Obituaries First Quarter 2009
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Albertsen, Alice Hansen September 22, 1911 - March 6, 2009

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Alice Hansen Albertsen, Age 97
(September 22, 1911 - March 6, 2009)

Alice died Friday morning at Woodlands Rehabilitation Center in Council Bluffs.

Visitation
Monday, March 9, 2009, 1:30 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla

Funeral Service
Monday, March 9, 2009, 2:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla

Officiating
Pastor Lanette Plambeck
United Church of Manilla

Interment
Nishnabotna Cemetery, near Manilla

Alice, daughter of Nick and Anna (Ronfeldt) Hansen, was born September 22, 1911 near Irwin, Iowa. She attended country schools near her home, graduating from Irwin High School in 1929. Alice attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls then taught country school in the Irwin, Manilla and Manning area.

On February 20, 1937 Alice was united in marriage with Albert C. Albertsen at Carroll, Iowa. They farmed for a while before they owned and operated a grocery store in Storm Lake. In 1960 they moved to Council Bluffs where her husband was a meat cutter. Alice worked at Jennie Edmundsen Hospital in Council Bluffs in the Dietary Department, retiring in 1976. Alice and Albert remained in Council Bluffs after their retirements. In her spare time, Alice enjoyed baking and reading newspapers.

Following the death of her husband on October 27, 1984 Alice continued to live in their home in Council Bluffs with the care of her daughter Lorraine. In January of 2009, when she could no longer remain at home, she became a resident of Woodlands Rehab Nursing Center in Council Bluffs. Alice died there on Monday, March 6, 2009, at the age of 97 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers Albert, in infancy, Otto, Alfred, John, Henry, and Louie Hansen; and sisters Elsie, in infancy, Mabel Nordby, and Alma Perry.

Survivors include her children: Lorene and husband Mike Kirkmeyer of Pueblo, Colorado; Larry Albertsen and wife Lynne of Burlington, Iowa; and Lorraine Albertsen of Council Bluffs; six grandchildren: Lawrence Albertsen; Matthew Albertsen; Wauneta Kirkmeyer; Irvin Kirkmeyer; Carol Kirkmeyer Van Meter and Adam Albertsen; two great-grandsons Ozzy and Darrell Van Meter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Andersen, Dale Lavern March 11, 1926 - January 1, 2009

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Dale L. Andersen, Age 82
(March 11, 1926 - January 1, 2009)

Visitation
Sunday, January 4, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Kimballton

Funeral Service
Monday, January 5, 2009
10:30 AM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Reverend Keith Menter, Officiating

Music
Terri Thielen, Vocalist

"How Great Thou Art"
"Just As I Am, Without One Plea"
Congregation Nancy Watson, Accompanist

Casket Bearers
Ron Andersen Randy Poldberg Mark Nelsen
Larry Eskov Toni Elmquist John Andersen

Honorary Casket Bearers - Grandchildren
Brenda Carr Brent Gregersen Sara Vorm
Jason Baier Gina Baier Valerie Andersen
Shelly Schlake Sheena Hagen Sharla Schlake

Interment with Military Honors
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery, Elk Horn, Iowa

American Legion Post 322

Dale Lavern, son of Jens P. and Hilda (Hansen) Andersen was born March 11, 1926, in Elk Horn, Iowa. He was baptized at Elk Horn Lutheran Church and his family later moved to Council Bluffs where Dale attended school. After his schooling he began working at his family’s gas station in Council Bluffs. On March 27, 1945, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served until his discharge on November 22, 1946.

On January 20, 1948, Dale was united in marriage with Verlee Andersen at Jacksonville Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. They farmed in Minden several years, during which two daughters, Mary Jane and Lois, were born. In 1952, they purchased a farm in Oakfield Township, Audubon County, moving there in 1953. Two more children were born to the family, Allan and Carol.

In addition to farming, Dale worked for Elk Horn Oil Company, Larsen Construction, Ray’s Plumbing and as a commodity inspector for ASC in Audubon County. As a 60 year member of the American Legion Post 322 in Elk Horn, he served as commander and vice commander. Dale enjoyed dancing and listening to polka music, and he loved to visit Lake Okoboji in the summer and California in the winter.

After Verlee passed away on May 25, 2000, Dale remained on the farm. In 2005, he moved to an apartment in Atlantic where he died suddenly on January 1, 2009, at the age of 82 years, 9 months and 21 days.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Clifford Andersen and wife Glenda; sister June and husband Burdette Poldberg and brothers-in-law Lynn Andersen, Gene Elmquist and Albert Eskov.

He is survived by his children: Mary Jane and husband Alan Gregersen of Goleta, CA; Lois and husband Greg Baier of Audubon; Allan Andersen and wife Jolene of Elk Horn and Carol and husband Kelly Schlake of Atlantic; grandchildren: Brenda and husband Tom Carr; Brent Gregersen and wife Keri; Sara and husband Nate Vorm; Jason Baier and wife Carrie; Gina Baier; Valerie Andersen and fiancé John Greving; Shelly Schlake; Sheena and husband J.R. Hagen and Sharla Schlake; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters: Millie Eskov of Elk Horn and Leila Mae and husband Lloyd Nelsen of Kimballton; sisters-in-law: Marilyn Bennett of Atlantic; Kay Elmquist of Mapleton and Mary Lou Andersen of Jacksonville; friend Janis Andersen of Atlantic; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Barrett, Duane November 9, 1924 - February 23, 2009

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Funeral Services for 84 year old Duane Barrett of Irwin will be held on Saturday, March 14th at 2 pm at the Methodist Church in Irwin. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date. Duane Barrett died February 23rd at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Bernice Barratt of Irwin and daughter Gail Burke of Bellevue, Ne. Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is in charge of the arrangements.

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Duane Barratt, Age 84
(November 9, 1924 - February 23, 2009)

Duane died early Monday, February 23, 2009, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa.

Memorial Funeral Service
Saturday, March 14, 2009, 2:00 PM
with visitation after 1:00 PM
United Methodist Church
Irwin, Iowa

Interment at a later date
Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Iowa

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Arthritis Foundation.

Bauer, Myrtle Louise (Andersen) died March 27, 2009

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Funeral Services for 83 year old Myrtle Louise Bauer of Avoca will be held on Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30 am in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Burial will be in the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. Myrtle Bauer died on March 27th at Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca. Survivors include her husband Leonard Bauer of Avoca; son Jim Bauer (Mary) of Billings, Mont.; Dave Bauer of Meridan, Ind.; brother Wesley Andersen of Minden, Neb.; sister Ruby Lindstrom of Minneapolis, Minn.; and 7 grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 31st from 9 am to 9 pm with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

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Arrangements and Services for
Myrtle L. Bauer - Age 83
Who died on Friday, March 27, 2009

Visitation
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota

Myrtle is survived by her husband Leonard Bauer of Avoca, IA; sons: Jim (Mary) Bauer of Billings, MT and Dave (Lorrie) Bauer of Meridian, ID; seven grandchildren; brother Wesley Andersen of Minden, NE and Ruby Linstrom of Minneapolis, MN.

Beebe, Phyllis Marlene died Feb. 7, 2009

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Phyllis Beebe
Beebe, 69, Griswold, died Feb. 7, 2009
The Harlan Tribune
02/16/2009

GRISWOLD -- Phyllis Marlene Beebe, 69, Griswold, died Saturday, Feb. 7 at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at St. John's Cemetery south of Lyman.

Beebe is survived by children Dell (Carol) Beebe of Griswold, Randy (Tiffany) Beebe of Griswold, Brian (Angela) Beebe of Oakland, Anna (George) Evans of Atlantic, Richard (Rosemarie) Beebe of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Shauna (Gene) Laver of Harlan; 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and brother Lyle (Carolyn) Hartmann of Cumberland.

Beebe, Richard LeRoy III died March 16, 2009

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Richard Beebe III
Beebe, 46, Sioux Falls, SD, died March 16, 2009
©The Harlan Tribune
03/20/2009

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Richard LeRoy Beebe, III, 46, died Monday, March 16 at his home in Sioux Falls, S.D. Services will be held Friday, March 20 at 11 a.m. at Sonrise Baptist Church in Sioux Falls. Beebe is survived by his wife, Rosemarie, of Sioux Falls; daughters Alyssa Damiata of Sioux Falls and Dana Beebe of Sioux Falls; son Logan Beebe of Charleston, S.C.; grandson Carson Damiata of Sioux Falls; mother and stepfather Patricia (Dale) Ruha of Sioux Falls; sister Shauna (Gene) Laver of Harlan; half-sister Anna (George) Evans of Atlantic; three half-brothers Dell (Carol) Beebe of Griswold, Randy (Tiffany) Beebe of Griswold and Brian (Angela) Beebe of Oakland; uncle James (Sharyn) Doll of Edina, Mn.; nieces and nephews.

Berndt, Alice May (Johnson) October 22, 1910 - January 25, 2009

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Alice Berndt, Age 98
(October 22, 1910 - January 25, 2009)

Funeral Service
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
11:00 AM

Visitation One Hour Prior
Ohde Funeral Home
Manilla, Iowa

Officiating
Reverend Marshall Brown

Music
"Amazing Grace" "How Great Thou Art"
"On Eagle's Wings"
Marshall Brown, Vocalist
Alyce Chance, Organist

Casket Bearers
Garold Conrad Harlow Conrad Gary Scrivner
Rick Fulton Corey Null Lavern Smith

Honorary Casket Bearers
Leo Ertz Irene Ertz
Dennis Durham David Durham

Interment
Danway Cemetery
near Irwin, Iowa

Alice May, daughter of William and Emelia (Wigness) Johnson, was born October 22, 1910 on a farm near Irwin, Iowa. She attended Irwin Consolidated School and graduated from Irwin High School in 1928. While living on the farm, Alice helped out with the chores. She disliked milking the cows and picking corn. After high school, Alice continued to do housework and work as a nanny in Irwin.

On September 27, 1933 Alice was united in marriage with Raymond Berndt in a double ceremony with Grace and Johnny Wilfong at Shenandoah, Iowa by the radio pastor. Alice and Ray were the parents of two daughters, Marilyn and Shirley. After their marriage, they moved to their home in Manilla, which the family occupied for 73 years. Alice worked for Olson Produce for several years and a short period for Paulsen’s Clothing Store. She worked for 27 years as a grocery clerk and checker, 14 years for Ray and Mildred Stenzel and 13 years for Tiny and Alice Blom, until her retirement. Alice was baptized and confirmed in the Irwin Lutheran Church and was a long-time member of the United Presbyterian Church (joined in 1959) and was a present member of the United Church of Manilla. In her spare time Alice enjoyed participating in bridge club, gardening both flowers and vegetables, cooking for family visits and playing Yahtzee.

Alice was a resident of Manilla Manor since November 2005. There, she received loving care and comfort from the staff, as well as Crawford County Hospice, and friend Esta Denton. On January 25, 2009, Alice died at the Manilla Manor at the age of 98 years, 3 months, and 3 days.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Ray in 1982, her parents, three brothers Jesse Johnson, Joseph Johnson and Willis Johnson and one sister Blanche Martindale.

Alice is survived by her daughters Marilyn Callahan of Des Moines, and Shirley Smith and her husband LaVern of Des Moines; six grandchildren: Julie Scrivner and husband Gary of Indianola , Jean Foster and husband Danny of Des Moines, Shelly Fulton and husband Rick of Van Wert, Sheila Null and husband Corey of Des Moines, David Durham of Carrollton, Texas, and Dennis Durham of Des Moines; three great granddaughters: Sarah Darr and husband Christopher of Milo, Danielle Lanphier and Jamelia Evans of Des Moines; three great-great granddaughters Hailey Darr and Maci Darr of Milo and Melany Lanphier of Des Moines; other relatives and friends.

Berndt, Dean died January 12, 2009

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Memorial Services for 75 year old Dean Berndt will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 11 am at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clarinda. Dean Richard Otto Berndt died on January 12 in Harlingen, Tx. Survivors include his wife Marcia Berndt of Harlingen, Tx, sons Joel Berndt (Karla) of Harlan, Bob (Janine) Berndt of Avoca, Jeff Berndt (Julie) of Mankato, MN; Brad Berndt of Sioux Falls, SD; Jon Berndt (Elise) of Clarinda; daughters Barb Ripley (Philip) of Clarinda; Beth Barr (Ryan) of Flower Mound, TX; 1 sister, 2 sisters in law; and 24 grandchildren.

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Berndt, Mr. Dean
Clarinda Herald-Journal
2/10/2009

Dean Berndt passed away on January 12 at Solarice Hospital in Harlingen, Tex. During his recovery from a double by-pass, he developed complications with his stomach and lungs. Dean had been in the ICU for thirty days when he could fight no more.

Dean and his wife Marcia moved to the Clarinda area in 1981. Dean worked in several implement dealerships including Allis Chalmers, John Deere, and Tri-Tractor. He spent some years in between as a maintenance man for Clarhaven and Foster Manor.

After retiring to southern Texas, he continued his handy-man hobbies and helped friends and neighbors in his community.

During Dean and Marcia's 52-year marriage, they had seven children and twenty-four grandchildren. He will be missed by all who love him.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clarinda, Iowa, on Saturday, February 21 at 11 a.m.

Blackwell, Harold "Blackie" died March 19, 2009

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Funeral Services for 81 year old Harold "Blackie" Blackwell of Harlan are pending at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Harold Blackie Blackwell died on Thursday, March 19th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Shirley of Harlan, his children Gail Blackwell of Harlan, Kenneth Blackwell (Carmen) of Irwin, Nancy Pash (Redge) of Harlan and Lea Ann Blackwell of Harlan.

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Services are Pending for
Harold "Blackie" Blackwell - Age 81
Who died on Thursday, March 19, 2009

Blackie is survived by his wife Shirley of Harlan, IA; his children Gail Blackwell of Harlan, Kenneth (Carmon) Blackwell of Irwin, IA, Nancy (Redge) Pash of Harlan, and Lea Ann Blackwell of Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services for
Harold "Blackie" Blackwell - Age 81
Who died on Thursday, March 19, 2009

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, March 22, 2009, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Funeral Service
Monday, March 23, 2009, 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Blackie is survived by his wife Shirley of Harlan, IA; his children Gail Blackwell of Harlan, Kenneth (Carmon) Blackwell of Irwin, IA, Nancy (Redge) Pash of Harlan, and Lea Ann Blackwell of Harlan; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 2 step-grandchildren.

Blum, Vivian died Jan. 30, 2009

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Vivian Blum
Blum, 89, Colorado Springs, Co., died Jan. 30, 2009
The Harlan Tribune
02/16/2009

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. -- Vivian Blum, 89, formerly of Harlan, died Jan. 30, 2009 in Colorado Springs, Co.
She is survived by daughters Lois (Richard) Book of Colorado Springs, Pattie Millard of Green Valley, Az. and Joyce (Richard) Swanson of Windsor, Co.; son William N. Blum of Colorado Springs; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Brammann, Richard J., Jr. died January 23, 2009

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Arrangements are Pending for
Richard J. Brammann, Jr. - Age 57
Who died on Friday, January 23, 2009

Richard is survived by his brothers and sisters: Diana Knuth of Woodward, IA, Rodney Brammann of Omaha, NE, Garth Brammann of Harlan, IA, David Brammann of Harlan, and George (Debra) Martens of Shelby, IA.

Please call the Avoca Chapel at
(800) 447-2588 or 343-2453
for more information

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Bro, Kenneth Richard, Sr. Mar. 21, 1918 - Mar. 23, 2009

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Bro, Kenneth Richard, Sr.
Mar. 21, 1918 - Mar. 23, 2009
Omaha World-Herald
3/23/2009 - 3/27/2009

Omaha - Preceded in death by son, Stephen Charles Bro; brother, Herb Bro; sister, Jean Bro. Survived by wife, Evelyn M. Bro; daughters and son-in-law: Margaret Ann and Richard Reinig, Catherine Dahir; sons and daughters-in-law: Kenneth R. Jr. and Linda Bro, Brian T. and Robin Bro, William J. and Kay Bro, Mark and Nanette Bro, Philip Bro, Paul and Christine Bro, John Bro; 24 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

VIGIL SERVICE Friday, 7pm West Center Chapel. MASS of Christian Burial Saturday, 10am St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment, Calvary with military honors by American Legion Post #1. Memorials may be directed to the family. VISITATION from 3pm Friday at the West Center Chapel.

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

Brown, Cecilia A (Langenfeld) death notice

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Brown, Cecilia A.
Omaha World-Herald
3/1/2009 - 3/4/2009

BROWN-Cecilia A., age 85, Bellevue, NE. Survived by son and daughter-in-law Brian L. and Melanie A. Brown, Choctaw, OK; grandchildren Mandi L., Kristen B., and Tyler J. Brown, Choctaw, OK.; brother W.G. Langenfeld Milwaukee WI; nieces, nephews and friends.

Burial of Cremains Friday, March 6th at 10am Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials to American Red Cross or Alzheimer's Association Midlands Chapter.

Burger, Darrell died Nov 4, 2008 and Burger, Ronald died Feb 21, 2009

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Memorial Celebration of Life Services for Darrell Burger and Ronald Burger will be held on Saturday, June 27th at 3 pm at the Congregational Church of Christ. Darrell Burger passed away on November 4th of last year and his son Ronald Burger passed away on February 21st of 2009. Family will greet friends for a time of fellowship and remembering downstairs in the Fellowship Hall at the Congregational Church of Christ at 3 pm on Saturday, June 27th.

Caddell, Archie Robert - died March 24, 2009

Archie Robert Caddell died March 24, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 91 year old Archie Robert Caddell of Harlan will be held at 10 am Thursday, March 26th at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Portsmouth. Archie Caddell died on Tuesday, March 24th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Adeline Caddell of Harlan, daughters Bonnie Rasmussen of Harlan; Marlene Doyel (Gary) of Humbolt; son Robert Caddell (Regena) of Vail; 8 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25th from 2:30 to 9 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with a wake service at 7 pm. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Archie R. Caddell - Age 91
Who died on Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Visitation
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, March 26, 2009 10:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Iowa

Archie is survived by his wife Adeline Caddell of Harlan, IA; daughters Bonnie Rasmussen of Harlan and Marlene (Gary) Doyel of Humbolt, IA; son Robert (Regena) Caddell of Vail, IA; 8 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren

Campbell, Kenneth Ed died February 3, 2009

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Funeral services for 62 year old Kenneth Ed Campbell of Harlan will be held on Saturday, February 7th at 2 pm in the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Kenny Campbell died on Tuesday, February 3rd at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his mother Betty Campbell of Harlan, son Donovan Campbell of Omaha, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 sister in law, 1 brother in law and 3 grand children. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 6th from 6 to 9 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 pm. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Kenneth "Kenny" Campbell - Age 62
Who died on Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Visitation
Friday, February 6, 2009
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, February 6, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan

Funeral Service
Saturday, February 7, 2009
2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Kenny is survived by his mother Betty Campbell of Harlan, IA; his son Donovan Campbell of Omaha, NE; 3 grandchildren; his brothers and sister John (Susan) Campbell of Harlan, Kevin Campbell of Des Moines, IA, and Rev. Judith Piper of Sioux City, IA; sister-in-law Marie Campbell of Harlan, and brother-in-law Dwayne (Carol) Hemminger of Hancock, IA.

Campbell, Myrtle Marie (Hansen) died January 23, 2009

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Funeral Services for 91 year old Myrtle Marie Campbell will be held on Monday, January 26th at 1 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville. Myrtle Campbell died on Friday, January 23rd at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include son Merle Campbell (Sheryl) of Irwin, Daughter Edna Jean Vacanti (Tom) of Council Bluffs, 1 sister, 1 brother, 9 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Myrtle M. Campbell - Age 91
Who died on Friday, January 23, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, January 25, 2009
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, January 25, 2009
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Prayer Service
Sunday, January 25, 2009
7:00 PM

Funeral Service
Monday, January 26, 2009
1:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Iowa

She is survived by her children Merle (Sheryl) Campbell of Irwin, IA; Edna Jean (Tom) Vacanti of Council Bluffs, IA; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; her sister Esther Atkinson of Des Moines, IA; her brother Virgil Hansen of San Gabriel, CA; and her sister-in-law Mary Delma Hansen of Lake Havasu City, AZ

Carlisle, Gregory Curtis "Nine Fingers" September 19, 1950 - February 28, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for Gregory Curtis "Nine Fingers" Carlisle, 58

Greg Passed Away Peacefully at the Hospice of the Valley inpatient care unit in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, February 28, 2009.

Memorial Service
Services will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 3:30 PM,
Northwest Valley Baptist Church, 4030 W Yorkshire Drive,
in Glendale, Arizona

www.GregCarlisle.net

Many thanks to Pauley Jones for allowing us to post this

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Greg was born September 19, 1950 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Dan and Charlene Carlisle. He married Claudia Grimsley on January 5, 1973. They lived in Arizona, New Mexico and Iowa during their married life, but settled in Phoenix where they bought a house in April, 1998. He spent most of his adult life as an over-the-road truck driver making friends and touching lives all over the country. Greg was passionate about NHRA drag racing and NBA basketball and loved to watch his grandsons play sports, especially baseball. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He adored his wife and cherished his children and grandchildren.

Greg is survived by his wife, Claudia; two daughters, Kim Brundige of Fort Dodge, Iowa, four
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter and Ginny Bold, husband Rick and grandsons Joshua
and Jordan of Phoenix, Aizona; his mother, Charlene Carlisle of Phoenix, Arizona; his sister,
Cinda Brennan, husband Rick and daughter Kaitlyn of Phoenix, Arizona; his brother,
Stephen, of Phoenix, Arizona; his mother-inlaw Alice Grimsley of Harlan, Iowa; brothers-inlaw,
Gene Grimsley, wife Shelly of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mark Grimsley of Omaha, Nebraska and Timothy Grimsley of Avoca, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Debbie Chavez, husband Louie of Farmington, New Mexico and Ruthanne Grimsley of Harlan, Iowa; numerous nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dan Carlisle in October 2008 and his father-in-law,
Leonard Grimsley in February 1986.

Greg will be deeply missed by his family and a multitude of friends.

Carmichael, Helen Glen (Algren) January 4, 1924 - March 27, 2009

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Funeral Services for Helen G. Carmichael of Newton formerly of Harlan will be held on Tuesday, March 31st at 2 pm at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Burial will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville. Helen Carmichael died on Friday, March 27th in Newton. Survivors include her husband Jack Carmichael of Newton; 2 daughters Claudia James (Rusty) of Des Moines; Kathleen Crist (John) of Raymore., Mo; 1 son Jeff Carmichael (Connie) of Newton; 1 sister Lois Stitch of St. Louis, Mo.; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held today from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Burmeister -Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan and Tuesday, March 31st from noon to 2 pm at the Bethlehem Lutheran church in Jacksonville. The family will greet friends at the church. The Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Helen Glen (Algren) Carmichael
January 4, 1924 - March 27, 2009

Helen Glen Carmichael, daughter of Frank Albert and Sarah Phoebe (Campbell) Algren, was born on January 4, 1924 in Manning, Iowa. After graduating from Manilla (Iowa) High School in 1941, she attended Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar Falls, Iowa for one year. Helen taught country school for a year at Cuppy’s Grove School and boarded with the Carmichael family. It was during this time she met Jack Wendell Carmichael when he came home from the ship yards after enlisting in the US Navy during WWII. She had fond memories of meeting him in the Carmichael kitchen the first time. Helen taught first and second grades in Tennant, Iowa the next year.

October 10, 1944 in Miami, Florida Jack and Helen were married. During the war Helen lived with her in-laws and Jack joined her after his discharge. The couple raised their family in that same home.

In 1960 Helen began working as a nurse’s aid at the Myrtue Memorial Hospital. She received her LPN degree in 1967 and continued working in the health care field until her retirement in 1987.

Helen was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, and a former member of the Altamont Baptist Church in rural Shelby County, Iowa. She was known to be an awesome cook, and she enjoyed sewing. Helen and Jack also liked to spend time together doing china painting.

Helen G. Carmichael died on Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Skiff Medical Center in Newton, Iowa, having reached the age of 85 years, 2 months, and 23 days.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, and three sisters, Ann Nash, Jean Chuhak, and Mary Crotty. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jack Carmichael of Newton, Iowa; two daughters, Claudia (Rusty) James of Des Moines, Iowa, and Kathleen (John) Crist of Raymore, Missouri; one son, Jeff (Connie) Carmichael of Newton, Iowa; one sister, Lois Stitch of St. Louis, Missouri; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, with Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiating. Peggy Doonan served as organist and Ron and Carol Moon were the vocalists. Casket bearers were Brad Crist, Mike Crist, Laura Crist, Scott James, Cindi Johnson, Danielle Keninger, Korey Keninger, and Christina Carmichael. Burial was in the Jacksonville cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa. The Burmeister -Johannsen funeral home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left on line at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Newton, IA, formerly of rural Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Monday, Mar 30, 2009
Service Date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2009

Clemsen, Alice Jane died March 30, 2009

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Funeral Services for 88 year old Alice Jane Clemsen of Excelsior Springs, Mo. will be held Friday April 3rd at 11 am at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kimballton with burial at the Bethany Cemetery in Kimballton. Alice Jane Clemsen died March 30th at the Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Survivors include: two daughters: Adyline (Steve) Christensen of Kearney, Mo. and Beverly Clemsen of Alexandria, Va.; one son; Bryon (Holly) Clemsen of Alexandria, Va.; 1 sister, 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Alice J. Clemsen - Age 88
Who died on Monday, March 30, 2009

No Public Visitation

Funeral Service
Friday, April 3, 2009
11:00 AM
Bethany Lutheran Church
Kimballton, Iowa

Interment
Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Iowa

Alice is survived by her daughters Adyline (Steve) Christensen of Kearney, MO and Beverly Clemsen of Alexandria, VA; her son Byron (Holly) Clemsen of Alexandria, VA; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and her sister Grace Ann Knudsen of Harlan, IA.

Dills, Patricia Joan (Stockwell) Heilig died February 12, 2009

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Funeral services for 75 year old Patricia Joan Dills of Omaha will be held at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca Monday, February 16th at 3 pm. Patricia Dills died at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha on February 12, 2009. She is survived by three brothers and one sister; six sons: Randy Heilig of Shelby, Brian Heilig of Omaha, Roger (Vanessa) Heilig of Shelby, Doug (Michelle) Heilig of Avoca, Robin (Melissa) Heilig of Kansas City, MO, Patrick (Mary) Dills of Malvern, Iowa; two daughters: Deborah (Doug) Seymour of Crescent, Iowa, Kristin Heilig of Shelby; 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation and prayer service at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca Sunday, February 15th from three to nine pm.

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Arrangements and Services for
Patricia J. Dills - Age 75
Who died on Thursday, February 12, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, February 15, 2009
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, February 15, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Prayer Servic
Sunday, February 15, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Funeral Service
Monday, February 16, 2009
3:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Interment
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

Patricia is survived by her children: Randy Heilig of Shelby, IA, Brian Heilig of Omaha, NE, Roger (Vanessa) Heilig of Shelby, Deborah (Doug) Seymour of Crescent, IA, Doug (Michelle) Heilig of Avoca, IA, Kristin Heilig of Shelby, Robin (Melissa) Heilig of Kansas City, MO, and Patrick (Mary) Dills of Malvern, IA; 22 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister Nita Adams of California, MO; and brothers: Larry Stockwell of Oklahoma City, OK, Allan Stockwell of Hillsboro, WI, and Bill (Kathy) Stockwell of Elk Horn, IA.

Doonan, Charlotte died March 20, 2009

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Services are Pending for
Charlotte Doonan
Who died on Friday, March 20, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Charlotte J. Doonan - Age 78
Who died on Friday, March 20, 2009

Visitation
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Funeral Service
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Iowa

Charlotte is survived by her 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; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister Lila Hanson of Harlan, IA.

Elder, Frank L June 3, 1923 - March 7, 2009

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The Daily Nonpareil
3/9/2009

Frank L. Elder, age 85, of Council Bluffs, passed away March 7, 2009, at Risen Son Nursing Home.

Frank was born June 3, 1923, in Defiance, Iowa to the late Albert and Emma (Earhart) Elder. He graduated high school and served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Frank was united into marriage with Mary A. Kern on March 5, 1946. To this union three children were born. Frank was a heavy equipment operator for 35 plus years working out of Local #234. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elder in 1999; son, Ricky Elder in 2000; daughter, Terri LaRosee in 2001; 7 siblings.

He is survived by his son, Lonnie Elder and wife, Jeanene of Silver City, Iowa; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brothers, Don Elder and wife Pat of Oakland, Calif., Harold Elder of St. Helens, Ore.; daughter-in-law, Theresa Elder of Omaha; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Memorial service, Wednesday, 3 p.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Dr. Tony Paff officiating. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites tendered by American Legion Post #2. A lunch will follow at the Fish and Game Club. Memorials to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The body has been cremated; no viewing.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

Esbeck, Lila Jeanene (Boyer) March 19, 1930 - February 7, 2009

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Funeral Services for 77 year old Lila Jeanine Esbeck of Elk Horn will be held at 11 am on Thursday, February 12 at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, with burial at the Elk Horn Cemetery. Lila Esbeck died on Saturday, February 7th at her home in Elk Horn. Survivors include her husband Burton Esbeck of Elk Horn, children Sue Greene of Round Rock, Tx; Lee Esbeck of Elk Horn; Ann Nitzel of Hastings, Ne and 4 grandchildren. The Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call after 4 pm on Wednesday. The family will be present from 4 to 8 pm.

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Jeanene Esbeck, Age 78
(March 19, 1930 - February 7, 2009)

Visitation
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
After 4:00 PM
Family Present 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Elk Horn, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, February 12, 2009
11:00 AM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa
Pastor Keith Menter, Officiating
Music
"On Eagle's Wings" "The Lord's Prayer"
Pastor Menter
"Lord of All Hopefulness"
"Children of The Heavenly Father"
Congregation
Janell Hansen, Organist

Casket Bearers
Chad Beemer Howard Sorensen Ryan Larsen
Allen Hjelle Lanny Olson
Lucas Esbeck Warren Jacobsen

Honorary Casket Bearers
Ras & Doris Rasmussen Dar & Wanda Petersen
Merle & Janice Funk Chet & Marge Holland
Calvin & Phyllis Hoegh Clara Pedersen

Interment
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery
Elk Horn, Iowa

Lila Jeanene, daughter of Clifford E. and Gertrude (Fellows) Boyer was born March 19, 1930, in Elgin, IL. Her father was a foreman on a Bell System Long Lines crew that traveled mostly in Iowa and Illinois. They stayed in hotels and rooming houses. When Jeanene's brother had to start school her father requested a section lineman job and he was given the section between Waterloo, Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, IA. The family settled in the town of Manchester where Jeanene began kindergarten in 1935. She continued her education in Manchester until after her freshman year when the family moved to Atlantic, where she graduated with the Class of 1948. She was inducted in the National Honor Society and was given the Quill and Scroll award for high school journalism. After high school she worked in the bookkeeping department at the Whitney Bank in Atlantic.

Jeanene was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic in 1949. Pastor Homer Larsen of St. Paul's Church presided at the marriage of Jeanene and Burton Esbeck of Elk Horn, on June 10, 1951. Later that year Burton was inducted into the U.S. Army. The couple then resided in Newburg and Rolla, MO, close to Ft. Leonard Wood. After Burton's honorable discharge in 1953 they moved to Elk Horn, IA where they built their home. Three children were born to this union.

Jeanene was a member of Elk Horn Lutheran Church where she served as a Sunday school and bible school teacher, as well as, secretary on the church council. She was very active in the women of the church organization. She sang in church choirs, community choruses, small groups, and soloed for more than 50 years. She also served on the Danish Windmill Board and volunteered at the Genealogy Department at the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn. Her hobbies and interests were poetry, reading, sewing, genealogy, counted cross stitch, crewel embroidering, bird watching, and being a homemaker.

Jeanene survived a stroke in 1998. In 2002 Burton and Jeanene were honored to be chosen king and queen of Tivolifest. She entered heavenly rest on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at her home in Elk Horn at the age of 78 years, 10 months, and 19 days.

Jeanene was preceded in death by her parents and brother Richard E. Boyer and wife Janie. She is survived by her husband Burton Esbeck of Elk Horn; children: Sue and husband Jim Greene of Round Rock, TX; Lee Esbeck and wife Jane of Elk Horn and Ann Nitzel of Hastings, NE; four grandchildren: Angela and Lucas Esbeck, Alecia Tillman and Seth Nitzel; sister-in-law Shirley Esbeck of Elk Horn; two nephews Edward Boyer and Brian Willson; niece Janet Mullahey; other relatives and many friends.

Fiscus, Wayne Edward died January 5, 2009

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Funeral Services for 87 year old Wayne Edward Fiscus will be held on Wednesday, January 7th at 2 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman. Wayne Fiscus died on January 5th at the Elm Crest Retirement Home. Survivors include his wife Violet of Harlan, 2 sons Terry Fiscus (Carol) of Kirkman and Kelly Fiscus (Joleen) of Kirkman, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan on Tuesday, January 6th from 2 to 9 pm and the family will greet friends from 6 to 8 pm.

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Arrangements and Services for
Wayne E. Fiscus - Age 87
Who died on Monday, January 5, 2009

Visitation
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home

Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Rose Hill Cemetery - Kirkman, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Violet Fiscus of Harlan, IA; sons Terry (Carol) Fiscus of Kirkman and Kelly (Joleen) Fiscus of Kirkman; five grandchildren: Lyn (Troy) Ahrenholtz, Dustin (Angie) Fiscus, Jeremy (Amy) Fiscus, Shilo (Jeff) Bladt, Seth Fiscus; and six great-grandchildren.

Flessner, Pastor Henry George November 1, 1935 - January 5, 2009

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Funeral services for 73 year old Pastor Henry G. Flessner of Leawood, Ks, formerly of Harlan, will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 9th at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Pastor Henry Flessner passed away on Monday, January 5th in Leawood, Ks. Survivors include 2 sons John Flessner (Cendra) of Raymore, MO, Nathan Flessner (Kim) of Ord, Ne, 3 step daughters Kimberly Mathis (Bruce) of Archie, Mo, Julie McKeever (Joel) of Defiance, Karen Scribano (Rob) of Norwalk, Ia, 2 step sons, Michael Flahave of Minden, Ne, Ken Nielsen (Andrea) of Harlan, 3 sisters, 1 brother, 15 grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Thursday, January 8th from 1 to 9 pm at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan with the family greeting friends from 5 to 8 pm.

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Henry George Flessner
November 1, 1935 - January 5, 2009

Henry George Flessner, the son of George and Anne (Buenting) Flessner, was born on November 1, 1935, in Rockford, Iowa. He grew up in the Floyd County, Iowa, area, and graduated from Rockford High School in 1954. He attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, and graduated from Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1962. Following his ordination, Pastor Henry served congregations in Lake Andes, South Dakota; Cambridge, Iowa; Nevada and El Dorado Springs, Missouri; Ord, Nebraska; and Sioux Center, Iowa. From 1970-1986, he was also a Chaplain at the Nevada State Hospital in Nevada, Missouri. While he was in Nevada, Pastor Henry was an active EMT and started a successful 24 hour/ 7 day "Call for Help" Center. Most recently, he served Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, as Visitation Pastor, and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, Iowa, as Interim Pastor. He retired in 2007, and moved to Raymore, Missouri, in June 2008.

On September, 4, 1994, Pastor Henry married Patricia Ann (Meyer) Nielsen at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa. Pat died on July 14, 2003, in Harlan.

Pastor Henry was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. He had a special love for people, and enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He was active in various organizations including Lion’s Club, Rotary, Boy Scouts, and Kiwanis.

Pastor Henry G. Flessner died on Monday, January 5, 2009, at Clare Bridge of Leawood in Leawood, Kansas, at the age of 73 years, 2 months, and 4 days.

Preceding Pastor Henry in death were his parents; his first wife, Jane Retallick; his second wife, Judith Marsh; his third wife, Patricia (Meyer) Nielsen; and one brother, George Flessner. He is survived by two sons, John (Cendra) Flessner of Raymore, Missouri, and Nathan (Kim) Flessner of Ord, Nebraska; three step-daughters, Kimberly (Bruce) Mathis of Archie, Missouri, Julie (Joel) McKeever of Defiance, Iowa, and Karen (Rob) Scribano of Norwalk, Iowa; two step-sons, Michael Flahave of Minden, Nebraska, and Ken (Andrea) Nielsen of Harlan, Iowa; three sisters, Fannie Mae (Don) Rover of Hampton, Iowa, Eilene (Don) Ender of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and JoAnn (Duane) Feltz of Allison, Iowa; one brother, Arnold (Jeane) Flessner of Waverly, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 9, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Steve Chellew officiating. Jennifer Perkins served as the organist. Casket bearers were Donna Ewert, Kelly Peters, Dave Pedersen, Sheldon Howerter, Ron Randall, and Merle Lawyer. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Leawood, KS, formerly of Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Thursday, Jan 8, 2009
Service Date: Friday, Jan 9, 2009

Fooken, Merlyn March 28, 1934 - January 13, 2009

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Merlyn Fooken
(March 28, 1934 - January 13, 2009)

Merlyn Fooken, 74, of Bridgewater, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at the Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield, Iowa.
Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2009, in the chapel at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

A burial of ashes will be held in the First Lutheran Cemetery, south of Wiota, IA.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Saturday at Hockenberry’s.

Merlyn is survived by his wife, Mary of Bridgewater, IA; and his sons, David (Brenda) Fooken of Minburn, IA, Pat (Shiela) Fooken of Manilla, IA, and Steven (Martha) Fooken of Defiance, IA.

Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Fromm, Leo J. Dec. 18, 1921 - Feb. 18, 2009

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Leo J. Fromm, 87
The Times-Republican
POSTED: February 20, 2009

Leo J. Fromm, 87, of Marshalltown, died Feb. 18, 2009, at Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center.

A Funeral Mass will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with Fr. Don Czapla of St. Henry Catholic Church officiating. He will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, with full military honors by Harry C. Harter VFW Post #839. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a 7 p.m. vigil service immediately followed by the Rosary recited by the family. For condolences, visit mitchellfh.com

Born on Dec. 18, 1921, at Defiance, Iowa, he was the son of Joseph and Philomena Fromm. He received his education and graduated in the area of his birth. Following graduation, he served in the CCC until serving our country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps in WWII as a pilot and trainer. He was stationed in Greenland for a time and had a lifelong love of flying. Leo came to Marshalltown in the 1950s and sold insurance. He also managed the Drive-Inn movie theatre for five years before going to the Iowa Veterans Home to work as a security guard and later as their driver until retiring. He also returned to Creighton University in Omaha in adulthood to take classes.

Mr. Fromm was a member of the Catholic faith and enjoyed driving, entering contests and was always available to assist others.

Left to cherish his memory are Annette (Hubbard), his loving wife whom he married on Oct. 12, 1974, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marshalltown; three step children, including Debbie (Jon) Christenson of St. Louis, Mo.; his only surviving sister, Virginia Muelleman of Omaha; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In death he has rejoined his parents; and siblings: Leonard, Pete, Theresa, Margaret and Marie.

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In Loving Memory...
Leo J. Fromm
12/18/21 - 2/18/09
Leo J. Fromm, 87, of Marshalltown, died early Wednesday morning, February 18th, at the MMSC. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Fr. Don Czapla of St. Henry’s Catholic Church officatiing. He will be laid to rest in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the Harry C. Harter VFW Post #839. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service immediately followed by the Rosary recited by the family. For condolences, please visit mitchellfh.com. Ph 641-844-1234. Born on December 18th, 1921, at Defiance, Iowa, he was the son of Joseph and Philomena Fromm. He received his education and graduated in the area of his birth. Following graduation, he served in the CCC until serving our country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps in WWII as a pilot and trainer. He was stationed in Greenland for a time and had a lifelong love of flying. Leo came to Marshalltown in the 1950’s and sold insurance. He also managed the Drive-Inn movie theatre for five years before going to the Iowa Veterans Home to work as a security guard and later as their driver until retiring. He also returned to Creighton University in Omaha in adulthood to take classes. Mr. Fromm was a member of the catholic faith and enjoyed driving, entering contests and was always available to assist others. Left to cherish his memory are Annette (Hubbard), his loving wife whom he married on October 12th, 1974, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marshalltown, three step-children including Debbie (Jon) Christenson of St. Louis, his only surviving sister Virginia Muelleman of Omaha and numerous nieces and nephews. In death he has rejoined his parents, siblings Leonard, Pete, Theresa, Margaret and Marie.

Gessert, Ralph died January 20, 2009

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Funeral Services for 66 year old Ralph Gessert of Harlan will be held Saturday, January 24 at 10 am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with the burial at the Harlan Cemetery. Ralph Gessert died on Tuesday, January 20th at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Survivors include his wife Mickie Gessert, sons Steve Gessert (Dori) of Harlan, Shawn Gessert (Renee) of Harlan, 7 brothers and 4 brothers-in-law, 7 sisters and 4 sisters-in-law, and four grandchildren. Visitation will be at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan on Friday, January 23 from 8 am to 5 pm and at St. Michael's Catholic Church Friday, January 23 from 6 pm to 9 pm with a wake service at 7 pm. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Ralph Gessert - Age 66
Who died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Visitation
Friday, January 23, 2009
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa
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6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, January 23, 2009
7:00 PM
St. Michael's Catholic Church

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, January 24, 2009
10:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church

Interment
Will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his wife Mickie Gessert; sons: Shawn (Renee) Gessert of Harlan, Stephen (Dori) Gessert of Harlan, 4 grandchildren; and brothers and sisters: Donald (Susan) Gessert of Elk Horn, IA, Darold Gessert of Harlan, JoAnn (Lonnie) Rose of Harlan, Wayne Gessert of Council Bluffs, IA, Rozann Tresner of Maryville, MO, Dale (Georgia) Gessert of Heartland, WI, Diane (Terry) Derby of Harlan, Kathy (John) Kelly of Harlan, Marcia (Tom) Albertson of Harlan, Randall Gessert of Harlan, Darwin (Mary) Gessert of Harlan, Beverly Gessert of Minden, IA, Dean (Deb) Gessert of Harlan, and Donna Jean Gessert of Harlan.

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The Daily Nonpareil
1/22/2009

Ralph E. Gessert, age 66, of Harlan, Iowa, died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ralph is survived by his wife Mickie; their sons, Stephen and his wife Dori and Shawn and his wife Renee all of Harlan; four grandchildren, Justice, Thysen, Jayden, and Jenna; his siblings, Donald Gessert and his wife Susan of Elk Horn, Iowa, Darold Gessert, Jo Ann and her husband Lonnie Rose all of Harlan, Wayne Gessert of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Rozann Tresner of Maryville, Mo., Dale Gessert and his wife Georgia of Heartland, Wis., Diane and her husband Terry Derby, Kathy and her husband John Kelly, Marcia and her husband Tom Albertson, Randall Gessert, Darwin Gessert and his wife Mary all of Harlan, Beverly Gessert of Minden, Iowa, Dean Gessert and his wife Deb and Donna Jean Gessert all of Harlan.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 23, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at. St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan.

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Goeser, Ardis Jean (Plunkett) October 9, 1920 - February 14, 2009

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Goeser, Ardis Jean (Plunkett)
The Daily Nonpareil
2/15/2009

Ardis Jean (Plunkett) Goeser, age 88, passed away after a extended illness on Saturday (February 14, 2009).

Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on October 9, 1920 to Herschel and Evelyn (Delanty) Plunkett. Ardis graduated from Abraham Lincoln High in 1938 and married Gerald J. Goeser on October 25, 1947. A member of St. Patrick's Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband Gerald in 1984.

Survivors include daughter, Patti Keithley and husband Khris; sons, Ron and wife Sue, Don and wife Diane, Gary and wife Terri, Jeff Goeser; five grandchildren, Kurt, Brian and Brad Goeser, Alleigh and Bailey Harper; eight great grandchildren; brother, Bud Plunkett and wife Lenora.

Rosary recitation Tuesday 6:00 p.m. followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Memorial Mass Wednesday 11:00 a.m., St. Patrick's Church. Father David Fleming, Celebrant. Luncheon will follow in Church Hall.

Memorials to the Church preferred.

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Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

Greve, Peter Jay Oct 26, 1951 - Mar 21, 2009

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Peter Jay Greve
The Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA
Posted: Monday, March 23, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Peter Jay Greve, 57, of Omaha, Neb., formerly of Sioux City, died Saturday, March 21, 2009, at his home in Omaha.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brookside Church, 11607 "M" Circle, Omaha. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in Elk Horn Lutheran Church Cemetery at Elk Horn, Iowa. Visitation will begin 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present 4 to 7 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., at West Center Chapel in Omaha.

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Omaha World-Herald
3/22/2009

Greve, Peter Jay
Oct 26, 1951 - Mar 21, 2009
of Omaha.
Services Wed., 10am, Brookside Church, 11607 "M" Circle, Omaha. Graveside Service Wed., 3pm, Elk Horn Lutheran Church Cemetery, Elk Horn, IA. Memorials to Peter J. Greve TKE Alumni Scholarship Fund c/o Northwest Missouri State University, or to Boy Scout Troop #60. Visitation from 2pm Tues., with family receiving friends 4-7pm at West Center Chapel, followed by Prayer Service at 7pm.

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Peter J. Greve

GREVE, Peter Jay, Oct 26, 1951 – Mar 21, 2009, of Omaha, formerly of Sioux City, IA; passed away peacefully with his family present at his bedside after battling cancer for 6 months. Pete was born in Atlantic, IA on Oct. 26, 1951, the son of Elaine Marie Leistad and Elliot Greve. He attended Elk Horn-Kimballton Public Schools, participating in football, wrestling and baseball. He graduated in May of 1970. He attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO from 1970-1974 where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He served as President for 1 year. He was a member of the TKE professional staff in Indianapolis, IN from 1975-1980. He earned his masters degree from the University of Indiana in 1981. Pete was a sales associate with Safeguard Business Systems from 1981 until his death. His distributorship covered Iowa and Nebraska. He married Stacia Sitzmann-Shinkunas in Sioux City, IA in 1990.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elliot L. Greve and stepfather, Eugene Hoffmann. He is survived by his wife, Stacia M. Greve; children: Joseph Greve of Sidney, NE, Michelle Greve of Sioux City, IA, Keaton Greve and Elliot Greve, both of Omaha; mother, Elaine Hoffmann of Avoca, IA; stepdaughter, April Shinkunas of Omaha; stepson, Alan Shinkunas of Chicago, IL; 1 step grandchild; sisters: Janice Norgaard and husband Eldon, Gwen Carman and husband Bruce; brother, Lee Greve and wife Nancy; stepbrothers and spouses: Nick and Barb Hoffmann, Jim and Maureen Hoffmann, Bill and Jenny Hoffmann, John and Bobbi Hoffmann; stepsisters and spouses: Karen and Larry Oller, Denise and Mark Schieber, Sharon and Gary Witmer, Jeanne and Rusty Wintermote, Nancy and Keith Holtz; other relatives and many friends.

PRAYER SERVICE Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., West Center Chapel. SERVICES Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., Brookside Church, 11607 “M” Circle. GRAVESIDE SERVICE Wednesday, 3:00 p.m., Elk Horn Lutheran Church Cemetery in Elk Horn, IA.

VISITATION from 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, with family receiving friends 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the West Center Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Peter J. Greve TKE Alumni Scholarship Fund c/o Northwest Missouri State University, or to Boy Scout Troop #60.

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GRIMM, DEAN WILLIAM May 30, 1943 - March 1, 2009

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GRIMM, DEAN WILLIAM
Denison Bulletin/Review
3/6/2009

Dean William, son of Raymond Henry and Ila Adele Dorothy (Jahn) Grimm, was born May 30, 1943, in Shelby County, Iowa. He attended country school at Ewoldt Twp. #7 and graduated from Manning High School in 1961. Dean then worked at Thrifty Foods.

From 1964 to 1966, Dean served with the United States Army and while stationed in Korea, he met his future wife Okyon "Peggy" To. On July 25, 1966, Dean was united in marriage with Peggy at the American Embassy in Seoul, Korea. After Dean received his honorable discharge, they moved to Iowa and farmed near Aspinwall. In 1976, they bought a farm and moved to Long Prairie, Minnesota. In 1988, they moved back to the Manning area for a short time before returning to Minnesota. Okyon died unexpectedly in her sleep on May 5, 1997. Dean then returned to Manning and worked at Manning Ready-Mix.

Dean was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he was baptized on August 1, 1943 and confirmed on April 14, 1957. He was also a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Hayes Township Schuetzen Verein. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards.

As his health began to fail the past few months, Dean became a resident of the Manilla Manor Nursing Home in Manilla in February, 2009. He died there on March 1, 2009 at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 1 day.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

He is survived by three brothers: Curtis and wife Nancy Grimm of Aspinwall; Bruce Grimm and wife Mary of Johnston; and Alan Grimm of Manning; a sister Connie and husband Dan Brasel of Dunlap; sisters-in-law: Okim Sucky Johnston and husband Ray of Fort Smith, AR; Cindy Connell of California; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 11:00 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manning, Iowa with the Rev. Patrick Sparling, officiating.

Music "What A Friend We Have In Jesus", "Amazing Grace", "How Great Thou Art", "Rock Of Ages" congregation. Fern Jensen, accompanist. Casket Bearers; Jamie Grimm, Clark Brasel, Jeff Mason, Troy Kenney, Joel Sporrer, Mike Enenbach. Honorary Casket Bearers; Myron Bogatzke, Bill Brandt, Kevin Sporrer, Larry Hagedorn, Harold Sporrer and Bob Cvrk. Interment Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa.

American Legion Emil Ewoldt Post 22 & Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3517.

Ohde Funeral Home, Manning, Iowa in charge of arrangements.

Hendricks, Rosetta B. (Schwarte) died January 22, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Rosetta B. Hendricks - Age 94
Who died on Thursday, January 22, 2009

Visitation with Family
Sunday, January 25, 2009
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Rosary Service
Sunday, January 25, 2009
5:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, January 26, 2009
11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Rosetta is survived by her son Gene (Pam) Hendricks of Harlan; six grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and her daughter-in-law Shirley Hauck of Omaha, Nebraska.

Heffernan, Lela Mae (Nauroth) May 30, 1918 - March 16, 2009

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Funeral Services for 90 year old Lela Heffernan of Dunlap will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, March 19th at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. Burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Lela Heffernan passed away on Monday, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. Survivors include: four daughters; Diane Bremser of Dow City, Mary Elliott of Denison, Pat Cook of Logan and Kathy (Ron) Tremel of Earling; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Visitation will begin at 4 pm with the family greeting friend from 6 to 8 pm and a scripture service at 7:30 pm at the Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap. The Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap is in charge of the arrangements.

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Lela Heffernan
Visitation:
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Family will receive friends
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Scripture Service
7:30 PM until 8:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
Highway 30 & Court Streets
Dunlap, IA 51529

Service:
Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:30 AM
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Highway 30 & Court Streets
Dunlap, IA 51529

Lela Mae (Nauroth) Heffernan was born May 30, 1918, to William and Theresa Ann (Feser) Nauroth in Earling, Iowa. As a small child Lela lived with her family on a ranch in Colorado before returning to Iowa and living in Dunlap. She attended country school, and then she started working in Omaha in the early 40s. On June 29, 1946 Lela married Danny Heffernan and the couple lived in the Dunlap area. Lela was a homemaker and lived on an acreage east of Dunlap until the couple moved to town in 1987. Danny died on March 29, 2000.

Lela was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She loved watching basketball and baseball. She also enjoyed reading and horses. Lela was the family caretaker. She took care of the family after her mother’s death. She also had to leave her job in Omaha and return to Dunlap to help care for her younger brother.

Lela died on Monday, March 16, 2009, at the Crawford County Hospital in Denison, Iowa at the age of 90 years, nine months, and 16 days.

Lela was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Daniel Heffernan; five brothers, infant Jerry, Elmer, Frank, Herb and Howard Nauroth and an infant sister. She is survived by her four daughters, Diane Bremser of Dow City, Iowa, Mary Elliott of Denison, Iowa, Pat Cook of Logan, Iowa and Kathy and her husband Ron Tremel of Earling, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; three brothers, Ray Nauroth of Dunlap, Iowa, Bill Nauroth and his wife Donna of Fort Collins, Colorado and Bob Nauroth and his wife Bev of Dunlap, Iowa; one sister, Alvina O'Connor of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

Howe, Tracy O. died January 16, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Tracy O. Howe - Age 81
Who died on Friday, January 16, 2009

Celebration of Life
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
11:00 AM
Abundant Life Church - Harlan, Iowa

Inurnment [sic internment]
Private inurnment [sic internment] at a later date

Tracy is survived by his wife Marion Howe of Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughters: Barbara (Ted) Andersen of Kimballton, Iowa, Beverly (Lloyd) Kosmacek of Persia, IA, Terri (Scott) Stamy of Mexico, MO, and Kristi (Michael) Rasmussen of Council Bluffs, 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters: Dorothy Sims of Hawthorne, NV, Lowell Howe of Harlan, IA, and Ina Howe of Phoenix, AZ.

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HRUSKA, George Stephen 1922 - 2009

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George S. Hruska

HRUSKA, George Stephen, age 86 years, passed away January 14, 2009, Omaha, NE. George was born in 1922 in New Castle, PA, which was his hometown until he volunteered for service in the U.S. Army Air Force Reserve in 1942. Assigned to active duty and served as a Bombardier on a B-17 with the 8th Air Force, 385th Bombardment Group and flew 35 combat missions in the European theater. Reinstated to Reserve status and served with the Selective Service Reserve until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel USAF in 1972. George married Geneva A. Cerny of Osceola, NE on April 23, 1946 in Sacred Heart Church in Shelby, NE. George attended Nebraska Central College, moved to Omaha in January of 1948 and received his BSC degree from Creighton University in 1950. George was on the Board of Directors and accountant for six construction-related firms until his retirement. George and Geneva were Omaha residents since 1947. George was preceded in death by Geneva, his wife of 62 years, and brothers: Joseph, Andrew and Michael. He is survived by his 3 sons and daughters-in-law: John and Patricia, Kevin and Teresa, George M. and Lucy; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

VIGIL SERVICE Friday, 5:00 p.m., West Center Chapel. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saturday, 10:00 a.m., St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment, Calvary Cemetery with military honors by Offutt AFB Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Joan of Arc Parish Endowment Fund.

VISITATION from 3:00 p.m. Friday at the West Center Chapel, and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joan of Arc Church.

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WEST CENTER CHAPEL
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391-3900

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Huey, Glen Leroy May 3, 1950 - February 21,

Huey, Glen Leroy May 3, 1950 - February 21, 2009

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Funeral Services for 58 year old Leroy Huey of Manning will be held Wednesday, February 25 at 10 am at the Irwin United Methodist Church in Irwin. Leroy Huey died February 21 in Manning. Burial will be held at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin. Survivors include parents Glen and Velma Huey of Irwin; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Friends may call February 24 from 1 pm to 8 pm and family will greet friends from 5 pm to 7 pm at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Glen Leroy Huey
May 3, 1950 - February 21, 2009

SURVIVORS: Parents - Glen & Velma Huey of Irwin, IA 3 Brothers - Marlin (Barbara) Huey of Ankeny, IA Roger (Janet) Huey of Anita, IA Tom (Delores) Huey of Kimballton, IA 2 Sisters - Rosemary (Charles) Chisholms of Charlottesville, VA Sherri McQuaid of Omaha, NE Nieces & Nephews Other Relatives & Friends

Hometown: Manning, IA, formerly of Irwin, IA
Visitation Date: Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009
Service Date: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009

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Glen Leroy Huey
May 3, 1950 - February 21, 2009

Glen Leroy Huey, the son of Glen B. and Velma Rose (Hiatt) Huey, was born on May 3, 1950, in Manning, Iowa. After graduating from Irwin (Iowa) High School In 1969, Leroy briefly attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. He then began working for the University of Iowa Hospital as a cook; he later worked as an orderly and kitchen assistant for the Hospital. Leroy was employed there for 26 years before his health forced him to return home to be close to his parents. In 2006, Leroy became a resident of the Manning Plaza Nursing Home in Manning. Leroy grew up in the Methodist church and later attended the Mormon church for a number of years. He enjoyed Origami, and also loved eating his mother’s cooking and fishing at area lakes with his father.

Leroy Huey died on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at the Manning Plaza Nursing Home in Manning, Iowa, at the age of 58 years, 9 months, and 18 days.

Leroy is survived by his parents, Glen and Velma Huey of Irwin, Iowa; three brothers, Marlin (Barbara) Huey of Ankeny, Iowa, Roger (Janet) Huey of Anita, Iowa, and Tom (Delores) Huey of Kimballton, Iowa; two sisters, Rosemary (Charles) Chisholm of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Sherri McQuaid of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at the Irwin United Methodist Church in Irwin, Iowa, with Pastor Ted Sieck of the Irwin Church of Christ officiating. Ruth Ann Barry served as the organist. Casket bearers were Ilse Huey, Paul Hiatt, Aaron Huey, Sam Huey, Danny McQuaid, and Gaylin Huey. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Manning, IA, formerly of Irwin, IA
Visitation Date: Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009
Service Date: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009

Hulsebus, Phyllis (Teague) died Feb. 12, 2009

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Funeral Services for 83 year old Phyllis Hulsebus of Denison, formerly of Defiance, are pending at the Huebner Funeral Home in Defiance. Phyllis Hulsebus died on Thursday (Feb. 12, 2009) evening at the Reed House. Survivors include her daughter, Marla Ahart (Joe) of Denison; son Daryl Hulsebus (Penny) of Defiance.

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Hulsebus, Phyllis
Denison Bulletin/Review
2/13/2009

Phyllis Hulsebus, 83 of Denison and formerly of Defiance, died Thursday evening at the Reed House in Denison.

Funeral services are pending. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include her daughter, Marla Ahart of Denison and on son, Daryl Hulsebus of Defiance.

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HULSEBUS, PHYLLISS LEONE (TEAGUE)
Denison Bulletin/Review
2/20/2009

Phylliss Leone Hulsebus was born September 8, 1925, the daughter of Lemuel and Audrey Rowe Teague. She died February 12, 2009, at the Reed House in Denison, Iowa, at the age of eighty-three.

Phylliss was born in Schaller, Iowa, and received her education in the Schaller Community School, graduating with the class of 1944. After completing her education, she helped her mother and worked at the Schaller Telephone Office.

On December 21, 1952, Phylliss was united in marriage to David Hulsebus in Early, Iowa. Two children were born to this union, Daryl and Marla. The couple were blessed to have celebrated fifty years of marriage in December of 2002 before David passed away in February 2003.

Phylliss was a doting grandmother to all her grandchildren and was the proudest grandmother anyone could ever meet. She was known for her love of singing and had a beautiful voice. She also loved to play bingo and looked forward to it. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Schaller and later joined the United Methodist Church in Defiance.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel and Audry; her husband, David; four brothers: Bill, George, Cecil and Russell; two sisters: Dorothy and Marjorie; and one brother-in-law Gerald. Survivors include her daughter Marla and her husband Joe; her son Daryl and his wife Penny; six grandchildren: Kelsey Jo, David, Joshua (Josh), JoHanna , Tamara and Cheri; and one great-grandson Jase; three sisters: Naomi; Lois; and Illeta; one brother R. Dudley and his wife Janis; four sisters-in-law: Betty, Margaret, Nelda and Helen; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2 P.M., Monday, February 16, 2009, at Salem United Methodist Church in Defiance, Iowa. Rev. Keith Pals officiated the service and graveside rites at Union Township Cemetery in Defiance. Organist Donna Muller provided accompaniment for hymns, "How Great Thou Art" and "On Eagles' Wings" by vocalists Tim and Jolene Muller. Serving as honorary pallbearers were David W. Hulsebus, Tamara Baker, Kelsey Ahart, Cheri Baker, JoHanna Hulsebus, Joshua Ahart and Jase Luth. Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Ahrenholtz, Hal Youngkin, Tim Muller, Keith Ahrenholtz, Dennis Muller and Terry Goetz. The family invited everyone to return to the church for fellowship and lunch served by the Methodist Women. The Huebner Funeral Home of Denison was in charge of arrangements.

Inman, Clara Ruthanna (Thraen) August 1, 1917 - January 18, 2009

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Clara Inman
(August 1, 1917 - January 18, 2009)

Clara Ruthanna Inman, 91, of Atlantic, Iowa, was born August 1, 1917, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Stoltz) Thraen in Osmond, Nebraska, and passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009, at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa.

At the age of three months her family moved to rural Portsmouth, Iowa, and then moved to Harlan, Iowa, when she was 10. Clara attended rural school and the Harlan Community Schools, graduating from Harlan High School.

On April 12, 1939, she married Everett Inman in Harlan, Iowa. Together they farmed in rural Cass and Shelby counties until Everett’s death in 1970. Clara then moved to Atlantic. She worked for 22 years at the Heritage House in Atlantic until her retirement in 1992.

Clara was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic where she was part of the Altar Rosary Society. She also was a member of the Heritage Retirement Club, and the Eat, Talk, and Chatter Club.

She will be remembered as a frugal, fair and self-reliant woman. Clara had strong faith in the Lord. She lived a simple life, content with what she had, never a complaint was voiced. Family, especially her grandchildren, meant everything to her. She also held a special place in her heart for her eleven brothers and sisters.

Clara was a traditional farmer’s wife and took great pride in their farming accomplishments. She enjoyed gardening and would can anything that grew on a tree or from the ground, and truly liked to cook and serve that food to her family. She also enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and her friends from the Marne community.

Survivors include her children; Larry (Mary Ellen) Inman of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Judith (George) Jenkins of Liberty, Missouri, James (Alice) Inman of Kansas City, Missouri, Gerald (Connie) Inman of Mechanicsville, Iowa, David Inman of Fairview, Texas, and Laurie (Dennis) Barrett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; her sister, Mary (Paul) Ryterske of Racine, Wisconsin; her eighteen grandchildren, Kristine Inman-Roorda, Rochelle Davis, Greg Jenkins, Becky Wrabetz, Jodie Mayberry, Shelly Anthony, A’Lisa Hubbard, Eric Inman, Heidi McBratney, Joe Inman, Amy Heinen, Stephanie Inman, Kellie Inman, Nicholas Inman, Kevin Inman, Elizabeth Barrett, Matthew Barrett, and Andrew Barrett; her 26 great-grandchildren; her great-great grandchild; and her nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Everett; her brothers, Henry, Andrew, Alfred, and Ralph Thraen; and her sisters, Eleanor Schleimer, Amelia Heese, Josephine Schleimer, Evelyn Kenkel, Magdalene Talley and Irene Tank; and her daughter-in-law, Judie Otcheck.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic, with burial in the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20th from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., with the family present to greet friends from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. A scripture prayer service will be held at 8:00 p.m. with a family rosary service to follow, all at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa.

A luncheon will be held following the committal service in the church parish center.

Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

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

Johnson, Kenneth Carstensen died February 8, 2009

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Johnson, Kenneth Carstensen
Omaha World-Herald
2/15/2009

JOHNSON-Kenneth Carstensen, age 84. Passed away in Omaha on February 8th, 2009. Born in rural Shelby County, IA. Loving husband to Betty J. for 63 years. Father of two sons, Courtney D. and M. Kyle, Grand father of three and Great-Grand father of one. Graduate of Iowa State University in Animal Husbandry. Head Swine-herdsman at Boystown and long-time cattle salesman in the Omaha Stockyards.

Memorial Service, 11 AM, Feb. 21, 2009 at Elk Horn Lutheran Church, 4313 Main St, Elk Horn IA. Memorials suggested to family's wishes.

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Justice, Jane E. October 31, 1956 - February 21, 2009

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Justice, Jane E.
The Daily Nonpareil
2/23/2009

Jane E. Justice, RN, MS, CCRN, age 52, of Council Bluffs, passed away February 21, 2009, from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident near Irwin, Iowa.

Jane was born October 31, 1956, in Sioux City, Iowa to Clifford and Frances (Scott) Justice. She graduated from Irwin-Kirkman Community High School in 1975, where she excelled in athletics. She earned her nursing degree from the Jennie Edmundson Hospital School of Nursing in 1978; bachelors degree from Clarkson College and her Masters Degree in Hospital Administration from College of St. Francis. Jane was the director of the ER Department at Jennie Edmundson Hospital and worked in the Respiratory Department and the Sleep Lab. She was employed at Jennie Edmundson for 30 years. Jane was of the Methodist faith.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; and nephew, Jack Justice.

She is survived by her parents, Clifford and Frances Justice; brothers, Jim Justice all of Irwin, John Justice and wife Marcy of Edina, Minn.; 2 nephews, Charles and Doug Justice.

Visitation with the family, Tuesday, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs. Funeral service, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Marvin Arnpriester officiating. Interment Irwin, Iowa Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

Kittleson, Theresa Jean (Kenney) April 26, 1959 - March 9, 2009

Surnames: Theresa Jean Kittleson
Kansas City Star
3/12/2009

Theresa Jean Kittleson, 49, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Monday March 9, 2009. She is survived by her husband Jon, daughter Heather Moore of Spring Hill, KS, mother Pearl Kenney of Overland Park, KS, and nine siblings. Theresa was born in Hays, KS, on April 26, 1959. She married Jon Kittleson on June 10, 1978, in Overland Park, KS. Theresa had a passion for genealogy and devoted her life in search of her heritage. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 14, at the family home, 12201 W. 72nd Street, Shawnee. Open house is at 2 p.m. with a prayer at 3 p.m. "Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."

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Klein, Cornelius Mike died February 8, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 87 year old Cornelius "Mike" Klein of Denver Colorado, formerly of Omaha and Harlan, at 11 am on Friday, February 13th at ST. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Mike Klein died on Sunday, February 8th at his home in Denver Colorado. Survivors include his daughters Gloria Jefferies (Jim) and Peggy Talbot both of Denver, Co; 2 grandchildren; 1 brother; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends. A wake service will be held at 7 pm on Thursday, February 12 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services for
Cornelius "Mike" Klein - Age 87
Who died on Sunday, February 8, 2009

Wake Service
Thursday, February 12, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, February 13, 2009
11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Mike is survived by his daughters: Gloria (Jim) Jefferies and Peggy Talbot, both of Denver, Colorado; two grandchildren: Kara Jeffereis and her husband Phil Cox and Alex Jefferies; and his brother Ralph (Shirley) Klein of Omaha, Nebraska.

Kloewer, Luella T. (Schneider) died January 16, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Luella T. Kloewer - Age 96
Who died on Friday, January 16, 2009

Visitation
Monday, January 19, 2009
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, January 19, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Monday, January 19, 2009
6:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
11:00 AM
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Luella is survived by her daughters Vernita (Joe) Schwarte of Defiance, Iowa and Glenda (Lew) Hall of Defiance; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister Alvera Kurtzhals Nelson of Coleridge, NE.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 96 year old Luella Therese Kloewer of Earling will be held on Tuesday, January 20th at 11 am at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia. Luella Kloewer died on Friday, January 16 at Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling. Survivors include 2 daughters Vernita Schwarte (Joe) of Defiance, Glenda Hall of Defiance, 1 sister Vera Nelson of Coleridge, Ne, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan on Monday, January 19th from 8 am to 9 pm. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 pm with a wake service beginning at 6:30 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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KLOEWER, LUELLA THERESE (SCHNEIDER)
Denison Bulletin/Review
3/27/2009

Luella Therese Kloewer was born on July 14, 1912, to George and Emma (Weihs) Schneider in Portsmouth, Iowa. She was baptized at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth and then moved to a farm near Wesphalia, Iowa. She made her First Communion and confirmation at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. She attended grade schools at St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance, Iowa, country schools near Westphalia and St. Boniface Catholic School in Westphalia.

On February 17, 1942, Luella was united in marriage to Hubert Kloewer. Three daughters were born to this union: Janice, Vernita, and Glenda. When Hubert and Luella were first married, they lived on a farm southeast of Defiance and then purchased a 120-acre farm near Buck Grove in 1953. While living on the farm near Buck Grove, they were members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Buck Grove. Hubert passed away on August 9, 1970 and Luella continued to live on the farm until December 16, 1970, when she purchased and moved into her home in Defiance. Luella continued to live in this home until she became a resident of Little Flower Haven in Earling, Iowa, on August 5, 1999.

Hubert and Luella worked hard on their farm where she always grew a large garden and enjoyed flowers. She was a simple person. Luella enjoyed reading and in later years watching television. She enjoyed her six grandchildren: The Six D's Dameian, Darla, Darin, Doug, Deana, and Dana. When the Defiance community celebrated their 125th anniversary in September of 2007, Luella was honored as the "Oldest Woman".

It was at Little Flower Haven that Luella died on Friday, January 16, 2009, having attained the age of ninety-six years, six months, and two days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hubert, her daughter Janice, son-in-law Dwayne "Dewey" Schwarte, brothers and spouses: Walter Schneider and his wife Doris, Elmer and his wife Edith, her sister Mildred Bruck and her first husband Alfred "Farmer" Bruck, Irene Leuschen and infant sister Marie Schneider; her two brothers-in-law Clarence Kurtzhal and Elmer Nelson. Hubert's siblings and spouses also preceded her in death: Rosalia and Al Schiltz, Veronica and Anton Rau, Anna and Anthony Klein, Otto and Clara Kloewer, Gottlieb and Eleanor Kloewer and Frank and Anna Kloewer.

Those who survive to cherish Luella's memories and celebrate her life are her daughters Vernita and her husband Joe Schwarte of Defiance, Iowa, and Glenda and her husband Lew Hall of Defiance; six grandchildren:

Dameian Schwarte and his wife Stacy of Ankeny, IA, Darla and her husband Joe Krosko of Omaha, Ne. Darin Schwarte and his wife Adrienne of Maryville, TN, Douglas Schwarte of Council Bluffs, IA, Deana and her husband Joey Slater of Carroll, IA, and Dana Schwarte of Early, IA; great-grandchildren: Blake and Addison Slater and future great-granddaughter: Haley Kay Schwarte; her sister Alvera Kurtzhal Nelson of Coleridge, NE; two brothers-in-law: Joe Leuschen and Andy Bruck, both of Earling, IA; other family members and friends.

Wake service was held Monday, January 19, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, IA. Mass of Christian burial was Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, IA. Celebrant Rev. Robert Hoefler, accompanist Gloria Schmitz, vocalists; St. Boniface Choir and Jan Rau.

Honorary Casket Bearers; Deana Slater, Stacy Schwarte, Adrienne Schwarte, Darin Schwarte, Blake Slater, Addison Slater. Casket Bearers; Joey Slater, Douglas Schwarte, Dameian Schwarte, Dana Schwarte, Darla Krosko, Joseph Krosko. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia.

Lakers, John H (Jack) died January 14, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
John "Jack" H. Lakers - Age 73
Who died on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, January 18, 2009
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, January 18, 2009
5:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, January 19, 2009
10:30 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery - Irwin, Iowa

Jack is survived by his wife Jan Lakers of Irwin, Iowa; sons: Tim (Tami) Lakers of Urbandale, Iowa and Mark (Jackie) Lakers of Omaha, NE; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters: Katie (Jack) Milligan of Las Vegas, NV, Marilyn Jacobsen of Manilla, IA, Linda Stoen of Fargo, ND, and Janice Lakers of Kalamazoo, MI.

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Funeral Services for 73 year old Jack Lakers of Irwin are pending at the Pauley Jones funeral Home in Harlan. Jack Lakers died on Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He is survived by his wife Jan of Irwin, 2 sons Tim Lakers (Tami) of Urbandale, and Mark Lakers (Jackie) of Omaha, NE, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grand children, and 4 sisters.

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Arrangements and Services for
John "Jack" H. Lakers - Age 73
Who died on Wednesday,
January 14, 2009

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, January 18, 2009
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, January 18, 2009
5:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, January 19, 2009
10:30 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery - Irwin, Iowa

Jack is survived by his wife Jan Lakers of Irwin, Iowa; sons: Tim (Tami) Lakers of Urbandale, Iowa and Mark (Jackie) Lakers of Omaha, NE; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters: Katie (Jack) Milligan of Las Vegas, NV, Marilyn Jacobsen of Manilla, IA, Linda Stoen of Fargo, ND, and Janice Lakers of Kalamazoo, MI.

Langenfeld, Orlando J. "Bud" death notice

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Langenfeld, Orlando J. "Bud"
Omaha World-Herald
3/9/2009 - 3/10/2009

LANGENFELD-Orlando J. "Bud", age 90 years, Omaha. WWII Combat Veteran and 2 time recipient of the Purple Heart. Preceded in death by wife, Carmel; daughter, Patricia Vacek; 3 brothers; 2 sisters. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jo and Dr. Steven Franco; 2 sons and daughter-in-laws, John and Nancy Langenfeld, Dr. Michael and Colleen Langenfeld, all of Omaha; son-in-law, Alan Vacek, Fargo, ND; 2 sisters, Betty Langenfeld, Omaha, Peggy Hansen and husband, Harold, Kansas City, MO; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.

Memorials to St. Thomas More EDUC fund, VNA Hospice, Columban Fathers.

VISITATION begins Tues., 5 PM, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, with WAKE service to follow at 7 PM. SERVICES Wed., 10:30 AM, St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment Calvary, with Military Honors by Benson VFW Post 2503.

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

Lefeber, Russell C. died March 18, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Russell C. Lefeber - Age 79
Who died on Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Visitation
Friday, March 20, 2009, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, March 20, 2009, 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, March 21, 2009, 10:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Russell is survived by his wife Dorothy Lefeber of Harlan, IA; his daughters Linda (Craig) Williams of Woodbine, IA and Lois (Bill) Goetzinger of Westphalia, IA; his sons: Lyle (Jane) Lefeber of Omaha, NE, Larry (Sharon) Lefeber of Omaha, and Lon Lefeber and his friend Gayle Main of Clarinda, IA; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sisters Margie (Ray Dean) Gordon of Dow City, IA and LaVonne (Paul) Jensen of Council Bluffs, IA; and sisters-in-law Stella Lefeber and Irene Lefeber both of Portsmouth, IA

Lytle, Mary Elizabeth died February 2, 2009

Lytle, Mary Elizabeth died February 2, 200

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Funeral Services for 92 year old Mary Elizabeth Lytle of Harlan will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 6th at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan. Mary Lytle died on Monday, February 2nd at Elm Crest Retirement Community. Survivors include son Bob Lytle of Harlan and daughter in law Jolene Lytle of Harlan. Visitation will be held from 12 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, February 5th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, will family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. A prayer service will be held at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home at 7 pm on Thursday.

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Arrangements and Services for
Mary "Babe" Lytle - Age 92
Who died on Monday, February 2, 2009

Visitation
Thursday, February 5, 2009
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, February 5, 2009
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Thursday, February 5, 2009
7:00 PM

Funeral Service
Friday, February 6, 2009
10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Mary is survived by her son Bob Lytle of Harlan, Iowa and her daughter-in-law Jolene Lytle also of Harlan.

Mauer, Yvonne H (Carroll) March 9, 1926 - January 14, 2009

Surnames:

Mauer, Yvonne H. "Peachi"
The Daily Nonpareil
1/15/2009

Yvonne "Peachi" H. Mauer, age 82, passed away January 14, 2009, at her home, in Omaha, Neb.

Yvonne was born in Panama, Iowa, on March 9, 1926, to the late Emmett and Matilda (Stolz) Carroll. Yvonne married Robert P. Mauer on September 9, 1944. A member of the Catholic faith, Yvonne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Former Council Bluffs residents, Yvonne and Robert moved to Omaha in 1977.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Carmen Haines and Gladys Herbst; brother, Bob Carroll; great grandsons, Alex Stogdill and Sebastain Ward.

Survivors include husband of 64 years, Robert, of Omaha; daughters and spouses, Nancy Ward, of Lincoln, Neb., Peggy Stogdill and Mike, Connie Graybill and Lonnie, all of Council Bluffs, Sheila Mauer, Darcy Mahan and Earl, all of Omaha; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sister, Madonna Matthies, of Carroll, Iowa; brothers, Richard Carroll and Clara, of Harlan, Iowa, Ed Carroll and Mary, of Omaha, Charles B. Carroll and Sandy, of Austin, Texas; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family, Friday, 6-8 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services, Saturday, 10 a.m., also at the funeral home. Father Dan Kirby, officiant. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at Holy Family Church Hall. Family has suggested memorials to American Heart Association American Heart Association American Heart Association American Heart Association, Asera Care Hospice and Colon Cancer Research.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

McAndrews, Pauline Lucile (Gaul) Jan. 31, 1922 - Jan. 5, 2009

Surnames:

Pauline L. McAndrews
The Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA
Posted: Thursday, January 08, 2009

UTE, Iowa -- Pauline L. McAndrews, 86, of Ute died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at a Sioux City hospital.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Charter Oak, Iowa, with the Revs. Donald Slaven and Richard Ball officiating. Burial will be in St. Clair Cemetery, Ute. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. today, with a vigil wake service at 7 p.m., at Armstrong Funeral Home in Ute.

Pauline Lucile McAndrews, the daughter of William and Catherine (Schechinger) Gaul, was born Jan. 31, 1922, in Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. She graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in Earling.

On Sept. 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Phil McAndrews at St. Joseph Catholic Church. They were married 51 happy years. Phil passed away Nov. 30, 1997.

She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Rosary Society. She taught CCD classes for many years. She belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary and the Red Hats. The joy of her life was spending time with her family. She loved to dance. She spent many afternoons playing cards and dominos with her neighbors, Lucille and Sadie.

She will be lovingly remembered by her seven sons, Mike (Chris) of Blencoe, Iowa, Joe (Pam) of Onawa, Iowa, Pat (Judy) of Sergeant Bluff, Steve (Patti) of Stuart, Iowa, Tom (friend, Ershal) of Logan, Iowa, Frank (Denise) of Ute, Iowa, and Don (Terri) of Missouri Valley, Iowa; three daughters, Kate (Dale) Bielenberg of Norwalk, Iowa, Laura (Rich) Parker of St. Charles, Iowa, and Paula (Rick) Esser of Denison, Iowa; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; two sisters, Genevieve (Vernon) Scheuring of Defiance, Iowa, and Agnes Retz of Overland Park, Kan.; two sisters-in-law, Sylvia Gaul of Earling Iowa, and Betty Gaul of Harlan, Iowa; and many relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kimberly McAndrews; a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Bovee; her mother and father; five brothers; and four sisters.

McCord, Robert died January 6, 2009

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Private graveside services for 88 year-old Robert McCord will be held at a later date. Robert McCord died on January 6th at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Martha McCord of Harlan, Daughter Melanie Farley (Peter) of Lake City, Son Marlon McCord of Urbandale, daughter Melinda Jensen (Mitchell), foster daughter Marilyn Kucharik (Robert) of Glenmoore, Pa. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of those arrangements.

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McCord, 88, Harlan, died Jan. 6, 2009.
©The Harlan Tribune
01/09/2009

HARLAN -- Robert McCord, 88, Harlan, died January 6 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. McCord is survived by his wife, Martha, of Harlan; daughters Melanie (Peter) Farley of Lake City and Melinda (Mitchell) Jensen of Elkhorn, Neb.; son Marlon McCord of Urbandale; and foster daughter Marilyn (Robert) Kucharik of Glenmoore, Pa.

Meredith, Delnoe died March 2, 2009

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Memorial Services for 91 year old Delnoe "Red" Meredith will be held at 7:30 pm on Thursday, March 5th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Private Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, March 6th at the the Shelby Cemetery. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Red Meredith died on Monday, March 2nd at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his son Mick Meredith (Maggie) of Omaha Ne; daughter Marilyn Evans (Frank) of Shelby and other relatives. Family will greet friends from 6 to 7:30 pm prior to the services at the funeral home.

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Arrangements and Services for
Delnoe "Red" Meredith - Age 91
Who died on Monday, March 2, 2009

Visitation
Thursday, March 5, 2009
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Memorial Service
Thursday, March 5, 2009
7:30 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Private Graveside Service

Red is survived by his son Mick (Maggie) Meredith of Omaha, NE and his daughter Marilyn (Frank) Evans of Shelby, IA; three grandchildren: Andrew Evans, Allison (Richard) Maassen, and Joel (Erin) Evans; and four great-grandchildren: Alyssa Engle, Olivia Maassen, Meredith Maassen, and Wyatt Evans.

For more information, please call
the Avoca Chapel at (800) 447-2588

Meyer, Connie (Lorenzen) Bigley died Feb. 17, 2009

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Graveside Services for 75 year old Connie Meyer of Denison will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, at the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Connie Meyer passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 at her son's home in Council Bluffs. Survivors include 3 sons Randy Bigley of Elkhorn, Ne; Roland Bigley of Council Bluffs; and Ronnie Bigley (Karen) of Bridgewater, Mass; 3 daughters Robin Book (Brian) of Harlan; Rhonda Santellanes (Victor) of Storm Lake; and Renee Zediker (Clark) of Denison; 17 grand children; 6 great grandchildren; and 2 brothers. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call from 5 to 9 pm on Friday.

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Denison Bulletin/Review
2/18/2009

Connie Meyer, 75 of Denison, died Tuesday, February 17, at her son's home in Council Bluffs.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Oakland Cemetery in Denison with burial at the Oakland Cemetery. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements where friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Friday.

Survivors include three sons, Randy Bigley of Elkhorn, Nebraska, Roland Bigley of Council Bluffs, and Ronnie Bigley of Bridgewater, Massachusetts; three daughters, Robin Book of Harlan, Rhonda Santellanes of Storm Lake, and Renee Zediker of Denison; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Roland Lorenzen and Louie Lorenzen, both of Omaha, Nebraska.

Mikkelsen, Marvin Laverne died February 8, 2009

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Funeral Services for 83 year old Marvin Laverne Mikkelsen of Harlan will be held on Thursday, February 12 at 11 am at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Marvin Mikkelsen died on Sunday, February 8th at his home in Harlan. Survivors include his son Steve "Bear" Mikkelsen (Karla) of Harlan; Daughter Sharon "Shari" Dillehay (Monty) of Council Bluffs, 3 sisters and 3 brothers; and 3 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 10th and Wednesday, February 11th from 8 am to 9 pm both days at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Family will greet friends on Wednesday, February 11th from 6 to 8 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm at the funeral home.

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Arrangements and Services for
Marvin Mikkelsen - Age 83
Who died on Sunday, February 8, 2009

Visitation
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa
AND
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Prayer Service
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
7:00 PM

Funeral Service
Thursday, February 12, 2009
11:00 AM
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Jacksonville, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Marvin is survived by his son Steve "Bear" (Karla) Mikkelsen of Harlan, IA; his daughter Sharon "Shari" (Monty) Dillehay of Council Bluffs, IA; 3 grandchildren; and siblings: Joyce Nelson of Crescent, IA, Margie (Dale) Nelson of Elk Horn, IA, Virgil (Rose) Mikkelsen of Atlantic, IA, Merlin (Sonya) Mikkelsen of Atlantic, IA, Connie Maher of Hawarden, IA, and Roger (LaVonne) Mikkelsen of Elk Horn, IA.

Misselhorn, Nicole Christian (Nielsen) September 14, 1983 - January 22, 2009

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Nicole Christian (Nielsen) Misselhorn
September 14, 1983 - January 22, 2009

Nicole Christian Misselhorn, the daughter of Hans Jay and Susan (Hawley) Nielsen, was born on September 14, 1983, in Manning, Iowa. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, on October 30, 1983. Nicole grew up on the family farm south of Defiance, Iowa, where she attended Irwin-Kirkman-Manilla schools and was active in 4-H, LYO basketball, and cheerleading. After graduating from IKM High School in 2002, Nicole attended Iowa State University for two years. She later attended Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Carroll, Iowa, where she received her RN degree on May 7, 2007. She was proud to have passed her nursing boards on August 19, 2008.
On June 16, 2007, Nicole married Jeremy Keith Misselhorn at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. They made their home in Manilla, and she was employed at the Manilla Manor.

Nicole was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, where she was confirmed on May 3, 1998. She was an active person who loved swimming, spending time around horses, and watching stormy weather. Nicole enjoyed country music and fashionable clothes, and appreciated nice cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Her dog, Taco, was very special to her, and she cherished her family and many friends, to whom she was a true blessing.

Nicole C. Misselhorn died on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 25 years, 4 months, and 8 days.

Nicole is survived by her husband, Jeremy Misselhorn of Manilla, Iowa; her parents, H. Jay & Susan Nielsen of Defiance, Iowa; one brother, Matthew Nielsen of Guam; one sister, Carly Nielsen of Defiance, Iowa; her paternal grandparents, Hans and Joyce Nielsen of Harlan, Iowa; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Norma Hawley of Denison, Iowa; other relatives; and many friends.

Memorial services were held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Steve Chellew officiating. Jennifer Perkins served as the organist. Burial of ashes will take place at a later date at the Nishnabotna Township Cemetery in Manilla, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Manilla, IA
Visitation Date: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009
Service Date: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009

More, Keith died January 30, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Keith More - Age 96
Who died on Friday, January 30, 2009

Funeral Service
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
10:30 AM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Keith is survived by his daughters: Margaret Gilland of Houston, Texas, Jean Ranum of Houston, Texas, and Elizabeth (Dale) Larsen of Harlan, Iowa; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one step-great-great-grandchild.

Mueller, Steven Jon died March 12, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial services for 51 year old Steven Jon Mueller of St. Louis, Mo, formerly of Harlan, will be held at 11 am on Saturday, April 25th at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Steven Jon Mueller died on March 12th. Survivors include his wife Deanna Mueller of St. Louis, Mo; mother Pauline Mueller of Harlan; sisters Paula Wiebel (Jerry) of St. Louis; Kathy Swanson (Mark) of St. Louis; Diane Long (Todd) of Phoenix, AZ; and Dave Mueller (Nancy) of Kansas City. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, April 24th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with a prayer services at 6:30 pm

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Arrangements and Services for
Steven J. Mueller - Age 51
Who died on March 12, 2009

Visitation
Friday, April 24, 2009
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Friday, April 24, 2009
6:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, April 25, 2009
11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Pleasant Township Cemetery
Griswold, Iowa

Steven is survived by his wife Deanna Mueller of St. Louis, MO; mother Pauline Mueller of Harlan, IA; sisters Paula (Jerry) Wiebel of Ames, IA, Kathy (Mark) Swanson of St. Louis, MO, and Diane (Todd) Long of Phoenix, AZ; brother Dave (Nancy) Mueller of Kansas City, MO.

Memorials can be directed to:

International Myeloma Foundation at http://myeloma.org
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at http://www.themmrf.org/

Mumm, Jason Paul April 23, 1971 - March 22, 2009

Surnames:

Jason Mumm

Visitation:
Thursday, March 26, 2009
10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
Highway 30 & Court St
Dunlap, IA 51529

Visitation:
Thursday, March 26, 2009
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM
St. Patricks Parish Center
Scripture Service at 7:30 pm
Highway 30 & Court Streets
Dunlap, IA 51529

Service:
Friday, March 27, 2009
10:30 AM
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Highway 30 & Court Streets
Dunlap, IA 51529

Jason Paul Mumm, 37, of Defiance, Iowa died on Sunday, March 22, 2009, at his home in Defiance, Iowa. He was born April 23, 1971, to Charles and Verla (Rau) Mumm in Denison, Iowa. He was raised in Dunlap and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1990. He worked in Lincoln, Nebraska as a ranch hand, in 1993 he worked for Erlbacher Brothers, and in 1996 he worked at Panama Transfer. Jason married Barb Erlbacher on April 26, 1997, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. The couple was blessed with two sons. In 2004 Jason started his own company, Double J Construction. In March of 2008 he started working for Estes Trucking in Avoca, Iowa.

Jason was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dunlap. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. He loved everything that had to do with horses and livestock ~ including breaking horses and participating in horse shows. He enjoyed riding 4-wheelers and being with his boys. Socializing with family and friends was what Jason enjoyed most.

Jason was preceded in death by two sisters, Kay Lynn Mumm in 1963 and Jill Mumm in 1988. He is survived by his two sons, Timothy and Tyler Mumm of Harlan, IA; parents, Charles & Verla Mumm of Earling, IA; siblings, Nancy (Bob) Blum of Malvern, IA, Jeff (Cindy) Mumm of Des Moines, IA, Dennis (Joyce) Mumm of Harlan, IA, Doug (Vicky) Mumm of Woodbine, IA, Kelly (Darcey) Mumm of Neola, IA, Gina Mumm of Gretna, NE, Jolene (Scott) Gubbels of Hubbard, NE, Alan (Glenda) Mumm of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

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Nelson, Elaine Delpha died March 23, 2009

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Funeral Services for 87 year old Elaine Delpha Nelson of Harlan will be held at 10 am on Saturday, March 28th at the First Baptist Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan. Elaine Nelson passed away on Monday, March 23rd at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Survivors include daughters Judy Zea (Jim) of Avoca; Vicky Waclawski (Dave) of Rockwell City, Ia; Son Galen "Sam" Nelson (Linda) of Seargant Bluff; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3 pm to 9 pm and again on Friday from 8 am until 9 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The Family will greet friends from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Elaine D. Nelson - Age 87
Who died on Monday, March 23, 2009

Visitation
Thursday, March 26, 2009 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Visitation
Friday, March 27, 2009 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, March 27, 2009 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home

Funeral Service
Saturday, March 28, 2009 10:00 AM
First Baptist Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Elaine is survived by her daughters Judy (Jim) Zea of Avoca, Iowa and Vicky (Dave) Waclawski of Rockwell City, Iowa; her son Galen "Sam" (Linda) Nelson of Seargant Bluff, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Nelson, Marguerite L. (Stillwell) Schwartz July 13 1918 - March 30, 2009

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NELSON, MARGUERITE L. (STILLWELL)
Denison Bulletin/Review
4/3/2009

Marguerite was born July 13 1918 in Irwin, Iowa to Shelby and Hazel 'Gardner' Stillwell. She was raised in the area and attended schools in Manilla and Irwin Iowa. In 1935 Marguerite lead her high school team to the Girls State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines. She was married in January of 1936 to Alden Schwartz and they farmed at Manilla. Later Marguerite was married to Melvin Lorenzen. The couple lived south of Manilla until Melvin passed away. Marguerite then married Sterling Nelson in 1970. They lived on a farm in Irwin and after retiring moved into Harlan. Sterling preceded her in death in 1997. Marguerite eventually moved to Fremont and resided at Nye Legacy.

Marguerite belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla and was active in the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed bowling and had a high game of 279. She also enjoyed traveling, wintering in Texas, and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include daughter Carolee and husband Jim Kumm of Scribner. Two sons Larry and wife Lois Schwartz of Manilla, IA. Curtis Schwartz of Stanhope, IA. Six grandchildren; the Rev. Shawn and wife Barbie Kumm, Eric and wife Michele Kumm, Leah and husband Mike Fischer, Fawn and husband Cory Landorf, Caroline and husband Randy Wheeler, Chad Schwartz and six great grandchildren.

Marguerite was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Mary Schwartz, great granddaughter Emma Kumm, a sister Alice McConnell and grandson Leland J. Schwartz.

The funeral will be at 10:00 am Friday April 3 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont. The Rev. Bruce Schut will officiate. Burial will be 2 pm Friday at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, IA. Visitation will be on Thursday from 3 pm to 8 pm with the family receiving friends from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Ludvigsen's Mortuary.

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Name: Marguerite L. Nelson, 90
Died: Monday, March 30, 2009, in Fremont

Marguerite was born July 13 1918 in Irwin, Iowa to Shelby and Hazel 'Gardner' Stillwell. She was raised in the area and attended schools in Manilla and Irwin Iowa. In 1935 Marguerite lead her high school team to the Girls State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines. She was married in January of 1936 to Alden Schwartz and they farmed at Manilla. Later Marguerite was married to Melvin Lorenzen. The couple lived south of Manilla until Melvin passed away. Marguerite then married Sterling Nelson in 1970. They lived on a farm in Irwin and after retiring moved into Harlan. Sterling preceded her in death in 1997. Marguerite eventually moved to Fremont and resided at Nye Legacy.

Marguerite belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla and was active in the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed bowling and had a high game of 279. She also enjoyed traveling, wintering in Texas, and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors:
Daughter – Carolee and husband Jim Kumm of Scribner
2 Sons – Larry and wife Lois Schwartz of Manilla, IA.
Curtis Schwartz of Stanhope, IA.

6 grandchildren – The Rev. Shawn and wife Barbie Kumm
Eric and wife Michele Kumm
Leah and husband Mike Fischer
Fawn and husband Cory Landorf
Caroline and husband Randy Wheeler
Chad Schwartz
6 great grandchildren

Marguerite was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Mary Schwartz, great granddaughter Emma Kumm, a sister Alice McConnell and grandson Leland J. Schwartz

The funeral will be on 10:00A.M. Friday April 3 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont. The Rev. Bruce Schut will officiate. Burial will be 2pm Friday at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, IA. Visitation will be on Thursday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Ludvigsen's Mortuary.

Pedersen, Kenneth "Kenny" November 22, 1923 - March 31, 2009

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Funeral Services for 85 year old Kenny Pedersen of Irwin will be Friday, April 3rd at the United Methodist Church in Irwin at 10:30 am with burial at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin. Kenny Pedersen passed away March 31 at the Manilla Manor Nursing Home in Manilla. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla is in charge of the arrangements. There will be a visitation at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla after 4 pm on Thursday, April 2nd.

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(November 22, 1923 - March 31, 2009)

Kenny died Tuesday morning, March 31, 2009 at the Manilla Manor Nursing Home.

Visitation
After 4:00 PM, Thursday, April 2, 2009
Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla

Funeral Services
Friday, April 3, 2009 at 10:30 AM
United Methodist Church, Irwin

Interment with Military Honors
Oak Hill Cemetery, Irwin

Kenny Pedersen is survived by 3 daughters: Debbie Kaul of LeClaire, IA; Betty Hansen of Manilla, IA; and Mary Ellen Kelly of Harlan, IA; 7 grandchilren; 5 great-grandchildren; a sister, Vernie Wetzel of Overland Park, KS.

Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla, Iowa in charge of arrangements.

Detail Obituary will be posted when available

Pennell, Kathryn V. (Carter) died December 19, 2008

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Funeral Services for 54 year old Kathryn V. Pennell of Phoenix, Az will be held on Saturday, January 31st at 10 am at the Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial of ashes will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin. Kathryn Pennell died on Friday, December 19th, 2008 in Phoenix, Az. Survivors include her mother Ruby Carter (Virgil) of Manilla, 2 brothers Michael Carter of Irwin, William Carter (Kathleen) of Manilla, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

Rannells, Estella Bridget (Heese) March 22, 1928 - January 14, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 80 year old Estella Rannells of Dunlap will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 17th at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Estella Rannells died on Wednesday, January 14th at the Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley. Survivors include her husband Francis Rannells of Dunlap, children Rick Rannells of Dunlap, Craig Rannells (Kim) of Omaha, NE, Cindy Rannells of Council Bluffs, 2 sisters, 1 brother and one brother in law. Friends may call after 2 pm Friday, at the Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm and a scripture service will be at 6:30pm on Friday at the Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap.

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Estella Rannells

Visitation:
Friday, January 16, 2009
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM

Family will receive friends
5:00 PM until 8:00 PM

Scripture Service
6:30 PM until 7:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
Highway 30 & Court Streets
Dunlap, IA 51529

Service:
Saturday, January 17, 2009 10:30 AM
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Highway 30
Dunlap, IA 51529

Estella Bridget (Heese) Rannells was born on March 22, 1928, to Frank and Estella (Weiland) Heese in Earling, Iowa. Estella graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in Earling. After she graduated she was a house keeper in Harlan, Iowa and also in Omaha, Nebraska. Estella married Francis Rannells on November 9, 1950. After the couple got married they lived on Francis’ family farm west of Dunlap. In 1967 their daughter Sandra died of leukemia at the age of 14.

Estella was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dunlap. Estella loved to garden, cook, and spend time with her family.

Estella died on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa at the age of 80 years, nine months, and 23 days.

Estella was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sandra Rannells; two sisters, Margaret Book and Therese Swanson; brother, Joseph Heese, and infant sister, Madonna. She is survived by her husband, Francis (Fritz) Rannells; two sons, Rick Rannells of Dunlap, Iowa; Craig and his wife Kim Rannells of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter, Cindy Rannells of Council Bluffs, Iowa; three grandchildren, Kyle Rannells, Jayden Rannells, and Delaney Rannells; two sisters, Marie Blum of Earling, Iowa, Leona and her husband Richard Sondag of Portsmouth, Iowa; one brother, Francis and his wife Mary Heese of Earling, Iowa; brother-in-law, Mel Book of Earling, Iowa and many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am Saturday, January 17, 2009 St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Dunlap, Iowa

Celebrant Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ

Musicians Marilyn Grote St. Patrick's Choir

Honorary Pall Bearers Joe Book ~ Pat Blum

Pall Bearers Jim Roberts ~ Dave Sondag ~ Joe Heese Jamie Swanson ~ Don Roberts ~ Dan Rannells

Final Resting Place Pleasant Hill Cemetery Dunlap, Iowa

www.foutsfuneralhome.com

Rial, Josephine M. (Thraen) 5-19-1917 - 01-11-2009

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Braman Mortuary

obituary for Josephine M. Rial, 5-19-1917 - 01-11-2009

www.bramanmortuary.com

In Loving Memory
Josephine M. Rial
5/19/1917 - 1/11/2009

RIAL, Josephine M. (Thraen) R.N. Age 91 of Omaha passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009
Preceded in death by her husband, William A. Rial
Son, Rodney Rial
Survived by her children,
Roberta Rae and husband Frank Hoy
Roger Rial and Lucy O’Hanlon
Terry and wife Gloria Rial
Robert Rial
7 Grandchildren
Many Good Friends

Visitation, Wednesday January 14, 2009 from 4-8:00PM with family present after 6 and Rosary at 7:00PM Braman Mortuary 72 St Chapel

Funeral Mass Thursday 11:15 AM St. Cecilia Catholic Church 701 N 40th St Omaha

Inurnment, Private

Braman Mortuary
1702 N. 72 St.
Omaha, NE 68114
402-391-2171
www.bramanmortuary.com

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Omaha World-Herald
1/13/2009 - 1/14/2009

RIAL-Josephine M. (Thraen) R.N., age 91, of Omaha passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, William A. Rial; son, Rodney Rial. Survived by her children, Roberta Rae and husband Frank Hoy, Roger Rial and Lucy O'Hanlon, Terry and wife Gloria Rial, Robert Rial; 7 grandchildren; many good friends.

VISITATION Wednesday January 14, 2009 from 4-8pm with family present after 6pm and Rosary at 7pm at Braman Mortuary 72 St Chapel. Funeral Mass Thursday 11:15am St. Cecilia Catholic Church 701 N 40th St. Omaha. Inurnment, Private Visit www.bramanmortuary.com to leave a condolence

BRAMAN MORTUARY - 72nd St. Chapel
1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171

Rosman, Marion Elizabeth (Konz) died February 17, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 86 year old Marion Elizabeth Rosman of Earling will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 20th at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Marion Rosman died on February 17th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include her husband Gene Rosman of Harlan; son John Rosman of Harlan; daughter Mary Zdechlik (Paul) of Edina, MN; 1 brother; 3 grand children and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 pm on Thursday, February 19th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Family will greet with friends from 6 to 9 pm with a wake service at 7 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home.

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Arrangements and Services for
Marion E. Rosman - Age 86
Who died on Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Visitation
Thursday, February 19, 2009 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, February 19, 2009 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, February 20, 2009 10:30 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

She is survived by her husband Gene Rosman of Harlan, IA; her son John Rosman of Harlan, IA; her daughter Mary (Paul) Zdechlik of Edina, MN; her brother Robert (Mary) Konz of Phoenix, AZ; her sister-in-law Gert Vonderheide of Hartington, NE; and her brother-in-law Kenneth (Char) Olson of St. Paul, MN

Russmann, Loren V. June 8, 1931 - February 3, 2009

Surnames:

Russmann, Loren V.
The Daily Nonpareil
2/4/2009 - 2/5/2009

Loren V. Russmann, 77, of Walnut, Iowa, passed away February 3, 2009, at Salem Lutheran Nursing Home in Elk Horn, Iowa where he had resided since November 2008.

The son of Fred and Bertha (Dethlefs) Russmann, he was born on June 8, 1931. Loren grew up on farms in the Avoca and Defiance areas. In 1945, the family moved to Walnut. He graduated from the Walnut High School in 1949. He enlisted in the Air Force, and was stationed at several Air Force bases in the U.S., with several overseas deployments including Vietnam. He received many special military honors. After 23 years of service, he retired with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.

Loren was preceded in death by his parents: and a brother, Laverne F. Russmann on September 26, 1977.

Surviving are his niece, Terri Jo (Russmann) Naegele and her husband Marvin of Omaha: two great-nieces Jessica (Reid) Pierson and husband Garrett and Jami (Reid) Bruce and her husband Christopher; two great-great nieces, Anna and Alaina, and two great-great nephews, Julian and Micah; several cousins and many friends.

A graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca at 1:00 pm on Friday, February 6.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

Schimerowski, James died January 18, 2009

Surnames:

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Arrangements and Services for
James "Jim" Schimerowski - Age 77
Who died on Sunday, January 18, 2009

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Wake Service
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
6:30 PM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, January 22, 2009
11:00 AM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Earling, Iowa

Jim is survived by his wife Mary Lou Schimerowski of Earling; children: Jim (Deb) Schimerowski of Helena, MT, Mary Kay (Jerry) Michels of Minden, IA, JoAnn (Rev. Brian) Arnold of Logan, OH, Michael (Lea) Schimerowski of Clinton, IA, Thomas (Randa) Schimerowski of Great Falls, MT, Bob (Chris) Schimerowski of New London, MN, and Dave (Martina) Schimerowski of Lake Elmo, MN; 22 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister Kathleen Bissen of Dewey, AZ, brother Larry (Carol) Schimerowski of Earling, IA; and brother-in-law Rex Heese of Carroll, IA.

Schomers, Verena Catherine (Henscheid) died February 20, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 86 year old Verena Catherine Schomers of Dunlap will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, February 22 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Burial will be in St Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia. Verena Schomers died on February 20th, 2009 at Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center. Survivors include son Michael Schomers of Earling, daughters Mary Tomky (Jim) of Amherst, Co; Marilyn Grote (Dennis) of Dunlap;1 brother; 4 sisters; and 3 grandchildren. The Pauley Jones funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of those arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Verena C. Schomers - Age 86
Who died on Friday, February 20, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, February 22, 2009 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, February 22, 2009 7:00 PM
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, February 23, 2009 10:30 AM
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Iowa

Verena is survived by her son Michael Schomers of Earling, IA; daughters: Mary (Jim) Tomky of Amherst, CO and Marilyn (Dennis) Grote of Dunlap, IA; 3 grandchildren; brother Urban (Therese) Henscheid of Westphalia; and sisters: Marie (Tom) Case of Charter Oak, IA, Sally (Roman) Leuschen of Westphalia, Jane (Leo) Rau of Omaha, NE, and Iona Smith of Council Bluffs, IA.

Schuemann, Steven M. died March 12, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Steven M. Schuemann - Age 59
Who died on Thursday
March 12, 2009

Funeral Service
Monday, March 16, 2009
10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Bowman's Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Steven is survived by his wife Pat Young of Harlan, Iowa; his son Michael Schuemann and daughter Karen Schuemann both of Harlan; three grandchildren; brother Daniel (Cindy) Schuemann of Jefferson City, Missouri; and sisters LuAnn (Steve) Lyon of Juneau, Alaska and JoDee (David) Lansford of Saratoga, Florida.

Schwarte, Catherine "Peggy" (Kaufman) died February 12, 2009

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Funeral Services for 74 year old Catherine "Peggy" Schwarte of Harlan are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Peggy Schwarte died on Thursday, February 12 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include her husband Martin Schwarte; children Randy Schwarte (Mona) of Westphalia; Wayne Schwarte of Harlan; Mary Lea Booth (Randy) of Westphalia; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grand child; and her brother Mike Kaufman of Omaha, Ne.

Schwarte, William Herman, Jr. died February 11, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 92 year old William Herman Schwarte, Jr. of Earling will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, February 14th at St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in the St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia. William Schwarte, Jr died on February 11 at Little Flower Haven Nursing Home. Survivors include sisters Marie Sullivan (Joe) Panama; Caroline Esser of Logan, Margaret Eipperle (Jerry) of Omaha and brother Martin Schwarte.

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Arrangements and Services for
William H. Schwarte, Jr. - Age 92
Who died on Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Visitation
Friday, February 13, 2009
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, February 13, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, February 14, 2009
10:30 AM
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Iowa

He is survived by his sisters Marie (Joe) Sullivan of Panama, Iowa; Caroline Esser of Logan, Iowa; and Margaret (Jerry) Eipperle of Omaha, Nebraska; and his brother Martin (Peggy) Schwarte of Harlan, Iowa.

Sharp, Ferne Winifred (Poitevin) April 3, 1920 - January 31, 2009

Surnames:

KNOD
Funeral Services for 88 year old Ferne Sharp of Woodbine will be at 10 am on Saturday, February 7th at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine. Burial will be at the Dow City Cemetery in Dow City. Ferne Sharp died on Saturday, January 31st at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine. Survivors include son Denny Sharp (Janelle) of Council Bluffs and daughter in law Gina Sharp of Colorado Springs, Co. There will be no visitation, the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine is in charge of the arrangements.

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Ferne Sharp
Service: Saturday, February 7, 2009 10:00 AM
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Streets
Woodbine, IA 51579

THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION

Ferne Winifred (Poitevin) Sharp was born April 3, 1920, to Leslie and Emma (Wiggins) Poitevin in Dow City, Iowa. She was raised in Dow City and graduated from Dow City High School in 1938. She continued her education at Methodist School of Nursing. Ferne married Elven Wayne Sharp on July 19, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri. The couple lived in Boone, Iowa from 1945 – 1950 and then Magnolia, Iowa from 1950 – 1965. Ferne was a nurse at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Westmont Care Center, the Missouri Valley Hospital, and the Harlan Hospital. In 1965 the couple moved to Denison and Ferne worked at Eventide Nursing Home and Crawford County Hospital. Ferne retired from nursing in 1982. In 2003 the couple moved to Woodbine so Ferne could help take care of her sister, Frances. Wayne died in 2003.

Ferne was active in the Denison United Methodist Church. She enjoyed knitting, quilting and other craft projects. She also enjoyed playing cards and gardening.

Ferne died on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 88 years, nine months, and 28 days.

Ferne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne Sharp; son, John Sharp; brother, Howard Poitevin; four sisters, Frances and Mildred Poitevin, Grace Cate and Lois Olson. She is survived by her son, Barry “Denny” Sharp and his wife Janelle of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one daughter-in-law, Gina Sharp of Colorado Springs,Colorado; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial Services
10:00 am Saturday, February 7, 2009
Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine, Iowa

Clergy Rev. Shurmaine McAlpine
Recorded Music "How Great Thou Art" "I Can Only Imagine" "Go Rest High on that Mountain"
Final Resting Place Dow City Cemetery Dow City, Iowa

Smithson, Lorraine Evelyn died February 8, 2009

Surnames:

Smithson, Lorraine Evelyn
The Daily Nonpareil
2/10/2009

Lorraine Evelyn Smithson, age 84, passed away at Longview Care Center, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, on Sunday, February 8, 2009.

Survivors include daughters, Virginia "Ginny" Murray, of Tucson, Ariz., Bonnie Wredt, of Omaha, Neb., Brenda Norris and husband Ron, of Kearney, Neb.; sons, LeRoy Smithson and wife Delores, of Shelby, Iowa, Gary Smithson and wife Barbara, of Missouri Valley, Jeffrey Smithson and wife Cheryl, of Missouri Valley; brother, Alvin Prusia, of Delmar, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, from 7-9 p.m., at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, in Missouri Valley. Services, 11 a.m., Thursday, February 12th, also at the funeral home. Cremation to follow services.

Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home
310 East Huron * 712-642-2745
Missouri Valley, IA 51555

Spear, Lillian Bernyce October 17, 1910 - January 18, 2009

Surnames:

Lillian Spear, Age 98
(October 17, 1910 - January 18, 2009)

Visitation
Wednesday, January 21, 2009,
Ater 9:30 AM
United Methodist Church
Manning, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 21, 2009,
10:30 AM
United Methodist Church
Manning, Iowa

Officiating
Reverend Marshall Brown

Music
"How Great Thou Art"

"One Day At A Time"
JoAnn Karsten and Helen Wiese, Vocalists
Janet Myer, Organist

Casket Bearers
Franklin Mohr Russell Mohr Larry Hansen
Roger Hinz Ray Thielen Marlin Kahl

Interment
Manning Cemetery
Manning, Iowa

Lillian Bernyce, daughter of James and Bertha (Silverwood) Spear, was born October 17, 1910, on a farm near Irwin in Jefferson Township, Shelby County, Iowa. She grew up on several different farms including one near Turton, South Dakota. Lillian graduated from the eighth grade in South Dakota, and then in 1923 the family moved back to Iowa. She began attending high School in Irwin where she graduated with the Class of 1927.

After attending summer school in Normal Training she received her teacher’s certificate and taught in rural schools in Shelby, Audubon and Carroll Counties. Lillian retired from teaching in 1959 and later began working for Manning Heating and Sheet Metal. She retired in 1987.

Lillian was a member of the United Methodist Church in Manning and the United Methodist Women’s Society. In her spare time she liked to read, watch television and work on word puzzles. She enjoyed the Senior Citizens Center as long as she was able to go.

When she was no longer able to remain at home, she became a resident of the Manning Plaza Nursing Home on February 6, 2007. She died there on Sunday, January 18, 2009, at the age of 98 years, 3 months and 1 day.

Preceding her in death are her parents; sister Leola Gray McConnell; brother-in-law Raymond Gray; an infant great-niece and cousins Earl Armentrout and Mae Pries and her husband Joe Pries.

She is survived by her niece Loyce Gray of Manning; nephew Donald Gray and wife Mary Lee of Lowell, Oregon and their children Tania and Andy Ross & Isaac and Justin and Eileen Gray; other relatives: Alvin and Betty Lou Armentrout; Dianna and Tom Gaer and family; LuAnne and Hal Younkin and family; Charlene and Billy Gehring and family and many friends.

Stewart, David E died March 13, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
David E. Stewart - Age 75
Who died on Friday, March 13, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, March 15, 2009, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, March 15, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Sunday, March 15, 2009, 7:00 PM

Funeral Service
Monday, March 16, 2009, 1:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

David is survived by his wife Vera Stewart of Harlan, IA; his children: Lois (Dave) Martin of Harlan, Paul (Diane) Stewart of Harlan, James Stewart of Minocqua, WI, John Stewart of Harlan, Janice (Bryan) Greve of Elk Horn, IA, and Kathe (Dennis) Slavin of Grimes, IA; 12 grandchildren; and sister Ruth Stewart of Kansas City, MO.

Swanger, Jeanne M. (Kain) December 12, 1935 - March 27, 2009

Surnames:

Swanger, Jeanne M.
The Daily Nonpareil
3/28/2009

Jeanne M. Swanger, age 73, passed away March 27, 2009.

Born in Council Bluffs, on December 12, 1935, to Edward and Evelyn (Pedersen) Kain, Jeanne graduated from Abraham Lincoln High and Jennie Edmundson School of Nursing.

Survivors include husband, Jerry, of Council Bluffs; daughters, Allison Winther and George, of Crescent, Iowa, Theresa McCool and Travis, of Shelby, Iowa; five grandchildren; sisters, Marilyn Piquet, of Idaho, Carol Kain and Kay Driver; brother, Dennis Kain, all of Council Bluffs; brother, Lynn Kain, of Crescent; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation, Monday, 6-8 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Memorial service, Tuesday, 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

Wheatley, Ronald Dean January 14, 1946 - February 28, 2009

Surnames:

Ronald D. Wheatley
The Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA
Posted: Monday, March 02, 2009

SIOUX CITY -- Ronald D. Wheatley, 63, of Harlan, Iowa, formerly of Sioux City, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery at Avoca, Iowa. Visitation will be noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present 5 to 7 p.m., and a 7 p.m. prayer service, at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Funeral Services for 63 year old Ronald Wheatley of Elk Horn, formerly of Harlan will be held on Wednesday, March 4th at 11 am at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Ronald Wheatley died on Saturday, February 28th in Elk Horn. Survivors include his wife Sally Wheatley of Harlan, 2 daughters Andrea Jacobsen (fiance Shannon Miller) of Walnut; Megan Fuhs (Jake) of Shelby; one son Ryan Wheatley (Stephanie) of Estherville; 1 brother Donald Wheatley (Cindy); 3 grandchildren; nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd from noon to 8 pm with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7 pm and a prayer service at 7 pm at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Ronald Dean Wheatley
January 14, 1946 - February 28, 2009

Ronald Dean Wheatley, the son of Alfred John and Doris Dorothy (Elwood) Wheatley, was born on January 14, 1946, on the family farm near Atlantic, Iowa. He graduated from AvoHa High School in Avoca, Iowa, in 1964. He was active in the Shelby County 4-H program. Ron attended Commercial Ext. in Omaha for two years; he then worked as a bookkeeper in Omaha, Nebraska, and Sioux City, Iowa. On November 2, 1968, Ron married Sally Irene Michaelsen at Salem Lutheran Church in rural Correctionville, Iowa. During the early 1970s, Ron’s natural talents led him to work in the area of floral design, and he was employed by Flowerland in Sioux City. In 1974, he moved his family to Fremont, Nebraska, where he worked as the Design Manager at Green’s Greenhouse. While in Fremont, he competed in floral design contests and earned a spot on the Nebraska Academy of Floral Design. Ron served as a guest designer on many floral design panels in the Midwest.

In November 1977, Ron and Sally moved to Harlan, Iowa, where they opened Flowers By Ron, and later, Flowers Unlimited. Over the next 30 years the business served the Harlan community. He also worked briefly for Betty’s Flowers & Finishing Touches in Council Bluffs. In November 2005, Ron’s daughter assumed the family business. Due to poor health, Ron became a resident of the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, in January 2007.

Ron was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa. He was a past member and officer of the Harlan Lion’s Club, the Harlan Chamber of Commerce, and the Nebraska Florist Society and Academy of Floral Designers. Ron especially loved his yard and flowers. His family was very important to him, and he enjoyed attending school events when his children were students.

Ronald D. Wheatley died on Saturday, February 28, 2009, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, at the age of 63 years, 1 month, and 14 days.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived his wife of 40 years, Sally Wheatley of Harlan, Iowa; two daughters, Andrea Jacobsen and her fiancé, Shannon Miller of Walnut, Iowa, and Megan (Jake) Fuhs of Shelby, Iowa; one son, Ryan (Stephanie) Wheatley of Estherville, Iowa; one brother, Donald (Cindy) Wheatley of Shelby, Iowa; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark & Priscilla Thraen of Earling, Iowa; three grandchildren, Hunter Wheatley, Abigail Jacobsen, and Maddysen Wheatley; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Steve Chellew officiating. Lisa Meyer and Diane Kastens served as the musicians. Honorary casket bearers were Anker and Alyce Rasmussen. Active casket bearers were Mark Thraen, Dan D’Arcy, Randy Ouren, Ron Herbold, Clark Ahrenholtz, and Marcus Mundt. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Elk Horn, IA, formerly of Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Tuesday, Mar 3, 2009
Service Date: Wednesday, Mar 4, 2009

Wiig, Hilmer Irving August 27, 1922 - January 12, 2009

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Funeral services for 86 year old Hilmer Wiig, formerly of Irwin, will be held Saturday January 17th at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Bancroft. Hilmer Wiig died on January 12, 2009 at the Sioux City Hospital. Hilmer Wiig is survived by his wife Glendeen of Bancroft. Daughters Trudy Wiig of Dallas, TX and Lesliy & Kurt Gatzerneyer. Sisters Deloris Mickelson of Harlan and Gloria & Carroll Kallevig of Irwin. Also survived by 3 grandchildren.

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Hilmer I. Wiig
The Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, IA
Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2009

BANCROFT, Neb. -- Hilmer I. Wiig, 86, of Bancroft died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at a Sioux City hospital.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bancroft Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Bancroft Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, with the family present 6:30 to 8 p.m., Munderloh Funeral Home in Bancroft.

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Hilmer I. Wiig
(August 27, 1922 - January 12, 2009)

Hilmer Irving Wiig, 86, of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bancroft Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Charity Potter officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Munderloh Funeral Home in Bancroft with the family present from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Bancroft Cemetery.

Hilmer was born on August 27, 1922 in Irwin, Iowa to Hjalmer Sigurd and Isabel (Nelson) Wiig. Hilmer was the third of eight children. He grew to manhood on the farm south of Irwin except for one unforgettable year spent in Pennsylvania. Hilmer graduated from Irwin High School in 1941 as Valedictorian of his class. He entered the U. S. Navy in 1944 and served in the South Pacific on the destroyer U.S.S. Stembel as a 3rd Class Petty Officer in the Quartermaster Corps. He was honorably discharged in May of 1946.

Hilmer worked on the family farm south of Irwin until February 1947 when he went to work at the Farmer’s Savings Bank of Irwin, Iowa, where he was employed for five years. In 1952 he moved to Beaver City, Nebraska to work at the First State Bank of Beaver City.

During the year he spent in Beaver City he met and married Glendeen Naomi Link, the local music teacher, on June 14, 1953. After their marriage, Hilmer and Gendeen moved to Bancroft, Nebraska where Hilmer was hired to manage the First National Bank. This was a position he held for 36 years. He remained on the Bank’s Board of Directors until his death.

Hilmer has been a member of the American Legion since his service discharge. He was Chief Executive Office and Director of the First National Bank of Bancroft, Elder in the Bancroft Presbyterian Church, a member of the Board of Directors of the Pender Community Hospital, former member of the City Council and Cemetery Board, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Isaac Walton League.

Hilmer retired from the First National Bank in December of 1989. He was a superb fisherman and hunter and enjoyed collecting antiques, coins, bills, stamps and all things consisting of rocks, wood and nails. He spent most of his retirement gardening, fishing, camping and going to Country Music Festivals with Glendeen. It has been heard said, "Hilmer can't play poker worth a darn, but he sure was a heck of a banker!"

Hilmer is survived by his wife, Glendeen (Corky), daughters Trudy Wiig of Dallas, Texas and Leslie Gatzemeyer, son-in-law Kurt Gatzemeyer and grandchildren Kristen, Jace, Jenae Gatzemeyer of Bancroft, sisters Dolores Mickelson of Harlan, IA and Gloria Kallevig and her husband, Carroll of Irwin, IA, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

Hilmer was preceded in death by his parents, an older sister, Thelma Nelson, three infant brothers and one infant sister.

"I never could have dreamed, as a young boy on the farm in Iowa, that I would have lived such a charmed life." Hilmer I. Wiig.

Wilke, Mary L (Murphy) Mar 6, 1930 - Feb 5, 2009

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Wilke, Mary L.
Omaha World-Herald
2/6/2009 - 2/10/2009

WILKE-Mary L., age 78 years, Omaha. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph A. Wilke. Born 3/6/1930; died 2/5/2009. Preceded in death by parents, John and Ann (O'Connor) Murphy; husband, Joseph A. Wilke; daughter, Joanne E. Parkening. Survived by sister, Kathleen Heller; sons and daughters-in-law: James A. and Suzanne (O'Connor) Wilke, John and Marlyn (Hawkes) Wilke, Jerry and Nancy (Burford) Wilke, Jeff and Heidi (Hamsa) Wilke, Jay P. Wilke and special friend, Amy Harvey; daughter, Jane M. Wilke and special friend, Les DeLano; six grandchildren: John Russell Wilke, Matt Wilke and wife Haley, Jake and Jacque Wilke, Kiley and Kristy Wilke; many relatives and friends.
Vigil Service Monday, 7pm West Center Chapel. SERVICES Tuesday, 9:30am West Center Chapel to St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church for Mass at 10am. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed by the family. VISITATION from 3pm Monday, with family receiving friends 5-7pm at the West Center Chapel.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

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Published Sunday February 8, 2009
Matriarch Wilke's love of life held family together
BY CAROL BICAK
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Mary "Murph" Wilke loved people, and people loved her back.

That's what Jim Wilke said about his mom, who died Thursday of brain cancer, only a few weeks after being diagnosed.

Jim Wilke, one of six surviving children, said when his mother heard the diagnosis, she said: "Boys, I don't want to pass away in a hospital room or a care center."

"So we brought her home," he said.

Home for Mary Wilke was in the middle of the Miracle Hills Golf Course. Her husband, Joe, who died in 1993, was head greenskeeper at the course for 34 years. She never moved.

Born and raised in Dunlap, Iowa, she "loved her family, loved her faith and loved her friends," Jim Wilke said. "We called her matriarch, the glue that held the family all together."

She also was proud of her Irish heritage, he said, and St. Patrick's Day was second only to Christmas as a favorite holiday.

In addition to Jim Wilke, survivors include sons John, Jerry, Jeff and Jay; daughter Janie; and six grandchildren, all of Omaha.

Visitation at the Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler West Center Chapel will begin at 2 p.m. Monday. The family will greet visitors from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a rosary will be at 7 p.m.

A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Wirth, Beverly J (Nelsen) died March 14, 2009

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www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services for
Beverly J. Wirth - Age 60
Who died on Saturday, March 14, 2009

Visitation
Monday, March 16, 2009, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, March 16, 2009, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Beverly is survived by her husband Lynn Wirth of Avoca, IA; her children: Stacy (Rick) Hansen of Manilla, IA, Lonn (Sharri) Wirth of Omaha, NE, Carmin (Clancy) Brown of Harlan, IA, and Carolyn (Joe) Jansen of Anderson, SC; 14 grandchildren; mother Evelyn Nelson of Avoca; sisters: Karen (Steve) Guyer of Hancock, IA and Cheryl (Larry) Billings of Hancock; brother Lowell (Kathy) Nelsen of Vancouver, WA; step-mother-in-law Edie Berganzel of Henderson, IA; brothers-in-law Eldon "Butch" Popp of Walnut, IA and Don (Sandy) Wirth of Kewanee, IL; and sister-in-law Carlene (Charles) Husz of Carson, IA.

Wisdom, Linda L. Basford died Jan. 5, 2009

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Linda Wisdom
Wisdom, 69, Sterling, Co., died Jan. 5, 2009
Transcribed with permission, ©The Harlan Tribune
01/09/2009

STERLING, Co. -- Linda L. Basford Wisdom, 69, Sterling, Co., died Jan. 5 in Sterling. Services were held Thursday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church with inurnment in the Riverside Cemetery. Wisdom was formerly of Harlan. She is survived by her companion Grady Robinson; daughter Rhonda Smith of Sterling; sons Randy (Kim) Basford of Sterling and Ron Basford of Amarillo, Texas; sister Genevieve (Al) Wede of Atlantic; and two grandchildren.

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Albertsen, Alice Hansen September 22, 1911 - March 6, 2009