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Most of the following obituaries were initially posted by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs to the rootsweb.com message board for Shelby County, Iowa. They were completed by Denise Wurner. Please use your find/search option in your browser to locate the obituary you are looking for.



Obituaries follow in alphabetical order for the following:

Androy, Robert "Bob" Lynn
Bamesberger, Mabel "Maybelle" Elizabeth
Barrett, Helen L.
Bell, Rodney "Pete"
Berndt, Alyce Mae (Segebart)
Bilsten, Ralph E.
Bintz, Dennis Edward
Blakely, Darlene Jewell
Bladt, Willis
Blodgett, Susan R. (Ross)
Blum, Irene
Bryant, Audrey (Northrup)
Chapman, Carole Ann (Rostermundt)
Christiansen, Alice A.
Christoffersen, Elaine
Custer, Gerald
Dammann, Terri Lyn
Davis, Shirley
Donlin, Robert E.
Drake, Lindsey Ann
Edwards, Delbert V.
Elder, Lyle Brent
Farley, Ronald Sr.
Finken, Michael G.
Frazier, Karen
Fritz, Leroy B.
Greene, Mabel S.
Groat, Robert Lee "Bob"
Grote, Mark Steven
Hammitt, Stephen Ray
Hansen, Elvin "Red"
Hansen, Geraldine
Hansen, Goldie R.
Harland, Evert
Heese, Grace Elizabeth
Heiman, Dudley
Henkleman, Leo Alphonse Sr.
Hennings, Warren Paul
Hoffman, Barbara Kay
Horst, Elsie E.
Huelsman, Eugene Charles
Ickes, Nellie M.
Jacobsen, Robert E.
Jahn, Donna Mae (Ehlers)
Jenkins, Ronald Rule
Johnston, Mary Ann
Jones, Regina May (Brummer)
Jones, Rick
Juhl, Patsy M.
Justice, James
Kirk, Leora Arlene (Troll) Sorensen
Klemme, Jack Richard "Rick"
Kundsen, Ila
Kohnekamp, Jerald Eugene
Larsen, Wendell A.
Legan, Marion L.
Leinen, Peggy Ann
Lochmiller, Drexel "Bud"
Lustgraaf, Vern
Mader, Katherine
Madison, Rozelle
Mooney, Julie
Mueller, Pauline Teresa
Musich, Viola
Myer, Arthur, "Jack"
Neese, Donald Laverne "Don"
Nelson, Lloyd G.
Nielsen, Harley
Nielsen, Gladys
Nihsen, Virgil N.
Pedersen, Patricia Louise (Kemen)
Petersen, Mabel Marian
Petersen, Ronald Dean
Plagman, Wayne Henry
Rauterkus, Mary B.
Reding, Marie Ann
Riessen, Orville August
Rindels, Evelyn E. (Creese)
Rowedder. Ivan H.
Schaaf, Marjory Maxine
Schneider, Francis R.
Schnoor, Hedwig Gertrude (Schmeider)
Shives, Edward "Chuck"
Sievers, Robert "Pete"
Soma, Leslie "Les"
Stofferson, Reno D.
Stofferson, Rubie
Sullivan, Joseph Lawrence
Swenson, Sharon Kae (Buffum)
Swinehart, Mary Carol (Schuller)
Tech, Ruth Dorothy (Nollen)
Teut, Donald
Van Horne, Margaret Marie Bargenquast
Verpooten, Joann Marie
Walsh, Marge (Reinig)
Weis, Thomas Joseph
Woltmann, Norman
Wood, Lloyd "Sonny"





ANDROY, ROBERT "BOB" LYNN

Died May 16, 2011



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Robert Androy
BORN: January 28, 1947
DIED: May 16, 2011
LOCATION: Dunlap, IA

Robert "Bob" Lynn Androy was born January 28, 1947, to Glen and Charlotte (Browning) Androy near Woodbine, Iowa. He graduated from East Monona High School in 1965. In 1966 Bob was selected by the draft system to join the U.S. Army for duty in the Vietnam War. He returned home in 1968, receiving the Red Bull Award for recognition of outstanding performance and an Honorable Discharge as staff sergeant. Bob was a professional in dry walling for 42 years; of which part of those years he owned and operated R and A Drywall.

Bob loved and cherished the times he spent with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an active member in the Lifeline Assembly of God Church in Dunlap. Bob enjoyed fishing, bowling, building and racing stock cars with the boys.

Bob died peacefully while at sleep on Sunday, May 16, 2011, at his home in Dunlap, Iowa at the age of 64 years, three months and 18 days. Bob's battle with colon cancer was over, but never hindered his strong faith and trust in the Lord.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather; two infant sisters, Debbie Sue and Kaylynn Androy; and son, Andy in 2008. He is survived by his wife, Jackie of Dunlap, Iowa; four children, Tom and his wife Patty of Dunlap, Iowa, Jason of Clarinda, Iowa, Melissa and Tony Ritterbush of Dunlap, Iowa, Jodi and Kevin Bruck of Dunlap, Iowa; stepson, Jim Bennett and his wife Betty of Woodbine; stepdaughter, Vicki Reger of Colton, California; daughter-in-law, Sheila Androy of Dunlap, Iowa; 15 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; five siblings, Jack Androy and his wife Phyllis of Otto, Iowa, Connie and her husband Charlie Kerger of Woodbine, Iowa, Roger Androy and his wife Joan of Logan, Iowa, Linda and her husband Marty Toms of Scranton, Iowa, Mary and her husband Andy Arndt of Woodbine, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.


BAMESBERGER, MABEL "MAYBELLE" ELIZABETH

Died April 19, 2011


http://www.kjan.com/community/obit/obitmain.htm

MABEL "MAYBELLE" ELIZABETH BAMESBERGER, 98, of Avoca, died Tue., April 19th, 2011 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Funeral services will be held 2-p.m. Fri., April 22nd, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, where visitation is from 1-2pm the day of the service. Burial is in the Minden Cemetery.

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Funeral Services for Mabel Bamesberger (Bam-es-berger) of Avoca will be held at 2 pm on Friday. April 22nd at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be in the Minden Cemetery. Mabel Bamesberger passed away on Tuesday, April 19th at the Nebraska Medical Center. Maybel is preceded in death by one sister, and three brothers. Survivors include her nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Friday, April 22nd from 1-2 pm.

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http://www.pauleyjones.com/Obituaries.htm

Arrangements and Services For
Mabel Bamesberger - Age 98
Who Died On Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Visitation
Friday, April 22, 2011
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Friday, April 22, 2011
2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Minden Cemetery
Minden, Iowa

She is survived by nieces, nephews and many friends.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is in charge of arrangements
343-2453 or 1-800-447-2588

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Mabel "Maybelle" Elizabeth Bamesberger was born on April 2, 1913, to Fred and Helen (Claussen) Busch in Bloomfield, Nebraska. She attended District 66 country school in Knox County near Bloomfield, Nebraska. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1930 and then became a teacher for two years at the District 66 country school and later attended Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska and later taught at various country schools.

In 1937, Mabel and a teacher friend moved to Pasadena, California where they worked until 1940 when she returned to Nebraska. She entered the VanSant Business School in Omaha, Nebraska and upon completion of her training became employed by the U.S. Government as a stenographer in 1942 with the War Department's Seventh Services Command in Omaha. During this employment, she met and later married Arthur Bamesberger of Minden, Iowa on April 25, 1943 in Omaha.

After their marriage, Art and Mabel were transferred to the Seattle Port of Embarkation in Washington state until the end of the war in 1945. After the war, they returned to Omaha where they made their home for the next fifteen years. They then moved to Minden, Iowa where they farmed for ten years. Mabel served as the town clerk for two years and later worked as the treasurer manager of the John Deere Federal Credit Union in Omaha two days a week. Mabel and Arthur enjoyed traveling all over the United States together. They enjoyed ballroom dancing and won many contests at Peony Park in Omaha, Nebraska. In May of 1972, Mabel and Arthur retired to Bentonville, Arkansas where they were very active members of the First Methodist Church and enjoyed many activities there. Mabel was involved with various kinds of enjoyable volunteer work including organizing a local thrift store called "Helping Hands."

In October of 1992, Mabel and Arthur returned to Iowa where they made their home at Peace Haven in Walnut until November of 2003 when they moved to the Avoca Lodge where Art died on December 3 of that year. Mabel continued to make her home at Avoca Assisted Living where she had just celebrated her 98th birthday with an open house with her family and friends. While a resident, she enjoyed making crafts and watching sports and other shows on television. She was an active and social lady and will be greatly missed by her family and friends at the Avoca Lodge.

Mabel died on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of ninety-eight years and seventeen days. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. She is survived by nieces and nephews and many friends.

Pastor Nancy Ross-Hullinger officiated the 2:00 PM Funeral Service at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa on Friday, April 22, 2011. Honorary casket bearers were John Konz, John Roberts, Glenn Voge, Shawn Petersen, Ken Merrill, Leonard Penke, Brandon Petersen, and Brian Lubberstedt. Interment was held in the Minden Cemetery in Minden, Iowa with Ron Clark, Darrell Petersen, Brian Krohn, Barry Krohn, Jeremy Petersen, Larry Bamesberger, and Gary Lubberstedt serving as casket bearers.


BARRETT, HELEN L.

Died May 1, 2100



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HELEN L. BARRETT, 90, of Shelby, died Sun., May 1st, in Shelby. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., May 4th, at the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby, with burial in the Shelby Cemetery. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-9pm Tue., May 3rd, where the family will be present from 4-7pm.

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Funeral Services for 90 year old Helen L. Barrett of Shelby will be held on Wednesday, May 4th at 10:30am in the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Helen passed away on Sunday, May 1st in Shelby. Survivors include her husband, John Barrett of Shelby; 1 daughter: Phyllis (Don) Barkhaus of Altoona; 1 son, Tim (LuAnn) Barrett of Shelby; 1 daughter-in-law, Becky Barrett of Shelby; 1 sister: Grace Tindall of Oregon; 2 brothers: Eddie Holdsworth of Arcadia, and Melvin (Clarion) Holdsworth of Denison; 9 Grandchildren; 9 Great-Grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where friends may call Tuesday, May 3rd from 1 to 9pm with family greeting friends from 4 to 7pm.

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Helen Luverne (Holdsworth) Barrett
October 26, 1920 - May 1, 2011

Helen Luverne Barrett, the daughter of Edward and Emma (Jurgensen) Holdsworth, was born on October 26, 1920, on the family farm near Buck Grove, Iowa. Her family moved to Shelby County, Iowa, where she briefly attended school in Fairview Township. Helen then attended school in Tennant, Iowa, and graduated with the Class of 1939. She graduated from the Jennie Edmondson Registered Nurses Training Program in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1943. On April 6, 1947, Helen married John Calvin Barrett at her parents' home near Manilla, Iowa. Her cousin, Pastor Carl Holdsworth officiated at the ceremony.

Following their marriage, the couple moved onto John's parents' farm. They later took over the farming operation, and Helen helped on the farm and took care of the garden and chickens. Helen also worked as an RN at Myrtue Medical Center and the Shelby Medical Clinic for many years; she retired in 1987.

Helen was an active member of the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby, Iowa. She was helpful to area organizations, and had been a blood donor for many years. Helen spent time canning, sewing, and painting pictures. She was a wonderful caregiver and a modest hard worker.
Helen L. Barrett died on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at her home in rural Shelby, Iowa, having reached the age of 90 years, 6 months, and 5 days.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John Holdsworth; and two sons, Richard Barrett and Darrell Barrett. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, John Barrett of Shelby, Iowa; one daughter, Phyllis (Don) Barkhaus of Altoona, Iowa; one son, Tim (LuAnn) Barrett of Shelby, Iowa; one daughter-in-law, Becky Barrett of Shelby, Iowa; one sister, Grace Tindall of Oregon; two brothers, Eddie Holdsworth of Arcadia, Iowa, and Melvin (Clarion) Holdsworth of Denison, Iowa; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby, Iowa, with Pastor Orris L. Drake and Jim Boardman officiating. Diane Book was the organist and Bonnie Peters served as the soloist. Casket bearers were Tom Barkhaus, Dylan Barrett, Travis Barrett, Brion Barrett, Todd Barrett, Teresa Hancock, and Troy Barkhaus. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Shelby, IA
Visitation date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Visitation time: 1:00-9:00 PM
Visitation location: Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, 1401 Garfield Avenue, Harlan,IA
Visitation comments: The family will be present to greet friends from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.
Service date: Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Service time: 10:30 AM
Service location: Shelby United Methodist Church, 201 Center Street, Shelby, IA


BELL, RODNEY "PETE"

Died June 1, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 9 to July 9, 2011

Rodney (Pete) Bell was born in Denison, Iowa, June 17, 1948, the son of William and Lois North Bell. He was raised at Vail, Iowa, and graduated from the Ar-We-Va High School in Westside in 1966 with a football scholarship to the University of Northern Iowa.

On July 22, 1966, Pete was united in marriage with Linda Lea Thomsen in Denison, Iowa. Their union was blessed with five children: Angela, Wendy, Jennifer, Emily and Rodney II. They made their home in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where Pete played football for UNI for one semester before returning to Denison, Iowa, where he was employed at IBP. The Bell's then moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where Pete attended an Automotive College and, after his schooling, they resided in Bellevue, Nebraska where he managed a service station. When Angela turned five years of age they returned to Vail, Iowa, where they raised their family and Pete was engaged in farming.

Linda died August 16, 2001, and following her death, in conjunction with farming, Pete opened Pete's Gun Shop in Vail, Iowa. Early in 2011 he semi-retired from farming and put more focus on operating the gun shop.

In his spare time he enjoyed horses, gardening, spending time with his grandchildren and traveling, usually to gun shows. His favorite holiday was the Fourth of July and he took great delight in putting on a large fireworks show each year for family and friends.

He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Vail; Diamond Lodge No. 442, A.F.& A.M., Vail, Iowa; a lifetime member of the NRA; supporter and member of all wildlife organizations; an organizer of the annual Vail Gun Show sponsored by the Masonic Lodge for scholarships; and served on the committee that was instrumental in keeping the Vail swimming pool open.

Pete died at his home Wednesday, June 1, 2011. At the time of his death he had been blessed with 62 years, 11 months and 14 days.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Bell and step-father, Harold Eggers.

Those remaining to cherish Pete's memory include his special friend: Mary Brock of Vail, Iowa; four daughters and their spouses: Angela and Dave Wittrock of Arcadia, Iowa; Wendy and Scott Wyckoff of Ames, Iowa; Jennifer and Craig Bockholt of Yankton, South Dakota; and Emily and Tammy Crouch of Sioux City, Iowa; one son: Rodney Bell II of West Des Moines, Iowa; 11 grandchildren: Samantha, Ethan, Jordan, and Noah Wittrock; Lindsey, Lacey and Lyra Wyckoff; Hailey and Hannah Bockholt; Tanner and Lee Rodney Crouch; his mother, Lois Bell of Vail, Iowa; three siblings and spouses: Howard and Alice Bell of Oswego, Kansas; Linda and Michael Massman of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and Jay and Jane Bell of Arion, Iowa; mother-in-law: Berniece Thomsen of Vail, Iowa; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the United Presbyterian Church, Vail, Iowa, with Rev. Richard Francis officiating. Vocal recordings for the service included "When I Get Where I'm Going" by Brad Paisley and "Happy Trails" by Gene Autry. Jean Ang served as organist. Honorary Pallbearers included Pat McCaffery, Vic Thomsen and Kenny Kock. Those serving as Pallbearers were Randy Lilleholm, Russ Hawley, Dick Streck, Michael Massman, Eric Kelly and Rodney Bell II. Interment was at the Vail Cemetery, Vail, Iowa. Following the interment the family invited everyone to join them at the Vail Community Building for fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by the Vail United Presbyterian Women. An invitation was also extended to attend a Celebration of Life at Homer's in Vail at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2011. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, www.pfannebecker.com, Denison, Iowa was in charge of arrangements where a Masonic Service conducted Ronald Frahm and the Diamond Lodge No. 422, A. F. & A. M., Vail, Iowa, was held at 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2011.


BERNDT, ALYCE MAE (SEGEBART)

Died June 7, 2011



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 16 to July 16, 2011

ALYCE MAE (SEGEBART) BERNDT (1933 - 2011)

Alyce Mae Berndt was born January 5, 1933, the daughter of George and Mary Reetz Segebart. She passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at the Blackhawk Life Care Center in Lake View, Iowa, at the age of seventy-eight.

Alyce was born in Carroll County, Iowa. She received her education in Otto Creek and Milford Township schools. On August 4, 1973, she married George Berndt at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Denison. The couple made their home on a farm near Denison, Iowa. George passed away in 1991, and in 2000, Alyce moved to Oakwood Apartments in Denison. In October 2005, she moved to the Blackhawk Life Care Center.

She was a very sensitive and caring person and enjoyed visiting with people and helping them out. Twila always got to go along with Alyce wherever she went, whether it was cleaning houses, helping to care for the elderly, or lending a helping hand to expectant and new mothers, caring for their children. She also worked on the farm, collecting eggs and butchering chickens, and tended to the animals, nursing and caring for the sick ones, and becoming very attached to them. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and canning the produce she grew. Alyce was a good cook, specializing in pies, cookies, and breads, and always had treats ready for her family and visitors. The Price Is Right with Bob Barker and Truth or Consequences were favorite TV shows she liked to watch. Fishing along the Coon River was a favorite pastime and her favorite fish to catch were bullheads. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison.

Alyce was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George; two brothers, Ervin and Keith; one sister, Bernice in infancy; and one brother-in-law, Larry. She is survived by her daughter, Twila; two brothers: Roger; and Glenn and his wife, Marcella; two sisters: Joyce; and Elaine and her husband Larry; two sisters-in law: Voncille; and Angie; nieces; nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian burial was held 10:30 A.M., Friday, June 10, 2011, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. Fr. Paul Kelly served as Celebrant of the Mass with interment in the St. Rose of Lima Catholic cemetery in Denison. Organist Jean Cornelius provided accompaniment for the St. Rose of Lima Choir. Carolyn Von Tersch served as lector, Ron & Barb Songer and Roger Borecky served as Eucharistic ministers, and Nick & Cory Miller were altar servers. Pallbearers were Joyce Wiegel, Mark Frazier, Glenn Segebart, Keith Duncan, Milfred Nemitz, and Dennis Huebner. Thursday services included a Legion of Mary Rosary at 4:30 P.M., and a Scripture Prayer service at 5:00 P.M. by Father Kelly. The family invited everyone to Ampride for fellowship and lunch following the committal service. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.


BILSTEN, RALPH E.

Died May 14, 2100



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Celebration of life services for 79 year old Ralph E. Bilsten of Sun City, AR, formerly of Westside and Denison will be held Saturday, August 27th at 3pm at the Phannebecker Funeral home in Denison with private family inurnment at Westside Cemetery in Westside. Ralph passed away May 14th, in AR. Survivors include his wife, Eva Bilsten of Sun City; three children: Mark (Pat) Bilsten of Denison, Jan Bilsten (Rob Simmens) of Cedar Falls, Jodi Bilsten (Bob Hall) of Littleton, CO; four grandchildren; four step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The Phannebecker Funeral home in Denison is in charge of arrangements.

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Ralph E. Bilsten
Born: 2/24/1932
Died: 5/14/2011

Services: 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Pfannebecker Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa
Visitation: None
Memorials: Donors Choice
Cemetery: Private Family Inurnment, Westside Cemetery, Westside, Iowa

He was a loving son to Garnett and Ralph Sr., brother to six siblings, husband for 59 years-11 months to his wife Eva, father to Mark, Jan and Jodi, father-in-law to Pat Jepsen, Rob Simmens and Bob Hall, grandfather to Karlee, Kerri, Erin and Evan, step-grandfather to Tiffany, Chelsea, Matt and Ben, and step-great grandfather to Hailey and Peyton. He moved our family from Westside to Denison in 1960 where he owned and operated Bilsten Barbershop and later became a realtor owning and operating Bilsten Realty. He served as Vice President of the Denison Jaycees, President of the Denison Chamber of Commerce, Denison Councilman, and the Denison Mayor in 1974-75. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church where he served as both a deacon and an elder and enjoyed singing in the choir. He was a US Army veteran during the Korean War, stationed in Germany and a proud member of the American Legion, Elks, VFW, and Moose. He enjoyed a good game of golf, a lucky hand in cards and a strong drink. He will always be remembered for the eternal smile on his face, the twinkle in his blue eyes and his quick sense of humor. In these times, it is with our utmost respect that we will remember him as a true gentleman. Although his firm handshake, his affectionate kisses, his generous nature and his presence will be sorely missed, we are convinced he will live on eternally in faith and forever in spirit. Survivors include his wife, Eva Bilsten of Sun City, Arizona, three children: Mark (Pat) Bilsten of Denison, Iowa, Jan Bilsten (Rob Simmens) of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Jodi Bilsten (Bob Hall) of Littleton, Colorado; four grandchildren: Karlee, Kerri, Erin and Evan; four step grandchildren: Tiffany, Chelsea, Matt and Ben; two step great-grandchildren: Hailey and Peyton; three sisters: Darlene Allsup of Des Moines, Iowa, Phyllis (Bob) Gerken of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Sharon Kirk of Cedar Falls, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


BINTZ, DENNIS EDWARD

Died June 2, 2100



http://www.kjan.com/community/obit/obitmain.htm

June 4th, 2011 by Chris Parks

DENNIS EDWARD BINTZ, 52, of Harlan (formerly Oakland), died Thursday, June 2nd, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Cremation has taken place and no services for DENNIS BINTZ will be held at this time. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland has the arrangements.

DENNIS BINTZ is survived by: His Parents-Willard and Janet Bintz, of Hancock; His brothers Kirk Bintz, of Lincoln, NE. and Steven Bintz, of Sprinfield, MO. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

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There will be no Funeral Services at this time for 52 year old Dennis Bintz of Hancock. Dennis passed away on Thursday, June 2 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs and has been cremated. Survivors include his parents Willard and Janet Bintz of Hancock; his brothers Kirk Bintz of Lincoln, NE; and Steven Bintz of Springfield, MO; nieces; and many other relatives and friends. The Rieken Vieth Funeral home in Oakland is in charge of arrangements.

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http://www.riekenfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1176478&fh_id=13591

Dennis Edward Bintz
(April 13, 1959 - June 2, 2011)

Dennis Edward Bintz, the son of Willard Eugene and Janet Margaret (Henke) Bintz, was born April 13, 1959 at Council Bluffs, and died June 2, 2011 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, at the age of 52 years, 1 month, and 20 days.

Dennis graduated from Oakland High School with the class of 1977. Most recently, Dennis had lived in Harlan, IA and worked for the State of Iowa Agricultural Department as a meat inspector.

Dennis is survived by his father and mother Willard and Janet of Hancock, IA; and his brothers Kirk Bintz of Lincoln, NE and Steven Bintz of Springfield, MO. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

Dennis has been cremated and there will be no services held at this time. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland is in charge of arrangements.


BLAKELY, DARLENE JEWELL

Died June 2, 2100



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DARLENE JEWELL BLAKELY, 94, of Harlan, died Thu., June 2nd, at Myrtue Medical Center. Funeral services for DARLENE BLAKELY will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., June 7th, at the 1st Baptist Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 8am-9pm Mon., June 6th. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

DARLENE BLAKELY is survived by:
Her daughter Marcia (Lyle) Walker, of Harlan.
Her sister Phyllis (Glen) Yeager, of Central Point, OR.
2 grandchildren

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Funeral Services for 94 year old Darlene Blakely of Harlan will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 7th at the First Baptist Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Darlene Blakely passed away on Thursday, June 2nd at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include her daughter Marcia (Lyle) Walker of Harlan; and her sister Phyllis (Glen) Yeager of Central Point, OR; 2 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Monday, June 6th from 8 am - 9 pm.

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http://www.pauleyjones.com/Obituaries.htm

Arrangements and Services For
Darlene Jewell Blakely - 94
Who Died On Thursday, June 2, 2011

Visitation
Monday, June 6, 2011
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, June 6, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
10:30 A.M.
First Baptist Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her Daughter, Marcia (Lyle) Walker of Harlan, IA; grandchildren Jeremy and Amy Walker of Harlan and her sister Phyllis (Glen) Yeager of Central Point, OR

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Darlene Jewell Blakely was born on November 18, 1916 in Fairview Township, Shelby County, Iowa to Martin and Isabel (Jensen) Nielsen. She attended Center Township country school and Harlan High School, graduating with the Class of 1935. She furthered her education at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas.

On December 24, 1938, she was united in marriage to Donald Blakely at the Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa. The couple had one daughter, Marcia.

Darlene taught country school, represented Field Enterprises as a World Book salesperson, and worked as a social worker for Baptist Memorial Home in Harlan.

She was a charter member of First Baptist Church in Harlan and served on various church committees. She taught Sunday School, was a member of the Farther Lights women's group, and helped organize the senior citizens' group.

Darlene's hobbies were sewing and she participated in a women's sewing circle. She also had a flower garden that she loved to take care of. She was an outstanding, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Darlene died on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-four years, six months, and fifteen days. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers: Kenneth and Leo Nielsen.

She is survived by her daughter Marcia and her husband Lyle Walker of Harlan, Iowa, two grandchildren: Jeremy Walker and Amy Walker both of Harlan; her sister Phyllis and her husband Glen Yeager of Central Point, Oregon; sisters-in-law Ruth Linton of Harlan and Mariann Nielsen of Avoca, Iowa; other family members and many friends.

Pastor Dan Hawn officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Ray Chipman, Dale Sorensen, Dr. Charles Early, Dave Outhouse, Don Christensen, Clifford Hanson, Myron Sorensen, and Jerry Larson. Serving as casket bearers were Dallas McDermott, Brad Sorensen, Brandon Martin, Paul Nelson, Dan Martin, and John Gilliland. Interment was held at Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.


BLADT, WILLIS

Died June 22, 2100



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Funeral Services for 88 year old Willis Bladt of Avoca will be held at 1 pm on Monday, June 27th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Willis Bladt passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 22nd. Survivors include his wife Norma Arlene Bladt of Avoca; Daughters Sharon Bladt of Avoca; and Julie Ann Wade (Bruce Arp) of Avoca; Son Dennis Lynn Bladt of Avoca; Grandchild Anthony Douglas Wade of Avoca; Brother Donald Bladt of Shelby; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Sunday, June 26th from 12-9 pm with the family there to greet friends from 6-8 pm.

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June 23rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

WILLIS BLADT, 88, of Avoca, died Wed., June 22nd, at his home. Funeral services for WILLIS BLADT will be held on Monday, June 27th at 1:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 26th from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm with the family present from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery

Willis Bladt is survived by:
Wife Norma Arlene of Avoca
Son Dennis Lynn Bladt of Avoca
2 Daughters Sharon Bladt of Avoca and Julie Ann Wade of Avoca
Brother Donald Bladt of Shelby
1 Grandchild

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Arrangements and Services For
Willis L. Bladt - 88
Who Died On Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Visitation
Sunday, June 26, 2011
12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, June 26, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Funeral Service
Monday, June 27, 2011
1:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Iowa

He is survived by his wife Norma Bladt of Avoca; his children: Sharon Kaye Bladt, Dennis Lynn Bladt and Julie Ann Wade (Bruce Arp) all of Avoca; grandson Anthony Douglas Wade of Avoca; and brother Donald Bladt of Shelby.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is in charge of arrangements
343-2453 or (800) 447-2588

Willis Linn Bladt was born on February 8, 1923 to Daniel and Ida Sophie (Holdorf) Bladt in Pleasant Township in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. He attended Shelby High School and graduated with the Class of 1940.

Willis married Norma Arlene Petersen on February 5, 1947 at the Minden Congregational Church. Three children were born to this union: Sharon Kaye, Dennis Lynn and Julie Ann.

Willis was a farmer and raised livestock nearly all his life. He spent significant time raising horses, as well as showing them. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandson Anthony.

Willis retired from farming in 1998 and remained at the family's farm in Avoca.

Willis died at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, having attained the age of eighty-eight years, three months and twenty-five days. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Elwin "Bud" Bladt.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma Bladt of Avoca, Iowa; his children: Sharon Kaye Bladt, Dennis Lynn Bladt and Julie Ann Wade and her significant other Bruce Arp all of Avoca; grandson Anthony Douglas Wade of Avoca; brother Donald Bladt of Shelby, Iowa; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Pastor Dennis Reich officiated the 1:00 PM funeral service at Pauley Jones Funeral Home on Monday, June 27, 2011. Honorary casket bearers were Steven Bladt, Daniel Bladt, Larry Lippold, Raleigh Woltmann, Willard Dittmer, Mark Wise, Larry Bladt, and Lance Buck. Serving as casket bearers were Roger Zacharias, Rodney Polacek, David Bladt, Wayne Bladt, David Schnepel, Dale Klindt, Paul Wise, and Thomas Jilg. Interment was held at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa.


BLODGETT, SUSAN R. (ROSS)

Died April 22, 2100


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Memorial services for 61 year old Susan R. Blodgett of Iowa City will be held on Thursday, April 28th, at 3pm at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Susan passed away on Friday, April 22 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Survivors include her children: Debbie (Troy) Mahan of Macedonia, Tim Clapper and significant other, Charlotte Brock Sondag of Council Bluffs, Susie Blodgett of Iowa City, John Blodgett and fiancee Sara Green of St. Paul, MN, Tom Blodgett (Nikki) of Iowa City, Minday Blodgett of Iowa City, 5 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; 2 brothers: Duane (JoAnn) Ross, and John (Peggy) Ross, and 1 sister: Jeannine (Jim) Steinspring. A memorial visitation will be held from 6 to 8pm on Wednesday at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel.

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Susan R. Blodgett
Birth date: November 13, 1949
Death date: April 22, 2011

Susan R. Blodgett, age 61, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away April 22, 2011, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Susan was born November 13, 1949, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to James D. and Charlotte L. (Durick) Ross Sr. She was a 1967 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and earned an Associate\'s Degree in Nursing from Iowa Western Community College. Susan worked in several nursing specialties, including critical care, geriatrics, infectious disease epidemiology, pediatrics, and women\'s health; she was particularly passionate about the safety and care of abused women and children. Most recently, Susan worked for the Pottawattamie county VNA as the Infection Control Coordinator before moving to Iowa City to begin studies toward her bachelor\'s of science and master\'s of science in nursing degrees, with a planned focus in nursing education.

Susan was a member of the Macedonia Assembly of God Church for many years, where she played the piano. She was also a member of the Macedonia Optimist\'s Club, the Iowa Nurse\'s Association, the American Nurse\'s Association, the University of Iowa Chapter of Circle K International, the American Federation for the Blind, and was the inaugural president of the Southwest Iowa chapter of the Iowa Federation for the Blind. In addition, Susan volunteered at the Phoenix House in Council Bluffs and the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa City and Minneapolis. Susan enjoyed cooking, traveling, gardening, listening to music, and spending time with her family.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Tommy and Jimmy Ross.

She is survived by daughter, Debbie J. Mahan and husband, Troy J., of Macedonia; son, Tim Clapper and significant other, Charlotte Brock Sondag, of Council Bluffs; daughter, Susie Blodgett, of Iowa City; son, John I. Blodgett and fiancée, Sara P. Green, of St. Paul, Minn.; son, Tom Blodgett and wife, Nikki, of Iowa City; daughter, Mindy C. Blodgett, of Iowa City; grandchildren, Moriah Elisabeth Mahan, Caleb Josiah Mahan, Alicia Gravett, Cory Clapper, and Colin Blodgett; great grandchildren, Savanna, Silvia, and Ryder; brothers, Duane Ross and wife, Jo Ann, and John Ross and wife, Peggy; and sister, Jeannine Steinspring and husband, Jim.

A Memorial visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Cutler-O\'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. A Memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home with Rev. Mike York officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Family will direct memorials.


BLUM, IRENE

Died June 12, 2100



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June 13th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

IRENE BLUM78, of Harlan, died Sun., June 12th, at the Dunlap Nursing & Rehab Center. A Mass of Christian Burial service for IRENE BLUM will be held 11-a.m. Wed., June 15th, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 2-9pm Tue., June 14th, w/a Rosary at 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

IRENE BLUM is survived by: Her sons Dennis (Kristen) Blum, of Yokohama, Japan; Glen Blum, of Ortman, OR; her daughters Debbie (Max) Maxwell, of Mt. Pleasant, Anita (Dale) Michel, of Woodbine; SC; Sharon Cherry, of Aurora, CO; Brenda (Michael) Keegan, of Littleton, CO; Her sisters Mildred Blum, of Cecil, WI; Marlene Eggerling, of Berthout, CO; Judith (Carl) Peters, of Harlan; & Joyce Schaben, of Lincoln, NE.; Her brothers Richard (Alice) Kloewer, of Englewood, CO; Duane (Linda) Kloewer, of Birmingham, AL. ;13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

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IRENE BLUM, 78, of Harlan, died Sun., June 12th, at the Dunlap Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services for IRENE BLUM will be held 11-a.m. Wed., June 15th, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

A Wake service will be held at the funeral funeral home beginning at 7-p.m. Tuesday (6/14).

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Mass of Christian Burial for 78 year old Irene Blum of Harlan will be held at 11am on Wednesday, June 15th at 11am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Irene passed away on Sunday, June 12th at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where a wake service will be held on Tuesday, June 14th at 7pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Irene Blum - Age 78
Who died on Sunday, June 12, 2011

Visitation
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Rosary Service
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Irene is survived by her children: Debbie (Max) Maxwell of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Anita (Dale) Michel of Woodbine, IA, Sharon Cherry of Aurora, CO, Brenda (Michael) Keegan of Littleton, CO, Dennis (Kristen) Blum of Yokohama, Japan, and Glen Blum of Ortman, OR, 13 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Irene Blum was born on July 24, 1932 to Francis "Frank" and Cecilia (Kaufmann) Kloewer on the family farm in Westphalia, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia.

After her graduation from St. Boniface Catholic School in 1950, she entered nurses training, eventually receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant license.

On December 28, 1954, she was united in marriage to Vernon Blum at St. Boniface. Six children were born to this union: Debbie, Anita, Sharon, Brenda, Dennis, and Glen. She was a farm wife whose children and siblings were very important to her.

She was an avid cross-stitcher and made many things over the last ten to fifteen years. She also loved quilting and could always make things work. She enjoyed playing bingo. She worked at Mickel's restaurant and at the dry cleaners in Harlan. Irene worked in home health care until her retirement in 1998.

She became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Home but had been at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center when she died on Sunday, June 12, 2011, having attained the age of seventy-eight years, ten months, and nineteen days. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter.

Irene is survived by her children: Debbie and her husband LeRoy Maxwell of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Anita and her husband Dale Michel of Woodbine, Iowa, Sharon Cherry of Aurora, Colorado, Brenda and her husband Michael Keegan of Littleton, Colorado, Dennis Blum and his wife Kristen of Yokohama, Japan, and Glen Blum of Portland, Oregon; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Mildred Blum of Cecil, Wisconsin, Richard Kloewer and his wife Alice of Englewood, Colorado, Marlene Eggerling of Berthoud, Colorado, Duane Kloewer and his wife Linda of Birmingham, Alabama, Judith and her husband Carl Peters of Harlan, Iowa, and Joyce Schaben of Lincoln, Nebraska; other family members and friends.

Rev. John Frost celebrated the 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Glen Blum, LeRoy Maxwell II, Anna Keegan, Dennis Blum, Stephanie Rhoten, Jennifer Cherry, Ryan Michel, and Sharon Cherry. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.


BRYANT, AUDREY (NORTHRUP)

Died May 25, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 9 to July 9, 2011

AUDREY (NORTHUP) BRYANT (1920 - 2011)

Audrey Bryant, age 91, of Denison, Iowa, and formerly of Battle Creek, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison.

Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Ida Grove, Iowa, with Pastor Brian Rihner officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hope Cemetery, Battle Creek. Visitation with the family present were held one hour prior to services Tuesday. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenhuffman.com.

Born April 8, 1920, on a farm near Nodaway, Iowa, Audrey Iris Bryant was the daughter of Ralph and Edith (Palmer) Northup. She grew up and received her education in Nodaway, where she graduated from high school in 1938.

On April 24, 1938, Audrey was united in marriage to Ralph Lyman Bryant. The couple was blessed with three children, Sherman, Kenneth, and Elaine. They lived in Villisca, Iowa, and several other Iowa towns until purchasing a grocery store in Battle Creek, Iowa. They owned and operated Ralph's Clover Farm until retiring in the early '90's. In 2003, Audrey became a resident of Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison.

Audrey had many hobbies and interests, including sewing, gardening, playing cards, cooking, needlepoint, and crafting of all kinds. She took great pride in her lawn and flowers, tending them meticulously.

Survivors include two children and their spouses, Sherman and Carolyn Bryant, and Elaine and Jim Gunderson, all of Denison; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Georgena Bryant; her parents; two grandsons, Rick and James; two brothers, Paul Northup and Tharold Northup; and two sisters, Cleao Larson and Leola O'Riley.


CHAPMAN, CAROLE ANN (ROSTERMUNDT)

Died May 12, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 9 to July 9, 2011

CAROLE ANN (ROSTERMUNDT) CHAPMAN (1942 - 2011)

Carole Ann, daughter of Carl Paul and Inez Mae (Freml) Rostermundt, was born September 5, 1942, at Carroll, Iowa. Her early schooling was in Manning and Deloit and Crawford County rural schools. She attended high school in Denison and graduated as salutatorian of Ar-We-Va High School. Carole was active in 4-H, vocal music, band, speech, and was editor of the school paper.

On February 13, 1960, Carole was united in marriage with Daryl Don Chapman at Moville, Iowa. Nine children were born to this union. The couple made their home in the Schleswig area for six years. They moved to Manilla in 1967, and were active members of the Manilla community.

Carole was an Activity Professional with the Manilla Manor nursing home for over 23 years. Carole was passionate about the Eden Alternative and was instrumental in transforming the Manor's philosophy to one that emphasizes elderly living with beauty and purpose. She retired in 2010. Carole also assisted in managing, editing, and co-authoring the book "History of Crawford County Iowa" in 1987.

Carole was a woman with a wide variety of interests and she listed Eden Alternative philosophy and gardening as her passions on Facebook. She was a Crawford County Master Gardener. Carole was a catechism teacher for over 11 years and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, as well as Sacred Heart Church in Manilla.

After Daryl's death in 2007, Carole remained very active in her job, community and family. Carole was recently hospitalized with a sudden and unexpected illness. She died at Hospice House in Omaha, NE, on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the age of 68 years, 8 months and 5 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Daryl Chapman in 2007; grandson Gavin Stone; brother Charles Rostermundt.

Carole is survived by her children: Jane Bandow (Dale) of Manilla; Robert Chapman (Debra) of Manilla; Theresa Stone (Scott) of Rochester, MN; Marilynn Coleman (John) of Omaha, NE; Kurt Chapman (Jennifer) of Manilla; Regina Ransom (Rudy) of Ozark, MO; Lynda Benson (Lynn) of Grimes; Kent Chapman (Theresa) of Indianola; Sara Wells (Jackie Jr.) of Ankeny; 23 grandchildren: April Brotherson (Tom Genzen); Joe Bandow (Diana); Dennis (Kayla); Sean (Autumn); Tami, Chris and Erik Chapman; Justine Stone; Josh (Amanda), Kyle and Emily Coleman; Alyssa, Allison and Cody Chapman; Kinzlee and Kassidy Ransom; Cole, Paige and Luke Benson; Sage and Sawyer Chapman; Sierra and Jackie Wells III; 4 great-grandchildren: Shelbie and Ragen Brotherson; Brody Chapman; and Jackson Bandow; siblings: Mary Long (Bob) of Perry; Kathleen Wenck (Duane) of Lidderdale; Connie Huffaker (Rod) of Kansas City, MO; Kenny Rostermundt (Vivian) of Council Bluffs; Patricia Lewis (Tommie) of Arcadia, IN; Joan Rostermundt of Council Bluffs; Michele Olson (Allen) of Manilla; Diane Van Zee (Kent) of Urbandale; Jean Gurule (Anthony) of Longmont, CO; and Michael Rostermundt of Manilla; sister-in-law Norma "Jean" Sayers of Glenwood; brothers-in-law: Garry Chapman (Pat) of Denison; Harold Chapman (Elaine) of Arion; Jerry Chapman (Carleen) of Cedar Rapids; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation was Sunday, May 15, 2011, after 4:00 pm prayer service and rosary at 5:30 pm. Rosary led by Kathy and Duane Wenck and the Catholic Daughters of America, Sacred Heart Church, Manilla, IA. Mass of Christian burial Monday, May 16, 2011, 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Church in Manilla, IA. Rev. Robert Gralapp, Celebrant. Lector; Theresa Chapman, speaker; Kent Chapman. Mass Servers; Mark Henkelman, Jezlynn Schechinger, Gift Bearers; daughters-in-law, Debra Chapman, Jennifer Chapman, Theresa Chapman. Eucharistic Ministers; Connie Huffaker, Norbert Kasperbauer, Jeff Muhlbauer. Music "How Beautiful", "Ave Maria","On Eagles Wings/Wind Beneath My Wings", Michelle Ahrenholtz, vocalist, "On This Day O Beautiful Mother", "One Bread, One Body", Sacred Heart Choir, Irene Feilmeier, organist.

Casketbearers; sons-in-law, Dale Bandow, Scott Stone, John Coleman, Rudy Ransom, Lynn Benson, Jackie Well, Jr. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Manilla, IA.

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Carole Chapman
September 5, 1942 - May 12, 2011

Life Legacy

Carole Ann, daughter of Carl Paul and Inez Mae (Freml) Rostermundt, was born September 5, 1942, at Carroll, Iowa. Her early schooling was in Manning and Deloit and Crawford County rural schools. She attended high school in Denison and graduated as salutatorian of Ar-We-Va High School. Carole was active in 4-H, vocal music, band, speech, and was editor of the school paper.

On February 13, 1960, Carole was united in marriage with Daryl Don Chapman at Moville, Iowa. Nine children were born to this union. The couple made their home in the Schleswig area for six years. They moved to Manilla in 1967, and were active members of the Manilla community.

Carole was an Activity Professional with the Manilla Manor nursing home for over 23 years. Carole was passionate about the Eden Alternative and was instrumental in transforming the Manor's philosophy to one that emphasizes elderly living with beauty and purpose. She retired in 2010. Carole also assisted in managing, editing, and co-authoring the book "History of Crawford County Iowa" in 1987.

Carole was a woman with a wide variety of interests and she listed Eden Alternative philosophy and gardening as her passions on Facebook. She was a Crawford County Master Gardener. Carole was a catechism teacher for over 11 years and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, as well as Sacred Heart Church in Manilla.

Carole had an enthusiasm for history and she explored, documented, researched, and advocated preservation of family, county, and Manilla history. Bob Knowler, National Publications Director, noted that her work on the Crawford County history book was a true labor of love. In 1995 Carole was influential in raising funds for the purchase and renovation of the Klondike Railroad Hotel for the Manilla Area Historical Association. She worked with family members to explore and document the history of the Chapman, Freml and Rostermundt families.

Carole enjoyed traveling with her husband and family. She was always an avid supporter of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in their many interests over the years. She sat through thousands of sports games, assisted with hundreds of 4-H projects, and attended all baptisms, first communions, confirmations, and graduations for her family over the years. Carole enjoyed attending political events. She was a devout student and teacher of Catholic religion and faith. She enjoyed outings with her friends and playing Euker with her family and friends.

After Daryl's death in 2007, Carole remained very active in her job, community and family. Carole was recently hospitalized with a sudden and unexpected illness. She died at Hospice House in Omaha, NE, on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the age of 68 years, 8 months and 5 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Daryl Chapman in 2007; grandson Gavin Stone; brother Charles Rostermundt.

Carole is survived by her children: Jane Bandow (Dale) of Manilla; Robert Chapman (Debra) of Manilla; Theresa Stone (Scott) of Rochester, MN; Marilynn Coleman (John) of Omaha, NE; Kurt Chapman (Jennifer) of Manilla; Regina Ransom (Rudy) of Ozark, MO; Lynda Benson (Lynn) of Grimes; Kent Chapman (Theresa) of Indianola; Sara Wells (Jackie Jr.) of Ankeny; 23 grandchildren: April Brotherson (Tom Genzen); Joe Bandow (Diana); Dennis (Kayla); Sean (Autumn); Tami, Chris and Erik Chapman; Justine Stone; Josh (Amanda), Kyle and Emily Coleman; Alyssa, Allison and Cody Chapman; Kinzlee and Kassidy Ransom; Cole, Paige and Luke Benson; Sage and Sawyer Chapman; Sierra and Jackie Wells III; 4 great-grandchildren: Shelbie and Ragen Brotherson; Brody Chapman; and Jackson Bandow; siblings: Mary Long (Bob) of Perry; Kathleen Wenck (Duane) of Lidderdale; Connie Huffaker (Rod) of Kansas City, MO; Kenny Rostermundt (Vivian) of Council Bluffs; Patricia Lewis (Tommie) of Arcadia, IN; Joan Rostermundt of Council Bluffs; Michele Olson (Allen) of Manilla; Diane Van Zee (Kent) of Urbandale; Jean Gurule (Anthony) of Longmont, CO; and Michael Rostermundt of Manilla; sister-in-law Norma "Jean" Sayers of Glenwood; brothers-in-law: Garry Chapman (Pat) of Denison; Harold Chapman (Elaine) of Arion; Jerry Chapman (Carleen) of Cedar Rapids; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

REVEREND ROBERT GRALAPP, CELEBRANT

Lector
THERESA CHAPMAN

Speaker
KENT CHAPMAN

Mass Servers
MARK HENKELMAN
JEZLYNN SCHECHINGER

Gift Bearers ~ Daughters-In-Law
DEBRA CHAPMAN
JENNIFER CHAPMAN
THERESA CHAPMAN

Eucharistic Ministers
CONNIE HUFFAKER
NORBERT KASPERBAUER
JEFF MUHLBAUER


CHRISTIANSEN, ALICE A.

Died May 28, 2100



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Funeral Services for 93 year old Alice A. Christiansen of Audubon will be held Wednesday, June 1 at 2pm at Our Savior's Lutheran church in Audubon with burial in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon. Alice Christiansen passed away on Saturday, May 28th at The Friendship Home in Audubon. Survivors include her children: Jeanette (Reverend Darrel) Gerrietts of Waverly; Ken (Dianne) Christiansen of Atlantic; Dr. Keith (Rosalee) Christiansen of Blair, NE; 10 Grandchildren; 5 Great-Grandchildren; her sister, Irene Starrett of Audubon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of arrangements.

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ALICE A. CHRISTIANSEN, 93, of Audubon, died Sat., May 26th, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Funeral services for ALICE CHRISTIANSEN will be held 2-p.m. Wed., June 1st, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Visitation is open at the funeral home, where the family will be present 6:30-p.m. Tue., May 31st.

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery at Audubon.

ALICE CHRISTIANSEN is survived by:
Her children: Jeannette (Rev. Darrel) Gerrietts, of Waverly; Ken (Dianne) Christiansen, of Atlantic; & Dr. Keith (Rosalee) Christiansen, of Blair, NE.
Her sister Irene Starrett, of Audubon.
10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, other relatives & friends

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Christiansen, Alice Arlene (Jensen) March 3, 1918 - May 28, 2011

Obituary:
Alice Arlene Christiansen, the daughter of Bertel and Marie Rasmussen Jensen, was born March 3, 1918 at her parent's home in Audubon, Iowa and died May 29, 2011 at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 93 years, 2 months and 25 days.

Alice was baptized and confirmed at the Danish Lutheran Church in Audubon. She attended Audubon Community Schools graduating with the High School Class of 1936. She attended St. Oalf College in Northfield, Minnesota for a year and then received her Registered Nurse degree at the Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Alice then was employed at Porter's Sanitarium in Denver.

On September 11, 1941, she was united in marriage to K.V. "Whitey" Christiansen at the Danish Lutheran Church in Audubon. Three children Jeanette, Ken and Keith were born to this union. Alice was employed as a nurse in the Denver area. During World War II while Whitey was in the service Alice returned to the Audubon area and lived with her parent. She then returned to Denver when Whitey was discharged. In 1948 they moved to Audubon and Alice was a nurse at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital. Later Alice took care of people in their homes and was a nurse at the medical clinic first at Dr. Jensen's and then with Dr. Merselis and Dr. Bartley.

In 1962 they moved to Estherville where Alice was a nurse at Dr. Powers and Dr. Walters clinic. They returned to Audubon in 1966. Alice became the Director of Nursing at the Friendship Home in Audubon until she retired. Whitey died February 7, 1988. Alice enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She lived in her home until she moved to the Friendship Home in October of 2010.

Alice was an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Audubon. She was a confirmation mentor for many years. She enjoyed attending the Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp with her family for many years. She was a hospice volunteer for many years. She enjoyed her Bible Study and quilting. Alice was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed their games on T.V. But her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Preceding her in death in addition to her husband K.V. "Whitey" Christiansen were her parents; her brothers and sisters: Astrid Thomas, Henrietta Kauffman, Axel Jensen, Harold Jensen, Dagmar Petersen, Emmert Jensen, Dorothy Groteluschen and Donald Jensen.

Survivors include her children: Jeanette and husband Reverend Darrel Gerrietts of Waverly, Iowa; Ken and wife Dianne Christiansen of Atlantic, Iowa; Dr. Keith and wife Rosalee Christiansen of Blair, Nebraska; her grandchildren: Jennifer and husband Tim Masters of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Anne Gerrietts of Roseville, Minnesota; Daniel and wife Molly Gerrietts of Mason City, Iowa; Christa Gerrietts of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Aaron and wife Angela Christiansen of Columbia, Missouri; Sarah and husband Matthew Coughlin of Cronulla, Australia; Nathan Christiansen of Durango, Colorado; Jay Christiansen of Blair, Nebraska; Marie and husband Bryant Mock of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Luke and wife Heather Christiansen of Omaha, Nebraska; her great grandchildren: Garrett Masters and Alice Masters both of Sioux Falls; Maggie Gerrietts and Leah Gerrietts both of Mason City; Kennedy Christiansen of Columbia; her sister Irene Starrett of Audubon, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation: The family will meet with friends Tuesday evening at 6:30 P.M. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon, Iowa.

Service: Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Doug Opp on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa.

Cemetery: Interment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon, Iowa.


CHRISTOFFERSEN, ELAINE

Died April 14, 2100



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ELAINE CHRISTOFFERSEN, 87, of Elk Horn, died Thu., April 14th, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Funeral services are pending at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton.

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ELAINE CHRISTOFFERSEN, 87, of Elk Horn, died Thu., April 14th, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Funeral services will be held 10:30-am Monday, April 18th in the Bethany Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton has the arrangements, where friends may call after 4:00-pm on Sunday (4/17) with family present from 4-8pm. Burial will be in the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery.

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Funeral Services for 87 year old Elaine Christoffersen of Elk Horn are currently pending at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton. Elaine passed away on Thursday, April 14 at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. The Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Services for 87 year old Elaine Christoffersen of Elk Horn will be held on Monday, April 18th, at 10:30am in the Bethany Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Elaine passed away on Thursday, April 14 at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Survivors include son David of Kimballton, daughter Rita Hanson of Lee's Summit, MO, daughter LuAnn Mayers of Fitchburg, WI, 2 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friend. The Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton is in charge of arrangements where friends may call after 4pm on Sunday with family present from 4-8pm.

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Elaine Christoffersen
March 12, 1924 - April 14, 2011
Place of Death: Salem Lutheran Home

Services Pending
Ohde Funeral Home, Kimballton

Elaine died Thursday night at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. Services are pending at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton.

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Elaine Christoffersen
Born: March 12, 1924
Death: April 14, 2011
Place of Death: Salem Lutheran Home

Biography
Elaine Ione, daughter of Peter J. and Alvina V. (Henriksen) Greve, was born March 12, 1924, at home on the farm in Shelby County, Iowa. She attended school in rural Jackson and Monroe Townships. Elaine worked as a hired girl prior to her marriage.

On October 3, 1946, Elaine was united in marriage with Kenneth R. Christoffersen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Three children were born to this union. The couple raised their children on the Christoffersen family farm. Elaine was a busy mother and farm wife. In 1983 they moved to Kimballton when Kenny retired from full-time farming. Elaine and Kenny traveled to many REC national conventions.

Elaine was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and volunteered in many capacities at church, including quilt making. She was a past member of The J.O. Club. Elaine avidly followed the local high school sports teams.

After Kenny died in 1999, Elaine lived in their home in Kimballton until she was hospitalized three weeks before her death. Elaine died at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the age of 87 years, 1 month and two days.

Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; husband Kenny Christoffersen; sister Dorothy Hoogensen (Victor); and brothers Elliot Greve and wife Elaine Greve Hoffman; Everett Greve and wives Mabel and Virginia; and Harvey Greve.

She is survived by her children: Rita Hanson (Gary) of Lee's Summit, MO; Don Christoffersen (Jill) of Kimballton; and LuAnn Meyers (Joe) of Fitchburg, WI; grandchildren Katie and Travis Christoffersen; sisters-in-law Doris Greve of Elk Horn and Ardyth Christoffersen of Greenfield; other relatives and friends.

Celebrant
REV. RON RASMUSSEN

Music
"I WAS THERE TO HEAR YOUR BORNING CRY"
"OUR FATHER HAS LIGHT IN HIS WINDOW"
"THINE IS THE GLORY"
CONGREGATION
PEGGY DOONAN, ORGANIST
"AMAZING GRACE"
TRAVIS CHRISTOFFERSEN, VOCALIST
KATIE CHRISTOFFERSEN, ACCOMPANIST

Casket Bearers
KARL GREVE
KEN HOOGENSEN
RANDY CHRISTOFFERSEN
LEE GREVE
LONNIE CHRISTOFFERSEN
GERRY GREVE

Visitation
Sunday April 17, 2011, 4:00 - 8:00 at Ohde Funeral Home, Kimballton
Elaine's family will be present at the funeral home from 4 - 8 p.m.

Funeral Service
Monday April 18, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Burial will follow at the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, adjacent to the church.


CUSTER, GERALD

Died May 23, 2100



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Gerald Custer
DIED: May 23, 2011
LOCATION: Woodbine, IA

Gerald Custer was born in a farm house east of Tennant, Iowa during a blizzard on December 11, 1912, to Vernon and Anna (Blair) Custer. Gerald attended Fairview #3 country school until 8th grade and then attended Harlan High School and graduated in 1931. Gerald participated in football, basketball, track and baseball while in high school. He then continued his education at Drake University and graduated in 1935. Gerald was a member of Drake's track team that won the Missouri Valley Conference meets in 1934 and 1935. Gerald also won the 440 yard dash at the indoor conference meet in 1934. Gerald married Pearl Hulsebus on November 30, 1934. After their marriage, Gerald started his teaching and coaching career in Hillsboro, Iowa for two years; Avoca, Iowa for four years; and Woodbine, Iowa for ten years. In 1951 Gerald became the manager of the Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative and held that position until he retired on December 31, 1978. After retirement, Gerald spent several years as a management advisor for Electric Power Associations in Nucla, Colorado and Cherokee, Iowa.

Gerald enjoyed fishing and hunting. He especially liked to fish for catfish with his sons at the Red River in North Dakota. He also enjoyed traveling. In his early retirement years, the couple toured most of the United States and Canada. Church was also an important part of Gerald's life. He became a member of the First United Methodist Church in Woodbine in 1942. Gerald worked in almost every phase of Christian work during his life time.

Gerald died on Monday, May 23, 2011, at the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 98 years, five months, and 12 days.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Kenneth on October 17, 2001; and one great grandchild. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Custer of Woodbine, Iowa; four children, Jackie Vern of Logan, Iowa, Billy Ray Custer and his wife Ruby of Soldier, Iowa, Kay Irene and her husband Virgil Speake of Fountain Hills, Arizona, and Paula and her husband Tom Lewis of Woodbine, Iowa; daughter-in-law Josette Custer of Lohrville, Iowa; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services
10:30 am Friday, May 27, 2011
Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine, Iowa

Clergy
Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Subramanian

Musicians
Mrs. Merrill McElwain
Bill Hutcheson

Selections
"Lord, I Have Come to the Lakeshore"
"My God and I" ~ "How Great Thou Art"

Pall Bearers
Cole Custer ~ Curtis Custer ~ Shane Custer
Cory Custer ~ Virgil Speake ~ Tom Lewis

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa


DAMMANN, TERRI LYN

Died June 11, 2100



TERRI LYN DAMMANN (1973 - 2011)
Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 23 to July 23, 2011

Terri Lyn Dammann was born March 4, 1973, the son of Carol Dammann. He died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the age of thirty-eight.

Terri was born in Manning, Iowa. He grew up in Manning and graduated from the Manning Community High School with the class of 1991. He continued his education at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

After completing his education, Terri moved to Norfolk, Nebraska, where he was employed by the Great Dane Trailer Company. He worked there for two years before returning to Denison where he was employed by local carriers as a truck driver. In his trucking career, he was able to travel to every state in the continental United States. He was united in marriage to Christina Becker on February 11, 1996. The couple settled near Kiron and were blessed with the birth of three children. His hobby collecting toy semi-trucks occupied much of his interests. Life with his family occupied most of his leisure time, as he enjoyed his children, playing with his dogs, and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, and son who devoted his life to his family.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Seth Lyn, and his grandmother, Pearl. Survivors include his wife, Christina; two sons: Seth Lyn and A.J. "Anthony," and one daughter, Taylor Jean; his mother, Carol and her husband, Dick; his grandfather, Tater; his uncle, Leonard; his parents-in-law: Dan, and Deb and Phillip; two stepsisters: Deb and her husband, Charlie; Jodie and her husband, Dick; and two stepbrothers: Jim and his wife, Jean; and Jeff and his wife, Tracy; other siblings in-law; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial services were held at 11 A.M., Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Rev. Robert Riggert officiated the service. Musical selections played included, "Wind Beneath My Wings," and "The Old Rugged Cross." Serving as honorary pallbearers were Rick Dammann, Daniel Becker, Scott Spanjer, and Randy Kruse. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

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Remembering
Terri L. Dammann

Visitation Date/Time
Saturday, June 18, 2011 9-11 A.M.

Visitation Location
Huebner Funeral Home 1437 Broadway Denison, Iowa

Service Date/Time
Saturday, June 18, 2011 11 A.M.

Service Location
Huebner Funeral Home 1437 Broadway Denison, Iowa


DAVIS, SHIRLEY

Died June 20, 2100



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Funeral Services for 78 year old Shirley Davis of Avoca will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, June 22nd at the United Church of Avoca. There will be no public burial. Shirley Davis passed away on Monday, June 20th in her home. Survivors include her husband Rex Davis of Avoca; her sons Craig (Rhonda) Davis of Shelby; and Scott Davis of Avoca; her daughter Debra (Larry) Manz of Avoca; 9 grandchildren; 15 1/2 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no public visitation.

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Arrangements and Services For
Shirley J. Davis - Age 78
Who died on Monday, June 20, 2011

No Public Visitation

Funeral Service
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
11:00 AM
United Church of Avoca
Avoca, Iowa

No Public Burial

Shirley is survived by her husband Rex Davis of Avoca, IA; children: Craig (Ronda) Davis of Shelby, IA, Debra (Larry) Manz of Avoca, and Scott Davis of Avoca; nine grandchildren; fifteen and a half great-grandchildren; and her brother Duane Swaney of Fremont, NE

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Shirley Jeanne Davis was born on December 26, 1932 to Wilbur and Leona (York) Swaney in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church in Council Bluffs. Shirley attended Council Bluffs schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the Class of 1951.

On February 18, 1951, she was united in marriage to Rex Davis at the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church after meeting at the roller skating rink. The couple had three children: Craig, Debra, and Scott.

Shirley worked as the admissions secretary at Iowa Western Community College for twenty-two years before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, reading, crocheting, and the occasional trip to the casino.

She was a good cook with potato salad and gravy being her family's favorites. She valued the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Shirley died at her home on Monday, June 20, 2011, having attained the age of seventy-eight years, five months, and twenty-five days. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Rose Mary Brandt.

She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Rex Davis of Avoca, Iowa; children: Craig Davis and his wife Ronda of Shelby, Iowa, Debra and her husband Larry Manz of Avoca, and Scott Davis of Avoca; nine grandchildren; fifteen and a half great-grandchildren; her brother Duane Swaney of Fremont, Nebraska, other family members, and friends.

Pastor Orris Drake officiated the 11:00 AM funeral service at United Church of Avoca in Avoca, Iowa on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Honorary pallbearer was Bob Griffis and pallbearers were: James Davis, Wendy Jorgensen, Chad Manz, Jason Manz, Jamie Bramman, Eric Manz, Jesse Davis, Kyle Manz, and Cody Davis. Inurnment [sic internment] will be held at a later date.


DONLIN, ROBERT E.

Died April 26, 2100



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ROBERT E. DONLIN, M.D., of Harlan, died Tue., April 26th, at the Parsons House in Omaha, NE. Services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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ROBERT E. DONLIN, M.D., of Harlan, died Tue., April 26th, at the Parsons House in Omaha, NE. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10-a.m. Sat., April 30th, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, where visitation is from 6-9pm Fri. (4/29), & a Wake service begins at 7-p.m. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Funeral Services for 89 year old Robert, E. Donlin, MD, are pending at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Dr. Donlin passed away on Tuesday, April 26 at Parsons House in Omaha, NE. Dr. Donlin is survived by his children. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services Are Pending For
Robert E. Donlin, MD - Age 89
Who died on Tuesday, April 26, 2011
at Parsons House in Omaha, Nebraska

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Arrangements and Services For
Dr. Robert E. Donlin - 89
Who Died On Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Visitation
Friday, April 29, 2011
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, April 29, 2011
7:00 PM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, April 30, 2011
10:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Shirin (Wayne) Taylor of Blair, NE, John (Carol) Donlin of Colorado Springs, CO, Mike (Deby) Donlin of Sugar Land, TX, Pat (Jane) Donlin of Lincoln, NE, Molly (Rick) Snow of Omaha, NE, Kellie Donlin of Omaha, NE and Sean (Gina) Donlin of Chesterfield, MO; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild

In Lieu of Flowers, The Donlin Family has requested Memorials to:
Petersen Family Wellness Center
1213 Chatburn
Harlan, Iowa 51537

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Robert Edward Donlin was born on November 8, 1921 to Edward and Margaret Mary (Ryan) Donlin in Omaha, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at Holy Name Catholic Church in Omaha. He attended Holy Name Catholic School and graduated from Creighton Prep before going on to Creighton University and completing medical school. He did his internship with the Army Air Corps.

He was united in marriage to Bernita Lepley on December 1, 1945, at St. John's Catholic Church in Omaha. Nine children were born to this union: Shirin, John, Michael, Robert, Patrick, Molly, Daniel, Kellie, and Sean.

Dr. Donlin became a family practice physician, moved to Harlan in the late 1940's and spent many years treating patients in Harlan, Iowa with Dr. Bill Markham and Dr. Duane Harris. He was active at St. Michael's Catholic Church while living in Harlan. He became the director of Powell III Chemical Dependence Center in Des Moines, Iowa and earned the James Kelsey Award for his involvement with the chemical dependency program while at Powell III.

He and his wife both took flying lessons at the Harlan airport and obtained their pilot's licenses. They were members of the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association. They were also members of the Flying Physicians. He and Bernie enjoyed flying to and attending their functions. He enjoyed playing golf. He enjoyed his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

Dr. Donlin had been living at the Parsons House in Omaha, Nebraska where he died on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, having attained the age of eighty-nine years, five months, and eighteen days. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bernie, infant son Michael, son Dan, and grandson Ryan.

He is survived by his children: Shirin and her husband Wayne Taylor of Blair, Nebraska, John Donlin and his wife Carol of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mike Donlin and his wife Deby of Sugar Land, Texas, Patrick Donlin and his wife Jane of Lincoln, Nebraska, Molly and her husband Rick Snow of Omaha, Nebraska, Kellie Donlin of Omaha, and Sean Donlin and his wife Gina of Chesterfield, Missouri; twenty-one grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; other family members and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. John Frost at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery with Michael Snow, Troy Donlin, Jeremy Donlin, Colin Donlin, Blake Snow, Ryan Donlin, Adam Snow and Tim Donlin serving as casket bearers.

In Lieu of Flowers, The Donlin Family has requested Memorials to:
Petersen Family Wellness Center
1213 Chatburn
Harlan, Iowa 51537


DRAKE, LINDSEY ANN

Died April 8, 2100


Birth date: March 24, 1957
Death date: April 08, 2011

Obituary:
Lindsey Ann Drake, the daughter of Arthur David and Jean Marilyn Christensen Doran, was born March 24, 1957, in Harlan, Iowa and died April 8, 2011, at her home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 54 years and 14 days.

Lindsey was baptized and confirmed at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan, Iowa. She attended Harlan Community Schools graduating from the Harlan High School with the Class of 1975. She later took classes at the American Institute of Business.

On July 19, 1975, she was united in marriage to Gregory Drake at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan. Two daughters Kristina and Karrie were born to this union. Lindsey and Greg moved east of Hamlin where they operated their farm. Lindsey was a home maker for a few years while the girls were young and later was employed as a bookkeeper at the United Building Center Lumber Yard in Audubon. She then worked at the Audubon Wholesale Vet and Supply for several years. Since 1994 she has been employed as an administrative assistant/ manager at Agriland Farm Service south of Audubon.

Lindsey was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan. She enjoyed boating and fishing at Lake Okoboji, relaxing in the sun, and riding motorcycles. Lindsey was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed spending time with her family and her many friends.

Lindsey was preceded in death by her father Arthur D. Doran and her grandparents.

Survivors include her daughters Kristina Mary Drake of Johnston, Iowa and Karrie Ann Drake of Des Moines, Iowa; her mother Jean Doran of Omaha, Nebraska; her sister Kristen and husband Jim Halberslaben and their son Art Doran Halberslaben all of Omaha, Nebraska; her brother Chuck and wife Karol Doran of Rockford, Illinois; other relatives and many friends.

Service:
The Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted by Pastor Donna Ewert on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at 1:30 P.M. at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan, Iowa.

Cemetery:
Inurnment [sic internment] will be in the Harlan Cemetery.


EDWARDS, DELBERT V.

Died April 11, 2100



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DELBERT V. EDWARDS, 89, of Riverton, WY, died April 11th in Sheridan, WY. Graveside services will be held 2-p.m. Thu., April 28th, in the Cuppy's Grove Cemetery in rural Shelby County (IA). Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Graveside Services for 89 year old Delbert V. Edwards of Riverton, WY will be held 2 pm, Thursday, April 28th, at Cuppy's Grove Cemetery, southeast of Harlan. Delbert Edwards died Monday, April 11th, 2011 in Sheridan, WY. Survivors include his wife, Loa Del Edwards of Riverton, WY; 2 sons, John (Jodi) Edwards of Riverton, WY and Robert Edwards of Belgrade, MT; 1 daughter, Mary (Duane) Maher of Omaha, NE; 1 brother, Keith Edwards; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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ELDER, LYLE BRENT

Died April 16, 2011


Elder, 55, Coffeyville, Kan., died April 16, 2011.
Published: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4:03 PM CDT

COFFEYVILLE, Kan. -- Lyle Brent Elder, 55, Coffeyville, Kan., died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at St. Johns Hospital in Joplin, Mo.

Services are pending.

He is survived by sons Samuel Elder and Joseph Elder of Lawrence, Kan.; mother Jean Elder Ethridge of Elm Crest, Harlan; sisters Carol (Rick, Jr.) Doran of Harlan, Faye (Marvin Clements) of LaCygne, Kan., Linda Elder of LaCygne and Lynne (Clayton) Anderson of Birch Tree, Mo.; brother Bryan (Pam) Elder of Yukon, Ok.; relatives and friends.


FARLEY, RONALD SR.

Died May 31, 2011


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RONALD FARLEY, SR., 77, of Aplington (formerly of Manilla), died Tue., May 31st, at the University of Iowa Hospital. Funeral services for RONALD FARLEY, SR., will be held 1:30-p.m. Sat., June 4th, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning.

Visitation will be held: from 4-pm Thu., June 2nd at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, and from 12:30-p.m. Saturday until the time of service, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning.

Burial will be in the Manning Cemetery.

Ronald Farley, Sr. is survived by:
His wife Jeanne Farley, of Aplington.
His son Ronald Farley, Jr., of Aplington.
His daughter Sherie Farley, of Oxnard, CA., & Diane Taylor, of West Union.
His brothers Robert Farley, of Coggon, IA, & Larry Farley, of Manilla.
3 grandchildren

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Funeral Services for 77 year old Ronald Farley, Sr. of Aplington, IA, formerly of Manilla, will be held on Saturday, June 4th, at 1:30pm at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning with burial in the Manning Cemetery. Ronald passed away on Tuesday, May 31st, at the University of Iowa Hospital. Survivors include his wife Jeanne Farley of Aplington, son Ronald Farley, Jr., daughters: Sherie Farley of California, Diane Taylor of West Union, 2 brothers, 3 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call after 12:30pm on Saturday. Visitation at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington on Thurs. from 4-8pm.

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Ronald Farley, Sr.
June 27, 1933 - May 31, 2011

Ronald Eugene Farley, Sr., age 77, of Aplington, Iowa, was born the son of Floyd and Florence (Schrater) Farley on June 27, 1933, Manilla, Iowa. He received his education from the Manilla School and continued his education through the Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, where he received his Bachelors Degree in Engineering in 1956.

On February 12, 1955, Ronald Sr. was united in marriage with Jeanne Marie Lyden at the First Presbyterian Church in Manning, Iowa. The couple made their home in Harlan, Iowa. Ronald was an engineer assisting with the construction of the Memorial Hospital in Harlan. In 1959 they moved to Capistrano Beach, California. Ron and his brother Virgil were co-engineers of the new hospital in South Laguna Beach, California. In 1971 they moved to Waverly, Iowa. Ron was the chief engineer of the Waverly Municipal Hospital for nearly 30 years. They moved to Aplington in 1992 prior to his retirement in the spring of 1995.

Ron attended the Faith Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, Iowa and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. He was a member of the National Engineers Association.

In their spare time they enjoyed helping set up the auctions in Waverly, Wellsburg and Eldora. Through the years they enjoyed polka dancing and was a member of the Iowa Polka Club. He looked forward to and enjoyed many family fishing trips they took together and would go where ever the fish were biting. Ron collected antiques and records and also enjoyed gardening and tending to the flowers. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Ron died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, from complications following surgery. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Berdella (Merle) Anthony; and one brother, Virgil Farley.

Ron is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeanne Farley of Aplington, IA; one son, Ronald (Michele) Farley, Jr. of Aplington, IA; two daughters, Sherie Farley of Oxnard, CA, and Diane Farley Taylor of West Union, IA; three grandchildren, Jessie Farley, Ashley Farley and Brandon Holm; two brothers, Robert (Bonnie) Farley of Coggon, IA and Larry (Adella) Farley of Manilla, IA; one sister-in-law, Joanne Farley of Capistrano Beach, CA; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington, (319)347-6275. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to services at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning on Saturday.

Funeral Services
Saturday June 4, 2011, 1:30 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Manning

Interment
Manning Cemetery


FINKEN, MICHAEL G.

Died June 22, 2011


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June 26th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

MICHAEL G. FINKEN, 54, of Apple Valley, MN, died June 22nd. A Mass of Christian Burial service for MICHAEL FINKEN will be held 11-a.m. Mon., June 27th, at the Church of the Risen Savior, in Burnsville, MN. Additional services will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., June 29th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. White Funeral Home in Apple Valley has the arrangements.

The family of Michael Finken will greet friends and relatives after 9-a.m. Wed. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, in Earling, with interment in the St. Joseph's Cemetery to follow the service.

Michael Finken is survived by: His wife Brenda, and sons Isaac, John, Nicholas & Tanner, all of Apple Valley, MN; His parents Bob (Mary) Finken, of Earling; His sisters Sharon (Bob) Kirschbaum, of Sheldon; Vicki (Duane) Gall, of LaVista, NE; & Ann (Charles) King, of Millard, NE.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 54 year old Michael Finken of Apple Valley, MN will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 29th at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Burial will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery after the service. Survivors include his wife Brenda Finken of Apple Valley, MN; sons Isaac, John, Nicholas, and Tanner all of Apple Valley, MN; Bob and Mary Finken of Earling; 3 sisters; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Family will greet friends and relatives after 9 am on Wednesday at the Church.

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Arrangements and Services For
Michael G. Finken - Age 54
Who died on Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
10:30 AM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Earling, Iowa

Mike is survived by his wife Brenda Finken of Apple Valley, MN; sons: Issac, John, Nicholas, and Tanner; parents Bob and Mary Finken of Earling, IA; sisters: Sharon (Bob) Kirschbaum of Sheldon, IA, Vicki (Duane) Gall of LaVista, NE, and Ann (Charles) King of Millard, NE.


FRAZIER, KAREN

Died May 11, 2100



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Karen Frazier
o DIED: May 11, 2011
o LOCATION: Dunlap, IA

Karen Frazier, 60, of Dunlap died on Wednesday, May 11th. Karen is survived by her three sons, Shane (Tammy) Frazier of Las Vegas, NV, Brandon Frazier (Melissa Harris) of Harlan, IA, Keith Frazier (Katie Cunningham) of Dow City, IA; four grandchildren, Chaise and Danielle Frazier and Jordan and Meaghan Frazier; and many other relatives and friends.

A complete obituary and service information will be posted as soon as it is available.

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Karen Marie (Shinn) Frazier was born December 2, 1950, to Ralph and Elda (Jones) Shinn in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was raised in Woodbine and attended school there. While in school she detasseled corn and walked beans. Later she was a babysitter for her brother and sister-in-law, Norm and Libby Shinn. She worked at Wilkerson's Manufacturing in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. Karen married Frank Frazier on December 13, 1968. The couple lived in Denison and later moved to Woodbine. They moved to Dunlap in 1970, and she worked for 4 County Bowling Alley and later at CDS in Harlan. She also split wood for Larry Bissen.

Karen died May 11, 2011, at her home in Dunlap at the age of 60 years, five months, and nine days.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law; husband, Frank Frazier on February 15, 2010; an infant sister and brother; sister, Barb Shinn; and two brothers, Wayne and Norm (Perry) Shinn. She is survived by her three sons, Shane (Tammy) Frazier of Las Vegas, Nevada, Brandon Frazier (Melissa Harris) of Harlan, Iowa, Keith Frazier (Katie Cunningham) of Dow City, Iowa; four grandchildren, Chaise, Danielle, Jordan and Meaghan; sister-in-law Libby (Fred) Ring of Woodbine, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside Service
Saturday July 30
10:00 AM
Pleaseant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, IA 51529


FRITZ, LEROY B.
                                                                                Died May 11, 2100



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LEROY B. FRITZ, 52, of Shelby, died Wed., May 11th, in Shelby. A Memorial service will be held 11-a.m. Sat., May 14th, at the Shelby United Methodist Church. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby has the arrangements. There is no visitation.

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Memorial Services for 52 year old Leroy B. Fritz of Shelby will be held on Saturday, May 14th at 11am in the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby. Mr. Fritz passed away on Wednesday, May 11th in Shelby. Survivors include his love, Celeste Morris of Shelby; 3 daughters: Kelsey Fritz of Omaha, NE; Amy (Shawn) Rice of Slidell, LA; Shari (Pat) Johnson of Omaha, NE; 1 son, Brandon (Kathryn) Fritz of Seattle, WA; his mother, Mildred Fritz of Omaha, NE; 2 sisters; 1 brother; 8 Grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation or viewing prior to the service.

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Leroy Bernard Fritz
December 23, 1958 - May 11, 2011

SURVIVORS: His Love - Celeste Morris of Shelby, IA; 3 Daughters - Kelsey Fritz of Omaha, NE, Amy (Shawn) Rice of Slidell, LA, and Shari (Pat) Johnson of Omaha, NE; 1 Son - Brandon (Kathryn) Fritz of Seattle, WA; Mother - Mildred Fritz of Omaha, NE; 2 Sisters - Bette (Tim) Matza of Omaha, NE, and Nancy Doyle (friend, Vern Pomerleau) of Council Bluffs, IA; 1 Brother - Larry Fritz of Omaha, NE; 8 Grandchildren; and Other Relatives & Friends

Hometown: Shelby, IA
Service Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011

Service time: 11:00 AM
Service location: Shelby United Methodist Church, 201 Center Street, Shelby, IA

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Leroy Bernard Fritz
December 23, 1958 - May 11, 2011

Leroy Bernard Fritz, the son of Emil and Mildred (Kallhoff) Fritz, Jr., was born on December 23, 1958, in Neligh, Nebraska. He attended St. Pius X elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from Benson High School in 1977. Leroy worked for American Electric in Omaha for many years. In 2003, he began working fulltime as a cabinet and furniture maker; despite a long battle of cancer, he worked as much as he could. In 2004, Leroy moved to Shelby, Iowa, where he extensively remodeled his home.

On June 21, 1980, Leroy married June E. Brennan in Omaha, Nebraska; they later divorced. In July, 2003, he and the love of his life and best friend, Celeste Morris, committed to a life together and made their home in Shelby.

Leroy was a member of the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby, Iowa. He was an animal lover (he especially liked eagles) who enjoyed riding his Goldwing motorcycle, listening to country music, and playing chess. A trip to Arkansas in 2009 held special memories for him. Leroy also liked following the Nebraska Huskers and the Atlanta Braves.

Leroy B. Fritz died on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at his home in Shelby, Iowa, having reached the age of 52 years, 4 months, and 18 days.

Leroy was preceded in death by his father and two infant brothers. He is survived by his love, Celeste Morris of Shelby, Iowa; three daughters, Kelsey Fritz and Shari (Pat) Johnson, both of Omaha, Nebraska, and Amy (Shawn) Rice of Slidell, Louisiana; one son, Brandon (Kathryn) Fritz of Seattle, Washington; his mother, Mildred Fritz of Omaha, Nebraska; two sisters, Bette (Tim) Matza of Omaha, Nebraska, and Nancy Doyle (friend, Vern Pomerleau) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one brother, Larry Fritz of Omaha, Nebraska; eight grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby, Iowa, with Pastor Orris L. Drake officiating. Bev Goshorn was the musician, and Brandon Fritz and Jordan Adams were special speakers. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby was in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jennie Edmondson Memorial Hospital Wings of Hope, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Myrtue Medical Center Hospice, Harlan, Iowa. Condolences may be left online at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Shelby, IA
Service Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011
Service time: 11:00 AM
Service location: Shelby United Methodist Church, 201 Center Street, Shelby,IA

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jennie Edmondson Memorial Hospital Wings of Hope (Council Bluffs, IA) and Myrtue Medical Center Hospice (Harlan, IA).


GREENE, MABEL S.

Died May 30, 2100


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Funeral Services for 94 year old Mabel S. Greene of Denison will be held Monday, June 6th at 10:30am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison with burial at the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. She passed away on Monday, May 30th at Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison. Survivors include 4 children: the Rev. Robert Greene (Jean) of Georgetown, TX; Ruth (Rev. William) Couch of Knoxville, TN; Marlene (Rev. Marvin) Otto of Kingsport, TN; and Sheryl (Rev. Walter) Anderson of Hillsboro, OR; 14 Grandchildren; 19 Great-Grandchildren; 1 sister; 2 sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. The Pfannebecker Funeral home in Denison is in charge of arrangements where friends may call from 2 to 4pm on Sunday, June 5th.

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Mabel S. Greene
Born: 2/26/1917
Died: 5/30/2011

Services: 10:30 A.M., Monday, June 6, 2011 Zion Lutheran Church, Denison, Iowa
Visitation: 2:00 until 4:00 P.M., Sunday, June 5, 2011 Pfannebecker Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa
Memorials: Zion Lutheran Church, Denison, Iowa, The Lutheran Hour, and Eventide Lutheran Home, Denison, Iowa
Cemetery: Crawford Heights Memory Gardens

Survivors include four children: the Rev. Robert Greene and wife, Jean of Georgetown, Texas; Ruth and husband, the Rev. William Couch of Knoxville, Tennessee; Marlene and husband, the Rev. Marvin Otto of Kingsport, Tennessee; and Sheryl and husband, the Rev. Walter Anderson of Hillsboro, Oregon; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one sister: Alice Kruithoff of Sioux City, Iowa; two sisters-in-law: Audry Scheel Nathes of Holdrege, Nebraska and Ella Greene of Charles City, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 9 to July 9, 2011
MABEL S. (SCHEEL) GREENE (1917 - 2011)

Mabel S. Greene was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, February 26, 1917, the daughter of Willy F. and Elizabeth Winter Scheel. She was received into God's Kingdom of Grace through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, March 18, 1917, and confirmed in her Christian Faith June 8, 1930, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sioux City, Iowa. When she was two years of age the family moved to South Sioux City, Nebraska, where she was raised and received her education graduating from South Sioux City High School with the class of 1935. Following high school she was employed at S.S. Kresge in Sioux City.

On June 29, 1937, Mabel was united in marriage with the Rev. Elmer E. Greene at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sioux City, Iowa. Their union was blessed with four children: Robert, Ruth, Marlene and Sheryl. Mabel spent her married life as a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was a strong supporter of her husband's ministry at St. John's Lutheran, Buck Grove, Iowa, and Bethlehem Lutheran in Dow City, Iowa, from 1937-1941; Trinity Lutheran, Jefferson, Iowa, 1941-1943; Bethel Lutheran, Sutherland, Iowa, 1943-1951; Peace Lutheran, West Bend, Iowa, 1951-1957; and St. Matthew's Lutheran, Mapleton, Iowa, 1957-1974 from which he retired. Following his retirement from St. Matthew's, the Greene's moved to Denison, Iowa, and Mabel continued to support her husband's vacancy ministry at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Charter Oak, Iowa, until he retired from there in 1989. In June of 1987, Rev. Greene and Mabel celebrated his 50th Anniversary in the ministry and their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Rev. Greene died July 26, 1990, and Mabel continued to reside in Denison.

She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison; Zion Ladies Aid; Zion Dorcas Society; Zion Fellowship Club; Lutheran Women Missionary League; Friday Club; Federated Women's Club; Eventide Auxiliary and Crawford County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary where she was a past president and secretary. In her spare time she enjoyed volunteering, reading and doing crafts.

Since 2008, Mabel had resided at Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison and it was there her death occurred late Monday, May 30, 2011. At the time of her death she had been blessed with 94 years, 3 months and 4 days.

Including her parents and husband, Mabel was also preceded in death by two brothers: Merle and Floyd Scheel; and two sisters, Esther Culley and Eunice Miller.
Those remaining to cherish her memory include four children: the Rev. Robert Greene and wife, Jean of Georgetown, Texas; Ruth and husband, the Rev. William Couch of Knoxville, Tennessee; Marlene and husband, the Rev. Marvin Otto of Kingsport, Tennessee; and Sheryl and husband, the Rev. Walter Anderson of Hillsboro, Oregon; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one sister: Alice Kruithoff of Sioux City, Iowa; two sisters-in-law: Audry Scheel Nathes of Holdrege, Nebraska and Ella Greene of Charles City, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 6, 2011, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa, with the Rev. Kurt R. Kaiser and the Rev. David M. Sewing officiating. Music for the service included the congregational hymns of "Nearer My God to Thee", "Jesus Lead Thou On", "Take Thou My Hand and Lead Me" and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" with Karen Kahl serving as organist. Pallbearers included Lawrence Greene, David Greene, Steven Greene, Kurt Otto, Mark Anderson and Aaron Anderson. Interment was at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Following the interment all were invited to return to the church and join the family for fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid and Zion Dorcas Society. Memorials have been established to Zion Lutheran Church, The Lutheran Hour and Eventide Lutheran Home. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, www.pfannebecker.com, Denison, Iowa was in charge of arrangements.


GROAT, ROBERT LEE "BOB"

Died May 27, 2100



Published in The Daily Nonpareil on May 31, 2011

Robert Lee "Bob" Groat, age 56, passed away May 27, 2011, at his home.

Bob was born September 25, 1954, in Council Bluffs, to the late Robert and Marietta (Stangl) Groat.
Bob was preceded in death by his brother, David Groat.

Bob is survived by his children: Amie Smith and husband, Chris, Amber Groat, Joseph Groat and Anna Alday and husband, Jared; five grandchildren; brother, Dale Groat and wife, Peggy; host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Maher~Livingston Funeral Home. Memorials to the American Lung Association.

Maher-Livingston Funeral Home
121 S 7th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
http://www.maherlivingstonfh.com/
Phone: 712-328-1144

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Robert "Bob" Lee Groat
Birth date: September 25, 1954
Death date: May 27, 2011

Obituary:
Robert "Bob" Lee Groat, age 56, passed away May 27, 2011 at his home.

Bob was born September 25, 1954 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to the late Robert and Marietta(Stangl) Groat, Sr.

Bob was preceded in death by his brother David Groat.

Bob is survived by his children: Amie Smith and husband Chris, Amber Groat, Joseph Groat and Anna Alday and husband Jared, five grandchildren, brother Dale Groat and wife Peggy, host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Memorials:
Memorials to the American Lung Association.

Service:
Memorial service will be held 10am, Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Maher~Livingston Funeral Home.


GROTE, MARK STEVEN

Died April 17, 2100



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MARK STEVEN GROTE, 51, of Harlan, died Sun., April 17th, at his sister's home in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., April 20th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. There is no visitation. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

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Funeral Services for 51 year old Mark Steven Grote of Harlan will be held on Wednesday, April 20th, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Mark Grote passed away at his sister's home in Harlan on Sunday, April 17th. Survivors include 2 daughters, Mandi Taylor of Sac City, Becki Reisz of Atlantic, mother Loretta Grote of Harlan, 4 sisters, 1 brother and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Mark S. Grote - Age 51
Who died on Sunday, April 17, 2011

No Public Visitation

Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Inurnment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Mark is survived by his daughters Mandi Taylor of Sac City, IA and Becki Reisz of Atlantic, IA; mother Loretta Grote of Harlan, IA; sisters Jeannie (Daryl) Jensen of Shelby, IA, Nancy (Randy) Palmer of Council Bluffs, IA, Connie (R. B. Loomis) McEldery of Omaha, NE, and Mary (Bud) VanCamp of Harlan; brother Ronald (Kim) Grote of Washington, IA; sister-in-law Janis Grote of Harlan and close friend Kim Konecny of Harlan.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Mark Steven Grote was born on September 30, 1959 in Harlan, Iowa, to Frederick and Loretta (Daeges) Grote. He was baptized, confirmed, and had his first communion at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. He attended school at St. Mary's Catholic School before transferring to Harlan and graduating with the Class of 1978.
On November 20, 1982, he was united in marriage to Dianna Taylor at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. They had three daughters: Mandi, Becki, and Stephanie.
Mark liked working with his hands and repaired automobiles and could do any type of handy man jobs that came his way. He was fascinated by machinery even after getting his arm stuck in a combine. He was passionate about teaching his children how to do repairs and be self-sufficient. If anyone ever asked Mark to fix something, he was able to do it right away because he always had the right tool on hand.

He enjoyed recording and watching a broad range of movies, listening to his extensive music collection, and playing video games.

Mark made time to go for walks in the park with his daughter and was always there when you needed him. He loved animals, especially his ferret, rabbits, and dogs.
Mark was diagnosed in March of 2011 with pancreatic cancer and died on Sunday, April 17, 2011 having attained the age of fifty-one years, six months, and eighteen days. He was preceded in death by his daughter Stephanie, father Frederick, and brother Jerry.

He is survived by his daughters Mandi Taylor of Sac City, Iowa and Becki Smith-Reisz of Atlantic, Iowa; mother Loretta Grote of Harlan, Iowa; sisters: Jeannie and her husband Daryl Jensen of Shelby, Iowa, Nancy and her husband Randy Palmer of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Connie McElderry and her fiancé R. B. Loomis of Omaha, Nebraska, and Mary and her husband Bud VanCamp of Harlan; brother Ronald Grote and his wife Kim of Washington, Iowa; sister-in-law Janis Grote of Harlan; close friend Kim Konecny of Harlan; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.

Richard Jones officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were David Jensen and Jamie Grote. Inurnment was held at the Harlan Cemetery.


HAMMITT, STEPHEN RAY

Died June 25, 2100



Published in Logan Herald-Observer from July 6 to July 14, 2011

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. June 30 at the St. Anne's Catholic Church in Logan. Rev. Michael Berner officiated at the mass with Becky Loftus providing the music. Honorary pall bearers were Merrill Gardner, Larry Hammitt, Linda Lou Legg, Brenda Leonard, Bill Martin and Rick O'Neill. Active pall bearers were Kyle Hammitt, Chad Hammitt, Kirk Hammitt, Ryan Hammitt, Roger Hammitt, Tony Hammitt and Don Wright.

Stephen Ray Hammitt, 65, of Logan, died on Sat., June 25, 2011, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley. Steve was born on June 28, 1945, in Omaha, Neb. to Claude and Berniece (Ostdiek) Hammitt. He was raised in Logan and graduated from Lo-Ma High School in 1964. After graduation he worked for Capital Construction for 33 years. He then went to work for Godberson Smith Construction for 11 years building bridges most of his life. Steve married Kathleen Ohl in 1965, and the couple was blessed with one son, Kyle. Steve married Cathy Fouts in 1971, and the couple was blessed with one son, Chad. Steve and Cathy lived in Logan all of their married life. Cathy died on June 2, 1991, from cancer.

Steve loved to play cards on Sunday with the Sunday card group. He enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Steve was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy and his father, Claude Hammitt. He is survived by his two sons, Kyle Hammitt of Omaha, Neb. and Chad Hammitt and his wife Trisha of Logan; mother, Berniece Hammitt of Logan; two granddaughters, Cydni and Joee Hammitt of Logan; girlfriend, Opal Adams of Logan; three brothers, Larry Hammitt and his wife Jill of Minden, Kirk Hammitt and his wife Cynthia and Roger Hammitt all of Logan; and many other relatives and friends.

Final resting place was at the Harris Grove Cemetery in rural Logan.

Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine was in charge of arrangements.

Fouts Funeral Home
501 Normal St. o Woodbine
www.foutsfuneralhome.com
Ph: (712) 647-2221

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Stephen Ray Hammitt was born on June 28, 1945, in Omaha, Nebraska to Claude and Berniece (Ostdiek) Hammitt. He was raised in Logan and graduated from LO-MA High School in 1964. After graduation he worked for Capital Construction for 33 years. He then went to work for Godberson Smith Construction for 11 years building bridges most of his life. Steve married Kathleen Ohl in 1965, and the couple was blessed with one son, Kyle. Steve married Cathy Fouts in 1971, and the couple was blessed with one son, Chad. Steve and Cathy lived in Logan all of their married life. Cathy died on June 2, 1991, from cancer.

Steve loved to play cards on Sunday with the Sunday card group. He enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Steve died on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa at the age of 65 years, 11 months, 28 days.

Steve was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy and his father, Claude Hammitt. He is survived by his two sons, Kyle Hammitt of Omaha, Nebraska and Chad Hammitt and his wife Trisha of Logan, Iowa; mother, Berniece Hammitt of Logan, Iowa; two granddaughters, Cydni and Joee Hammitt of Logan, Iowa; girlfriend, Opal Adams of Logan, Iowa; three brothers, Larry Hammitt and his wife Jill of Minden, Iowa, Kirk Hammitt and his wife Cynthia and Roger Hammitt all of Logan, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am Thursday, June 30, 2011
St. Anne's Catholic Church ~ Logan, Iowa

Celebrant
Rev. Michael Berner

Musician
Becky Loftus

Honorary Pall Bearers
Merrill Gardner ~ Larry Hammitt ~ Linda Lou Legg
Brenda Leonard ~ Bill Martin ~ Rick O'Neill

Pall Bearers
Kyle Hammitt ~ Chad Hammitt~ Kirk Hammitt
Ryan Hammitt ~ Roger Hammitt ~ Tony Hammitt
Don Wright

Final Resting Place
Harris Grove Cemetery
Rural Logan, Iowa


HANSEN, ELVIN "RED"

Died May 10, 2100



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ELVIN "RED" HANSEN, 86, of Harlan, died Tue., May 10th, at Creighton University Medical Center, in Omaha, NE. Funeral services will be held 11-a.m. Fri., May 13th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation is from 5-9pm Thu. (5/12) at the funeral home, with the family present from 6-9pm. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

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Funeral Services for 86 year old Elvin "Red" Hansen of Harlan will be held on Friday, May 13th at 11am in the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Mr. Hansen passed away on Tuesday, May 10th at the Creighton University Medical Center. Survivors include daughter Susan Steinkuehler of Smyrna, GA, son Jim (Sheryl) Hansen of Papillion, NE, 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where open visitation will be held from 5-9pm with family present from 6-8pm on Thursday, May 12th.

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Arrangements and Services For
Elvin "Red" Hansen - Age 86
Who died on Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Visitation
Thursday, May 12, 2011
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, May 12, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Friday, May 13, 2011
11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Red is survived by his daughter Susan Steinkuehler of Smyrna, GA; son James (Sheryl) Hansen of Papillion, NE; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Elvin Almer "Red" Hansen was born on June 26, 1924 in Harlan, Iowa, the only child of Almer and Nina (Grabill) Hansen. He was raised on a farm near Redline, Iowa and graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1942.

On March 26, 1945, he was united in marriage to Violette Marie Sutton in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Two children were born to this union: Susan and James.

With the exception of one year (1950) as a semi truck driver in Iowa City, Iowa and one year (1952) at Lockheed Aircraft Plant in Burbank, California, where he riveted the wings on President Dwight D. Eisenhower's plane, Red worked as an automobile mechanic his entire life, first for Vandenberg Motors, then for thirty-two years at Roecker Ford Motor Company in Harlan. He retired in 1986.

His favorite pastime was bass fishing, which he enjoyed throughout his life and retirement.

Red died on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of eighty-six years, ten months, and fourteen days. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

He is survived by his daughter Susan Steinkuehler of Smyrna, Georgia; son James Hansen and his wife Sheryl of Bellevue, Nebraska; four grandchildren: Kathryn and David Wells of King George, Virginia, Michelle and Mike Reis of St. Louis, Missouri, Daniel and Terry Steinkuehler of Canton, Georgia, and Deanna and Rick Burroughs of Gardner, Kansas; seven great-grandchildren: Ashley, Dustin, & Caitlyn Reis, Lindsey Davidson, and Dillon, Derrick, and Conner Burroughs; other family members and friends.

Rev. Dr. David Swinton officiated the 11:00 AM funeral service on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Don Calender, Kenneth Petersen, Jamie Hockett, Steve Grabill, Rick Petersen, and Norval Larson. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to:
Harlan Dialysis Center
c/o Myrtue Medical Center
1213 Garfield Avenue
Harlan, IA 51537


HANSEN, GERALDINE

Died April 4, 2100



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GERALDINE HANSEN, 86, of the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn (& formerly of Harlan), died Mon., April 4th, at the Salem Lutheran Home. Services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Funeral Services for 86 year old Geraldine Hansen of Elk Horn, formerly of Harlan, are pending at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Mrs. Hansen passed away at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn on Monday, April 4. Survivors include her husband, Stanley Hansen of Salem Home in Elk Horn, 2 sons: Vic (Barb) of Shelby, NC; Roger (JoAnn) of Atlantic; and 1 daughter: Janice (Paul) Scott of Coon Rapids. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services are Pending for
Geraldine M. Hansen - Age 86
Who died on Monday, April 4, 2011 at
Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa

Geraldine is survived by her husband Stanley Hansen of Elk Horn, Iowa; sons Roger Hansen and his wife JoAnn of Atlantic, Iowa and Victor Hansen and his wife Barbara of Shelby, North Carolina; daughter Janice and her husband Paul Scott of Coon Rapids, Iowa; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; other family members and friends.

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Geraldine Mae Hansen was born on April 7, 1924 to Ernest and Doris (Mitchell) Young in Gray, Iowa. She was baptized in the Baptist church in Fiscus, Iowa, and attended school through twelfth grade in Viola Center.

On May 8, 1946, she was united in marriage to Stanley Hansen in Atlantic, Iowa. Four children were born to this union: Roger, Richard, Victor, and Janice. Geraldine was an excellent seamstress and worked for Jensen's Clothing, retiring in 1981.

She enjoyed playing her piano, especially playing hymns at home and occasionally at church. She was a good cook and baker and used real whipped cream on her pies.
Geraldine taught her children to do their best and to trust each other and God. She led by example and had a big heart, always taking care of other people. When her son Richard died as a result of a fire at his work, she continued her role as a mother, helping to take care of some of the many details that became necessary. There were no road blocks when it came to taking care of her husband of sixty-four years.

Geraldine died on Monday, April 4, 2011 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-six years, eleven months, and twenty-eight days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Richard, brother Thomas, and sisters Marjorie and Janet.

She is survived by her husband Stanley Hansen of Elk Horn, Iowa; sons Roger Hansen and his wife JoAnn of Atlantic, Iowa and Victor Hansen and his wife Barbara of Shelby, North Carolina; daughter Janice and her husband Paul Scott of Coon Rapids, Iowa; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; other family members and friends.

Pastor Dan Hawn officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on Friday, April 8, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Randy Nelson, Paul Nelson, Keith Fiscus, John Gilliland, Bob Burton, and Rowly Burton. Interment was held at Merrill's Grove Cemetery in Fiscus, Iowa.


HANSEN, GOLDIE R.

Died June 2, 2100



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Funeral Services for 95 year old Goldie R. Hansen of Council Bluffs will be held on Tuesday, June 7th at 10am at the Bellevue Memorial Chapel with interment at the Jacksonville Cemetery. She passed away on Thursday, June 2nd. Survivors include her daughters Anita Bishop of Council Bluffs, Adella Hansen of Maryland, sons Dale (Jenylyn) of Pennsylvania, Calvin (Cindy) of Atlantic, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will take place at Bellevue Memorial Chapel from 9-10am.

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Hansen, Goldie R.
Mar 21, 1916 - Jun 2, 2011

Council Bluffs, IA. Preceded in death by husband, Lester. Survived by daughters, Anita Bishop, Council Bluffs, Adella Hansen, Pittsville, MD; sons, Dale and wife Jenylyn, Mt. Holly Springs, PA, Calvin and wife Cindy, Atlantic, IA; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.

VISITATION Tuesday, June 7, 9-10am, Bellevue Memorial Chapel, Bellevue.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, June 7, 10am, Bellevue Memorial Chapel, Bellevue, NE.
Interment: Jacksonville Cemetery, Harlan, IA.

Memorials to Hospice at Southwest Iowa or your favorite Charity.

BELLEVUE MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK & CUTLER
Mortuaries and Crematories
2202 Hancock Street
Bellevue, Nebraska 68005
(402) 291-5000


HARLAND, EVERT

Died June 9, 2100



The Quad-City Times, 500 E 3rd St. Davenport, IA
June, 10, 2011

DAVENPORT - Evert L. Harland, 88, of Davenport, died Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Davenport. Graveside services will be Saturday, June 11, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the Davenport Memorial Park Chapel Mausoleum. Burial will follow. Memorials may be made to Harvest Bible Chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.therungemortuary.com.

Evert was born May 1, 1923, in Rubio, Iowa, the son of Alvie and Laura (Snook) Harland. He served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Shangri-La. He was united in marriage to Betty "Lolly" Evans on September 11, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He worked for over 30 years as a tool and die maker for the Arsenal, retiring on January 3, 1985.

Evert loved golfing and building things out of wood. He attended Harvest Bible Chapel and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lolly, Davenport; son, Larry (Terri-dec.), Davenport; daughter, Linda (Robert) Gaul, Olathe, Kans.; grandchildren, Jerry and Gary Harland, both of Davenport, and Christopher (Jessica) Gaul and Kimberly (Sam) Boa, both of Olathe, Kan.; sisters, Barbara Turner, Washington, Iowa, and Carrie Sowash, Buena Vista, Colo.; and brothers, Earl and Dewayne Malloy of Alabama. His parents, daughter-in-law, Terri Harland, brothers, Lawrence and Charles, and a sister, Elsie Vermuelle, preceded him in death.


HEESE, GRACE ELIZABETH

Died May 27, 2100



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Arrangements and Services For
Grace Elizabeth Heese - 81
Who Died On Friday, May 27, 2011

Visitation
Monday, May 30, 2011
3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Rosary Service
Monday, May 30, 2011
7:00 P.M.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
10:30 A.M.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
Earling, Iowa

She is survived by her children: Bill (Deb) Heese of Papillion, NE and Sharron (Dean) Staley of Charter Oak, IA; 5 grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Mildred "Mick" (Al) Graeve of Earling; IA; Joanne (Dennis) Kohles of Earling; Donald (Mary Ann) Erlbacher of Omaha, NE; Bill (Joanie) Erlbacher of Earling and her sister-in-law Pam Erlbacher of Maryville, MO

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Grace Elizabeth Heese, daughter of Leonard and Valeria (Koesters) Erlbacher, was born on March 10, 1930 in Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling and graduated from St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling with the class of 1948.

On April 14, 1953, Grace was united in marriage to Owen Heese at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. After their marriage, Grace worked several part time jobs but spent a majority of her time raising her two children, Bill and Sharon.

Grace was a devoted wife and loving mother and very proud grandmother. She spent countless hours watching her grandchildren's school, 4-H and sporting events. Grace was very independent mowing her own yard until last summer. She enjoyed quilting, going to BINGO with her friends, trips to the casino and assisting with volunteer work. Grace was also a devoted and active lifetime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and lifetime resident of Earling.

Grace died at University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska on May 27, 2011 having attained the age of eighty-one years, two months and seventeen days. In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her husband Owen and her brother Richard Erlbacher.

She is survived by her children: Bill Heese and his wife Deb of Papillion, Nebraska and Sharon and her husband Dean Staley of Charter Oak, Iowa; her five grandchildren: Lyndsey and her husband Scott Degenhardt, PFC Kyle Heese, Nolan Staley, Bradley Staley and Luke Staley; brothers and sisters: Mildred "Mick" and her husband Al Graeve of Earling; Joanne and her husband Dennis Kohles of Earling; Donald Erlbacher and his wife Mary Ann of Omaha, Nebraska and Bill Erlbacher and his wife Joanie of Earling; her sister-in-law Pam Erlbacher of Maryville, Missouri; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

The 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by Rev. Chris Fontanini at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Concelebrating were Rev. Michael Berner, Rev. Paul Koch, and Rev. Chuck Kottas. Honorary casket bearers were Scott Degenhardt, Lyndsey Degenhardt, PFC Kyle Heese, Nolan Staley, Bradley Staley, and Luke Staley. Serving as casket bearers were Jim Bieker, Dr. David Erlbacher, Doug Graeve, Dave Kohles, Shawn Erlbacher, Tony Cavanaugh, Glenn Kohles, and Craig Graeve. Interment was held at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Earling, Iowa.

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GRACE E. HEESE, 81, of Earling, died Fri., May 27th, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, NE. A Mass of Christian Burial for Grace Heese will be held 10:30-a.m. Tue., May 31st, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at St. Joseph's Catholic Church will be held from 3-9pm Mon., May 30th, with the family present from 6-8pm, and a Rosary at 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph's Cemetery at Earling.

Grace Heese is survived by:
Her son - Bill (Deb) Heese, of Papillion, NE.
Her daughter - Sharon (Dean) Staley, of Charter Oak.
Her sisters - Mildred "Mick" (Al) Graeve, & Joanne (Dennis) Kohles, all of Earling.
Her brothers - Donald (Mary Ann) Erlbacher, of Omaha.
Bill (Joanie) Erlbacher, of Earling.
5 grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.


HEIMAN, DUDLEY

Died June 6, 2100



http://www.kjan.com/index.php/2011/06/dudley-heiman/
June 6th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

DUDLEY HEIMAN, 65, of Harlan, died Sun., June 5th, at his home. Funeral services for Dudley Heiman will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., June 9th, at Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Omaha, NE. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family, will be at the funeral home from 6-8pm Wed., June 8th.

Burial will be in the Nishnabotna Cemetery in Manilla, at 1:30-p.m., Thursday.

DUDLEY HEIMAN is survived by: His wife Mary Heiman, of Harlan. His sons Paul (Jeannie) Heiman, of Manilla, & Karl (Joanna) Heiman, of Dunlap. His step son James, of Omaha, NE. His Daughters Amy Heiman, of Aurora, IL; Beth Guzman, & Carrie Heiman, both of Manilla; & JoAnn (Chris) Machmuller, of Omaha. His step daughters Mary and Angel, both of Omaha. His brother Roger. His sisters Delores & Lois; 13 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren.

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Funeral Services for 65 year old Dudley Heiman of Harlan will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, June 9th at Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE with burial in the Nishnabotna Cemetery in Manilla at 1:30pm. Dudley passed away on Sunday, June 5th at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Mary Heiman of Harlan; children: Paul (Jeannie) of Manilla; Amy of Aurora, IL; Karl (Joanna) of Dunlap; Beth Guzman of Manilla; Carrie of Manilla; JoAnn (Chris) Machmuller of Omaha, NE; stepchildren: Mary, James, and Angel all of Omaha, NE; 1 brother, 2 sisters, 13 Grandchildren; and 10 step-grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where family will greet friends from 6 to 8pm on Wednesday, June 8th.

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Arrangements and Services For
Dudley Heiman - Age 65
Who died on Sunday, June 5, 2011

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, June 9, 2011
10:30 AM
Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church
Omaha, NE

Interment
Thursday, June 9, 2011
1:30 PM
Nishnabotna Cemetery
Manilla, Iowa

Dudley is survived by his wife Mary Heiman of Harlan, IA; children: Paul (Jeannie) Heiman of Manilla, IA, Amy Heiman of Aurora, IL, Karl (Joanna) Heiman of Dunlap, IA, Beth Guzman of Manilla, IA, Carrie Heiman of Manilla, IA, and JoAnn (Chris) Machmuller of Omaha, NE; step-children: Mary, James, and Angel all of Omaha; 13 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; brother Roger and sisters Lois and Delores.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Dudley Leroy Heiman was born on July 30, 1945 to Leroy and Ruby (Bidlack) Heiman in Carroll, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla, Iowa. He attended Country School at East Boyer No. 7 until seventh grade then went to the Manilla Community Schools, graduating with the Class of 1963.

Dudley entered the United States Air Force in 1965 and served during Vietnam until 1969. He joined the Air Guard in 1987 and served until 1993. He worked at Farmland Foods in Denison, Iowa from 1963 until he retired in 2008.

On August 8, 1998, he was united in marriage to Mary Frederick at Garden of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. They spent many happy years together enjoying Dudley's hobbies including antique tractor and car shows and music festivals. Their children and grandchildren brought them much happiness. Dudley and Mary shared a love for the Lord.
Dudley was blessed with six children from his first marriage: Paul, Amy, Karl, Beth, Carrie, and JoAnn. He was a loving father and grandfather.

He grew up on a farm outside of Manilla where he enjoyed helping his father in the fields. This led to a lifetime love of John Deere tractors. He belonged to a tractor club and Greenridge Antique Steam Engine Club in Irwin. He also enjoyed old cars and fishing.

Dudley died at his home on Sunday, June 5, 2011, having attained the age of sixty-five years, ten months, and six days. He was preceded in death by his parents, a step-son Randy Frederick, and a nephew Shawn Heiman.

He is survived by his wife Mary Heiman of Harlan, Iowa; children Paul Heiman and his wife Jeanne of Manilla, Iowa, Amy Heiman of Aurora, Illinois, Karl Heiman and his wife Joanna of Dunlap, Iowa, Beth Guzman of Manilla, Carrie Heiman of Manilla, and JoAnn and her husband Chris Machmuller of Omaha, Nebraska; step-children Angel Powell of Omaha, James Frederick and his wife Sarah of Omaha, and Mary Summitt of Omaha; thirteen grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and siblings Delores and her husband David Zeman of Manilla, Lois and her husband Larry Schwartz of Manilla, Roger Heiman of Irwin; other family members and many friends.

Pastor Steve Helwig officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Serving as casket bearers were James Frederick, Josh Heiman, Chris Machmuller, karl Heiman, Dan Montez, and Sean Heiman. Military Rites were performed by Manilla American Legion Post No. 132 at the Nishnabotna Cemetery in Manilla, Iowa.


HENKELMAN, LEO ALPHONSE SR.

Died May 8, 2100



Published in Des Moines Register on May 13, 2011

Leo Henkelman, Sr., 76, Laverne, Oklahoma, died 05-08-2011.

Arrangements: Huebner Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa.

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Leo Henkelman Sr.
Sioux City Journal, Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2011

VAIL, Iowa -- Leo Henkelman Sr., 76, of Laverne, Okla., formerly of Vail, died Monday, May 9, 2011, at his residence.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Vail. Burial will be in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today, with a vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. and a rosary at 8 p.m., at Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 76 year old Leo Henkleman, Sr. of Laverne, OK, formerly of Vail, IA, will be held at 10:30am on Friday, May 13th at the St. Ann Catholic Church in Vail with burial at the Parish Cemetery. He passed away on Monday at his home. Survivors include four sons: Leo, Jr. (Debi) of Cleveland, IL, Michael (Laurie) of Prophetstown, IL, George (Amy) of Fulton, IL, Kevin (Sylvia) of Guyman, OK, four daughters: Della of Laverne, OK, Sue of Prophetstown, IL, Rose Huelskamp (Kurt) of Garden City, KS, and Wendy Stubbs (Rich) of Spring Hill, IL, 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call from 5-8pm on Thursday, May 12th. A Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 5pm and a Rosary at 8pm on Thursday, May 12th at the Funeral Home.

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Leo Henkelman, Sr.
Born December 24, 1934 Died May 9, 2011

Visitation: Thursday, May 12, 2011: 5-8 P.M.; Vigil @ 5 P.M. Rosary @ 8 P.M.
Huebner Funeral Home 1437 Broadway Denison, Iowa

Service Date and Time: Friday, May 13, 2011; 10:30 A.M.

Service Location: St. Ann Catholic Church Vail, Iowa

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Leo Alphonse Henkelman, was born December 24, 1934, the son of George and Cunnegunda Schechinger Henkelman. He passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011, at his home in Laverne, Oklahoma.

He was born in Defiance, Iowa. He worked for his father on the farm before entering the U.S. Army on February 9, 1954, serving as a Parts Specialist. He received the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medals. He was honorably discharged from the Army on January 27, 1956.

He was united in marriage to Bettie Carroll on April 3, 1956, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake, Iowa. The couple was blessed with the birth of nine children. They farmed near Vail, Iowa, for four years. He then went to work for IBP until 1989, moving the family to western Iowa; Homer, Nebraska; Erie, Illinois; and Garden City, Kansas. From 1991-2000 he worked for Rock River Lumber Feed & Grain, retiring in Laverne, Oklahoma.

Leo loved his children and grandchildren very much. He enjoyed watching old movies, old TV shows, telling stories, fishing, collecting guns, and drinking beer. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Woodward, Oklahoma, and was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus, Assembly #2974, fostering the spirit of patriotism and encouraging active Catholic citizenship.

He served with the American Legion Honor Guard for fallen veterans.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bettie in 1989; one son in infancy; one great-grandson; one brother, George; and five sisters: Catherine; Marie; Thelma; Helen; and Jean. He is survived by four sons: Leo, Jr., and his wife, Debi; Michael and his wife, Laurie; George and his wife, Amy; and Kevin and his wife, Sylvia; four daughters: Della; Sue; Rose and her husband, Kurt; and Wendy and her husband Rich; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, John and his wife, Helen; two sisters: Alice and her husband, Vern; and Rita; other relatives and friends.


HENNINGS, WARREN PAUL

Died June 18, 2100


Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 23 to July 23, 2011

WARREN PAUL HENNINGS (1942 - 2011)

Warren Paul Hennings was born February 5, 1942, the son of Harvey and Esther Meseck Hennings. He passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa, at the age of sixty-nine.

Warren was born on a farm south of Ute, Iowa. He was baptized in Christ on March 15, 1942, and later confirmed on March 25, 1956, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute, Iowa. He received his education in the Ute Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1960. He continued to farm with this family after graduation. He served with the Iowa National Guard after high school. He was united in marriage to Eileen Neddermeyer on April 12, 1964, at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. The couple settled on a farm east of Ricketts, Iowa, and was blessed with the birth of six children. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years from 1977-2007, in addition to farming, until health issues minimized his ability to continue.

He was a great husband, dad, and grandpa. He enjoyed buying cattle from out west and raising them along with farming. Having farmed with John Deere tractors all his life, his interest in John Deere tractors continued in collecting them, and attending tractor pulls. He was a football fan, having attended a Philadelphia Eagles game while in basic training, watched games on television, especially the Iowa State Cyclones, and attended Schleswig high school football games as well. Warren enjoyed traveling, taking family vacations in several different states. He also liked to listen to the markets on the radio as well as classic country music and KDSN's polka party. Warren was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover Township, Charter Oak, holding various offices, and most recently a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa, serving as elder, and was a past member of the Lutheran Laymen's League and the dartball team.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents; two children: Keith and JoDee in infancy; two brothers-in-law, Darrell and Ron; two nephews: Michael and Cory; and one niece, Dena, also a niece and nephew in infancy. Survivors include: his wife, Eileen of Charter Oak; four sons: Timothy and his wife, Jennifer; Brian; John and his wife, Janice; and Andrew; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Gloria; Cinda; and one brother, Deryl and his wife, Joan; brothers-in-law: Allan and his wife, Marjorie; Melvin and his wife, June; one sister-in-law, Joleen and her husband, Verlin; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held 10 A.M., Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Merle Mahnken officiated the service and graveside rites held at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Charter Oak, Iowa. Organist Marlene Hight provided accompaniment for congregational hymns, "Lift High The Cross," "Be Still My Soul," "The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want," and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." Honorary pallbearers were Ashley Hennings, Kristin Hennings, Taylor Hennings, Austin Hennings, Kayla Hennings, Aaron Hennings, Lydia Hennings, Tyson Hennings, Tyler Hennings, Katie Hennings, and Aden Hennings. Serving as pallbearers were Jamie Neddermeyer, Mark Neddermeyer, Jason Neddermeyer, Eric Hennings, Cody Malone, and Scott Rude. Military Honors were provided by American Legion Homer Hall Post 66 of Charter Oak. The family invited everyone to return to the church for fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements.

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Remembering Warren Hennings

Visitation Date/Time
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 4 - 7 P.M.

Visitation Location
Huebner Funeral Home 156 Main Charter Oak, IA 51439

Service Date/Time
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 10 A.M.

Service Location
Immanuel Lutheran Church 501 Glad Street Schleswig, IA 51461


HOFFMANN, BARBARA KAY

Died May 14, 2100



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Arrangements and Services For
Barbara Kay Hoffmann - Age 59
Who Died On Saturday, May 14, 2011

Visitation
Monday, May 16, 2011
5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, IA

Prayer Service
Monday, May 16, 2011
8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, IA

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
10:30 A.M.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Walnut, Iowa

She is survived by her husband Nicholas "Nick" Hoffmann of Walnut, IA; her children: Kevin (Megan) Hoffmann of Pleasant Hill, IA; Eric (Alexa) Hoffmann of Dexter, IA; Sara (Jason) Scott of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren: Lydia, Landon, Ian, Maren and Nora; her mother, Rita Roling of Bellevue, IA; her brother and sisters: Ron (Pat) Roling of Bellevue, IA; Bonnie (Tom) Bruck of Zwingle, IA and Peg (Tom) Manderscheid of Maquoketa, IA

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is in charge of arrangements
343-2453 or (800) 447-2588

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Barbara Kay Hoffmann was born on December 27, 1951 in Bellevue, Iowa, to her parents Raymond and Rita (Kilburg) Roling. She was baptized at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Preston, Iowa and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, Iowa. She graduated from Marquette High School in Bellevue, Iowa with the class of 1970.
Barb attended Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa and majored in Economics and German. She married Nicholas Hoffmann on June 7, 1975 in Bellevue, Iowa. Three children were born to this union: Kevin, Eric and Sara.

Barb worked at the Walnut Grove Feeds in Atlantic from 1975 until 1977. She stayed at home with their first child until 1980 when she began working for the United States Post Office as a clerk. She later was installed as Postmaster in Panama, Iowa, and finished her career as Postmaster in Elk Horn, Iowa for eleven years. She worked for the Post Office until March of 2009, at which time she took early retirement. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Walnut for over 35 years.

Barb grew up on a farm and she continued to enjoy the outdoors into her adulthood. One of her greatest loves was gardening and tending the rose bushes that surrounded her and Nick's home in Walnut. Every year they would replant new bushes where others had died, but this year was the first year where all had survived and none of them had to be replanted.
Barb died at her home in Walnut, Iowa on Saturday, May 14, 2011, having attained the age of fifty-nine years, four months, and seventeen days. She was preceded in death by her father Raymond.

She is survived by her husband Nicholas Hoffmann of Walnut, Iowa; her children: Kevin Hoffmann and his wife Megan of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Eric Hoffmann and his wife Alexa of Dexter, Iowa, and Sara and her husband Jason Scott of Knoxville, Tennessee; five grandchildren: Ian, Maren and Nora Hoffmann of Dexter, Iowa and Lydia and Landon Hoffmann of Pleasant Hill, Iowa; her mother Rita Roling of Bellevue, Iowa; brother Ron Roling and his wife Pat of Bellevue, Iowa; sisters Bonnie and her husband Tom Bruck of Zwingle, Iowa and Peg and her husband Tom Manderscheid of Maquoketa, Iowa; dozens of nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Rev. Tom Dooley celebrated the 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca, Iowa on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Burial was held in the St. Patrick's Cemetery in Walnut, Iowa with Tom Roling, Mike Roling, Marty Bruck, Aaron Witmer, Patrick Hoffmann, Adam Hoffmann, Tim Schieber and Andy Holtz serving as casket bearers.


HORST, ELSIE E.

Died May 10, 2100



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ELSIE E. HORST, 88, formerly of the Avoca and Harlan areas, died Tue., may 10th, at St. Mary's Healthcare Center in Davenport, IA. Services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

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Funeral Services are pending for 88 year old Elsie E. Horst, formerly of Avoca and Harlan. She passed away on Tuesday, May 10th, at St. Mary's Healthcare Center in Davenport. She is survived by her daughters: Sandra (Richard) Bannick of Princeton, IA, and Janice Whelan of Osceola, MO, 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

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Arrangements and Services Are Pending For
Elsie E. Horst - Age 88
Who died on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
at St. Mary's Health Care Center in Davenport, Iowa

Elsie is survived by her daughters Sandra (Richard) Bannick of Princeton, IA and Janice Whelan of Osceola, MO; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and brother Anton Eastergard, Jr. of Sun City, CA.

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Arrangements and Services For
Elsie E. Horst - Age 88
Who died on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
at St. Mary's Health Care Center in Davenport, Iowa

Visitation
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa

Elsie is survived by her daughters Sandra (Dick) Bannick of Princeton, IA and Janice Whelan of Osceola, MO; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and brother Anton Eastergard, Jr. of Sun City, CA.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is in charge of arrangements
343-2453 or (800) 447-2588

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Elsie Evelyn Horst was born March 19, 1923 in Defiance, Iowa to Goldie Eastergard (Rust, McGee) and Anton Eastergard. She grew up around Audubon County and graduated in 1940 from Exira High School.

Elsie married Frank Horst in 1940. Two daughters were born to this union: Sandra Jean and Janice Marie.

In her younger years, Elsie enjoyed bowling, fishing, quilting and gardening. She enjoyed garage sales, crafts and setting up for flea markets. She was an avid reader, button collector and enjoyed antiques. She was known for her "green thumb" and was an excellent cook.

Elsie lived her married life in Avoca. She was a member of Friends of Avoca Historical Society and the American Legion. She attended United Church of Christ Church in Harlan. Over the years, she worked as secretary for the Avoca Journal Herald, waitress and bartender.

Frank died in September of 1984 and Elsie continued to live in Avoca until 1993 when she moved to Harlan. After only three months, she suffered the loss of most of her possessions in the 1993 flood. At that time, she moved to the Regency Apartments in Harlan and lived there until 2009 at which time she moved to LeClaire, Iowa because of health problems. The last nine months of her life were spent at St. Mary's Healthcare Center in Davenport, Iowa where she enjoyed playing bingo with the other residents.

Elsie died at St. Mary's Healthcare Center in Davenport, Iowa on May 10, 2011 having attained the age of eighty-eight years, one month and twenty-one days. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; mother, Goldie McGee; father, Anton Eastergard; two sisters, Mette Bishop and Neoma Barker and son-in-law, Lon Whelan.

She is survived by two daughters: Sandra Bannick and her husband Richard Bannick of Princeton, Iowa and Janice Whelan of Osceola, Missouri; six grandchildren: Kevin Kobs, Keith Kobs, Kim Kobs, Kathy McTwiggan, Michelle Cole and Deborah Rutledge; eight great grandchildren: April Powers, Blake Starnes, Derek Daufeldt, Mikayla Kobs, Aaron Kobs, Austin Kobs, Heather McTwiggan, and Sarah McTwiggan; three great, great grandchildren: Ellie Powers, Isabella Powers and Alex Powers; brother Anton Eastergard, Jr. of Sun City, California; cousins; and nieces and nephews.

Pastor Donna Ewert officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Lon Whelan and Anton Eastergard, Jr. Serving as casket bearers were Richard Bishop, Gary Madden, Dick Bannick, Kevin Kobs, Dan Cole, and Keith Kobs. Interment was held at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa.


HUELSMAN, EUGENE CHARLES

Died June 29, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from July 7 to August 7, 2011

Eugene Charles Huelsman of Charter Oak, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa, at the age of 91. He is survived by his three daughters: Natalie, Susan, Nancy; and his six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his sister, Velma. Gene was preceded in death by his loving wife, Irene; his parents, Henry and Alma; and one sister, Sadie.

He served in the Army Air Corp from 1943 - 1946 during WWII; was on the Charter Oak-Ute Community School Board from 1952 - 1964; and worked for Iowa Public Service Electric Company until his retirement.

Gene will be remembered by some as "the popcorn machine man." A popcorn machine was built in an enclosed trailer and he and his dad and children would sell popcorn (5¢ a sack and 10¢ a box) every Wednesday and Saturday "town nights" in Charter Oak. He and his dad also ran a concession stand at Charter Oak ball games.

He touched many lives with his kindness, willing to help anyone in need, and always had a good joke to tell. He was a wonderful father and a great friend to many, many people.

His wishes were that no formal services take place. Gene requested that any donations be made to St. John's Lutheran Church of Charter Oak, and be put towards the new building addition fund in his memory.

Gene touched us all and will always be with us in our hearts. His family would like to thank friends and the community who were so supportive with kindness and prayers.

A private family memorial service was held Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at 5 P.M., at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Rev. Richard Merrill officiated the service and graveside rites held at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Charter Oak. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.


ICKES, NELLIE M.

Died May 24, 2100



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Arrangements and Services For
Nellie M. Ickes - Age 94
Who died on Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Visitation
Thursday, May 26, 2011
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Thursday, May 26, 2011
8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Friday, May 27, 2011
2:00 PM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Irwin, Iowa

Interment
Danway Cemetery
Kirkman, Iowa

Nellie is survived by her son Allan (Bonnie) Ickes of Harlan, IA; daughter Marilyn (Tom) Larsen of Anita, IA; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Nellie Mildred Ickes was born on September 29, 1916, to Marcus and Rachel (Hanson) Axland on a farm southeast of Irwin, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin. She attended school at Polk Township No. 2 and graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1935.

On January 16, 1938, Nellie was united in marriage to Harold Ickes at the Lutheran parsonage in Irwin. Two children were born to this union: Allan and Marilyn. Harold and Nellie lived in Harlan and farmed in Astor, Kirkman, Irwin, and the Harlan area until 1954 when they moved to Irwin where Harold opened a pool hall.

Nellie was deeply committed to her faith. She was a lifetime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was active in the women's organizations where she held many offices. She served on the church council and taught Sunday School and bible school for over thirty years. She also started the Junior Lutheran's group. She was employed as the custodian for the church and did other cleaning jobs around Irwin for thirty-five years.

Nellie enjoyed embroidering and making quilts. She loved spending time with family and friends, baking and cooking, and playing cards. Nellie was a positive, loving person who never knew a stranger.

Nellie died on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-four years, seven months, and twenty-five days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five sisters: Emelia Nelson, Elva Guth, Gladys Rogers, Mae Campbell, and Ola Sleister, an infant sister, and brothers Elmer and Henry Axland.
She is survived by her son Allan Ickes and his wife Bonnie of Harlan, Iowa; daughter Marilyn and her husband Tom Larsen of Anita, Iowa; five grandchildren: Shawna and her husband Tyler Jacobsen of Centerville, Iowa, Sandra and her husband Larry Harmon of Temple, Texas, Carmen Ickes and her fiancé Eric Nelson of Harlan, Michael Larsen of Anita, and Steven Larsen and his wife Susie of Urbandale, Iowa; seven great-grandchildren: Sidney and Brenna Jacobsen, Brett and Christopher Harmon, and Jackson, Kate, and Lucas Larsen; many nieces and nephews, other family members and many friends.

Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiated the 2:00 PM funeral service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Friday, May 27, 2011. Honorary casket bearers were Shawna Jacobsen, Sandra Harmon, Carmen Ickes, and Susan Larsen. Serving as casket bearers were Michael Larsen, Steven Larsen, Tyler Jacobsen, Larry Harmon, Eric Nelson, Kevin Erb, and Jeff Petersen. Interment was held at Danway Cemetery in rural Kirkman, Iowa.


JACOBSEN, ROBERT E.

Died April 15, 2100



Published in Des Moines Register from April 17 to April 19, 2011
Robert E. "Cobb" Jacobsen

West Des Moines

Robert E. "Cobb" Jacobsen died on Friday, April 15, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. His children and wife of 59 years, Arlene, were at his bedside. Robert was born in 1927 to parents Nels and Lillian in Harlan, Iowa. Simply known as "Cobb" to many friends and acquaintances-the nickname coined by his buddies during his teenage years-stuck with him during his more than 50 years of residence in the Harlan community.

Prior to graduating from Harlan High School in 1947, Robert entered the Army. Intensely patriotic; though never called to active duty, he was extremely honored to wear a uniform representing his country and was a proud Vet.

Robert had two primary careers during his life. He delivered mail for the U.S. Postal Service for 33 years to rural Harlan, and rarely missed a delivery during that time. The motto "…through rain, sleet and snow…" wasn't just a slogan but a mission. But his real passion was as an entrepreneur. He enjoyed serving up ice-cream, hamburgers and assorted other goodies to thousands of guests and loyal customers as the owner of the Dairy Sweet Drive-In from 1969-79.

Civic duty and athletics were a big part of Robert's life, too. He served in a number of civic organizations in Harlan, including the Veterans' Memorial Building, Lions Club, American Legion, and the Harlan Golf and Country Club. He loved to participate in sports as a young man. As he got older, he stayed invested in sports by serving as baseball umpire and basketball referee for many years. He was also an avid fan of his children's and grandchildren's athletic endeavors, attending as many games as possible.

After retiring from the post office in 1980, there were brief stays in Colorado and Arizona before retiring fully in West Des Moines in 1986. He worked many years as a starter at Des Moines Golf and Country Club, but mainly spent his retirement years enjoying his children, grandchildren, and his friends at Hy-Vee.

Robert is survived by his wife, Arlene and their four children, Roger (Janet) and Annette (Rick) Krause of West Des Moines, Rob (Jill) of Decatur, IL, and Andy (Janet) of Cedar Rapids, IA; his sister, Dolores Wiley of Norfolk, NE; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He leaves an incredible legacy highlighted by his tremendous loyalty as a husband and father, strong convictions and amazing work ethic. His unique sense of humor and feistiness will be sorely missed.

A Celebration of Life will take place from 2 to 5 p.m., at Brooks Funeral Care, 7975 University Boulevard, Clive, Iowa on Thursday, April 21 with a time of remembrance service at 3 p.m. Inurnment will take place at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery with full military honors in Van Meter, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial on Robert's behalf to the Hospice of Central Iowa.


JAHN, DONNA MAE (EHLERS)

Died April 20, 2100



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Funeral Services for 61 year old Donna Mae (Ehlers) Jahn of Nixa, MO, formerly of Shelby, will be held at The Glass Chapel in Minden on Monday, April 25 at 10:30am with a lunch to follow at the Shelby Community Club. Donna Mae passed away on Wednesday, April 20. Survivors include her son, Todd (Cindi) Meaney of Cheyenne, WY, and daughter Melissa (Chuck) Torgeson of Nixa, MO; her mother, Madeline Ehlers of Council Bluffs; 1 brother: Larry (Dianne) Ehlers of Minden; 3 sisters: Peg (Gene) McCool of Shelby; LaRee (Randy) See of Harrison, AK; Sandy (Ron) Schnoor of Manilla; and 1 Granddaughter.

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Donna Mae Jahn
(February 9, 1950 - April 20, 2011)

Donna Mae Jahn, age 61, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011. She was born February 9, 1950 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Madeline (Coontz) Ehlers. Mrs. Jahn was employed by Hiland Dairy for 24 years in the accounts payable department. She loved her family, and will be dearly missed by them. She enjoyed shopping and gardening. At an early age she was baptized and confirmed into the Minden United Church of Christ. Survivors include: Her son, Todd Meaney and wife Cindi, Cheyenne, Wyoming; a daughter, Melissa Torgeson and husband Chuck, Nixa, Missouri; a granddaughter, Amber Meaney; her mother, Madeline Ehlers, Council Bluffs, Iowa; a brother, Larry Ehlers and wife Dianne, Minden, Iowa; three sisters, Peg McCool and husband Gene, Shelby, Iowa, Laree See and husband Randy, Harrison, Arkansas, and Sandy Schnoor and husband Ron, Manilla, Iowa; nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Ehlers, a sister, Jan Evans, fraternal and maternal grandparents, and an uncle, Ron Ehlers. A memorial service will be 6:30 PM Friday, April 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Vaughn Weatherford officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials in Donna's memory may be made to the family. The family would like to personally thank everyone for the cards, phone calls, visits and prayers that were sent Donna's way while hospitalized. It all helped lift her spirits greatly.

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Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2011 2:32 pm
Donna Mae Jahn

Donna Mae Jahn, 61, of Nixa, died April 20, 2011. She was born Feb. 9, 1950, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Madeline (Coontz) Ehlers.

Jahn was employed by Hiland Dairy for 24 years in the accounts payable department. She enjoyed shopping and gardening. At an early age she was baptized and confirmed into the Minden United Church of Christ.

Survivors include: Her son, Todd Meaney and wife Cindi, Cheyenne, Wyo.; a daughter, Melissa Torgeson and husband Chuck, Nixa; a granddaughter, Amber Meaney; her mother, Madeline Ehlers, Council Bluffs, Iowa; a brother, Larry Ehlers and wife Dianne, Minden, Iowa; three sisters, Peg McCool and husband Gene, Shelby, Iowa, Laree See and husband Randy, Harrison, Arkansas, and Sandy Schnoor and husband Ron, Manilla, Iowa; nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Ehlers, a sister, Jan Evans, fraternal and maternal grandparents, and an uncle, Ron Ehlers.

A memorial service will be 6:30 p.m. April 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Vaughn Weatherford officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials in Donna's memory may be made to the family.

The family would like to personally thank everyone for the cards, phone calls, visits and prayers that were sent Donna's way while hospitalized. It all helped lift her spirits greatly.


JENKINS, RONALD RULE

Died June 2, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from July 1 to August 1, 2011

Ronald Rule Jenkins was born October 10, 1940, the son of Rule and Dorothy Linden Jenkins. He died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa, at the age of seventy.
Ronald was born in Kiron, Iowa, attending rural school near his home. He worked on the farm with his family and drove trucks for Elmer Namanny, and Paul Mahoney of Schleswig, Iowa. He then moved to Des Moines to drive a taxi for a few years.

In the mid 80's, he moved to Colorado to escape the busyness of city life and enjoy the tranquility of the Rocky Mountains. Ronald returned to Denison in April of 2008 to be closer to his family. In October of 2009, he made his home at the Denison Care Center. He was a solitary man, but enjoyed coffee time with friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Dale in 2009. He is survived by two sisters: Rena and her husband, Carroll; and Sharon and her husband Wayne; one sister-in-law, Diane; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Dennis Huebner officiated the service and graveside rites held at the Kiron Cemetery in Kiron, Iowa. Musical selections played included, "Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound," "The Old Rugged Cross," and "Solitary Man." Honorary pallbearers were Carroll Skarin, Wayne Baker, Lyle Phillips, and Don Raisch. The family invited everyone to Cronk's for fellowship and lunch following the burial. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

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Ronald Jenkins

Visitation Date/Time
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 9 - 10:00 A.M.

Visitation Location
Huebner Funeral Home 1437 Broadway Denison, Iowa 51442

Service Date/Time
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 10 A.M.

Service Location
Huebner Funeral Home 1437 Broadway Denison, Iowa 51442


JOHNSTON, MARY AN

Died May 19, 2100



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MARY ANN JOHNSTON, 79, of Harlan, died Friday at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00am Monday, May 23rd, at the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements where visitation will be held Monday (5/23) from 10:00-10:45am prior to the arrangements.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 79 year old Mary Ann Johnston of Harlan, will be held at 11am at the St. Michael's Catholic Church on Monday, May 23rd. Mary Ann passed away on Thursday, May 19 at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Survivors include her children: Kathy (Tom) Tremmel of Harlan; Tom Johnston of Omaha, NE; Richard (Christine) Johnston; 1 brother: Joseph "Bob" (Linda) Schmidt of Cross Lake, MN; 6 Grandchildren; and 1 Great-Grandchild. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where the family will greet friends Monday morning, May 23 from 10am until 10:45.

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Arrangements and Services For
Mary Ann Johnston - Age 79
Who died on Thursday, May 19, 2011

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, May 23, 2011
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, May 23, 2011
11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Inurnment
St. Assumption Cemetery
Richfield, Minnesota

Mary Ann is survived by her children: Kathy (Tom) Tremmel of Harlan, IA, Tom Johnston of Omaha, NE and Richard (Christine) Johnston of Clarinda, IA; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brother Bob (Linda) Schmidt of Cross Lake, MN

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805


JONES, REGINA MAY (BRUMMER)

Died June 23, 3011



Published in Logan Herald-Observer from June 29 to July 14, 2011

Regina May (Brummer) Jones (1929-2011)

Mass of Christian Burial for Regina May (Brummer) Jones was held at 10:30 a.m. June 28 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Logan.

Father Mike Berner served as celebrant. Angie Jones and Sheila Brummer were speakers. Organist was Vicki Koenig and vocalists were Maysen Jones and Angie Jones with selections "You Are Mine," "Ave Maria," "I Will Follow You," "There You'll Be" and "If I Can Only Imagine."

Honorary casket bearers were great grandchildren Maysen, Bergen, Alex, Jeremy, Jamison, Anthony, Shelby, Meghan, Kolby, Kylie, Kellen, Jacob, Peyton, Taylor, Tyler, Addy, Logan and Zack. Casket bearers were Tim Jones, Jeff Jones, Nicholas Jones, Jason Jones, Jeremy Jones, Kelly Morrison, Chris Coughlin and Rommy Rudolfi.

Regina May (Brummer) Jones, age 81, of Logan, passed away Thur., June 23, 2011 at the Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Neb.

Regina was born June 25, 1929 in Lincoln Township, Harrison County. She attended school in Dow City. She was married to Wayne R. Jones, Feb. 20, 1946 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. They farmed south of Dunlap and moved to the farm near Magnolia in 1957, then moved to Logan in 2007. Wayne passed away April 9, 2011. Regina was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. She sold Avon for many years, and was employed at other various jobs, but most important, mother and a homemaker. Regina liked her flowers and playing pool.

Survivors include her sons: Ronald Jones and Sally Smith of Omaha, Neb.; Kenneth Jones and wife Carla of Logan; Larry Jones and wife Jean Ann of Blair, Neb.; sister: Geraldine Reinart and husband Melvin of Mesa, Ariz.; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Regina was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wayne, brother Ed Brummer.

Final resting place was Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap.

Logan Memorial Chapel
215 N. Fourth Ave.
Logan, IA 51546
Ph: 712-644-2929


JONES, RICK

Died June 8, 2100


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Harlan man hurt in motorcycle crash
June 6th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

One person was critically injured during a motorcycle accident Friday night, in Harlan. According to the Harlan P-D, 46-year old Richard "Rick" Jones, of Harlan, was unresponsive but breathing when authorities arrived following the crash, which occurred at around 9:10-p.m., when the cycle hit a curb on the side of the road, as it was traveling on Hawkeye Avenue.

Jones was taken by Medivac Ambulance to Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, before he was flown to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha by LifeNet helicopter. An official with the Harlan P-D said Tuesday (June 7th), that Jones remained in the hospital late Monday afternoon, but a report on his condition was not available.

The accident, which caused about $6,000 damage to the cycle, remains under investigation.

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RICK JONES (Pending)
Obituaries
June 9th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

RICK JONES, 46, of Harlan, died Wed., June 8th, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Funeral services for Rick Jones are currently pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.

Rick is survived by:
His wife Betts Jones, of Harlan.
His children Holly Jacobsen; Ally Jones, and Bradley Jones.
His parents Pat Jones, and Richard (Christine) Jones, all of Harlan.
His sisters Deb (Rowly) Burton, of Irwin; Beth (Scott) Andersen, of Pella; & Deanne (Craig) Kroger, of Harlan.
His brother Micheal Jones, of Harlan.
His step-brothers Mark (Kathy) Tech, & Randy (Mary) Tech, all of Council Bluffs.
His step-sister Teresa Tech, of Omaha.
His granddaughter Cassidy.

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Funeral Services for 46 year old Rick Jones of Harlan are currently pending at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Rick Jones passed away on Wednesday, June 8th at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Survivors include his wife, Betts Jones of Harlan; children: Holly Jacobsen, Ally Jones, and Bradley Jones; 1 granddaughter Cassidy; parents Pat Jones of Harlan and Richard and Christine Jones of Harlan; sisters: Deb (Rowly) Burton of Irwin; Beth (Scott) Andersen of Pella; Deanne (Craig) Kroger of Harlan; 1 brother: Michael Jones of Harlan; step-brothers: Mark (Kathy) Tech and Randy (Mary) Tech all of Council Bluffs; and step-sister: Teresa Tech of Omaha, NE. The Pauley Jones Funeral in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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http://www.pauleyjones.com/Obituaries.htm

Arrangements and Services Are Pending For
Rick Jones - Age 46
Who died on Wednesday, June 8, 2011
at University of Nebraska Medical Center
in Omaha, Nebraska

Rick is survived by his wife Betts Jones of Harlan; children Holly Jacobsen, Ally Jones and Bradley Jones; granddaughter Cassidy; parents: Pat Jones of Harlan and Richard and Christine of Harlan; sisters Deb (Rowly) Burton of Irwin, IA, Beth (Scott) Andersen of Pella, IA, and Deanne (Craig) Kroger of Harlan; brother Michael Jones of Harlan, step-brothers Mark (Kathy) Tech of Council Bluffs, IA, Randy (Mary) Tech of Council Bluffs; and step-sister Teresa Tech of Omaha, NE.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Arrangements and Services For
Rick Jones - Age 46
Who died on Wednesday, June 8, 2011
at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska

Visitation
Monday, June 13, 2011
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Visitation at Church
Monday, June 13, 2011
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Monday, June 13, 2011
7:00 PM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Rick is survived by his wife Betts Jones of Harlan; their children: Ally Jones and Bradley Jones of Harlan; his daughter Hollie Jacobsen and her fiance Jared Wedemeyer and; granddaughter Kassidy all of Brayton, IA; parents: Pat Jones of Harlan and Richard and Christine Jones of Harlan; sisters Deb (Rowly) Burton of Irwin, IA, Beth (Scott) Andersen of Pella, IA, and Deanne (Craig) Kroger of Harlan; brother Michael Jones of Harlan, step-brothers Mark (Kathy) Tech of Council Bluffs, IA, Randy (Mary) Tech of Council Bluffs; and step-sister Teresa Tech of Omaha, NE.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Richard Trafton Jones, son of Richard A. and Patricia (Trafton) Jones, was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 3, 1965. He was baptized at St. Peter's Catholic Church and started school at Tinley Grade School all in Council Bluffs. For a short time he was called "Ricky" but he soon answered to the name Rick.

In 1971, Rick moved with his family to Harlan, Iowa, where he attended grade school at St. Michael's Catholic School and graduated from Harlan Community High School with the class of 1983. During high school, Rick was a member of the wrestling and golf teams. Rick also worked at his father's monument company all throughout high school. He enjoyed working with his hands, fixing things and shape carving granite. In the fall of 1983, Rick enrolled at Iowa Western Community College where he received his associates degree in auto mechanics in 1985. After graduating, Rick worked in Iowa City, Iowa for a short time at Johnson Ford, then moved to Council Bluffs where he worked at Johnnies Restaurant in South Omaha and later worked at Pefferonies Restaurant in Council Bluffs.

After a few years, Rick lost interest in auto mechanics and decided to enroll at the Monument Industries Design School in Barre, Vermont where he studied advanced monument design and graduated in 1989.

On October 26, 1991 he was united in marriage to Marybeth "Betts" Blum at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska. After their marriage, they made their home in Omaha, where their two children, Allyson and Bradley were born. He worked for Excel Cabinetry with some of Bett's brothers in Omaha. Rick later commuted to Harlan, Iowa and started Midwest Monument Company with his father.

In 1997, Rick and Betts moved to Harlan, Iowa where he continued with his wife to operate Midwest Monument. They joined St. Michael's Catholic Church where they were active members with Rick serving a term on the Parish Council. During the remodeling of St. Michael's, Rick was instrumental in the construction of the granite baptismal fountain. In addition to St. Michael's, Rick was a member of the Iowa Monument Builders Association and the Monument Builders of North America.

Rick's family and friends were the most important things in his life. He was always doing favors for them. If you needed him for something, he came when he was called. He enjoyed his work, nature and especially fishing. He remodeled much of his own home, built his own double car garage and enjoyed creating monuments of beauty and distinction. He believed in the "measure five times, cut once" philosophy. Rick was recently united with his daughter, Hollie Jacobsen. Rick, Betts, Ally and Brad welcomed Hollie into their family and love her dearly.

Rick died at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska on June 8, 2011, having attained the age of forty-six years, five months and five days. Preceding Rick in death were his grandparents, Everett and Mary Jones, Dr. Harold and Bee Trafton and his father-in-law, Lyle Blum.

He is survived by his wife, Betts Jones, their children: Allyson and Bradley all of Harlan, Iowa and his daughter Hollie Jacobsen and her fiancé Jared Wedemeyer of Brayton, Iowa, his granddaughter Kassidy; his parents: Pat Jones of Harlan and Richard and his wife Christine Jones of Harlan; his brother and sisters: Deb and her husband Rowly Burton of Irwin, Iowa, Deanne and her husband Craig Kroger of Harlan, Beth and her husband Scott Andersen of Pella Iowa, Michael Jones of Harlan; step brothers Mark Tech and his wife Kathy and Randy Tech and his wife Mary all of Council Bluffs, Iowa and step sister Teresa Tech of Omaha, Nebraska; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Rev. John Frost celebrated the 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Pete Sutton, Brian Christensen, Larry Miller, Gaige Petersen, Michael P. Jones, and Joey Petsche. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.

Memorials may be made to: Jones Family Trust Fund


JUHL, PATSY M.

Died May 23, 2100



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Arrangements and Services Are Pending For
Patsy M. Juhl - Age 77
Who died on Monday, May 23, 2011

Patsy is survived by her brothers: Leroy (Leta) Juhl of Las Vegas, NV, James Juhl of Council Bluffs, IA, and Jerry (Shirley) Juhl of Las Vegas; sister Shirley (Ken) Dickey of Glendale, AZ; and uncle David Blain of Council Bluffs, IA.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is in charge of arrangements
343-2453 or (800) 447-2588

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Patsy Marie Juhl was born to Lester M. and Winnifred O. (Blain) Juhl on October 26, 1933 in Irwin, Iowa.

At a young age, Patsy moved to an institution in Glenwood, Iowa. Over the course of her life she moved to various places including Nishna Productions in Shenandoah, Iowa. She was a resident in Shenandoah for over twenty years. Here she kept busy with the daily activities. She enjoyed attending church, as well as watching television and attending local dances. She also enjoyed calling her siblings every Sunday to visit with them.

Patsy moved to Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa in April of 2002. This is where she died on Monday, May 23, 2011 having attained the age of seventy-seven years, six months and twenty-seven days. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister-in-law Patti Juhl.

She is survived by her brothers: Leroy Allen Juhl and his wife Leta of Las Vegas, Nevada, James Juhl of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Jerry Juhl and his wife Shirley of Las Vegas; sister Shirley and her husband Ken Dickey of Glendale, Arizona; uncle David Blain of Council Bluffs; cousins; and nieces and nephews.

Private services were held in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa.


JUSTICE, JAMES

Died April 23, 2100


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STAFF SGT. JAMES JUSTICE, 32, of Grimes (formerly of Manilla), died April 23rd, in Afghanistan. Funeral services will be held 2-p.m. Wed., May 4th, at the IKM-Manning High School gymnasium in Manning. Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla has the arrangements. Visitation will be held from 4-8pm Tue., May 3rd at the IKM-Manning Middle School in Manilla, & will resume at 1-p.m. Wed. at the high school in Manning, prior to the service in the gym. Burial will be held at a later date in the Arlington National Cemetery at Washington, D-C. Memorial donations may be directed to the James Justice Benefit Account at Veridian Credit Union, 5910 University Ave., West Des Moines, IA, 50266. Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla has the arrangements.

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Funeral services for 32 year old, Staff Sergeant James Justice of Grimes, formerly of Manilla, will be held Wednesday, May 4th at 2pm in the IKM-Manning High School Gymnasium in Manning. Burial with military honors will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. Staff Sergeant Justice passed away on Saturday, April 23 in Afghanistan. Survivors include his wife, Amanda and daughter Caydence, both of Grimes; Parents: Larry and Lillian Justice of Manilla; siblings: Kenneth Justice, Denise Christensen, and Christina Lingle all of Manilla. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held at the IKM-Manning Middle School Gymnasium in Manilla on Tuesday, May 3rd from 4 to 8pm. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, May 4th at 1pm, when the doors will open at the IKM-Manning High School Gymnasium in Manning, until the time of the funeral at 2pm.

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Visitation for Sgt. James Justice will be at the IKM-Manning Middle School gymnasium in Manilla, Iowa, on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the IKM-Manning High School gymnasium in neighboring Manning, Iowa.

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Omaha World Herald, Published Monday May 2, 2011

Services set for Iowa soldier
By Juan Perez Jr.
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Funeral services for Staff Sgt. James Justice, an Iowa soldier killed in action last month in Afghanistan, will begin this week.

The Iowa National Guard announced Sunday that a visitation will be held at the IKM-Manning Middle School gymnasium in Manilla, Iowa, on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the IKM-Manning High School gymnasium in neighboring Manning, Iowa.

Justice, 32, died after insurgents shot him during a rescue operation to retrieve a downed helicopter crew in a remote part of northeastern Afghanistan's Kapisa province.

Justice and several other members of the Iowa National Guard's 1-113th Cavalry Squadron, Alpha Troop, were part of a quick-reaction force scrambled from Bagram Air Field the morning of April 23 to help rescue the two-man crew. Officials said the reaction force's Black Hawk helicopter came under small-arms fire the moment it set down near the crash scene.

Justice was killed as the soldiers cleared the landing zone, officials said.

Wounded in the attack was Spc. Zachary Durham, 21, of Des Moines. He was being treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., officials said.

Coalition forces have seen a sharp increase in enemy contact as Afghanistan's harsh winter continues to fade into spring's fighting season. Midlands troops have not been immune.

Since April 11, three members of the Iowa National Guard have been killed in action. Seven others have been wounded.

Justice will be buried at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, the Guard said.

Contact the writer:
444-1068, johnny.perez@owh.com

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Omaha World Herald, Published Monday May 2, 2011

Services set for Guardsman

JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa National Guard says the body of a soldier who was killed in Afghanistan will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C.

Staff Sgt. James Justice, of Grimes, died April 23. His unit was conducting a rescue operation of a helicopter crew. Spc. Zachary Durham, of Des Moines, was wounded in the same operation. Both men were assigned to Troop A, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry, which is based at Camp Dodge on the north side of Johnston.

The Iowa National Guard said there will be a visitation on Tuesday evening in the gym at IKM-Manning Middle School in Manilla. The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon inside the gymnasium at IKM-Manning High School in Manning.

Graveside services will be conducted before burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

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http://www.ohdefuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=369638&page=profile

Staff Sgt. James Justice
April 23, 2011
Services Pending

Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla

Services are pending for 32 year old Staff Sgt. James Justice of Grimes, formerly Manilla, at Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla. James was killed on April 23rd while trying to rescue the crew of a helicopter that crashed in eastern Afghanistan.

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Facts
Born: June 30, 1978
Death: April 23, 2011

Memorial donations can be made to:
James Justice Benefit Account at Veridian Credit Union, 5910 University Ave. West Des Moines, IA 50266
https://www.veridiancu.org/

James Justice Benefit Account at Bank Iowa, PO Box 369, Manilla, IA 51454
https://www.bankiowabanks.com/#/denison

Staff Sgt. James Justice
June 30, 1978 - April 23, 2011

Visitation
Tuesday May 3, 2011, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
IKM-Manning Middle School Gymnasium in Manilla

Visitation will resume on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., when the doors will open at the IKM-Manning High School Gymnasium in Manning before the funeral.

Funeral Service
Wednesday May 4, 2011, 2:00 p.m.

IKM-Manning High School Gymnasium in Manning
Doors will open and visitation will resume at 1:00 p.m.

Interment
Arlington National Cemetery
James will be buried with military honors at a later date.

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James Alan, son of Larry and Lillian (Gunnlaugsson) Justice, was born June 30, 1978 in Manning, Carroll County, IA. He lived with his family in Manilla. James was baptized on August 17, 1978 at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning with Larry and Jeanie Young serving as sponsors. Later he was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. James attended school in Manilla and while in high school enjoyed participating in football, baseball and track. In 1997 James graduated from Irwin-Kirkman-Manilla High School. He enlisted as an Infantryman in Company C, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry, Iowa Army National Guard in September 1998 at Denison and completed Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Benning, GA in May 1999. James deployed to Operation Desert Spring (Kuwait) in 2001, the Multinational Force Observer peacekeeping mission (Sinai Peninsula, Egypt) in 2003-2004, and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005-2006. He came from a proud family of patriots. A distant relative has documented that seven of James' ancestors fought in the War of 1812 and eight fought in the Civil War, as well as many in other conflicts.

On April 17, 2009 James was united in marriage with Amanda Jo Sand at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Grimes. They made their home in Grimes and were the parents of one daughter. Prior to his mobilization to Afghanistan, he was employed full-time by the Iowa National Guard at Camp Dodge, Johnston. When not working with the Guard, he loved to spend time with his daughter and his dog Kinnick. He could often be found tinkering around the house and cooking for his family. James was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Minnesota Vikings football fan. In his spare time, he liked to golf and hang-out with his friends, as well as work on tractors with his dad. James was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Grimes and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3517 in Manning.

James volunteered for duty in Afghanistan in early 2011 to be with his unit because he loved his country and felt that is where he should be. After completing a routine security patrol at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, word was received of a downed OH-58 Kiowa helicopter in the neighboring Kapisa province north east of Kabul. James and some of his fellow soldiers from the Iowa Army National Guard's Alpha Troop 1st Squadron 113th Cavalry boarded a UH 60 Black Hawk helicopter to rescue the two man crew of the downed helicopter. After their craft landed the group came under small arms fire. James was killed at the site on Saturday, April 23, 2011. He was 32 years, 9 months and 24 days of age. James was escorted home to Iowa from Dover AFB by OC Alan Schmeckpepper.

James is preceded in death by his grandparents Kenneth and Katherine Justice and Maynard and Nora Gunnlaugsson, brother-in-law Lyle Christensen, and aunt Alta and her husband Merlin Nulle.

He is survived by his wife Amanda Justice and three-year-old daughter Caydence Justice of Grimes; parents Larry and Lillian Justice of Manilla; brother Kenneth Justice of Manilla; sisters Denise Christensen of Manilla and Christina Lingle (Kevin) of Manilla; nephew Doug Ridgley (Sarah) of Omaha and their children Emirsann and Elliette; nieces: Stephanie Ahrenholtz (Justin) of Manilla; Jessica Lingle (Alisa) of Manilla; Katie Lingle of Manilla; Rebecca Lingle of Manilla; Tonya (Shane)Darnell of Elrino, OK and Jamie (Justin) Chronister of Elrino, OK; parents-in-law Bill and Sue Sand of Eau Claire, WI; brothers-in-law: Bob Buckli of Eau Claire, WI; Tim Buckli (Kacee) of Omaha, NE; sisters-in-law Amy Buckli-Loew (Clyde) of Chetek, WI; Annie Luer (Tony) of Fall Creek, WI; grandparents-in-law Archie and Carol Sand of Eau Claire, WI; aunts, uncle, other relatives and many friends.

Chaplain MAJ Gary Selof, Officiating
Jessica Fine, Eulogy
Jeremy Vennink, Judy Erb, & Tyler Christianson,
Remembrance Speakers

Music
"It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" ~ Boyz II Men
"I Will Remember You" ~ Anya Paulette, Vocalist
"Amazing Grace" ~ Bagpipes
"Proud to be an American" ~ Lee Greenwood

Casket Bearers
MAJ Jason Erb
SGT Andrew Bauer
SGT Robbie Rushton
Doug Ridgley
SSG Phillip Edwards
SSG Shane Pankonen
SSG Nicholas Harvey
SPC Matthew O'Connor

Interment with Military Honors at a later date
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

Visitation
Tuesday May 3, 2011, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
IKM-Manning Middle School Gymnasium in Manilla

Visitation will resume on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., when the doors will open at the IKM-Manning High School Gymnasium in Manning before the funeral.

Funeral Service
Wednesday May 4, 2011, 2:00 p.m.
IKM-Manning High School Gymnasium in Manning

Doors will open and visitation will resume at 1:00 p.m.

Interment
Monday May 16, 2011
Arlington National Cemetery
With Military Honors


KIRK, LEORA ARLENE (TROLL) SORENSEN

Died May 17, 2100



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LEORA A. KIRK, 84, of Elk Horn (formerly of Harlan), died Tue., May 17th, in Elk Horn. Memorial services will be held 10:30-a.m. Fri., May 20th, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. There is no visitation or viewing prior to the service. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Burial of ashes will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

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Memorial Services for 84 year old Leora A. Kirk of Elk Horn, formerly of Harlan, will be held on Friday, May 20 at 10:30am at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial of ashes will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Leora passed away on Tuesday, May 17 in Elk Horn. Survivors include her children: Rick (Kaomi) Sorensen of Harlan, Daryl (Mary) Sorensen of Tempe, AZ; Donna (Bob) Van Leuven of Mesa, AZ; 10 Grandchildren; 11 Great-Grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Leora Arlene (Troll) Kirk
July 28, 1926 - May 17, 2011

Leora Arlene Kirk, the daughter of Emil and Hulda (Fries) Troll, was born on July 28, 1926, in Walnut, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm outside of Walnut, and attended Monroe #5 country school through the eighth grade. Leora helped with farm work on the family farm, and at the same time, started working as a housekeeper for various families. She continued as a housekeeper for many years, helping to support the family; she retired in 1997.

On January 22, 1947, she married Otto Ferdinand Sorensen in Harlan, Iowa. He died in January 1959, in Harlan. Leora married Olav Kirk on July 18, 1964, at the original Immanual Lutheran Church in Harlan. Olav died on April 6, 2007, in Harlan.

Leora was a long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, where she attended services as often as her health permitted. Leora was a member of the Harlan VFW Post #941 Auxiliary. She loved her family and enjoyed caring for them with her home cooking, baking, and canning. Leora liked tending her flowers, including her roses, going to the casino, and polka dancing.
Leora A. Kirk died on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, having reached the age of 84 years, 9 months, and 19 days.

Leora was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Otto F. Sorensen; her second husband, Olav Kirk; one son, Galen Sorensen; two brothers, Wilfred Troll and Alvin Troll; two sisters, Gertrude Jacobsen and Alverta Hansen. She is survived by two sons, Rick (Kaomi) Sorensen of Harlan, Iowa, and Daryl (Mary) Sorensen of Tempe, Arizona; one daughter, Donna (Bob) Van Leuven of Mesa, Arizona; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held on Friday, May 20, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Steve Chellew officiating. Marge Ahrenholtz served as the organist, and Diane Kastens was the soloist. Burial of ashes was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Iowa.

The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Elk Horn, IA, formerly of Harlan, IA

Service date: Friday, May 20, 2011
Service time: 10:30 AM
Service location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 - 19th Street, Harlan,IA

Service comments: There will be no visitation or viewing prior to the service. Burial of Ashes will be in the Harlan Cemetery.


KLEMME, JACK RICHARD "RICK"

Died June 21, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 23 to July 23, 2011

Jack Richard "Rick" Klemme, a long time resident of Iowa City, died at his home in Cottonwood, AZ on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. He was 55.

Jack spent most of his childhood in Denison, Iowa where he attended Denison High School and played baseball. Later, he attended the University of Iowa on the GI Bill.

Jack enlisted in the Navy at the end of the Vietnam War and trained as a medic and psychiatric technician. He was stationed with the Marine Corps off the coast of Cambodia and debriefed newly liberated POWs. Jack had a gift for working with people in crisis, and went on to spend 35 years being of service to mental health patients, cardiac patients, and disabled veterans. He worked for many years at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City and many more at the Iowa City VA Hospital.

Those who knew Jack were touched by his deep sensitivity and unwavering kindness. He was a voracious reader, loved ideas, his guitar, and a well-trained dog. He could be witty, and he appreciated beauty. He was a potter.

Jack is survived by his children Graham and Margaret "Margo" Klemme of Iowa City; his significant other, Margaret "Peggy" Knoll of Prescott, AZ; sisters Jean (Bruce) Dahleen of Denison, Sarah Fineran (John) and brother TJ Ray (Diana) of Schleswig Iowa; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins scattered throughout Iowa and Kansas.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

A memorial service will be held in Iowa City in a location and date yet to be determined.


KNUDSEN, ILA

Died June 19, 2100



http://www.kjan.com/index.php/2011/06/ila-knudsen-svcs-pending/

June 20th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

ILA KNUDSON, 94, of Harlan, died Sun., June 19th, at the Avoca Nursing & Rehab Center. Services for ILA KNUDSON are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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June 20th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

ILA EVELYN KNUDSON, 94, of Harlan, died Sun., June 19th, at the Avoca Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services for ILA KNUDSON will be held 10:30-a.m. Fri., June 24th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 3-9pm Thu., June 23rd, with the family present to greet friends from 6-8pm. In addition, a Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home, beginning at 7-pm Thursday.

ILA KNUDSEN is survived by: Her daughter - Karen (Jeffrey) Smith, Westchester, PA.; Her daughter-in-law - Pat Knudson, of Harlan; 3 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren

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Funeral Services are pending fro 94 year old Ila Knudson of Harlan. Ila Knudson passed away on Sunday, June 19th at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca. Please call the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan at 755-3135 or 800-831-6805 for further information.

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Funeral Services for 94 year old Ila Knudson of Harlan will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, June 24th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Ila Knudson passed away on Sunday, June 19th at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca. Survivors include her daughter Karen (Jeffery) Smith of Westchester, PA; her daughter-in-law Pat Knudsen of Harlan; her grandsons Rodney (Rhonda) Knudsen of Harlan; Corey (Kelly) Knudsen of Atlantic; and Gaige Knudsen of Harlan; 7 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Thursday, June 23rd from 3 - 9 pm. The family will greet friends from 6-8 pm and there will be a prayer service at 7 pm.

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http://www.pauleyjones.com/Obituaries.htm

Arrangements and Services For
Ila E. Knudson - Age 94
Who died on Sunday, June 19, 2011

Visitation
Thursday, June 23, 2011
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, June 23, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Thursday, June 23, 2011
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Friday, June 24, 2011
10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Ila is survived by her daughter Karen (Jeff) Smith of West Chester, PA; grandsons: Rodney (Rhonda) Knudson of Harlan, IA, Corey (Kelly) Knudson of Atlantic, IA, and Gaige Knudson of Harlan; seven great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law Pat Knudson of Harlan.

The family requests memorials be made to:
Altamont Baptist Church
516 Quince Road
Harlan, IA 51537

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Ila Evelyn Knudson was born on November 10, 1916 to Holger and Anna (Raven) Andersen in Kirkman, Iowa. During her childhood, the family lived on three different farms while Ila attended school. She graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1934 with a Certificate in Normal Training. She then enrolled in education courses at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Ila taught country school for three years before marrying J. Wallace Knudson on June 1, 1938 in The Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Two children were born to this union: John and Karen. Wallace and Ila farmed for thirty-six years in the Cuppy's Grove area before moving to Harlan in 1974.

Ila was active in the Altamont Baptist Church and held regional and state offices in the American Baptist Women's Organization. She was on the board of the Baptist Memorial Home for several years before it became known as Elm Crest Retirement Community. She also participated in 4-H Extension work and in community projects.

The Harlan Council of United Church Women selected Ila as "Mother of the Year" in 1968. She was an excellent cook, baker, seamstress and hostess. Her home was a "meeting place" for all and she loved to entertain. She also opened her home to foster children for a period of ten years. She continued to maintain contact with several of the boys who had lived in her loving home. She also worked at Myrtue Memorial Hospital for thirteen years before retiring to care for her husband.

Ila became a resident of the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in 2006 and remained there until her death on Sunday, June 19, 2011. She had attained the age of ninety-four years, seven months, and nine days. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of forty-eight years, her son John who died in 2007, brothers Harry and Donald, and an infant sister, Dorothea.

Ila is survived by her daughter Karen and her husband Jeffrey Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania; three grandsons: Rodney Knudson and his wife Rhonda of Harlan, Iowa, Corey Knudson and his wife Kelly of Atlantic, Iowa, and Gaige Knudson of Harlan; seven great-grandchildren: Tara, Ethan, Kyle, Austin, Delaney, Josie and Henry; daughter-in-law Pat Knudson of Harlan; other family members and friends.

Pastor Dianna Holland officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Dick Andersen and Jerry Nelson. Serving as casket bearers were Rodney Knudson, Eddie Longmeyer, Corey Knudson, Wade Andersen, Gaige Knudson, and Doug Robinson. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa.

The family requests memorials be made to: Altamont Baptist Church, 516 Quince Road, Harlan, Iowa


KOHNEKAMP, JERALD EUGENE

Died June 25, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from July 1 to August 1, 2011

Jerald Eugene Kohnekamp was born February 14, 1950, to John and LuVerne Ewoldt Kohnekamp. He passed away at his home on Saturday, June 25, 2011, in Charter Oak, Iowa, at the age of sixty-one.

Jerry was born in Denison, Iowa, and raised in the Charter area. He was baptized in Christ at St. John Lutheran in Charter Oak on May 21, 1950, and later confirmed there March 27, 1964. He received his education at St. John's Lutheran School and attended the Charter Oak-Ute High School. He worked for Baak Implement as a tractor mechanic until they went out of business. He then worked for Clausen & Clausen LTD, as a farmhand for fifteen years, and most recently worked at Farmland Foods in Carroll, Iowa, as a shag driver for four years.

Jerry married Blinda Jean Bramley on January 18,1974, at the RLDS Church in Moorhead, Iowa. The couple was blessed with the birth of two children. Blinda passed away in 1993. Jerry married Jacqueline Rose Boland on August 22, 2000.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and enjoyed the time spent with his family and friends. He worked hard, was proud of his family, and had strong morals. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, camping, and traveling. He liked to listen to old country music and watch westerns. He loved laughter and enjoyed life to the fullest.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, John and LuVerne; his wife Blinda; one sister-in-law, Barb; and one stepson, David. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline; one daughter, Shelly and her husband, Mark; one son, Jonathan; one stepdaughter, Julia and her husband, Hoss; two stepsons: Brian and his wife, Sue; and Allan; three grandchildren, Carly, Parker, and Jackson; twelve step-grandchildren: Sarah, Ian, David, Jr., Alicia, Brian, Jr., Jessica, Jacob, Scott, Nathan, Chad, Derek and Jerrod; his father and mother-in-law: Ray and Opal; three brothers: Bill and his wife, Corlie; Vernon; and Herman and his wife, Nancy; one sister, Julia and her husband, Maurice; many other special people including nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law; other relatives and lots of friends.

Funeral services were held 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. Rev. Richard Merrill officiated the service and graveside rites held at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Charter Oak. Organist Art Beeck provided accompaniment for congregational hymns, "On Eagles' Wings," and "I'm But A Stranger Here." Rachel Kline sang "Amazing Grace." Honorary pallbearers were Dennis and Marlene Bergstadt, Don and Nadine Friedrichs, Beverly and Jerald Knudsen, Terry & Sandy Bauman, Linda Petersen, and Shirley Hopp. Serving as pallbearers were Bill Kohnekamp, Jr., Jason Kohnekamp, Bill Henkelman, Brian Knudsen, Kevin Clausen, Jerry Meseck, Gary Schau, and Ron Schau. Tuesday services included a prayer service at the Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak at 5:30 p.m. led by Pastor Richard Merrill. The family invited everyone to return to the church for fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of arrangements.


LARSEN, WENDELL A.

Died June 23, 2100



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Funeral Services are pending for 87 year old Wendell A. Larsen of Elk Horn. He passed away on Thursday, June 23rd, in Omaha. The Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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June 24th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

WENDELL A. LARSEN, 87, of Elk Horn, died Thu., June 23rd, at the Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, NE. Services for WENDELL LARSEN will be held on Tuesday, June 28th at 1:00 pm at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. www.burmeisterjohannsen.com

Friends may call Monday, June 27th from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with the family present from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

Wendell A. Larsen is survived by:
Wife Irene M. Larsen of Elk Horn
2 Daughters Lynda Martin of Kimballton and Angela (Dennis) Hemminger of Blair, NE
Son Eugene Larsen of Elk Horn
6 Grandchildren
8 Great-grandchildren
1 Great-great-grandchild

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Wendell Allan Larsen
April 17, 1924 - June 23, 2011

SURVIVORS: Wife - Irene M. Larsen of Elk Horn, IA; 2 Daughters - Lynda Martin of Kimballton, IA, and Angela (Dennis) Hemminger of Blair, NE; 1 Son - Eugene Larsen of Elk Horn, IA; 6 Grandchildren; 8 Great-grandchildren; 1 Great-great-grandchild; and Other Relatives & Friends

Hometown: Elk Horn, IA
Visitation date: Monday, Jun 27, 2011
Visitation time: 1:00-9:00 PM
Visitation location: Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, 1401 Garfield Avenue, Harlan,IA
Visitation comments: The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Funeral Home.
Service date: Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011
Service time: 1:00 PM
Service location: Elk Horn Lutheran Church, 4313 Main Street, Elk Horn,IA
Service comments: Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

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Wendell Allan Larsen, the son of John and Alma (Petersen) Larsen, was born on April 17, 1924, on the family farm near Kirkman, Iowa. He attended school in Kimballton, Iowa, and graduated from Exira (Iowa) High School in 1941. He then served in the United States Army. On October 10, 1943, Wendell married Irene Marie Rasmussen in Maryville, Missouri. The couple lived near Brayton, Iowa, and later farmed near Elk Horn, Iowa. They moved into Elk Horn in 1948, and bought the Feed and Produce Store. In 1953, Wendell began trucking, hauling agricultural products in the area. He retired in 1988. He had recently become a resident of the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.

Wendell was a member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa, where he had served two years on the church council. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #322 in Elk Horn. Wendell loved traveling and sight-seeing, and he and Irene enjoyed taking their camper south in the winter. He also liked to spend time woodcarving.

Wendell A. Larsen died on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 87 years, 2 months, and 6 days.

Wendell was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Irene M. Larsen of Elk Horn, Iowa; two daughters, Angela (Dennis) Hemminger of Blair, Nebraska, and Lynda Martin of Kimballton, Iowa; one son, Eugene Larsen of Exira, Iowa; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa, with Pastor Keith Menter officiating. Janell Hansen served as the organist. Casket bearers were Cole Larsen, Reece Larsen, Tonia Lozano, Dan Smith, Tiera Heilesen, Shad Hemminger, and Seth Hemminger. Burial was in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.


LEGAN, MARION L.

Died June 5, 2100


Published in The Daily Nonpareil on June 6, 2011

Marion L. Legan, age 80, of Persia, Iowa, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 5th, 2011, at The Life Care Center in Elkhorn, Neb., after a 5 1/2 month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Marion, son of Ralph and Anna (Krohn) Legan was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1930, at his parents home in Persia. He was baptized and confirmed into the Trinity Lutheran Church of Persia. Marion attended Pleasant Ridge and Spring Creek Country Schools, then graduated from Persia High School in 1949. In February of 1952, Marion was drafted into the Army. In July of 1952, he was married to LaVonne Graybill (daughter of Guy and Mary Graybill). Nine days later, he was shipped off to Korea and proudly served 18 1/2 months there as a radar operator with the 68th AAA Gun Battalion. Upon his return Marion and LaVonne purchased the John Koll farm just west of Persia and farmed for over 47 years. They were blessed with two children, Mary Ann and Rodney Lee. Along with farming, Marion worked for Walt Kuster at the Persia Champlain Gas Station for 21 years, drove a truck off and on for DL (Mike) Hughes and drove a Tri Center school bus for 3 years.

He also served his community through the Farm Service Co-op Board, American Legion Post 314 â€" where he carried the American Flag for 35 years, the Building Committee at Community of Christ Church (formerly RLDS), President of the Valley View cemetery board (36 years), and the Persia Town Council (6 years). Marion's passions included traveling â€" together, he and LaVonne saw all 50 states, parts of Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia. While in New Zealand, Marion was named an honorary Chief by the King of the Mayore Tribe. He never tired of a beautiful mountain range or seeing any of God's creatures in the wild. He enjoyed a great campfire, a slow waltz with LaVonne, and playing cards/marbles with friends.

Marion was survived by his devoted wife, LaVonne, of Persia; daughter, Mary Herzberg (husband, Larry); and granddaughter Marla Olsen (husband, Tony); and great-grandson, Aiden, all of Omaha, Neb.; sister-in-law, Donna Yecha, of Omaha; and brother-in-law, CL (Sonny) Busch, of Persia; and a host of loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Anna Legan; son, Rodney; sisters, Kathleen (Pug) Busch and Lois Bradley.

Visitation Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a short prayer service at 6 p.m., at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, at 1 p.m., at the Community of Christ Church (formerly the R.L.D.S) in Persia. Burial will be at the Valley View Cemetery in Persia. Immediately following, lunch will be served at the new Persia Volunteer Fire Hall. The family requests that memorials be directed to either the American Legion Post 314 of Persia Iowa or the Persia Volunteer Fire Department. Marion will be remembered as a strong yet compassionate individual - a devoted and caring husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished friend.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
Bayliss Park Chapel
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779
http://www.cutleroneill.com

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Marion L. Legan, age 80, of Persia, Iowa, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 5th, 2011, at The Life Care Center in Elkhorn, Neb., after a 5 1/2 month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Marion, son of Ralph and Anna (Krohn) Legan was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1930, at his parents home in Persia. He was baptized and confirmed into the Trinity Lutheran Church of Persia. Marion attended Pleasant Ridge and Spring Creek Country Schools, then graduated from Persia High School in 1949. In February of 1952, Marion was drafted into the Army. In July of 1952, he was married to LaVonne Graybill (daughter of Guy and Mary Graybill). Nine days later, he was shipped off to Korea and proudly served 18 1/2 months there as a radar operator with the 68th AAA Gun Battalion. Upon his return Marion and LaVonne purchased the John Koll farm just west of Persia and farmed for over 47 years. They were blessed with two children, Mary Ann and Rodney Lee.

Along with farming, Marion worked for Walt Kuster at the Persia Champlain Gas Station for 21 years, drove a truck off and on for DL (Mike) Hughes and drove a Tri Center school bus for 3 years. He also served his community through the Farm Service Co-op Board, American Legion Post 314 - where he carried the American Flag for 35 years, the Building Committee at Community of Christ Church (formerly RLDS), President of the Valley View cemetery board (36 years), and the Persia Town Council (6 years). Marion's passions included traveling - together, he and LaVonne saw all 50 states, parts of Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia. While in New Zealand, Marion was named an honorary Chief by the King of the Mayore Tribe. He never tired of a beautiful mountain range or seeing any of God's creatures in the wild. He enjoyed a great campfire, a slow waltz with LaVonne, and playing cards/marbles with friends.

Marion was survived by his devoted wife, LaVonne, of Persia; daughter, Mary Herzberg (husband, Larry); and granddaughter Marla Olsen (husband, Tony); and great-grandson, Aiden, all of Omaha, Neb.; sister-in-law, Donna Yecha, of Omaha; and brother-in-law, CL (Sonny) Busch, of Persia; and a host of loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Anna Legan; son, Rodney; sisters, Kathleen (Pug) Busch and Lois Bradley.

Visitation Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a short prayer service at 6 p.m., at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, at 1 p.m., at the Community of Christ Church (formerly the R.L.D.S) in Persia. Burial will be at the Valley View Cemetery in Persia. Immediately following, lunch will be served at the new Persia Volunteer Fire Hall. The family requests that memorials be directed to either the American Legion Post 314 of Persia Iowa or the Persia Volunteer Fire Department. Marion will be remembered as a strong yet compassionate individual - a devoted and caring husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished friend.


LEINEN, PEGGY ANN

Died April 5, 2100



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PEGGY ANN LEINEN, 58, of Portsmouth, died Tue., April 5th, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. A Mass of Christian burial service will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., April 9th, at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth, where visitation is from Noon until 9-pm Fri. (4/8), & a Wake service begins at 7-pm Friday. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 58 year old Peggy Ann Leinen will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 10:30am at St. Mary, Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth. Peggy Leinen passed away on Tuesday, April 5 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Ed Leinen of Portsmouth; children: Melissa (Brad) Schwery of Portsmouth; Katie (Matt) Burns of Indianola; Sarah (Shawn) Garner of Des Moines; Michael Leinen (friend Amy Bethel) of Minneapolis, MN; 3 brothers; and 8 Grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth on Friday, April 8 from Noon to 9pm with the wake service beginning at 7pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Peggy A. Leinen - Age 58
Who died on Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Visitation
Friday, April 8, 2011
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, April 8, 2011
7:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, April 9, 2011
10:30 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Iowa

Peggy is survived by her husband Ed Leinen of Portsmouth, IA; daughters: Melissa (Brad) Schwery of Portsmouth, Katie (Matt) Burns of Indianola, IA, and Sarah (Shawn) Garner of Des Moines, IA; son Michael Leinen (Amy Bethel) of Minneapolis, MN; 8 grandchildren; and brothers: Dennis (Marie) Kenkel and Jack (Gloria) Kenkel all of Earling, IA, and Dean (Pamela) Kenkel of Underwood, IA.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Peggy Ann Leinen was born on June 6, 1952, to Alfred and Leonetta (Rosman) Kenkel near Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa and attended grade school at St. Joseph's Catholic School. She graduated from Harlan Community High School with the Class of 1970 and went on to graduate from Capitol School of Cosmetology in Omaha, Nebraska.

On June 9, 1973, Peggy was united in marriage to Edward T. Leinen at St. Joseph's in Earling. Four children were born to them: Melissa, Katie, Sarah, and Michael.
Peggy loved working as a cosmetologist and opened her own shop in 1979. She ran it for several years and enjoyed every one of her clients. She had also worked at Club 191 in Portsmouth and at Oriental Trading Company.

She had many hobbies including quilting, gardening, and home improvement. She loved playing cards and video games but her favorite pastime was being with her grandchildren.
Peggy died suddenly on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She had attained the age of fifty-eight years, nine months, and thirty days and was preceded in death by her parents and brother Donald.

She is survived by her husband of thirty-seven years Edward Leinen of Portsmouth, Iowa; children: Melissa and her husband Brad Schwery of Portsmouth, Iowa, Katie and her husband Matt Burns of Indianola, Iowa, Sarah and her husband Shawn Garner of Des Moines, Iowa, and Michael Leinen and his friend Amy Bethel of Minneapolis, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; brothers Dennis Kenkel and his wife Marie and Jack Kenkel and his wife Gloria all of Earling, Iowa; and Dean Kenkel and his wife Pam of Underwood, Iowa; other family members and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. John Dorton at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 8, 2011 at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. Interment was held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth, Iowa with Bruce Kenkel, Brian Kenkel, Allen Leinen, Jr., Paul Kenkel, Kurt Kenkel and Jake Alexander serving as casket bearers.


LOCHMILLER, DREXEL "BUD"

Died May 31, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 9 to July 9, 2011

DREXEL "BUD" LOCHMILLER (1924 - 2011)

Drexel "Bud" Lochmiller was born April 2, 1924, the son of John and Maude Wardell Lochmiller. He died at his home in Denison, Iowa, on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the age of eighty-seven.

Drexel grew up on a farm in Belltown, near Dow City, Iowa. He received his early education in a consolidated school near his home, graduating from Dow City High School with the class of 1941. He attended Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri, and after completing his education, he began farming.

On October 4, 1943, he was united in marriage to Vera Browne in Hiawatha, Kansas. The couple made their home on a farm near Dow City. Drexel farmed for thirteen years before he began working for Farm Bureau Gas Company; then Gambles Hardware Store in Denison. He transferred to Emmetsburg, Iowa; as a manager of Gamble's Store. He accepted a position as district manager with Moews Seed Company for a short time; and subsequently began working for Sherwin Williams Paint Store as a manager in Spencer, Iowa. He accepted a district manager position with Asgrow Seed, which was later purchased by UpJohn Pharmaceuticals.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed watching the birds in the many birdhouses he made and hung in the trees in his yard. He was adventurous in planting many different varieties of plants around his home and garden. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, cherishing the time spent with his family. He was a member of the Grace Evangelical Free Church in Denison.

Drexel was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dennis; and brothers-in-law, Don; Vernon and his wife, Zeda; and James and his wife, Azalea. Survivors include: his wife Vera; two daughters: Carol and her husband Carl; Deanna and her husband, Don; one son, Richard and his wife, Marge; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister: Betty; many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, June 3, 2011, at the Grace Evangelical Free Church in Denison. Pastor Brian Rihner officiated the service and graveside rites held at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Garden of Gethsemane, in Denison. Pianist Deb Lindgren provided accompaniment for congregational hymns, "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art," "The Old Rugged Cross." "I Can Only Imagine" was played on CD. Honorary pallbearers were Charles McGlothlen, Carl Stoner, and Jason Hunter. Serving as pallbearers were Richard John Lochmiller, Darin Specketer, Kevin Stoner, Chad Brown, David Reis, Ken Steffes, Zach Reis, and Jeff Stoner. The family invited everyone to the church for fellowship and lunch served by the Grace Evangelical Free Women. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.


LUSTGRAAF, VERN

Died May 15, 2100



Published in The Daily Nonpareil on May 17, 2011

Vern Lustgraaf, age 76, of Columbus, Neb., died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in Schuyler, Neb.

Vern was born April 11, 1935, in Neola, Iowa, to Gerard and Mary (Haas) Lustgraaf. He was raised and attended school in Iowa. Vern moved to Columbus in 1975, where he worked for Nielsen Chevrolet for 22 years in theauto body department. Vern married Dorothy Palen January 16, 1998, inColumbus. Following his retirement, Vern continued to work on cars in his garage as he loved restoring cars and tractors.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lustgraaf, of Columbus; daughters, Sandy Offenbecker, of Modale, Iowa, Sheryl (Rodney) Keesee, of LaVista, Neb., Cathy Waldron, of Pisgah, Iowa, Patty Williams, of Shenandoah, Iowa, Diane (Brad) Keehn, of Blair, Neb., Vicky Christensen, Jackie (Sam) Korth, both of Columbus, Sheryl Palen, of Lusk, Wyo.; sons, David (Rita) Lustgraaf, Johnny Lustgraaf, both of Council Bluffs, Steve Lustgraaf, of Shenandoah, Paul (Becky) Petermann, of Columbus, John Palen, of Norfolk, Neb.; 29 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; brothers, Harold Lustgraaf and Jerry (Marilyn) Lustgraaf; sister, Shirley (Albert) Covey; special friend and companion, Spunky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerard and Mary Lustgraaf; son, Robert Lustgraaf; grandson, Tim Petermann; grandson, Michael Offenbecker; brother, Cliff Lustgraaf; sisters, Rita Kardell and Lois Hansen.

Viewing and visitation will be Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 12 p.m., at the McKown Funeral Home, Columbus. Funeral Service 2 p.m.,Thursday, at funeral home.

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2922 13th Street - Columbus, NE 68601 - 402-564-4232

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
Vern Lustgraaf
Age - 76
4/11/1935 - 5/15/2011

Funeral Service
2:00 PM,
Thursday, May 19, 2011
McKown Funeral Home
Columbus, NE

Viewing and Visitation
McKown Funeral Home
Columbus, NE
Thursday 12 Noon until service time

Vern Lustgraaf of Columbus died Sunday, May 15, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Schuyler.

Vern Lustgraaf was born April 11, 1935 in Neola, IA to Gerard and Mary (Haas) Lustgraaf. He was raised and attended school in Iowa. Vern moved to Columbus in 1975 where he worked for Nielsen Chevrolet for 22 years in the auto body department. Vern married Dorothy Palen January 16, 1998 in Columbus. Following his retirement, Vern continued to work on cars in his garage as he loved restoring cars and tractors.

He is survived by:
Wife: Dorothy Lustgraaf of Columbus
Daughter: Sandy Offenbecker of Modale, IA
Son: David (Rita) Lustgraaf of Council Bluffs, IA
Daughter: Sheryl (Rodney) Keesee of LaVista, NE
Son: Johnny Lustgraaf of Council Bluffs, IA
Daughter: Cathy Waldron of Pisgah, IA
Daughter: Patty Williams of Shenandoah, IA
Son: Steve Lustgraaf of Shenandoah, IA
Son: Paul (Becky) Petermann of Columbus
Daughter: Diane (Brad) Keehn of Blair, NE
Daughter: Vicky Christensen of Columbus
Son: John Palen of Norfolk, NE
Daughter: Jackie (Sam) Korth of Columbus
Daughter: Sheryl Palen of Lusk, WY
29 Grandchildren
30 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Harold Lustgraaf
Sister: Shirley (Albert) Covey
Brother: Jerry (Marilyn) Lustgraaf
Special Friend and companion: Spunky

He is preceded in death by:
Parents Gerard and Mary Lustgraaf
Son Robert Lustgraaf
Grandson Tim Petermann
Grandson Michael Offenbecker
Brother Cliff Lustgraaf
Sister Rita Kardell
Sister Lois Hansen


MADER, KATHERINE

Died June 6, 2100



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June 6th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

KATHERINE MADER, 73, of Littleton, CO (formerly of Irwin), died Mon., June 6th, in Littleton. Services for Katherine Mader are pending at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla.

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Katherine K. Mader
December 20, 1937 - June 6, 2011

Katherine Kay, daughter of Ray and Maxine (Berndt) Conrad, was born December 20, 1937 at Irwin, Iowa. She attended school in Irwin, graduating with the Class of 1955. After Business College in Omaha, Katherine worked for several companies including Swift Packing Plant, Tidy House and Prawl Engineering. In her first marriage she had 2 children, Michael T. and Kelly K. Sherrett.

On January 5, 1970, Katherine was united in marriage with Robert E. Mader. Robert was a telephone communications engineer and that meant a lot of traveling for the family over the years. They lived in Nebraska, Canada, Indiana, California, Kansas and Missouri. After the death of her husband in 1985 and her retirement, Katherine settled in Littleton, Colorado. Katherine was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, fishing and traveling. She was in the Red Hat Club and a great college football fan, especially for the teams from Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her two children and grandchildren who all lived in Littleton.

Katherine had been in failing health since July 2010 and was living with her daughter Kelly in Littleton. She died there early Monday morning, June 6, 2011, at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 10 days. Preceding her in death are her parents and husband Robert E. Mader.

She is survived by her son Terry Sherrett and wife Renne of Littleton; daughter Kelly and husband Joe Goetz of Littleton; three brothers: Robert Conrad and wife Gloria of Omaha, NE; Garold Conrad and wife Pam of Perry and Harlow Conrad and wife Denise of Perry; six grandchildren: Brett, Ashley, Brianna and Chely Sherrett and Kaylee and Taylor Goetz; two great-grandchildren Tessa and Trent Sherrett; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Officiating
PASTOR RON RASMUSSEN

Music
"AMAZING GRACE"
"HERE I AM, LORD"
"HOW GREAT THOU ART"
CONGREGATION
NANCY LARSEN, ORGANIST

Casket Bearers
BRETT SHERRETT
JOE GOETZ
KAYLEE GOETZ
RANDY CONRAD
MIKE CONRAD
MATT CONRAD


MADISON, ROZELLE

Died May 28, 2100


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Funeral Services for 90 year old Rozelle Madison of Audubon will be held on Thursday, June 2nd at 10:30am at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Audubon with burial in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon. Rozelle Madison passed away on Saturday, May 28 at Audubon County Memorial Hospital in Audubon. Survivors include her children: Jerry (Sandi) Lauritsen and Rich (Jan) Lauritsen all of Audubon; Judy Hill of Exira; Patty Lauritsen of Kimballton; Cheryl (Jerry) Wahlert of Exira; Sally (Roger) Williams of Spirit Lake; Mary (Delbert) Christensen of Audubon; Kent (Teresa) Lauritsen of Lockbourne, Ohio; 20 Grandchildren; 45 Great-Grandchildren; 2 sisters; 1 brother-in-law; step-children: Mark (Linda) Madison of Adair; Stephen Madison of Dubuque; Paul (Sara) Madison of Colorado Springs, CO; Rita (Bruce) Pfannkuch of Harlan; 10 step-grandchildren; 1 sister-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. The Kessler funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of arrangements where family visitation services will be Wednesday, June 1st at 6pm.

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ROZELLE MADISON, 90, of Audubon, died Sat., May 28th, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital in Audubon. Funeral services for ROZELLE MADISON will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., June 2nd, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home, where the family will be present 6-p.m. Wed., June 1st.

Burial will be in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon.

Rozelle Madison is survived by:
Her children Jerry (Sandi) Lauritsen, & Rich (Jan) Lauritsen, all of Audubon; Judy Hill, of Exira; Patty Lauritsten, of Kimballton; Cheryl (Jerry) Wahlert, of Exira; Sally (Roger) Williams, of Spirit Lake; Mary (Delbert) Christensen, of Audubon; and Kent (Teresa) Lauritsen, of Lockbourne, OH.
Her step-children Mark and Linda Madison, of Adair; Stephen Madison, of Dubuque, IA; Paul and Sara Madison, of CO; Rita and Bruce Pfannkuch, of Harlan.
Her sisters Elaine Rasmussen, of Exira, & Wanda Rose, of Omaha, NE.
37 grandchildren, 10-step grandchildren & 45 great grandchildren

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Rozelle Irene Madison
Birth date: April 19, 1921
Death date: May 28, 2011

Obituary:
Rozelle Irene Madison, the daughter of Hans C. and Lydia Madsen Miller, was born April 19, 1921, at her parents' home in Sharon Township near Kimballton, Iowa and died May 28, 2011, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 90 years, I month, and 9 days.

Rozelle was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. She attended rural school east of Audubon near the Guthrie County line. She was a very happy child and loved spending time at her paternal grandparent's farm "The White Star Farm" which was located near her birth place. She always enjoyed riding one of her ponies Fudge or Prince to school and picking up friends to ride with her. Following her schooling she helped at home and worked for other people.

On April 15, 1939, she was united in marriage to Bruno Lauritsen in Elk Point, South Dakota. Nine children Jerry, Rich, Judy, Patty, Cheryl, Sally, Mary, Paul, and Kent were born to this union. The lived on and operated several farms in the Audubon County area. During this time, Rozelle was a home maker taking care of Bruno and the children. Bruno died February 3, 1967. Rozelle worked as a baby sitter for several years. She then was employed as a cook at the Audubon Elementary School for over sixteen years until she retired.

On January 24, 1975, she married Harold B. Madison at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon. They enjoyed camping and traveling across the United States. Harold died February 21, 1995. Since that time Rozelle has continued to enjoy living in her home in Audubon.

Rozelle was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon. She enjoyed her weekly trips to the church to help fold the Shepard's Staff and help in the church kitchen. She loved to bake especially bread, cinnamon rolls, and pies. Rozelle always had a large garden and spent many hours canning the produce she grew. She loved to play cards and belonged to several card clubs. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to congregate meals. She also enjoyed spending time with her best friend Virginia Bornholdt who she had been friends with for over 70 years. Rozelle enjoyed her yearly "shopping trips" with her daughters. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grand-children and attending all their special events.

Rozelle was preceded in death by her husbands, Bruno Lauritsen and Harold B. Madison; her son Paul Lauritsen; her grandchildren Patrick Lauritsen and Elizabeth Hill; her son-in-law Larry Hill; her grandsons-in-law Jeff Nelson and Todd Nielsen; her parents; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Howard Rasmussen, Don Rose, Harry and wife Peggy Lauritsen, Eva and husband Curt Wilson and Mary Lee Lauritsen; and a nephew David Rasmussen.

Survivors include her children Jerry and wife Sandi Lauritsen, and Rich and wife Jan Lauritsen all of Audubon, Iowa, Judy Hill of Exira, Iowa, Patty Lauritsen of Kimballton, Iowa, Cheryl and husband Jerry Wahlert of Exira, Sally and husband Roger Williams of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Mary and husband Delbert Christensen of Audubon, and Kent and wife Teresa Lauritsen of Lockbourne, Ohio; her grandchildren Lori and Tony Hilsabeck of Walker, Minnesota, Paul and Donna Lauritsen of Waukee, Iowa, Becky and Randy Thompson of Exira, Iowa, Barbara and Darreld Landon of Fairfax, Iowa, Susan and Brent Kuehnast of Humboldt, Iowa, Tom Hill of Exira, Todd and Angie Madsen of Harlan, Iowa, Pamela and Doug Parker of Elk Horn, Iowa, Brad and Tamie Madsen of Kimballton, Iowa, Angie and John Weitl of Omaha, Nebraska, Beth and Mike Lauritsen of Exira, Lynn and Jeremy Andersen of Guthrie Center, Iowa, Patrick and Amy Williams of Marshalltown, Iowa, Clint and Michelle Williams of Rochester, Minnesota, Blake and Emy Williams of Ely, Iowa, Melanie and Randy Larsen and Jason and Tracie Christensen all of Audubon, Katie and Jon Merk of Waukee, Iowa, Trent Lauritsen and Dustin Lauritsen both of Lockbourne, Ohio; 45 great grandchildren; her sisters Elaine Rasmussen of Exira, Wanda Rose of Omaha, Nebraska; her brother-in-law Louie Lauritsen of Farmington, New Mexico, her step-children Mark and Linda Madison of Adair, Iowa, Stephen Madison of Dubuque, Iowa, Paul and Sara Madison of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Rita and Bruce Pfannkuch of Harlan, Iowa; 10 step grandchildren; 11 step great grandchildren; her sister-in-law Ardivene and husband Hollis Walker of Colorado Springs, Colorado; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation: The family will meet with friends on Wednesday evening at 6:00 P.M. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.

Service: Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Doug Opp on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa.

Cemetery: Interment will be in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon.


MOONEY, JULIE

Died June 1, 2100



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Memorial Services for 50 year old Julie Mooney of Denison will be held at 10:30am on Saturday June 4th, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Denison with inurnment at the Nishnabotna Cemetery in Manilla. She passed away at the Denison Care Center in Denison on Wednesday, June 1st. Survivors include her husband: Patrick Denison; one daughter, Alyson Rose, still living at home; her mother, Alice Bornhoft of Denison; 2 brothers: Denny (Sara) Bornhoft of Irwin; Byron (Patty) of Manilla; 1 sister: Lana Georgius of Manilla. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call at Our Savior Lutheran Church from 9:30 to 10:30 on Saturday morning, June 4th.

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Remembering Julie Mooney

Visitation Date/Time
Saturday, June 4, 2011 9:30 - 10:30 A.M.

Visitation Location
Our Savior Lutheran Church 500 North 24th Street Denison, Iowa 51442

Service Date/Time
Saturday, June 4, 2011 10:30 A. M.

Service Location
Our Savior Lutheran Church 500 North 24th Street Denison, Iowa 51442

Julie Ann Mooney was born June 5, 1960, the daughter of Arlo and Alice Wenzel Bornhoft. She died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa, at the age of fifty.

Julie was born in Carroll, Iowa, and grew up in Manilla, Iowa. She received her education in the Manilla Community High School, graduating with the class of 1978. After high school, she worked for a short time before continuing her education at the Boone campus of the Des Moines Area Community College.

She was baptized in Christ on July 24, 1960, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith there on June 9, 1974. On April 9, 1994, Julie was united in marriage to Patrick Mooney at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. The couple settled in Denison and was blessed with the birth of one daughter. She served Crawford County as a First Responder and as the Activity Director at both the Manilla Manor Nursing Home in Manilla and the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison.

The love of her family, her zest for life and her courage gave Julie the strength to endure diabetes, cancer and six organ transplants in her quest to live with her family. Her main interests were her family as she focused on Alyson and her school activities. Other interests include: collecting rocks, polishing many of them with her lapidary equipment, reading, music, drawing, and painting art. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, and caring for her plants and flowers. In her younger years, she enjoyed vacations the family took to Perham, Minnesota, where she was able to swim in nearby lakes.

She is preceded in death by her father, Arlo; one brother, Doug and his wife, Sheila; and one brother-in-law, Brad. Survivors include: her husband, Patrick of Denison; her daughter, Alyson Rose at home; her mother, Alice; two brothers: Denny and his wife, Sara; Byron and his wife, Patty; and her sister, Lana; nieces; nephews; other relatives, and many friends.

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Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 9 to July 9, 2011

Julie Ann Mooney was born June 5, 1960, the daughter of Arlo and Alice Wenzel Bornhoft. She died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa, at the age of fifty.

Julie was born in Carroll, Iowa, and grew up in Manilla, Iowa. She received her education in the Manilla Community High School, graduating with the class of 1978. After high school, she worked for a short time before continuing her education at the Boone campus of the Des Moines Area Community College.

She was baptized in Christ on July 24, 1960, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith there on June 9, 1974. On April 9, 1994, Julie was united in marriage to Patrick Mooney at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. The couple settled in Denison and was blessed with the birth of one daughter. She served Crawford County as a First Responder and as the Activity Director at both the Manilla Manor Nursing Home in Manilla and the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison.

The love of her family, her zest for life and her courage gave Julie the strength to endure diabetes, cancer and six organ transplants in her quest to live with her family. Her main interests were her family as she focused on Alyson and her school activities. Other interests include: collecting rocks, polishing many of them with her lapidary equipment, reading, music, drawing, and painting art. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, and caring for her plants and flowers. In her younger years, she enjoyed vacations the family took to Perham, Minnesota, where she was able to swim in nearby lakes.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arlo; one brother, Doug and his wife, Sheila; and one brother-in-law, Brad. Survivors include: her husband, Patrick of Denison; her daughter, Alyson Rose at home; her mother, Alice; two brothers: Denny and his wife, Sara; Byron and his wife, Patty; and her sister, Lana; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial services were held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, June 4, 2011, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Denison. Rev. David Loeschen officiated the service and graveside rites held at Nishnabotna Cemetery in Manilla. Organist Mary Kuhlmann provided accompaniment for congregational hymn "Amazing Grace," and solo "I Can Only Imagine," sung by Julie Burhoop. A recording of "Heaven Is My Home" was also played. Serving as honorary pallbearers were David Bornhoft, Marty Bornhoft, Jared Georgius, Justin Georgius, Dick Bornhoft, Mike Bornhoft, Jon Georgius, and Paul Bornhoft. The family invited everyone to the church for fellowship and lunch served by the Women's Guild. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.


MUELLER, PAULINE TERESA

Died May 27, 2100



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May 29th, 2011

PAULINE TERESA MUELLER, 86, of Harlan, died Fri., May 27th, at Israel Family Hospice Home. A Mass of Christian Burial service for PAULINE MUELLER will be held 11-a.m. Tue., May 31st, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
Visitation will be held at the church, from 9:30-to 11-a.m. Tuesday (prior to the service).
Burial will be in the Pleasant Township Cemetery.

Pauline Mueller is survived by:
Her daughters -
Paula (Jerry) Wiebel, of Ames, IA.
Kathy (Mark) Swanson, of St. Louis, MO.
Diane (Todd) Long, of Phoenix, AZ
Her son -
David (Nancy) Mueller, of Kansas City, MO.
8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and her daughter-in-law, Deanna Mueller.

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Arrangements and Services For
Pauline Teresa Mueller - 86
Who Died On Friday, May 27, 2011

Visitation
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
9:30 to 11:00 A.M.
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
11:00 A.M.
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Pleasant Township Cemetery
Griswold, Iowa

She is survived by her children: Paula (Jerry) Wiebel of Ames, IA; David (Nancy) Mueller of Kansas City, MO; Kathy (Mark) Swanson of St. Louis, MO; Diane (Todd) Long of Phoenix, AZ and her daughter-in-law Deanna Mueller of Saint Louis, MO

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805
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Pauline Teresa Sasse Mueller, daughter of Rosellen (Hanton) Sasse and Fred Sasse, was born April 3, 1925 in Griswold, Iowa. Pauline attended school in Griswold and graduated from Griswold High School in 1946 where she especially enjoyed band and music activities. Following graduation, Pauline worked at the Griswold State Bank until she married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Mueller on January 1, 1948 in Red Oak, Iowa.

Pauline and Ken began their life together in Davenport, Iowa where he was a student at Palmer Chiropractic College. They moved to Harlan in 1949 when Ken graduated and opened his own chiropractic office. Pauline was a major support in the establishment and growth of this practice. She was also actively involved in Ken's local, state and national political activities, particularly during the years he served as Harlan's mayor.

Pauline was an active member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. She was involved in many church ministries including assisting with funeral dinners. She was especially honored to be invited to become one of the first Eucharistic Ministers in the Des Moines Catholic Diocese.

For more than thirty years she served as volunteer coordinator for Harlan's Mobile Meals. She also worked at the blood bank and with the Myrtue Medical Center Auxiliary. In 1976, she was named the Harlan Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year. In 2008, Shelby County Mother's Association selected her as the Shelby County Mother of the Year.
Pauline's most cherished accomplishment was her family. She was extremely proud of her five children, eight grandchildren and her new great-grandson, all who affectionately call her "Polly." She loved phoning and emailing her kids to keep track of all their activities.

Pauline was reborn to eternal life May 27, 2011 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa after a three-year battle with breast cancer having attained the age of eighty-six years, one month and twenty-four days. In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Ken, and her son Steve.

She is survived by her children: Paula and her husband Jerry Wiebel of Ames, Iowa; David Mueller and his wife Nancy of Kansas City, Missouri; Kathy and her husband Mark Swanson of St. Louis, Missouri; Deanna (Steve) Mueller of St. Louis, Missouri and Diane and her husband Todd Long of Phoenix, Arizona; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Rev. John Frost celebrated the 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Todd Long, Chris Swanson, Tom Lewis, David Pope, Michael Miles, and Fred Lewis. Interment was held at Pleasant Township Cemetery in Griswold, Iowa.
"Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her."
Proverbs 31:28


MUSICH, VIOLA

Died June 14, 2100



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Obituaries
June 16th, 2011 by Ric Hanson

VIOLA CLARA MUSICH, 91, of Harlan, died Tue., June 14th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial service for VIOLA MUSICH will be held 11-a.m. Fri., June 17th, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home is from 5-9pm Thu. (6/16), with a Wake service at 7-p.m.

Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

VIOLA MUSICH is survived by: Her daughters Patricia (Roger) Thomsen, of Harlan; Carol (Lee) Rasmussen, of Omaha; Nancy (Bill) Sniffin, of Lander, WY; & Tami (Frank) Rueschenberg, of Westphalia; Her sons Randy (Carol) Musich, Rodney Musich, and Terry (Sharon) Musich all of Harlan; Her Sister Helen Musich, of Westphalia; Her sister-in-laws; 20 grandchildren, & 28 great-grandchildren.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 91 year old Viola Clara Musich of Harlan will be held on Friday, June 17 at 11am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Viola Musich passed away on Tuesday, June 14th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include her daughters: Patricia (Roger) Thomsen of Harlan; Carol (Lee) Rasmussen of Omaha, NE; Nancy (Bill) Sniffin of Lander, WY; Tami (Frank) Rueschenberg of Westphalia; 3 sons: Randy (Carol) Musich, Rodney Musich, and Terry (Sharon) Musich all of Harlan; 1 sister; 2 sisters-in-law; 20 Grandchildren; and 28 Great-Grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Vi Musich - Age 91
Who died on Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Visitation
Thursday, June 16, 2011
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Thursday, June 16, 2011
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, June 17, 2011
11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Patricia (Roger) Thomsen of Harlan, IA, Carol (Lee) Rasmussen of Omaha, NE, Nancy (Bill) Sniffin of Lander, WY, Randy (Carol) Musich; Rodney Musich; Terry (Sharon) Musich all of Harlan, IA; and Tami (Frank) Rueschenberg of Westphalia, IA Her sister Helen Musich of Westphalia; and sisters-in-law Mildred Weihs of Council Bluffs, IA and Helen Petsche of Harlan

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805
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Viola Clara Musich, "Vi", was born on July 12, 1919 near Panama, Iowa to Frank and Kunigunda (Engel) Weihs. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Our Lady of the Assumption in Panama. She attended country school through the eighth grade.

On August 13, 1940, she was united in marriage to Raymond G. Musich at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. The couple had seven children: Patricia, Carol, Nancy, Randy, Rodney, Terry, and Tami.

Vi worked at the Super Valu bakery, cleaned homes, and worked for Pauley Jones Funeral Home. She was a good cook and baker and enjoyed embroidery, gardening, and playing cards. She was an avid watcher of Fox News and doted on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Vi was an active member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, serving on St. Anne's Guild and participating in many other church activities.

She was admitted to Myrtue Medical Center where she died on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, having attained the age of ninety-one years, eleven months, and two days. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter Stephanie Thomsen, brothers and sisters: Clarence, Annabel, Lawrence, Alma, Marie, Florence, Franklin, and Alfred; and son-in-law Robert Kloewer.

She is survived by her children: Patricia and her husband Roger Thomsen of Harlan, Iowa, Carol and her husband Lee Rasmussen of Omaha, Nebraska, Nancy and her husband Bill Sniffin of Lander, Wyoming, Randy Musich and his wife Carol, Rodney Musich, Terry Musich and his wife Sharon all of Harlan, and Tami and her husband Frank Rueschenberg of Westphalia, Iowa; twenty grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; sister Helen Musich of Westphalia; sisters-in-law Mildred Weihs and Helen Petsche; other family members and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM by Rev. John Frost at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Darren Thomsen, David Thomsen, Nicholas Musich, Marcus Rueschenberg, Corey Kloewer, Michael Sniffin, and Jody Kloewer. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery.


MYER, ARTHUR "JACK"

Died June 29, 2100



Published in Logan Herald-Observer from July 6 to July 14, 2011

Arthur E. "Jack" Myer, 92, of Logan, passed away June 25 at the Longview Care Center in Missouri Valley.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., June 29 at the United Methodist Church in Logan with Pastor Jack Hofmockel officiating. Organist was Barb Sherer and vocalist David Dickinson. Selections were, "Beyond the Sunset" and "How Great Thou Art." Casket bearers were Scott Myer, Chris Myer, Danelle Myer, Brent Myer, Jeremy Caddell, Mark Goldsmith and Dan Kitzinger. Final resting place was Harris Grove Cemetery near Logan.

Jack was born Dec. 10, 1918 in Logan to Ed and Pearle (Poore) Myer. Jack attended Reeders Mills School and then attended and graduated from the Logan High School. Jack was married to Martha E. Foutch on June 14, 1942 in San Diego, Calif. Jack was called to active duty in World War II in October of 1942 and served in the South Pacific for two years and four months. After his discharge he returned to the Myer farm in the Hardscratch area and began farming in the spring of 1946. They resided there for 35 years before moving to Logan in 1981. They enjoyed vacations, the most beautiful was the four islands of Hawaii and the most interesting the Kennedy Space Center. Martha passed away June 29, 2002. Jack was a member of the Methodist Church, V.F.W., Harrison County School Board. He enjoyed operating his caterpillar on the farm, taking drives to look at the crops, keeping in touch with the commodity markets and stock markets.

Survivors include his son Edwin Myer and wife Marilyn of Logan; daughter, Joyce Caddell and husband Jerry of Newton; son, Jim Myer and wife Cindy of Logan; grandchildren, Jeremy Caddell and wife Tanya, Jocelyn Kitzinger and husband Dan, Danelle Myer, Scott Myer and wife Jamie, Tracy Goldsmith and husband Mark, Chris Myer and wife Anjie, Brent Myer and wife Crystal; great-grandchildren, Ariana and Noah Caddell, Kyrstan and Aydin Myer, Joseph, Jacob and Reese Kitzinger, Brayton and Brendyn Myer, Ava, Grant and Jack Goldsmith.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, wife Martha, sister Marjorie Koenig and brother-in-law, Kermit Koenig and great granddaughter Jaylee Myer.

Military honors were conducted by the V.F.W. Post 6256 and O'Hara Seeley Post.

Logan Memorial Chapel
215 North Fourth
Logan, Iowa 51546
644-2929


NEESE, DONALD LAVERNE "DON"

Died June 27, 2100



Published in Logan Herald-Observer from July 6 to July 14, 2011

Funeral services for Donald Laverne "Don" Neese were held at 10 a.m. June 27 at the United Methodist Church in Missouri Valley. Officiating was Pastor Kim Crummer, musician was Dan Hutchinson. Selections were "Wind Beneath My Wings" and "On The Wings Of A Snow White Dove."

Honorary bearers were Warren Oliver, Bob McCracken, Larry Bryceson and Rick Shearer. Casket bearers were Brock Myers, Kyle Kaufman, Josh Paracsi, Mike Johnson, Dennis Oliver and Mike Oliver.

Donald Laverne "Don" Neese, 76, of Missouri Valley, passed away at home on June 22, after a battle with lung cancer.

He was born on Oct. 3, 1934, in Pisgah. He graduated from Pisgah High School in 1952. On Aug. 14, 1954, he married Joan (Hall) Neese. He worked at McKinney-Seabury Garage until 1967. In 1969, he purchased the Rademacker garage and renamed it Neese Pontiac-Buick. He sold the garage in 1975 and went to work for Anderson Ford until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling and went all over the world including Greece, Russia, China, Australia and many other destinations. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Neese; two daughters, Sherri (Jim) Daubert of Lincoln, Neb. and Vicki (Ted) Myers of Logan; grandchildren, Sara (Brad) Daubert-Ruddell of Fort Collins, Colo.; Jill (Mike) Johnson of Lincoln, Neb.; Kandice (Josh) Paracsi of Kansas City, Mo.; Krystal (Kyle) Kaufman of Missouri Valley; Brock Myers of Logan; great grandchildren, Molly and Cooper Wright of Fort Collins, Colo., Sam and Sophie Johnson of Lincoln, Neb., Will and Kate Paracsi of Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Barbara (Harold) Massie of Stockton, Mo., and Mary (Kenneth) Watt of Grants Pass, Ore.; brothers, Allen (Liz) Neese of Stockton, Mo., Robert (Susie) Neese of Fairplay, Mo., William (Sue) Neese of Maude, Texas, Frank (Shirley) Neese of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Michael (Cheryll) Neese of Phoenix, Ariz., Patrick (Helen) Neese of Phoenix, Ariz., and Terry Neese of Phoenix, Ariz., Aunt, Ethel Oliver of Woodbine; many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Iva Neese and two brothers, Dennis Neese and Gerald Neese.

Memorials can be made to Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home to be dispersed to local charities.

Final resting place was the Little Sioux Cemetery, Little Sioux.

Hennessey Aman Funeral Home
310 E. Huron St.
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
Ph: 712-642-2745

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Donald (Don) Laverne Neese, 76, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away at home on June 22, 2011, after a battle with lung cancer.

He was born on October 3, 1934, in Pisgah, Iowa. He graduated from Pisgah High School in 1952. On August 14, 1954, he married Joan (Hall) Neese.

He worked at McKinney-Seabury Garage until 1967. In 1969, he purchased the Rademacker garage and renamed it Neese Pontiac-Buick. He sold the garage in 1975 and went to work for Anderson Ford until his retirement.

He enjoyed travelling and went all over the world including Greece, Russia, China, Australia and many other destinations.

He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Neese; two daughters, Sherri (Jim) Daubert of Lincoln, Neb. and Vicki (Ted) Myers of Logan, Iowa; grandchildren, Sara (Brad) Daubert-Ruddell of Fort Collins, Colo.; Jill (Mike) Johnson of Lincoln, Neb.; Kandice (Josh) Paracsi of Kansas City, Mo.; Krystal (Kyle) Kaufman of Missouri Valley, Iowa; Brock Myers of Logan, Iowa; great grandchildren, Molly and Cooper Wright of Fort Collins, Colo., Sam and Sophie Johnson of Lincoln, Neb., Will and Kate Paracsi of Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Barbara (Harold) Massie of Stockton, Mo., and Mary (Kenneth) Watt of Grants Pass, Ore.; brothers, Allen (Liz) Neese of Stockton, Mo., Robert (Susie) Neese of Fairplay, Mo., William (Sue) Neese of Maude, Texas, Frank (Shirley) Neese of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Michael (Cheryll) Neese of Phoenix, Ariz., Patrick (Helen) Neese of Phoenix, Ariz., and Terry Neese of Phoenix, Ariz., Aunt, Ethel Oliver of Woodbine, Ia; many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Iva Neese and two brothers, Dennis Neese and Gerald Neese.

A prayer service was held at Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home on Sunday, at 6 p.m. with Dennis Alvis singing "Danny Boy",with Lyle Waterhouse accompanying, visitation followed until 8 p.m.

Memorials can be made to Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home to be dispersed to local charities.

In Loving Memory Of
Donald (Don) Neese
Born October 3, 1934 Pisgah, Iowa
Entered Into Rest June 22, 2011 Missouri Valley, Iowa

Services
10:00 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2011
United Methodist Church
Missouri Valley, Iowa

Officiating Pastor Kim Crummer

Musician Dan Hutchinson

Selections: "Wind Beneath My Wings"
"On The Wings Of A Snow White Dove"

Honorary Bearers
Warren Oliver Bob McCracken
Larry Bryceson Rick Shearer

Casket Bearers
Brock Myers Kyle Kaufman
Josh Paracsi Mike Johnson
Dennis Oliver Mike Oliver

Final Resting Place
Little Sioux Cemetery
Little Sioux, Iowa

The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the United Methodist Church following the committal service.

HENNESSEY - AMAN FUNERAL HOME
Mortuaries and Crematories
310 East Huron Street
Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555
(712) 642-2745 | (800) 642-2745


NELSON, LLOYD G.

Died May 4, 2100


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Lloyd G. Nelson

Birth date: January 10, 1931
Death date: May 04, 2011

Obituary:
Lloyd Gene Nelson, the son of Peter H. and Johanna Christensen Nelson, was born January 10, 1931, at his parents' home in Shelby County near Jacksonville, Iowa and died May 4, 2011, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 80 years, 3 months, and 24 days.

Lloyd was baptized and confirmed at the Jacksonville Lutheran Church. He attended rural schools in Shelby County and then graduated from the Harlan High School with the Class of 1949. Lloyd was employed at a gas station for a short time and later was a truck driver for the Petersen Brothers. In May of 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. During his tour of duty he served stateside. He was honorably discharged in November of 1952. He returned to Jacksonville and worked for the Petersen Brothers.

On May 17, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lowene Hansen at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. Four children Bruce, Roger, Colleen and Kurt were born to this union. Later in 1953 they started farming east of Audubon, then farmed near Defiance, Iowa and later Harlan, Iowa. In 1962 they purchased a farm west of Hamlin, Iowa. They raised livestock of all types and grew row crops. They operated the farm until they retired in 2005. Lloyd enjoyed their home then moved to the Exira Care Center in July of 2009.

Lloyd was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon. He served on the Exira School Board from 1977-1981 and also served as a board member of the Audubon Coop in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Lloyd enjoyed taking the children and grandchildren fishing, traveling and playing cards with friends.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; Lowene's parents Cliff and Emma Hansen; and his brother-in-law Dalton and wife Kathryn Hansen.

Survivors include his wife Lowene Nelson of Audubon, Iowa; his children Bruce and wife Jeanne Nelson of Kimballton, Iowa, Roger A. Nelson and fiancée Janelle Jensen of Exira, Iowa and her children Jorgen Jensen of Denver, Colorado and Greta Jensen of Des Moines, Iowa, Colleen and husband Jerry Riesgaard of Exira, Kurt and wife Toni Nelson of Audubon; his grandchildren Justin and wife Jeanne Nelson of Audubon, Chris and wife Lindy Nelson of Elk Horn, Iowa, Shandy and husband Chris Schultes of Audubon, Ben Nelson and friend Jenn Williquett of Audubon, Dr. Tim Nelson of Creston, Iowa, Karla and husband Jim Casterton of Davenport, Iowa, Brenda Riesgaard of Ankeny, Iowa, Whitney Nelson, Olivia Nelson, and Cliffton Nelson all of Audubon; 9 great grandchildren; his sister Janet and husband Larry Wunder of Harlan, Iowa; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Rollie and wife Peggy Hansen of Elk Horn, Iowa, Betsy and Tom Nelsen of Hamlin, Iowa, Mardelle and husband Duane Mortensen of Altoona, Iowa, Shirley Hansen of Audubon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation: The family will meet with friends Friday evening at 6:00 P.M. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon, Iowa

Service: Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Doug Opp on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa.

Cemetery:
Interment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.


NIELSEN, HARLEY
NIELSEN, GLADYS


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Celebration of Life Services and Burial of Cremated Remains for Harley and Gladys Nielsen, formerly of Harlan/Kirkman area, will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 1pm in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman with a fellowship to follow at the Kirkman Community Building.


NIHSEN, VIRGIL N.

Died June 9, 2100



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Arrangements and Services For
Virgil N. Nihsen - Age 86
Who died on Thursday, June 9, 2011

Visitation
Monday, June 13, 2011
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
United Church of Christ
Minden, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, June 13, 2011
10:30 AM
United Church of Christ
Minden, Iowa

Interment
Minden Cemetery
Minden, Iowa

Virgil is survived by his brothers Harold (Erma) Nihsen of Shelby, IA, Harley (Shirley) Nihsen of Minden, IA, Paul (Judy) Nihsen of Minden, Grant (Lois) Nihsen of Crescent, IA, and Elden (Beth) Nihsen of Council Bluffs, IA; and sister-in-law LaVon Nihsen of Council Bluffs.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is in charge of arrangements
343-2453 or (800) 447-2588

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Virgil Nicholas Nihsen was born on November 11, 1924 to Nicholas and Emma (Halm) Nihsen in Minden, Iowa. He attended Shelby and Country School for his elementary education and Minden Public High School, graduating with the Class of 1943.

After his graduation, Virgil was drafted into the United States Army and served from March 31, 1944 to June 4, 1946. He was a squad leader in northern France. He received an honorable discharge before returning home.

Virgil worked as a farm hand and hired laborer for several local farmers. He enjoyed music and dancing. He always watched the Lawrence Welk show and like to play cards with his friends.

He had lived in the senior citizens' apartments in Minden before moving to the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center on February 18, 2006.

This is where he died on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, having attained the age of eighty-six years, six months, and twenty-eight days. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brothers Allen and Dean, and his brother Kenneth.

Virgil is survived by his brothers Harold Nihsen and his wife Erma of Shelby, Iowa, Harley Nihsen and his wife Shirley of Minden, Paul Nihsen and his wife Judy of Minden, Grant Nihsen and his wife Lois of Crescent, Iowa, and Elden Nihsen and his wife Beth of Council Bluffs, Iowa; sister-in-law LaVon Nihsen of Council Bluffs; cousins; nieces and nephews; other family members and many

Pastor Brian Wohlhuter officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on Monday, June 13, 2011 at the Minden United Church of Christ in Minden, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Nick Nihsen and Gary Nihsen. Serving as casket bearers were Donald Nihsen, Robert Nihsen, Ronald Nihsen, John Nihsen, David Nihsen, and Rory Nihsen. Interment was held in the Minden Cemetery in Minden, Iowa.

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Funeral services for 86 year old Virgil Nicholas Nihsen of Avoca will be held on Monday, June 13th at 10:30am in the Minden United Church of Christ. Mr. Nihsen passed away on Thursday, June 9th at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Survivors include his brother Harold (Erma) Nihsen of Shelby, Harley (Shirley) Nihsen of Minden, Paul (Judy) Nihsen of Minden, Grant (Lois) Nihsen of Crescent, Elden (Beth) Nihsen of Council Bluffs, and his sister in law LaVon Nihsen of Council Bluffs. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Minden United Church of Christ. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements.


PEDERSEN, PATRICIA LOUISE (KEMEN)

Died Apr 8, 2100



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PATRICIA LOUISE PEDERSEN, 71, of Harlan, died Fri, April 8th, at home. Funeral services will be held 11-a.m. Mon., April 11th, at the 1st Baptist Church in Harlan, with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at the funeral home is from Noon-9pm Sun. (4/10), with the family present from 6-8pm.

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Funeral Services for 71 year old Patricia Louise Pedersen of Harlan will be held on Monday, April 11th at 11am in the First Baptist Church in Harlan. She passed away on April 8th. Survivors include husband David of Harlan, son Philip (Julie) Pedersen of Okoboji, daughter Amy (Steve) Keast of Harlan, daughter Andrea (Chris) Jordan of Lake Oswego, OR, 7 grandchilden, and many relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where visitation will be held on Sunday from noon-9pm with family greeting friends from 6-8pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Patricia "Pat" Pedersen - 71
Who Died On Friday, April 8, 2011

Visitation
Sunday, April 10, 2011
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, April 10, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Funeral Service
Monday, April 11, 2011
11:00 AM
First Baptist Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

She is survived by her husband David Pedersen of Harlan, IA; son Philip (Julie) Pedersen of Okoboji, IA; daughters Amy (Steve) Keast of Harlan and Andrea (Chris) Jordan of Lake Oswego, OR; and 7 grandchildren

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Patricia "Pat" Louise Pedersen was born on September 20, 1939 to John and Stella (Coulter) Kemen in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended high school at DuBose Academy in Zellwood, Florida. After high school, she received her nursing degree from the Swedish Covenant Nursing School in Chicago, Illinois and became a registered nurse.

On November 24, 1960 Pat was united in marriage to David Pedersen in the chapel at Irving Park Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. Three children were born to this union: Philip, Amy, and Andrea.

Pat was a dedicated nurse and homemaker. She enjoyed direct involvement in family business. She was involved with many community service clubs such as the Iowa Board of Health, P.E.O., Myrtue Memorial Health Foundation, the Republican Party, Meals on Wheels, BYF, and Literary Club. She was also a Girl Scout Leader and Sunday school teacher. She was very active in the First Baptist Church and a member since 1972.

Pat was passionate about religion, helping people, and politics. Her optimistic attitude guided her in all her endeavors. She enjoyed reading, decorating her home, gardening, and traveling and she participated in many mission trips around the world.

Pat died on Friday, April 8, 2011 at her home in Harlan, Iowa having attained the age of seventy-one years, six months, and nineteen days. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Eileen Butz.

She is survived by her husband of fifty years, David Pedersen of Harlan, Iowa; her children: Philip Pedersen and his wife Julie of Okoboji, Iowa, Amy Keast and her husband Steve of Harlan, and Andrea Jordan and her husband Chris of Lake Oswego, Oregon; seven grandchildren; other family members and friends.

Pastor Dan Hawn officiated the 11:00 AM funeral service on Monday, April 11, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Steve Keast, Chris Jordan, Matt Jordan, Josh Pedersen, Madison Keast, Danielle Pedersen, and Rachel Jordan. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery.

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Pedersen, Patricia Louise
Sep 20, 1939 - Apr 8, 2011

Harlan, IA. Passed away at her home at the age of 71. Preceded in death by parents, John and Stella (Coulter) Kemen; and sister Eileen Butz. She is survived by husband David, Harlan; children, Philip (Julie) Pedersen, Okoboji, IA, Amy (Steve) Keast, Harlan, and Andrea (Chris) Jordan; and 7 grandchildren.

VISITATION Sunday, April 10, 12Noon-9pm, with family greeting friends 6-8pm all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. FUNERAL SERVICE 11am Monday, April 11, at First Baptist Church, Harlan. Interment at Harlan Cemetery.

PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135


PETERSEN, MABEL MARIAN

Died April 27, 2100



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MABEL M. PETERSEN, 88, of Audubon (formerly of Elk Horn), died Wed., April 27th, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Celebration of Life Memorial services will be held 11-a.m. Sat., April 30th, at the Hamlin Lutheran Church in Hamlin. Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon has the arrangements. Visitation is open at the funeral, where the family will be present one-hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be in the Hamlin Lutheran Cemetery.

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Obituaries

Mabel Marian Petersen
Birth date: June 04, 1922
Death date: April 27, 2011

Obituary:
Mabel Marian Petersen, the daughter of Chris and Marie Hansen Larsen, was born June 4, 1922, at her parent's home near Hamlin, Iowa and died April 27, 2011 at the Friendship Home in Audubon, Iowa at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 23 days.

Mabel was baptized and confirmed at the Hamlin Lutheran Church in Hamlin. She attended grade school in Hamlin then graduated from the Audubon High School with the class of 1940. Mabel then graduated from the Commercial Extension Business College in Omaha, Nebraska. She moved to Audubon and during World War II she worked at various businesses in Audubon and also worked in California for a short time.

On March 18, 1948, she was united in marriage to Emery A. Petersen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Three children were born to this union. They lived on and operated several different farms in the Audubon County area. During this time Mabel helped Emery farm and was a homemaker raising their children. Mabel later worked as a clerk at Super Value and Marv's Grocery Store in Audubon. In 1978 they moved to Elk Horn, Iowa where Emery started driving truck. Mabel worked at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn for over eight years and then went with Emery on the road until he retired in 1998. They enjoyed their home in Elk Horn then moved to the Friendship Home in October of 2010.

Mabel was a member of the Hamlin Lutheran Church in Hamlin. Emery and Mabel enjoyed traveling and spent winters in Texas and Arizona for over 25 years. Mabel loved going to garage sales, but most important to her was her family. She enjoyed all the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mabel was preceded in death by her infant son Ricky Lynn Petersen; her parents; her sisters-in-law: Shirley Lillard; Iona and husband Leo Maier; her brother-in-law Edward Lane, Jr.

She is survived by her husband Emery A. Petersen of Audubon, Iowa; her children: Pam and husband Rich Petersen of Aurelia, Iowa; Gene and wife Lois Petersen of Mesa, Arizona; her grandchildren: Robby and wife Julie Anderson of Elk Horn, Iowa; Marcy and husband Todd Larsen of Kimballton, Iowa; Bryce Petersen of Sioux City, Iowa; and Bryan Petersen of LeMars, Iowa; her great grandchildren: Cole Andersen and Koy Andersen both of Elk Horn; Mandy and husband Derek Soll of Dow City, Iowa; Jesse Larsen, Justin Larsen, Madison Larsen, McKenna Larsen all of Kimballton; Cayden Petersen of Sioux City; her great-great grandson Daltyn Soll of Dow City; her sister Margaret and husband Franklin Andersen of Exira, Iowa; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Vivian Lane of Atlantic, Iowa; Orville Dean and wife LaVonne Petersen of St. Paul, Minnesota; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation:
The family will meet with friends Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the Hamlin Lutheran Church in Hamlin, Iowa.

Service:
Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be conducted by Pastor Steven Frock on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. at the Hamlin Lutheran Church in Hamlin, Iowa.

Cemetery:
Interment will be in the Hamlin Lutheran Cemetery in Hamlin, Iowa.


PETERSEN, RONALD DEAN

Died June 3, 2100



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RONALD DEAN PETERSEN (change in service date)
June 3rd, 2011 by Ric Hanson

RONALD DEAN PETERSEN, 76, of Avoca, died Fri., June 3rd, at the Avoca Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services for RONALD PETERSEN will be held 2-p.m. Tue., June 7th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

Visitation at the funeral home will be from 1-2pm the day of the funeral. Burial is in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

RONALD PETERSEN is survived by:
His wife Martha Lynn Petersen, of Avoca.
His sons Daniel (Ruth) Petersen, of Red Wing, MN,; Keith Petersen, of Avoca; & Kevin (Gwen) Petersen, of St. Augustine, FL.
His daughter Shari (Scott) Anderson, of Avoca.
His brothers Richard (Rose) Petersen, and Jack Petersen, all of Avoca.
6 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren

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Funeral Services for 76 year old Ronald Petersen of Avoca will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, June 7th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Ronald Petersen passed away on Friday, June 3rd at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Survivors include his wife Martha Lynn Petersen of Avoca; his daughter Shari (Scott) Anderson of Avoca; his sons Daniel (Ruth) Petersen of Red Wing, MN; Keith Petersen of Avoca; and Kevin (Gwen) Petersen of Saint Augustine, FL; brothers Richard (Rose) Petersen of Avoca; and Jack Petersen of Avoca; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Tuesday, June 7th from 1-2 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Ronald D. Petersen - 76
Who Died On
Friday, June 3, 2011

Visitation
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa

He is survived by his wife Martha Lynn Petersen of Avoca; his children: Daniel (Ruth) Petersen of Red Wing, MN, Shari (Scott) Anderson of Avoca, Keith Petersen of Avoca, Kevin (Gwen) Petersen of St. Augustine, FL; brothers Richard (Rose) Petersen of Avoca and Jack Petersen of Avoca; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Dorothy of Florida

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is in charge of arrangements
343-2453 or (800) 447-2588

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Ronald Dean Petersen, son of Christian and Eva (Comstock) Petersen, was born on September 19, 1934 at the family's home in Avoca, Iowa.

Ronald was united in marriage to Martha Lynn Arnold on May 29, 1955 in Kirkman, Iowa. Four children were born to this union: Daniel, Shari, Keith, and Kevin. After the couple was married, they moved to Council Bluffs when Ronald worked as a union painter in Omaha; the couple returned to Avoca a year later and this is where they made their home.

Over the years, Ronald worked at a variety of jobs. He worked for the Avoca Creamery for a couple years before it closed; as well as Zimm's Oil Company. Ronald and Martha Lynn then became self-employed and owned several businesses including a salvage yard, car repair shop, a tree removal service, and gas station. Ronald worked in the garage several years and never really stopped doing car repairs even after his retirement.

Ronald and Martha Lynn started a business with a few trucks transporting gravel and asphalt. He drove one truck in which he completely built himself. He then worked for Western Engineering Company in Council Bluffs and Omaha until his retirement. Starting in 1985, Ronald and Martha Lynn traveled to Arizona in the winter months and worked at flea markets with friends. This was a time that the couple really enjoyed together and continued for the next 20 years. Ronald also enjoyed woodworking.

In February of 2010, Ronald moved to Salem Nursing Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. It was on May 1, 2011 that he was moved to Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca and this is where he died on Friday, June 3, 2011 at the age of seventy-six years, eight months, and fifteen days. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edward Petersen and Duane Petersen and sister-in-law Rosalie Petersen.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha Lynn Petersen of Avoca, Iowa; his children: Daniel Petersen and his wife Ruth of Red Wing, Minnesota, Shari Anderson and her significant other Scott Elmore of Avoca, Keith Petersen of Avoca, and Kevin Petersen and his wife Gwen of St. Augustine, Florida; brothers Richard Petersen and his wife Rose of Avoca and Jack Petersen of Avoca; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Dorothy of Florida; nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.

Pastor Nancy Ross-Hullinger officiated the 2:00 PM funeral service at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Interment was held in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca with Tyna Anderson, Josh Anderson, Kevin Petersen, Kal Petersen, Derek Riegelman, and Nicki Woltersen serving as casket bearers.


PLAGMAN, WAYNE HENRY

Died April 23, 2100



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WAYNE HENRY PLAGMAN, 70, of Irwin, died Sat., April 23rd, 2011. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., April 27th, at the United Methodist Church in Irwin, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Irwin. Friends may call at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Irwin on Tues., April 26th, from 6-9pm, with the family present from 6-8pm.

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Funeral Services for 70 year old Wayne Henry Plagman of Irwin will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 27th, at the United Methodist Church in Irwin. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery south of Irwin. Wayne Plagman died Saturday, April 23rd. Survivors include his wife Karen; 2 daughters, Deb and Darlene; and 3 sisters, Marilyn Burger of Harlan, Frances Bettscher (Merle) of Harlan and Ruth Ann Warren of Gretna, NE. Visitation will be held 6 to 9 pm Tuesday, April 26th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm and a prayer service at 7 pm, Tuesday, April 26th.

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Arrangements and Services For
Wayne H. Plagman - Age 70
Who died on Saturday, April 23, 2011

Visitation
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
10:30 AM
United Methodist Church
Irwin, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Iowa

Wayne is survived by his wife Karen Plagman of Irwin, IA; daughters Deb and Darlene; and sisters: Marilyn Burger and Frances (Merle) Bettcher all of Harlan, IA, and Ruth Ann Warren of Gretna, NE.

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Ernest John Plagman, son of Louis Gustav and Emma Christine (Frank) Plagman, was born on April 25, 1929 in Manning, Iowa. He attended grade school and high school in Irwin, Iowa, graduating with the class of 1947. Ernest continued his education at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, for one year, following which he began farming. On May 14, 1951, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served in combat in Korea. Ernest was honorably discharged on February 13, 1953, having attained the rank of Corporal. While in the service, Ernest was awarded a Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Combat Infantry Badge, and the United Nations Service Medal. Upon returning from the service, Ernest continued to farm.

On March 15, 1953, Ernest was united in marriage to Anna Belle Vaughan at the First Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Five children were born to this union: Larry William, Arleatta Faith, Francis Dean, Patrick Joseph, and Nancy Ann. After a short illness, Anna Belle died on January 23, 1972.

On June 24, 1975, Ernest was united in marriage to Marjorie Elva Wherrett Bartholomew at the Merrills Grove Baptist Church in Fiscus, Iowa, bringing into the family Marjorie's two daughters, Nancy Jean and Penny Lynette. After their wedding, Ernest and Marjorie made their home on Ernest's farm near Irwin, Iowa.

Ernest and Marjorie were active members of the First Baptist Church in Harlan.

Ernest died on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty years, four months, and twenty-two days. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Anna Belle; and his infant son Francis Dean.

He is survived by his wife Marjorie of Irwin, Iowa; his children: Larry Plagman and his wife Sarah of Carson, Iowa; Arleatta and her husband Dean Bartelson of Irwin, Iowa; Patrick Plagman and his wife Robin of Gretna, Nebraska; Nancy Ann Plagman of St. Paul, Minnesota; Nancy Jean and her husband Keith Nelson of Brandon, South Dakota; and Penny Bartholomew of Omaha, Nebraska; ten grandchildren: Jill and Mike Ripke of Phoenix, Arizona; Anna Plagman of Lubbock, Texas; Todd Plagman and his wife Kara of North Liberty, Iowa; Christine and her husband Marcus Upton of Urbandale, Iowa, Matthew Bartelson of Omaha, Nebraska, Kari Bartelson of Irwin, Iowa; Allyson Plagman and Cassidy Plagman of Gretna, Nebraska; Richard Nelson of Omaha, Nebraska; Melissa Nelson of Brandon, South Dakota; and one great-grandson, Connor Upton of Urbandale; other family members and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Monday, September 21, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. Pastor Roger Manning and Pastor Mark Jervis officiated the 2:00 PM service with interment at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa. Acting as honorary casket bearers were: Myron and Bonnie Sorensen, Bob and Bonnie Burton, Jim and Jane Jensen, David Outhouse, Marna Weisenborn, and Karyn Gilpatric. Serving as casket bearers were: Paul Nelson, Rowly Burton, Randy Nelson, Fred Nelson, Jim Nelson, and Tom Walker.


RAUTERKUS, MARY B.

Died July 2, 2100



http://www.pauleyjones.com/Obituaries.htm

Arrangements and Services For
Mary B. Rauterkus - Age 81
Who died on Saturday, July 2, 2011

Visitation
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Vigil Service
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
7:00 PM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
10:30 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Iowa

Mary is survived by her husband Jerome Rauterkus of Harlan, IA; children: Debra (Chris) Martin of Seadrift, TX, Richard Rauterkus of Manilla, IA, Jeanette (Steve) Drey of Storm Lake, IA, Samuel (Julie) Rauterkus of Manilla, IA, Renee (Dan) Brown of Petoskey, MI, Robert Rauterkus of Manilla, IA, and Cheryl (Ramon) Martinez of Kyle, TX; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and sister Rosie Sondag of Irwin, IA.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805


REDING, MARIE ANN

Died May 5, 2100



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MARIE ANN REDING, 90, of Manilla, died Thu., May 5th, at the Manilla Manor Nursing Home. Services are pending at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla.

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Mass of Christian Burial Services for 90 year old Marie Ann REDING of Manilla will be held on Monday, May 9, at 10:30am at the Sacred Heart Church in Manilla with burial in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery near Manilla. Marie Ann passed away on Thursday, May 5 at the Manilla Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include her 5 children: Linda Muhlbauer of Holt, MO; Deb Davis of Fremont, NE; Vernon Reding of Tucson, AZ; Marvin Reding of Grinnell, Larry Reding of Omaha, NE; 19 Grandchildren; 15 Great-Grandchildren; 1 sister: Jeanette Chipman of Harlan and 1 brother, Melvin Schechinger of Manilla. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla is in charge of arrangements where friends may call after 3:30pm on Sunday, May 8 with a prayer service to begin at 6:30pm.

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In Memoriam of Marie Ann Reding

Born: October 18, 1920
Death: May 5, 2011

Memorial donations can be made to:
Poor Clare Sisters, 3626 N 65th Ave, Omaha, NE 68104
http://poorclare.org/usa.html#omaha
Crawford County Hospice
http://www.crawfordcountyhealth.com/hospice.asp

Marie Ann Reding
October 18, 1920 - May 5, 2011

Marie Ann, daughter of Valentine Schechinger, Sr. and Martha (Schmidt) Schechinger, was born October 18, 1920 at home on the farm near Westphalia, IA. She attended St. Boniface School in Westphalia and graduated with the Class of 1939.

On October 16, 1944 Marie was united in marriage with Irmin Michael Reding at St. Boniface Church in Westphalia. Marie and Irmin farmed west of Defiance until 1958 when they moved to a farm north of Manilla. They were the parents of five children and Marie was a full time homemaker and farm wife. They retired from farming in 1977 and moved into Manilla.

Marie enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She loved cooking (especially pies), gardening, flowers, and dancing. In addition she crocheted afghans and painted holiday ceramics for all her children. Marie loved all sports and was an avid Hawkeye fan. Marie was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Manilla and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Nishna Valley Club and National Twin's Club.

Marie enjoyed good health the majority of her life. When she could no longer live alone at home in Manilla she became a resident of the Manilla Manor Nursing Home where she died on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the age of 90 years, 6 months and 17 days.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband Irmin in 1998; sisters Ella Nielson and Evelyn Coenen and three brothers Anthony Schechinger, Valentine (Sonny) Schechinger, Jr. and Elsworth (Buddy) Schechinger.

Marie is survived by three sons Vernon Reding and wife Chris of Tucson, AZ; Marvin Reding and wife Deb of Grinnell and Larry Reding and wife Pat of Omaha, NE; two daughters Linda and husband Lyle Muhlbauer of Holt, MO and Deb and husband Jim Davis of Fremont, NE; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Jeanette and husband Raymond Chipman of Harlan; brother Melvin Schechinger of Manilla; in-laws Grace Schechinger of Manilla, Dorothy Schechinger of Harlan, Melvin Coenen of Elk Horn and Bob Nielson of Omaha, NE; very special friends Rosalie (Big Sis) and Jim Macumber of Manilla; other relatives and many friends.

REV. ROBERT GRALAPP

Lectors
LORI TAYLOR
SARA MCKAY

Eucharistic Minister
PAT REDING

Gift Bearers
DEB DAVIS
LINDA MUHLBAUER

Mass Server
TEMBER SCHECHINGER

Music
"ANGEL" SARAH MCLACHLAN
"A MOTHER'S LOVE" ARETHA FRANKLIN
"HOW GREAT THOU ART" "AVE MARIA"
"COMPANIONS ON THE JOURNEY" "AMAZING GRACE"
SACRED HEART CHOIR
MARILYN BACKHAUS, ORGANIST

Casket Bearers
LANCE REDING
TROY REDING
CORY REDING
NICOLE REDING
KELLY HAWN
CHAD REDING
ELIZABETH DAVIS
JENNIFER DAVIS

Honorary Casket Bearers
AMY REDING
PETER REDING
LORI TAYLOR
SARA MCKAY
NATALIE DAVIS
ANGELA REDING
JEREMY REDING
SARAH PLAMANN
ELIZABETH WISNIEWSKI
ANNETTE GODSCHALX
SUZANNE BRODY

Visitation and Prayers
Sunday May 8, 2011, After - 3:30 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla

Rosary 4:00 PM Prayer Service 6:30 PM

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday May 9, 2011, 10:30 - AM
Sacred Heart Church - Manilla

Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery near Manilla.


RIESSEN, ORVILLE AUGUST

Died June 15, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 23 to July 23, 2011

ORVILLE AUGUST RIESSEN (1921 - 2011)


Orville August Riessen was born March 14, 1921, the son of George and Ella Ericksen Riessen. He died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the Denison Health Care Center in Denison, Iowa, at the age of ninety.

Orville was born on a farm near Schleswig, Iowa. He was baptized in Christ on June 12, 1921, and confirmed on February 23, 1936, at Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church in Schleswig, Iowa. He received his education in rural Ida County schools. He worked on the family farm until his mid-teens, and then began working for other area farmers. He also worked for the Adams Ranch near Odebolt, Iowa. In the early days of his farming career, he began farming with horses and saw many changes in this profession throughout his life. March 7, 1943, he was united in marriage to Marie Henning at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. The couple purchased the family farm and farmed until 1977. The couple was blessed with the birth of two children. After retiring from farming, he and Marie worked for Motel 6 Company, managing properties for 10 years in Columbus, Georgia, and Manhattan, Kansas.

He lived a happy life, socializing with his family and friends, and was a good steward of the land. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing cards, dancing to polkas, eating good food, and watching old Westerns, including Bonanza, Have Gun Will Travel, and John Wayne films.

Orville was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Raymond, Leonard and Milo; two brothers-in-law, Lawrence and Arlo; two sisters-in-law: Katie and her husband, Jake; and Hildagard, and her husbands, Carl and Roy. He is survived by his wife, Marie; his daughter, Jean and her husband, John; his son, Jerald; two grandchildren: Bryce and his wife, Jessica and children, Logan and DJ; and Michael and his wife, Tara and their daughter, Lillian; five step-grandchildren and families; two sisters: Florence; and Arlene; one brother, Arlo and his wife, Marlys; two sisters-in-law: Elvira; and Ruth; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, June 18, 2011, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. Rev. Richard Merrill officiated the service and graveside rites held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover Township, in Charter Oak. Organist Marjorie Neddermeyer provided accompaniment for congregational hymns, "Just As I Am, Without One Plea," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "Abide With Me." Serving as pallbearers were Allan Neddermeyer, DeWayne Schultz, Alan Kuhlmann, Wayne Elwell, Donald Hopp, and Kevin Jahn. The family invited everyone to return to the church and join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of arrangements.


RINDELS, EVELYN E. (CREESE)

Died June 8, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 16 to July 16, 2011

Evelyn E. Rindels (Schmieder) nee Creese was born on March 7, 1923 the daughter of LeRoy Creese and Nola Dahn Creese. She went to be with her Lord on June 8, 2011 at the age of eighty-eight. At the time of her passing she was at home and comforted by the presence of family and friends.

Evelyn was born on a farm near Charter Oak, IA. She was the second of five children. Her early education began in a rural school and then at St John's Lutheran School in Charter Oak, IA. She later received her GED as an adult.

On March 9, 1941, Evelyn was united in marriage to Walter Schmieder at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ute, IA. They farmed near Charter Oak, Iowa and retired from farming in 1980. They continued to live on the farm until 1985 when they bought a home in Charter Oak. They were married 57 years at the time of Walter's death in August 1998.

In 1999 Evelyn moved to Spring Valley, MN where she was surrounded by loving family. True to her nature she soon made many friends. Throughout her life, she enjoyed church activities, entertaining, spending time with family, and working outdoors in her flower, and vegetable gardens. Evelyn was well known for her gracious hospitality and for her famous banana bread.

On March 3, 2001 Evelyn was united in marriage to Richard Rindels at First Baptist Church in Spring Valley, MN. Evelyn and Richard enjoyed traveling, and spending time with friends and family. They made their home in Spring Valley until Richard's death in August 2006. Evelyn enjoyed getting to know and being a part of Richard's family and continued that special relationship following Richard's passing.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Walter, husband Richard; three sisters; Norva Creese, Pearl Weifenbach, and Elaine Eggert; one son, Curtis Schmieder; and one son-in-law Carlton Pearson and several other relatives and in-laws.

Evelyn is survived by three daughters; Jenelle Pearson of Spring Valley, MN, Lavelle Meadows (Larry) of Fort Dodge, IA, and Denise O'Neill of Calico Rock, AR, one son; Rich (formerly Caris) of Calico Rock, AR; eight grandchildren; Todd Pearson and his wife Maggie, Nathan Pearson, Derrick Meadows, Travis Meadows, Meghan O'Neill, Molly Alvarado and her husband Paul, Mackenzie O'Neill, and Reily O'Neill; one brother Herbert Creese of Perry, IA; eight great-grandchildren; Also surviving, are a special couple, Gene and Jan Horan of Omaha, NE; Richard Rindels' children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation was held at Hindt Funeral home in Spring Valley, MN on Sunday, June 12th from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church in Spring Valley, MN at 11am on Monday, June 13th with visitation one hour prior to the service. A graveside interment service was held at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison, IA at 12pm on Tuesday, June 14th. A fellowship gathering was held immediately following the interment service at Cronk's Restaurant in Denison. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Heartland Hospice for their gentle and watchful care of Evelyn during her battle with leukemia.


ROWEDDER. IVAN H.

Died June 3, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 9 to July 9, 2011

Ivan H. Rowedder was born in Manning, Iowa, August 24, 1925, the son of Herman and Katie Karstens Rowedder. He was raised in the Manning area and received his education in the rural schools of Crawford County. Following his schooling he was employed by various farmers in the Westside and Manning areas.

On December 27, 1945, Ivan was united in marriage with Norma Roecker at the Sacred Heart Rectory in Manilla, Iowa. Their union was blessed with four sons; Rick, Dennis, Marc and Michael. Their early married years were spent at Manning before moving to the farm near Schleswig, Iowa, in 1949, where Ivan was engaged in farming. They later farmed near Deloit and Denison. In 1969, Ivan retired from farming and moved to Denison where he was employed at Farmland. In 1985 they moved to Schleswig, and after retiring from Farmland in 1988, for pleasure and pastime, Ivan worked for several farmers and Schleswig Ag.

In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing cards.

He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison.

Since October of 2009, Ivan had resided at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa, and that is where his death occurred Friday evening, June 3, 2011. At the time of his death he had been blessed with 85 years, 9 months and 9 days.

Ivan was preceded in death by his parents: Herman and Katie Rowedder; one brother, Herbert Rowedder; two sisters: Emma Rowedder and Elsie Anthony; and one grandson, Chad Rowedder.
Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife of over 65 years, Norma Rowedder of Schleswig, Iowa; four sons: Rick Rowedder and wife, Jodene of Granger, Iowa; Dennis Rowedder and wife, Ruth of Parker, Colorado; Marc Rowedder and wife, Kris of Denison, Iowa; and Michael Rowedder and fiancé, Rita Schoemann of Wiota, Iowa; six grandchildren: Nicole, Scott, Aaron, Austin, Alexa and Andrew; other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison with Father Paul Kelly as Celebrant. Others participating in the Mass included Christian Symbol Placers: Norma Rowedder, Rick Rowedder, Dennis Rowedder, Marc Rowedder, and Michael Rowedder; Servers: Ann Ahart and Cassidie Ahart; Lector: Diane Jannings; Gift Bearers: Nicole Rowedder and Scott Rowedder; and Eucharistic Ministers: Dorothy Leinen, Ione Hinners and Carolyn VonTersch. Music for the mass was provided by Matthew Griffen and St. Rose of Lima Adult Choir singing "Ave Maria", "On Eagle's Wings", "Old Rugged Cross", "Just A Closer Walk With Thee", and "How Great Thou Art" with Jean Cornelius as accompanist. Interment was at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Following the interment all were invited to the Parish Center for fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by St. Rose of Lima Ladies Guild. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements where at 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2011, a Parish Vigil Service, led by Father Paul Kelly, was held.

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Born: 8/24/1925
Died: 6/3/2011

Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2011 St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Denison, Iowa

Visitation: 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2011. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Pfannebecker Funeral Home

Memorials: Donors choice

Cemetery: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Denison, Iowa


SCHAAF, MARJORY MAXINE

Died June 2, 2100



http://www.kjan.com/index.php/2011/06/marjory-maxine-schaaf/
June 5th, 2011 by Chris Parks

MARJORY MAXINE SCHAAF, 88, of Kearney, NE, died Thu., June 2nd, at the St. Luke's Good Samariton Village. Funeral services for MARJORY SCHAAF will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., June 9th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home will be from 6-8pm Wednesday (6/8).

Burial is in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

MARJORY SCHAAF is survived by:
Her daughter Thea Houser of Kearney, NE
Her son Rick Schaaf of Denver, IA.
Her Sister-in-law- Betty Stinson of San Diego, CA
5 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren

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Funeral Services for 88 year old Marjory Maxine Schaaf of Kearney, NE will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, June 9th at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. She passed away on Thursday, June 2nd at St. Luke's Good Samariton Village. Survivors include her children: Thea (Bob) Houser of Kearney, NE and Rick (Darlene) Schaaf of Denver, Iowa; 5 Grandchildren; 4 Great-Grandchildren; and 1 sister-in-law, Betty Stinson of San Diego, CA. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of arrangements where family will greet friends from 6 to 8pm on Wednesday, June 8th.

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Arrangements and Services For
Marjory M. Schaaf - Age 88
Who died on Thursday, June 2, 2011

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, June 9, 2011
10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa

Marjory is survived by her daughter Thea (Bob) Houser of Kearney, NE, son Rick (Darlene) Schaaf of Denver, IA; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is in charge of arrangements
343-2453 or (800) 447-2588

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Marjory Maxine Schaaf was born on June 28, 1922 to Olan and Artie (Holt) Stinson in Kirksville, Missouri. She attended grade school and high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and graduated with the Class of 1940.

She met Kenneth Schaaf at a dance. They were married on July 24, 1943 in Gainesville, Florida because Ken was in the service at that time. They had two children: Thea and Rick.
Marjory was a hard worker and couldn't sit still. She preferred to be working outside rather than stuck inside. She was a housewife and then worked as a waitress for a time. Her hobbies included painting, playing golf and cards. She played 500 or Euchre with her friends or Crazy 8's with the grandchildren. She also loved to read and watch Wheel of Fortune.
When the kids were little, the family took trips to California to see relatives. Ken became a small plane pilot so they were able to fly to visit their kids when they got older and moved away.

Marjory moved into Avoca Lodge Assisted Living in 2002 and in July of 2008, moved to St. Luke's Nursing Home in Kearney, Nebraska, to be near her daughter.

Marjory died on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at St. Luke's in Kearney, having attained the age of eighty-eight years, eleven months, and five days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Kenneth, brother Carl Stinson, and sisters Virgie Chapparo and Frances Elgin.

She is survived by her daughter Thea and her husband Bob Houser of Kearney, Nebraska; son Rick Schaaf and his wife Darlene of Denver, Iowa; five grandchildren: Jason West and his wife Amy of West Des Moines, Iowa, Jennifer and her husband Erik Petrovic of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Jerrod Houser and his wife Katie of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kenny Schaaf and Ethan Schaaf both of Waterloo, Iowa; four great-grandchildren: Grant and Levi West and Olivia and Evan Petrovic; sister-in-law Betty Stinson of San Diego, California; other family members and friends.

Pastor Dennis Reich officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Interment was held in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca with Jason West, Kenny Schaaf, Ethan Schaaf, Dean Krohn, Jerrod Houser and Dale Krohn serving as casket bearers.


SCHNEIDER, FRANCIS R.

Died May 18, 2100



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FRANCIS R. SCHNEIDER, 75, of Harlan, died Wed., May 18th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Funeral services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Funeral Services for 75 year old Francis R. Schneider of Harlan are pending at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Francis passed away on Wednesday, May 18 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan and is survived by his children: Robin (Robert) Gries of Harlan, Douglas Schneider of West Branch, and Danny (Charlene) Schneider of Audubon; and 1 brother, Howard Schneider of Walnut. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Francis Ray "Frank" Schneider was born on March 26, 1936 to Albert and Viola (Gress) Schneider in Hancock, Iowa. He attended country school at Fairview Township #1 through the eighth grade. He began working for area farmers after his schooling.

Frank entered the United States Army on March 24, 1959 and served in California. He was awarded the Sharpshooter medal before his honorable discharge in March of 1965. He worked for eleven years at Western Iowa Pork and for many years at Jacobs Tool in Harlan until his retirement in 2000.


On December 15, 1958, he was united in marriage to Carol Schuning. Four children were born to this union: Robin, Douglas, Danny, and Don.


Frank was a family man and loved attending his children's activities and then his grandchildren's activities. He grew a huge garden every year and loved to give away the vegetables it produced. He was the so-called mayor of Corley, fire chief and a good neighbor.


Frank was admitted to Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan where he died on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, having attained the age of seventy-five years, one month, and twenty-two days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Carol, son Don, and sisters Alberta and Dorothy.


He is survived by his daughter Robin and her husband Robert Gries of Harlan, Iowa; sons Douglas Schneider and his partner Jim St. John of West Branch, Iowa and Danny Schneider and his wife Charlene of Audubon, Iowa; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother Howard Schneider of Walnut, Iowa; other family members and many friends.


Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Steve Chellew at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Military Rites were conducted in the Harlan Cemetery by the Shelby County VFW Post No. 941 and Harlan American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150. Serving as honorary casket bears were Mike Sorensen, Mike Entner, Gary Hansen, and Chad Jensen and serving as casket bearers were Kyle Jensen, Nathan Schmitz, Rick Hansen, Kevin Gries, Rod Hansen, and Bill Jensen.


SCHNOOR, HEDWIG GERTRUDE (SCHMEIDER)

Died June 10, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 23 to July 23, 2011

Hedwig Gertrude Schnoor was born October 12, 1918, the daughter of Bernhard and Amelia Werle Schmieder. She died Friday, June 10, 2011, at the Denison Health Care Center in Denison, Iowa, at the age of ninety-two.

Hedwig was born in Ida Grove, Iowa, and grew up around the Charter Oak and Ute, Iowa, rural area. She was baptized in Christ on December 15, 1918, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, Iowa, and confirmed on March 25, 1934, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute. She received her education in a rural school near her home and after completing her education, she helped on the farm. On January 20, 1946, she was united in marriage to Martin Schnoor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute. The couple was blessed with the birth of five children. They made their home on various farms in Monona and Crawford County. Hedwig was in charge of the chickens and sheep and did a lot of bean walking for various farmers. In 1991, they moved to Ricketts, Iowa, where Hedwig continued to make her home until moving to an apartment in Denison. She entered the Denison Health Care Center in 2007.

She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. While living in Ricketts she attended St. Luke Lutheran Church and when living in Denison she would attend Our Savior Lutheran Church. She loved children and spending time with her family. In her leisure time she enjoyed socializing, dancing, bowling, and playing cards. She was very proficient at embroidering.

Hedwig was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Martin in 2001; two children, Linda and Myron; three brothers: Harry and his wife; Marie; Walter and his wife, Evelyn; and Benny; one sister, Marie and her husband, Barney; one brother-in-law, LaVerne; and three sisters-in-law, Leona, Elsie and Fern. Survivors include: one son, Douglas and his wife, Mariann; two daughters: Theresa and her husband, John; and Debra; six grandchildren: Troy and special friend, Lindsey; Tammy and her husband, Brian; Tracey and her husband, Paul; John; Jason; and Adam; four great-grandchildren: Shannon, Jennifer, Benjamin, and Sarah; one sister, Amelia; one sister-in-law, Ruth; one brother-in-law, Fritz; many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at 10:30 A.M., at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. Rev. Richard Merrill officiated the graveside rites held at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Charter Oak. Organist Marjorie Neddermeyer provided accompaniment for congregational hymns, "Just As I Am," "Rock of Ages," and How Great Thou Art." Honorary pallbearers were Lindsey O'Brien, Shannon Zehner, Benjamin Zehner, Brian Zehner, Tammy Zehner, Jennifer Zehner, Paul Roberts, Sarah Roberts, and Tracey Roberts. Serving as pallbearers were Melvin Neddermeyer, John Lance Howrey, Jason Howrey, Adam Schnoor, Troy Schnoor, Bill Magill, and Rick Plough. The family invited everyone to return to the church and join them for fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of arrangements.

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Remembering Hedwig Schnoor

Visitation Date/Time
Monday, June 13, 2011 4-7 P.M. with a Prayer Service at 6:30 P.M.

Visitation Location
Huebner Funeral Home 156 Main Charter Oak, Iowa

Service Date/Time
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 10:30 A.M.

Service Location
St. John Lutheran Church 104 Birch Ave Charter Oak, Iowa

Hedwig Gertrude Schnoor was born October 12, 1918, the daughter of Bernhard and Amelia Werle Schmieder. She died Friday, June 10, 2011, at the Denison Health Care Center in Denison, Iowa, at the age of ninety-two.

Hedwig was born in Ida Grove, Iowa, and grew up around the Charter Oak and Ute, Iowa, rural area. She was baptized in Christ on December 15, 1918, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, Iowa, and confirmed on March 25, 1934, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute. She received her education in a rural school near her home and after completing her education, she helped on the farm. On January 20, 1946, she was united in marriage to Martin Schnoor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute. The couple was blessed with the birth of five children. They made their home on various farms in Monona and Crawford County. Hedwig was in charge of the chickens and sheep and did a lot of bean walking for various farmers. In 1991, they moved to Ricketts, Iowa, where Hedwig continued to make her home until moving to an apartment in Denison. She entered the Denison Health Care Center in 2007.

She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. While living in Ricketts she attended St. Luke Lutheran Church and when living in Denison she would attend Our Savior Lutheran Church. She loved children and spending time with her family. In her leisure time she enjoyed socializing, dancing, bowling, and playing cards. She was very proficient at embroidering.

Hedwig was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Martin in 2001; two children, Linda and Myron; three brothers: Harry and his wife; Marie; Walter and his wife, Evelyn; and Benny; one sister, Marie and her husband, Barney; one brother-in-law, LaVerne; and three sisters-in-law, Leona, Elsie and Fern. Survivors include: one son, Douglas and his wife, Mariann; two daughters: Theresa and her husband, John; and Debra; six grandchildren: Troy and special friend, Lindsey; Tammy and her husband, Brian; Tracey and her husband, Paul; John; Jason; and Adam; four great-grandchildren: Shannon, Jennifer, Benjamin, and Sarah; one sister, Amelia; one sister-in-law, Ruth; one brother-in-law, Fritz; many other relatives and friends.


SHIVES, EDWARD "CHUCK"

Died June 20, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 23 to July 23, 2011

Edward "Chuck" Shives was born December 24, 1958, the son of Charles and Anna Mae Hoffard Shives. He died Monday, June 20, 2011, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of fifty-two.

Chuck was born in Denison, Iowa, and received his education in the Denison Community School system, graduating with the class of 1978. After high school he worked for Farmland Foods for 10 years, then attended college at ICS in Omaha, Nebraska. He then worked the last 24 years testing and programming computer systems for various companies. In 2004, he and his wife moved to Des Moines where he continued working with computer systems and part-time for Lowes. He was united in marriage to Lynne Boger on September 8, 1978, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. The couple was blessed with the birth of three wonderful children.

He was a very active and driven man, both personally and professionally. He reignited his passion for running and bettering his health through training for marathons, and was a participant at the Drake Open in 2011. He also enjoyed golfing with his children and playing basketball with his grandchildren. Watching movie marathons and televison programs such as NCIS and Criminal Minds, were some of his indoor activities. Chuck liked to watch football on television and had the opportunity to attend several Minnesota Viking football games. The Celtics were his favorite basketball team to follow and he was a huge Jimmie Johnson NASCAR fan as well. Camping was an enjoyable way he and his wife would spend vacation time throughout the U.S. and he loved to see the country riding his motorcycle.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister Sharlene. He is survived by his wife, Lynne of West Des Moines; two sons: Jason and his wife, Sarah; and Jeffery and his, fiance Brianne; one daughter, Jessica and her husband, Kris; five grandchildren; Preston, Colton, Brayden, Addison, and Aaron; four sisters: Candi and her husband Steve; Pam and her husband, Randy; Teri and her husband, Dave; and Jackie and her husband, Roger; one brother, Bob and his wife, Traci; and one brother-in-law, Barry and his wife, Sue; other relatives and friends.

Mass of Chrisitan Burial was held 10:30 A.M., Thursday, June 23, 2011, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. Fr. Merle Kollasch served as Celebrant of the Mass with interment in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Organist Judy Thams provided accompaniment for the St. Rose Choir. Susan Wiggins and Abigail Thomsen served as Lectors, Larry and Becky Schwarte, and Marilyn Pollack served as Eucharistic ministers, Katie and Sarah Russell were Servers, and Taylor Thomsen, Joel Shives, Preston Shives and Aaron Fineran were Gift Bearers. Serving as pallbearers were Shannon Hartwig, Sheldon Hartwig, Steven Hartwig, Jonathan Boger, Patrick Brown, and Donnie Kline. Wednesday services included a Legion of Mary Rosary at 4:30 P.M., and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 6 P.M. by Fr. Merle Kollasch. The family invited everyone to the Parish Center for fellowship and lunch served by the Altar Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.


SIEVERS, ROBERT "PETE"

Died May 17, 2100



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Funeral Services for 95 year old Robert "Pete" Sievers of Walnut will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, May 21st at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut. Burial will be in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. Robert Sievers passed away at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan on Tuesday, May 17th. Survivors include his sons Wayne Sievers and Allan Sievers; seven grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Friday, May 20th from 12-9 pm. There will also be another visitation service on Saturday, May 21st form 12-2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut.

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Arrangements and Services For
Robert "Pete" Sievers - Age 95
Who died on Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Visitation
Friday, May 20, 2011
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Visitation at Church
Saturday, May 21, 2011
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
Walnut, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, May 21, 2011
2:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
Walnut, Iowa

Interment
Layton Township Cemetery
Walnut, Iowa

Robert is survived by his sons Wayne Sievers and Allan Sievers both of Walnut, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and sisters-in-law Joy Sievers of Walnut and Arlene Sievers of Avoca, Iowa.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is in charge of arrangements
343-2453 or (800) 447-2588

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Robert "Pete" Sievers, the son of Walter and Traci (Feldman) Sievers, was born on September 9, 1915, at home. Pete was the 7th of 10 children born to this union. He attended country school, graduating in 1929, then attended Walnut High School, and was in the graduating class of 1933. Upon graduating from high school, he worked at the family farm and spent a few summers thrashing in Devil's Lake, North Dakota. Pete then moved to California and worked at Forest Lawn Cemetery until Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, when he returned home to run the family farm while his brothers were away at war.


On August 28, 1946, Pete was united in marriage to LeEtta "Letty" Arentsen in Seneca, Kansas. Two children were born to this union, Wayne and Allan. After their marriage, the couple resided for a short time with Letty's mother, then moved to a farm south of Walnut. In 1948, Pete and Letty moved to the farm where they remained throughout their lives. Pete spent his days working on the farm, raising hogs, cattle and row crops. Pete and Letty loved to square dance and travel, and they especially enjoyed their annual fishing trips to Minnesota or Canada.


Pete did a lot of hunting and fishing in his spare time. When he retired from farming, he enjoyed doing woodworking, and made many beautiful pieces of furniture. He also loved spending time with his family and friends, especially during the holidays and birthdays.


Until the age of 89, Pete ran the combine to help his son, Wayne, and grandson Cole, with harvest every fall. He spent a great deal of time with his grandchildren, taking them out to eat, reading to them, and teaching them how to play pool. Pete was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever he was able.


Pete died on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of 95 years, 8 months, and 8 days. He was preceded in death by his wife, Letty, his parents, brothers: Harold, Ralph, Raymond, Leonard, Clifford, Lester, and Dale; and sisters Cora and Alberta.


He is survived by his children Wayne Sievers and Allan Sievers, both of Walnut; seven grandchildren: Cole, Sarah, and Connor Sievers, Valerie, Lauren, Tori, and Trista Sievers; and sisters-in-law Arlene Sievers of Avoca, Iowa Joy Sievers of Walnut; other relatives and many friends.


Pastor David Krueger officiated the 2:00 PM Funeral Service at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut, Iowa on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Honorary casket bearers were Freddie Matthies, Arnold "Les" Brehmer, Valerie Sievers, Trista Sievers, Tori Sievers and Lauren Sievers. Burial was held in Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut with Roger Sievers, Gary Arentsen, Connor Sievers, Don Sievers, Cole Sievers and Sarah Sievers serving as casket bearers.


SOMA, LESLIE "LES"

Died May 8, 2100



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Funeral Services for 60 year old Leslie "Les" Soma of Dunlap will be at 2pm on Thursday, May 12th, at the Dunlap United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Mr. Soma passed away on Sunday, May 8th at the University Hospitals in Iowa City. Survivors include his wife, Keva Soma of Dunlap; 2 sons: Chad (Susan) Soma of Dunlap; Todd (Erin) Soma of Earling; 16 brothers and sisters;1 brother-in-law; and mother-in-law Zoe Kibby of Dunlap. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 11th from 4 to 8pm at the St. Patrick's Parish Center in Dunlap with a prayer service at 7:30pm.

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Leslie Soma
o BORN: October 30, 1950
o DIED: May 8, 2011

Visitation
Wednesday May 11
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
St. Patrick's Parish Center
Highway 30 & Court Streets Dunlap, IA 51529

Funeral Service
Thursday May 12
2:00 PM
United Methodist Church
7th & Eaton Streets Dunlap, IA 51529

Leslie Roger Soma was born October 30, 1950 to Irvin and Betty (Bell) Soma in Belmond, Iowa. He was raised in Belmond and Jewell and graduated high school from South Hamilton High School in 1969. Leslie then attended Iowa Central Community College in Webster City and played baseball for the school. He received his Associate's degree and then transferred to Northwest Missouri State and received his Bachelor's degree in Business in 1975. Leslie married Keva Kibby on July 29, 1972, at the Congregational Church in Dunlap. The couple moved to Carroll, Iowa and managed the Carroll Bowling alley. They then moved to Dunlap in 1978. Leslie worked at the Dubuque Packing Plant for 13 years. In 1991 he started to work as a maintenance man for the Boyer Valley Public Schools.

Leslie was baptized in 1951 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond, Iowa. He was confirmed at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Jewell, Iowa in 1966. He attended the Congregational Church in Dunlap. He loved to camp, fish, and hunt. He was also a sports fanatic. Most importantly, Leslie loved to spend time with his family and he enjoyed his grandchildren tremendously.

Leslie died on May 8, 2011, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa at the age of 60 years, six months, and eight days.

Leslie was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kay Johansen; and father-in-law, Cless Kibby. He is survived by his wife, Keva Soma of Dunlap, IA; two sons Chad (Susan) Soma of Dunlap, IA, Todd (Erin) Soma of Earling, IA; five grandchildren, Hunter, Jesse, Hayden, Zoey, and Cale; 16 brothers and sisters, Connie (Wally) Klooster of Webster City, IA, Jerry (Seta) Soma of Gilroy, CA, Karen (Mike) Riordan of Allen Park, MI, Joanne (Jim) Grimes of Marshalltown, IA, Donald Soma of Ankeny, IA Kenny (Lee) Soma of Mason City, IA, Bonnie (Paul) Gogerty of Osage, IA, Duane (Carol) Soma and Patty (Dave) Widick all of Jewel, IA, Jeff Soma and Steve Soma both of Fresno, CA, Carol (Matt) Carlson of Stratford, IA, Terri Soma of Jewell, IA, Rodney (Julie) Soma of Spencer, IA, Susie Soma of Jewell, Iowa; brother-in-law, Darwin Johansen of Des Moines, IA; mother-in-law, Zoe Kibby of Dunlap, IA; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services
2:00 pm Thursday, May 12, 2011
United Methodist Church, Dunlap, Iowa

Clergy
Pastor Gene Kline

Musicians
Rosie Mitchell
Jennifer Soma

Selection
"Goodbye for Now"

Pall Bearers
Dick Frazier ~ Bryce Schaben ~ Tim Kenkel
Matt Freund ~ Mike Freund ~ Marcus Freund

Final Resting Place
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Iowa


STOFFERSON, RENO D.

Died April 26, 2011

STOFFERSON, RUBIE

Died January 7, 2008



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Arrangements and Services Are Pending For
Reno D. Stofferson - Age 103
Who died on Tuesday, April 26, 2011
at Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan, Iowa

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Private Graveside Service
June 2011
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Reno is survived by his daughter Marcia Burger of Cassville, MO; son Robert (Tori) Stofferson of Kearney, NE; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great-grandchildren; and son-in-law Dan (Pat) Kleinpaste of Harlan, IA.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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RENO DALE STOFFERSON, 103, of Harlan, died April 26th at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Private graveside services will be held in June in the Harlan Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Private Graveside services for 103 year old Reno Stofferson of Harlan will be held in June 2011 at the Harlan Cemetery. Reno Stofferson passed away on April 26th at the Elm Crest Retirement Community. Survivors include Son Robert (Tori) Stofferson of Kearney, NE; Daughter Marcia (Darrell) Burger of Cassville, MO; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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A Graveside Service for Rubie and Reno Stofferson will be held on Saturday, June 11th at 2pm in the Harlan Cemetery. Rubie Stofferson, age 97, passed away on January 7, 2008, at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Reno Stofferson, age 103, passed away on April 26th at Elm Crest. They are survived by their son Robert Stofferson (Tori) of Kearney, NE, daughter Marcia Burger of Cassville, MO, 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren, and son-in-law Dan Kleinpaste (Pat) of Harlan. Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Reno D. Stofferson - Age 103
Who died on Tuesday
April 26, 2011

Private Graveside Service
June 2011
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Reno is survived by his daughter Marcia Burger of Cassville, MO; son Robert (Tori) Stofferson of Kearney, NE; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great-grandchildren; and son-in-law Dan (Pat) Kleinpaste of Harlan, IA.

Rubie Stofferson - Age 97
Who Died on Monday, January 7, 2008

Private Graveside Service
June 2011
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

She is survived by her husband Reno of Harlan; her children: Marcia and her husband Darrell Burger of Cassville, Missouri and Robert and his wife Tori of Kearney, Nebraska; one son-in-law Dan Kleinpaste and his wife Pat of Harlan; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen Mense of St. Peters, Missouri; one brother Ralph Jones of Audubon, Iowa.


SULLIVAN, JOSEPH LAWRENCE

Died June 3, 2100



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JOSEPH LAWRENCE SULLIVAN, 90, of Panama, died Fri., June 3rd, at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Mass of Christian Burial for JOSEPH LAWRENCE SULLIVAN will be held 1:30-p.m. Tue., June 7th, at the St. Mary's of the Assumption Church in Panama. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

Visitation at the funeral home will be from 12-9pm on Monday, June 6th. Rosary held at 7:00pm Monday evening with family greeting friends from 5:30-7:00pm.

Burial is in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Panama.

JOSEPH SULLIVAN is survived by:
His wife Marie Sullivan of Panama.
His sons John Sullivan of Woodbine. Mike Sullivan of Braddyville. Bill Sullivan of Council Bluffs.
His daughters Maria Wingert of Earling. JoAnn Nowatzke of Ottawa, KS
13 grandchildren & 13 great grandchildren

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Mass of Christian Burial for 90 year old Joseph Lawrence Sullivan of Panama will be held at 1:30pm on Tuesday, June 7th at the St. Mary's of the Assumption in Panama. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Panama. Joseph Sullivan passed away on Friday, June 3rd at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his wife, Marie Sullivan of Panama; children: John (Deb) Sullivan of Woodbine; Mike Sullivan of Braddyville; Bill (Valerie) Sullivan of Council Bluffs; Maria (Mark) Wingert of Earling; JoAnn (Dennis) Nowatzke of Ottawa, KS; 13 Grandchildren; and 13 Great-Grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where visitation will be held on Monday, June 6 from Noon to 9pm, family will greet friends from 5:30 to 7pm and a Rosary will begin at 7pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Joseph L. Sullivan - Age 90
Who died on Friday, June 3, 2011

Visitation
Monday, June 6, 2011
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, June 6, 2011
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Monday, June 6, 2011
7:00 pm
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
1:30 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Panama, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery
Panama, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Marie Schwarte Sullivan of Panama, IA; children: John (Deb) Sullivan of Woodbine, IA, Mike Sullivan of Braddyville, IA, Bill (Valerie) Sullivan of Council Bluffs, IA, Maria (Mark) Wingert of Earling, IA, and JoAnn (Dennis) Nowatzke of Ottawa, KS; 13 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Joseph Lawrence Sullivan was born on the farm, December 25, 1920, to Dennis and Ida (McAllister) Sullivan in Panama, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama and attended St. Mary's Catholic School, graduating with the Class of 1939.

On August 10, 1948, he was united in marriage to Marie Schwarte at St. Mary's. Seven children were born to this union: John, Kathleen, Mike, Joseph, Bill, Maria, and JoAnn.

Joe spent his entire life farming in the Panama area. He farmed with his son John and in April of this year, Joe was discing the fields so John could plant. He and his family raised and showed registered Herefords and Salers cattle.

Joe was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, was an EME, taught CCD, and was a member of the parish council. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus No. 1741.

Joe was a longtime 4-H leader for the Washington Wolverines and served on the Shelby County Extension Council as well as the Iowa Hereford Association Board of Directors. He was a member of the Shelby County Cattleman's Association. Joe loved to participate in local, state, and national cattle shows with his children and grandchildren and to share his knowledge with whoever asked. Joe and his family were honored as the 1994 4-H Family of the Year.

Joe was an avid baseball and basketball player in high school and after. His love of sports was passed to on to his family. Many a sunny afternoon was spent playing "500" on the lawn; many a winter afternoon playing "Horse" in the barn.

Joe died on Friday, June 3, 2011, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety years, five months, and nine days. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Kathleen, son Joseph, brother Barney, and sisters: Catherine Sullivan, Mary Monahan, and Pat Zimmerman.

He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-three years, Marie Sullivan of Panama, Iowa; children: John Sullivan and wife Deb of Woodbine, Iowa, Mike Sullivan of Braddyville, Iowa, Bill Sullivan and wife Valerie of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Maria Wingert and husband Mark of Earling, Iowa, and JoAnn Nowatzke and husband Dennis of Ottawa, Kansas; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; other family members and friends.

Rev. John Dorton celebrated the 1:30 PM Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Nathan Nowatzke, Justin Sullivan, Austin Sullivan, Dr. Joel Sullivan, DVM, Dan Sullivan, Jeff Wingert, and Mike Sullivan. Interment was held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Panama, Iowa.


SWENSON, SHARON KAE (BUFFUM)

Died June 21, 2100



Published in Logan Herald-Observer from June 29 to July 7, 2011

Sharon Kae (Buffum) Swenson, 69, died June 21 at Burgess Health Center in Onawa. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., June 24 at the Christian Church in Moorhead with Pastors Mike Brown and Carla Johnson officiating. Music was by Conni Anderson and Sam Johnson. Johnson sang, "Amazing Grace." Recorded selections were, "Unchained Melody," "The Rose," and "The Dance." Honorary pallbearers were Larry Bryceson, Eugene Christensen, Bill Dunlop, Maynard Harris, Francis Mumm and Larry Pape. Pallbearers were Mike Carson, Sam Johnson, Bryce McDonald, Dave Roden, Duane Storm and Kip Wilson. The final resting place was at Soldier Valley Cemetery in rural Pisgah.

Sharon was born Nov. 22, 1941 to Paul and Marcella (Mahoney) Buffum in Council Bluffs. She lived in Magnolia until the second grade and then moved to Pisgah graduating from Pisgah High School in 1959. Sharon married Harvey Leisinger June 3, 1960. The couple was blessed with three children. They farmed near Pisgah and owned Sharon's Drive-Inn. She later worked at Seibel's Grocery Store, the Pisgah Coop and McCord Trucking. Harvey died on Sept. 1, 1983. Sharon married Dennis Swenson Jan. 18, 1985. They lived in Moorhead and operated Swenson's Market and Summertime Drive Inn. She later worked at the East Monona School as an aide.

Sharon was a member of the Moorhead Legion Auxiliary Post No. 365 and the Christian Women's Fellowship. She loved watching her kids and grandkids play sports. She also enjoyed playing cards, visiting friends, listening to music, dancing and going to the casino, especially in Las Vegas. Sharon had a wonderfully contagious laugh.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Harvey Leisinger; parents-in-law, Earl and LaVerne Rustin, Gilbert Leisinger and Dean and Rachel Davis; brothers-in-law, Marvin Leisinger and Gordon Barta; sister-in-law, Judy Simpson. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Swenson of Moorhead; three children, Lisa Winther and Brian Cave of Magnolia; Teresa Leisinger of Lincoln, Neb., and Troy Leisinger of Omaha, Neb.; four step children, Mike (Jeanette) Swenson of Bellevue, Neb., Rick (Amy) Swenson of Sioux City, Randy (Sandy) Swenson of Wichita, Kan., and Denise (Dean) Buske of Onawa; 10 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Paulette (Dave) Roden of Pisgah; her beloved dog, Bo; brothers-in-law, Larry (Linda) Davis of Dunlap, Edwin (Carol) Davis of Anthon; sisters-in-law, Jane Barta of Omaha, Neb., Ruby (Duane) Storm of Greely, Colo., Jolene (Bryce) McDonald and Susan (Sam) Johnson all of Moorhead, Brenda Stahlman of Starke, Fla., Mary (Darin) Gebers of Holstein and many other relatives and friends.

Fouts Funeral Home
501 Normal Street
Woodbine, Iowa 51579
712-647-2221

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Sharon Kae (Buffum) Swenson (1941-2011)

Funeral Service
Friday June 24
10:30 AM
Christian Church
407 Oak St.
Moorhead, IA 51558

Visitation
Thursday June 23
2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
501 Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579
(712) 647-2221

Family will receive friends
Thursday June 23
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
501 Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579
(712) 647-2221

Prayer Service
Thursday June 23
7:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
501 Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579
(712) 647-2221


SWINEHART, MARY CAROL (SCHULLER)

Died May 14, 2100



Published in Omaha World-Herald from May 23 to May 24, 2011

Swinehart, Mary Carol
Mar 22, 1922 - May 14, 2011

Widow of Charles N. Swinehart. Passed away at age 89 at Heritage Point in Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, George and Mary (Szekely) Schuller; husband Charles Norman Swinehart; brothers, George Schuller Jr., William Schuller, Joseph Schuller, Nicholas Schuller, and Stephen Schuller; and sister Helen Ringle. No local survivors.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE Tuesday, May 24, 1pm at Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA. No Visitation.

PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135

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MARY CAROL SWINEHART, 89, died Sat., May 14th, at Heritage Point in Omaha, NE. Services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Swinehart.

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Funeral Services for 89 year old Mary Carol Swinehart of Omaha, NE, are currently pending at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Mary Carol passed away on Saturday, May 14th at Heritage Point in Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Swinehart.
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Graveside Services for 89 year old Mary Carol Swinehart of Omaha, NE, will be held on Tuesday, May 24th at 1pm in the Harlan Cemetery. Mary Carol passed away on Saturday, May 14th at Heritage Point in Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Swinehart. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Mary Carol Swinehart - Age 89
Who died on Saturday, May 14, 2011

Graveside Service
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
1:00 PM
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Mary Carol is survived by her sister-in-law Mary Jane Schuller of Ohio; nieces Ann Mitchell of California and Nancy Switz of Ohio; nephews: Antony, Nicholas, Dennis, and Stephen Jr. all of Ohio; and friends Don and Doris Wolff of Omaha, NE

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
755-3135 or (800) 831-6805

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Mary Carol Swinehart was born on March 22, 1922 to George and Mary (Szekely) Schuller in Cortland, Ohio. She graduated with the Class of 1940.

She was united in marriage to Charles Swinehart on August 12, 1950 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She began her employment with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Companies on October 1, 1951. She retired as a Vice President in 1984.

Mary and her husband shared a love of traveling. They vacationed in Mexico, traveled through all of Europe and for their fortieth wedding anniversary, went to all the islands that make up Hawaii. Every year they would travel back to Ohio to visit with their family.

Mary died on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Heritage Point Assisted Living in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of eighty-nine years, one month, and twenty-two days. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, parents Mary and George Schuller, brothers: George, Jr., William, Joseph, Nicholas, and Stephen, sister Helen, and sister-in-law Josephine.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Mary Jane Schuller of Ohio, nieces Ann Mitchell of Fairfield, California, and Nancy Switz of Ohio, nephews: Antony, Nicholas, Dennis, and Stephen, Jr. all of Ohio; and friends Don and Doris Wolff of Omaha, Nebraska.

Pastor Donna Ewert officiated the 1:00 PM graveside service on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Austin Schechinger, Richard Jones, Amber Leinen, and Michael Jones.


TECH, RUTH DOROTHY (NOLLEN)

Died April 2, 2100



Published in the Denison Bulletin/Review 4/14/2011

Ruth Dorothy Tech was born April 2, 1919, the daughter of John and Pearl Savage Nollen. She passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of ninety-two.

She was born in Buck Grove, Iowa, and attended school until the eighth grade. She married Garland Tech on February 2, 1940, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple was blessed with the birth of three children: Joan, Roger and Robert. They settled on a farm near Dow City, Iowa, later moving into Dow City. In 1958 they moved to Denison, Iowa.

Ruth was a homemaker, enjoying crocheting and spending Saturday afternoons in uptown Denison. She cherished the time spent with her family, especially when her grandchildren would join her for lunch and soda pop. She was always interested in what was going on with her family and the neighborhood. She liked to watch people and cars go by as she relaxed in her recliner on her porch. In 2003 she moved to Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Garland; one daughter, Joan; two sons: Roger and Robert; five brothers: Jay, Frank, Albert, Ernest, and Chris; five sisters: Hazel, Ethel, Faye, Bertha, and Marie; and one grandson-in-law, Allen. She is survived by one son-in-law, Merlin; seven grandchildren: Heidi; Holly; Larry and his wife, Michelle; Gary and his wife, Shelly; Jodie and her husband; Sharmen and her husband, Charles; Christine and her husband, Greg; fifteen great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2011, at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Pastor Brian Rihner officiated the service and graveside rites held at the Dow City Cemetery in Dow City. Musical selections played were "I Can Only Imagine," and "On Eagles' Wings." Honorary pallbearers were Samuel Schwertfeger, Paul Schwertfeger, Brooke Namanny, Natalie Pealock, Dillon Pealock, Samantha Vazquez, Melody Vazquez, Alexis Vazquez, Ashlyn Herrig, Lauren Herrig, Tessa Herrig, Tori Herrig, and Taya Herrig. Serving as pallbearers were Herman Rosburg, Alejandro Vazquez, Austin Vazquez, Derek Namanny, Jerry Blackmore, and Don McCance. The family invited everyone to join them in fellowship and lunch at Cronk's Restaurant. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.


TEUT, DONALD

Died June 29, 2100



Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from June 30 to July 6, 2011

Donald Teut, 88 of Schleswig, died Wednesday, June 29, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig with burial at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig.

The Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig is in charge of arrangements where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 1.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of Schleswig; two sons, Deane of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Dennis of Hinton; four daughters, Diane Sohl of Omaha, Nebraska, Connie Macfarlane of Sioux City, and Cheryl Neppl and Cynthia Paulsen, both of Schleswig; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

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Published in Denison Bulletin/Review from July 7 to August 7, 2011

Donald Peter Herman Teut was born February 7, 1923, the son of Irwin J. and Emma J. Carstens Teut. He passed away at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at the age of eighty-eight.

Donald was born on the family farm near Ricketts, Iowa. He was baptized in Christ on April 8, 1923, at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa, and later confirmed there on April 5, 1936. His elementary education began at the Soldier Country School #6. He attended 7th and 8th grade at St. John Lutheran School in Charter Oak, and graduated from Charter Oak High School with the class of 1940. Donald was united in marriage to Evelyn Christiansen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa, on June 16, 1946. They farmed in the Ricketts area for many years and were blessed with the birth of six children. In May of 1970, Donald and Evelyn purchased and operated the Dari Creme Drive-In in Schleswig, Iowa, until their retirement in 1985. The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 16.

Donald immensely enjoyed traveling together with his wife, Evelyn. They took a memorable vacation to Hawaii and loved trips across the United States in their RV. Fishing, gardening, reading, and playing cards were other favorite pastimes that kept him busy. He especially treasured the time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, taking them along on many camping trips. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig; and a charter member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Ricketts, where he held many offices.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Dorothy; four brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of 65 years; two sons: Deane and his wife, Connie; and Dennis and his wife, Cheri; and four daughters: Diane and her husband, Denny; Connie and her husband, Doug; Cheryl and her husband, Denny; and Cynthia and her husband, Bruce; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Arlene; and Marilyn and her husband, Herman; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Merle Mahnken officiated the service and graveside rites held at Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Organist Marlene Hight provided accompaniment for soloist Jaci Samedy as she sang "Amazing Grace," and congregational hymns, "How Great Thou Art," "The Lamb," and "I'm But A Stranger Here." Honorary Pallbearers were Kala Featherstone, Melissa Merriman, Tiffany Hettinger, Andrea Gurney, Johnna Dukes, Shannon Nuss, Ryan Falline, Jaci Samedy, and Kelci Teut. Pallbearers were Jeremy Paulsen, Melanie Wolff, Eric Falline, Angie Lantz, Adam Teut, and Jill Teut. The family invited everyone to return to the church for fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig was in charge of arrangements.

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Visitation Date/Time
Friday, July 1, 2011 4 - 7 P.M.

Visitation Location
Huebner Funeral Home 107 Birch Schleswig, IA 51461

Service Date/Time
Saturday, July 2, 2011 10:30 A.M.

Service Location
Immanuel Lutheran Church 501 Glad Street Schleswig, IA 51461


VAN HORNE, MARGARET MARIE BARGENQUAST

Died June 26, 2100



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Ms. Margaret Marie Van Horne
Date of Birth: Monday, November 20th, 1922
Date of Death: Sunday, June 26th, 2011
Funeral Home: Williamson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, 3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, Tennessee 37064

VAN HORNE, Mrs. Margaret Marie Bargenquast, age 88 of Brentwood, TN, June 26, 2011.

Born to the late Frederick and Margaret Bargenquast from Irwin, Iowa. Margaret was one of ten children. Preceded in death by brothers, Otto, Frank, Elmer, Fritz and Roy and sisters, Viola, Leona and Ruby. Survived by: sons, Richard Van Horne, Houston, TX, Douglas Van Horne and David Van Horne of Brentwood, TN; daughter, Maggie Sanders, Nolensville, TN; brother, Leo Bargenquast; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Pastor Morgan Gordy officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, %Beth Owens, 405 Founders Pointe Blvd., Franklin, TN 37064 or Willowbrook Hospice, 381 Riverside Dr., Suite 440, Franklin, TN 37064. Visitation will be 5-8PM Wednesday and one hour prior to the service at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com

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Full Name: Ms. Margaret Marie Van Horne
Date of Birth: Monday November 20th 1922
Date of Death: Sunday June 26th 2011

First Visitation: Wednesday June 29th 2011 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN

Second Visitation: Thursday June 30th 2011 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN

Service Information: Thursday June 30th 2011 11:00am
Location: Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN

Officiating: Pastor Morgan Gordy

Obituary for Ms. Margaret Marie Van Horne

VAN HORNE, Mrs. Margaret Marie Bargenquast, age 88 of Brentwood, TN, died June 26, 2011.

Born to the late Frederick and Margaret Bargenquast from Irwin, Iowa. Margaret was one of ten children. Preceded in death by brothers, Otto, Frank, Elmer, Fritz and Roy and sisters, Viola, Leona and Ruby. Survived by: sons, Richard Van Horne, Houston, TX, Douglas Van Horne and David Van Horne of Brentwood, TN; daughter, Maggie Sanders, Nolensville, TN; brother, Leo Bargenquast; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted 11:00
AM, Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Pastor Morgan Gordy officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, %Beth Owens, 405 Founders Pointe Blvd., Franklin, TN 37064 or Willowbrook Hospice, 381 Riverside Dr., Suite 440, Franklin, TN 37064. Visitation will be 5-8PM Wednesday and one hour prior to the service at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com


VERPOORTEN, JOANN MARIE

Died June 28, 2100



Published in Omaha World-Herald from June 29 to June 30, 2011

Verpoorten, Joann Marie
Feb 4, 1928 - Jun 28, 2011

Age 83. Longtime Persia and Neola resident, passed away at Amelia House in Council Bluffs. Joann was born in Missouri Valley, IA to Michael and Opal McCune Kirlin, and was united in marriage to Donald O. Verpoorten on November 15, 1947. She worked as a LPN in a Convalescent Home and was a homemaker. Joann is a member of St. Patrick's Church in Neola. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Donald on March 2, 2004, brothers, James, Robert and Joseph Kirlin. Survivors include daughter, Donna Naber and husband Gary of Omaha, sons, Dannie and wife Rose, Council Bluffs, Dennis of Hope Mills, NC, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren.

VISITATION begins Thursday 5pm with a Rosary recitation at 6pm at St. Patrick's Church, Neola. FUNERAL MASS Friday 10am, also at Church. Interment Neola Township Cemetery with a luncheon to follow back at Church. Memorials to St. Jude Hospital or American Cancer Society.

CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
Funeral Home - Bayliss Park Chapel
545 Willow Ave. 712-322-7779

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Joann Marie Verpoorten, age 83, longtime Persia and Neola, Iowa resident, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Amelia House in Council Bluffs.

Joann was born February 4, 1928, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, to Michael and Opal McCune Kirlin, and was united in marriage to Donald O. Verpoorten on November 15, 1947. She worked as a LPN in a Convalescent Home and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Neola.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Donald on March 2, 2004; brothers, James, Robert and Joseph Kirlin.

Survivors include daughter, Donna Naber and husband, Gary, of Omaha, Neb.; sons, Dannie and wife, Rose, of Council Bluffs, Dennis, of Hope Mills, N.C.; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.

Visitation begins Thursday, 5 p.m., with a Rosary recitation at 6 p.m., at St. Patrick's Church, Neola. Funeral Mass Friday, 10 a.m., also at church. Interment Neola Township Cemetery with a luncheon to follow back at Church. Memorials to St. Jude Hospital or American Cancer Society .


WALSH, MARGE (REINIG)

Died May 18, 2100



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Memorial Services for Marge (Reinig) Walsh formerly of Portsmouth will be held on Monday, May 23rd, at 2pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will follow the service in St. Mary's Cemetery.

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Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 20, 2011

Walsh, Marjorie Ann Marge (nee Reinig), baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection on Wed., May 18, 2011. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Joe (Lisa) Walsh, Dana (Gabe) Kiley and Nick (Ashlee) Walsh; dear grandmother of Marissa and Carson; dear daughter of Virginia Reining (nee Leimen) and the late Robert Reinig; dear sister of Duane Reinig, Lois Crawford, Sharon Kohles and the late Larry, Geri Ann and Ann Reinig; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Services: Mass of the Resurrection, Sat., May 21, 11 a.m. at All Souls Church, 9550 Tennyson Ave., Overland, with luncheon immediately following Mass open to all. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Mary's Catholic Church, PO Box 98, Portsmouth, IA 51565. ORTMANN SERVICE


WEIS, THOMAS JOSEPH

Died May 13, 2100



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Mass of Christian Burial for 56 year old Thomas Weis of Harlan will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, May 16th at the St. Peter Catholic Church in Defiance. Burial will be in the St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Defiance. Thomas Weis passed away on Friday, May 13th. Survivors include his parents Robert (Ruth Ann) Weis of Defiance; Brothers Robert (Donna) Weis, Jr. of Harlan; Tony Weis of Colorado; Russ (Jessica) Weis of Ames; 6 sisters Sheila Mikkelsen of Harlan; Joan (Jerry) Chamberlain of Harlan; Nancy Falkena of Carroll; Jude Fox of Manilla; Rhonda (Ted) Jansen of Aspinwall; Lisa Erickson of Harlan; Nieces; Nephews; and many other relatives and friends. The Burmeister Johannsen funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call on Sunday, May 15th from 1 -9 pm. Family will be there to greet friends from 5 - 8pm. There will also be a wake service on Sunday at 7 pm.

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Thomas Joseph Weis
November 28, 1954 - May 13, 2011

SURVIVORS: Parents - Robert and Ruth Ann Schaben Weis of Defiance, IA; 3 Brothers - Robert (Donna) Weis, Jr. of Harlan, IA, Tony Weis of Colorado, and Russ (Jessica) Weis of Ames, IA; 6 Sisters - Sheila Mikkelsen of Harlan, IA, Joan (Jerry) Chamberlain of Harlan, IA, Nancy Falkena of Carroll, IA, Jude Fox of Manilla, IA, Ronda (Ted) Jansen of Aspinwall, IA, and Lisa Erickson of Harlan, IA; Nieces & Nephews; and Other Relatives & Friends

Hometown: Harlan, IA

Visitation date:
Sunday, May 15, 2011

Visitation time:
1:00-9:00 PM

Visitation location:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue
Harlan,IA

Visitation comments:
The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. A Wake Service will held at 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Service date:
Monday, May 16, 2011

Service time:
10:30 AM

Service location:
St. Peter's Catholic Church
501 - 5th Street
Defiance,IA

Service comments:
Burial will be in the St. Peter's Catholic Center in Defiance, Iowa.


WOLTMANN, NORMAN

Died June 30, 2100



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Funeral Services for 86 year old Norman Woltmann of Avoca will be held at 10 am on Thursday, June 30th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Norman Woltmann passed away on Friday, June 24th at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Survivors include his daughter Cheri (Dennis) Hoffmann of Avoca; son Robert Knauss of Panama City Beach, FL; sister Nadine Wurtz of Corvallis, OR; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Wednesday, June 29th from 9 am - 9 pm and the family will be there to greet friends from 6-8 pm.

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NORMAN WOLTMANN, 86, AVOCA (6-30-2011)
June 27th, 2011 by Jim Field

Norman Woltmann, 86, of Avoca died Friday, June 24th at the Avoca Nursing & Rehab Center. Services for Norman Woltmann will be held on Thursday, June 30th at 10:00 am in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 29th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm with family greeting friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funral Home in Avoca. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

Norman Woltmann is survived by:
Daughter: Cheri (Dennis) Hoffmann of Avoca
Son: Robert Knauss of Panama City Beach, FL
Sister: Nadine Wurtz of Corvallis, OR
7 Grandchildren
15 Great-grandchildren
1 Great-great-grandchild

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NORMAN WOLTMANN, 86, AVOCA (6-30-2011) updated 6-28
June 27th, 2011 by Jim Field

Norman Woltmann, 86, of Avoca died Friday, June 24th at the Avoca Nursing & Rehab Center. Services for Norman Woltmann will be held on Thursday, June 30th at 10:00 am in the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. (*This is a change from earlier posting, which said the service would be at the Trinity Lutheran Church)

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 29th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm with family greeting friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funral Home in Avoca. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

Norman Woltmann is survived by:
Daughter: Cheri (Dennis) Hoffmann of Avoca
Son: Robert Knauss of Panama City Beach, FL
Sister: Nadine Wurtz of Corvallis, OR
7 Grandchildren
15 Great-grandchildren
1 Great-great-grandchild

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Arrangements and Services For
Norman M. Woltmann - Age 86
Who died on Friday, June 24, 2011

Visitation
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, June 30, 2011
10:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa

Norman is survived by his daughter Cheri (Dennis) Hoffmann of Avoca, Iowa; son Robert Knuass of Panama City Beach, Florida; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and sister Nadine Wurtz of Corvallis, Oregon

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is in charge of arrangements
343-2453 or (800) 447-2588

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Norman Maassen Woltmann was born on October 26, 1924 in Harlan, Iowa, to Adolph and Lillie (Maassen) Woltmann. He attended Harlan and Shelby schools and graduated from Shelby High School with the Class of 1942.

After graduation, he farmed with his dad. He was united in marriage to Bernice Kubelek in 1945 and became a self-employed truck driver for twenty years. He drove for Henry G. Nelsen until 1973 when he bought his own truck.

On June 19, 1976, Norman was united in marriage to Ellen Knauss in Omaha, Nebraska. He taught her how to drive a semi and they trucked together for seven years.

In February of 1984, they bought the Nieman Pool Hall and started a restaurant called the Heritage Inn in Avoca, Iowa. They ran the restaurant together for over seventeen years until retiring in October of 2000.

They enjoyed spending their winters in Arizona. Norman collected John Deere tractors and enjoyed pulling at antique tractor pulls. He also liked restoring old cars and pick ups with the help of his friend Kenny Kohl. Norman loved music; especially polka. Ellen and Norman went to several polka fests in Nebraska and Arizona.

Norman became a resident of the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center where he died on Friday, June 24, 2011, having attained the age of eighty-six years, seven months, and twenty-nine days. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Ellen.

He is survived by his daughter Cheri and her husband Dennis Hoffmann of Avoca, Iowa; son Robert Knauss of Panama City Beach, Florida; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; his sister Nadine Wurtz of Corvallis, Oregon; a niece and nephew of Oregon; other family members and friends.

Pastor Dennis Reich officiated the 10:00 AM funeral service on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Aaron Pattee, Nolan Pattee, Mike Lea-Scandrett, Gabe Lea-Scandrett, Dennis Lea-Scandrett, Sarah Casey, and Melissa Christian. Serving as casket bearers were Marlin Andersen, Marty Schuemann, Richard Petersen, Denny Langer, Wayne Krohn, Doug Brown, Mark Wise, and Don Nielsen. Interment was held at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa.


WOOD, LLOYD "SONNY"

Died May 29, 2100



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Memorial Services for 75 year old Lloyd "Sonny" Wood of Dow City will be held at 2pm on Thursday, June 2nd at the Fouts Funeral home in Dunlap. Burial will be in the Dow City Cemetery. Mr. Wood passed away on Sunday, May 29th at his daughter's house near Westside. Survivors include his four sons: Joe of Dow City; Jim (Denise) of Tracey, CA; Dan (Heather) of Hiawatha; Kelly of Deloit. 3 Daughters: Toni (Kelly) Kibby of Westside; Tami (Tom) Bordenaro and Shanna (Merv) Balukoff, and daughter-in-law, Jeannie Wood all of Carroll. 2 Brothers: Dennis (Janice) Wood of Georgia and Duff (Linda) Wood of Dow City. The Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap is in charge of arrangements where family will be receiving friends from 4 to 8pm on Wednesday, June 1st.

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Wood, Lloyd Calvin

Visitation with the Family
Wednesday June 01
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
Hwy 30 Court Street Dunlap, IA
Memorial Service

Thursday June 02
2:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
Hwy 30 Court Street Dunlap, IA 51529

Lloyd Calvin "Sonny" Wood, Jr., was born January 19, 1936, to Lloyd Calvin Sr., and Lucille (Price) Wood in Dow City, Iowa. Sonny was raised in Dunlap and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1954. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, Sonny worked at the bus depot in Sioux City and at Rosen Novak Cadillac. He upholstered automobile seats and furniture. In 1957 Sonny married Rosemary Lee and the couple was blessed with eight children. In 1967 the family moved to the family farm by Nelson Park where Sonny farmed. Rosemary died in 1976. Sonny married Donna Carey in 1977 and the couple had one son, Kelly. The couple moved into Arion, Iowa and Sonny worked at Farmland until he retired in 1998. Donna died in 1996.

Sonny liked to play his guitar and singing. He also collected iron. Sonny played in several bands and learned to play the steel guitar by ear.

Sonny died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at his daughter's home near Westside, Iowa at the age of 75 years, four months, and 10 days.

Sonny was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rosemary, wife, Donna; two sons, Jeff and Russell; brother, Kenneth Wood; and sister, Edna Howard. He is survived by his four sons, Joe Wood of Dow City, Iowa, Jim Wood and his wife Denise of Tracey, California, Dan Wood and his wife Heather of Hiawatha, Iowa, Kelly Wood of Deloit, Iowa; three daughters, Toni and her husband, Kelly Kibby of Westside, Iowa; Tami and her husband Tom Bordenaro of Carroll, Iowa; Shanna and her husband Merv Balukoff of Carroll, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Jeannie Wood of Carroll, Iowa; 26 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; two brothers, Dennis Wood and his wife Janice of Georgia, Duff Wood and his wife Linda of Dow City, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service
2:00 pm Thursday June 2, 2011
Fouts Funeral Home ~ Dunlap, Iowa

Clergy Rev. David Schaal
Carroll Assembly of God Church

Musician
Kim Wood

Selection
"Grandpa"

Honorary Pall Bearers
Gene Christiansen ~ Denny Culver ~ Gerald Egan
Gary Hottendorf ~ Jim Samuelsen ~ Mike Stephens

Military Gravesite Rites
Dow City American Legion Post #444

Final Resting Place
Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Iowa



 


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