Henry J. Hass (1914 - 1983)
Henry J. Hass was born at Aspinwall, Iowa, March 26, 1914, the son of Julius and Lena Clausen Hass. He was raised on a farm north of Aspinwall and received his education near his home. Following his education he was employed as a farmhand for the area farmers.On August 28, 1941, Henry was united with Zita Mae Devaney at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Vail. They made their home in Denison where Henry was first employed at Fairmount Foods for twelve years before going to work for the John Deere Implement Dealership in Denison. Later he was employed by O. B. Rumble at Mr. Rumble's Appliance Store. Before his retirement in 1969, Henry had been self employed for several years as a refrigeration repairman. He spent his retirement years at their home in Denison.
Henry was stricken at his home Oct. 4, 1983, and was rushed to the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison where he died. At the time of his death he had attained the age of 69 years, 6 months, and 8 days. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his wife Zita Mae of Denison, one daughter and son-in-law, Vera Mae and Gale Crampton of Longmont, Co, one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Sandy Hass of Des Moines, and six grandchildren, Kevin and Kaye Crampton of Longmont, Co, and Shannon, Tracy, Shane, and Ryan Hass of Des Moines.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M., Oct. 6, at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, with Rev. Lloyd W. White as Celebrant. Mr. O. B. Rumble served as Reader. Comfort in music was provided by the St. Rose of Lima Adult Choir, with Mrs. Tom Hanigan as organist. Pallbearers included Clete Lickteig, Lawrence Slater, Andrew Wiebers, Gilbert Zieman, Phillip Stephens, and Robert Reisz. Burial was in the St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery at Vail. The Rosary was recited at 8:00 P.M., Wednesday evening at the funeral home. The Pfannebecker-Maxwell Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Henry Dietrich Vannier (1912 - 2001)
Henry Dietrich Vannier was born December 30, 1912, the son of Dietrich and Meta Sievers Vannier. He died Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at the Butterfield Trail Nursing Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of eighty-eight.Henry was born in Denison, Iowa and after graduating from the Denison Public School System, he was employed as the manager of the parts department at the Chevrolet-Buick dealership in Denison. He enlisted in the United States Army Ordnance Corps on April 27, 1942 and his officer's commission March 15, 1943. His unit supported various elements of the Red Ball Express and was awarded five battle stars.
On March 16, 1943, Henry was united in marriage to Helen Witt. The couple were honored to celebrate fifty-eight years of marriage shortly before Helen's death on April 2, 2001.
After Henry's discharge from the Army, the couple moved to Chicago and each had a career with the Federal Government. They both retired and moved to Fayetteville in 1972, where they enjoyed an active social life and made many friends. They enjoyed their friends and have continued many of their hometown friendships for over sixty years.
Henry was active in church activities and especially enjoyed working on his yard. While Henry's health continued to gradually deteriorate, he remained positive and always had a smile and warm welcome for everyone he met. He appreciated all the attention given to him by the staff at Butterfield Trail Village, where he resided the past two years.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Helen. Survivors include one nephew, Ronald Vannier of Irving, Texas.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa. Rev. David Sewing and Rev. Kurt Kaiser officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Denison. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymn "Amazing Grace". Military Honors were American Legion Post No. 8, Denison, Iowa. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Henry Wordekemper (1914 - 1998)
Henry Wordekemper was born on a farm near Willey, Iowa, August 13, 1914, the son of Godfrey and Mary Korves Wordekemper. His early years were spent at Willey where he received his education in the rural schools. In 1931 the family moved to a farm north of Vail, Iowa where Henry helped farm as much as he could. He resided on the farm until moving to the Carroll Manor. Since 1975 he had resided at the Craft Care Center in Panora, Iowa.Henry died Friday evening, April 3, 1998 at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa. At the time of his death he had attained the age of 83 years, 7 months and 20 days. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Vail.
Including his parents, Henry was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Wordekemper.
Those who remain to cherish his memory include six brothers and sisters, Helen and her husband, Leo Langenfeld, of Harlan, Iowa, Alice Roling of Early, Iowa, Norbert Wordekemper of Breda, Iowa, Melvin Wordekemper of Panora, Iowa, Lawrence Wordekemper and his wife, Marie, of Denison, Iowa and Berniece Wordekemper of Panora, Iowa, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mass Of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Vail, Iowa with Father Victor Ramaeker as Celebrant. John Dieter served as Lector. Music for the Mass was provided by the congregation singing "On Eagles Wings", "O Sacred Head Surrounded" and "How Great Thou Art" with Irene Feilmeier serving as organist. Casket bearers included Kenneth Kock, Dave Gehling, Dean Wordekemper, Richard Roling, George Langenfeld and Merlin Maack. Interment was in St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery at Vail. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements where a Wake Service and Rosary were held at 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 6, 1998.
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Herbert Conger (1915 - 2004)
Herbert Conger was born November 17, 1915, the son of Fredrick and Leota Sinjen Conger. He died Monday, December 6, 2004 at the Eventide Nursing Home in Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-nine.Herbert was born on a farm near Ute, Iowa and received his education in a rural school northeast of Schleswig. After completing his education, he farmed until entering the United States Army on December 28, 1942, serving with the 713th Engineer Petroleum Distribution Depot. On December 22, 1944, Herbert was united in marriage to Annie Holleman in Hernando, Mississippi. Receiving his honorable discharge on April 25, 1946, having received a European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and American Theater Service Medal.
After completing his military duties, the couple returned to Crawford County to farm near Schleswig, where they diligently farmed and raised livestock. In 1956 they moved to Missouri, where they farmed for twenty-five years before retiring and returning to Iowa in 1981. Herbert was a loving and devoted husband for nearly sixty years. He was a very honest and an extremely trustworthy person.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Hobert and Walter Conger. Survivors include his wife, Annie of Denison; two sister-in-laws, Betty Conger of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Dorothy Killingsworth of Chillicathe, Missouri; a niece, Patricia Ann Meir of Burlington; two nephews, Roger Conger of Burlington; and Jeff Conger of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 9, 2004 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Alberta Ervin officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Organist and soloist, Art Beeck provided the service music, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "In the Garden". Those serving as pallbearers were: Marvin Graeve, Douglas McDole, Wilbert Groth, Wayne Miller, Duane Neppl and Mark Feller. Military honors were provided by the Denison American Legion Post 8. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at Cheeta's in Schleswig. The Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig was in charge of arrangements.
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Herbert Edward Martin Wilhelm Meyer (1914 - 2003)
Herbert Edward Martin Wilhelm Meyer was born December 13, 1914, the son of Edward and Emma Maas Meyer. He died Friday, December 26, 2003 at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-nine.Herbert was born on a farm in Soldier Township, Crawford County, Iowa. He was baptized in Christ on March 27, 1915 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Soldier Township, Charter Oak and later confirmed there on March 24, 1929. He received his education at a rural school near his home and later at the Immanuel Lutheran School. After completing his education, Herbert helped on the family farm. In 1942, he entered the United States Army and was based in the Philippines. He received his honorable discharge in 1946 and returned to Crawford County.
On February 1, 1948, Herbert was united in marriage to Leona Gierstorf at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover Township. The couple settled on a farm near Ricketts and were blessed with the birth of six children. Herbert remained on the farm until February 3, 1998, when he moved to the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison.
Herbert was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he served in several offices. He was also a member of the Charter Oak American Legion Post Number 66. Herbert enjoyed bowling, working crossword puzzles, playing Euchre and Bingo. He also enjoyed fishing, it was the family ritual to go fishing on the 4th of July.
Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Betty Pieper; four brothers: Edwin, Wilhelm, Louis and Elmer Meyer; and one sister, Stella Abbe. Survivors include his wife, Leona of Eventide; four sons, Bruce Meyer and his wife, Carol of Charter Oak; Michael Meyer and his wife, Lois of Mapleton; Bryce Meyer and his wife, Laurie of Charter Oak; Marc Meyer and his wife, Holly of Denison; one daughter, Myrna Meyer of Denison; a son-in-law, Larry Pieper of Denison; seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2003 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Soldier Township, Charter Oak, Iowa. Rev. Eugene Ernst officiated the service and grave side rites held at the St. Paul's Cemetery, Charter Oak. Brenda Christiansen provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful", "I'm But a Stranger Here" and "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me". Honorary pallbearers were: Robert Martinez, Nicholas Martinez, Brittaney Culek, Cameron Culek, Rachael Culek, Danielle Meyer, Shelby Pieper, Brody Meyer, Rachel Meyer, Lisa Martinez, Cory Pieper, Sarah Meyer and Larissa Martinez. Pallbearers were: Deanna Meyer, Darin Jacobson, Justin Hauser, Kristen Meyer, Darin Meyer, Derek Meyer and Kenton Jacobson. Military Honors were Homer Hall Post No. 66, Charter Oak, Iowa. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of arrangements.
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Herbert H. Klinker (1912 - 1995)
Herbert H. Klinker was born December 28, 1912 the son of Herman and Marie Maack Klinker. He died on Tuesday, July 25, 1995 at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-two years.He was born on a farm near Denison, Iowa and was baptized in Christ on April 29, 1913 at Zion Lutheran Church, Denison and confirmed there on April 1, 1928. He received his education in a rural school near his home.
On June 16, 1946, Herbert was united in marriage to Hattie Duncan Lutts at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. The couple made their home in Denison, where Herbert was employed as a blacksmith, until retiring in 1974. Herbert was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. He enjoyed occupying his free time socializing and playing bingo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Hattie on August 6, 1989; one brother, Vernon Klinker and one sister in infancy.
Survivors include one daughter, Lois Schroeder of Denison; three grandchildren, Lori Hankins and her husband, Chuck of Denison; Gregory J. Schroeder and his wife, Dena of Denison; Scott Allen Schroeder and his wife, Catherine of Norfolk, Nebraska; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Arlene Hennings of Ricketts; one brother, Walter Klinker of Missouri Valley, two sisters-in-law, Mary Duncan of Denison and Junia McKinney of Sullivan, Illinois. Also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 28, 1995 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa with Pastor Kurt Kaiser and Pastor Philip E. Bloch officiating the service and grave side rites held at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig, Iowa. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist, Henry Henningsen singing "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" and "On Eagle's Wings" and congregational hymn "I'm But a Stranger Here". Honorary Pallbearers were: Austin Schroeder, Jordan Schroeder, Matthew Hankins, Marshall Hankins and Eric Schroeder. Pallbearers were: Randy Lilleholm, David A. Duncan, Arlen Hennings, Louis Duncan, Keith Duncan and Marvin Dohm. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them for lunch at the church, served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Herbert H. Quandt (1910 - 1992)
Herbert H. Quandt was born Dec. 16, 1910, on a farm in Hanover Township, Crawford County, the son of Max and Dora Blunk Quandt. He was baptized into the kingdom of God's family on March 5, 1911 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hanover Township. On March 28, 1926, he was confirmed in his Christian faith at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. His education was received in the rural country schools.On Dec. 9, 1933, he was united in marriage with Ann Martens at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. To this union eight children were born. In August of 1942, Herbert entered the U.S. Air Force and served in the South Pacific theater of war with the 70th Bomber Squadron. Upon his discharge in March of 1945, he returned home to his family. Herb and Ann farmed northwest of Denison from 1945 until 1959 when they moved into Denison. At this time Herb helped build the Iowa Beef Processors plant and was employed there for 17 years until his retirement.
Over the years, Herb enjoyed collecting antiques and going to auctions. He also amassed an extensive collection of books. His family was very precious to Herb; in addition to raising their eight children, he and Ann also opened their home to two foster children.
Herbert died at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital Jan. 20, 1992 after a lengthy illness. At the time of his death he had attained the age of 81 years, one month and four days. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a past member of the VFW and American Legion.
Preceding Herbert in death were his parents, and a sister, Margaret Quandt. Those left to cherish his memory in their hearts include his wife, Ann Quandt of Denison; eight children, David and Lola Quandt of Minneapolis, Minn., Gene and Becky Quandt of Cedar Rapids, Gary Quandt of Denison, Robert and Linda Quandt of Denison, Richard and Arlene Quandt of Sgt. Bluff, Steven and Darla Quandt of Emporia, Kan., Herbert Jr. and Sally Quandt of Denison, and Christine and husband David Blum of Denison; two foster children, Larry Stegeman of Kansas City, Mo. and Debbie Clark of Minneapolis, Minn.; three sisters, Edna Boeck of Denison, Mildred Braasch of Deloit, and Caroline Petersen and husband Richard of Charter Oak; 19 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Also surviving are nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, 1992 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Officiating clergymen were Rev. Kurt R. Kaiser and Rev. Philip E. Bloch. Organist Karen Kahl accompanied vocalist Henry Henningsen who sang "Be Still, My Soul" and "How Great Thou Art." Congregational hymn was "I'm But a Stranger Here." Honorary pallbearers were the American Legion Post Number 8 of Denison. Pallbearers were Herbert and Ann's children. David Quandt, Gene Quandt, Gary Quandt, Robert Quandt, Richard Quandt, Steven Quandt, Herbert Quandt Jr., and Christine Quandt Blum. Interment was in the Garden of Gethsemane section at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Herbert Herman Schultz (1912 - 1979)
Herbert Herman Schultz was born Feb. 18, 1912 at Otter Creek Township, Crawford County, Iowa, the son of Wilhelm and Anna Neumann Schultz. He died Oct. 7, 1979 at Bishop Clarkson Hospital, Omaha, Nebr. at the age of 67.Herbert was raised on a family farm in Otter Creek Township. He received his education in the rural schools near his home. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church, Stockholm Township and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
On March 18, 1933 Herbert was united in marriage to Lillian Schneller at her family home in East Boyer Township. They made their home on Herbert's family home place where he farmed his entire working career. On June 1 of this year he retired and moved to Schleswig.
Herbert was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, his wife Lillian of Schleswig, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Huebner Funeral Home, Denison. Burial was in Crawford Heights Memory Gardens. The Rev. John Lutze of Zion Lutheran Church of Denison officiated at the services. Pallbearers included, Dean Gottsch, Dale Gottsch, Donald Ullrich, Harvey Lamp, Herbert Baker and Delbert Gottsch. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home of Denison.
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Herbert H. Thies (1912 - 2001)
Herbert H. Thies was born August 1, 1912, the son of Carl and Alvina Kuhlmann Thies. He died Sunday, April 15, 2001 at his home in Charter Oak, Iowa at the age of eighty-eight.Herbert was born in Charter Oak, Iowa and was baptized in Christ on September 1, 1912 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak by Rev. A. Amstein and later confirmed there on April 10, 1927. He received his education at the St. John's Lutheran School in Charter Oak and after completing his education, Herbert helped on the family farm.
On September 30, 1936, Herbert was united in marriage to Marie Schultz at the St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. The couple settled on a farm near Charter Oak and were blessed with the birth of two children. Herbert farmed until retiring in 1977 and moved to Charter Oak.
Herbert was a life-long devoted member of St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak and previously served as an elder. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He also loved farming, raising livestock and repair work. In his leisure time Herbert enjoyed reading and playing cards.
Herbert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marie in 1975, one grandson, Dean Grap and one sister, Adela Schultz. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Grap and her husband, Donald of Omaha; Joann Collins and her husband, Bob of Denison; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, Martin Thies and his wife, Juanita of Mapleton; two sisters, Henrietta Schulz of Bennington, Nebraska; Helen Schulz and her husband, Hugo of Charter Oak; one sister-in-law, Rose Schultz of Charter Oak; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 19, 2001 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. Rev. L.C. Gebhardt officiated the service and grave side rites held at the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Charter Oak. Art Beeck provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "How Great Thou Art" and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives". Honorary pallbearers were: Kenneth Nemitz, Norma Kiepe, Dennis Topf, David Topf, Ryan Topf, Ken Lally and Randy Weed. Pallbearers were: Tonny Bennett, Wayne Collins, David Collins, John Grap, Dale Collins and Jeff Bruck. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Herbert Martin Wellendorf (1914 - 2006)
Herbert Martin Wellendorf, son of Hugo and Ella Friedrichsen Wellendorf was born on the family farm in Hayes Township on December 1, 1914. He passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2006.Herbert was reared on the family farm and attended the local country school. Following his education he entered into the farming business with his father, Hugo. Owing to a mild birth palsy, Herbert was unable to serve in the military during World War II. He spent the war years helping with the war effort on the home front. Following Hugo's death in 1952, Herbert took over the family farm operation and began increasingly to care for his mother, who was in poor health for many years.
On June 22, 1968 Herbert was united in marriage to Rose Friedrichsen. No children were born to this later life union. Herbert and Rose made their home on the farm until recently when health problems prompted their move to Morningside Care Center in Ida Grove. Following a rapid decline, Herbert died there Wednesday at the age of 91 years, 1 month, and 10 days.
Herbert was an active member of the Schleswig community his entire life. He served on the Hayes Township Election Board for many years. Herbert was a devoted member of the Friedens Church in Schleswig, having been baptized in Christ and confirmed in His church on March 19, 1937. He was a member of the Brotherhood Organization almost from its inception, and for many years he served in the United Church Council and took special care with assisting at funerals.
Herbert is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rose, now residing at Morningside Care Center; her children Diana Jarman of Ankeny, Iowa and Dr. Al Friedrichsen now living at home; one granddaughter Sara Jarman Oden and husband, Steve who reside near Fort Worth, Texas with their two children, Geoffrey, 7 and Kelsey, 4.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2006 at United Church of Christ in Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Chris Burtnett officiated the services and grave side rites held at Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Organist Wendy Bumann provided the organ accompaniment for soloist Rubie Kastner as she sang, "In the Garden," and for the congregational hymns "Holy, Holy, Holy," and "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me." Those serving as pallbearers were: LaWayne Gronau, Brian Wellendorf, Daryl Miller, Dale Wellendorf, Chris Knudsen, and John Kallin. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Women's Guild. The Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig was in charge of the arrangements.
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Loretta Weiss Borgstahl (abt. 1918 - 1997)
October 14, 1997Loretta Weiss Borgstahl, 79 of Charter Oak died Tuesday at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak with burial in the Charter Oak Cemetery. Huebner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters, Connie (Mrs. Ken Kohler of Remsen and Teresa (Mrs. Donald) Mordhorst of Soldier; one son Dennis Weiss of Omaha; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two step children, Ronald Borgstahl and Janice Geist; and one sister, Janet Landgraf of Omaha.
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Mathilda Mary (Suhr) Marten (1900 - 1989)
Mathilda Mary Marten, the daughter of Willis Albert and Wilhelmina Odefy Suhr, was born at Charter Oak, Ia., on July 23, 1900, and died on June 6, 1989 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison at the age of 88 years.Mathilda received her education in a rural school near Charter Oak and after schooling, helped in her brother's home. On Feb. 23, 1919, she and Louie Marten of Mapleton were united in marriage in Charter Oak. This union was blessed with five children. They farmed near Charter Oak for a number of years and moved to Denison in 1938, where they operated a bowling alley and restaurant. Louie died in 1952 and Mathilda continued to make her home in Denison. She worked in the Western Auto Store in Denison for fifteen years. She was also a great help to her children in the various businesses they owned.
Mathilda was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid. She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary Denison Post No. 8.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Louie; two sons, Willis and Marvin; and one daughter-in-law, Marie Marten; three grandchildren; two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include her children: Ralph Marten of Denison, Marjorie and her husband, Robert Reed of Broken Arrow, Okla. And Louis Marten and his wife, Dolores of Dallas, Texas; tow daughter-in-law: Lois McCann of California and Dorothy Marten of Spirit Lake; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Leona Nickoley of Charter Oak.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Pastor Kurt Kaiser officiated at the services with interment in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Denison. Mrs. Karen Kahl was the organist and Henry Henningsen was soloist. Selections were "What A Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Abide With Me." Serving as pallbearers were Dennis Marten, Larry Birk, Richard Webb, Jeffery Marten, Martin Van Marten and Jayson Marten. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.
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Nellie Pauline (Ackelbein) Meyer (1915 - 2005)
Nellie Pauline Meyer was born on October 23, 1915, the daughter of Chris Herman and Ella June nee Treft Ackelbein. She died on January 13, 2005, at her home in the Reed House in Denison, Iowa at 89 years of age.Nellie was born on the family farm, in Monona County south of Ute, Iowa and was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ute, Iowa on January 23, 1916. At three years of age, the family moved into Denison, Iowa where Nellie continued to live until her marriage. Nellie was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church Denison, Iowa on March 24, 1929. She attended Zion's Lutheran Grade School, then completed her education at Denison Public High School, graduating with the class of 1933, as did her husband.
After high school, Nellie was secretary to the manager of Balle-Broderson Department Store in Denison and a part time typist for the law firm of Page and Virtue. On October 11, 1933, Nellie was united in marriage to Carl Henry Meyer, also of Denison. Their marriage ceremony took place in Omaha, Nebraska and to that union three boys and three girls were born. Nellie was a loving wife and wonderful mother who enjoyed the responsibility of raising a large family, of which she felt blessed, since she was an only child. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her much pleasure and they filled her life with love. She was affectionately called, Nana, by her great-grandchildren.
Nellie and her husband, Carl, raised their six children on their farm that was 1 1/2 miles west of Denison. Located just west across the river from what is now Tyson Foods. In 1976 Nellie and Carl built a new home on another farm three miles east of Denison. Nellie continued to live there until December of 1992 when she bought her apartment at Realife in Denison, because Carl was a resident of the Eventide Nursing Home. Nellie lived at Realife enjoying all the many activities at the apartment complex with all of her friends until June 2001, when she moved to Denison's Assisted Living Reed House, which she soon called home and really enjoyed living there.
Nellie was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison and joined Zion's Dorcas Society as a charter member and has remained with them throughout the years. Nellie was a 4-H leader for numerous years. She also was a long time Girl Scout Leader. While helping with scouts, she served as the District Nishnabotna Girl Scout Chairman. She was active in her political party and was a member of the Crawford County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for many years and served as its president. She also was the Auxiliary's volunteer services chairman for several years. Nellie belonged to a couple card clubs and a neighborhood club. She loved to sew and garden and was gifted at many things especially ceramics. During the 1950's and early 1960's, Nellie was very involved with ceramics. This interest brought about the CarNel Ceramic Business, that she operated out of their home for a number of years. Nellie and Carl took pleasure in their any years of traveling together, their vacations took them all over the states and abroad. They enjoyed their family and friends and especially liked to play cards and socialize.
Nellie was preceded in death by her father, Chris Ackelbein in 1947; her mother Ella Bratthauer in 1968; her stepfather Frank Bratthauer in 1974; daughter, Sheila Jeschke in 1983; and her husband Carl Meyer in 1997.
Survivors include children: Richard Meyer and wife Marcia of Denison; Robert Meyer and wife Shirley of Little Rock, Arkansas; Karen Bretey and her husband Gerald of West Des Moines, Iowa; son-in-law Jerry Jeschke of Houston, Texas; John and Judy Meyer of Houston, Texas; and Annie Kroll and husband Bob of Charter Oak, Iowa. Also 16 grandchildren: Cindy Mathies, Jeff Meyer, Carla Meyer, Simone Dubois, Tony Meyer, Jeannie Milner, Sherry Smith, Scott Bretey, Steve Bretey, Stacie Palmer, Pam Perez, Shan Leinbaugh, Julie Thompson, Sheila Hansen, Terri Musser, and Wendi Weaver. Plus 23 great-grandchildren; a stepbrother and three stepsisters, one of which is Virginia Metzger and husband Royal of San Jose, California; and sister-in-law, June Meyer of Little Rock Arkansas; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 17, 2005 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and graveside rites held at the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace". Vocalists, Jim and Nancy Jurgens sang "On Eagle's Wings", accompanied by Nancy on the guitar. Those serving as Honorary Pallbearers were her grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Harold Lorenzen, Roger Kinsinger, Ed Kuhlmann, Donald Hopp, Verdell Brus and Gayle Cose. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Dorcas Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Octavus Grill (1915 - 1980)
Octavus Grill was born on February 4, 1915, in the family home in Otter Creek Township, the son of Louie an Julia Kroeger Grill. He died on Sunday afternoon, November 23, 1980, at the Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa, at the age of 65 after a three-year illness with cancer.Octavus was raised on a family farm in Otter Creek Township. He received his early education in the rural schools near his home and later attended the Schleswig High School. For a short time he farmed with his father before being united in marriage to Erma Rohlk on August 4, 1939, in the Little Brown Church at Nashua, Iowa. Together they made their home near Schleswig where Octavus farmed all of his working career.
Octavus was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at the United Church of Christ. The center of his life was his family and farm. He worked untiringly to help a variety of family members. He supported and encouraged all progressive community improvements and as the grandson of one of the earliest pioneers in the area, he had a clear sense of heritage.
In addition to his parents, Octavus was preceded in death by one brother, Werthus in 1979.
Survivors include, his wife Erma of Schleswig, two sons, Larry and Bruce, a daughter-in-law Mary Jo and three grandchildren, Jeffrey, Laurie and Bradley all of Schleswig.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 26, 1980, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig. Burial was in the Morgan Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Moore officiated at the services. Serving as pallbearers were Robert Neuhaus, Arlo Schmidt, Virgil Schmidt, Vernie Schmidt, Edward Marquardt and Harry Petersen.
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Nellie Lucille (Molony) Pieper (1912 - 2003)
Nellie Lucille Pieper was born July 24, 1912, the daughter of Michael and Selma Otto Molony. She died Saturday, July 26, 2003 at the Eventide Nursing Home in Denison, Iowa at the age of ninety-one.Nellie was born on a farm, south of Denison, Iowa and received her education in a rural school near her home. She continued her education at the Denison High School, graduating with the class of 1929. After completing her education, she taught in several rural schools in Crawford County.
On February 20, 1930, Nellie was united in marriage to Martin F. Collins of Denison, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. The couple made their home on a farm eight miles south of Denison and were blessed with the birth of one daughter, Mary Catherine. Martin died on November 25, 1935 and Nellie moved to Denison, where she worked at various jobs.
On June 3, 1946, Nellie was married to George Pieper at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison by Fr. Casey. They lived in Vail, where they owned and operated a restaurant. In 1950, they moved to Denison and Nellie worked at Jo-Mart and the Chicken Hut in Harlan, and later in 1980, she worked at Denison Job Corp until retiring. Nellie was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, who devoted her life to her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison and their Altar Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Martin; her husband, George in 1974; her daughter, Mary Catherine Jones in 1980; two sisters, Ruth Madona and Inez Richey; one brother, Joe Molony and three brothers-in-law, Roy Johnson, Warren Hass, and Cyreness Petersen.
Survivors include four grandchildren, Tom Jones and his wife, Kathy; Monica Bohm and her husband, Carl; Rick Jones and his wife, Donna, all of Denison; Renee Whited and her husband, Kyle of Eagle Lake, Minnesota; eight great-grandchildren, Stephanie Henningsen and her husband, Dean; David Jones; Myles Johnson; Jessica and Adam Jones; Nathan Bradley and Kara Whited; three sisters, Eileen Johnson of Denison; Grace Hass of Denison; Kathleen Petersen of Schleswig; two sister-in-law, Delphine Molony of Harlan; and Hilda Collins of Denison; other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday 28, 2003 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. Fr. Richard Ball served as Celebrant of the Mass and grave side rites held at the St Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Organist Jean Cornelius provided the organ accompaniment for the St. Rose of Lima Choir. Those serving as pallbearers were: Dean Henningsen, Bradley Whited, Roger Collins, Miles Johnson, Adam Jones and David Jones. Sunday prayer services included a Legion of Mary Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them in fellowship and lunch at the Parish Center, served by the Altar Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Otto John Reimers (1916 - 1987)
Otto John Reimers was born on January 3, 1916 at Denison, Iowa, the son of Albert Reimers and Alma Rehmke Reimers. He died in the Ballard Hospital, Seattle, Washington on September 10, 1987 at the age of 71 years.Otto spent his early years in the Denison area attending the Zion Lutheran School and one year in the Denison high school. He helped on the family farm until entering Air Craft School in Omaha. In 1941 he moved to Seattle, Washington where he worked as a machinist for Boeing Airplane Company for 17 years. He owned and managed an apartment house for several years. He then worked in the Marco Shipyard until his retirement due to ill health.
In addition to his parents, Otto was preceded in death by one brother in infancy. Survivors include four sisters, Ida and her husband, Hiram Day of Arleta, Calif., Leona and her husband, Harley Beckstrand of Reseda, Calif., Helen and her husband, Harvey Buffum of Anacortes, Wash., and Edna and her husband, Jerome Gardels of Colorado Springs, Colo. and one brother, Wilbur Reimers and his wife, Evelyn of Denison, Ia.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1987 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Ia. Rev. Kurt Kaiser officiated. Mrs. Darold Kahl served as organist for Henry Henningsen, soloist. Selections were "Nearer My God To Thee" and "Abide With Me". Burial was in the Morgan Township cemetery near Schleswig, Ia. Serving as pallbearers were Ronald Reimers, Roger Reimers, Freddie Jepsen, Allen Reimers, Lowell Rehmke and Paul Haroldson. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.
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Paul Herman Hagemann (1913 - 2002)
Paul Herman Hagemann was born October 22, 1913, the son of Carl and Johanna Bohlmann Hagemann. He died Monday, March 25, 2002, at Morningside Rehabilitation and Care Center in Ida Grove, Iowa at the age of eighty-eight.Paul was born in Morgan Township, Crawford County, Iowa and was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover Township. He attended rural school in Hanover Township and farmed with relatives and friends and with his family on the family farm. Paul entered the United States Army on May 19, 1942, serving his country in the Medical Corp and was stationed in England, Africa and Italy. After his honorable discharge on November 5, 1945, Paul returned home and began farming and doing masonry work with his cousin, Martin Hagemann.
On December 5, 1948 Paul was united in marriage to Lorraine Trexel at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover Township. The couple settled on a farm south east of Denison, where they remained for four years, moving to the Herman Blunk farm east of Ricketts. The couple moved to town in Ricketts in 1976, where he remained until his death. He was a very loving and caring husband who enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing cards and gardening. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover, where he served on the church council and as a trustee; He was a member of the Homer Hall American Legion Post No. 66 in Charter Oak and the V.F.W. in Schleswig.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brother, Arnold and Harry; two brothers-in-law, Otto Jeshke and Pearl Norman. Survivors include his loving wife, Jane; one brother, Alfred and his wife Emgard of Charter Oak; two sisters, Frieda Jeschke and Elsie Norman, both of Denison, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 28, 2002 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover Township, Charter Oak, Iowa. Rev. Eugene Ernst officiated the service and grave side rites held at the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. Shirley Stull provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "Beautiful Savior", "For Me to Live Is Jesus" and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives". Those serving as pallbearers were: Melvin Neddermeyer, Benny Schmieder, Harvey Meeves, Melvin Goslar, Don Leitz and Jim Riley. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Robert Gustav Wilhelm Arnold (1916 - 2004)
Robert Gustav Wilhelm Arnold was born April 3, 1916, the son of Gustav and Gertrude Niewoehner Arnold. He died Saturday, August 7, 2004 at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-eight.Bob was born in Buck Grove, Iowa and received his education in Washington No. 7 School. He was baptized in Christ, April 30, 1916 and later confirmed on April 13, 1930. He graduated from the Denison High School with the class of 1933. After completing his education he farmed with his family.
On April 3, 1938, Bob was united in marriage to Garnet Borgstahl at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. The couple made their home on the family farm, where Bob farmed his entire life. Farming was Bob's life and the Lord graciously sustained him through a number of farm accidents and gave him the strength to continue working, regardless of the injury. It was only the last two years that Bob and Garnet left the farm to live at Eventide.
Bob was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, where he served on various boards, including President and Secretary of Zion and was involved in their Men's Club and Choir. He also served on the Draft Board, Farm Bureau and was President of the Denison School Board. Bob loved singing and was honored to sing live on KDSN when it was on top of the Bank Building. He was a very social person who loved visiting and providing transportation for people in need. Besides being involved in church activities and farming, Bob enjoyed playing horseshoes, cards and dirtball with the Men's Club.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roland Arnold; one sister, Anna Marie Rabe; two sons-in-law, Earl Kahl and Gary Schroeder; and his wife, Garnet, of sixty-five years in 2003.
Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Kahl of Nora Springs, Iowa and Carolyn Schroeder of Waterloo, Iowa; five grandchildren, Robert Kahl and his wife, Stephanie of Omaha; Daniel Kahl and his wife, Melanee of Radford, Virginia; Jill Kahl of Waterloo; Andrea Schroeder of Denver, Colorado; Aaron Schroeder and his wife, Rachel of Slidell, Louisiana; one sister, Trudy Saunders and her husband, Ray of Manilla; one sister-in-law, Marcella Jenkins and her husband, Bert of Storm Lake; many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. , Tuesday, August 10¸2004 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for Larry Boeck as he sang "How Great Thou Art". The Zion Lutheran Church Choir sang "Footprints". The congregational hymns were "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Amazing Grace". The honorary pallbearers were: Andrea Schroeder, Aaron Schroeder, Robert Kahl, Daniel Kahl and Jill Kahl. Those serving as pallbearers were: Doug Saunders, Craig Saunders, Dean Saunders, Dale Saunders, John Borgstahl, John Ellickson, Rick Borgstahl, Ron Borgstahl, Dave Jenkins, Arnold Rabe and Eldon Geist. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church served by the Dorcas Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Sophie M. (Hein) Schoenfeld (1910 - 1987)
Mrs. Sophie M. Schoenfeld, 76 of Ida Grove, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 29, 1987, at her home. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 1987, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Dennis Schultz officiated the service. Burial was in the Ida Grove Cemetery.Mrs. Schoenfeld, the former Sophie Meta Hein, was born September 18, 1910, in Soldier Township, Crawford County.
She married Fred W. Schoenfeld March 3, 1926, in Denison. He died June 13, 1968, in rural Battle Creek. She had lived at Battle Creek, Schleswig and Charter Oak before moving to Ida Grove 13 years ago.
Survivors include a son, Frederick of Battle Creek; a daughter, Mrs. Garnet Petersen of Anthon; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Miss Geraldine Christie served as organist with Urban Badenhop the soloist. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Gary Schoenfeld and Roger Petersen. Serving as active pallbearers were Larry Schoenfeld, Terry Schoenfeld, Kenneth Tietsort, Bruce Petersen, Ron Petersen, and Gordon Quandt.
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Wayne Louis Kuehl (1917 - 1993)
Wayne Louis Kuehl was born on July 15, 1917, the son of Louis and Edna Johannsen Kuehl. He died at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, June 22, 1993 at the age of seventy-five years. Wayne was born on a farm near Schleswig where he received his education, graduating from the Schleswig High School with the class of 1934. After completing his education, he worked at a local service station in Schleswig.On July 16, 1938, Wayne was united in marriage to Theresa Dickenman at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. The couple settled in Schleswig and were blessed with the birth of four children. They remained in Schleswig until Wayne joined the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy, he served his country during WWII. After receiving his honorable discharge from the service, Wayne returned to Schleswig and purchased the Skelly Gas Station and tan wagon business there.
In 1971, Wayne moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he became employed at a filling station. He subsequently became manager of the Flying J Truck Stop in Las Vegas and recently retired there after seventeen years of service. He was a member of the Schleswig V.F.W.; the A.O.P.A., a National Pilots Association; and the Baptist Church in Las Vegas. Wayne was a loving and caring person who loved his Lord and Savior and his family. His hobbies included his Ford Thunderbird cars and flying which he had been doing since 1974.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one grandson, Bill Hudgens in 1985. Survivors include one son, James and his wife, Diane of Des Moines, Iowa; three daughters, JoAnn Hudgens and her husband Everett of Las Vegas, Nevada; Jeanne Drennen and her husband Richard of Denison; and Janice Wulf and her husband, Dale of Odebolt, Iowa; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 26, 1993 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Douglas Swarthout officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig, Iowa. Suzie Swarthout provided the organ accompaniment for soloist. Anita Gustafson singing "Because He Lives" and "Amazing Grace." Honorary Pallbearers were Joseph Hudgens, Allen Jerome, Bruce Arnold, Jeffery Wulf, Steve Struck and Jason Wulf. Pallbearers and Military Honors were American Legion Post No. 645 and V.F.W. Post No. 3930, Schleswig, Iowa. The Walter A. Huebner and Sons' Funeral Home in Denison were in charge of arrangements.
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Loretta H. (Glau) Schroder (1918 - 2003)
Loretta H. Schroder, age 84, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died Friday evening, January 3, 2003, at Carefree Living in Bull Shoals. She was born February 22, 1918, in Denison, Iowa to William and Anna Sievers Glau.On January 1, 1938, she married Howard C. Schroder in Denison, and moved to Mountain Home in 1974 from Humboldt, Iowa. Loretta's desire to help other led her to work as a certified nursing assistant at Baxter Regional Medical Center beginning in 1974. She later worked for Baxter Home Health and Hospice of the Ozarks for 10 years and in 1991 was presented with the "Excellence in Home Care Award" from the Arkansas Association of Home Health Agencies recognizing her excellent service and position as a role model in the home care field.
She was an accomplished seamstress and delighted in making special quilts for her grandsons. As a hospice volunteer, she often sewed items for her hospice and home health patients. A member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, she was involved in the church's foot care program from its inception. She was a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the V.F.W., Baxter Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and Friends of the Baxter County Library.
Survivors include a son: Stephen Schroder of Flippin, Arizona; a sister: Edna Honeman of Van Nuys, California; an uncle: Herbert Sievers Omaha, Nebraska; grandsons: Shannon and Justin Schroder of Flippin, Arkansas; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter: Janet Kay Schroder and 2 brothers: Raymond and Irvin Glau.
Memorial Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Reverend Ken Taglauer officiating. Private entombment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens' Mausoleum of Prayer. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks or Redeemer Lutheran Church. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Carefree Living and Home Health for their tender care. Rohde Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Margaret Mary (Stodden) Schleis (1912 - 1987)
Mrs. Margaret Mary Schleis, age 75, of Wall Lake, Ia., previously of Mapleton, died at the Marian Health Center in Sioux City, on Dec. 5, 1987, after a short illness.She was the daughter of Bart and Anna Stodden, born at Charter Oak on Nov. 18, 1912.
On October 28, 1935, she was united in marriage to Jerome B. Schleis at St. Boniface Church in Charter Oak. To this union six children were born. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, a housewife and self-employed.
Preceding her in death was her husband on Nov. 3, 1986; her parents; two brothers, Adolph and Jack and one sister, Mary.
Survivors are four sons, Joseph, Westminster, Colo., Donald, Albany, Ga., Lawrence, Tulare, Calif., and Robert, Wall Lake; two daughters, Eileen (Mrs. Melvin Naeve), Hesperia; Calif., and Ruth Ann of Sioux City; 15 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one brother, August Stodden of Newton.
Funeral services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake on Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. with Msgr. J.E. Tolan officiating. Pallbearers were Ralph Wingert, Trent Naeve, Chris Naeve, Harry Quandt, Travis Naeve and Dan Steinkamp. Interment was in the Wall Lake Cemetery in Wall Lake. Farber Otteman Funeral Home of Wall Lake were in charge of arrangements.
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Orville Henry Auen (1916 - 2003)
Orville Henry Auen was born April 12, 1916, the son of Ralph and Lilly Linde Auen. He died Thursday, August 14, 2003 at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-seven. Orville was born on a farm near Breda, Iowa and received his education in a rural school near his home.On September 12, 1939, he was united in marriage to Janice Epsen at Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia. The couple settled on a farm near Irwin. In 1944, they moved to the Crawford County area where they farmed and were blessed with the birth of two children. In the mid-1960's, they bought a farm near Buck Grove.
Janice died in 1965. On April 4, 1967, Orville was united in marriage to Phyllis Arnold in Blair, Nebraska. Orville continued to farm until 1988, when they moved to Denison. On July 7, 2003, Orville moved into the Denison Care Center. Farming was an important part of his life. Even after his retirement, he continued to manage the farm for his children. He enjoyed traveling to Texas, camping around Iowa, and was a member of the Coachman Camper Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Janice; two brothers, Roy and Vernon; one step-daughter, Jean; one step-son, Allen; and two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Nieland and Velma Auen.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Denison; one son, Rollin and his wife, Norma of Kiron, Iowa; one daughter, Joyce Siepker and her husband, Ron of Boone, Iowa; two step-sons, Edward Arnold and his wife, Cece of Urbandale, Iowa; and Merlin Arnold and his wife, Janice of Denison; one step-daughter, Neila Rohan and her husband, Miles of Everly, Iowa; one step-son-in-law, Russel Dillavou of Bandera, Texas; sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Norbert Nieland of Carroll, Iowa; other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2003 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Thomas Buzbee officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison, Iowa. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for Larry Boeck as he sang "On Eagle's Wings" and "Amazing Grace." Those serving as honorary pallbearers were: Verlyn Dillavou, Dale Dillavou, Patrick Rohan, Jason Arnold, Kevin Rohan and Mike Arnold. Those serving as pallbearers were: Vernon Greder, Daryl Potthoff, Tyson Auen, Trent Auen, Todd Auen, and Tim Isleb. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the Senior Center served by the Zion Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Raymond Alfred Boyens Sr. (1915 - 2001)
Raymond Alfred Boyens Sr. was born March 6, 1915, the son of Lorenz and Minnie Ladwig Boyens. He died Sunday, June 17, 2001 at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-six.Raymond was born in Goodrich Township, Denison, Iowa and was baptized in Christ on April 11, 1915 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison by Rev. Frese and later confirmed in English and German at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Soldier Township, Charter Oak, Iowa by Rev. Otto Von Gemmingen. He grew up in Crawford County and received his education at the Immanuel Lutheran School, Soldier Township. After receiving his education, Raymond went to work on the family farm. In 1941, Raymond was inducted into the United States Army and trained in Illinois. He was then stationed at Lowry Field Army and Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado, where he served as a medic. His final station during World War II was in England, near London where he also served as a medic.
On August 10, 1943, Raymond was united in marriage to Mildred Maxine Clay in Denver, Colorado. After receiving his honorable discharge from the army, the couple made their home in rural Ricketts, Iowa where they farmed until retirement. Raymond also did custom corn shelling for many years. Maxine passed away on December 8, 1992 and Raymond continued to live on the farm until moving to the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison in February of 1998. Raymond was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Ricketts, the Schleswig V.F.W. and the Charter Oak American Legion.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Maxine and one sister, Viola Jess. Survivors include one daughter, Susan Sievers and her husband, Mike of Carroll; two sons, Raymond Boyens Jr. and his wife, Lois of Denison; Roger Maynard of Fort Collins, Colorado; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Also one sister, Irene Jensen of Ricketts; two brothers-in-law, Walter Clay and his wife, Catherine of Irvine, California; Doyle Clay and his wife, Jane of Greenfield, Ohio; one sister-in-law, Clara Kilgore and her husband, George of Clearfield; Iowa; also many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2001 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Ricketts Iowa. Rev. Eugene Ernst officiated the service and grave side rites held at Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig, Iowa. Marlene Lee provided the organ accompaniment for soloist Bambi Schrader as she sang "Amazing Grace," and for the congregational hymn, "I'm But a Stranger Here." A prayer service was held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Those serving as pallbearers were: Patti Rowedder, Kirk Maynard, Ryan Sievers, John Maynard, Tim Maynard, and Vicki Boyens. The family invited everyone in attendance to return to the church and join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Sylvia (Janssen) Clausen (1912 - 2002)
Sylvia (Janssen) Clausen was born on a farm near Ida Grove, Iowa, on November 22, 1912 to Herman and Minnie (Miller) Janssen. She passed away on October 27, 2002 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa. She was eighty-nine. Sylvia was baptized and confirmed into the Christian Faith at the Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church in Schleswig, which is now the United Church of Christ. She attended rural school in Grant Township of Ida County.On March 16, 1932, she was united in marriage to Herbert Clausen, son of Andrew and Katherine (Iversen) Clausen at the parsonage of Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church. To this union, four children were born. Sylvia was a dedicated, lifelong member of the United Church of Christ, where she was a long time member of the Women's Guild.
As a farmer's wife, she enjoyed all the activities of farm life especially the baking and canning. Her homemade rye bread and blitz cake were fabulous. Upon retiring in 1967, Herbert and Sylvia moved to Schleswig, Iowa. In her retirement, she enjoyed gardening, reupholstering furniture, and sewing, crocheting, knitting and quilting many quilts for family and friends almost all of which were of her own design. She was especially fond of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren for whom she sewed many beautiful items.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-eight years; her parents; a stillborn daughter; two daughters-in-law, Lois, Delmer's wife, and Marjorie, Ronald's wife; two granddaughters, Tori and Brenda; two brothers, Allen and Hilbert Janssen; a sister, Ethel Iversen; six brothers-in-law, Jurgen Clausen, Andrew Clausen, Paul Clausen, Leonard Clausen, Frank Iversen, and Edgar Else; one sister-in-law, Irene Clausen.
Those remaining to cherish her memory include three sons, Delmer of Ricketts; Verdell and his wife, Kathryn; and Ronald and his special friend, Shae Hansen; all of Schleswig; six grandchildren, Kevin of Ricketts; Kari Jeschke and her husband, Jim of Flemington, New Jersey; Kelly McCaw and her husband, Jerry of Bellevue, Nebraska; Randall and his wife, Lisa of Tampa, Florida; Tim of Schleswig; Amy Schultz and her husband, Jason of Schleswig; five great-grandchildren, Jay Jeschke; Sara Clausen, Brett and Christa McCaw; and Josie Schultz. Also one sister, Bernice Clausen; sisters-in-law, Ruth Janssen, Mildred Clausen, and Anna Teut and her husband, Lenhardt, all of Schleswig; a sister-in-law, Freida Else of Denison.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2002 at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, Iowa. Rev. Chris Burtnett officiated the service and grave side rites held at Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig. Organist Tammy Neubauer provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "Amazing Grace" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Honorary pallbearers were Randall Clausen, Jim Jeschke and Lisa Clausen. Those serving as pallbearers were: Kevin Clausen, Jason Schultz, Jerry McCaw, Kelly McCaw, Kari Jeschke, Amy Shultz and Tim Clausen. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them in fellowship and lunch served by the Women's Guild. The Huebner Funeral Home in Schleswig was in charge of arrangements.
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Velma E. (Halterman) Blunk (1911 - 1998)
Velma E. Blunk was born on a farm in Guthrie County near Bayard, Iowa, January 22, 1911, the daughter of William E. and Nettie Lou Crawford Halterman. She was received into God's Kingdom of Grace through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism January 15, 1920 at the Bayard, Iowa Christian Church and confirmed in her Christian Faith February 20, 1944 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Deloit, Iowa. Velma was raised on farms in and around Guthrie County and received her formal education in the local country schools. Prior to her marriage, she was employed in the area doing domestic work.On September 15, 1931, Velma was united in marriage with Carl Henry Blunk at Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Their union was blessed with six children, William, Nelda, Orlene, Myrland, Roger and Marlene. They made their home on farms in Crawford County, farming for many years for the Tebbe Brothers. From 1944 until retiring in 1968, Velma and Carl farmed on their own. After retiring from the farm they moved to Sunset Trailer Court in Denison where Velma was employed for 12 years in the Dietary Department at Eventide Lutheran Home. In 1980 they moved to the Oakwood Apartments in Denison. Carl died October 16, 1986 and Velma continued to reside at her apartment where she enjoyed spending her time sewing, cooking and baking.
Since January 23, 1998, Velma had resided at the Dunlap Care Center where her death occurred Monday afternoon, December 7, 1998. At the time of her death she had attained the age of 87 years, 10 months and 15 days. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
Including her parents and husband, Velma was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jay Lyman and Ronald Blunk, one great-granddaughter, Valerie Blunk, six brothers, Orville, Howard, Lester, Lewis, Sewell and Robert Halterman and three sisters, Ellen Nelson, Eva Halterman and Eldora Hall.
Those who remain to cherish her memory include six children and their spouses, William and Donna Blunk of Ankeny, Iowa, Nelda and Robert Lyman of Phoenix, Arizona, Orlene and Charles Staley of Charter Oak, Iowa, Myrland and Carol Blunk of Denison, Iowa, Roger and Karen Blunk of Park Forest, Illinois and Marlene and Mickael Berndt of Denison, Iowa; 20 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one sister, Elvina Raygor of Denison, Iowa, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 1998 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa with the Rev. Kurt R. Kaiser and the Rev. Daniel G. Gifford officiating. Music for the service included Karen Blunk singing "In Heaven Above" and the congregation singing "Amazing Grace" and "Beautiful Savior." Karen Kahl served as organist. Casket bearers included Steve Blunk, Justin Berndt, Mike Blunk, Mark Blunk, Patrick Staley and James Staley. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Walter A. Huebner (1910 - 1996)
Walter A. Huebner was born the son of Otto and Emma Pautsch Huebner, December 2, 1910. He died at the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Spirit Lake, Iowa, Thursday, November 24, 1996 at the age of eighty-five.Walter grew up on the family farm near Schleswig and received the grace of Christ through Holy Baptism at the Hanover Lutheran Church near his home and was later confirmed there. He received his early education at the Hanover Lutheran School and at Zion Lutheran School in Denison. After completing his elementary education he began working for J.N. Schnoor at his funeral home and furniture store where he became interested in serving the community in the funeral industry. He completed his high school education in Denison and enrolled in the Hohenschuh-Carpenter College of Embalming in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating in 1936, he returned to Denison where he worked for J.N. Schnoor for a few years before purchasing the funeral home from John Schnoor, beginning his career as a funeral director.
In February of 1946, Walter was united in marriage to Judith Nelson of Winner, South Dakota. The couple settled in Denison and were blessed with the birth of two sons. In 1957, he built a funeral home in Charter Oak, Iowa and in 1985, he purchased the funeral home in Schleswig, Iowa. He had an inspiring love for his family and a Christian devotion to the families he served, considering them his most sincere friends. He enjoyed traveling with his family and visiting with his many friends. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ben; three sisters: Ruth in infancy, Clara and her husband Arch Davis, and Eleonora Huebner and one foster sister, Dorothy and her husband Gus Kuhlmann.
Survivors include his wife, Judith of Denison; two sons, Walter R. and Dennis both of Denison; three grandchildren: Andrea, Aaron, Allisa and their mother, Vicki Huebner; one sister, Esther Guy and her husband Harold of Spirit Lake, Iowa; one brother, Mark and his wife, Rita of Omaha, Nebraska; one sister-in-law, Edna Huebner Else of Carroll; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 1996 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison with an evening prayer service held Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. Daniel Gifford officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Crawford Heights Memorial Gardens in Denison. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for Henry Henningsen solo of "The Lord's Prayer." The congregational hymns were "Lift High The Cross," "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," and "Onward Christian Soldiers." Those serving as pallbearers were: Walter R. Huebner, Dennis Huebner, Aaron Huebner, Mark Huebner, Harlow Sievers, David Sextro, Willis Jaacks, Charles Ball and Bill Guthmiller. All of the Zion Lutheran Church Ladies served the lunch following the committal service. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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William Herman Luth (1911 - 1982)
William Herman Luth was born on March 26, 1911 at Camanche, Iowa, the son of John and Caroline Stender Luth. He died Sept. 29, 1982 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital, Denison, at the age of 71.William was baptized as an infant and later confirmed on Aug. 29, 1926 in the Lutheran faith. At the time of his death he was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. William spent his early years on a farm near Climbing Hill, with his stepfather. He received his formal education in the rural schools near his home.
On Jan. 29, 1941, William was united in marriage to Mabel Voss at Schleswig. Together they made their home on a farm near Climbing Hill for several years. Later, they moved to the Ricketts community where they farmed for many years. In 1970, they retired from the farm and moved to Denison. Since that time, William has been employed with Builders Lumber and Carlyle Memorials in Denison.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife Mabel of Denison, one son Ronald and his wife Rosie of Denison, one daughter, Laura Lee, Mrs. Henry Jessen of Battle Creek, and three grandsons, Henry Jessen Jr., Randy Luth and Richard Luth. Also surviving is one brother Charles Luth of Lake Mills.
Funeral services were held Oct. 2, at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Burial was in the Morgan Cemetery near Schleswig. The Rev. Timothy Braun officiated at the services. Mrs. Fred Rabe served as organist with Henry Henningsen, soloist. Pallbearers included, Earl Groth, Jerry Speake, John Wulf, Milroy Groth, Leroy Fredericks and Terry Voss. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home of Denison.
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Loren Keairnes (1919 - 1998)
Loren "Bud" Keairnes was born at Dow City, Iowa, October 6, 1919, the son of John William and Pearl Una Clark Keairnes. He was raised in and around Dow City receiving his education in the Dow City Public School from which he was graduated with the Class of 1938.Bud was united in marriage with Jane Elizabeth Collins in the Dow City home of her parents, Orin and Ruby Collins, June 1, 1939. Their union was blessed with five children, Lynda, Judith, John, Jean and Joel. They farmed at Dow City until 1942 when they moved to Harcourt, Iowa. In December of 1942 they moved to the farm north of Vail where they farmed until retiring and moving to Vail in 1974. During the winter of 1974-75, Bud was employed as an orderly and ambulance driver for the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison.
Jane died May 19, 1979 and Bud continued to reside in Vail where he remained an active part of the community and Crawford County. He enjoyed being active in politics serving as a Crawford County Supervisor from 1963 through 1968 and chairman of that board in 1968 and for five years he was a Tax Assessor for Crawford County. He served for five years, from 1975 until 1980 as a Director of the Sheltered Workshop, now known as WESCO, in Denison. In earlier years he served as a 4-H leader for the Vail Volunteers 4-H Club for a period of ten years and in his spare time he enjoyed playing cards, golfing and dancing. Memberships Bud enjoyed throughout his life include Vail Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder and on Building Committee, a 50 year member, having joined May 13, 1947, of the Diamond Lodge #422, A.F.&A.M., Vail, Iowa holding all of their offices including Master of the Lodge for two years, a 50 year member, joining in 1948, of the Olive Branch Chapter Number 205, Order Of Eastern Star, Vail, Iowa, having served as Worthy Patron and in 1947 for two years was a member of the Shrine.
On August 12, 1989, Bud was united in marriage with Rosella Nees Berger at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll, Iowa. They made their home in Carroll where in 1990 he joined the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program helping with the delivery of Congregate Meals. Due to failing health Bud entered the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison October 14, 1994 residing there until moving to the Carroll Manor in Carroll in June of 1996.
Bud died at the Manor in Carroll early Thursday, December 10, 1998. At the time of his death he had attained the age of 79 years, 2 months and 4 days.
Including his parents and his first wife, Jane, Bud was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Joan Hast Keairnes, stepfather, L.H. "Mick" Hawley, brother-in-law, Orion "Pete" Collins, parents-in-law, Orin O. and Ruby Collins and Rudolph and Mary Nees.
Those who remain to cherish his memory include his wife, Rosella Keairnes of Carroll; five children, Lynda Christensen of Ankeny, Iowa, Judith and husband, Verlin Koch of Westside, Iowa, John Keairnes and wife, Aldean of Dow City, Iowa, Jean and husband, John Ang of Kiron, Iowa and Joel Keairnes and wife, LouAnn of Lamberton, Minnesota; 13 grandchildren, one step-grandson, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, one brother, Enos Keairnes and wife, Lila of Denison, four stepchildren and their spouses, Bob and Mary Berger·of Cherokee, Iowa, Jim and Sylvia Berger of Carroll, Iowa, Linda and Dr. James Lehmann of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Kathleen and Steve Earleywine of Brodhead, Wisconsin, 19 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandsons, one aunt, Elsie Glassburner and husband, Frank of Council Bluffs, Iowa, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lina Collins of Oxnard, California, Florence Chamberlain of Jefferson, Wisconsin, Lorraine Nees of Sturtevant, Wisconsin, Rita and John Dentlinger of Manning, Iowa, Elmer and MarJean Nees of Carroll, Iowa, Ken and Jeanette Nees of Breda, Iowa, Mary Ann Brandt of Manilla, Iowa and Duane and Loretta Nees of Cincinnati, Ohio, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 12, 1998 at the United Presbyterian Church in Vail, Iowa, with the Rev. Sue Babovec officiating. Music for the service included Glenn Freese singing "Jesus Loves Me" and "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" with Ruth Noelck serving as organist. Honorary bearers included John Ang. III, Marlin Aschinger, Don Clark, Dale Crane, Edwin Magill, Elmer Nees and Kenneth Nees. Bearers were Kurt Christensen, John Koch, Jeff Keairnes, Kevin Christensen, Jary Quandt and Brian Keairnes. Interment, with Graveside Eastern Star Rites conducted by the Olive Branch Chapter No. 205, Order Of Eastern Star, Vail, Iowa, was in the Dow City Cemetery at Dow City, Iowa. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements where a Masonic Service, conducted by the Diamond Lodge #422 A.F.&A.M., Vail, Iowa, was held at 7:00 p.m., Friday evening, December 11, 1998.
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Marguerite K. (Koelling) Rinne (1910 - 2000)
Marguerite K. Rinne, age 89, of Nebraska City, Nebraska, died Tuesday, February 29, 2000, at Nebraska City. Services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2000 at Bethel United Church of Christ in Nebraska City with Rev. Ken Tubbesing officiating. Burial was in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery in Steinauer, Nebraska.Marguerite K. Rinne was born July 28, 1910, to Henry H. Koelling and Barbara Kurtz in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Rev. Alfred F. Rinne on August 18, 1928 in Maplewood, Missouri. She was a church secretary from almost the beginning of their marriage until their retirement in 1970. Among the church homes she and her husband served were in Junction City, Kansas, United Church of Christ in Schleswig, Iowa and Nebraska City, Nebraska. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School and singing in the church choir, as well as a variety of other interests.
She was preceded in death by her life companion, Rev. Alfred F. Rinne on January 21, 2000, her parents, one brother and one sister.
Marguerite is survived by a daughter, Mary Lou Smith of Farmington, New Mexico; a son, Allen Rinne of Nebraska City; three granddaughters; a grandson; three great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
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Louis Andreas Hinricksen (1918 - 1998)
Louis Andreas Hinricksen was born September 12, 1918, the son of Andreas and Bertha Stender Hinricksen. He died Wednesday, September 2, 1998 at his farm near Denison, Iowa at the age of seventy-nine.Louis was born in Denison, Iowa and was baptized in Christ on June 29, 1919 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Denison and later confirmed there on March 25, 1934. He received his education in Goodrich Township No. 2 School and after completing his education he farmed with his father. Louis worked for a short time building aircraft in Wichita, Kansas.
On December 10, 1941, Louis was united in marriage to Margaret Hoemann at the Zion Lutheran Parsonage in Denison by Rev. C.W. Schmidt. The couple settled on a farm in Goodrich Township, where they farmed until retiring in 1984, when they moved to Denison. Louis was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Denison, Two Cylinder Club and the Minneapolis Moline Club. He was a loving husband, caring father and grandfather. Louis remained active on the farm, where he was the happiest and loved tractors.
He was preceded in death by parents, one son, Robert and two nieces in infancy. Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Denison; two daughters, Betty Ann Andresen and her husband, Dwight of Lafayette, Colorado; Mary Margaret Caldwell and her husband, Tom of Midlothian, Texas; one son, Larry Hinricksen of Denison; two grandchildren, Michael and Michelle Caldwell of Midlothian, Texas; two sisters, Helen Hester of Denison; LaVerne Natzel and her husband, Vernon of Jefferson; four nieces and two nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 1998 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. Daniel Gifford officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist, Chad Larson singing "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" and congregational "I Know that My Redeemer Lives." Honorary pallbearers were: Vernie Wilken, James Linman, Jack Mathies, Louis Gehring and Paul Dozier. Pallbearers were: Johnnie Stender, Howard Natzel, Gary Schocker, Curtis Stender, Albert Hester and Wilbert Groth. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Marian (Drake) Justice (1912 - 2005)
Marian Justice was born in Shelby County, Iowa March 3, 1912 to Arthur and Theresa Sykes Drake. She died Monday, February 14, 2005 at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa at the age of ninety-two.Marian grew up in the Manilla, Iowa area and graduated from Manilla High School. Marian attended Drake University and received her teacher's degree around 1931 and began teaching in a one room school house south of Denison.
She married Earl M. Justice, also of Manilla, on July 5, 1932. Earl and Marian had a farm between Manilla and Denison where they lived most of their married life. Marian appeared on the television program, "This Is Your Life" in 1957, running onto the stage as the favorite teacher of Donna Reed, who was a pupil of Marian's in the one room school house. Marian had one son, Earl E. Justice, Jr. and through her prayers and influence Earl entered Minnesota Bible College in 1957, graduated in 1962 and was ordained into the ministry in Denison, Iowa in 1963.
In 1958, Marian and Earl; Sr. rented out the farm and followed their son, Earl, Jr. to Minnesota Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Marian became the administrator and cook at the college's dining hall as well as serving as a house parent, along with her husband, to a dormitory full of college boys. The Justices worked at the college for six years and made a large contribution to the school with their time and outgoing personalities and made many wonderful friends along the way. Marian also worked in the Minneapolis school system as a substitute teacher. After six years at the college Marian and Earl returned to the farm in Iowa. They lived in other locations from time to time, but always returned to the farm as their home. Marian enjoyed knitting, crocheting, painting and gardening. She loved God and was baptized at the Christian Church in Irwin, Iowa. Many lives have been touched by her over the years.
Marian was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Earl M. Justice, Sr., son, Earl, Jr. and her sisters, Ruth McKinney, Beulah Olson, Hazel DeWees, and Evelyn Holdsworth.
Marian is survived by four grandchildren, Rene Chasteen of Phoenix, Arizona; Kelly Justice of West Chester, Ohio; Troy Justice of West Chester, Ohio; and Joel Justice of Longmont, Colorado. She had fourteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Troy Justice officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Nishnabotna Cemetery in Manilla, Iowa. Soloist, Rene Chasteen sang "His Eye is On the Sparrow" and "My Jesus, I Love Thee." Those serving as pallbearers were: Rev. Troy Justice, Leonard Cadwell, Terry Prickett, Wayne Justice, Curtis Olson and Frank Hawley. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Raymond Alvin Wiegel (1913 - 1982)
Raymond Alvin Wiegel was born on Oct. 31, 1913 near Charter Oak, the son of Barney and Clara Dorale Wiegel. He died on Sunday morning (June 13, 1982) at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital, Denison, at the age of 68. Raymond was reared in the Charter Oak community. He received his formal education at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak.On Sept. 20, 1938, Raymond was united in marriage to Helen Jensen at Denison. Together they made their home on a farm in Charter Oak Township. They remained on the farm until 1967 when they moved to Charter Oak where Raymond operated a service station. Prior to his retirement, Raymond drove for the Charter Oak-Ute Public Schools. Raymond was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He remained a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. He was also a member of the Charter Oak Senior Citizens.
In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by one sister, Irene. Survivors include, his wife, Helen of Charter Oak, one daughter, Barb (Mrs. Jake) Van Horn of Ankeny, two grandchildren, Jeffery Schwarz and Janet Schwarz. Also surviving are four brothers, Leonard Wiegel of Schleswig, LaVerne Wiegel and Roy Wiegel, both of Charter Oak and John Wiegel of Nevada, Mo., and three sisters, Leona (Mrs. Earl) Steffen of Denison, Mrs. Mildred Beam and Lois (Mrs. Fred) Laubscher, both of Dow City.
Funeral services were held on June 16 (1982), at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. Burial was in Crawford Heights Memory Gardens at Denison. The Rev. L.C. Gebhardt officiated at the services. Pallbearers were Mark Laubscher, Paul Laubscher, James Wiegel, Larry Wiegel, Roger Steffen and Gary Wiegel. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.
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Vera Anna Matilda ( Hansen) Meseck (1917 - 1999)
Vera Anna Matilda Hansen was born in rural Charter Oak, Iowa on August 15, 1917 to Hans P. and Anna Ernestine Kelm Hansen. She was received in to God's Kingdom of Grace through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on September 23, 1917 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hanover Township and was confirmed in her faith there on March 29, 1931.She was an active church member there all of her life and taught Sunday School for over thirty years beginning July 14, 1940. She was a member of Ladies Aid and the Neighborhood Sewing Club. She lovingly embroidered baptismal napkins for each new infant of St. Paul's Lutheran Church family. Vera lived all her life in the Charter Oak area and was graduated from Charter Oak High School with the class of 1936. She attended Normal Training School after graduation and taught in rural schools for several years.
On December 25, 1940 Vera was united in marriage to Henry Meseck at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hanover Township. Their union was blessed with five children, Allan, Norman, Julie, Cynthia, and Diane. The couple farmed most of their lives with Vera having an active role in the farming chores as well being a homemaker. In 1977 they moved into Ricketts, Iowa. Henry died on June 9, 1987 and Vera continued to live in Ricketts until moving to the Reed House in Denison, Iowa just three weeks ago. Vera was taken to the Crawford County Memorial Hospital early Friday, August 20, 1999; it was at that time she passed away. At the time of her death she had attained the age of 82 years and 5 days.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister Irene Hansen, and a son Norman. Survivors include her children Allan Meseck and his wife Patricia of Charter Oak, Iowa, Julie Meseck of Omaha, Nebraska, Cynthia Lauritsen and husband Richard of Fremont, Nebraska, and Diane Berens and husband David of Hastings; Nebraska, seven grandchildren, Theresa, Timothy and Thomas Meseck, Tracy Lauritizen Wright, Stephanie Lauritsen, Sarah St. John, and Lauara Berens, three great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hanover Township on Monday, August 23, 1999 at 10:30 a.m., with the Reverend Gene Ernst officiating. Congregational hymns included "Old Rugged Cross," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" with Shirley Stull serving as the organist. Honorary bearers included the seven grandchildren. Pallbearers included Byron Meseck, Ronald Kelm, Jim Gress, Gary Meseck, Arlen Meseck and Dennis Jepsen. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Hanover Township, Ricketts, Iowa. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Walter Boehm (1915 - 2004)
Walter Boehm was born November, 1915, the son of Ludwig and Christine Krabbenhof Boehm. He died Saturday, February 14, 2004 at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-eight.Walter was born on a farm near Ricketts, Iowa and was baptized in Christ on March 12, 1916 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Soldier Township. He received his education in a rural school near his home and was later confirmed on March 29, 1931 at the Friedens Evangelical Reformed Church in Schleswig. After completing his education, Walter helped on the family farm.
On July 7, 1941, Walter was united in marriage to Helen Weltz. The couple made their home on the family farm and in 1941, Walter entered the United States Army, serving in the Pacific Theater. He received his honorable discharge in 1945, returning home to the farm. Walter was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed socializing and playing cards with family and friends, especially with his great-granddaughter, Amanda. He also enjoyed Sunday drives.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Irene Clausen and her husband, Paul and a sister-in-law, Erna Carstensen. Survivors include his wife, Helen of Denison; one daughter, Betty Henschen and her husband, Dennis of Charter Oak; two sons, Roger Boehm and Robert Boehm, both of Denison; six grandchildren, Heidi Pape and her husband, Dane of Pisgah; Angele Boehm and her special friend, Danny Myers of Denison; Ryan Henschen and his wife, Regina of Onawa; Dustin Henschen of Charter Oak; Heather Hall and her husband, Troy of Red Oak and Michael Eggers of Denison; eight great-grandchildren, Amanda and Cassidy Pape; Colton and Kylie Henschen; Derek and Jayde Henschen; Quinn and Caden Hall; a brother-in-law, Willie Weltz and his wife, Janice of Denison; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. David Sewing and Rev. Kurt Kaiser officiated the service and grave side rites held at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison, Iowa. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist Larry Boeck as he sang "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" and "The Lord's Prayer." The congregational hymn was "Beautiful Savior." Those serving as honorary pallbearers were: Dustin Henschen, Ryan Henschen, Angele Boehm, Michael Eggers, Heather Hall and Heidi Pape. The pallbearers were: Edward Neddermeyer, Delbert Clausen, Dale Carstensen, Rodney Weltz, Terry Weltz and Alan Weltz. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them at the church in fellowship and lunch served by the Dorcas Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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William Bernard Kelm (1914 - 1979)
William Bernard Kelm was born July 2, 1914 at Charter Oak, Iowa, the son of Louie and Emma Martens Kelm. He died March 14, 1979 at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital, Denison, at the age of 64. William was raised in Charter Oak, where he attended the Lutheran schools. He worked in the area before marriage.On Dec. 29, 1941 he was united in marriage to Bernice Kohles at Manilla. William serviced in the U.S. Army during World War II. Upon his release from the military he returned to the Denison area where he was employed by the Highway Commission. Later he farmed near Dow City for a number of years. In 1955, William moved to the Los Angeles, Calif. area where he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. In 1976 he retired and returned to Denison.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four infant children, one brother and one sister. Survivors include his wife Bernice of Denison, one daughter Mary Ann, Mrs. Richard Brown of Dow City, two grandchildren, Gregory and Sheri, two brothers, Arthur of Denison and Louie of Charter Oak and two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Krueger of Denison and Mrs. Adela Strait of Denver, Colo.
Funeral services were held March 17, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Denison. Burial was in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery. Father Lloyd W. White officiated at the Mass and graveside rites. Pallbearers included Richard Krueger, Ronald Kelm, William Beck, Mike Bonar, Bruce Lansink and Ronald Goetzinger. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the Huebner Funeral Home, Denison.
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Loren F. Lenz (1918 - 1983)
Loren F. Lenz was born on a farm near Schleswig, Iowa, June 24, 1918, the son of Henry and Ella Reinking Lenz. He was raised on the farm and received his education in the Schleswig schools. He was baptized and later confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig.On December 7, 1936, Loren was united in marriage with Eunice Tornow and to this union two children, Dale and Diane, were born. They made their home on a farm near Schleswig and Loren farmed most of his life in the Schleswig area.
On August 17, 1969, Loren was united in marriage with Bonnie Pierce at Perry, Iowa, and they made their home on the farm near Schleswig until Loren retired in 1979. Following his retirement, they moved to Denison where they were presently residing.
Loren died Sunday evening, November 13, 1983, at the Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, following an extended illness. At the time of his death, he had attained the age of 65 years, 4 months, and 19 days. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison.
Loren was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Eunice. He is survived by his wife Bonnie of Denison, one son, Dale F. Lenz of Denison, one daughter, Diane, Mrs. Kim Roecker of Schleswig, two stepsons, one stepdaughter, four grandchildren, ten step grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren, and one brother, Howard Lenz of Schleswig. Also surviving are a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 1983, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa, with the Rev. Donald D. Fraker officiating. Comfort in music was provided by the congregation singing two hymns, "I'm But A Stranger Here" and "Rock of Ages", with Mrs. Fred Rabe serving as organist. Casket bearers included Merle Ernst, Rawlo Kastner, Orlan Abbe, Herbert Riessen, Burdell Jensen and Vernis Aldag. Interment was in the Morgan Township Cemetery near Schleswig.
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Marianna Mildred (Hadenfeld) Maupin (1917 - 2003)
Marianna Maupin of Denison, Iowa passed away on December 7, 2003 at Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison. She graced our lives for 86 years, 6 months and 27 days.She was born Marianna Mildred Hadenfeld, on May 10, 1917 and was the first daughter born to Mildred (Mahoney) and Henry Hadenfeld on their farm east of Denison where Yellow Smoke Park is now located. She remembered her father saying he had given corn and food to Indians that camped along the creek at their farm, and one tribe was led by Chief Yellow Smoke.
Marianna's physical posture was well known as she walked with an uneven gate due to one leg being shorter than the other. At age 8 her parents sought help at the Rochester, Minnesota hospital where doctors operated in hopes of correcting the problem. She was in a body cast for several months, but the surgery didn't make a big difference and Marianna continued to walk on the tips of her toes on the short leg to balance her walk. In spite of this, she never once believed she had a handicap. She did all the normal things children do including skating, biking and dancing, which she totally enjoyed. This determination and a joyous love of life carried her through 9 major surgeries over her lifetime. She never complained because she always said she didn't have time for that.
As a young woman, Marianna worked as a nanny, housekeeper and seamstress until meeting and marrying Alvin "Buck" Jetter in September 1939. To this union four children were born: Kathy, Roger, Arlene and Daniel. Alvin, who worked for Crouse Cartage Company, preceded her in death in February 1966.
Marianna later met Joel Maupin of Denison, and they married on October 7, 1972. Joe worked first for Farmers Elevator Company in Denison, and then as an EMT for the Crawford County Hospital before retirement. Joe had one son from a previous marriage, James Maupin, who passed away February 28, 2003.
Marianna's adult years were not only dedicated to her family, but also to her church, Zion Lutheran. There she belonged to the Dorcas Society, having held most of the officer positions more than once. She also volunteered with the Lutheran quilting club where she helped make World Relief quilts, plus various beautiful personal quilts. As a member of the Women's VFW Chapter in Denison, she served in many official positions including District President. Marianna also served the community by donating approximately ten gallons of blood over her lifetime to the local blood drives. Her favorite pastimes included sewing and quilting, gardening, cooking, traveling and enjoying the weekly Guy Lombardo and Lawrence Welk shows on TV.
Marianna is survived by her husband, Joe Maupin, and by her daughter, Kathy Ely of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, son, Roger of Aurora, Colorado, daughter and son-in-law, Arlene and Robert Sonnichsen of Aurora, Colorado and son, Dan of Aurora, Colorado. Also, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, plus her sisters Verna Pieper of Denison, Dorothy Logan of California, Betty (Larry) Johnson of Kansas City, Kansas, and a brother, Henry, Jr. (Betty) Hadenfeld of Arizona. Besides her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Arnold and Erich.
Marianna was a loving mother and wife and a giving person who enlightened any room with her wonderful smile and easy disposition. She will be deeply missed by her family, not only as a mother, but as a great friend. The family wishes to thank the entire staff at the Lutheran Eventide Home and the Crawford County Home Health Association both for their loving care and family support. Memorial donations in Marianna's name are welcomed at either of these wonderful organizations.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10 at Zion Lutheran Church in, Denison, Iowa, Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens, Garden of Good Shepherd, in Denison, Iowa. Karen Kahl served as organist for soloist Eldon Hardekopf, as he sang "How Great Thou Art" and congregational hymns, "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Those serving as pallbearers were Roger Jetter, Cade Sonnichsen, Chris Jetter, Dan Jetter, Britt Sonnichsen, Kristianna DiNicola and Jim Clark. The family invited everyone in attendance of the service to join them back at the church for fellowship and lunch served by the Dorcas Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.
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Raymond Edward Reetz (1916 - 2006)
Raymond Edward Reetz was born September 10, 1916, the son of Herman and Mary Anna Demey Reetz. He died Thursday, May 4, 2006 at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa at the age of eighty-nine. Raymond was born in Westside, Iowa and received his education in a rural school near his home. He began working with his father on the farm, and for various farmers as a farmhand.On December 24, 1940, Ray was united in marriage to Lillian Anna Retman in Denison. The couple settled on the farm in Westside and was blessed with the birth of a daughter, Diane. He farmed in Westside for several years, later moving to Charter Oak where he continued farming. In 1982, Ray retired and the couple moved to Wall Lake, and then to Denison in 1987. Ray loved his family very much and, in his spare time, enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren, hunting, and playing cards. He also enjoyed spending time with Diane's dog, Fuzzy, who was often by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son-in-law, Charles L. Newman; three sisters: Hazel Kasperson and her husband, Jim; Margaret Segebart and her husband, Edward; and Amelia Reetz; one brother, Joe Reetz and his wife, Laverna.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian of Denison; his daughter, Diane Newman of Denison; six grandchildren: Vicki Dentlinger and her husband, Daniel of Coon Rapids, Iowa; Charles V. Newman and his special friend, Beth of Hastings, Iowa; Debra Pijanowski and her husband, Dan of Randolph, Iowa; Terri Kramer and her husband, James of Carroll, Iowa; Patricia Downey and her husband, Rob of Ida Grove, Iowa; and Sandra Sayer and her husband, John of Lohrville, Iowa; twenty-one great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Edna Mae Kremin and her husband, Howard of Dow City; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2006 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Karen Kohl provided the organ accompaniment for soloist, Kelli Dentlinger singing, "Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound" and for congregational hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Just as I Am, Without One Plea." Those serving as pallbearers were Timothy Dentlinger, Timothy Kramer, Jeromie Kramer, Justin Kramer, Tyler Renze and Brian Sayer. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.
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Orville Mundt (1919 - 1984)
Orville, son of Harry and Sophia Schutt Mundt, was born July 12, 1919, in Manilla, Iowa. He attended rural schools and was graduated from Manilla High School in 1936. Orville served his country in the Army during WWII in the European Theater of Operations. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre Anes Atarle De Broyne, the Bronze Arrowhead, the Purple Heart, and the American Campaign Ribbon with five battle stars. He was honorably discharged on 11/24/45.On Feb. 25, 1946, he was united in marriage with Esther Book, at Defiance. They lived around Manilla, first when he farmed and later when he worked at Rasmussen Lumber Company. In 1973, they moved to Rogers, Ark., where Orville worked for Phillips Food Center. He retired in 1981. Orville was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Rogers, Ark., and the Rogers Council of Knights of Columbus. While living in Manilla, he served for many years as the commander of the American Legion Post 132.
Orville had been in failing health since Nov. 1983, and died at St. Mary Rogers Memorial Hospital, Rogers, Ark., on June 21, 1984, at the age of 64 years, 11 months, 9 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Leroy Mundt, and one sister, Erma Jorgensen. He is survived by his wife, Esther, Rogers, Ark.; one daughter Marilyn, Mrs. Richard Grote, New Hampton; two granddaughters, Regina and Andrea Grote, New Hampton; one brother Gilbert Mundt, Manilla; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was June 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, Manilla. Celebrant was Monsignor Dean Walker of Sacred Heart Church, Manilla. Interment was in St. Peter's Cemetery, Defiance. Pallbearers were Marcus Mundt, Verdell Mundt, Dave Gavin, Steve Jorgensen, Terry Mundt, and Harry Mundt. Rosary was June 24 at 8:00 p.m. at the Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla. Military Honors by American Legion Post 132, Manilla.
Transcribed by: Thomas Kruse