Adams, Michael R. "Mike" - Funeral services were held this Monday in Omaha for Michael R. (Mike) Adams, 20, of Omaha, nephew of Merl Eberly of Clarinda. Adams died Feb. 5, 1988 at Bergan Mercy Hospiial after several weeks of illness with cancer.
He was born Jan. 26, 1968 and was a 1986 graduate of Papillion-LaVista High School.
Adams was preceded in death by his father, Clifford. Survivors include his mother, Martha L. Adams; six sisters, Christine, Barbara, Diane, Sheryl, Janice and Catherine; three brothers, Kenneth, Terry and Alan; and great-grandmother, Ada Zdan, all of Omaha.
Services were at 11 a.m. in Larkin Funeral Chapel, Omaha, with interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1988

Addario, Ruth E. Gardner Todd - Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth E. Addario, 86, of Clarinda will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home.
Mrs. Addario died Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 1988, at Municipal Hospital. She had been at Bethesda Care Center for the past four months and in her own home before that. She was born March 28, 1901, at Bethany, Mo, the daughter of John S. and Elvina Jane Wilson Gardner. She was married to Ed Todd and later to John Addario, who preceded her in death in 1973.
Mrs. Addario was one of the first women to work at Lisle Corp. She later did baby sitting and cared for people in her home.
Mrs. Addario is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rex (Gladys) Laub and Dorothy Kent, both of Clarinda. There are seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Paul McKay of Clarinda is a son-in-law.
She was preceded in death by parents, husband, daughter, Maxine McKay, three brothers, two sisters and a niece raised as a sister.
Burial will be in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1988

Baldwin, Lynn Hough - Lynn Hough Baldwin, son of Rev. Sterling John and Gladys Marie (Holdridge) Baldwin, was born on May 22, 1939 in Waterloo, Iowa. Lynn passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa. He was 75 years old.

Lynn's early years were spent in several towns in Iowa including Rudd, West Union, Sanborn, and Monticello. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1957. After high school he attended and graduated from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa with a Bachelors of Science degree in January of 1961. While attending Buena Vista University he worked at Buntrock-Salie Photographer's Studio in Storm Lake, Iowa

Lynn was united in marriage to Muriel Kaye Rubsam on August 28, 1959 in Sanborn, Iowa. They started their married life in Storm Lake, Iowa until 1961 when they moved to Shenandoah, Iowa, to own and operate Stern Studio in Shenandoah as a professional photographer from January of 1961 to retirement in 2004.

After retiring, he pursued and received a degree in lay pastoring and did pulpit supply in many small churches in Iowa and surrounding area. He also served on several committees in the Missouri River Valley Presbytery for many years.

Lynn was awarded the Junior Chamber of Commerce Service Award in 1976. He served on the Board of the Professional Photographer's of Iowa and served all in all the Offices and became State President in 1979. He was also Editor of the Iowa Action. He served as Elder in the First Presbyterian Church and on many other committees.

Lynn loved to golf until the last few years. He also loved to  referee volleyball, football and umpire softball and baseball for many years until the last couple of years he regretfully had to quit because of health reasons. His main passion, was fishing in the area farm ponds and at his "summer home" a/k/a daughter Becky and Mike's home at Farlington Lake in southern Kansas.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Sterling and Gladys Baldwin and sister Barbara Hirsch.

Lynn is survived by his wife, Muriel, of Shenandoah, and their children: Debbie Edstrom and husband Mike, Katy, TX, Susan Sleyster and husband Rick, Shenandoah, Becky Baker and husband Mike of Farlington, KS, 8 grandchildren, Sonja and John Armitage, Dallas, TX, Matt Edstrom and fiancé Michelle Sicard, Denver, CO, Angie Guy and husband Matt, Bryan, TX, Jessie and Brian Kuehner, Houston, TX, Heather Sleyster and Kevin O'Meara, Omaha, NE, Luke Sleyster, Omaha, NE, Bethany Baker, Cedar Rapids, IA and Jordan Baker, Farlington, KS and two great-grand children, Jaxson and Ali Guy, Bryan, TX and a brother Ed Baldwin and wife Coni, Mountain Home, AR and sister, Dorothy Kingery and husband Elvin of Chattanooga, TN, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Batt, Stephen Thomas - Stephen Thomas Batt, age 63, born Aug 31, 1950, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Thursday, July, 31, 2014 at Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center, Bedford, Iowa. An inurnment will be held at a later date

Biggers, Florence Barbara Stirk - Florence Barbara Biggers, daughter of Ernest and Florence Elizabeth (Noakes) Stirk, was born on November 15, 1928 in Shenandoah, Iowa. She entered into rest on September 20, 2014 at the Bryan Health Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 85.

Barbara's early life was spent growing up in Clarinda, Iowa, where she attended school until her sophomore year, when the family moved to Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Following graduation, she moved back to Clarinda where she worked as a telephone operator.

On April 27, 1947, Barbara was united in marriage to the love of her life, Donal A. Biggers in Clarinda. Following their marriage they resided in Atlantic, Iowa where their two boys were born, David and Ronald. They would later make moves to Emporia, KS, Falls City, NE and finally back to southwest Iowa to Shenandoah in 1959 where Donal managed Brown Shoe Fit stores in each of those communities before accepting a position in the home office.

In 1961, Barbara started working at Brown's Specialty Shop as a sales person/clerk. Brown's later moved and renamed the store to Young America where she worked as manager until 1975.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Sweet Adelines, La Femme Gema Club, a couple of Bridge Clubs (mixed couples and all female), as well as being a member of a swimming fitness group. Barbara loved swimming (she was very proud of hitting the 100 mile mark), knitting, pottery, ornamental gardening and flowers, golfing with Dad, home decorating, playing bridge and baking cookies for the grandkids. Mom always enjoyed having family and friends around and loved to cook (and try new recipes) putting on big spreads for holidays and special occasions and just being together.

Preceding Barbara in death were her parents; and three sisters, Lottie Sherrill, Gladys Coy and Geneiva Johnston. Survivors include her loving husband, Donal Biggers of Clarinda; two sons, David Biggers and wife Joy of Carlsbad, CA and Ron Biggers and wife Debbie of Shenandoah; five grandchildren, Kimberly Goehring and husband Brett of Underwood, IA, Emily Biggers of Encinitas, CA, Brandon Biggers and wife Kami of Essex, Blaire Figueroa and husband Jorge of Encinitas, CA, and Garrett Bankhead of Los Angeles, CA; four great grandchildren, Hunter, Hayden and Harrison Goehring of Underwood, IA, and Roman Donal Biggers of Essex; sister-in-laws, Dorothy Rogers of Shenandoah, Shirley Henggeler and husband Bob of Maryville, MO; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

A memorial is being established in Barbara's name. Inurnment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Bixby, Denise Darlene Fletchall - Celebration of Life Services for Denise (Fletchall) Bixby, age 53, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Sharpsburg, Iowa entered into peace Sunday, August 31, 2014 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Celebration services will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church with Reverend Tim Maxa officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox, Iowa.

Denise Darlene Bixby was born July 13, 1961, in Desoto, Missouri, the daughter of Carl Stephen Marler and charlotte Jean (Arnold) Marler. Denise worked as a CNA for most of her working career. She also worked at the Creston Walmart, Michael Foods in Lenox, and the Sale Barn in Grant City Missouri. Denise enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren. When her health allowed, she also liked to go camping, fishing, cook outs and family get ‘togethers’. She enjoyed doing crafts and making gifts with plastic canvas and yarn. Denise liked taking pictures and could always be found snapping pictures at family functions although she was not fond of having her own picture taken. Denise passed away August 31, 2014, at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Denise is survived by her husband Frank Bixby of Clarinda Iowa; four Children: Jeanny Camden and husband Jacob of Gravity Iowa; Jack Marler and special friend Susan Villamil of Villisca Iowa; Amanda Mains and special friend Denny Foote of Sharpsburg Iowa; and Alfred Fletchall of Villisca Iowa. Denise is also survived by her parents Carl and Charlotte Marler of Atlanta, Missouri; four sisters, Tammy Meagher and husband Tim of SW Canton, Ohio; Bertha Faye Marler of St Louis, Missouri; Carla Metts USAF Korea; and Judy Koch of Missouri; ten grandkids, Kaylie Camden, Hunter Camden, Kolten Marler, Tori Foote, Dustin Foote, Nathan Mains, Zackary Foote, Clinton Mains, Andrew Fletchall and Dakoda Lourens; along with many other family members and friends.
Preceding Denise in death are her grandparents

Bloom, H. Phyllis Finley - Helen Phyllis Bloom, daughter of Claude LeRoy "Roy" and Eva Lucinda (McIntyre) Finley was born on February 16, 1922 in Fremont County, Iowa. She passed away September 2, 2014 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 92.

Phyllis grew up on her family's farm and completed her education at Shenandoah High School. She worked for a time at Midway Café on Highway 59 south of Shenandoah.

Phyllis was united in marriage to Stanley Wayne Bloom on October 18, 1943 at the Methodist Church parsonage in Tarkio, Missouri. They lived in Colorado for a time, while Stanley was in the military. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, they returned to the Bloom family farm where she spent most of her life. Phyllis traveled extensively with her husband, Stanley, to assist him in conducting his district sales meetings for Garst & Thomas and Pioneer Seed Corn Company.

Phyllis was a member of the Eastern Star, the United Methodist Church in Northboro, Iowa and enjoyed playing bridge and golf for many years.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Stanley in 2000, daughter Patricia Kay in 2012, son-in-law Gary P. Myers in 1999, brother Duane Finley and wife Elaine, sisters Claudia Bangs and husband Pete, Irma Stratton and husband Bernard and Gwen Smoke and husband Chuck, and brother-in-law Robert Book.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son Michael Bloom and wife Joan of rural Northboro, Iowa, grandson Ari David Bloom of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, granddaughters Sarah Frank and husband Brandon of Middleton, Wisconsin and Heather Myers of Omaha, Nebraska, great-grandchildren Vyctorya and Antonio Myers of Omaha, Nebraska and Ryane and Kailinn Frank of Middleton, Wisconsin, sister Wanda Book of Shenandoah, Iowa, brother Galen Finley and wife Joann of Arizona, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Brister, Janet Louise Wenrich - Janet Louise Brister was born October 31, 1943 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Howard and Kathryn Lucille (Byron) Wenrich. She passed away on Monday afternoon, August 25, 2014 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 25 days.
Janet grew up all over the United States as her father served in the air force. Following her high school graduation in 1962, she also joined the United States Air Force. Following basic training she was stationed at Charleston Air Force Base in South Carolina. While stationed there she met her husband Ronald Brister. The couple were married in Charleston, South Carolina and in 1965 when she found out she was pregnant with her first child, Janet received an honorable discharge from the Air Force.
Following her time in the Air Force, Janet took advantage of the GI Bill and became an LPN. She worked in a hospital in Alaska for over 28 years until a back injury forced her to retire. Janet moved to Clarinda, Iowa to be closer to her sister, Beverly Adamson. Janet enjoyed sewing, cross stitching and a good cross word puzzle.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Ronald.
Survivors include her two sons, Steven Brister of Anchorage, Alaska and Brian Brister of Washington State; three grandchildren; her sister, Beverly Adamson and her husband Anthony of Shenandoah, Iowa; along with other relatives and friends

Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Carper, Louis "Dean" - Louis "Dean" Carper passed from this earth into the arms of his heavenly father on Saturday, September 27.

Dean was born on April 10th, 1931 in Page county Iowa to Walter and Muzette (Montgomery) Carper. He attended school in Shenandoah where he graduated in 1951. In May of 1951 he enlisted in the US Army. On November 23rd he married his high school sweetheart, Charlotte Billings. Dean proudly served his country in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in June, 1953, but served in the U.S. Army Reserves in Shenandoah for thirteen more years.

Dean went back to school and graduated from NWMSU with his undergraduate degree in Secondary Education. Dean taught Social Studies for three years at Eddyville Community School. They then moved to Red Oak where he was instrumental in starting the Special Education program. Dean continued his education and received his Master's degree in Special Education from University of Nebraska at Omaha. He retired from teaching in June, 1993. He dedicated his life to his special kids. For many years he started and ran Camp Discovery. He also, worked with Special Olympics for many years.

Other than education Dean's passion was working for the Lord. He served in many positions in his church, The Community of Christ. Most recently he served as Evangelist.

Dean also, had a passion for writing. He wrote and published three books about young people: A Cry in the Wind, The Sound of Drums, and Gib. He had various other manuscripts that were "in the works".

Dean's family was his life also. He and Charlotte raised three children, Jeff, Cindy and Angie. They enjoyed wintering in Arizona for many years. He loved to play golf, read Civil War history and talking to people.

Dean is survived by his wife of 62 years, Charlotte of Council Bluffs. His children, Jeff Carper of Glenwood, Cindy Sellers and husband, Art of Council Bluffs, and Angie Dunkeson of Forest Grove, Oregon. Grandchildren: Aaron Sellers of Coralville, Iowa, Eric Sellers and wife Liz of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Second Lt. Andrew Carper of Eglin AFB, Florida, Christain Carper and wife Abby of Glenwood, Iowa, Tonya, Zoie, and Cole Dunkeson of Cornelius, Oregon. Great granddaughter, Hannah Sellers of Council Bluffs. Many nieces, nephews and a host of friends

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Chapman, William Francis - William Francis Chapman was born on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1919 to William and Lillian Henn Chapman in Evanston, Illinois.  He entered into rest on October 12, 2014 at his rural Northboro home.  Since childhood, he resided on the family farm that has been in the Chapman family since 1913.  He attended the Northboro High School, played on the basketball and baseball teams, and graduated in 1937.  He enjoyed coon hunting and the hounds he owned.  He absolutely loved horses and worked with the Rough Riders organization, helping David Flack in parading six team horses.

After graduation Francis started farming, raising grain and livestock and helping his father operate the farm.  Francis enjoyed having a herd of Polled Hereford cows, and he also helped the neighbors pick corn by hand at harvest time.  He was a very gentle and loving person to all who knew him.  Francis lived the good neighbor policy by always providing a helping hand to others.

Francis served in the Marine Corp during World War II from 1945-47.  Francis served on the Board of Trustees of the Northboro United Methodist Church, and he was a member of the American Legion Club in Shenandoah.

Preceding Francis in death were his parents, William and Lillian Chapman; uncle Frank Chapman; sister, Phyllis Lauman; and nephew, Kim Schilling. 

Survivors include his sister, Helen Schilling; and niece, Pennie Slater and husband John.

There will be a luncheon prior to graveside services starting at 12 o'clock noon on Wednesday at the Northboro Town Hall in Northboro.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Northboro United Methodist Church

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Clark, Betty Lou Johnson - Betty Clark, age 83, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Braddyville, Iowa entered into peace Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at her residence in Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Jeff Cummings officiating. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Betty Lou Clark was born near Guss, Iowa to Floyd Johnson and Leona (Berringer) Johnson. Betty attended Skinner School of Nodaway #7. She graduated from Villisca High School in 1949. On October 4, 1950 she was united in marriage to Elvin “Doc” Clark in Siam, Iowa. They were blessed with a son Randy Lee in 1961. They lived on a farm near Guss, Iowa for forty years.

Betty was employed in Braddyville at Braddyville Oil and Kearney Factory in Clarinda, Iowa until the birth of her son. She then became a homemaker and assisted with bookkeeping for Braddyville Electric. Betty was also employed as a dietary aide at Goldenrod Manor and Westridge Quality Care before retirement.

Betty was a member of the Eastern Star of Siam for fifty years as well as numerous clubs and church organizations in Guss and Braddyville. She helped out with Cub Scouts in New Market, Iowa. Betty enjoyed traveling with her husband and grandson. Family was very important to her.

Preceding Betty in death were her parents, Floyd and Leona Johnson; husband, Elvin “Doc” Clark; brother-in-law, Gilbert Burch.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Randy Clark and wife Carmen of Clarinda, Iowa; grandson, Andrew Clark and fiancé Megan Hamilton of Stanton, Iowa; brother-in-law, Marion Clark and wife Blondina of Warrensburg, Missouri; brother-in-law, Larry Clark and wife Joyce of Braddyville, Iowa; sister-in-law, Karon Burch of Braddyville, Iowa; nephews, Terry Clark and wife Michelle of Kansas City, Missouri, Rodney Clark and wife Kathy of Shawnee Mission, Kansas and their son Tyler and many friends

Collins, Ross - Ross Collins was born February 28, 1938 in Willow Springs, Missouri, the son of Lewis and Eva (Morris) Collins. He passed away on Friday morning, September 5, 2014 at the Ambassador Care Center in Sidney, Iowa at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 8 days.
Ross grew and attended school in Willow Springs. Ross worked for the greenhouses in Shenandoah for several years and later worked as the custodian at the Shenandoah United Methodist Church and for Security Bank of Shenandoah. On July 24, 1987, he was united in marriage to Kathy Ann Sparr in Shenandoah. Ross was a quiet man who loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his wife. He also found joy in garage sales, both going to them and having his own.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Timothy Dean Collins and David Edward McCue; a grandson, Brandon Ross Strong Collins; brothers, Floyd, Herman, Wilbert and Hubert Collins and an infant brother; and three sisters, Veda, Delphia and Cora.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Collins of Farragut, Iowa; his children, Lorraine Collins of Panama City, Florida, David Collins of Austin, Texas, Andy McCue of Farragut, Iowa; 4 grandchildren, Bethanee and Dakotah Collins of Kingsland, Georgia, Johnathan and Anthony Clay of St. MaryÂ’s, Georgia; one great grandson, Elijah Walthall; daughter-in-law, Christina Collins of Kingsland, Georgia; two brothers, Carl Collins of Merced, California and Thomas Collins of West Plains, Missouri; a sister, Bettie Dobbs and her husband Dwain of Shenandoah, Iowa; sister-in-law, Nancy Sparr of Farragut, Iowa; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends

Burial in Essex Cemetery, Essex, Iowa.

Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa

Conley, Pamella Cottrell - Pamella (Cottrell) Conley, 60, of Clarinda, formerly of Creston, entered into rest Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, at her home, in Clarinda. Celebration of Life memorial services were held Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. Pastor Richard Iske officiated. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery, south of Creston. Open visitation was held 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, with family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. Memorials are to the family. Online condolences may be given at www.powersfh.com.
Pamella Jewell (Cottrell) Conley was born Jan. 29, 1954 in Des Moines to Raymond Leonard Cottrell and Darlene (Boham) Cottrell. She attended East Union and Creston High School and later received a substance abuse counseling degree. Pamella was blessed with a son Jamie Vandel and a daughter Shannon Danielson. She was united in marriage in 1973 to Dave Conley and later divorced. Pamella worked at Gits Mfg. as a machine operator and Zion Treatment Center. She also worked at Crossroads as a Substance Abuse Counselor. Pamella worked various jobs before moving to Clarinda to work for the Iowa Department of Corrections as a Substance Abuse Counselor in October of 1998. After 12 years, she retired in June of 2010. Pamella was a member of the Creston Assembly of God Church, Alcoholics Anonymous and was very passionate about maintaining her own sobriety and also the sobriety of others.
Pamella is survived by her mother, Darlene Cottrell of Creston; her son, Jamie (wife Hayley) Vandel of Creston; one daughter, Shannon Danielson of Clarinda; lifelong friends, Dave Danielson of Creston and Tracy Shimer of Avoca; three brothers, Jack Cottrell of Ames, Bob (wife Jan) Cottrell and Tom (wife Sharon) Cottrell, both of Creston; three sisters, Kathy (husband Jim) Portwood, Peggy (husband Don) Miller and Tabitha Cottrell (Luke Parks), all of Creston; five grandchildren, Brenna, Emma, Shaelyn, Bryar and Brayden; and many friends and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Cottrell, many aunts and uncles, her nephew Robert Thomas Cottrell and her grandparents

Crawford, Opal Arthur - Mrs. Opal Crawford, 82, a former resident of this area, died Monday night, Feb. 1, 1988 at Midlands Hospital in Papillion, Ne.
She was born March 14, 1905 at New Market, the daughter of Edward and Sarah Mackey Arthur.
She was married to Kenneth C. Crawford Feb. 2, 1927. He preceded her in death May 4, 1976.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by six children: Mrs. Ralph (Lillian) Koger of Osceola, Mo; Carroll Crawford of Leeton, Mo, Donald Crawford of Long Beach, Ms, Gene Crawford of Independence, Mo, Mrs. Jerome (Janet) Glesinger of Papillion, Ne, and Mrs. Darrell (Patty) Hardy of Logan.
There are 19 grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren. Sisters are Nellie Arthur of Clarinda, Ethel Mackey of Clearmont, Mo, and Velma Plowman of Sharpsburg.
She was preceded in death by parents, husband, two brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Loren Daly officiating.
Burial was in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 4, 1988

Crooks, Lexxus Shyann - Lexxus Shyann Crooks was born October 4, 2010 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Adam Oliver and Melissa Ann (Wells) Crooks. She passed away on Tuesday afternoon, September 16, 2014 at her home in Clarinda, Iowa following a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 3 years, 11 months and 12 days.
Lexxus was a happy child who loved her family and many friends, especially her brother and sister. She enjoyed spending time outside when she was able to and loved her cats. She was so strong throughout her illness and always had a big smile on her face.
She was preceded in death by her very close friends, Deb and Chelsie Farmer.
She is survived by her parents, Adam and Melissa Crooks of Clarinda, Iowa; her siblings, Gage and Jazmine Crooks of Clarinda, Iowa; grandparents, Rodney and Elva Wells of Sioux Center, Iowa, Gayle and Mike Fahey of Bellevue, Nebraska, Deb and Rick Richardson of Villisca, Iowa; great grandparents, Roger and Evelyn Wells of Yorktown, Iowa and Ron and Sally Pierce of Nebraska City, Nebraska; along with aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah, Iowa with Rev. Andy Rubenking officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery of rural Clarinda, Iowa. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements

Davis, George "Sonny" - George Alonzo “Sonny” Davis, Jr was born August 12, 1936 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of George Alonzo, Sr. and Catherine (Wyrich) Davis. He passed away on Sunday evening, October 5, 2014 at his home in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 23 days.
George grew up and attended school in St. Joseph, Missouri. He later served his country in the United States Army. On June 24, 1970, he was united in marriage to Patricia Kay Stephens in Falls City, Nebraska and this union was blessed with five children, Donald, Sharon, Joseph, James and Judith.
Sonny worked for Eaton Corporation for 21 years before retiring. After his retirement, he enjoyed working outside and caring for his lawn. He never knew a stranger and always had a good joke or two to tell. His true love was his family, especially his grandchildren and great granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia in 1994; his siblings, Charles, Jimmy, Dicky, Joyce, Ruth Ann, Judy and Betty.
Survivors include his children, Donald Davis and his wife Rita of Shenandoah, Iowa, Sharon Armstrong of Shenandoah, Iowa, Joseph Davis and his wife Michelle of Des Moines, Iowa, James Davis of Shenandoah, Iowa, Judith Foutch of Essex, Iowa; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Brown, Belinda Cook, Stephanie Priest, Jeff Davis, Jennifer Davis, Jacob Davis, Jesse Davis, Courtney Foutch, Damian Foutch, Kylie Foutch; great grandchildren, Jordan, Nyle and Blakely Davis, Tyler and Arik Brown, Logan Cook and McKenna Priest; great-great granddaughter, Kira Brown; a nephew, Matthew Davis of Shenandoah, Iowa; sisters, Janet Elliott of Glendale, Arizona, Mary Lou Proctor of Glendale, Arizona, Glenda Barnes and her husband Jerry of St. Joseph, Missouri, Cookie of St. Joseph, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Sandy Davis of Shenandoah, Iowa, Terry Davis of California; special friends, Joe and Kim Bergen of Shenandoah, Iowa; along with other relatives and many friends.
Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah with Joe Bergen officiating. There will be a private family inurnment held at a later date. Visitation with the family present will take place on Wednesday evening, October 8 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Kirsch Funeral Chapel. A memorial fund is being established in Sonny’s name. Online remembrances or condolences can be left at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements

Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa

Davis, Harold Eugene - Harold Eugene Davis, age 54, of Villisca, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, July 25, 2014 at Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, Iowa. Celebration of Life Graveside Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, July 28, 2014 at the Athelstan Cemetery in Athelstan, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Harold Eugene Davis was born January 18, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas the only son of Jean (Mulkey) Davis and Eugene Davis. He grew up attending school in Kansas City, Kansas and then moved to Ulysses, Kansas. After high school he started working at the oil rig in Ulysses. Following in his father’s footsteps, he later moved to New Mexico and started driving a semi truck. At the age of 31, when his first child and only daughter, Gloria Jean Davis, was born in Kansas City, Kansas he quit driving truck. In 1991, he moved to Iowa. In 1992, he broke his back working for a F. C. Grace Furniture Company in Clarinda. His only son, Dallas Eugene Davis, was born in Shenandoah, Iowa in 1993. After he broke his back and became disabled, he enjoyed spending time with his daughter, son, mother and extended family. In 2012, his granddaughter, Kinley Jade Davis, was born and he truly loved her.

Harold was a ‘fun loving’ child growing up, he enjoyed fishing, riding bikes and attending NASCAR races with his family. When he was 16, he was ‘thrill seeking and adventurous’, and was able to purchased his first car, a 1956 Chevrolet, which he paid for by himself, loved dearly and nicknamed “The Bomb”! He later got his prized red Nova. Harold was a motor enthusiast who enjoyed cars and engines, which is one of the reasons he enjoyed his years of driving the semi and seeing the country along the way. He marveled at the fact he had driven through all of the 48 connecting states. In the next years to come, his love for trucking switched to becoming a parent. He always wanted a daughter and son, which he was blessed to have. Harold was a loving, understanding and compassionate father. As a grandfather, he was surprised at the ‘earliness of it’, however, he accepted it with open arms. Harold and his granddaughter played and shared laughter for the years they had together. In 2014, he found out he was having another granddaughter, Lily Jean Davis, and he was very excited to meet her. In his last years, family was important and being around friends he loved. The weekends were reserved for NASCAR. He also enjoyed his long walks.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Jean Davis of Villisca, Iowa; his daughter, Gloria Jean Davis, of Red Oak, Iowa; his son, Dallas Eugene Davis and his significant other, Natasha Lee Drews, and granddaughter Kinley Jade, all of Red Oak, Iowa; his grandmother, Blanche Schipper of Mount Ayr, Iowa; and his aunts and uncles, Deloris and Scott Stutzman; Debbie and Terry Wilson; Sarah Mulkey; Gail Boruck; Marvin Nobles; Calvin Nobles; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding Harold in death is his father, Eugene Davis; his grandfather, Don Schipper; his grandmother, Velma Nobles; and several aunts and uncles.

Decker, David John - DAVID JOHN DECKER, age 67 of Clarinda, IA formerly of Tilden, NE, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda.  David was born February 17, 1947 in Tilden, NE to Malvin E. Decker and Marjorie C. (Ritter) Decker.  David grew up in Tilden, NE and graduated from Neligh High School in 1965. He attended the University of Nebraska with an Ag background, worked for Lincoln Electric System for 10 years, moved to Tilden in 1979 where he was a farmer and local business man.  He was united in marriage on October 19, 1996 to Karen Sue Hansen in Tilden, NE. David and Karen then moved to Hampton, IA where he worked at Sukup Manufacturing in Sheffield, IA as an Ag Engineer retiring in 2012.   

David was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarinda, IA. Graduated from the School of Lay Ministry in 2008 and was very dedicated in serving the people of the United Methodist Church.  He was a member of the Iowa Board of Laity serving as Chairperson and was president of the North Central Jurisdiction Association along with many other committees.  He also loved singing and was involved in various chorus groups with his great Tenor voice.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Malvin and Marjorie Decker.  He is survived by his 2 children Tamora (Clarence) Luchini of Green Ridge, MO and Brandon (Cindy) Decker of Tilden, NE; wife Karen and her 2 children Gary (Dawn) Nelson of Tilden, NE and Pam (Gale) Larsen of Lincoln, NE;  Dave's siblings Marlene (Bob) Trott of Salisbury, England; Bob (Julie) Decker of Tilden, NE; Larry (Kathryn) Decker of Minneapolis, MN; 9 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends

Eichhorst, Irene Blume - Irene Eichhorst, 96, of Yorktown died on Thursday, August 7, at The Westridge Nursing Home, Clarinda, Iowa.
She was born on September 26, 1917, the daughter of Herman and Gertrude Blume of Clarinda, Iowa. She married Elmer Eichhorst on January 8, 1946.
She was a homemaker and long-time resident of Yorktown. She was active in St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Ladies Aid as well as numerous volunteer organizations in the Clarinda area, including the Clarinda Hospital and the Historical Society. She was the last charter member of the FFW (Friendly Farmers Wives) Club.
Irene leaves behind many loving family members. Sons Ryland (Pat) Eichhorst of Oronoco, MN; Dave (Cynthe) Eichhorst of Chowchilla, CA; Ken Eichhorst of Rosemount, MN; and Bruce Eichhorst of Yorktown and daughter Kathy (Gregg) Paulsen of Gilbert, AZ. Her grandchildren include Nicole Swanson of Oronoco, MN; Jason (Macee) Eichhorst of Holiday, UT; Jody (Jamie) Garrett, Chapel Hill, NC; Traci (Samuel) Holloway of St. Peters, MO; Alysen (Brandon) McLemore of Fresno, CA; Tyler Eichhorst of New Hope, MN; Kaitlin (Steve) Osborn of Chaska, MN; Kelsey Paulsen of Gilbert, AZ; and Alyssa (Christopher) Bargren of Gilbert, AZ. Great Grandchildren are Logan and Laura Holloway of St. Peters, MO; Adelle and Evangeline Garrett of Chapel Hill, NC; Aspen and Aven McLemore of Fresno, CA; and Carter Swanson of Oronoco, MN.
She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer, daughter Jeanene, daughter-in-law Barb (Ken), grandson Matthew Jay, her parents, and brothers Harry and Erwin Blume.

Services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Yorktown, IA, with Pastor Nathan Dudley officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Sunday, August 10 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be at Polsley Cemetery, near Yorktown. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries.
The Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, is in charge of arrangements.

Exceen, Dencil Darrell - Dencil Darrell Exceen was born October 30, 1949 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Stanely Edwin and Lesta Maurean (Burkholder) Exceen. He passed away on Tuesday afternoon, September 9, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 10 days.
Dencil grew up in southwest Iowa and graduated from Nishna Valley High School in 1968. From 1969 until 1972 he served in the United States Navy on the USS Longbeach. Following his tour in the navy, Dencil moved to California where he attended college at San Diego State University. He later moved to Arkansas in 1985 where he was self-employed cleaning and servicing pools and spas. Dencil moved back to Shenandoah in 2014 to be close to family as his health declined.
Dencil was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Elks Lodge and had been a leader for the Royal Rangers. He enjoyed cooking, singing, and being outdoors hunting, fishing and camping. His true love was his family, especially his great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Colleen Ketcham.
Survivors include his siblings, James Exceen and his wife Wanda of Maryville, Missouri, Deana VanFosson and her husband Gerald of Cheyenne, Wyoming, June Miller and her husband Bob of Shenandoah, Iowa, Dennis Exceen of Springdale, Arkansas; a brother-in-law, Bruce Ketcham and his wife Sara of Shenandoah, Iowa; along with many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Burial in Elmwood Cemetery at Coin, Iowa.

Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa

Fast, Mary Ellen Mitchell - Funeral services were held this Monday afternoon at the United Methodist Church in Villisca for Mary Ellen Fast, 84, of Villisca, who died Feb. 5, 1988 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha. Burial was in Morton Mills Cemetery.
She was born June 8, 1903 to Charles and Betty Ellen (Belle) Anderson Mitchell in Adams County.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Floyd; sons, Wayne and Clark; two brothers, Howard and Ernie. Survivors include children, Mrs. Edgar (Juanita) Burton of Villisca, Orville Fast of Elliott, Mrs. Stan (Janice) Peterson of Stanton, Mrs. Bob (Joan) Watts of Villisca, Mrs. Mons (Mary) Roll of Colorado Springs, Co; 25 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren; one brother, Orville Mitchell of Red Oak CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1988

Fichter, Marion Lucile Antrim - Marion Lucile Fichter was born February 20, 1920 in Mills County, Iowa near Malvern, the daughter of George and Nellie (Shannon) Antrim. She passed away on Wednesday evening, August 13, 2014 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 94 years, 6 months and 11days.

Lucile grew up on a farm near the Malvern and Strahan area before moving to Glenwood when she was four years old. She attended school in Glenwood and graduated from Glenwood High School in 1938. She was united in marriage to Lowell Fichter on April 14, 1940 in Glenwood. This union was blessed with two children, Walter Edson and Coleen Ann.

Lowell and Lucile resided for two years in Storm Lake, Iowa and then made their home in Shenandoah where they raised their family, made many longtime friends, and were active in the community. In addition to homemaking, Lucile sold Avon for two years. She later worked during the production season in the inspection room of the DeKalb Hybrid seed corn plant. She also helped set up the new Woolworths Store in 1966.

Lucile was an avid bridge player and also enjoyed oil painting, teaching painting classes, caring for flowers and houseplants and collecting sea shells during her travels. She and Lowell treasured retirement years with friends and family, including extensive travels that took them "trailering" throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada as well as travel tours to Europe. They wintered in Florida and Texas, making many new friends while being very active in the park activities during their winter months there. They also loved entertaining family and friends who visited. Lucile enjoyed being with her classmates at Glenwood High School reunions and parades, attending annually until recent years.

An active civic and community life included membership at Shenandoah First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Elks Bridge Club, Country Club Bridge, a lifetime member of American Legion Auxiliary Post #88 of Shenandoah, Antique Study Club, and Good Sam Camping Club. She had also been a Brownie and 4-H leader.

Lucile was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lowell (1999); granddaughter, Angela Fichter; sister, Lousie Haack (Wright-Kier); and two brothers, Harold Antrim and Glen Antrim.

Survivors include her children Walter and his wife Carol of Omaha, Nebraska, Coleen and her husband John Northrop of Sturgis, South Dakota; grandchildren Christopher and Kristi Fichter, Nicholas and Kathy Bettis, Jennifer Smith, Jill and Evan Brockman; step-grandchildren Shawn Northrop, Starla and Ricky Wright, Shane Northrop, Scott Northrop; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Fichter, Terry Lou Bettis, Mariah Bettis; step-great grandchildren, Julia Sook and Elizabeth Sook; along with nieces, nephews, extended family and friends

Burial will be in the Randolph Cemetery. Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Ia

Gates, Gladys May Hamman - Gladys May Gates, age 98, of Omaha, Nebraska formerly of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. Gladys was born May 7, 1916 in Page County, Iowa the daughter of Frank and Augusta (Johnson) Hamman. She attended Red Oak High School graduating in 1935. On July 24, 1938 she was united in marriage to Wayne L. Gates in Red Oak.

Gladys belonged to Red Oak Presbyterian Church, joining in 1927 and belonged to Woman’s Organization Rebecca Circle and received Honorary Life Membership. Gladys and Wayne were active in the church and leaders in Junior High Fellowship, Social Committee and Bible School.

In her earlier years, Gladys worked with Boy Scouts as Den Mother and received the Den Mother Award. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Stanton for over 50 years. She belonged to Home Department of Monday Club. She enjoyed crafts and was often called upon to decorate for activities in these organizations as well as volunteer to help. Gladys was a member of the Business and Professional Women since 1977 and was honored as “Women of the Year” in 1998.

Gladys worked alongside her husband, Wayne, doing the bookkeeping for their Chrysler-Plymouth dealership, Bryan-Gates Motors until Wayne’s death in 1975. She later enjoyed working with the people at Connor’s Department Store until it closed.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Wayne; infant daughter: Janice; brothers: Earny, George, and Ralph Hamman; and sisters: Dorothy Olson, Florence Nelson, and Grace Danielson. Survivors include her son: Gary Gates and wife Kathy of Omaha; grandchildren: Bryan Gates and wife Meghan of Minneapolis, MN; Jennie Tews and husband James of Elkhorn, NE; and Michelle Staub and husband Ryan of Prairie Village, KS; great grandchildren: Elyssa and Savhannah Tews and expecting two more in October and January; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10 AM Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the Red Oak Presbyterian Church with Rev. Caryn Pedersen officiating. Burial will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Nyman, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Red Oak Presbyterian Church, Fountain View Senior Living in Omaha, and Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Gee, Merrill Henry - Merrill Henry Gee was born December 14, 1930 in Page County, Iowa, the son of Henry and Mary (Gleason) Gee. He passed away on Wednesday morning, September 24, 2014 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 10 days.
Merrill grew up in Shenandoah and graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1948. He later attended Tarkio College for two years. He then served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Following his service he attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha where he completed his teaching degree, played football and ran track. On February 20, 1953 he was united in marriage to Joyce Frances Thomas in Washington, DC. This union was blessed with five daughters, Susan, Joni, Julie, Jaymie and Kerry.
Merrill was a teacher and coach in Colorado Springs and Longmont, Colorado and later in Clarinda, Iowa. Following his teaching and coaching career he sold insurance in Shenandoah before working for the FDIC. He had been a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shenandoah as well as the Elks, Kiwanis and American Legion Post #88 all of Shenandoah. He enjoyed refereeing football games, starting track meets and playing golf and cards. He always had a story to tell and loved spending time with his friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce; his step-father, Jack Kill; a brother, James Gee; a sister, Phyllis Keeran and her husband Kenard; son-in-law, Bob Olson; and a nephew, Stephen Keeran.
He is survived by his daughters, Susan Olson of Essex, Iowa, Joni Royer and her husband Ken of Essex, Iowa, Julie Hakes and George Annan of Coin, Iowa, Jaymie Randel and her husband Neil Schatz of Grundy Center, Iowa, Kerry Aistrope and her husband Doug of Randolph, Iowa; ten grandchildren, Lori Carlson and her husband Doug of Shenandoah, Iowa, Jennifer Owen and her fiancé Mike McClendon of Clarinda, Iowa, Casey Royer and his wife Katie of Newton, Iowa, Christopher Royer and his wife Jenna of Story City, Iowa, Anthony Head and his wife Emily of Imogene, Iowa, Amy Head of Lincoln, Nebraska, Elias Gee Randel of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Eliot Gee Randel of Grundy Center, Iowa, Emily Aistrope of Ankeny, Iowa, Dominic Aistrope of Randolph, Iowa; three great grandchildren, Kelsi, Nick and Miley Carlson all of Shenandoah, Iowa; a nephew, Charles Keeran of Clarinda, Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends

Gillham, Donald L. - 17 Mar 1928 - 01 Oct 2014 - Donald Gillham passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at his home in Shenandoah.

Burial will be held at the Oxford Cemetery near Chariton, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the family

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Donald L. Gillham age 86 of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away at his home in Shenandoah, on Wednesday October 1, 2014. Don was born in Chariton, Iowa on March 17, 1928, the son of Stanford and Edna Marie Owen Gillham.

Donald was raised in Chariton, attended and graduated from High School there. In his teen years he worked with his dad at the Earl Milnes Dairy Farm. At 16 he decided to leave the farm and work on a bridge crew. He graduated from Chariton High School in 1946, but was unable to attend his graduation because he was in Tokyo in the Army. He took his basic training in Knox, Kentucky, then reported to Fort Lewis, Washington where he headed to Japan on a troop ship. In Japan he worked in supply and delivered to various camps as well as General Douglas McArthur's residence.

After the service he joined the Burlington Northern Railroad where he worked for 34 years. He married and had three children, Robert, Ronald, and Sheryl.

He moves to Shenandoah in the late 70's where he resided the rest of his life. He was united in marriage to Sarah Ann King at Shenandoah on April 20, 2013.

Preceded in death by his parents, a sister Doris and two brothers, Lyle and Duane

Survivors include his wife Sarah of Shenandoah, Iowa; daughter Sheryl Karnes of Grand Rapids, Michigan; two sons, Robert Gillham (Cheryl) of Des Moines, Iowa, and Ronald Gillham (Christie) of Creston, Iowa. Grandchildren, Danielle O'Connor (Dennis), Kyle Karnes (fiancé Michelle), Lori Mullen (Christopher), Valarie Bebee (Donnie). Great Grandchildren, Ethan Newman, Taylor and Tanner Mullen, Wyatt Auten, and Christopher Gillham. Other relatives and friends, including Vic Ingrim.

Burial will be held at the Oxford Cemetery near Chariton, Iowa

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Goff, Ida Ellen Schrodt - Ida Ellen (Schrodt) Goff was born September 28, 1923 at Corning, Iowa to Charles Henry and Rena Harriett Ethel (Houchin) Schrodt. Ida passed away Monday morning, August 18, 2014 at Westridge Quality Care & Rehab in Clarinda at the age of 90.
She attended school in Clarinda. Ida was married to Russell Goff in 1971 at Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was a caretaker for her mother, waitress, and worked for 30 years at Blue Star which is now ConAgra in Council Bluffs. After retiring from Blue Star she and her husband went West to work in the orchards of Oregon and Idaho. Ida’s joy centered around her siblings and their families.
Preceding Ida in death were her parents and sister Rena Marjorylena Schrodt at birth, infant son Charles Earl Whited; husbands Earl Whited, John Gardsley, and Russell Goff; and other siblings Lewis Charles (Evelyn) Schrodt, James Henry (Trula) Schrodt, and Mary Susan (Jerry) Sollars.
Surviving Ida is her sister Dora Juanita (Gene)Norris, Braddyville. Ida is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all her nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 4 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Mitch Grossoehme officiating. Interment will be at Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Westridge Quality Care & Rehab. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home provided arrangements

Harms, Rose Gay Burroughs - Rose Gay (Burroughs) Harms was born September 11, 1932 to Jesse Wallace and Ethel Frances (Elkins) Burroughs in Shambaugh, Iowa. Rose went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2014. Rose was 82 years old.

Rose attended elementary country schools in Page and Taylor counties in Iowa, and at Stanberry Missouri. She attended high school at Clarinda, Iowa, graduating with the class of 1950. Rose played the base violin in high school and was employed at Sue's Beauty Shop and the Elsie Williams Café with close friend Ruth Reed.

Rose was united in marriage to Winfred Meardy Harms on February 20, 1951 in a church in Gravity, Iowa by Rev. Moody. They were blessed with the birth of three children, Wayne Douglas, Gloria Lorraine, and Wallace Christopher Harms. Winfred passed away on December 20, 1988. The family spent most of their life in Page County, except for a few years living in Loveland, Colorado, then moving to Tarkio, Missouri, and settling in 1968 in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Rose was a bookkeeper for her husband during his years as a Pepsi distributor. She also worked at Garden View Care Center as a Nursing Assistant and as Activity Director at Elm Heights Care Center until retiring due to her health.

Rose was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church in Yorktown, Norwich and at present, Shenandoah. She participated as a member of the WSCS, Rachel Circle and Christian Women's Fellowship, serving on their board. She held various offices in these organizations, also taught Sunday School and Bible School for a number of years. Rose belonged to the neighborhood club in the Morton township until her family moved into town. She took place in the Walk-to-Emmaus. Rose had a very strong faith and trust in God.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, her parents-in-laws, husband Winfred, sisters Patty (Alvin) Baker, Geraldine (Ed) Major, brothers Jesse Jr. and Marion Burroughs, brothers-in-law Denver Harms, Ed Harms, Charles Williams and Robert Clark, and sisters-in-laws Viola (Fitzpatrick) Harms, Mary Harms, and Laverne Harms, along with several nieces and nephews.

Rose is survived by her children Wayne Douglas Harms of Northboro, Iowa, Gloria Lorraine (Dan) Mauer of Essex, Iowa, and Wallace Christopher (Stephani) Harms of the Kansas City area, grandchildren Laura (Josh) Bowen of Imogene, Bradley (MacKenzie Daily) Mauer of Red Oak, Iowa, Dustin, Nathan and Heather Harms of the Kansas City area, great-grandchildren Molly and Emma Bowen of Imogene and Bryleigh Mauer of Red Oak, Iowa, also surviving siblings Shirley (Vernard) Thomas of Coin, Leona Clark of Richland, Jeannie Williams of Shenandoah, brother Vincent (Junell) Burroughs of Wellman, brother-in-law Lawrence (Donna) Harms of Lincoln, Missouri, sisters-in-law Carolyn Burroughs of Corning, Iowa and Dee Burroughs of Michigan and many nieces, nephews and many friends.

Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church or Walk-To-Emmaus

Burial will be held at the Union Grove Cemetery rural Northboro

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Harris, Mildred L. Zirfas - Mildred L. Harris, daughter of George S. and Agatha C. (Steinhauser) Zirfas, was born August 27, 1931 in Bedford, Iowa. She passed away October 12, 2014 at her home in Shenandoah, Iowa. She was 83 years old.

Mildred grew up in Clyde, Missouri area before moving to Tarkio, Missouri. She graduated from Tarkio High School. She was united in marriage to John A. Harris on September 15, 1951 in Tarkio, Missouri.

Mildred worked for Mid-Way Café, Henry Field, Tyler's Bottling Company. In 1975 she started In Home Day Care.

Mildred was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She made afghans for all the grandkids and great-grand kids.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband John Harris, parents, brothers Donald, James, Joe, Clarence, and Robert Zirfas, sisters Agnes Burmania and Joyce Gibson son-in-law Gary Williams, niece Janet Madison, nephews Randy Zirfas and Larry Zirfas, brother in law Leroy Harris and his daughter Linda Harris.

Mildred is survived by her daughter Jackie Williams of Essex, grandchildren Treavor (Mellissa) Hodge and, Stacy Jones and Richard Hodge, great-grandchildren Courtney and Caden Hodge, Tucker and Caitlyn Jones, Chloe and Brody Hodge, sisters Mary (John) Smith of Ft. Scott, KS, Veronica (Jim) Lorimor of Imogene, brother Charles (Pam) Zirfas of Springfield, MO, sister-in-law Sue Zirfas of Shenandoah, brothers-in-law William Gibson of Shenandoah, Robert Harris and Kenneth Harris, Jr., step-granddaughter Chasidy (John) Roberts and their daughter Jazmyne, step-grandson Gary Dean Williams, Jr. and his children Ethan Williams and Felecia (Daniel) Monson and their son Daniel, Jr., numerous nieces, newphes, other family and friends.

Memorials are being established.

Burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Holbrook, Kenneth K. - Kenneth K. Holbrook, 77, died Friday evening, Feb. 5, 1988, at Municipal Hospital after a long illness.
He was born March 4, 1910, near Braddyville, the son of Jesse and Madge Louder Holbrook.
On Dec. 25, 1935 he was married to Gladys Bradley, who survives.
Holbrook had worked at Lisle Corp., the Butternut Bread Co. and the Clarinda Police Dept. for 13 years. His last work was at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home before his retirement.
He is survived by his wife of the home and one son Dennis of Walcott, la. There are two grandchildren, Mrs. Paul (Luella) Fuller of Maryville, Mo. is a sister and brothers are Leo Holbrook of Apache, Jct., Az, Lowell Holbrook of Council Bluffs, and Merlin Holbrook of Independence, Mo.
Funeral services were held this Monday morning at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev. John Clark officiating.

Burial was in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1988

Johnson, Marjy J. McCall - Marjy Joy Johnson, the daughter of Gilbert and Pauline (Leckenby) McCall, was born May 11, 1931, in their Northwest Missouri home. Marjy passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 7 days.

Her early years was spent in Missouri and moved every couple of years, until they moved to Hamburg, Iowa. She graduated from Hamburg High School in 1949. Then she went to nurses training in St. Joseph, Missouri.

On June 4, 1950 she was united in marriage to William M. Johnson. In this union four children were born Judy, Joy, Jeana, and Janet .

Marjy worked at the Shenandoah Community Hospital for many years. She loved to take care of the babies after they were born. She took care of all four grandchildren after they were born.

Marjy was a member of the Holiday Ramblers Campers Club. She enjoyed camping, sewing and quilting. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.

Marjy was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Johnson, daughter Judy Johnson, first great-grandson Michael McKinnon, and parents Gilbert and Pauline McCall.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters; Joy Thompson and husband Richard of Shenandoah, Iowa, Jeana Smith and husband Bob of Shenandoah, Iowa, and Janet Johnson and husband Sam Hankins of Glenwood, Iowa, grandchildren, Shawn Smith and wife LeeAnn of Chino Valley, Arizona, Shad Smith and wife Nikki and their daughters Avery and Mia of Fort Collins, Colorado, Jami McKinnon and her son Matthew McKinnon of Jenks, Oklahoma, and Chad Thompson and his sons Riley and Tanner of Shenandoah, Iowa, sister Patsy Thompson of Longmont, Colorado, niece, nephews, friends and other relatives.

Memorials maybe directed to the family.

Burial will be held the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Joynes, Lucille Akers - Lucille Alice (Akers) Joynes was born February 1, 1925 at West Des Moines, IA to Arden and Alice (Powell) Akers.
Lucille graduated Valley Junction High School in West Des Moines. In school she was active in the band and was in many concerts and contests. She worked as the secretary for the US Navy office in Des Moines during the 1940’s. While working at Woolworth at the diner counter she met Herman Joynes and the two were married November 16, 1946 in Troy, KS. The couple had six children: Dianna, Terry, Wesley, Barbara, Pamela, and Kathy.
Lucille was a caring mother and enjoyed being with her husband and children. The family enjoyed camping together and she enjoyed campfire cooking as well as her other hobbies of crocheting, gardening, and a love of mystery novels. Many of her crocheted pieces, some as large as dining room tables, will be family heirlooms for generations.
Lucille passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Corning, IA at the age of 89 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Charles Akers and wife Mary, Bob Akers and wife Peggy, and John Akers; and son-in law Bill Comerford.
Surviving are her children: Dianna Comerford, Bedford, IA, Terry Joynes and wife Linda of Gravity, IA, Wesley Joynes and wife Kathy of Panora, IA, Barbara Joynes of Clarinda, IA, Pamela Mundt and husband Marvin of Stanton, IA, and Kathy Beerbower and husband Randy of Des Moines, IA; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister-in-law Janet Akers of Idaho.
Graveside services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, IA with Rev. Jamie Mogler officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Lucille Joynes Memorial Fund.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel provided arrangements. www.MemoriesOnline.com

Karg, Myrna Kay Carmichael - Myrna Kay Karg was born October 7, 1942 in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Wilbur and Mabel (Gant) Carmichael. She passed away on Wednesday morning, September 17, 2014 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska following a long illness at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 10 days.
Myrna grew up and attended school in New Market, Iowa until her freshman year. She then moved to McFall, Missouri and later graduated from Pattonsburg High School. Following high school she moved back to Clarinda, Iowa where she worked as a telephone operator. On January 4, 1963 she was united in marriage to Larry Karg in New Market, Iowa. This union was blessed with two children, Lisa and Mark.
Myrna later worked for Lisle Corporation until her health forced her to retirement. She was an active member of the First Christian Church in Clarinda, Iowa where she was involved with the CWF and was a former Sunday School Teacher. Myrna was a family person who always had a positive outlook on life. She enjoyed her many families whether it was her natural family, her church family, her Lisle family, her racing family or her dialysis family, all of these different families made her happy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Louis Carmichael; her sisters Elaine McNeese and her husband Jon, Jean Herzberg and her husband Randall; mother-in-law, Bonnie Karg and a sister-in-law, Diane Selders.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Karg of Clarinda, Iowa; her children, Lisa Steeve and her husband Doug of Hopkins, Missouri, Mark Karg and his fiance Carrie Barnes of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Colton Steeve and Logan Steeve of Hopkins, Missouri, Kaylee Karg and Konnor Karg of Norwalk, Iowa; step grandchildren, Nathan Barnes, Matthew Barnes and Alexa Barnes all of Clarinda, Iowa; father-in-law, Henry Karg of New Market, Iowa; sisters and brothers-in-law, Iris Carmichael of Clarinda, Iowa, Linda Reeve and her husband Gary of New Market, Iowa, Marilyn Foy and her husband Alan of Red Oak, Iowa, Daryl Selders and his wife Connie of Gravity, Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends

Burial will be in Memory Cemetery at New Market, Iowa

Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Kiersch, Herman John - Herman John Kiersch was born February 2, 1934 at Mineola, Iowa to Harry Nicholas Kiersch and Anna Louise (Luers) Kiersch.

Herman helped farm until he was 18 at which time he joined the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was stationed in Japan and after he was discharged he returned to Mills County where he met Carol Crouch. They were married in 1957.
Herman worked for the local CO-OP in Silver City, Iowa and then with Pepsi Cola Company where he worked for 16 years. Pepsi transferred his family to Clarinda in 1969 where he finished raising his family of five girls. He was one of the first to begin working at the new Hoover-NSK plant in Clarinda.

Herman enjoyed gardening, antique tractors, building Adirondack chairs, outdoor activities and was an avid walker, outdoorsman and nature enthusiast.
Herman passed away August 12, 2014 at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Leonard Kiersch, Arnold Kiersch, and Adeline Hemmelring.

He is survived by his wife, Carol, of Clarinda; children Kim Davis and husband Ken of Colorado, Kristi Brown and husband Ed of Clarinda, Joni Kiersch, Omaha, NE, Jeanne Goecker and husband Craig of Clarinda, and Holly Schmidt and husband Joel of Clarinda; grandchildren Mark (Alicia) Davis of San Diego, CA, Sara Davis of New York, NY, Bryan (Danah) Brown of Des Moines, Lisa (Brannen) Beemer of Des Moines, Scott Brown, Baton Rouge, LA, Nicholas Speck, Omaha, Heather (Kate) Speck of Omaha, Daniel Goecker, Omaha, Megan Goecker, Clarinda, Lucas (Katelyn) Searl, Blanchard, and Lauren Schmidt, Clarinda; eight great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Memorial services were held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with Rev. Beckie Linn Gregory officiating. Military honors were provided by American Legion Sergy Post #98 of Clarinda. Interment will be at West Libery Cemetery, Silver City, Iowa. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda provided arrangements

Killam, Bessie N. Nicholson - Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Swanson-Price Funeral Home in Hopkins, Mo, for Bessie N. Killam, 94, of Hopkins, who died Feb. 9, 1988, at Shields Boarding Home in Clarinda. Burial will be at Hopkins, with visitation this Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
She was born March 25, 1893 in Royal, la. to Walter and Eunice Presnal Nicholson. She married Keith Edward Killam Sept. 12, 1920 in Hopkins. She was a graduate of Northwest Missouri State College at Maryville and taught in the Gaynor, Happy Hollow and Fairview rural schools, also the Hopkins School District, from which she retired in 1958.
Preceding her in death were her husband in 1956, six brothers, Lawrence, Russell, Kirk, Mark, David and Emory Nicholson. Survivors are one son, Paul Killam of New Market, his wife Mary, one grandchild, five great-grandchildren, and one sister, Marian Smith of Maryville, Mo. Memorials may be directed to the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 11, 1988

Lauber, Joseph David - Joseph David Lauber was born November 26, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa; the youngest of eleven. At the age of seven, Joe was adopted by William Albert and Leola (Benware) Lauber. He attended Shenandoah High School, graduating with the class of 1967. Joe joined the United States Navy and served his country for four years as a member of the Underwater Demolition Team during the Viet Nam War. After discharge with the military, Joe continued his education at Iowa Western in Clarinda and achieved his Associates of Art degree.
On August 11, 1972, Joe was united in marriage to Linda F. Beery in Norwich, Iowa. This union was blessed with one son, Andrew.
Joe had various jobs throughout his life. He was a self-employed man building fence as well as operating his gun shop. Joe was instrumental in starting the IWCC Veteran’s Club. It helped fellow veterans return to school following their homecoming from service.
Joe passed away at the age of 65 on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at his home in Clarinda. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving Joe are his wife Linda of the home; son Andrew and wife Annmarie and their children: Kalyna, Lelynn, Cyerra, Elizabeth and Colten all of Clarinda; siblings: John Kelley and wife Delores of Prairie City, Iowa, Bill Kelley and wife Karla of Fredericksburg, Iowa, Marge Pike and husband Jim of Mississippi and Ann Buck and husband Howard of Oklahoma; beloved in-laws Robert and Edith Beery of Clarinda; along with nieces, nephews, many extended relatives and a host of great friends.

Funeral services for Joe will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 23 at the First United Methodist Church in Clarinda. Interment will be in the Baker Cemetery in rural Page County with military honors being provided by American Legion Sergy Post #98 of Clarinda. Visitation with the family greeting friends is scheduled from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 22 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to a fund being established in Joe’s name for later designation.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Laughlin, Geraldine Mary - Geraldine Mary Laughlin, daughter of Edward Francis and Mary Elizabeth (Maher) Laughlin, was born June 22, 1926 in Imogene, Iowa. She passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 88.

Geraldine grew up on a farm northeast of Imogene until moving to Shenandoah in 1975. She attended Union country School and St. Patrick's Catholic School, graduating in 1943. She received her degree from Peru State College. She began teaching elementary school in 1944. She taught at Keystone, Morning Star and Goff country schools. She also taught at Imogene and Henderson public schools. She was also employed by Mount Arbor Nurseries and George Jay Drug, Co.

Geraldine was a member of St. Patrick's Altar Society and Business and Professional Women.

Geraldine enjoyed shopping, playing cards, polka music, attending ballgames and concerts of her great nieces and nephews, house plants and baking. She was known for her pies, cookies, and pancakes.

Geraldine was preceded in death by parents Edward Francis Laughlin and Mary Elizabeth Laughlin, brother Vincent, sisters, Louise Laughlin, Geraldine M. Viner, brother-in-law Edward Lewis, nephews Vincent Gerard and John Laughlin and his wife Lanna, great nephew John Shough.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Helen Lewis of Shenandoah, IA; brother, Edward Laughlin and wife Darlene of Imogene, IA; nieces and nephews, Vicki Kelly of Shenandoah, IA, Mary Laughlin of Moses Lake, WA, Dale Lewis of Coralville, IA, Jim Laughlin and wife Kim of Red Oak, IA, Janet Shough and husband Mike of Farragut, IA, Jeff Laughlin and wife Shalee of Imogene, IA, Connie Blank and husband Lloyd of Emerson, IA and Brenda Pace and husband Larry of Treynor, IA; other relatives and many friends.


Burial will be held at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Imogene, Iowa.

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Lawson, Steven Robert - Steven Robert Lawson was born Feb 22, 1959 at Clarinda, Iowa to Robert and Norma (Barragar) Lawson. He was baptized at First Christian Church. Steve graduated from the Clarinda High School in 1977. He managed the New Market Super Market and helped his father at Boyd’s Market in Clarinda. He and his father were realtors at Lawson Real Estate with Steve becoming the Broker after his father’s health forced his retirement. He also was the owner of U-Store storage in Clarinda.
Following a brief battle with cancer Steve passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Clarinda Regional Health Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Lawson, in 2002.
Surviving Steve are his mother, Norma, of Clarinda; sisters Sheryl Messenger and husband LeRoy of Elk Grove Village, Il, Julia Graham and husband John of Northbrook, Il, and Becky Brownlee of Clarinda; nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday Aug 30, 2012 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with interment at Clarinda Cemetery. Family visitation will be held one hour prior to services. There is open visitation at the funeral chapel Wednesday noon to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or Clarinda Ambulance/EMS

Longstreet, Annabelle Bunting - Annabelle Longstreet, a creative, beautiful, and funny woman. Loving wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt, and friend, passed away on August 10th, 2014. She was 71.

Born Aug 6, 1943, in the town of Bryan Ohio, to the parents of John Musser and Mary "Mae" (Omasta) Bunting. Annie grew up along with four siblings and attended Bryan High School. She moved to the city of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and worked for Magnavox corporation before moving to Georgia, where she met her future husband, Captain John K. Longstreet. Annie and John were married on April 22, 1972, in an outdoors ceremony Ft. Stewart, Georgia.

Annie and John lived in many states after military life. McMinnville, Oregon, Faribault, MN, Washington, North Carolina, and Gowen, Michigan before settling back in John's home town of Shenandoah Iowa.

Annie had touched the hearts of many through out her life, with her laughter, her funny stories, and her way of making you feel like you were the most important thing in her world right at the moment you were talking to her. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Annie is survived by her husband John K. Longstreet. Her daughter Stephanie Albacete and Spouse Avia Albacete, Her Son Toby Longstreet and Spouse Amie Harpe Longstreet, her beloved dog Mikey, her brother Joe Omasta (Pat), Huntington, W.Va., her sisters Darlene Hamet (Kenny), Defiance, OH, Sandy Unger of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Cathy Walker (Steve) of Defiance Ohio, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, numerous friends and furry friends.

In respect of her final wishes, there will be no service, but she asked that you all go and celebrate her life in your own way along with your families and friends. Tell your "Annie"stories and know she is with you all

Maca, Ricky Calvin - Rick Maca, age 59, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, September 29, 2014 at his home in Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Ricky Calvin Maca was born February 24, 1955 in Clarinda, Iowa, the son of Robert Maca and Beverly (Farrell Maca) Hale. Ricky attended the Clarinda schools graduating with the Class of 1973. He continued his education at Iowa Western Community College, Clarinda Campus, attaining a degree in Mechanical Technology.

Ricky and Patrica Wogan were united in marriage on August 21, 1977 at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa. Their married life began with Rick pursuing his job at NSK and Pat her nursing career. Both have be very involved in the lives of families and friends. This past August Rick and Pat celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary.

Rick and Pat enjoyed many trips to support and celebrate with their families. They were often in Atlantic visiting Uncle Ed, Aunt Bett. the Williams cousins and Pat’s Uncle Clarence, Aunt Elizabeth and their daughters. North Carolina was a destination for Wogan family celebrations and the sporting events of their nephews and niece, Paul, Matt and Heather. New Year’s Eve 2013 the family gathered in Texas for the Alamo Bowl where they all cheered for nephew, Matt Wogan who is the place kicker for the Oregon Ducks.

Rick began his employment at NSK Corporation, Clarinda shortly after graduation from the Mech Tech program. He was one of the original employees at NSK Clarinda when the plant opened 1975. Rick held various positions within the plant, the latest being Facilities and Central Systems Technical Specialist. At the time of his passing there was only one employee who had worked at NSK Clarinda longer than Rick.

Rick’s favorite place was his man cave located in his garage where he could be found with his projects and buddies. A passion of Rick’s was riding, rebuilding and maintaining Harley Davidson motorcycles. This included rebuilding a “basket case” into a prize winning show bike. Through the years many memories were made on trips to Sturgis and other parts of the United States with Pat and friends.

Rick was considered by friends and co-workers as a man of amazing talents. Many people are considered to be a Jack of all trades and a master of none. Rick was a man of many talents and a master of all. He was a mechanical genius. Many valued his expertise in problem-solving and the advice he shared.

Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Hale and husband Ollie; father, Robert Maca and mother-in-law, Dorothy Wogan Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Pat Maca of Clarinda; sister, Peggy (Steve) Huddle of Clarinda; niece, Jodie (Tony) Huegerich, Anthony, Trevor and Noah of Cedar Falls, Iowa; nephew, Jason (Sally) Huddle, Lila and Miles of Kalona, Iowa; brother-in-law, Ronald (Lori) Wogan, Paul, Matthew and Heather of Matthews, North Carolina; many cousins; relatives and friends

Maher, June Gretchen - June Gretchen Maher, daughter of Louis Detlef Roenfeld and Elsie (Heine) Roenfeld, was born on October 1, 1928 in Pacific Junction, Iowa. June passed away on September 9, 2014 at her home in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 85.

June grew up in Mineola, Iowa and graduated from Silver City High School in Silver City, Iowa. Upon completion of high school, she was one of the first persons hired to work at the new Union Carbide Factory in Red Oak, Iowa. She worked there until shortly after her marriage to Carl Maher. They were united in marriage on March 30, 1959 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Imogene, Iowa.

June loved taking care of her family and home. The wants and needs of others were always placed above her own. A fond and familiar memory of June is seeing her work in her yard and garden. A trusted pet would usually follow her from one end of the garden to the other. Typical of her giving nature, most of her garden produce would be given away to others.

June was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Maher; parents, Louis and Elsie Roenfeld, and brothers Mike, Paul, Albert, and Milton.

Those left to cherish her memory include sons Brian Maher and wife, Marcy, of Union, Missouri and Blaine Maher and fiancee, Dana, of Essex, Iowa, and grandchildren Morgan and Nick Maher of Union, Missouri.

May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn her loss.

Burial will be held at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Imogene, Iowa

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Martin, Patsy Lou Wilson - Patsy Lou Wilson Martin, age 71, of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the Westridge Quality Care in Clarinda, Iowa after an extended illness. Patsy was born October 30, 1942 in Shenandoah, Iowa the daughter of Albert Glen and Lois December (Rhoads) Wilson. She graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1960 and University of Northern Iowa in 1964. She began her teaching career in Charles City, Iowa where she taught for one year. Patsy was united in marriage to Charles Edward Martin on December 26, 1965 in Shenandoah. In 1966, Patsy started a 42 year career with the Clarinda School District as a Language Arts teacher retiring in 2008. Patsy and Ed have lived in Shenandoah for many years where Patsy was a longtime member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church. She served as a Lay Minister and served communion to shut ins. Patsy was a volunteer for many civic organizations including Shenandoah Hospital, Shenandoah VA Clinic, Bloodmobile, active member and Past President of the American Legion Auxiliary, State of Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Chaplain for 2014, served on board of directors for the Shenandoah Museum, and many more. She was known for loving her students, many of whom she still had contact with, and for her wonderful sense of humor. Patsy loved shopping off the TV and enjoyed gardening.

Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter: Marjorie Kay Martin; brother: Jack Wilson; and sister-in-law: Carmaleta (Sullivan) Wilson. Survivors include her husband: Ed Martin of Shenandoah; daughter: Holly Martin and son in love, Curtis Paulson of Shenandoah; son: Charles D. Martin of Chicago, IL; brother: Donald Wilson of Annandale, VA; sisters-in-law: Judy Wilson of Shenandoah; Sandi Dallas and husband Harold of Colorado Springs, CO; Charlotte Butterbaugh of Council Bluffs, IA; Sharon Davis and husband Chris of Readlyn, IA; and Darlene Carlson of Altoona, IA; brother-in-law: Rodney Martin and wife Cheryle of Ankeny, IA; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends including very dear friends: Alissa and Brent Hogan of Omaha, NE.

A Celebration of life service will be held 10 AM Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the Clarinda High School Auditorium. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established in Patsy’s name.

Services are entrusted to the Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah, Iowa.

McAlpin, David - David Willis McAlpin was born October 18, 1928 in Villisca, IA to Willis Alcott and Christina Minnie (Christian) McAlpin.
David went to country school through eighth grade. He attended and graduated Villisca Community High School and studied one year at Tarkio College, Tarkio, MO.
David was a dairy farmer for twenty-five years on a farm ten miles north of Villisca. He worked at Andrew Trailer Sales in Clarinda for ten years and made many friends working on their travel trailers and motor homes. He then spent about ten years as a security officer in the prison at Clarinda. He enjoyed that kind of very structured environment. After retiring as a security officer he did something that he enjoyed doing all of his life … driving. For several years he and his twin brother, Dale, delivered everything from travel trailers to cars and saw much of the United States in their travels. For the last few years of his life he drove a little Southwest Iowa Transit Bus delivering special needs people to work in Shenandoah each day. He thoroughly enjoyed doing that which gave him a reason to get up each day and go to work.
Dave enjoyed his family, working with tools in his hands, which included being an accomplished wood carver, and meeting new people. He had a very fulfilling life and enjoyed the simple beauty of nature, along with fishing, hunting, and visiting with friends as much as anything.
David passed away August 24, 2014 in Clarinda at the age of 85 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, son Rick McAlpin, granddaughter Molly McAlpin, twin brother Dale McAlpin, sister Margaret Abarr and brother-in-law Glenn Bush.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy, of Shambaugh, IA; siblings Tom McAlpin and wife Edith of Villisca and Marge Bush of Villisca; son Jon McAlpin and wife Jackie of Omaha, NE; Dave McAlpin and wife Kathy of Elkhart, IN; daughter Andrea Clark and husband Michael of San Diego, CA; grandson Cory McAlpin and wife Marla of Villisca, Julie Simbric and husband Brad of Denver, CO, Jamie Bowman and husband Brian of Granbury, TX, Maximus Clark of San Diego, CA; four great-grandchildren, Bryson McAlpin, Jackson Bowman, Riley McAlpin and Wyatt McAlpin; and sister-in-law Marilyn McAlpin of Waterloo, IA.
Celebration of life services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Harvest Fellowship in Shambaugh, IA. Interment will be 11:30 a.m. at the Villisca Cemetery in Villisca, IA with lunch following at the Villisca Methodist Church. Memorials are suggested to Samaritan Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda in charge of arrangements. www.memoriesonline.com

McClarnon, Allene - SHAMBAUGH — Graveside services for Allene McClarnon, 87, will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Davis Cemetery northeast of Shambaugh. She is to be buried by her husband Roy, who died in April of 1979.
Due to ill health, she made her home with her brother-in-law and sister, Biff and Viola O'Hallihan in Kansas City, following her husband's death. Mrs. McClarnon died Feb. 9, 1988 at a nursing home in Kansas City. She would have been 88 on March 14. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1988

Miller, David Armstrong - David Armstrong Miller, oldest son of Joseph and Martha Miller, was born Aug 2, 1864, at Cambridge, O., and passed away at his home in Longmont, Colo., March 15, 1937, at the age of 72 years, 7 months and 13 days. When a young man he came with his parents to Page county, Iowa, where he lived until 1916.

He was married to Anna C. Webb on May 22, 1885, at Lenox, Ia. To this union four children were born, Mrs Mattie Price, Frank, Lowell, Harvey and Joe of Colorado, Arthur of Clarinda. Mrs Miller preceded her husband in death on Aug 7, 1934.

He leaves to mourn his departure six children, 11 grandchildren (one preceding him in death), one sister, Mrs John Linebaugh, and two brothers, Charlie and Code Miller of Clarinda, also a host of other relatives and friends.

In his early married life he was converted and joined the Methodist church at Shambaugh. Since Mrs Miller's departure he has often expressed his desire to be with her.

Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church at Clarinda on Friday afternoon, conducted by Mrs Lulu Overholt, assisted by Rev T.J. Overholt and Rev Meyer, pastor of that church. Music was furnished by Rev and Mrs Meyer's. Pallbearers were the five sons, and a grandson, Harold Miller, and interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, 25 Mar 1937

Miller, Florance "Louise" Williams - Celebration of Life Services for Louise Miller, age 76, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered into peace on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center in Omaha, Nebraska will be held at 11:00 AM Memory Cemetery in New Market on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Florance Louise (Williams) Miller was born October 28, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Emmett T. Williams and Betty Jane (Meredith) Williams. She grew up in the Denver, Colorado area where she met Roy E. Miller. The couple was united in marriage on April 30, 1955, in New Mexico. To this loving union three children were born, Roy Miller, Jr., Emmett Lavern Miller and Betty Ann (Sissy) Miller. The family lived in Denver for a number of years, returning to the Clarinda area in the early 1960’s. Roy passed away July 11, 1995, and Louise continued to live in Clarinda.

Louise loved working in her garden planting flowers. She enjoyed attending yard sales and antiquing, and looked forward to going to the casino, and she had a soft spot for ‘outside’ cats. However, family and especially her grandchildren were Louise’s ‘pride and joy’ she loved every minute spent with them. Louise was known to have an opinion, and was willing to share it with anyone.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Roy Miller, Jr., and wife Julie of Red Oak, Iowa; daughter, Betty Ann (Sissy) Miller and D.J. Rappert of Menasha, Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Darin Auten, Tiffany Wolfe and husband Scot; Jeremy LeRoy Auten and Karlee Barlow, Amanda Louise Auten; several great grandchildren; several other family members and friends.

Preceding Louise in death are her parents, Emmett and Betty Jane Williams; her loving husband Roy Miller; her son, Emmett Lavern Miller at infancy; a great-grandson, Tre’ along with several other family members

Miller, Jeremy Jacob "Jake" - Jeremy Jacob Allen Arlen Miller, “Jake Miller,” was born November 21, 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Jamie Joe Miller and Jennifer Marie Ray. He passed away suddenly on Monday evening, September 29, 2014 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 15 years, 10 months and 8 days.
Jake grew up all over the United States and moved to Shenandoah two years ago to live with his grandparents. He was currently a sophomore at Shenandoah High School. He had an interest in wrestling, drawing and fishing. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and played the bass guitar in the youth band at his church. Jake had a big heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His true love was his family, especially interacting with his many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Dennis McCulloch and his cousin, Chasity Lynn Ray.
Survivors include his grandparents, Kathy and Daryl Stanley of Shenandoah, Iowa, grandfather, Donny Ray of Nelson, Missouri; sisters, Maggie Miller of Shenandoah, Iowa and Sabrina Jones of Robinson, Illinois; cousins, Seirra Ray, Jackson Ray and Austin Shaffer of Shenandoah, Iowa; special friend, Kaley Ann Cox of Northboro, Iowa; aunts and uncles, Heather Shaffer of Des Moines, Iowa, Nicole Ray of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Nicholas Ray of Nelson, Missouri, Jason Stanley of Shenandoah, Iowa, Melissa Howard and her husband Skip of Shenandoah, Iowa, Melody Exline and her husband Donnie of Ottumwa, Iowa; Paula Barretto of Florida; great grandmothers, Opal Ray of Sedalia, Missouri and Annette McCulloch of Casper, Wyoming; mother, Jennifer Ray of Sedalia, Missouri; father, Joe Miller of Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends.

Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa

Mitchell, Jacqueline E. VanDerWoude Bowers - Celebration of Life Services for Jacqueline Mitchell, age 95, of Clarinda, Iowa, who entered the Church Triumphant on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Westridge Quality Care and Rehabilitation Center in Clarinda, services will be held at 10:30 AM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clarinda on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Jacqueline will be laid to rest alongside her loving husband, William Bowers, Jr. in New Jersey. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Jacqueline E. (VanDerWoude) Bowers Mitchell, was born March 14, 1919, in Newark, New Jersey the daughter of Jacobus Hermanus VanDerWoude and Amanda Anna (Martens) VanDerWoude. After graduating high school and graduating college, Jacqueline was a Kindergarten teacher in New Jersey and retired in 1980.

Jacqueline moved to Clarinda in 2006 following her daughter and son-in-law from Cincinnati, OH. She made many friends where ever she went and was much loved by everyone. Jacqueline She was an artist and an avid knitter – just prior to her death she was knitting a pair of socks for each of her children, their spouses, her grandchildren, their spouse and her great grandchildren – she had one half of one sock to go.

Jacqueline is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and her husbands.

Jacqueline is survived by her three children, Jon J. Bowers (Sharon) of Kansas City, KS, William P. Bowers, III (Mary) of Bluffton, SC, and Kathleen Keefer (Robert) of Clarinda. She is survived by two grandchildren – Jon Bowers, Jr., (Kristin) of Chicago, IL and Jeffrey S. Bowers (Deborah) of Lenexa, KS, and two great grandchildren, Owen Bowers and Jack Bowers both of Chicago.

She will be missed by the many nieces and nephews she had throughout the world.
May God grant comfort to those whose life she touched so dearly

Myrick, James O. "Jim" - James O. “Jim” Myrick was born March 9, 1924 at Warrenplains, North Carolina.
Jim joined the CC Camp at age 16 and worked on projects with them until he was 18 at which time he joined the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Pacific Arena during World War II and after the War he was stationed in occupied China.
Following his service in the Marines he settled in Southern California in Los Angeles. Jim worked in ship yards and was a welder. While in Los Angeles the Interstate System planned to build a highway through his home which forced him to move. He made the move to Clarinda in 1971 and opened Jim’s Body Shop at 11th Street & Main in Clarinda. He served his customers in this shop until 2013 when he retired after 42 years. His long-time employee, Rod Adams, who had worked there since 1977, took over after Jim’s retiring but Jim continued looking in on the business as retirement wasn’t keeping Jim as active and busy as he wanted. Jim had been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion in Clarinda. Jim was united in marriage to Josephine Batts in 2003 at Littleton, North Carolina.
Jim passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 90 after several months of failing health. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine, of Clarinda; brother Alvin Myrick and wife Elnora of Greensboro, North Carolina; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, IA with Ken Card officiating. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Clarinda, with military honors provided by American Legion Sergy Post #98 of Clarinda and honor guard by Patriot Guard Riders of Iowa. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel provided arrangements.

Nordland, Edward Hakes - Ed Nordland, age 70, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, October 4, 2014 at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Edward Hakes Nordland was born on May 3, 1944 in Clarinda, Iowa to Louis and Margaret (Hakes) Nordland. He started at Lincoln Elementary in Miss Moore’s kindergarten class in 1949. The following year he began at McKinley Elementary and then attended Clarinda Junior High and Clarinda High School.

During those years, he loved to spend the weekends and summer vacations with his sister, Nancy, at his grandparents’ farm in Hawleyville. This is also when Ed began attending Nebraska football games with his dad. This love of the team continued all his life and was a joy he shared with his own children and grandchildren later in life.

Ed was involved in football, basketball, and track throughout his high school career. A point of pride was their Hawkeye 8 Football Championship in 1961. Ed loved to show the cinder scars in his knees from his times when the high hurdles got the best of him. He was happy to share his hurdling skills by racing with daughter Holly when she was in high school. Things did not go so well when son Andy was a high school athlete and Ed decided to show him how to throw the shot put. Back surgery and 12 weeks on the couch followed that incident.

Following high school graduation in 1962, Ed joined the Army National Guard. He did his training at Ft. Ord, California and served until 1966. Upon returning to Clarinda, he graduated from Iowa Western Community College.

In 1963, Ed married Sally Peterson. He enjoyed a special relationship with his new father-in-law, Doc Pete as well as his new brother-in-law, Kris. Daughter Holly arrived in 1964 bringing the special joys of having a daughter along with the challenges of being a twenty year old parent.

Ed assumed all responsibilities at Nordland Insurance following the death of his father, Louis, in 1965. He was fortunate to have the assistance of Minnie Johnson as he gained the skills to continue the success of the business. She stood by him for the rest of her life and they shared a special bond.

Son Andy arrived in 1967. Ed shared his love of all sports with his son including taking him to Clarinda and Nebraska football games and the Drake Relays. They also liked to take fishing trips together with his friend Peder and Grandpa Peterson in Minnesota.

His nephew Judd was born in 1969. Uncle Ed tried to be a role model and be a constant source of love and guidance for Judd.

In 1974, the family moved out to the farm. Ed grew corn and soybeans and raised cattle. He never minded all the hard work because it reminded him of all the special times he had spent with his grandfather. During these years the family enjoyed hosting Clarinda A’s players at their home. He was a positive influence on the lives of these young men.

Collecting Ford cars and memorabilia began at this time. It was a passion of his for the rest of his life.

Being a grandfather was a joy that began with the arrival of Jared Edward in 1994. Granddaughter Taylor was born in 1998. He was so pleased to have them in Clarinda to be a part of their daily life and activities that were special to them.

In 2002, Ed married Maggie Frey. He welcomed her family into his life. He liked to make Maggie laugh and she brought happiness to him.
Ed enjoyed mentoring youths and young business people. He had at least one story ready for every occasion and every location!

Ed was a lifelong Clarinda resident and he understood what a blessing this community was in his life. He will be remembered for helping those in need and being a good friend.

Ed is survived by his wife, Maggie; daughter Holly and son-in-law Pete Stansbury, all of Clarinda; son Andy and daughter-in-law Karla of Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren Jared Stansbury and Taylor Stansbury; his sister Nancy of Perham, Minnesota; and nephew Judd Gibb of Fort Dodge, Iowa; Maggie’s daughters Robin (Matt) Jaeckel, Keri (Chris) Reams and Sarah (Craig) Lazisky and their families and numerous friends.

Nuckolls, Darrell H. - Funeral services for Darrell H. Nuckolls, 65, of Ontario, Ca. formerly of this area will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Yorktown with Rev. Stephen Kamprath officating.
Nuckolls died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1988, in California.
He was born at Blanchard on Feb. 2, 1923, the son of W.C. and Carrie Allen Nuckolls. He was married to Bernadine C. Rope who survives.
Nuckolls had been a salesman for French American Bakery Co.
He is survived by his wife of the home and a brother, Dale Nuckolls, of Blanchard, and a brother-in-law, Darrell Rope of Clarinda.
Burial will be in Clarinda cemetery with Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1988

Olson, Robert - Robert passed away late Friday evening, August 8, 2014 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.

Robert David “Bob” Olson was born December 5, 1954 in Red Oak, Iowa, the son of Fredrick and Betty (Henderson) Olson. He passed away suddenly, late Friday evening, August 8, 2014 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 59 years, 8 months and 3 days.
Bob grew up in the Essex area and graduated from Essex High School in 1973. On December 7, 1974 he was united in marriage to Joni Kluver. This union was blessed with four children; John, Grant, Chris and Katelyn. On February 6, 1999, he was married to Susan Gee in Essex, Iowa. Bob farmed for many years as well as worked for Eaton Corporation until his health forced him to quit in 2001. He had served as a 4-H leader and was an avid card player. He enjoyed farming, doing yard work and supporting Essex Athletics.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Brooklyn Olson; a sister, Delores Olson; and a brother, Darwin Olson.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Olson of Essex, Iowa; children, John Olson and his wife Erin of Shenandoah, Iowa, Grant Olson and his wife Christina of Des Moines, Iowa, Chris Olson and his wife Holly of Shenandoah, Iowa, Katelyn Olson of Kansas City, Missouri, Lori Carlson and her husband Doug of Shenandoah, Iowa, Jennifer Owen and Mike McClelendon of Clarinda, Iowa; five grandchildren, Morgan and Landon Olson of Shenandoah, Iowa, Kelsi, Nicholas and Miley Carlson of Shenandoah, Iowa; a brother, Tom Olson and his wife Jennifer of Shenandoah, Iowa; a sister, Sharon Buckminster and her husband Kim of Falls City, Nebraska; a brothers and sisters-in-law, Nancy Olson of Wichita, Kansas, Joni Royer and her husband Ken of Essex, Iowa, Julie Hakes and George Annan of Coin, Iowa, Jaymie Schotz and her husband Neil of Grundy Center, Iowa, Kerry Aistrope and her husband Doug of Randolph, Iowa; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Essex Cemetery, Essex, Iowa. Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Otte, Clara - Funeral services for Mrs. Paul (Clara) Otte, 94, of rural College Springs will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. David Renfro officiating.
Mrs. Otte died Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 1988, at Bethesda Care Center where she and Mr. Otte have resided.
She was born Dec. 6, 1893, at Clarinda.
Mr. and Mrs. Otte had farmed in the rural College Springs area.
She is survived by her husband at Bethesda Care Center and one son, Darrel Otte, of Crystal Lake, II. There are two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by parents, a son in infancy, three brothers and three sisters.
Burial will be in Clarinda cemetery.
Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1988

Polsley, Rex Layne - Rex Polsley, age 63, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, October 6, 2014 at Omaha, Nebraska formerly of Clarinda, Iowa. Graveside memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Rex Layne Polsley passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday, October 6, 2014. Rex was born February 27, 1951 in Clarinda, Iowa to Melbern and Gwendolyn (Wilson) Polsley. He graduated from Clarinda High School in 1969 where he participated in many activities, with football as his main focus. Rex went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion. He spent most of his life as an insurance underwriter and in the insurance industry.

Rex and his family vacationed in Minnesota, and fishing was something he continued as an adult. In his spare time, he enjoyed all kinds of car racing and attended many different speedways. Jeff Gordon was his favorite driver. Iowa Hawkeyes football was his passion and he never missed a game. He enjoyed traveling to Colorado, and spent time in the Denver and Estes Park areas.

Rex was preceded in death by his father, Melbern; his grandparents, Clem and Lida Polsley, and Arthur and Gelena Wilson.

Survivors include his mother, Gwendolyn Polsley of Omaha; brother Larry Polsley and wife Sandee of Omaha; nieces Angie Starr of Omaha, Colene Polsley of Red Oak, Iowa, Debra Chigas of Omaha, and Tracy Carman of Las Vegas, Nevada

Raab, Thelma Rae Vinton - At 12:10 a.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014, Thelma Rae (Vinton) Raab passed away in her home after a vigilant fight with Alzheimer’s disease. The 85 year old Terra Alta, WV resident, formerly of Shenandoah, IA was surrounded by her loving family at the time of passing.
Thelma Raab was born in rural Grundy County near the town of Whitten, IA on July 14, 1929. She was the 5th child and the second daughter of the late Orva and Grace (Mitchell) Vinton. She attended grade school at Whitten Community School in 1934, Grundy Center Community School in 1935 and Eldora Community School from 1936-1942. From 1942-1945 she attended Jr. High in Newton, IA, Amos Hiatt Jr. High and Warren Harding Jr. High in Des Moines, IA. She graduated from Des Moines East High School in 1948. In 1970, 1971 and 1972 she took three Adult Education programs of Beginning Sewing, Beginning Sewing and Advanced Sewing, respectively from Iowa Lakes Community College. From April 1973-October 1975 Thelma took interment nutrition training by Iowa State University Extension, while working as a Home Economist.
While Thelma was in high school, she worked as a maid, nanny and cook at two different residences. From 1948-1949 she worked at Look Magazine in the filing department, accounting department and mail department. From 1949-1973 she worked as a housewife, homemaker and mother which she felt was her important job of all. In 1973 she worked as a nutrition Aide until 1975.
On July 3, 1954, Thelma married Billy Raab married Billy Raab at “The Little Brown Church” in Nashua, IA. They resided in Iowa Falls, IA, Radcliffe, IA, New Providence, IA, Lone Rock, IA, Fenton, IA, Shenandoah, IA and Terra Alta, WV.
Thelma was a member of various garden clubs. She loved flowers and had many flower gardens planted with a variety of different flowers that bloomed from spring all the way through fall. She had very large vegetable gardens that kept her very busy from spring through fall planting, cultivating, canning and freezing all the vegetables. She used that fruit from her many fruit trees to make jams, jellies, pies, cobblers and preserves. She loved all these things because she devoted her life to taking care of her husband and her children. She was a Cub Scout leader while her boys were in scouts. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were very precious to her.
Thelma loved to read poetry and wrote many poems. She was very strong in Christian faith and was very active in the Methodist Church. She was a member of the Ladies Aid, she and her husband were co-chairman of their Sunday school class and she was a Sunday School teacher for several years. She spent many hours studying and reading about her Christian faith and also studied other religions.
She enjoyed attending classical musical stage productions such as “Anne Get Your Gun”, “Oklahoma”, “South Pacific” and “Brigadoon” to name a few. She also loved listening to classical music.
She was a long time member and greatly involved in the American Legion Auxiliary. Her membership spanned many years from 1967 until her passing.
Thelma is survived by her husband, Billy D. Raab of Terra Alta, WV; three sons, Robert Kellogg and his wife Paula of Salisbury, MD, James Kellogg and his wife Donna of Mason City, IA, Jerold Raab and his wife Lori of Fredericksburg, TX; two daughters, Deborah Spruill and her husband Jimmie of Beaufort, NC and Sharon Jeffreys and her husband Bruce of Terra Alta, WV; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Melvin Vinton, Donald Vinton, Vernon Vinton; sisters, Doris (Vinton) Wall and twin baby girls.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Nishna Valley Christian Church in Shenandoah with Pastor Jack Langley officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Shenandoah. Visitation with the family present will take place on Thursday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hospice Care Corporation, P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared with the family at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements.
Special thanks are given, by the family, to Jack Langley and the congregation of the Nishna Valley Christian Church (You have no idea how much the Raab family appreciate what you have done for them.) and Mike Kirsch of Kirsch Funeral Chapel

Richardson, George William "G.W." - G. W. Richardson, age 97, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Reverend Doctor Robert Keefer officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

George William (G. W.) Richardson was born January 23, 1917 at Clarinda, Iowa to Warren Richardson and Gertrude (Henderson) Richardson and died Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Westridge in Clarinda, Iowa. G. W. was a graduate of Clarinda High School and attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. G. W. and Roselyn Millhone were united in marriage September 1, 1940 at Clarinda, Iowa. He entered the Navy in 1943 and served on a submarine, the USS Quillback, in the Pacific until the end of WWII. Following the war, he worked in the family lumber business before joining Page County State Bank where he worked for twenty five years before retiring.

G. W. served on the hospital board and on the board of the Clarinda Low Rent Housing Agency. He was also instrumental in bringing the American Red Cross Bloodmobile to Clarinda. G. W. was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher and elder.

Preceding G. W. in death were his parents; sister, Mary Hood and brother, Warren Richardson.

Survivors include his wife, Roselyn Richardson of Clarinda, Iowa; son, George William (Bill) Richardson and wife Mary of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter, Julia Jones and husband Scott of Pierre, South Dakota; grandchildren, Andrew Richardson and wife Tehemina of Evanston, Illinois, Katie Hale and husband Ben of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Nathaniel Gough of Singapore; great grandchildren, Zal Richardson, Zarin Richardson, and Amelia Hale; nieces; nephews and many friends

Rowan, Harold N. - Harold N. Rowan, 84, of Coin, Iowa passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Nebraska.

Memorials may be directed the family.

Burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Coin, Iowa

Harold Neal Rowan, son of Murvel Elwyn and Thelma Mae (Snyder) Rowan, was born December 7, 1929 in Coin, Iowa. He passed away September 25, 2014 at Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. He was 84 years old.

Harold grew up on a farm in Coin, Iowa. He graduated from Coin High School with the class of 1947. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Meads of Shenandoah, Iowa on October 15, 1950 at Coin Methodist Church to this union seven children were born; Steve, Chris, Debbie, Ann, Pam, Kurt and Julie.

Harold farmed east of Coin all his life. He was a member of Coin Methodist Church. He enjoyed watching all the grandchildren's sporting events. He was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Nebraska Cornhuskers football teams. He loved gardening, flowers and had a green thumb.

Harold was preceded in death by his five year old daughter Julie, his mother and father, and mother and father-in-law.

Those left to cherish his memory include is wife Phyllis Rowan of Coin, Iowa, children; Steve Rowan and wife Linda of Bedford, Iowa, Chris Stewart and husband Jim of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, Debbie Rowan of Clearfield, Iowa, Ann Murphy and husband Don of Blanchard, Iowa, Pam Nebel and husband Gary of Farragut, Iowa, and Kurt Rowan and wife Theresa of Bedford, Iowa, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed the family.

Burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Coin, Iowa

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Rupp, Darlene M. Thompson, daughter of Edward and Clara (Anderson) Thompson was born on August 19, 1923 in Adams County, Iowa. She passed away on August 24, 2014 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa at the age of 91.

Her childhood was spent in Carbon and Nodaway, Iowa for a number of years. She graduated from country school in the Corning area. She was united in marriage to Glen G. Bales on August 24, 1944 in Tooele, Utah. After the passing of Glen, Darlene was united in marriage to Gerald D. Rupp on February 3, 1966 in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Darlene worked for Mt Arbors Nurseries and a packing plant in Omaha. She enjoyed camping and fishing.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husbands Glen Bales and Gerald Rupp and two sons Gary and Jim.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children; William Bales of Essex, Don Bales of Shenandoah, Richard Bales of Essex, Linda Bales of Essex, and Glen Bales of Des Moines; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sisters; Ellen Rasmic of Missouri and Marjorie Hoyt of Red Oak; step-children; Jerry Rupp of Shenandoah, John Rupp of Shenandoah, Iris McAnly of Villisca and Iona Allen of Corning; several step grandchildren and great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other family and friends

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Sallee, Irma Leva Trulock - Irma Leva Sallee, daughter of Jesse and leva Trulock was born September 2nd, 1919 at the family home in Northboro, Iowa. Irma died September 3rd, 2014, the day following her 95th birthday at District I Hospital, Faribault, Minnesota.

Irma attended Northboro public school graduating in 1937. On November 19th, 1938, Irma married Francis Sallee. They began their married life in a small farm house while Francis farmed with his father. During their 57 years of married life they lived on several other farms but always in the same general area After her children were raised and with Francis's support, she started college at the age of 48, graduating in three years Summa Cum Laude from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri. She then taught high school English for 10 years in Essex, Iowa and was the school librarian.

After retiring, she and Francis traveled to many places in the US and overseas. Highlights were riding a camel in Morocco, dogsledding in Alaska and several years ago riding with grandson in Alaska on his motorcycle. She had enjoyed this with son Bruce many years earlier. She volunteered many hours at the only all-volunteer library in Iowa.

She loved to teach, read, travel and spend time with her grandchildren who came to the farm in the summer to play games, read and be read to, go to Worlds of Fun in KC; ride bicycles up homemade ramps, walk the fence rails, shell corn, ride the pony and eat good cooking.

She was active in her Coin and Northboro church and was a District officer. In 2007, Irma moved to Faribault, MN assisted living to be closer to family. She became active in 4th Ave United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She purchased the books for the UMW Reading Program. She kept in touch with her family and friends in Iowa by emailing.

Irma was preceded in death by her husband Francis; sister Edythe Reed; grandson Sean Sallee and niece Norma Winn.

Irma is survived by three children, Joyce Buresh (David) Faribault, MN; Lorry Sallee (Lynn) Neshkoro, WI and Bruce Sallee (Elisebeth) Oshkosh, WI; five grandchildren and spouses; Kelly Jahn (Bill), Neosho, WI; Brenden Buresh (Karen), Eagan, MN; Garth Buresh, Palmer, AK; Shauna McCreedy (Sean), Oshkosh, WI and Erin Gietman (Dan), Oshkosh, WI; three step grandchildren Tom and Mike Albright and Darrick Mensch; twelve great-grandchildren, Jason Jahn (Hannah), Kirsten JahnGurske (Dan); Naomi Skulan (Nick); Jackson, Macey, Samantha, Tyler, and Justin Buresh; Gianna and Evan McCreedy; Jordan and Devyn Gietman, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Interment will be held at the Union Grove Cemetery in Northboro, Iowa

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Salway, Lemoyne "Jeffrey" - Lemoyne Jeffrey Salway was born October 7, 1958 at Iowa City, IA to Lemoyne Francis Salway and Evelyn Mae (Baker) Salway.
Jeff graduated Villisca High School in 1977. While in school he was active in baseball and was a class officer through the years.
Jeff started dry walling after graduation. He dry walled many years for many people. In 1981 he began the career of his life-NSK in Clarinda. He did production and set-up in department G1. While at NSK he was sent to Japan to learn the machinery for the new department beginning in Clarinda. Jeff was a machinist at heart designing several machine alterations at NSK which improved productivity for the plant. He lived and breathed ball bearings and NSK – having 25 years perfect attendance. His family included his friends and his NSK family.
Among Jeff’s hobbies were playing, and winning, pool tournaments, fixing mechanical breakdowns, building things, and he loved to “make things pretty” by polishing and shining.
In 1987 Jeff met Ginger Walker. They were married October 10, 2008 in Villisca.
Jeff, 55, passed away Monday evening, September 29, 2014 at his home in Villisca. He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents Lewis and Jessie Baker and Charles and Mamie Salway; uncles Albert Baker, Don Baker, Willis Baker; aunts Sharon Farlin and husband Leo and their son Joseph Farlin, Dorothy Hammer, and Ilene Salway.
He is survived by his wife, Ginger, of Villisca; daughters Jessica Calhoon and husband Jeff and their children Adrien Salway, Landen Salway, Treyten Calhoon and Donavyn Calhoon, all f Clarinda, and Tasha Salway and Josh Oglesvee of Villisca; mother Evelyn Salway of Villisca; sister Shala Scott and husband Roy and their son Nicholas Scott all of Villisca; stepson Kevin Sprague and wife Faye of Bentonville, AR; aunts Jeannie Baker of Red Oak, IA, and Donna Baker and granddaughter Jaden Baker of Villisca; cousins William Oetken and wife Penny and their daughters Amanda, Morgan and Bailey, Darrell Farlin of Emerson, IA, Jerry Baker and family of Red Oak, IA, Mike Baker and family of Arlington, NE, and Brad Baker of Red Oak, IA; “uncle” Max Moore and wife Eleanor of Clarinda; and his little buddy and best friend, Skippy.
Wolfe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Sands, Delilah Sue - Sep 12, 1968 - Aug 13, 2014 - Delilah, 45, of Shenandoah passed away Tuesday morning, August 13, 2014 at the Shenandoah Medical Center. Memorial services are pending at this time.

Schmidt, Danny Walter - Danny Walter Schmidt, age 66, passed away October 12, 2014 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born October 20, 1947 in Clarinda Iowa, to the late Helen Arthur Schmidt & George Schmidt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmie J. Schmidt. Danny was a 50+ year member of the Laborers Local 1140; he started his own business becoming a Trails End mail order bait supplier, and also owner of Dan’s Automotive, S&S Antiques, alongside being the project manager for U.S. Abatement and a Delivery driver for Rex’s T.V. & Appliance in Council Bluffs.
Danny is survived by his wife of 41 years, Debbie Schmidt; beloved children, Danielle Schmidt and fiancé Tony Weihs, Brooke Schmidt and fiancé Joe Caponey; 7 grandchildren, Gabrielle Carman, Sarah Carman, Taylor Clark, Haylee Clark, Zach El-hindi, Austin Schmidt and Jacob Lewis; 1 great grandchild, Paislee Carman, and brother Junior Schmidt and wife Susie of Lorimor, Iowa.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, October 16th at 11:00 a.m. at Eickemeyer Funeral , Clarinda, Iowa Interment will be in the Clarinda Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Sergy Post #98 Clarinda. The family will direct memorials.A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel. www.MemoriesOnline.com

Scott, Walter William - Walter William Scott, the son of Walter Burton and Anna (Pierce) Scott was born March 27, 1932 in Page County. He passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at his home in Red Oak at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 14 days.
Walt was raised in southwest Iowa. In 1951, he graduated from New Market High School, New Market. Walt was united in marriage to Wanda Calhoon on July 13, 1952 at New Market. He entered the U.S. Army on July 23, 1952, serving during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged on June 23, 1954. Following his military service, Walt farmed for 8 years. Walt and Wanda moved to Red Oak in 1963, when he began a 31 year career with Iowa Power now MidAmerican Energy, retiring in 1994. Walt enjoyed many hobbies: painting, woodcarving, woodworking, riding his motorcycle, fishing, deer hunting, golfing and playing bridge. He was a wonderful storyteller and could visit with anyone. During retirement, Walt and Wanda enjoyed 18 winters in Alamo, Texas. Walt was a 50 year member of the Red Oak Masonic Lodge #162 A.F. & A.M., where he was a past Worshipful Master and past Demolay leader. Walt was also a member of the American Legion Lorraine Post #67 and Rainbow Coffee Club, both in Red Oak. Walt was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim Scott and sister, Sara Carmichael and a infant sister.
Walt is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wanda Scott of Red Oak; children: Marvin Scott and wife Brenda of Essex, Kathy Carlson and husband Roger of Red Oak and Bev Schmid and husband Bill of Red Oak; 8 grandchildren: Jason (Heidi) Scott, DeeAnn Husa, Dawn (Troy) McIntyre, Amy (Fred) Ivins, Kelly (Josh) Osheim, Tony (Alix) Carlson, Jessie Carlson and Amanda Carlson; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers: Fred (Lila) Scott of Bethany, Mo. and Dick Scott of Stanton; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Celebration of Life Service were held Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Red Oak Presbyterian Church. Military Rites and burial at Salem Cemetery, southwest of Red Oak. Rev. Caryn Pedersen, Officiating.
Masonic Service was held Friday evening at 6 p.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home. Visitation with family present was held immediately following until 8 p.m.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society or Heartland Hospice. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sederburg, Curtiss - Curtiss Eugene Sederburg, age 71, of Red Oak, Iowa passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Curtiss was born July 14, 1943 in Hamburg, Iowa the son of Frank and Helen (Stephens) Sederburg. He lived his early years in the Essex, Iowa area attending the Coburg School until his senior year when he attended and graduated from the Essex, Iowa High School. Curtiss served in the National Guard and later returned to Shenandoah, Iowa where he worked for the City of Shenandoah and was a volunteer fireman. He was a millwright who worked all over the Midwest for many years and then worked for Erickson Construction, Johnson Brothers Construction, and most recently C & J Construction. Curtiss called Red Oak his home for many years and was a longtime member of the Red Oak Elks Lodge #1304.

Preceding him in death were his parents; son: Curtiss Sederburg, Jr.; and sister-in-law: Judy Ann Sederburg. Survivors include his son: Corey Sederburg of New Mexico; grandchildren: Colton Sederburg of Shenandoah, IA; Dalton Sederburg of Council Bluffs, IA; Jacob Sederburg of Sidney, IA; and Hannah Sederburg of Sidney, IA; sister: Trudy McNulty and husband Dennis of Omaha, NE; brother: Clemie Sederburg of Essex, IA; many other relatives and friends including special friend: Cody Johnson and his family of Red Oak, IA.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Essex, Iowa Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 PM Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the USO-Military.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Slough, William Roy "Bill" - Funeral services for Bill Slough, age 74, of Blanchard, Iowa, who entered into peace Friday, August 31, 2012 at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the College Springs Presbyterian Church with Reverend James Crapson officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, September 4 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Private burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Iowa at a later date. Memorials may be directed to College Springs Presbyterian Church, Nishna Productions or to the College Springs Rescue.

William Roy Slough, 74, a life long resident of rural Blanchard, Iowa, died Friday, August 31, 2012, at the Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. He was born April 6, 1938, near Elmo, Missouri, to William Slough and Elizabeth (McIntosh) Slough. Bill grew up in the rural Blanchard area. He was a 1956 graduate of Amity High School, College Springs, Iowa. On July 27, 1959, Bill was united in marriage to Judith Elaine Geer at the College Springs Presbyterian church. They were blessed with three children, Vickie, Mark and Laurie.

Bill and Judy and family owned and operated a large dairy farm for forty four years in rural College Springs. After he retired from the dairy, Bill remained an active farmer and started a cow/calve operation. Bill and Judy enjoyed traveling to Branson and with their camper took trips to Wyoming and to the Iowa State Fair. Bill was a life long, active member of the Presbyterian Church, College Springs, Iowa.

Preceding Bill in death were his parents, William and Elizabeth Slough and his parents-in-law, Leonard and Darlene Geer.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Judith Slough of Blanchard, Iowa; daughter, Vickie Slough of Shenandoah, Iowa; son, Mark Slough and wife Debbie of Blanchard; daughter, Laurie McClarnon and husband Darin of Blanchard; five grandchildren, Tyler and Korey Slough and Kristin, Kysa and Kelsie McClarnon; sister, Louise Jones and husband Robert of Florida; brother, James Slough and wife Dee of Clarinda; nieces; nephews and many friends

Sorensen, Patsy Prue Ohnmacht - Patsy Prue Sorensen, daughter of Edward Robert and Nell Lois (Prue) Ohnmacht, was born June 24, 1932 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. She passed away October 4, 2014 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She was 82 years old

Patsy was born and raised in Nebraska City, Nebraska until the age of eight.  Then her family moved to rural Essex, Iowa.  She graduated from Essex High School with the class of 1950.  After graduation she attended and graduated from the University of Iowa School of Nursing in 1953.  After graduation she worked for the University of Iowa Hospitals.

Patsy was united in marriage to Lloyd Vincent Sorensen on November 29, 1956 in Iowa City, Iowa.  They later moved to Essex where Lloyd farmed and Patsy was closer to her family.  Patsy spent her life taking care of others, working as a nurse at Clarinda Mental Health Institute, Goldenrod Care Center, Garden View Care Center and Elm Heights Care Center.  In 1990, she moved to Shenandoah after Lloyd's death.

Patsy was a member of the Norwich United Methodist Church, active in United Methodist Women and Legion Auxiliary of Essex.  She loved to garden and always had beautiful roses.  She also collected antique dishes. Her family was the most important thing in her life and she loved spending time with them. 

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Lloyd Sorensen. 

Those left to cherish her memory include her children; David Edward Sorensen and wife Nancy of Essex, Iowa and Teri Ann Woodruff and husband Michael of Ankeny, Iowa, grandchildren; Erin Lynn Sorensen of Kansas City, Missouri and Luke Edward Sorensen of Rumford, Maine, and brother Robert Edward Ohnmacht and wife Elaine of Essex, Iowa.  She will also be missed by many other friends and relatives. 

Memorials may be directed to People for Paws or Norwich United Methodist Church.

Inurnment will be held at the Essex Cemetery in Essex, Iowa

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Stimson, Rose Violet Schollian - Rose Violet (Schollian) Stimson was born February 28, 1911, in Braddyville, Iowa; a daughter to Fred Elmer and Daisy Mae (Moreledge) Schollian. She passed away at the age of 103 on August 21, 2014, at the Clarinda Regional Health Center.

Rose grew up in the Braddyville area and graduated from High School there. Rose married Stanley James Stimson on January 1, 1933 in Maryville, Missouri. This union was blessed with two children: Darwin and Barbara. Rose was a hardworking homemaker and farmed alongside Stanley until 1965 when they moved into Clarinda. In their retirement, Rose and Stanley loved traveling with friends all over the United States and into Canada. Rose was also a seamstress; mending clothes and making table cloths along with pajamas for her grandchildren.

Rose enjoyed her trips to Vaughn’s Café for lunch and spending time with the staff. She also enjoyed tending to her garden, especially the tomatoes and canning everything she grew. She also loved playing cards with their neighbors. Rose valued her independence and thanked God every day for her health and family.

She is survived by her children: Darwin and his wife Sandra of Clarinda, Barbara and her husband Wayne Guenzi of Ft. Collins, Colorado; grandchildren Todd Guenzi of Atlanta, Georgia; Leasa and her husband Joel Negus of Sioux Center, Iowa; Arron Guenzi of Fort Collins, Colorado; and Steve Guenzi of Loveland, Colorado; great-grandchildren Logan Aaron Negus and Jasmine Rose Negus; her good friends at Vaughn’s Café; nieces, nephews and extended relatives.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, husband Stanley in 1997, sisters: Vera Thomas and Fern Eichelberger and brother Lewis Schollian.

Funeral services for Rose will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clarinda with interment following the service at the Clarinda Cemetery.

Visitation with the family greeting friends is scheduled from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda.

Memorials are suggested to the Rose Stimson memorial fund for later designation

Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements

Thompson, Dorothy Reed - Dorothy Thompson, age 98, of Hannibal, Missouri, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Hannibal, Missouri. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014 Clarinda Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Dorothy Reed Thompson was born August 25, 1916 at Elmo, Missouri to Edward Crain and Anna (McMahan) Crain. She grew up in Elmo and graduated from Elmo High School. She was united in marriage in 1936 to Clyde Leon Thompson at Grant City, Missouri. They were blessed with two daughters, Diane and Natalie.

Clyde and Dorothy owned and operated Thompson Wholesale in Clarinda, Iowa for many years. Clyde passed away in 1965. Following her husband’s death, Dorothy attended Art School in Rochester, New York and later moved to Florida where she used her talents as a musician playing piano with dance bands. She moved to Hannibal in recent years to be near her daughter.

Preceding Dorothy in death were her parents, husband, Clyde; grandson, Jeff White; sister, Helen McCunn and brother, Ben Crain.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Diane White and husband Bob of Hannibal, Missouri and Natalie Lyman and husband Bob of East Falmouth, Massachusetts; grandsons, Michael Lyman and wife Jean, David Lyman and wife Jeanne, Joel White and wife Melissa; great grandchildren, Max and Lucy Lyman and Colin and Amy Lyman and Jessalynn and Justin White; nieces, nephews and many friends

Walker, Kenneth Edwin - Kenneth Edwin Walker, Sr., age 84, passed away Thursday evening, August 14, 2014 at Goldenrod Manor. Kenneth was born on December 28, 1929, in Shenandoah, IA to parents Floyd Miles and Sadie Rae (Young) Walker. He was united in marriage on June 21, 1956, to Ruth Virginia (McGaugh) Walker in Nebraska City, NE. Ruth is 88 years of age and resides in Clarinda, IA, at Westridge Quality Care.
Kenneth joined the United States Air Force active duty on February 23, 1946, at the end of World War II. His specialty was Parachute Rigger and Repairman. He was honorably discharged on February 22, 1949. He and Ruth made residence in Wichita, KS, for a short time where he worked for McConnell Air Force Base. He enjoyed skydiving on weekends. They moved to Clarinda, IA, in the early 1960s where they raised their family. Kenneth worked various jobs in the Clarinda area, retiring from NSK in 1999 after 22 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Sadie Walker; three brothers, Floyd "Buss" Walker, Earl Walker and Eugene Walker; one stepson, Roger Meyer; and one step grandson, Alan Meyer.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Clarinda, IA; five children, Connie (Jim) Cole of New Market, IA, Kenneth Jr. "Spud" (Debbie) Walker of New Market, IA, Janeen (Ray) Trujillo of Neligh, NE, Carol (Donnie) Ward of Clarinda, IA, and Ginger (Jeff) Salway of Villisca, IA; one step-son, Dennis (Karen) Meyer of Clarinda, IA; two sisters, Patricia Moore of Indianapolis, IN, and Joyce Hagemeier of Washington, IA.
Kenneth is also survived by seven grandchildren, Sandra Cottle Lauer of Overland Park, KS, Julie Cottle of Altoona, FL, Kristie Kilani of New Market, IA, Riad (Souad) Kilani of Orlando, FL, Kyle (Olivia) Walker of Oklahoma City, OK, Lacey (Tommy) Le of Neligh, NE, and Kevin (Faye) Sprague of Bentonville, AR; as well as nine step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nine step-great-grandchildren, and one step-great-great grandchild.
Visitation is scheduled on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. with a prayer service at 4 p.m. at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda. A private family burial will be scheduled for a later date. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Sergy Post #98 of Clarinda or Heartland Hospice of Red Oak.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel provided arrangements. www.MemoriesOnline.com

Walter, Kim (Kun Cha) - Kim passed away late Thursday evening, July 31, 2014 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Services will be held at a later date.

Williams, Russell Edward - Russell Edward Williams was born September 28, 1915 in Nodaway County, Missouri, the son of John Andrew, Sr. and Effie (Hagey) Williams. He passed away early Saturday morning, September 6, 2014 at his home in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 98 years, 11 months and 9 days.
Russell lived in Nodaway County, Missouri until he was 6 years and his family moved to Shenandoah. He graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1934. Following high school he worked as a mechanic at the Ford and Buick Garages in Shenandoah. In January of 1958 he started his own mechanic business that he continued for over 40 years. Russell enjoyed boating, camping and spending time at his cabin at Big Lake, Missouri. His true love was his family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Elsie in 2002; seven brothers; three sisters; and a great grandson, Kyle Linberry.
Survivors include his son, Ronald Williams and his wife Sandra of Broomfield, Colorado; his grandchildren, Belinda Zessin and her husband Kevin of Brighton, Colorado, Angela Linberry and her husband Robert of Shenandoah, Iowa, Kenton Williams and his wife Marla of Talbott, Tennessee; great grandchildren, Amber Meaney and her husband Wade of Hubert, North Carolina, Alexis Bryan and Kendra Linberry of Shenandoah, Iowa, Kaitlyn Williams and Mason Williams of Talbott, Tennessee; and a great-great grandson, Connor Meaney of Hubert, North Carolina; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends

Burial in Rose Hill/Shenandoah, Iowa.

Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa