Obituaries transcribed by Pat O'Dell - genpat@netins.net
002 Family and friends gathered at the New Market Church of Christ on September 17, 2011, for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Kathy Karg Ohm. Memorials and condolences may be shared with the family at www.karg-ohm-memorialfund.com or Karg-Ohm Memorial Fund, 323 W. Orange St. Clarinda, IA 51632.

Kathy Jayne Karg Ohm was born on March 21, 1959, to Alvin and Eva Brown Karg of New Market, Iowa. She passed away on September 10, 2011, at the Lund Family Home in Gilbert, Arizona, from a rare form of appendix cancer at the age of 52.

Kathy grew up in New Market and attended the New Market Church of Christ. She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior and was baptized September 7, 1970.

Kathy loved music, and she enjoyed participating in show choir and band as well as theater productions. She graduated from New Market High School in 1977.

She attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda, Iowa, where she obtained an Associate in Arts degree. For fun, Kathy entered several contests, such as the Taylor County Queen Contest and Miss Southwest Iowa Contest, where she always seemed to place second. Her family teased her about being a second place winner, but when she met Patrick Ohm at IWCC in 1978, she took first place.

They were married on October 12, 1980, at the New Market Church of Christ. Two children were born to this union: Bradley Charles on August 16, 1984, and Amanda Leigh on October 9, 1988.

Kathy and her family have moved where their careers took them. They began their married life in Illinois, moved to Texas in 1987, then on to Kentucky in 1993, and back to Iowa in 1997. The longest stay has been their most recent, in Arizona, where she loved the warm weather. While in Texas, she continued her education and earned her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Business Information Systems from the University of Texas, El Paso.

Kathy found her niche in computer programming, and during her career, she worked for Ashland Oil in Lexington, Kentucky, and Principal Financial in Des Moines, Iowa. After moving to Mesa, Arizona in 2000, she continued her programming career at Wells Fargo Bank where she had been employed for the last 10 years.

Kathy has always loved her pets and has been comforted during her illness by two cats, Misty & Scooter and two Shelties, Tobey & Marley.

Kathy's children were her pride and joy. Brad graduated from Arizona State University in 2009, and is a Lieutenant in the Air Force, currently stationed in Dayton, Ohio. Brad is engaged to Alex Barlow of Gilbert, Arizona and will be married on November 11, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Amanda is a student at Mesa Community College studying forensic sciences.

Preceding her in death were her father, Alvin Karg in 1974, maternal and paternal grandparents, and other relatives.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 31 years, Patrick Ohm of Mesa, AZ; son, Brad Ohm (fiancé, Alex Barlow) of Dayton, OH; daughter, Amanda Ohm of Mesa, AZ; mother, Eva Fine (step-father, Eldon) of New Market, IA; brother, Gary Karg (Cindy) of Franklin, TN; sister, Karen K. Woodard of Clarinda, IA; nieces, Jennifer Swinney (Ryan) of Helena, MT; Julie Guthrie (David) and family of Grimes, IA; Kellie Woodard of Grimes, IA; mother and father in-law, Bev and George Ohm of Yale, IA; brother in-laws, Mike Ohm (Paula) of Coulter, IA, Dennis Ohm (Susan) & family of Plattsmouth, NE, Danny Ohm & family of Jamaica, IA, sister in-laws, Cheryl Balderas (Nick) & family of Dows, IA, Christie Ocker (Rod) & family of Yale, IA; grandmother, Irene Ohm of Audubon, MN; step sisters, Shirley Sump (Maurice) and family of Clarinda, IA; Sharon Kirchner (Serle) and family of Clarinda, IA; many other relatives and friends
009Funeral services for Bob Terbell age 92 who passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Bedford Nursing & Care Center were held Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Visitation were held Monday from 3 to 7 with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7. Interment with military rites accorded by the Blockton American Legion were held at the Fairview Cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family requests memorials be given in Bob's name. Memories may be shared at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Robert Douglas Terbell was born Sept. 22, 1919 in New Sharon, but moved to Taylor County soon after birth. He was the son of John and Nina (Wainwright) Terbell. Bob spent his childhood on the farm and graduated from Bedford High School in 1937. His lifelong desire for knowledge was further ignited during his travels beyond local boundaries. After graduation he left to work on the racetrack for Ben Jones and Calumet Farms. During this time he traveled the circuit from Chicago to New York to Florida. In 1941 Whirlaway won the Triple Crown for Calumet Farms, Bob was proud to be part of this victory. Bob returned home from the racing circuit, and enlisted in the Army Air Corps, predecessor to the U.S. Air Force, in Oct. of '41. The next 44 months were spent in the service, of which 34 months were spent in England, Italy, and North Africa. His love of learning was greatly expanded as he visited the great pyramids in Egypt and traveled up thru Sicily and into Italy. His military service satisfied his yearning for adventure for many years. Upon returning home in June '45, he worked for the Lisle Corp. a short time and then started his farming partnership, with an aunt and uncle, Eura & Jessie Bradley.
Bob met Myrtle Irene Schneider at a dance in Maloy and enjoyed their courtship of 2 years. August 12, 1947, Robert and Myrtle were married in Miami, Oklahoma. To this union there were 3 children born, Patricia Ann Sparks, John Edward Terbell, and Philip L. Terbell. Over the next 40 years Bob was entrenched in progressive farming techniques and practiced land conservation. He took great pride in being a good steward of his land and livestock. Bob slowly stepped into his retirement, where he traveled, enjoyed family, and his friends. Bob and Myrtle have lived all their lives in Taylor County and recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Myrtle of Bedford; daughter Pat of Bedford; son Ed and wife Barbara of Naples, FL; and Phil and wife Rebecca (Crawford) of Cottonwood, AZ.; grandchildren Benjamin, Kelly, Jessica, Jennifer, Ashton, and Tom; great-grandchildren Breanna, Hanna, Brady, Tate, Gabby, Braxton, and Sophia.
Preceding Bob in death were his parents John and Nina; his brother Dave and sister in-law Geniève Terbell
010Funeral services for David "Curley" Stream, age 66, of Lenox, who died Saturday, September 24, 2011, at his home in Lenox were held Thursday, September 29, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Creston. Visitation were held Wednesday at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox from 3 to 7 with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7. Interment with military rites accorded by the Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard were held in the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be directed to the Lenox Ambulance and Fire Department. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.
David Emerson Stream was born January 20, 1945 in Volga, South Dakota the son of Adeline (Becker) and Robert Stream. David was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church and attended there most of his life. David graduated from Creston High School with the Class of 1963. David was united in marriage to Patricia Sychra on July 22, 1967. David served at Minot AFB, North Dakota from 1965 to 1969. He also served in the Iowa Air National Guard in Des Moines from 1984 to 2002.
David worked as an auto body repair man, gas station attendant and Maintenance Technician for Taygold Co-op. He was a Lenox Volunteer Fireman for twenty-three years and the Lenox American Legion Commander for five years. David enjoyed camping with family and friends, fishing and hunting with his sons, and fixing any vehicle problems his family (daughter) experienced, along with watching his grandchildren's sporting events.
Left to cherish David's memory are his loving wife of forty-four years, Pat Stream of Lenox; two sons, Brett Stream of Lenox; and Aric Stream and wife Angie and grandchildren, Palen and Dawson all of Bedford; a daughter, Angelene of West Des Moines; three brothers, Dick and wife Sharon Stream of Afton; Doug and wife Deb Stream of Council Bluffs; and Ormas and wife April Stream of Culver, Oregon; three sisters, Clo and husband Rich Faulkner of Papillion, Nebraska; Cindy Isdahl of Placerville, California; and Linda Stream of Creston; along with many other relatives and friends.
Preceding David in death are his parents and a brother-in-law, Lloyd Isdahl.
David will be missed by his entire family. The memories that were shared with the family will remain in our hearts forever
012Robert E. Warneke died Sept. 21, 2011 at his home in Weslaco, Texas. He was born June 22, 1927 at Bedford, Iowa. Robert served during World War II in the Pacific. After he returned in 1947 he farmed south of Bedford, Iowa. He and his wife, the former Eula Lee Smith, had two sons, William Robert and Timothy Lee. They farmed for 29 years. Later he enjoyed working seven months a year in Nebraska, with Thorobred Horse Racing, until he retired at age 70.
He enjoyed winters traveling and fishing off Alabama, Florida and Texas. In 2003 they moved permanently to Weslaco, Texas to be near their grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents August H. and Vera Van Camp Warneke, and his two sons, William and Tim. Besides his wife Eula of the home, he leaves William’s widow Celia Warneke and her children, Arye and wife Marisol and children Robert, Katelyn and Elizabeth of San Antonio, TX; Aaryn and wife Kathy and children Mathew August, Addison and Austin of Weslaco, TX and granddaughter Tanya and her sons John Mabry 3rd and William Weber also of Weslaco, TX.
Also remaining are Tim’s children, Anna and her son Dominic Pacheco, Samuel and their mother Pat Menousek of Lincoln, NE; his sister Ilene Cotter of Savannah, MO; cousins Louis Loucks of Weslaco, Julia Steeve Standage of Bedford and Martha Steeve Snyder of Sidney, Iowa
016Alfred E. “Andy” “Alf” Anderson, passed away in Jacksonville, FL on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was born in Iowa City, IA on April 1, 1936, son to the late August and Alta (Canon) Anderson, and grew up in Bedford, IA. After graduating from Bedford High School in 1954 he enlisted in the USAF and served a time in Viet Nam. He retired from the Air Force in 1974. In 1956 he became the “Devoted Husband’ to Joyce Wallace of Clarinda, IA. In 1957 their daughter Kathy was born in Wichita, KS. He attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha, NE, receiving his Bachelors Degree in Business in 1974. He then served as Materials Management Director for several hospitals, retiring in 2000 from Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, NE. In 2001 Alf and Joyce moved to Dunnellon, FL. He is survived by his Beloved Wife of 55 years, Joyce, daughter Kathy Anderson and granddaughter, Yumiko Fujinari-Bray, both of Oregon; four siblings and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 9695 SW 110th St. Ocala, FL 34481.
Condolences may be posted to www.hiers-baxley.com
017Graveside services for Harold Colter, age 90, of Ankeny, formerly of the Lenox area, who died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Ankeny, Iowa. Graveside services were held Friday, September 16, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox with military rites. Visitation were held at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Lenox Friday morning from 10:00 until service time. Memorials may be directed Parkinson American Legion Post 250. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.
Harold L. Colter was born July 9, 1921 in Elmo, Missouri the son of Elza and Alma Colter. He grew up attending school in Hopkins, Missouri and entered the United States Army during World War II serving from 1943 to 1946. Harold served in the Pacific on the front lines of Saipan, Guam, and Okinawa. He spent thirteen months hospitalized from being wounded in action on Okinawa on May 25, 1945. He received several medals along with the Purple Heart. He was united in marriage to Barbara L. Robinson of Conway on May 18, 1947 in Maryville, Missouri.
Harold spent forty years in Glendale, California in the building business before moving back to Iowa. He was a life member of the DAV, American Legion, VFW and Carpenters Local 209.
Harold and Barbara spent thirteen years collecting and buying gifts for the mentally disabled residents of California State Hospitals. He and his wife were widely traveled in the USA and Canada and the Pacific Islands. They spent many winters in Hawaii and Australia. Harold and Barbara have been residents of Ankeny since 1994.
Preceding Harold in death are his parents Elza and Alma Colter; a sister Agnes Oxley, all former residents of Bedford, Iowa and a sister-in-law Florence Robinson formerly of Lenox.
Left to cherish Harold's memory his loving wife Barbara Colter of Ankeny; a sister-in-law Maxine Allbee, along with several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Harold will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn his passing
038Dorene Elizabeth Gould Gray was born in Taylor County, Iowa on March 16, 1921, the only daughter of Roy W. and Ada M. Gould. Dorene passed away on October 16, 2011 at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville Missouri. She grew up in rural Taylor County and graduated with a teaching certificate from Bedford High School in 1938. She taught in a couple of rural schools, including the “Skinner” school in the Nodaway Township. She married Max L. Gray on February 13, 1943 and followed him to Texas for Army training, and then returned home upon Max’s deployment to Europe during WWII. They farmed the Carpenter farm in Guss, Iowa for over forty years, until Max’s death in 1994. While her passion was helping Max with their farm, Dorene did work in several off-farm jobs in Bedford and Clarinda (Hawley Drug, Bordeoux, Turners, Style Shop, and Lucas Clothing). She was active in the UMW at the Maple Grove Methodist Church and neighborhood clubs in the Guss area. After their children were grown, Dorene and Max took up square dancing and enjoyed going dancing on Saturday nights with their square dance club. After Max’s passing, she moved to an apartment in Bedford where she enjoyed visiting with friends, going out for pizza, walking, crocheting, sewing, playing dominos, and visits from her children and grandchildren. In 2003, Dorene moved to Harrisonville MO to be closer to her son and his family for health reasons. She lived the past five years at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, where she was loved by the staff and residents and will be remembered for her smile and quiet ways.

Preceding Dorene in death were her parents, husband Max, and only sibling, Russell, as well as many other loved ones.

Remaining to cherish Dorene’s memory are her children: Linda (Mike) Parks of Madison, South Dakota and Bill (Susan) Gray of Archie Missouri; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-laws: Thelma (Jack) Stamps, Rena (Bob) Gray, Lois (Donald) Trybom and Maxine Gould; and many friends.

Dorene’s sweet spirit and loving smile will always be remembered. Her greatest legacy was her unconditional love for her family which was shown through her hard work, dedication and abiding love.

Funeral services for Dorene Gray of Harrisonville, MO and formerly of Gus and New Market will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home. Family visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Interment will be at Gus Cemetery.
Walker-Merrick Funeral Home. 712-542-2153