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Funeral services for Helen Plumer, age 69 of Corning, who died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at her home were held Monday, June 1, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Strand Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment was held in the Strand Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the Strand Lutheran Church. Memories can be shared with the family on our web page www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home of Corning. Helen Verlee (Waage) Plumer was born February 18, 1940, in Villisca, Iowa the third daughter of six children born to Russell Waage and Lela (Peterson) Waage. She grew up attending Lincoln No. 9 Maple Grove Country School. She then attended Villisca High School. She married her first husband, Jim Olson, in 1956 at Strand. Two children were born to bless her life, Kevin and Brenda. The family lived in the Carbon area where they farmed, owned and operated a large cattle and fertilizer operation. Helen also served as the Carbon Postmaster for several years until her retirement in 2002 In 1992, Helen was united in marriage to Phil Plumer in Carson, Iowa where the couple made their home. While living in Carson, Helen drove to Carbon continuing to serve as Postmaster, later moving to Corning. Together they enjoyed their lives living in Corning, raising a few head of cattle while living on the edge of town. Always wanting to travel, the couple really enjoyed their winter spent in Arizona. Helen was a life-long member of the Strand Evangelical Lutheran Church, teaching Bible School in her younger years. It was always a 'family event' when they prepared for the annual Church Bazaar. Helen's passion in life was loving children, they loved her and she loved them. Not only did she influence the lives of her children and grandchildren, but the lives of many children in the community. Helen was a tremendous cook and baker. She enjoyed reading cookbooks and trying out new recipes on her family. Preparing a large meal to share not only with her family but the hired men on the farm was one of the many pleasures she enjoyed throughout the years. She was known for her homemade noodles, mashed potatoes and gravy, but especially the strawberry dessert! She possessed a wonderful sense of humor and had a laugh that was infectious to everyone around her. She was known for sharing a good joke and truly enjoyed pulling a practical joke on someone if she got the chance! To the grandchildren, Helen was 'always fun', she enjoyed playing on the floor with the kids and even dressed up a time or two for Halloween to go trick-or-treating! Left to cherish the memory of this wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend are her loving husband Phil Plumer of Corning; her two children, Kevin Olson of Corning; and Brenda (John) McElwain of Villisca; a step-daughter, Phylis Leary of Corning; five brothers and sisters, Carolyn (Lee) Scott of Milpitas, California; Norma (Byron) Benson of Ca?on City, Colorado; Janice (Rex) Eberly of Corning; Larry (Norma) Waage of Clive, Iowa; Marlene (Ed) Gilkerson of Columbia, Iowa; four grandchildren, Stacie (Tony) Krauth of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Sarah (Justin) Williams of San Antonio, Texas; Andy Olson of Brooks, Iowa; Rachel McElwain of Villisca; two step-grandchildren, Jacob Leary of St. Louis, Missouri; and Michelene Leary of Crevicore, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Kaden Krauth and Cale Williams; and one step-great-grandson, Riley Leary; along with many other nieces, nephews, relatives and a community of friends. Preceding Helen in death are her parents, Russell and Lela Waage. Helen was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends. She was a true inspiration to her entire family and a great influence to her grandchildren. |
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William D Fryer died at his home in Clarence, N.Y., on February 16, 2009. William was born on January 16, 1929, in Page County, IA. He was raised in the Page County and Villisca area. He graduated from Villisca High School in 1947. He attended and graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburg and received his Masters from the University of Buffalo. His career as a
whole was that of a Mathematician. At the time of his death, he had
returned from Calspan, formerly named Cornell Aeronautical Research
Laboratories as their Principal Physicist. Preceding him in death was his parents, Frank and Elzene Fryer and a sister, Violet Hanson. Surviving him are his wife, June; son Mark and wife, Sharon; Nancy Hall and husband, Dave; and Katherine Sprouls; six grandchildren: Alyssa , Julie and Jonathan Fryer and Aneal, Marisa and Keara Sprouls; sisters Helen Hess, of Andeluna, AL and Maxine Nelson, of Clarinda, IA. Funeral services were held in Clarence, N.Y. |
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Marjorie E. Wilson, age 89, of Villisca, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 9, 2009 at the Clarinda Regional Hospital. Marjorie Ellen Wilson was born August 2, 1919 in Villisca, Iowa the daughter of Charles "Arthur" and Nora Faye (Neal) Smith. She was raised and attended school in Villisca, Iowa. Marjorie took care of elderly people until her marriage to Casey Albert Wilson on August 27, 1937 in Maryville, Missouri. They lived and farmed near Guss, Iowa for three years and Runnells, Iowa for 11 years before moving back to Villisca in 1960. Marjorie and Casey owned and operated Shady Lawn Rest Home from 1967 until 1978. Marjorie was a member of the Advent Christian Church, the Ladies Evening Circle, and was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Preceding her in
death were her parents; husband: Casey Albert Wilson in 1987; daughter:
Geneva Skalberg; brothers: Don, Keith, Elmer, and Jim Smith; and sons-in-law:
Everett Hutchings and Clarence McCuen. Survivors include her children:
Jeanette Hendrickson and husband Ray of Oakland, Arkansas; James Wilson
and wife Nancy of Gilman City, Missouri; Eldon Wilson and wife Geraldine
of Des Moines, Iowa; Mable McCuen of Stanton, Iowa; Norma Jean Graham
of Villisca, Iowa; Steve Wilson and wife Peggy of Shenandoah, Iowa;
Russ Wilson of San Francisco, California; and Lloyd Wilson and wife
Bonnie of Brookhaven, Mississippi; 40 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren;
many great great grandchildren; brothers: Paul Smith of Villisca, Iowa
and Glendon Smith and wife Wendy of Ft. Reiley, Florida; sisters-in-law:
Louise Smith of Red Oak, Iowa and LaVonne Smith of Florida; and many
other relatives and friends. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel, Red Oak, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements. |
Marjorie
E. Wilson|
Kelly Anne Anderson Kelly Anne Anderson,
41, of Lincoln passed away Mar. 5, 2009. She was born Sept. 28, 1967
in Chadron, NE to Marlin & Judi Green. Attended school and graduated
from Shenandoah High School in 1985, she then went on to graduate from
the University of Nebraska in 1989. Kelly taught school in the Lincoln
Public Schools for 20 yrs. teaching at Pershing & Arnold Elementary
Schools. Memorial Service
10:00 AM, Sat. (3/7/09) at Calvary Community Church, 4400 N. 1st Street,
Lincoln, NE. Prayer Service 7 PM, Fri. (3/6/09) at Calvary Community
Church. The family suggests childrens books in lieu of flowers. Memorials
to the family for future designation. Condolences may be left online
at lincolnfh.com |
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Donald "Whitey" Glen Steward Funeral services
for Donald "Whitey" Glen Stewart were held at 10:30 a.m.,
on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at the Blockton Christian Church in
Blockton, Ia. with Reverend Scott Marcum officiating. Interment at Rose
Hill Cemetery with military rites accorded by Blockton American Legion. Whitey was a truck driver and farmer most of his working life. He was a strong "people person" who enjoyed playing cards. Whitey never met a stranger and he always enjoyed telling jokes, especially "blonde jokes". He enjoyed camping, bowling, playing golf and spending time with his grandchildren. Whitey was active in the Blockton American Legion, the Bethany Masonic Lodge 320, of Blockton, Iowa. He was a proud member of the Clearfield Lions Club where he actively participated in the Iowa State Fair Shuttle Service for many, many years. Left to cherish
the memories of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend
are his loving wife of sixty-one years, Donna Mae Stewart, of Villisca;
a son, Allen Stewart and wife, Lyn, of Sterling, Illinois; a daughter,
Sheila Haidsiak and husband, Lee, of Villisca; three brothers, David
"Boge" Stewart and wife, Wylene, of Clearfield; Larry Stewart
and Fern Green, of Zillah, Washington; and Dick Stewart and wife, Debi,
of Creston; a sister, Christina Wall, of Bedford; five grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren along with many other relatives and friends. Memorials may be
directed to the family in care of Donna Stewart, 115 N 5th Ave., Villisca,
IA. 50864. Arrangements were entrusted to Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford,
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Grace Georgine Larson passed away in her home Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the age of 91. Grace was born September 16, 1917 near Bethesda, Iowa to Alfred and Antonia (Lindberg) Wallin. She was the second of four children including Margaret, Jean, and Dale. Grace graduated from Clarinda High School, Clarinda, Iowa in 1934 and Clarinda Junior College in 1936. Following graduation she taught school in rural Page County at Goldenrod, Woodlawn, Maple Hill and Coburg Schools from 1936-1945. On December 25, 1942 she was united in marriage to Charles Larson. After a time in World War II service, the couple returned to rural Page County where they farmed near Bethesda. To this marriage four children were born: Sherrill, Phil, Alan and Joan. In 1980 Charles retired and they moved to Clarinda where he managed farms until 2007. They were married for 66 years. Grace was a lifelong
member of Bethesda Lutheran Church and active in Bethesda Lutheran Church
Women. She was a member of HGL Club, PEO, and the Clarinda Garden Club.
She enjoyed her family, quilting, bird watching, flowers and music.
She sang for many years in the Bethesda choir. Survivors include her husband, Charles of Clarinda; children: Sherrill Lisle and husband Bill of Clarinda, Iowa, Phil and wife Pat of Washington, D.C., Alan and wife Beth of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Joan Eckert and husband Scott of Scottsdale, Arizona; brother Dale Wallin and wife Lois of Red Oak, Iowa; grandchildren, Matt and wife Allison Lisle, Mary and husband Brad Landhuis, Dr. Cara and husband Sekou Biddle, Greg Larson and wife Lauren Healey, Matt Larson, Max Rankin, Michael Eckert, and Marshall Eckert; great-grandchildren: Niklaas and Kate Landhuis, Isabella and Jackson Lisle, Theodore and Rashad Biddle, Sabrina Elliott and Gabriel Rankin. Funeral services for Grace will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Bethesda Lutheran Church with Rev. Jerry Lamb officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Bethesda Lutheran Church. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa provided arrangements. |
Grace
Georgine Larson|
Henry Gaylord Hendrickson 90, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/7/09). Henry was born to Goodman and Sarah (Anderson) in Nodaway (Adams County), Iowa on May 5, 1918. He attended schools in Nodaway, Iowa, Clay Center and Big Springs, Neb., and Grand Island Business College. Henry came to Lincoln in 1941 as a stockroom manager for F. W. Woolworth's, and married Josephine Hawkinson on August 1 of that year. Henry served his country beginning in 1943 as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Upon his honorable discharge from service, he returned to work for F. W. Woolworth's before taking positions with Rock Island Railroad and National Cash Register. Beginning in 1947, Henry started his career with the United States Post Office. Henry retired on August 14, 1979 after 33 years. Henry loved sports, and was an avid bowler. Member of Warren United Methodist Church, Eagle's Club 147, and American Legion Post 342. Henry is survived by his daughter, Donna and her husband, Dwaine Mapel; grandson, David and his wife, Amy Mapel; granddaughter, Deann and her husband, Greg Czaplewski; five great-grandchildren; 10 nieces and 10 nephews. He was preceded in death by his wonderful wife and best friend, Jo; his parents; his sister, Agnes and brother-in-law, Glen Windom; his brother, Marion and sister-in-law, Grace; his brother, Glenn and sister-in-law, Lois; and his sister, Velma and brother-in-law, Benton Cain. Services 12:30 p.m. Friday (2/13/09) at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street. Visitation 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday (2/12/09) with family greeting friends 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to the American Heart Association. |
Henry
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Tom Smith Villisca native Tom Smith passed away on 8 February 2009 in Antioch, CA as the result of a sudden and massive heart attack. He was 80 years of age. Born in Villisca in October, 1928, Tom was the son of John and Marie Smith. He attended Villisca schools, including the high school where he played tuba in the marching band. In 1942, he and his family came to settle in Pittsburg, CA to take jobs in the war effort. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1946. He and his wife Bonnie were married in Antioch, CA in 1950. Too young to serve in the Second World War, he was drafted into the Korean War and did his service in Yokahama, Japan. Following his return from the service, he worked for Dow Chemical in Antioch. He attended the Diablo Valley College and then the University of California, Berkeley and graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1960. Initially working for Libby Foods, he came to Kaiser Engineers in Oakland and worked there for 28 years, involved with designing cement plants and other materials handling facilities all over the world. In 1962, they moved to Piedmont, CA and resided there until they moved to the Quail Lodge retirement facility in Antioch in 2004. Their only child, Brian Smith, graduated from Piedmont High School in 1985. He is survived
by his son, Brian, of Fairfax, Virginia, his daughter-in law Kristina
and two grandsons. He is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, his brother
John Leslie and his sisters Frances Findley and Edna O'Brien. Services
will be held on Saturday, 21 February at 1:30 at the Pittsburg Funeral
Home in Pittsburg, CA. Contributions in his memory can be made to The
Cal Fund, University of California Berkeley, 2080 Addison Street # 4200,
Berkeley, California 94720-4200, 510.642.1212. |
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Kenneth Myrel Gulick Kenneth Myrel Gulick was born May 2, 1933, in Faribault, MN, the son of Marvin Eugene Gulick and Elsie Mae (Triggs) Gulick. After graduation from high school, Kenneth enlisted in the Army serving during the Korean War. Upon his return to civilian life, he worked in construction specializing in the electrical and mechanical areas. On October 3, 1955, Kenneth was united in marriage to Shirley Hogsett. There were five children born to this union: Susan, Brenda, Tina, Theresa, and Marvin. After Shirley’s death in 1995, he continued to live in the Villisca and Red Oak areas. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, parents, daughter Brenda Gulick, brother Jack Gulick, and step-brother Marvin E. Gulick. Kenneth is survived by four children: Susan (Mike) Blakemore of Omaha, Tina (Kevin) Anderson of Villisca, Teresa (Mark) Johnston of Villisca, and Marvin (Sue) Gulick of Red Oak; sister Delores Gulick of Red Oak; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 30, 2009 at the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca with burial in the Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, MO, at a later date. |
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Mary Jo Dart Funeral services for Mary Jo Dart, age 74, of Fremont, NE, were held on Friday, January 30, 2009, at 2pm in First Lutheran Church in Fremont, NE. The Rev. Norman Freund officiated. Burial was in Ridge Cemetery. Mary Jo was born August 19, 1934. in Villisca, Iowa to Harry and Ethel ‘Lofgren’ Bashaw. She was raised in Villisca and graduated from Villisca High School in 1953. After high school Mary Jo moved to Omaha and began working. She married Frank Dart in Villisca, Iowa on April 24, 1954. The couple moved to Fremont in 1958. In the mid 1960’s they moved to Kearney and lived there for three years before returning to Fremont to raise their family. After returning to Fremont, Mary Jo worked at JC Penney for ten years then for Schweser’s Department Store. Mary Jo moved to Shalimar Gardens in September of 2008. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and a member of the Solos Group of First Lutheran. She is survived by five daughters: Sue and husband Brad Anderson, of Fremont; Cathy and husband Steve Cerny, of Fremont; Carol and husband Dennis Andersen, of Roswell, New Mexico; Shelly and husband Dean Carroll, of Wayne; Eileen and husband Gerald Boyer, of Fremont; three sons: – Bob and wife Lori Dart, of Fremont; Bryan and wife Susan Dart, of Pembroke Pines, Florida; Scott and wife Vicki Dart, of Gilbert, Arizona; Brother – Herb and wife Wilma Bashaw, of Villisca, Iowa; Brotherin- Law – Jerry and wife Jannelle Dart. of Omaha; 21 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren Special Friends – Solo Sisters of 1st Lutheran Church many nieces and nephews. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband Frank in April of 1999, a brother and her parents. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church. |
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Ruth M. Gourley, age 81, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away Friday, January 30, 2009 at the Penrose Medical Center after a brief illness. Ruth Marie (Confer) Gourley was born February 9, 1927 in Red Oak, Iowa the daughter of John and Frances (Wolfe) Confer. She graduated from the Red Oak High School in 1944. She worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha during World War II and then the Land Bank in Red Oak before her marriage to Clyde Gourley, Jr. on March 28, 1948 at the First Christian Church in Red Oak. They farmed north of Villisca, Iowa and then Guss, Iowa before moving to Lakewood, Colorado in 1952. They moved to Colorado Springs in 1957. Ruth worked as a civil service employee for many years in Colorado Springs and at the Air Force Academy. Her hobbies included genealogy, sewing, and cooking. She even went back to College and got a degree in restaurant management. Ruth also loved Mac computers and she taught herself how to use them. She will be missed by all who knew her. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; brother: Hubert Confer; husband: Clyde Gourley, Jr.; and sister: Mary Burrington. Survivors include her son: Marshall Gourley of Denver, Colorado; daughters: Marsha Frech of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Polly Case and husband Jack of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren: Sean and Tory Frech of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brother: Marion Confer and wife Connie of Torrington, Wyoming; sister-in-law: Helen Sellergren of Stanton, Iowa; special "sister": Betty Confer of Emerson, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday, February 5, 2009 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Marshall Gourley officiating. Burial will be in the Arlington Cemetery near Villisca, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held from 7-8 PM Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
Ruth
M. Gourley|
Robert Earl Brown Robert
Earl Brown was born in rural Jackson Township of Guthrie County, Iowa
on May 20, 1928. His parents were Rex and Lovina (Tam) Brown. The oldest
of five children, he had three brothers Harold LaVerne (Elaine) of Indianola,
Iowa, Carroll Dean (Ruth) of Gambrills, Maryland, Lloyd Alvin (Lila)
of Marana, Arizona, and a sister, Marjorie Juanita (Warren) Shade of
Paris, Arkansas. |
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Aaron Dean Yardas, the son of William Dean Yardas and Carla Rae Erickson, was born December 4, 1988 at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. He died on Sunday, January 25, 2009 in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 20 years, 1 month and 21 days. As a son of an Air Force family, Aaron lived all over the world. From 1988 to 1998, Aaron lived at Decimononico Air Base, Italy; Griffiss Air Force Base, New York; Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio; Sembach Air Bas e, Germany; and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. In July of 1998, Aaron along with his mom and sister made their home in Red Oak, IA. Aaron was a sports enthusiast, while in school he participated in football, basketball and baseball. Aaron had a heart for baseball and he excelled especially as a catcher. Aaron had an arm on him and found himself on the mound pitching at times too. He graduated with the Red Oak High School class of 2007. He was currently employed at Agri Solutions, Red Oak and also helped Healthy Turf Lawn Care, Red Oak. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially spending time with family and friends camping, hunting, fishing, boating and golfing. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to others, particularly to his Uncle Larry on the farm and his Grandma Marjorie mowing her yard. His love for sports led him to coach children for the YMCA baseball and basketball programs; he also refereed. Aaron not only loved playing and coaching sports but also watching them. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan. Aaron was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Red Oak. His beautiful smile will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Aaron was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marion Erickson. Survivors include mother: Carla Yardas of Red Oak, IA; sister: Kristi Yardas of Red Oak, IA; father: William Dean Yardas and his wife Deanna of Brooksville, FL; maternal grandmother: Marjorie Erickson of Stanton, IA; paternal grandparents: William and Ada Yardas of Finleyville, PA; great grandmother: Dorothy Yardas of Finleyville, PA; aunts and uncles: Cheryl and Larry Haynie of Stanton, IA; Debra Dunblazier of Glenwood, IA; Dorothy and George Kutscher of Elrama, PA; Joanne and Mike Chanko of Donora, PA; Andrew and Theresa Yardas of Sheridan, IN; step-brothers and sisters: Danielle, Derek, Desiree and Dustin Pugh, all of Brooksville, FL; cousins, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Service
will be held on Visitation with the family present will be Friday, January 30 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home A memorial is being established in Aaron's name. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Services entrusted to Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home |
Aaron
Dean Yardas|
William Lee Fletcher was born in Taylor County, Iowa near Siam on April 1, 1939, the son of Wilbur Remind and Eathel Nevela (Fleming) Fletcher. Bill grew up in the New Market, Iowa area where he attended schools. Bill passed away January 23, 2009 at the Red Oak Hospital. After his formal
schooling, he worked for the Shorty McCoy farm for several years. He
was married to Linda Sparks for fourteen years. Bill drove for the Peerless
Laundry route for ten years. In April of 1975, he started work at NSK,
where he remained until retiring in August 2002. Surviving are his daughter, Heather Orr and husband Glenn of Creston; four grandchildren, Kimberly, Hallie, Jenna, and Brett; one sister, Ona Wyleen Thompson and husband Max of Mountain Home, Arkansas; and nieces and nephews; Joyce Larson and husband Lyndal of New Market, Iowa, Vickie Crosby and husband Rex of Clarinda, Iowa, Lisa Foster and husband Dusty of Shambaugh, Iowa, and Ronnie Fletcher and wife Kelly of Villisca, Iowa; several grand nieces and nephews. Preceding him in
death were his parents, one brother Carl Fletcher; and one sister, Barbara
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William
Lee Fletcher|
Virginia Geraldine Waldron, the daughter of Noland O. and Virginia C. (Spencer) Wooden, was born May 9, 1918, in Lee's Summit, Missouri, and passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Virginia grew up in the Shenandoah area where she attended school. She was united in marriage to George Waldron on May 9, 1934 in Shenandoah, Iowa. They farmed all of their married life in the Page and Taylor County area. Virginia also enjoyed gardening, both, flowers and vegetables. She spent many hours canning her produce from her gardens. She baked bread, churned her own butter, and raised and dressed chickens. Virginia loved to have fun playing games including cards and enjoyed time with her family and especially the grandchildren. She enjoyed playing the piano by ear and spent many hours fishing with George. Holidays were always a special time to the family as Virginia always celebrated and loved to have fun. She was a faithful woman who spent many hours every day reading her Bible and praying for others. She was a blessing to all who knew her. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband: George on February 23, 2002; her sons: Phillip, Gary, Robert, and Tommy Waldron; and sisters: Ralphena Carlson and Betty Wilson. Survivors include her children: Noladean Waldron of Villisca, Iowa; Marian Thomas and husband Dale of Coin, Iowa; James Waldron and wife Sherry of Villisca; Sandra Knizley and husband Eric of Coin; William Waldron and wife Vicki of Ft. Scott, Kansas; and John Thomas of Cameron, Missouri; 18 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; and 11 great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, January 19, 2009 at the Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah with Rev. Don Barnett officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 7-8 PM Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the Kirsch Funeral Chapel. Services are entrusted to the Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah, Iowa. |
Virginia
Geraldine Waldron|
Opal M. Gray Opal M. Gray, 94,
formerly of Villisca, died Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 in Higginsville,
Missouri. Opal was born Oct 7th, 1914 to John S. Williams and Myrtle
Leona Williams near Carson, in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. She was married
to Carroll James Gray in Clarinda, Iowa on Aug 3rd, 1935. She was the
mother of two, Marlyn Dean and Norma Jean (Doan), who gave her three
grandchildren each. |
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Clarence Franklin Strain Clarence Franklin
Strain age 89 years of Omaha, NE, formerly of Nodaway, IA |
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Dorothy I. Vannausdle, age 93, of Red Oak, Iowa formerly of Morton Mills, Iowa passed away Monday, December 29, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Care Center after an extended illness. Dorothy Irene Vannausdle was born January 27, 1915 in Emerson, Iowa the daughter of Ivan and Ila (Gilmore) Shook. She graduated as Valedictorian from Emerson High School in 1933. Dorothy was united in marriage to Harold Vannausdle on October 22, 1933 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They farmed near Emerson and Stennett moving to Morton Mills in 1946 also farming. Harold and Dorothy moved into Morton Mills in 1970 and Harold preceded her in death in 1983. Dorothy has been a resident of the Good Samaritan Care Center since 1995. Dorothy was involved in the Morton Mills Ladies Aid and many neighborhood clubs. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren, her cats, and enjoyed working in her flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Harold on October 2, 1983; son: Duane Vannausdle on February 11, 1995; and sister: Evelyn Ungry. Survivors include her daughter: Donna Finnell of Des Moines, Iowa; daughter-in-law: Shirley Vannausdle of Villisca, Iowa; grandchildren: Debbie Bruns and husband George of St. Louis, Missouri; Cyndie Sorensen of Cape Coral, Florida; Bill Finnell of Littleton, Colorado; Brenda Vanderneck and husband Vince of West Des Moines, Iowa; Chris Vannausdle and wife Brenda of Villisca; and Ray Vannausdle of Huxley, Iowa; 11 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, January 5, 2009 at the Emerson, Iowa Cemetery. Visitation with the family will start at 9 AM, Monday, January 5, 2009 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak and we will go to the cemetery in procession. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
Dorothy
I. Vannausdle|
Harry James Milligan Harry James Milligan, son of Lonnie Milligan and Faye Van Alstine Milligan was born June 26, 1918 in Taylor County, Iowa and passed away December 2, 2008 at the age of 90 years and five months. Jim grew up in the Guss vicinity and attended country schools there. He entered the U.S. Army August 20, 1942 and had his basic training at Fort Robinson in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a T5 and a member of the 12th Calvary. After basic training he boarded a troop ship on May 29, 1943 and headed for action in the Pacific. He was in Brisbane, Australia then to several island groups in the Western Pacific: Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, Philippine islands of Luzon, and began ground combat on Leyte June 18, 1943. He earned a combat infantry badge. Jim served two and one-half years overseas and was discharged December 15, 1945. Following service he worked in the family restaurant (Milligan's Cafe) in Villisca from 1945-1960 and was a Villisca school bus driver for 15 years. In June 1959 he married Opal Quiggle Ankeny. They made their home in Villisca. He was employed by the city of Villisca for 23 years before his retirement. He was a member of: The Villisca Fire Department for 45 years, American Legion, VFW since 1945. He served many years on the Villisca Municipal Power Plant Board of Trustees, and served on the Villisca Housing Board. He was preceded in death
by his parents, infant sister, and beloved wife, Opal, January 2, 1999. |
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Luella Arlene Neal Kernen Luella Arlene (Neal) Kernen was born April 17, 1919, the daughter of Albert and Effie (Sparger) Neal in Villisca, Iowa, and entered into rest on November 22, 2008, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. She married Theron Kernen on February 15, 1939. Two children were born to this union – Albert William Kernen and Kathryn Ann (Kernen) Bross Luella left school after the 8th grade but acquired her GED later in life. Luella worked in different businesses in the Villisca area including Winter’s Clothing Store, Helen Lorene Shop, Honeyman Drug Store and Stoner Drug Store from 1961 to 1992 when she retired. She was a member of the Advent Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers – Dennis Neal and James Neal, four sisters – Betty Larson, Ruth Nelson, Mary Farrens, and an infant sister Francis. She is survived by her son Bill and his wife Leona Kernen of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter Kathryn and husband Richard Bross of Villisca, Iowa; brother Bob and wife Evelyn Neal of Villisca, Iowa; sister Lois Bergren of Red Oak, Iowa; sisters-in-law Lorene Neal of Villisca, Iowa, and Donna Davidson of Waverly, Iowa; six grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren. |
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Marjorie Jean Schaffer Marjorie Jean Schaffer, the daughter of Walter S. and Florence M. (Burley) Maxwell, was born July 16, 1931 on a farm near Guss, Iowa. She died on Friday, November 28, 2008 at Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 12 days. Jean was raised in the Guss and Villisca areas. She was united in marriage to Cecil Schaffer on June 24, 1947 at Corning, Iowa. Jean and Cecil moved to Red Oak in l955. She worked for Murphy Memorial Hospital and Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak for 41 years. Jean was preceded in death by her parents and husband; Cecil on December 25, 2000. Jean is survived by her son: Steven Schaffer of Imogene, IA; daughter: Norma Schaffer of Omaha, NE; twin sister: Joan Blume of Clarinda, IA; two brothers: Jay Maxwell of Alamosa, CO; and Gerald Maxwell of Villisca, IA; other relatives and friends. Jean's wishes were to be cremated and a private family interment will be held at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Iowa. A memorial is being
established in Jean's name. Remembrances and condolences may be shared
with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce
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Larry D. Baker, 77, of Anacortes, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the family home in Anacortes. He was born on July 17, 1931 in Villisca, Iowa, the son of Carl & Viola (Friedrich) Baker. Larry lived in the Anacortes area in the 1940’s and graduated from Anacortes High School in 1948. After working at numerous jobs around Anacortes he started to work at Shell Oil Company in 1955 and moved back to Anacortes for good. Larry and his wife lived in the Whistle Lake area and in 1968 he joined the Carpenters Union and made a career change to carpentry. In 1974 he started his own building contracting business and built numerous homes around the Anacortes area before retiring in 1995. Larry was a very loving father and husband and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Carl & Viola Baker and a brother, William Baker. Larry is survived by his wife, Donna; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas L. & Teresa Baker and Kenneth A. & Cindi Baker; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Jill & Loren McLaughlin and Kim Blankenship & Don Norman; grandchildren Thomas R. Baker, Brett R. Baker, Cody A. Gummerman, Wesley A. Gummerman, Racheal M. Baker, Jessica L. Baker, Adam J. Blankenship and Alison D. Blankenship; great-grandchildren Candice, Ranie, & Nevaeh; a brother and sister-in-law, Jim & Verna Baker & family; a sister and brother-in-law, Karen & Nick Dubuque & family and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008 at Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes.. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Larry, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com. |
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Kathryn Valora (Brenton) Olson was born June 5, 1918, in Montgomery County north of Villisca, Iowa, the daughter of Oliver S. Brenton and Goldie K. Swallow Brenton. She attended Grub Bridge Country School and graduated from Villisca High School in the class of 1936. She taught at the Grub Bridge Country School for one year. On December 18, 1937, she married Ernie Olson in Maryville, Missouri. She was a homemaker anywhere she and Ernie farmed in Montgomery and Adams counties. She faithfully attended Strand Evangelical Lutheran Church from the time of her marriage to Ernie. Two children were born to this union: son Jim (Kay) Olson and daughter Saundra (Dick) Brown. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ernie in 1993; her brothers, sisters & in-laws: Darlene (Virgil) Hayes, Carol (Earl) Scott, Denny (Vera) Brenton, Agnes (Orville) Mitchell, Lucille (Dean) King, John (Violet) Brenton, Lyle (Mable) Brenton, and Floyd Guthrie. She is survived by her children: Jim (Kay) Olson of Corning and Saundra (Dick) Brown of Wall Lake; 6 grandchildren: Kevin Olson of Corning, Brenda (John) McElwain of Villisca, LuAnn (Chris) Mead of Glenwood, Robin Andersen of Wall Lake, Roger (Wendi) Brown of Council Bluffs, Scott (Michelle) Brown of Underwood; 2 step granddaughters: Karen (Phil) Kinser of Corning and Angie (Tony) Hardisty of Corning; 11 great grandchildren; 11 step great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; 2 step great-great grandchildren; baby sister Fern Guthrie of Oakdale, California; special niece (caregiver) Betty Russell of Corning; numerous nieces and nephews and friends. |
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Joyce Vernice Brown was born in Marion County, Iowa near Pella on October 13, 1928 the daughter of William and Johanna (Van Englehoven) Den Adel. She grew up near Pella where she attended European #1 (Bell School) nearby. While working in Pella she met Robert Earl Brown and was united in marriage on June 7, 1949 in Sheldon, Iowa. After their marriage they lived in Pella, Iowa, Ottumwa, Iowa, Maryville, Missouri and Bethany, Missouri, Corning, Iowa, and Villisca, Iowa as Bob was associated with Hy-Vee Food Stores. She was a priority homemaker as well as a bookkeeper for Villisca Hy-Vee, and a receptionist in the office of Dr. James Wyatt in Red Oak, Iowa. She served on the Villisca Pre-School Board, on the Interchurch Council, was a Church Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher, a longtime and honored member of the Presbyterian Women's Association, a confirmation mentor, and also sang in the choir and played in the Bell Choir. Additionally, she was a longtime volunteer hairdresser at the Good Samaritan Center. As a breast cancer survivor, she was an honorary co-chair for Montgomery County Relay for Life in 2008, as well as a longtime participant in various breast groups and projects. In addition to these activities, her favorite past times were spent with her family and friends as well as traveling, being involved in music, cooking, and doing many crafts including crocheting. Joyce died October 23, 2008 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. In death she rejoined
her father, mother, and brother-in-law, Peter Fazio. Funeral Services for Joyce Vernice Brown were 1:30 p.m. October 26, 2008 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Clarinda, Iowa. Lunch and Fellowship at the Church immediately following the service.With Interment at the Villisca Cemetery, Villisca, Iowa. Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa has served the family. |
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Beryl Eugene Beery was born February 26, 1927 to Ray Calhoon and Netha Marie (Bair) Beery on a farm near College Springs, Iowa. He graduated Amity High School, College Springs, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Following his service in the military he returned to Iowa and farmed and was a commercial ground applicator. He also did pest control the last ten years. Beryl was an outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing. Beryl passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Wendell, and infant sister. He is survived
by his children: son, Milo Beery and wife Tammie of Clarinda and daughter,
Lisa L. Rogers of Evergreen, Colorado; grandchildren Mac Drake and husband
Nick and their son Dominic David Drake; and Logan Rogers; Colton Beery,
Colin Beery, and Jeremy Beery and wife Robin and their daughter, Piper
Lynn Beery; brother Bob Beery and wife Edith of Clarinda, Iowa; and
sister-in-law Phyllis Beery, Clarinda; significant other, Marlene Teply
of Diagonal, Iowa; nieces, nephews, and many friends. |
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Donald Marion Smith, the son of Marion J. and Nora (McGee) Smith was born October 25, 1927 in Henderson, Iowa. He died on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 26 days. Don was raised and attended school in Henderson, Iowa. He entered the U.S. Army, serving during WW II. When Don returned from the Army, he farmed with his father in the Henderson area. Don was united in marriage to Wanda Nichols and to this union a son, Mick was born. He later married Opal Peck and to this union a son, Lloyd was born. Don later farmed south of Stanton, Iowa and in 1964, made his home in Stanton. On December 25, 1967, Don was united in marriage to Laurel E. Brown Elwood in Stanton, Iowa. While in Stanton, Don worked as a butcher for Schenck Grocery. He then served the community of Stanton as their police officer for 21 years. Don also drove a school bus for the Stanton Community Schools for 27 years. Don loved to play cards, mainly pitch with his friends. He enjoyed reading Westerns, playing Free Cell on the computer, watching wrestling on TV, passing out candy on Halloween and his steak and onion rings at Viking Lake. Most of all, he loved his family and all the times when they would gather together. Don was a past member of the Christian Church in Henderson, IA. Don served many years as a Stanton volunteer fireman and was a member of the American Legion Ernie Johnson Post #406 of Stanton. Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Charles Smith; and great-granddaughter: Madeline Smith. Don is survived by his wife: Laurel Smith of Stanton, IA; sons and their wives: Mick (Sheryl) Smith of Palermo, ME; Lloyd (Vicki) Smith of Elliott, IA; Rusty (Janet) Elwood of Villisca, IA; Kent (Dena) Elwood of Red Oak, IA; Tom (Christi) Elwood of Stanton, IA; daughters and their husbands: Jackie (Donald) Grassia of McCook, NE; Susan (Kirk) McConnell of Nixa, MO; 29 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; sisters: Ruby Godfrey and husband Don of Emerson, IA; Mrs. Mamie Forward of Red Oak, IA; other relatives and friends. May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Service were held Friday, October 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak Burial in Farm Creek Cemetery, Henderson, IA Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating Visitation with the family present at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorials to the American Legion Ernie Johnson Post #406 in Stanton or Stanton Fire & Rescue. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
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Funeral services for Skyler John Dickey will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the Villisca United Methodist Church with internment following at Arlington Cemetery. Sklyer was born August 20, 1984, in Corning, IA, the son of Bryan and LuCinda Baldwin Dickey. He grew up in the Nodaway area residing there until one year ago. Skyler attended school in Villisca graduating in the class of 2003. He then attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda for one year. He had worked at the Villisca Detail Center, CDS Global in Red Oak, and was currently employed at the Villisca Municipal Power Plant. Skyler was fond of all racing including stock cars, ATV's, motorcycles, and snow mobiles. He had been an official at the Adams County Speedway in Corning. He was active in school activities especially football, was an avid Kansas City Chief fan, and Iowa Hawkeye fan. He also played on the area flag football team. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Marvin "PeeWee" Baldwin and Robert John Dickey and 1 step-sister Mary Anne Marsh. Survivors include his mother LuCinda Dickey of Villisca; his father and step-mother Bryan and Angela Dickey of Villisca; his sister Deanna Brown and husband Chris of Omaha; step-brothers Eric Marsh of Villisca and Cody Marsh of Tabor; niece Riley Marsh and nephew Aidan Marsh of Villisca; grandmothers Gloria Baldwin of Nodaway, and Roberta Dickey of Villisca, grandparents Oliver and Mary Jo Herzberg of Villisca; uncle Cliff Baldwin and wife Donelle and their son Evan Baldwin of Nodaway; and other aunts, uncles, and cousins. Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca was in charge of arrangements. |
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Carol Jean Greenfield Lanz Carol Jean Greenfield was born February 25, 1941, the daughter of Paul “Ted” and Leta Beavers Greenfield in Villisca, Iowa. She grew up in the Villisca area where she attended rural schools including the Fryer school for one year and the Hazel Dell Washington #8 at Tenville through the eighth grade. She then attended Villisca High School through her sophomore year. After her formal schooling she worked at various jobs. She married Larry Lenz on February 7, 1958, in St. Joseph, MO. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary earlier this year. To this union four children were born: Deborah, Diana, Kelly, & Scot. Jean and Larry operated a bar in Corning. She also worked at manufacturing plants in Red Oak and Corning for several years. She was a bartender at the Red Bull and Joe’s Tavern in Corning and she operated a taxi, transporting NFO officials to and from the Des Moines airport when the NFO National Headquarters was located in Corning. She enjoyed playing cards and was a member of several card clubs over the years. She enjoyed her flowers and was an avid reader. She especially loved caring for her grandchildren and watching them grow. Jean was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Leta Greenfield, son Scot Lenz, and step-daughter Cindy Grause. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Larry Lenz, her three daughters: Deborah Cooney and fiancé Mark Foster of Atchison, KS, Diana Scott and husband Kurt of Corning, Kelly McMullen and husband Frank of Otoe, NE; step-daughter Connie Dowling and husband Reed of West Des Moines; daughter-in-law Cheryl of Billings, MT; step son-in-law Dan Grause of Nevada; 15 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren;brother Joe Greenfield and wife Marjorie of Red Oak; sister Janet Haley and husband Tom of Nodaway; mother-in-law Veta Beal of Corning; nieces; nephews; cousins; and close friends. Jean died Wednesday , September 24, 2008, in Omaha, NE. Her funeral services were held Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the Wolfe Funeral Home with burial in the Arlington Cemetery of rural Villisca. Rev. Ken Rummer officiating. Memorial may be made to the family. |
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Marcella Rae (Greenfield) Reser Marcella Rae (Greenfield) Reser, 59 of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Villisca, Iowa, died August 20, 2008, in Denver. Marcella was born March 18, 1949, in Clarinda the daughter of Murl and Reva (Cooney) Greenfield. She graduated from high school in 1967. She had most recently been employed as a secretary for the City and County of Denver Assessor’s office in Denver, Colorado. Marcella enjoyed creating colorful paintings that have been seen by many in the Denver area. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sister Marilyn & husband Alan Gridley of Villisca, IA; nieces: Trudy and husband Steve Swenson of Villisca, IA, Mindy Gridley-Laycock and husband Rob of Ankeny, IA, Lisa Huppe and husband Jean-Francois of Canada; nephew: Kennon & wife Katie Gunderman of Minnesota; grand nieces and nephews: Jackson, Cole, Felix, Delilah, and Penelope. |
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Robert Chester Weil, 77, formerly of Clarinda, IA passed away on Friday, March 7, 2008 at the Iowa Veteran's Home in Marshalltown, IA after a short illness. Mr. Weil was born on Feb. 8, 1931 in Gravity, Iowa to Chester Harvey and Gertrude Belle (Akers) Weil. He was raised in Elliott and Villisca areas. He was a 1949 graduate of Villisca High School. On Feb. 19, 1950 he married Heraldine Marie Moore of Guss, IA. They moved to Clarinda shortly after marriage where Bob was employed at Berry's Poultry Farm, and Farmers Co-Op. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951. Upon his return from the Army in 1952, he worked for Modem Cleaners. From '55-'58 he owned Bob's Conoco Station in Clarinda. From '58-'60 he was employed at the Coast to Coast Hardware Store. He began working at the Clarinda Hardware in 1960 and was employed there for eleven years. In 1966 he completed a home study course on locksmithing and opened his own business known as Bob's Repair Service. He repaired bicycles, lawn mowers, sewing machines and was the only locksmith in Clarinda for many years. In 1971, Mr. Weil began his employment with the Clarinda Community School System as a janitor and maintenance man. He worked for the schools until 1988 when he retired. He continued to operate Bob's Repair Service until 1995. Mr. & Mrs. Weil divorced in 1996 and Geraldine moved to the Marshalltown area in 1997. Bob moved to the Iowa Veteran's Home in July 2007 due to increasing health care needs and to be closer to his daughter, Denise, and her family in Marshalltown. Survivors include his daughter, Denise Sowards and husband Kim of Marshalltown, one granddaughter, Crystal (Spinter) Schrader and her husband, Keith, of Cedar Falls, IA and one grandson, Austin Weil of Cedar Falls. Preceding him in death were his father Chester in 1984, his brother, Ronald in 1992 and his mother Gertrude in 2003. |
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Funeral services for Stanley Johnson, 91, of Villisca, Iowa were held Saturday, September 20th, 2008, at 10:00AM at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca with interment in the Villisca Cemetery. Rev Sandra Wainwright Rossander officiating. Stanley died September 17th, 2008. Stanley R. Johnson was born October 1st, 1916 in Montgomery County to Leslie R and Hazel Nelson Johnson. He grew up in Morton Mills, Iowa, a small community North of Villisca, Iowa, where his father and uncle purchased a grocery store when Stanley was 4 years old. After grade school in Morton Mills he attended Villisca High School, graduating in 1933. He worked as a farm hand until he and his father started farming in 1937. In 1942 he enlisted in the Navy Reserves. He was a 3rd class petty officer serving on a heavy cruiser as a signalman. After an honorable discharge he returned home to farming and married Dorothe M. Kernen. The observed their 63rd wedding anniversary on December 3rd, 2007. After moving a few times, they purchased a farm Northeast of Villisca where they lived for 25 years. They then moved into Villisca where they resided until the time of his death. During his farming years, Stanley was selected as one of the Master Swine producers of Iowa in 1954. He also served on the Soil and Conservation Board in Adams County and on the Nodaway School Board. He was a past Commander of Nodaway American Legion, receiving a 62-year consecutive member certificate in 2008. In 1963 Stanley was appointed Postmaster at the Nodaway Post Office, retiring from there in January 1st, 1982. Stanley was a great sports fan enjoying baseball in particular and playing that sport for several years after high school on area ball clubs. He is survived by his wife Dorothe, daughter Jane Johnson of Kansas City, Missouri; son Bob Johnson and wife Sue of Omaha, Nebraska and daughter Ann Murphy of Marshalltown, Iowa; three grandchildren: Matt of San Francisco, California, Molly of Omaha, Nebraska and Staci of Marshalltown, Iowa; one sister Eloise Crowe of Red Oak, Iowa; two step brothers-in-law Kenneth Kernen and Henry Jr. Kernen; several nieces and nephews. His parents and brother Merlin preceded him in death. |
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John "Lucky" W. Stalder Graveside services for John "Lucky" W. Stalder, age 94, of Villisca, formerly of Corning, were held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at the Methodist Grove Cemetery, southwest of Brooks, Iowa. Rev. Lauri Greenlee officiated. John was born November 21, 1913, in Brooks, Iowa, son of James Clarence Stalder and Elsie Ethel Myer Stalder. He married Lolita Jo Denton-Huges on January 16, 1946, in Reno, Nevada. He was employed with Yancey Company, in Reno, for 33 years and served as Superintendent of Construction. John was a lifetime member of the Untied Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local #971, in Reno. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lolita Jon on March 9, 1991 and son, Dennis James on October 4, 1992. He is survived by daughter-in-law, Janice Stalder of Copperas Cove, TX; sister, Ethelda Stillinger of Lenox, IA; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorials may be directed to the Brooks United Methodist Church or the Villisca Good Samaritan Care Center, Activities Department. On-line condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com. Perason-Coen-Beatty Family Funeral Services of Creston were in charge of arrangements. |
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Robert C. WIlliams Richard C. Williams, 68, of Villisca, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008, at his home. Richard Charles Williams was born on March 18, 1940, in rural Adams County near Brook, Iowa, the son of Walter Samuel Williams and Lucile (Smith) Williams. He attended school in Nodaway graduating in 1958. He joined the Army in 1959 serving as an Artillery Surveyor. He also trained as a driver, mechanic, and parachutist. He was honorably discharged in 1962. He farmed and did carpentry work as well as driving a school but for the Villisca Community Schools. Richard Married Deloris Akers on September 18, 1965, at the Corning Methodist Church in Corning, Iowa. They were blessed with three children; Charles, Kathy, and Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Walter Williams Jr. and his sister Ardis Sepanak. He is survived by his wife Deloris of Villisca, IA; two sons: Charles (Claudia Schubert) Williams of Villisca, IA, and Thomas (Tricia) Williams of Corning, IA; daughter Kathy Marshall of Villisca, IA; one brother Jim (Priscilla) Williams of Villisca; seven grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends. |
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Robert Edwin Garey Robert Edwin Garey, 85, of Columbia passed away September 23, 2008 at Boone Hospital Center after a short illness. Visitation was from 5 to 7 pm Friday September 26, with memorial service following at Calvary Episcopal Church in Columbia. He made a Gift of Body to the University of Missouri so there will be no burial at this time. Robert was born on December 24, 1922 in Villisca, Iowa to Ray and Opal Strain Garey. He married Gail Box in May 1982. He was self employed in farming and was a horse trainer before his retirement. He was an Army veteran and served in Germany during World War II. He is survived by his wife Gail of the home, two sisters Dorothy Odson and husband Glenn of Corning, IA; Virginia Simet and husband Tom of Des Moines, IA; brother Bill Garey and wife Bonnie of Villisca, Iowa; son Ronald Garey of Crawford, NE; daughters Sharon Cotten and husband Randy of Holdenville, OK; Marcia Oman and husband Conrad of Wheatland WY; step-daughter Alyssa Sapp and husband Brian and granddaughter Brianna Sapp of Columbia. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Maxine Haffner, Pauline Wheeler and Lola Odson; and granddaughter Christina Sapp. The family requests
that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to National Parkinson Foundation,
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Funeral services for Cathy Susan "Susie" Bowling, age 55 of Villisca, Iowa, who died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at the Norman Regional Hospital, Norman, Oklahoma were held Monday, September 8, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa with Reverend Gordon Scott officiating. Visitation with the family was held Sunday, September 7, 2008 in the afternoon from 3 to 5 at the Methodist Church in Villisca, Iowa. Burial was in the Arlington Cemetery, Villisca, Iowa. Memorials can be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Villisca or the Clarinda Lutheran School. Memories can be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa. Cathy Susan "Susie" Bowling was born January 2, 1953, in Enid, Oklahoma the daughter of Carl Bowling and Patsy (Huddleston) Bowling. Susie grew up attending school, graduating from the Villisca High School with the Class of 1971. She then attended one year of college at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. Two children were born to bless her life, Stacie and Michael. Susie was an avid Oklahoma fan. She enjoyed traveling and going to her winter home in Texas. She loved her dog "Patches" and enjoyed taking him with her on her trips. She was a wonderful grandmother to Jocie Rea and Kaden, and she always looked forward to spending time with them. Recently, she had been actively involved in planning the wedding of her son, Michael to his fiancé, Lydia Tang. Susie was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women in Villisca as well as a member of the CAH Home Care. She also enjoyed listening to country music. Left to cherish Susie's memory are mother and step-father, Patsy and Ed Greenfield of Villisca; her two children, Stacie Van De Grift and husband Kirk and their children, Jocie Rea and Kaden all of Clarinda; Michael Strait and fiancé Lydia Tang of Villisca; and two brothers, Donnie Bowling and wife Bobby of Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Mike Bowling of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; five sisters, Carla Johnson of Claremore, Oklahoma; Shari Fulton and husband Lee of Nodaway; Marcia Sunderman and husband Byron of Villisca; Cindy Hoffman and husband Brad of Murphy, Texas; and Kim Savage of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and her loving dog "Patches"; along with many other relatives and a community of friends. Preceding Susie in death are her father, Carl Bowling and step-mother, Alberta Bowling. Susie will be missed, her memory will live on and her presence will fill our hearts forever. |
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Alice Jeanette Weseen Alice Jeanette Weseen, the daughter of Edward and Selina (Anderson) Weseen was born October 31, 1922 in Stanton, Iowa. She passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the Griswold Care Center, Griswold, Iowa at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 30 days. Alice was raised in Stanton, Iowa. She was confirmed at Mamrelund Lutheran Church on June 13, 1937. In 1941, Alice graduated from Stanton High School at the top of her class as valedictorian. She continued on with her education, graduating from Business College at Rock Island, Illinois. Alice began working for the Rock Island Arsenal. In 1946, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she went to work as an accountant for Burlington Railroad. Alice was transferred to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1977. She retired from the railroad after 40 years of service. Following retirement she moved back to Omaha, NE. Alice moved to Red Oak in 2002 where she lived at Arlington Place and Regency Retirement. On March 1, 2008 she moved to Fox Run Assisted Living in Council Bluffs, IA. Alice was a member of the National Association of Railroad Business Women of Omaha, NE and was a 50-year member of Beta Sigma Phi. She loved to travel and took many trips. She enjoyed photography, taking pictures of her many trips and sharing them with family and friends. She enjoyed staying in touch with loved ones and was faithful at sending birthday and Christmas cards. Alice had a green thumb producing beautiful African Violets. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Eunice Weseen and Lillian Benskin Lewis; brothers-in-law: Floyd Benskin, Lawrence Lewis and Donald Bates; niece: Shirley Gerdes; and nephew: Gary Bates. Alice is survived by her sister: Elsie Bates of Griswold, IA; nieces: Sharon Goldsmith and husband Kent of Marion, IA; Barbara Schroeder and husband Ron of Griswold, IA; Joanne Vogliardo and husband Mike of Polk City, IA; nephews: Don Benskin and wife Betty of Omaha, NE; Dennis Benskin and wife Diane of Boise, ID; Jerry Bates and wife Diane of Grant, IA; Jim Bates and wife Sandra of Stanton, IA; many great-nieces & nephews; great-great-nieces & nephews; along with other relatives and friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak, Iowa; Burial in Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, IA; Rev. Terry McClain, Officiating Visitation with the family present one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, September 3 at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Memorials to the Swedish Heritage & Cultural Center of Stanton, Iowa or Post Polio Syndrome Research. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
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Dr. Doris M. Cartwright Dr. Doris M. Cartwright, 90, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Trinity at Terrace Park, Bettendorf. Celebration of Life services will be held at 1 PM Friday, September 5th, at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge, Davenport. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the family. Dr. Cartwright was born in 1918 in Hopkins, Missouri to Donald W. and Bessie M. Leighton. She married Dr. Lewis G. Cartwright on December 29, 1937 in Rockport, Missouri. He died July 30, 1996. A graduate of the former Marycrest College and Palmer College of Chiropractic continued to practice chiropractic with her husband Lewis, totaling nearly 40 years, and retired in 1988. Her memberships included St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Davenport, Order of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine, and the Red Hat Copperettes. , she taught those with learning disabilities for 29 years. She retired from teaching in 1983. She Doris enjoyed being a grandmother most of all and cherished time spent with her family. Doris is survived by her children; sons: Donald (Lois) Cartwright, of Davenport, Robert (Sandra) Cartwright, of York, PA, and daughter Linda (Thomas) Behning, of Pleasant Valley; grandchildren: Steve (Louise) Cartwright of Denver, Colorado, Kim Cartwright (Zack Rumler) of Moline, Illinois, Kari (Bruce) Morris of Columbus, Mississippi, Bryan Cartwright of Eldridge, Iowa, Kelly Cartwright Romano (Bill) of Lancaster, PA, Kirby Cartwright, of York, PA, Kyle Cartwright, of Tokyo, Japan, Tim (Gedean) Behning of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, T.J. (Heidi) Behning of Bettendorf, Tammi Behning Manser (Simon) of Davenport, and Tara Behning (Jorge Lira) of Davenport; great-grandchildren: Amanda Oakes, Hailey Behning, Carley Behning, Sophia Romano, Brody Behning, Brady Behning, and Addie Behning, Tomas Lira, Rikkey Rumler, and step great-grandchilden: Patrick Manser, Amanda Morris, and Stacy Morris. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Dr. Darwin Leighton and a sister at birth, Waive Lucille. Online condolences may be expressed to Dr. Cartwright's family by visiting her obituary at www.WeertsFH.com. |
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Sharon Ann Vianelli
was born May 1, 1945 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and
Bonnie (Nance) Jackson. She passed away on Tuesday morning, August 26,
2008 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital following a courageous
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Frances E. Findley Frances E. Findley, of Pittsburg, PA., born in Villisca, Iowa, on March 8, 1919, passed away July 2, 2008. Frances married the late Denzil Findley in 1936 and they moved to California in 1943. When he retired from U.S. Steel in the 1970’s they decided to move to Central Point Oregon and pursue a second career of chicken farming. They were able to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary before Denzil’s death in 2001. Frances then returned to Pittsburg, living with her daughter Judy. Frances is survived by her daughter Judy Dawson of Pittsburg, 3 Grandsons; Demetrios, Douglas and Dennis Katrones and 1 granddaughter Deborah Moreno and her husband Fred. 5 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren as well as a brother Tom Smith of Antioch, along with a very special canine friend, Albert. She was preceded in death by her husband and her son Gene Findley who died in 1991. Donations are preferred to the Animal Rescue Foundation 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, Calif. or to a favorite charity. |
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A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. August 18. 2008, in Polson, Montana, at the Grogan Funeral Home. Neil Robert McAlpin died on the family farm in Polson August 14, 2008, of natural causes. Neil was born February 14, 1934, near Villisca, Iowa, on the family farm to Lottie (Thompson) and Robert McAlpin. After college, Lottie taught school in Sunny Slope and Bigfork while Robert worked for the USDA in Dubois. They married and settled in Iowa, but a love of the West led them to sell that farm and bring their children to Polson in 1940, purchasing the former Gov. Joseph Dixon Ranch on the South Shore. Neil graduated from Polson High in 1952. He attended Carleton College and finished his formal education at Montana State College in Bozeman, majoring in Zoology. After teaching for a short time at Polson High, he married Randa Colvill and they purchased the family farm. Together, Neil and Randa have spent the last 48 years raising children, grandchildren and crops on the shore of Flathead Lake. They are also known for 38 years of innovative dairying on their farm. Later in life Neil developed a passion for building and flying radio control airplanes, which he was doing when he passed away. Neil would want to be remembered for his service to community, on boards including the Lake County Junior Fair, Mission Valley Dairy Cooperative, and Polson Rural Fire District. He led 4-H clubs and Cub Scout troops locally and served on the Producers Committee for Milk Quota, and board of the Montana State University Agriculture Research Stations for Montana. He was equally proud of the accomplishments of his own children as of the accomplishments of the numerous young people to whom he taught the values of hard work on the farm. His greatest joy was teaching his grandchildren a love for nature, being outdoors and working with their hands. God has a farmer now. Neil is survived by his wife of 48 years Randa, sons Ken (Gina) of Ronan, Dave (Beth O’Halloran) of Missoula, and daughter Barbara Margaris (Mel) of Great Falls; as well as siblings Ross McAlpin (Marylou) of Bigfork, Alice Forbes (Dale) of Great Falls, four grandchildren, and other extended family. Memorials can be made to the Lake County 4-H Foundation, 300 – 3rd Avenue, Ronan, MT 59864. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com |
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Helen Margarget Blackburn Funeral services for Helen Margaret Blackburn, 100, of Grant, Iowa, were held at the Grant United Methodist Church of Grant, Iowa, on Thursday, August 21, 2008, with burial in the Grant Cemetery. Helen died Monday, August 18, 2008, at Mable Rose Estates in Papillion, Nebraska. She was born on May 4, 1908, at Grant, Iowa, the daughter of William Blackburn and Lucy Ann (Cozad) Blackburn. She grew up in Grant where she attended school, graduating from Grant High School in 1926. She took normal training and taught school in Grant, Elliott, and Griswold for over 45 years. Helen added to her credentials by attending summer school for many years in Omaha and then at Drake University in Des Moines. She was an 80 year member of the Grant United Methodist Church, a member of the choir as well as a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Grant United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Grant American Legion Auxiliary for over 60 years and of the Iowa Retired School Personnel organization. After living in the same home in Grant all of her life, Helen moved to the Griswold Care Center at age 95. For the past three years she lived at the Mable Rose Estates in Papillion, NE. Longevity ran in the family with sisters living well into their 80’s and 90’s. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Phyllis Steinberg of Omaha, Larry (Marlene) Campbell of Lawton, OK, Connie (Bill) Bray of LaVista, NE, Carole Campbell of Flagstaff, AZ, and Jim (Pat) Campbell of Fremont, NE; and many great nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Grant United Methodist Church or the Griswold Education Association. Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca in charge of the arrangements. |
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Gerald Fletcher Penton was born on November 8, 1937, on the farm southwest of Villisca to Waldo Willett Penton and Elzene Loletta Gourley. He died Thursday, August 7, 2008, at his home. Jerry farmed and was the custodian at the Villisca United Methodist Church for 20 years retiring in 1999. After he retired from farming, Jerry enjoyed coffee and conversation with friends often entertaining others with his sarcastic humor and pointed wit. He leaves his wife of 37 years Sandra; son Brian (Lynn) Penton of Houston, TX; step-children: Dan (Carol) Snow of Lincoln, NE; Karyn Snow of Lincoln, NE; and Angela Ritz of St. Louis, MO; daughter Julie (Nelson) Robinson and family of North Liberty, IA; sons: Joseph Penton and Steven Penton and their families; grandchildren: Abbey, Allison and Amber Penton of Houston, TX; step-grandchildren: Philip, Emery & Clarissa Snow of Lincoln, NE, and Ryan & Beth Ritz of St. Louis, MO; special friend and companion Phred. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law Steve Ritz. Memorials to the
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Funeral services for Donovan Warnaca, 65, of La Vista Nebraska, formerly of Villisca, were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Bethany Funeral Home Chapel in La Vista Nebraska. Reverend Jim Cunningham officiated the service. Donovan passed away Tuesday, July 22, at Bergan Mercy hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Donovan was born February 8th, 1943, to Florinda and Arthur Warnaca. Donovan grew up on a farm just East of Villisca. He attended Villisca High School and graduated by attending night classes at the high school. On August 6, 1959, Donovan and Patricia Ann Shrimpton were married at Nodaway, Methodist Church. He worked at Villisca Hy-Vee and Corning Hy-Vee until he went to work for Clark Construction in Villisca. They moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1962, and he got a job in the laborers union and worked construction at Western Electric Co. for 10 years. He then got in to Millswright Union Local #1463 where he became a journeyman millwright and worked for them for 20 years and retired at 55 years of age. He was quite a sportsman. He loved deer hunting with a rifle and a bow in Nebraska and Wyoming, going for bear in Montana and camping, fishing and boating all over the Midwest. He was always a dedicated Husker Fan and loved to collect new and old guns. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles. They traveled through South Dakota on a Honda Goldwing one summer visiting good friends in Rapid City, they spent a winter in Florida, took kids and grandchildren to Texas and Kansas City. There are so many good memories and they had so much fun. He was a very hard worker all of his life. Never could sit still long. He loved to meet people and talk. He had many wonderful friends and neighbors. Most important in his life was his family. Since they all live in Omaha, he saw them quite often and loved it. Every Christmas Eve the family was all there. Donovan and Patricia enjoyed a good life together. August 6, 2008, would have been 49 years together. Donovan leaves
his wife Pat, son David Donovan Warnaca and grandson Justin of La Vista,
Nebraska, daughter Christine McCart of Omaha, Nebraska, granddaughter
Dawn Marie Gates, husband Bruce and 7 year old great grandson Jacob
Donovan Gates of Papillion, Nebraska, Grandson Steven McCart and great
grandson Stevie age 2 and great granddaughter Madison age 4 of Omaha,
Nebraska, grandson Michael McCart and wife Jennifer and great grandson
Mike age 2 of Omaha, Nebraska. He also loved his pets KeKe, Casey, Jack,
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Floris Roverta McKinley Floris Roverta McKinley, 84, was born August 1, 1923, in Villisca, Iowa, the daughter of Clifford Thompson Kelley and Lorene Amelia (Stokesbary) Kelley. She passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from the Villisca Community School. On June 26, 1953, she married Merl McKinley. She worked at the EverReady Carbon Plant in Red Oak in the assembly department for 31 ½ years. She retired from EverReady in 1985. She loved stock car races, going for night rides with Merl, camping and fishing. She also enjoyed her dolls and stuffed animals. Floris was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Amelia Ellen, two brothers: James Kelley and Thomas Kelley, and 3 sisters: Burdena Pettengill, Eudora Greenlee, Mary Lou Cords, and Florence Kelley. She is survived by her husband Merl of Villisca, IA; a son Glen (Gloria) Bales of Des Moines, IA; brother Robert (Jo) Kelley of Surprise, AZ; and two sisters: Hytha Kinnersley of Red Oak, IA, and Dwylla Stevenson of Clarksville, AR; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services
for Floris were held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at the Wolfe Funeral
Home of Villisca with burial in the Villisca Cemetery. Pastor Kevin
Skipworth officiating. Memorial may be made to the family. |
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Myrtle Lenora Larson Myrtle Lenora Larson was born to Leonard Larson and Hilda Swanson Larson on February 1, 1915, in Stanton, Iowa. Myrtle Larson, 93, of Villisca, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at the Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa. Myrtle graduated from Stanton High School. After working for several years at the Villisca Bank, she became a homemaker taking care of her parents. She enjoyed gardening and baking. She was a long time member of Eastern Star. She is survived
by her sister Irene Robinson of Villisca and a niece Linda Ridenour
of Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and
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Warren Palmquist Donald Warren Palmquist, the son of Elder and Ruth (Johnson) Palmquist, was born January 12, 1928 in Montgomery County, Iowa. He passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 13 days. Don graduated from Red Oak High School in l945. He entered the United States Marine Corps in l946 and received his honorable discharge in l948. After his Military service Don attended Iowa State College and graduated in l952. Don was united in marriage to Jean Cowardin on March 25, l951 at Malvern, Iowa. Jobs in the dairy industry took them to Idaho and California. In l968, the family moved to a farm south of Stanton where they lived until moving to Red Oak in 2005. Don enjoyed his rose garden, apple orchard, and sharing the "fruits" of his labor with others, calling himself "Donny Apple-Swede". He retired in l994 after serving as Montgomery County Assessor for seven years. Don was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Stanton, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son-in-law, Jeffrey Lundgren. Don is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Palmquist of Red Oak, IA; three daughters: Linda and husband Bruce Kaufman of Sparta, WI; Karen Lundgren of Essex, IA; Diane Brunette of Seattle, WA; eight grandchildren: Cherie Kaufman, Andrea and husband Ty Babinski, Danny Kaufman and wife Shannon, Mary and husband Bryan Clark, Melissa Kaufman, Emma Lundgren, Beth Lundgren, and Natalie Brunette; great-grandsons: Jonathan and Tyler Babinski; brothers: James Palmquist of Red Oak, IA; John Palmquist and wife Charlotte of Stanton, IA; nieces, nephews, cousins, along with many other relatives and friends. May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn. |
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Verlea Joann Sands, the daughter of Art and Hazel (Christie) Gay, was born on October 7, 1932, at Carbon, Iowa. Verlea entered eternal rest on June 27, 2008, at the Creston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Creston, Iowa, at the age of seventy-five years, eight months, and twenty-one days. Verlea lived in Carbon, Corning and Villisca. She graduated from Corning High School. In 1951, she married Dewey Carpenter. She later married Don Sands. Verlea worked at Union Carbide in Red Oak for twenty-seven years and was a homemaker. Verlea always loved her pets, many cats and dogs, and spending time with her grandchildren. Left to cherish Verlea's memory are her children: Dewey Carpenter, Jr., Red Oak; Jennifer (husband Harry) Walters, Creston; Jay Carpenter, Portalos, NM; Jack Carpenter, Colorado Springs, CO; and Donavon (wife Joni) Sands; Red Oak, IA; Fourteen Grandchildren; and one Great-Grandson; her sister: Ruth Gay, Villisca, Iowa; her brothers: Clayton Gay, Villisca, IA; Ron Gay, Villisca, IA; and Don (wife Carolyn) Gay, Gilroy, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding Verlea in death were her parents: Hazel and Art Gay; and her son: John Carpenter. |
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Janet Lee Christensen Boucher left us to be with her Father in heaven, peacefully in her sleep after a two-year battle with mesothelioma, in her home of 40 years, in San Juan Capistrano, CA. on June 2, 2008. Janet was preceded by her mother Aletha Kendrick Christensen McGee, father Lester Miles Christensen, and stepfather Harry "Pat" McGee. She is survived by her former husband Frederic Boucher; her children and their spouses: William "Bill" Boucher, Anne Miotti, Peter Boucher, and Joseph Mouawad; and her grandchildren: Robby, Betty, Elena, John, Alex, Christine, Natalie, Dori and Jano. Janet was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa and raised in Villisca, which she always considered her true home. She earned her bachelors degree and teaching credential from the University of Lincoln, Nebraska, where she met and married Fred Boucher. They moved to California in the 50's and to San Juan Capistrano, CA in 1968. While they were divorced in the mid 1970's they remained friends and spent most holidays together with their children and grandchildren. Fred became more and more important to her as her illness progressed. He would take care of her and drive her to doctor appointments, helped her with paperwork and would undertake many other tasks. Janet was active in the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society from the 70's through the 90's. She loved SJC and spent many weekends as a tour guide, giving tours of the downtown historical areas of the city. She received her California Teaching Credential from the University of CA at Irvine and worked as a substitute teacher for the Capistrano Unified School district for many years in the 70's. In the 80's she worked as a secretary for the Youth Exchange Services (YES) connecting US and foreign exchange students with host families. Janet worked for the south coast YMCA as a secretary for many years, then ran an after school child care office at Del Obispo school. Janet loved her family, had a strong faith in God, and was active in the SJC community Presbyterian Church for 35 years. A few of the ways she gave back to her church were helping out with Vacation Bible School, teaching Sunday School, and singing in the choir. She was an avid music lover. She played piano, mountain dulcimer, and guitar, all the while she was singing along to the rhythms she created. A celebration of her life will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Villisca, Iowa on June 21, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. There will be a service, including the scattering of her ashes at the old Kendrick farm, followed by lunch that is provided at The Bank in Villisca, Iowa. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations made to the Interchurch Council of Villisca. |
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Laurent Lee "Buster" Gourley Laurent Lee “Buster” Gourley was born to Walter & Betty Gourley on September 5, 1944. (Walt died in 1986; Betty died in 2004.) Lee grew up on a farm at Morton’s Mill, Iowa with his three siblings, Floyd “Butch”, Elzene, and Fred. He was the only one in his country school class so transferred to Villisca in 8th grade. He graduated as Valedictorian from Villisca High School in 1962; graduated with Highest Honors from the US Air Force Academy with a majors in Astronautics and was Commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the USAF in 1966; and got his Masters’ degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue University in 1967.
By November 1968 he was an F-100F fighter pilot in South Vietnam. He volunteered for a 90-day assignment as FAC (Forward Air Controller). That’s what he was doing when he was shot down over Laos on August 9, 1969. He was placed in Missing in Action status. He was promoted to the rank of Major December 2, 1969.
During 2001-2002, a joint U.S./Lao People’s Democratic Republic team excavated a plane crash site in Xepon District, Savannakhet Province, Laos. Recovered remains were interred at the Villisca Cemetery in October, 2002. |
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Edna "Sissy" Lantz, the daughter of James Albert and Letha Edna (Tobias) Calhoun was born December 18, 1943 in Austin, TX. She passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 64 years, 6 months and 24 days. Sissy grew up in Leander, TX where she graduated from high school. Sissy was a good worker and helped her dad pull water wells. On February 14, 1986 Sissy was united in marriage to Stephen Lantz in Leander, TX. Sissy and Steve made their home on a farm near Stanton, Iowa. She truly treasured her family and being a homemaker. Sissy loved gardening and reaped the rewards of the season by canning fruits and vegetables. She enjoyed traveling, especially to visit family and friends. Sissy was preceded in death by her parents; sister: Betty Joyce Gourley; and grandson: Coty Davidson. Sissy is survived by her husband: Stephen Lantz of rural Stanton, Iowa; sons: Jimmy Davidson of Stanton, IA; Robert Davidson, Timothy Davidson, and Kim Davidson all of Austin, TX; and daughter, Tonya Ziembrack of MI; step-daughters: Marcelle Hamel of Lakin, KS and Carol Lantz of Kansas City, MO; 23 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters: Barbara Crow and Judy Cook of Leander, TX, other relatives and friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Service
will be held Visitation with the family present will be held on Monday evening, July 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Services entrusted to Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home |
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Kim McCue A memorial service was held at the Wolfe Funeral Home on July 1, 2008, for Kim McCue of Villisca who passed away suddenly Thursday, June 26th at her home. Rev. Sandra Wainwright Rossander officiated. Her ashes are being taken to Montana for dispersal. Kim Coriena Bowers McCue was born September 24, 1962, in Whitefish, Montana, the daughter of James and Mary Bowers. She had always loved the outdoors. As a youngster she enjoyed fishing with her father. She was happiest when she was helping children. She enjoyed entertaining her children, their friends and her grandchildren. She felt that she had a “billion kids” to look after. She home schooled her children when she was living in Montana. She enjoyed playing and helping her grandchildren as well. She was very organized and that showed in her personal life. She earned her LPN license through Southwestern Community College and pursued her RN degree while balancing children and working at Romech with studying. She also loved to write poetry. On February 2, 2005, she was united in marriage to Daniel McCue. Kim was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Vonnie Bowers, and her father-in-law Harold McCue. She is survived by her husband Daniel, 3 children: Harold Shoemaker of Anita, IA, Sharlene Killion of Atlantic, IA, Loretta Thedford of Cumberland, IA; 5 grandchildren: Aisha Dawn, Dominic, & Isiah Shoemaker and Damian & Mercedez Updike; 2 sisters: Jennifer (Guy) Wingfield of Oregon and Amelia Bowers of Montana; 1 brother James Bowers of Eureka, Montana; her mother-in-law Edith McCue of Villisca, IA; along with many nieces and nephews. |
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Funeral services for Joan Brown, age 65 of Villisca, Iowa, who died Sunday, June 29, 2008 at her home in Villisca, Iowa after a courageous thirteen year battle with cancer, were held Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa with Pastor Gordon Scott officiating. Visitation with the family was held 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa. Burial was in the Villisca Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the Alegent Health Hospice. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa. Beverly Joan Brown was born August 18, 1942 in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Ivan Eldon Peterman and Gladys Marie (Owens) Peterman. Joan was raised in Clarinda with her three sisters and brother. She was a 1960 graduate of Clarinda High School. Joan was united in marriage to Robert Glassgow and later divorced. Joan and Ron Brown were married February 1, 1987 in Villisca and made their home in Villisca. Joan worked at Lisle Corporation for over twenty years in the shipping department. She also was the bookkeeper for their Brown Sanitation business. Joan was a member of the Christian Church. Family was the most important thing in Joan's life. Her husband, Ron, children and grandchildren came first in her life. She was also close to her brother and sisters. Joan especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Collecting angels was a favorite pastime of Joan's. She always put others first and wanted to help in any way she could. Joan will be remembered as always happy and with a smile even through her long battle with cancer. Left to cherish Joan's memory are her husband, Ron Brown of Villisca; daughter, Michelle Hoyt of Clarinda; step children, Mike Brown and wife Lisa of Corning, Cori Feller and husband Mark of Shenandoah; grandchildren, Brandon and Britni Hoyt, Austin and Ashley Feller, Justin Cooper and wife Laura, and Josh Cooper; Great Grand daughter, Emma Cooper; mother, Gladys Peterman of Clarinda; brother, Bert Peterman and wife Janis of Shambaugh; sisters, Myriel "Jean" Cross of Afton, Dixie Booher and husband Glade of Clarinda, Kathryn "Kay" Gomez of Santa Fe Springs, California; mother-in-law, Fern Brown of Corning; brothers-in-law, Dick Brown and wife Sandy of Wall Lake, Bob Brown and wife Elinor of Villisca; sisters-in-law, Linda Kleiman and husband Tom of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, Vicky Tugel and husband Jake of Carlisle, Kris Ferguson and husband Rob of Jefferson City, Missouri; many nieces, nephews and friends. Joan was preceded in death by her father, Ivan Peterman; infant daughter, Kimberly Jean; father-in-law, Russell Brown; great nephew, Aaron Brown. Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister; her love and inspiration will live on through her family. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn her passing. |
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Verlea Joann Sands, the daughter of Art and Hazel (Christie) Gay, was born on October 7, 1932, at Carbon, Iowa. Verlea entered eternal rest on June 27, 2008, at the Creston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Creston, Iowa, at the age of seventy-five years, eight months, and twenty-one days. Verlea lived in Carbon, Corning and Villisca. She graduated from Corning High School. In 1951, she married Dewey Carpenter. She later married Don Sands. Verlea worked at Union Carbide in Red Oak for twenty-seven years and was a homemaker. Verlea always loved her pets, many cats and dogs, and spending time with her grandchildren. Left to cherish Verlea's memory are her children: Dewey Carpenter, Jr., Red Oak; Jennifer (husband Harry) Walters, Creston; Jay Carpenter, Portalos, NM; Jack Carpenter, Colorado Springs, CO; and Donavon (wife Joni) Sands; Red Oak, IA; Fourteen Grandchildren; and one Great-Grandson; her sister: Ruth Gay, Villisca, Iowa; her brothers: Clayton Gay, Villisca, IA; Ron Gay, Villisca, IA; and Don (wife Carolyn) Gay, Gilroy, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding Verlea in death were her parents: Hazel and Art Gay; and her son: John Carpenter. |
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Florence Christine Mosman Florence Christine Mosman, daughter of Mable (Nelson) Hultquist and John Hultquist, was born on July 1st, 1910 in Montgomery County, Iowa. She graduated from Villisca High School in 1929. She then worked as a schoolteacher. On February 15th, 1930, Florence married Chester Mosman in Villisca, Iowa. They farmed near Grant and Villisca, before moving to their farm near Creston in 1940. She was a homemaker and farm wife. They moved into Creston in 1974. Flossie was a very active member of the Salem Lutheran Church and their quilting group. She also enjoyed her neighborhood groups. Survivors include her son, Donald (wife Helen) Mosman of Creston; a daughter, Dorothy (husband Harvey) Shields of Thayer; three sisters, Vi Johnson of Creston, Marveline McConnell of Villisca and Fern Brown of Corning; a brother-in-law, Harold (wife Norma) Mosman of Corning and a sister-in-law, Jeanne Mosman of Ft. Collins, Colorado; five grandchildren, Terri (husband Terry) Hannah, Jeff (wife Debbie) Shields, Jon Shields, Doug (wife Nancy) Mosman, Julie (husband Gary) McFarling; 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Flossie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, in 1981, an infant daughter Marilyn in 1934, two great grandsons, Ryan and Cory Shields, five brothers-in-law and sister-in-law. |
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Richard LaVerne Wright Richard LaVerne Wright was born July 1, 1930, in Villisca, IA, the son of William and Mildred (Shrimpton) Wright. He lived his entire life in Villisca. He attended school, helped the family with the livestock chores, delivered milk, and started helping his father at the saw mill at an early age. He worked at Van Chevrolet for 2 years and at Needham’s Mechanic Shop for 13 years. He went into the automotive and small engine repair in his own shop and continued there for 40 years. He drove a school bus route for Villisca Community Schools for 12 years and later was a substitute driver. He was a member of the Villisca Volunteer Fire Department, the Villisca Chamber of Commerce, and a founding member of the Villisca Lions Club. He was a member the Villisca United Methodist Church and Methodist Men. He was also a member of the Iowa National Guard. He married Ramona Follmann on July 17, 1955, at the Massena Methodist Church. He was father to son Bill and daughters Shelley, Marcy and Amy. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Maxine Johnson, Irene Richardson, and Dorothy Penfold and brother Roy Wright and infant brother Harold. Dick is survived by his wife Ramona of Villisca, IA; son Bill (Christi) Burham of McAllister, OK; 3 daughters: Shelley Anderson (Eric) Anderson of Stanton, IA, Marcy (Jon) Schooley of Clay Center, KS, and Amy (Mark) Elwood of Stanton, IA; 8 grandchildren: Ben and Beth Ingersoll, Tanner Anderson, Jodie, Nathan, and Macy Elwood, Seth and Eli Schooley; brothers-in-law Hollis Penfold of Des Moines, IA, and Dick (Beulah) Follmann of Massena, IA; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Villisca United Methodist Church in Villisca, Iowa, with burial in the Villisca Cemetery. Pastor Gordon Scott officiating. Memorials may be sent to the family or to the Villisca United Methodist Church. |
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Harold L. and Audrey P. Enarson Funeral services for Harold L. (1919-2006) and Audrey Pitt Enarson (1920-2008) will be held at 10:00 am at Wolfe Funeral Home on Saturday, May 17th, 2008. Their complete obituaries have appeared previously in the Villisca Review. Harold Enarson served as president of two universities--including Ohio State University, one of the largest in the country--during the tumultuous years of social change and campus unrest in the 1960's and 1970's. Harold was born on a farm NW of Villisca, the son of John and Hulda Thorson Enarson, and moved as a youth to New Mexico, due to his father's health. His father died and his mother was the sole support while Harold was growing up. Even as a youth, he worked and earned money to help with family expenses. He earned scholarships to enable him to attend college and eventually earned his Doctorate in Political Science. He was a veteran of WWII, earning several medals including the Purple Heart after being seriously wounded in Germany. He had a long and illustrious career, including serving as labor affairs assistant on President Truman's White House staff, appointment as president of Ohio State University and ending with his appointment as executive director of the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education, headquartered in Boulder CO, where they made their last home. While a college student at the University of New Mexico, Harold met and later married Audrey Pitt, daughter of an area rancher. Audrey was renowned for her cowgirl skills and strong independent ways. She kept the family together while Harold fought in W.W.II., was active in her daughters' schools, and also gave her time freely to many causes, fighting for equal rights for minorities, the disabled, and the mentally ill. In her eighties she worked on worksites for Habitat for Humanity in Boulder, CO. She served on the Board of the National Girl Scout Council and held many positions in the Democratic Women's Club. Harold and Audrey had three daughters, Elaine, Merlyn and Lisa. They and their families survive them. There are also surviving cousins in the area. Following the funeral service, their combined cremains will be buried at Arlington Cemetery. |
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Roma Jean (Guss) Moates Ingersoll Roma Jean (Guss) Moates Ingersoll, daughter of Glenn and Eula Guss, was born October 9, 1933. She was the third child and first daughter of the nine children in the family. Roma spent her younger years in the rolling hills of Hacklebarney north of Villisca, IA. She explored the streams and hills with her brothers and sisters, having fun as only children could during the Depression years. She attended country school there until the family moved to a farm near Nodaway, IA. Roma graduated from Nodaway High School in 1952. Shortly after graduation she ventured to Kansas City, MO, seeking employment. She lived with her aunt Irene Guss enjoying a new way of life. But the Villisca area called her back and she returned, working at the Nodaway National Bank in Villisca. She enjoyed working with the bank’s customers for 25 years. Roma married Bill Moates of Villisca, IA, on Christmas Day, 1952. To this union were born two daughters: Jolene (Jody) and Vickie. Bill passed away in 1970, leaving a big hole in her heart. In 1971 Roma met Tom Ingersoll and he filled the void in her life. They married on March 11, 1972, and lived on his farm north of Villisca. She was back on the farm and loved it. Tom enjoyed taking Roma on vacation twice a year to visit the many places neither had been able to see in earlier years. One year they decided to just travel Highway 34 and see where it took them. Roma loved
walking in the woods of Hacklebarney Park with her daughters and granddaughters,
telling them of the years she grew up in the region. They had many adventures
visiting the old country school house, the old homestead and just wandering
(and once getting lost) in the woods. Roma also loved history and antiques.
She was an avid researcher of her family tree and could tell you stories
of many ancestors. She enjoyed antique shopping, going to Flea Markets
and just looking at as well as wondering about the history of each piece.
Flower and vegetable gardening was also a joy in her life. She grew
some of the best Musk Melon in Hacklebarney. After retiring from the
farm, Roma enjoyed cross stitching and going on an occasional trip to
the Casinos. Roma passed away Monday, May 26, 2008 after a lengthy battle
with cancer.
Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters: Jody Cooper and husband Dwaine of Villisca, IA, Vickie Sprague and husband Rick of Bedford, IA; step-sons: Bill Ingersoll and wife Brenda of Villisca,IA, Tom Ingersoll and wife Angie of Squaw Valley, CA; step-daughter Wendy England and husband Dave of Des Moines, IA; three granddaughters: Jodi (Sprague) McGargill and husband Kenny of Imogene, IA, Jennifer (Sprague) Belt and husband Wade of Council Bluffs, IA, Shannon (Moates)Spooner and husband Jason of Council Bluffs, IA; five great-grandchildren: Luk Miller, Elizabeth RomaMae Livengood, Emma Belt, Jaysen and Reece Spooner; step-grandchildren: Ben and Beth Ingersoll, Heather, Justin, Jessica and Crystal England; brothers: Ron and wife Joann Guss of New Market, VA, Merwin and wife Wanda Guss of Winterhaven, FL, Wayne and wife Wendy Guss of Sandy, UT; sisters: Shirley Fidler of Villisca, IA, Janet Echternach of Council Bluffs, IA, Sandy and husband Gail Kinser of Villisca, IA, Joan and husband Larry Perdew, Griswold, IA; and many nieces and nephews. Her calm voice, cheery laugh and sound advice will be dearly missed by her family. In Roma’s opinion, loving and supporting your family is the purpose and joy of life. Funeral services for Roma Jean (Guss) Moates Ingersoll were held Thursday, May 29th at Wolfe’s Funeral Home in Villisca, IA, with Pastor Kevin Skipworth officiating. Burial was in the Arlington Cemetery. |
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Funeral services for Larry L. Wheeler of Nodaway, IA were held Friday, May 16, 2008 at Pearson-Coen-Beaty Family Funeral Service in Corning with Rev. Gordon Scott officiating. Burial was at Arlington Cemetery in rural Montgomery County. Mr. Wheeler was born December 2, 1940 in Atlantic, IA, to Robert Max and Velma Mae (Cook) Wheeler; and died May 11, 2008 at his residence. He graduated from Villisca High School in 1960 and served in the National Guard. He was united in marriage to Aneita Ruth Miller on March 22, 1964 at the Presbyterian Church in Corning. He farmed most of his life with his father. Later, Larry farmed with his brother in the Villisca and Nodaway area. Larry especially loved to work outside and ride his Harley. He was a member of the American Legion of Villisca, ABATE of Iowa, Red Oak Chapter of the Harley Owner's Group (HOG), Za-Ga-Zig Shrine and the Masonic Lodge #590 of Nodaway. Larry was preceded in death by his father Robert "Bob" Wheeler; brother-in-law Gerald Rohrssen; grandson Robert Jeffrey Miller; father-in-law Norman "Stormy" Karstensen; and sister-in-law Mary Alice Bruns. Survivors include his wife Aneita Wheeler of Nodaway; mother Velma Wheeler of Villisca; mother-in-law Lenora Karstensen of Corning; son Robert Wheeler and wife Julie of Mountain Home, ID; daughter Brenda Barber and husband Greg of Des Moines, IA; three grandchildren: Johnathan, Jessica and Victoria Locke of Des Moines; brother Dale Wheeler and wife Sharon of Villisca; sisters-in-law: Rita Rohrssen of Marietta, GA; Janiece Brokaw and special friend Brian Weinreich of Corning; and a host of other relatives. Memorials may be directed to your charity of choice and/or Alegent Health Hospice of Corning. |
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Irene Moser Sierp Funeral services for Irene Moser Sierp were held on Saturday, March 22, 2008, at the Presbyterian Church in Villisca, Iowa, with Sandy Wainwright Rossander officiating. Burial was in the Villisca Cemetery. Irene passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Anna Irene Sierp, daughter of John and Anna (Dahlstrom) Magnuson was born in Spokane, Washington, August 18, 1910. She moved with her family to a farm near Stanton, Iowa when she was four years old. She was confirmed at Tabor Lutheran Church, Wallin, August 17, 1924. She graduated from Red Oak High School in 1928 with a Normal Training Certificate. She taught in rural schools for three years and married Lehnen A. Moser on August 5, 1931. She joined the Villisca Presbyterian Church in 1938. She was a Sunday School teacher, active in the Presbyterian Women's Association and also served as a Deacon of the Church. She was awarded an Honorary Life Membership in United Presbyterian Women. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for over fifty years. She was Worthy Matron in 1954. In later years, she was a volunteer at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center. Irene's husband, L.A. Moser, passed away January 29, 1967. She married Glen Sierp, July 27, 1968 and acquired a much loved second family. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a sister, a brother,
two grandsons, a son-in law, and several other loved ones. Irene also has twenty-four great grandchildren and one great-great grandson; two sisters-in-law, Edna Magnuson and Lucille Sierp; nephew Max Magnuson and wife, Barbara, and many other close extended family members and friends. In Irene's opinion, loving one another is the purpose and joy of life. |
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Vivian Veora Hart Vivian Veora Hart was born Sunday, July 13, 1913 southwest of Villisca, Iowa in Page County on the farm of her parents, John Harvey and Bessie (Collier) Kelley. Vivian passed away Saturday morning, March 8, 2008 at Villisca Good Samaritan Care Center where she had resided for nine years. Vivian and Harold John Hart were married September 1, 1932, in Creston, Iowa. They had two children, Richard and Ron. Vivian was a devoted homemaker and farm wife on their farm southeast of Villisca. She loved to cook, tend to her flowers, and over the years sew for her children and grandchildren. She and Harold retired from farming and moved to Villisca. Harold predeceased her in death in 1998. She was also preceded by her parents and sister-in-law Marjorie Kelley. She is survived by her sons, Richard H. Hart and his wife Helen of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Ron Hart and his wife Carol of Villisca, Iowa; grandchildren, James Hart of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Kelley Jenkins and her husband Andy of San Pedro, California, Teresa L. Sohl of Red Oak, Iowa, Gregory D. Hart and his wife Teri Jo of Clarinda, Iowa; great grandchildren Emmet Jenkins; Jennifer, Megan and Elizabeth Sohl; Allen Hart and his wife Jill; and Brian Hart; great great grandchildren Kaitlyn and Isaac Hart and Brooke Hart; brother, Leonard Kelley of Clarinda, Iowa and his daughter Karen Meyer of Clarinda, Iowa. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Arlington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Villisca Fire & Rescue. Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca was in charge of arrangements. |
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Janice "Jan" Kendrick, 74, of Hot Springs Village, AR went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2008. She was born in Clarinda, Iowa on September 15, 1933, the daughter of the late C.R. (Bill) Kelley and Rae Higgins Kelley. Janice married Darwin Kendrick of Villisca, Iowa on March 9, 1952. To this union were born four daughters: Kimberly Kendrick, Terryl Budde, Kelly Kendrick and Paulette "Cori" Currey. Janice belonged to the Society of Mayflower Descendants, The Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century. She was an avid researcher of her family tree as she descended from four Mayflower families. Her other hobby was traveling all over the world. She visited over 26 countries and many islands and every state. Janice retired from the US Postal Service and was a member of the Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village, AR. A brother, Conrad Kelley, preceded Mrs. Kendrick in death. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Darwin E. Kendrick of Hot Springs Village, AR; four daughters: Kelly Kendrick of DeWitt, MI, Kimberly Kendrick of Chicago, IL, Terryl Budde of Pompano Beach, FL and Cori Currey of Roscoe, IL; a sister, Karen Foote of Beaverton, OR and eight beloved grandchildren: Brandon Bartkowiak, Casey Sinclair, Cydney Currey, Kayleigh Chapman, Ian Currey, Olivia Currey, Amanda Kendrick, and Kaitlin Rodde. Memorial service will be at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda, Iowa at 10 a.m. on April 19, 2008. Interment will be in Memory Cemetery in New Market, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. |
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John Donovan Sellergren, the son of Arvid and Emma (Swanson) Sellergren was born on May 25, 1915 in Stanton, Iowa. He died on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 93 years and 14 days. Donovan was a lifetime resident of Stanton growing up on a farm just south of town. He graduated from Stanton High School in 1933. Donovan then graduated from Red Oak Junior College and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in mathematics at the University of Iowa in 1939. He was drafted into the U. S. Army in 1941. Donovan played the sousaphone in the Army's 30th Infantry Division marching band, stationed in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. He also played string bass in the dance band during his years in the Army. Donovan was released from service in 1945. On June 20, 1943 Donovan was united in marriage to Marjorie Isaacson at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton. Following his release from the service, Donovan and Marjorie made their home near Stanton. He farmed south of Stanton beginning in 1947 until his retirement. At different times in his life he also worked as a Farm Bureau Insurance salesman, Montgomery County field assessor, bookkeeper at the Stanton Cooperative, mathematics teacher at Stanton High School, and was bookkeeper at Posten Sales of Villisca for 27 years. Donovan was a lifelong member of Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton. He served on the church council, as church treasurer, taught Sunday school, and was a member of the church choir for many years. Donovan was a 60-year member of Ernie Johnson Post 406 of the American Legion. He served on the board of the Montgomery County Historical Society and the Care Review Board of the Stanton Care Center. Donovan was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Clifford Isaacson. Survivors include his wife: Marjorie of Stanton, IA; son: John Sellergren of Stanton, IA; daughters: Ruth and husband Dale Vander Schaaf of Ames, IA; and Martha and husband David Cole of Meeker, CO; grandchildren: Kristen Vander Schaaf and husband Scott Samet of Ames, IA; Diana and husband Todd Givens of Des Moines, IA; Nathan Vander Schaaf of Ames, IA; Emily McCoy of Fort Collins, CO; Susan McCoy of Homer, AK; Marie and husband Aaron Zimenoff of Fort Collins, CO; great-grandchildren: Savannah Givens of Des Moines, IA and Emily Samet of Ames, IA; brother and sister-in-law: Leland and Marian Sellergren of Stanton, IA and sister-in-law: Phyllis Isaacson of Dassel, MN; other relatives and many friends. May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home of Red Oak in charge of arrangements. |
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Jack Madison Rees Jack Madison Rees, formerly of Stanton, passed on Saturday morning at 8:45 a.m. A memorial service was celebrated at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri, Thursday June 5, 2008. There was a reception after the service in the Jewel Room of the church. Jack is survived by his sons and their wives: John Martz Rees and Hayley Walker Rees of Kansas City, Missouri; Michael Stroud Rees and Mary Ann Strandell of North Bergen, New Jersey; and his beloved sister Charlotte Rees Schultz of Omaha. Rees was born on May 30, 1921, in Stanton, Iowa, the son of the late Georgene Madison Rees and Ross Basil Rees. He attended Iowa State University from 1940-42. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Army. As an amphibious engineer in a combat unit, Jack charted the coastline of New Guinea for the invasion. He then served on General Douglas MacArthur's staff, designing army installations, including a chapel made of bamboo and palm trunks and an amphitheater with a stage for USO shows, as well as hospitals, offices and officers' clubs. Honorably discharged as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1945, Jack moved to New York to study interior design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. While attending Pratt, he worked part-time for the Rambusch Decorating Company, a firm that specialized in liturgical design. Several decades later, as a memorial to his parents, Jack designed and worked in needlepoint, appointments for Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton -- a project that took seven years to complete. After Jack was graduated from Pratt in 1947 he began his career as an interior designer in New York where he worked for William Pahlman Associates, L. Bamberger and W. & J. Sloane. While living in New York, he met Joan Martz. The two were wed June 19, 1949. Together they decided to relocate to Kansas City. Even though they arrived with the 1951 flood, they were here to stay. Jack opened Jack Rees Interiors in a storefront at 902-1/2 Westport Road. Ever the visionary, in this instance, he anticipated in and contributed to the revival of Westport. His first client was Martha Gaylord. Other early projects of note include designs for The River Club and the Carriage Club. Within several years, he moved the studio to 45th and Belleview. Jack Rees Interiors remained there until Jack's retirement 45 years later. Early projects included numerous residences in Kansas City and residential projects in New York, Cleveland, Palm Beach, Phoenix, Tucson, Aspen, and La Jolla. He designed the official residence in Nassau for Sir Roland Simonette, prime minister of the Bahamas. Industrialist Andre Soriano commissioned him to design a residence for the Soriano family in Manila. When Prince Fahad Sultan of Saudi Arabia attended Staff and Command School in Leavenworth, Kansas, Jack designed a residence for him there -- completing the project in 45 days. His most recent project, completed after his "retirement," was an interior design for a chateau in the south of France. Jack also designed The Raphael Hotel on the Country Club Plaza and the presidential suite at the Hotel Muehlebach. Other commercial projects included work in Kansas City for United Missouri Bank, the Gilbert Airport Restaurants, The Inn at the Landing, Wolferman's Restaurant at Ward Parkway, Harzfelds, Woolf Brothers, and Jaccard Jewelry. Projects in other cities included the Terrace Hilton in Cincinnati and The Raphael in San Francisco. Many awards, honors and accolades were bestowed on Jack as the result of his work. He was the first Davidson Award honoree as "Designer of the Year." Jack's work has been featured in publications including Holiday, House & Garden and House Beautiful. He authored Decorating with Color for Cook Paints and designed a textile, Rees Phoenix, for F. Schumacher & Co. From 1981 to 1983, he served as the president of ASID (the American Society of Interior Designers). During that time, he founded ASID's Home of the Year Program. Jack was a founder of the Bacchus Ball and the Lyric Opera Ball, as well as a founding member of the Carriage Club. He served on the board of directors of the Lyric Opera. He was state president of the Sons of the Revolution, Missouri Society, from 1993-94, and president of the Sons of the Revolution, Kansas City Society, from 1992-94. He was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. First and last a gentleman of refined taste, Jack led by example with impeccable tailored suits and a stunning home that was a Kansas City cabinet of wonders. He was beloved by his clients and revered in the community. He set standards for elegant living and great design for more than four decades. In his work, he brought clarity, order and calm to his architectural interiors through the use of the furniture, accessories, and exquisite fabrics, all organized through beautiful ink drawings. For years, many a party was enlivened by the Jack and Joan show-with Jack playing straight man to Joan's vivacious personality. He never quite recovered from losing her in November of 2006, after 52 years of marriage. |
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Jesse Louis Stephens Jesse Louis Stephens was born July 11, 1918 near New Market, Iowa on the Stephens farm to Earl Jesse and May (Brannon) Stephens. He graduated Barton Country School with the distinction of missing no days. At age 16 he started working for Bill Geer for two years. He worked for Ralph Porter at Clearfield on the thrashing machine and worked on a farm until 1939 then he went to Wyoming on Gray Bull Valley Basin area ranch for four years. He was called to serve in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Jesse was a sniper with Gen. Patton. He received a Purple Heart and Clusters. Jesse married Doris Mattson in 1946 in Colorado while working on a ranch near Carbondale, Colorado. The couple moved back to Clarinda and Jesse was on the County Road Maintenance for ten years, Page 'N Hill Construction for twelve years and he retired from Lisle Corp in 1982 after working there for nine years. Jesse and Doris purchased their home in Hepburn from Russell Kent in 1959 and he has lived there on the highway since then only to go to Villisca Good Samaritan in the spring of 2008 where he passed away on a stormy spring night June 5, 2008. Jesse was familiar with the hills and timbers of the area finding Indian artifacts, bow and arrow hunting, hunting with a muzzle loader, and harvesting the bountiful wild fruits and berries of southwest Iowa. All those who knew Jesse will truly miss his outdoorsman wisdom and friendship. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Doris; and siblings Richard, Robert and Viola. He is survived by his daughter, Judy Lynette Bears of Blanchard, Iowa; grandchildren Jessa Bears of Blanchard and Travis Bears of Hepburn. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 7, 2008 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with Pastor Brian Bontrager officiating. Interment was at Gus Cemetery, Gus, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 505 Fifth Ave. Suite 444, Des Moines, IA 50309-2321 . Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. |
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Lloyd Gaylord Thomas, the son of Clarence and Hattie (Peck) Thomas was born July 21, 1908 in Montgomery County, Iowa. He died on Friday, May 30, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Society in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 99 years, 10 months and 9 days. Lloyd was raised in Montgomery County. In 1930, Lloyd was united in marriage to Alice Nelson. Lloyd farmed many years in the Morton Mills area, he especially enjoyed raising livestock. His wife Alice passed away in 1962. On October 8, 1965, Lloyd was united in marriage to Verna (Pat) Kraft Goecker at Villisca, Iowa. They continued to live on the farm until l971. Lloyd and Pat then made their home in Red Oak. Lloyd worked for Sears and Earl May, along with helping several farmers on their farms. Lloyd was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Red Oak. Lloyd loved to play cards and was very competitive; he enjoyed winning most of the time. Lloyd's hobbies included fishing and woodworking. He built doll furniture, farm toys, plant stands, Christmas decorations and even cabinets. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Alice; son: Richard Thomas in l959; grandson: Robert Allan Harper in l986; two brothers: Roy "Dick" Thomas and Bert Thomas; and stepson: David Goecker. Lloyd is survived by his wife: Verna M. Thomas of Red Oak, IA: daughter: Ruby Harper and husband Bob of Villisca, IA; step-daughters: Patricia Wells and husband Roger of Council Bluffs, IA and Kathleen Edrington and husband Hal of Omaha, NE: step-daughter-in-law: Sandra Goecker of Council Bluffs, IA; two granddaughters: Nancy Watts and Rachel Durman and husband Mike; seven great-granddaughters: ten great-great-grandchildren: six step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Stella Kelsay of Castle Rock, CO and Fern Nelson of Denver, CO; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends. May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn. Memorials to First United Methodist Church in Red Oak or Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Foundation Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home charge of arrangements. |
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Lila M. Johnson Lila M. Johnson, age 85, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Friday, March 21, 2008 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Lila Margaret Johnson was born November 2, 1922 in Villisca, Iowa the daughter of John David and Effie May (Noble) Copelin. She was raised near Villisca and graduated from Villisca High School in 1941. She worked for several area families helping with the kids and later for Powell School before she was united in marriage to A. Delbert Johnson on February 25, 1944 in Corning, Iowa. They lived and farmed near Gus, Iowa for 40 years moving to Red Oak in 1984. Delbert eventually was residing at the Villisca Good Samaritan Care Center and Lila moved to Villisca in 1991 to be closer to Delbert. Delbert preceded Lila in death on March 31, 1993. Lila moved back to Red Oak in 1998 and lived at Acorn Acres. Over the years Lila worked as a telephone operator and a cook at both the Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Villisca and the Good Samaritan Care Center in Red Oak. Lila always kept very busy in her work, church and taking care of her family. She was a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, and 4-H leader for many years. Her hobbies included maintaining a very large garden, canning, sewing, embroidery, working with resin to create art projects, arranging pressed flowers into pieces of art, and loved decorating for all the holidays. Lila was also proud to have been a member of the Calico Maids Club and the First Christian Church. Preceding Lila in death were her infant brothers: Delbert and Darwin; her parents; her husband: Delbert Johnson; her sister: Ruth Speed; and her brother: Joe Copelin. Survivors include her daughter: Colleen Johnson of Red Oak Iowa; her sister: Mary Speed of Huxley, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; two special children who called her "Mom" and their 5 children who called her "Grandma"; sisters-in-law: Millicent Copelin of Villisca, Iowa; Lola Johnson of Colorado; and Betty Johnson of Corning, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lowell Schaaf and Rev. JoAnn officiating. Burial will be in the Arlington Cemetery near Villisca, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Lila's pressed flower art arrangements will be diplayed at her funeral and her wishes were that memorials be suggested to the Red Oak Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association in lieu of flowers. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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Velma Lois Timmerman, age 90, of Corning, Iowa died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Corning Nursing and Rehabilitation in Corning, Iowa. Services will be 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 at the First Presbyterian Church in Corning with Rev. Ken Rummer officiating. Burial will be at Nodaway Cemetery in rural Nodaway, IA. Velma Timmerman was born April 22, 1917 to Millen Thompson and Sarah Emelia Olson. She married Robert M. Timmerman on January 9, 1942 in Fairfax, MO. She was a homemaker and was a cook at Colonial Manor, Corning Nursing and Rehab Center. She also worked at Happy Hollow Country Club. She was a member of Strand Lutheran Evangelical Church, Villisca, IA Survivors are: Daughters: Joan (husband Marion) Niemeyer, Omaha, Nebraska; Jean (husband Larry) Andersen, Treynor, Iowa; Lois (husband Paul) Pfundt, Lincoln, Nebraska; Diane (husband Gary) Badgett, Corning, Iowa; Son: Dean (wife Janet) Timmerman, Ponca City, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding Velma in death: Preceded in death by: Parents: Millen and Sarah Emelia Thompson; Husband: Robert Timmerman; Children: Robert Timmerman Jr. and infant daughter Timmerman. Memorials should go toCorning Nursing and Rehab, Alegent Health Mercy Hospital or Just Friends in Velma's name. On-line condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com Pearson-Coen-Beaty Family Funeral Service in Corning, IA was in charge of arrangements. |
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Lois Timmerman|
Viola Marie Fastenau, the daughter of Fred Schroeder and Dena (Blankemier) Schroeder, was born on January 1, 1922, in Belgard, NE. Viola entered eternal rest on March 18, 2008 at the Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 18 days. Viola married Eldo Bernhardt Fastenau on July 20, 1942 in Rockport, MO. Four children were born to this blessed union: Norma; Ron; Don and Jerry. She was a housewife throughout her life; however, she worked at Carden's Shoe Store for fourteen years and at the Corning Creamery for two years. Viola had a passion for gardening, fishing and sewing. She was a Charter Member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday school, VBS, and Youth Group most of her life. Her memberships also included: Ladies Legion Auxiliary, Redeemer LWML. In addition, Viola also had volunteered with the American Red Cross. Left to cherish Viola's memory are her children: Daughter: Norma (husband James) McCutchan, Creston, Iowa; Sons: Ron (wife Ellen) Fastenau, Minot, North Dakota; Don (wife Patty) Fastenau, Winterset, Iowa; Jerry Fastenau (special friend Stephanie Duval), Corning, Iowa; Brothers: Alden Schroeder, Creston, Iowa; Delbert (wife Judy) Schroeder, Villisca, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, relatives and other friends. Viola was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother of thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Preceding Viola in death were Parents: Fred and Dena Schroeder; Husband: Eldo Fastenau in 1993; Brothers: Ed Schroeder; Henry Schroeder; Donald Schroeder (infant); Sister; Deloris Jean Herzburg. |
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Kenneth D. Mueller Kenneth D. Mueller, age 89, of Grant, Iowa passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak. Kenneth Darwin Mueller was born July 6, 1918 in Grant, Iowa the son of Jacob F. and Mary (Adkinson) Mueller. He graduated from Grant High School in 1935 and started working for Spiker Chevrolet. Kenneth served in the Army during WWII and was united in marriage to Ruth Phillips on April 21, 1945 in Griswold, Iowa. Kenneth worked for Spiker Chevrolet until 1955 when he started Mueller Insurance Agency located in his father's hardware store at Grant, Iowa. In 1970, Kenneth sold his business and went to work for Houghton State Bank as Vice-President in the Insurance Department at their bank in Elliott, Iowa. While he was in his 60's, Kenneth attained his real estate license. This was a tool he used in his work in helping people settle estates. He also was a notary public and was always helping someone with his stamp of approval. Kenneth even managed to find time to help Kenny Gridley with Auctions in his spare time. Over the years he was involved in many civic organizations including being the treasurer of City of Grant, member of Grant Fire Department, member of American Legion, member of Masonic Lodge, a member of Order of Eastern Star and member of Grant United Methodist Church. He was active in these organizations for well over 50 years. He also served on the Montgomery County Draft Board and was a charter member of the Montgomery County Conservation Board. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife: Ruth Mueller of Griswold, Iowa; daughter: Ramona Hetrick and husband Lee of Lincoln, Nebraska; son: John Mueller and wife Carla of Elliott, Iowa; grandchildren: Benjamin Pejsar of Lincoln, Nebraska; Rachel Pejsar Snelling and husband John of Lincoln, Nebraska; Brad Mueller of Lake Ozark, Missouri; and Allison Mueller of Ames, Iowa; great grandson: Grant Snelling of Lincoln, Nebraska; brother: Carl Mueller of Duluth, Minnesota; nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Thursday, March 6, 2008 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Rev. Terry McClain officiating. Burial will be in the Grant, Iowa Cemetery. There will be a Masonic service at 6:30 PM Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with visitation with the family to follow until 8 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Grant Fire Department or the Grant American Legion. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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M. McFarland Letha May McFarland, the daughter of Joseph Martin and Tilda Emelia (Houghsten) Wyatt was born October 22, 1907 in Adams County, Iowa. She died on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 atthe Villisca Good Samaritan Society of Villisca, Iowa at the age of 100 years, 4 months and 5 days. Letha attended grade school in Adams County and graduated from Corning High School in June, 1927. After graduation, she went to Chicago with her sister Lila and worked for Montgomery Wards Catalog Company for one year. Due to her mother's health problems, Letha came back to help on the farm. Later, she began working at Thos. D. Murphy Calendar Company, until being layed off. She began housekeeping for Mrs. Cole who lived south of Red Oak. On November 27, 1929, Letha was united in marriage to Paul D. McFarland in Rockport, MO. During the Great Depression, Letha and Paul lived and worked on Letha's parents' farm. During WW II, they lived in Olathe, KS and California. In 1943, Letha and Paul settled on their farm northeast of Stanton. She enjoyed camping and spending time in Arizona during the winter months. Letha became a resident of Villisca Good Samaritan Society in November, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 72 years, Paul on June 23, 2002; 2 sisters: Lila Johnson and Kathryn Hamilton; 5 brothers: Arther Wyatt, Harvey Wyatt, Robert Wyatt, Myron Wyatt and Olin Wyatt; and son-in-law: Frank Messer. Letha is survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. Marilyn Messer of Kansas City, MO; Pauline Bisbee and husband Jack of Stanton, IA; Carolyn Ragan and husband Bob of Calabasas, CA; 10 grandchildren: Delmar Messer; Debbie Martin; Sheryl Titus; Kathy Wilson; Kevin Messer; Teresa Nash; Diane Bisbee Jackson; David Bisbee; Connie Ragan; Terry Stewart; 17 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; brother: Joe Wyatt of Jefferson, IA; brother-in-law: Jerry Shook of Kansas City, MO; sister-in-law: Barbara Perkins of Shell Knob, MO; other relatives and friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral
Service will be held Visitation with the family one hour prior to the service on Monday, March 3rd at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
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Louise A. Johnson, age 91, of Stanton, Iowa, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Stanton Care Center. Louise Augusta Johnson was born October 1, 1916 in Stanton, Iowa the daughter of Knute and Lydia (Malmberg) Hallquist. She was raised in Stanton graduating from Stanton High School in 1934. Louise was united in marriage to Helmer Johnson on April 25, 1943 in Stanton, Iowa. She worked at Connors Department Store in Red Oak then owned and operated her own store in Stanton called the White City Variety Store. She also operated a Swedish craft store from the farm where she and Helmer lived. Louise was known throughout the area for her rugs that were woven on the loom. She was a member of the Mamrelund Lutheran Church, Entre Neu, and the Garden Club as she loved flowers. Her favorite was the African Violet. Louise was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Helmer on April 19, 1989; two sons: Kenneth and Carroll; sister: Lorraine Larson; and brother: Donald Hallquist. Survivors include her children: Marvin Johnson and wife Terri of Edmond, Oklahoma; Howard Johnson and wife Jeanne of Red Oak, Iowa; Warren Johnson and wife Debbie of Lindsborg, Kansas; Marlene Peterson and husband Don of Kansas City, Missouri; and Elaine Hinton and husband Mike of Columbia, Missouri; daughter-in-law: Kaye Linda Johnson of Spokane, Washington; 20 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton with Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli officiating. Burial will be in the Mamre Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 7-9 PM Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette
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William A. Cunningham, 77, of Weslaco, TX, formerly of Villisca, Iowa passed away Sunday, February 3, 2008 at the Comfort House in McAllen, TX. He was born April 2, 1930 at Wamego, Kansas to Arthur H. Cunningham and Elizabeth B. Fenton. Bill graduated from Villisca High School in 1948 and attended college for one year. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War. On September 13, 1950 Bill married Frances Corbin at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Red Oak, Iowa. This union was blessed with two children: Jean and Daniel. Bill started his law enforcement career with the Iowa Highway Patrol in 1959 to 1966. He became a United States Deputy Marshal in 1966. He retired as Chief Deputy Marshal in 1986. He was stationed in Des Moines, Topeka, KS, Washington, DC, Baton Rouge and Oklahoma City. He was a part-time Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff from 1990 to 2000. Bill is survived by his children Jean Rafferty and husband John of Topeka, KS and Daniel Cunningham and wife Paula of Statesboro, GA, grandchildren William (Deena) Rafferty of Wauconda, IL, Jenna (Matthew) Langley of Columbia, MO, Sean Cunningham of Statesboro, GA and Kelley Cunningham of Lawrenceville, Ga, brother Charles Cunningham of Globe, AZ and sister-in-law Elaine Artlip of Tenville, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his dear wife Fran, and his sister Mary Popken. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 16, 2008 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr. Thomas Coenen officiating. Interment was in the Grant Cemetery, Grant, IA. Memorial should be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or Comfort House Hospice of McAllen, TX. Wolfe Funeral Home, Villisca, was in charge of arrangements. |
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Vivian Veora Hart Vivian Veora Hart was born Sunday, July 13, 1913 southwest of Villisca, Iowa in Page County on the farm of her parents, John Harvey and Bessie (Collier) Kelley. Vivian passed away Saturday morning, March 8, 2008 at Villisca Good Samaritan Care Center where she had resided for nine years. Vivian and Harold John Hart were married September 1, 1932, in Creston, Iowa. They had two children, Richard and Ron. Vivian was a devoted homemaker and farm wife on their farm southeast of Villisca. She loved to cook, tend to her flowers, and over the years sew for her children and grandchildren. She and Harold retired from farming and moved to Villisca. Harold predeceased her in death in 1998. She was also preceded by her parents and sister-in-law Marjorie Kelley. She is survived by her sons, Richard H. Hart and his wife Helen of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Ron Hart and his wife Carol of Villisca, Iowa; grandchildren, James Hart of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Kelley Jenkins and her husband Andy of San Pedro, California, Teresa L. Sohl of Red Oak, Iowa, Gregory D. Hart and his wife Teri Jo of Clarinda, Iowa; great grandchildren Emmet Jenkins; Jennifer, Megan and Elizabeth Sohl; Allen Hart and his wife Jill; and Brian Hart; great great grandchildren Kaitlyn and Isaac Hart and Brooke Hart; brother, Leonard Kelley of Clarinda, Iowa and his daughter Karen Meyer of Clarinda, Iowa. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Arlington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Villisca Fire & Rescue. Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca was in charge of arrangements. |
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Walter Johnson George W. Johnson, 89, of Nodaway, Iowa died Friday, February 29, 2008, at his home south of Nodaway. George was born May 7, 1918, to Calvin Wesley and Sarah Emma (Holland) Johnson in Guss, Iowa, one mile west of his current residence. He attended Weston Country School in Nodaway Township of Taylor County through the 8th grade. He was united in marriage to Iva Lucille Blacklock on October 7, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas, just prior to being sent to Ascension Island in the southern Atlantic Ocean where he served as a baker in the U.S. Army. Upon his discharge he returned to his lifelong occupation of farming always within one mile of his birthplace. He was a member of the Maple Grove United Methodist Church of Guss, Iowa. George was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lucille in 2006, brothers Floyd and wife Leona Johnson, Albert and wife Mary Johnson, Francis Johnson, Delbert Johnson and Wilbur Johnson and son-in-law Clifford Koch. George is survived by his children: Donald Johnson and wife Lilian of Ames, Iowa; Carol and husband Terry Krone of Denver, Colorado; Kay and husband Gilles St. Pierre of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Joyce Koch of Omaha, Nebraska; Keith Johnson and wife Denise of Mission, Kansas; Jan and husband Steve Rawson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Kurt Johnson and wife Deanne of Gravity, Iowa; and Chris and husband Timothy Howe of Russellville, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren: Lynnay and husband Erich Hites of Story City, Iowa; Darren Johnson and wife Sarah of Ames, Iowa; Coquina Koch of Omaha, Nebraska; Regina Quaas and husband Michael of Shawnee, Kansas; Jeremy Johnson and wife Tracy of Dallas, Texas; Heidi Johnson of Mission, Kansas; Hannah and John Rawson both of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Justine, Michael and Natalie Johnson all of Gravity, Iowa; five great grandchildren: Isaac, Danniel, Karissa, Madison and Michael Jr., sisters-in-law Lola Johnson of Longmont, Colorado, Lila Johnson of Red Oak, Iowa and Betty Johnson of Corning, Iowa, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 7, 2008, at the Maple Grove United Methodist Church in Guss, Iowa, with interment in the Guss Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 6th at the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to the Maple Grove United Methodist Church. Wolfe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
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Barrie Norman Oblinger Barrie
Norman Oblinger, 83, of Boca Raton, FL, and formally of Monroe, NY and
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Richard D. Carlson Richard D. Carlson, age 71, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Care Center. Richard Dean Carlson was born March 16, 1936 in Page County, Iowa the son of Richard C. and Frances (Carlsward) Carlson. He was raised in southwest, Iowa and served his country during the Korean War in the Army. He was united in marriage to Joy Burnison on September 4, 1955 in Nyman, Iowa. They lived in Alabama for a short time before moving to Creston, Iowa where Richard worked for the Rural Electric Cooperative. When Richard was unable to work due to illness he and Joy moved to Red Oak where they lived most of their lives. Richard was an avid Iowa Hawkeye Fan often being called the "Hawkeye Man". He loved his family and spent most of his time supporting his kids and grandkids at whatever event they were involved with at the time. He loved to deer hunt with a bow, mushroom hunting, cutting trees, carpentry work, walking, and trips to Dairy Queen. Richard loved the outdoors, his family and just having fun and laughter wherever he was. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son: Gary in 1982; his wife Joy on February 13, 2007; sister: Beverly Westenburg; sister-in-law: Lois Garwood; and brother-in-law: David Roseland. Survivors include his children: Richard D. Carlson, Jr. and wife Mi Chong of St. Cloud, MN; Cynthia Tucker and husband Richard of Winterset, IA; Stephen Carlson of Stanton, IA; Susan Geer and husband Scott of Stanton, IA; and Carrie Rinehart and husband Brian of Anamosa, IA; 14 grandchildren; one great grandson; sisters: LaDonna Raney and husband James of Villisca, IA and Marcia Sierp and husband Bob of Onalaska, WI; brothers: Darrell Carlson and wife Mary of Red Oak, IA; William Carlson and wife Carol Ann of Clarinda, IA; Roger Carlson and wife Mary Jo of Marion, IA; and Daniel Carlson of Red Oak, IA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: John Garwood of Jefferson City, MO; Richard Burnison and wife Leta of Stanton, NE; Lowell Burnison and wife Jan of Red Oak, IA; Larry Burnison and wife Cheryl of Lawton, OK; Karen Pridemore and husband Harold of Florrisant, MO; Phyllis Roseland of Springfield, NE; Sandra Currie and husband George of Essex, IA; Linda Malerbi and husband Larry of Omaha, NE; Janet Vallone of Clearwater, FL; and Barbara Carlson of McCallsburg, IA; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends and his special dog: Heidi. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Fremont Lutheran Church at Nyman, Iowa with Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Nyman, Iowa with military honors. Visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 PM Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Fremont Lutheran Church at Nyman. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak is in charge of arrangements. |
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Florence Brown, age 93 of Eden Prairie, MN formerly of Villisca, Clarinda and Shenandoah, IA Florence Helen Elizabeth Brown, the daughter of Otto J. and Anna J. Carlson was born June 9, 1914 on a farm near Stanton, Iowa. She passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Golden Living Center, Excelsior, MN at the age of 93 years and 8 months. Florence grew up on a farm near Stanton, IA. She was united in marriage to Lloyd Carl Brown on October 4, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA, where Lloyd was stationed in the Army National Guard. To this union two daughters were later born, Sharon and Sandra. While Lloyd was on tour during WW II, Florence lived in Stanton and then moved to a farm near Villisca, IA. Following Lloyd's honorable discharge from the National Guard, they made their home on a farm near Clarinda, IA. In 1965, they moved from the farm to Shenandoah, IA. While in Shenandoah, Florence was a nurse's aid at Shenandoah Hospital for 6 years. Florence and Lloyd retired, moving to Walker, MN. Florence enjoyed winter, snow and loved to go on snowmobile adventures in and around Leech Lake at Walker, MN. After the death of Lloyd in May of 1991, Florence and Sharon continued to live in Walker until 1999 when they relocated to Minneapolis, MN. Florence enjoyed crafts, and taking loving care of Sharon until she passed away in 2001. After that time, she really enjoyed spending time getting to know all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and neighbors at Realife Valley View Cooperative where she lived until she became ill in October of 2007. Florence was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church at Eden Prairie, MN. Florence was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Lloyd; daughter: Sharon; 4 brothers: Richard Carlson, Harold Carlson, Arnold Carlson, and Wayne Carlson; 2 sisters: Lillie Pearson and June Bergren. Florence is survived by daughter: Sandra K Thompson of Eden Prairie, MN; grandchildren: Dr. Angela K. Thompson-Busch and husband Richard; Melissa A. Carrico; John W. Thompson and wife Karla; great-grandchildren: Connor Carrico, Grant Busch, Samuel Thompson, Jackson Busch and Lindsay Thompson; nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral
Service will be held Visitation with the family present 1 hour prior to the funeral service at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Saturday, February 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements |
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Elaine Johnson Marie Elaine Johnson, 63, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at her residence following a lengthy illness with CLPD and cancer. Elaine was born April 26, 1944, in Red Oak, Iowa, the daughter of Clifford Dewitt and Mildred Irene (Beavers) Stackhouse. She graduated from Villisca High School in 1962. She worked at NSK Corporation from 1975 until 2000. She is
survived by her mother Mildred Irene Stackhouse of Clarinda, Iowa; son
Kelli Lynn Johnson of Sioux City, Iowa; two sisters, Ann Magneson and
husband Merlin of Clarinda, Iowa, Mary Stackhouse of Omaha, Nebraska;
one grandchild, Sydney Johnson of Wichita, Kansas. Funeral services were held Friday, February 8, 2008 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with interment at Arlington Cemetery, Villisca, Iowa. A memorial fund has been established in Elaine's name. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
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Montie Dwight Sprague Montie Dwight Sprague was born September 16, 1946 in Clarinda, Iowa to Robert Dwight and Marjorie Aileen (Tackett) Sprague. He left school to join the military. He served two tours during the Viet Nam War as a U.S. Marine from 1963 to 1974. In 1975 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until December of 1977. He later worked security for Sunbest Foods in Clearfield.
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Audrey Pitt Enarson Audrey
P. Enarson, age eighty seven, died January 26, 2008, in Port Townsend,
WA. Born August 22, 1920 on her family’s cattle ranch in New
Mexico, she rode horseback to the tiny school five miles away, a freshly
starched and pressed little dress in her saddlebag to change into
for class. Her cowgirl skills were legendary. She attended the University
of New Mexico where she met Harold Enarson. After her graduation she
took the train alone across the country to Washington, D.C. where
the couple married. She was a beautiful woman inside and out who loved
her husband and three daughters unconditionally. She kept the family
together while Harold fought in W.W.II., was active in her daughters’
schools, and also gave her time freely to many causes, fighting for
equal rights for minorities, the disabled, and the mentally ill. In
her eighties she worked on worksites for Habitat for Humanity in Boulder,
CO. She served on the Board of the National Girl Scout Council and
held many positions in the Democratic Women’s Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Audrey P. Enarson Endowed Scholarship Fund, UNM Foundation, MSC 07 04-4260, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M. 87131. Condolences to the family may be sent to Gooding, O’Hara and Mackey at 242 Taylor St., Port Townsend |
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Dean William Shields Dean William Shields was born near Red Oak, Iowa, on April 22, 1920. He died January 16, 2008, in Jasper, Georgia, where he lived with his wife Susie. The son of Charles Shields and Vera Bass Shields McGill, he was raised on a farm in Iowa where he learned about plants, animals, and machinery. Into his seventies, Dean flew a light plane, and he loved to work out-of-doors at landscaping and in his orchard, always accompanied by his dog Sandy. His education was at Elliott, Iowa, schools. In 1938, he was part of a crew of local boys who traveled from Omaha to India with 450 mules for the British army. He attended Tarkio College for two years, and learned to fly with the Civilian Pilot Training Program at the college, then as an aviation cadet in early 1942. As a pilot in the USAAF, he was assigned to the 99th Bomb Group which deployed to Algeria, close to and not long after the battle at Kasserine Pass, which took a heavy toll on the Red Oak community. Dean and his crew made it safely through their tours, mostly in a B17 named Yankee Doodle, the nose art of which included 11 swastikas (17 claimed) in its first 50 missions. Dean returned to the states from his combat tour, married Mary Huston, and finished the war as an instructor pilot. He returned to Red Oak, started a manufacturing plant, but fire destroyed the factory in 1949. He then moved to northeast Louisiana, built and operated a series of increasingly larger and more unique machines for clearing timber. Dean described himself as "a machine builder." By that, he meant taking the idea, drawing it up on paper, building it, then debugging or modifying the machine until it worked as designed. He accumulated an impressive list of novel and useful machines over his lifetime, including many in the forest products industry. One of his most visible contributions is the center pivot cantilevered log boom used in wood yards throughout the South. He built computer-aided sawmill machines to increase the amount of lumber that could be obtained from typical smaller logs. He was named the inventor on two patents. During the last 20 years of his life, Dean developed and introduced several "tools of the trade," in his words, including a high speed candy cane forming system. Another contribution was a safe and environmentally friendly aerosol can crushing system, handling thousands of cans per hour and capturing the propellants for use as an alternative fuel. In addition to his wife, Dean is survived by four sisters, Grace Farquhar of Longmont, Colorado; Mary Galloway of Sioux City, Iowa; Harriett and Merle Strohbehn of Stillwater, Minnesota; and Laura and Nils Oldberg of Blair, Nebraska. Surviving family includes Margaret and Carl Marti of Boise, Idaho; Charles (Hugh) and Ramona Shields of Joplin, Missouri; Karen Shields of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; James and Catherine Shields of Birmingham, Alabama; and William and Laurel Shields of San Diego, California; stepchildren Jennifer Guinn of Ellijay, Georgia, and John Chivington of Jasper, Georgia. He is also survived by 13 grand- and 15 great-grandchildren. Dean was preceded in death by his sons Stephen Shields and Thomas Shields, granddaughter Joy Shields Nowlin, and his ex-wife Mary. |
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Ruth Dorothy Berggren, the daughter of Otto and Anna (Wigstone) Berggren, was born July 13, 1903 at Stanton, Iowa. She passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at the Valley View Village, Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 104 years, 6 months and 2 days. Ruth was baptized and confirmed at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton, Iowa. She attended Pittsburg Country School and graduated from Stanton High School in l923. After graduation, she moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where she took care of children in homes, while attending Des Moines University. Ruth graduated from Des Moines University with a teaching degree. Ruth and her sister, Frances, lived together all their adult life in Des Moines. Ruth worked for Equitable Life Insurance Company for 35 years. She joined the Capital Hill Lutheran Church in l927 and was a very active member. Ruth and her sister, Frances kept the financial membership records of the congregation for many years. She worked with a group of seven other women to make over 2,500 quilts from donated clothing and material, for C.R.O.P., Lutheran Relief, many missionaries throughout the world, and homeless people in Des Moines. In October of 1994, Ruth moved to Valley View Village in Des Moines. She resided in their Health Care Center for the last two and a half years. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; brother: Arthur G.; five sisters: Frances, Pearline, Mabel, Viola and Ermina. Ruth is survived by nephews: Robert Berggren and wife Lynette of Clarksville, TN; Fred Berggren and wife Sharon of Nodaway, IA; David Berggren and wife Connie of Red Oak, IA; nieces: JoAnn Butler of Red Oak, IA; Mary Jantz and husband Dwight of Meno, OK; great-nephews and nieces; along with other relatives and friends. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.Mamrelund Cemetery (Old Cemetery) Stanton, Iowa Rev. Lowell Schaaf, Officiating Memorials to Stanton Historical Society Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m at the Valley View Village, 2571 Guthrie St., Des Moines, Iowa Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements |
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Erma M.
Steeve, 88, of Evansville, Indiana passed away Monday, January 7, 2008
at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. She was born October 18, 1919 in Clarinda,
Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; parents, William and Anna (Steeve) Salomon; brother, Harry; and an infant sister. Erma is survived by her daughter, Kathleen and husband, Bill, of Newburgh, Indiana; four grandchildren and families, Phillip and Heather of Ankeny, Iowa, David of Frisco, Texas, Michael and Brooke of Waterford, Michigan, and Lori and Bob of Plano, Texas, four great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Saturday, Jan 12, 2008 at Walker-Merrick Funeral
Home with Rev. Jerome Wagoner officiating. Interment was at Clarinda
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Lutheran Church of our Redeemer
Memorial Trust Fund in Evansville, Indiana. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home
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Graveside sservices for Willis Walton, age 49 of Villisca, formerly of Carbon, who died Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the Montgomery County Hospital were held Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oakland Cemetery in Quincy with military rites. Visitation was held for one hour prior to services at the Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home in Corning. Memorials can be given in his name. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefunralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home of Corning. Willis Donyou Walton was born December 20, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska the son of Willis Walton and Darlene (Armstrong) Walton. He grew up in the Carbon area attending both Carbon and Corning Community Schools. While in school, Willie worked for three of his uncles in used car lots. He then enlisted in the United States Army, serving four years and six months in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and three and a half years in Fort Riley, Kansas. Willie then worked for the railroad for a short time. His main occupation was concrete and carpentry. For thirteen years, Willie lived in Gresham, Oregon where he was united in marriage and had two children. The couple later divorced. Willie also lived in Des Moines for two years until 2003, when he became ill and returned to Villisca to be near his family. Willie
enjoyed being around family and friends. He liked football, softball,
hunting, hand fishing, gambling, along with water and snow skiing. Willie
always enjoyed a good challenge, no matter how difficult the task! Although Willie will be greatly missed, his love and enjoyment of life will live on through his family. |
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Joann M. Strickland Joann M. Strickland, 71, of Villisca, Iowa passed away Monday, January 7, 2008 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. She was born July 15, 1936 in Grant, Iowa to Kenneth Arthur and Lovina Mae (Crist) Corbin. Joann graduated from Elliott High School in 1954. On June 23, 1985 she married Dick Strickland. She worked at Union Carbide/Eveready in Red Oak for 27 years retiring in 1993. After retirement she continued working with jobs at Duckwall’s, D & D (formerly Margie’s) and Casey’s. Joann is survived by her husband Dick Strickland of Villisca; daughters: Jeanne Prichard of Omaha, NE; Pam and husband Adam Tucker of Hurst, TX; Nancy and husband Donnie Bond of Red Oak, IA; step-daughter Debbie Schenck of Villisca, IA; grandchildren Adam and wife Abby Smith of Red Oak, IA; Lucas Tucker and Sean Tucker of Hurst, TX; Caleb Smith of Red Oak, IA; step-grandson Cody Clement of Villisca, IA; great grandson Aiden Smith of Red Oak, IA; brother Ronnie Corbin of Iowa City, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Lovina Corbin and a brother Clifford Corbin. Memorial services for Joann M. Strickland were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, Iowa. Pastor Gordon Scott officiating. Interment was in the Villisca Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Villisca Fire & Rescue or the family. Wolfe Funeral Home, Villisca, Iowa responsible for the arrangements. |
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M. Olson Evelyn Mabel Albertine Olson, the daughter of John and Hilma (Sandquist) Anderson was born March 9, 1907 on a farm northeast of Stanton, Iowa. She passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the Creighton Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 100 years, 10 months and 1 day. Evelyn lived on a farm near Stanton. When Evelyn was 13, she and her family moved to Nebraska. She graduated from high school in Genoa, Nebraska and shortly following graduation began teaching country school. She taught three years. Evelyn was united in marriage to Frank A. Olson on February 7, 1930 in Lincoln, NE. They farmed in Nebraska eight years. In 1938, Frank and Evelyn moved to a farm south of Atlantic, IA and farmed there three years. In 1941, Frank, Evelyn and the boys relocated making their home on a farm northeast of Red Oak. Evelyn was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Red Oak where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was active in the Women's Circles and helped in the kitchen for many events. Evelyn was a past 4-H leader and had served on the Boards of the Red Cross and American Cancer Society. She was also active in fundraising for the Heart and Lung Associations. In 1985, Evelyn and Frank retired from farming and moved into Red Oak. She had been a resident of Stanton Care Center the past five years. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Frank on June 23, 1989; 5 brothers: Delmar, Oliver, Ellery, Raymond and Harold; 3 sisters: Aquilina, Esther and Eleanore; daughters-in-law: Marilyn Olson and Phyllis Olson. Evelyn is survived by 4 sons: Robert Olson; Howard Olson and wife Carolyn; Ralph Olson and fiancée Joanne Garcia; and Lyle Olson all of Red Oak, IA; 11 grandchildren: John Olson of Ankeny, IA; Michael Olson and wife Marcie of Red Oak, IA; Nancie Platt and husband Ryan of Emerson, IA; Kim Ellis and husband Lynn of Red Oak, IA; Mark Olson and wife Kathleen of Huntington Beach, CA; Karla Wood and husband Jim of Red Oak, IA; Sheila Madsen and husband Curtis of West Des Monies, IA; David Olson and wife Lynne of West Des Moines, IA; Danny Olson and wife Kandee of Red Oak, IA; Diana Olson; and Steven Olson; 20 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral
Service will be held Monday, January 14, 2008 at 10:30 am at Bethlehem
Lutheran Church Visitation with the family present at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Sunday, January 13 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm Memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or charity of your choice. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
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R. Farlin Joseph Raymond Farlin, the son of Leo R. and Sharon L. (Baker) Farlin was born May 10, 1967 in Corning, Iowa. He died suddenly on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at Creighton Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 40 years, 7 months, and 8 days. Joseph was born in Corning, IA, and throughout his childhood he and his family lived in Villisca, Creston and Emerson, IA. Joseph was a 1985 graduate of Nishna Valley High School. Following high school, Joseph attended and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO in l990. After graduation, he began working for Continental General Insurance and World Insurance both of Omaha, NE. Later, he moved to Des Moines, IA, where he worked for the Amerus Group. Joseph was united in marriage to Hana Buchtova on August 23, 2003 at Nove Mesto Na Morave, Czech Republic. Joseph and Hana relocated from Des Moines to Emerson, IA in May of 2005. Recently, he was employed with the U. S. Postal Service as a relief Postmaster. Joseph was a devoted race car fan; he faithfully watched and cheered on his St. Louis Cardinals baseball team; was a baseball card collector; and loved trains. Joseph was also an avid Nebraska fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo. Joseph is survived by his wife: Hana Farlin of Emerson, IA; daughter: Ema; mother: Sharon Farlin of Emerson, IA; brother: Darrell Farlin of Emerson, IA; many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives, along with friends. May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 21, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Advent Christian Church in Villisca, IA. Burial in Arlington Cemetery, rural Villisca, IA. Rev. Kevin Skipworth, Officiating A Memorial is being established in Joseph's name. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
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Merrill V. "Red" Erickson, age 77, of Villisca, Iowa, formerly of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center. Merrill Vance "Red" Erickson was born September 23, 1930 in Montgomery County, Iowa the son of Vance and Signe (Lonn) Erickson. He was raised in Montgomery County graduating from Stennett High School in 1948. As a young man he raised hogs on the family farm and later worked for the elevator in Stennett. Merrill was a people person, always loving to visit with everyone. He enjoyed going for car rides, playing pitch, working word puzzles, fishing, watching western movies, and loved baseball. For the past several years Merrill has been a resident of the Villisca Good Samaritan Care Center. He was united in marriage to Louise Richie on January 16, 2005 in Villisca. Survivors include his wife: Louise Erickson of Villisca, Iowa; sister: Joan Westerlund and husband Gene of Villisca, Iowa; step-brother: Clyde Jones and wife Naomi of Red Oak, Iowa; step-son: William Keesler and wife Roxanne of Des Moines, Iowa; step-grandchildren: Ryan Conart; Bert Conart; and Pearl Conart all of Des Moines, Iowa; 9 step-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kevin Skipworth officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. There will be open visitation at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak. Memorials are suggested to the Villisca Good Samaritan Center Activity Fund or the Villisca Public Library. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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Jim Boggess
was born September 16, 1924, at Villisca, Iowa, the son of Willis Glenn
and Ruth Fryer Boggess. He was named Frank Holmes after his two grandfathers,
but was called Jim from day one! Jim spent the first two years of his
life in Storm Lake where his father managed a shoe store. It was there
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Elva Schultz was born on a farm in Wayne County, NE on March 3, 1904 to Otto and Ellida (Pearson) Danielson. She entered into rest on Friday, December 14, 2007 at Stanton Care Center, Stanton, IA at the age of 103 years, 9 months, and 11 days. In 1905, the family bought land in Cedar County, south of Laurel, NE. Elva attended county school at District 75 for one year and then District 76 until she entered Laurel High School. She participated in girls' basketball and was a member of the campfire girls. In 1914, she became a member of the Laurel Presbyterian Church. In the fall of 1921, Elva went to Wahoo, NE to attend Luther College for her Senior High school classes and to obtain the Normal Training requirements to become an elementary teacher. Here she also played girls' basketball and sang in the Handel's Messiah Chorus given at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She enjoyed all her teachers at college and graduated in May of 1922, taking the State's test for receiving a teaching certificate. She graduated Cum Laude from Wayne State College with a BA degree in Education in 1960. Elva taught
school for 36 years in Saunders County and 3 in Cedar County touching
the lives of many children. Her teaching career included: 3 years in
a county school near Laurel, NE; 5 years at Malmo Public School; 2 years
at District 79; 25 years at District 75; and 4 years at District 61. Elva continued
her membership through out her life at Edensburg Lutheran Church in
Malmo. She was also a member of Ceresco Chapter No. 198; Order of the
Eastern Star; a member of Delta Kappa Gamma; and a charter member of
Retired Teachers Association in Saunders County. Preceding
Elva in death is her husband: John K. Schultz; parents; brothers: Dan
and Mauritz Danielson; sisters: Erika Floden, Pluma Obermeyer, Marie
Danielson; and Lois Lute. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Edensburg Lutheran Church, Malmo, Nebraska. Burial in Union Cemetery, rural Malmo, NE, Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli and Vicar Darwin Garton, Officiating Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 18 at Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A memorial is being established. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home |
Elva
Ann Euphemia (Danielson) Schultz|
Betty Ann Vander Hart Benskin, the daughter of Godart G. and Ruby C. (Neuschwanger) Vander Hart, was born December 25, 1935 in Pella, IA. She died on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, IA at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 18 days. Betty was raised on a farm near Pella and attended country school. She graduated from Pella High School in 1953. Following graduation she worked for Maytag Cooperation in the accounting department in Newton, IA. Betty was united in marriage to Glen L. Benskin on February 8, 1959 in Newton, IA. They made their home on a farm north of Stanton until they moved into Stanton in 2004. Betty was a homemaker and for 20 years was a cook at Red Oak High School. Betty enjoyed spending time cooking; sewing; watching sporting events, especially ones her grandchildren were playing in; camping and traveling. She was a member of the Mamrelund Lutheran Church; WELCA; Faith Rebekah Lodge, where she was a past Grand; Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a past Matron; Carefree Campers Club; and Stitch and Chatter Club. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; and sister: Ruby Mae Pope. Betty is survived by husband: Glen Benskin of Stanton, IA; three daughters: Debra Shields and husband Frank of Cape May, NJ; Barb Lewellen and husband Randy of Stanton, IA; and Cheryl Benskin of Stanton, IA; grandchildren: Gary Honeyman and wife Tiffany of Omaha, NE; Audra Honeyman of Maryville, MO; Scott Honeyman of Maryville, MO; Landon Lewellen and Cameron Lewellen of Stanton, IA; step-grandchildren: Seth Shields of Madison, WI; Tyler Shields of Clarinda, IA; and Jessie Shields of Clarinda, IA; sisters: Nancy Hacker and husband Jerry of Prescott Valley, AZ; and Bertha Brooks and husband Ed of Melbourne, FL; brother: Richard Vander Hart and wife Rita of Milwaukee, WI; nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Mamrelund Lutheran Church, Stanton, Iowa. Burial in Mamre Cemetery, Stanton. Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating Memorials to Stanton Fire & Rescue / Mamrelund Lutheran Church Eastern Star Service at 6:00 p.m. with family visitation to follow on Monday, December 17 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home |
Betty
AnnVander Hart Benskin|
Allan Anderson, the son of Robert Eugene and Phyllis Matilda Aukland Anderson, was born August 17, 1955 in Red Oak, Iowa. He entered into rest on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 52 years, 3 months and 26 days. Allan was raised on the family farm northeast of Stanton. He was confirmed at Tabor Lutheran Church in Wallin. He was a 1973 graduate of Griswold High School. Also, in 1973 he was united in marriage to Roberta Taylor at Lyman, Iowa. They were married for 23 years and had two children. Allan began farming at the age of 14, after the death of his father. He also custom hay baled and raised a small cow stock herd. Allan was united in marriage to Janette Hoegh on February 13, 2000 in Miami, Florida. Allan was a people person and excellent salesman. He sold seed corn for Wilson and Hogemeyer for 17 years. The past 7 years, Allan had been employed with A&M Green Power of Macedonia, IA. Allan loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and hunting. He was a member of H.O.G. Harley Owners Group. Allan was preceded in death by his parents; and brother: Daniel Anderson. Allan is survived by wife: Janette Anderson, of rural Villisca; children: Zackery Anderson and wife Misty of Villisca, IA; Karey Anderson of Des Moines, IA; Aaron Hoegh and wife Jessica of Kimbelton, IA; Marcus Hoegh of Cedar Rapids, IA; Mitchell Hoegh of Cedar Rapids, IA; and Jessica Helms and husband Troy of Omaha, NE; three grandchildren: Wyatt and Paden Anderson and Zachery Hoegh; sisters: Judy Fichter and husband Ron of Clarksville, TN and Jacquie Larson of Red Oak, IA; other family members and many friends. May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Service will be held Monday, December 17, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak. Burial in Wallin Cemetery, rural Stanton, Iowa, Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating A memorial is being established in his name. Family visitation will be held Sunday, December 16 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home |
Allan
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Neva "Ruth" Moritz, the daughter of Harry and Wealthy Jennie Warrick Schenck was born October 15, 1917 in Page County, Iowa. She passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center, Villisca, Iowa at the age of 90 years, 1 month and 23 days. ??? Ruth lived her childhood on a farm south of Villisca. In 1936, she graduated from the Villisca High School and then completed Normal training in Maryville, MO. Ruth taught in the rural Page County schools of Nile, Swisher and Vandevender. Ruth met her husband, Elvin L. Moritz where they were in the 8th grade. They were engaged before Pearl Harbor and married on February 3, 1942 in Mt Holly, NJ in a double ceremony with her brother Earl and Genny Schenck, before the 168th Infantry Company F was sent overseas during World War II. Ruth continued to teach in rural Page County schools while her husband was stationed overseas and was devoted to her students. Following his honorable discharge in 1945, they lived in Clarinda where their two children were born. In 1950, they purchased and moved to a farm near Nodaway, IA. Ruth was employed as a bookkeeper for the local telephone company and served as the school board secretary. In 1957, Ruth was employed at the Union Carbide in Red Oak and the family moved to Villisca. After sixteen years, she retired, and resided in Villisca until 2002, when they moved to Red Oak. Ruth was a member of the Villisca United Methodist Church, a Guild group member, and a former member of the Villisca Progress Club. After retirement, Elvin and Ruth spent several years traveling by RV trailer, mostly in the winter months. They enjoyed gardening and Ruth canned the produce; she was a wonderful cook. Ruth raised beautiful flowers and took much pride in them, and enjoyed ceramics as a hobby, but most of all she loved all her family. Ruth became a resident of the Villisca Good Samaritan Center in June 2004. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Vernon, Earl and infant Donald; and daughter-in-law: Sandra Campbell Moritz. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Elvin Moritz, of Villisca, IA; two children: Evon Carlson and husband Ron of Red Oak, IA; Clark Moritz and wife Roberta of Waterloo, IA; four grandchildren: Lynette Fast and husband Rodney of Lincoln, NE; Brian Carlson and wife Mary of Red Oak, IA; Corey Moritz and wife Paula of Dublin, OH; and Brigette Moritz of Waterloo, IA; ten great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Genny Schenck of Clarinda, IA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Villisca United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa. Burial in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa Rev Gordon Scott and Rev Nancy Schultz, Officiating Visitation will be held with the family present on Tuesday, December 11 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Villisca Methodist Church Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Services entrusted to Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak |
Neva
"Ruth" Moritz|
Betty Crawford Funeral
services for Betty Crawford, age 83, of Clarinda, Iowa, who died Saturday,
December 8, 2007, at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda,
Iowa, were held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at the First
Christian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend John Clark officiating.
Visitation with the family was held 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the church
with an Eastern Star service at 5:00 p.m. prior to the visitation. Burial
was in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the First
Christian Church or to the Nodaway Valley Historical Society. Memories
and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com.
Ritchie Funeral Service, Clarinda, Iowa was in charge of the services. Betty grew up in the Siam area and graduated from New Market High School in 1941. She attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri and received her Normal Training Certificate. She taught rural school both at the Hardee School and the Nixon School (Buchanan Township) in Page County. On June 6, 1942 in Albany, Missouri she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Clark Crawford. Betty lived with her parents until Clark returned home from the Service. Betty and Clark lived their entire married life in or around Clarinda, but never forgot their Taylor County roots. In her
life, Betty most enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She
reveled in cooking, baking and opened her kitchen and home to all who
entered. Betty would often smile and tell wives that the best way to
a man's heart was through his stomach! Clark and Betty's home was always
filled with company and the family often joked that they ran a hotel
and restaurant. Betty loved her home and was very proud of her role
as a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She also loved her church,
the church family and gave much of her time and energy to its activities.
Betty was also very proud of her community and made sure that she always
supported the local merchants. Betty was an active volunteer at the
Nodaway Valley Museum and was so proud of its purpose. She loved playing
all games and was Betty was a member of the First Christian Church in Clarinda, the Siam Eastern Star, the Nodaway Valley Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, the American Legion Auxiliary, Semper Fidelis Sorority, the Clarinda Hospital Auxiliary, the Humane Society and many other local civil organizations. Betty and Clark were blessed with three children, John (1945), Gloria (1947) and George (1954). There are eleven grandchildren: Clark M. Crawford, Carrie Crawford James and husband Kevin, Corey Crawford and wife Alice, Callie Crawford Porter and husband Mick, Aaron Kline and wife Beth, Adam Kline and wife Jen, Holly Kline Gillespie and husband Doug, Mark Kline and wife Autumn, Eric Kline and wife Kelly, Holly Crawford and Hunter Crawford. There are also 13 great grandchildren. Betty is survived by her children, John Crawford of Clarinda, Iowa, Gloria Kline and husband Richard of Villisca, Iowa, George Crawford and wife Katie of Clarinda, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Wilma (Billie) Rollstin and husband Robert; sister-in-law, Waive Shields; brother-in-law, Ralph Crawford and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and grandparents; husband, Clark Crawford; granddaughter, Heather Kline, sister, Ruth Shreck; brother, Reid Shields; brothers-in-law, C.J. Shreck, Dale Crawford and Wade Crawford; sisters-in-law, Mabel Crawford and Lucille Crawford. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church in Clarinda and the Nodaway Valley Historical Society in Clarinda. Betty's kindness, love and generosity will be missed by all.
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Gordon "Butch" Jones Gordon “Butch” Jones was born December 9, 1946 at South Bend, IN to John “Jack” Jones and Louise Knoll Jones. He passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Creighton Medical Center, Omaha, NE. Gordon
graduated from Le Grand High School in Le Grand, IA in 1965. He then
served in the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam war on the U.S.S. Grapple
as a radioman. Following his military service he earned his Bachelor
of Arts degree in Social Sciences from the University of Northern Iowa,
Cedar Falls. He taught at Mallard, IA for one year and then continued
his teaching until his retirement in 1999 at the Villisca Community
School District teaching junior and senior high history and social studies
classes. Gordon coached all sports – basketball, football, golf
and baseball. He was
preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Jones and mother, Louise Knoll
Jones. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec 4 at the Villisca United Methodist Church with interment at 3 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Marshalltown, IA. Memorials are suggested to Gordon Jones Scholarship Fund or United Parkinson Foundation. Wolfe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Charles Fisher Charles,
a resident of Bellevue, Iowa and formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa was born
in Omaha,Nebraska, the son of Frederick Francis & Icle Liken Fisher.
He received his bachelor's degree in accounting from Winona State University
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Ellen Louise Holmes, the daughter of Edward and Ada (Fike) England was born March 25, 1932 in Red Oak, Iowa. She died on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Clarkson Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 11 days. Throughout Ellen's childhood she lived in Red Oak and several other communities in Iowa. Following high school, she worked different jobs in southwest Iowa and later Omaha, Nebraska. Ellen was united in marriage to Gary Holmes on September 4, 1976 in Las Vegas, Nevada. After their wedding and during Gary's military career, they made their home wherever he was stationed. In 1995, they returned to Villisca. Ellen enjoyed cooking, making crafts and quilting. She loved painting porcelain and ceramic dolls, which she would then sell. Ellen and Gary have been busy raising their great-granddaughter, Starla Bohrer. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; 2 children: Bobby and Catherine; 2 grandchildren; 2 sisters: Jodie and Edna; 4 half sisters: Elizabeth, Mae, Della and Christina; 4 half brothers: Herman, Joe, Lawrence and Roy. Ellen is survived by her husband: Gary Holmes of Villisca, IA; sons: James Black of IA; Terry Larsen of Omaha, NE; William McCoy and wife Brenda of MO; Ralph McCoy of Corning, IA; daughters: Vickie Blair and husband Arnold of Omaha, NE; Debra Saxton and husband Tom of Wichita, KS; Angela Humphrey of WA; Sandy Henke of Wichita, KS; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother: Edward England of Bolivar, MO; sister: Nadine Hardeman of Hooper, NE; other relatives and a host of friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service will be held Monday, December 10, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. At Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak.,Rev. Kevin Skipworth, Officiating Memorials may be directed to the family. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home. |
Ellen
Louise Holmes|
In loving memory of Betty Lois Wigg Guffey, who was 83, lived in Springfield, and passed on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Memorial Medical Center with her family at her side. Mrs. Guffey was born November 2, 1924 in Villisca, Iowa, the daughter of Jacob M. and Ruth Marie Larson Wigg. They preceded her in death. Survived
by: One Daughter - Janell (Richard) Rankin of Rocheport, MO She married
James B. (Jack) Guffey on December 21, 1943 in San Leandro, CA. Mr.
Guffey preceded her in death on April 10, 2000. She is also preceded
in death by a brother Roy Wigg. She enjoyed many trips across country visiting friends and family. Mrs. Guffey devoted most of her life to caring for children, researching her family's genealogy, and taking care of her family. Mrs. Guffey received her teaching certificate in 1941 and taught in a one-room school house in Iowa. She also substituted at Sherman Elementary as well as Kiddie Kollege, Sparc, Oaktree Learning Academy, as well as at home with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an assistant 4-H leader of North Sangamon 4-H club, was active with Boy Scouts & Girls Scouts, as well as the Williamsville United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women & church choir. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Williamsville United Methodist Church with Memorial Services following at 7:00 P.M. with Rev. Dick Piscatelli officiating. Mott & Henning Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Cremation rites were accorded with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Nyman, Iowa on December 1, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. Memorials
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Betty
Lois Wigg Guffey|
Ben Junior Richardson, 82 of Villisca, Iowa passed away Monday, November 19, 2007 at the Veteran's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born December 19, 1924 at Corning, Iowa to Ben and Mattie Bennett Richardson. Ben attended Grant county schools. In 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving his country in Australia and the Philippines. On September 13, 1945 Ben married Irene Wright in Omaha, Nebraska. This union was blessed with five children: Caroline, Connie, James, Cleva, and Jerri. Ben farmed in his early years. He also worked for many years as a foreman at rock quarries in Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and North Dakota. Ben was VFW Post # 8998 Commander during the 80's. Ben is survived by his children Caroline King and husband Bob of Rockford, IA; Connie Lennie of Harvey, IA; Cleva Donohue of Hiawatha, KS; Jerri Orr of Villisca, IA; and companion Betty Reed of Villisca as well as grandchildren Sarah, Kelly, Steven, Bill, David, Laura, Brian, Jason, Brad, Chris, and April. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene in 1998, his parents, son James Richardson and his son-in-law Harvey Lennie. Memorial
services for Ben J. Richardson, 82, of Villisca were held at 1:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca,
Iowa. Pastor Gordon Scott officiated. Memorials may be directed to the
Villisca United Methodist Church. |
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Junior Richardson|
Gerald
Skahill, age 83, of Villisca, Iowa passed away Thursday, November 8,
2007 at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center after an extended illness.
Gerald Skahill was born July 13, 1924 in Imogene, Iowa the son of Thomas
and Carmelita (Hughes) Skahill. He was raised near Imogene and started
farming with his Dad at a young age. Gerald was united in marriage to
Joyce Bateman on March 4, 1946 at St. Patrick's Church in Imogene. They
moved to a farm near Villisca, Iowa in 1948 where they lived all of
their married life before moving into Villisca in 1996. Gerald had a
strong faith in God and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church
where he served on the Parish Council and also as a trustee. Over the
years he was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Iowa Cattleman's Association.
Gerald loved watching baseball and going to the College World Series.
He was an Iowa State Cyclone fan as well as an Atlanta Braves fan. He
was particularly proud of his Irish heritage and was able to travel
to Ireland in 1995. Gerald was most proud of his family. He was a GREAT
husband, dad, and grandpa. He will be missed by all. |
Gerald
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Timothy Lloyd Lininger was born May 11, 1967 in Clarinda, Iowa, the son of Gary and Margaret (Golding) Lininger. He passed away on Saturday morning, November 3, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended school in New Market, Iowa and graduated from New Market High School. Timothy worked for NSK Corporation in Clarinda. He was united in marriage to Michelle Hoyt on June 11, 1994 in Villisca, Iowa. They moved to Sioux City, Iowa shortly after and Tim worked for Gateway in North Sioux City, South Dakota. In 1996, they moved to an acreage in rural Elk Point, South Dakota. After working for another year at Gateway, Timothy decided to stay home and raise their children, Kane and Nash. During that time, he also operated a hobby business Lininger SD, a Gun Restoration and Custom Leather Business. Timothy's passion in life was collecting, repairing, studying, researching, and teaching about guns and making custom leather products. The more challenging the project presented to him, the more he enjoyed it. He loved being outdoors and shooting guns on his range. Timothy was a lifetime member of the N.R.A. He attended Wesley United Methodist Church in Akron. Timothy enjoyed taking pictures of his friends and family. The times spent with his family are what he loved the most. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivor include his wife, Michelle of rural Elk Point; two sons: Kane and Nash Lininger at home; a daughter: Amber Kirsch of Burlington Junction, MO; 2 grandchildren: Isaiah Ray and Levi Ray; his parents: Gary and Margaret Lininger of New Market, IA; his paternal grandmother: Nellie Lininger of Clarinda, IA; 3 sisters: LaDinah Lininger, Anita Whited, and GayRea Williams, all of Clarinda, IA; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Nina and Paul Golding; his paternal grandfather: Lloyd Lininger; and a sister in infancy.
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Timothy
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Alma Faye Eldridge Bewley Alma Faye Eldridge Bewley, 70, entered into the presence of Jesus her Savior on Friday, October 26, 2007. She remained in the home of her daughter and had a long fight after being diagnosed of Muscular Dystrophy. Alma was born May 25, 1937 in Melrose, New Mexico, the daughter of James Aubrey Eldridge and Elsie Mae Stone Eldridge. She united in marriage with James Jefferson Bewley June 12, 1955. To this union they were blessed with three children. Alma was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jim Bewley; sister Linda Robertson and husband Lynn, daughter Susan Petersen and husband Wade, son Russell and wife Ardyce and daught Mae Orr and husband Vince; grandchildren Tammy Rine, Lisa Lundy, and Jonathan Synder, Marta, Miles, and Megan Bewley, Buddy and Stephen Orr; great grandchildren Cayley Bewley and Addie Lundy; and a host of friends. Alma's request was to be donated to science to help find a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. A memorial service will be held at Living Faith Church in Ralston, NE, November 9th at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow in the basement of the church. Memorial
gifts should begiven to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Tennessee
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Deloris M. "Dee" Sexton Deloris M. "Dee" Sexton, age 63, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Deloris Marie "Dee" Sexton was born October 19, 1944 in Hamburg, Iowa the daughter of Olin and Marie (Brown) Miller. She was raised south of Riverton, Iowa graduating from Riverton High School. Dee was united in marriage to Tom Miller on February 4, 1963 in Farragut, Iowa and to this union were born two children: Doug and Tammy. They lived in Farragut until Dee moved to Red Oak in 1968. She was united in marriage to Harvey Sexton, Jr. on April 24, 1970 in Omaha, Nebraska and to this union were born two daughters: Mindy and Brandy. They moved to Stanton in 1978. Harvey preceded her in death on January 5, 1991. In 1999, Dee moved back to Red Oak. Over the years Dee worked as a waitress at Chances R, Gold Crown Inn, Johnny's Steakhouse, and Reed Street Café. She was also the dietary manager at Vista Gardens Care Center, worked as a nurses aid, and also worked for TRACO and Sunshine-n-Rainbows Daycare and Little Tigers Pre-school. She was an avid Elvis Fan and loved collecting Elvis memorabilia. She also collected unicorns and butterflies. Dee always enjoyed doing word search puzzles for fun. Her pride and joy was her family. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband: Harvey Sexton, Jr.; brothers: Don and Keith Miller; and sister: Darlene Randolph. Survivors include her son: Doug Sexton and wife Sandy of Imogene, Iowa; and three daughters: Tammy McFarland and husband Les of Red Oak, Iowa; Mindy Sexton and Derek Rinehart of Malvern, Iowa; and Brandy Dau and husband Kevin of Hancock, Iowa; 10 grandchildren: Miranda, Alexandria, and Morgan McFarland all of Red Oak, Iowa; Douglas Jr. and Johnathon Sexton of Pennsylvania; Megan Binns of Omaha, Nebraska; Cody and Tyler Miller of Imogene, Iowa and Drake and Zoey Rinehart of Malvern, Iowa; great grandchildren: Caidence Binns and Cordae Bridgeman; mother-in-law: Leola Sexton of Stanton, Iowa; special friends: Cheech Mitchell and family and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, November 3, 2007 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Steve McKinney officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Friday, November 2, 2007 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the family. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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Helen L. Prugh, 83, entered into the presence of Jesus her Savior Friday, October 12, 2007 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston due to heart failure. She was born May 8, 1924 in York, Nebraska the daughter of George and Effie Scott. Following her graduation from Omaha Baptist Bible College in 1950, Helen served in children's missionary work in Montana and Iowa. In 1963 she returned to the college, earned a B.S. degree and held the position of dean of women at the college for many years. Helen moved to Ankeny with the college, now Faith Baptist Bible College, in 1967. At that time she became an active member of Ankeny Baptist Church. She united in marriage with Don A. Prugh in 1969. They enjoyed 30 years of marriage. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and three brothers, Dr. Virgil Scott, Richard Scott and Leo Scott. She is survived by a step-daughter, Jeanine Sage and family of Scottsdale, AZ and a step-son, Don W. Prugh and wife Sandy. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Ankeny Funeral Home with a memorial service at 7:30 pm Tuesday. A graveside service will be held 11 am Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at Villisca Cemetery in Villisca, Iowa. Memorials
gifts may be sent to Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, Iowa. |
HELEN
L. PRUGH
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JEANIE MOORE PRICHARD Jeanie Moore was born in Villisca, Iowa, on May 24, 1926, to Collis and Gladys Osborn Moore. When Jeanie was three years old, her birth mother passed away and Collis married Ruby Wissler, who raised Jeanie and her two sisters. Jeanie was a member of the Class of 1944. Upon graduation she attended college in Omaha and worked for the Omaha District Attorney. Responding to the 1945 patriotic call to duty, Jeanie moved to Washington DC and worked for the Navy Department Bureau of Yards and Docks. A few short months later, she obtained a secretarial position on the Senatorial War Investigative Committee. Jeanie married Midshipmen Reuben Parker Prichard on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1947, in the Naval Academy Chapel. This began a 60 year adventure as a Navy wife and the challenge of raising a family of five children in eleven different homes as Park was stationed on both coasts and Texas. After retirement from the Navy, the couple settled in McLean, VA. Jeanie
served as church secretary and elder at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church
in McLean and also served on the Board of Directors that created and
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Barbara R. Bontrager Crussell Barbara R. (Bontrager) Crussell was born October 18, 1933, to Roland Dale Bontrager and Grace Margarete (Hutchison) Bontrager in Nodaway, Iowa. Barb passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. She graduated from Villisca High School in 1952 and attended one year of nurse's training at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. On August 20, 1953 she was united in marriage to Andrew Crussell in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Their union was blessed with two children, Jeff and Wendy. Barb and
Andy spent most of their working life in California. She drove a school
bus for 5 years during which time she enjoyed dressing up to fit the
season. Many times her Halloween costumes would startled the children
so much that they would not get on the bus because they did not recognize
the driver. She also worked 10 years as a daycare provider before her
retirement in 1995. Barb is survived by her husband Andy Crussell, her son Jeff Crussell of Orange, CA; her daughter Wendy Casteel & husband Fred of Beaumont, CA; 5 grandchildren Garrett Shanks & wife Shelia, Drew Casteel, Blake Crussell, Nicole Crussell, & Kaitlan Crussell; 2 great-granddaughters Emma Rose & Isabella Victoria Shanks ; one sister Judy Dale Hodgson & husband Ron of Riverside, CA; and nieces Shannon, Kelly, & Brady. Memorial services for Barbara R. Crussell, 73, of Villisca were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the Villisca United Methodist Church in Villisca, Iowa. Pastor Gordon Scott officiated. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Wolfe Funeral Home, Villisca, Iowa. |
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Alan F. Meier, age 68, went to be with his Lord 9-6-07. Funeral Monday 10 am Cross Road Fellowship Bible Church, 7315 W. 13th St., burial White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Derby, KS. He was born to Howard W. Meier & Martha L. Beattie on July 8, 1939 in Avoca, Iowa. Alan was a retired Gas Service supervisor and part time McConnell Air Force Base Services print shop. He is survived by his wife Brenda, sons and daughters in law, Scot & Erika Meier, Trinity, FL, Greg & Suzanne Meier, Wichita, grandchildren, Emily & Madeline Meier, Wichita, Savannah & Eriksen Meier, Trinity, FL, mother in law, Lucille Beaver, Derby, sister in law, Mary Ellen Meier, Cedar Falls, Iowa, nieces, Susan Rusk, Linda Messick, and Mary Martha Meier. Alan was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Don. In lieu of flowers memorials to Cross Road Fellowship Bible Church, 7315 W. 13th St., Wichita, KS 67212. Send condolences and view video tribute at smithfamilymortuaries.com |
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Olga Maria Barnett was born March 24, 1940 at Krumbach, Germany to Josef and Anna (Zimmermann) Jeckle. Maria was raised in Germany and moved to the United States in 1958. She married Dean Barnett May 24, 1986 in Clarinda, Iowa. She was employed by NSK in Clarinda and worked until 1991. Maria passed away peacefully on August 24, 2007 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda. She loved wildlife of all kinds, gardens and flowers, and the outdoors with a special fondness for Colorado's scenery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josef and Anna Jeckle and step mother Teresa Jeckle; brother, Josef Jeckle; and daughter, Anna Shepherd. Maria is survived by her husband, Dean of Clarinda; two half brothers who live in Germany, Hans Jeckle and August Jeckle; sons, Ray Shepherd of Detroit, MI, Frank Shepherd and wife Nancy of Virginia Beach, VA, Joe Shepherd and wife Kim of Clarinda; grandchildren: Abigail and Noah Shepherd; stepchildren: Teresa Kendall of Braddyville, IA, Gayle Mains of Clarinda, IA, Tom Barnett of Auburn, NE, and Barb Evans of Nebraska City, NE; step grandchildren Derek Kendall, Stephanie and Ryan Mains, Allison and Alexandria Barnett, Pam Moyer and Jeff Evans. Rite of Christian Burial was held Monday, August 27, 2007 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with Father David Muenchrath officiating. Interment was at Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials to be established. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements. |
MARIA
BARNETT|
FERN M. MATYA Ferne M. Matya, 81, of Corning passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. She was born on September 25, 1925 to Emory Oscar and Gladys Irene (Clauson) Patton in Nodaway, Iowa. She graduated from Villisca High School in the Class of 1943. Ferne married Herman Sprague on July 21, 1945 in Villisca. They added three children to their 4th Street, Villisca home: Tom, Richard, and Carol. She worked as a waitress at Milligan's Café, Sierp's Café, and Marsh's Café, all in Villisca, and attended the Villisca Methodist Church. After Herman's death she married Thomas E. Matya on June 20, 1977. They moved to Bushville, Iowa (9 miles south of Corning). In 2003 they sold their home and moved to Corning, Iowa. Ferne loved cooking, gardening, country music, and her family. She was also an avid NBA basketball fan. She played basketball in high school and made a point of teaching her children to play the game. She was preceded in death by husband Herman Sprague; brother Frosty Patton; sisters: Lola Richie, Jean Haley, and Luella Bailey; brothers-in-law: Dale Richie, Delmar Haley, Delmar Kernen, Bob Sprague, and Glen Doan. She is survived by her husband Thomas Matya, sons: Tom & wife Jeanie Sprague and Richard & wife Marilyn Sprague, daughter Carol & husband Larry Tener, step-children: Tom and wife Rebecca Matya, Kathy and husband John Ecklin, Nancy and husband Joe Voge, Maureen and husband Richard Weaver, Michelle and husband Kevin Behlers, 10 grandchildren, 10 great grand-children, 16 step-grandchildren, 8 step-great grand-children, and sisters-in-law: Mildred Doan, Joan Patton, Maryann & Em Ridone, Angeline Anderson, and Delores Miller. Her services
were held on Monday, August 20, 2007, at the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca,
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THEOLA NORRIS Funeral services for Theola Norris, age 84 of Bedford, who died Monday, June 18, 2007, at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center were held Friday, June 22, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home. Burial was held in the Bedford City Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to Hospice of Central Iowa, the Bedford Ambulance or the Ahren's Memorial Park. Memories can be shared with the family on our website at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Theola Natalie (Hardee) Norris was the youngest child born December 16, 1922, in Nodaway, Iowa to Walter Hardee and Amy Gertrude (Hays) Hardee. She grew up attending grade school in Nodaway, graduating from the Villisca High School with the Class of 1942. On December 6, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gerald C. Norris. This loving union was blessed with the birth of two children, Connie Roberta and Ronnie Lee. Theola was a loving mother who nurtured everyone, including several neighborhood children for whom she babysat. She worked as a waitress in various restaurants for over thirty years, making many lifelong friendships with fellow employees and customers along the way. Theola was an active member of the Bedford American Legion Auxiliary for over fifty-four years, holding several offices within the organization, including being Chairman of the Poppy Sales. She was also active in the membership drives and the collection of hospital equipment. Theola was a H-U-G-E Elvis Presley fan. She loved country music and collecting salt and pepper shakers. She was an avid reader of Danielle Steele novels, and enjoyed watching professional wrestling, Wheel of Fortune and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on television. Above all, Theola was dearly loved and lived for her family. She worked hard and made many sacrifices over the years for her children and extended family and friends. Left to cherish Theola's memory are her loving and devoted children Connie Gilreath and husband Bart; and Ronnie Norris all of Bedford; a sister-in-law, Lena Rinehart of Mission, Texas; and a very special 'Grand-dog Gusto' along with several nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Preceding Theola in death are her parents Walter and Amy Hardee; her husband Gerald in 1991; two sisters, Thelma Sparks in 2000; and Trevia Young in 2001; a brother Truman Hardee in 2002; and a special nephew, Carroll Young in 2005. Momma
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ANDREW G. MOSBY, SR. Andy Mosby passed away peacefully on August 13, 2007 at the age of 70 years, 4 months, 20 days at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri with family by his side. Andy was born on March 24, 1937 in Winterset, Iowa to Ernest and Myrtle (Pinckney) Mosby and graduated from Arispe High School in 1955. He married Joan Bycroft on July 15, 1956 at the Lenox United Methodist Church. To this union, three children were born: Sherry, Andy Jr, and Teresa. Andy and Joan lived in Cedar Rapids immediately after their marriage. They moved to the Mercer Center area in 1960 where they have many fond memories of raising row crops, hogs, cattle and chickens and also a very large garden. Andy was a 4-H leader; Sunday School Superintendent; President of the Adams County Pork Producers, member of the Adams County Farm Bureau and an Archer Oil county manager. He was supportive of his children and grandchildren's school, sports, church and 4-H activities. Andy and Joan operated Mosby's Eat-Out-Inn at Stringtown where they enjoyed meeting new people and serving great food. They moved to Arizona when the nest was empty but returned to Iowa in July 2002 to be closer to family. Andy had a great sense of humor and enjoyed visiting with friends and playing cards. Andy is survived by his wife, Joan, of 51 years; daughter Sherry James and husband Frank of Dawson, Iowa; son Andy, Jr. and wife Renee of Corning, Iowa; and daughter Teresa Moore and fiance Darwin Force of Bedford, Iowa; grandchildren Erik James and wife Leslie and their son Lukas; Heather James and fiance Adam Nelson; Shana Mosby and friend Tim Little; Beki Mosby and friend Matt Peterson; Shane Mosby; LeRoy Moore and fiance Fallon Lestina; Trisha Hill and husband Jake and their children Trey and Vanessa; Justin Moore and friend Lacie Hensley; Robin Moore and friend Bryan Wilmarth; Dillon Moore and Wyatt Moore. He is also survived by his sisters, Darlene Freeman; Virgina Eighme and husband Dean; brother Robert Mosby and wife Mary Jane; sister-in law Deva Lundquist and husband Charles; half brother-in-law Ed Bycroft and wife Luella; step-brothers Steve Vanderlinden and wife Sharon; and Bob Vanderlinden and wife Jann. Andy was proceeded in death by his parents; step-father, Milo Vanderlinden; grandson, Brandon Mosby; sister, Evelyn Mosby; and brother-in-law Harry Freeman. Graveside
services were held Friday, August 17, 2007 at Bedford City Cemetery,
Bedford, Iowa with Lauri Greenlee officiating. A memorial fund is being
established in Andy's name. Following the graveside service a luncheon
and visitation were held at the Bedford Meal Site, 115 Pearl Street,
Bedford. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Bedford was in charge of arrangements. |
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Paulette (Paula) Kay Moates, 62, of Villisca, Iowa, passed away Monday, August 6, 2007, at Westridge Quality Care & Rehab in Clarinda, Iowa. Paulette was born to John Harold Johnson and Glady (McCoy) Johnson on August 6, 1945, in Cherokee, Iowa. Paulette graduated from Victor High School. On June 5, 1987 she married Clarence "Jay" Moates in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker primarily but did work as a nursing aide for several years. She is survived by son Gary McLennan of Villisca, son Brian and wife Denise McLennan of Sacramento, CA; granddaughters Angelina and Tiffany; brother Donald and wife Marty Johnson of Minneapolis, MN; step- son Clarence Jay Moates, Jr. of Bentonville, AK; and step-daughter Margie (Randy) Kuhn of Red Oak, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Memorials may be directed to the family. Graveside services were held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 11, 2007, at Arlington Cemetery. Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca is responsible for the arrangements. |
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KAY MOATES|
MINNIE FINDLEY Minnie Findley, 89, of Villisca, Iowa, passed away Monday, August 6, 2007, at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center, Villisca, Iowa. Minnie Marie Findley was born to Leonard Larson and Hilda Swanson Larson on August 30, 1917 in Stanton, Iowa. Minnie graduated from Stanton High School. She was married to Bill Findley. She was employed as a bookkeeper at the Villisca Elevator for 23 years. She is survived by her two sisters Myrtle Larson and Irene Robinson both of Villisca and a niece Linda Ridenour of Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Hilda (Swanson) Larson, husband Bill, brothers Dennis Larson and Weldon Larson, nephew Larry Robinson, and brother-in-law Don Robinson. Memorial may be directed to the family. Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at the Wolfe Funeral Home, Villisca, Iowa, with burial at the Arlington Cemetery outside Villisca. |
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Marvel Grace (Brown) Needham, daughter of Albert and Daisy (Friman) Brown, was born September 10, 1917, in Turner County, South Dakota. At age 89, she passed away June 23, 2007, at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Visitation withe the family present will be Tuesday, June 26th from 6 to 8:00 P.M. at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca. Her funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at 2:00 P.M at Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, Iowa. Marvel's early years were spent in Turner County, South Dakota, later moving with her family to the rural Villisca area. She could speak from personal experience of the hardships of farm life during the depression. As was common for young girls then, she worked as a hired girl for the Tyler and the MacIntosh families. It was during those years that she met and married Marion Needham on December 6, 1938, in Red Oak, Iowa. They later became the parents of two daughters, Shirley Jean and DyAnn June. Together, Marvel and Marion devoted their lives to their family and business, Needham Garage and Blacksmith Shop, which served the Villisca area for thirty-seven years. Over the course of her lifetime, Marvel enjoyed giving selflessly to church and community organizations including Blue Birds and Campfire Girls, Band Mothers, PTA, Christian Women's Club, Election Board, Community Blood Drives, Advent Christian Church and Evening Circle. Marvel loved contributing to community and organizational projects, especially when they involved cooking or baking. During the 1950's and 60's, she baked, decorated, and delivered wedding and anniversary cakes, birthday cakes, cookies, rolls and other goodies as requested for many area celebrations. She sewed clothing and costumes for her children as well as other children in the community, loved to embroider, crochet, piece quilts, refinish furniture, and redecorate. Her book keeping skills were an integral part of the business. Marvel's many gifts, enhanced by precision and creativity, will certainly be missed nearly as much as the quiet kindness she extended to all. Marvel is preceded in death by her husband Marion, parents and brother Russell. She is survived by her daughters Shirley and husband Curt Frey of Oskaloosa, DyAnn and husband Charles Richards of Red Oak, grandchildren Debra Wheeler and husband Shawn of Fort Scott, Kansas, SSG Daniel Webster and wife Ina of Radcliffe, Kentucky, Heidi and husband James Frey of Salem, Massachussetts, great-grandson Luke Wheeler and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorials are for the Advent Christian Church and the Villisca EMS. |
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Darwin Earl and Esther Margaret (Windom) Means were proud to announce the birth of their first child, Donald Eugene, on April 9,1924, in Adams County, Iowa. Don was one of four children. In 1927 the Means family purchased and moved to a farm near Tenville in Washington Township, Montgomery County, Iowa. Don attended Hazel Dell Country School. He graduated from Villisca, Iowa Schools in 1941. As a youth, Don was active in 4-H and FFA. Villisca's FFA Chapter began in December, 1939. Donald was a charter member & vice president that year. On July 1, 1944, Don was united in marriage to Elvera Belle Stoneking in Red Oak, Iowa. To this union, four children were born; Carol Sue, Stanley Dean, Norma Jean, and Linda Kay. Don was a life long farmer in the Tenville area. He was known for his ruler straight, weedless crop rows. Don took great pride in a well-maintained farmstead and in his machinery. In 1958, Don's family received the honor of being selected as WOW TV's Farm Family of the Week. Don was active in Farm Bureau and served as a 4-H leader and school board member. He was a member of the Villisca United Methodist Church & Methodist Men's group. Don was a past member of the Athletic Booster Club. He enjoyed attending his children's school and 4-H activities. Each new generation to the family brought a special delight to Don's life. In 1982 Don and Elvera moved to Villisca. He continued to farm until his health forced him to retire in 1998. In December of 2002, Don became a resident of the Villisca Good Samaritan Care Center. Don was a highly respected farmer and his love of farming never ceased. At his death, Don and Velma Betts Bradley had been married for 19 years. Don was preceded in death by daughter Linda in 1972, mother in 1982, father in 1986, wife, Elvera in 1986, great granddaughter Kaitlyn Cecilia Gay in 1993, and brother Max in 2005. Also preceding Don in death were three sisters-in-law and nine brothers-in-law. Don is survived by wife Velma and children Carol Gilleland, Stanley D. and wife Stacy, Norma Garland and husband Phil, all of Villisca. Other survivors are seven grandchildren; Troy & wife Jenny, Donna & husband Brian, Perrie and wife Michelle, David and wife Ronda, Patrick and special friend Brenda, Brian & wife Tinelle, and Amber; 11 great grandchildren, three step children Roland Bradley and wife Nancy of Town Country, Missouri, Patricia Baack and husband Dudley of Bloomfield, Nebraska, and Curtis Bradley and wife Denise of Corning, Iowa. six step grandchildren; Matt, Nate & wife Brooke, Mikaela, Jeff, Tim, and Crystal. and one step great grandchild. A brother Leland and wife Jean of Fresno, California, sister Florence Martin of Thurmont, Maryland, sister-in-law Pat Means of Villisca, other family members and many friends. Don will be missed by all. Donald died at the age of 83 on Father's Day, June 17, 2007, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M. on June 20, 2007, at the Villisca United Methodist Church with Pastor Gordon Scott officiating. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery which overlooks the Means family farm. Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family. |
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MARGE
COON OBIT
Memorial services for Marge Coon were held on June 9, 2007 at Oasis Family Church, Albuquerque, NM., with Reverend Tom Undieme officiating. She went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2007. Marjorie Alice Coon was born October 4, 1929 in Villisca, IA., to Fen and Hazel (Winter) Fisher. Marge attended public school in Villisca, graduating from Villisca High School in 1948. After high school she worked at several jobs, mostly as a telephone operator and PBX operator, in Omaha, NE., Los Angeles, CA. and San Jose, CA. She married Marvin Coon on October 20, 1955, in the First Presbyterian Church in Omaha, NE. After her marriage, she and her husband lived in Roswell, NM where Marv was stationed with the U.S. Air Force. In 1957 they moved to Albuquerque, NM., when Marv joined Sandia National Laboratories. She was an excellent homemaker, devoting her time and energy to her family and church activities. Marge loved children, possessing a unique ability to put them at ease and gain their cooperation. She was especially fond of her grandchildren and great granddaughter. She also enjoyed animals, be they pets, farm animals or wild, never tiring of visiting zoos during their travels. Marge was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Daniel Oltmanns; brothers Ed Fisher and Bill Fisher; and sisters-in-law Jean Fisher and Helen Fisher. Marge is survived by her husband, Marvin; daughters Nancy of Fort Worth, TX., and Peggy Irwin and husband, Scott, of Bossier City, LA., grandchildren Tyler Oltmanns of Fort Worth; Amelia Irwin and Jeffrey Irwin, both of Boosier City; great granddaughter Madison Oltmanns of Fort Worth; brother Tom Fisher of Omaha; sister-in-law Helga Fisher of Show Low AZ; niece Rochelle Fisher; nephews Greg Fisher, Alan Fisher, and Bart Fisher; grand-niece Lydia Fisher and grand-nephews Nathan Burch and Daniel Fisher. |
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Graveside services for Arthur "Art" Gray, age 84 of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Villisca, Iowa, who died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa was held Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the North Grove Cemetery, rural Villisca, Iowa Reverend Walden Paige officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 7-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the United Methodist Church, Clarinda, Iowa and also 9-10 a.m., Wednesday morning prior to leaving for the cemetery. Burial was in the North Grove Cemetery, rural Villisca, Iowa with military rites by American Legion Ker-A-Vor Post 251, Villisca, Iowa. A memorial will be established. You may share memories with the family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Service, Clarinda, Iowa. Arthur Russell Gray was born January 7, 1923 in Canton, South Dakota, the son of Otis Lee Gray and Iva Ellen (Walters) Gray. His family moved to Iowa in 1930. He attended Baker Cut rural school south of Villisca and Villisca High School. He served his country during World War II in the United States Navy on the USS McCoy Reynolds destroyer escort. He was united in marriage to Mary Robinson. To this union five children were born, Russell, Gail, Gary, Kevin and Kyle. Art's occupation was road construction with heavy machinery. He was also employed at Wilson Foods in Clarinda until his retirement. Art then returned to construction, running a caterpillar. Art enjoyed working with horses and mules and was a member of a saddle club. He was also a member of the American Legion Ker-A-Vor Post #251, Villisca, Iowa. Art enjoyed fishing and especially liked playing pitch during his stay at Westridge Care and Rehab Center. Art is survived by his sons, Gary Gray and his wife Beth of Villisca, Iowa, Kevin Gray of Clarinda, Iowa; brothers, Donald Gray of Clarinda, Iowa, Robert Gray and wife Lorena of Emerson, Iowa; sisters, Thelma Stamps and husband Jack of Clarinda, Iowa, Lois Trybom and husband Donald of Red Oak, Iowa; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Art in death were his parents; wife, Mary Gray; sons, Russell Gray and Kyle Gray; daughter, Gail Lee Thurman; grandchild, Jason Gray; brothers, Carroll Gray and Max Gray. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Art's passing. |
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Clyde
V. Williams Clyde V. Williams, 73 of Chandler, Arizona, passed away May 16, 2007, at his home. Burial was at the East Resthaven Memorial Park, in Phoenix, Arizona. Clyde was born in Adams County, Iowa, to Clyde and Chassie Williams. After the death of his parents, Clyde and his brother Don lived with their foster parents, Ted and Grace Kennedy on a farm east of Nodaway, from the time he was six years old until graduation from Nodaway High School Grace Kennedy would often speak of Clyde and Don as "her little boys". Clyde
married Dorothy Briggs and is survived by his son, Gary and daughter,
Sandra, of Chandler, Arizona. Additional survivors include his brother
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Evaleen May Sprague Funeral services for Evaleen May Sprague, 70, of Villisca, Iowa, were held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, June 4, 2007, at the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa. Dr. Charles Peterson officiated the service. Evaleen passed away Friday, June1st at the Red Oak Rehab and Care Center in Red Oak, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Heartland Hospice. Service arrangements were handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa. Evaleen May Sprague was born on February 11, 1937, in rural Taylor County, Iowa, to Carl and Florence Eva (Jones) Sparks. She attended schools in New Market, Iowa. On August 16, 1957, Evaleen and Robert Sprague were united in marriage in Maryville, Missouri. She worked in the Everready plant in Red Oak, retiring after 37 years of service. She was an active mother and cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She wasn’t shy, letting everyone know that "she ran the show". She enjoyed sewing, quilting, mending the clothes, cooking and was known for her recipes. Evaleen
is survived by sons Rick and wife Vickie Sprague of Bedford, Randy Sprague
and special friend Deb, three step-sons Montie, Mike and Kenny Sprague,
sister Doreen Drennen of New Market, brothers Frank and wife Karlyne
of San Mateo, California, LeLand of San Francisco, California, Oliver
of Red Wood City, California and Jerry and wife Janie of Benton, Kentucky,
sister Linda and husband Marty Williams of Clarinda, three grandchildren
Jodi and husband Kenny McGargill of Randolph, Jenni Livengood and friend
Wade Belt of Council Bluffs, Kevin Sprague and friend Faye of Shambaugh,
three great grandchildren Luk Miller of Randolph, Elizabeth Livengood
of Council Bluffs and Emma Belt of Council Bluffs. She is also survived
by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceding Evaleen in
death were her parents, husband Robert in 1994, and two brothers Darwin
and Carl Sparks. Evaleen will be remembered for her ornery personality. |
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VIOLA NELLIE FINDLEY Funeral services for 87 year old Viola Nellie Findley were held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at the Villisca United Methodist Church. Pastor Gordon Scott officiated the service. Viola passed away Saturday, May 19th at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak. Memorials may be directed to the Villisca United Methodist Church and/or the Villisca Public Library. Service arrangements were handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca. \Viola Nellie Findley was born on January 17, 1920, in Villisca, Iowa to Andrew Zane and Nellie Roxanne (Bowen) Scott. She graduated from Villisca high school with the class of 1936 and attended one year at Northwest Missouri. Viola and Glen Roland Findley were married on August 5, 1939, in Maryville at the First Methodist Church. She worked at Union Carbide and was a waitress in the family business and other Villisca restaurants. She treasured her family and home. Viola is survived by her children Joanne and husband Conrad Amons of Wichita, Kansas, James and wife Natalia Findley of Villisca, Joy and husband Rick Johnson of Villisca, seven grandchildren Deborah and husband Jamie Pinkston, Michelle and husband Jerry Osborn, Michael and wife Sherry Amons, J. Matthew and wife Penny Amons, all of Wichita, Kansas, Joseph and wife Heather Findley of St. Louis, Missouri, Casey and husband Mike Gromer of Minnesota and Lane Johnson and fiancé Erin Focht. She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren and one brother Warren Scott of Portland, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glen in 2000, brothers Vern, George, Orville, Harry, Earl Scott, sisters Vivian Shepherd, Olive Fidler, Mable Geary, Martha Brooks, a brother in infancy, grandson Conrad Joseph Amons and an infant granddaughter. |
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DOROTHY MAE COLE 'Dorothy Mae Cole, daughter of Carl Herbert and Mila (Lawson) Berg was born on July 3, 1919 at Coin, Iowa. She died on Sunday, May 13, 2007at the Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa at the age on 87 years, 10 months, 10 days. Dorothy graduated from Essex High School in 1936 and was then employed for 11 years at the offices of the May Seed and Nursery Company in Shenandoah, Iowa. Dorothy loved music and during this time, she sang in the Essex community choir. Dorothy was united in marriage to Donald Lemoine Cole on July 3, 1948 in Essex, Iowa. Dorothy and Donald were engaged in farming south of Stanton, where they made their home and raised their family. In 1972, after 25 years on the farm, they moved to Stanton. Dorothy was a part time employee for Farmers Mutual Telephone Company in Stanton before retiring in 1981. Dorothy was an active member of the Mamrelund Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir for many years. She was active in the LCW/WELCA organization, and served as a member of the church council and was the financial secretary for 16 years. Dorothy was a 59 year member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary #406. She was a former member of the Stanton Literary Society, the Mayflower Club and was a charter member of the Friendly Study Club. Dorothy treasured her family and home, and had a passion for music, reading and sewing. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Cole on April 23, 2003; infant son, Delaine Allen Cole; her parents; two brothers: Carl H. Berg and Samuel E. Berg, and three sisters: Aletha J. Swanson, Helen Geraldine Goranson and Fairy M. Gray. Dorothy is survived by two sons: Rodney L. Cole and wife Rhonda, of Las Vegas, NV; Roger E. Cole and wife Kathleen of Osceola, IA. Five grandchildren: Rodney L. Cole Jr. of Omaha, NE; William R. Cole of Omaha, NE and James P. Cole of Papillion, NE; Dennis E. Cole and wife Jennifer of Clarinda, IA and Heather L. Preston and husband Vincent of Waukee, IA; sister-in-law: Virginia Avila of Modesto, CA and many other relatives and friends. May God bless her memory and comfort those who mourn. |
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Lavanna "Bannie" May Golay Funeral services for 89 year old Lavanna "Bannie" May Golay of Villisca, Iowa, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, Iowa. Pastor Gordon Scott of the Villisca United Methodist Church officiated the service. Lavanna passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Lavanna "Bannie" May Golay was born in the family home in Villisca, Iowa, on November 4, 1917, to Lee and Mary (Coy) Stallings. Lavanna attended and graduated from Villisca High School with the class of 1938. In January of 1942, Lavanna and David Golay were united in marriage in Missouri. Lavanna, being a house wife, devoted much of her time raising her family and tending to her flowers. She also liked to can the fresh vegetables from her garden. She enjoyed cooking and watching her soap operas. After her husband Dave retired, they spent several years camping and fishing at several lakes around the area. She was a member of the Villisca VFW Auxiliary. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Mary Lee and husband Glen Sharp of Bedford, Linda Golay of Clarinda, grandchildren Debra and husband Doug Maher of Stanton, Dan Sharp of Bedford, Diana Clark of Red Oak, David Sharp of Bedford, great grandchildren Kris Maley, of Stanton, Kyle and Amber Sharp of Bedford, Paige and Ethan Clark of Red Oak, brother-in-law George Golay of Iowa, sister- in-law Erma Stallings of Arizona and Alice Garvin, of Des Moines; nephew Russ and wife Debbie Acton of Villisca and numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Lavanna was preceded in death by her parents, husband David in 1995, son Bobbie, sisters Dessie Acton and Eunice Moore, and brother Brainard "Lee" Stalling; Ashley Maley and Brook Maley . Memorials may be directed to the family. Service arrangements were handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa. |
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DeWitt Talmadge Haley II DeWitt Talmadge Haley II, 72, of Nodaway, Iowa, passed away April 10, 2007, at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. DeWitt was born on December 21, 1934, to DeWitt Sidney and Edith (Eledge) Haley in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. DeWitt and Marjorie Hoschar were married on April 4, 1959, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to the family. No services were scheduled. Arrangements were handled by Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa. He attended schools in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. DeWitt was self employed working in construction. He owned Marges Pool Hall in Villisca for 10 years prior to retiring. DeWitt is survived by his wife Marjorie of Nodaway, daughters Laura and husband Dennis Newton of Creston, Becky and husband Larry Pond of Nodaway, sons Wade Haley of Villisca, Boyd Haley of Nodaway, eight grandchildren three great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons Lloyd Haley, DeWitt Haley III, brothers Jimmy Haley, LaVern Haley and sister Patricia Paben. |
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LaDonna J. Focht, age 47, of Villisca, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak. LaDonna Jean Focht
was born March 19, 1960 the daughter of Jerry and Shirlene (Brown) McKenzie.
Her father passed away when LaDonna was very young. Her mother was then
united in marriage to William “Bill” Crabtree who raised both
LaDonna and her sister, Deb. LaDonna graduated from Red Oak Community
High School in 1978 and attended Northwest Missouri State University
for a short period of time before returning to Red Oak where she worked
at Montgomery County National Bank. She was united in marriage to Mark
Focht on March 21, 1981 in Red Oak. They lived in Morton’s Mill
for 4 years before moving to their current home. LaDonna worked for
the bank through several name changes and later was employed by Security
State Bank now known as Great Western Bank. In September of 2006, she
started working in the Montgomery County Recorder’s Office. She
was a member of the Tabor Lutheran Church at Wallin where she was in
the choir and was a member of WELCA. She also was a former member of
the YMCA Board, Relay For Life Committee member, Booster Club member,
Music Booster Club member, and enjoyed bowling for many years. Her greatest
love was her family and watching her kids in all sporting events. Survivors
include her husband: Mark Focht of Villisca, Iowa; children: Andrew
Focht and friend Karla Horihan of Villisca, Iowa; Aaron Focht, Ryan
Focht, and Amanda Focht all of Villisca, Iowa; her Dad: William “Bill”
Crabtree of Red Oak, Iowa; sister: Deb Liebig and husband Mike of Gretna,
Nebraska; grandmother: Edith McKenzie of Red Oak, Iowa; Aunts: Anamary
Gustin and husband Wayne of Red Oak, Iowa; and Doris Lockhart of Wyoming;
father-in-law and mother-in-law: Marvin and Barbara Focht of Villisca,
Iowa; two brothers-in-law: Jeff Focht and wife Nora of Omaha, Nebraska;
and Rod Focht of Stanton, Iowa; sister-in-law: Sue Reynolds and husband
Dennis of Griswold, Iowa; nieces and nephews: Lindsay, Shelby, and Cassady
Sunderman all of Gretna, Nebraska; Grant, Greg, and Ally Focht all of
Stanton, Iowa; Dakota Reynolds of Griswold, Iowa; and Bryan Leary and
wife Andrea of Wylie, Texas; great niece and nephew: Karlee Leary and
Riley Leary both of Wylie, Texas; and many other relatives and friends. |
LaDONNA
J. FOCHT|
In
Loving Memory
Arlene Marie Eno April 4,1925 - March 30, 2007 Fred, loving husband, sadly informs you of the peaceful passing of Arlene Eno at the age of 81. Arlene was born in Ladoga, Iowa. She was the eldest child of Carl and Elva Prather. She lived on a farm in Taylor County and attended country school through the eighth grade. The following year she moved to Clarinda, Iowa and attended Clarinda High School graduating in 1942. Following graduation she worked at F.W. Woolworth and later worked as a bookkeeper at Greenbay Lumber Company and at a seed company. In 1944 she moved to Monterey, California and became a dental assistant. In 1947 she moved back to Clarinda and worked for Dr. Eller as a dental assistant. She married Fred on October 3, 1948. They made their home in Villisca, Iowa where two sons were born. Kurt Charles on July 15, 1950 and Mark Fredrick on December 14, 1953. Three grandsons were born. Layne, son of Kurt and Denice Eno and Scott and Blake, sons of Mark and Carol Eno. Arlene enjoyed being a mother and grandmother and had a love for writing to friends, golf, reading and decorating her home and playing an active role in the family furniture store business. In February of 1987 Fred and Arlene retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas. In 2001 Fred and Arlene moved to Green Valley, Arizona. Arlene moved to Desert Pines Eldercare in April of 2004 and was cared for by Vista Hospice in this lovely assisted living home where she received loving care. Arlene loved her family and friends and cherished the cards and phone calls. Arlene is survived by her husband, Fred of Green Valley, Arizona and her son and his wife, Mark and Carol Eno of Shenandoah, Iowa; two grandsons, Scott of Sidney, Iowa and Blake of Fort Collins, Colorado and one sister, Phyllis Jamison of Clarinda, Iowa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kurt and grandson, Layne. Arlene's wishes were to not have a memorial service and they are being fulfilled. We celebrate her life and the inspiration she was to all. Memorials may be made to any Hospice or to Vista Care, 6420 East Broadway Blvd., Suite B-200, Tucson, Arizona 85710. Thank you for being a special part of her life. ~~Fred, Mark, Carol, Scott and Blake Eno |
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Mergeline Mildred Rachel Olson, the daughter of Forrest and Annie (Miller) Larson, was born October 17, 1915 in Frankfort Township of Montgomery County, Iowa. She died on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at the Good Samaritan Center in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 91 years, 5 months and 11 days. Mergeline was raised in the Wallin area, where she attended country school. She worked in Red Oak before her marriage to Stanley Oliver Olson on June 27, 1943 at Wallin, IA. During Stanley's military service they lived in many locations. After WW II, they moved to a farm in the Coburg area where they resided for 10 years. They spent the next 6 years in Red Oak. In 1961, they lived on a farm Northeast of Stanton. In 1985, they moved into Red Oak. Mergeline was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Stanton, Iowa. She enjoyed many hobbies, but was best known for her wedding and special occasion cakes that she baked and decorated. Sharing her baking with everyone was a treat, and has left so many with fond memories. Mergeline became a resident of the Red Oak Good Samaritan Center in July of 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Stanley on September 7, 1988; brother, Milan Larson; sisters: Edna Tornholm and Lucille Kloster. Mergeline is survived by two daughters: Sharon Peterson and husband Bruce of Omaha, NE and Esther Carlson and husband Rick of Red Oak, IA; 7 grandchildren: Brian Peterson and wife Holly, Mark Peterson and wife Sara, Dan Peterson and wife Regan, Chet Carlson, Katie Carlson, Annie Carlson and Josh Carlson; 2 great-grandchildren: Tyler Peterson and Trevor Peterson; sister-in-law: Mrs. Doris Larson of Red Oak, Iowa; other relatives and a host of friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Stanton. Burial in Mamre Cemetery, Stanton with Rev. Paul Warder, Officiating Visitation with the family present at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Friday evening, March 30, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Memorials to the Evangelical Covenant Church. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements |
MERGELINE
MILDRED RACHEL OLSON|
WAYNE SPENCER Wayne Edward Spencer, 85, of Villisca, Iowa, passed away on March 19, 2007, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Wayne
was born to Herbert and Mary (Parcher) Spencer on July 14, 1921, in
Adams County near Nodaway. He was raised by his grandparents, Martha
and Frank Parcher. He graduated from Nodaway High School with the class
of 1940. He married Ruth Olivia Thompson on July 20, 1941, in St. James,
Minnesota. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past
July. He was
a member of the Villisca United Methodist Church, Methodist Men and
the Villisca American Legion Ker-A-Vor Post 251. He served on the Villisca
Light Plant Board and was as former city council member. He enjoyed
fixing things for the children and grandchildren, bird watching and
Sunday afternoon drives. He helped the boys with their Pine Wood Derby
cars. He and Ruth supported their children and grandchildren’s
activities and were honored as the Grand Marshalls for the 2001 Villisca
Homecoming Parade. He was the 2007 Valentine King at the Stanton Care
Center. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Spencer, his grandparents Martha and Frank Parcher, his parents Herbert and Mary Spencer and a sister Maryellen Pryor. The family has requested that memorials be directed to the Villisca United Methodist Church and /or the Villisca American Legion Ker-A-Vor Post 251 |
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Funeral services for 47 year old Pamela Jo Grashorn-Hedlund of Emerson, Iowa, formerly of Villisca, Iowa, were held Thursday, March 22nd at 10:00 A.M. in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Villisca. Pam passed away Sunday, March 18th at her residence. Interment was in the Villisca Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements were entrusted to the Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca. Pamela Jo Greshorn-Hedlund was born on August 6, 1959, in Norfolk, Nebraska, to Elmer and Catherine (Moser) Grashorn. She graduated from Villisca High School with the class of 1977 and received her Bacholors’ of Science Degree from Midland Lutheran College in Freemont, Nebraska. In 1999 Pam received her business degree from Iowa Western College. On October 24, 2005,Pam and Paul Hedlund were married in Red Oak, Iowa. Pam worked at CDS in Red Oak and at various Pizza Huts in Nebraska. She enjoyed bingo, arts and crafts, traveling, fishing and camping. Pam is survived by her husband Paul, parents Elmer and Catherine Grashorn, daughters Nykkohl and Britnee Hedlund of Emerson, sister Becky and husband Gary Kriekemeier of Bellwood, Nebraska, brother Lonnie Grashorn of New Market, sister Patty Grashorn of Clarinda, sister Margaret Grashorn of Clarinda, and brothers Terry Grashorn of Villisca and Clayton and wife Chaundra Grashorn of Blanchard. Pam was preceded in death by her brother Bernard Grashorn. |
PAMELA
JO GRASHORN-HEDLUND|
Clarence C. McCuen, age 62, of Stanton, Iowa passed away Friday, March 9, 2007 at his home in Stanton. Clarence Charles McCuen was born September 6, 1944 in Villisca, Iowa the son of Clarence C. and Elsie P. (Pierson) McCuen. He was raised in the Nodaway and Villisca area. Over the years Clarence has farmed, worked for the railroad, worked for the Adams County Secondary Roads Dept., and for most of his life he was an over the road trucker. His most recent employer was Sub Zero Trucking. Clarence was united in marriage to Ann White on March 12, 1966 and to this union was born two children: Jule and Jessica. He was later married to Joyce McKinley and to this union was born one child: Summer. Clarence was united in marriage to Mable Wilson on June 25, 2005 at Hackelbarney Park. They made their home in Stanton, Iowa. Survivors include his wife: Mable McCuen of Stanton, Iowa; children: Jule McCuen and wife Lori of Villisca, Iowa; Jessica Avila and husband Luis of Corning, Iowa; and Summer Chafa and husband Andrew of Corning, Iowa; grandchildren: Michele, Micheal, and Sara Avila all of Corning, Iowa; Morgan and Logan McCuen of Villisca, Iowa; Chase and Haley Poort of Corning, Iowa; and Spencer and Wyatt Chafa of Corning, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Monday, March 12, 2007 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gordon Scott officiating. Burial will be in the Arlington Cemetery near Villisca, Iowa. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel, Red Oak, Iowa is in charge of arrangements. |
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MARGUERITE L. ACKERMAN Marguerite L. Ackerman, age 94, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at the Red Oak Rehab and Care Center. Marguerite Luella Ackerman was born January 28, 1913 in Pottawattamie County, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Barbara (Lembke) Riepe. She attended school in Grove Township and Sunday school and church at Wheeler Grove Church. Later her parents moved to Griswold where she was baptized in the Central Church of Christ. She graduated from Griswold High School in 1932 and taught at the Mitchell County School in Pottawattamie County. Marguerite was united in marriage to Donald "Pat" Ackerman on March 16, 1936. They farmed in the Griswold, Elliott, and Morton's Mill area. When they moved to Morton's Mill they transferred their church membership to the Morton's Mill Church. They sold their farm in 1973 but continued to live near Morton's Mill until 1983 at which time they purchased a home in Red Oak. Marguerite and Pat were members of the First Christian Church in Red Oak and Marguerite was a member of the church circle. Marguerite worked at the Good Samaritan Care Center retiring after 12 years of employment. She has been a resident of the Red Oak Rehab and Care Center since September of 1994. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband: Donald "Pat" Ackerman on October 11, 1993; daughter: Rowene Erickson; brother: Howard Riepe; and sisters: Ione Riepe and Helen Watkins. Survivors include her daughter: Connie Morse of Omaha, Nebraska; grandsons: Stephen Sitzman of Omaha, Nebraska; and Clint Erickson and wife Cynthia of Russiaville, Indiana; great grandchildren: Clinton, Elizabeth, Kimberly, and Zachary Erickson all of Russiaville, Indiana; brother: Lawrence Riepe of Griswold, Iowa; sister: Della Smith of Griswold, Iowa; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, March 9, 2007 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Rev. JoAnn Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Griswold, Iowa Cemetery. There will be open visitation at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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DOROTHY ANN FRANK Dorothy Ann Frank, a longtime resident of Villisca, Iowa, passed away on February 8, 2007, at her residence in Gainesville, Fl. The cause of death was attributed to complications of diabetes. Dorothy was born in Mound City, Missouri, on November 30, 1926, to Bryan J. and Louise Williams. She had taught school in the Mound City area, and for many years operated "Dorothy Ann's Flower Shop" in Villisca until retiring in 2003 and moving to Florida. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert W. Frank, her parents, two sisters, Betty Lee White and Theresa Williams, and one brother, Edward K. Williams and his wife, Betty Jean. She is survived by one brother Norman Williams and wife, Marjorie of Lake City, Florida, and five nephews, Kenny Williams, Brian Williams, David Williams, Bill White and Dan White, and three nieces, Grace Getz, Patty Williams and Kathy Renaud, plus numerous great nieces and nephews. The body is being cremated and memorial services will be held in Atlantic, Iowa on March 24th at 5 o'clock PM in Fellowship Hall at The First Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1834, Merrifield, VA 22116-8034, or to Norman Williams, 1235 SW Bedenbaugh Ln, Lake City, FL, 32025. |
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Evelyn Odson, of Villisca, died February 23, 2007 at Villisca Good Samaritan Center. Evelyn was born November 22, 1915, Douglas Township, Adams County, Iowa to Henry Martin and Julia (Anderson) Peterson. She was married November 22, 1934 to Elmo Edward Odson. To their union three children were born - daughters: Marilyn and Janice. In later years they also made a home for 3 grandchilren: Matt, Terri & Mark Johnston. Evelyn attend Corning High School. She was a member of the Strand Church, Strand Ladies Aid and spent Wednesdays at the church quilting to help prepare for the yearly church bazaar. She enjoyed neighborhood get-togethers, playing cards, having parties for weddings, showers and birthdays, flowers & bird watching. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed trips with both family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband in 1992; brother, Harold Peterson; Son-in-law, Herbert Phillis Brothers-in-law: Paul (Mildred) Odson, Marvin (Mary) Odson, and Merle (Lola) Odson. She is survived by daughters Marilyn (Jerry) Barnard, Corning, IA, Sherry (Roger) Stanbaugh, Hemet, CA, and Janice Phillis, Villisca, IA. Brother-in-law, Glen (Dorothy) Odson, Corning, Iowa; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 13 great, great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at Coen-Beaty-Pearson Family Funeral Service in Corning, Iowa with Rev. John Swenson officiating. Burial was at Stand Cemetery in Adams County. Memorials may be made in memory of Evelyn Odson. On-line condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com |
EVELYN
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Ruth Irene Pratt was born October 26, 1920 in Valley Township, Page County, Iowa, to Lewis Early "Lou" Reed and Neva Belle (Ashmore) Reed. Ruth entered into rest Monday, February 19, 2007 at Red Oak Good Samaritan Center, Red Oak, Iowa, at the age of 86. Ruth was born east of Hepburn where she grew up. She attended school at VanDevender rural school then Clarinda High School taking Normal Training and two summers at Maryville College. Ruth taught Johnson School in Douglas Township, one year in Valley Township and one year at Kendrick in Taylor County. She then moved to Omaha and worked at the Burlington Bus Depot where she met Keith Pratt. They were married February 28, 1943 and went to Cheyenne, Wyoming where he was stationed in the Service. They moved to Lincoln, Nebraska then Council Bluffs, Iowa after the War. In 1951 they bought a farm and returned to Taylor County where they raised their family. Keith and Ruth moved into New Market in 1968 after their farm house burnt. Ruth was active in the Church of Christ in New Market, a member of several local clubs, belonged to the Retired Professional Ladies, 4 & 8 Club, active in ladies' groups at church, and volunteering her time to area seniors. She was a member of the Loyal Sisters of the Church of Christ in New Market. In 1970, at the age of 50, Ruth returned to Iowa Western Community College and earned her LPN degree. She worked fifteen years at Bethesda Care Center and the Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith; brothers Roland and Keith Reed; and sisters, Helen Reed and Mildred Enarson. She is survived by her children: Thomas Keith Pratt and wife Lois of Red Oak, Iowa, Phillip Reed Pratt and wife Sharon of Omaha, Nebraska, Timothy Allen Pratt and wife Christie of Lee Summit, Missouri, Bruce Lou Pratt and wife Sandy of St. Joseph, Missouri, Terry Roy Pratt and wife Jean of Dearborn, Missouri, Kenneth Andrew Pratt and wife Paula of Platte City, Missouri, Cynthia Ann Moore and husband Chris of Clarinda, Iowa; twenty-one grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Darrell and Dorris Pratt of Red Oak, Iowa; and sister Dorothy Motsinger, Villisca, Iowa. Funeral services were held Friday, February 23, 2007 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev. Russ Clark and Rev. Loren Daly officiating. Interment was at Memory Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to New Market Church of Christ, New Market Fire & Rescue, or Clarinda Ambulance. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
RUTH
IRENE PRATT|
Audrey M. Riggle, age 85, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at the Good Samaritan Care Center after a long illness with Alzheimers. Audrey May Riggle was born April 30, 1921 in Buxton 19, Iowa the daughter of Fred Wesley and Rose May (McCan) Swinscoe. She spent most of her younger years in the Chariton, Iowa area. Audrey was united in marriage to Fred Riggle on July 9, 1949 in Corning, Iowa. Audrey and Fred lived in the Morton's Mill and Grant area since 1956. They moved into Red Oak in 1975. Over the years, Audrey worked as a Dietary Cook for Vista Gardens and cooked at McDonalds until her retirement. She was
preceded in death by her parents; husband: Fred Riggle in 1988; son
Fredrick James Riggle in 1960 at the age of 17; daughter: Sherry Dee
Reineke in 1997 at age 47; Christan Nathan in 1953 at age 6 months; Survivors include her daughter: Shelia Wilcoxon and husband Delbert of Grant, Iowa; grandson: Nathan Wilcoxon and wife Kelly of Red Oak, Iowa; granddaughter: Kimberly Gross and husband John of Red Oak, Iowa; great grandchildren: Bryan Nathan Gross of Red Oak, Iowa; and Spencer Fred Lee Wilcoxon of Red Oak, Iowa; sisters: Emma Nussbaum and husband Orval of Chariton, Iowa; and Imogene Boothe and husband Dwaine of Chariton, Iowa; 5 nieces; 3 nephews; and several great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, February 24, 2007 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Pastor Gerald Wiser officiating. Burial will be in the Grant, Iowa Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 7-8 PM Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Morton's Mill Church or the Grant United Methodist Church. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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DON WILLIAMS Don A. Williams died peacefully at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames on February 18, 2007. At Don's request, no funeral will be held, but the family is planning a memorial open house at a later date. Memorials will be used to continue a scholarship previously established in his wife Sherryl's name at Villisca High School for students entering those professions dedicated to the care of others. Don was born on November 30, 1938, to Paul and Pauline Williams of Villisca, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University where he was a member of Farm House Fraternity. While at Iowa State, he met Sherryl Stevenson. They were married on December 17, 1960, and then went to farm in Villisca where they resided for many years. More recently, Sherryl and Don divided their time between homes in Villisca and Ames to enjoy their grandchildren and their many activities. He is survived by his son Tom and family of Villisca (wife Cindy, daughters Michelle and Renee); daughter Cynthia Feller and family of Ames (husband John, children Andrew, Ben and Jessica); son Rod Getting and family of Lincoln, NE (wife Mary, sons Travis and Braden); brother Robert and wife Kathy (Clarinda, IA); brother David and wife Corrine (Villisca, IA); and brother John and wife Janet (Stockton, CA). He is also survived by 1 great-grandson (son of Travis), as well as 18 nieces and nephews stretching from Florida to California and numerous great- nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Sherryl, infant grandson Kyle (Tom and Cindy), and both his parents. Don will be remembered for his dedication to education as shown by his many years of service on both the Villisca School Board and Iowa Association of School Boards, where he served one term as president. Don served as a director on many boards over the years, including the Page County Fair Board, Page County Pork Producers, and the Iowa Civil Liberties Union. He also had a long-term interest in land stewardship and conservation. But most importantly, Don was a treasured father, grandfather, and a trusted friend who will be deeply missed by many. Condolences may be sent to his children as follows: Tom Williams, 2876 102nd St., Villisca, IA 50864; Cynthia Feller, 3017 Diamond St., Ames, IA 50010 and Rod Getting, 2010 N. 62nd St., Lincoln, NE 68505 |
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Genevieve Wanetia Pendergraft was born in Douglas Township, Page County, Iowa September 2, 1918, the daughter of Rena (Hamilton) and Cleveland M. Pendergraft. They moved to Hepburn, Iowa when she was a small child. Genevieve attended Hepburn school and Clarinda High School. She married Maynard Andrew December 25, 1940. The couple lived on a farm southeast of Villisca until 1973 when they moved to Villisca. Genevieve was a clerk at Lines Central Market, Honeyman Drug, City Variety, and the dietary department at Villisca Good Samaritan. She retired from Villisca Good Samaritan Center in 1981. She entered into rest Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Villisca Good Samaritan Center, Villisca, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, husband Maynard in 1995, and sister-in-law Garnet Pendergraft.. Genevieve
is survived by her brother Ronald L. Pendergraft and wife Judith of
Mesa, Arizona, three nephews, one niece, several cousins, and many friends. |
Genevieve
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JOY A. CARLSON Joy A. Carlson, age 69, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa. Joy Ann Carlson was born September 13, 1937 in Red Oak, Iowa the daughter of Richard and Blanche (Jackson) Burnison. She attended school in Coburg graduating in 1955. That same year she was united in marriage to Richard Carlson on September 4. They lived in Alabama while Richard was in the military then moved to Creston, Iowa and later Red Oak where they have lived most of their lives. Joy worked at Vista Gardens Care Center and Nishna Productions as well as working in the home health field. She was a member of the Fremont Lutheran Church at Nyman. Joy's greatest accomplishment and enjoyment was her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; son: Gary Carlson in 1982; sister: Lois Garwood; and sister-in-law: Beverly Westenburg. Survivors include her husband Richard Carlson of Red Oak, Iowa; children: Richard D. Carlson, Jr. and wife Mi Chong of St. Cloud, Minnesota; Cynthia Tucker and husband Richard of Winterset, Iowa; Stephen Carlson of Red Oak, Iowa; Susan Geer and husband Scott of Stanton, Iowa; and Carrie Rinehart and husband Brian of Anamosa, Iowa; 14 grandchildren and was expecting a great grandchild; 5 sisters: Karen Pridemore and husband Harold of Florrisant, Missouri; Phyllis Roseland and husband David of Springfield, Nebraska; Sandra Currie and husband George of Essex, Iowa; Linda Malerbi and husband Larry of Omaha, Nebraska; and Janet Vallone of Clearwater, Florida; 3 brothers: Richard Burnison and wife Leta of Stanton, Nebraska; Lowell Burnison and wife Jan of Red Oak, Iowa; and Larry Burnison and wife Cheryl of Lawton, Oklahoma; brothers and sisters-in-law: John Garwood of Jefferson City, Missouri; LaDonna Raney and husband James of Villisca, Iowa; Marcia Sierp and husband Bob of Onalaska, Wisconsin; Darrell Carlson and wife Mary of Red Oak, Iowa; William Carlson and wife Carol Ann of Clarinda, Iowa; Roger Carlson and wife Mary Jo of Marion, Iowa; Daniel Carlson of Red Oak, Iowa; and Barbara Carlson of McCallsburg, Iowa; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends including her special dog: Heidi. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, February 19, 2007 at the Fremont Lutheran Church at Nyman, Iowa with Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Nyman, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held from 3-5 PM Sunday, February 18, 2007 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Cass County Memorial Hospital Hospice or the Fremont Lutheran Church. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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DOROTHY ANN FRANK Dorothy Ann Frank, formerly of Villisca, IA, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2007 in her home in Gainesville, Florida. Funeral services are pending. |
 LORRAINE
G. LARSON Lorraine G. Larson, the daughter of Knute and Lydia (Malmberg) Hallquist was born December 5, 1917 near Stanton, Iowa. She died on Friday, February 9, 2007 at Stanton Care Center, Stanton at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 4 days. Lorraine was raised in the Stanton area, graduating from Stanton High School in l935. She was united in marriage to C. Harold Larson on September 29, 1940 at the home of her parents near Stanton. Lorraine and Harold lived on a farm near Stanton for 43 years, where they raised their four children. Lorraine worked as a bookkeeper for Connor's Department Store in Red Oak for 19 years. While living on the farm, she was an active member of Tabor Lutheran Church at Wallin. After retiring in 1982, Harold and Lorraine moved to Red Oak where she currently was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She was very active with many projects in the churches she loved. Lorraine was an artist at heart and loved painting, making handiwork items and weaving rugs which many in the area purchased. She enjoyed playing bridge with friends and baking cinnamon rolls to share with loved ones. Lorraine was a past member of Entre Nous in Stanton. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold on August 22, 1989 and a brother Donald Hallquist. Lorraine is survived by her children: Barbara Reiman and husband Bruce of Papillion, NE; John Larson of Ft. Worth, TX; Linda Wodarski and husband Larry of Incline Village, NV and Keith Larson and special friend Cathi Brown of Red Oak, IA; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Louise Johnson of Stanton, Iowa; sister-in-law, Mrs. Eleanor Hallquist of Stanton, IA; brothers-in-law, Darwin Anderson of Red Oak, IA and Eugene Larson of Cedar Rapids, IA; other relatives and a host of friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Red Oak. Burial in Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, IA. Rev. Dr. George Hooper & Rev. John Rinde, Officiating Visitation with the family present on Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Memorials to Red Oak Fire & Rescue or Stanton Fire & Rescue Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
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JIMMIE M. JOHNSON Funeral services for Jimmie M. Johnson, 85, Tucson, AZ, were Monday, January 15, 2007, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Tucson, AZ. Graveside ceremony was at South Lawn Cemetery at 5401 S. Park, Tucson. Jimmie M. Johnson, the son of Milton Sr. and Alice M. (Larson) Johnson was born March 23, 1921, in Montgomery County, Iowa north of Villisca. He passed away January 9, 2007, in Tucson, AZ. Jimmie graduated from Villisca High School in 1939. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy's Seabees from March 1943, to November 1945. He married Virginia MacLean in Chicago, May 11, 1945. Jimmie retired from Western Electric Co. in 1979, after 38 years of service. A 33rd Degree Master Mason, he joined the Masonic Fraternity in Villa Park, Illinois in 1956 and held many Masonic offices after moving to Arizona in 1960. These included Master of Builders Lodge No 60 in 1966, Charter Master and Master of Nelson C. Bledsoe Lodge No 74 in 1976 and 1977, and Grand Master of the State of Arizona in 1989. He married Doris J. Anderson January 26, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia (5/1/01), grandson, Sgt. Bryan E. Hicks (2000), 4 brothers; Marion, Leonard, Barton and Milton Jr. (Buddy) and 6 sisters; Bessie Johnson, Ruby Acquirre, Stella Brewer, Leona Anderson, Eleanor Parker and Julie Johnson. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Doris; daughters, Ginger (Thomas) Cullen, Pamela (Richard) Carvalho and Andrea Johnson; grandson, Sean and Patrick Cullen, great-grandchildren, Nathan and Rebecca Hicks and stepchildren, Alynne (John) Wells, Karen (Steve) Meyer, Jeanne (Michael) Grant and Kenneth (Dennese) Anderson; as well as numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. |
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COTY ALLEN DAVIDSON Funeral services for Coty A. Davidson, age 15, of Stanton, Iowa will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2007, at the Stanton Community High School with Reverend Dr. Eric Kutzli officiating. Coty passed away Saturday, February 3, 2007 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Coty Allen Davidson was born February 11, 1991, in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, the son of Jimmie and Pam (McChesney) Davidson. The family moved to the Stanton Community in 1993. Coty was a sophomore at the Stanton High School where he was involved in Football, Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, FCCLA, and always enjoyed spending time with his friends and his family. Coty never missed a College World Series game and loved to collect baseball cards. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and the Texas Longhorns. Coty was very proud of his 1971 Ford Mustang and was looking forward to getting his license very soon. Coty was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jonathan and Glennis McChesney. Survivors include his parents: Jimmie and Pam Davidson of Stanton, Iowa; sister: Tiffany McChesney of Council Bluffs, Iowa; grandmother: Edna Lantz and husband Steve of Stanton, Iowa; grandfather: Robert Allen Davidson of Austin, Texas; uncles: Jonathan McChesney and wife Nicole of Somers, Iowa; Kim Lee Davidson of Austin, Texas; Timmy Davidson of Austin, Texas; and Davey Davidson of Austin, Texas; many cousins including: Anna, Ellie, Holley, and Makayla; as well as many other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to the family. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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Donald LeRoy Baker was born Aug 4, 1946 at Clarinda, IA to Samuel Lewis and Jessie Isabel (Fail) Baker. He entered into rest Thursday, Feb 1, 2007 at Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA. Donald worked for Waldo and Jerry Penton on the farm, Fullerton Lumber Yard, Brown Sanitation, and most recently was area maintenance supervisor for Motel 6. Donald served from 1976 to 1997 on the Villisca Fire Department. He especially enjoyed country music, the Christmas holidays and decorations for the kids, Iowa Hawkeyes and Kansas City Chiefs. Donald was a lifelong member of the Advent Christian Church having been baptized and married there. On June 25, 1988 he was married to Donna Freshour at the church. His family was very important to him and was always there when needed. He had a special love for his daughter, Jaden Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Albert Baker; sister Dorothy Hamner; brothers-in-law Lemoyne Salway, Leo Farlin, Max Hamner; and infant sisters Martha and Catherine Baker. Donald is survived by his wife, Donna of Villisca, IA; sisters Evelyn Salway, Villisca, Sharon Farlin, Emerson; brother Willis Baker and wife Jean of Red Oak, IA; sister-in-law Rita Booher, Shenandoah, IA; stepchildren Donald Sexton and special friend Connie Gaunt, Villisca, IA, Teresa Nelson and fianc‚ Mike Farley, Onawa, IA, Stephanie Gay, Tulsa, OK; adopted daughter, Jaden Baker, Villisca, IA; step grandchildren Kyle Gay, Heather Baker, Daniel Sexton, Cheyenne Nelson, Shelby Nelson, Dominick Sexton, Olivia Sexton, Christian Sexton; nieces and nephews Joe and Darrell Farlin, Jeff Salway, Shala Scott, Mike, Brad and Jerry Baker, Bill Oetken, and Becky Myers; and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb 5, 2007 at Advent Christian Church, Villisca, IA, with Pastor Chris Hall officiating. Burial was at Arlington Cemetery with processional led by the Villisca Fire Department. Memorials are suggested to Villisca Fire & Rescue. Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca was in charge of arrangements. |
DONALD
LeROY BAKER|
TIM EUGENE GOODVIN A memorial service for Tim "Hoot" Eugene Goodvin, age 52, of Corning, IA, were held at 2 p.m., on Monday, January 29, 2007, at Coen-Beaty-Pearson, in Corning, IA. Reverend Ken Rummer officiated. "Hoot" was born on December 28, 1954, in Corning, IA, the son of Bryan and Edna (Lacox) Goodvin. He graduated from Corning High School in 1973 and attended SWCC for a short time. He married Joyce Figgins on March 9, 1998. Through the years, "Hoot" worked for Burlington Northern, farmed in the Adams County area and work for D & L in Red Oak. He was also employed by Wal-mart in Atlantic in the maintenance department. Hoot loved to play football, take walks, go camping and spent lots of time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed music and was a great singer. He was
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Esther Howard was born Feb. 6, 1917, on a farm north of Nodaway, the fourth child of Henry and Clara Hyzer Howard. She started to school at Nodaway Consolidated School in the new brick building in Nodaway. Her last two years of high school were spent in Villisca where she graduated with the VHS class of 1934. She married Arvin Hedstrom and they were the parents of three children. Esther lived the life of a farm wife for the first 14 years of the marriage, picking corn by hand, milking 20 cows by hand, raising and dressing chickens, planting a large garden, canning, all of the work typical of the times. She then began teaching country school at Vandevender School in Page County, went on to Grant, Essex and Treynor schools and ended her teaching career spending 12 years as a reading specialist at Lewis Central Middle School in Council Bluffs. Esther loved learning; she began her teaching career with only a high school normal training certificate and ended with a Master's Degree. She encouraged her grandchildren to go on to higher education. After retirement, she enjoyed having more time to spend with family, traveling with friends, swimming class, reading, craftwork, online shopping, collecting bears and church work. After moving to the Good Samaritan Center last year, she returned to her teaching background and created a job for herself as "Hall Monitor" keeping track of all the coming and going of the residents and visitors. She maintained her good mind and her spirit and was still "giving orders" up to her last breaths. Her parents, her husband, her brothers, Andrew and Dr. Fredrick Howard; sister, Elizabeth Swanson and daughter Mary Lou Albertson preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter Susie Enarson and husband Tom; son Harold Hedstrom and wife Sandy, all of Villisca, and son-in-law Jim Albertson of Carroll; 8 grandchildren and spouses, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren also survive her. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorials may be directed to the Nodaway United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2007 at the Nodaway United Methodist Church in Nodaway. Reverend Gordon Scott will officiate and burial will be in the Nodaway Cemetery. Visitation is 4 until 6 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca. |
ESTHER
HOWARD HEDSTROM|
JOHN RAY STRAND John Ray Strand was born December 9, 1957 to Charlotte and Raymond Strand in Council Bluffs, Iowa and passed away at his home in Osage Beach, Missouri, on January 18, 2007 after a lengthy illness due to cancer. John donated his body to the Genesis Research Program, which studies his type of cancer amongst other medical conditions. John was a member of the Harper Chapel Methodist Church in Osage Beach, Mo. John was an avid reader, spending a great deal of time doing so. He as well loved doing woodwork, and spending time out on the lake with his family. John graduated from the Villisca Community High School in 1977. On July 5th, 1980 he married Connie Smith of Clarinda, Iowa. Most of their married life they lived in the Northwest Missouri area. John was employed as a truck driver for over 15 years, then at a marina in Osage Beach for the last 2 years. He is survived by his wife Connie and 4 children, Jett, Jovi and Sean Strand at home in Osage Beach MO and Traci Strand of Pensacola, FL, and her daughter Lilli. Mother, Charlotte Dunkin, of Clarinda IA, Sisters; Barbara and Leonard Wingerd of Glenwood IA, Kathy Clark of Villisca, IA, Joyce and Steve Howery of Glenwood, IA, Jona and Randy Nelson of Villisca, IA, and Robin Strand of Red Oak IA. Mother-in-law Lenora Smith Columbia MO, In-laws, Rick and Sheryl Smith of Maryville, MO, Roger and Kyle Smith of Runnels, IA, Randy and Roxy Smith of Clarinda, IA, and Lisa Brayman of Columbia, Mo He was preceded in Death by his father Raymond Strand, Sister-in-law, Barbra Peterson, and father-in-law, Adrian Smith, A memorial service is being planned for February. Memorials may be sent to the Strand Educational fund, 806 Malibu Road, Osage Beach 65065. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mrs. Connie Strand, 806 Malibu Road, Osage Beach, MO 65065. |
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THELMA ARLEAN THOMPSON Thelma Arlean Thompson, 77 of Villisca died on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. She was born on March 14, 1929 in Shenandoah, Iowa; a daughter to the late Clark and Pearl Irene (Jackson) Stephens. Arlean
married Kenneth Blank in 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1982.
She then married Richard Thompson in 1994 in Villisca. Her family members include her husband: Richard Thompson of Villisca; her daughter: Vickie (Richard) Cosaert of Logan, Iowa; three sons: Kenneth Blank of Villisca, Curtis Blank of Villisca and Robert (Teri) Blank of Red Oak; twelve grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; her beloved pet: Buddie and two sisters: Opal Maxine (William) Danielson of Desert Hot Springs, California and Iva (Howard) Connor of Salem, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister: Hazel Darrlean Allumbaugh. Funeral services will be held at 11:30AM on Wednesday, January, 24, 2007 at the Wolfe Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th St., Villisca. Reverend Gordon Scott will officiate and burial will follow at the Villisca Cemetery. The family will greet guests on Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00PM at the funeral home in Villisca. Memorials may be made to the Villisca Fire and Rescue. |
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JAMES L. BLACK James L. Black, 71 of Mesa, AZ passed away Wed. Jan. 17, 2007 in Mesa, AZ. He was born Nov. 25, 1935 in Braddyville, IA to Velda Shipley & Ernie Fleharty. Jim graduated from Villisca High School in 1954 then joined the Navy where he served from 1954-1958. Jim married Sandra K. Edwards in 1961. Jim and Sandy resided in Red Oak, IA until 1993 when Jim retired from AT&T/Qwest after 31 years of service and they moved to Mesa, AZ to be close to their 2 sons. Jim was preceded in death by his mother: Velda, father: Ernie, step father: Sonny; half brothers: Leonard, Micky & Terry and a half sister Connie. Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years Sandy; sons: Corey and his wife Brenda, Brian and his wife Josephine and grandson: Hayden; sisters: Shirley Vest of Overland Park, KS.and Mavis DiMaro of Omaha, NE ; brothers: Dennis Black of Villisca, IA and Randy Mattson of Red Oak, IA and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel in Mesa, AZ. |
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Funeral Services for Leo Miller, age 74 of New Market who died Thursday, January 18, 2007 in Lincoln, Nebraska were held Monday, January 22, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clarinda. Interment was held in the Covenanter Cemetery in rural Page County, Iowa. Memorials can be directed to the Trinity Presbyterian Church or the New Market United Methodist Church. Memories can be shared with the family on our web site at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Leo Russell Miller was born September 24, 1932, on the family farm, three miles south of Clarinda, Page County, Iowa the sixth of seven children born to Ross Edward Miller and Cassie Felicia (Lawson) Miller. As a child, he attended the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clarinda. He attended the Olive Branch Country School to the eighth grade, and graduated from the Clarinda High School with the Class of 1951. He then attended the Clarinda Community College for two years where he received his Associates Degree. It was during this time, while out at the skating rink in Clarinda, he met Normalee Webb. Leo answered the call to serve his country by entering the United States Army in 1953, and was honorably discharged in 1955. Leo and Normalee were united in marriage on August 17, 1955, in New Market, Iowa. The couple farmed southwest of Clarinda for a few years and in 1958, they moved to a farm north of New Market where he farmed with Normalee's grandfather. In 1974, they moved to Normalee's grandfather's farm where they have continued to live. Leo was a member of the New Market United Methodist Church, having served on various church offices and boards. He had been a member of the New Market School Board for many years; a member of the Clarinda Co-Op Board; the Taylor County Veteran's Affairs; a current member of the Farmer's Mutual Telephone Company in Stanton; the New Market Foundation and the Taylor County Cattleman's Association. Leo enjoyed farming, but his cow herds and calving were his passion. He likened himself as 'The Good Shepherd' of his herd. He liked photography and had an extensive collection of old home movies, pictures and camcorder videos of family and community events. He enjoyed sports, not only as a spectator, but had participated in basketball and football in his younger years. Leo was a 'people person' and he has always been very close to his family, enjoying family get-togethers whenever possible. He was a good neighbor and could be counted on by others to always lend a hand. He possessed a tremendous sense of humor and could appreciate a good joke, and sometimes a bad one! Left to cherish Leo's memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Normalee Miller of New Market; two daughters, Brenda Herzberg and husband Brian of Villisca; Margaret Brown and husband Mark of Clarinda; a brother, Dale Miller of Clarinda; three sisters, Marilyn Ives and husband Myron of Clarinda; Norma Jean Hall and husband Bob of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Joyce Warder and husband Jerry of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren, Nathan and Anna Marlay; Kelli and Matthew Herzberg; Lexie and Gracie Brown; three step-grandchildren, Laura Brown; Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Marlay and children; and Mr. and Mrs. John Marlay, Jr.; a son-in-law, John Marlay of Selma, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Bill Stephan of Dallas, Texas; a sister-in-law, Audrey Miller Bridie of Clarinda; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and a community of friends. Preceding Leo in death are his parents; a daughter Lora Marlay; a brother Lawson Miller; a sister, Elaine Stephan; and a sister-in-law, Gerry Miller. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Leo's passing. |
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MILLER |
RENEE J. DeBOLT Renee J. DeBolt, age 80, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away, Monday, January 15, 2007 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Renee Juliette DeBolt was born March 22, 1926 in Castellane, France the daughter of Albert and Claire (Boyer) Dol. She was raised in France receiving her baccalaureate in 1944. During World War II she met Ardith "Dale" DeBolt and traveled back to the United States through Ellis Island and located in Gravity, Iowa with the DeBolt family. Renee and Dale were married June 13, 1947 in Sidney, Iowa. They lived in the Malvern, Emerson, Red Oak, and Stanton areas before moving to Fairfield, Iowa. They had been living in Fairfield for seven years when Dale passed away on December 22, 1985. The following year Renee moved back to Red Oak. Over the years Renee worked as an LPN in many nursing homes where they lived. While in Red Oak she worked for the Thomas D. Murphy Company as a secretary and the Red Coach Inn in the housekeeping department. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; her daughter: Sandra; son: Jerry; sisters: Helen DeFazio; Yvonne Pick; and Jeanne Barbier; and brother: Louis Dol. Survivors include her son: Nick DeBolt and wife Jeanie of Davenport, Iowa; daughter: Sharon DeBolt of Phoenix, Arizona; daughter-in-law: Teresa DeBolt of Glenwood, Iowa; five grandchildren: Jessica Holbrook and husband Jared of Storm Lake, Iowa; Jacob DeBolt of Glenwood, Iowa; Adam DeBolt of Glenwood, Iowa; Kelly DeBolt of Davenport, Iowa; and Trisha DeBolt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; brothers-in-law: Les DeBolt and wife Evelyn of Red Oak, Iowa; Robert DeBolt and wife Marge of Charles City, Iowa; and Herb De Bolt and wife Lorraine of Clarinda, Iowa; sisters-in-law: Vivian Hicks of Emerson, Iowa; Viola McVay of Red Oak, Iowa; Myrna DeBolt of Carson, Washington; and Lucienne Dol of France; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday, January 19, 2007 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Father Ken Gross officiating. Burial will be in the Emerson, Iowa Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 7-8 PM Thursday, January 18, 2007 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. |
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Funeral Services for Davis Wagaman, age 76 of Villisca, Iowa who died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Immanuel Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska were held Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa. Visitation with the family was at the Methodist Church 9:30 A.M. until service time. Interment was held in the Villisca Cemetery in Villisca, Iowa with military rites by Detachment 2, Company B, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Hospital. Memories can be shared with the family on our web site at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Service, Clarinda, Iowa. Davis Delver Wagaman was born May 14, 1930, to Cleve Austin and Ona May (Higgins) Wagaman in Clarinda, Iowa, the youngest of seven children. Davis married Sharon Draper, June 24, 1955, at the Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa. To this union three children were born; Kurt Alan, 1957, Lori Jene, 1958 and Lisa Ann, 1962. All were born in Denver, Colorado. Davis was a 1949 Villisca High School graduate and joined the National Guard when they were first Federally Recognized in 1947 into Company F-2nd Battalion-168th Infantry 34th Division and retired after twenty one years out of what was then, Detachment 1-Company A Battalion 1-168th Infantry as a Staff Sergeant. He enjoyed his time at Guard Camp, two weeks a year and "fighting" the floods and the "Weeny War" at the Rath Meat Packing Plant in Waterloo, Iowa. He was a Mason in Colorado, a member of the Villisca American Legion and the United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa. He enjoyed playing cards, gardening and yard work (until he was unable to do so), reading, traveling, telling stories, horseback riding and hunting. Davis especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He worked for Draper Produce in Villisca; Rainbow Bread Company; Puritan Pie Company and Randy's Meat Company; all in Colorado and owned and operated an A & W Restaurant in Evergreen, Colorado. He moved his family back to Villisca in 1974 and worked as a machine operator for Eaton Corporation in Shenandoah, Iowa for eighteen years before retiring. Left to cherish Davis's memory are his wife, Sharon Wagaman of Villisca, Iowa; children, Kurt Wagaman of New Market, Iowa, Lori Wagaman of Villisca, Iowa, Lisa Sparks of Glenwood, Iowa;five grandchildren, Andrea Emery of New Market, Iowa, Jessica Kamerman and husband Tyler of Playa Del Rey, California, Kyle Wagaman of Tarkio, Missouri, Cheyenne Sparks of Villisca, Iowa, Cody Sparks of Glenwood, Iowa,; three great grandchildren, Shalori Bond of Parnell, Missouri, Zackary Bond of New Market, Iowa, Tristen Emery of Parnell, Missouri; many nieces and nephews. Preceding Davis in death were his parents; sisters, Lucille Hazelton and Helen Lewis; brothers, Fred Wagaman, Harold Wagaman, Robert Wagaman and Orvis Wagaman; sisters-in-law, Amy Wagaman, Maxinne Wagaman, and Nina Wagaman; brothers-in-law, Glen Hazelton, Clyde Lewis, and Grant Whitney and his step mother, Ella Wagaman. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Davis's passing. |
DAVIS
DELVER WAGAMAN|
June Elizabeth Palmquist, the daughter of Clement and Margaret Jones, was born June 4, 1932 at Wales, Iowa. She died on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 7 days. June was raised in the Wales community where she attended school and in 1949, graduated from Wales-Lincoln High School. She began her working career with Dr. Spicer, a dentist in Red Oak. While working for Dr Spicer, she met James. On March 2, 1952, June and James were united in marriage near Wales, Iowa. To this union, they were blessed with three children, their pride and joy. They made their home on a farm south of Stanton, Iowa. June continued to work for Dr. Spicer and Dr. Wolfe. She also worked with Studio Girl Cosmetics and enjoyed helping design the window displays for Connor's dress shop. June was an active member of Christian Women's Club of Red Oak for many years. June held many offices in the local club along with being past chairman. She also served as area representative. June treasured time spent with her family and friends. She enjoyed working with her hands, crafting, sewing and baking for loved ones. She also had a knack for interior decorating. June was an active member of Faith Community Church in Red Oak. She had a heart for children and enjoyed working with them at Awana's. June delighted in being a part of the planning committee for the Wales Alumni banquets and with her Neighborhood Club. While June loved her family and friends with all her heart, more importantly, she loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lila Mae Cooper. June is survived by her husband, James E. Palmquist of Red Oak, IA; two daughters: Janet Kahnk and husband Patrick of Omaha, NE and Jolene Goodsell and husband Doug of Watkins, IA; son: Jerald Palmquist and wife Chrissi of Stanton, IA; 9 grandchildren: Jessica, Andrea and Brandon Kahnk; Zachary, Ellie and Amanda Goodsell; Christopher, Austin and Ashley Palmquist; other relatives and a host of friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 15, 2007 at 2:00 PM, at Faith Community Church, Red Oak. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak; Rev. David MacDonald, Officiating Visitation with the family present at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM A memorial is being established in June's name. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
JUNE
ELIZABETH PALMQUIST|
LINDA
(WILLIAMS) McFARLAND
Linda McFarland, 63, of Percival, Iowa, formerly of Omaha, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2007. She was born on June 12, 1943; a daughter of the late Brock and Dorothy (Strain) Williams. She graduated from the Villisca High School Class of 1961. Linda worked for seventeen years for the Western Electric Co. before going to work for the Campbells Soup Company for another seventeen years. She enjoyed gardening and bird feeding and loved the outdoors. Her family members include her husband: Douglas McFarland of Bedford; her son: William McFarland of Omaha; her daughter: Shirley (Stan) Smedra of Papillion, Nebraska; three grandchildren: Brock, Caitlin and Cadance; two brothers: Darwin (Julia) Williams of Villisca and Jerry Williams of Nebraska City, Nebraska and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister-in-law: Judy Williams; and a nephew: David Williams; her brother-in-law: Richard McFarland . Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Wolfe Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th St., Villisca. Reverend Gordon Scott will officiate and burial will follow at the Villisca Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the time of services at the funeral home in Villisca. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences
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Sterling A. Wisecup, 84, of Raymond, died Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at Allen Memorial Hospital of complications from pneumonia. He was born July 18, 1922 in Adams County, Iowa, son of Fred and Pauline Livingston Wisecup. Sterling graduated from Villisca High School in 1940. He married Etta Mauderly October 16, 1942 in Marysville, Missouri. He served in the army during World War II in the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Wisecup was employed by John Deere & Company PEC for 37 years, retiring in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Etta, of Raymond; a daughter, Linda (Steven) Wachal of Dunkerton; a brother, Sherold (Gayle) Wisecup of Lincoln, CA; four grandchildren, Aaron (Alycia) Bruns of Harpers Ferry, Jeremy Wachal of Duluth, MN, Jason (Jodi) Wachal of Independence, Ashley Wachal of Jesup; and a great grandson, Alex of Jesup. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be directed to Raymond United Methodist Church. |
STERLING
A. WISECUP|
Velma
D. Case
Velma D. Case, 96, of Villisca died on Sunday, December 31, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Villisca. She born on December 9, 1910 in Washington Township, Montgomery County, Iowa; a daughter to the late George and Louie (Scott) Findley. Velma was united in marriage to Ivan Case on November 3, 1931 at Troy, Kansas. Her family members include her daughter: Joyce (Jim) Hyink of Albuquerque, New Mexico; her son: Don (Jill) Case of Villisca; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law: Jack Wright of Tipton, Iowa; many nieces and nephews and her good friend: Margaret Gay of Villisca. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Ivan Case; three brothers: Dayle, Emmet and George Findley; and three sisters: Lucille Walter, Izola Jenkins and Grace Wright. Funeral services were held at 1:00PM on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca. Reverend Sandy Wainwright officiated and burial was in Arlington Cemetery. Visitation was held on Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 8:00PM at the funeral home in Villisca. Condolences may be sent to: Don &
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JUDY RAE HANSON Judy Rae Hanson 49, of Villisca, Iowa, entered into rest Tuesday evening, December 26, 2006 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak following a three year battle with cancer. Judy was born September 15, 1957, in Madison, South Dakota. The daughter of Clifford B. Hanson and Helen P. (Hewitt). At the age of 8 her family moved to Omaha, NE, at 17 they moved to Villisca and at 18, back to Omaha. Judy had worked at Aksarben as a groom, Hinky Dinky, Nashua Corp, Pamida in Murray and Murray Auto Assembly's, Burcliff Industries in Iowa. She helped start J&J Signs in Arizona with her sister Jacque. She moved back to Villisca in 1997 and worked for Romech in Red Oak in accounting, for Trolley and Wal-Mart in Creston and Casey's in Villisca for a short time, until her health forced her to quit working. Judy became engaged to Keith Hammers in November of 2005. Her one regret was not being able to marry her soul mate and friend. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, fiancée and friend and will be greatly missed. Judy is survived by her fiancé: Keith Hammers, mother and step father: Helen and Leroy Eberly of Villisca, IA, stepmother: Gen Hanson of Ralston, NE, sisters and brothers: Gloria Masher and husband Dennis of Farragut, IA, Galen Juel Hanson and wife Cathy of Carter Lake, IA, Barbara Kruse and husband Delwyn of Des Moines, IA, Bonnie Clark and husband Kirk of Omaha, NE, Jerri Otto and husband Mark of Gretna, NE, Janice Roach and husband Robert Roach of Moore, OK, Jacqueline Fisher and husband William of Springerville, AZ and Clifford Paul Hanson and wife Diana of Omaha, NE. Plus 18 nieces & nephews, 30 grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Clifford Hanson, brother Bernard Hanson and grandparents. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2006, at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, IA. Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, at the Beulah Cemetery, near Afton, IA. A memorial is being established. |
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Irene Evelyn Lindner, the daughter of Peter and Augusta (Esias) Johnson was born February 18, 1907 in Red Oak, Iowa. She died on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 99 years, 9 months and 24 days. Irene was raised in Red Oak, having graduated from Red Oak High School. She was united in marriage to Walter Lindner on August 2, 1926 in Atlantic, Iowa. They lived in Montgomery County on various farms until moving into Stanton in l954. Irene was a member of Mamrelund Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary Ernie Johnson Post #406 both of Stanton, Iowa. She enjoyed sewing, mending and even repairing many different types of dolls at her "Doll Hospital". Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter on August 12, 1979; two sons: Clarence and Dale; grandson: Scott; granddaughter: Sally; 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Irene is survived by daughter-in-laws; Mrs. Kay Lindner of Cypress, CA and Mrs. Marilyn Lindner of Stanton, IA; 4 grandchildren: Jay Lindner and wife Kathy of Orange, CA; Michael Lindner and wife Pam of Maple Valley, WA; Helen Petto and husband Jim of Omaha, NE and Dirk Lindner of Omaha, NE; 6 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and a friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 15, 2006 at 2:00 P.M.; At Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak; Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak.; Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating Memorials to Mamrelund Lutheran Church or Stanton Historical Society. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. |
IRENE
E. LINDNER|
Paul Troulsen Hansen, son of Peter and Anna (Mork) Hansen was born September 24, 1913 in Des Moines, Iowa. He died on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at the Stanton Care Center, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 93 years, 2 months and 18 days. Paul was baptized at the Danish Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the youngest of nine, one brother and seven sisters. He graduated from East High School in Des Moines and attended the Danish Folk School at Grand View College and Drake University for two years. His parents were born in Denmark and came to the United States in the 1800's. Paul and his father operated a poultry and egg business in Des Moines. After his father's death, Paul kept the business going for many years during the depression. Later he was employed at the Rock Island Railroad and was a guard at the ammunition plant during World War II. Paul married Helen Ruth Crooks on September 24, 1936 in Des Moines. Paul and Helen had two children: Judy and Thomas. He was a member of the Grand View Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing as a hobby. In 1996, Paul and Helen moved to the Stanton Care Center to be near family. They celebrated 70 years of marriage on September 24, 2006. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and seven sisters. Paul is survived by his wife, Helen R. Hansen of Stanton, IA; two children: Judy Honette and husband Jon of Stanton, IA and Thomas Hansen and wife Jane of Charlottesville, VA; four grandchildren: Kim McNees and husband Joe of New Market, IA; Kris Lindgren and husband Eric of Fremont, NE; Kari Linden of Omaha, NE and Kelly Wilson and husband Jon of Fremont, NE; nine great-grandchildren: Preston and Cassidy McNees of New Market, IA; Morgan and Taylor Lindgren of Fremont, NE; Tyler and Alec Linden of Omaha, NE; Tanner, Hannah and Sarah Wilson of Fremont, NE; brother-in law: Dan Diamond of DeLand, FL; nieces, nephews and other family members along with a host of friends. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 10:00 A.M.; At Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak; Rev. Dr. Eric Kutzli, Officiating; Burial in Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, IA Memorials may be directed to Stanton Fire & Rescue, Stanton Care Center, Heartland Hospice Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com Services entrusted to Sellergren Lindell DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak |
PAUL
TROULSEN HANSEN|
ORVIS WAGAMAN Funeral services for Orvis Wagaman, age 87, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Villisca, Iowa, who died Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at Midlands Hospital, Papillion, Nebraska, were held Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa, with Reverend Doug Delp, officiating. Interment with military rites accorded by the Ker-A-Vor American Legion Post No. 251 was held in the Villisca Cemetery in Villisca, Iowa. Memorials can be directed to the American Red Cross. Please leave a message of tribute to the Wagaman family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Crosby Burket Swanson Golden Colonial Chapel, of Omaha, Nebraska and Ritchie Funeral Service of Clarinda, Iowa. Orvis Austin Wagaman was born April 4, 1919 in Clome, South Dakota, the son of Clevie Austin Wagaman and Ona Mae (Higgins) Wagaman. Orvis served his country during World War II in the United States Army and was a prisoner of war. He was united in marriage January 3, 1946, to Carolyn Nelson at Hiawatha, Kansas. Orvis worked in the Villisca Power Plant after returning from the service. He also farmed until 1970. In addition he sold memberships for Ed Nelson and he also traveled as a salesman for the Power Plants. He was forced to retire from his most recent job as advertising salesman due to a heart attack. Orvis enjoyed working on his computer as a hobby. He was a member of the Faith Westwood Methodist Church, Omaha, Nebraska. He was also a member of the Villisca V.F.W., American Legion Post 251 and Disabled American Veterans. Orvis is survived by his wife Carolyn of Omaha, Nebraska; daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Robert Boe of Gretna, Nebraska, Brenda and Al Rotella of Omaha, Nebraska, son and daughter-in-law, Jan and Kimberly Wagaman of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; brother, Davis and Sharon Wagaman of Villisca, Iowa; grandchildren, Marc and Molly Miller, Tiffany and John Skokan, Tim Marvin, Nick and Tony Rotella, Austin and Taylor Wagaman; great grandchildren, Meghan and Garrett Miller, Kelsey, Kade, Kiley, and Karson Skokan; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceding Orvis in death were his parents; daughter, Barbara Miller; two sisters, Helen Lewis and Lucille Hazelton and three brothers, Fred Wagaman, Harold Wagaman and Charles Robert Wagaman. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn his passing. |
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