Adams, Mary Josephine Ramaekers - Mary Josephine Adams was born on November 15, 1923 at Greeley, Nebraska the daughter of Joseph W. Ramaekers and Mary E. (Berger) Ramaekers. After graduating from high school she attended and graduated the Burroughs Business School in Omaha, Nebraska. In November of 1943 Mary enlisted as a WAC in the Army and served until December 1945.

Mary and her daughter moved to Shenandoah in 1967, and Mary worked for a number of years at the Shenandoah Farm Supply as a bookkeeper. Upon retiring, she didn't sit idol, as she volunteered with the Red Cross Blood Drives, at the Medical Clinic, and local nursing homes. Mary was faithful member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Mary's Guild, and the American Legion Post 88 Auxillary.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Angela (Eymann) Luckert, Rosalie (Elmer) Rix, Florine (Al) Rozmiarek and Frank (Vera) Ramaekers.

Survivors include daughter Diane Adams of Marion, Iowa; three grandsons, Jeffrey Wyant and wife Jennifer of Malvern, Iowa, Adam Wyant and wife Shelly of Malvern, Iowa, Cyle Clapper and Molly Brandstatter of Robins, Iowa; five great grandchildren, Robert and Ryan Wyant and Tucker, Josie and Jaxon Wyant all of Malvern. A sister Agnes Lonowski and husband Mike of Shenandoah, Iowa; several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

Memorials may directed to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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

Anderson, Shirley Beale - Shirley (Beale) Anderson, daughter of Walter & Beulah (Stambaugh) Beale, was born July 9, 1934 in Shenandoah, IA. She passed away on February 17, 2017 at the Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE.

Shirley was a 1952 graduate of Shenandoah High School. She married Harold Anderson December 4, 1955 in Shenandoah. She worked as a secretary at the Shenandoah schools until the birth of her first son. She & Harold raised four children on the family farm.

Shirley was an active member of the Fremont Covenant Church until its closing; she was currently a member of the Faith Covenant Church of Essex. Shirley was also involved in 4-H. She was a charter member of the Shenandoah Tri-M's, and served on various committees throughout her life. She and Harold were inducted into the Iowa State 4-H Hall of Fame in 2014. They were also awarded the Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association Farm Family of the Year Award in 2004. Shirley was an avid bridge player for many years.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Walter & Beulah Beale, and her son, John Anderson.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Harold Anderson; her children, Steve & Diann Anderson, Brian & Lori Brockman and Bruce Anderson; grandchildren, Daniel Brockman, Travis & Jessica Riesenberg, Megan Brockman & fiancé Ryan Hintz, Jonathan Anderson and Scott Brockman; great-grandson Nicolas Riesenberg; brother and sister-in-laws, Gerald & Dorothy Walter and Alfred & Sandy Anderson; and nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 2:30 pm, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Faith Covenant Church in Essex.

Visitation with the family will be held from 5 - 7 pm, Monday, February 20, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Ayers, Charles Dean - 03 Oct 1936 - 15 Feb 2017 - Charlie, 80, of Essex, Iowa and formerly of Coin, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 15, 2017 at Hillcrest Health and Rehab in Bellevue, Nebraska.

Graveside Memorial services will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery on the southeast corner of Coin. Military rites will be accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88. A memorial is being established.

SWI Memorial

Bair, Audrey L. McLaughlin - Audrey Bair, age 81, of College Springs, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Westridge Care & Rehab, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2017, at the College Springs Presbyterian Church with Reverend James Crapson officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Iowa.

Born November 17, 1935, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, Audrey Louise McLaughlin lived on a farm outside of Beaver, Pennsylvania with her parents, H. J. McLaughlin and Helen (Knoch) McLaughlin and three sisters, Martha Jane, June Delores and Helen Mae.

Audrey attended elementary school at Richmond-Little Red Schoolhouse, Brighton Township, where she and her three sisters walked four miles (each way) to school. She graduated from High School at Beaver Senior High in 1953. One of her happiest moments in High School, she was chosen by her peers as May Queen.

After being contacted by Dr. George, Audrey attended Tarkio College in Missouri. While in Tarkio, she met the love of her life, Lowell “Teddy” Bair. Lowell played football and Audrey was a cheerleader.

Lowell was drafted into the army his Junior year. In January of 1955, he bought an engagement ring and the happy couple was married at Four Mile Church, near Beaver, Pennsylvania on June 15, 1955.

To this union, they were blessed with four children; Kim, Randy, Mark and Susan. They lived most of their lives on the Bair family farm outside of College Springs. Audrey loved being a housewife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. While family was the most important thing in her life, Audrey also had many lifelong friends that she cherished.

A few highlights in Audrey’s life were: going back to college with Susan and graduating from Tarkio College at the age of 50, the births of all grandchildren and great grandchildren and being their Best Fan Ever. Traveling to Israel to walk in the footsteps of Jesus because of her strong faith, and to Ireland to go back to her Irish roots. She was a published Poet, receiving honors from the Poet Association and published a book “Down A Country Road”. She loved to cook, bake and entertain. She loved the pasture and her infamous “talkin’ to tree”. She enjoyed flying kites, antiques, and trips to Colorado where she had a special fondness of a cabin in Tin Cup.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Helen; sister, June; husband of forty two years, Lowell Bair and daughter, Susan and grandson, baby John.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kim Vander Ploeg and husband Tom of Council Bluffs, Iowa; grandchildren, Heather and Jake Polsley, Heidi and Charlie Pool, Nicholas and Erinn Carlson, Kasey and Jolynn Carlson, Annie and Tom Crimmins, and Spencer and Melinda Carlson, Doug and Ann McBride, Stacy and Jeremy Bill, Kelly and Jay reed and Amber and Paul Tompkins; son, Randy Bair and wife Valerie of Braddyville and Jenny, Rachael and Lauren; son, Mark Bair and wife Brenda of Glenwood, Iowa and Ashleigh and Addison; seventeen great grandchildren; sisters, Martha Crail of Butler, Pennsylvania and Helen Kronk of Granby, Connecticut; several nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends

Biggers, Donal - Donal Biggers age 91 of Clarinda formerly of Shenandoah passed away at the Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, Iowa on Thursday, February 23, 2017.

A memorial service will be held at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 11 a.m.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Shenandoah or the American Diabetes Association.

Donal Ames Biggers the son of William Franklin Biggers and Nellie Mae Purgeson Biggers was born on October 3, 1925 at Ames, Iowa and entered into rest at Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, Iowa on February 23, 2017.

After his birth the family lived in Farragut, Iowa where Donal was raised. He attend school in Farragut graduating with the class of 1943. On April 27, 1947 he was united in marriage to Barbara Stirk at Clarinda, Iowa. After their marriage they resided in Atlantic, Iowa. He worked for Brown Shoe Fit Company from 1943-1987. With Brown's he worked from 1943-1947 in Shenandoah, 1947-1952 in Atlantic,, Iowa, 1952-1958 in Falls City, Nebraska; then he came to the corporate offices in Shenandoah and worked from 1958 until his retirement in 1987.

Donal was a member of the United Methodist Church in Shenandoah, former member of the Lions Club, and JayCees. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and was one of the Nebraska Cornhuskers biggest fans.

Donal was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Nellie Biggers, his sisters, Delores Harrison, and Shirley Henggeler and his beloved wife Barbara Biggers on September 20, 2014.

Survivors include his sons David Biggers and wife Joy of Carlsbad, CA, and Ron Biggers and wife Debbie of Shenandoah, IA; 5 grandchildren, Kimberly Goehring of Underwood, IA, Emily Biggers of Carlsbad, CA, Brandon Biggers and wife Kami of Shenandoah, IA, Blaire Figueroa and husband Jorge of San Marcos, CA, and Garrett Bankhead of Westminister, CA; sister Dorothy Rogers of Shenandoah, IA; brother-in-law Bob Henggeler; great grandchildren, Hunter, Hayden and Harrison Goehring of Underwood, IA, Roman Donal Biggers of Shenandoah, IA and Benny Figueroa of San Marcos, CA; other relatives and friends

Brannen, Beatrice Davis Williams - Beatrice Davis (Williams) Brannen was born January 23, 1916 on a farm near Oakland, Iowa to James Sylvester Williams and Katherine Blanche Davis. Beatrice passed away on February 18, 2017 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 101.

Bea grew up in Council Bluffs, Iowa and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. She was united in marriage to Charles Howard Brannen at Holy Family Catholic Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In 1936, they moved to Shenandoah where Howard went into the retail grocery business and where they raised their large family of thirteen children. Bea was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and served in St. Mary's Altar Guild. She and Howard attended the many sporting events and school activities of their children.

Bea was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was affectionately known as "Grandma Bea." She was a great cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her huge family, especially at holidays. She was very artistic whether it was constructing May baskets or bridal favors, decorating birthday cakes, designing church banners, or sewing memorable Christmas stockings for her grandchildren. She was competitive at completing crossword puzzles and sharp at playing bridge with her friends. Bea and Howard enjoyed spending family vacations at Lake Okoboji and later traveling to visit their adult children and friends. The grandchildren remember the trips to the donut shop and the famous Grandma Bea Easter egg hunts - with a twinkle in her eye, Grandma Bea would find that each grandchild had a "prize" egg.

Bea was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-one years, Howard Brannen; her parents James and Katherine Williams; her only sibling, Col. Carroll James Williams; son James Brannen (Kay), infant son John Brannen, son-in-law Jeffrey Fishbaugh (Alexis), daughter-in-law Sarita Workman Brannen (Chuck), daughter-in-law Barbara Sheridan Brannen (Jerry), son-in-law Harvey Adam (Regina), significant other Vikki Dickinson (Ed) and grandson William Patrick Brannen (Jerry and Barbara).

Bea is survived by her children, Regina Adam, Dr. William Brannen (Kathleen), Jerry Brannen, Dr. Charles Brannen, Edward Brannen, Patrick Brannen (Kay), Angela Yaeger (John), Valori O'Meara (Steve), Terry Brannen (Mary Ann), Alexis Rainey (John), and Stephan Brannen (Sheila). She was blessed with 41 grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah.

Prayer service will be held 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah followed by visitation with the family until 7:00 p.m.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Butler, Paul Wyckoff - Paul Wyckoff Butler, the fourth child of Claude and Ruth (Wyckoff) Butler was born in Red Oak, Iowa on October 2, 1938. He peacefully passed away on March 3, 2017, in Kirkland, Washington at Evergreen Hospice.

He graduated from Red Oak High School and joined the Air Force as a crew chief for four years. Paul married his high school sweetheart, Gloria Johnson, on August 21, 1960. He worked in the photocopy business before retiring to the state of Washington in 1999. They lived in many places; Miami, FL; Riverside, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Lincoln, NE; Red Oak, IA; Aurora, IL; Snohomish, WA; and Kenmore, WA.

Paul always greeted everyone with a smile and strong handshake. He loved to spend time with his wife and family most of all. He enjoyed getting to know the dogs on his daily walks with Gloria and loved to be with his cat at home. Making homemade ice-cream, talking about his love of Maui, singing silly songs, and telling stories about growing up on the farm were some of his other favorite past times.

He was preceded by his parents, Claude and Ruth, his sisters Mary Ann and Jean, and his brother Neal. Paul is survived by Gloria, his wife of 56 years; his sons and daughter in-laws, Troy & Deanne Butler of Kirkland, Washington; Todd & Susan Butler of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren, Jessica Butler and Hayley Butler.

Graveside funeral services will be held 1 PM Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Nyman, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, Evergreen Hospice, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.

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

Cavin, Mary Florence Saville - Mary Florence Cavin, age 92, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, February 20, 2017 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Celebration of Life Services will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, February 24, 2017 at the First Baptist Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Mitch Grossoehme officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda. Lunch will follow the services at the church with burial at the Athelstan Cemetery in Athelstan, Iowa at 2:00 PM. Fellowship with coffee and cookies will follow the committal at the Blockton Community Center. INSTEAD OF FLOWERS, memorials may be directed to the Clarinda First Baptist Church or the Blockton Community Center.
Mary Florence (Saville) Cavin was born October 2, 1924, in Redding, Iowa the daughter of Wilbur Frederick Saville and Mamie Louise (Wallace) Saville. She grew up attending country school, graduating from Redding High School with the Class of 1942. After graduation, Mary went to work for the defense plant in Hastings, Nebraska making ammunition for World War II. In August of 1943, Mary was united in marriage to Elvin Waugh. Born to bless this union were two children, Elvin Waugh, Jr., and Nancy Elizabeth Waugh. They made their home in the Redding area, later divorcing. On February 14, 1951, she was united in marriage to Leston Lyle Cavin at her parent’s farmstead in Redding, Iowa. Four children were born to bless this union, Lyla Sue, Jerry Alan, Dennis Lee and Regina Ann.

The family grew up one mile east of Blockton on the family farm. Mary enjoyed staying at home raising her family until her youngest, Regina went to school. She then went to work at MATURA Action Corporation in Mount Ayr as the Site Director. In 1990, Mary retired from this position and continued living in the Blockton area. Mary and Lyle enjoyed going to auctions and getting a good bargain! They also enjoyed visiting the Sidney Rodeo, especially the bull riding. Throughout their married life, they were devoted to their cattle business, raising Charolais. Mary was a wonderful seamstress, who enjoyed quilting. She was one of the few who actually enjoyed patching socks, jeans or just about anything that someone needed patching! Having grown up during the Great Depression, Mary’s motto was ‘waste not . . . . want not’ . . . she recycled way before it was the ‘in thing’ to do! The children remember growing up working in the family garden, canning the produce to enjoy all year long. She was a hard working woman who dearly cherished her family.

Left to cherish Mary’s memory are three sons, Elvin Waugh and wife Jolynn of Kingman, Arizona; Jerry Cavin and wife Susan of Clarinda, Iowa; and Dennis Cavin and wife Julia of Clarinda, Iowa; two daughters, Nancy Sundberg of Des Moines, Iowa; and Regina Stevens and husband Rodney of Pinellas Park, Florida; thirteen grandchildren, Carrie Crabtree and husband Rob; Jennifer Anderson; Angela Werth and husband Mark; Todd Maxwell and wife Dori; Chad Maxwell and wife Mina; Michele Cavin and fiancé Edward Eddington; Laura Risola; Zachary Cavin and wife Rosanne; Denessa Wagoner and husband Kory; Shannon Stevens; Shane Stevens; Sam Stevens and Sierra Stevens; eleven great-grandchildren Ty, Alaina, Emmalee, Bradon, Hunter, Sophia, Leston, Harper, Sawyer, Trianna and Chansley; a son-in-law, John Maxwell; a brother-in-law, Samuel Stephens; and a sister-in-law, Kathy Saville; along with many other family members and friends.

Preceding Mary in death are her parents, Wilbur and Mamie Saville; her in-laws, Albert and Jesse Cavin; her husband, Lyle Cavin in 1997; a daughter, Lyla Sue Maxwell; a granddaughter, Hope Marie Stevens; three brothers, Bob, Dick and Frank Saville; and two sisters, Hazel Newman and Dorothy Stephens

Cooper, Julie Lynn Moore - Julie Cooper, age 44, of Villisca/Nodaway, Iowa entered into peace Saturday, February 4, 2017. Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Erik Corley officiating. A luncheon will follow at Villisca Methodist Church. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the funeral Home. Private burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery.

Julie Lynn Cooper was born November 14, 1972 in Clarinda, Iowa to Terry Moore and Vicky (Bengard) Moore. She grew up in Clarinda and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1991. She continued her education at Southwestern Community College in Red Oak, Iowa and at Bellevue University. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master's Degree in Behavior and Health Counseling. Julie and Ron Thompson were united in marriage June 1991 and to this union Dustin and Ashley were born. They later divorced. She was united in marriage in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 7, 1994 to Doug Cooper and they were blessed with Shelby and Colby.

Julie was currently a substance abuse counselor with Healthy Homes of Red Oak, Iowa. She had also worked at Zion Recovery and at one time had an in home day care for many years. She loved to help people and treated all kids as her own. Julie was a member of the United Methodist Church of Villisca. She was a big supporter of all of her children's activities. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Julie loved her animals, enjoyed scrapbooking, shopping and traveling.

Preceding Julie in death were her sister, Trisha Moore; grandfather, John Bengard; grandparents, Tommy and Ruby Moore.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Doug Cooper of Villisca, Iowa; children, Dustin Thompson (Emily) of Villisca and their children, Baylor and Allison; Ashley Thompson (Jon Sukut) of Ankeny and son Cooper; Shelby Cooper of Burbank, California, Colby Cooper of Villisca, Iowa and Foreign Exchange son, Alidovar Sodatsairov of Villisca, Iowa; former husband, Ron Thompson of Bedford, Iowa; mother, Vicky Moore of Villisca, Iowa; father, Terry Moore (Judy) of Griswold, Iowa; sister, Jodie Rodriguez (Arturo) of Omaha, Nebraska and their children, Aidan and Alivia; sister, Sam Moore of Exira, Iowa; brother, Jamey Moore of Yale, Iowa; grandmother, Shirley Bengard of Clarinda, Iowa; aunt, Trudy Poore of Villisca, Iowa and many friends

Cooper, Shirley M. - Shirley passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 2:30 pm, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Faith Covenant Church in Essex.

Visitation with the family will be held from 5 - 7 pm, Monday, February 20, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Memorials may be directed to the Faith Covenant Church or 4-H Endowment. Hackett

Crawford, Ralph Forest - Ralph Forest Crawford, 96 of Clarinda, Iowa died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at the Clarinda Regional Hospital in Clarinda.

Ralph was born February 20, 1921, in Gravity, Iowa to George and Nina Faye (Moore) Crawford. He was a graduate of New Market, Iowa High School.

He married his first wife Helen Mae Shore, the mother of his children, in 1941 in Witchita, KS.

During World War II Ralph served his country honorably, with the Army Air Force. Ralph served in the European Theater over Southern France's Air Offensive at Normandy. Ralph flew 25 missions as a tail-gunner until being shot down on his 25th mission over Toulouse France. He evaded capture and escaped to Spain where he was hospitalized for two months. He was a member of both Boot and Caterpiller clubs. During his service he was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Lapel Button, North Africa Medal and Three Bronze Stars. Last year France awarded Ralph their highest medal, The Legion of Honour. After returning from WWII he was co-owner of an Auto Dealership in Clarinda.

Ralph was a securities broker for Investors Diversified Services. He also served as president and member of the Board of Nodaway Valley Packing Corporation, served for 20 years on the City Council in Clarinda and served 15 years as Chairman of the Republican Party of Page County.

Preceding him in death were his parents, first wife Helen, three brothers, Dale, Wade and Clark Crawford; sisters-in-law: Mable (Dale) Crawford, Betty (Clark) Crawford, Lucille (Wade) Crawford; two nephews Cecil Crawford and Tom Crawford and niece Darla Wright.

He is survived by his son James (Elaine) Crawford, St. Louis, MO, daughter Janet (Gary) Clark, Pryor, Oklahoma; four grandchildren: Ralph Crawford, Alex Crawford, Scott Clark and Paula Clark Miller; seven great-grandchildren: Tristin Clark, Gage Crawford, Lauren Crawford, Carolina Crawford, Levi Clark, Adalyn Miller and Aleyah Miller; special friends Bill (deceased) and Silvia Hammond and all the Loving Caregivers at Villisca Good Samaritan Center.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 9th at the First Christian Church, Clarinda.

Graveside Military Services will be provided by Sergy American Legion Post #98, Clarinda.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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Cunningham, Donna Sue Morris - Donna passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Clarinda Regional Hospital in Clarinda.

Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Following the visitation, burial will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery in Coin, Iowa

Cunningham, Donna Sue Morris - Donna Sue Cunningham, daughter of Oscar Leon and Ethel Bell (Foreman) Morris, was born on June 1, 1957 in Bethany, Missouri. She passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Clarinda Regional Hospital in Clarinda, Iowa.

Donna was born in Missouri and then raised in Iowa. She graduated from Tri Center High School with the class of 1975. On October 10, 1992, she was united in marriage to Richard "Kent" Cunningham at Waubonsie State Park. They then resided in Coin, Iowa.

Donna was a manager at Golden Chain for a few years. She also worked at the Clarinda Regional Hospital as a housekeeper. She loved making stain glass, refinishing antiques and spending time with her and Kent's grandkids.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents Oscar "Leon" and Ethel Morris, brother Ronnie Morris and precious daughter Brandy.

Donna is survived by her husband Richard "Kent" Cunningham of Coin, Iowa; son Travis Kiesel and wife Lori Knight of Omaha, Nebraska; step-children Carrie Parker and husband Korey of Olathe, Kansas, Kelly Cross of Gardner, Kansas and Christopher Twombley of Portland Oregon; sisters Debbie Hurd and husband John of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Barb Hulsebus and husband Dean of Des Moines, Iowa and Carol Hoadley and husband Dave of Creston, Iowa; six grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Following the visitation, burial will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery in Coin, Iowa

Ginger, Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Lamb - Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Ginger the daughter of Ira "Mose" Cleaveland and Ruthe Cleaveland Lamb was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on July 3, 1933 and entered into rest on March 1, 2017 at Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 83.

Bobbie grew up in Shenandoah graduating with the class of 1951. While in high school she was a cheerleader, member of girls glee, pep club (she was president of the club her senior year), mix chorus, Shen-Hi-Can the school newspaper, the Y-Teens, and played intramural basketball.

On February 14, 1954 she was untied in marriage to Robert Ginger at the St. John's Episcopal Church in Shenandoah. After their marriage they lived in Lincoln, Nebraska where Bob was stationed with the Air Force. After Bob was honorably discharged they moved back to Shenandoah for a short time, later moving to Independence, Missouri for seven years, then to St, Joseph, Missouri for three and a half years, moving back to Shenandoah in 1973 where she would remain the rest of her life. Barbara was a member or St. John's Episcopal Church in Shenandoah.

Bobbie enjoyed bowling; enjoyed to travel especially to the Southwest and western parts of the United States; enjoyed reading and watching movies of all kinds; was a member of the Southwest Iowa Theater Group. Most of all she loved her family and cherished the holidays when they all could get together. Bobbie worked for many years for Security Bank in Shenandoah before her retirement. She was known as a loving and generous person and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Raymond and Loren; a sister Eileen Cook. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband Robert "Bob" Ginger, two sons, Scott Ginger and wife Sandra of Las Vegas, Nevada; Tracey Ginger and wife Sharon of Papillion, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Tony Ginger and wife Molli, Andy Ginger, Courtney Harvey and husband Nick, Jack Ginger and Nicholas Ginger; great grandchildren, Carter and Kaylin; two nieces Candi Cook and husband Bill Semmons of Aurora, Colorado; and Stephanie Stockton and husband Joe of Warrensburg, Missouri; other relatives and a host of friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Memorials may be directed to the Infusion Center at the Shenandoah Medical Center or the Iowa Council for the United Blind.

Burial will be held Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Glasgo, Ronald Eugene - Ronald Eugene Glasgo, 81, of Essex, Iowa, passed away Monday afternoon, February 27, 2017 at his home.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Memorials are directed to the family. Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service of Shenandoah in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Eugene Glasgo, the second son of James Earl and Mary (Hayes) Glasgo, was born on October 10, 1935 in one of the old Henry Fields’ cabins in Shenandoah, Iowa. He grew up in Shenandoah, Anderson and Altoona, all towns in southwest Iowa; attending school in each town. While attending the Shenandoah High School, Ron worked in the meat department of a local grocery store. He and his brother Don supplemented the family income with their wages.

In 1954, Ron went to California and there he married Joyce Kay Hon. They had two daughters, Debra Sue and Trena Star. The couple divorced and Joyce and the girls remained in California while Ron moved back to Iowa to be near his parents. In 1961, he married Ginger Graste in Red Oak, Iowa. They had one daughter, Julia Ann. Ron and Ginger divorced in 1965.

Ron’s third wife, Susan Elaine Helms, was the daughter of Ralph and Myrtle (Carl) Helms. He and Susan were married in Omaha, Nebraska on January 15, 1966. They were blessed with a son, Roger Eugene Glasgo.

Ron was a route salesman in Red Oak and in 1966 bought a small tavern in Lewis, Iowa; he sold it in 1968 and moved his family back to Shenandoah. They lived in southwest Iowa for a time before moving to Brighton, Colorado and then returned back to Shenandoah.

Ron drove trucks most of his life, at one time owning his own, and spent many hours “traveling the highway”. He drove for NaChurs and for the Wal-Mart Company before moving to the Branson, Missouri area in 1992. After the death of his wife Susan in 2008, he returned home to Essex to be near his brothers and sisters.

Ron passed away at his home in Essex on February 27, 2017, following a brief illness, at the age of 81 years, 4 months, and 17 days. In addition to his wife Susan, he was also preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Donald, Richard, and Jerry.

Ron is survived by his son Roger Glasgo of Columbia, MO, daughters, Trena Bacha and Debbie Marlow, both of Roseville, CA; five granddaughters, Jennifer Keim, Jessica Caballero, Jamie Stockdale, Mandy Anderson and Lauren Wenger; one grandson Eric Boswell; brothers, J.D. Glasgo, Larry Glasgo and wife Lorna, and Bill Glasgo and wife Tish, all of Essex; sisters, Nancy Drake and husband Don, and Connie Quist and husband Doug; other relatives; and many dear friends

Haldane, James "Jim" E. - Jim passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah

James Everett Haldane, the son of William Everett Haldane and Margaret Ellen (Shea) Haldane, was born in Grand Junction, Colorado, on August 31, 1948, and died on February 24, 2017, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

He was a boarder for two years at St. Michael's High School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After graduation, Jim was drafted and served two years in the United States Army, eventually stationed in Germany.

Upon his discharge, Jim found a life-long occupation in the construction trades beginning in Texas, then Arizona, California, and back to his home state of Colorado.

There he met Linda Chesshire, marrying in Ouray, Colorado, in August of 1984. Daughter Jill was born while living in Mancos, Colorado.

In 1988, the family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where Jim continued his trade as a union carpenter, working on both civic and commercial building projects. He loved the work and the camaraderie. Their second daughter Angela was born during this time.

Jim and his family moved in 1998 to Linda's hometown of Shenandoah, Iowa, so that their daughters could appreciate the wonders of the small-town life which had so benefited both of them.

Jim and Linda initially devoted their time to renovating a farmhouse once owned by her father. Jim continued to do various construction jobs, but he mostly enjoyed finishing walnut-slab and cedar-slab tabletops.

The family continues to cherish the Haldane family cabin located in Grand Mesa, Colorado. Jim had spent time there nearly every summer since the age of five. He loved to fish, especially for trout, and was an avid reader. He was known for his humor and his mean chili.

Jim was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife Linda; daughters Jill Fibikar (Eric) of Lawler, Iowa, and Angela of Omaha, Nebraska; a granddaughter Emmy Fibikar (22 months old); and a grandson is expected in June. His older brothers Bill (Carolyn) of Bozeman, Montana, and Dick of Riggins, Idaho, mourn the loss of their brother. Jim's life is also celebrated by many cousins, other family, neighbors, and friends in many places.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah

Hobbs, Dale - Feb 2, 1925 - Mar 5, 2017 - Dale passed away on March 5, 2017 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah.

Celebration of life memorial graveside service with military rites will be held 11:00 am, Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

The family request no memorials, plants or flowers

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah

Ingraham, Cornelius "Neeley" - Funeral services were conducted from the Foster-Harmon Mortuary this Monday for Neeley Ingraham, 70, Clarinda plumber who died Friday evening.

Mr Ingraham was installing a shower stall at the Dolly Woodruff home at 515 East Stuart street when he died suddenly about 6 pm.

He was a member of the local Oddfellows Lodge.

Surviving are Mrs Ingraham; three sons, George of San Diego, Calif, Lester of Denver, Colo, and David of Topeka, Kan, and four sisters, Mrs Amy Lines, Mrs Sadie Foster and Mrs Emma Smith, all of Clarinda, and Mrs Jessie Russell of Tacoma, Wash. A brother, Clarence, and sister, Elizabeth, preceded him in death.

The Rev Ralph Allen, pastor of the local Christian church, officiated at the funeral services. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1952

Ingraham, David A. (Penchos) Ingraham, 50, died at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha at 11 am Sunday after being hospitalized about a week.

The son of the late Cornelius and Jennie Meads Ingraham he was born at Clarinda where he lived until about 10 years ago. He moved to Omaha where he was employed as a plumber. His wife, the former Esther Smith, preceded him in death on Dec 13, 1965.

He is survived by two brothers, J.L. Ingraham of Denver, Colo, and George Ingraham of Sacramento, Calif.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 3:30 pm Tuesday with Rev H. LaVern Kinzel in charge. Organist will be Aletha L. Hutchings. Casket bearers will be Ed Sova, Don Colwell, Harold Casteel, Bob Goff, Jack Oliver, and Steve Maltsberger. Burial will be at the side of his wife in the Clarinda Cemetery.

He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the army for almost 3 years from 1943 through 1945. Members of the American Legion will take care of the grave flag folding ceremonies. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 28, 1966

Ingraham, Esther Smith - Mrs Esther Ingraham, 57, wife of David (Peaches) Ingraham, died at the Doctors hospital in Omaha at 4:35 am Tuesday after an illness lasting for 12 months. She had been hospitalized since Nov 24.

She was born in Holt county, Mo., but lived for many years in the Clarinda community. For 12 year she had lived in Omaha.

She is survived by her husband; one son, Jerry D. Mott, Bullhead City, Calif; two brothers, Roy Smith of Brownlee, Neb., and Alvin Smith of Sacramento, Calif; six sisters, Mrs Wilbur (Charlotte) Maier of Clarinda, Mrs Edgar (Clarcy) Parrott of Yorktown, Mrs Walter (Minnie) Warren of Tempe, Ariz, Mrs Roy (Edna) Eberly of Oglivee, Minn, Mrs Kenneth (Violet) McGee of Cedar Rapids, Mrs Kenneth (Loretta) Terry of Emerson; and by her mother, Mrs John (Stella) Smith of New Market. They have six grandchildren and one preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Friday, with the Rev H. LaVern Kinzel in charge. Organist for the service will be Mrs Grace Perry. Casket bearers will be Don Colwell, Lester Maltsberger, Doyle Smith, Pat Maier, Elbert Culver, and Jack Oliver. Burial will be in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 16, 1965

Ingraham, Jennie - Jennie Ingraham, 78, widow of the late C.S. (Neeley) Ingraham, died early Monday morning at the Gillespie Nursing Home where she has been after closing her home on Chestnut St.

The funeral is to be Wednesday at 2 pm at the Walker Funeral Home, the Rev Ralph Allen of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial is in the Clarinda cemetery.

Mrs Ingraham was born in Page County on May 12, 1909 [sic]. She has three sons, George of Ranco Cordona, Calif., is flying to Denver to join Lester for the trip to Iowa. David is of Omaha and has been a frequent visitors with his mother. Mrs Ed Pullen of Villisca is a sister and Frank Meads a brother. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL. Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1963

Jamison, Phyllis Jean Prather - Phyllis Jean Jamison, age 90, of Clarinda, IA passed away on March 8, 2017 in Columbia, MO. She was born October 23, 1926 in Taylor County, IA to Carl and Elva Prather. Phyllis married Horace (Bud) Jamison in Clarinda, IA on March 7, 1948, who preceded her to heaven in December, 2016. She was a farm wife in the Braddyville/ College Springs, IA area and was a member of the College Springs Presbyterian Church for nearly 70 years. She also worked many years as office manager for several physicians in Clarinda. Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and was known for her delicious pies. Throughout her life she also enjoyed many friends, golf, and bridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister (Arlene Eno), and an infant daughter. She is survived by her two sons, Scott Jamison (wife Dianne) of Bristol, IN, and Brian Jamison (wife Delora) of Columbia, MO; five grandchildren Andy Jamison (wife Shannon) of Bristol, IN, Sarah Swofford (husband Adam) of Columbia, MO, Matt Jamison (wife Trisha) of Lostant, IL, Josh Jamison (wife Lindsey) of Steamboat Springs, CO and Jessica Jamison of Elkhart, IN; and nine great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held March 18th, at the Ritchie Funeral home in Clarinda, IA at 10:00 am with a family graveside service following at 11:30 am. The family requests a donation to the College Springs Presbyterian Church in lieu of flowers.

Johnson, Beverly "Bev" Cox - Bev passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 11:30 am, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to service from 10:30-11:30 am, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Burial will be held the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Memorials may be directed to People for PAWS or First Baptist Church Stained Glass Fund

Hackett

Beverly Jean Johnson, daughter of Ovid Ernest and Jessie Mae (Eller) Cox, was born January 12, 1934 in Ottumwa, Iowa. She passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa, at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 4 days.

Bev grew up in Shenandoah, she graduated from Shenandoah High School with the class of 1951. On January 16, 1954 she was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Johnson at the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah.

Bev worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone in Shenandoah and Des Moines and Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shenandoah and Hamburg. She enjoyed going to antique malls and flea markets.

Bev was preceded in death by her parents and brother Robert E. Cox.

Bev is survived by her husband Kenneth Johnson of Shenandoah, daughter Michele Polk of Shenandoah, son Brian Johnson and wife Anne of Bella Vista, AR, grandsons Gregory Polk of Shenandoah, Matthew Polk and wife Paige of Sidney and Andrew Polk and wife Rebecca of Shenandoah, great grandkids Maclay Polk, Dakota Polk, Evey Polk and Noah Johnson, sister Marilyn Campbell and husband Bill of El Cajon, CA, brother James Cox of Maryville, MO, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 11:30 am, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to service from 10:30-11:30 am, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Burial will be held the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Johnson, Suzanne "Sue"- Sue passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at her home in Shenandoah.

Memorial service pending arrangements. Hackett

Suzanne Kay Johnson the daughter of John Leslie Johnson and LaVonne Arlene Anderson Johnson was born at Hand Hospital in Shenandoah, Iowa on March 29, 1949 and entered into rest on February 17, 2017 at her home in Shenandoah.

Sue spent her early life on a farm near Farragut, Iowa later moving to Louisville, Nebraska, California, Washington, and Des Moines, then back to Farragut and Shenandoah, Iowa. Sue received her GED later attending trade school in Des Moines for secretarial training, she later attended cosmetology school in Shenandoah. Sue worked early in her life at a donut shop in California, also she worked in many nursing homes, the Head Quarter Restaurant in Shenandoah, CDS in Red Oak and for many years was the owner of the Cut Off Beauty Salon in Shenandoah.

Sue was united in marriage to Ron Johnson on April 1, 1991 at their home in Shenandoah. Sue enjoyed helping people no matter what their situation in life was. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shenandoah, Shenandoah Lions Club and Operation Christmas Child. Sue did hair at all the Shenandoah Care Facilities at one time or another, she had special friends with her Sunday school class. Anything that Sue could do to help people she was there to help. She was very crafty and was handy at doing many things.
Preceding her in death was her son Daniel McLish, daughter Shondelle A. Hale, granddaughter Emily Angel Herold, her parents John and LaVonne Johnson, and a nephew John Leslie Feikema.

Survivors include her husband Ron; son, Jim Tysor, step-children, Debbie Davis and husband Julian, Shawn Johnson and wife Suzanne; grandchildren, Jennifer Mize, Jimmy, Megan Parkhurst and husband Michael, Jesse Tysor, Reno Johnson, Shyann Johnson, Brock Davis, and Bryton Davis; great grandchildren, David, Emily and Connor Parkhurst, Zoe and Micheal Mize; Landon, Jaedeyn , Renesmee and August Johnson; sister Sandra Feikema; brothers Jim Baxter and Lyle Baxter.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah.

Burial of cremains will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Jones, Hayden C. - Hayden Clair Jones, 98, of Shenandoah, Iowa, entered into the arms of his Lord on Sunday morning, February 26, 2017 at his home.

Celebration of life funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah with Pastor Humberto Gonzalez officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. March 1, 2017 at the Nishna Valley Funeral & Cremation Service in Shenandoah. Burial will take place in the Rose Hill Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88. Memorials in Hayden's name are being directed to the Shenandoah First United Methodist Church. Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service of Shenandoah in charge of arrangements.


Hayden Clair Jones, son of Howell Pugh and Grace Belle (Darnell) Jones, was born on December 8, 1918 in Carroll, Nebraska. He grew up in Carroll, attended District 18, a one room country school, and graduated from the Carroll High School in 1935, at the age of 16 years old. Hayden attended Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, graduating in 1939. He worked as a high school math teacher and basketball coach in Thayer, Nebraska. Hayden served in the United States Air Force from 1941 to 1946. He worked at Safeway Stores in Missouri Valley and Onawa, Iowa and in Omaha, Nebraska, retiring in 1981.

Hayden was united in marriage to Elaine Berniece Lundberg on June 15, 1942 in Albany, Georgia. Following their marriage, they made their home in Sebring, Florida. The couple was blessed with three children, Robert, Janelle and Douglas.

Hayden was a member of the Methodist Church in Carroll, Omaha, and Shenandoah, Iowa, and a member of the Shenandoah Rotary since 1982, the American Legion, and the Coffee Club held at the Sanctuary in Shenandoah.

Hayden enjoyed golf, basketball, woodworking and reading. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a good friend to all who knew him.

Hayden passed away at his Shenandoah home on February 26, 2017, at the age of 98 years, 2 months, and 18 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife Elaine; sister Lila Mae Slover; and half brothers, Ellis Hooker Lewis and Thomas Wilson Lewis.

Hayden is survived by his children, Robert Jones and wife Glenda of Marietta, GA, Janelle Schieffer and husband Tom of Millington, TN, and Douglas Jones of Lenexa, KS; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; half sister Rita Goss of Crowley, TX; half brother William Robert Lewis, Sr of Joplin, MO; extended relatives; and many friends.

Knierim, Henry Lewis - Mr Henry Lewis Knierim, 83, of Clarinda, died at his home Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday at Weaver Nazarene Church in Tabor, with Rev Irving Mitchell officiating.

Mr Knierim had been a resident of Clarinda for 16 years following his marriage to Eva Mae Mace.

He was born Feb 1, 1899, in Knierim, Ia, the son of William and Wilhemina Knierim and had lived in Tabor before moving to Clarinda.

Survivors include his wife Elva of the home, one sister, Bertha Johnson of Rockwell City, Ia; three sons, Duane of Wichita, Ks; LaVerne of Raytown, Mo; and Donald of Colorado Springs, Co; four stepchildren, Gary Weaver of Council Bluffs, Mary Dofner of McClelland, Ia; Leo Mace of Clarinda and Dixie Foote of Neola, Ia; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and one step-great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby, and an infant son Darrel Wayne.

Burial was in the Tabor Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 2, 1982

Koch, Lonnie Charles - Lonnie Charles Koch, son of William and Irene (Sunderman) Koch, was born on January 26, 1939 in Belgrade, Nebraska. The Lord called him home on Monday morning, January 30, 2017 after a long illness at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Red Oak, Iowa, at the age of 78 years, 4 days.

Lonnie graduated from Farragut High School with the Class of 1957. He was always active in community and town council to county planning and was a founding member of the Oakland Ambulance as an EMT. Lonnie had a full and rewarding life, working as the Oakland town cop to Gambles to delivering mail. He took great pleasure in his artwork and loved to travel. Lonnie was also active in other activities, the Hat Dancers and Nishna Valley Players. Upon moving back to Farragut, Lonnie was active in town council, the cemetery board and the Fremont County EMS Board. In addition, he volunteered as a taxi driver for the elderly.

Preceding Lonnie in death were his parents; brother, Earl; sister, Betty; and wife, Jeanette (Urbanek) Koch. Lonnie is survived by his loving wife, Shirley, whom he married on December 31, 1999. Four children, Chuck Koch and wife Ann, Eileen Bryer and husband David, Bob Koch and wife Lisa and Tom Koch and wife Amy; three step daughters, Kim Hoxie and husband Scott, Kayla Duysen and husband James and Kelli Maher. Lonnie loved his nieces and nephews, Kyle, Keevin, Earl, Carlene, Larry and Carla. Lonnie was blessed with eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and five step great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Society Care Center for their care these last two years. A memorial service is being planned at a later date. Your prayers and best wishes are sincerely appreciated. Memorials are being directed to the Farragut Fire Rescue in Lonnie’s name. SWI

Lyles, William - Mr William Lyles was born in Illinois, May 3, 1850, and departed this life March 21, 1917, age 66 years, 10 months and 18 days. He was married to Miss Maud Hart, May 26, 1895, and to this union was born six children, three boys and three girls. Mr Lyles was taken with pneumonia and lingered but a few days. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, six children, besides a host of friends.

The funeral service was held from the Methodist Episcopal church conducted by the pastor, Rev J.A. Nayle, assisted by Rev Hygema, pastor of the Mennonite church.

The funeral was well attended for Mr Lyles and family have a large circle of friends in and around Shambaugh. Interment was made in the Butler cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, 21 Mar 1917

Norris, Jesse "Gene" Eugene - Jesse “Gene” Norris, age 90, of Braddyville, Iowa, Iowa entered into peace Monday, February 13, 2017 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Calvin Hull officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in the Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa with military rites.

Jesse Eugene Norris was born July 2, 1926 in Nodaway County, Missouri to Jess Norris and Opal Maude (Freeman) Norris. He grew up in the Braddyville area graduating from Braddyville High School in 1944. He entered the military after high school and served his country stationed in the Philippines. Upon his return, Gene met Juanita Schrodt at the Harold Grimes skating rink; she fell down and he picked her up and that was the start of their love for one another. They were united in marriage May 1, 1949 in Shambaugh. They were blessed with four children, Terry, Tommy, Timothy and Tammy.

Gene and Juanita farmed in the Braddyville area their entire life. They raised cattle, pigs, and farmed row crop. In 1964, they started the Norris Fireworks business, which has continued on for over fifty years!

Gene attended both the Methodist churches in Braddyville and Shambaugh and the Christian church in Braddyville. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion. Gene enjoyed many interests and hobbies. Among those, he was a ham radio operator. He enjoyed talking with people across the United States and in other countries. He had an interest in electronics. He also built and flew radio controlled airplanes. Gene and Juanita enjoyed volunteering as clowns; entertaining and making balloon animals for many children at schools and parties. They also enjoyed square dancing and traveling in their motor home and later wintering in Arizona where he volunteered for the Salvation Army. Gene will be remembered for his generosity and his never knowing a stranger.


Preceding Gene in death were his wife Juanita; his parents; brothers –in-law and sisters-in-law.

Left to cherish the memory of a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather are his children, Terry Norris of Lawson, Missouri, Tom Norris of Scottsdale, Arizona, Timothy Norris and wife Judy of Braddyville, Tammy Norris of Clarinda; grandchildren, Starla Yarbrough, Michael Norris, Chad Norris, Stacy Nolker, Brain Norris, Angela Lane, Richard Norris; fifteen great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many friends

Perry, Doris Irene Woldruff - Doris Perry, age 96, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Mark Woldruff officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Doris Irene Perry was born December 26, 1920, in Siam, Iowa to Cecil Guy Woldruff and Mary (Stewart) Woldruff. She grew up in the Siam area attending country schools and graduating from Bedford High School. She taught in a Taylor County country school for one year. On May 17, 1941, Doris and Darrell Perry were united in marriage in Maryville, Missouri. They were blessed with eight children, Dwight, Martha, Lorraine, Judy, Dennis, Danny, Nancy and David.

Doris and Darrell farmed in the Siam area and the Norwich/Coin area. Doris enjoyed cooking and baking for her large family and gardening and canning. The family especially remembers her mashed potatoes and homemade noodles. They also remember that as a family they would go mushroom hunting every spring and pick up walnuts in the fall. She was a great supporter of her children’s activities in school. Doris was an active member of the Norwich/Coin Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting, and quilting. Each of the grandchildren received a special afghan from Doris. Doris always enjoyed having her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren come to visit and stay with her.

Preceding Doris in death were her parents; husband, Darrell Perry (10/30/2000); son, Dwight Edward Perry and his wife Doa; two great grandchildren, Hunter and Gerald.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Martha Adair and husband Keith of Underwood, Iowa, Lorraine Homme and husband Howard of Grand Island, Nebraska, Judy Gray and husband Tom of New Market, Iowa, Dennis Perry and wife Teresa of Essex, Iowa, Danny Perry and Kim Christie of West Palm Beach, Florida, Nancy Plantz and husband Mark of Rockwell City, Iowa and David Perry and wife Kathleen of Essex, Iowa; eighteen grandchildren; fifty three great grandchildren and twelve great, great grandchildren; brother, James Woldruff of Clarinda, Iowa; sister, Margaret Sunderman and husband Duane of Clarinda, Iowa; sister, Marian Fessenmeyer and husband Fred of Eldon, Missouri; nieces; nephews and friends

Randell, Margaret Ellen Jones - Margaret Ellen Randell the daughter of Amos and Lucy Edgerton Jones , was born on June 17, 1917 at Riverton, Iowa and entered into rest a the Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa on January 24, 2017 at the age of 99.

Margaret grew up in Riverton and the surrounding rural area. Her first years in school she attended rural schools later attending and graduating from Riverton High School, on May 17, 1935. After graduation she moved to Shenandoah to find work, living with her Aunt Elsie Scott. On April 21, 1937 she was united in marriage to Winifred Lee Randell in Red Oak, Iowa. After their marriage they made their home 1/2 mile east of Riverton, Iowa.

Margaret enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and doing yard work. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Preceding her death were her parents, five brothers, one sister; her husband Winifred Lee Randell on November 15, 1991.

Survivors include her daughter Charlene Barnes of Fairfax, Virginia, three grandchildren, Lisa Stevenson, Jannine Rhee, and Arthur Randell Barnes; great-grandchildren, Cooper and Annie Stevenson, Alaina and Alyssa Rhee, Jackalyn and Arthur James Barnes

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Burial will be held at the Riverton Cemetery in Riverton

Reece, Phyllis Ruth Young - Phyllis R. Reece, 87, of Huntington, West Virginia formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Woodland Retirement Community in Huntington, West Virginia.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Burial will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery in Coin.

Memorials may be directed to the Coin United Methodist Church

Reece, Phyllis Ruth Young - Phyllis Ruth (Young) Reece was born on May 17th, 1929 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph Gerald Young and Berniece Ruth Young. Phyllis passed away peacefully on February 23rd, 2017 at the Woodlands Retirement Community in Huntington, WV.

Phyllis grew up west of Shenandoah and in her early years attended a one-room schoolhouse. Her parents later moved to Coin, where Phyllis attended and graduated from Coin Consolidated Schools. Phyllis received a B.A. degree in music education from Simpson College in Indianola, IA, where she was also a member of the Tri-Delta sorority. She taught elementary music until her marriage to Robert Sterling Reece on October, 24th, 1953.

The couple was blessed with five children and over 55 years of marriage. Phyllis was an excellent cook and seamstress. She also taught piano and voice lessons to many young people in the area. She was an organist and choir director for the Coin United Methodist Church for over forty years, and played for countless weddings and funerals. For many years, Phyllis accompanied the Page County Women's Chorus. Phyllis was also active in the United Methodist Women, serving numerous times as a local and district officer, and once as state president. She enjoyed going to the United Methodist Annual Conference and the School of Missions and seeing many friends there.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob; a son, Thomas Duane Reece, and her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Ruth Reece of Columbia, MO, Regina Schulze and husband Arnie of Omaha, NE, Tim Reece and wife Nancy of Urbandale, IA, and Faith Minihan and husband John of Huntington, WV; grandchildren, A.J. Schulze, John T. Minihan, Hannah Minihan, Daniel Minihan and Abigail Minihan, Sophia Reece and Thomas Reece, as well as two brothers, Rev. Joseph Eugene Young and Rev. David Ward Young, and many nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Burial will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery in Coin

Shurter, Richard Clark - Richard Clark Shurter, age 59, of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital. Richard was born April 17, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of Jack and Mary Lou (Clark) Shurter. He was raised in Omaha graduating from Burke High School in 1975. He was united in marriage to Kim Shook on May 5, 2005 in Omaha, Nebraska. They lived in Elk City, Nebraska before moving to Shenandoah, Iowa in 2011. Richard was a mechanic and had worked for Paul's Sinclair Station in Omaha and most recently Southside Plumbing and Aksarben Sewer maintaining the fleet of vehicles. He loved fishing, hunting, and doing any kind of mechanic work.

Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers: Glenn and James Shurter. Survivors include his wife: Kim Shurter; sisters: Teri Meyer (Bruce) and Jacqui Mustoe (Chris); children: Charla and Patrick Shurter, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, other family and friends.

There will be no services at this time.

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

Slauter, Joyce Lee Pace - Joyce Lee (Pace) Slauter, daughter of John William and Lillian (Hall) Pace, was born on July 17, 1943 in Bakersfield, California. She unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 73 years, 7 months, 16 days.

For the first two years of her life, Joyce lived in Bakersfield before the family moved to Shenandoah, Iowa where she would lay down her roots. Joyce received her education in the Shenandoah Community School System, graduating from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1961.

On December 27, 1961, Joyce was united in marriage to Ronald Richard Slauter in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Following their marriage they made their home in Shenandoah, where they raised their two children, Reginald Raymond John and Gina Marie.

For over 20 years, Joyce worked at Lake’s Nursery and Henry Fields. She also worked at D & G Ceramics and Mr. Movie. Joyce was a member of the First Christian Church in Shenandoah. In her spare time Joyce enjoyed fishing and golf in her earlier years and later turned into a Nebraska Football fan. Traveling, going to the casino, watching TV and talking on the phone to her family and friends also brought great joy to her in her later years.

Preceding Joyce in death were her husband of 49 years, Ronald Slauter, on 09/09/2010; parents; two sisters, Patty Pace and twin sister, Judy Pace; great grandson, Cason Morton; and a sister-in-law, Mary Jo Slauter.

Survivors include her two children, Reggie Slauter of Clarinda, IA and Gina Tomkinson and husband Matt of New Market, IA; granddaughter, Rachel Morton and husband Scott and great grandson, Aiden Morton of Clarinda, IA; sister, Connie Berrier and husband Tom of Shenandoah; nieces, Wendy Palmer and husband Lyle of Shenandoah and Kim Burns and husband Randy of Essex; nephew, Tommy Berrier and Ashley of Shenandoah; great nieces and nephews, Mikayla, Courtney and Katelyn Palmer, Koreen Polsley, Brooke, Tori, Tyler and Kayla, Aaron and Regan Burns; great great nieces and nephews, Nick, Luke, Lilly and Emmy Berrier, Zeke Polsley and Dominick, Hayden, Evan and Quinn Burns; her dog and faithful companion, Abby; other relatives and many friends.

Celebration of life memorial services will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Nishna Valley Funeral & Cremation Service in Shenandoah with Rev. Rick Sleyster officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. A memorial is being is established in Joyce's name. Inurnment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Smith, Betty Jean - Betty Smith, age 70, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, February 3, 2017 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Jay Cline officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery at a later date.

Betty Jean Smith was born May 11, 1946 to Claude and Bernice (Douthit) Smith in Clarinda, Iowa. She started out in Shambaugh, Iowa with her parents, brother, Bob, sister, Margaret; Betty being the youngest. She is survived by one brother Bob Smith Simpsonville SC, three children, Robert Smith of Red Oak, Jack Gower of Clarinda and Johnny Ray Niewoehner of San Jose, California. Seven grandchildren, Stefani Smith of Red Oak, Nikki Kebbel and Nicholas McGee of Clarinda, Jacob Smith of Kissimmee Fl., Amanda Gower of Clarinda, Samantha and Brook Niewoehner of San Jose, California, and three great grandchild, Luke Sonora of Kissimmee Fl., Madison and Jacob Morgan of Clarinda.

Betty worked for the Safeway Grocers in California before moving back to Clarinda, She decided to move back to Clarinda in the nineties. Shortly after getting settled here she took the skills her mother taught her about cooking and baking and decided to open a coffee shop with homemade food and bake goods. This was the joy of her life, working, living, and serving the town she grew up. In years past she truly loved to work in her flower garden and yard. Her yard ornaments were very unique.
Betty enjoyed taking vacations on the beach and the warmth of Florida. Betty loved to travel; she enjoyed a Paula Dean cruise with her sister to the Caribbean. She really enjoyed the company of the children and grandchildren at the shop or at home and at their activities for school and sports.

Preceding Betty in death was her parents and sister, Margaret Anne (Smith) Eddy.

Left to cherish her memory are her brother Bob Smith and wife Cora Smith, brother-in-law, Clarence Eddy and children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and the many friends in Clarinda and surrounding area.
One of Betty’s last wishes was to thank all of her friends who have afforded her the opportunity to operate the Betty’s Dream Coffee Shop for over twenty years. Thanks a Latte!

Smith, Emma G. Ingraham Pennington - Emma G. Smith, daughter of J.L. and Ellen Ingraham, was born in Adams county, Iowa, November 24, 1890.

When ten years of age she came with her family to Clarinda; which was her home for nearly 25 years.

She was married to George Pennington November 21, 1912, and to this union three children were born, namely: Nellie Wolfe, of Osceola, Iowa; Betty Stickelman, Clarinda; and Warren Pennington of Los Angeles, California. All remain to mourn her passing.

She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs Fred Russell, Tacoma, Washington; Mrs Dale Foster, whith whom she made her home in Clarinda; and her twin sister, Mrs Arthur Lines. Also two grandchildren: Connie and Nancy Stickelman, and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, C.S. and C.C. Ingraham; three sisters; Effie L. Ingraham, Mrs Elizabeth Shockey and an infant sister.

On March 8, 1941, she was united in marriage to Frank S. Smith of Murray, Iowa, and after Mr Smiths's death in 1943 she returned to Clarinda.

She became a member of the Christian church in her youth and remained a faithful member until her death.

She was a Past Matron of the Pine Chapter of O.E.S., Murray, Iowa. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 5, 1953

Stickelman, Betty Jean Pennington - Mrs Betty Jean Stickelman, 76, died suddenly, Thursday, December 31, 1998, at Via Christi Hospital, in Wichita, Kansas, where she was being treated for pneumonia. She was in Wichita visiting with her granddaughter and family over the holidays when she became ill.

Betty was born April 23, 1922, in Murray, Iowa, the daughter of George A. and Emma G. Ingraham Pennington. She graduated from Murray High School in 1939, and from Clarinda Junior College in 1941. On March 11, 1942, she married Aaron Keith Stickleman, who later owned and operated the Clarinda Hardware until his death in 1985.

Mrs Stickelman served in the Office of the Page County Auditor for 31 years, started out as a clerk in 1956, and later being elected Auditor in 1968. She retired in 1987 after tirelessly serving the public for over half a century.

Betty will be remembered by family and friends as being "one tough cookie"--meeting each day head on, with sheer gut and determination in spite of her disabilities. With crippled hands, she could sew anything, from doll clothes to prom dresses. She turned ruffled crepe paper into beautiful May baskets, knitted sweaters, made magical checker-board cakes for birthdays; and, with needle and thread, beads and sequins, crafted sparkling Christmas ornaments.

She is survived by her two daughters, Connie (Richard) Mellencamp of Carrollton, Missouri and Nancy (Dan) Howell, of Aurora, Illinois; five grandchildren, Jerry (Shelly) Mellencamp, of Clarinda; Denell (Scott) Smith, of Wichita, Kansas; Jeff Mellencamp, of Lake Ozark, Missouri; Ian Howell, of Lisle, Illinois; and Joe Howell, of Aurora, Illinois. Four great grandchildren, Michael and Michelle Mellencamp, and Amanda and Noah Smith, Sister-in-law, Marian (Wendell) Davison, of Clarinda; brother-in-law, Jerry Wolfe, of Osceola, Iowa; Niece, Phyllis (Robert) Kendall, of Clarinda; nephews, Dallas (Connie) Davison, of Garland, Texas; and Roger Hughes of Palm Desert, California. Cousin, Virginia Lines Meyer, of Clarinda and her late husband's cousin, Kathryn Lister, of Clarinda.

In addition to her husband, Betty was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Nellie (Jerry) Wolfe, one brother, Warren Pennington, and nephews, Lyle Davison and Robert Hughes. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 6, 1999

Strange, Donna Vee Stokes - Donna Vee Strange, daughter of Lloyd and Lillian (Ross) Stokes, was born February 2, 1943 in Essex, Iowa. She passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her home in Essex. Iowa.

Donna was united in marriage to Floyd Lee Strange, Jr. on February 4, 1961 at the Christian Church in Clarinda, Iowa. They were blessed with seven children Ronnie Dean, Boyd Lee, Brenda Leigh, Dale Gene, Linda Kay, Jackie Lynn and Sherry Leigh.

Donna was employed for many years at the Essex Locker. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. Enjoyed coloring and puzzles. Loved to shop at Goodwill stores and spending time with her family and pets.

Donna was preceded in death by her son Ronnie Dean, her parents, brothers Gene, Danny, and Ross Stokes, sisters Doris and Joann.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years Floyd Strange, Jr. of Essex, children Boyd Strange and wife Barb of Clarinda, Brenda Ridnour and husband Red of Essex, Dale Strange and friend Kathy of Arkansas, Linda Lawson and husband Chris of Nebraska, Jackie Butler and husband David of Essex, Sherry Hedditch and husband Matt of Essex, grandchildren Katie Butler, Mathew Ridnour, Nathan Ridnour, Samantha Hedditch, Owen Hedditch, Tim Strange, Brandy Strange, Jeremy Lawson, Joe Lawson, Zach Lawson, Tony Lawson and Sandy Lawson, four great-grandchildren, other extended family and numerous friends.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

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

Thompson, Pauline F. Snye - Feb 9, 1956 - Mar 3, 2017 -

Pauline, 61, passed away on Friday morning, March 3, 2017 at her home in Essex following a lengthy illness.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Essex Cemetery with Pastor Mel Hurst officiating.

Survivors include her loving husband, Leonard Thompson of Essex; three daughters, Jenell Crist of Hugo, MN, Jessica Ulrich of Glen Carbon, IL and Melissa Bigtas of Glen Carbon, IL; three brothers, Burnell Mee of Ohio, Denny Snye of New York and Harvey Snye of New York; two sisters, Linda Grubs of Ohio and Robin Miller of Arizona; mother and father-in-law, Jo Anne and Alfred Thompson of Nebraska; other relatives and friends.

Pauline F. Thompson, daughter of Harvey and Helen (Card) Snye, was born on February 9, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio. She entered into eternal peace on Friday, March 3, 2017 at her home in Essex, Iowa at the age of 61 years and 22 days.

Her early life was spent traveling with her parents since her father was in the military. Pauline lived in Coon Rapids, Minnesota for longest length of time, living with Ken and Maxine Garves. She was privileged to be able to travel quite a lot and especially enjoyed time in Hawaii. Pauline later moved to Maine in 1995.

On July 14, 2001, Pauline was united in marriage to Leonard Thompson in Newport, Maine. They made their home in Newport until moving to Essex, Iowa in 2007.

Through the years, Pauline managed an Original Cookie Store and owned and operated her own T-shirt shop. When she and Leonard moved to Essex, Pauline managed the Pro Shop at the Essex Golf Course until she had an accident and had to stop working.

Some of Pauline’s favorites were her swimming pool and her dog, Brandy. She also enjoyed painting pillow cases for everyone.

Preceding Pauline in death were her parents. Survivors include her husband, Leonard Thompson of Essex; three daughters, Jenell Crist and husband Steve of Hugo, MN, Jessica Ulrich and husband John of Glen Carbon, IL and Melissa Bigtas and husband Allan of Glen Carbon, IL; two step sons, Dean Thompson and wife Maria and Shane Thompson and wife Holly, all of Colorado; 14 grandchildren; three brothers, Burnell Mee of Ohio, Denny Snye of and Harvey Snye, both of New York; two sisters, Linda Grubs of Ohio and Robin Miller of Arizona; father and mother-in-law, Alfred and JoAnne Thompson of Nebraska; other relatives and friends

Tyner, Frances Helene Laverty - Frances Helene Laverty Tyner was born July 14, 1926, in Omaha, NE. She was the daughter of Jay and Ellen Laverty and grew up near Riverton, IA. Frances died January 27, 2017, in Shenandoah, IA.

Known to most as Fran, she graduated from Hamburg High School and worked for a time in Omaha before her marriage to William W. Tyner at Summit United Methodist Church on March 17, 1946. Fran and Bill made their life long home across the road from Summit Church on the Tyner farm. They had two children, Susan Tyner (Curtis) and Richard Jay Tyner.

Fran worked as a secretary at Mount Arbor Nurseries and then with Vern Fisher and, subsequently, with Larry Randolph. Fran was also active in the community and in her children's school and 4-H activities. She was a member of PEO and a life long member of Summit United Methodist Church. She volunteered at the Shenandoah Hospital for a number of years as well as the Shenandoah Music Association, Shenandoah library, American Legion Auxiliary and numerous other volunteer activities in the community. Recognized for their leadership in the community, Fran and Bill were Farm Family of the Week (WOW-TV) and 2001 Farm Family of the Year (Shenandoah Farm and Industry Association).

Fran was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Ellen Laverty; husband, William Tyner; grandson, Scott Goodale and infant great grandson; and, son-in-law, Jim Curtis. Surviving are Richard Jay Tyner, Shenandoah; Susan Curtis , Lafayette, CO; grandson Todd Goodale (Tamar), Charlottesville, VA; granddaughter-in-law Jen Goodale, Boulder, CO and three great grandchildren, Ava and Graham of Charlottesville and Asher of Boulder. She is also survived by her sister, Jean Athen, and nieces and nephews, Don Athen (Jody), Judy Brady (Dan), Tom Dusenberry (Debbie), Gary Dusenberry (Mary), Tammie Andre and John Andre.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Memorial Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday, February 10, 2017 from 4-6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Summit United Methodist Church, Shenandoah American Legion Post #88 Color Guard, or P.E.O. Chapter JA.

Private burial of cremains at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Van Fosson, June Ripley - June Van Fosson, age 103, of College Springs, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, February 6, 2017 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2017 at the College Springs Presbyterian Church with Reverend James Crapson officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 10 at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Theora June (Ripley) Van Fosson was born on October 22, 1913 to Eugene and Bernice (Higgins) Ripley northwest of Shenandoah just off old highway 2. For most of her childhood, the family lived on a large farm in Atchison County, MO. When June was 14, her now widowed mother moved her six children to a farm south of College Springs, IA., on “The Goldenrod”. June attended Amity High School for 2 years, then “boarded” with a family in Clarinda so she could attend classes for Normal Training to become a country school teacher. She graduated from Clarinda High School in 1931.
June married Raymond E. Van Fosson on February 25, 1932. They lived on several rented farms throughout Page County during the 30's and 40's. During those years, four sons were born. In 1947 they purchased a farm southwest of College Springs where they eventually raised dairy cows. Ray died in December 1971 and June stayed on the farm to help son Charlie run the dairy. Next, she moved into College Springs for several years before moving into Clarinda with Charlie and Beverly to “the little pink house down the hill from Easter's”. In December, 2008, June moved to Goldenrod Manor where she “could lay down and read a good book.” June was very happy there.
Before anyone knew the term community activist, June was one! Even though she was the mother of all boys, she was a 4-H leader for 3 different girls' clubs in Page County during the 40's and 50's. She saw the need for better facilities for girls' exhibits at the county fair, so she and another leader began the first food stand at the fair to raise some money to start a fund toward that effort. Ray and June were active in Page County Farm Bureau, June being the Women's Committee Chairman 1952-53. She was also named the County Homemaker in 1952. Page County Farm Bureau named June their Outstanding Citizen in 1986, the first woman to have the honor. When June learned that neighbors lost several rows of corn into the creek after a heavy rain, she called the local Soil Conservation office to ask for help. She hosted an informal meeting in her home and the Mill Creek Watershed was born. June was an active member of Page County Republican Women for many years. She served as a Delegate to the Older Iowan's Legislature 1983-84, making many trips to the statehouse. After her tenure, she stayed active with Iowa's Agency on Aging (Area 13), and with their support, co-chaired the first Health Fair in Page County. She joined the Betterment Committee in College Springs and spearheaded efforts to raze the dilapidated buildings on Main Street and build a new community building named Amity Hall. This group of folks were the first to start a recycling program in Page County. She was active in the College Springs Presbyterian Church, teaching Sunday School and serving as a deaconess. Space prohibits listing all the many things June did with and for others that make her a wonderful example for her family to follow.
June was proceeded in death by her parents, siblings Marguerite Allen, Lucy Mendenhall, Bertha Lymer, K.W. Ripley, Warren Ripley; husband Ray, infant daughter, Alice June; son Leo Van Fosson; daughters-in-law Elma (Richardson) Van Fosson and Beverly (Cavner) Van Fosson; two infant grandsons; one infant great-granddaughter; and one infant great-great grandson. She is survived by sons John (Sue) Van Fosson of rural Clarinda, Charles Van Fosson of Villisca, David (Jane) Van Fosson of Forsyth, MO, daughter-in-law Marie Van Fosson of Braddyville; grandchildren Teresa (Kevin) Barlow of Clarinda, Julie Van Fosson of Fayetteville, NC, Robin (Linda) Van Fosson of Shenandoah, Bruce (Rebecca) Van Fosson of Clarinda, Betsy (Bryce) Petersen of Burt, IA; Duane (Brooke) Van Fosson of Villisca; Annette (Charles) Davis of Forsyth, MO; Kim (Randy) Gotschall of Braddyville, Cindy Van Fosson of Clarinda, Karen (Tony) Luke of St. Joseph, MO, and Pamela Culp of Mound City, MO; 22 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren

Watkins, Phyllis "Ruth" Shambaugh - Phyllis Ruth (Shambaugh) Watkins, age 94, passed away peacefully February 28, 2017, following a brief illness. Artist, wife, mother of seven, and dear friend to many, Ruth looked for the “better angels” in us all and lived her life with kindness, grace, and an irrepressible sense of humor.
She was born October 16, 1922 to Ira W. and Jessie (Field) Shambaugh. Ruth was always proud of the fact that during her mother’s tenure as Page County Superintendent of Schools, Jessie founded 3-H Clubs which evolved into the 4-H organization.
Affectionately known as “Dazee” by her friends, Ruth loved growing up in Clarinda, Iowa and referred to her small town childhood as a storybook experience.
In 1940, she graduated from Clarinda High School and attended Christian College in Columbia, MO., before transferring to the University of Iowa where she received a BA in Fine Art, an MA in Journalism, and met her husband, Robert Watkins.
Ruth and Bob were married on June 2, 1946, in a garden wedding at the Shambaugh family home, then headed west to begin an odyssey that would span 64 years, and include the births of seven children, and homes in Los Angeles, New York City, Greenwich, CT, and San Francisco, before coming full-circle in the late 1960’s to settle permanently on Pinhook Farm in southwest Iowa.
After returning to her hometown, she supported the Clarinda community through involvement in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clarinda Garden Club, PEO, and mentoring young art students.
A gifted writer and artist, her gentle manner belied a fiercely intelligent mind, quick wit, and unique way of viewing the world. These qualities were apparent in the cartoon strip she wrote and illustrated during the 1950’s for Ladies Home Journal called Be Sure To Bring The Children. While raising the ever-growing brood that inspired her cartoons, she managed to develop a successful career as a portrait artist, specializing in pastels of children and creating commissioned pieces for families throughout the United States and England.
Ruth will be remembered for her creative spirit, quiet faith, ever-present Rolleiflex camera, love of the beauty found in nature be it a magnificent sunset or a single buttercup blooming on the shoulder of a gravel road, and never missing an opportunity to tap dance in the kitchen.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Watkins; daughter Jennifer Wren Watkins; brother William Shambaugh.
Survived by her children Wendy Watkins, Heidi (Don) Hess, Piper (David) Hobbs, Jed (Christine) Watkins, Heather (Jim) Zenk, and Seth (Christy) Watkins. Grandchildren Jordana Del Feld, Samantha Weiland, Kaitlin (Chance) McLemore; Kristen Hess, Amy and Scott Lovett, Hannah, Molly, James, and Heidi Watkins; Mackenzie and Shane Zenk; Spencer and Tatum Watkins. Great-grandchild Aviv Zukerman.
There will be no funeral services. A Celebration of Life memorial will be held at a later date. Memorials preferred to: Nodaway Valley Historical Museum for maintenance of the Goldenrod School, or Iowa Public Television.
The Watkins family wishes to extend a special thank you to Connie Baldwin for her exceptional loyalty and kindness. They also offer their gratitude to the caregivers, nurses, and physicians at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Goldenrod Manor, Eiler House, Heartland Hospice Care, Home Sweet Home, and Nurses On Call