Bettis, Carl Dean - Carl Dean Bettis, son of Lyle Walter and Ethel Jane (Carl) Bettis Moore, was born on February 14, 1939 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Griswold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Griswold, Iowa.

Carl grew up in the Shenandoah, Essex and Farragut areas. He graduated from Farragut High School. He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Addy on October 26, 1957 in Hamburg, Iowa, they resided in Shenandoah.

Carl was a bus driver for the Essex School System, retired from Eaton's Corporation in 1990. After retirement he did odd jobs as a handyman, he even built his own house. He enjoyed reading, radio controlled airplanes, computers and spending time with his family whom he loved dearly.

Preceding Carl in death was his father, mother, step-father, two sisters, a brother and a sister-in-law.

Carl is survived by his wife Barbara Bettis of Shenandoah, children; Michael Bettis and wife Carol of Napa, California, Christi Brandt and husband Jim of Lowell, Arkansas and Kevin Bettis and wife Gilda of Huntsville, Texas, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Memorial visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to service from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Memorials may be directed to the Parkinson's Association

Bix, Elvis Hugh - Elvis Bix, age 82, of Belton, Missouri, formerly of Hopkins, Missouri entered into peace Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Belton, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April, 11, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Laura Rand officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2017 prior to the service. Burial will be in Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

Elvis Hugh Bix came into this world on September 25, 1934 at his parent’s home in Page county Iowa. He was the oldest son of Theodore Bix and Maye Parks Bix. He graduated from New Market high school with the class of 1953, where he was known by his nickname “Duke “. He would carry this nickname the rest of his life.
On July 19, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart Wylene Diggs in Clinton, MO. They made their first home together in Osceola, MO where Elvis worked as a mechanic at Reece’s Ford. In 1954, they moved to New Market, Iowa where he worked putting up grain bins. in 1955, they moved to Bedford, Iowa where he returned to the work he loved as a mechanic at the Ford Garage. In 1956, they moved to Hopkins, MO where he worked as a mechanic for 10 years at Rosecrans Chevrolet. In 1966, he went to work at Ingles Ford in Maryville, MO. In 1971, he followed his dream and purchased his own mechanics shop in Hopkins, MO where he provided general repair work for the community until his retirement in 1996.
Elvis and Wylene were blessed with four children Teresa, Terrell, Tracy, and Tina.
Elvis had many hobbies and passions. With a friend from Ingles Ford they restored Elvis’s grandpa’s 1931 Model A Ford. He took it to several car shows winning a lot of trophies. Elvis and Wylene enjoyed riding their Honda Gold Wing motorcycle logging many miles on trips with their son Terrell and his wife. Elvis played the pedal steel guitar in the Bix Brother’s family country western dance band for 25 years. After retirement, he did beautiful woodworking. He made several items for his grandchildren and other family member’s. Elvis enjoyed attending antique tractor shows. He especially liked antique John Deere’s and owned a few. After purchasing his father’s rare Allis “G” tractor he started showing it also.
Left to cherish Elvis’s memory is his loving wife of 63 years, Wylene of Hopkins, MO, daughters Teresa Howard (Doug) of Atlantic, IA; Tina Dittmer (Harold) of Williamsburg, IA; sons Terrell Bix (Sharon) of Belton, MO; Tracy Bix (Sarah) of Maryville MO; brother Richard Bix; 14 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren.
Preceding Elvis in death are his parents Theodore (Ted) and Maye Bix; father-in-law and mother-in-law Hildred and Phyllis Diggs; brother Larry Bix; grandson Chad Bix and granddaughter Danielle Beckett.

Carlson, James Lawrence - James Lawrence Carlson, age 85, of Nodaway, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Alegent Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa. Jim Carlson was born May 18, 1931, in Page County, Iowa near Essex, the first son of Wallace L. and Irene (Peterson) Carlson.

The family moved to Wahoo, Nebraska the following year and back to Iowa a year later to the Frank Carlson home place northwest of Essex. They lived on the farm a couple of years then moved into Essex, where Wally started an oil business. Jim attended school in Essex through the middle of 7th grade when the family moved to Red Oak where he graduated from high school with the class of 1949. Jim completed Junior College and graduated in 1951. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War from 1951 until 1953. In the fall of 1954, Jim attended Iowa State College and completed two quarters, transferring to Colorado A & M in the spring of 1955. In the fall of 1956, he started work with Western Electric and worked for two years as an installer. Jim had applied with the FAA and was qualified as an electronics technician, but there were no job openings at that time. Finally, in March of 1959, Jim started with the DOT/FAA. Jim attended many hours of training for the FAA. He retired with over 5000 hours of formal training from the Aeronautical Center at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He retired in 1987 as a computer specialist at the Denver Air Traffic Control Center in Longmont, Colorado. He had been a maintenance tech for over twenty years.

In May of 1962, Jim married Susan Anselmo and one son: James M. Carlson was born. They divorced in 1970. While attending computer school in 1972 in Oklahoma City, Jim met and immediately married Helen Gutierrez on March 31, 1972 in Paris, Texas. He and Helen lived on a small farm near Berthoud, Colorado and their three boys, Jay, Jimmy, and Jeff all graduated from high school while living there. After retiring and seemingly enjoying life in Colorado, they made a big and expedient move to Iowa to live near Jim's mother. Jim's good friend Lyle Olson found the farm they still live on today and Jim and Helen decided to make the move. They never looked back. Jim loves living on the farm where he can work in the garden and play on his bulldozer. Jim always felt blessed to live in Iowa where he treasured his family being close including the Carlson and Peterson cousins whom he gets to see from time to time.

Preceding him in death were his parents; son: Jay Carlson and brother: Phillip Carlson. Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Helen Carlson of Nodaway, IA; children: James M. Carlson and wife Vicky of Denver, CO; Jeff Gutierrez of Nodaway, IA; Bill Moore and wife Maury of Nodaway, IA; and Gene Moore of Johnstown, CO; grandchildren: Todd Moore, Trina Rioux and husband Jason, Ethan Carlson, Hannah Carlson, and Jared Carlson all of Denver, CO; great grandchildren: Adeline Rioux and Katherine Moore; brothers: Randy Carlson and wife Sandy of Loveland, CO and Lowell Carlson and wife Diane of Denver, CO; sister: Janet Stout of Wakeeney, KS; sister-in-law: Carolyn Carlson of Denver, CO; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak. Burial will be in the Essex, Iowa Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 PM Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel.

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

Clark, Leona McKinnon- Leona Clark,79, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, March 31, 2017 at her residence in Clarinda. 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.

Leona was born Aug. 21, 1937, in Clarinda to Donald and Leah (Duncan) McKinnon. She grew up in Clarinda and attended Clarinda High School.
She was married to Marvin Clark. They had two children, Steve and Lisa.
Leona worked at the Dew Drop Inn and Taylor Pharmacy in Clarinda and as a receptionist at a car dealership in Glendale, Ariz.
Leona attended the First Christian Church. She enjoyed reading and going to garage sales, and she had a quick wit and a marvelous sense of humor. She also was a resource for family history.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her son Steve; her daughter Lisa; brothers Max McKinnon, Lee McKinnon, Donnie McKinnon and Bob McKinnon; and a sister, Diana Malmberg.
Survivors include two brothers, Marvin McKinnon of Clarinda and Lynn McKinnon of Council Bluffs; a sister, Marilyn Wills of Clarinda; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends

Covey, Norma Gail Hurst - Norma G. Covey, 80, of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at her home. Her two sons were at her side. Norma was born June 7, 1936 in Compton, California as Norma Gail Hurst to Esther J. Hurst and Floyd R. Hurst. She had one sibling upon entering this world, Robert Hurst of Fairbury. Returning to Fairbury as a toddler, Norma flourished in Fairbury attending elementary and high school, and also developing friendships that lasted and brought her joy for a lifetime.

After graduation, Norma returned to California to find her life's calling. She began working in Southgate for Firestone on the U.S. missile defense systems. However, it was a short lived career as a young sailor in the Navy came calling named Norm Covey from Fairbury. She knew he was the one and eloped January 22, 1955 to Yuma, Arizona to become Mrs. Norma G. Covey.

One of Norma's lifelong dreams was to become a wife and mother. On May 19, 1956 her first son was born - Nick and on July 21, 1957 her second son was born - Nat. She was on top of the world the next 20 years having a family to love and take care of.

In 1965 the family moved to Huron, South Dakota. Norma made quick new friends and found herself introduced to some fun job opportunities and fond new memories.

She was a transfer agent of wild animals between zoo's, and during off seasons, she worked in a garden center nourishing and raising flowers. During the long winter months she had learned how to ice skate, ice fish, hunt and hike adding to her many activities as a mother raising two boys and a husband.

The next chapter in life brought Norma to Shenandoah, Iowa in 1975. Norma and Norm found the paradise they had been looking for a home in the country with land to spread out their wings. She learned all about John Deere tractors so that she could operate her own alongside her husband on his. The house in which she spent 40 years became known to the family as "The Hill." Named rightly so as the view from the home in Southwest Iowa is utterly breathe taking. Retirement years were enjoying family, friends, wintering in Florida and traveling the world. Her wish was to be on The Hill for her final days.

Proceeded in death by her husband Norman Covey in 2016.

Survivors include her son Nick Covey and wife Deborah of Beatrice, Nebraska, son Nat Covey of Fairbury, Nebraska, grandson Niles Covey and wife Kellie of Lincoln, Nebraska, granddaughter Nicole Powell and husband Sean of Beatrice, Nebraska, great-granddaughter Alexandria Covey of Beatrice, Nebraska, brother Robert Hurst of Fairbury, Nebraska, many nieces and nephews and her two loving cats Sam and Joon of Shenandoah, Iowa.

Family will greet friends on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 6-7 pm at Gerdes-Meyers Funeral Home located at 2414 H Street in Fairbury, Nebraska 68352.

Memorials may be directed to donor choice.

Private family graveside service at Fairbury Cemetery in Fairbury, Nebraska

DeJongh, David Allen - David Allen DeJongh, age 65, of Essex, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. David was born July 8, 1951 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota the son of Freeman and Wanda (Dykstra) DeJongh. The family moved to Iowa in 1965 where David graduated with the Red Oak High School Class of 1970. He then attended Southwestern Community College getting a degree in Mechanics. He was united in marriage to Jean DeBolt and later to Susie Schmidt. David and Susie had two children: Nathan and Heidi. David lived in California for five years and moved back to Iowa. He lived in the Essex area for most of his life. He was a commercial painter working in Omaha for many years. David loved the outdoors, was a wonderful gardener, and loved nice cars and motorcycles.

Preceding him in death was his father: Freeman DeJongh. Survivors include his children: Nathan DeJongh of Nyman, IA and Heidi DeJongh and Michael Johnson of Essex, IA; grandson: Michael David Johnson of Essex, IA; mother: Wanda DeJongh of Johnston, IA; sister: Kathy Levine and husband Charles of Johnston, IA; brother: Jim DeJongh of Johnston, IA; nephews and nieces: Jacob DeJongh of Brooklyn, NY; Desiree Bosworth and husband Steve of Pocatello, ID; Hannah Foster and husband Tyler of N. Liberty, IA; and Mark Levine of Johnston, IA; great nephew: Rye Bosworth; great niece: Grace Bosworth; and many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial of the cremated remains will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. There will be a visitation time one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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

Dobbs, Bettie Louise Collins - Bettie L. Dobbs, 75, of Shenandoah, IA entered into the arms of her Lord and savior on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at George C. Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation one hour prior to the service on Monday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are being directed to Orma's Orphans. Burial will be in the Essex Cemetery.

Survivors include her loving husband, Dwain Dobbs and daughter, Jennifer Dobbs of Shenandoah.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation one hour prior to the service on Monday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are being directed to Orma's Orphans. Burial will be in the Essex Cemetery.

Bettie Louise Dobbs, daughter of Lewis and Eva Elizabeth (Morris) Collins, was born the eleventh child of twelve on January 19, 1942 at home in rural Howell County, Missouri. She entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2017 at George C. Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa at the age of 75 years, 1 month, 25 days.

Growing up in south central Missouri, Bettie attended country school through 8th grade. She graduated from Willow Springs High School with the Class of 1960. On September 27, 1960, Bettie was united in marriage to Lester Dwain Dobbs at West Plains, Missouri. To this union was born two children, Sherman LeRoy and Jennifer JoAnna.

Dwain, Bettie and the family made their home in Shenandoah where Bettie worked as a loving homemaker. For years, she provided loving care for numerous children of whom some still check on her. After retiring from childcare she was devoted to volunteering for various organizations, including RSVP and later the Clarinda Area Volunteers. Bettie enjoyed doing volunteer work for the school from home. She checked papers and read hundreds of children books. Bettie was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and served as their treasurer for a number of years. She was also involved in the Shenandoah TOPS Chapter IA 744. In 2015, Bettie was honored as the State 2014 TOPS Queen, having lost 103 pounds and eventually losing a total of 140. Church and God were a big part of her life.

Preceding Bettie in death were her parents; son, Sherman LeRoy Dobbs; eleven siblings, Floyd, Delphia, Veda, Carl, Herman, Cora, Hubert, Wilbert, Ross, Thomas and an infant brother. Survivors include her husband of over 56 years, Dwain Dobbs and daughter Jennifer of the home; daughter-in-law, Pamela of Venice, FL and her son, Dustin and wife Laura and family of Amarillo, TX; sisters-in-law, Kathy Collins of Farragut, IA and Lucille Collins Hale of Mineola, KS; brothers-in-law, Wendell Dobbs and wife Sylvia of West Plains, MO and Dude Dobbs and wife Kay of Dora, MO; sisters-in law, Lena Valle and Dottie Perkins, both of West Plains, MO; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends

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Eitzen, Helen Viola Stamps Morris - Helen V. Eitzen, 89, of Essex, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex with Pastor Ann Albert officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation and viewing from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Nishna Valley Funeral & Cremation Service in Shenandoah. Burial will take place in the Guss Cemetery near Nodaway, Iowa. Memorials are being directed to Essex Fire & Rescue in Helen's name.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex with Pastor Ann Albert officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation and viewing from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Nishna Valley Funeral & Cremation Service in Shenandoah. Burial will take place in the Guss Cemetery near Nodaway, Iowa. Memorials are being directed to Essex Fire & Rescue in Helen's name.

Helen Viola Eitzen, oldest of eight children of Charles Ray and Reva Irene (McCoy) Stamps, was born on January 20, 1928 in Guss, Iowa. She grew up on a farm and graduated as the class valedictorian from Gravity High School in 1945. Helen attended business school in Omaha, Nebraska where she completed several classes. After business school, Helen worked for Mobil Oil Corporation in Omaha, Production Credit Association in Clarinda, Shenandoah Hospital, and a short stint at the Blanchard Elevator. From there, Helen went to work for IAMO Telephone Company, retiring from there in 1994.

Helen married Norman C. Morris on the Bride and Groom Radio Program in Los Angeles, California. The couple made their home in Omaha and one child was born to this marriage, Terri Rene on October 29, 1955. The couple divorced and Helen and Terri moved to Clarinda, Iowa.

Helen married Ivan Eitzen on March 10, 1963 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Shenandoah, Iowa and moved onto the Eitzen family farm outside of Coin, Iowa. Ivan retired from farming in 1995 and Helen and Ivan moved to Essex, Iowa.

Helen was an active church goer all her life. She spent most of her adult years attending Trinity Lutheran Church in Shenandoah and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Essex. She was a member of the community quilting club in Essex.

Helen’s special interests and hobbies included sewing, gardening, horses, and watching Wheel of Fortune and Shark Tank. Most important of all to her was being involved in the lives of her grandsons, Nicholas, Kevin, Todd, and Adam.

Helen passed away on March 29, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha at the age of 89 years, 2 months, and 9 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Reva; beloved husband Ivan; brothers, Robert Stamps in infancy and Dean Stamps; brothers-in-law, Dean Thompson and Ermal Eitzen; mother-in-law Elizabeth Eitzen; niece Kim Stamps; and nephew Ted Reed.

Helen is survived by her daughter Terri Krause of Peru, NE; grandsons, Nicholas Krause and wife Heather of Syracuse, NE and their children, Keaton and Calli, Kevin Krause of Peru, Todd Krause and wife Michelle of Axtell, KS and their son Vonn, and Adam Krause and wife Elaine of Omaha; sister Ruth Thompson of Anchorage, AK; brothers, Curtiss Stamps and wife Darlene of Diagonal, IA, Larry Stamps and Vickie Brown of Gravity, IA, Garry Stamps and wife Judy of New Market, IA, and Carroll Stamps and wife Jan of Gravity; sisters-in-law, Rita Stamps of Corning, IA, and Kathryn Nelson of Omaha; aunts, Thelma Stamps of Clarinda, IA, and Beverly Vawter of Goodyear, AZ; many nieces and nephews whom she cared so much about; and other relatives and friends.

Marvin Ray Garner, 85, of Dixon, MO, born February 25, 1932, in Bedford, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 5, at Sunset Care Center in Union, MO.
Marvin attended school in Iowa and graduated from Corning High School. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he
proudly served four years as a signal corpsman aboard the air craft carriers the USS Princeton and the USS Bon Horn Richard. After service he located to East Alton, IL where he held several jobs until he went to work for Dow Chemical Co. in Granite City. Marvin then moved to Dixon, MO where he retired as a heavy equipment operator. He was an avid horseman, raising and showing horses at horse shows and state fairs, he also enjoyed trail riding. Marvin was a lover of all animals and a farmer at heart!! He also enjoyed watching sports on TV.
Marvin will be deeply missed by his wife, son, other family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Suzanne, nee Feigenbaum, of Dixon, MO, whom he married June 4, 1959 in East Alton, IL; one son Doug of Dixon, MO; one granddaughter, Chasidy (Aaron) Warner and their three children, Abigail, Madeline and Samuel, of Greenwood, IN, one grandson, Jared (Nichole) Garner and their two children, Collin and Haley, of Franklin, IN; one sister, Jeanne Newbury of Edwardsville, IL; one brother, Gerald (Kathy) Garner of Clarinda, IA; loving in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Goldie Garner; brother, Ed Garner; sister and brother-in-law, Marge and Marion Brown; and brother-in-law, Bob Newbury.
Marvin's body was donated to medical science at the University of Missouri. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in his name to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc. 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD, 20850. The Fisher House is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans' families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. Midlawn Funeral Home in Union, MO handle arrangements.

Graham, Larry E. - Larry E. Graham, age 70, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda, Iowa. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given in Larry’s name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa, where we ‘Celebrate Life’.

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Eugene Graham was born July 26, 1946, in Clarinda, Iowa the son of Charles William Graham and Betty Jean (Fleck) Graham. He grew up in Clarinda attending school, graduating from Clarinda High School with the Class of 1964. After graduation he attended Mechanical Technology at the Community College in Clarinda for two years. He then entered the United States Air Force, serving two years in Okinawa and Vietnam. Upon his discharge he lived in Penn Valley, California for a short time, returning to the Clarinda area where he began farming and worked at Lisle Corporation and was a rural U.S. Rural Mail Carrier for several years. In April of 1977, he went on a blind date set up by his cousin, Marcia Coufal. It was then he quickly fell in love with Jean Keller and the couple were united in marriage on June 17, 1977, in Miami, Oklahoma.

The couple made their home northeast of Clarinda continuing to farm, eventually purchasing the homestead of 240 acres. He loved farming and the lifestyle it provided. He and Jean had two horses and they enjoyed ‘team roping’ with their friends. He enjoyed fishing and reading when time allowed. In their later years, Larry and Jean enjoyed traveling, having enjoyed a cruise and seeing Alaska. They also enjoyed traveling to Wyoming and visiting Glacier National Park in Montana. Larry was a member of the VFW in Clarinda.

Left to cherish Larry’s memory is his loving wife of thirty-nine years, Jean Graham of Clarinda, Iowa; a son, Robert John Graham and wife Vicki of Penn Valley, California; a daughter, Wendy Lee Graham of Penn Valley, California; four grandchildren, Shelby Graham and Dakota Brook Graham; Trevor Balzer and Cassidy Balzer; a brother, Tom Graham and wife Judy of Essex, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Phil Keller of Topeka, Kansas; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding Larry in death are his parents, Charles and Betty Graham, and his in-laws, Gail and Althea Keller

Griffith, Patsy Ann Bair - Patsy Griffith, age 82, of Maryville, Missouri formerly of College Springs, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Maryville Living, Maryville, Missouri. Visitation with the family will be held 1:30 – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Private family burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Iowa.

Patsy Ann Bair was born July 8, 1934 to Arthur and Gladys (Anderson) Bair. She graduated from Amity High School with the class of 1952.

She was married to Herbert Andrews on December 31, 1952. To this union, three daughters were born: Connie Ruth, Carol Jean, and Carla Kay.

Out of necessity, she became the South Page High School Principal’s secretary in 1963. Patsy continued this position for almost thirty years. Dozens of former students have contacted her over the years. She definitely made a positive impression on lots of teenagers!

On July 17, 1965, she was married to Perry Griffith, adding Dwight and Kirk to her family. Patsy loved the farm, and you could always find her outside with the cows and her horses. She also loved to sing. She spent many hours singing with the Farm Bureau Chorus, the church choir and Clarinda Sings.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Gladys Bair; husband, Perry Griffith; brother, Lowell Bair; daughter, Carla Martin and grandson, Ryan Miller.

Patsy’s survivors include children: Dwight Griffith and wife Joyce and Connie Miller, all of Clarinda, Iowa, Kirk Griffith of Sidney, Iowa and Carol Hemsath of Maryville, Missouri; sister Mrs. Leo (Jan) Humphrey of Essex, Iowa; grandchildren, Shaun, Paul and Matthew Griffith, Jody Purvis, Dustin Miller, David and Hannah Griffith, Tracy Davis, Jessica Barnes, Eli Barnes, and Loren Martin; fourteen great grandchildren nieces and nephews and many friends

Headley, Carl Madison - Carl Madison Headley, Jr., the first born son of Carl Madison, Sr. and Abba Otellia (Carlberg) Headley, was born on February 2, 1930 in Brownville, Nebraska. He passed away at Garden View Care Center on March 15, 2017, where he had been a resident since 2008.

Carl, or "Sonny" as he was called, spent his early life growing up on a farm in Brownville, Nebraska. He attended school until the 4th grade. He was injured at birth so was crippled on the right side all of his life.

He loved to work in the garden and yard with his father. His mother taught him to crochet a chain stitch so he made many pot holders and small rugs for family and friends. He attended the First Christian Church in Shenandoah and the Congregational Church in Farragut. The family moved to Farragut, from Brownville, in the spring of 1945.

Preceding him in death were his parents; Carl, Sr, and Abba Headley, two brothers Raymond Edwin and Larry Gene Headley and a sister Lois Keep.

He is survived by his sister Faye Rolf of Shenandoah, brother Delbert Headley and wife Myrna of Council Bluffs and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Visitation with the family will held from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church of Shenandoah or the Congregational Church of Farragut.

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

Hoskins, Thelma Katherine Huddle - Thelma Hoskins, age 94, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Bryan West Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Harvest Fellowship Church, Shambaugh, Iowa with Pastor Scott Denham officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Harvest Fellowship Church. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Thelma Katherine (Huddle) Hoskins was born February 5, 1923, in Taylor County, Iowa, to Emery and Goldie (Linebaugh) Huddle. She passed away on May 7, 2017, at the Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska. She grew up on a farm near Braddyville, Iowa, and attended Pine School for much of her elementary schooling. After graduating from Braddyville High School, Thelma attended Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in Maryville, Missouri, receiving her teaching certificate in May, 1942.
On August 11, 1942, Thelma was united in marriage to Donald Richard Hoskins and soon after moved to the family farm. Thelma taught school for a short time and was soon kept busy with farm life and raising a family of five children. Later Thelma spent some time working at the bakery in Clarinda, but family and farm life were her priorities. She was a very hospitable, gracious person, often having family and friends into her home for meals and fellowship. She always had a large garden which kept her busy canning and preserving. Her children were often enlisted to help, both in the garden and also with farm work, teaching them good skills and work ethics. Thelma was very involved in her church, teaching Sunday School, leading VBS and serving in various positions over the years. She loved reading her Bible, reading it through each year for the past several years.
Thelma was a very giving person, always remembering the birthdays of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren plus many other relatives and friends. She greatly enjoyed reading, listening to music and watching DVDs in her later years. Having someone to join her in watching a movie was a great pleasure to her. Family was very important to Thelma and she enjoyed keeping in touch on Facebook and through email. Checking her computer and downloading pictures from Facebook were a large part of her daily life.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Donald, son Michael Norman, sister Edna Ruth Brenneman and brother-in-law Orval Brenneman and brother-in-law, Sam Shuttlesworth.
Left to cherish her memory are: her children, Donna (Norm) Zimmerman of Alberta, Canada, Karen (Jim) Neilson of Alberta, Canada, Arlan (Denise) Hoskins of Clarinda, Iowa, Ron (Bonnie) Hoskins of Clarinda, Iowa, daughter-in-law, Denise (Mike) Hoskins of Clarinda, Iowa; 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; sister Rose Ann (Jim) McAlexander of Sidney, Iowa; and many extended family and friends

Johnson, Donald "Don" Gerald - Don Johnson, age 95, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 24, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery.

Donald Gerald Johnson was born January 16, 1922 at Hepburn, Iowa to Alfred Francis Johnson and Nellie (Andrews) Johnson. As a young man, his family moved to the Anderson Ranch north of Clarinda, Iowa where his father managed for many years. He was married to Audrey Arlene Pulliam in Maryville, Missouri on August 15, 1942. They were blessed with two children, Patrick and Pamela. They farmed until 1960 on a farm west of Bedford and east of Gravity. At that time, they moved to Clarinda. Don worked for Model Dairy for two years and worked thirty two plus years for Walnut Grove Products in Atlantic, Iowa selling feed and fertilizer to farmers.

His family was his pride and joy. He was so proud of all of them. Don loved farming, hunting and fishing and also gardening. He raised a large garden and enjoyed sharing the produce with friends and neighbors. Don taught all his children, grandchildren and his precious great granddaughter Raiden to fish.

Don was a fifty plus year member of Clarinda Lion’s Club and a 4-H Auxiliary member. He enjoyed playing cards with many friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Nellie Johnson; brothers, Merle and wife Marian Johnson, Harry and wife Kathleen Johnson, and Elmo and wife
Dorothy Johnson; sisters, Luella Hall, Florence Marie Stewart and husband Marion, Francis Grebert and husband Hilbert, Gwen Roberts and husband Calvin; granddaughter, Jennifer Jo Bourque and daughter-in-law Cynthia Lee Johnson.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of over seventy four years, Audrey Johnson of Clarinda, Iowa; daughter, Pamela Johnson of Clarinda, Iowa; son, Patrick Johnson and wife Susan of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Jeremy Johnson of Aurora, Colorado, Melissa Walker and husband Andy of Missouri City, Texas, Katherine Allen and husband Sterling of Houston, Texas, Mike Bourque and wife Dena of Omaha, Nebraska; great grandchildren, Raiden Bourque of Omaha, Nebraska, Grace Hike of Omaha, Lark Walker and Austin Walker of Missouri City, Texas and Banks Allen of Houston; daughter-in-law, Jacque Johnson Vokt of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces; nephews and many friends; special friends, J. Kelley and Irene Tobin and family of New Market, Iowa.

Don was a people person as he loved to visit with all of his friends and did not know a stranger. He loved to coffee with his friends at Hy-Vee. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He cannot be replaced and will always be close by in our hearts

Johnson, Kenneth Leroy - Kenneth Leroy Johnson, son of Herman E. and Edna E. (Westenberg) Johnson, was born on September 18, 1927 in Page County, Iowa. He passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Kenneth grew up in several communities in Southwest Iowa. He graduated from Stennett High School with the class of 1945. From 1950 to 1952 he served his county in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

On January 16, 1954, he was united in marriage to Beverly Jean Cox at the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. They resided in several communities in Southwest Iowa, then Lincoln, Nebraska before making Shenandoah their home.

In 1985, after 30 years, retired from Burlington Northern Railroad as a Agent Operator with the Creston Division, his last working years with the railroad were spent in Lincoln, Nebraska working at the Havelock facility.

Kenneth was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hamburg, Iowa, American Legion Post 3 of Lincoln, Nebraska, Burlington Northern Veterans Association and Korean War Veteran Survivors. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan also enjoyed collecting railroad memorabilia, visiting flea markets and antique malls.

He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly Johnson, parents Herman E. and Edna E. Johnson, brothers Philip H., Warren R. and Curtis Johnson, sisters Cleone and Ruth Marie.

Kenneth is survived by his 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, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 11:30 am, Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to service from 10:30-11:30 am, Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

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

Johnson, Richard "Dick" Arthur - Richard Arthur "Dick" Johnson, 73, of rural Essex, Iowa, passed away on Friday morning, April 7, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Shenandoah Elk's Club. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation and viewing from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Nishna Valley Funeral & Cremation Service in Shenandoah Monday evening. A memorial is being established in Dick's name. Burial will take place in the Essex Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Anne (Martin) Johnson; their three children, Mike Johnson and wife Kathleen of rural Essex and their children, Brett, Bethany and Brianne, Lori Johnson of Omaha and her daughter Mariah and fiance Donevan Roe, and Brian Johnson and wife Mindy of rural Essex; brother, Terry Johnson and wife Marcene; sister, Marg Lewis and husband Del; and brother, Harve Johnson and wife Mary Ann; many other relatives and friends

Johnston, Teresa Anne Kerns - Teresa Anne Johnston born July 26th, 1965 in Jacksonville, Florida entered into peaceful sleep on April 5th, 2017 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Teresa was a longtime resident of the Shenandoah area. She served as the mayor of Blanchard and on the volunteer fire department for many years. Teresa was loved by all while she and Merlin owned the Coin Cafe. Biscuits and gravy were the locals favorite and a family favorite too!

Teresa started her life as a farm wife in 1998 when the family moved to the farm in Shenandoah. Her talents were not limited to the kitchen though! She ran the combine alongside Merlin, climbed in the bin to run the sweep auger and kept up toe-to-toe. 

Teresa spent her time enjoying mushroom hunting, mowing the yard and riding the 4-wheeler. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and never missed an opportunity to be with them. 

Teresa was preceded in death by her father Jim Kerns; brothers Robert (Pete) Kerns, Jimmie D Kerns JR; Grandparents; In-laws Art & LaVaun Johnston. 

Teresa is survived by her husband of 26 years, Merlin; children, Michael, Tiffany, Joe, Alan and Brandi; 9 grandchildren; mother Sue Kerns; brother Billy Kerns and sister Suzanne Smith; nieces and nephew

Lekey, Lois Joan Elrod - Lois Joan Lekey, daughter of Cecil Bert and Nellie (Walker) Elrod, was born on September 20, 1936 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine – Omaha at the age of 80 years, 5 months, 25 days.

Growing up, Lois lived in the Elmo, Missouri and Clarinda, Iowa areas. She graduated from Clarinda High School with the Class of 1954. On November 6, 1955, Lois was united in marriage to Cleatus Earl Lekey, Jr. in Clarinda. To this union five children were born, Cleatus Bert, Debora Earlene, Russell Scott, Tina and Timothy. Following their marriage they made their home in Clarinda until later moving to Shenandoah, Iowa.

Over the years, Lois was a loving homemaker to her husband and children. Outside of the home, Lois worked for Mount Arbor Nurseries for 15 years and last worked at Henry Field Seed & Nursery for 10 years. Known for her strong work ethic, Lois worked a variety of jobs at the nursery, floating wherever she was needed at the time. After retiring, she was able to focus more of her attention on those most important in her life, her family. Very much a family person, Lois was very proud of her children and loved to spend time with them and her grandchildren. Lois also enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting and going to garage sales. She very much enjoyed teaching her granddaughters how to cook and bake. She loved making new recipes she thought looked good and was especially adept at making cookies, cake and bread.

Preceding Lois in death were her parents; husband, Cleatus Earl Lekey, Jr.; son, Cleatus Bert Lekey; great granddaughter Deiya Ruth Berry; and brother, Donald Grant Elrod. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Debora Earlene Lekey of Shenandoah, Russell Scott Lekey and wife Linda of Rapid City, SD, Tina Foxx of Council Bluffs, IA and Timothy Lekey of Shenandoah; four grandchildren, Jennifer Lekey of Thurman, IA, Tamara Lekey and fiancé Tony Ward of Hamburg, IA, Julia Wright and husband Jacob of Hamburg, IA and Steve Hankins of Naples, FL; nine great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild on the way; sister, Dora Smith of Shenandoah; other relatives and many friends.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Hamburg Cemetery in Hamburg, Iowa. The family greet relatives and friends with visitation and viewing at Nishna Valley Funeral & Cremation Service in Shenandoah from 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon. Memorials are being directed to the family

Bonnie came into this world on Jan. 8, 1942 as Ruby Joe Finney in Blossom, Texas, the daughter of Eugene and Mildred Finney. At the age of nine she was adopted by Floyd and Myrtle Showalter of Fairfax, Mo., and gained a brother along with the new name of Bonnie Jo Showalter. She attended school in both Fairfax and Rock Port.

She fell in love with Douglas L. Allee and they were married on March 8, 1960. During their marriage they lived in various farming communities in Iowa and Northwest Missouri. During this time she located her three birth sisters and their families, and was able to reconnect and spend time together.

Bonnie worked at Vet-A-Mix in Shenandoah, Iowa before becoming a CNA. She then worked at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa until her retirement.

Even though Doug and Bonnie later divorced they remained close friends until his passing in 2004. She married the final love of her life, Ronald L. “Roy” Light on Dec. 25, 1999, and he has remained by her side ever since.

Preceding her in death was an infant son, Dale Anthony Allee; sister, Mary Lou Baird; grandson, William Robert Hinds, Jr.; parents, Eugene Finney and Mildred Woodcock; adoptive parents, Floyd and Myrtle (Vanderslice) Showalter; ex-husband, Douglas Allee; sister-in-law, Joyce Allee; nephew, Brian LaMaster; step son, Rodney Light; and many, many beloved pets.

Survivors include her husband, Roy Light of Rock Port; son, Wayne (Gayle) Allee of Rock Port; daughter, Jeanette R. Henderson of Hamburg; daughter, Karen E. (Dan) Tietjen of Platte City, Mo.; honorary daughter, Liz (Pat) Garst of Rock Port; brother, Danny Showalter; grandchildren, Zachary Allee (Jay) of Atlanta, GA, Amanda Hinds (Jake) of Farragut, Iowa, Veronica (Jason) Lewis of Rock Port, and Nicole Hinds of Hamburg; 10 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

Memorial services: Sat., March 25, 2017, 2:00 pm, First Christian Church, Rock Port. A private ceremony was held on Sun., Jan. 22, 2017.  Inurnment: Mount Olive Cemetery, Hamburg, Iowa.  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, the Alzheimers Association, or the Great Plains SPCA.

Lloyd, William "Eugene" - William Eugene Lloyd was born on October 16, 1924 in rural Villisca, Iowa to William Thomas and Reffa Virginia (Altaffer) Lloyd. Thereafter, the family moved to an 80 acre homestead farm northeast of Red Oak, Iowa. Eugene, an only child, learned from his parents and mentors the value of hard work, savings and conservation. His parents and the farm taught him to respect animals, the soil, crops, nature and human associates.

His parents furnished love, support and zeal for learning experimenting. His elementary education was received in a one room school at Pleasant Lawn. He learned about God from the Pleasant Lawn Presbyterian Church where he played the piano for Sunday School services while his Mother played the piano for church services. Eugene designed and built two power lawn mowers which he used to cut neighbors' lawns. He had several 4-H projects and raised bees and pigeons.

He transported five neighbor girls to and from school in his 1929 Model A. He graduated from Red Oak High School in the class of 1942. He was active in band, glee club and track.

Eugene was studying veterinary medicine at Iowa State College and enlisted in the Naval Air Force in 1943. Having been put on leave by the Navy he had an opportunity to join the Army and continue his veterinary training. In 1944 the Army terminated these professional training programs and Eugene was honorably discharged. He promptly enlisted in the US Navy and after boot camp he applied for sea duty and was sent to a Naval hospital in Bainbridge, Maryland. He again applied for sea duty and was sent as a corpsman to the Marines.

Gene and his classmate, Theodore Lafeber earned the rate of Pharmacist Mate II and Ted showed up again in the US Marine Corp base at Camp LaJeune, North Carolina. Ted and Gene often took leaves together and double-dated frequently. Ted dated Irma Callahan and Gene dated Mary Rose Reeves; both women were working on their M.S. degrees at Townson, MD. Gene took Mary Rose to Ames on a train once, but Mom Lloyd scared her away forever. Gene was discharged in 1946.

He resumed veterinary college and was supported by the G.I. bill, living with his parents and hourly work in the college apiary and Great Hall in Memorial Union. He joined Farmhouse Fraternity in 1948, but resided with his parents in their Ames home most of the time. He was a good student and was indoctrinated into the Phi Zeta and Alpha Zeta honorary fraternities. In the spring his classmate, Earl (Squirt) Maxwell introduced him to Noma Scott and the couple had a few dates. Noma had served in the Marine Corps and was discharged as Corporal II. Noma was cute and had been a Veishea Ag Queen. Gene dated a woman, Mary Jean Bavendick, who was a member of the Alpha Gama Delta sorority, Noma's sorority. Ironically, Noma was probably at the same Marine Corps base as Gene also. In both instances they were unaware of each other. Gene, with the financial assistance of Uncle Ed Goranson, purchased a mixed veterinary practice in Essex, Iowa. On 28 December 1949 Noma and Gene were married in the Presbyterian Church, in Burt, Iowa, Noma's home town.

Gene and Noma lived in the second story apartment over the Essex Willow Lane Veterinary Hospital. They later moved into a home next door and then to Shenandoah, Iowa. To this union two sons were born, Dennis Eugene and Thomas Charles.

In 1958 Gene and Dwight Westberg started Vet-A-Mix in the back of his veterinary practice making pre-mixes for farmers. In 1965 he sold his practice when he returned to Iowa State to work on his PhD and where he taught Veterinary Toxicology. After that time he came back to Vet-A-Mix which was later named LLOYD, Inc. where he was still active until his death.

He was married to Linda Lockwood in the Presbyterian Church in Shenandoah on June 21, 1992. They would have celebrated their 25th anniversary in less than two months.

Gene was active in many organizations over the years including the Shenandoah Presbyterian Church, Rotary, Greater Shenandoah Foundation, and the American Legion. Gene enjoyed snow skiing, fishing, bicycling, travel and photography. He also was honored with many awards, most recently the Iowa State University Distinguished Alumnus Award. In later years he worked from Florida where he made many special friends that are associated with Iowa State. He enjoyed having many guests for Super Bowl parties in his home. He spent many hours perfecting his healthy oatmeal recipe to serve to overnight guests.

He passed away on April 25, 2017 in his home in Fort Myers, Florida.

His LLOYD, Inc. family, church family and Iowa State family were all important to him.

Gene was preceded in death by his son Dennis, first wife Noma, parents, in-laws Charlie and Cecelia Scott, Morris and Edna Coate and brother-in-law Roger Scott.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Linda of Fort Myers, FL, son Tom (Chuck) Lloyd and his wife Carol of Fort Collins, CO and their children, William Maxwell Lloyd of Salt Lake City, UT and Allison Rose Lloyd of Aspen, CO. His sister-in-laws Jane Scott of Algona, IA, Barbara Dammann, Clarinda, IA and friend Roger Henry, Braddyville, IA, Martha Tiemeyer (Kevin) of Shenandoah and brother-in-law Virgil Coate of Clarinda, IA. He has eleven nieces and nephews. He also had many cousins that he had many special times with growing up.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, May 1, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Visitation with the family will be held from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm, Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa

Mauer, Doris Ellen Dobernecker - Doris Ellen (Dobernecker) Mauer passed away March 23, 2017 at Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa. Doris was born August 19, 1921 in Winside, Nebraska to Albert and Violet (Inman) Dobernecker. She was one of four children.

Doris grew up in the Hancock, Iowa area starting off her education in country school and graduating from Oakland, Iowa in 1938.

Doris was united in marriage to Donald Leslie Mauer in College Springs, Iowa. They were blessed with the birth of three children, Deloris, Donald, and Danny.

Doris and Don owned a café in Hastings, Iowa where everyone loved her homemade cooking. Doris was pleased the railroad workers took their meal breaks at her café. Doris and Don then moved to Coin in August of 1962 where they owned the Coin Grocery Store for 16 years. Her last enjoyable workplace was at Garden View Care Center as Dietary Supervisor.

Doris was an active member of the United Methodist in Coin and Shenandoah, Iowa. Doris loved cooking, baking, crocheting and spending time with her family, no one could top Doris's baking.

Doris was preceded in death by husband Donald Leslie Mauer, parents Albert and Violet (Inman) Dobernecker, siblings Albert William Dobernecker, Darlene (Albert) Webster.

Doris is survived by her children; Deloris (Ron) Simmonds of Evanston, WY, Don (Karen) Mauer of Oregon, MO and Dan (Gloria) Mauer of Essex, IA, grandchildren; Mark (Katie) Simmonds of St. Louis, MO, Elizabeth (Curtis) Fisher of Strongsville, OH., Craig Mauer of St. Joseph, MO, Steve (Jenny) Mauer of St. Joseph, MO, Paula (Jeff) Richter of Savannah, MO, Laura (Josh) Bowen of Imogene, IA and Brad (MacKenzie) Mauer of Red Oak, IA, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, sister Joyce (Larry) Bethel of OK, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 11:30 am, Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to service from 10:30 am until 11:30 am, Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Shenandoah.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Maxwell, Don E. - Don Maxwell, Dec 28, 1925 - Mar 12, 2017 age 91, of Apache Junction, Arizona formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his residence in Apache Junction, Arizona. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 22 at the funeral home. Burial with military rites will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials 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

McIntyre, Cathleen Blanchard - Cathleen McIntytr, age 87, of Shambaugh, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Eiler Place, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Kelly Morrison officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, April 26 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Shambaugh Community Center or to Heartland Hospice. 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.

Vera Cathleen Blanchard McIntyre was born June 12, 1929 in Clearmont, Missouri to Roy D. Blanchard and Opal V. (Blackford) Blanchard. She graduated from Clearmont High School in 1947 and was captain of the volleyball team. Following high school, Cathleen and Donald McIntyre were married May 25, 1947 at Elmo, Missouri. They lived in the Elmo area until moving to Shambaugh in 1953. They were blessed with three daughters, Cheryl, Belinda and Donna. Some of their favorite times were spent going to parades all around the area with their ponies and wagon.

Cathleen was a hard working woman who started her own grocery store in Shambaugh for many years and then went to work in the Clarinda Outlet Store in 1969 where she worked until its closing. Not one to sit back and do nothing she served as the clerk of Shambaugh until 2014, in addition to organizing many events and benefits, such as Shambaugh Days, Easter Egg Hunts and fund raisers.

Cathleen was an excellent seamstress sewing matching outfits for her girls. She made wedding dresses and several flower girl dresses. She also enjoyed quilting and embroidery. Cathleen was always ready and willing to go anywhere with her family and friends. She also enjoyed many trips with Niehart Tours.

Cathleen was preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life, husband, Donald McIntyre; son-in-law, Craig Sarver; granddaughter, Kelly Jo Schmitt; brother, Dean Blanchard; sisters-in-law, Charlene and Pat Blanchard.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Cheryl (Dennis) Schmitt of Clarinda, Iowa, Belinda Lane (Karl Walter) of Clarinda, Iowa, Donna Sarver of Burnsville, Minnesota; grandchildren, Tami Lane (Jeff Crow) of Carterville, Missouri, Amy Schmitt (Lee Silverstein) of Des Moines, Iowa, Cole (Kjersten) Lane of Westminster, Colorado, Seth (Jennifer) Lane of Malvern, Iowa, Benjamin (Joni) Schmitt of Clarinda, Iowa; great grandchildren, Savanah and Cheyanne Mandeville, Alex (Brittany) Lane, Wyatt and Warner Schmitt, Olivia and Quinn Lane, Elsje and Rex Lane; great-great grandsons, Maverick and Stetson Lane; brothers, Raymond Blanchard and Glen (Jean) Blanchard; sister, Helen (LeRoy) Morrison; nieces; nephews and many friends

Moore, Eleanor Joyce McClarnon Stone - Eleanor Moore, age 77, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. Celebration of Life Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Richard Iske officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in Shearer Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa.

Eleanor Joyce McClarnon was born November 27, 1939 at Clarinda Hospital to Bruce Hensley and Faye Arlene (Stewart) McClarnon. She grew up in the Braddyville area attending Center School and Clarinda High School. She was united in marriage to Tarol Stone on March 1, 1957 in California. To this union four children were born: Karmann, Becky, Tarol Jr. and Diane. Eleanor married Max E. Moore on September 20, 1974 in Maryville, Missouri. They lived their entire married life at their current home in Clarinda.

Eleanor was employed at Iowa Power and Light, McCunn Implement and then as the Clarinda City Clerk for 29 years. She enjoyed her daily crossword puzzles, reading, her yard, flowers and sewing. Eleanor bowled on a league with three of the same ladies for over 30 years with the highlight of each year being their trips to the Iowa State Bowling Tournament. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.

Preceding Eleanor in death were her parents; her sister, Mary Ann McClarnon; brother-in-law, Joe Snow; sisters-in-law, Michaelyn McClarnon and Janice McClarnon and nephews, David McClarnon and Matthew Kraig McClarnon.

Survivors include her husband, Max Moore; children Karmann (Larry) Wimmer of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, her children: Michaelynn, Brian, Patrick and Joseph; Becky (Randy) Meyer of Clarinda, her children: Renee, Benjamin, and Miranda; Tarol Stone Jr., of Hutchinson, Minnesota; Diane (Larry) Kemling of Seymour, Indiana, her children, Lucas and Katie; step daughter, Kellee Ann and family of Indianapolis, Indiana; sister, Elaine (Carl) Henneman of Independence, Missouri; brother, Howard McClarnon of Braddyville; sisters-in-law, Betty Snow of Lincoln, Nebraska and Kay (David) Clayton of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; thirteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and many friends.

Parrott, Doris Marie Schollian - Doris Marie (Schollian) Parrott was born April 14th, 1921 at Madison, South Dakota to Harold Emanuel Schollian and Elsa Marie (Windscheffel) Schollian.

Doris lived in Madison, South Dakota for 16 years. The family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska for 2 years, then they moved to Clarinda to be near an uncle, finally moving to the country near Braddyville, Iowa.
Doris started to school at the age of four years old, so they could keep the school going. She was on the honor roll in the 8th grade, but she quit school because of living on a mud road. She went back to school and got her GED at 62 years old.
Doris married LeRoy Parrott March 30th, 1940 in Clarinda, Iowa. They made their home at Page Center, Iowa. After LeRoy's mom passed away, Burt and Pete (LeRoy's brothers) lived with them because of hard times. To this union were born eight children. Doris was a home maker and worked at Page County Courthouse and retired from there.
Doris enjoyed going shopping on the weekends and family dinners. When Doris' health failed her, she moved to Goldenrod Care Center. She had many friends there and enjoyed the activities they had.
Doris passed away February 20, 2017 at Clarinda, Iowa.
She is preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Parrott, her parents, brother Willis Schollian, sister Goldie Young, brother-in-law Bert Parrott, brother-in-law Pete Parrott, brother-in-law Marvin Parrott, daughter Goldie Parrott, daughter Marilyn Walter, son Jonnie Parrott, son-in-law Raymond Mick, granddaughter Dara Mick, granddaughter Sydnie Messner and granddaughter Shaylla Culp.
She is survived by daughter Marian Mick, Skidmore, Mo., Ermal Parrott, Clarinda, la., JoAnn Crawley, Clarinda, la., Jeannie Ritchie, Bedford, la., Kelly Parrot and wife Sharon, New Market, la., son-in-law Marty Walter, Clarinda, la., nephew Willis (JR) Schollian, niece Janice Waites, niece Stephanie Simmons, and niece Faren Rasmussen, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 24, 2017 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Kris Davies officiating. Interment was at Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Golden Rod Activities Fund or New Market Community Center. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Winona Faye "Toots" Peterman was born November 3, 1926 at Shambaugh, Iowa to Harrison and Gertrude (McDonald) McClarnon. Toots passed away Wednesday evening, March 15, 2017 at CHI Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa at the age of 90.

Toots graduated elementary and high school in Shambaugh. For a time, she worked at Parris and Dunn assembling training rifles for WWII and packaging seed at Berry Seed Company, both in Clarinda. She married Ray Peterman April 29, 1949 at the Clarinda Methodist Church. They lived in Shambaugh one year then moved and farmed in Sharpsburg, Iowa for 25 years. In 1973 they moved to a farm west of Bedford and farmed there nine years. In 1982 they moved to Bedford where she was currently living.
She enjoyed her children's 4-H activities and fairs. She followed all the grandchildren's activities and attended when she could. She and Ray enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and once to Mexico. On the farm, she raised turkeys, peacocks, guineas, and took trips to Waubonsie Park and onto the lakes along the Missouri River to see the migrating geese. She and her family keep the bird feeders full for the birds at her house. Ray was in the Taylor County Sheriff's Posse and both were in the Bedford Saddle Club. She would travel to rodeos, Pony Express, fairs and performances and Toots would go and enjoy all the shows. She kept a schedule of all bull riding on TV and watched regularly. Throughout her life her family and all of God's creatures were a big part of her life.
Toots was preceded in death by her husband Ray; parents; great granddaughter Addison Peterman; siblings and spouses, Harold and Darlene McClarnon, Virgil and Pauline McClarnon, Wilbur McClarnon, Wendell and Wilda McClarnon, Rose and Harold England, and Ruth and Swede Ekloff.
She is survived by her children: Ron Peterman and wife Mary of Shambaugh, Randy Peterman and wife Kitty of Gravity, Kenny Peterman and fiance Sarah of Bedford; grandchildren Tanya Strong and husband Josh, Matt Peterman and wife Kylee, Tanner Peterman and wife Melissa, all of Bedford, Natasha Worl and husband Kevin of Clarinda, Morgan and Seth Staashelm of Atlantic, Jake Peterman and Zach Peterman both of Shambaugh; great grandchildren Kole Thompson and fiance Brenda Moran, Cal, Elle and Crewe Peterman, Kloey Peterman, Hannah Worl, and soon to be Baby Worl; great great granddaughter Evelynn Thompson; sister-in-law Sharon Graham and husband Rodney of Shambaugh; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Bedford, Iowa with Rev. Tim Maxa, Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment at Memory Cemetery in New Market, Iowa. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Bedford provided arrangements.

Racine, Kathryn Ellen Myers - Kathryn Ellen (Myers) Racine, the daughter of John Thomas Myers and Hazel Viola Godwin Myers, was born on September 15, 1932 at the Hand Hospital in Shenandoah, Iowa and passed away at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the age of 84.

Kathryn spent her early years in rural Farragut later in the Shenandoah area. She attended and graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1950, where she was Homecoming Queen in 1949. After graduation she married Doyle L. Racine on October 8, 1950 at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. They resided on a farm west of Shenandoah in Fremont County for two years before moving to Essex, Iowa. She worked part time for J.C. Penny Store in Shenandoah and for Central Surveys. She was a Rainbow Girl, a member of First United Methodist Church, Country Guild and the Essex Presbyterian Church.

She devoted time to her husband, family, home and the family farm operations. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, raising flowers, and especially loved, loved to sew. She made many beautiful items for her home, family and friends.

Preceding her in death was her husband Doyle Racine, her parents, and sister Marilyn Troxel.

Survivors include her children; Dennis Racine of Essex, Doug Racine and friend Laura Nelson of Essex and Denise Racine of Shenandoah. Six grandchildren; Johnathon Racine, Jesselyn Racine, Anthony Racine, Edie Madsen and husband Aaron, Kurtis Anderzhon and wife Lexi and Daniel Anderzhon, two great grandchildren; Eden Anderzhon and Natalie Madsen; other relatives and many friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Public visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah, Iowa. The family will not be present during these hours

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

Rhoades, Donald Edward - Donald Edward Rhoades, 82, passed away on February 16, 2017 at Good Shepard Hospital in Barrington, IL following a brief illness.

Formerly of Fox Lake, IL via Shenandoah, IA, Don was the son of Edward and Wilda Rhoades. He spent his early life in Shenandoah working for his father on the farm, attending school, and participating in various extracurricular activities such as football, baseball, and FFA. He graduated from Shenandoah High School and later finished his BA in Education at the age of 54.

Mr. Rhoades served in the Marines during the Korean War and subsequently served in the Iowa National Guard before retiring with a combined 20 years of service. He married Donna Jean Almquist, and they moved to Omaha, Nebraska together where Don worked as a cattle buyer for both Missouri Beef and Hormel.

During this time, his two daughters, Diana and Dawna, were born. Eventually the family of four traveled back to Shenandoah, were Donald worked for Hoover NSK in shipping and receiving. Later, the family moved to Clarinda, IA where Don worked for Lisle Corporation as a machinist. When he retired, he put his BA in Education to use by substitute teaching in several schools in Southwest Iowa.

Possessing an enormous passion for sports, Donald was a longtime umpire for Clarinda A's Baseball, and he was also a football official and basketball referee in his spare time. Throughout his life he thoroughly enjoyed watching and discussing sports with family and friends. It truly gave him no end of pride and joy to watch his daughters and his grandchildren play ball. Don's later years were spent in Northern Illinois where he could be closer to his immediate family.

Donald Rhoades was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Jean Rhoades, and his second daughter, Dawna Leigh Rhoades.

He is survived in death by his first daughter, Diana Lynne Loukota and his 8 grandchildren: Maureen Lynne Yasko, Michael John Yasko, Danelle Jean Yasko, Scott Edward Yasko, Anthony Ricko Rhoades, Dawnicka Lynne Rhoades-Powell, Damon Rocko Rhoades, and Aaleigha Darlawna-Jean Austin. He is also survived by 9 great grandchildren: Monroe Penelope Yasko, Kensington Danielle Yasko, Presley Rae McElveen, Olivia Josephine McElveen, Damarion Donte Cooper, Karma Rebecca-Leigh Harris, Joaquin Edward Powell, JayPrince EverHoly Powell, and Jeffrey Eugene Powell.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held 11:30 am, April 29, 2017 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah

Burial of cremains will be held 10:30 am, April 29, 2017 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah with military rites

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa

Rock, Kay - Kay Rock, age 75, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a. m., Monday, May 1, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Scott Davison officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Cowboy Church or to the Kay Rock Memorial.

Kay Rock, age 75, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a. m., Monday, May 1, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Scott Davison officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Cowboy Church or to the Kay Rock Memorial.

Kay Rock was born March 19, 1942 at the family home near Clarinda, Iowa to Lee Whitehead and Shirley (Hughes) Whitehead. She grew up in the Siam area attending Siam Country School and graduated from New Market High School in 1961. Kay was united in marriage to Bill J. Rock December 20, 1968 in Clarinda, Iowa. They were blessed with a son, Billy.

Kay’s early working career included the Tip Top Curler Factory in Clarinda and Woodmen of The World and Blue Cross, Blue Shield in Omaha. In 1966, she began working at Lisle Corporation and worked in the office in customer service/sales until her retirement in 2015 and enjoyed going to work every day.

Kay had a good work ethic and was known for her enjoyment of cleaning, organizing and yard work. In her younger years, she enjoyed going to Adams County Speedway and cheering on her brother Dusty and husband Bill in the races. When she got a chance, she would get behind the wheel and participate in the Powder Puff race. Later, Kay also enjoyed watching her son Billy and nephew Mike racing at the Speedway. She also enjoyed country and bluegrass music and loved to attend the shows and dances at Maryville and Ravenwood.

Preceding Kay in death were her parents; infant son, Darian Rock; husband, Bill (10/07/2006); brother, Dusty Whitehead.

Survivors include her son, Billy Rock of Clarinda, Iowa and special friend, Kim Newberry; sister, Faye Whitehead of Omaha, Nebraska; nephew, Mike Whitehead and Dawn Derry of Clarinda, Iowa; nephew, Kris Anderson and wife Katie of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces; Kathy Cabbage and friend Darrin Drage of Chapman, Nebraska, Diane Artrip and husband Craig of Phoenix, Arizona, Linda Burns and husband Kevin of Houston, Texas; sister-in-law, Lola Jean Golden and husband Cody of Surprise, Arizona; many grand nieces and nephews and friends

Rolf, Walter Christopher - Walter Christopher Rolf, 96, of rural Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah.

Celebration of life funeral services will be held for Walter on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Northboro, Iowa with Pastor Jeff Alvestad officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation and viewing from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the Nishna Valley Funeral & Cremation Service in Shenandoah. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88. Memorials in Walter's name are being directed to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or to the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88. Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service of Shenandoah in charge of arrangements.


Walter Christopher Rolf, son of Mary Elizabeth (Walter) Rolf and Arthur Gerhard Rolf, was born on February 22, 1921 in Westboro, Missouri. He grew up in the Northboro, Iowa area and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1939. Walter loved spending time outdoors and helped with the family farming until he became employed at DeKalb Ag in 1940 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He worked for DeKalb for 44 years.

Walter was drafted into the United States Army in August 1942 and served with the 3rd Amphibian Special Brigade, 543rd Engine Boat and Shore Regiment in the Pacific Theater at Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea and the Philippines. Walter was honorably discharged in December 1945 with the rank of Technician Fourth Grade. He received the Good Conduct Medal, three Bronze Stars-Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Marksman badge - rifle, and the Bronze Arrowhead.

Walter was united in marriage to Jeanne Ann Howland on June 18, 1950 in a double ring ceremony with his brother Donald Rolf and Faye Headley. To this union two children were born, Deborah Ann and Christopher Alan.

Walter loved motorcycles, especially his Harley Davidson. The neighbors always knew spring had arrived when they would hear Walt out riding whatever he owned, be it a moped or motorcycle. He enjoyed attending tractor shows and tractor pulls. Just a few people knew that Walter even had a pilot’s license.

His grandchildren, Ty Ratliff and Toni (Ratliff) Comstock brought much joy to his life. He enjoyed attending their school events, but especially loved going to their basketball games, since he played basketball in high school. Walter dearly loved visits from his great grandchildren, Trey Walter Ratliff, Collins DeAnn Comstock, Callie Lynn Comstock, and Kyia Angela Ratliff.

Walter passed away on March 29, 2017 at Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah at the age of 96 years, 1 month, and 7 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife Jeanne in 2012; brothers, Raymond Rolf and Donnie Rolf; and brother-in-law Harold Scott.

Walter is survived by his daughter Deborah Ratliff and husband Terry; son Chris Rolf; grandson Ty Ratliff and wife Kerra; granddaughter, Toni Comstock and husband Dustin, all of Shenandoah; great grandchildren, Trey, Collins, Callie and Kyia; sister Esther Scott of Oak Brook, IL; and sister-in-law Faye Rolf of Shenandoah; and a host of friends

Scott, Bette Beatrice McIntyre - Bette Scott, age 92, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Graveside memorial services will be held 1:30, Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Bethesda Lutheran Church Cemetery with Rev. Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Friends and family will gather by 1:15 to proceed to the cemetery. Burial will be in Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, Bethesda, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Bette Scott memorial. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Bette Beatrice Scott was born August 30, 1924 in Shenandoah, Iowa to Frank Ross McIntyre and Lois Jean (Kendall) McIntyre. She grew up in the Farragut, Iowa area graduating from Farragut High School. She was united in marriage April 1, 1947 to Robert Harold Scott.

Bette was an office assistant for Farm Bureau in Adel, Iowa. Following the death of her husband, Bette moved to Clarinda and worked for McCunn Implement and Pamida. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Clarinda. Bette enjoyed volunteering at the Nodaway Valley Museum and at the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society. She was an avid reader and enjoyed books on tape when her eyesight failed. While she resided at Westridge, she enjoyed organizing their library. She also enjoyed working crossword puzzles and was an avid Hawkeye fan. Her family was important to her and she especially enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding Bette in death were her parents; husband, Robert Scott; step children, Dorie Whipp and Russell Scott; daughters, Becky King and Patti Runyan; grandson, Kelly Hook.

Survivors include her sons, Michael Scott of Fremont, Nebraska and Steve Scott and wife Kim of Hopkins, Missouri; step daughter, Carol Smith and husband Dennis of Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren, Lacy Beeler of Mercer, Missouri, Todd Reed (Carol) of Ankeny, Iowa, Chris Reed (Laura) of Des Moines, Iowa, Kristine Scott of Bedford, Iowa, Victoria Scott of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Mandy Keiffer (Brian) of Rock Port, Missouri, Lindsay Knudson (Matt) of Burlington, Iowa, Emily Scott of Fremont, Nebraska, Tony Scott of Fremont, Nebraska, David Whipp (Vicky) of Clarinda, Iowa, Debra Carlson (Roland) of Braddyville, Iowa, Denise Sheppard (Phil) of Bedford, Iowa, Diane Johnson (Ed) of College Springs, Iowa, Terri Larson of New Market, Iowa, Jeff Scott (Amy) of Bedford, Iowa, Randy Hook (Michelle) of Adel, Iowa; many great grandchildren; brother, Lynn McIntyre of Tega Cay, South Carolina; nieces, Jean Lewis (Tim) of Alamogordo, New Mexico and Linda Morris (Dennis) of Topeka, Kansas and many friends

Steffes, Elmer Michael - Elmer Michael Steffes, 80, of Essex, Iowa passed away at his home Monday evening, April 3, 2017.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nishna Valley Funeral & Cremation Service in Shenandoah. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Friday. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are being directed to the American Cancer Society. Burial will be at a later date in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Audubon, IA.


Elmer Michael Steffes, son of Frank and Catherine (Sibenaller) Steffes was born on November 18, 1936 at Templeton, Iowa. He passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017, at the age of 80 years, 4 months, 17 days.

His early life was spent growing up near Templeton where he attended Sacred Heart High School, graduating with the Class of 1954. Elmer was the valedictorian of his class of 12. After graduation, he joined the National Guard and also worked on the railroad and the meat locker.

On February 15, 1958, Elmer was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Klocke at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dedham, Iowa. To this union four children were born, Daryl, Kay, Steve and Bruce.
In 1965, the family moved to a farm near Audubon, Iowa where Elmer was able to put his love of farming to work. Elmer was able to farm for about 15 years before the farm crisis of the eighties hit. Through this crisis Elmer found his second love, driving over the road, for North America Movers and for a short time drove for an agent out of Montana. In 1985, Elmer and Pat bought their own North America Franchise and moved to Spencer, Iowa. Mostly through their business, Elmer was able to visit all 50 states and drove to and through all the lower 48 states and Alaska also.

Elmer was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was active in the catholic churches in all the communities they lived, namely Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Templeton and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon. Elmer’s two loves besides, Pat, were farming and trucking… those two things defined his life. He also enjoyed gardening as an extension of his farming. Later in his life, Elmer took up cooking and enjoyed preparing dishes for himself and Pat.

Preceding Elmer in death were his parents; and his two sons, Daryl and Steve. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia Steffes of Essex, IA; daughter, Kay Steffes of Essex, IA; son, Bruce Steffes and his wife Deb of Audubon, IA; three grandchildren Amanda, Adam and Gabe Steffes; other relatives and a host of friends

Sunderman, Jenny Lee Fox - Jenny Sunderman, age 86, of Clarinda, Iowa, our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered into eternal life with Christ on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Westridge Care Center in Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM, Monday, May 8, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tomkins officiating.Interment will be in the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Jenny Lee (Fox) Sunderman was the only child of Anita Margarette (Teachau) Fox and Alvin Fox. She was born on January 11, 1931, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

During her formative years, Jenny studied piano and violin. She became an accomplished violinist, playing with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the Class of 1949. While attending a Walther League activity at Lake Okoboji, she met LaVern Sunderman. They were united in marriage on October 31, 1949, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Jenny and LaVern began their married life on the farm near Clarinda, Iowa. They were blessed with five children. Jenny enjoyed being a mother and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing and crafts. Jenny demonstrated her Christian Faith to her children through her daily walk with God in prayer and Bible Study.

She was an active member at St. John’s Lutheran Church, singing in the Choir, attending Bible Studies and Ladies Guild, serving others in whatever way she could. She had a gift for encouraging others. One of her joys was playing her violin in the Nodaway Valley Symphony’s performance of the Messiah.

Jenny used her sewing talents working a short time for Bordeaux, and Osborne Upholstery. She and LaVern eventually had their own Upholstery business.

Jenny is survived by her husband LaVern Sunderman of Clarinda, Iowa; her five children, Diana and Keith Troester of Adel, Iowa; Richard and Brenda Sunderman of Norfolk, Nebraska; Robert Sunderman of Boone, Iowa; Kevin Sunderman of Villisca, Iowa; Kirk and Janine Sunderman of Davenport, Iowa.

One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Marcia (Bryan) Person and their children, Bailee, Brylee and Macy; Karla (Nick) Bokhoven, Luke, and Kate; Kara Hokamp Noel (Andrew) Schaff; Jessica (B.J.) Kreifels, Brayden and Camden; Elizabeth (Steve) Armitage, Hunter and Remmy; Hannah, Andrew and Emma Sunderman; along with many other relatives and friends

Jenny was preceded in death by her parents

Taylor, Mary Joan Allen - Mary Joan Taylor the daughter of James "Roy" Allen and Mary Jane Burchett, was born at Hopkins, Missouri on March 1, 1944 and entered into rest at Red Oak, Iowa on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017.

At the age of two she moved with her family to Shenandoah where she grew up and attended school graduating from Shenandoah High School. After graduating from high school she married and moved to Loveland, Colorado for 22 years. After her retirement she moved in 1990 back to Shenandoah, where she met Dean Taylor and was married June 17, 1995, making their home in Shenandoah.

After moving back to Shenandoah she worked for Pella Corporation as a spider-builder for 8 years. Joan was active member of the First Christian Church of Shenandoah. She loved to shop, travel, camp and sing.

Preceding her in death was her husband Dean, her father James Allen, step-father, Ellis Hastie and mother Mary Hastie; a daughter Sherry Burchett and son Larry Dean Howard.

Survivors include her two sons, Ellis Dean Howard and wife Melissa of Hastings, Nebraska and Christopher Dean Howard and significant other Stacey Newby of Shenandoah, Iowa; stepsons Herbert Leonard Taylor, Terry Lee Taylor both of Bellevue, NE, Christopher Lawrence Taylor of Lincoln, NE; step-daughter, Deanne Louise Taylor of Omaha, NE; Many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving is her step mother Dorothy Allen of Loveland, CO; sisters, Phyllis Houston (John) of Loveland, CO, Wanda Cruise ( Bezzer) of Loveland CO, Connie Wolf (Brian) of Decona, CO; brothers, Jimmy Allen (Linda) of Dillon, MT, Danny Allen (Yvonne) of Dillon, MT; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 10:30 am, Friday, April 21, 2017 at the First Christian Church in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Memorials may be directed to Veterans Affairs or the Shenandoah Food Pantry.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Teuscher, Marvin Ray - Marvin Teuscher, age 73, of Clearmont, Missouri entered into peace Monday, March 27, 2017 at his residence in Clearmont. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Don Barnett officiating. Burial will be in the Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa.

Marvin Ray Teuscher was born January 23, 1944 in Maryville, Missouri to Harold A. Teuscher and Pauline (Kellogg) Teuscher. He grew up in the Clearmont area and attended elementary school in Braddyville and graduated from West Nodaway High School in 1961. Marvin was united in marriage May 5, 1962, to Joy Lynne Calek. They were blessed with three children, Bobby, Therese and Robin.

Following high school, Marvin farmed with his father in the Clearmont area until the mid 80’s. He began his trucking career with Drennen Trucking and then drove for Speedway for twenty five years. Marvin purchased his own Semi truck and worked for Hill Brothers until he retired at the age of 68 due to health problems. He thoroughly enjoyed trucking and regretted not being able to continue his trucking career. In his retirement, he enjoyed being on the computer. He also enjoyed gardening and occasionally fishing, but his greatest enjoyment was his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding Marvin in death were his parents, Harold and Pauline Teuscher and his in-laws.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 50 plus years, Joy Teuscher of Clearmont, Missouri; children, Bobby L. Teuscher and wife Irene of Clearmont, Missouri, Therese L. Teuscher and Rick Bobo of Friendsville, Tennessee, Robin D. Teuscher and Mark Greeley of Elmo, Missouri; grandchildren, Jordan Teuscher and Karissa Inman of Maryville, Tennessee, Jaydan Teuscher of Maryville, Tennessee, Whitney L. Randolph Marsh and husband Anthony of Clearmont, Missouri, Sierra D. Randolph of Elmo, Missouri; two step grandchildren; great grandchildren, Brayden Marsh and Daniel Teuscher; brother, Warren Teuscher and wife Jean of Clearmont, Missouri; nieces; nephews and many friends

York, Evelyne Pearl Adkins - Evelyne Pearl (Adkins) York was born September 10, 1925 at Peckville Ranch Westboro, MO to Thomas Lee and Laura Pearl (Mather) Adkins.

Evelyne attended school in Northboro and Shenandoah, graduating from Shenandoah High School. Later during WWII, she and her father worked in a shipyard in Vancouver, WA. She was a lady welder, painter, and "Rosie the Riveter."

After marrying William Samuel (Sam) York, they settled on a small farm southwest of Farragut. 1951 brought a move to a farm northeast of Essex where they raised their family and lived for 37 years. In 1988, semi-retirement took them to their own home in Essex.

Evelyne was a hard-working farm wife. She said she "tried doing everything at least once," but helping raise hogs in a farrow to finish operation took up most of her day. She also spent a great deal of time fixing lunches and supporting farm equipment moves.

Sam and Evelyne enjoyed traveling, taking tours, and square dancing with the Pairs and Squares dance club. She was a girl's 4-H leader for 10 years, enjoyed being active in the Shenandoah Christian Women's Group and GFWC Study and Service Club. They both helped to start the Essex Senior Center and she was a member of Fremont Lutheran Church at Nyman.

Later when Sam was in failing health, she helped care for him. Evelyne spent her free time caring for her flowers, doing embroidery work and crocheting. Many of her afghans were made for family members and sold as a fundraiser for Alzheimer's research.

Evelyne was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Allen "Bud" Adkins, her husband Sam in 2005, and most recently by her daughter Karon.

She is survived by her sons, Kieth and wife Carol, Bill and wife Nancy; four grandchildren, Janine Johnson and husband Matt, Gary York and wife Mindi, Jill Swanson and husband Bob, James York and wife Tara; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Alex and Elise Dailey, Keely and Samantha York and Aiden York; sister Sharon Case and husband Don; and sister-in-law Luella Belle Long; along with other relatives and friends.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Memorial visitation with the family will be from 1:30 pm until 2:00 pm, Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Page County 4-H Endowment or the Essex Community Club Endowment.

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