Adams, Joyce M. - 16 Sep 1918 - 03 Jan 2015 - Joyce M. Adams passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Church of Coin.

The burial of cremains will be held in the spring at Elmwood Cemetery in Coin

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Joyce Marie Adams, daughter of Jesse Fredrick and Carrie Ethel (Hill) Stump, was born September 16, 1918 in Coin, Iowa. She passed away January 3, 2015 at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She was 96 years old.
Joyce grew up in Coin, Iowa. She helped raise her three nieces (Ila Sue, Betta Lea and Joan). She did housework and ironing for several people in Coin before graduating from Coin High School in 1937 and from Casters Beauty School in 1939.
Joyce was united in marriage to Tracy Adams on June 1, 1941 in Albany, Missouri and they resided in Abilene, Texas for a short time before moving back to Coin.
Joyce was a self-employed Beautician and had a beauty shop in her home in Coin for over 50 years until her retirement at the age of 86.
Joyce was a member of the Coin United Methodist Church, Womens Auxiliary and the National Hairdressers Association. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of flowers. She provided and cared for the flowers at the back entrance to the Coin church for many years. She also loved taking care of her family.
Preceding Joyce in death were her husband, Tracy Adams; parents, Jesse and Carrie Stump; half-sisters, Margaret Stump Horel, Myrtle Stump Long, Norma Stump Ganung, Grace Long Boswell and half-brother Russell Long.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Connie Irvin and husband Michael of Shenandoah, Iowa, nieces, nephews, friends and her Fair Oaks family.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Coin, Iowa. Memorial visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah, Iowa. The burial of cremains will be held in the spring at Elmwood Cemetery in Coin. Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Church in Coin. Remembrances and condolences may shared with the family at www.hackettlivingston.com. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Adwell, Carolann - 16 Jun 1948 - 30 Jan 2015 Carolann passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah

Carolann Prudence Adwell, daughter of E. Cline and Edith G. (Williams) Adwell, was born on June 16, 1948 in Shenandoah, Iowa. On Friday, January 30, 2015, she moved to her eternal heavenly home at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 14 days.

Carolann was a lifelong resident of Shenandoah and a lifetime member of the Church of the Nazarene. Every life serves a purpose and hers was to teach others to be more tolerant, caring, loving and to appreciate each simple joy in life. The smallest gesture of kindness made her happy.

Carolann had a good sense of humor and an infectious giggle. She loved people. Cats and dogs also had a special place in her heart and they returned that love.

Carolann was preceded in death by her mother on April 27, 2014, her father on February 21, 2000 and two sisters Mary Ruth and Martha Rose on January 26, 1946, her grandparents Jeff and Priscilla Williams and Ernest and Susie Adwell, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Carolann is survived by a sister, Suecilla Adwell of St. Joseph, Missouri and a brother Ernest Adwell of Kansas City, Missouri. She is also survived by many cousins across the country, one aunt, Yema Harlow of Glasgow, Kentucky, and friends too many to count.

The family wants to thank Dr. Janet Bumgarner and all staff at Garden View for the love and care they gave Carolann. If you wish to do something in her memory, let it be some random acts of kindness as there are angels unaware all around us.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Alexander, Marjorie Maxine Owen - Marjorie Maxine (Owen) Alexander, daughter of Matthew Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Gardener) Owen, was born on July 25, 1935 in Hamburg, Iowa. She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at the Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, at the age of 79.
Her early life was spent growing up in Hamburg in the neighborhood they called Militia Holler. She attended the Hamburg Schools. In 1949, Marjorie moved to Shenandoah, Iowa, where she met Ruffes Alexander. On July 21, 1951, Marjorie was united marriage to Ruffes in Hamburg. Following their marriage they resided in Essex, Iowa. To this union seven children were born: Michael, Steve, Dave, Charles, Deb, Susan and Marsha.
Marjorie was a loving homemaker and mother. She was a member of the Nazarene Church for many years, worshiping in both the Shenandoah and Red Oak Nazarene churches, most recently attending the Shenandoah Nazarene Church. She had also attended the Congregational Church of Christ in Farragut. Collecting angels and John Wayne keepsakes brought her much joy.
Preceding Marjorie in death were her parents; four sisters, Goldie, Mabel, Betty Lou and Wanda; four brothers, Ralph, Charles, Junior and Carl; a grandson, William Joseph Hughes; Ruffes Alexander; and a God son, Michael Simmerman.
Survivors include her four sons, Michael Alexander and wife Sandra of Blanchard, IA, Steve Alexander and Tricia of Shenandoah, IA, Dave Alexander of Essex, IA, and Charles Alexander and Amy of Glenwood, IA; three daughters, Deb Alexander of Essex, IA, Susan Tysor and Rick Akers of Shenandoah, IA, and Marsha Tysor and husband Bill of Odebolt, IA; 19 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; special friend, Frank Briggs of Farragut, IA; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Words of comfort were given by Pastor Arlan Hoskins. Troy Armstrong shared a special reading. Attending the memory register were Sandy Hilding and Phyllis Shields. Caring for flowers were Marjorie Bugg and Tammy Cooper. Special recorded music was "Wind Beneath My Wings" and "Green, Green, Grass of Home". Casket bearers were Todd Franks, Tom Woodin, Calvin Kinney, Rod Riley, Jim Alexander and Tom Anderson. Honorary casket bearers were Marjorie's sons and grandsons, Kenneth Shields and Robert Simmerman. Memorials are being directed to the family. Interment was in the Essex Cemetery. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah was in charge of the arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.hackettlivingston.com on the web

Bates, Warren Francis - Dr. Warren Bates, age 87, of Clarinda, entered into peace Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Westridge Care Center, Clarinda. Funeral services were held 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10 at St. John Lutheran Church with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Visitation with the family was held 5-7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda. Memorials may be directed to Clarinda Lutheran School or to the Lutheran Bible Translators.

Dr. Warren Francis Bates, 87, passed away on Jan. 6 at Westridge Care Center in Clarinda. He was born on March 24, 1927, at home near Sciola, to Francis and Minnie (Matthaei) Bates. His brother Karl, 13 years older, came home from school that day and when he saw Warren he said, "Where did he come from?"
Warren attended Villisca High School. He left early to enlist in the Navy so his mother accepted his high school diploma on his behalf. He was stationed in San Francisco. After he was honorably discharged from the Navy, he graduated from National College of Chiropractic in Chicago, Ill. in 1950. He went on to practice in several towns within the states of Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri, with the last 40 years in Clarinda, retiring in 1994.
In 1949, Warren was united in marriage to Maxown Manes. To this union there were six children. Maxown passed away April 3, 1999.
In 2003, Warren and Alice Culver were married. They were high school classmates and met again at a class reunion.
Warren was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarinda; former president of the Lion’s Club and also served as a city councilman in Clarinda.
He was survived by his wife Alice of Clarinda, and her four sons their families; Jim and Cindy Culver (Wichita, Kan.), Steve and Linda Culver (Seattle, Wash.), Bruce and Karen Culver (Omaha, Neb.), and Richard and Shawna Culver (Overland Park, Kan.). He was also survived by his children; Dianne (Gene) McMullen (Clarinda), Denise Scudder (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Daniel (Heidi) Bates (Clarinda), Deborah (Dean) Rouba (Overland Park, Kan.), and Dawn (Ben) Snyder (Centennial, Colo.). He had sixteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren.
Warren was preceded in death by his parents, brother, son David, wife Maxown, son-in-law Dave Scudder, and three infant great-granddaughters.
Warren was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was also an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. Most of all he treasured spending time with his family. Of utmost importance to him was his faith in God.

Beavers, Alice - Hepburn Items - Died, the second of August, Alice Beavers, wife of Irvin Beavers. She has been a sufferer of imflamatory Rheumatism, when death came to relieve her from her suffering. She leaves a husband and three little children and her aged parents to mourn her departure. The friends have the sympathy of all who knew them.
CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 8, 1893

Beery, Robert Clark - Robert Clark Beery was born July 8, 1929 near College Springs, Iowa, the son of Ray Calhoon and Netha Marie (Bair) Beery. He passed away on Friday evening, January 23, 2015 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 15 days.
Robert grew up in the College Springs area and graduated from Amity High School with the class of 1947. On June 26, 1949 he was united in marriage to Edith Aletha Miller in Clarinda, Iowa. This union was blessed with 5 children, Stephan, Linda, Mark, Paula and Carol.
Robert worked as a professional photographer for many years. During that time he worked for Elvin Campbell’s Feed and Supply for many years and later farmed fulltime. He was a member of the Norwich United Methodist Church and Farm Bureau. In his younger years he enjoyed roller skating and swimming at Crystal Lake in College Springs. He had a lifelong interest in guns and most recently he enjoyed running his sporting clay course.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Stephan; son-in-law, Joe Lauber; grandson, Glen Dean Beery; two brothers, Wendell and Beryl Beery; an infant sister; sister-in-law, Phyllis Beery and a brother-in-law, Glenn Charles Miller.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Beery of Clarinda, Iowa; his children, Linda Lauber of Clarinda, Iowa, Mark Beery of Clarinda, Iowa, Paula Hayes and her husband Joe of Clarinda, Iowa, Carol Beery of Clarinda, Iowa; three grandchildren, Kyle Hayes and his wife Rheanna of Omaha, Nebraska, Megan Beery of Glenwood, Iowa, Drew Lauber and his wife Ann of Clarinda, Iowa; seven great grandchildren, Kalyna, Lelyn, Cyera, Elizabeth, Colten, Sophie and Ben; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Beery of Clarinda, Iowa, along with many other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah with Phil Wing officiating. Burial will be in the Baker Cemetery near Norwich, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will take place on Wednesday evening, January 28 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association or Norwich United Methodist Church. There will be a time of fellowship and lunch at the Yorktown Hall following the burial. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuenral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements

Benjamin, John Stanley - John Stanley Benjamin, son of Jack Stanley and Ruth Marie (Sims) Benjamin, was born on August 23, 1945 in Honolulu, Hawaii while his parents were stationed at Pearl Harbor. He entered into the arms of his Lord on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at his home in rural Sidney, Iowa, at the age of 69 years, 4 months, 29 days.

Growing up in Shenandoah John attended the Shenandoah Public Schools, graduating from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1964.

Following high school, John enlisted in the United States Navy on July 6, 1964. During his time in the service, he completed medical training in the Hospital Corps and Class "A" Field Medical School. He served two tours in Vietnam as a Corpsman attached to the Marines, beginning in 1965 until being honorably discharged on May 29, 1968.

In 1968, John started classes at Oklahoma State University, receiving his degree in 1971. After graduation from OSU, John came back to Shenandoah to run Shenandoah Printing/Rodeo Printers Inc. He bought the printing company from his parents. He ran Rodeo Printing for 33 years, from 1971 until retiring in 2004. Was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Williams-Jobe-Gibson American Legion Post #128 in Sidney and held many offices on the Sidney Rodeo Board, including Vice President.

He loved having his kids, grandkids and great grandkids come to the farm. John was a great fan of NASCAR and the NFL. He also enjoyed watching documentaries on the Civil War and about the building of the railroads. He loved to go house boating as well as taking trips over to the Mississippi river to watch the boats go up and down the river.

Preceding John in death were his parents; sister, LuAnn Benjamin; and grandparents, John and Vesta Sims.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy (Pat) Benjamin of the home; two children, Lori Stevens and her husband Jim and Todd Benjamin and his wife Deborah; five grandchildren, Teia Bergen and husband Joseph, Tyler Ellis, Piper Allen and husband Travis, Zach Ellis and Lucian Ethan Xavier Benjamin; three great grandchildren, Ben and Grace Bergen and Harper Allen; grandchildren's father and longtime friend, Wilbur Ellis; other relatives and many friends.

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Blakesley, Earl D. Jr - Earl Dale Blakesley, Jr. was born March 3, 1943 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Mable (Watson) and Earl Dale Blakesley, Sr. He passed away on Thursday evening, December 11, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 8 days.
He grew up in Shenandoah and attended Shenandoah Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1961. During his growing up years, he was a Boy Scout, played the accordion and drums and was a very proud member of the Shenandoah High School Band. He had many fond memories of his high school band trips and of Dr. Creighton, band director at Shenandoah High School. He also played the hand bells in the youth choir at the Methodist Church.
Following high school Earl traveled to California where he became involved in the entertainment industry. He became a professional drummer for Janis Joplin and for many other noted performers of the day. He also was the second lead in the original cast of the rock musical, “Hair,” at the Geary Theater in San Francisco and traveled with the production for the next year. He enjoyed having bit parts in several of the beach party movies with Annette Funnicello, Elvis Presley and others. He maintained his friendship with Annette and they kept in touch for many, many years.
Earl enlisted in the Army in 1966 and served his three-year tour of duty in Vietnam. He was wounded while in the service and received his purple heart. He enjoyed visiting with other Vietnam veterans about their experiences.
After his time in the service, he eventually moved back to his roots to be closer to his parents and family. He continued to play drums for local theaters in the area and was asked to play drums at the Anderson Schoolhouse Theater. This is where he became acquainted with Terry Stafford, who was musical director and pianist there at the time and the rest is history. They became best friends and companions and were married on August 24, 2013, at the home they made for themselves in Shenandoah.
In later years, Earl was employed by Hollywood Scriptwriting Institute in Los Angeles. He became one of their online movie writing instructors and had as many as 160 students. He enjoyed his teaching and maintained friendships with many of his former students. He also wrote comedy for comic, Joan Rivers, and wrote for “China Beach.” He loved writing and teaching almost as much as his musical career. He was honored several years ago by having his name on a block in the Iowa Walk of Fame here in Shenandoah.
Earl had a great love for animals of all kinds and that was certainly something he was noted for. Also, his witty and comical Facebook messages were something that many of you remember. He became quite famous for those messages and had a large following of readers who looked forward to his daily posts.
He was preceded in death by his parents; uncles, Albert Watson and Jay Blakesley; aunt, Frieda (Blakesley) Hamm; and cousins, Donald Watson and Rick Hamm.
Survivors include his cousin, Alissa Bernabei of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his aunt, Frances Watson of Stuart, Iowa; his companion and spouse of 38 years, Terry Stafford of Shenandoah, Iowa; his two cats, Two and Buckshot; and many other cousins and many, many friends.

Rose Hill/Shenandoah Cemetery. Kirsch Funeral Chapel, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Booher, Dixie Lee Peterman and Glade Wesley Booher - Glade Booher, age 77, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, December 29, 2014 at his home in Clarinda, Iowa and Dixie Booher, age 74, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Iske officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

Glade Wesley Booher, age 77 was born March 20, 1937, at home in Athelstan, Iowa to George Wesley Booher and Jessie (Woods) Booher. He passed away on December 29, 2014 at his home in Clarinda, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters and one brother. In his youth he attended grade school in Athelstan then two years in Blockton. Glade went to work at age 13 in Mount Arbor Nursery; he worked there for ten years. In 1960, he worked as a radio operator for the Clarinda Police and fire department. In 1962, he worked as a Clarinda police officer. Then in 1970, he went to work at Lisle Corporation where he stayed until he became disabled in 1995 following a spinal cord injury. He quit in June 1997.

Dixie Lee Peterman Booher, age 74, was born March 6, 1940 at home in rural Page County, Iowa to Ivan E .Peterman and Gladys M. (Owens) Peterman. She passed away on December 30, 2014 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. She was preceded in death by her father and one sister. In her youth she attended two country schools, and then moved to Hopkins, Missouri attending school 5th grade through 10th grade. She then attended Clarinda School through the 11th grade. Dixie went to work as a waitress at 16 and at 18 worked for Hand Hospital in Shenandoah as a nurse’s aide. In the spring of 1970, after having her children she worked at West Heights Manor for one and half years. She then worked at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital in labor and delivery for over twenty years and retired.

Glade and Dixie started dating in April of 1958 and were married on June 21, 1958 at the First Christian Church in Clarinda, Iowa. Their first home was an apartment in Shenandoah. They have resided in their current home for over fifty years. To this union there were five children born. They both dedicated their lives to raising a family and working hard. They loved to camp, fish, and hunt, spend time with family and most of all with each other. They always did everything together; you never saw one without the other. They camped in tents, pop up camper and kept upgrading over the years until they bought their dream camper in 2001. Glade and Dixie camped all around the area but in 1987 found a place that they loved and met lots of people that became extended family. The place was Littlefield Park near Exira, Iowa. They spent months there each year from 1996-2006 after Glades’ spinal cord injury. They also had a special place in their hearts for animals and had a wide variety of them throughout their lives. They could never turn one away and rescued many. Glade and Dixie loved to spend time with their kids, grandkids and great grandkids. They were all such a great gift to them and they cherished every visit. They took pride in the family. As they got older Dixie loved to do craft things, and sew and she made many gifts for the family. Glade enjoyed fishing and camping the most, but their greatest joy was seeing the grandkids and great grandkids.

Left to cherish their memory are their five children, Vicky (Booher) Stalder and husband Randy of Clarinda, Iowa, Glade Booher, Junior and wife Debby of Clarinda, Iowa, Neil Booher and Danita Story of Lewis, Iowa, Marty Booher and wife Sandy of Siam, Iowa and Kathy Brown and R.J. Gillespie of Siam, Iowa; twenty two grandchildren; thirty eight great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; Dixie’s mother, Gladys Peterman of Clarinda, Iowa and sisters, Jean Cross and Kay Gomez and her brother, Bert Peterman and wife Janis; many nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Also surviving are their beloved dogs, Bella and Maggie, cats, Peaches and Zoey, chinchillas, Gracie and Callie

Bowen, William Wayne - William Wayne Bowen was born July 21, 1943 in Clarinda, IA to Wayne Carl & Mildred Louise (Parker) Bowen.
The family moved to Des Moines in the early 1950’s. Bill graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines in 1962. He had his own mechanic and body shop most of his life.
Bill lived in Des Moines until his health failed recently and he moved in with his sister, Joyce Dalton, in Leon, IA, where he passed away December 24, 2014.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Bowen in December 2006 and father Wayne Bowen in January 2007, and brother-in-law Kenneth Dalton in December 2013.
He is survived by his children: Kim Bowen of Minneapolis, MN, Jeff of Indianola, IA , Brenda Bowen of West Virginia, Rhonda Bowen of Minneapolis, MN; siblings: Joyce Dalton, Leon, IA, Jane (Roger) Brown, Red Oak, IA, Ruth Bowen, Clarinda, and Joe (Cindy) Bowen, Jacksonville, FL; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services were held noon Monday, December 29, 2014 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, with Rev. Andy Rubenking officiating. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery, Clarinda. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel provided arrangements. www.MemoriesOnline.com

Bryant, Raymond H. - 19 Aug 1936 - 15 Dec 2014 Ray Bryant, 78, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 in Shenandoah. A Remembrance Gathering will be held at a later date

Byers, Raymond Lawrence - Raymond Lawrence Byers was born May 13, 1923 at Perth, Indiana to Lawrence and Eva (Logston) Byers.
He graduated high school at Bridgeton, Indiana in 1941. Raymond served in the 88th Division “Blue Devils” in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. He served in North Africa, Italy, France and was headed to Japan when the War ended. He returned to the US and worked at the Bridgeton Grist Mill. While in Bridgeton he met Norma Spurr and they were married May 22, 1948 at Carbon, Indiana. The couple was blessed with five children: Melinda, Becky, Alan, Jane, and Philip.
Raymond took a job with HyGrade in Indianapolis in 1950. In 1968 the Byers family moved to Clarinda, Iowa following Raymond’s job with HyGrade and Wilson Foods. He worked for the meat packing company for 35 years. While in Clarinda he belonged to the Lions Club (20 years), Clarinda A’s Baseball Board, American Legion Sergy Post #98 (46 years), and was active watching his children’s sporting events attending most every one. In 1990 Raymond and Norma moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa where they were members of Broadway Methodist Church.
He loved camping, fishing, Clarinda A’s baseball, Chicago Cubbies baseball and IU basketball. But the main joy in his life was his family-Norma, the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. To them he says “Arrivederci!”
Raymond passed away January 5, 2015 at Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jane in 1982; and siblings Bertha Silor, Carl Byers, Virgil Byers, Loretta Byers, Lena Trees, Clifford Byers, Harold Byers, Clarence Byers, Paul Byers, Muriel Byers, Mabel Allee, and Doris Hoffman.
He is survived by his wife, Norma, of Council Bluffs; children Melinda Dye (Stephen) of Avon, IN, Becky Wise (Allen) of Topeka, KS, Alan Byers (Sandy) of Council Bluffs, IA, and Philip Byers (Star) of Clarinda, IA; son-in-law Rodney Steeve of Clarinda, IA; 16 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren; and sister, Margaret Lancaster, Brazil IN.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, with Rev. Andy Rubenking officiating. Military honors will be by American Legion Sergy Post #98 of Clarinda. Interment will be at Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to a fund in Raymond’s name to be designated later. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel provided arrangements. www.MemoriesOnline.com

Carlson, Cecil Judson - Cecil Judson Carlson, formerly of Essex, Iowa passed into the arms of his Savior on December 21, 2014 at the age of 94 in Norman, Oklahoma. He was born on July 3, 1920 in Reynolds, Nebraska to Carl J. Carlson and Blanche Mae (Stinemates) Carlson.

Before graduating Essex High School, Cecil met the love of his life, Marvis Irene Parker. They later married on June 8, 1941. He was very proud of his three sons. He loved his family dearly and cared for them throughout his life.

Cecil proudly served his country in World War II. As a pilot of a C-47 "Gooneybird" aircraft, he flew missions over the Himalayan Mountains in India, Burma and China. His membership in the American Legion continued throughout his lifetime.

For many years, Cecil and Marvis owned and operated three lumberyards in southwest Iowa. He was very involved in serving his Essex community. He served on the Town Council and as a president of the school board. After selling the lumberyards, he and his wife moved to Atlantic, Iowa and then to Tucson Arizona where he was a construction inspector for Farmer's Home Administration. Throughout his life he was active in the Evangelical Covenant Church in both Essex and Tucson.

Always happy to meet people, Cecil made many friends wherever he lived. He enjoyed playing golf as well as hunting and fishing. Working with his hands either building something new or repairing something broken brought him great pleasure and satisfaction.

Preceding Cecil in death were his wife; parents; and a sister, Geneva Tucker.

Survivors include his three sons, Gerald Carlson and wife Barbra of Norman, OK, Gene Carlson and wife Kathy of Des Moines, IA, Richard Carlson and wife Pat of Mount Vernon, IL; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Donna Taylor of Napa, CA and Shirley Merrill of Granbury, TX; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Essex Faith Covenant Church, the Salvation Army or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Burial will be held in the Essex Cemetery in Essex, Iowa with full military honors accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88.

Christensen, Theresa Laughlin - Theresa Christensen, age 83, of Coin, Iowa, passed away on February 23, 2015 at the Winters Park Nursing Home in Garland, Texas. Theresa was born on October 13, 1931, in Imogene, Iowa, the daughter of Bernard James and Irene Ellen (Gutchenritter) Laughlin. Although she was christened with the name Florence, those who knew and loved her called her Theresa.

She attended and graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic School in Imogene, Iowa. After graduation from high school, Theresa worked at the Shenandoah Hand Community Hospital as an aide. She met Kennard Christensen while he was in the Marine Corps and stationed in California. They married on December 30, 1950 (Kenny's birthday) and moved to California for several years while Kenny served his time in the Marines. They returned to Coin to live and raise a family.

She was a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Shenandoah, Iowa. Theresa was placed on this Earth to be a loving mother and homemaker. She cherished this role and found it to be wonderful and fulfilling. She was the proud mother of four children, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Theresa always considered Coin, Iowa her home but in 2006, Theresa went to Richardson, Texas to stay with her daughter, JoAnn. She attended daily mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She made many friends at church, at the weekly hair appointments and at the senior citizen center. Theresa was born with a huge giving heart and always thought of others and never of herself. Sometimes her thoughtfulness was extreme but that just showed the size of her caring for others. She loved to talk, tell her favorite stories to her children and grandchildren, and loved to stay in touch with her siblings and friends with her daily phone calls. She loved to laugh and make others laugh. The people that she touched will all say that she was quite a woman. She loved to sew, cook and bake for her family who remembers her wonderful fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, lemon angel food cake (her special recipe), homemade bread, dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls just to name a few.

She was preceded in death by husband Kennard, her parents, her brother Jerome Laughlin, sisters Rose Korshoj and Jean Eitzen, sisters-in-law and their spouses Don and Mary Lou Pearson, Vernon and Dorothy Grafft and brother-in-law and spouse Merle and Ida Mae Christensen.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Steve Christensen of Eldora, Iowa and his two daughters - Lindsey Christensen of Waterloo, Iowa and Larissa Treloar and husband Landon and son Brady of Waverly, Iowa; JoAnn Murrell of Richardson, Texas and her two children--Kristy Smith and husband Nathan and their three daughters Kinley, Adler and Charlie of Valley View, Texas and son Brendan Murrell and fiancé Page Geath of Garland, Texas; Mike Christensen and wife Susan of Plano, Texas and Doris Christen and husband John and their two children Jennifer and Matthew of LaVista, Nebraska. Surviving siblings are Lois Ludington, Bud Laughlin, Gerald Laughlin, Helen Robinson, Bobby Laughlin, Pat Laughlin and John Laughlin; sister-in-law Jean Laughlin and brother-in-law Hogart Korshoj; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Which will later be given to the Alzheimer's Association.

Burial will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery in Coin, Iowa

Dunbar, Sue Helen - Sue H. Dunbar, 58, of Sidney, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to Nishna Productions Workshop.

Burial will be held at the Maple Hill Cemetery in College Springs, Iowa

Sue Helen Dunbar, the daughter Leslie Roland and Helen Maxwell (Dunn) Dunbar, was born on May 22, 1956 in Red Oak, Iowa. She passed away on February 12, 2015 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Sue was born in Red Oak, Iowa, moved briefly to Hayward, California for one year before returning back to Red Oak, Iowa, then to College Springs, Iowa, so Sue could attend Nishna Productions Educational and Training Facility. She continued to be a client of NPI and resided at the client home and loved her independent living with NPI friends. With declining health, she moved to the Ambassador Nursing Home in Sidney and received much love and friendship.
She attended every Sunday with family to the Presbyterian Church. Sue also added her comments to Pastor Rick’s messages.
Nishna Productions Workshop and outings brought her great joy. She had many friends, loved the bowling and dances outings. She won trophies with her athletic talents and attended Sunny Side Camps in the summer. Sue loved motorcycles, watched wrestling (with her Hulk Hogan doll), enjoyed dancing to Lawrence Welk and attending holiday dances. Her greatest loves were dogs and babies. She loved the adventure of going on walks at times all by herself, until discovered “where’s Sue?” then she’d laugh and run faster.
Sue is preceded in death by her mother Helen Dunbar, father Leslie Dunbar, nephew Chad Van Houten and niece Angela Smith.
She is survived by her sisters Emily Van Houten of Sidney, Iowa and Lynn White of Lincoln, Nebraska; nieces Colleen Ziegelbein of Lincoln, Nebraska and Lori White of Omaha, Nebraska; nephew Brady White of Georgia; great nephew, Jake Smith of Sidney, Iowa, and other great nephews and nieces of Lincoln, Nebraska, Council Bluffs and Shenandoah, Iowa.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the Presbyterian Church in Shenandoah with Pastor Rick Sleyster as officiate. An open visitation was held from 12 to 5 p.m., on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home. Burial was held at the Maple Hill Cemetery in College Springs, Iowa. At the memorial register was Colleen Ziegelbein and Lori White. The ushers were Deb and Dave Monahan. Recorded music was "Hallelujah." Congregational hymns were "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "Jesus Loves Me." Organist was Terry Stafford. Casket bearers were Jake Smith, Shane Smith, Steve Vojcheske and Rick Sleyster. Honorary casket bearers were Josiah Allick, Tony Allick, Kalev Allick, Kaiden White, Brady White and Dylan Vojcheske. Memorials may be directed to Nishna Productions Workshop. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.hackettlivingston.com. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dupray, Ida - Died - At her home in Northboro on Friday morning, Aug 4th, 1893, Ida Dupray, aged 32 years, 8 months and 26 days. Deceased was born at Carlisle, Iowa, November 8th, 1861. She was converted in 1886 under the ministerial labors of Rev J.B. Bartley. She united with the M.E. church and lived a life "all passionless and pure." Several weeks since she was taken ill with tetanus and though everything possible was done to restore her to her usual health, the dread disease triumphed, her spirit taking its flight to the world which is without end. This sad bereavement falls heavily on her sisters but they are reconciled, trusting in the promises of the Redeemer. The funeral was held Friday afternoon the exercises being conducted by her pastor, Rev H. Linn: the sermon was by Rev J.B. Bartley. The interment was in the Union Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 11, 1893

Finley, Walter Keith - Walter Keith Finley, the only son of Jennie Lucille (Smith) Finley and Walter Raymond Finley was born February 16, 1930 in Shenandoah, Iowa. His mother passed away from complications on March 11, 1930 and he passed away on Thursday morning, February 26, 2015 at the Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Tarkio, Missouri.

Walter graduated from Northboro High School in 1949. He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Toland, on December 17, 1950 in Northboro at the Methodist Church. He was drafted into the Army on April 17, 1951 and discharged on March 28, 1953. He took his basic training at Ft. Hood, Texas and was sent to Japan to train soldiers with the 401 Houser. He was honorably discharged from the Army. He farmed near Coin, Iowa for 27 years until 1984. He started trucking for Silvey Refrigeration, called Jr. Meat haulers, and then he drove for Heartland Express of Iowa City, Iowa, Hills Brothers of Omaha, Nebraska, and ended his driving career with Essex Elevator where he retired.

He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Shenandoah where he served as a deacon. He was also a member of the American Legion. When he retired from trucking, he joined the Locust Grove United Methodist Church where his family attended only a few miles from where he lived on the family century farm.

When he left farming the couple moved to Omaha, Nebraska, Red Oak, Iowa, Longmont, Colorado and then back to the family’s century farm near Northboro, Iowa. In their marriage, Keith and Nancy had three children; Walter Rex Finley, who was born while he was overseas, Anthony Elliott Finley and Freida Ann Finley Christianson.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Nancy Toland Finley, his two sons, Walter Rex Finley and his wife Teresa and Anthony Elliott Finley and his wife Michelle; his daughter, Freida Ann (Finley) Christianson and her husband Robert Lynn Christianson; grandchildren, Tyson Shane Finley and his wife Bonnie, Tayton Seth Finley, Marty Joseph Anderson, Brittany Ellen Vogel, Alexandria Antionette Finley, Reginald Andrew Finley, Jesse Elvis Finley, Anthony Elliott Finley, Katie Jean Finley, Nathaniel Lynn Christianson and his wife Tonya, Nicholas Jerome Christianson and his wife Chelsea; great grandchildren, Ren Noelle Finley, Kelton Vaughn Finley, Tierman Ross Finley, Liam Patrick Finley, Marty Joe Anderson, Miley Ann Anderson, Serin James Anderson, Roland Zachary Vogel, Jaxon Allen Finley, Mia Michael Finley, Macy Madrid Finley, DeLaney Eva Finley, Brielle Lynn Christianson, Caleb Nolan Christianson, Kash Allen Christianson and Kolbie Lynn Christianson. He leaves behind a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Locust Grove Methodist Church of rural Shenandoah with Phil Wing officiating. Burial with military honors will take place in the Locust Grove Cemetery of rural Shenandoah. Visitation with the family present will take place on Monday evening, March 2, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Locust Grove Methodist Church or the Tarkio Rahabilitation and Care Center in Tarkio, Missouri. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements

Fisher, Harold Edmund - Harold Edmund Fisher, son of Silas Edmund and Bertha (Lawrence) Fisher, was born on Feb. 13, 1919 at Peru, Nebraska and passed away on Jan. 27, 2015 at the Ambassador Care Center in Sidney, Iowa. Harold's youth was spent in Peru, NE where he was president of his class for all four years graduating in 1938 from Peru High School. After high school, he attended Peru State College.

During WWII years, instead of serving his country overseas (His eye sight was too poor to be drafted.), he served his community as coach of football and basketball at Peru H.S. In his second year of coaching, the basketball team went to the State Tournament.

On Feb. 4, 1945 Harold was united in marriage to Christina Rosenthal at Sterling, Nebraska. Their early married life was in Coin, IA. During this time he worked on a crew of carpenters building houses, shingling roofs, doing remodeling, etc. After his mother died, as a result of a car accident, they moved to his parents home in rural Coin. He engaged in farming on the family farm until his "good" eye developed an ulcer after having cataract surgery. He "retired" from farming and began working for 14 years at Farmaster, a Shenandoah gate making factory. When Farmaster was closing their business, he was a security guard for them. He remained on the farm until he was not able to see well enough to drive to Shenandoah. He moved to Forest Park Manor in Shenandoah. In January, 2012, he fell and broke his hip. He then moved to the Ambassador Care Center in Sidney, IA where he resided the remainder of his life.

Besides using his skills as a carpenter to make things, Harold enjoyed hunting, gardening and fishing. (The name Fisher could not have been more appropriate.) As a former athlete (NE State Hurdle Champion) and Nebraska resident, he was an avid fan of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers football team.

Preceding Harold in death were his parents, three brothers, and four sisters. He leaves behind his two children: Judy Barrett and husband Bill of Sidney, IA and Jerry Fisher of Cedar Rapids, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Coin, Iowa.

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Fulk, Emogene "Emmy" Sims - Emogene " Emmy" Fulk, 86, of Anita, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, at Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center in Anita.
Emmy was born April, 29, 1928, in Red Oak, to Boyd W. and Gertrude A. (Smith) Sims. She grew up in the Clarinda area and attended Clarinda High School. Emmy married Jack Fulk on July 7, 1946, in Troy, Kan. Early in their marriage, they lived in the Clarinda area until moving to Anita, in 1955.
Emmy worked as a cook and dietician at the Atlantic hospital and at the elementary school in Anita for many years. She was a member of the Anita Methodist Church, the Pythian Sisters, and a 4-H leader for many years. Emmy enjoyed sewing, gardening, caring for people, and baking donuts, pies, candies and cookies. Her home was a revolving door for family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Gertrude Sims, and a son, Roscoe "Rocky" Allen Fulk, and many special cousins.
Emmy is survived by her husband, Jack Fulk of Anita; son, Fred (Ethel) Fulk of St. Joseph, Mo.; daughter, Jackie Sander of Anita; grandchildren, Brent (Penny) Fortune of Forbes, Mo., Teri Amos of St. Joseph, Mo., Chris (Tim) Wahlert of Exira, Alice Pankonen of Atlantic, Doug Pankonen of Shelby, Kelly (Nick) Karns of Leeds, Ala., Lindsay Sander of Greenfield, Elizabeth Sander of West Des Moines; great-grandchildren, Tracy (David) Winslow of St. Joseph, Mo., Tyler (Sara) Fortune of St. Joseph, Mo., Dylan Amos of St. Joseph, Mo., Breanna Peterson of Winterset, Calin Peterson of Exira, Dami Peterson of Exira, Ellie Wahlert of Exira, Bridgett Pankonen of Atlantic, Karlee Parizek of West Branch, Ricky Pankonen of Shelby, Garret Karns and Emma Karns of Leeds, Ala.; 6 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold (Edy) Sims of Burlington, Dennis (Linda) Sims of Anita; sister, Mary Davis of Clarinda; brother-in-law, Earl Fulk of Menlo Park, Calif.; sister-in-law, Grace (Rick) Phair of Redwood City, Calif.; many nieces, nephews, and many special neighborhood kids.
Visitation with family was held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Hockenberry Family Care in Anita.
Funeral Services were held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Anita United Methodist Church in Anita, with burial in the Davis Cemetery in Shambaugh.
Hockenberry Family Care in Anita, was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com

Fulk, Jack W. - Jack W. Fulk, 86, of Anita, passed away of a broken heart Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center in Anita.
Jack was born July 26, 1928, in Shambaugh, to John Isaac and Eva Gertrude (Mulkins) Fulk. He grew up in the Clarinda area and attended school through the 8th grade. Jack was married to Emogene Arlene Sims on July 7, 1946, in Troy, Kan. When they were first married, Jack worked for Erwin Gertz at Clarinda. He farmed for two years at Tabor, then worked for Paul Mueller in Yorktown, for three years. In 1955, they moved from the Clarinda area to Anita, where he worked for Burke Brothers until his retirement. After retiring, he worked for Mark Brown, Larry Wedemeyer and the Massena Sale Barn.
He was a member of the Anita United Methodist Church, the Knights of Pythians, the Anita Fire Department, an Anita City Councilman and a member of area Saddle Clubs. Jack never met a stranger that he did not like as he had a gift of gab, and he loved horses, trail rides and rat terriers. His greatest joy was his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eva Fulk; his wife Emogene on Dec. 15, 2014; son, Roscoe (Rocky); brothers, Sterling, Orie, and Bobby; sisters, Ruby and Ruth; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Fulk, Mary Fulk and Lucille Fulk; brothers-in-law, Larry Morelock and Ellsworth (Swede) Parker.
Jack is survived by a son Fred (Ethel) Fulk of St. Joseph, Mo.; a daughter, Jackie Sander of Anita; grandchildren, Brent (Penny) Fortune of Forbes, Mo., Teri Amos of St, Joseph, Mo., Chris (Tim) Wahlert of Exira, Alice Pankonen of Atlantic, Doug Pankonen of Shelby, Kelly (Nick) Karns of Leeds, Ala., Lindsay Sander of Greenfield, Elizabeth Sander of West Des Moines; great grandchildren, Tracy (David) Winslow of St. Joseph, Mo., Tyler (Sara) Fortune of St. Joseph, Mo., Dylan Amos of St. Joseph, Mo., Breanna Peterson of Exira, Calin Peterson of Exira, Dami Peterson of Exira, Ellie Wahlert of Exira, Bridgett Pankonen of Atlantic, Karlee Parizek of West Branch, Ricky Pankonen of Shelby, Garret Karns and Emma Karns of Leeds, Ala.; 6 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Earl Fulk of Menlo Park, Calif.; sister, Grace (Rick) Phair of Redwood City, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Betty Fulk of Stewartville, Mn., and Mary Davis of Clarinda; brothers-in-law, Dennis (Linda) Sims of Anita and Harold (Edy) Sims of Burlington; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation with family will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13, at Hockenberry Family Care in Anita.
Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, also at Hockenberry Family Care in Anita, with burial in the Davis Cemetery in Shambaugh.
Hockenberry Family Care in Anita was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

Garrett, Andrew Joseph - Andrew Joseph Garrett was born May 27, 1979 at Clarinda, IA to Randy and Barb (Olson) Garrett. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Clare Catholic Church in Clarinda. He graduated Clarinda High School in 1997.
He was married to Shana Johnson on June 3, 2000 and they have three daughters: Lanie, Phoebe,
and Haidyn.
Andrew furthered his education receiving an associate degree. He was currently enrolled at University of Iowa, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree.
He joined the United States Air Force, August 6th, 1997 and had achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. Andrew had served on several tours overseas. He was with Flight Safety at Langley Air Force Base, located at Hampton , Virginia.
Andrew loved spending time with his family and enjoyed the many wonderful trips they took together. He was an awesome dad and did so much with his girls.
Other favorites of Andrew’s were the Hawkeye and Royal teams, as well as working on his Mustang.
Survivors include his wife, three daughters, parents, grandparents, Suzette Olson (Orville deceased) and Ken and Lois Garrett, all of Clarinda, mother and father in law Ed and Diane Johnson, of Blanchard, brother Chris and Carrie Garrett, of Newton, Iowa, and sister Angie and Ryan Bell, of Austin, Texas; also, four nieces
and one nephew, sister in law Heather and Aaron Sharr, of Clarinda; and five nieces, brother in law, Keenan Johnson, of Clarinda, and many numerous friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, with Chaplain Lt. Colonel David Depinho officiating. Military honors were provided by United States Air Force Honor Guard, Offutt Air Force Base, Bellevue, Nebraska. Casket bearers were Air Force Honor Guard. Honorary casket bearers were Chris Garrett, Ryan Bell, Keenan Johnson, John McComb, Scott Reyes, and Edward Altz. Interment at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel provided arrangements. www.MemoriesOnline.com

Giese, Bernard Robert - Bernard Robert Giese was born on July 10, 1926 in the family home in Fort Dodge, Iowa. "Bernie" passed away Saturday afternoon, February 21, 2015 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa, at the age of 88. His parents were Russell and Juanita (Koll) Giese.

He attended the Fort Dodge Schools and graduated high school with the Class of 1943. In junior high, he went out for football and broke both shoulder blades. That was the end of his football career. His father worked on the Illinois Central Railroad and his mother stayed home with the children.

When World War II broke out, he talked his parents into signing the papers that would allow him to join the Air Force at age 17. One of his duties was to take home a boy killed in service. He had a long relationship with the parents. Another memory Bernie talked about was when he flew over Japan and saw the destruction of the atom bomb.

After receiving his discharge, he went back to Fort Dodge and worked for the Railroad for awhile, then Brooks Laundry and Sunbeam Dairy. Soon after, he began working for Gambles Corp. Shortly after coming back to Fort Dodge, he met the love of his life, Ardyce Durschmidt. They were married in 1947. In 1948, they had their first child, Karen. It was hard after the war to find housing, but soon after Karen came into the world, Bernie and Ardyce bought their first two bedroom home and did all the work themselves, sometimes even staying up round the clock. In 1954, Russell was born.

In 1956, Bernie was transferred by Gambles Corp. to Shenandoah, Iowa. He played softball on the Methodist Church team. And then he discovered "GOLF", and he loved it! He has been Club champion, Handicapped champion, and Senior's champion. He has also had several holes-in-one. When Gambles came up for sale, Bernie and Ardyce jumped on it. They turned it into an appliance store from a hardware store. They also owned the Furniture Store and the Carpet Store. He served three, seven year terms on the executive board of the American Legion Country Club.

In the last years of Bernie's life you would have seen him around the neighborhood on his little red scooter called the rascal. He would ride with John Longstreet or go to his granddaughter's house up the street to do any remaining work on the house.

Preceding Bernie in death were his parents, Russell and Juanita (Koll) Giese; son, Russell (Rusty) Giese; sister, Audrey Hartman and brother-in-law, DeWayne. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ardyce (Durschmidt) Giese; daughter, Karen Casteel of Bradenton, FL; granddaughters Carrie Fuller and husband Brian of Arcadia, FL and Hali Mayer and husband Travis of Shenandoah, IA; other relatives and many friends.

A memorial is being established. Private family inurnment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Gomel, Connie Jo Kiper Kirby - Connie Jo Gomel, daughter of Lysle Marion and Lois Marvis (Falk) Kiper, was born on May 6, 1948 in Shenandoah, Iowa. She entered into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, at the age of 66 years, 9 months, 1 day.

Her early life was spent growing up in Shenandoah, where she attended the Shenandoah Community Schools. Connie graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1966. She later attended Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri receiving her degree in 1988.

Connie was united in marriage to Eldon Kirby and was later remarried to Jerry Gomel on January 4, 1975 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Following their marriage they resided in Northboro, Iowa.

Through the years, Connie worked several jobs. Most recently she worked as a secretary in the office of Southview Apartments in Essex, IA and at Wal-Mart in Shenandoah. Connie had been a resident at Garden View for the past seven years. She enjoyed reading, doing cross-stitch and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Connie was a member of the Nazarene Church in Shenandoah and had attended the Northboro Methodist Church and St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex.

Preceding her in death were father; brother, Gregory Kiper; and son Timothy L. Gomel. Survivors include her children, Michelle Keeler and her husband Robbie of Shenandoah, Brandon Gomel of Shenandoah, Shannon Ducharme and her husband C J of Omaha, NE, and Tiffani Bredberg and her husband Joey of Red Oak, IA; grandchildren, Dannielle Stogdill, Jordan Mick, Kaitlyn Kirby, Haylee Walters and Rayder Lair, all of Shenandoah and Alexandria and Ashlyn Keeler of Essex; mother, Lois Kiper of Shenandoah; two sisters, Susie Erhart of Shenandoah and Cheryl McIntyre of Holstein, IA; other relatives and many friends.

Memorials are being directed to the family. Following the funeral service, Connie will be cremated and her ashes will be inurned at a later date in the Union Grove Cemetery at Northboro

Graham, Dorlene Mae Bashor - Dorlene Mae Graham, age 88, of New Market, Iowa entered into peace Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center in Clarinda, Iowa. Celebration of Life Services will be held 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, in Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Dan Wiebeseck officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with the family greeting friends at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda. Interment will be in the Memory Cemetery in New Market.

Dorlene Mae Graham was born on December 29, 1926 in New Market, Iowa to Arnold Bashor and Mae Combs Bashor and passed away on February 7, 2015 at Westridge Quality Care in Clarinda, Iowa. Dorlene spent her entire life, with the exception of 12 years, in New Market. She attended Lindsey School and graduated from New Market High School in 1944. She and many of her high school classmates have remained close and spent many wonderful reunions together as well as lunches, sometimes on a monthly basis.

During the summer of 1946, she met Richard (Dick) Graham while he was visiting relatives in the Clarinda area. They were married on March 11, 1948. They were blessed with 3 children, Sandra Jean, Rebecca Sue (Becky), and Richard Dean (Rick). Dorlene was a “stay-at-home” mom and was always there for her children and husband. She tended a large garden, canning many vegetables and fruits. She was a wonderful cook and the cookie jar was never empty. She also was a beautiful seamstress making most of the girl’s dresses, even for those special occasions such as “Sweetheart” dance and prom and even weddings. If needed, she would alter the same dress, changing sleeve length or adding a jacket to change the look for the next event.

It was not until the 1960’s that Dorlene worked outside the home. She worked at Coast-to-Coast store in Clarinda and then in 1971 began work for the Iowa State Liquor Stores. She managed the Iowa State Liquor Store in Nevada, Corning and Bedford, Iowa before the state stores were closed and her retirement.

After her retirement she began quilting, a hobby she truly enjoyed. She has made quilts for all of her children and grandchildren and always had a beautiful quilt displayed on her bed. Many of her quilts were hand pieced and hand quilted. In later years she found embroidery to be a wonderful pastime. She made countless sets of “tea towels”, which are now prized possessions of relatives and close friends.

Her clubs were a source of many special friendships and happy hours. In the late 50’s a group of women got together when their husbands would go bowling. Finally the gals decided to form a “Birthday” Club and the tradition has continued to this day. She also enjoyed “Pitch” Club, “Domino” Club and was an active member of “Women Who Care”. During the past year when Dorlene was unable to drive, the club members always made sure she had a ride. Dorlene still enjoyed being the hostess and often volunteered her home as the spot to meet.
Dorlene was a member of the New Market United Methodist Church and a Past President of UMW. She was a 60 year member of Eastern Star and a Past Matron.

Dorlene’s pride and joy was her family, 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. She loved having them stop by for Sunday supper, or hearing stories of how they were doing at school or in their jobs in distant cities.

Dorlene was proceeded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dick Graham, parents Arnold and Mae Bashor, brothers Dalphon and Donald Bashor, sisters-in-law Beverly Bashor and Rosevelyn Bashor, father and mother-in-law Harold and Ruth Graham.

She is survived by daughters Sandra Passer and husband Jeff, Omaha, Nebraska, Becky Shum and husband Cliff, Clarinda, Iowa and son Rick and wife Judy of New Market. Seven grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, and many wonderful step great grandchildren. Sister Helen Herzberg and husband Ben of Creston, Iowa, brother Charles Bashor of Clarinda, and sister-in-law Maxine Bashor of Lenox, Iowa as well as many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.

Dorlene was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all of her family and many friends

Hamilton, Edwin "Pete" Ross Jr - Edwin Ross (Pete) Hamilton, Jr., was born to Edwin Ross (Pete), Sr. and Mary Field Hamilton on February 19, 1931 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He grew up in Shenandoah and graduated from Shenandoah High School with the class of 1948.

He started working at Stockstill Service Station before he graduated and continued there after he was married and discharged from the service.

He enlisted in the Air Force on January 3, 1951, and was stationed at Lackland Air Force. He later was stationed at Seward Air Force Base in Tennessee and later at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque until being shipped overseas to the tiny island of Kwajalein.

Upon his return to the states, he was united in marriage to Joan "Reve" Reese on April 2, 1953 at the Methodist Parsonage in Albuquerque. They lived in Albuquerque until his discharge on December 10, 1953, at which time they returned to Shenandoah where he spent the remainder of his life.

In 1955, he took a job at the "Evening Sentinel" pouring "pigs" that were used in the linotype machines. He moved to operating a linotype, then became feature writer and police photographer and later moved to the Editor's desk. He especially enjoyed writing and wrote many feature articles including the daily memories of RAGBRAI that he gathered from other riders and his observations. He worked at the "Sentinel" for 18 years. He continued writing for family enjoyment and has left us with short stories-- nonsense and fact.

He had a secret ambition to be a stand up comic. An unexpected desire by one who seemed so shy. He had a great sense of humor that was enjoyed by those who knew him.

In 1974, he took a job as purchasing manager at Imperial, Inc., a job he held for 22 years.

In his 40's, he and Joan took up golf and enjoyed the sport for many years. They played together and with friends and he enjoyed being part of the older men's group that traveled to many towns in the area.

He served two terms as a member of the City Council, a job that he was dedicated to. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah and enjoyed being a part of the Quester's Sunday School Class for many years and later a member of the Forum Class. He served on various committees including the Finance Committee. He was a member of the Men's Brotherhood and worked for many years with the Helping Hands.

He was a boy scout leader and enjoyed going with the troop on an expedition on the waters in northern Minnesota. He also went on several local camp outs including a memorable freeze out at Manti.

He and Joan enjoyed camping for over 50 years, visiting all 50 states and the Providences of Canada. They camped in 48 states. As grandchildren joined the family, they took one or two each year on a camping vacation. These were memorable trips that everyone enjoyed.

He was a long time member of the Elks Lodge, and was an officer many times. He prided himself in having his lines memorized for the meetings. He was honored as the Elk of the Year in 1989.

He joined the Optimist Club and enjoyed the fellowship for many years. He served as secretary and helped with many service activities. He valued his selection as Optimist of the Year Award.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Patrick Hamilton and wife, Ginny; brother-in-law, Richard Kowal; and great-granddaughter, Grace Elizabeth Price.

He is survived by his wife, Joan of Shenandoah; children, Sonia (Lou) Michels of Western Springs, Illinois; Steven (Lee-Anne) Hamilton of Edgerton, Kansas; Sandra Crowdes and friend Steve Harris and Shelly Hamilton of Shenandoah; sister, Mary Jane Kowal of Westchester, Illinois; grandchildren, Erica (Chad) Price of Tecumseh, Kansas; Amanda (Mark) Shore of Shawee, Kansas; Crystal (Jeff) Buckingham of Olathe, Kansas; Nathan (Sarah) Crowdes of Aurora, Colorado; Zachary (Courtney) Crowdes of North Liberty, Iowa; John (Allyson) Michels of Wichita, Kansas; Evan Michels of Chicago, Illinois; great-grandchildren; Christian and Cameron Price; Josie and Mason Shore; Lauren Buckingham; Henry and Riley Crowdes of Aurora, Colorado; and Charlotte Crowdes of North Liberty, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be directed to the Methodist Scholarship Fund, Elks Scholarship Fund or Optimist Scholarship Fund.

Burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah with military rites by American Legion Post #88.

Handorf, Harman - Yorktown items - We learn with sorrow of the death of our former friend and neighbor, Harman Handorf, of Harlan township, on Wednesday night. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1893

Died-On Thursday morning at 3 o'clock, at his home in Harlan township, Herman Handorf, of a bowel trouble. Deceased was born in Germany on August 12, 1826; lived there until 26 years of age and was raised as a farmer's son. He emigrated to United States in 1853 and settled in Cincinnatti; lived in Ohio for nearly six years and came to Page county in 1858. He only staid a short time and returned to Ohio. In 1865 he made his final settlement in Harlan township where he has since resided. He leaves a wife and one daughter. Mr Handorf is highly respected by all and his family have the heartfelt sympathy of hosts of friends in their bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1893

Hardenburgh, Barber W. - The funeral of B.W. Hardenburgh was held Friday at 11 am from the family residence. The services were short and impressive. They were conducted by Rev W.M. Todd, pastor of the M.E. church. The attendance was very large, as the deceased was so well known throughout this entire section. A large number of persons were here from Shenandoah, Clarinda, College Springs and other points. Mr Hardenburgh was 54 years of age at the time of his death. He was a very energetic and companionable man, and numbered his friends by the hundred. His remains were interred in the beautiful Coin cemetery. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs Phil M. Crockett. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1893

Herrman, Dale Lee - Dale Lee Herrman was born August 25, 1959 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, the son of Darrel Dean and Dixie Jean (O’Neal) Herrman. He passed away on Monday afternoon, February 2, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri at the age of 55 years, 5 months and 8 days.

Dale grew up in the Westboro area and graduated from Tarkio High School in 1977. Following high school he attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri graduating in 1981. He moved to St. Joseph, Missouri and worked for Orscheln’s Farm & Home in Atchison, Kansas where he was store manager for many years.

Dale had been a member and attended Locust Grove United Methodist Church during his younger years. He loved the outdoors whether it was hunting, fishing or anything with wildlife. He especially enjoyed teaching and mentoring others in outdoor activities, introducing several friends to hunting, fishing and wildlife identification. He taught himself taxidermy and was a very talented taxidermist, especially with waterfowl. He also enjoyed skiing, visiting Switzerland in the Alps and our Rocky Mountains. Dale also enjoyed going to the Kentucky Derby with a friend. His true love was spending time with his family and very close friends, enjoying meals and good stories.

He was preceded in death by his father, Darrel Herrman in 2010.

Survivors include his mother, Jean Herrman of Tabor, Iowa; his brothers, Larry Herrman and his wife Charlotte of Glenwood, Iowa, Les Herrman of Independence, Missouri; nephews, Patrick Herrman and his wife Rose of Glenwood, Iowa (their children Clark, Avery, and Gwen), Matthew Herrman and his wife Marie of Omaha, Nebraska (Son Declan); Kent Herrman of Glenwood, Iowa, Niece Annaleah Moore and her husband Mike of Council Bluffs, Iowa; along with other relatives and many friends

Herzberg, Cleva Mae Miller - Celebration of Life - Cleva Herzberg

“WHAT IS A MOM, BUT THE SUNSHINE OF OUR DAYS AND THE NORTH STAR OF OUR NIGHTS” – ROBERT BRAULT

Cleva Mae Herzberg, 84, passed away on January 22, 2015 in Clarinda, Iowa. After a long
illness, she fought her cancer bravely with very little complaint. She was a dedicated,
loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Cleva was born in Clarinda on February 25, 1930 and lived her entire life in the area. She
attended high school in Braddyville and Clarinda. A memorable highlight was playing
on the girls basketball team that qualified for the state tournament in 1946.
On December 21, 1947, Wesley (Ted) Herzberg and Cleva were united in marriage. This
union was blessed with two children, Rand and Debra. While raising their children,
Cleva was employed at Hy-Vee as a clerk and bookkeeper.
After retirement, she and Ted traveled to Arizona and Texas. Traveling, they
developed many friendships from across the country.
Cleva was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and a former Sunday school teacher.
Other interests included outings to fish, camp, and golf. She was a great cook and loved
to entertain her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Miller and Eva Journey and brothers, Lowell Miller and Donald Miller.
Survivors are husband Wesley (Ted) of Clarinda, children Rand Herzberg and wife Janet
of Red Lodge, MT, Debra Reed and husband Gordon of Clarinda; grandchildren Evan Reed
of Jackson, WY, Elissa Reed and fiancée John Brockman of Clarinda, Gena Burghoff of
Dean, MT; and great grandson Jackson Prehn of Waseca, MN.
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include Joan Miller of Urbandale, IA, Leona
Nothwehr, Evelyn Herzberg, Lynn Wagoner all of Clarinda, Bertha Jensen, Ben and Helen
Herzberg of Creston, IA, Walt and Nelda Herzberg of Newton, IA, Bill Hentschke of
Millard, NE, Betty Herzberg of Casper, WY; cousin Mary Mrazovich of Hialeah, FL; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Cleva’s family sincerely thanks the kind staff at Westridge Care and Rehab and
Clarinda Regional Health Center for her exceptional care.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Clarinda Foundation. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda assisted with arrangements. www.MemoriesOnline.com

Herzberg, Darwin Elwood - Darwin Herzberg, age 87,of Blair, Nebraska, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Sunday, January 25,, 2015 at Memorial Community Hospital, Blair, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Nathan Dudley officiating. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to… Crowell Memorial Home, Blair, Nebraska.

Darwin Elwood Herzberg was born November 19, 1927 east of Bethesda, Iowa on the family farm to Oscar Herzberg and Ethel (Robberts) Herzberg. He grew up on the family farm east of Bethesda, Iowa. Darwin was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church and attended Immanuel Lutheran School. Darwin was united in marriage to Phyllis D. Anderson on June 27, 1948. They were blessed with three sons, Leslie, Michael and Bradrick.

Darwin moved into Clarinda and worked various jobs until he started working at the Supply Store which later became Hy-Vee. He served in the Hy-Vee store for thirty eight years working up through the ranks to assistant manager when he retired. He will be remembered as very friendly and helpful.

Darwin was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church. He was a proud participant of the Red Cross bloodmobile donation program, donating over 17 gallons. His family was the most important thing to Darwin and he attended many games, concerts, wrestling matches and other activities to support his sons. He was very proud of his family and their accomplishments.

Preceding Darwin in death were his parents; wife, Phyllis; brothers, Lavon, Virgil, Donald, Dale; sister, Vianna Finch.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Les Herzberg and wife Peg of Blair, Nebraska, Mike Herzberg and wife Cathy, Brad Herzberg and wife Tami of Bellevue, Nebraska; five granddaughters; and nine great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Myers and husband Dean of Villisca, Iowa nieces; nephews and many friends

Hill, Lydia Elizabeth Powers - Lydia Elizabeth (Powers) Hill, 91, of Shenandoah, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Shenandoah. She was born on July 1, 1923 in Syracuse, Neb. to John and Blanche (Lundy) Powers at the family home. She was the youngest of seven children.
Some years later, the family moved to Iowa near Hamburg in the Payne Junction area. Lydia received her education in country schools, being raised on the farm in her young life.
On January 29, 1938, Lydia was married to Pete Hill at Sidney in the Methodist Church Parsonage by Reverend C. M. Corris. To this union three children were born, Barbara Jane, Larry Ambrose and Bobby Eugene.
Pete and Lydia were farmers in the Watson/Hamburg area until 1948 when they moved east of Shenandoah to farm and were there until 1970. They bought a farm east of Coin, continuing to farm for the next 31 years until they retired in 2001. They purchased an acreage and home next to the Summit Church on Highway 59. Pete passed away in June of 2002 and Lydia continued living in her home until February 2014 when she went to live at Windsor Manor in Shenandoah.
Preceding Lydia in death were her husband Pete, after 64 1/2 years of marriage; daughter, Barbara Rainey; son, Larry Hill; son-in-law, Kenneth Rainey; grandson, Bud Rainey; her parents; four sisters; two brothers; two sister-in-laws; and four brother-in-laws.
Survivors include her son, Bobby Hill and wife Claire of Burlington; ex-daughter-in-law, Deanna Ballain of Shenandoah; grandchildren, Diana Myers and family of Shenandoah, Tim Hill and family of Essex, Audie Rainey and family of Red Oak, Jerry Hill and family of Burlington, Tony Hill and family of Red Oak, Kandee Matthews and family of Nevarre, Fla., Larry Rainey and family of Tampa, Fla., Lisa Rainey and family of Northboro; 14 great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Graveside memorial services were held on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Mt. Olive Cemetery near Hamburg. Words of comfort were given by Pastor Bruce Hauswirth of the Summit Methodist Church. Inurnment was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. A memorial is being established in Lydia’s name.
The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah was in charge of the arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.hackettlivingston.com on the web

Howard, Marilyn Louise Simpson - Marilyn Louise Howard was born August 29, 1932 on the family farm near Clearmont, Missouri, the daughter of Lloyd and Opal Louise (Pierson) Simpson. She passed away on Tuesday evening, January 20, 2015 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 22 days.
Marilyn grew up and attended school in Tarkio, Missouri. In 1948 she married Carl Barnett in Tarkio, Missouri; this union was blessed with two children, Roger and Sharon. Carl passed away in 1951. In 1952 she married Lloyd Zeigel of Tarkio, Missouri. They had one daughter, Linda and they later divorced. She then married Harold Dean King of Rock Port, Missouri where they made their home and where Marilyn worked as a waitress at the Coach House. They later divorced and in 1967 Marilyn moved to Shenandoah where she worked at Bonnie’s Café, Kendall’s Café and the Waldorf. In 1975 she was united in marriage to Keith Howard. The couple made their home in Lincoln, Nebraska until 1979 when Keith passed away and Marilyn moved back to Shenandoah. Marilyn had attended the Shenandoah First Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed making trips to the casino, playing bingo, listening to country music and dancing. Her true love was spending time with her family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Carl Barnett and Keith Howard; her daughter, Sharon Barnett in 1972; and a sister, Marceline Ray.
Survivors include her children, Roger Barnett of Independence, Missouri, Linda Hatcher and her husband Larry of Wylie, Texas; seven grandchildren, Jarred Barnett of Grain Valley, Missouri, Jason Barnett and his wife Sara of Grain Valley, Missouri, Gregory Barnett of Grain Valley, Missouri, Shilo Shane and Denise Diamond of Holton, Kansas, Shannon Smith and her husband Jon of Richmond, Missouri, Shawna Boberg of Junction City, Kansas, Amanda Marsh and her husband Russ of Murphy, Texas; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Simpson of Tarkio, Missouri; along with other relatives and friendsMissouri, the daughter of Lloyd and Opal Louise (Pierson) Simpson. She passed away on Tuesday evening, January 20, 2015 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 22 days.
Marilyn grew up and attended school in Tarkio, Missouri. In 1948 she married Carl Barnett in Tarkio, Missouri; this union was blessed with two children, Roger and Sharon. Carl passed away in 1951. In 1952 she married Lloyd Zeigel of Tarkio, Missouri. They had one daughter, Linda and they later divorced. She then married Harold Dean King of Rock Port, Missouri where they made their home and where Marilyn worked as a waitress at the Coach House. They later divorced and in 1967 Marilyn moved to Shenandoah where she worked at Bonnie’s Café, Kendall’s Café and the Waldorf. In 1975 she was united in marriage to Keith Howard. The couple made their home in Lincoln, Nebraska until 1979 when Keith passed away and Marilyn moved back to Shenandoah. Marilyn had attended the Shenandoah First Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed making trips to the casino, playing bingo, listening to country music and dancing. Her true love was spending time with her family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Carl Barnett and Keith Howard; her daughter, Sharon Barnett in 1972; and a sister, Marceline Ray.
Survivors include her children, Roger Barnett of Independence, Missouri, Linda Hatcher and her husband Larry of Wylie, Texas; seven grandchildren, Jarred Barnett of Grain Valley, Missouri, Jason Barnett and his wife Sara of Grain Valley, Missouri, Gregory Barnett of Grain Valley, Missouri, Shilo Shane and Denise Diamond of Holton, Kansas, Shannon Smith and her husband Jon of Richmond, Missouri, Shawna Boberg of Junction City, Kansas, Amanda Marsh and her husband Russ of Murphy, Texas; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Simpson of Tarkio, Missouri; along with other relatives and friends

Hoxie, Maurice Frank - Maurice Frank Hoxie, son of Frank, Jr. and Carolyn (Kent) Hoxie, was born on April 30, 1926 in Shenandoah. He entered into the arms of his Lord on Friday, January 16, 2015.

Maurice grew up on the family farm and attended rural school until he entered junior high school in Shenandoah. He graduated with the Class of 1944 and attended Iowa State University before enlisting in the United States Navy on his 18th birthday.

Maurice served in the Pacific theatre during World War II. When he returned home after the war, he renewed a friendship with Betty Heard and they were married on August 17, 1947. There were two children, Judith Anne and Maurice Kent born to this union. Maurice and Betty were married almost 62 years. He worked for the Weather Bureau for several years after their marriage then they returned home in 1950 to begin farming.

Maurice was a member of the First United Methodist Church all of his life and served as an usher. He and Betty were the adult leaders of the MYF for several years. He was also a 68 year member of the American Legion, a Past Commander of the American Legion, and a 49 year member of the Color Guard. He was a member of the Elks, Kiwanis, Farm Bureau, Farmers Coop, Central Stated Archeological Society, and the Shenandoah and Fremont County Historical Societies. He enjoyed collecting American Indian artifacts and studying the life of the Plains Indians. He also enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Maurice was preceded in death by his wife Betty, his parents and a nephew, Bruce Hoxie.

Those left to cherish his memory include son, Kent and fiancée Sandy Bertelsen; daughter, Judy Lorimor and husband Gary; grandchildren, David Lorimor and wife Kristen, Nathan Lorimor, Sarah Lorimor and husband William Canestaro and Rachel Beaudoin and husband Christopher; beloved great-grandchildren, William and John Lorimor, Delilah, Graham and Sybil Canestaro, and Liam Beaudoin; brother Wayne Hoxie and wife Martha; nephew Scott Hoxie and wife Kim and their daughters Brooke and Alexis, along with other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Shenandoah, The American Legion Post 88 of Shenandoah or the Shenandoah Public Library.

Hurdle, May Painter - A telegram from Eaton, Colo., was received here Saturday, conveying the sad intelligence to relatives that Mrs E.F. Hurdle had died that morning.

She was well known here among the young folks a few years past as Miss May Painter, a sister of Mrs F.P. Barr living Southwest of town.

All might be said of Mrs Hurdle in a few words. She was a most loveable Christian Woman, she had no superior and but few equals. To her the promise is given of Eternal Life.

We did not learn the particulars concerning her death. Distance prevented Mrs Barr from attending the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 8, 1893