Beattie, Nancy Jo Ankeny - Nancy Beattie, age 65, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her home in Clarinda, Iowa. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 11, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Nancy Jo Ankeny Beattie was born January 31, 1951 in Clarinda to Henry and Betty (Malvern) Ankeny. After living in Colorado as a young girl, the family settled back in Clarinda where Nancy grew up, graduating with the class of 1969. Following graduation from High School, she attended IWCC, married and began her nursing career at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Nancy was blessed with two children who were the love of her life. Cory McAlpin of Villisca was her first born and he was followed by Molly Christine. Molly died suddenly at the age of 22 and this was something Nancy never fully recovered from. It was a sadness and emptiness she felt the rest of her life. In 1994, Nancy married Keith Beattie and together they shared 21 wonderful years together. They also adopted and raised their grandson, Bryson Sean McAlpin.

Nancy and Keith enjoyed traveling and did as much as they could before her health kept her close to home. They also spent time camping and enjoying the outdoors. Their kids and grandkids were very important and they spent a lot of time enjoying their sporting events, dance recitals, and school programs. Nancy was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was devoted to and enjoyed her church family.

Also important to Nancy was her many friends and girlfriends. Her girlfriends from high school remained very close through the years. They were always there when help was needed. Nancy fought a long hard battle with cancer. She was a fighter and an inspiration to many others. She never gave up hope and her commitment to family, friends and her faith in God will be remembered.

Preceding Nancy in death was her daughter, Molly McAlpin; parents, Henry and Betty Ankeny; aunt, Helen Malvern Cherry and grandparents.

Left to cherish Nancy’s memory is her loving husband, Keith, her sons, Cory (Marla) McAlpin of Villisca and Bryson (Mariah) McAlpin of Clarinda; grandchildren, Wyatt, Rylie and Rylan McAlpin; brother, Steve (Patty) Ankeny of New Castle, Indiana, special cousins Renee Adkins and Donna Barber of California; nieces; nephews and many, many friends.

We cannot keep you forever, but our memories we can hold close in our hearts.

Bierbaum, Vera Knisley - The fierce, stubborn and intensely loving matriarch of the Bierbaum clan was born January 3rd 1926 in the quaint town of Essex, Iowa.  The only daughter of Hollie Knisley, of Shenandoah, Iowa and Ingrid Johnson Knisley, a Swedish born immigrant, they resided in Essex while Vera attended the Essex Community school.

Vera met and dated Norman Bierbaum while in school before moving with her Aunt in 1943 to work for General Cable, she made the wires that were installed into the WWII battleships in St. Louis, Missouri.
 
In 1944 Vera returned to Iowa, where her father Hollie, worked for Keiwit Construction out of Omaha, Nebraska. Hollie relocated the family to Sacramento California Air Force Base. Vera was one of the few women that drove a gravel truck that hauled boulders to San Francisco Bay to make way for the runways at the Air Force base.   Once they completed their assignment in Sacramento, Hollie again, relocated the family to the Hutchinson Kansas Air Force Base. While in Kansas, Vera worked driving a large gravel truck, chiseled joints, and put in reinforcements in the front mixers that helped with the completion of the runways. She worked on the Kansas Air Force Base while acclaimed Hollywood Film Legend, Clark Gable was stationed there.
 
On November 18th of 1948, Vera Knisley, married Norman Bierbaum, a Navy Veteran, in Red Oak, Iowa. Vera and Norman began their farming career in the early 1950's until founding their very own dairy farm, the Triple B, in Red Oak, Iowa in the early 1960's. Vera and Norman raised their four children, Julie, Ronald, Larry and Connie in Red Oak until moving to Shenandoah, Iowa in 1975.
 
Vera entered into eternal rest on July 3rd 2016 in Villisca, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollie and Ingrid Knisley, her husband Norman Bierbaum and her youngest daughter, Connie "Coo" Michael. She is survived by her daughter Julie Crowell of Shenandoah, Iowa and her daughter Kelly Crowell of Oakton, Virginia. Her son Ronald Bierbaum and Linda Mass of Red Oak, Iowa and his daughter and son-in-law, Robert and Stephanie (Bierbaum) Howard of Atlanta, Georgia, and son Dustin Bierbaum of Orange City Iowa. Son and Daughter-in-Law, Larry and Sandy (Larson) Bierbaum of Red Oak, Iowa, their two children , daughter and son in law Melissa Bierbaum and Rick Germar of Red Oak, Iowa and son and daughter-in-law Michael and Kris Bierbaum of Red, Oak Iowa.
 
She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Will and Braden (Sands) Mozingo of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Bridgett Sands of Red Oak, Iowa, Brandi Sands of Red Oak, Iowa, Emma Bierbaum of Red Oak, Iowa, great-great-grandaughter Racine Bierbaum of Red Oak Iowa and her honorary grandchildren, Nic and Tyler Terry of Red, Oak Iowa and Taylor and Bailey Hilger of Shenandoah. Vera is also survived by many other cousins, nephews, nieces, loved ones and friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to My Little Patient, Inc.

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

Blackwell, Alice "Granny" Gwendolyn - Alice "Granny" Gwendolyn Blackwell entered into peaceful rest on August 21st, 2016 at the Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 83, just two weeks shy of her 84th birthday. Her life was full of love and laughter.

Granny was born to Fred and Hulda Kalkas (McIntosh) on September 4th, 1932 at the Shenandoah Medical Center. She was raised in Shenandoah and was one of thirteen children. Granny went to country school, but as one of the oldest in the family, she left school at an early age to help take care of her younger siblings.

When Granny was 15 years old, she fell in love with 18 year old Jesse Blackwell, and the two were united in marriage on December 20th 1947. The couple resided in Shenandoah where their union was blessed by three children, Robert, Donna, and Cherry. At the time of Grampy's passing, they were only 4 days from celebrating their 64th anniversary!

As their children were growing, Granny was a stay at home mom and housewife who loved cooking and baking for her family. When the kids were older, she started work as a CNA, which she did for several years. She worked for both Gardenview Care Center and Elm Heights in Shenandoah.

Granny was very creative, and loved to quilt, sew, and do crafts. She created many quilts for her grandkids and as gifts. In her later years, she enjoyed reading novels, and obsessing over the soap opera "Days of Our Lives". She loved Chinese food and Mondo's, and anything blue.

To everyone who knew her, she was "Granny". More than anything else, she loved taking care of her grandkids, great grandkids, and most recently, her great-great-grandkids! (Because she certainly was extra great!) She was easily described as a spitfire and everyone loved her ornery, outspoken personality! She wasn't afraid to say what was on her mind, but was always quick to offer her love.

Those who went before her were her parents, many brothers and sisters, husband Jesse, son Robert, and great grandson Kassidie.

Left here to cherish her memory are her daughter Donna and husband Doug of Gardner, Kansas and daughter Cherry and husband Roger of Shenandoah, Iowa. She is also leaving behind a legacy of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, many other family members, and all others who know her as Granny.

And after almost 5 years apart, Granny and Grampy have been reunited!

Graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah

Bumgarner, Janet S. Parilek - Dr. Janet S. Bumgarner, daughter of John L. and Thais A. (Haley) Parilek, was born on November 28, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska.   She entered into eternal peace on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the age of 61 years, 8 months, 11 days at the Shenandoah Medical Center following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Her early childhood was spent growing up in Waterloo, Nebraska. The family later moved to
Elgin, Nebraska, where Janet spent the latter part of her childhood through her high school
years. She attended Pope John XXIII High School in Elgin, graduating with the Class of 1973.
Following high school, she attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, receiving her
undergraduate degree in 1977. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa.

On June 11, 1977, Janet was united in marriage to the love of her life, Donald Lee Bumgarner in Elgin, Nebraska.   From this union two children, Benjamin J. (BJ) and Jessica (Jess) were born.

Following their marriage Janet attended Medical School at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, receiving her MD degree in 1980. Both Janet and Don enlisted in the US
Army as physicians. They spent three years at Ft. Gordon in Augusta, Georgia from 1980 –
1983 and three years at Ft. Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma from 1983 – 1986. Dr. Janet reached the
rank of Major in the Army Medical Corps.

They made Shenandoah their home in 1986. Dr. Janet moved to Shenandoah when her
daughter, Jessica, was 2 weeks old. She worked for various employers over the years from
1986 through 2016 at the Shenandoah Medical Center as a family physician. She worked in
association with Dr. Floyd Jones, for Clarkson Hospital, for Nebraska Medicine (under various
names), and Shenandoah Medical Center. She also served as the Page County Medical
Examiner for many years and was the SMH Hospice Director. This September she would have
celebrated 30 years of medical practice in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Through the years she greatly impacted the lives of her many patients and their families as well
as her co-workers with her vast knowledge of medicine and personal , kind and caring
dedication to improving the quality of life of everyone around her. Dr. Janet delivered many
babies in Shenandoah. She really enjoyed caring for the full range of ages from newborns to
centenarians. All she ever wanted to be from a young girl was a family doctor in a small town.

Away from work, Janet enjoyed knitting, bird watching, astronomy, gardening and reading.
Janet was a avid Nebraska Cornhusker football fan. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic
Church in Shenandoah. She was also active in PEO (DN Chapter), Gamma Phi Beta Sorority,
American Academy of Family Practice and the ravelry.com Breast Cancer Support Group.

Preceding Janet in death were her parents, John L. and Thais Parilek; and brother, John
Richard Parilek. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Donald L. Bumgarner of Shenandoah;
daughter, Jessica A. Bumgarner of Shenandoah; son, Dr. Benjamin J. Bumgarner and his wife,
Elizabeth Hilpipre, of Omaha; sister, Mary R. Roberts of Waukegan, IL; nephew, Bryan Roberts
and his wife, Lisa, and two sons of Highland Park, IL; nephew, Sean Roberts of Chicago, IL;
niece, Jennifer Roberts of Chicago, IL; cousin, Jim Sanders of Clayton, GA; and other cousins,
relatives, and many friends.

Carlson, Maudelene Rosemary Erickson - Maudelene Carlson, age 93, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Griswold, Iowa entered into peace Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Village Care Center, Maryville, Iowa. A family graveside memorial service will be held at the Griswold Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Maudelene Rosemary Erickson Carlson was born April 6, 1923, in Edna Township, Cass County, Iowa to Lloyd E. Erickson and Rose L. (Johnson) Erickson. She was the only daughter with five brothers who looked after her; during her high school years they made sure she had a car and tires and during the war years had money for dresses and nice things. She graduated from Cumberland High School May, 1941 and received her normal training certificate September, 1941. She taught country school prior to her marriage. On September 24, 1943, she was united in marriage to LeRoy B. Carlson in Rock Port, Missouri. They were blessed with one daughter, Connie.

During the war in 1943, Maudelene worked in a bomb plant in Mead, Nebraska. Following their marriage, LeRoy and Maudelene farmed in the Griswold, Iowa area. Maudelene enjoyed farming and working with her husband. She was a hard worker and was capable and talented creating something out of nothing. Maudelene enjoyed gardening, flowers and going to coffee with her friends.

Preceding Maudelene in death were her parents; husband, LeRoy Carlson; brothers, Cecil Erickson and wife Emma Lou, Clair Erickson and wife Helen, Wayne Erickson, Don Erickson and Gail Erickson.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Connie Baldwin and husband Larry of Clarinda, Iowa; granddaughter, Alisha Jobe and husband Scott of New Market, Iowa; grandson, Andy Baldwin and wife Erin of Ames, Iowa; grandchildren, Grant Jobe, Presley Jobe and Shawn Baldwin; sisters-in-law, Larie Erickson of Cumberland, Iowa and Alberta Erickson of Atlantic, Iowa; nieces; nephews and many friends.

Christiansen, Selma "Kay" Ashford - Kay Christiansen, age 73, of College Springs, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, September 2, 2016 at her home in rural College Springs, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, Clearmont, Missouri with Pastor Rebecca Poe officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 5, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Blanchard cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital or to the American Cancer Society. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Selma Kay Christiansen was born February 22, 1943 in Nodaway County, Missouri to Persious Myrl Ashford and Dorothy Helen (Emery) Ashford. Kay was lovingly raised by Erma Lois (McDonald) and Persious Ashford. She graduated from Mound City High School, Mound City, Missouri. Kay and Joe Christiansen were united in marriage June 17, 1977 in Maryville, Missouri and became a blended family with seven children, Teresa, Marla, Pam, Tammy, Jason, Melissa and Bobbi.

Kay was a hard worker, sometimes working two to three jobs to help provide and care for her family. She wore many hats; waitress at Gray’s Truck Stop, factory worker at Uniroyal, manager of the Burlington Junction Community Center, Home Health Care provider, and she retired from the Clarinda Correctional Center dietary department. Kay and Joe enjoyed managing the Amity Café for several years.

Kay’s top priority was her family; she enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Watching the humming birds and wrens was a pleasure for her. She enjoyed the farm life and her gardening (flowers and vegetables).

Preceding Kay in death were her parents, Persious and Erma Lois Ashford; brothers, Ed Wallace and Donald Myrl Ashford; sisters, Velma Royalty, Erma JoAnn Ashford-Day; grandson, Dayton Cowan.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joe Christiansen of rural College Springs, Iowa; children, Teresa Keever (Doug) of Maryville, Missouri, Marla Foster of Hopkins, Missouri, Pam Conley (David) of Maryville, Missouri, Tammy Foster of Hopkins, Missouri, Jason Christiansen (Kelli) of McPherson, Kansas, Melissa Nelson (Robert) of Clearmont, Missouri, Bobbi Christiansen of Blanchard, Iowa; grandchildren, Rachel Peter (Ryan), Shawn Irvine (Jami), Cory Drummond, Devin Brown, Bailey Russell (Andrew), Jordyn Long, Sydney Conley, Dakota Cowan, Ty Cowan, Tayten Christiansen, Jaylea Christiansen, Alissa Nelson, Nakayla Nelson, Heather Nelson, Christopher Nelson, Kaylee Nelson, Ava Christiansen; great grandchildren, Alexis and Logan Peter, Cierra and Ethan Irvine, Emmerson and Brentley Drummond, Kycen and Blakely Russell, Trinity, Gabby and Lukas Nelson, Jaxon Nelson, Ally, Piper and Memphis Nelson; brothers, Ralph Wallace of Clearmont, Missouri, Richard Gayle Ashford and Larry Lynn Ashford of Mound City, Missouri; aunt, Dorothy Mae Weston of Skidmore, Missouri; nieces; nephews and many friends

Cleaveland, Dorothy Clarice Fulton - Dorothy Clarice Cleaveland, daughter of the late Fred and Hazel (Ostmeyer) Fulton, was born on June 21, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa. She passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the Goldenrod Care Center in Clarinda, Iowa. She was 92 years old.

Dorothy grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. She had two brothers, Harry and Frank, and one sister, Elaine. Many members of her extended family also lived in the Sioux City area, therefore family gatherings were a big part of her childhood. The family gatherings continued at Lake Okoboji to the present and was something she always looked forward to in the summer months.

Dorothy then enrolled in the United States Navy. She was very proud of her service and remained a strong supporter of all branches of the Armed Forces. As the war concluded and she received her honorable discharge, she enrolled in cosmetology school and began her career in Sioux City, IA as a hairdresser. A few years after she had her son, Ray Markut, she moved to Shenandoah, Iowa to raise her son in a small town. Once an established hairdresser in the area, she opened her salon Dorothy's Beauty Salon. The salon was in her home on Maple Street and that is where she lived a majority of her years.

Dorothy retired at the age of 62 and began travelling more and more. Some of the areas she frequented yearly were Gulf Shores, Alabama; Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, CA; and Okoboji, Iowa. She made new friends as well as visited old friends, and of course her family for two weeks each summer at Lake Okoboji. Dorothy loved to be around her family and friends whether it was sitting around a campfire, playing cards or board games, or just chatting. She was a very social person and invested herself in getting to know people and being a loyal friend to many. This remained a part of her life when she moved into Holmes apartment complex and developed special bonds with the residents there. You could always find them out in the commons area together laughing and sharing stories of their past and their families.

Dorothy always said her greatest accomplishment was her son, Ray, and the father and grandfather he became after having three kids with his wife, Gwen. She loved attending all of her grandchildren's activities and then adding more joy to her life was doing the same for her great grandchildren. Dorothy loved and cared for her family very much.

Dorothy is survived by her son Ray Markut and wife Gwen of Shenandoah, three grandchildren Nicki Markut of Lincoln, NE, Jody Markut and wife Berlinda of Lincoln, NE and Cory Markut and wife Whitney of Malvern, IA and five great-grandchildren Hayden, Evan, Brianna, Xander and Liam.

Private family inurnment in Rose Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association

Compton, Luther Tom - Luther Compton, age 94, of Blanchard, Iowa, entered into peace Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at his home rural Blanchard, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the College Springs Presbyterian Church with Reverend James Crapson officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to College Springs Presbyterian Church, Maple Hill Cemetery or to the College Springs Community Building. .

Luther Tom Compton, was born June 23, 1922 in Potosi, Missouri, to Tom Compton and Bessie (Huitt) Compton. He grew up in Washington County, Missouri attending Shirley Country School. Luther served his country in the United States Navy during World War II from November, 1942 to December, 1945 and again during the Korean conflict January, 1951 to November, 1952. Luther and Marie Dempsey were united in marriage July 22, 1950 in Savannah, Missouri. They were blessed with three children, Margaret Anne, Diane Ruth and Robert Luther.

Farming was a way of life for Luther that he enjoyed. He farmed the Compton family farm since 1953. Prior to farming full time, Luther was a lineman for the United Telephone Company of Maryville, Missouri. He also was a bus driver in later years.

Luther was a 50 year life time member of Emmanuel Lodge #405 of Blanchard, Iowa. He was an active long time member of the College Springs Presbyterian Church, serving in many capacities. Luther also was very active and held various offices in Page County Farm Bureau, Page County Extension and was a trustee in Colfax Township. Luther was one of the founders of Page One Rural Water District now Southwest Regional Rural Water District, having served on the board 35 years. He was also a member of the Lion’s Club and he and Marie enjoyed the Circle 8 Square Dance Club. He liked to read and work with numbers.

Preceding Luther in death were his parents; sisters, Pauline Goodson, Beatrice Bittle, Ada Boyd Corno, Edna Helms, Ruth Eye, Florence Sherman; brothers, Jess Compton, Russell Compton and Harvey Compton; son-in-law, Dennis Kimpton.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 66 years, Marie Compton of Blanchard, Iowa; children, Margaret Tenny and husband Bob of Centennial, Colorado, Diane Kimpton of Clarinda, Iowa and Robert Compton and wife Tammy of Blanchard, Iowa; four grandchildren; four step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and fifteen step great grandchildren; sister, Eunice Compton of St. Louis, Missouri; nieces; nephews and many friends

Davis, Shirley - Shirley passed away on September 2, 2016 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Celebration of life memorial service will be 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah.

Davison, James Irvin - Irvin Davison was born May 27, 1922 to Homer and Maggie (Dunn) Davison on the family farm east of Braddyville, Iowa. He passed away at the Clarinda Regional Health Center on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the age of 94 years, 2 months and 12 days.
Irvin attended the Pine and Center Schools along with his family through the eighth grade. He loved the outdoors and hunting. In 1942, Irvin was drafted into the United States Army and in October 1946 he received an honorable discharge.
On January 18, 1945 while he was home on leave, Staff Sgt. Irvin Davison and Virginia Stewart were married at the Methodist parsonage in Troy, Kansas and they were married 71 years at the time of his death. He was stationed at many Army bases mostly in the east and south, the last being Hawaii where he guarded Japanese prisoners. It was there that he received the telegraph telling him of the birth of his new son, James Robert.
After his return he and Virginia moved to the farm east of Braddyville where they lived for 67 years and were blessed with three sons, James Robert, Donald Alan and Bill Dean.
Irvin enjoyed farming and was very successful at it. He was baptized and he and Virginia joined the Braddyville Methodist Church where they raised their three sons. Irvin was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved all of his family and was happiest when they were all “home” for special occasions. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved it when the three from Minnesota and two from Braddyville came to visit in the summer.
Irvin was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Arnold and Kenneth Davison; and a grandson, Brent Alan Davison.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Virginia of Clarinda, Iowa; his children, James Robert Davison and his wife Linda of Lakeville, Minnesota, Donald Alan Davison and his wife Melissa of New Market, Iowa, Billy Dean Davison and his wife Debbie of Waconia, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Amanda Freeman and her husband Chad of Fremont, Nebraska, Amy Martinez and her husband Marcus of Omaha, Nebraska, Sarah Smith of Phoenix, Arizona, Suzanne Ford and her husband Brian of Gilbert, Arizona, Joel Davison and his fiancé Jackie Brachio of Clermont, Florida; step grandchildren, Kenton Walston and Kayla Christiansen of Bedford, Iowa, Dana Hughes and her husband Kyle of Reeds Spring, Missouri, Jordan Walston and Jenna Walson both of New Market, Iowa; nine great grandchildren; a sister, Edna Ruth Thompson of Hopkins, Missouri; a brother, Gary Davison and his wife Phyllis of Braddyville, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Beverly Davison of Clarinda, Iowa; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Private family graveside services will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Burch Cemetery near Braddyville, Iowa with Pastor Richard Iske officiating. Visitation with the family present will take place on Thursday evening, August 11, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. A memorial fund is being established in Irvin’s name. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.swimemorial.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements.

DeBolt, Loren Lane - Loren DeBolt, age 58, of Shenandoah, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, July 15, 2016 at Josie Harper Hospices House, Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held 10.30 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home with Reverend Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. A memorial will be established. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Loren Lane DeBolt was born May 5, 1958 in Clarinda, Iowa, the second of three sons of Herby Walter DeBolt and Lorraine (Eighmy) DeBolt. He grew up in New Market and graduated from New Market High School in 1976. During high school, Loren participated in band, basketball and baseball. He was the pitcher for the baseball team.

While still in high school, Loren worked for his Dad in the service station in New Market and continued until 1983. He had various jobs through the years including working for the Dave Stickler tree crew. Loren worked for Eaton Corporation for twenty six years operating a fork lift and in the heat treat department.

Loren enjoyed his friends and social life. He was a GREAT IMPERSONATOR. He loved his time with his brothers and Dad hunting and fishing especially the fishing trips to Minnesota. Family was very important to him. He also enjoyed his pet dogs. Loren was a sports enthusiast; he followed college basketball and football. His favorite major league baseball team was the Baltimore Orioles. In his early years he enjoyed playing fast pitch softball and he was an avid bowler.

Preceding Loren in death were his father, Herby DeBolt and special friend Donna Peters.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Lorraine DeBolt of Clarinda, Iowa; brothers, Curtis DeBolt and wife Traci of Clarinda, Iowa and Alan DeBolt and wife Belinda of Shenandoah, Iowa; nieces and nephew, Erin and Austin DeBolt and Bailey and Blair DeBolt; aunts, Marie Babcock of New Market, Iowa, Marjorie DeBolt of Charles City, Iowa and Elmerna DeBolt of Carson, Washington; other relatives and many friends

Draper,Margaret Frances Reeder - Margaret Draper, age 84, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2016, at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Michael Hyde officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in Shearer Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa.

Margaret Frances Draper was born August 10, 1932 in Augusta, Georgia to T.A. Reeder and Francis (Campbell) Reeder. She was the youngest of four children. She grew up in Augusta, Georgia and graduated from high school in Augusta. She was an active member of the Salvation Army of Augusta and that is where she met her husband, Ray Draper, singing on the street corner as he was preaching. They were united in marriage December 8, 1951 in Augusta, Georgia while Ray was also serving in the Army. They were blessed with six children, Mike, Tom, Dan, John, Susan and Sheryl. The couple continued to serve God in Ministry for close to sixty years having moved across the US from Iowa to Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, to Georgia, Ohio and back to Iowa.

Margaret worked for South Page Schools as their Head Cook for many years. Some say she made the best cinnamon rolls ever! Margaret had a beautiful singing voice which she used as her part of their ministry. She was a loving and supportive Mother who always put her children first. Margaret was also loved as Granny, and old Grandma as the little kids would call her. She will be forever in their hearts and we know she is spending Eternity in Heaven with her Heavenly Father.

Margaret passed away Tuesday evening, August 30, 2016 at the Goldenrod Manor Care Facility in Clarinda, Iowa.

Preceding Margaret in death were her parents, T.A. and Francis Reeder, husband, Ray Draper; son, John Draper; brother, George Reeder; sisters, Vera Avant and Lois Loyal; grandson-in-law, Andy Stroud.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Mike Draper, Tom Draper (Sue), Dan Draper (Brenda) all of Sutherland, Iowa; Susan Sunderman (Mark) of Grand River, Kentucky and Sheryl Williams of Clarinda, Iowa; John Williams of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Mikey Draper, Nikki Borrink (Rebel) of Cherokee, Iowa, Matthew Draper of Aurelia, Iowa, Jeremy Williams (Kacey) of Clarinda, Iowa, Jarrod Williams (Melissa) of Bellevue, Nebraska, Justin Williams (Brandi) of Clarinda, Iowa, Shala Stroud of Clarinda, Iowa, Erin Draper, Greg Draper, Tricia Draper and Tyler Draper (Alyssa) all of Sutherland, Iowa, Heather Keeton (Chris), Caleb Sunderman (Kristin) of Jefferson, Indiana; twenty two great grandchildren, Mallory Williams of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Hunter, Hannah and Logan Williams of Clarinda, Iowa, Alyse and Zoe Stroud of Clarinda, JJ, Brody and Evan Williams of Bellevue, Nebraska, Miranda, Miley Draper, Ethan Draper, Riley, Reagan and Addison Draper, Ella, Simon and Corbin Draper of Sutherland, Iowa area, Olivia and Colton Keeton, Josie and Reegan Sunderman all of Jeffersonville, Indiana

Dreyer, Shirley Jean Zuck - Shirley Jean (Zuck) Dreyer was born December 25, 1933, to Arnold Alexander and Fern Alice (Brown) Zuck on the family farm east of Hamburg, Iowa.

She had an older brother Duane and they attended High Creek Country School. Younger brother Dale was ten years her junior. The family moved south of Farragut when she was in the third grade and Shirley graduated from Farragut High in 1951.

She worked briefly at a bank in Shenandoah and as a secretary for the high school principal of Shenandoah Schools. On March 23, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Bill Dreyer, at the Farragut United Methodist Church. They made their home on a farm south of Farragut. Four sons were welcomed into this home: Dave, Bob, Tim and Scott. Shirley and Bill raised their sons while working side by side on the farm. She was a wonderful cook - well known for cream puffs, brownies and homemade noodles. She loved to garden and shared the fruits of her labors with family and friends. Putting up sweet corn was a family affair involving 3 to 4 generations! Bill and Shirley square danced for years and took family vacations to Minnesota every summer for fishing! She loved sports in high school and that competitive spirit carried over into tennis, table tennis and playing cards. Bill and Shirley wintered in Florida for many years and during that time Shirley found a new love in painting. She was a member of the Farragut Garden and Craft Club, Centennial Club and Dancing Grannies. She was a life-long member of the Farragut United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, was Sunday school teacher, UMW officer and most recently a member of the Prayer Shawl ministry. In 2004, Bill and Shirley retired after living on the farm for 52 years, built a new home in Shenandoah, Iowa. They became actively involved in the Senior Center and loved playing cards three days a week.

Preceding her in death were her parents and a granddaughter, Shelby Grace Dreyer.

Left to honor her memory include her loving husband of 64 years, Bill of Shenandoah, son Dave and Sherri Dreyer of Farragut, son Bob and Carolyn Dreyer of Farragut, son Tim and Shawna Dreyer of Farragut, son Scott and Sara Dreyer of Altoona, Iowa, brothers Duane Zuck of Omaha, Nebraska and Dale and Sally Zuck of Laredo, Texas; ten grandchildren, Kent (Venus) Dreyer, Lynsey Dreyer, Alex Dreyer, Cassie (Alex) Gracia, Niclas (Megan) Dreyer, Adam (Rachel) Dreyer, B.J. (Megan) Dreyer, Greg (Katie) Dreyer, Mike (Aubery) Dreyer and Kelli Dreyer, eleven great-grandchildren and many other family members and friends.

She will be fondly remembered as a hard-working, loving wife and mother and a fun-loving grandma.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Farragut United Methodist Church, 518 Essex Ave., Farragut, Iowa 51639.

Duran, Helen Preeo - Feb 21, 1926 - Aug 14, 2016 - Helen passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Frederiksberg, Virginia. Graveside services are pending.

Edwards, Charles Carlton - Charles Carlton Edwards the son of Argust and Janie Carlton Edwards was born in Page County, Iowa , on October 19, 1927 and entered into rest at the Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at the age of 88 years, 8 months, 16 days.

Charles spent his early life on a farm in Page County, Iowa; he attended the Union Grove School. The family later move to a farm near Burlington Jct., Missouri where he attended school in Burlington Jct. later high school at Quitman, Missouri. The family later moved back to Iowa. In October of 1950 Charles entered the U.S. Army serving in Korea, being discharged in July of 1952., while in the service to his country he received the Purple Heart. Charles worked as a farmer many years, later being employed as a supervisor for DeKalb Seed Company, after DeKalb, later Charles went to work for the City of Shenandoah in the Water Department where he worked until his retirement. Charles was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and American Legion Post #88. Charles loved to camp, travel and was a great car enthusiast.

Charles was united in marriage to Betty Ann Chancey at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah, Iowa on August 29, 1954. To this marriage Rhonda and Richard were adopted.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents Argust and Janie Edwards, wife Betty Edwards, daughter Rhonda Edwards and a great grandchild.

Survivors include his son Richard Edwards and wife Jill of West Des Moines, Iowa; two sisters, Nellie Edwards of Shenandoah, Iowa, and Marjorie Sorenson of Council Bluffs, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Evan Fullmer and husband Patrick of Omaha, Nebraska, Grant Edwards, of Boise, Idaho, Paige and Peyton Edwards of West Des Moines, Iowa Wyatt Lorimor and fiancé Hallie Shaffer of Archie, Missouri, Weston Lorimor of Archie, Missouri and Andres Nevarro of Fort Meyers, Florida; six great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation with the family will be held from 3-5 pm, Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 am, Monday, July 11, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah.

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

Falk, Steven Wayne - Steven Wayne Falk, age 71, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society. Steve was born July 19, 1944 in Shenandoah, Iowa the son of Wayne and Catherine (Harris) Falk. He was raised near Essex and graduated from Essex High School. he farmed and worked construction before serving in the United States Army. Steve was united in marriage to Patricia Deeming on March 13, 1970 in Belton, Texas. After Steve's time in the military they moved back to the southwest Iowa area where he farmed and did construction work. He retired after many years of working for D & L Company later known as ROMech. Steve enjoyed farming, horses, tractors, and playing cards, especially cribbage. He was a long time member of the Red Oak Elks Lodge.

Preceding him in death were his parents and son: Christopher in 2006. Survivors include his wife: Pat Falk of Red Oak; children: Tracy Reynolds and husband Russ of Stanton, IA; Catherine Egle and husband Tim of Denver, CO; Steve Falk, Jr. and wife Chris of Essex, IA; Curtis Glasgo and wife Tammy of Elliott, IA; and Allen Glasgo of Red Oak; 7 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; brother: Joe Falk of Shenandoah, IA; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside memorial services will be held 10 AM Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Nyman, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.

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

Farwell, Rex Leon - Rex Leon Farwell, son of Clyde Ross & Erma (Liggett) Farwell, was born on August 15, 1934 in Prairie Township located in Fremont County, Iowa. He entered into rest on August 23, 2016 at the age of 82 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa.

Born and raised on the Farwell Family farm located in Fremont County, Rex's first love was farming. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1952 and attended Tarkio College. Rex was employed with Brandeis Department stores as the 1st buyer trainee in 1954. Rex married Barbara (Hibbs) in 1954 and to this union, Debra Kay was born.

In 1956, Rex enlisted in the Army and attended basic training in Fort Carson, Colorado. His military training was in guiding systems of Nike AJAX missiles during his electronic school training in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. He finished his military service at Fort Lewis, Washington.

On September 22, 1962, Rex married Patricia Chapman and to this union, five children were born - Randy, Shawn, Terri, Darren and Sonia.

He was engaged in farming during his lifetime and worked for Union Pacific Railroad. Rex enjoyed playing cards, politics, coin collecting, traveling and hunting.

Preceding Rex in death were his parents, Clyde and Erma Farwell; sister, Norma Jeanne (Charles) Harrington; brother, Jack (Ruby) Farwell; brother, Walter Maurice Farwell; brother, Robert (Barbara) Farwell and brother, Forrest Kay Farwell.

Survivors include his five children, Randy (Elaine) Farwell of Coin, Iowa, Shawn (Lori) Farwell of Omaha, Nebraska, Terri Hanger (Randy Askey) of Red Oak, Iowa, Darren (Cindy) Farwell of Tea, South Dakota and Sonia Leece of Shenandoah; eleven grandchildren and three great grandsons, Cheryl Wilkins (Randy) and their sons, Carson, Connor and Camden of Eminence, Missouri, Jeff Askey of Ames, Iowa, Shayanne Farwell (Matt Kingsley) of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Ross Farwell (fiancé Audrey Wheeler) of Northboro, Iowa, Stephanie Farwell of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Senior Airman, Ryan Farwell stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia, Shalan Farwell of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kayla Farwell of Coin, Iowa, Colton Leece of Ames, Iowa, Tiel Farwell of Omaha, Nebraska and Cade Leece of Shenandoah, Iowa.

Memorials in lieu of flowers, may be directed to the Sidney American Legion Post #128.
Burial will be in the Sidney Cemetery located in Sidney, Iowa.

Fisher, Lindsey Lucille Ann - Lindsey Lucille Ann Fisher, infant daughter of Tyler and Annie (Carlson) Fisher was born Wednesday morning, July 6, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska. She passed away on Friday evening, July 8, 2016 in Omaha.
She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Ann Fisher and Stanley and Mergeline Olson.
Lindsey is survived by her parents, Tyler and Annie Fisher of Villisca, Iowa; her brother, Jackson Fisher of Villisca, Iowa; grandparents, Jerry and Carolyn Fisher of Villisca, Iowa, Rick and Esther Carlson of Red Oak, Iowa; great grandparents, Dale and Carolyn Carlson of Red Oak, Iowa, Gale Fisher of Villisca, Iowa, Jack and Alberta Smith of Clarinda, Iowa; along with aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
There will be private family services held with interment in the North Page Cemetery of rural Villisca, Iowa. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared with the family at www.swimemorial.com. The Wolfe Funeral Home of Villisca, Iowa is in charge of arrangements

Funk, Phyllis Lucille Bradley - Phyllis Lucille Funk, daughter of Gordon H. and Agnes Y. (Shaffer) Bradley, was born June 1, 1926 in Pleasant Township, Cass County, Iowa. She passed away on July 27, 2016 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah. She was 90 years old.

Phyllis spent her early years growing up on the family farm in Cass County, Iowa. She attended country school and graduated from Red Oak High School. On December 28, 1947 she was united in marriage to Ivan Funk at the First Presbyterian Church in Shenandoah.

Phyllis worked for Northwestern Bell in Red Oak then for J.C. Penney in Shenandoah for several years, then at Home Savings and Loan in Shenandoah and helped in the family business Funk-Kirby Oil Company.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Shenandoah Women's Golf Association, Shenandoah Hospital Auxiliary and the Shenandoah American Legion Post Auxiliary.
Phyllis enjoyed golfing, bowling, following grandchildren in their activities. She and Ivan enjoyed traveling especially to the Iowa Hawkeye football game. They also enjoyed watching golf and helped on several major professional golf tournaments in the Southwest United States.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers Howard and Lloyd Bradley.

Phyllis is survived by her two daughters; Melinda Kirby and husband Eldon and Lori Smith and husband Dan both of Shenandoah, IA, three grandchildren; Brett Kirby and Valerie of Shenandoah, Erin Taylor and husband Jon of Centennial, Colorado and Amanda Branson and husband Dusty of Shenandoah, seven great-grandchildren; Madison, Braelynn, Casey and Harleigh Kirby and Jack, Sam and Jay Taylor, along with other relatives and friends.

Burial of cremated remains will be held at private graveside service in Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Shenandoah. Remembrances and condolences may be share with the family at www.hackettlivingston.com. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Harms, Dick W. Ben - Dick Harms, age 61, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Clarinda Regional Health Care, Clarinda Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery, rural Yorktown, Iowa.

Dick W. Ben Harms was born December 19, 1954 in Shenandoah, Iowa to Glenn E. Harms and Cleo Winifred (Banks) Harms. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown, Iowa and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa in 1969. He grew up in the Clarinda area and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1973.

Dick was a talented cook for several Clarinda and area restaurants. He also worked at Eaton Corporation from 1976-1983. Woodworking was a hobby that he enjoyed, building many projects for friends and family. Dick had a passion for playing pool, traveling around the area participating in eight ball tournaments. He also collected 45 RPM records and played them on his own jukebox and was a huge Elvis fan. Dick was a competitive go cart racer having competed around the area and in St. Joseph, Missouri, Beatrice, Nebraska and on the Clarinda race track. He enjoyed watching stock car races around the area. He sang with over 200 bands as a guest singer. Dick enjoyed life and liked to have a good time. He impacted a lot of lives; he was an uncle/friend to many of his nephew’s friends.

Preceding Dick in death were his parents and brother-in-law, Charles Long.

Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Shirley Anne Long of College Springs, Iowa; nephews, Kevin Long and wife Karrie DeJong of College Springs, Iowa, Jason Long of Shenandoah, Iowa, Chris Long of College Springs, Iowa and Dale Long and wife Dora of Shenandoah, Iowa; grand nieces, nephews and many friends

Heindl, Ernie - Ernie was born on December 11, 1950 to Norma and Jack Caral Heindl. He passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

He worked for the carnival for many years. He had an unconditional love for his wife Shirley and two dogs Tiny and Sammi. His interests included family and friends, cars and motorcycles, drinking and bullshitting.

He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, parents Norma and Jack Heindl, grandparents Henry William and Jesse Vaughn.

Ernie is survived by his uncle Jim Vaughn, cousins Howard and Shawn Vaughn, Jim and Shelly Vaughn and Jackie and Dave Hillbran, dear friend Dave Alexander and other family.

Inurnment of Ernie's cremated remains will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Heuton, Reeve Dean - Reeve Dean Heuton, infant son of Tyler and Stephanie Heuton, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday July 18, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Reeve Heuton Memorial. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Reeve Dean Heuton was born on April 20, 2016 at the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, the son of Tyler Heuton and Stephanie (Swanson) Heuton. He was welcomed home by his loving sister, Quinn. He was a happy little boy who could light up a room with his smile and he loved having conversations with people and snuggling. Unexpectedly Reeve was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect on June 30 and had open heart surgery on July 2 at Children’s Hospital. He returned home to his loving family on July 12.

Reeve was preceded in death by his great grandparents.

Left to cherish his memory and hold him forever in their hearts are his loving parents, Tyler and Stephanie Heuton of Clarinda, Iowa; sister, Quinn Ryanne Heuton; grandparents, Tim and Kathy Heuton of Albert City, Iowa and Merlin and Brenda Swanson of Coin, Iowa; Aunts and Uncles, Jake and Alicia Heuton and their children, Chase, Kade and Tyce Heuton of Albert City, Iowa, Dallas Heuton and special friend Erin Rachuy of Albert City, Iowa, Kylie Swanson of Johnston, Iowa; great grandparents, Roland Heuton of Albert City, Iowa, Connie Stange of Shenandoah, Iowa, Gary and Marcia Almquist of Magnolia, Texas; great grandmother, Marcelyne Almquist of Shenandoah, Iowa; numerous great aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends of the family

Higuera, Jessie Hinshaw Pressly - Mrs Jessie Pressly Higuera, 96, San Leandro, Calif., died Wednesday, April 18, (1990) at San Leandro.

She was born January 10, 1894, at Hendley, Neb., the daughter of Ambrose and Elmira Anderson Hinshaw.

She lived in Clarinda and was married to Ted Pressly who died in 1946. In 1948 she moved to California and was married to Albert Higuera who died in 1972.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs Earl (Eve) Harris of San Lorenzo, Calif. There are three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, one nephew and two nieces.

She was a member of the DAR, OES 214 and a Past Matron, and the first president of the VFW Auxiliary.

Graveside services will be at 10 am, Wednesday, April 25, at the Clarinda Cemetery with Rev Charles Bulger officiaitng.

Visitation will be at the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home from 7-8 pm, Tuesday evening.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 23, 1990

Johnson, Wendell William - Wendell William Johnson was born November 5, 1926 to Henry and Beda (Swanson) Johnson. Wendell had three older brothers, Russell, Vernon & Wayne Johnson. Wendell passed away peacefully July 15, 2016 at his home in Arlington Place of Red Oak, Iowa.

He attended elementary school at Rose Hill Country School. He was a member of the 1944 graduating class from Essex Community High School in Essex, IA. Following high school he began farming with his father.

In May, 1949 he enlisted in the Navy serving as a metal worker and fireman during the Korean Conflict aboard the Abnaki AFT. After his honorable discharge, December 23, 1952 he returned to farm. He had a love of farming.

He began his college career at Clarinda Community College. Attended University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Arizona in Phoenix and completed his degree at Colorado State in Greeley, Colorado in 1961.

Wendell & Elvera (Englund) were married March 17, 1961 at Bensonvale Covenant Church, Omaha, NE. To this union four children were born, Becky, Tim, Mark and Deborah.

Wendell was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family and friends playing games. He enjoyed talking with people and meeting new people. He was a faithful member of the Faith Covenant Church in Essex.

While living in Littleton, Colorado Wendell worked for Martin Marietta Incorporated. He later worked for Associates Small Loans in the Shenandoah area before returning to farming in 1963. After the death of his brother, Russell, he returned to the family farm east of Essex.

During their retirement years, Wendell and Elvera enjoyed spending their winters at Bibleville Senior Community in Alamo, TX meeting people from all across the country.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Beda (Swanson) Johnson, In laws, Fritz & Olga Englund, Brothers; Russell (Marjorie) Johnson, Vernon Johnson and Wayne Johnson, and brother-in-law, Raymond Palmquist.

Survivors include his wife, Elvera (Englund) Johnson of 55 years. Children; Becky (Roger) Cerven of Stanton, Iowa, Tim (Tammy) Johnson of Essex, Iowa, Mark (Diana) Johnson of Little Rock, Arkansas and Deborah (Brian) Shutters of Waukee, Iowa. Grandchildren; Brielle Cerven, Jonathan (Allison) Cerven, Andrew (Roey Sink) Cerven, Allison and Wesley Johnson, Luke and Isabel Johnson, Madeline, William Mason and Katherine Shutters. Sisters-in-law: Doris Palmquist, Dorothy Johnson & Evelyn Johnson and many other nieces, nephews and friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Faith Covenant Church in Essex, Iowa.

Visitation with the family will be held from 12:30 until 2:00 pm, Tuesday, 26, 2016 at the Faith Covenant Church in Essex, Iowa.

Burial will be held at the Essex Cemetery in Essex, Iowa with military rites provided by Shenandoah American Legion Post #88 Color Guard.

Memorials may be directed to the Faith Covenant Church or Essex Fire and Rescue

Karg, Virginia Nadine Davis - Virginia Nadine Karg was born February 18, 1927 in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Guy C. and Beulah (Miller) Davis. She passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Westridge Quality Care & Rehab in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 89 years, 5 months and 4 days.
Nadine grew up in Clarinda with her three siblings and attended Clarinda Community Schools. On July 17, 1944 she was united in marriage to Robert J. Karg in Troy, Kansas. This union was blessed with three children; Janet, Rob and Randy.
When Bob returned from his service in the Navy during WWII, Nadine and Bob moved to California for a while. They later returned to Clarinda where Nadine worked as a waitress at the Branding Iron, Jed’s Café and the Dew Drop Inn. She then worked for Hoover-NSK Corporation until her retirement. Her true love and joy was her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bob.
Survivors include her children, Janet Woodyard and her husband Walter of Clarinda, Iowa, Rob Karg of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Randy Karg and his wife Christine of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Debbie (Woodyard) Swanson and her fiancé Greg Lee of New Prague, Minnesota, Rick Woodyard and his wife Stacey of Liberty, Missouri; great grandchildren, Morgan Swanosn, Nick Swanson, Erik Woodyard and Emily Woodyard; sisters, Omega Howard of Sacramento, California and Nola Casto of McMinnville, Oregon; a brother, Chuck Davis of Graeagle, California; along with many other relatives and friends.
Private graveside services will be held at Memory Cemetery near New Market, Iowa. There will be open viewing from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery near New Market. Memorials are suggested to the Southwest Iowa Humane Society. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.swimemorial.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements

Kerr, Elynor Ann Anderson - Elynor Kerr, age 82, of Herndon, Virginia formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Herndon, Virginia. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Burial will be in the Morton Mills Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to either Capital Caring Hospice in Virginia or to the Nantz National Alzheimer Center.

Elynor Kerr passed away on July 16, 2016 at Great Falls Assisted Living in Herndon, Virginia. She was born Elynor Ann Anderson in Taylor County, Iowa on July 4, 1934, the daughter of Joseph Joakim Anderson and Hilda Christine (Sundberg) Anderson. She grew up in the New Market and Clarinda areas in Iowa, graduating with the Class of 1952, from New Market High School. After graduation, she attended the Clarinda Junior College. On June 21, 1958, she was united in marriage to Gerald Wayne Kerr at the New Market Methodist Church. During her life, Elynor lived in Meriden, Connecticut; Rockville, Maryland; Springfield, Illinois; and Lansdowne, Virginia. She made many dear friends in each location. Elynor was blessed with a close family.

Elynor is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Hilda Anderson, and her beloved husband of 41 years, Gerald Wayne Kerr.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, David Kerr (Julia); daughter, Janet Monaghan (Mark); son, Roger Kerr (Kelly); seven grandchildren, Alex Kerr, Lily Kerr, Caroline Kerr, Isabel Kerr, Jonathan Kerr, Cameron Kerr, and Quinn Monaghan; a sister, Lois Garrett; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends

Kubly, Judith Ann Anderson - Judith Ann Kubly was born September 21, 1942 in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Lester and Marian (Moland) Anderson. She passed away on Wednesday morning, July 6, 2016 at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 15 days.
Judy grew up in the Ventura area and graduated from Ventura High School in 1961. She later attended the State College of Iowa where she received her BA in education in 1965. In 1964, she was married to Ron Kubly in Garner, Iowa. This union was blessed with two sons, Jason and Aaron.
Judy taught school for 5 years and then moved to Clarinda where she ran the A&W for many years. She later worked for Lisle Corporation for 23 years. She loved to Golf. One of her most cherished accomplishments was her trip to Scotland and the opportunity to play The Old Course at St. Andrew’s. Judy enjoyed reading and any outdoor activity. She also loved watching sports, especially the Kansas City Royals, Chiefs and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Everett.
Survivors include her sons, Jason Kubly of Clarinda, Iowa, Aaron Kubly of Des Moines, Iowa; her grandsons, Jerod Kubly of Villisca, Iowa, Aidan Kubly of Gilbert, Arizona; a sister-in-law, Mary Anderson of Burnt Hills, New York; a niece, Liz Gross and her husband Tony of Delmont, Massachusetts; an aunt, Geri Greiman of Garner, Iowa; along with other relatives and Many friends.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with Rev. Andrew Rubenking officiating. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, July 12 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. There will be a private burial held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Judy Kubly Memorial at Bank Iowa in Clarinda. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.swimemorial.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda was in charge of arrangements

Linke, Roger Reinhold - Roger Linke, age 82, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, August 22, 2016 at Shenandoah Medical Center, Shenandoah Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 25, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church rural Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Nathan Dudley officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery, rural Yorktown, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to L.A.M.P. ministries or to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Roger Reinhold Linke was born June 25, 1934 in rural Page County, Iowa to Reinhold (RG) Linke and Adele (Herzberg) Linke. Roger was baptized into the Lutheran faith on July 1, 1934 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown, Iowa on March 21, 1948. Roger attended St. Paul Lutheran School and Clarinda High School graduating in 1952. He was united in marriage January 2, 1955 to Patsy Lee West. They were blessed with three children, Lee Ann, David and Jon.

Roger was a life long farmer; farming with his father, his sons and grandsons. He had a passion for farming and enjoyed working with his family. Roger was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church serving in many capacities including elder and school board member. He was an avid reader, worked crossword puzzles and had many interests. He loved to travel and had been to 49 states; loved to fish, going to Canada and Minnesota numerous times; enjoyed collecting, going to garage sales and flea markets. Roger enjoyed visiting with people and always had a story or joke to share. His greatest love was his family especially enjoying his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding Roger in death were his parents and brother-in-law, Jack Scribner.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 61 years, Patsy Linke of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter, Lee Ann Caracciolo and husband Frank of Omaha, Nebraska; sons, David Linke and wife Karen of Clarinda, Iowa and Jon Linke and wife Kathy of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Aaron Linke and wife Shaylen of Clarinda, Iowa, Caleb Linke of Clarinda, Iowa, Anna Reed and husband Tyler of Clarinda, Iowa, Ryan Linke and wife Audrey of Creston, Iowa and Renae Linke of Clarinda, Iowa; great grandchildren, Owen and Caroline Linke, and Maddox Reed; sister, Luwana Scribner of Farmington, New Mexico; other relatives and many friends

Lininger, Joshua Lee Esaias - Joshua Lee Lininger was born March 3, 1979 in Clarinda, Iowa, the son of Leslie Charles Lininger and Julia Beth (Baumgarten) Esaias. He passed away on Thursday morning, July 21, 2016 in Branson, Missouri at the age of 37 years, 4 months and 17 days.
Josh grew up in Clarinda and graduated from Clarinda High School. He moved to the Ozarks 16 years ago and was employed by Tracker Boats and the Payne Stewart Golf Course where he was an irrigation technician. Josh enjoyed golfing, fishing, cage fighting and he loved to draw. He true love was spending time with his family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilbur and Edna Lou Lininger, Paul and Betty Baumgarten; and step grandfather, Harley Hamilton.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Lininger of Branson, Missouri; his children, Jesse Mitchem of Branson, Missouri, Sophia Adams of Springfiled, Missouri; his mother, Julie Esaias and her husband Jeff of Clarinda, Iowa; his father, Leslie Lininger and his wife Mary of Kirbyville, Missouri; two brothers, John Lininger of Shenandoah, Iowa, Jake Lininger and his wife Sheron of The Woodlands, Texas; a step sister, Ashley Chakey and her husband Edward of Merriam Woods, Missouri; a half brother, Keith Lininger of Clarinda, Iowa; and his step grandmother, Sarah Hamilton of Branson, Missouri; along with many other relatives and friends.
There will be a Celebration of Life gathering held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. There will be a private family inurnment held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.swimemorial.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is assisting the family with arrangements

Meyer, Diane Ilene Fort - Diane Ilene Meyer, daughter of Gordon and Della (Triplett) Fort, was born on January 24, 1948 in Providence, Rhode Island. She passed away on Tuesday morning, July 6, 2016 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 12 days.

For part of her early life, Diane and her family lived on the west coast in San Diego, California before moving to Red Oak, Iowa where she attended the Red Oak Community Schools, graduating from Red Oak High School with the Class of 1966. Following graduation, she attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda where she received her Associates Degree and was on the Dean’s List each semester. She was very proud of that.

On August 8, 1980, Diane was united in marriage to Wesley Kent Meyer in Shenandoah, Iowa. Following their marriage they made their home in Shenandoah.

Diane worked for Union Carbide in Red Oak for a couple of years from 1979 to 1981 before her health began to deteriorate and she was no longer able to work. At this time she became a full-time mother and homemaker to Wesley and their children, Sean and Melissa. Coloring was a love of Diane’s with many hours spent getting it just right… She also enjoyed Precious Moments.

Preceding Diane in death was her father, Gordon Fort. Survivors include her loving husband , Wesley Meyer; two children, Sean Meyer and wife Shayna of Frisco, TX and Melissa Willey and husband Mark of Seattle, WA; ten grandchildren, including Colby Meyer and significant other, Amber Hughes of Shenandoah, IA; three great grandchildren; three brothers, Doug Fort and wife Lea of Glenwood, IA, Ed Fort and wife Etta of Red Oak, IA and Marvin Fort and wife Andrea of Chicago, IL; mother-in-law, Eula Meyer of Shenandoah, IA ; brother-in-law, Gary Meyer and wife Sharon of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law, Marsha Skalberg and husband Terry of Red Oak, IA; many nieces , nephews, aunts and uncles, other relatives and friends.

Ella Meyer, age 90, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, September 2, 2016 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 5, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to rural Harlan-Nodaway Fire Department or to the St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa.

Ella Rose Zoe (Meier) Meyer was born on August 24, 1926, in rural Nodaway Township, Page County, Iowa to Frederick Meier and Minna (Warneke) Meier. Ella was baptized August 27, 1926 and confirmed on March 17, 1940 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown, Iowa. After graduating from Clarinda High School in 1944, Ella worked at the prisoner of war camp, Page County Extension office, Citizen’s Bank and Mitts Post Office and grocery.

On December 15, 1946, Ella married Arnold H. Meyer at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Five children blessed this marriage, Duane, Arlen, Kathy, Brenda and Brian. Ella was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Gardening, walking beans, cooking, sewing and keeping track of the five children took up most of her time. In later years, she enjoyed bible studies, helping VBS and other church activities, as well as chatting on the phone with her many friends.

Ella took pride in her grandchildren and great grandchildren and felt her family enriched her life beyond measure.

Preceding Ella in death were Arnold, her husband of 65 years; an infant brother and her parents.

Left to cherish her memory are her five children, Duane Meyer (Barb) of Yorktown, Iowa, Arlen Meyer (Ann) of Clarinda, Iowa, Kathy Kent (Lyle) of Clarinda, Iowa, Brenda Pickering (Al) of Omaha, Nebraska, Brian Meyer (Kathy) of Independence, Iowa; grandchildren, Tonya Meyer, Courtney Meyer, Renee Nauman (Shain), Jill Monroe (Josh), Shelly Meyer, Nicole Davis, Brooke Barr (Merlin), Austin Burke, Lauren Meyer, Kara Meyer, Eric Meyer; eleven great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Mick, Allen Bert - Allen Bert Mick, son of Hilton Loree and Edna Lucille (Hall) Mick, was born on November 2, 1938 in Hopkins, Missouri. He entered into eternal rest at the age of 77 years, 9 months, 6 days on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

His early life was spent growing in the communities of Hopkins, Missouri, New Market, Iowa and Clarinda, Iowa. He attended country school near New Market and Clarinda. In 1955, Allen joined the United States National Guard and served in the U S Navy from November 1955 through July 1957.

On January 27, 1967, Allen was united in marriage to the love of his life, Janice Higgins in Omaha, Nebraska. Following their marriage they made their home in Clarinda. Through the years, Allen worked as a tree trimmer from 1958 to 1966, he then worked at the State Hospital from 1966 to 1967 and returned to tree trimming again from 1968 to 1969. He worked for a short time at the Skelly Service Station in 1969. Allen and the family moved to Shenandoah in 1970 and Allen began working for Don Jennings at the Jennings Funeral Chapel. He worked at the funeral home until becoming disabled in 1987.

He was a member of the Odd Fellows Club, the Des Moines Chapter of Veterans Affairs, CB Club and Rifle Club. Allen was an avid bowler for many years. He enjoyed fishing, reading western books and watching his favorite team, the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Preceding Allen in death were his parents; son, Billy Mick; daughter, Denise Mick; three brothers, Francis, Raymond and Seth Mick; and three sisters, Martha, Helen and Nora. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Janice Mick of Shenandoah; five children, David Mick of Creston, IA, Lucy Black of Murray, IA, Lisa Mick of Creston, IA, Bert Mick and Lonnie Mick both of Shenandoah; 19 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; six sisters, Dorothy Hartman of Yorktown, IA, Pearl Lilly of Kansas City, MO, Rita Montgomery of Savannah, MO, Sandra Youmans of Kansas City, MO, Paula Brenes of Kansas City, MO and Marylou Mick-Hurtado of Hopkins, MO; three brothers, Randall Mick of Wyoming, Thebus Mick and Doug Cross of Garner, KS; other relatives and many friends

Mitchell, Alice Margaret Wright - Alice Margaret Mitchell was born January 20, 1908 in Odessa, Washington. She was the eldest of five children born to James and Margie (Dickson) Wright. She passed away Tuesday morning, July 5, 2016 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 108 years and 166 days.

Returning with her parents at the age of 3 to their hometown of Norwalk, Iowa, she attended and graduated from Norwalk High School and furthered her education, graduating from Capital City Commercial College in Des Moines. Her first job was as a secretary in the Senate of the Iowa Legislature. In 1933, she met Thomas E. Mitchell through mutual friends. They married and she moved to his hometown of Lancaster, Missouri. She was very active in the Lancaster Methodist Church, Eastern Star, and PEO and was recognized by each of these organizations for her contributions. She loved to cook, to sew, and to knit, but was most happy when sharing the results of these talents with those she loved.

In 1996 at the age of 88 she moved to Shenandoah, Iowa to be near family. She was graciously welcomed by this new community and was able to continue with many of her previous interests and organizations in her new hometown. She enjoyed playing bridge until well after her 100th birthday, particularly if she got good cards.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings, and nephew Dickson Wright. She is survived by nieces and nephews: Phil (Suzy) Wright of Georgetown, TX; Janice (Al) Munneke of Crest Hill, IL; Jed (Patti Hansen) Keller of Grants Pass, OR; John Rost; Margie (Carl) Boylan of Shenandoah, IA, Mary Jane (Scott) Irons of Boise, ID and Alice (Ron Little) Bryan of Des Moines, IA. She is also survived by beloved great nieces and nephews along with many friends very dear to her.

Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah.

Funeral service will held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah.

Burial will be held 11:00 am, Friday, July 8, 2016 at Arni Memorial Cemetery in Lancaster, Missouri

Nally, Vera - Vera Mae Nally, 55, died in a rest home near Sidney at 1:20 pm Thursday after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of the late Charles O. and Pearl Mitchell Nally, and was born at Gilman City, Mo.

She was a secretary and stenographer for the U.S. Navy department during World War II her work being in Washington, D.C. She suffered a nervous breakdown while working in Washington never completely recovering.

Locally she is survived by a brother Vern Nally of Clarinda.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral home Saturday with Farther Bernard C. Heese of the St Clare Calthoci Church in charge. Organist was Miss Aletha L. Hutchings. Casket bearers were Edson Cozad, Larry Carlson, Harry Hamilton, Rolland Troester, Kennard Maier and Harry Shum. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 30, 1967

Nally, W. Vern - Vern Nally, 83, Shambaugh died this Thursday morning, January 24, 1991, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, after several months illness.

He was born June 27, 1907, at Chillicothe, Missouri.

On March 28, 1929, he was married to Blanche Cozad who survives.

Mr Nally had been a farmer and operated a gravel hauling business.

He was preceded in death by parents, son, Dale, one sister and one brother.

He is survived by his wife Blanche, of the home at Shambaugh and four sons, Charles, Oakdale, Calif.; Jim, Boise, Idaho; John, Tracey, Calif.; and Doyle, Boise, Idaho. There are 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm, Saturday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev Dick Quinlan officiating.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 7-8 pm, Friday.

Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery.

Memorial may be directed to the cancer fund. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 24, 1991

Otte, Dennis William - Dennis Otte, age 69, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at his home rural Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Open visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday, September 15, 2016 after 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Clarinda Fire Department or to the donor’s choice.

Dennis William Otte was born May 7, 1947 in Clarinda, Iowa to Clyde Otte and LaVose (Johnson) Otte. He grew up in the Clarinda area and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1965. Dennis joined the National Guard while still in High School. He was united in marriage to Peggy Jackson September 9, 1966 in Clarinda, Iowa. They were blessed with two children, Darin and Angie.

Dennis enjoyed his life as a truck driver. He started at an early age trucking with his father for Otte Trucking. He enjoyed working with the area farmers delivering grain and livestock with his straight truck. Dennis also drove for Keane Thummel Trucking and Dave Stickler. When Dennis semi-retired, he and Peg spent fifteen winters in Hudson, Florida where they enjoyed the weather and their many friends.

Dennis was a big fan of NASCAR racing; Dale Earnhardt and Kyle Busch were two of his favorites. Other interests included Fantasy Football and watching game shows. Family was very important to Dennis and his grandkids were very special to him. He enjoyed being with family and his many friends.

Preceding Dennis in death were his parents, Clyde and LaVose Otte; brother-in- law and sister-in-law, Norval and Linda Oline; sister-in-law, Joy Jackson and his grandparents.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Peg Otte of Clarinda, Iowa; son, Darin Otte of Kansas City, Missouri; daughter, Angie Wesselink and husband Troy of Newton, Iowa; grandchildren, Jordynn and Trey Wesselink of Newton, Iowa; nephew, Kory Oline of Kansas City; niece, Kody Green and husband Lonnie Jr of Virginia Beach and many friends

Parsons, Norma "Sue" Elswick - Norma "Sue" Elswick was born February 28, 1936 in Lamoni, Decatur County, IA., the daughter of Norman Francis and Etta Arleen Barton Elswick. She passed away, Friday, July 15, 2016 at Iowa Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA..

Sue graduated from Nurses training at Iowa Methodist Hospital in 1957. Her first job was at the hospital in Corydon, Wayne Co., Ia.; she then went to the Ringgold County Hospital in Mt. Ayr, Ringgold Co., IA. She was the surgical nurse at the Page County Hospital, Clarinda, Page Co., IA. It was there, in 1959 she was introduced to her future husband, Donald R. Parsons, by a nurse friend of her and Don. They were married October 2, 1960. They lived in New Market, Taylor Co., IA. where she continued to work in surgery and her husband operated an insurance agency. They were blessed with the birth of two children; a son, Donald Lee, now a commercial pilot living with his family in St. Peters, MO; and a daughter, Donna Sue, now Dr. Donna Sue Parsons, a professor at the University of Iowa.; Donald Lee and his wife, Gina have two children; son, Skyler Thomas and daughter, Lindsay Elizabeth. She dearly loved her children and was always interested and participated in their activities.

Don and Sue moved to Norwalk in 1967 and she was employed as a nurse at Iowa Methodist Hospital. She acquired her BS through the University of St. Francis, while still working. She retired from there and continued to live in Norwalk. She enjoyed listening to country music and Daniel O'Donnell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Barton and a sister, Sharon Elswick. Norma is survived by her husband, Donald of Norwalk; son, Donald Lee and family of St. Peters, MO. and daughter, Donna Sue of Iowa City, Johnson Co.., IA.; brother, Lyman G. Elswick of Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO.; sister, Sheila L. Grote of Nemaha, Sac Co., IA.; many nieces and nephews, other family and special friends.

She will be laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Dallas Co., IA.

Online condolences may be expressed at

www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com. Published in Des Moines Register on July 18, 2016

Parsons, Donna - Dr. Donna S. Parsons, 51, of Iowa City, died at her home Thursday, May 17, 2018 after a brief illness.

Her family will host a Celebration of Donna’s Life at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 26th at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City. Her family will then greet friends from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the funeral home. Private inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City.

Donna was born September 27, 1966 in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Donald R. Parsons and Norma Sue (Elswick) Parsons. 

After graduating from Norwalk High School in 1985, she attended the University of Iowa, where she earned a Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts in Music, and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Music and Literature. She became a lecturer at the University of Iowa, teaching courses on popular music and culture. She was also a well-respected colleague in the University Honors Program.

For many years, Donna taught courses on popular music for the School of Music such as “World of Beatles,” “Issues in Popular Music: Women Who Rock,” and “Popular Music in the United States". She was also known for teaching “Harry Potter and the Quest for Enlightenment.”

Donna loved traveling to England and visited numerous times. She gathered material for a forthcoming book on the Beatles, The Beatles: Fandom, Fervor and Cultivation of a Legend. Her research primarily took place at the British Library but has also worked in the Royal Academy of Music Archives, Royal College of Music Archives, National Gallery Archives in London, the Bodleian Library in Oxford and the Public Records Office in Liverpool. 

Donna appeared as a featured guest on Iowa Public Radio’s “Talk of Iowa” program and was an invited speaker at the “Tomorrow Never Knows: The Beatles in Text and Image: Materiality and Meaning Symposium” held at the University of Pennsylvania in spring 2014. She presented “Magical Mythical Tour: In search of the Beatles” as part of the inaugural Hawkeye Lunch & Learn Lecture Series in 2014 in Des Moines and Iowa City, “Letters from Beatle People: The Beatles Book and the Cultivation of Community” at the International Conference Trans-Atlantic Dialogues on Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Traditions in Liverpool in July 2015 and more recently, “The Science of Sgt. Pepper” for Café Scientifique at the Science Center of Iowa.

Donnas recent publications include “Women Who Rock: Trendsetters, One-Hit Wonders, and the Ever-Evolving Cultural Narrative,” “Colonel Snape’s Veritaserum: Teaching Jane Austen in a Harry Potter World.” Her book reviews appeared in Victorian Studies, Nineteenth-Century Contexts, Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts, and The Latchkey. 

She presented papers at the MLA Annual Convention, the North American Victorian Studies Association Conference, various Biennial Conferences on Music in Nineteenth-Century Britain, the British Women Writers Conference, and many different International Conferences on Nineteenth-Century Music held in the United Kingdom. Donna received the Outstanding Honors Teaching Award in 2013 and was the President of the Alpha of Iowa Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

Donna is survived by her father, Donald of Norwalk, Iowa, a brother Donald Lee Parsons of St Peters, Mo., and numerous extended family. 

She was preceded in death by her mother.

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Pedersen, Todd Michael - Todd Michael Pedersen, son of Jerry Lee and Jeraldyne (Haines) Perkins, was born on May 3, 1964 at Atlantic, Iowa. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 18, 2016 following an automobile accident near Maryville, Missouri at the age of 52 years, 2 months and 15 days.

Growing up, Todd lived in Avoca, Iowa where he attended the Avoca Community Schools and participated in football and wrestling, his two favorite sports. He graduated from Avoca High School with the Class of 1982.

Since 2014, Todd had been working at the Kawasaki Plant in Maryville. Always a sports minded person, he enjoyed golfing, wrestling and watching his two favorite teams, the Nebraska Huskers and the Chicago Cubs. He was hoping this is the year for the Cubs to break through. Most of all, Todd loved spending time with his kids, grandkids and all his friends.

Preceding Todd in death were his parents and maternal grandparents, Orville Haines and Edith Haines; paternal grandparents, Louis Pedersen and Ruth Pedersen and step-grandmother Adele Pedersen.

Survivors include his four children, Michael Pedersen and wife Morgan of Helena, MT, Keisha Fichter and husband Jeremy of Villisca, IA, Colby Pedersen and wife Michala of Clarinda, IA and Channing Pedersen of Clarinda, IA; seven grandchildren, Draven, Makena and Maddox Pedersen of Helena, MT and Rylee, Jordan and Jamison Fichter of Villisca, IA and Myla Pedersen of Clarinda, IA; three brothers and their families, Tab Pedersen and wife Laurie of Oakland, IA, James McKinley and wife Dawnette of Harlan, IA and Haeven Pedersen and wife Kristi of Lincoln, NE; as well as several other close family members and many friends

Petrie, Barbara Jean McDonald - Barbara Jean Petrie, daughter of Robert Wayne McDonald and Lois Lucille (McGhghy) McDonald-Hill, was born on September 30, 1947 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 18 days.

Preceding Barbara in death were her parents; brother, Vern Hill; sister, Roxanna Armstrong; and nephew, Jeremiah Decker.

Survivors include her husband, Duane Hankins of Shenandoah; daughter, Loriann Fuller of Shenandoah; three grandchildren, Brianna, Skyler and Jeriah Fuller, all of Shenandoah; five great grandchildren; two brothers; four sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends

Pressly, Harry T. - Harry T. Pressly was born March 11, 1891, at Kansas City, Kans to Irvin S. and Margaret McKinley Pressly. He was taken suddenly and quietly from this earthly life in the early morning of June 1, 1946. He ws 55 years, 2 months and 20 days of age at the time of his death.

He spent his early life in Omaha, Nebr and College Springs, Iowa, but he always remembered with pleasure a few years when his parents were of Kansas City, Kans. He lived on a farm and attended school in College Springs, continuing through Amity college, from which school he was graduated in 1913. He excelled in several activities in college, particularly in debate and athletics.

Harry chose to become a member of the law profession, and took graduate work at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. To aid himself in making his professional training possible, he taught school at several towns in Iowa and Nebraska. He was graduated in law in 1917.

When the call to serve was issued in World War I, Harry entered the U.S. army, first assigned to Camp Funston and then to special duty overseas with the secret service. His experiences abroad in both France and Britain were of such unusual nature that he later put them into book form, publishing "Saving the World for Democracy", for his daughter Margaret Eve.

He was discharged from Camp Lee, Va, in July 1919 entered the employ of a St Paul, Minn law publishing house and decided to establish his own law office in Clarinda. He proved very able at his work and became associated with the late Judge Earl Peters in 1927, which partnership continued until Judge Peters' death in 1943.

He was married to Miss Jessie Hinshaw of Beaver City, Nebr, on June 27, 1925. A daughter, Margaret Eve, was born to them. Besides his wife and daughter, he is survived by his mother, one sister, Florence of College Springs, and two brothers, Carl of Oskaloosa and Wilson of near College Springs.

Mr Pressly had been well-trained as a youth in the United Presbyterian church, and continued to be a valued member in the church throughout his entire life. For 16 years he had been teacher of a Bible class, also served as chairman of the congregation and other capacities for his church.

He was a charter member of Macrae-Cooper post of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served as their first commander, held district and state offices, and ws recently named aide-de-camp to the national commander in chief. During the recent war, he was particularly active in patriotic work, gave numerous addresses, served as chairman for memorial programs, and gave counsel to soldiers and their families whenever needed.

He was raised a mason in Nodaway Lodge No 140 A F & A M. His record of seventeen years as secretary to his lodge is seldom excelled in any group. He has been a member of the masonic service committee for the Grand Lodge of Iowa for several years, and chairman three years.

He has been an officer of the county bar association on several occasions, and was treasurer at time of his death. He was a staunch Republican, his name being carried on the primary ballot of his party at the election which occurred just this week.

The service was held Wednesday in the United Presbyterian church with Rev Henry O. Lietman in charge, assisted by Rev J.W. Pressly of Omaha. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Mullen of Osage, Stanley Edgar, Judge Charles Roe of Council Bluffs, Paul L. Millhone, George Gerberding and Angus McIntosh, representing the masonic lodge, the law profession and his Sabbath school class. Active pallbearers were members of the VFW, including his nephew, Dean Pressy, Harve Ramsey, Walter Sherman, George Davison, Clarence Bales and Roy Johnson, and those in charge of the flowers were Mrs Blanche Smith, Mrs Beulah Hobbs, Mrs Miriam Johnston and Miss Barbara Freeman.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars was in charge of the graveside service, having the team from Council Bluffs as firing squad. Burial was in Clarinda cemetery. THE CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 13, 1946

Pugh, Delpha Darlene Kinman - Delpha Darlene Pugh was born May 10, 1931 in Elmo, Missouri, the daughter of Vilas R. and Orpha Lilian (Ecker) Kinman. She passed away on Saturday morning, July 9, 2016 at her home in Creston, Iowa at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 30 days.
Delpha grew up in Clarinda and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1949. In 1950, she was married to John R. Savage. This union was blessed with two sons, Clark and Larry. In 1970, Delpha was married to Garfield William Pugh in Maryville, Missouri.
Delpha was a homemaker most of her life. She did work as a RTW at the Clarinda MHI for 10 years. She attended the First Christian Church in Clarinda. She enjoyed watching television, especially when the Kansas City Royals were on. Her true love was spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Garfield Pugh; and two brothers, Wayne Kinman and Robert Kinman.
Survivors include her two sons, Clark Savage of Creston, Iowa, Larry Savage of Creston, Iowa; a granddaughter, Jessica Savage of Creston, Iowa; a grandson, Dillon Savage of Lorimor, Iowa; a great granddaughter, Maya Savage of Lorimor, Iowa; a brother, Connie Kinman and his wife Connie of Clarinda, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Mary Kinman of Liberty, Missouri; along with other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with Pastor Scott Denham officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery at College Springs, Iowa. Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. A memorial fund is being established in her name. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.swimemorial.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements

Sickman, Helen Louise - Helen Louise Sickman, was born on September 1, 1930 at the family farm in Fremont, County, Iowa and entered into eternal rest at Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa on Saturday, August 6, 2016 , at the age of 85 years, 11 months , 5 days. Helen was the daughter of Henry and Katherine (Laumann) Sickman, she was the third child of four to this marriage.
Her mother died when Helen was 6 years old. She attended Hillsdale rural school through the 8th grade. Then granting her father's wishes, she stayed with him on the farm, instead of attending high school. She kept house, raised chickens and a big garden, plus chores that would come up on the farm.
When her father died in 1981, she bought a car, and a home at 507 South Avenue in Shenandoah and went to work in the kitchen at the American Legion Country Club, working their until it changed management.

She volunteered for many years at Garden View Care Center helping in any way she could. Helen enjoyed yard work and raising flowers, painting, craft work, going to household sales collecting those items that she would enjoy. She was a long time member of St. John's Lutheran Church, being confirmed in 1943, the first confirmation class in the new church.

In 1991 Helen's health began to fail and on July 2, 2003 she entered Garden View Care Center where she would live the remainder of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Wilbur and his wife Helen, Walter and his wife Garnet, and a sister, Wilma ( Mrs. Richard Youngberg).

Survivors include, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Westboro, Missouri.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Westboro, Missouri.

Burial will be held at the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Smith, Gerald Lee - Gerald passed away on Thursday morning, July 14, 2016 at his home in Clarinda

Stewart, Ferrell - Ferrell Stewart, age 83, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Clarinda Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 11, 2016 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Mike Harvey officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Ferrell Stewart Memorial. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our website at, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa

Swanson, Beverly Jean Hamm - Beverly Jean Swanson was born November 29, 1942 in Clarinda, Iowa the daughter of Robert Arlo and Helen Marie (Duran) Hamm. She passed away on Tuesday morning, August 30, 2016 at her home near Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 1 day.
Bev grew up attending elementary school in Clearmont, Missouri and later attended Jr. High and High School in Clarinda graduating in 1960. On April 23, 1959 Bev married her high school sweetheart, Paul Amos Weldon Swanson, Jr. This union was blessed with four children, Ed, Janene, Donnie and Cindy.
Bev worked for GTE for over 19 years. She enjoyed being outside whether it was working in her yard and garden or camping with Paul. Her true love was spending time with her family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlo and Helen Hamm; her husband, Paul; two children, Donald Paul Swanson and Cindy Renee Swanson; and a sister, Jolene Hamm.
Survivors include her children, Edward Paul Swanson and his friend Brandee of Clarinda, Iowa, Janene Jolene Willcoxon and her husband Jade of Harlan, Iowa; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Swanson of Clarinda, Iowa; a special nephew, Andrew Paul Leilich of Mt Pleasant, South Carolina; nine grandchildren, Jeremy, Phil, Jaime, Rosemary, Cody, Samantha, Jerad, Nicole and Brenden; six great grandchildren, Abby, Bristol, Sidney, Rozlyn, Rogan and Corbyn; a sister, Connie Clark of Des Moines, Iowa; three sister-in-laws, Midge McComb of Clarinda, Iowa, Carol Ritchie and husband Scott of Wichita, Kansas, Angela Graves and husband Sam of Mt Pleasant, South Carolina; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Clarinda Cemetery with Pastor Dan Wiebesiek officiating. There is no scheduled viewing or visitation. A memorial fund is being established in her name. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.swimemorial.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements.

Thompson, Harold Dean - Harold Dean Thompson was born July 12, 1937 on the family farm in Page County, Iowa, the son of William Owen and Mary Marie (Eberly) Thompson. He passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 7, 2016 at his home in Shambaugh, Iowa at the age of 79 years and 26 days.
Dean grew up in Page County. Following school, he served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. On December 23, 1994 he was married to Janice Elaine Keeler in Clarinda, Iowa.
Dean’s father started Thompson Sanitation in Clarinda and Dean took it over and operated it for several years. He later worked in the plumbing and heating/air conditioning business for many years. He was a member of a bowling league in his younger years and he attended Harvest Fellowship Church in Shambaugh. He enjoyed watching westerns or wrestling on television if he wasn’t out hunting or fishing. His true love was his family, especially attending his grandchildren’s activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Nancy and Angela; 4 siblings, Ruth, Junior, Ray and Rose; and a great grandchild, Dakota.
Survivors include his wife Janice of Shambaugh, Iowa; his children, Denise Booher of Shambaugh, Iowa, Cheryl Campbell of Braddyville, Iowa, Joseph Thompson and his wife Sara of Milton Freewater, Oregon, Amy Chartier of Clarinda, Iowa, Crystal Hayes and her husband Jason of Clarinda, Iowa, Bryon Peterson of Rogers, Arkansas, Todd Peterson and his wife Madina of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; a sister, Edna McKown and her husband Leo of Nevar, Florida; along with grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Harvest Fellowship Church in Shambaugh with Pastor Scott Denham officiating. There will be a private family inurnment held at a later date. Visitation with the family present will take place on Thursday evening, August 11, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. Memorials are directed to the family. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.swimemorial.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements.

VanArkle, Lester Marion - Lester Marion VanArkle was born October 21, 1942 near Albia, Iowa, the son of Leonard and Grace (Russell) VanArkle. He passed away on Wednesday evening, August 3, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 13 days.
Lester graduated from Eddyville High School and the attended William Canyon College where he received his BS degree. He later received a Master’s in mathematics from Truman State. Lester was a math teacher for 25 years. He taught at the Villisca High School, LDF and concluded his career at Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda. He enjoyed reading, gardening, spending time in the outdoors and coon hunting. Lester also enjoyed traveling through the western and southern portion of the United States taking in the different sights.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.
No services are planned at this time. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.swimemorial.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements.

Vogel, Anita Mae Bowenkamp - Anita Mae Vogel was born December 18, 1936 in Northboro, Iowa to Ernest John Bowenkamp, Sr. and Francis Florence Ramsey. She passed away on July 16, 2016 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, Iowa.

The family lived east of Northboro. She was baptized in the Northboro Methodist Church. At the age of four, the family purchased the farm in Missouri, three miles southeast of Blanchard. She attended country school at North Prairie and High School at Blanchard. After graduation, she attended a business college for nine months in Omaha, Nebraska.

On June 19, 1955, she wed Glen Darrell Vogel at the Blanchard Methodist Church. To this union four children were born; Teresa Mae, Darrel Lee, Rodney William and Alan Lynn.

She was employed at Iowa Finance for a short time. They farmed north of Blanchard and south of Northboro before moving to the Bowenkamp farm in 1962. After the children married and left home, Anita worked for the United State Postal Service for 11 years.

Anita loved the farm and outdoors. She was active in her church and women's group. She started playing the organ for the church in the mid 60's. She adored her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Glen D. Vogel in February of 2000, parents Ernest Bowenkamp, Sr. and Francis Meyer and brother Ernie Bowenkamp and wife Lori.

Anita is survived by her four children; Teresa Jackson of Clarinda, Darrel Vogel and wife Carolyn of Shenandoah, Rodney Vogel and wife Allison of Clarinda and Alan Vogel and wife Patricia of Coin, 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Coin United Methodist Church in Coin, Iowa.

Visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

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

Memorials may be directed to Blanchard United Methodist Church or to your local volunteer fire departments

White, Beverly Jean Black - Beverly Jean White was born December 21, 1934 in Cumberland, Iowa, the daughter of John & Nellie Black. She passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 in Rogers, Arkansas at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 17 days.

She was employed by Omaha, Nebraska Public Schools for over 20 years, prior to this she worked for over 10 years with Mutual of Omaha. She loved spending quality time with her family members. She had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area since 1998 after moving from Omaha, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.

Beverly is survived by: her husband; Darwin White, of Rogers Arkansas whom she married September 14, 1958, two sons; Dan White, of Rogers, Arkansas, Tim White, of Omaha, Nebraska, and two grandchildren; Max and Dalton White, of Omaha, Nebraska; along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with Rev. Andrew Rubenking officiating. Burial will be in the Memory Cemetery near New Market. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. A memorial fund is being established. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.swimemorial.com. The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda is in charge of arrangements