeck (Carol) of Adair; 1 sister, Janice Soll of Denison; 1 half-sister, Darlene Hast of Denison. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 4th at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.
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KJAN Radio:

DIANN HOFFMEIER, 58, of Denison, died Saturday, June 30th, at the Crawford County Hospital in Denison. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, July 5th, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Friends may call at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Wednesday (7/4), from 4-until 8-p.m.

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Diann Hoffmeier
SiouxCityJournal.com
July 3, 2007

DENISON, Iowa -- Diann Hoffmeier, 58, of Denison died Saturday, June 30, 2007, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.

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Diann Cena Hoffmeier was born August 8, 1948, the daughter of Clarence and Elsie Schneller Schiernbeck. She died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital, Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the age of fifty-eight.

Diann was born in Wall Lake, Iowa. She moved with her parents to Deloit, and began her education in the Denison Community Schools. She later moved to Harlan and graduated from the Harlan Community High School with the class of 1966.

After graduation, she worked in Harlan for a couple of years before continuing her education at a beauty school in Council Bluffs. After graduation, she returned to Harlan and opened a beauty shop there before returning to Denison where she opened a beauty shop.

Diann was united in marriage to Byron Hoffmeier, November 28, 1981 at Zion Lutheran Church. The couple settled in Denison where recently, she was employed as the manager of Godfathers Pizza and Reiney's Soda Fountain both in Denison.

She was a loving and caring mother and wife who adored her grandchildren, who meant everything to her. In her leisure time, she enjoyed fishing, especially at Silver Lake, near Lake Park, Iowa. She had an enduring affection for animals and was especially close to her dog, Chrissie and cats, Moe and Zoie. She enjoyed family events, cooking and baking, bingo and various wood crafts, including tole painting.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her father-in-law, Ralph Hoffmeier; one brother, Clarence Schiernbeck Jr. and one sister, Joyce Whited. Survivors include: her husband, Byron of Denison; three sons, Jeff Hoffmeier and his wife, Suzanne of Kansas City, Kansas; Jason Botos and his wife, Holly of Atlantic, Iowa Jeremy Botos and his wife, Katie of Phoenix, Arizona; one daughter Lori Waner and her husband, Vince of Warrensburg, Missouri; two brothers, Richard Schiernbeck of Westside; and Vernon Schiernbeck and his wife, Carol of Adair; and one sister, Janice Soll of Denison; and a half-sister, Darlene Hast also of Denison.

In Loving Memory Of
DIANN C HOFFMEIER
AUGUST 8,1948 - JUNE 30, 2007

Service
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
DENISON, IOWA
10:30 A.M. - THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2007

Officiants
REV. KURT KAISER
REV. DAVID SEWING

Message in Music
KAREN KAHL - ORGANIST
ELDON HARDEKOPF - SOLOIST

Solo Selection
THE OLD RUGGED CROSS

Congregational Hymns
ROCK OF AGES, CLEFT FOR ME
WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

Honorary Pallbearers
BARRY BLACKMAN MARIE BLACKMAN
MARLENE BENDON CAROLYN NELSON
CAROL RANSOM SALLY CARSTENS MARGE POWELL

Pallbearers
VERNON SCHIERNBECK JR. ANDREW HOFFMEIER
RANDY HAGGE TERRY SOLL
MIKE HAGGE BRIAN SOLL

Interment

OAKLAND CEMETERY
DENISON, IOWA

THE FAMILY INVITES EVERYONE TO RETURN TO THE CHURCH TO JOIN
THEM IN FELLOWSHIP AND LUNCH SERVED BY THE DORCAS SOCIETY

WALTER A. HUEBNER & SONS' FUNERAL SERVICE

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Johnson, Helen V. died May 28, 2007

Johnson, Helen V. died May 28, 2007Surnames:

Arrangements and Services For
Helen V. Johnson - Age 86 of Plano, Texas
Formally of Avoca
Who Died On - Monday, May 28, 2007

Funeral Service
Friday, June 1, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church

Interment
Cuppy's Grove Cemetery -
Rural Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include her daughter Cheryl and her husband Bill Musfeldt

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Re: Johnson, Helen V. died May 28, 2007

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Services for 86-year-old Helen Vernice Johnson of Plano, TX, formerly of Avoca, will be held 10:30 am, Friday, June 1st, 2007 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Burial will be at the Cuppy's Grove Cemetery, southeast of Harlan. Helen Johnson died Monday, May 28th, 2007 at the Heritage Manor Health Care Center. Survivors include 2 daughters, Cheryl Musfeldt (Phil) of Richardson, TX and Brenda Johnson of Copperhill, TN and 1 grandson. There will be no visitation. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements.

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Johnson, Mabel Christena died May 22, 2007

Johnson, Mabel Christena died May 22, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Christena Johnson - Age 91 of Bella Vista, AR
Who Died On - Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Visitation
Friday, May 25, 2007 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, May 25, 2007 - 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, May 26, 2007 -11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children Darrell (Lois) Johnson of Bella Vista, AR; Chuck Johnson of St. Louis Park, MN; Kathleen (Bill) Holthues of Surprise, AZ; Shelly (Kevin) Smith of DePere,WI; 15 Grandchildren, 21 Great -Grandchildren; Sisters Violet (Wayne) Fiscus of Harlan, IA; Mae Heilig of Harlan, IA; Ina Carroll of Jewel, IA; Ethel Dent of Springdale, AZ; Joy Wisenand of Bellevue, NE; Dagney Svendsen of Elk Horn, IA ; Brother Donald Swensen of Omaha,NE

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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com
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KNOD Radio online:
Services for 91-year-old Mabel "Christena" Johnson of Bella Vista, AR, will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, May 26th, 2007 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Mabel Christena Johnson died Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 at Highlands Health Care. Survivors include 2 sons, Daryl Johnson (Lois) of Bella Vista, AR and Chuck Johnson of St. Louis Park, MN; 2 daughters, Kathleen Holthues (Bill) of Surprise, AZ and Shelly Smith (Kevin) of DePere, WI; 6 sisters, Violet Fiscus (Wayne) of Kirkman, Mae Heilig of harlan, Ina Carroll of Jewel, Ethel Dent of Sprindale, AR, Joy Wisenand of Bellevue, NE and Dagne Svendsen of Elk Horn; 1 brother, donald Swensen of Omaha, NE. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Johnson, Robert June 3, 1929 - June 22, 2007

Johnson, Robert June 3, 1929 - June 22, 2007

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Johnson, Robert "Bob"
June 3, 1929 - June 22, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
6/27/2007

Robert (Bob) Johnson, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on June 22, 2007.

He was born on June 3, 1929 in Defiance, Iowa where he lived on a farm with his parents Harry and Jean Johnson. At 18, he joined the U.S. Marine Corp and spent the next 27 years serving his country. He was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars. Sergeant Major Johnson spent many years on recruiting duty in Omaha working the Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa territory. He was a member of Queen of Apostles Catholic Church and served on the Board of Directors in the early years for St. Albert's High School. In 1971, the family was transferred to Dallas, Texas where he retired in 1973. He began his second career as head of maintenance and facilities at Forney Engineering in 1974. After retiring once again in 1987, he started his own HVAC business which he sold in 1992.

When asked what his greatest accomplishment was, he always replied "being a grandfather". He was a strong and fair father and a loving and caring grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie Sumovich Johnson; sons, Robert Johnson, Jr., David Johnson and James Johnson.

He is survived by his children and their spouses, Colleen and Larry Cates, Jeff Johnson, Laurie and Jeff Barnett and Rick and Laryssa Johnson; grandchildren, Jenny Cates, Chris Cates, Beth Johnson, Micaela Johnson, Katy Johnson, Nicole Cates, Chase Johnson, Amy Barnett, Eastin Johnson, Melissa Cates Massey and Brooke Cates; In-Laws Carole Johnson and Neil Massey; future In-Law, Erik Woodling; brothers and their spouses, Leonard and Martina Johnson, Walt and MaryEtta Johnson; sister, Trudy Kirschner and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be held on Friday, June 29th in Dallas, Texas.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or The Troy Aikman Foundation.

North Dallas Funeral Home
2710 Valley View Lane
Dallas, TX 75234
972-241-9100 Fax: 972-406-1480

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Jones, Allan died recently

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Jones, Allan died recently

Classification: Death

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Allan Jones
©The Harlan Tribune
05/21/2007

TEMPE, Az. -- Allan Jones, a former Harlan resident and owner of the Harlan Livestock sale barn, died recently in Tempe, Az. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer, located at 311 2nd Ave. West. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, and children Dan, Larry, Jim, David and Susan, and their families.

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Kennedy, Gudrun M. "Goodie" (Larsen) Stingle May 27, 1912 - June 12, 2007

Kennedy, Gudrun M. "Goodie" (Larsen) Stingle May 27, 1912 - June 12, 2007

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Kennedy, Gudrun M. "Goodie" (Larsen) Stingle
May 27, 1912 - June 12, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
6/13/2007

Gudrun M. "Goodie" Kennedy, age 95, a lifetime resident of Council Bluffs, passed away June 12, 2007.

Gudrun was born May 27, 1912 in Elk Horn, Iowa and was the head of payroll department at the US Corp of Engineers in Omaha, retiring in 1971 after 27 years. She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and VFW Post #737 Auxiliary.

Gudrun is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Marie Larsen; first husband, Phil Stingle; and husband, Pat Kennedy Sr., whom she was married to for 51 years; son, Pat Jr.; sisters, Hilda Jackson and Carla; brothers, John, Jimmy, Vernon, Otto "Buddy" Larsen.

Survivors include daughter Phyllis Krebs and husband, Art, of Council Bluffs; son, William Stingle and wife, Sylvia, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Kennedy, of Pacific Junction; sister, Violet Knickman and husband, Marvin, of Council Bluffs; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Graveside services Friday, 11 a.m. at Ridgewood Cemetery. Family and friends to meet at funeral home at 10:30 a.m. for cortege to cemetery, Rev. Tony Paff officiant.

Memorials in Leiu of flowers to Bethany Lutheran Home preferred.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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Kirk, Olav April 9, 1922 - April 6, 2007

Kirk, Olav April 9, 1922 - April 6, 2007

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KNOD Radio website:
Memorial services for 84-year-old Olav Kirk of Harlan will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, April 12th, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Olav Kirk died Friday, April 6th, in Harlan. Survivors include his wife, Leora; 2 sons, Ricky Sorensen (Kaomi) of Harlan and Daryl Sorensen (Mary) of Tempe, AZ; 1 daughter, Donna Van Leuven (Bob) of Mesa, AZ; 4 brothers, Uffe Kirk, Viggo Kirk Helge Kirk and Frode Kirk, all of Denmark, 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Friends may call 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Tuesday, April 10th, with family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Olav Kirk
April 9, 1922 - April 6, 2007

Olav Kirk, the son of Svend and Guldborg (Holm) Kirk, was born on April 9, 1922, in Roskilde, Denmark. He was raised and educated in Denmark. During World War II, Olav served in the Danish Underground. He immigrated to the United States in 1948, and was honored to become a United States citizen on April 11, 1955. Olav farmed his aunt’s land and worked as a carpenter. He also worked several years at the pork plant in Harlan, Iowa. After the plant closed, Olav was employed as a handyman, doing odd jobs.
On July 18, 1964, Olav married Leora Arlene Troll at the old Immanuel Lutheran Church building in Harlan, Iowa.

Olav was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. He enjoyed gardening and kept a large garden at Bill Lewis’place for many years. He was a good artist and loved to paint. Olav liked to fish, play bingo, camp, and dance. He also passed the time by playing Solitaire and working crossword puzzles.

Olav Kirk died on Friday, April 6, 2007, at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 28 days.

Olav was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Gudrun Johansen; one brother, Borge Kirk; and one son, Galen Sorensen. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Leora Kirk of Harlan, Iowa; two sons, Ricky (Kaomi) Sorensen of Harlan, Iowa, and Daryl (Mary) Sorensen of Tempe, Arizona; one daughter, Donna (Bob) Van Leuven of Mesa, Arizona; four brothers, Uffe Kirk, Viggo Kirk, Helge Kirk, and Frode Kirk, all of Denmark; ten grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; other relatives in Denmark; and other friends.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastors Steve Chellew and Heather Ploen officiating. Marge Ahrenholtz served as the organist, and Diane Kastens was the soloist. Burial of ashes took place in the Harlan Cemetery. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007
Service Date: Thursday, Apr 12, 2007

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Kleffman, Alice E. November 22, 1927 - June 11, 2007

Kleffman, Alice E. November 22, 1927 - June 11, 2007

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Kleffman, Alice E.
November 22, 1927 - June 11, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
6/12/2007

Alice E. Kleffman, age 79, of Harlan, Iowa, passed away June 11, 2007, at Elm Crest Retirement Center in Harlan.

Alice was born November 22, 1927, in Portsmouth, Iowa, the seventh child born to the late John and Frances (Rau) Kleffman. She attended St. Mary's Grade School in Portsmouth before moving to Council Bluffs in 1944, where she graduated from St. Francis High School in 1946. Alice was a cash and loan worker at Woodmen of the World Insurance Company from 1950 until her retirement in 1989. She moved to Harlan, Iowa in 1990. Alice was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Altar & Rosary Society and Circle 3 in Harlan, Catholic Daughter of the America's, St. Anthony's Court #330 in Council Bluffs. She loved to travel.

Alice was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph, Harold, Walter, Richard and Norbert Kleffman.

She is survived by her sisters, Charlotte "Lottie" McDermott of Harlan, Mary Ann Schueller and husband, Leon of Dawson, Minn.; brothers, Harry Kleffman and wife, Cecilia of Harlan, Rev. James Kleffman of Council Bluffs; many nieces and nephews.

Wake Service, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael's Church in Harlan. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Church. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth, Iowa.

Memorials to Shelby County Catholic School or St. Albert Schools preferred.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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Klindt, LaVerne Deloris (Petersen) d. August 7, 2006

death notice - LaVerne Deloris (Petersen) Klindt d. August 7, 2006

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Services for 84-year-old LaVerne Deloris Klindt of Avoca will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, August 10th, 2006 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Burial will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery. LaVerne Klindt died Monday, August 7th, 2006 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Survivors include 2 daughters, Connie Christiansen (Monty) of State College, PA and Sheryl Bassford (Tom) of Columbia, MO; 2 sons, Gary Klindt (Stella) of Clinton Township, MI and Brian Klindt of Ojai, CA; 1 brother, Ernest Petersen of Kimballton; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 9:00 pm Wednesday, August 9th, 2006 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will be present from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and a prayer service will be held at 8:30 pm.
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Arrangements and Services For
LaVerne D. Klindt - Age 84
Who Died On - Monday, August 7, 2006

Visitation
Wednesday,
August 9, 2006 4:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, August 9, 2006 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Wednesday, August 9, 2006 - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Jacksonville, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery - Jacksonville, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Connie and her husband, Monty Christiansen of State College, Pennsylvania;
Sheryl and her husband, Tom Bassford of Columbia, Missouri; Gary (Stella) Klindt of Clinton Township, Michigan; Brian Klindt of Ojai, California;  eight grandchildren; seven great-grandsons; Brother: Ernest Petersen of Kimballton, Iowa

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obit - Klindt, LaVerne Deloris (Petersen) January 28, 1922 - August 7, 2006

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Klindt, LaVerne Deloris (Petersen) January 28, 1922 - August 7, 2006

LaVerne D. Klindt - Age 84

LaVerne Deloris Klindt was born on January 28, 1922, on a farm in Polk Township, Shelby County, Iowa. Her parents were Wilhelm and Florence (Nelson) Petersen. She was baptized and confirmed in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Jacksonville, Iowa.

LaVerne attended country school in Jackson Township through the eighth grade. Following graduation, LaVerne worked for families as a housekeeper. On January 22, 1941, she was united in marriage to Gaylord Klindt at the Bethlehem Lutheran Parsonage in Jacksonville, Iowa. Four children were born to this union: Connie, Gary, Sheryl, and Brian.

After their marriage, LaVerne and Gaylord farmed in Polk and Jackson Townships. They retired from farming in 1977, and moved to an acreage they bought north of Jacksonville. LaVerne was a substitute cook and baker for the Harlan Public School for ten years and a full-time cook there for three years.

LaVerne was an active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in the Women’s Quilting Group, Bible Studies, and several Church Circles.

Following Gaylord’s death in 1986, she moved to a home she purchased in Harlan, Iowa, where she continued to be an active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. She was a member of several card clubs. She also enjoyed gardening, traveling, and doing handiwork. In 2005, she became a resident of the Avoca Lodge in Avoca, Iowa. On February 14, 2006, she was chosen Queen of the Lodge; this was the highlight of her residency.

LaVerne died on Monday, August 7, 2006, at the Avoca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Avoca, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-four years, six months and ten days. In addition to her parents, and her husband, Gaylord, LaVerne was preceded in death by her sister: Doris Hansen, brother: Lester Petersen, sister-in-law: Bernice Petersen, and brother-in-law: Howard Hansen.

Survivors include two daughters: Connie and her husband, Monty Christiansen of State College, Pennsylvania; Sheryl and her husband, Tom Bassford of Columbia, Missouri; two sons: Gary Klindt and his wife Stella of Clinton Township, Michigan; Brian Klindt of Ojai, California; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandsons; one brother: Ernest Petersen of Kimballton, Iowa; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 10, 2006, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with John Farrell and Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiating. Interment was in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa, with Robert Klindt, Dean Petersen, Jerry Klindt, Larry Bussow, Steve Hansen, Dennis Petersen and Ed Hansen serving as casket bearers.

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Koesters, Louis Casper April 20, 1913 - April 18, 2007

Koesters, Louis Casper April 20, 1913 - April 18, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Louis C. Koesters - 93
Who Died On - Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Visitation
Friday, April 20, 2007 - 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Rosary
Friday, April 20, 2007 - 7:00 PM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 10:30 AM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph’s Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Phil (Jolene) Koesters of Harlan, IA, Julie (Dick) Klein of Earling, IA, Robert (JoAnn) Koesters of Earling,June (Greg) Schmidt of Omaha, NE, Norene (Robert) Schechinger of Panama, IA, John Koesters of Earling, Mitzi (Al) LeClair of Omaha, Luke (Deb) Koesters of Omaha, Mark (Adrian) Koesters of Omaha, and Matthew (Rose) Koesters of Earling; 41 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren
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LOUIS C. KOESTERS, 93, of Harlan (formerly of Earling), died Wednesday, April 18th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:30-a.m. Saturday, April 21st, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Friends may call at the church Fri. (4/20), from 5-8:30-p.m.
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Services for 93-year-old Louis C. Koesters of Harlan, formerly of Earling, will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, April 21st, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Louis Koesters died Wednesday, April 18thk, at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Survivors include 6 sons, Phil Koesters (Jolene) of Harlan, Robert Koesters (Jo Ann) of Earling, John Koesters of Earling, Luke Koesters (Deb) of Omaha, Mark Koesters (Adrian) of Omaha and Matthew Koesters (Rose) of Earling; 4 daughters, Julie Klein (Dick) of Earling, June Schmidt (Greg) of Omaha, Norene Schechinger (Robert) of Panama, and Mitzi LeClair (Al) of Omaha; 41 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 8:30 pm with a rosary service at 7:00 pm, Friday, April 20th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Koesters, Louis C.
Omaha World-Herald
4/19/2007

KOESTERS-Louis C., age 93, formerly of Earling, IA, Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Survived by sons, Phil (Jolene) Koesters, Harlan, IA, Robert (JoAnn) Koesters , Earling, IA, John Koesters, Earling, IA, Luke (Deb) Koesters , Omaha, NE, Mark (Adrian) Koesters , Omaha, NE; daughter, Julie (Dick) Klein, Earling, IA, daughters, June (Greg) Schmidt, Omaha, NE, Mitzi (AI) LeClair , Omaha, NE, Matthew (Rose) Koesters , Earling, IA; daughter, Norene (Robert) Schechinger, Panama, IA; 41 grandchildren ; 52 great-grand-children; great-great-grand-children.

Visitation St. Joseph's Catholic Church - Earling, IA Friday, April 20, 2007 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Rosary St. Joseph's Catholic Church - Earling, IA Friday,April 20. 2007 from 7:00 PM to Mass of Christian. Burial St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Earling, IA on Saturday. April 21, 2007 at 10:30 AM. Officiating Clergy Rev. Tom Coenen. Cemetery Name St. Joseph's Cemetery, Earling, IA.
PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135
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funeral card:

Louis C. Koesters
Louis Casper Koesters was born on April 20, 1913, to Robert and Theresa(Schneider) Koesters in Earling, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St.Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling where he also attended St. Joseph's Catholic School. He then began helping his father on the farm which led to his own farming career.
Louis was united in marriage to Josephine Mueller on February 20, 1941, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. Ten children were born to this union: Philip, Julie, Robert, June, Norene, John, Mitzi, Luke, Mark, and Matthew. They farmed outside of Westphalia until 1946 when they moved to a farm outside of Earling. This is where Louis and Josephine raised their family and farmed, Louis also did custom corn shelling for area farmers for several years. Louis retired in 1979 when his son John took over. He and his wife stayed on the farm until 1999 when they moved into Earling after purchasing his sister's house.

Louis was a man of great faith and was very involved at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where he was a lifetime member. He was also an Honorary Life Member of the Earling Knights of Columbus Council No. 1741, having been a member for sixty-nine years. He enjoyed family get togethers and spending time with all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After Josephine's death in 2003, Louis moved to Harlan and became a resident at Elm Crest Assisted Living. He died at the health care unit on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, having attained the age of ninety- three years, eleven months, and twenty-nine days.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Theresa Koesters, his wife Josephine who died exactly four years prior, and his brothers and sisters: Valeria, Richard, Art, Nettie, Norbert, Frank, Betty, Gabriella, and two grandchildren Greg and Jackie Klein.

He is survived by his children: Phil Koesters and his wifeJolene of Harlan, Iowa, Julie and her husband Dick Klein of Earling, Iowa, Robert Koesters and his wife JoAnn of Earling, June and her husband Greg Schmidt of Omaha, Nebraska, Norene and her husband Robert Schechinger of Panama, Iowa, John Koesters of Earling, Mitzi and her husband Al LeClair, Luke Koesters and his wife Debbie, Mark Koesters and his wife Adrian, all of Omaha, and Matthew Koesters and his wife Rose of Earling; forty-one grandchildren; fifty-two great-grandchildren; other family members, and many friends.

In Loving Memory of
LOUIS C. KOESTERS
Born - April 20, 1913 - Earling, Iowa
Died - April 18, 2007 - Harlan, Iowa
WAKE SERVICE AND ROSARY
Friday, April 20, 2007 - 7:00 PM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, April 21, 2007- 10:30 AM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Tom Coenen
ACCOMPANIST CHOIR
Mary Wilwerding

CASKET BEARERS
Phil Koesters Robert Koesters John Koesters
Luke Koesters Mark Koesters Matthew Koesters

INTERMENT
St. Joseph's Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

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Kopp, Dean Lenore Coon July 6, 1925 - May 3, 2007

Kopp, Dean Lenore Coon July 6, 1925 - May 3, 2007

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Kopp, Dean Lenore Coon
(July 6, 1925 - May 3, 2007)

Dean L. Kopp, 81, of Anita, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007, at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Dean Lenore Coon was born July 6, 1925, at home in Shelby county near Gates, northwest of Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth and Nellie (Smith) Coon.

She attended rural schools in Shelby, Audubon, and Cass counties and graduated from the Anita High School in 1943, taking Normal Training in High School.

Dean taught for 17 years in rural schools in Cass and Audubon counties and in grades in the Audubon and Walnut School Systems. On July 18, 1959, Dean married Leo Michael Kopp in Adair. She helped Leo on the farm. In her early years, she belonged to Pythian Sisters and the American Legion Auxiliary and the ODO Club. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Adair.

After Leo’s death, she did some substitute teaching; then worked at motels in Adair for several years. When she moved to Anita, she worked for the Mullen Funeral Homes and the Hockenberry Mullen Homes for several years.

She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Kopp of Kansas City, Kansas, Mary Ward and her husband, Nathan “Bingo” of Atlantic, Iowa; her sister-in-law, Sister Mary Yvonne Kopp R.S.M.; as well as nieces and nephews.

Dean was proceeded in death by her mother, Nellie in 1960; her father, Kenneth in 1975; her sister, Carmen in 1977; her husband, Leo in 1980; a grandson, Albert in 1994; and two nieces.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2007, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Adair, Iowa.

A Scriptural Prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, followed with visitation with the family at the Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Adair.

Dean’s ashes will be buried at a later date in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Adair, Iowa.

The family is requesting that memorials go to the American Cancer Society in Dean’s memory.

Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Adair is in charge of the arrangements.

www.hockenberryfamilycare.com

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Krantz, Bernice A. (Hulsebus) died April 6, 2007

Krantz, Bernice A. (Hulsebus) died April 6, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Bernice A. Krantz - 86
Who Died On - Friday, April 6, 2007

Visitation
Monday, April 9, 2007 - 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Monday, April 9, 2007 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:00 A.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

She is survived by her son Jerry Krantz of Rochester, MN; 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and her brother Douglas (Kathy) Hulsebus of Tulsa, OK
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Bernice Krantz
©The Harlan Tribune
04/11/2007

HARLAN -- Bernice A. Krantz, 86, Harlan, died Friday, April 6, 2007 at Elm Crest Retirement Community. Services will be held Tuesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. A wake service was held Monday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. Visitation was Monday from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Krantz is survived by her son, Jerry Krantz, of Rochester, Mn.; brother Douglas (Kathy) Hulsebus of Tulsa, Ok.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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Krummel, Willis Rhinhardt January 18, 1934 - May 24, 2007

Krummel, Willis Rhinhardt January 18, 1934 - May 24, 2007

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WILLIS R. KRUMMEL, 73, of Avoca, died Thursday, May 24th, 2007 in Oakland. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, May 29th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-until 8-p.m. Sunday (5/27) & from 10-a.m. to 9-p.m. Monday (5/28), and the family will be present from 5-until 8-p.m., Monday.
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Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
Harlan, IA 51537
burmeisterjohannsen.com

Willis Rhinhardt Krummel
January 18, 1934 - May 24, 2007

Willis Rhinhardt Krummel, the son of Rhinhardt and Hilda (Rock) Krummel, was born on January 18, 1934, on Sleepy Hollow Farm in rural Avoca, Iowa. He attended Pleasant #7 country school, which was located one mile from his home. He graduated from Avoca High School in 1952. After graduation, Willis worked with his father on the farm, and after harvest in 1954, began working at the Conoco Gas Station in Avoca. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in February, 1956, and served until he received a medical discharge in July of the same year. Willis married JoAnn Johannsen on November 30, 1958, in Walnut, Iowa.
Willis was employed by Stempel Implement in Oakland, Iowa, before forming a farming partnership with his father. He purchased the family farm in 1984, and the couple retired and built a home in Avoca in 1999.

Willis was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, where he had served on the Church Council for seven years, three of them as president. He had been a choir member since high school, a member of the Men’s Trinity Breakfast Club, and had served on several committees within the congregation. Willis was a member of the American Legion Post #227 – Avoca, and had served as a township trustee and as the president of the Sports Booster Club in Avoca. He had been a member of the County Extension Council and was an Avoca Good Guys volunteer.

Willis enjoyed golfing and loved to play cards and visit with friends and family. He and JoAnn tried to follow all the grandchildren’s sports and music activities. They enjoyed camping in addition to spending many summers with their family at Okoboji. Willis liked to listen and dance to polka music.

Willis R. Krummel died on Thursday, May 24, 2007, at the Oakland Manor in Oakland, Iowa, at the age of 73 years, 4 months, and 6 days.

Willis was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Krummel of Avoca, Iowa; his mother, Hilda Krummel of Avoca, Iowa; one daughter, LuAnn (Richard) Jensen of Shelby, Iowa; three sons, John (Debbie) Krummel of Red Oak, Iowa, Michael (Lesley) Krummel of Walnut, Iowa, and Bruce (Doreen) Krummel of Avoca, Iowa; his parents-in-law, Norman and Zelda Johannsen of Harlan, Iowa; three sisters, Bonnie Kardell of Avoca, Iowa, Myrna (Melvin) Nelsen of Shelby, Iowa, and Shirley Fritz of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one brother, Delbert (Delores) Krummel of Hancock, Iowa; ten grandchildren, Justin (Angie) Jensen, Amber (Jon) McGreevy, Cody Jensen, Brandon Krummel, Matthew Krummel, Jordan Krummel, Lacey Krummel, Brittney Krummel, Jason Krummel, and Cassandra Krummel; three great-grandchildren, Jonas Jensen, Korbin Jensen, and Ava McGreevy; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa, with Pastor Dennis Reich. Shirley Pattee served as the organist, and vocalists were Amber McGreevy and Lesley Krummel. Honorary casket bearers were Clarence Harder, Darwin Warner, Wallace Pattee, Bob Brendle, Ernie Hogeland, and Woody Woodworth. Active casket bearers were Jordan Krummel, Jason Krummel, Justin Jensen, Cody Jensen, Brandon Krummel, and Matthew Krummel. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa, with military rites provided by the American Legion Post #227. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Avoca, IA
Visitation Date: Sunday, May 27, 2007
Service Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2007

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Larsen, Lilly M. (Christiansen) April 17, 1915 - April 4, 2007

Larsen, Lilly M. (Christiansen) April 17, 1915 - April 4, 2007

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Larsen, Lilly M. (Christiansen)
Omaha World-Herald
4/5/2007 - 4/6/2007.

LARSEN-Lilly M. (Christiansen), age 91, Papillion. Formerly of Omaha and rural Neola, IA. Survived by husband of 65 years, James Kenneth Larsen; daughters, Carolyn Christensen and husband, Allen, all of Papillion, Mary Niederle and husband Joe, Jeanette Lustgraaf and husband Marion "Mick"; grandchildren, Chris Niederle & wife Michelle, Kelly Sue Lustgraaf and fiance' Rob Elder all Omaha, Renee Feller and husband Bret, Mike Niederle and friend Jeanene Canon all Papillion, Rachel Bles and husband Brian, Fairfield, AR; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Louise Ward, Omaha; and many devoted nieces and nephews. FUNERAL SERVICE, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home. Interment, Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Grange Cemetery, Honey Creek, IA. VISITATION with the family, Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church in Papillion, NE. preferred. CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave. 322-7779
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Larsen, Lilly M. (Christiansen)
April 17, 1915 - April 4, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
4/5/2007 - 4/6/2007

Lilly M. Larsen, age 91, of Papillion, Neb., passed away April 4, 2007, at Papillion Manor.

Lilly was born April 17, 1915, near Beebetown, Iowa to the late Ellis and Nannie (Christians) Christiansen. She was a homemaker and farm wife near Neola before moving to Omaha in 1971. Lilly was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Papillion. She and her husband, James Kenneth Larsen of Papillion would have celebrated 65 years of marriage on April 8, 2007.

In addition to her husband, Lilly is survived by 3 daughters, Mary Niederle and husband, Joe, of Omaha, Carolyn Christensen and husband, Allen, of Papillion, Jeanette Lustgraaf and husband, Marion "Mick", of Omaha; 5 grandchildren, Chris Niederle and wife, Michelle, of Omaha, Renee Feller and husband, Bret, of Papillion, Rachel Bles and husband, Brian, of Fairfield Bay, Ark., Mike Niederle and friend, Jeanene Canon, of Papillion, Kelly Sue Lustgraaf and fiance', Rob Elder, of Omaha; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Louise Ward, of Omaha; and many devoted nieces and nephews.

Visitation with family, Friday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Warren Riley, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. A lunch will follow the service at The Center, 8th Ave. and 6th St. in Council Bluffs. Graveside service and burial, Saturday, 2:30 p.m. at Grange Cemetery, Honey Creek, Iowa. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church in Papillion, Neb., preferred.

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Larson, Jane Ellen died June 24, 2007

Larson, Jane Ellen died June 24, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 86-year-old Jane Ellen Larson of Harlan will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Jane Larson died Sunday, June 24th, 2007 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Lawrence Larsen of Harlan. There will be no visitation. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Larson, Jane Ellen died Sunday, June 24th, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 86-year-old Jane Ellen Larson of Harlan will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Jane Larson died Sunday, June 24th, 2007 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Lawrence V. Larsen of Harlan; 1 daughter, Barb Boeck (James) of Woodbine; 2 sons, David Larsen (Jacqueline) of Kalona and Bob Larsen (Gwen) of Irvine, CA; 3 sisters, Mary Conklin of Grand Island, NE, Martha Renftle of Indianola and Jo Ann Patrick of Carson; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Jane Larsen - Age 86
Who Died On- Sunday, June 24, 2007

Family Requests
No Public Visitation

Memorial Service
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 2:00 P.M.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Harlan, Iowa

Jane is survived by her husband Lawrence; her daughter Barbara Boeck of Woodbine, Iowa; her sons David Larsen of Kalona, Iowa, and Bob Larsen of Irvine, California; her sisters Martha Renftle of Indianola, Iowa, Mary Conklin of Grand Island, Nebraska, and JoAnn Patrick of Carson, Iowa; ten grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.

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Leick, Elaine J. Madsen July 9, 1950 - May 28, 2007

Leick, Elaine J. Madsen July 9, 1950 - May 28, 2007

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Leick, Elaine J. Madsen
July 9, 1950 - May 28, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
5/30/2007

Elaine J. Leick, age 56, of Council Bluffs, formerly of Underwood, Iowa, passed away May 28, 2007 at her home after battling cancer.

Elaine was born July 9, 1950 in Audubon County, Iowa to Thomas and Irma (Lange) Madsen. She graduated from Audubon High School in 1968 and received her nursing degree from Jennie Edmundson Hospital School of Nursing in 1971. Elaine was an RN at Jennie Edmundson Hospital from 1971-2005. She was a member of the lutheran faith. Elaine was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Madsen.

She is survived by two sons, Andy and Aaron Leick, both of Omaha; mother, Irma Madsen, of Kimballton, Iowa; sister, Carol Jensen and husband, Jens, of Yorkville, Ill.; brothers, Howard Madsen and wife, Vernice, of Hilton Head, S.C., Alan Madsen and wife, Lori, of Spirit lake, Iowa, Warren Madsen and wife, Marie, of Audubon, Iowa, Gary Madsen, of Kimballton; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family, Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs. Funeral Service, Friday, 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kimballton, Iowa with Rev. Ralph D. Andersen officiating. Interment Kimballton, Iowa Cemetery with a lunch following at the church.

Memorials to the family preferred.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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Leinen, Verlee Lee Ann died June 29, 2007

Leinen, Verlee Lee Ann died June 29, 2007

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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Verlee Leinen- 66
Formally of Portsmouth
Who Died On - Friday, June 29, 2007

Wake Service
Thursday, July 5, 2007-7:00 P.M.
St. Mary's Our Lady Of Fatima
Portsmouth, Iowa

A Mass Of Christian Burial
Friday, July 6, 2007 -10:30 A.M.
St. Mary's Our Lady Of Fatima
Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Our Lady Fatima Cemetery
Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include her Sisters and Brothers; Ursula Bruck of Portsmouth, IA; James (Dorothy) Leinen of Denison, IA; Orville (Kathleen) Leinen of Panora, IA; Harvey (Charlotte) Leinen of Harlan, IA; Eunice Blum and friend Gilbert Loeffler of Panama, IA; Mildred (Jerry) Brus of Denison, IA; Zita (Gaylen) Smith of Portsmouth, IA; Brother-in-law Mark Daoust of Atlantic, IA

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Services for 66-year-old Verlee Lee Ann Leinen of Anchorage, AK, formerly of Portsmouth are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Verlee Leinen died Friday, June 29th, 2007 Survivors include 4 sisters, Ursula Bruck of Portsmouth, Eunice Blum (Gilbert Loeffler) of Panama, Mildred Brus (Jerry) of Denison and Zita Smith (Gaylen) of Portsmouth; 3 brothers, James Leinen (Dorothy) of Portsmouth, Orville Leinen (Kathleen) of Panora and Harvey Leinen (Charlotte) of Harlan; 1 brother-in-law, Mark Daoust of Atlantic.

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Leonard, Rose Catherine (McDonald) December 7, 1919 - April 1, 2007

Leonard, Rose Catherine (McDonald) December 7, 1919 - April 1, 2007

Surnames:

Leonard, Rose Catherine
The Daily Nonpareil
4/2/2007

Rose Catherine Leonard, age 87, passed away on Palm Sunday (April 1, 2007).

She was born in Neola, Iowa on December 7, 1919 to the late William and Grace Good McDonald. Rose graduated from St. Joseph School in Noela. She had worked for Beno's and Kilpatricks Dept. Stores for many years. Rose loved her family, especially her husband, Edward, her children and grandchildren. Rose was a bookkeeper for Leonard Garage for all her married life. Her life consisted of their activities, sewing, baking, making her handy works, and her gift of caring for all her family. She will be remembered as a second mother to many. Rose was a member of St. Columbanus Church in Weston, Altar and Rosary Society.

She is preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents; sister, Patricia Grudle; brothers, Bernard and Raymond McDonald.

Survivors include her children, Thomas Leonard and wife, Peggy, of Underwood, Marjorie Petersen and husband, Darrel, of Minden; her loving 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Ruth McDonald, of Imogene, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

Rosary Recitation will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Neola, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 12 noon also at church, Father Raphael Masabakhwa, officiating. Interment St. Columbanus Cemetery, Weston, Iowa with luncheon to follow at St. Patrick's in Neola. Memorials to St. Columbanus preferred.

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Lickteig, Cletus Vitus "Clete" July 13, 1930 - May 26, 2007

Lickteig, Cletus Vitus "Clete" July 13, 1930 - May 26, 2007

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Lickteig, Cletus Vitus "Clete"
July 13, 1930 - May 26, 2007
Denison Bulletin/Review
6/8/2007

Cletus "Clete" Vitus Lickteig was born July 13, 1930, the son of Raymond and Mary Schechinger Lickteig. He died Saturday, May 26, 2007 at his home in Denison at the age of seventy-six.

Clete was born in Westphalia, Iowa and received his education in the St. Boniface Catholic School where he graduated with the class of 1948. After completing his education, he joined the U.S. Army, serving his country in the Korea and Japan theaters. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1952, he continued his education at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. June 19, 1954, Clete was united in marriage to Virginia Gubbels. The couple settled in Westphalia and were blessed with the birth of four children.

While in Westphalia, Clete was employed as the manager of the Westphalia Co-op Store from 1954, to 1965. The family moved to Denison where Cletus and Virginia operated Clete's Open Market from 1965 to 1970. He sold real estate for Gene Zenk Realty for a short time before opening the A & W Family Restaurant which he operated from 1970 to 1982. In 1982 they began operating the Denison Fruit Market that continued until 1994 when they retired.

His greatest interest was his family but other attractions included planting and caring for his fruit garden, trees, socializing at a game of cards with family and friends and simply being a friend to everyone. He had a very keen memory of historic and past events and for family genealogy. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the parish cemetery board, the Knights of Columbus 3rd degree Council No. 1741, and 4th degree Luke E. Hart, the American Legion Post 8 and the V.F.W., A.S.A. Korea and Schuetzen Verein.

Clete was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary Lickteig; his step-mother, Ada Lickteig; and one sister, Sister Raymarie Lickteig. Survivors include: his wife, Virginia of Denison; two sons, Mike and his wife, Kathy of Kiron; Robert also of Kiron; two daughters, Gaileen Fosmer and her husband, Mike of Omaha; and Jo Monahan and her husband, Mike of Denton, Texas; six grandchildren, Erika Bygness and her husband, Ryan; Jordan Lickteig; Garret Fosmer; Katelyn Fosmer; Taylor Lickteig and Makayla Monahan; and one great-grandchild, Quinlan Bygness; two sisters, Therese Henscheid and her husband, Urban of Westphalia; Thelma Pauley and her husband, Erv of Denison; two brothers, Ed Lickteig and his wife, Cathy of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Ralph Lickteig and his wife, Nancy of Fremont, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 29th, 2007 . Fr. Wayne Gubbels served as Celebrant of the mass and graveside services held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. Organist Jean Corneluis and the St. Rose of Lima Choir provided the service music. Sister Joyce Blum, Dorothy Leinen, and Andrea Hansen served as Eucharistic Ministers; Maria Muhlbauer, Ryan Bygness, and Carol Lickteig were service participants. Mass servers were T.J. and Sierra Pauley and Gift Bearers were Jordan and Taylor Lickteig, Garret and Katelyn Fosmer, Erika and Quinlan Bygness, Makayla Monahan. Those serving as pallbearers were Jerry Henscheid, Jordan Lickteig, Scott Lickteig, Garret Fosmer, James Koesters, Craig Gubbels, Tim Lickteig, and J.R. Pauley. The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Honor Guard Council 2074 and Council 1741 were present as Honor Guard at the visitatation and at Mass. Military Honors were provided by the American Legion Post 8 and V.F.W. Post 2504 of Denison. Monday prayer services included a Legion of Mary Rosary at 4 p.m., and a Parish Wake Service at 7 p.m., at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them for fellowship and lunch served by the St. Rose of Lima Altar Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.

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Linton, Roy Victor died April 14, 2007

Linton, Roy Victor died April 14, 2007

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KNOD Radio website:

Services 92-year-old Roy Victor Linton of Harlan will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 17t, 2007 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Roy Linton died Saturday, April 14th, 2007 at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling. Survivors include his wife Ruth; 3 sons, Roy Linton, II of Harlan, Mike Linton (Marcia) of Plymouth, MN and John Linton (Peg) of Fort Calhoun, NE; 2 daughters, Ruthie Schaben (Bobby) of Defiance and Lola Linton of Harlan; 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and 1 step-great grandson. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Monday, April 16th, 2007 with family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home website:
Arrangements and Services For
Roy Victor Linton - 92
Who Died On - Saturday, April 14, 2007

Visitation
Monday, April 16, 2007 - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, April 16, 2007 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors Include: His wife Ruth Linton of Harlan, IA; his children: Roy Linton II Of Harlan; Mike (Marcia) Linton of Plymouth, MN;John (Peg) Linton of Ft. Calhoun, NE; Ruthie (Bobby) Schaben of Defiance, IA and Lola Linton of Harlan; six grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 1 step-great grandchild

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Littleton, Irene B. (Andresen) May 18, 1921 - May 29, 2007

Littleton, Irene B. (Andresen) May 18, 1921 - May 29, 2007

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Littleton, Irene B. (Andresen)
May 18, 1921 - May 29, 2007
Denison Bulletin/Review
6/8/2007

Irene B. Littleton was born May 18, 1921, the daughter of Jurgen (George) and Johanna (Rogge) Andresen in Denison, Iowa. She died May 29, 2007 at the Denison Care Center at the age of 86.

Irene was raised on a farm in east Boyer Township and attended rural school in the same area. She graduated with the 8th grade class of 1934, along with Donna Belle Mullinger. Irene was scooped off her feet by a dashing young man named Rex, and they were married June 26, 1943 at the First Lutheran Church in Omaha. They lived in Denison and were blessed with 4 children.

Irene enjoyed gardening and "canning," if you call that enjoyment? Flowers and cacti were another favorite pastime, along with knitting, crocheting and making blankets and quilts. She worked at the local Coast to Coast store in the 1960's. Later on, Irene and Rex went on antique hunts and found many treasures. She was also an avid collector of bears, and Wade figurines. She enjoyed afternoon coffee with her friends. Irene entered the Denison Care Center in January of 2004, and spent most of her last 3 ½ years there due to health reasons.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rex; one son, David E.; 3 brothers, Bill, Walter, and Flip (Wilbur); 4 sisters, Marie, Edna, Hilda and Esther; her grandson, Dan P. Schroeder; and two granddaughters, Debra Pineda-Littleton and Tricia Littleton. Survivors are two sons, Dennis and wife Mary Ann of West Plains, Missouri; Donald and wife, Debra of Denison; one daughter, Deanna and husband, Tom McCullough of Vail; 9 grandchildren, Julie and her husband, Bob Kesterson of Harlan; Michelle Littleton of Harlan; Holly and her husband, Joe Gorden of Dow City; Tami Nelson and Thomas McCullough, both of Vail; Daniel Littleton of Missouri; and Randi Littleton of Audubon; 9 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 1st, 2007 at First United Methodist Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Alberta Ervin officiated the services and grave side rites held at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Organist Nancy Miles provided service accompaniment and the musical selections "Amazing Grace," and "On Eagle's Wings" were played. Those serving as honorary pallbearers were Michelle Littleton, Julie Kesterson, Daniel Littleton, Randi Littleton, and Tami Nelson. Those serving as pallbearers were Thomas McCullough, Bob Kesterson, Ray Holst, Butch Munson, Holly Gorden, and Ron Holdt. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them in fellowship and lunch served at Cronk's Café in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.

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Lund, Harley H died April 29, 2007

Lund, Harley H died April 29, 2007

Surnames:

Harley Lund
©The Harlan Tribune
05/04/2007

MINDEN -- Harley H. Lund, 85, Minden, died Sunday, April 29, 2007 at Mercy Hospital. Services were held Wednesday, May 2 at 2 p.m. at Minden United Church of Christ with burial in the Minden Cemetery. Lund is survived by his wife, Reba "Becky" Lund of Minden; daughter Shirley (Denny) Kahler of Minden; sons Denny (Debbie) Lund of Minden and Dave Lund of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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Harley Lund - Age 85 of Minden
Harley died Sunday, April 29, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
United Church of Christ - Minden

Family Greeting Friends
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Prayer Service
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7:30 PM

Funeral Service
Wednesday, May 2, 2007-2:00 PM
United Church of Christ - Minden

Interment - Minden Cemetery
Minden, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Becky Lund of Minden, daughter Shirley (Denny) Kahler of Minden, two sons Denny (Debbie) Lund of Minden and Dave Lund of Las Vegas, NV, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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The Daily Nonpareil
5/1/2007.

Harley H. Lund, age 85, of Minden, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007, at Mercy Hospital.

Survivors include wife of 63 years, Reba "Becky" Lund, of Minden; daughter, Shirley (Denny) Kahler, of Minden; son, Dennis Lund (Debbie), of Minden and son, Dave Lund, of Las Vegas, Nev.; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at Minden United Church of Christ from 3p.m. to 9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a Prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 2 p.m. at church with Pastor Brian Wohlhuter, officiating. Military graveside service in Minden Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to Minden Legion, Minden Fire and Ambulance or Minden United Church of Christ.

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Malone, Nell Hivley Dec 10, 1913 - Apr 10, 2007

Malone, Nell Hivley Dec 10, 1913 - Apr 10, 2007

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KNOD Radio online:
Graveside services for 93-year-old MaeNell Hivley Malone of Greenville, SC will be held 11:00 am, Friday, June 8th, at the Calvary Cemetery in Omaha. MaeNell Malone died April 10th at her home. Survivors include a daughter Kathleen Ohlinger (Jake) of Greensville, SC, formerly of Panama; 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. The Thomas McAfee Funeral Home in Greenville, SC is in charge of the arrangements.
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Nell Hivley Malone
Born in Thomas, OK on Dec. 10, 1913
Died on Apr. 10, 2007 and resided in Greenville, SC.

Memorial Service: Saturday, May 5, 2007

Nell Hivley Malone, 93, widow of John Robert Malone, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at her residence.
Born in Thomas, OK, she was the daughter of the late Smith and Lulu Mattox Hivley.
Mrs. Malone was a member of Lee Road Baptist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen (Jake) Ohlinger of Greenville; three grandchildren, J.J. (Darlene Fuhst) Ohlinger of Greenville, Dr. Johnell (Alan) Brooks of Central, Ken (Kelly Conner) Ohlinger and a great grandson, Wyatt Ohlinger of Tabernash, CO.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greenville Hospital Senior Center, Office of Philanthropy, 255 Enterprise Blvd., Suite 190, Greenville, SC 29615 c/o/ Nell Malone.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Lee Road Baptist Church, 1503 E. Lee Road, Taylors, SC 29687.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.

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Martens, Elsie M died June 23, 2007

Martens, Elsie M died June 23, 2007

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Elsie Martens
©The Harlan Tribune
07/06/2007

VALLEY, Neb. -- Elsie M. Martens, 81, Valley, Neb., died June 23, 2007 at Beverly Living Center in Valley. Services were held June 27 at Pacific Hills Lutheran Church in Omaha with graveside services at 2 p.m. at the Shelby Cemetery. Martens was originally from Shelby. She is survived by sisters Velma Martens of Valley, Ellen (Melvin) Blumer and Jane (Elven) Steenbock, all of Persia; and sister-in-law Dorothy Martens of Minden.

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Martens, Elsie M. June 18, 1916 - June 23, 2007

Surnames:

Martens, Elsie M.
June 18, 1916 - June 23, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
6/25/2007

Elsie M. Martens, age 91 years, Valley, Neb., formerly of Omaha. Born June 18, 1916, in Portsmouth, Iowa; died June 23, 2007 in Valley.

Preceded in death by parents, Hans and Emma Martens; sisters, Olga Wolff and Viola Kapfer; brother, Alvin Martens.

Survived by sisters, Velma Martens of Valley, Jane Steenbock and husband, Elvin, Ellen Blumer and husband Melvin, all of Persia, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., Pacific Hills Lutheran Church, Omaha.

Graveside Service Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., Shelby, Iowa. Memorials to Pacific Hills Lutheran Church Foundation or charity of one's choice. Visitation from 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the West Center Chapel.

HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center
Omaha, NE
391-3900

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McCarthy, Patrick J. March 17, 1926 - June 9, 2007

McCarthy, Patrick J. March 17, 1926 - June 9, 2007

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McCarthy, Patrick J.
Omaha World-Herald
6/10/2007 & 6/11/2007

McCARTHY-Patrick J., age 81. Born March 17, 1926 in Defiance, IA. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Clara (Rushenberg) McCarthy; brothers, Daniel and Eugene; sisters, Mary Hill and Margaret McCarthy. Survived by wife, Margaret (O'Neill); children, Theresa "Teri" McCarthy, Patrick J., Jr. (Maggie) McCarthy, Terrance (Karen) McCarthy, Colleen McCarthy, Brian (Sue) McCarthy, Molly McCarthy; grandchildren, Kay, Lauren, Maureen, Hiliary, Patrick J. III "Trace", Allison, Katie and Brooke McCarthy; brothers, Joseph (Helen), Donald (Leone), Thomas (Mary); sister Kathryn Flood.

Pat was a Marine in WW II. Graduated from Creighton Law School in 1952. Was an attorney for 31 years for Northern Natural Gas Co. Past Faithful Navigator of the Michael P. Dowling General Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.

Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30 a.m. St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Visitation begins Monday at 5:00 p.m. at the Church with St. Vincent de Paul Society Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. all at the Church. Entombment Calvary Mauseleum. Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent de Paul Society.

JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St., 391-1664
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McCarthy - Patrick J. , age 81 Years.

Preceded in death by parents Thomas & Clara (Rushenberg) McCarthy, brothers Daniel & Eugene, sisters Mary Hill & Margaret McCarthy. Survived by wife Margaret (O'Neill) McCarthy; children Theresa "Teri" McCarthy, Patrick J. (Maggie) McCarthy, Jr., Terrance (Karen) McCarthy, Colleen McCarthy, Brian (Sue) McCarthy, Molly McCarthy; grandchildren Kay, Lauren, Maureen, Hiliary, Patrick J. III "Trace", Allison, Katie, & Brooke McCarthy; brothers Joseph (Helen), Donald (Leone), & Thomas (Mary) McCarthy; sister Kathryn Flood.

Date of Birth: March 17, 1926
Date of Death: June 9, 2007
Services: June 12, 2007 10:30 AM at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Visitation: June 11, 2007 After 5:00 PM at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Interment: Calvary Catholic Cemetery; Omaha, NE

Additional Service Information: 6:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Society Rosary 7:00 PM Wake Service; both at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

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McCullough, Iris died June 20, 2007

McCullough, Iris died June 20, 2007

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Iris McCullough
©The Harlan Tribune
07/06/2007

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. -- Word has been received of the death of Iris McCullough, Mountain Grove, Mo., who died June 20, 2007 at Lake St. Louis, Mo. Services were held at the Fenton Funeral Chapel in Sturgeon, Mo. McCullough was the wife of the late Daryl D. McCullough, former superintendent in the Irwin-Kirkman School District. She is survived by daughters Janice (Tom) Ellersieck of Troy, Mo. and Joyce (James) Anderson of Fort Worth, Texas.

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McDonald, Ruthann Stinn August 13, 1924 - May 18, 2007

McDonald, Ruthann Stinn August 13, 1924 - May 18, 2007

Surnames:

McDonald, Ruthann Stinn
August 13, 1924 - May 18, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
5/20/2007

Ruthann McDonald, age 82, of Persia, Iowa, passed away May 18, 2007, at her daughter's home in Neola, Iowa.

Ruthann was born August 13, 1924, in Council Bluffs, to the late John C. and Irene L. (Hegarty) Stinn. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Neola. Ruthann was a farm wife and loving mother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Emmett McDonald in 1991; daughter, Sharon K.; son, John, Jr.; baby McDonald; sisters, Rosey McDonald and Judy Thielen.

Ruthann is survived by daughter, Diane Osbahr and husband, Rob of Neola; sons, Duane McDonald and wife, Shelly, Kenny McDonald and wife, Kim, all of Persia; grandchildren, Jonathan McDonald and fiance Sarah of Council Bluffs, Meghan, Jessica, Austin, Emma and Ashley McDonald, all of Persia, Connor Osbahr of Neola; great grandson, Kyle McDonald of Council Bluffs; brother, Ray Stinn and wife, Toots of Neola.

Visitation with the family, Monday, 5 to 8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Neola. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church with Rev. Raphael Masabakhwa, Pastor, officiating. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery with a lunch following at the parish hall.

Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or VNA Hospice.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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McGuire, Jean E. Wilson August 24, 1945 - June 30, 2007

McGuire, Jean E. Wilson August 24, 1945 - June 30, 2007

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McGuire, Jean E. Wilson
August 24, 1945 - June 30, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
7/2/2007

Jean E. Wilson McGuire, age 61, of Council Bluffs, passed away Friday, June 30, 2007 at her home with her family at her side.

Jean was born August 24, 1945 in Persia, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph L. and Herma L. (Kemmish) Wilson. She graduated from Tri-Center High School in Neola, Iowa in 1963. Jean was in banking for 22 years and the past 15 years was employed at Mid American Energy Holdings Company in Omaha. She enjoyed watching BigTen Football and basketball, Tiger Woods play golf, Roger Federer play tennis and especially loved NASCAR and Tony Stewart, the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos. Jean enjoyed traveling and has seen a lot of country while cruising in the family van.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Wilson, brother, Jim Wilson, sisters-in-law, Betty Wilson and Ardis Wilson. Jean is survived by her son, Marc C. Wilson of Omaha, mother, Herma L. Wilson of Persia, Iowa, brothers, John Wilson of Phoenix, Ariz., Jerry Wilson and wife Jill of Council Bluffs, sisters, Jane Wilson Brown of Council Bluffs, Jan Wilson of Persia, Iowa, nieces and nephews, Kris Coffelt of Council Bluffs, Keri Vogel (Bryan), Crescent, Iowa, Robert Brown of Key West, Fla., Joseph Brown (Laura), Kathy Rich all Council Bluffs, Valerie Plambeck (Jim), Indianola, Iowa, Teresa Coenen (Randy), Harlan, Iowa, Angela Rife (Deke), Logan, Iowa, Lisa Tunesi (Albert), Detroit, Mich., Scott Wilson, Jim Wilson, Karen Blair, all of Phoenix, Ariz., Sarah and Rachel Wilson of Omaha, along with 19 great nieces and nephews and other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation with the family, Monday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service, Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the mortuary with Pastor Orris Drake of the Persia United Methodist Church officiating. Interment Valley View Cemetery in Persia with a luncheon following at the American Legion Club, 716 4th St. in Council Bluffs. The family will direct memorials.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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McKee, Anita died May 23, 2007

McKee, Anita died May 23, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Anita McKee - Age 86 of Harlan, IA
Anita died on Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Visitation
Monday, May 28, 2007 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 10:30 AM
Congregational United Church of Christ - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her husband Fred McKee of Harlan, Iowa and her sister Norma Jean Jacobsen of Harlan, Iowa.

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com
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KNOD Radio online:
Services for 86-year-old Anita "Neet" McKee of Harlan will be held Tuesday, May 29th, 2007 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Anita McKee died Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include her husband Fred; 1 sister, Norma Jean Jacobsen of Harlan. Visitation will be held 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday, May 28th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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McMahon, Dorothy Grace Darling (February 9, 1916 - May 6, 2007)

McMahon, Dorothy Grace Darling (February 9, 1916 - May 6, 2007)

Surnames:

McMahon, Dorothy Grace Darling
(February 9, 1916 - May 6, 2007)

Visitation:
Monday, May 7, 2007 After 6:30 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla

Graveside Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 11:00 AM
Oak Hill Cemetery Irwin, Iowa

Rev. Keith Pals, Officiating
United Methodist Church, Irwin, Iowa

“Somewhere My Love”
(Lara’s theme from Dr. Zhivago) Recorded Music

Casketbearers:
Steven McMahon, Michael McMahon, Ross Darling, Brock Darling, Sherry Dugan, Kim Terlisner

Dorothy Grace, daughter of Thomas B. and Stella (McGee) Darling, was born February 9, 1916, on the family farm in Douglas Township, Shelby County, Iowa. She attended Irwin Public Schools and graduated valedictorian of the Class of 1933. Dorothy attended Iowa State College in Ames for a short time before returning home to help care for her father who was dying of cancer. On December 8, 1940, Dorothy was united in marriage with Harry Raymond “Hi” McMahon in Atlantic. They lived in Orient where they operated a feed and seed store. When Hi was drafted into the United States Army in 1944, Dorothy moved with her husband to Wyoming where she ran the turntable for the Union Pacific Railroad. When he was shipped out to Italy, Dorothy returned to Iowa and ended up living with her brother-in-law and his wife, Bud and Elsie McMahon, in Manning. Their first child Tom was born while Hi was overseas. Shortly thereafter, Dorothy and the baby joined Hi in Falls Church, VA, while he worked at the Pentagon. After that they traveled with him as he worked for National Tank Company. In the summer of 1950 the family moved to Manilla so Tom could start kindergarten. Their second son Lynn arrived in 1953. Dorothy stayed at home for a time before starting to work part-time in the lunch program for the Manilla schools. In 1961 she started full time and then from 1968 to 1974 she was head cook. After her retirement she enjoyed being at home cooking, sewing and gardening. Dorothy was an avid Iowa State University basketball and football fan. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Manilla. After the death of her husband in 1996, Dorothy was able to remain in their home in Manilla until July of 2005 when she became a resident of the Manilla Manor. Her health had been declining for a number of years and she died on Sunday, May 6, 2007, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 27 days. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband; an infant son; and brother Wayne Darling. She is survived by two sons Tom McMahon of Galesburg, IL and Lynn McMahon and wife Paulette of Rochester, MN; two grandsons Steven McMahon and Michael McMahon; sister Edith McKinney of the Manilla Manor; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

posted with permission from:
Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla, IA
www.ohdefuneralhome.com

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MOORE, WESLEY CHARLES died May 25, 2007

MOORE, WESLEY CHARLES died May 25, 2007

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KJAN Radio online:
WESLEY CHARLES MOORE, 92, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, May 25th, 2007 at the Keystone-Cedars Assisted Living Community. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Wednesday, May 30th, in the Shelby Presbyterian Church. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements, where friends may call Tuesday (5/29), from Noon to 9-p.m., and the family will be present from 6-to-8-p.m.
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Wesley C. Moore - Age 92
Who Died On - Friday, May 25, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 Noon to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 10:30 A.M.
Shelby Presbyterian Church - Shelby, Iowa

Interment
Woodbine Cemetery - Woodbine, Iowa at 1:30 P.M.

Survivors include his sons: Richard (Rosemary) Moore of Council Bluffs, IA and Dale (Cheryl) Moore of Cedar Rapids, IA; 5 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren; Sister-in-law: Helen Leonard of Logan, Iowa

For further information contact the Avoca Chapel at
(712) 343-2453 or 1-800-447-2588
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Nash, Ryan Mitchell died May 15, 2007

Nash, Ryan Mitchell died May 15, 2007

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Services for 38-year-old Ryan Mitchell Nash of Walnut will be held 1:30 pm, Saturday, May 19th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be at the Monroe Township Cemetery. Ryan Nash died Tuesday, May 15th, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Survivors include his wife, Julie; his father, Gary Nash of Walnut; mother, Linda Nash of Walnut; 1 brother, Kasey Nash (Carrie) of Ralston, NE; maternal grandmother, Neuonia Timberman of Oakland; paternal grandmother, Maxine Nash of Walnut; and 2 nephews, Collin Nash and Cade Nash of Ralston, NE. Visitation will be held 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday, May 18th with family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

Arrangements and Services For
Ryan M. Nash - 38
Who Died On Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Visitation
Friday, May 18, 2007 from 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, May 18, 2007 From 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

A Celebration Of Life
Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 1:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home -- Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Monroe Township Cemetery - Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include
his wife Julie Nash of Walnut, IA; Parents Gary and Linda Nash of Walnut, IA; Brother Kasey and his wife Carrie Nash of Ralston, NE; Nephews Collin Thomas Nash and Cade Ryan Nash of Ralston, NE and his grandmothers: Neuonia Timberman of Oakland, IA and Maxine Nash of Walnut, IA.

For further information contact the Avoca Chapel at (712) 343-2453 or 1-800-447-2588

Avoca Chapel
1304 N. Sawmill Drive
Avoca, Iowa
1-800-447-2588

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Nelson, Thelma Izora (Wiig) died June 19, 2007

Nelson, Thelma Izora (Wiig) died June 19, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 88-year-old Thelma Izora Nelson of Harlan will be held 1:00 pm, Thursday, June 21st, at the Grace Baptist Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Thelma Nelson died Tuesday, June 19th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Survivors include one son, Jerry Nelson (Lois) of Council Bluffs; 1 daughter, Julie French of Omaha; 1 brother, Hilmer Wiig (Glendeen) of Bancroft, NE; 2 sisters, Dolores Mickelson of Harlan and Gloria Kallevig (Carroll) of Irwin; 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation will be held 1:00 to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, June 20th, with family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00pm and a prayer service at 7:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Thelma I. Nelson - 88
Who Died On - Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Visitation
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Prayer Service
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 1:00 PM
Grace Baptist Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Jerry Lee Nelson and his wife Lois of Council Bluffs, IA, and Julie French of Omaha, NE; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;her brother Hilmer (Glendeen) Wiig of Bancroft, NE; and sisters Dolores Mickelson of Harlan, IA, and Gloria (Carroll) Kallevig of Irwin, IA

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Nichols, Betty Ann (Boggs) May 20, 1944 - June 29, 2007

Nichols, Betty Ann (Boggs) May 20, 1944 - June 29, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 63-year-old Betty Ann Nichols of Council Bluffs, formerly of Atlantic will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Burial will be at the South Lawn Memory Garden. Betty Ann Nichols died Friday, June 29th, 2007 at her home. Survivors include her children, George G Nichols of Council Bluffs and Marla Todd of Council Bluffs; brothers and sisters, Janice Hines of Des Moines, Mary Jane McDermott (Mac) of Atlantic, Lela Petersen of Atlantic, Marilyn Luke of Lewis, Muriel Riley of Lewis, Leslie Boggs (Karen) of Atlantic, Sandy Roberts (Mike) of Lewis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Janis Boggs of Atlantic, Edna Boggs of Cedar Rapids, Zetta Stuetaelberg (Bob) of Brayton, John Dennis of Brayton, Bill Oliver of Harlan and Doris Nichols; and 2 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Monday, July 2nd, 2007 at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

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Nichols, Betty Ann
The Daily Nonpareil
7/2/2007

Betty Ann Nichols, 63, former Atlantic resident, died at home in Council Bluffs Friday, June 27, 2007.

Survived by children, George G. Nichols of Council Bluffs and Marla Todd of Council Bluffs. Visitation Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral 10:30 a.m. July 3, at funeral home. rolandfuneralservice.com
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Betty Nichols

Birthplace: Atlantic
Resided: Council Bluffs
Special Services: Visitation Monday July 2 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Roland Funeral Home
Funeral: 7/3/2007, 10:30:00 AM
Burial: Southlawn Memory Garden
Obituary:

BETTY ANN NICHOLS

Betty Ann Nichols, 63, a longtime Atlantic resident, died unexpectedly in her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Friday, June 27, 2007.

Betty was born the daughter of Merritt Isaac and Estella May (Flathers) Boggs on May 20, 1944 in Atlantic, Iowa. She attended school in Atlantic and later became a nursing aid. She was married to Marvin Elmer Nichols in 1973.

The couple lived in Atlantic where they enjoyed raising their two children. She was employed at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center in Atlantic and more recently was self employed as a refinance loan closer and notary.

Betty will be remembered for her great personality. She was “happy go lucky” and entertained friends and family with her country western music. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her children, George G. Nichols of Council Bluffs and her daughter Marla Todd of Council Bluffs; her grandchildren, Valarie Todd and Devon Nichols; sisters and brothers, Janice Hines of Des Moines, Mary Jane McDermott and husband Mac of Atlantic, Lela Petersen of Atlantic, Marylin Luke of Lewis, Muriel Riley of Lewis, Leslie Boggs and his wife Karen of Atlantic, Sandy Roberts and husband Mike of Lewis of Atlantic; in-laws, Janis Boggs of Atlantic, Edna Boggs of Cedar Rapids, Zetta Stuetaelberg and husband Bob of Brayton, John Dennis of Brayton, Bill Oliver of Harlan and Doris Nichols Nicholson of Omaha; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin; her parents, Merritt Boggs and Estella Boggs Kendall; siblings, Orville Boggs, Lawrence Boggs, and Cathy Sue Boggs; in-laws, Frank Hines, Everett Petersen, Morris Luke and Ron Riley, John Nichols, Mary Dennis, Ruth Oliver and George Nichols.

The family will meet friends and family for a visitation at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00. The funeral will be at Rolands at 10:30am on July 3. Pastor Gary DeGeest of the First United Methodist Church, in Atlantic, will officiate. The committal service will be in the Southlawn Cemetery in Atlantic. A luncheon at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall will follow the interment.

Roland Funeral Service
204 E. 5th St. | Atlantic, IA 50022

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Nielsen, Kenneth Eugene died May 12, 2007

Nielsen, Kenneth Eugene died May 12, 2007

Surnames:

KNOD Radio online:
Services for 86-year-old Kenneth Eugene Nielsen of Avoca will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery. Kenneth Nielsen died Saturday, May 12th, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Evelyn; 2 daughters Lynda Karel (Robert) of Sumter, SC and Debra Vance (John) of Coleman, TX; 1 son, Ronald Nielsen (Christine) of Emory, TX; 2 sisters, Darlene Blakely of Harlan and Phyllis Yeager (Glen) of Oregon; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 2:00 to 9:00 pm, Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 with family visitation from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and a prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Kenneth E. Nielsen - 86 of Harlan
Who Died On - Saturday, May 12, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday,May 16, 2007 - 10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery - Jacksonville, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Evelyn Nielsen of Harlan, Iowa; two daughters: Lynda and her husband Robert Karel of Sumter, South Carolina, and Debra and her husband John Vance of Coleman, Texas; one son Ronald Nielsen and his wife Christine of Emory, Texas; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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Nybbelin, Thomas Clifford February 16, 1940 - June 28, 2007

Nybbelin, Thomas Clifford February 16, 1940 - June 28, 2007

Surnames:

Nybbelin, Thomas Clifford
Omaha World-Herald
7/2/2007 - 7/9/2007

NYBBELIN-Thomas Clifford, age 67 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Weldon and Elizabeth Nybbelin. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Francis Gross; nephews, Brendan Gross and his wife Janet, Jason Gross and Ryan Gross; great niece and great nephew, Taylor and Mitchell Gross.

Services Tuesday 10:00 A.M. in the St. Bernard Catholic Church. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. A Wake Service will be held Monday 7:00 P.M. in the John A. Gentleman Mortuaries 72nd Street Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Poor Clare Sisters or the Diabetes Foundation.

JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St.
Omaha, NE
391-1664

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Nybbelin - Thomas Clifford , age 67 Years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Weldon and Elizabeth Nybbelin.

Survivors include his sister and brother in law, Diane and Francis Gross; nephews, Brendan Gross and his wife Janet, Jason Gross and Ryan Gross; great niece and great nephew, Taylor and Mitchell Gross.

Date of Birth: February 16, 1940
Date of Death: June 28, 2007

Services: July 10, 2007 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday 10:00 A.M. in the St. Bernard Catholic Church, 65th and Military Ave. Omaha, Nebraska.

Visitation: July 9, 2007 A Wake Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the John A. Gentleman Mortuaries 72nd Street Chapel, 1010 North 72 Street Omaha, Nebraska

Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska

Additional Service Information: Memorials are suggested to the Poor Clare Sisters or the Diabetes Foundation.

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Olsen, Velma Frances died Monday, June 25th, 2007

Olsen, Velma Frances died Monday, June 25th, 2007

Surnames:

KNOD Radio:
Services for 96-year-old Velma Frances Olsen of Elk Horn will be held 1:30 pm, Thursday, June 28th, 2007 at the Hancock United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Hancock. Velma Olsen died Monday, June 25th, 2007 at the Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Home
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Velma F. Olsen - Age 96
Who Died On - Monday, June 25, 2007

Visitation
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 1:30 PM
Hancock Methodist Church Hancock, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery - Hancock, Iowa

Survivors include nieces and nephews

For further information contact
Pauley Jones Funeral Home In Avoca
at 343-2453 or 1-800-447-2588

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Ott, Richard Jesse (February 1, 1924 - May 21, 2007)

Ott, Richard Jesse (February 1, 1924 - May 21, 2007)

Surnames:

Richard Jesse Ott, Age 83
(February 1, 1924 - May 21, 2007)

Visitation
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 After 5:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla, Iowa
Masonic Service at 7 PM

Funeral Service
Thursday, May 24, 2007, 10:30 AM
United Methodist Church, Irwin, Iowa

Pastor Keith Pals, Officiating

Music
“In The Garden”
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”

Congregation
“Amazing Grace”
Milton Barry
Ruth Ann Barry, Accompanist

Casketbearers
Brent Ott, Nicholas Ott, Richard Ott III, Cory Sodorff, Jay Sharpe, Roy Skarin

Interment with Military Honors
Thursday, May 24, 2007, 2:30 PM
Boone Veteran’s Council
Glenwood Cemetery, Ogden, Iowa

The family wishes to express their gratitude for your kindness evidenced in thought, word and deed, and invites you for lunch and fellowship at the Methodist Church in Irwin following the funeral service.

Richard Jesse, son of Philip and Esther Freie Ott, was born February 1, 1924, on a farm in Boone County, Iowa. Richard attended school in Boxholm. After graduating he began working on the family farm.

In 1943, Richard enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Army occupation of Japan during World War II. He attained the rank of Corporal before receiving his honorable discharge in 1946. During his service in the United States Army, Richard was united in marriage to Daphne Leotta Pruitt on October 20, 1944, in Boxholm. Four children were born into this union. Upon his return to Iowa, Richard enrolled at Simpson College and earned his bachelor’s degree in 1950. He began working as a teacher in Joice, Iowa and attending a master’s degree summer school program at Drake University. Richard received his master’s degree in 1954 and worked as a teacher and school administrator in Joice for three years, Britt for one year, and Wadena for three years. For twelve years he served Modale/West Harrison school district as superintendent. Richard and Daphne moved to Irwin in 1970. Richard retired from the Irwin Schools in 1986 where he had served as superintendent. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, and American Legion.

As Richard’s health began to fail he was able to remain at home in Irwin with the loving care of his family and hospice. He died there on May 21, 2007, at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 20 days.

Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two brothers Clifford V. Ott, and Vern Ott and wife Opal.

He is survived by wife Daphne Ott of Irwin; two daughters: Juanita Ott of Indianola; Cathy Lucinda (Cindy) and husband Roy Skarin of Indianola; two sons: Richard Ott II and wife Donna of Memphis, NE; and Philip Ott and wife Cathy of Castle Rock, CO; nine grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Virginina Ott of Nebraska City, NE; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Pattee, Swede died May 20, 2007

Pattee, Swede died May 20, 2007

Surnames:

Swede Pattee
©The Harlan Tribune
05/21/2007

AVOCA -- Swede Pattee, 80, Avoca, died Sunday, May 20, 2007 at Creighton Medical Center. Services will be Thursday, May 24 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 23 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pattee is survived by his wife, Norma, of Avoca; daughter Diane (Steve) Wendt of Colorado; son Kurt of Hancock; sister Arlene Davis of Hancock; and brothers Wallace (Shirley) Pattee of Shelby, Donald (Carol) Pattee of Avoca and Lawrence (Lavina) Pattee of Big Lake, Mn.


Arrangements and Services For
W. C. "Swede" Pattee - Age 80 Of Avoca
Who died on Saturday, May 29, 2007

Public Visitation
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 From 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P. M.

Memorial Service
Thursday, May 24, 2007 --11:00A.M.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Avoca, Iowa

Survivors are: Wife Norma Pattee of Avoca, daughter Diane (Steve) Wendt of Denver, CO, son Kurt Pattee of Hancock, IA, Sister Arlene Davis of Hancock, brothers: Wallace (Shirley) Pattee of Shelby, Donald (Carol) Pattee of Avoca, and Lawrence (Lavina) Pattee of Big Lake, MN

For further information contact the Avoca Chapel at
(712) 343-2453 or 1-800-447-2588

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Paulsen, Robert died June 1, 2007

Paulsen, Robert died June 1, 2007

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KNOD Radio online:
Services for 96-year-old Robert Paulsen of Harlan will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 5th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Bob Paulsen died Friday, June 1st, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Survivors include his wife,Evelyn; 2 daughters, Virginia Hughes (Raymond, Jr.) of Beverly Hills, FL, Barbara Budd (Harry) of Ames; 1 son, Thomas Paulsen (Ruth) of Harlan; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 9:00 pm, Monday, June 4th, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Robert "Bob" Paulsen - 96
Who Died On - Friday, June 1, 2007

Visitation
Monday, June 4, 2007 - 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, June 4, 2007 - 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 - 2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Evelyn Paulsen of Harlan, IA; his children: Virginia (Raymond, Jr.) Hughes of Beverly Hills, FL Barbara (Harry) Budd of Ames, IA and Thomas (Ruth) Paulsen of Harlan, IA

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Peters, Lloyd Plahn died April 22, 2007

Peters, Lloyd Plahn died April 22, 2007

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Services for 86-year-old Lloyd Plahn Peters of Earling, formerly of Avoca, will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 26th, 2007 at the United Church of Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Lloyd Peters died Sunday, April 22nd, 2007 at the Little Flower Haven in Earling. Survivors include his wife Avis of Walnut; 1 son, Dwight Peters of Ames; 1 daughter, Annette Hendrickson (Randall) of Honolulu, HI; 1 sister, Helen Kuhr of Avoca and 2 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm, Tuesday, April 24th, 2007 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, April 25th, 2007 and 9:00 am to noon on Thursday, April 26th, 2007 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Arrangements and Services For
Lloyd P. Peters - Age 86
Who Died On - Sunday, April 22, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 from 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, April 26, 2007 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 2:00 PM
United Church of Avoca - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Avis Marie of Walnut, IA; son, Dwight (Terese) Peters of Ames, IA; daughter, Annette (Randall) Hendrickson of Honolulu, HI; Sister, Helen Kuhr of Avoca, IA.

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Petersen, Nellie death notice

Petersen, Nellie death notice

Surnames:

Petersen, Nellie
Denison Bulletin/Review
5/30/2007

Nellie Petersen, 88 of Denison, died Tuesday at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison with burial at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Friday at Zion Lutheran Church.

Survivors include one sister, Helen Blum of Earling.

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Petersen, Nellie Mae (Doan) July 1, 1918 - May 29, 2007

Surnames:

Petersen, Nellie Mae (Doan)
July 1, 1918 - May 29, 2007
Denison Bulletin/Review
6/8/2007

Nellie Mae Petersen was born July 1, 1918, the daughter of Ray and Clara Glawinski Doan. She died Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of eighty-eight years, eleven months and two days.

Nellie was born near Dow City, Iowa and received her education in the Dow City Consolidated Schools. Because of her mother's health, she left school after 6th grade to tend to her. She was baptized in Christ and confirmed on January 31, 1944 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. On July 4, 1943, Nellie was united in marriage to Arthur Petersen at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. The couple made their home in Denison. She worked various jobs throughout her life, including working at the Denison Hotel, the A&W Drive-In, the Denison Newspaper, and also sold Avon and babysat for several families. Nellie and Art also provided housing for two young men while they attended Midwestern College in Denison.

In her spare time, she enjoyed doing embroidery, playing Euchre, BINGO, and 500. She also loved her Chihuahuas, and eating out with her family and friends. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Art in 1990; two brothers, Ralph Birney and his wife, Rosa, and Raymond Doan; and one sister, Bernice Ballantine and her husband, Richard. She is survived by her sister, Helen Blum and her husband, Edgar of Earling, Iowa; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2007 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the services and grave side rites held at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Organist Karen Kahl provided accompaniment for the congregational hymns "Just A Closer Walk With Thee," "What A Friend We Have in Jesus," and "Amazing Grace." Those serving as honorary pallbearers were Matthew Hansen and Jerrrey Hansen. Those serving as pallbearers were Jack Munchrath, Kenneth Blum, Keith Blum, John A. Hansen, Lloyd Birney, and Bill Ebbinga. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them for fellowship and lunch at Cronk's Café in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.

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Petersen, Regina F. died April 9, 2007

Petersen, Regina F. died April 9, 2007

Surnames:

Regina Petersen
©The Harlan Tribune
04/16/2007

MISSOURI VALLEY -- Word has been received of the death of Regina F. Petersen, 89, Missouri Valley, who died April 9.

Services were held Thursday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Missouri Valley with burial in St. Bridget's Cemetery in Magnolia.

Petersen is survived by daughters Pamela Erlbacher of Earling, Julianne (Michael) Morton of Council Bluffs and Joanie Petersen of Glenwood; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brothers Bob, Dane, Gerry and Larry Behm; and sisters Marguerite Stockstad, Lucille DeGood and Virginia Behm.

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Petersen, Regina F. Behm March 15, 1918 - April 9, 2007

Surnames:

Petersen, Regina F. Behm
March 15, 1918 - April 9, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
4/10/2007

Regina F. Petersen, age 89, of Missouri Valley, Iowa died Wednesday April 9, 2007, after a brief illness at the Longview Care Center in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Regina was born on March 15, 1918 to Henry and Hazel Behm at Sandy Point in Harrison County, Iowa. She attended Calhoun School graduating College of St. Mary's in Omaha, Neb. Regina worked at J.C. Penny in Missouri Valley. She married Elmer (Tug) Petersen in 1938, who later died in 1990. They were married 52 years. Regina was an Officer at The First National Bank in Missouri Valley over thirty years retiring in 1980. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Red Cross volunteer and served on the Board for Community Memorial Hospital. Her passion in her early life was bowling. She moved to Linnwood Estates in Glenwood, Iowa in July 2004, for one year before returning to Longview Care Center in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Regina is survived by her three daughters, Pamela Erlbacher and late husband, Richard, of Earling, Iowa, Julianne Morton and her husband, Michael, of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Joanie Petersen, of Glenwood; granddaughters, Amy Erlbacher Cavenaugh and husband, Tony, of Harlan, Iowa, Erin Erlbacher Peterson and husband, Josh, of Avoca, Iowa, Erica Erlbacher Buck and husband, Randy, of Marryville, Mo.; grandsons, Christopher Morton and wife, Kate, of Minneapolis, Minn., Andrew Morton, of Council Bluffs; eight great-grandchildren, Xavier Cavanaugh, Jace Tug Peterson, Ellie Peterson, Jett Peterson, Brayden Buck, Halle Buck, Vincent Morton and Dominic Morton; brothers, Bob, Duane, Gerry and Larry Behm; sisters, Marguerite Stockstad, Lucille DeGood and Virginia Behm; many nieces and nephews, relatives and special friends.

Visitation with the family will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Missouri Valley. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007 at church. Final Resting Place, St. Bridget's Cemetery, Magnolia, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family will direct memorials. The family would like to invite you to a time of lunch and fellowship at St. Patrick's Catholic Church following the committal service.

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Reich, Folmer died May 28, 2007

Reich, Folmer died May 28, 2007

Surnames:

Folmer Reich, Age 96
(Died May 28, 2007)

Arrangements are pending at Ohde's in Kimballton.
www.ohdefuneralhome.com

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Reich, Folmer Alvin March 28, 1911 - May 28, 2007

Surnames:

Folmer Reich, Age 96
(March 28, 1911 - May 28, 2007)

Visitation
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
After 6:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Kimballton

Funeral Services
Thursday, May 31, 2007
10:30 AM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Elk Horn, Iowa
Pastor Keith Menter, Officiating

Music
“Old Rugged Cross” “How Great Thou Art”
Congregation
“One Day At A Time”
Calla Poldberg, Vocalist
Muriel Petersen, Accompanist

Casketbearers
Tyler Petersen Todd Petersen
Mike Sander Troy Petersen Dave Kohl
Josh Kohl Justin Kohl

Honorary Casketbearers
Tami Kohl Dawn Sander Cheryl DuVall
Julie Petersen Lori Petersen

Interment
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery
Elk Horn, Iowa

Folmer Alvin Reich, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2007 at Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn, Iowa, at the age of 96 years and two months. He was born on March 28, 1911 near Gates in Audubon County, Iowa. He was the son of Otto and Ella (Andersen) Reich. He attended school in the area and helped on the family farm. He was baptized and confirmed at Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn in 1927.

On June 29, 1935, Folmer was united in marriage with Reta Alice Hansen at the Knuntze Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE. Two daughters were born to this union. Folmer worked for Shelby County in road maintenance from 1937 to 1943. The couple rented and farmed west of Elk Horn until 1958 when they purchased their own farm closer to Elk Horn.

They farmed until their retirement in 1978. Following retirement Folmer and Reta moved into Elk Horn, where Folmer lived until 2004 when he became a resident of Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn. During retirement Folmer and Reta enjoyed traveling around the United States and Canada. They also enjoyed playing cards with their “card club”. Reta passed away in 1988.

Folmer was a life-long member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. He always enjoyed a good card game, visiting with friends and watching old westerns on television. He also enjoyed participating in the National Corn Husking Contest. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.

He is survived by his daughters: Shirlyn and husband Mark Petersen of Kimballton and Beverly and husband Roger DuVall of Belmond; five grandchildren: Tami Kohl (David) of Minden, IA; Todd Petersen (Julie) of Huxley, IA; Troy Petersen (Lori) of Salem NH; Dawn Sander (Mike) of Meservey, IA; Cheryl DuVall of Bartlesville, OK; eleven great-grandchildren: Joshua Kohl (Rhonda); Justin Kohl; Tyler and Tanner Petersen; Olivia and Julia Petersen; Korby, Ryann and Tate Sander; Cody and Trey DuVall; sisters: Viola Jensen, Verda Juelsgaard and Elaine Michaelsen; many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Folmer in death are his parents; wife Reta; granddaughter Cherie in 1990; and brother Freddie Reich.

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Reid, Francis Robert June 10, 1922 - April 15, 2007

Reid, Francis Robert June 10, 1922 - April 15, 2007

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Reid, Francis Robert
June 10, 1922 - April 15, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
Council Bluffs, IA - 4/18/2007

Francis Robert Reid, age 84, passed away April 15, 2007.

Francis was born on June 10, 1922, in Dedham, Iowa, to William and Lillian (Meyers) Reid. He received his elementary education at St. Boniface in Westphalia, Iowa, and later graduated from St. Paul's High School in Defiance, Iowa. Before furthering his education, Francis worked for a hatchery and was involved with the Boy Scouts of America. He was also instrumental in establishing a basketball program at St. Michael's Catholic School in Harlan, Iowa, which he coached for several years. Francis then continued his education at Loras College, Mount St. Bernard Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, and St. Procopious Seminary in Lisle, Ill. He was ordained a priest on May 23, 1964, at St. Cecelia's Cathedral in Omaha, Neb., by Archbishop G.T. Bergan. Father Reid joined the Diocese of Crookston in Minnesota in 1964, and began serving as an Associate Pastor at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston. He further served the following parishes: St. Philip's in Bemidji; St. Rose of Lima in Argyle; St. Bernard's in Thief River Falls; St. Clement's in Grygla; St. Anne's in Goodridge; St. Ann's in Waubun; and as Pastor at St. John's in Ackley; Immaculate Conception in Nevis; St. Theodore's in Laporte; St. Michael's in Mahnomen; Immaculate Conception in Bejou; St. Peter's in Park Rapids; St. Mary's in Two Inlets; St. Theodore in Ponsford; St. Catherine's in Itasca Park, and retiring in July of 1992. He spent his retirement years at Little Man Trap Lake, rural Park Rapids, and Mahnomen. Throughout his life, Father Reid served the Lord and performed various works of charity. He entered the Twin Valley Living Center in December of 2005, where he died.

Father Reid was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rita Weihs; brothers, Christopher, Delbert, Malvern, Joseph, William, and Clarence.

He is survived by one sister, Yvonne (Donald) Whannell; a brother-in-law, Louis Weihs; and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Mahnomen. An additional mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2007, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Visitation will take place in Harlan on Thursday, April 19, 2007, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Interment will be held at the Harlan Cemetery.

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REISER, VIRGINIA ANN (MUNCHRATH) January 16, 1931 - May 20, 2007

REISER, VIRGINIA ANN (MUNCHRATH) January 16, 1931 - May 20, 2007

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REISER, VIRGINIA ANN (MUNCHRATH)
January 16, 1931 - May 20, 2007
Denison Bulletin/Review
5/25/2007

Virginia Ann Reiser was born at Earling, Iowa, January 16, 1931, the daughter of Joe and Cecilia Mumm Munchrath. She was raised at Earling where she received her education at St. Joseph's Catholic School.

On December 28, 1950, Virginia was united in marriage with Joe Reiser at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Their union was blessed with 13 children.

They made their home on a farm at Manilla, Iowa, before purchasing their farm west of Denison in 1951. Virginia was a homemaker all of her life lovingly caring for their large family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially caring for the grandchildren, gardening, cooking, baking and talking on the phone. Following retirement Joe and Virginia moved to Denison where she had since resided.

When her health permitted she was an active member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, St. Rose Ladies Guild, Crawford County Memorial Hosptial Auxiliary, WESCO Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and the Twin Club.

Virginia died late Sunday, May 20, 2007, at St. Anthony's Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. At the time of her death she had been blessed with 76 years, 4 months and 4 days.

In addition to her parents, Joe and Cecilia Munchrath, Virginia was preceded in death by one sister, Irene Schmidt, three sons, Freddie, Billy and Dean and one granddaughter, Alesha Mahaney.

Those remaining to cherish her memory include her husband of over 56 years, Joe Reiser of Denison, ten children, Glenda and husband, Vincent Mahaney of Denison, Paul Reiser of Denison, Gerard Reiser of Denison, Denny Reiser and wife, Dawn of Denison, Janet Reiser of Carroll, Iowa, Brian Reiser of Des Moines, Iowa, Kevin Reiser and wife, Kristy of Bakersfield, California, Dr. Daniel Reiser and wife, Meghan of Colorardo Springs, Colorado, Allan Reiser of Denison and his twin sister Anne Lehmann and husband, Robert of Ames, Iowa, 16 grandchildren, two sisters, Alva Mages of Panama, Iowa, and Norma Ohlinger of Pocahontas, Iowa, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 25, 2007, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Denison, Iowa, with Father Paul J. Kelly as Celebrant and Father Lloyd White Con-Celebrating. Others participating in the mass included Christian Symbol Placers, Joe and the children; Servers, Alex Cortez and Emily Blum; Lectors, CarLee Reiser and Alex Reiser; Petitions, Angela Wannberg and Sarah Mahaney; Honorary Gift Bearers, McKenna and Madison Reiser; Gift Bearers, Mary Reiser, Meredith Lehmann, Kaci, Jordan and Nicole Reiser and Beatrice Goder-Reiser and Eucharistic Ministers, Larry Schwarte and Joan Gray. Music for the Mass was provided by Emily Mahaney singing "Gift of Finest Wheat", Bob Mages singing "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" and St. Rose of Lima Adult Choir singing "How Great Thou Art" and "On Eagles Wings". Judy Thams served as accompanist. Honorary pall bearers included Alva Mages, Norma Ohlinger, Herb Reiser, Ron Reiser, Matt Reiser, Charles Reiser, Sylvia Blum, Frank Reiser and Leon Schmidt. Those serving as pallbearers were Jim Reiser, Eric Mahaney, Robert Lehmann, Gene Reiser, Phil Blum, Don Mages, Max Goder-Reiser and Benjamin Lehmann. Interment was at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Denison, Iowa, with the grandchildren singing "Our Father" and Father Paul J. Kelly playing a trumpet solo, "When The Saints Go Marching In. Following the interment the family invited everyone in attendance to join them at St. Rose of Lima Parish Center for fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by St. Rose Ladies Guild. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements where on Thursday, May 24, 2007, at 5:00 p.m., a Legion of Mary Rosary, led by Richard and Rosemarie Penn, was prayed with the grandchildren singing "Immaculate Mary" prior to the Rosary, and, a Parish Vigil Service, led by Father Paul J. Kelly was held at 8:00 p.m. Online condolences may be directed to www.pfannebecker.com.

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Rickers, Quentin Frederick died June 22, 2007

Rickers, Quentin Frederick died June 22, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 87-year-old Quentin Frederick Rickers of Harlan will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, June 25th, 2007 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Quentin Rickers died Friday, June 22nd, 2007 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Phyllis; 1 son, Doug Rickers (Karen) of Omaha; 1 daughter, Linda Pederson (Michael) of Ankeny; 1 sister, Ruth Tetzloff of Ann Arbor, MI; 1 daughter-in-law, Joanne Patterson of Des Moines; 1 aunt, Margaret Sohl of Gretna, NE; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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www.pauleyjones.com:

Arrangements and Services For
Quentin Rickers - 87
Who Died On - Friday, June 22, 2007

Visitation
Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 5:00-9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, June 24, 2007 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Masonic Service
Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 7:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, June 25, 2007 - 2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Phyllis Rickers of Harlan, IA; children: Doug (Karen) Rickers of Omaha, NE and Linda (Michael) Pederson of Ankeny; Daughter-in-law Joanne Patterson of Des Moines; his sister Ruth Tetzloff of Ann Arbor, MI; and his aunt Margaret Sohl of Gretna, NE

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Roenfeld, Wilbert F. died June 10, 2007

Roenfeld, Wilbert F. died June 10, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 81-year-old Wilbert Roenfeld of Harlan are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Wilbert Roenfeld died Sunday, June 10th in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Angela; his children, Randall Roenfeld (Joyce) of Council Bluffs, Julie Long (Robert) of Lake Ozark, MO and Rodney Roenfled of Harlan; brothers, Harry Roenfeld (Helen) of Elk Horn, Robert Roenfeld (Karen) of Bella Vista, AR; 1 sister, Evelyn Jensen (Rueben) of Alexandria, MN.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:

Services are Pending for
Wilbert F. Roenfeld - Age 81
of Harlan, Iowa

Mr. Roenfeld is survived by his wife Angela of Harlan, his children: Randall (Joyce) Roenfeld of Council Bluffs, IA, Julie (Robert) Long of Lake Ozark, MO, and Rodney Roenfeld of Harlan.

www.pauleyjones.com

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Re: Roenfeld, Wilbert F. died June 10, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For

Wilbert Roenfeld - 81
Who Died On - Sunday, June 10, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Prayer Service
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 10:30 AM
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Jacksonville, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery - Jacksonville, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Angela Roenfeld of Harlan, IA; his children: Randall (Joyce) Roenfeld of Council Bluffs, IA, Julie (Robert) Long of Lake Ozark, MO, and Rodney Roenfeld of Harlan; two brothers: Harry (Helen) Roenfeld of Elk Horn, IA, and Robert (Karen) Roenfeld of Bella Vista, AR;and his sister Evelyn (Rueben) Jensen of Alexandria, MN

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Ronnfeldt, Janis I died April 16, 2007

Ronnfeldt, Janis I died April 16, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Janis I. Ronnfeldt - Age 78
Who Died On - Monday, April 16, 2007

No Visitation

Memorial Services
Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

survivors include her daughter Shelley and her husband Joseph Loutey Ronnfeldt grandson Jesse Loutey all of North Bend, Washington

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Schiltz, Linda Ann Miller November 24, 1950 - April 15, 2007

Schiltz, Linda Ann Miller November 24, 1950 - April 15, 2007

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KNOD Radio website:
Services for 56-year-old Linda Ann Schiltz of Defiance will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 18th, 2007 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Linda Schiltz died Sunday, April 15th, 2007 at her home. Survivors include her mother, Elvira Miller of Earling; her husband, Robert Schiltz of Defiance; 5 sons, Scott Schiltz (Jill) of Earling, Steve Schiltz (Dawn) of Omaha, Danny Schiltz (Dana) of Omaha, David Schiltz (Shannon) of Omaha and Brad Schiltz of Omaha; 6 sisters, Joanne Grady of Earling, Karen Hutchison (Ron) of Littleton, CO, Connie Reischl (Don) of Gretna, Ne, Charlotte Willenborg (Ron) of Manning, Mary Bissen (Bob) of Earling and Julie Rogers (Pat) of Omaha; 2 grandchildren and 7 step-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 17th, 2007 at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan and from 3:00 to 9:00 pm with a wake service at 7:00 pm at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling.


Pauley-Jones Funeral Home website:
Arrangements and Services For
Linda Ann Schiltz - 56
Who Died On - Sunday, April 15, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Wake Service
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph’s Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Schiltz of Defiance, IA; her sons: Scott (Jill) Schiltz of Earling, IA; Steve( Dawn) Schiltz; Danny (Dana) Schiltz; David (Shannon) Schiltz and Brad Schiltz all of Omaha, NE; two grandsons; seven step-grandchildren; her mother, Elvira Miller of Earling; her sisters: Joanne Grady of Earling; Karen (Ron) Hutchison of Littleton, CO; Connie (Don) Reischl of Gretna, NE; Charlotte (Ron) Willenborg of Manning, IA; Mary (Bob) Bissen of Earling and Julie (Pat) Rogers of Omaha

Linda Schiltz
©The Harlan Tribune
04/16/2007

DEFIANCE -- Linda A. Schiltz, 56, Defiance, died Sunday, April 15 at her home.
Services will be Wednesday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling with burial in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. A wake service will be held Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the church. Visitation is Tuesday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, and at the church in Earling from 3-9 p.m.
Schiltz is survived by her mother, Elvira Miller, of Earling; husband Robert "Bob" Schiltz of Defiance; sons Scott (Jill) Schiltz of Earling, Steve (Dawn) Schiltz of Omaha, Danny (Dana) Schiltz of Omaha, David (Shannon) Schiltz of Omaha and Brad Schiltz of Omaha; sisters Joanne Grady of Earling, Karen (Ron) Hutchison of Littleton, Co., Connie (Don) Reischl of Gretna, Neb., Charlotte (Ron) Willenborg of Manning, Mary (Bob) Bissen of Earling and Julie (Pat) Rogers of Omaha; two grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren.

Linda Ann Schiltz
Linda Ann Schlitz, daughter of Syivin and Elvira (Finken) Miller, was born on November 24, 1950, near Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling and attended grade school at St. Joseph's Catholic School. She later attended and graduated from high school in Harlan.
After graduation, Linda attended nurses training and worked for a short time as a nurse.
On August 8, 1970, Linda was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Schiltz at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Five boys were born to this union: Scott, Steve, Danny, David and Brad, Her boys were her life and her full time job so she quit her
nursing profession to concentrate on their lives. She was a dedicated wife and loving mother who enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her family and friends. After her children were older, Linda began working part-time secretarial jobs with CDS, Myrtue Memorial Hospital and Agriwellness all in Harlan.
Linda died at home outside of Earling surrounded by those she loved most on April 15, 2007, having attained the age of fifty-six years, four months and twenty-two days. She was preceded in death by her father, Sylvin.
She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Schiltz of Earling, her sons: Scott Schiltz and his wife Jill of Earling, Iowa; Steve Schiltz and his wife Dawn; Danny Schiltz and his wife Dana; David Schlitz and his wife Shannon and Brad Schlitz all of Omaha, Nebraska; two grandsons; seven step-grandchildren; her mother, Elvira Miller of Earling; her sisters:Joanne Grady of Earling; Karen and her husband Ron Hutchison of Littleton, Colorado;Connie and her husband Don Reischl of Gretna, Nebraska; Charlotte and her husband Ron Willenborg of Manning, Iowa; Mary and her husband Bob Bissen of Earling and Julie and her husband Pat Rogers of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces and nephews other relatives and many friends.

In Loving Memory of
LINDA A. SCHILTZ
Born - November 24, 1950 - Earling, Iowa
Died - April 15, 2007 - Earling, Iowa
WAKE SERVICE
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 7:00 PM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 10:30 AM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

CELEBRANT CONCELEBRANT
Rev. Tom Coenen Rev. Michael Berner

ACCOMPANIST VOCALIST
Gloria Schmitz Nancy Osborn

CASKET BEARERS
Jim Schiltz Gene Schiltz Pat Rogers
Don Reischl Delmer Powell Bob Bissen
Tony Schiltz Ron Willenborg
Ron Hutchison Tony Allegretti

INTERMENT
St. Joseph's Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

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Schwery, Arlene Alma Schechinger August 10, 1931 - May 26, 2007

Schwery, Arlene Alma Schechinger August 10, 1931 - May 26, 2007

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KJAN Radio online:

ARLENE ALMA SCHWERY, 75, of Harlan, died Saturday, May 26th, 2007 at the Elm Crest Retirement Community. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, May 29th, at St. Boniface Church in Westphalia. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements, where friends may call from Noon until 9-p.m. Sunday (5/27) and from 8-a.m.-Noon Monday (5/28). Visitation will also be held at St. Boniface from 1-until 9-p.m. Monday, where a Wake service will take place at 7-p.m.

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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Arlene Schwery - Age 75 Of Westphalia
Who Died On - Saturday, May 26, 2007

Visitation
Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Monday, May 28, 2007 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Monday, May 28, 2007
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Boniface Catholic Church Westphalia, Iowa

Wake Service
Monday, May 28, 2007 - 7:00 PM
St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 10:30 AM
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

She is survived by her husband, Elmer Schwery of Westphalia, IA; her children: Lynn (Ardie) Schwery of Ames, IA, Tim (Cheryl) Schwery of Underwood, IA; Cheryl Ronfeldt of Neola, IA, Kelly (Sandi) Schwery of Westphalia and Christi (Chuck) Leinen of Omaha, NE; her brother and sisters: Agnes Wehr of Westphalia; Mike (Mary) Schechinger of Westphalia; Jane Ragsdale of Hiram, GA and Joyce (Stan) Ulmer of Harlan, IA
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Schwery, Arlene Alma
August 10, 1931 - May 26, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
5/28/2007

Arlene Alma Schwery, 75, Harlan, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Elm Crest Retirement Community, Harlan, Iowa.

Arlene was born in Westphalia, Iowa on August 10, 1931. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Rosary Society. She was married to Elmer Schwery for 57 years, they were married on September 14, 1950.

Survivors include her husband, Elmer Schwery, of Harlan, Iowa; sons, Lynn (Ardie) Schwery, of Ames, Iowa, Tim (Cheryl) Schwery, of Underwood, Iowa; daughter, Cheryl Ronfeldt, of Neola, Iowa; son, Kelly (Sandi) Schwery, of Westphalia, Iowa; daughter, Christi (Chuck) Leinen, of Omaha, Neb.; son-in-law, Leon Schmidt, of Harlan, Iowa; sister, Agnes Wehr, of Westphalia, Iowa; brother, Mike (Mary) Schechinger, of Westphalia, Iowa; sisters, Jane Ragsdale, of Hiram, GA; Joyce (Stan) Ulmer, of Harlan, Iowa; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, Iowa Sunday, May 27, 2007 12p.m.-9p.m., also on Monday, May 28, 2007 8a.m.-12p.m. and at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, Iowa on Monday, May 28, 2007 1p.m.-9p.m. Wake Service, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, Iowa Monday May 28, 2007 7p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Westphalia, Iowa Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:30a.m.

[her parents were: Michael P. & Annabel T. (Weihs) Schechinger]

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Shannon, Doris R. (Wailes) February 15, 1922 - April 9, 2007

Shannon, Doris R. (Wailes) February 15, 1922 - April 9, 2007

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KNOD Radio website:
Services for 85-year-old Doris Shannon of Kirkman are pending at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Doris Shannon died Monday, April 9th, 2007 at Jenny Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs.
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Shannon, Doris R. (Wailes)
February 15, 1922 - April 9, 2007

Doris R. Shannon, daughter of Jack and Hannah (Parks) Wailes, was born February 15, 1922, at Bayard, Iowa. She later moved with her family to Manning, Iowa, where she attended school in Manning and graduated in 1939 from Manning High School.
On December 1, 1940, Doris was united in marriage to Ellsworth Shannon at the Methodist Church in Manning. After their marriage, they lived in Kirkman for two years while Ellsworth farmed in the area. After a few years, they moved to their present home near Kirkman where they have lived for 64 years and raised three children.

During her life as a devoted mother and wife, she enjoyed cooking and sewing. She faithfully attended the Kirkman United Methodist Church and was a long-time member of Willing Workers, which later became the United Methodist Women (UMW).

When her children were school-age, she began working as an Avon representative and enjoyed visiting with her many customers. She continued to sell Avon until her death.

Her favorite activities included shopping and spending time with friends and family. She and Ellsworth spent many enjoyable times with the LNO Club; Doris was both a charter and longtime member of the Club. Fun memories and jokes often came from LNO club gatherings. Doris’s life was one filled with countless wonderful people, experiences and memories.

Doris died at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs after a fairly brief illness at the age of 85 years, 1 month, and 25 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Dorothy and Esther; and two brothers, Robert and William. She is survived by her husband Ellsworth; three children, Pat (Norris) Olson of Manilla, Iowa, Nancy (Lynn) Douglas of Edina, Missouri, and Jack (Lori) Shannon of Manning, Iowa; three grandchildren, Gloria (Brett) Irlbeck of Manning, Mark (Mindy) Olson of Council Bluffs, and Shannon Meister of Council Bluffs; five great-grandchildren, Melissa, Michelle, and MaKayla Irlbeck of Manning, and Lauren and Nathan Olson of Council Bluffs. Also surviving are a sister, Nellie Hinners of Del Ray, Florida; a sister-in-law, LaVerne Wailes of Boone, Iowa; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 13, 2007, at the Kirkman United Methodist Church in Kirkman, Iowa, with the Rev. Keith Pals officiating. Joleen Fiscus, Cindy Hanson, and the Ladies Choir served as musicians. Honorary casket bearers were Hans Nielsen, Ivan Fries, Russell Adams, Larry Wailes, Merlin Heilesen, Pete Petersen, Gayle “Whitey” Petersen, and Virgil Christensen. Active casket bearers were Jay Nielsen, Rick Wailes, Terry Fiscus, Karl Hanson, Dennis Shannon, and Rod Shannon. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

posted with permission from:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
Harlan, IA 51537
burmeisterjohannsen.com

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Shannon, Doris R. Wailes February 15, 1922 - April 9, 2007

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Shannon, Doris R. Wailes
February 15, 1922 - April 9, 2007

Doris R. Shannon, daughter of Jack and Hannah (Parks) Wailes, was born February 15, 1922, at Bayard, Iowa. She later moved with her family to Manning, Iowa, where she attended school in Manning and graduated in 1939 from Manning High School. On December 1, 1940, Doris was united in marriage to Ellsworth Shannon at the Methodist Church in Manning. After their marriage, they lived in Kirkman for two years while Ellsworth farmed in the area. After a few years, they moved to their present home near Kirkman where they have lived for 64 years and raised three children.

During her life as a devoted mother and wife, she enjoyed cooking and sewing. She faithfully attended the Kirkman United Methodist Church and was a long-time member of Willing Workers, which later became the United Methodist Women (UMW).

When her children were school-age, she began working as an Avon representative and enjoyed visiting with her many customers. She continued to sell Avon until her death.

Her favorite activities included shopping and spending time with friends and family. She and Ellsworth spent many enjoyable times with the LNO Club; Doris was both a charter and longtime member of the Club. Fun memories and jokes often came from LNO club gatherings. Doris’s life was one filled with countless wonderful people, experiences and memories.

Doris died at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs after a fairly brief illness at the age of 85 years, 1 month, and 25 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Dorothy and Esther; and two brothers, Robert and William. She is survived by her husband Ellsworth; three children, Pat (Norris) Olson of Manilla, Iowa, Nancy (Lynn) Douglas of Edina, Missouri, and Jack (Lori) Shannon of Manning, Iowa; three grandchildren, Gloria (Brett) Irlbeck of Manning, Mark (Mindy) Olson of Council Bluffs, and Shannon Meister of Council Bluffs; five great-grandchildren, Melissa, Michelle, and MaKayla Irlbeck of Manning, and Lauren and Nathan Olson of Council Bluffs. Also surviving are a sister, Nellie Hinners of Del Ray, Florida; a sister-in-law, LaVerne Wailes of Boone, Iowa; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 13, 2007, at the Kirkman United Methodist Church in Kirkman, Iowa, with the Rev. Keith Pals officiating. Joleen Fiscus, Cindy Hanson, and the Ladies Choir served as musicians. Honorary casket bearers were Hans Nielsen, Ivan Fries, Russell Adams, Larry Wailes, Merlin Heilesen, Pete Petersen, Gayle “Whitey” Petersen, and Virgil Christensen. Active casket bearers were Jay Nielsen, Rick Wailes, Terry Fiscus, Karl Hanson, Dennis Shannon, and Rod Shannon. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Kirkman, IA

Visitation Date: Thursday, Apr 12, 2007

Service Date: Friday, Apr 13, 2007

posted with permission from:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
Harlan, IA 51537
burmeisterjohannsen.com

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Shriver, Elmer R. died April 12, 2007

Shriver, Elmer R. died April 12, 2007

Surnames:

Elmer Shriver
©The Harlan Tribune
04/16/2007

ATLANTIC -- Elmer R. Shriver, 81, Atlantic, died Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Cass County Memorial Hospital.

Graveside services were held Saturday, April 14 at 9 a.m. at the Wiota Cemetery. Military honors were given by the Shelby Color Guard. Memorial services were held following the graveside service at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Atlantic.

Shriver is survived by his wife, Alice; children Vanessa (Paul) Dreager of Atlantic, Craig Shriver of Atlantic and Patty (Terry) Haupert of Menasha, Wi.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brothers Harold Shriver and Ralph (Irene) Shriver; sisters Lucille (Varrow) Miller and Shirley Hoover; brother-in-law Virgil Hennager; and sisters-in-law Evelyn Foster, Lois Delph and Phyllis Delph.

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Sievers, Marvin Leroy died June 8, 2007

Sievers, Marvin Leroy died June 8, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 92-year-old Marvin Leroy Sievers of Avoca will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, at the Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut. Burial will be in the Layton Township Cemetery. Marvin Sievers died Friday, June 8th, at the Avoca Nursing And Rehab Center. Survivors include 1 daughter, Lana Stevens (Robert) of Council Bluffs; 2 sons, Dennis Sievers (Amy) of Council Bluffs) and Steve Sievers (Cindy) of Walnut; 2 brothers, Francis Sievers (Betty) of Apache Junction, AZ and Vernon Sievers (Irene) of San Marcos, TX; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Marvin L. Sievers - Age 92
Who Died On - Friday, June 8, 2007

Family Greeting Friends
Sunday, June 10, 2007 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Walnut, Iowa

Funeral Services
Monday, June 11, 2007 at 2:00 PM
Peace United Church of Christ -Walnut, Iowa

Interment
Layton Township Cemetery
Walnut, Iowa

survivors include his children: Lana (Robert) Stevens of Council Bluffs, IA; sons: Dennis (Amy) Sievers of Council Bluffs, IA; Steven (Cindy) Sievers of Walnut, IA; two brothers: Vernon (Irene) Sievers of San Marcos, TX; Francis (Betty) Sievers of Apache Junction, AZ; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren

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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Skow, Bernice Brodersen died April 6, 2007

Skow, Bernice Brodersen died April 6, 2007

Surnames:

Bernice Brodersen Skow
©The Harlan Tribune
04/16/2007

EMMETSBURG -- Word has been received of the death of Bernice Brodersen Skow, 97, Emmetsburg, who died April 6, 2007 at Palo Alto Hospital in Emmetsburg.

Visitation was held Wednesday, April 11 at Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg with private family burial following visitation in the Evergreen Cemetery.

She is survived by her son, Julius Skow, of Acworth, N.H.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; as well as local relative Margaret Brodersen Hatcher of Harlan.

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Sorensen, Robert "Rusty" died May 27, 2007

Sorensen, Robert "Rusty" died May 27, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Robert "Rusty" Sorensen - Age 85
Who Died On - Sunday, May 27, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Military Rites
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Rusty is survived by sons: William Sorensen of Westphalia, Iowa and Mike Sorensen and his wife Laura of Dow City, Iowa; grandchildren: Amy and her husband Craig Crilly of Harlan, Iowa and Nick Larson, Jackie Larson, Pat Nelson and Cody Nelson of Dow City, Iowa; great grandchildren: Jazmine, Jonah and Jack Crilly all of Harlan; two brothers-in-law: Francis Schneider of Corley and Howard Schneider of Tennant

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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Spidell-Maggio, Ronda C August 27, 1966 - June 24, 2007

Spidell-Maggio, Ronda C August 27, 1966 - June 24, 2007

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Spidell-Maggio, Ronda C.
August 27, 1966 - June 24, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
6/27/2007.

Ronda C. Spidell-Maggio, age 40, of Council Bluffs, passed away June 24, 2007, at her home.

Ronda was born August 27, 1966 in Council Bluffs to Ronald C. and Genevieve "Cookie" (Kobold) Spidell. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1984. Ronda was a homemaker and an avid NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt fan.

She is survived by her daughters, Miranda Maggio, of Council Bluffs, Stefani Maggio, of Largo, Fla.; son, Nicholas Koebel, of Council Bluffs; parents, Ron and Cookie Spidell; sisters, Sherry Spidell, all of Council Bluffs, Michelle Spidell, of Washington, D.C.; brothers, Chad Spidell, of Council Bluffs and John Smith, of Eugene, Ore.

Visitation with the family, Friday, 5-6 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 6 p.m. at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. A dinner will follow at the VFW Club, 28 South 29th St.

The family will direct memorials.

Cutler-O'Neill
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA
322-7779

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Staub, Eugene died June 22, 2007

Staub, Eugene died June 22, 2007

Surnames:

Staub, Eugene "Gene"
The Daily Nonpareil
6/25/2007

Eugene "Gene" Staub, age 84, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Staub and Addie (Gilliam) Staub; brothers, Glenn Staub and Herman Staub.

Survivors include wife, Flora Staub, of Avoca; daughters, Lois (Michael) Chaffe, of Wadsworth, Ohio, Linda (Richard) Seehage, of Ozark, Mo., Sheri (Brian) Ballinger, of Hollandale, Miss., and Diane (Richard) Ellison, of Acworth, Ga.; stepdaughters, Sandra McHush, of Omaha, Marilyn (Scott) Hintz, of Carlisle, Iowa, Karen (Paul) Reidell, of Breda, Iowa; stepsons, Lyle (Janet) McHugh, of Tarkio, Mo., Michael (Carol) McHugh, Burlington Junction, Mo., Deloid McHugh, Denison, Iowa; sister, Aletha (Robert) Buck, of Shelby, Iowa; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 14 step- grandchildren; 8 step-great grandchildren.

Visitation with family will be Monday, June 25, 2007 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca, with family receiving friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca, Iowa, Pastor Dennis Reich, officiating. Burial in Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa.

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Stude, Alan J. died March 19, 2007

Stude, Alan J. died March 19, 2007

Surnames:

Alan Stude
©The Harlan Tribune
04/16/2007

CORRALES, N.M. -- Word has been received of the death of Alan J. Stude, 68, Corrales, N.M., who died Monday, March 19, 2007.
Services were held March 24 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services in Rio Rancho with burial in the cremation gardens in Vista Verde Memorial Park.
Stude is survived by his wife, Lola; sister Karen (Bud); niece Wendy and nephew Kevin, together with his niece's children and new grandchild.

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Study, Ezra Glee (Butch) died June 13, 2007

Study, Ezra Glee (Butch) died June 13, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 49-year-old Ezra "Butch" Glee Study of Des Moines will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 19th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Ezra Study died Wednesday, June13th. Survivors include 2 brothers, Randy Study of Chicago and Jason Study (Michelle) of Tabor; 2 sisters, Karen Berego (Richard) of Nebraska City, NE and Roxann Oliver (Roosevelt) of Harlan; and his fiance, Kimberly Schossow of Des Moines. Visitation will be held Monday, 1:00 to 9:00 pm, with family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and a prayer service at 7:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com:

Arrangements and Services For
Ezra "Butch" Study - 49
Who Died On - Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Visitation
Monday, June 18, 2007 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, June 18, 2007 - 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Prayer Service
Monday, June 18, 2007 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

He is survived by his fiancé’, Kimberly Sue Schossow of Des Moines, IA; his brothers and sisters: Randy Study of Chicago, IL; Karen (Richard) Berego of Nebraska City, NE; Roxann (Roosevelt) Oliver of Harlan, IA and Jason (Michelle) Study of Tabor, IA

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Swensen, Dorothy Marie Albretsen (July 22, 1927 - June 27, 2007)

Swensen, Dorothy Marie Albretsen (July 22, 1927 - June 27, 2007)

Surnames:

Swensen, Dorothy Marie Albretsen
(July 22, 1927 - June 27, 2007)

Visitation
Friday, June 29, 2007
After 5:00 pm
Ohde Funeral Home
Kimballton, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, June 30, 20072:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Kimballton, Iowa

Officiating
Pastor David Loeschen

Our Savior Lutheran Church
Denison, Iowa

Music
“How Great Thou Art”
“Be Not Afraid”
Daniel O’Donnell
Recordings

Casketbearers
Douglas Buckholdt
Ronald Buckholdt
Rick Buckholdt
Gregory Gust
Gary Gust
Steven Albertsen
Michael Albertson
Dudley Reis
Darwin Reis

Interment
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Iowa

Dorothy Marie, daughter of Hans and Marie (Christensen) Albretsen, was born July 22, 1927, at Omaha, Nebraska. The family later moved to a farm east of Kimballton, IA where she attended rural school and graduated from Audubon High School in 1945. Dorothy soon began teaching at rural country schools near and in Elk Horn. In 1950 she obtained her teaching degree from Omaha University.

On December 29, 1950, Dorothy was united in marriage with Gaylord Swensen at Dallas, Texas. The couple resided in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area where Dorothy continued her love of teaching in the Omaha, NE, Council Bluffs and Carter Lake IA, schools until her retirement after 43 years in education.

Dorothy was a confirmed member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. She loved to spend time with her family, reading, traveling and using every opportunity to make new friends. Dorothy was also generous with her time by volunteering at the library and senior center.

In January 2007, Dorothy’s health began to fail and she soon became a resident at Eventide Nursing Home in Denison, Iowa. She died there on June 27, 2007, at the age of 79 years, 11 months, and 5 days.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Harold Swensen and wife Jo Ann, and two brothers-in-law Levi Swensen and Hans Buckholdt.

She is survived by three sisters: Martha Buckholdt of Hamlin; Margaret and husband Donald Gust of Audubon; and Sharon and husband Dewey Reis of Denison; sister-in-Jeannette Swensen of Harlan; many other relatives and friends.

Ohde Funeral Home
www.ohdefuneralhome.com

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Thielen-Sorensen , Maxine Irene died April 1, 2007

Thielen-Sorensen , Maxine Irene died April 1, 2007

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KNOD radio website:
Services for 67-year-old Maxine Irene Thielen of Harlan will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 4th, 2007 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Maxine Thielen died Sunday, April 1st, 2007 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Survivors include her husband Galen "Red" Sorensen of Harlan; 3 brothers, Bernard Thielen (Agnes) of Huntington Beach, CA, Ken Thielen (Pat) of Greenfield, MO, Gary Thielen (Gail) of Kalama, WA; 1 sister, Alice Thielen, of New York, NY; 1 sister-in-law, Bev Vigue (Bob) of West Salem, WI. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 9:00 PM, Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007 with a rosary service at 7:00 PM at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Maxine I. Thielen - 67
Who Died On - Sunday, April 1, 2007

Visitation
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 - 7:00 PM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - 11:00 AM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include: her husband Galen “Red” Sorensen of Harlan, IA; her brothers: Bernard and his wife Agnes Thielen of Huntington Beach, CA Ken and his wife Pat Thielen of Greenfield, MO, and Gary and his wife Gail Thielen of Kalama, WA; her sister Alice Thielen of New York, NY, and sister-in-law Bev and her husband Bob Vigue of West Salem, WI
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Thielen, Maxine Irene
The Daily Nonpareil
4/2/2007

Maxine Irene Thielen, 67, of Harlan, Iowa, passed away April 1, 2007, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Neb.

Maxine is survived by her husband of 5 years, Galen "Red" Sorensen of Harlan; brothers, Bernard (Agnes) Thielen of Huntington Beach, Calif., Ken (Pat) Thielen of Greenfield, Mo., Gary (Gail) Thielen of Kalama, Wash.; sister, Alice Thielen of New York, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Bev (Bob) Vigue of West Salem, Wis.

Visitation with family Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service are Wednesday, April 4, 2007, 11:00 a.m at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Rev. Robert Hoefler officiating.
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©The Harlan Tribune
04/05/2007

HARLAN -- Maxine I. Thielen, 67, Harlan, died Sunday, April 1, 2007 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Services will be held Wednesday, April 4 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. A rosary will be held Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. at the church. Thielen is survived by her husband, Galen "Red" Sorensen of Harlan; brothers Bernard (Agnes) Thielen of Huntington Beach, Ca., Ken (Pat) Thielen of Greenfield, Mo. and Gary (Gail) Thielen of Kalama, Wa.; sister Alice Thielen of New York City; and sister-in-law Bev (Bob) Vigue of West Salem, Wi.

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Thompson, Beulah Carleen Wiegert June 20, 1922 - April 30, 2007

Thompson, Beulah Carleen Wiegert June 20, 1922 - April 30, 2007

Surnames:

Thompson, Beulah Carleen Wiegert
June 20, 1922 - April 30, 2007
The Daily Nonpareil
5/3/2007 & 5/4/2007

Beulah Thompson, age 84, of Council Bluffs, passed away April 30, 2007, at Myrtue Hospital in Harlan, Iowa.

Beulah Carleen Wiegert was born June 20, 1922, in Palmer, Iowa, to Carl and Laura Heid Wiegert. She lived many years in the Fort Dodge area before moving to Council Bluffs. Beulah worked at bakeries in Fort Dodge and Omaha, retiring from the Continental Bakery in Omaha.

Beulah was preceded in death by her parents; brother Fred Wiegert; sister, Eva Squibb; daughter, Lorraine Renwanz; son, Jim Thompson; grandson, Tim Renwanz; son-in-law, Lee Renwanz and former husband, Jesse O. Thompson.

She will be sadly missed by her children; Kay Lee Dollar of Fort Dodge, Kenneth Thompson and wife, Linda of Persia; Doug Thompson and wife, Vicki of Otho, Carlyle Thompson and wife, Gayle of Des Moines, Barry Thompson of Council Bluffs, many grandchildren and great grandchildren and brother, Lawrence Wiegert of Martensdale, Iowa.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. with visitation one hour prior, at Henry-Livingston Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery.

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Thrasher, Merle died June 13, 2007

Thrasher, Merle died June 13, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 84-year-old Merle Thrasher of Earling will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, June 16th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Merle Thrasher died Wednesday, June 13th, at Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital in Omaha. Survivors include his wife Val; 4 sons, Tom Thrasher (Janet) of Omaha, Ron Thrasher of Omaha, Randy Thrasher of Dana Point, CA and Greg Thrasher (Nancy); 1 daughter, Jan Haye (Mike) of Wall Lake; 1 brother, Robert Thrasher (Joan) of Burlington; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A wake service will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday, June 15th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Merle Thrasher- Age 84
Who Died On - Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Visitation
Friday, June 15, 2007 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Earling, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, June 15, 2007 - 7:00 PM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Earling, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 11:00 AM
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Military Rites
St. Joseph’s Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Val Thrasher of Earling, IA; his sons: Tom (Janet) Thrasher of Omaha, NE, Ron Thrasher of Omaha, Randy Thrasher of Dana Point, CA, and Greg (Nancy) Thrasher of Omaha; his daughter Jan (Mike) Haye of Wall Lake, IA; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and his brother Robert (Joan) Thrasher of Burlington, IA

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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Vallier, Ruth Mae (Nelson) (November 6, 1932 - June 25, 2007)

Vallier, Ruth Mae (Nelson) (November 6, 1932 - June 25, 2007)

Surnames:

Vallier, Ruth Mae (Nelson)
(November 6, 1932 - June 25, 2007)

Ruth M. Vallier, 74, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 25, 2007, at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center.

Ruth Mae (Nelson) Vallier was born on November 6, 1932, on a farm, south of Brayton, Audubon County, Iowa, the daughter of Roy Cecil and Nellie Margaret (Jensen) Nelson.

The family moved to a farm in northern Cass County, when she was two years old, and lived there during her school days. While growing up on the farm she helped her Dad with chores and in the summer months helped with field work because she was the oldest child.

Ruth attended country school at Pymosa #6 for one year, and Pymosa #1 through the 8th grade. She attended Atlantic High School and graduated in May of 1950. In the fall after graduation, she entered nurses training at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Ruth graduated with a RN degree on September 4, 1953. She worked at Jennie Edmundson full and part time until 1972.

Ruth was active in the Eldeen of Pymosa 4-H Club, and in 1948, with Deloris Prall Nelson, won the county demonstration team with “clover cookies”. She even earned a trip to the state fair to present the award.

On December 16, 1955, Ruth was united in marriage to Dick Royal Vallier at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Two children, Debra and Dale, were born to the couple.

Ruth was active with many church activities wherever they lived, including Council Bluffs, Belton, Missouri and Atlantic. She loved her Lord, and truly experienced his Love and Blessings the last couple of years.

Dick and Ruth enjoyed spending may winters in Texas, which she continued, even after Dick passed away suddenly on December 7, 1997.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Debra Hand and her husband, Allan of Brayton, Iowa; son, Dale Vallier of Council Bluffs, Iowa; grandson, Scott Leininger and his wife, Kim of Royal, Iowa; granddaughter, Jamie Hand of San Diego, California; great-grandchildren, Audrey and Wyatt Leininger; two step-grandchildren, Sabrina and Brandon Hand of Houston, Texas; three step great-grandchildren, Kayla Dixon, Jay Marie Dixon and Santino Hand; brothers, Donald (Opal) Nelson of Hamilton, Texas, and Merrill (Ellen) Nelson of Warsaw, Missouri; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ruth Ann Smithand her husband, Richard of Aberdeen, Missouri, Betty Gerhardt and her husband, James of Niles, Illinois, Dan Vallier and his wife, Mary Ann of Roseburg, Oregon, and Frank Vallier and his wife, Carmen of Norwalk, California; aunt Willa Jensen of Audubon, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 29, 2007, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic with The Reverends Dennis and Sally Meyer officiating.

Committal services will be in the Atlantic Cemetery followed by a luncheon in the church fellowship hall.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2007, at Hockenberry Family Care, with the family present to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

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Van De Berg, Davey Alvin November 10, 1924 - June 16, 2007

Van De Berg, Davey Alvin November 10, 1924 - June 16, 2007

Surnames:

Davey Van De Berg
©The Harlan Tribune
06/25/2007

HAWKEYE -- Davey A. Van De Berg, 82, Hawkeye, died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union. Services were held Tuesday, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawkeye with burial in the Alpha Cemetery at Alpha. He is survived by his wife, Faye, of Hawkeye; son David (Joanna) Van De Berg of Sumner; daughters Kathleen Hyman of Cedar Rapids and Denise (Greg Roecker) Reinig of Harlan; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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Davey Van De Berg
Fayette County Union • Box 153 • West Union, Iowa 52175
6/19/2007

Funeral services for Davey A. Van De Berg, 82, of Hawkeye were held Tuesday, June 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hawkeye, with the Rev. William Horn officiating.

Interment was in the Alpha Cemetery, with Victor Hyman, Vincent Hyman, Paul Van De Berg, Erica Reinig, Brian Van De Berg, Michelle Banwell and Jamie Brouse as pallbearers.

Military rites were conducted by the Hawkeye and Alpha American Legion posts.

Becker-Milnes Funeral Home, Sumner, was in charge of arrangements.

Davey's death occurred early Saturday morning, June 16, 2007, at Palmer Lutheran Health Center, West Union, following a sudden illness.

Davey Alvin Van De Berg, son of William L. and Gertie (Huitink) Van De Berg, was born Nov. 10, 1924, in Sioux County. He was baptized at First Reformed Church in Sioux Center and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Monona.

After his graduation from Sioux Center High School in 1942, Davey attended Northwestern College in Orange City for a year.

He entered the U.S. Navy in 1943 and served in the Medical Corps until his discharge in 1946.

Davey was united in marriage with Faye Hoeger on April 14, 1945, at the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in Burbank, Calif.

Davey worked for Eastern Iowa Breeders for several years and later farmed, retiring in 1990.

A member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawkeye, Davey served on the church council, the music and worship committees and sang in the choir.

He was a longtime member of the Keystone Barbershop Chorus, and over the years sung in many barbershop quartets.

Davey was also a member of the Alpha American Legion.

Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Lawrence and Henry Van De Berg; and a sister, Dina Deezew.

In addition to his wife, Faye, of Hawkeye, Davey is survived by a son, David (Joanna) Van De Berg of Sumner; two daughters, Kathleen Hyman of Cedar Rapids and Denise Reinig of Harlan; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

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Watson, Milton "Fats" died June 20th, 2007

Watson, Milton "Fats" died June 20th, 2007

Surnames:

Services for 91-year-old Milton "Fats" Watson of Persia are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Fats Watson died Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Survivors include 1 son, Larry Watson (Carol) of Persia; 1 daughter, Lynette Dvorak (Marvin) of Omaha, NE; 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

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Watson, Milton died June 20, 2007

Surnames:

Watson, Milton "Fat"
Omaha World-Herald
6/23/2007

WATSON-Milton "Fat", age 91 of Persia, IA, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007. "Fat" is survived by his son, Larry (Carol) Watson of Persia and his daughter, Lynette (Marvin) Dvorak of Omaha, NE.
Public visitation will be Sunday, June 24th from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with family greeting friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 25, 2007, at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Persia with burial at Valley View Cemetery in Persia.
PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135
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Arrangements and Services For
Milton "Fat" Watson - 91
Who Died On -Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Visitation
Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, June 25, 2007 - 10:00 AM
United Methodist Church - Persia, Iowa

Interment
Valley View Cemetery - Persia, Iowa

Survivors include his son Larry Watson and his wife Carol of Persia, Iowa; his daughter Lynette and her husband Marvin Dvorak of Omaha, Nebraska;seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

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Weiss, Andrew Oren "Sunny" (November 8, 1915 - June 13, 2007)

Weiss, Andrew Oren "Sunny" (November 8, 1915 - June 13, 2007) 

Surnames:

Weiss, Andrew Oren "Sunny"
(November 8, 1915 - June 13, 2007)

Andrew O. “Sunny” Weiss, 91, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.

Andrew Oren “Sunny” Weiss was born on November 8, 1915, near Manilla, Iowa, the son of Andrew C. and Linnie (Felt) Weiss. He also had four sisters.

Sunny graduated from Shelby High School in 1934. He then went on and completed two years at the University of Iowa. After attending college, Sunny left and went to Los Angeles, California, to work at the Douglas Aircraft Factory until WWII ended.

On August 28, 1940, he was married to Lavina Hansen on their way back to Iowa from Las Vegas, Nevada. To this union were two daughters were born, Janet Lee and Shari Lynn.

In 1919, his father quit farming to buy a hardware store in Shelby, Iowa; but later on purchased a farm near Avoca and wanted him to return home from California to help him farm. Sunny farmed for 30 years, before retiring in 1979.

Sunny was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Nishna Hills Golf Course and the Elks Lodge all of Atlantic.

Sunny is survived by his wife, Lavina Weiss of Atlantic; daughters, Janet Lee Smyser and her husband, Jack of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Shari Lynn Andersen and her husband, Rich of Broken Arrow, OK; grandchildren, Scott Andersen and his wife, Rebel of Skiatook, OK, Shelly McCord and her husband, Tony of Broken Arrow, OK, Jeff Smyser and his wife, Leigh Ann of Council Bluffs, IA, and Jamey Smyser and his wife, Becky of Fort Collins, CO and Jason Smyser of Council Bluffs, IA; great-grandchildren, Jaclynn, Brooklynn, Tayler, and Cougar Andersen and Zach, Jessica, Megan and Alex Smyser, Nathan, Josh and Taylor Smyser; one great-great-grandson, Jordon Mort and sisters, Marc (George) Jones of Omaha, NE, and Roma Murdaugh of CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Linnie Weiss; grandson, Joel; two sisters, Max and Betty; and a brother in infancy.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2007, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic with Reverends Dennis and Sally Meyer officiating.

Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IA, at 11:00 a.m. Monday morning, prior to the memorial service.

Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

The family is requesting memorials to be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the American Heart Fund. Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Weiss, Lavina M. died June 19, 2007

Weiss, Lavina M. died June 19, 2007

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Services for 90-year-old Lavina M. Weiss of Atlantic will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 23rd, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery at 12:30 pm, Saturday. Lavina Weiss died Tuesday, June 19th, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include 2 daughters, Janet Smyser of Council Bluffs and Shari Anderson of Broken Bow, OK; 2 step-sisters, Kay Elmquist of Mapleton and Marilyn Bennett of Atlantic; 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. Visitation will be held after 1:00 pm, Friday, June 22nd, with family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic.

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Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home
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Lavina M. Weiss
(Died June 19, 2007)

Lavina M. Weiss, 90, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2007, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Committal services and burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, IA, at 12:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon, prior to the memorial service. Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Lee Smyser and her husband, Jack of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Shari Lynn Andersen and her husband, Rich of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; three brothers, Harold Hansen and his wife, Mary of Walnut, Iowa, Merle Hansen and his wife, Ardelle of Brayton, Iowa, Donald Hansen and his wife, Louella of Walnut, Iowa; and two step-sisters, Kay Elmquist of Mapleton, Iowa and Marilyn Bennett of Atlantic, Iowa. Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Weiss, Lavina Margaret (Hansen) October 22, 1916 - June 19, 2007

Weiss, Lavina Margaret (Hansen) October 22, 1916 - June 19, 2007

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Weiss, Lavina Margaret Hansen
(October 22, 1916 - June 19, 2007)

Lavina M. Weiss, 90, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Lavina Margaret was born October 22, 1916, in Walnut, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Scheef) Hansen.

She attended country schools and was a graduate of the Walnut High School. Lavina taught school at Monroe District # 1, rural Walnut for five years.

On August 28, 1940, Lavina married Andrew O. “Sunny” Weiss. Sunny died June 13, 2007.

She had worked at the Avoca Sale Barn and Rays Shoe Store.

Lavina was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic, where she was an usher.

Besides her church activities, she was a 4-H Leader and a member of the Does, Drove No. 23 in Atlantic. Lavina had 600 volunteer hours for the CCMH Auxiliary. Her fellow auxiliary members said she was a willing and cheerful volunteer.

She loved to sew and made many of her daughter’s clothing. Lavina also enjoyed crocheting afghans.

Lavina is survived by her two daughters, Janet Lee Smyser and her husband, Jack of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Shari Lynn Andersen and her husband, Rich of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; three brothers, Harold Hansen and his wife, Mary of Walnut, Iowa, Merle Hansen and his wife, Ardelle of Brayton, Iowa, Donald Hansen and his wife, Louella of Walnut, Iowa; two step-sisters, Kay Elmquist of Mapleton, Iowa and Marilyn Bennett of Atlantic, Iowa; step sister-in-law, Mary Lou Andersen of Harlan, Iowa. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Jeff Smyser and his wife, Leigh Ann of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Scott Andersen and his wife, Rebel of Skiatook, Oklahoma, Shelly McCord and her husband, Tony of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Jamey Smyser and his wife, Becky of Fort Collins, Colorado and Jason Smyser of Council Bluffs, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Jaclynn, Brooklynn, Tayler, and Cougar Andersen; Zach, Jessica, Megan and Alex Smyser, and Nathan, Josh and Taylor Smyser; and great great-grandson, Jordan Mort.

Lavina was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Emma Hansen; her husband, Sunny Weiss; a brother, Norman Hansen; two sisters, Henrietta Henningsen and Ardelle Andersen; a step-sister, Verlee Andersen; a step-brother, Lynn Andersen; step brother-in-law, Gene Elmquist and her grandson, Joel Smyser.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2007, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Committal services and burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, IA, at 12:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon, prior to the memorial service.

Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

The family is requesting memorials to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lavina’s memory.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

www.hockenberryfamilycare.com

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Wigg, Luella died June 21, 2007

Wigg, Luella died June 21, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 84-year-old Luella "Tootie" Wigg of Harlan will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, June 25th, 2007 at the Bethel Baptist Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Tootie Wigg died Thursday, June 21st, 2007. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Cox of Texas. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Luella "Tootie" Wigg - 84
Who Died On - Thursday, June 21, 2007

Visitation
Sunday, June 24, 2007 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, June 24, 2007 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, June 25, 2007 - 10:00 AM
Bethel Baptist Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include: her daughter Linda Cox of Texas and her sister-in-law Doraine Wigg of Harlan

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Wilber, Herchel Keith February 12, 1947 - May 2, 2007

Wilber, Herchel Keith February 12, 1947 - May 2, 2007

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Wilber, Herchel Keith February 12, 1947 - May 2, 2007

KNOD Radio online:
Services for 60-year-old Herchel Keith Wilber of Avoca will be held 1:30 pm, Saturday, May 5th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Herchel Wilber died Wednesday, May 2nd at Mercy Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Ssang Ye "Amy", 3 daughters, Michelle Smith (Steve) of Kansas City, MO, Lisa Hart of Omaha, NE and Marcy Adelmann (Leigh) of Phoenix, AZ; 1 son, Patrick Petersen of Avoca; 1 brother, Marshel Wilber (Yvonne) of Council Bluffs; his dog Bouncer; and 11 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday, May 4th, with family visitation from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Wilber, Herchel Keith
Omaha World-Herald
5/4/2007

WILBER-Herchel Keith, age 60, Avoca, IA, 5/2/07. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Beverly Wilber. Survived by wife, Ssang Ye "Amy" Wilber, Avoca, IA; daughters, Michelle (Steve) Smith, Kansas City, MO, Lisa Hart, Omaha, Marcy (Leigh) Adelmann, Phoenix, AZ; son, Patrick Petersen, Avoca, IA; dog, Bouncer; brother, Marshel (Yvonne) Wilber, Co. Bluffs, IA; 11 grandchildren. VISITATION Fri 9-9pm, at the Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 7-8:30pm. FUNERAL Sat 1:30pm, at the Funeral Home. Interment Graceland Park Cemeteruy, Avoca, IA.
PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Avoca, IA
712-343-2453
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Arrangements and Services For
Herchel K. Wilber - Age 60 of Avoca
Herchel died on Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Visitation
Friday, May 4, 2007
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Avoca Chapel

Family Greeting Friends
Friday, May 4, 2007
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Funeral Service
Saturday, May 5, 2007 - 1:30 PM
Pauley Jones Avoca Chapel

Interment - Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Amy Wilber of Avoca, three daughters: Michelle (Steve) Smith of Kansas City, MO, Lisa Hart of Omaha, NE, and Marcy (Leigh) Adelmann of Phoenix, AZ; his son Patrick Petersen of Avoca, eleven grandchildren; his brother Marshel (Yvonne) Wilber of Council Bluffs, IA; and his dog Bouncer.

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Herchel Wilber
©The Harlan Tribune
05/04/2007

AVOCA -- Herchel Keith Wilber, 60, Avoca, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Mercy Hospital. Services will be Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel with burial in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Family will greet friends Friday, May 4, 2007 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Public visitation is Friday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Wilber is survived by his wife, Ssang Ye "Amy" Wilber of Avoca; daughters Michelle (Steve) Smith of Kansas City, Mo., Lisa Hart of Omaha and Marcy (Leigh) Adelmann of Phoenix, Az.; son Patrick Petersen of Avoca; his dog, Bouncer, of Avoca; brother Marshel (Yvonne) Wilber of Council Bluffs; and 11 grandchildren.
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Wilber, Herchel Keith
The Daily Nonpareil
5/3/2007

Herchel Keith Wilber, age 60, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Mercy Hospital.

Herchel was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on February 12, 1947. He was a supervisor at Iowa Department of Transportation.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale Smith Wilber and Aletha Helen (Haines) Wilber; and sister, Beverly Wilber.

Survivors include his wife, Ssang Ye "Amy" Wilber, of Avoca; daughters, Michelle (Steve) Smith, of Kansas City, Mo., Lisa Hart, of Omaha, Neb., and Marcy (Leigh) Adelmann, of Phoenix, Ariz.; son, Patrick Petersen, of Avoca; dog, Bouncer, of Avoca; 11 grandchildren; brother, Marshel (Yvonne) Wilber, of Council Bluffs.

Public visitation Friday, May 4, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca. Funeral service Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at Funeral Home, Rev. Gail Muckey, officiating. Burial in Graceland Cemetery, Avoca.

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Wilson, Jean died May 22, 2007

Wilson, Jean died May 22, 2007

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Arrangements and Services For
Jean Wilson - 81
Who Died On - Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Visitation
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 7:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, May 25, 2007 - 11:00 AM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Patti (Mike) Annis of Athens, GA, Kathy (Larry) Hull of Harlan, Iowa, Tom (Jan) Wilson of Nevada, IA, and Steve (Debbie) Wilson of Manchester, MO; six grandchildren; two sisters: Mary Ellen (Fred) Herx of Sterling, MA and Anne (Tom) Mitchell of Omaha, NE

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Harlan, Iowa 51537
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Wirt, Helen (Petruska) (February 24, 1917 - June 21, 2007)

Wirt, Helen (Petruska) (February 24, 1917 - June 21, 2007)

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Wirt, Helen (Petruska)
(February 24, 1917 - June 21, 2007)

Helen Wirt, 90, of Denver, CO, (formerly of Atlantic) passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2007, in Denver, Colorado.

Helen was born on February 24, 1917, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Michael and Helen (Zbur) Petruska.

Helen grew up in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. She then lived in Newark, New Jersey, where she met and married her husband, Ralph O. Wirt, in 1946. In 1947 they moved to a farm 2 ½ miles south of Panora, Iowa. Helen lived in Atlantic from 1957 to 2002, when she moved to Denver, Colorado, to be close to her daughter and family.

She spent her adult life as a homemaker with brief periods as a waitress and department store clerk.

Helen was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Murphy and her husband, Dennis of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren, Katherine Murphy of Boulder, Colorado, and Matthew and David Murphy of Denver, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Helen Petruska; husband, Ralph Wirt; and six brothers and sisters, Michael, Joseph, John, Ann, Mary and Elizabeth.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2007, at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic, with Father Dan Siepker officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service, at the church.

Committal services will be in the Atlantic Catholic Cemetery followed by fellowship and refreshments in the SS Peter and Paul Parish Center.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

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Wright, Richard Charles II August 16, 1959 - June 19, 2007

Wright, Richard Charles II August 16, 1959 - June 19, 2007

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Services for 47-year-old Richard "Rick" Charles Wright II of Decatur, IL, formerly of Atlantic will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, June 23rd, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery, west of Brayton, at a later date. Rick Wright died Tuesday, June 19th, at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur. Survivors include his significant other, Mindy Niecamp and her children Russell of Pensacola, FL and Ashley of Decatur, IL; his children, Sean Wright (Danielle) of Kennard, NE, Tiera Beggiani (friend-Wyatt Murphy) of Omaha; step-daughter, Shannon Leatherman (Darrell) of Wichita Falls, TX; father and step-mother, Dick and Pam Wright of Atlantic; brother, Dan Wright (Teresa) of Atlantic; and sister, Kristi Sue Wright of Mandeville, LA; and 3 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, June 22nd, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

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Roland Funeral Home
rolandfuneralservice.com

Richard Wright II

Birthplace: Atlantic, Iowa
Resided: Decatur, Illinois
Special Services:
Funeral: 6/23/2007, 10:30:00 AM
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery
Obituary:

Rick Wright, age 47, died unexpectedly of heart failure at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, IL on Tuesday, June 19, 2007.

Rick was born in Atlantic, Iowa on August 16, 1959 the son of Richard "Dick" and Patricia "Pat" (Nelson) Wright. He grew up in Atlantic and graduated with the Atlantic High School Class of 1977.

Rick is survived by his significant other, Mindy Niekamp of Decatur, IL; his children; Tiara Wright and her son Walker and Tiara's significant other Wyatt Murphy of Omaha, NE; Sean Wright and wife Danielle of Kenard, NE; step-daughter Shannon Leatherman and husband Darrell and their children Dallas and Calista of Wichita Falls, TX; Mindy's children, Russell Niekamp of Pensacola, FL, and Ashley Niekamp of Decatur, IL; his father Richard "Dick" Wright and step-mother Pam of Atlantic, IA, his brother William D. "Dan" Wright and wife Teresa of Atlantic; his sister Kristi Sue Wright of Mandeville, LA; aunts, Myrtle Rich and husband Wayne of Atlantic, Margaret Gregerson of Storm Lake, IA, Anna Mary Nelson of Atlantic and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, maternal grandparents, Art and Emma Nelson; and paternal grandparents, Bill and Madge Wright.

Rick's family will meet friends at a visitation at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00. His funeral will be held at 10:30am at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Atlantic with Pastor Dennis Meyer officiating. A committal service will be in Oak Hill Cemetery west of Brayton, IA.

Roland Funeral Service
204 E. 5th St. | Atlantic, IA 50022

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Wunder, Mildred Sorina died June 6, 2007

Wunder, Mildred Sorina died June 6, 2007

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KNOD Radio:
Services for 86-year-old Mildred Sorina Wunder of Avoca will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 9th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Mildred Wunder died Wednesday, June 6th, at the Avoca Lodge Assisted Living. Survivors include her husband, Vic; 3 daughters, Judy Leed (Mike) of Anita, Vicky Geers (Charles) of Dyersville and Lori Sampson (Michael) of Avoca; 1 sister, Arline Gans of Irwin; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, June 8th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Mildred Wunder - Age 86
Who Died On - Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Visitation
Friday, June 8, 2007 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Friday, June 8, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services

Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 2:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

survivors include her husband Victor Wunder of Avoca, IA; her daughters: Judy (Mike) Leed of Anita, IA; Vicky (Charles) Geers of Dyersville, IA; Lori (Michael) Sampson of Avoca, IA; sister Arline Gans of Irwin, IA; eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

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