Allely, Phyllis J. Warren - Phyllis Jean Allely, daughter of Elmo and Sarah (Ross) Warren, was born on February 11, 1926 in Shenandoah, Iowa. She passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 91.

Phyllis was born and raised in Shenandoah. She graduated with the class of 1942. She was united in marriage to Darrel Dean Allely on October 9, 1949 at the United Methodist Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. 

Phyllis worked for Mutual of Omaha, City National Bank, Vernon Fisher Insurance and Board Secretary for Shenandoah School System for 20 years retiring in 1990. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, cooking, playing on her computer and card games. She also loved spending time with her friends and family.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and Elmo Warren and brother Carroll Warren and his wife Jan.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 68 years; Darrel Allely of Shenandoah, Iowa, daughter; Deborah Allely Anderson and husband Mike of York, South Carolina, son; Warren (Sherry Gault) Allely of Council Bluffs, Iowa, granddaughters; Nicole Anderson White and husband Jeff of Tega Cay, South Carolina, Candice Anderson Walsh and husband Mark of Atlanta, Georgia and Mystic Allely Freed and husband Jon of Des Monies, Iowa, six great-grandchildren, other family and numerous friends.

Celebration of life graveside service will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa

Anderson, Loretta - Dec 11, 1938 - Oct 31, 2017 Loretta passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the Oakland Manor Nursing Home in Oakland, Iowa.

Memorial visitation / gathering will be held at a later date. . Hackett

Loretta M. Anderson, daughter of Alva Pearlie and Mary Evelyn (Slavik) Kimmel, was born December 11, 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the Oakland Manor Nursing Home in Oakland, Iowa at the age of 78.

Loretta worked at Prom Townhome in Omaha, Nebraska in the late 60's; this is also where she met Wayne J. Anderson. They were married on August 7, 1972 in Marysville, Kansas. They then moved to Shenandoah and opened a restaurant called Spot Café. After selling the restaurant she worked at Walmart until retirement. 

Loretta enjoyed knitting afghans, jig saw puzzles, golfing with Wayne, collecting Betty Bop, Doughboy and dolphin figurines. She was a member of the Eagles Club and loved volunteering when needed.

She was preceded in death by her son Steve Bloomquist and her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Wayne J. Anderson of Shenandoah, son Bob Bloomquist of Shenandoah, daughter Nina (Bruce) Pierson of Omaha, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, two sisters, a brother and numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Celebration of life memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm, Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah

Elizabeth Bartels, 86, of Atlantic, passed away Monday, Jan. 15 at Heritage House.

Elizabeth Ann was born on June 22, 1931, on the family farm near Shambaugh, the daughter of Clark Bruce and Clara Ellen (Case) Cavner. She attended grade school in Clarinda and graduated from Amity High School in College Springs in 1950.

On Feb. 22, 1953, she was united in marriage to Clarence Bartels at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clarinda. Following Clarence’s discharge from the military in 1955, they settled back in Clarinda. The couple was blessed with three daughters, Gretchen, Marcia and Marlene. In 1966, the family moved to Atlantic, and she began working at Cass County Memorial Hospital as a cook. She later worked in housekeeping at Heritage House until having the opportunity to nanny and be a caretaker. Elizabeth had a big heart and loved kids, especially babies; taking every chance she could to rock and sing to them.

In 2013, Elizabeth and Clarence moved to Heritage House, and when Clarence passed away in 2015, her heart was broken. Elizabeth’s strong faith and the faith she instilled in her daughters brings them peace knowing their parents are reunited in Heaven and with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was an active member of the women’s group at Zion Lutheran Church.

Elizabeth loved gardening and had a special gift to be able to keep things growing. Many hours were spent enjoying their waterfall surrounded by beautiful flowers in the back yard. This time also included the joys of watching nature feast on the food she had set out. She also took time to cross stitch. Time surrounded by family was what she treasured most, and when it was time to depart ways everyone knew it was a must to call and let her know you had arrived safely at your next destination.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Gretchen (Dennis) Beer of Anita, Marcia (Paul) Gettler of Adair & Marlene (Ron) Wheatley of Adair; grandchildren, Brianne (Nathan) Jarrett of Des Moines, Shannon (Travis) Nordyke of Las Vegas, Nathan (Lindsay) Gettler of Fort Collins, Colorado, Brett (McKenzie) Gettler of Casey, Natalie (Jared) McCready of Omaha, Nebraska, Taylor (Katie Lents) Wheatley of Panora, Monica (Matt) Fagan of Adair, and Stacy (Travis) Huss of Adair; great-grandchildren, Payton, Beckham, and Ryker Jarrett, Avery Elizabeth Gettler, Gage Gettler, Carley, Belle Elisabeth and Joseph Fagan, and Jerzee and Brystol Huss; sister, Marilyn Wichman; brother-in-law, Charlie Van Fossen; and many other extended family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clark and Clara Ellen Cavner; husband, Clarence; brothers, Robert and Leonard Cavner; sister, Beverly Van Fossen; sister-in-law, Dorothy Wogan Johnson; and brother-in-law, Marvin Wichman.

Roland Funeral Service is caring for Elizabeth’s family and her arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday, Jan. 20 beginning at 10 a.m. at church.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 20 at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Ken Davidson officiating. Interment will be in the Atlantic Cemetery

Bayless, Alan "Skip" - Alan L. "Skip" Bayless, 77, Harrisonville, MO died Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. 

Skip was born September 6, 1940 in Northboro, IA, a son of Marion D. and Elizabeth J. (Morgan) Bayless. He grew up in Northboro and was a 1958 graduate of Northboro High School. Skip attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO and Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO. He played in his Father's dance band the Rhythm Aires when he was in high school and into college. That's where Marion Dee Bayless dedicated the song "It Had to Be You" to Karen and Skipper in 1959 and they married in June, 1960. In this union 3 children were born, Lundie Rene, Todd Alan and Timothy Dee. Skip and Karen were married for 35 years. Skip and his family had lived in Shenandoah, IA, Omaha, NE, Des Moines, IA and Parkville, MO. Skip moved to Harrisonville, MO and lived there for 22 years with Leota Harris. 

Over the course of Skip's career and life, he worked for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Agency in Shenandoah, IA, Continental Can Co., and NEBCO Distribution in Omaha, NE, and L&L Supply Co. Later he worked for Conklin Co. as a salesman, was an Auctioneer, and had worked for the I.R.S. in Kansas City, MO. He loved music, woodworking, boating, fishing and traveling. Also, working, researching and emailing from his computer, spending time with his family and attending class reunions. He was loved as a husband, father, brother and friend to many. He will never be forgotten. 

Skip was preceded in death by his parents Marion Dee and Elizabeth Josephine Bayless; his wife, Karen Leah (Williamson) Bayless and two sons, Todd Alan Bayless and Timothy Dee Bayless. 

He is survived by his fiancée, Leota (Lee) Harris, Harrisonville, Mo; four sisters, Alice Mauer, Omaha, NE, Deborah (Rod) Nester, Jody (Dennis) Streitenberger, and Shari (Jay) Lindburg, all of Shenandoah, IA; daughter, Lundie Renee' Bayless, Kansas City, MO; and three grandchildren, Amy Marie Thropp, Boulder, CO and Zachary Alan Thropp, Kansas City, MO and Sydnei Leah Bayless.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Immediately following the memorial service the family will have a visitation and luncheon at the First Presbyterian Church in Shenandoah.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Burial of cremains will be held at a late date in Union Grove Cemetery in Northboro, Iowa

Berlin, Grace - 22 Sep 1927 - 25 Nov 2017 - Grace passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Shenandoah.

Grace Pauline (Hoyt) Berlin passed away on Saturday, November 25th, 2017 at the age of 90. Grace was born in Mount Etna, Iowa to Jesse and William Hoyt on September 22, 1927. She attended schools around the Corning and Massena areas and graduated from Cumberland in 1945. She obtained a War Emergency Teacher Certificate to begin her 37 year teaching career near Cumberland in the fall of 1945. She continued her education as she was teaching, eventually earning her Bachelor's Degree from Northwest Missouri State University.

Grace married Manzel Berlin at the Methodist Church in Shenandoah, December 25th, 1949. They soon welcomed their first child Joyce, followed by William and Manzel. Always one to open her heart and home, Grace and Manzel became foster parents for nearly 20 years, where they welcomed Jim and Ray Herron and Steven Boydston. 

Grace is preceded in death by her parents William Hoyt and Jesse (Steadman) Hoyt, husband Manzel Berlin, son William Berlin, Foster Sons, James and Raymond Herron, and sister Beulah Hoyt Dillon. 

Grace is survived by her children Joyce Witzenburg (Robert), and Manzel Owen Berlin (Jennifer L. Sacks), brother-in-law Ray Berlin, foster son Steven Boydston, grandchildren Brenda Coosner (Gil), Jim Daisy (Jana), Jeri Schultz (Jared), Mandy Coyle (Brian), Anna Tamayo (Damian), Penny Foore (Roman), Christine Maas (Gabe), Brian Witzenburg (Karen) and Jon Herron and fourteen great-grandchildren. 

We are forever grateful to Ray Berlin who helped to care for Grace after Manzel passed. He opened his home to care for her after two hip surgeries in 2004. He was her brother-in-law, friend, companion, dance partner, and fellow pool shark.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

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

Vincent LeRoy Bever was born Dec. 18, 1951 in Maryville, Missouri to Fred William Bever Sr. and Beverly Charlene (Long) Bever. He graduated Burlington Junction High School and attended two years aviation school in Kansas City.

After school Vince worked at Wilson Foods in Clarinda then at Griffin Pipe as a heavy equipment operator making pipe. He worked at Griffin Pipe 10 years. He then moved to Texas and worked on the oil fields as a derek hand. He returned to Griffin Pipe and made pipe of all sizes. Later, Vince worked at Henningsen Construction in Atlantic. At Henningsen he was in construction as a heavy equipment operator. Vince retired from Henningsens after his health failed.

He enjoyed golf, watching western movies and shooting guns, the History Channel documentaries particularily World War I and II movies and the Animal Planet channel, COPS and Live PD. Outside of those activities he really enjoyed his dog, Killer.

Vincent passed away Jan. 13 at Clarinda Regional Health Center following an extended illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Fred Bever Jr., and sister Linda Wilson.

He leaves behind his wife, Nellie Marie Bever of College Springs; children Travis and Shana Annette Bever; sister Charlotte (Lonnie) Jones, Clarinda: and stepchildren Shawn Robert Waterman, Tina Marie Waterman, and Daniel Joseph Waterman

Blane, James "Jim" Allen - James Allen Blane, son of John F. and Essie (McIntosh) Blane, was born on January 16, 1949 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Shenandoah Medical Center. 

Jim was born and raised in Shenandoah. Following high school he attended Ellsworth Junior College on a football scholarship. He also attended Tarkio Community College before returning to Shenandoah to work at his father's restaurant, The Waldorf Café, which he eventually owned and operated. Several years later he sold the café and went to Eaton Corporation where he remained for 31 years. 

Jim always loved sports, especially football and baseball. he was a great competitor in high school. He coached Little League traveling baseball teams for several years when his boys were young, and loved watching them play sports as they grew up. Jim enjoyed his grandchildren, always keeping them supplied with cookies and pickle cubes. 

Jim loved to cook and was especially known for his pan-fried chicken, homemade salsa and chips, pickles, and deer jerky. Jim always planted a huge garden and enjoyed canning and sharing with family, friends, and neighbors. Jim was an avid hunter and enjoyed taking his dog, Maggie for rides everyday. 

Preceding Jim in death were his parents, John and Essie Blane; a brother, John Jr; and sister, Sheryl Maher. 

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Susan, sons Nathan Blane, Hopkins, Mo., and Bennett (Nicki) Blane, Shenandoah. Grandchildren, Lily, Michael, and Addison Blane. Brothers-in-law Steve Maher and his children Chris (Vicki) Maher, Kerri (Craig) Younggren, and Matt Maher; Denny Gray and his children Jeff and Scott Gray; and sister-in-law Sandi Cox. Jim is also survived by other relatives, friends, and his annual deer hunting group who will miss him dearly, as well as his faithful dog Maggie who will miss her daily rides. 

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, December 11, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Memorials are being established.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Brammer, Bonnie Kay Hines - Bonnie Kay (Hines) Brammer, 70, of Red Oak, Iowa and formerly of the Shenandoah area passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine - Omaha. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nishna Valley Christian Church in Shenandoah. Visitation with the famiily will take place one hour prior to the service at the Church beginning at 9:30 AM. Burial will take place in the Baker Cemetery near Norwich. Memorials may be directed to the Bonnie Brammer Memorial Fund.

Bonnie Kay Bramer, one of six children of Clinton Charles and Velma Louise (Paris) Hines, was born on October 23, 1947 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She grew up in Rock Port and Fairfax, Missouri and attended school in Farragut, Iowa, later receiving her G.E.D. Bonnie worked at Glasstex, a manufacturer of fiberglass body components, in Naperville, Illinois.

Bonnie enjoyed reading and had a flair for writing poetry. She loved Hershey almond bars, working on crafts and making blankets for her grandchildren. Bonnie loved her family and grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma and great grandma, sister, aunt and a good friend to all who knew her.

Bonnie passed away on October 28, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, at the age of 70 years and 6 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard Brammer, twin sister Rosa Bales and sister Karen Weisenberger and husband Ray; great granddaughter Zaylee Blystone; and brother-in-law Jack Wilson.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter Debbie Terry and husband Jim of Red Oak, IA; son Rick Baker of Red Oak; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Catherine Culbertson and Judy Wilson; brother Larry Hines, all of Shenandoah, IA; other relatives; and a host of friends.

Nishna Valley, Shenandoah, Iowa

Brown, Gary Franklin - Gary Brown, age 74, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Jerry Wagoner officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa prior to the service. Private family burial will be held at a later date in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Clarinda, Iowa.

Gary Franklin Brown began life on February 19, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri. He passed peacefully into eternal peace November 15, 2017 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. He was the first child born to Lamonte C. Brown and Helen L., (Kingery) Brown. He was joined by one brother, Randal W. Brown. Gary was baptized in the Lutheran faith November 4, 1951 and was confirmed April 14, 1957 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended grade school at Calvary Lutheran School in Kansas City and he graduated from Lee’s Summit High School. Gary achieved first place at the Missouri State Track Meet. He also had two years of college at Central Missouri State. After college he worked at American Savings and Loan in Kansas City. Gary met Sharon Ann Sunderman while she taught in Kansas City. They were married at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Clarinda, Iowa on June 11, 1966. They were blessed with five children, Sandra, Mark, Michelle, Scott and David.

Gary worked very hard over the years at several jobs; among them, HyGrade/Wilson Food Plant for twenty years, Wellman Dymanics for four years and also he was a restaurant owner. He was with the Clarinda Fire and Rescue for over ten years. He received a safety award from the State of Iowa.

Gary was active in Calvary Lutheran Church serving as an usher and he and Sharon were active with the youth group. While in Clarinda, he was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He enjoyed Golf, taking pictures and doing things with his family.

Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Brown; parents, Lamonte and Helen Brown; brother, Randal Brown; in-laws, Leonard Sunderman and Martha Sunderman Gerdts; daughter-in-law, Suz Brown; grandparents, Edmund and Margaret Brown, Benjamin and Rowena Kingery.

Gary is survived by his children, Sandra (Brian) Gibson of Clarinda, Mark (Maggie) Brown of Clarinda, Michelle (Greg) Miller of Newton, Iowa, Scott (Barb) Brown of Clarinda, David Brown of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Cassie (Evan) Hough, Laura (Tyler) Hughes, Lexie and Gracie Brown, Sierra, Agnetha, Jesse Miller, Dalton, Jorja, Mollie Brown and four great grandchildren, Sterling Hough, Skylee Hough, Harper Hughes, Addison Hughes; sister-in-law, Connie Brown of Kansas City, Missouri; sister-in-law, Susan (Jim) Foote of DeWitt, Iowa; brother-in-law, Mark Sunderman (Sue) of Grand Rivers, Kentucky; nieces; nephews and many friends

Cade, Dona Fay Foster - Dona Cade, age 96, of Clarinda, IA, formerly of New Market, IA entered into peace Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Clarinda Regional Health Center. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, IA with Pastor Andrew Rubenking officiating. Burial will be in Memory Cemetery, New Market, IA.

Dona Fay Cade was born February 8, 1921 at home in rural Page County, IA to Fred T. Foster and Alta (Taylor) Foster. She grew up in East River Township and attended grade school at New Liberty School and high school in New Market where she met her future husband Verlin Cade. Dona attended Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville, MO and returned to teach at Siam, IA. Dona and Verlin were united in marriage June 4, 1942. Verlin served his country during World War II and together they returned to the farm in 1945. They were blessed with three children, Janet, John and Jeffry. Dona returned to teaching in 1962 and received her Bachelor’s degree in education from Northwest Missouri State (University) in 1968. She taught elementary at East River Schools and joined New Market School faculty in 1962 and retired in 1983 after teaching 27 years. Dona cherished the time with her students and kept in contact with many of them.

Dona spent her life serving her family, students and community. Her middle son, John, was born with Down Syndrome, and together with Verlin, the couple helped establish a parents’ group and school for the mentally disabled in Yorktown, Iowa. She regularly volunteered at church and was hosting and cooking for large family gatherings well into her ninth decade. Following her retirement, Dona enjoyed many group activities; she especially enjoyed a sewing group in Clarinda, a domino club in New Market and the East River club. Dona valued family, faith and the farm. She believed God showed the way, the farm provided, and family gave you purpose. Dona embraced the art of home making from growing fresh ingredients in her own garden, making family favorites from homemade noodles, mashed potatoes and pie to sewing and making beautiful clothes and quilts. Dona would selflessly give up her own bed and opt to sleep on the “davenport” for a guest she just met. She was always the first one to volunteer to help and no task was too big for her small 5ft, 110 lb stature. She exercised regularly, mowed her lawn, gardened and lived independently for most of her life. “She is but little but she is fierce” described her big hugs that could knock the wind out of all those she loved and adored. She showed her love in every way possible and gave all those who knew her a reason to live more joyfully and pray more diligently. Her legacy will live on in her children, eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Preceding Dona in death were her parents; parents-in-law, Ora and Jennie (Pratt) Cade; husband, Verlin Cade; son, John Cade; brother, Harold Foster.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Janet Bix and husband Gary of Westerville, Ohio and Jeffry Cade and wife Ronda of rural Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Laura (Steve Dembski) Bix of Lansing, Michigan, Brandon (Corie) Bix of Marysville, Ohio, Amanda (Steve Struhar) Cade of St. Paul, Minnesota, Melissa Cade of Topeka, Kansas, Kate Williams (Melissa Westerbuhr) of Columbus, Nebraska, Ashleigh ( Jordan) Dammann of Clarinda, Iowa, Chance Cade and Mason Cade of Clarinda, Iowa; great grandchildren, Ethan Lantz, Cade Dembski, Jake Dembski, Blake Dembski, Hayden Bix, Sawyer Bix, Garland Bix, Carter Williams, Nash Williams and Josie Dammann; sister-in-law, Julia Foster of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces; nephews and many friends

Carlson, Ila Jean Loethen - Ila Jean Carlson, a long time Northboro resident, died December 6, 2017 at Elm Heights Care Facility due to deteriorating health.

She was born on March 2, 1928 in Jefferson City, Missouri as the oldest child of George Edward and Della (Patton) Loethen. She had six siblings; three brothers and three sisters. She attended St. Peters Parochial School graduating in 1946. She was employed by the Division of Welfare for the State of Missouri. In 1951 she met Howard Carlson who was stationed at the US Army base of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. On June 12, 1952 Howard and Ila Jean were united in marriage. They moved to a farm south of Northboro, Iowa residing there for 43 years where they had two children, Roger Wayne and Linda Kay. They subsequently retired to his family farm west of Northboro, Iowa. They lived on this farm until February 2017 when they moved to Windsor Manor, Shenandoah, Iowa.

She was active in the Northboro United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women's group and a variety of social clubs. Her proudest moment came when she became "Grandma" following the birth of her grandchildren.

Ila Jean was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Jerome Loethen and Luther Loethen; twin sisters Doris and Delores Loethen; brother-in-laws Stanley Prenger and Paul Foster. 

Surviving is her loving husband, Howard and her children Roger (Cindy) Carlson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Linda (James) Bane, Stuart, Iowa; three grandchildren Michael Bane, Steven and Paula Carlson; brother Richard "Pete" Loethen, Taos, Missouri; sister Rachel Prenger, Taos, Missouri; sister-in-law Jane Foster, Shenandoah, Iowa; sister-in-law Rosemary Loethen, The Villages, Florida and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 10:30 am, Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Northboro United Methodist Church in Northboro, Iowa. 

Visitation with the family will be held from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm, Sunday, December 10,2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Burial will be held the Union Grove Cemetery in Northboro, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Northboro United Methodist Church, St. Jude Children's Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children

Cooper, Raymond "Bud" E. - Raymond Earl Cooper the son of Elmer J. and Nea (Andrews) Cooper was born on November 5, 1927 at Shenandoah, Iowa. He entered into rest at the Grandville Villa Assisted Living on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the age of 90.

Bud grew up in Shenandoah and graduated from Shenandoah High School. On August 10, 1947 he was married to Doris Mascher after their marriage they lived in Farragut, Iowa later Shenandoah. Bud worked for the White Rose Gas Station until he was drafted into the U.S. Navy in 1951 later being drafted into the U.S. Air Force in 1952 where he began his U.S. Air Force career for 20 years retiring in 1972. While in the U.S. Air Force he and Doris were stationed in Mercede, California, Denver, Colorado, Anchorage, Alaska, Lincoln, Nebraska, Sioux St. Marie, Michigan, Tucson, Arizona, again in Anchorage, Alaska. After retirement from the U.S. Air Force Bud and Doris made their home in Shenandoah, Iowa. After retirement from the U.S. Air Force, Bud began his career at Eaton Manufacturing in Shenandoah where he worked for 20 years. After his retirement from Easton's he worked part time for J and R Furniture and Shenandoah Floral Company.

Bud was a man for all seasons enjoying fishing, camping, traveling, woodworking, gardening, building model airplanes. You could find Bud from time to time at the Casino which he enjoyed.

Preceding him in death was his beloved wife Doris in November of 2016, his parents Elmer and Nea Cooper, a sister Dorothy Barrett.

Survivors include his son Michael Ray Cooper of Denver, Colorado; daughter Deborah Wilson and her husband Joel of Omaha, Nebraska; grandsons, Drew Wilson and Megan O'Hern of Omaha, Nebraska, and Kyle Wilson and wife Teresa of Boynton Beach, Florida and their children Cooper, Margaret and Grace Wilson; brother Kenneth Cooper and wife Betty of Shelbyville, Texas, and sister Mary Lillie and husband Bob of Grand Junction, Colorado; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm, Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

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

Cox, Henry "Hank" Grover - Henry "Hank" Grover Cox, son of Edward Glidden and Henrietta (Twombly) Cox, was born March 13, 1941 in Brooks, Maine. Hank passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Hank's childhood was spent in Brooks, Maine close to his maternal and paternal grandparents. He graduated from Rockland High School with the class of 1959. Following graduation in 1959 he joined the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1963.

Hank was an automotive mechanic at the Oldsmobile dealership in Council Bluffs, Iowa for many years. He also worked for Doug Blackburn for more than 20 years. He enjoyed hunting with dogs and had a passion for breeding and raising hunting dogs.

Hank was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Lee Cox (2009), son Michael G. Cox (2008) and daughter Rhonda Wangberg (2004) and brother James G. Cox (2010).

Hank is survived by his daughter Jane Stucker of Atlantic, IA, son Tim Leighton of Crescent, IA, grandchildren Brian Wangberg of Omaha, NE, Brent Wangberg of CO, Don and Aaron Stucker of Council Bluffs, IA and Emily Leighton of Crescent, IA, sisters Brenda McLaughlin of Anchorage, AK and Cindy Hatch of St. Johnsbury, VT, companion Sandy Feikema of Farragut, IA and dear friends Doug Blackburn and Don and Kathleen Adkins.

Celebration of life gathering will be held from 1-3pm, Wed., Oct. 25, 2017 at the Tabor Community Center located at 626 Main St. in Tabor, IA.

Following the gathering the burial of cremains will be held at Thurman Cemetery in Thurman, IA. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Davison, Danny - Danny Davison, age 65, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, October 30, 2017 at his home in rural Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, November, 03 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Greg Young officiating. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Danny Charles Davison, age 65, passed away at his home on October 30 2017. Dan was born on June 15th 1952, in Clarinda to Bennie and Betty Davison of rural Clarinda. Dan was later gifted in life with his little sister Renee. Growing up Dan attended East River Country School, moving onto Clarinda High school where he graduated in 1970 and later attended Northwest Missouri State in the fall. A few years later then met his soon to be wife Lois Johnston. They joined in marriage April 26, 1981 and later had 2 children, Andrew Charles and Karla Elaine. He enjoyed farming with his dad and later built a local feed store in Bedford, Iowa he enjoyed for over 9 years. He enjoyed learning how to diagnose hog and cattle sicknesses to help his customers in all ways that he could. He went on to coach the pony baseball team for 4 yrs, where he was a very successful coach, winning over 150+ games. He took a job at South Page High school as their head baseball coach for 7 enjoyable years winning a district championship for first time in over 30 yrs. He loved baseball so much that when anyone spoke to him about it he would say “do you remember that one game?” and he could rattle off all the details of the game, but he couldn't always remember where he put his wallet.

Growing up he loved the New York Yankees. When Andy and Karla started playing ball he wanted them to wear his 2 favorite players numbers, 7 for Mickey Mantle and 9 for Roger Maris. Because he lived close to Kansas City, Missouri he grew fond of the Royals just as much. So a few times a year he would get tickets for his whole family to go. Every summer he took trips with his family where he enjoyed being able to get away from all the chores and busy lifestyle and spend quality time with his family. Branson was always a home away from home for Dan. He was a very loving and caring person who took great joy in his cows and teaching the players he coached over all the years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Bennie and Betty. He leaves to mourn his passing: his loving wife Lois of Clarinda; Son Andy Davison wife Justine of Clarinda; daughter, Karla Davison of Clarinda; grandchildren: Owen and Drake; sister Renee Olhausen and husband Tom of Sioux City, Iowa; niece; Nikkele Peterson and nephews: Adam, Phillip and Ryan Peterson along with a host of family and friends

Davison, Merlin Laverne - Merlin Davison, age 93, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Scott Davison officiating. Burial will be held in the Shearer Cemetery near Braddyville, Iowa.

Merlin Laverne Davison was born December 2, 1924, in a log house near Braddyville, Iowa the son of Roy Robert Davison and Roene (Clark) Davison. He grew up attending the Pine Country School through the 8th grade. On August 14, 1949, Merlin was united in marriage to Jean Kendall in Clarinda, Iowa. To this loving union three children were born Allen, Twyla and Greg. 

Merlin farmed with his father, making the family home on the 150 Acre Century Family Farm east of Braddyville. When his father passed away, they continued to live on the farm until the spring of 1999, when they had a sale and moved into Clarinda. Along with row crop of corn, hay, alfalfa and clover the family raised cows and hogs. Merlin was an ‘old school farmer’ who enjoyed tending the fields with his antique tractors and machinery. 

In their retirement years, Merlin and Jean enjoyed riding their bikes around town, stopping in for coffee here and there to enjoy their friends. They looked forward to long drives in their car, often stopping at garage sales when they came upon one. 

Left to cherish Merlin’s memory is his loving wife of 68 years, Jean Davison of Clarinda, Iowa; Allen Davison and wife Linda of Maryville, Missouri; Twyla Martin and husband Tom of Maryville, Missouri; and Greg Davison and wife Kimberly of Villisca, Iowa; eleven grandchildren Christopher and DeAnn Davison; Melissa and Steve Hart; Traci and Ken Garner; Andy Wiederholt and Keysa; Jeff Martin and Heather; Jessie Eggenberg and Pete; Jeff Davison and Shelby; Cody Davison; and Jessica Davison and Josh; Chelsea and Michael; Zack; fourteen great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Bob Kendell and wife Phyllis, of Clarinda, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Shirley Thomas of Clarinda, Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Merlin in death are his parents, Roy and Roene Davison; a sister, Lucille Carter and her husband Lester

Demanett, E. Joan Ballain - E. Joan Demanett Pace, daughter of Cecil and Marguerite (Fritz) Ballain, was born on August 14, 1938 in Emerson, Iowa. She passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the age of 79 in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Joan grew up in the southwest Iowa area, attending Shenandoah Community Schools. She graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1955.

On September 10, 1955 Joan was united in marriage with Arthur Dow Demanett (deceased.) They were blessed with four children; Kevin, Timothy, David and Julia. They were married 32 years prior to divorcing. Joan married Virgil Pace in 1996. He preceded her in death.

Joan's early careers included working at the hospital in Shenandoah, as well as Central Surveys. She spent the majority of her career as a real estate broker, owning a real estate company in Shenandoah. In her later years, she managed apartment buildings in both Kansas City and Omaha.

Joan enjoyed numerous activities including sewing, baking and volunteering with various children's, women's and community groups. Above all, Joan's greatest joy were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Joan was a member of the Altrusa Women's Group, American Legion Ralston NE Post, BPW Group, as well as being a Girl Scout leader and Sunday school teacher.

Proceeding Joan in death were her parents, her husbands, four siblings; Robert, Raleigh, Charles and Catherine. She is survived by her four children; Kevin (Kathy) Demanett of Omaha, NE, Timothy Demanett of Des Moines, IA, David (Jane) Demanett of Johnston, IA and Julia (Daniel) Anderson of Shenandoah, IA; five grandchildren; Stefanie (Marty) Barrett of Omaha NE, Kristin Demanett of Madison, WI, Whitney (Tracy) Haack of Fairmont, NE, Stephen Demanett of Omaha, NE and Brenton Demanett of Omaha, NE; eight great grandchildren; Maggie, Charlie, Henry, Trenton, Madison, Warren, Skylen and Isaiah; five siblings; Jack (Deanna) Ballain of Shenandoah, IA, Sharon (Ron) Newby of Nebraska City, NE, Mary (Walter) Yenney of Plattsmouth, NE, Colleen (Don) Poggemeyer of Nebraska City, NE and Tony (Cathy) Ballain of Shenandoah, IA; other relatives and friends.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church in Shenandoah.

Memorials may be directed to the Parkinson's Association or the Alzheimer's Association

Dodd, Jerry Merle - Jerry Merle Dodd, son of Clifford Merle and Ada Burch Dodd, was born September 2, 1953 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Azria Health Midtown in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Jerry was born handicapped for this reason he lived with his parents in Randolph for many years. He later got his own apartment in Omaha. He attended various different schools, special schools for the handicapped in Nashville and Kansas City. Jerry secretly and to the surprise of his family received his GED on his own.

Jerry worked for Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue and the IRS in Omaha. He loved his work and never missed a day. He has excellent references and recommendations. One such reference came from Nebraska Congresswoman Virginia Smith.

Jerry was dedicated to the Presbyterian Church and later to the Catholic Church.

Jerry loved classical music. He was a bible student and was paraphrasing the bible for fun. He had thousands of pages written. He also was a news junky, he always knew what was going on in the news and would inform the family. He liked watching old fashion good moral movies and reading political books. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Ada Dodd and several aunts and uncles. Survivors include his sister Rebecca Jane Dodd of Randolph, Iowa, numerous cousins and other family.

Celebration of life graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held 10:00 am until 11:00 am, Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. 

Memorials may be directed to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, 505 South 45th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68106

Dunshee, Charles Edward - Charles Dunshee, age 62, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his residence in Clarinda. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Gordon Scott officiating. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Charles Edward Dunshee, son of Arthur Allen and Jean Carolyn (McCollough) Dunshee was born on May 28, 1955 in Clarinda, Iowa and entered into peace in his home on December 23, 2017 at the age of 62 years with his family surrounding him.

Charles grew up in Clarinda and was a member of the CHS class of 1973. After high school, he worked various jobs including at the MHI, on the west coast and at a long term care facility in Cedar Falls before settling into his career at the Glenwood State School; where he worked for 25 years until his retirement in May 2013. Upon his retirement, he left his home in Silver City, Iowa and returned to Clarinda. He loved his house in Clarinda and he truly made it a home. He took great pride in it and enjoyed keeping a neat lawn and growing beautiful flowers including roses in the spring and summer months. He had a great passion for nature’s beauty and loved watching and feeding birds. He was especially fond of humming birds, cardinals and orioles. He was very knowledgeable about history and science and enjoyed researching these interests. Charles was an avid sports fan and always supported the Indianapolis Colts, the Hawkeyes and ISU, and his beloved Chicago Cubs. He also enjoyed the game of Chess. Perhaps his greatest pleasure was cycling where he enjoyed taking small bike trips, riding on the Wabash Trace and participating in RAGBRAI. Riding his bike allowed him to leave behind the everyday worries of the world and just enjoy the beauty of nature.

Known as Charlie by his friends and co-workers, he will be remembered for his kindness and loyalty to be a true friend, his strong work ethic, compassion and fairness on the job. His family will attest to his undying sense of humor, strength, courage and dedication to family. He especially loved children and his nieces and nephews were like his own kids. He believed that people from all walks of life should be treated equally and with respect. 

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Dwayne Zimmerman and Gary Tharp and sister-in-law, Faye Dunshee.

Left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Linda (Dennis Nissen), Leslie Dunshee, Calvin (Fran) Dunshee, Carolyn Tharp, Anita Von Dielingen, Lisa (Terry Kinman); nieces and nephews, Brian Dunshee, Angela (Douglas) Britton, Elizabeth (Andy) Goke, Heather Tharp (Brett Spohr), Amber Tharp, Nathan Tharp, Eric Von Dielingen, Kristi (Derek) Story, Ryan Von Dielingen, Alexa Whitehill (Craig Connell), Andrew Whitehill, Aaron Whitehill, Stephanie (Riley) Christie and Shelby Kinman; great nieces and nephews, Daniel, Dexter and Isabella Britton, Connor and Charlie Goke, Kaden Tharp, Caroline Tharp, Dom, Rem and Brayden Story, Kiley Christie; other relatives and many friends

Eglehoff, Paul Dean - Paul Eglehoff, age 89, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, 13, 2017 at Westridge Care & Rehab, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 16, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Andrew Rubenking officiating. Private family burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa prior to the service. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Paul Dean Eglehoff was born September 12, 1928 in North Loup, Nebraska, the son of Glen Eglehoff and Dora (Horner) Eglehoff. The family moved to Clarinda when Paul was 12 years of age. He graduated from Clarinda High School in 1946 and received his Associates of Arts degree from Iowa Western Community College in electrical engineering. Following his graduation from college, he worked for Iowa Power Company. On October 10, 1953, he was united in marriage to Darlene Peterson at the Methodist Church, Northboro, Iowa. They were blessed with three children, Patricia, Kathy and Steven and sixty four years of marriage.

Paul was a farmer and he thoroughly enjoyed farming. He was a hard worker and in addition to his farming, through the years he also worked for Wilson Foods and drove the Clarinda Community School bus. Following his retirement from Wilson Foods he drove the school bus for several more years. Paul was an active member of the First United Methodist Church for sixty four years. Paul was always willing to help others. He enjoyed collecting tools and miniature tractors and the companionship of his dogs. His top priority was his family and he was very proud of them and loved them dearly. 

Preceding Paul in death were his parents; parents-in-law, Leslie and Verna Peterson; son, Steven Eglehoff.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Darlene Eglehoff of Clarinda, Iowa; daughters, Patricia McCombs and husband David of Ankeny, Iowa and Kathy Petersen and husband Scott of Grinnell, Iowa; grandchildren, Nathan McCombs and wife Sabrina of Ankeny, Iowa, Aaron McCombs and fiancé Alyssa of Ankeny, Iowa, Jed Petersen and wife Kara of Grinnell, Iowa, Drew Petersen and wife Gladys of Des Moines, Iowa and Shay Petersen and fiancé Jordan Beck of Des Moines, Iowa; great grandchildren, Aiden and Presley McCombs and Rylee Petersen; other relatives and many friends

Elliott, Mildred Lea Church - Mildred Lea Elliott, 84, of Shenandoah, Iowa, formerly of Rock Port, Missouri and Canon City, Colorado, peacefully entered into the arms of her lord on Tuesday morning, January 9, 2018 at her home in Shenandoah. 

Celebration of life funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Faith Covenant Church in Essex with Rev. Jim Ressegieu officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday evening at the Nishna Valley Funeral Home. Memorials in Mildred's name are being directed to the Essex Faith Covenant Church or to the Shenandoah Senior Center. Burial will take place in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Mildred Lea Elliott, daughter of Floyd Milo and Osa Mae (Hathaway) Church, was born on September 1, 1933 in Yuma, Colorado. She entered into the arms of her Lord on Tuesday morning, January 9, 2018 at her Shenandoah, Iowa home at the age of 84 years, 4 months, 8 days.

Her early life was spent on the Colorado plains. At the age of 11, Mildred and her family moved to Shenandoah, Iowa. They spent one year in Shenandoah before moving to Blockton, Iowa. During her sophomore year of high school the family moved back to Shenandoah where she graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1951. 

On October 17, 1954, Mildred was united in marriage to Robert George Elliott at the First Presbyterian Church in Shenandoah. To this union two daughters, Sheryl Ann (1955) and Ronda Lea (1959) were born. Following their marriage they made their home in the Locust Grove community. She and Bob joined the Locust Grove Church in 1955 and Mildred maintained her membership until the church closed in 2015.

During high school, Mildred worked at Spurgeon’s and following graduation, kept books for Squire Dairy until they sold out in 1955. In 1957, they moved to Denver, Colorado, later returning to Red Oak, Iowa, where she helped run the family trucking business. In 1965, she and Bob bought a farm near Rock Port, Missouri and from 1966 to 1972 Mildred worked at the Atchison County Mail (newspaper) where she wrote and kept books. She also worked at a western store and fabric store in Rock Port until the mid-eighties. After leaving the farm and moving back to Colorado, Bob and Mildred built two houses and a log cabin in the mountains. In October 2001, Mildred moved back to Shenandoah. In 2002, she began working in the funeral industry as a funeral assistant and continued to work right up until her health deteriorated the end of December 2017 with Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service.

A self-proclaimed socialite, Mildred was active in a number of clubs and organizations. Among those were the Rainbow Girls, YWCA, Extension Club, Continental Club, New Neighbors Club, travel club, crafts club, Red Hats and Rebecca Lodge. She loved to cook and entertain and enjoyed sewing, making two wedding dresses and attendant outfits for five weddings. Her and Bob also loved to square dance.

Preceding Mildred in death were her parents; sisters, Neva Church and Charlotte Carlson; daughter, Sheryl Mainquist (2000); husband of 46 years, Bob (2001); sister-in-law, Barbara Elliott; brother-in-law, C. Leland Carlson; father and mothers-in-law, Henry and Marjorie and Mildred Elliott. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Ronda Woods and husband Curtis of Red Oak, IA; son-in-law, Wilbur Mainquist of Red Oak, IA; six grandchildren, Jason Mainquist and wife Amber of Haslet, TX, Jeff Mainquist and wife Tammy of Malvern, IA, Colby Woods and wife Jessica of Elkhorn, NE, Haley Woods of Red Oak, IA, and Heath Woods and Hunter Woods of Red Oak, IA; great grandchildren, Dalton and Carson Mainquist of Haslet, TX, Wesley and Wyatt Mainquist of Malvern, IA and Ruby Woods of Elkhorn, NE; special niece, Carla Kirchert and husband Les of Essex, IA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Howard and Pat Elliott of Farragut, IA, Jane and Luther Thompson of Rock Port, MO, Harriett Elliott of Farragut, IA, Henry Elliott of Red Oak, IA, Wendee and Doug McVicker of Findlay, OH and Greg Beam of Missouri Valley, IA; other relatives and many friends.

Erickson, Alan K. - Jul 19, 1957 - Oct 29, 2017 - Alan passed away in a farming accident on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in rural Essex, Iowa.

Memorial services are pending at this time.

Glassgow, Ray A. - Ray Glassgow, age 82, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, November 13, 2017 at his residence in Clarinda. Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Russ Clark officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Dallas Center Cemetery, rural New Market, Iowa.

Ray A. Glassgow passed away November 13, 2017 in Clarinda, Iowa. Ray was born on May 4, 1935 in a farmhouse in Taylor County, Iowa, the son of Lewis R. and Violet Mae (Young) Glassgow. He was one of five children.
Ray grew up in the New Market, Iowa area and attended New Market public school, and he graduated from high school in the New Market Miner Class of 1953. He attended the New Market Church of Christ and was baptized. He also served as a youth leader at the church.
.As a youth, he delivered newspapers in the New Market area, also delivering rabbits that he had hunted to his customers. He also ran the film projector in downtown New Market. (The film was projected on the side of the building.)
Ray worked at farming in Taylor County as a young man and on the survey crew for Taylor County Roads Department. He worked as an auto mechanic for Evan’s Chevrolet in Clarinda, and as an agricultural equipment mechanic at Sondag’s (John Deere dealership) in Clarinda. He worked in the lead ore mines at Metaline Falls, Washington, located eleven miles south of the Canadian border, until he was drafted into the military, serving in the US Army (Battery C 1st Batallion 92nd Artillery). Ray trained at the Anti-Aircraft Artillery and Guided Missle School, Fort Sill, Oklahoma and was then stationed in Bad Kissingen, Germany where he served as an Artillery Track Vehicle Maintenance mechanic. While serving in the US Army, Ray was awarded the Expert (Rifle) Marksmanship award and the Medal of Good Conduct.
Upon returning from the service in the US Army, Ray returned to work at Sondag’s and then worked a delivery route for Tyler Bottling out of Shenandoah, Iowa.
In 1961, Ray began working weekends for Black Plumbing and Heating, Clarinda, mostly cutting out old boilers. He was proficient with a cutting torch and had to use those skills to remove the old boilers back then.
Ray then worked fulltime at Black Plumbing and Heating. He retired in 2002 after 41 years of employment there (full and part-time). He was an excellent plumber who took great pride in his work and served many Clarinda area customers. He continued to work in an advisory capacity for local plumbers, as needed, for several years after retirement. He also worked part-time in the 1980’s at the front door of the Star Dust Lounge, Clarinda.
Ray loved watching NASCAR on television and taped every cup race. His favorite NASCAR driver was Dale Jarrett (#88) until Jarrett retired from the sport and Ray still competed in the NASCAR race pool and watched every race.
Ray enjoyed camping and especially enjoyed time spent with friends and family at the Lake of Three Fires near Bedford. He enjoyed hunting pheasant, quail, rabbits; spending quality hunting times with his friend, JB French of Conway, Iowa and time spent hunting coyotes with his sons, grandsons and friends in Taylor (“Hazard”) County.
Ray was among the first of motorcycle enthusiasts (Harley Davidson and later, Yamaha) to apply for a motorcycle license in Page County, and in later years, enjoyed riding 4-wheelers with family and friends.
Ray always planted a vegetable garden, and his garden always produced fantastic tomatoes, as well as peppers, onions, and radishes which he shared with family, neighbors and friends.
In the 1970’s and 1980’s Ray enjoyed CB radios and his CB handle was “Torch”. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.
On May 27, 1956, Ray was united in marriage to Virginia Fry at the First Christian Church, Clarinda. To this union, four children were born: Kendra, Karen, Kelly and Kasey.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis R. and Violet Mae Glassgow; grandparents; brothers, Leo Glassgow and Robert Glassgow; sister, Ruth Black; brother-in-law, Burton Strong.
.Survivors include daughters, Kendra (Dan) Hayes of Clarinda and Karen Reeser of Troy, Virginia; sons, Kelly (Rhonda) Glassgow and Kasey (Jennifer) Glassgow of New Market, Iowa; longtime companion and friend, Dorothy Durfey of Clarinda; sister, Jean Strong of Clarinda; eight grandchildren, Lindsay Hayes-Ortiz, Kara Burson, Jessalyn Glassgow, Kyle (Elise) Glassgow, Kalyn Helms, Darek Muhlbauer, Jayden Glassgow and Delayne Glassgow; two great grandchildren, Olivia Grace Hayes and Ryker Lee Glassgow and Ray was excited to learn that he was to have twin great grandbabies arriving next spring. He is also survived by many nieces; nephews; cousins and friends

Steve Dale Greever was born on July 31st, 1950 in Maryville, MO to Glen Dale Greever and Patty Jo Asher. He attended elementary school in Braddyville and Coin, IA. He graduated from South Page High School in College Springs, IA in 1969.
On June 28, 1970, he was united in marriage to Alice Elaine Anderson of Red Oak, IA. The couple was married at Fremont Lutheran Church in Nyman, IA. Steve and Alice resided in Clarinda, IA after marriage then later moved to Red Oak, IA. Steve and Alice lived in rural Red Oak for 31 years then moved to rural Bedford to be closer to the grandchildren.
Steve had a strong work ethic and began working at a young age. He worked various jobs as in haying, walking beans, and working with livestock for various farm neighbors. Steve enjoyed the farm atmosphere. He also worked other jobs such as nursery work or any job he could do to support his needs. After graduating high school, he worked various jobs before he enlisted in the delayed program of the Air Force. He was in the Air Force for a short time until an Honorable Medical Discharge. Steve worked at various truck driving positions until late in the 70's. He became an owner/ operator for a short time then became a driver for Earl May Distribution for a few years. Steve then returned as an owner/ operator for the rest of his trucking career. Steve currently was leased to Greenbelt Transport of Eldora, IA where he enjoyed hauling agricultural chemicals. Out of any product Steve hauled during his trucking career he thoroughly enjoyed working with Greenbelt. Steve passed away unexpectedly in his sleep during the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 14th in route to load a product for Greenbelt.
Steve had enjoyed going to the Iowa State Fair and had a reserved camping spot since 1991. He also enjoyed both antique and modified tractor pulls and the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion at Mount Pleasant, IA. Steve thoroughly enjoyed old classic cars, antique tractors, and other antique farm equipment. He enjoyed watching old 50's and 60's shows such as Gun Smoke, Andy Griffith, Leave it to Beaver, Lucy and many others. He enjoyed 50's and 60's music and at one time said he would have liked to be a radio DJ. He enjoyed holidays, especially the 4th of July and loved decorating for Christmas. In later years, he enjoyed his trips to Branson and most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and family. He enjoyed having family gatherings and eating home cooked meals at what he called, "Al's Restaurant."
He is preceded in death by his parents and his mother-in-law Effa Anderson, and two nephews and one niece.
He is survived by his wife; Alice Greever, rural Bedford, IA, his children: Robert (Janice) Greever, Dexter, IA, Richard (Jessica) Greever and daughter Zoe, Essex, IA, Reginald (Candace) Greever, Stewartsville, MO, Renee (Chad) Davison and their children Bradley, Brooklyn and Brentley, Braddyville, IA, his siblings, Michael Greever (Sue) Villisca, IA, Charles (Sue) Greever, Shenandoah, IA, Sherry (Larry) Powers, Yorkton, IA, Phillip (Barb) Greever, College Springs, IA, and his father-in-law Merlin Anderson, Red Oak, IA. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, many nieces and nephews and many friends.
Steve's death on June 14, 2017 in Chenoa, Illinois was unexpected and he will truly be missed by all that knew him.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 19, 2017 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Rev. Jerome Wagoner officiating. Interment with military honors provided by American Legion Sergy Post #98 of Clarinda was at Shearer Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to Family Choice. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda provided arrangements. www.WalkerMerrickWolfe.com.

Hall, John David - John David Hall, son of James Lewis, Sr. and Darleen Jane (Vaneman) Hall was born on May 8, 1981 in Stratford, New Jersey. He passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Nebraska Medicine – Omaha at the age of 36 years, 6 months, 10 days.

In his early years, John and his family lived in Millville, New Jersey. At the age of 18, John was diagnosed with a heart condition which deteriorated over the years. He worked in construction at various levels before becoming a stay-at-home dad.

Family and friends were the most important to John. He enjoyed spending time with his children and the love of his life, Jamie Nosekabel Hall. He will be remembered as a family man who enjoyed grilling out and making memories with friends. He was a big jokester, always making everyone laugh and smile. He loved to scare people for a laugh.

Being from the east coast, he developed a deep love for his favorite NFL team, the Philadelphia Eagles. A true diehard fan, he was enjoying this season’s resurgence of the Eagles. An avid dart player, John, received many awards through the years participating in dart tournaments. Another passion of John’s was offroading and was a member of the GTO Club (Good Times Offroad) . He loved the outdoors in general and particularly enjoyed hunting and fishing any time he could get away.

Preceding John in death were his grandparents, John and Alice Hall; mother, Darleen Hall; brother-in-law, Robert Harris; sister-in-law, Marsha Harris; great nephew, Emmett Woodyard; and father-in-law, Doyal Nosekabel, Jr.

Survivors include his spouse, Jamie Lynn Nosekabel Hall of Shenandoah; four children, Bryan Kevin Doyal Blankenship, Brenden Bass, Marsha Lynn Marie Hall and Katelynn Darleen Hall; adopted daughter Naomi Christmas of Anchorage, AK; father, James Lewis Hall, Sr.; siblings, Jimmy Hall (Amy Riggins) of Buena Vista, NJ, William McCorkie (Ella) of Philadelphia, PA, Lisa Coatsolonia (Mike, Jr.) of Shenandoah Valley, VA and Scott Hall of Millville, NJ; mother-in-law, Janie Hastie of Glenwood, IA; sister and brothers-in-law, Brandie Woodyard (Kevin) of Shenandoah, IA and Shawna Bolton (Kurtis) of Glenwood,IA; nieces and nephews, Seth Barratte and Norris Glass of Buena Vista, NJ, Ashley Harms (Sid) of Shenandoah, IA, David Woodyard (Sadie Brooms) of Shenandoah, IA, Alisha Woodyard (Ryan Gibson) of Shenandoah, IA, Cody Hall of Onancock, VA, Amber Hall and Autumn Hall of Buena Vista, NJ, and Brian Bolton and Zach Bolton of Glenwood, IA; great nieces and nephews, Nathan Parson, Lyrica Woodyard, Brentley and Sammy Woodyard, and Makenna Gibson; cousins, George Hall of Millville, NJ and Les Hughes (Jessica) of Pensacola, FL; many aunts, uncles and cousins

Funeral services for Wilma Harms of Clarinda, Iowa and formerly Coin, Iowa will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hwy 2, on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 4:00 PM. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday at Walker-Merrick on the Hwy 2 Bypass, Clarinda. Graveside services for Wilma at the Clarinda Cemetery will immediately follow the church service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarinda Meals on Wheels Program, American Heart Association, or other charity of personal choice. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, provided arrangements.

A lifelong resident of Southwestern Iowa, she was born Wilma Lisette Meyer September 10, 1918, the daughter of Fred A. Meyer and Esther Steeve Meyer at the family farm near Clarinda.  A graduate of Clarinda High School in 1936, Wilma also graduated from the Council Bluffs Cosmetology College. During WW2 she worked in the Clarinda tommy gun factory and later at a Clarinda beauty salon.

On June 24, 1943, Wilma and Reinold W. Harms of Yorktown were married having met at Porter’s Lake Roller Skating Rink in Shenandoah.  Wilma was baptized, confirmed, and married at St John’s Lutheran church in Clarinda. Reinold and Wilma farmed an acreage north of Coin, Iowa, for the next nearly 50 years.  Wilma moved to the Westbrook Condos on South Cardinal Drive in Clarinda, Iowa in 1993. 

She is survived by her three children, Neil Harms of Houston, Texas , and wife, Dianna; Eileen Harms of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; and Emily Kochanski, and husband, Jim, of Austin, Texas.  Grandchildren include Tim Harms and wife, Kim, of San Jose, California; Dana Harms, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Kurt Kochanski of Richardson, Texas, and Mark Kochanski of Austin, Texas.  She has one great-grandchild, Evan Harms, of San Jose, California.  Additional survivors include her sister-in-law, Joyce (Wendell) Meyer of Oxford, IA. 

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Reinold; parents, Fred and Esther Meyer; sister, Edith Williams and husband Lyle; brothers, Wendell and Arnold Meyer; and Arnold’s wife, Ella.

Wilma was active in her church, St. Paul’s Lutheran.  She was a strong supporter of both her church and the Clarinda Lutheran School.  Wilma enjoyed sewing and helped make many quilts to send overseas with her fellow members of St. Paul’s LWML, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. 

She was involved in her community as a volunteer at Goldenrod Nursing Home and Clarinda History Museum among others.

Hartman, Tina Lynn Harms - Tina Hartman, age 48, of College Springs, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home in College Springs, Iowa. Private burial will be at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Tina Lynn Hartman was born June 7, 1969 in Clarinda, Iowa to LaVern Harms and Lora (Whipple) Harms. She grew up in the Farragut, College Springs area and graduated from South Page High School. Tina was united in marriage May 14, 1988 to Rick Hartman in Bedford, Iowa. They were blessed with two children, Emily and Rickie.

While raising her family and working, she continued with her education. She received her LPN from Iowa Western Community College, her RN from Southwestern Community College in Creston, her BSN from the University of Iowa and her MSN from Norwich University, Norwich, Vermont. Tina worked as a nurse and a health facility inspector at the MHI for 28 years with her current employer the State of Iowa, Department of Inspections and Appeals. 

Tina enjoyed being outdoors, mowing the yard, riding the gator and working along side of her husband. Her priority was her family and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Following her initial diagnosis of breast cancer and successful treatments in 2015, she fully enjoyed the following years doing things with her family. She loved to travel with Las Vegas being a favorite destination. Shopping trips, trips to farm exhibits and fleas markets with family were favorite things to do and she also enjoyed dancing. Tina enjoyed quilting and was happy to be able to give one to each of her granddaughters.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Rick Hartman of College Springs, Iowa; daughter, Emily Murphy and husband Jack of Clarinda, Iowa; son, Rickie Hartman and Chelsea Christiansen of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Olivia Murphy and Maelynn Hartman; sister, Tammy Harms of Clarinda, Iowa; father, LaVern Harms of Clarinda, Iowa; mother, Lora Wood and husband Greg of Clarinda, Iowa; mother-in-law, Peggy Whipp of Neosho, Missouri and many friends

Haynie, Timothy "Tim" Layne - 08 Nov 1951 - 21 Dec 2017 - Timothy "Tim" Layne Haynie, 66, of Shenandoah, passed away on Thursday morning, December 21, 2017 at his home.

A celebration of life memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Shenandoah Elks Lodge #1122. In lieu of flowers, memorials are being directed to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Timothy Layne Haynie, son of Cletis Eugene and Norma Beatrice (Wilson) Haynie was born on November 8, 1951 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at his Shenandoah, Iowa home at the age of 66 years, 1 month, 13 days.

His early life was spent growing up on the family farm in Mills County, Iowa near Glenwood. Tim attended first through eighth grade at Elm Grove country school (only a half mile from his house). In his youth, he loved riding horses and milking the cows. He attended high school in Glenwood, graduating from Glenwood High School with the Class of 1970. Following graduation, Tim signed a six year commitment with the Iowa Army National Guard (1970-1976).

On April 27, 1971, Tim was united in marriage to Deborah Lee Chambers at the Glenwood Baptist Church. To this union three children Shawn, Shannelle and Shane were born. In September of 1971, Tim and Deborah moved to Shenandoah where they have lived since. 
Initially, Tim worked for several full service gas stations in southwest Iowa. In October of 1971 he began his career with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT). He retired after 35 years of service in 2006 at the age of 55. Tim also enjoyed working at the Shenandoah Livestock Auction.

A lover of animals, Tim rode and broke horses throughout his life. He enjoyed going to coffee with his friends at Mondo’s on a daily basis. Never knowing a stranger, Tim loved to talk and could discuss any topic with anyone. 

Preceding Tim in death were his mother, Norma Haynie and infant daughter, Shannelle D. Haynie (June 15, 1973). Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Deborah Haynie; two sons, Shawn Haynie and wife Paula and Shane Haynie and wife Brenda; six grandchildren, Abigail, Ethan, Lauren, Sarah, Taylor and Ty Haynie, all of Shenandoah; brother, Larry Haynie and wife Cheryl of Stanton, IA; father, Cletis Haynie and wife Marj of Red Oak, IA; along with many dear friends and other extended family.

A celebration of life memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Shenandoah Elks Lodge #1122. In lieu of flowers, memorials are being directed to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Services for Terry Heisler, 54, of Clarinda, are pending at Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda.

Terry passed away unexpectedly Monday, Dec 25 at Clarinda Regional Health Center.

Wesley Christopher Herzberg (Ted), 92, passed away November 1, 2017 in Clarinda, Iowa. Ted was a level headed, almost impossible to rattle, jovial man. He fought through his recent health issues with courage and determination, all the while maintaining his trademark sense of humor. He always loved to share a good joke with friends. Ted was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ted was born May 30, 1925 on a farm northwest of Clarinda and spent his whole life here. He went to Immanuel Lutheran School. He was the 14th child of twenty born to Albert and Ida Herzberg. On December 21, 1947, Ted and Cleva Miller were wed in Clarinda. They were blessed with two children, Rand and Debra. Ted worked with three of his brothers Bill, Abe and Cotton, at the Herzberg Brothers DX service station on Washington Street for many years. He delivered fuel to surrounding farmers and made close friends with many of his customers. He then went to work for Moormans Manufacturing Co. as a feed salesman. He was one of the top salesmen in the Midwest. Once Cleva and Ted retired they traveled with RVs and then purchased a small home in south Texas. They met and made friends from all over the country and Canada. They were long time members of St. John Lutheran Church. Both Ted and Cleva enjoyed fishing, camping and golf with their children and friends. He loved to grill outdoors and enjoyed a good steak and a beer. Ted was in Europe in the U.S. Army and was captured by the Germans and held in a prisoner of war camp. He was in Company A of the 398th Infantry. He has the World War II Victory Ribbon, the Good Conduct medal and the ETO ribbon with two battle stars for the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. Ted also served on the Clarinda Volunteer Fire Department for twenty years and attained the rank of Captain.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Ida Herzberg, 16 brothers and sisters; Rufus, Louisa, Leona (Nothwehr), David, Edmond, Alice (Gerke), Emil, Leroy, Leland, Aletha (Swanson), Willis, Marcus, Albert, Randall, Norman and Thelma (Hentschke). 

Survivors include one sister Bertha Jensen of Creston, Iowa and brothers; Walton (wife Nelda) of Nevada, Iowa and Bernard (wife Helen) of Creston, Iowa; also by their children Rand of Red Lodge, Montana, Debra Reed and husband Gordon of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren include Evan Reed and wife Amie of Victor, Idaho, Elissa Brockman and husband John of Clarinda, Iowa; and great grandchildren Jackson Prehn of Waseca, Minnesota, Karlie Greenwood of Victor, Idaho and Ayla Mae Brockman of Clarinda.

Ted’s family sincerely thanks the staff at Westridge Care and Rehabilitation and Veterans Administration Clinic in Shenandoah for the exceptional kindness and care.

A celebration of life gathering for Ted and Cleva Herzberg was held Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda. Memorials are suggested to Clarinda Foundation or St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda. Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel provided arrangements.

Holmes, Clara Eloise Berlin - Clara Eloise (Berlin) Holmes passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Clara was born on August 29, 1930 in rural Essex, Iowa to Robert Earl and Leta Ethel (Gilbert) Berlin, being delivered by her Aunt Clara Straight for whom she was named. She was the youngest of nine children.

Clara grew up on the Berlin family farm and attended Goff Country School through the eighth grade. She graduated from Coburg Consolidated High School as valedictorian in 1949, having received honors in basketball as well as being editor of the school paper. Following graduation, Clara worked as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell in Shenandoah before moving to Eugene, Oregon to work and be with her sister Vera. She returned to Shenandoah shortly before Allen's return from his service in Korea, and they were united in marriage on March 21, 1954 at the United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. The couple made their first home one-half mile east of the Holmes family farm where Allen grew up, the farm that would eventually be their home. 

Clara and Allen had three children: David Allen, Sandra Kay and Daniel Lee. Clara was a homemaker, Sunday school teacher/superintendent and later worked as the church secretary for many years, but her greatest joy was being a wife and mother as well as working alongside Allen on the farm. 

Clara was very active in the church, being a long-time member of Emmanuel Lutheran in Shenandoah and she enjoyed the ladies circle and her weekly bridge games with friends very much. She was also a member of the Norwich Social Hour for many years.

Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Leta (Gilbert) Berlin, brothers Melvin (Blanche), Manzel (Grace), Robert (Marjorie) and Kenneth (Irene); sisters Hazel (Lloyd) and Daisy (Floyd) and brother-in-law Orville Williamson. 

Clara is survived by her husband Allen Holmes of Shenandoah; children David (Danette) Holmes of Prescott, AZ, Sandra Swope of Shenandoah and Daniel (Connie) Holmes of Shenandoah; grandchildren Erin Holmes of West Des Moines, IA, Alex Holmes of Merriam, Kansas, Jacob Holmes of Ames, IA and Kassandra Holmes of Prescott, AZ; brother Raymond Berlin of Essex; sister Vera Williamson of Eugene, OR; as well as many other relatives.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah. 

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

Memorials may be directed to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

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

Jenkins, Howard "Ed" Edward - Apr 27, 1942 - Oct 14, 2017 - Ed passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his home in Shenandoah.

Ed has been cremated with no services scheduled private or public. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Jones, Connie Bertram - Connie (Bertram) Jones, 71, of New Baden, IL, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. She was born October 20, 1944 in Shenandoah, IA, the daughter of Harold Lewis and Arlene (Thomas) Bertram and they preceded her in death. She graduated from Shenandoah High School with the class of 1962. She married Bobb L. Jones on October 11, 1987 in Sacramento, CA and he survives in New Baden, IL. She was a legal secretary.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Christine (Gene) Brockley and Anita Koll all of New Baden, IL; Philip (Allison) Einsel of Elk Grove, CA and Kevin (Kelly) Einsel of Roseville, CA; 26 grandchildren and a sister and brother-in-law Vici (John) Giltner of Elliott, IA.

Celebration of life memorial graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Lashier, Vivian Marie Deibert - Vivian Marie Lashier, the daughter of Elwood and Ruby (Wise) Deibert was born on October 20, 1925 in Windom, MN and entered into eternal rest in Shenandoah, Iowa on January 17, 2018 at the age of 92 years 2 months 28 days. Vivian attended school in Sac City, IA and graduated from Sac City High School in 1943. Vivian attended Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines under the Cadet Nurse Program during WW II. She was a member of the Spring 1944 class and graduated in 1947. On February 15, 1948, Vivian was united in marriage to Charles "Neil" Lashier at the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt, IA. Their marriage was blessed with 7 children, Jayne Marie, Charles Neil Jr, Jon Elwood, David Ray, Scott Alan, Mark Edward and Christopher Jay.

Vivian had a long and satisfying career as an R.N. She worked many years at the Ida Grove Hospital and was proud to help with the transition to the new Horn Memorial Hospital in 1965 where she formed many lasting friendships. Their move to Farragut in 1973 created opportunities for her to be employed by Grape Hospital in Hamburg and Hand Hospital in Shenandoah. She found her greatest career joy when she became the school nurse in the Farragut School system for over 20 years.

Vivian's greatest joy was her family and caring for them was her top priority. She loved photography, cooking and baking. She was known for her chocolate chip cookies, banana bread, Christmas goodies, jam and jellies. She was an accomplished seamstress and created most of her children's clothing.

Vivian is survived by her 7 children, daughter Jayne (Gary) Harter of Ida Grove, IA and sons Charles (Vicki) of Lenexa, Kansas, Jon of Gulf Breeze, Florida, David (Jacque) of Shenandoah, IA, Scott (Jamie) of Springfield, NE, Mark (Laurie) of The Woodlands, TX and Christopher (Liz) of West Des Moines, IA. 22 Grandchildren Todd (Angie) Kollbaum, Heidi (Bart) Nieuwenhuis, Sara Faas, Kevin (Jangir) Harter- Sultan, Craig (Sara) Harter, Jill (Bradd) Schulke, Jodi Savoie, Jayme (Jeff) Tam, Jacey Lashier, Nicole (Dave) Loveday, Natalie Lashier, Jennifer (Todd) Samuels, Jessica Lashier, Molly Lashier, Lindsay (Neale) Fishback, Andrew Lashier, Margaret Lashier, Chelsea (Wes) Oglesby, Caitlin (Grant) Kawata, Keenan Lashier, Courtney Lashier and Nicholas Lashier 23 Great Grandchildren Zachary (Clarissa) Kollbaum, Jordan (Steph Jane) Kollbaum, Emily, Ryan and Abigail Kollbaum ,Tyler and Tiana Collins, Oscar Faas, Alexander and Jake Harter-Sultan, Oliva and William Harter , Arana Schulke, Tyler and Stayton Savoie, Kira and Makenzie Loveday, Tate and Tenley Samuels, Frankie Lu and Leroy Fishback, Buster Lashier and Jack Kawata and Sister-in-law Celesta Jennett of San Jose, CA as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Vivian was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Neil , her parents Elwood and Ruby, her sister Margie Loger and her grandson Bryant Lashier.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 10:00 am, Monday, January 22, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm, Sunday, January 21, 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 First United Methodist Church of Shenandoah

Lawson, Lucille A. - Lucille passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah. 

Celebration of life memorial graveside service will be held at a later date at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

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Lininger, Bill - Graveside services for Bill Lininger, of Clarinda and Clearmont, will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Braddyville Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Sergy Post #98 of Clarinda. 

Billy Lee Lininger was born March 5, 1929 in Skidmore, Missouri to Lester Lee and Minnie Aleyne (Gray) Lininger. He passed away at Westridge Care Center in Clarinda on Dec. 19.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Luella Thomas; brothers Donald, Russell, Wilbur and wife Eddie Lou and sister Edna and her husband Joe.

He is survived by his children Younger Chapman, Glenn Chapman, Angela Dow, Patricia Lininger, Cheryl New, Jolene Pool, Candy Marker, Tina Marie Lininger; and, two sisters Lena and Ruby

Delaine Charles John Lundgren, the son of Arthur F. and Minnie L. (Hylt) Lundgren, was born on September 9, 1931, in Nodaway Township of Page County, Iowa.  He passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at Crown Pointe Care Center, Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 15 days.

Delaine was baptized on October 19, 1931, and confirmed on June 4, 1944, at Fremont Covenant Church. Delaine attended country school and after graduating from Essex High School in 1950, he farmed with his father.  He served in the Army from February 1953 to February 1955 with the Nike Missile Battalion. On May 15, 1954, Delaine was united in marriage to LaVose Dahlstrom at Tabor Lutheran Church. Delaine was a member of Fremont Covenant Church and then the Faith Covenant Church in Essex, after the two churches merged. He was very active and served over the years as a trustee, Sunday school teacher, and choir member. He also served on the Twin Lakes Christian Center board, the Farmers Telephone Company board, the Southwest Iowa REC board, and was a 4-H leader. Delaine’s greatest loves were his family and his farm.

Delaine was preceded in death by his wife, LaVose, on November 17, 2017; son, Jeff, on April 19, 2008; his parents; infant brother, Clemens; and sister, Marvis Leech.

Delaine is survived by son, Jerry (Barb) Lundgren, of Omaha, NE; daughter-in-law, Karen Lundgren, of Essex, IA; six grandchildren:  Mary (Bryan) Clark of Shenandoah, IA, Michael (Laura) Lundgren of Appleton, WI, John Lundgren of Chicago, IL, Emma (Wyatt) Girton of Thief River Falls, MN, Beth (Seth) Harvey of Shawnee, KS, and Kathryn Lundgren of Omaha, NE; five great-grandchildren: Claire, Emilia and Eliza Lundgren and Alex and Levi Clark; sister, Regina Welsch, of Stanton, IA; and brother-in-law, Lavon (Martha) Dahlstrom, of Clive, IA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn. 

Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. At Faith Covenant Church, Essex, Iowa. Burial at Essex Cemetery, Essex, Iowa Rev. Jim Ressegieu, Officiating.  

Visitation with the family present on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home

Memorials may be directed to Twin Lakes Christian Center, Open Door Mission, or Salvation Army. 

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Mall, John Francis - John Francis Mall was born August 2nd, 1931 to Harold T. and Sue (Hopkins) Mall in Wichita, KS and passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on November 29, 2017 with his family by his side.

John was raised in Wichita sharing the love of his parents with his sisters Emma and Leola. He enjoyed spending many hours joking around with his sisters. 

A 1949 graduate of North High in Wichita, John attended Friends University for two years and then transferred to Fort Hayes State College, where he majored in Agronomy.

In 1952, a few years shy of his degree, he received his draft notice to the U.S. Army. While serving in the U.S. Army, John became a Combat Infantryman serving during the Korean War, achieving the rank of Corporal. After receiving an Honorable Discharge, John returned to Fort Hayes State College, where he received his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Agronomy. 

He started working for the USDA-Soil Conservation Service in Slayton, Minnesota. John served in several capacities and locations in Minnesota as a District Conservationist. After 38 years of working with farmers, the soil and preserving our natural resources, John retired from the SCS in Shenandoah, Iowa.

While he was in college, John met the love of his life, Lorraine Benson, at the Benson Park in Omaha. On June 23, 1956, John and Lorraine were united in marriage. To this union were born four children, LuAnn, Jerry, Jeff, and Linda. 

John enjoyed spending time with his family on vacations or playing with them in the backyard. Some of the fondest memories are all the trips to the cottage in Parry Sound, Canada. He was a Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America with Jerry and Jeff when he took them to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. This is the same trip John had made as a Boy Scout himself. In 2016, John and Linda were honored to be a part of The Honor Flight for Veterans to Washington D.C. to tour many of the War Memorials. John was an avid sports fan and really enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings with LuAnn. LuAnn was also honored to present John with a "Quilt of Valor" for his service from the Shenandoah American Legion Auxiliary. He also enjoyed participating in Southwest Iowa Theater Group, he along with Lorraine and LuAnn received the Outstanding Service Award. 

John and Lorraine made many trips to visit their children, grandchildren, and then their great-grand children. They also made many trips to Florida before moving there in 2002.

He was a member of the Guiding Light Community Church, Fort Myers, Florida, American Legion Posts in both Slayton and Morris Minnesota and the American Legion Post and Color Guard in Shenandoah Iowa. In 2012, John was very proud to receive his 50 year membership certificate with the American Legion.

Preceding him in death, were his parents; sister Leola; and son Jeff.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lorraine; daughter LuAnn (Alan) Armstrong; son Jerry (Julie) Mall; daughter Linda (James) Christiansen. Five grandchildren; Jon, Jennifer, Justin, Alexis, and Jeff. Five great-grand children; Jerry, JoAnna, Genna, Ethan and Ellie. Sister Emma Hayes, brother-in-law Dwight Mills, sister-in-law Shirley (Don) Pemberton, along with many nieces, nephews, and a whole world of friends!

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

Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.

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

Services for Dorla Marsh, 81 of Clarinda, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda with interment at Clarinda Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 4-6 p.m. at Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel Friday, January 12.

Memorials are suggested to Southwest Iowa Humane Society.

Kevin George McNees was born December 13, 1960 at Council Bluffs, Iowa to George Franklin and Martha Ann (Lenord) McNees.

Kevin graduated Clarinda High School in 1979 and went onto Creston Southwest Community College for carpentry and electrical certification graduating in 1982. In addition to those trades he farmed southeast of Clarinda.

Kevin and Debbie Clay were married December 12, 1994 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale at Nashua, Iowa.  Kevin enjoyed farming, tractor toy shows, 4-H rabbit and chicken superintendent, hunting, coffee time at McDonald’s, and especially grandkids.

On Friday, December 29, 2017 Kevin passed away suddenly on his farm in rural Clarinda. He was preceded in death by his father, George McNees, niece Nancy Robinson, and all of his grandparents.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie of Clarinda; daughter Cara McNees-Hart and family of Wisconsin; mother Martha McNees, Clarinda; sister Julie (Robert) Robinson of New Market, Iowa; stepchildren Jonathan (Jen) Clay of Maryland, Keari Bebout of Bedford, Iowa, Lacee Kendall of Clarinda; grandchildren Whyatt, Bentlee, Myla, A.J., Braylyn, Kaleb, Aubrie, Callie and Emmie; nieces Emily and Tracey Robinson.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda with Pastor Paul Owen officiating. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to the family. www.WalkerMerrickWolfe.com

Miller, Sheila Jean Irvin - Sheila Jean Miller, daughter of Elmer Oren and Edith Minerva (Kessell) Irvin, was born December 24, 1957 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. She went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 passing away at her home in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 60.

Growing up Sheila was the youngest child, living with her parents and brothers, Oren and James, and her sister Sondra on a farm in Athelston, Iowa. When she was 2 ½ the family moved to Shenandoah then when she was 8 the family moved to Imogene. Sheila lost her mother when she was only 13 and lost her father at the age of 21.

In the late 1970's Sheila was married to Charles Netherton for a brief time. In 1982 Sheila met John Richard Miller and they were married at the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas in 1986. Sheila lost John Tuesday, June 10, 2014.

Sheila was worked as a nurse's aide, a bartender, and a telemarketer during her many years of employment. In her most recent years Sheila was retired and enjoyed going to garage sales, thrift stores, bingo and gambling. Sheila also enjoyed collecting figurines of turtles and toads as she called John "my little Toader." She enjoyed going out dancing with John and never missed a chance to dance with him to the song "Good Hearted Woman." Sheila and John lived their lives together in Shenandoah, IA and Logan, IA. They were able to travel to many different states including Hawaii. One of their favorite places to spend the winter was Apache Junction, Arizona.

Sheila was preceded in death by her her husband John (2014), parents Edith (1971) and Elmer (1980) and her brother James Irvin (2007).

Survivors include her children, Wendy Seddon and husband Mike of Creston, IA, Kizzie Wilson and her husband Adam of Glenwood, IA, Danny Miller and friend Tammy of Sidney, IA, Janet Hook of Shenandoah, IA, Michael Miller and his wife Amy of Cookeville, TN, Steven Miller and his wife Michelle of Atlanta, GA, seventeen grandchildren, Wendy's four step-children, Josh, Cory, Dusty and Ara, Kizzie's three children, Samantha, Madyson and William, Danny's three daughters, Alyssa, Amity and Rhema, Janet's four children, Deb, Nikki, Natalie and Brandon, and Michaels three children Eric, John and Emma. Sheila is also survived by her brother Oren Irvin and wife Sue of Oakland, IA, and sister Sondra Sue Stogdill of Shenandoah, IA, in addition to many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Sheila leaves behind her beloved companion Henry Hoover Miller, in the care of her daughter Wendy and her husband Mike.

Celebration of life memorial services will be held 11:00 am, Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. 

Memorial visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, Monday, January 22, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. 

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

Christina E. Mitchell, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her home in West Des Moines, IA. She graduated from DeSoto High School. She earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees at Drake University, having also attended the University of Northern Iowa. She lived with her family in Adel from 1960-1976, where she taught school and was school counselor, leaving to work at Drake University. For seventeen years she was at The University of Texas at Tyler as Director of Counseling and Testing and Professor of Psychology. Upon retirement she was given the rank of Professor Emeritus. Her articles on improving interpersonal and family relationships were published in professional journals many times. She was a licensed psychologist and had private practices in both Iowa and Texas. After taking early retirement and moving back to Iowa with her husband Wendell, she taught graduate classes in counseling at Drake and Iowa State University.

Christina was born November 20, 1930 to Stephen and Gladys Williams, the youngest of their children. She married Wendell Mitchell in 1950 who survives her, and they had three children: Nickalyn Roberts (deceased 2007) (Joe) Memphis, TN, Bradley (Tena) of Flower Mound, TX, and Blaine (Jayne) of Seattle, WA. Grandchildren are: Bradley Jr. and Christen (TX), and Taylor and Karly (WA). Her sister Ann Donelson Ph.D. (Jake, deceased), and brother Wendell (Bill) Ph.D. (Gretchen, deceased) survive her as well.

She was a committed Christian and a member of First Federated Church, Des Moines, IA and counted her years of Bible study and teaching as a priceless gift from God. She made 3672 dresses for little girls in African orphanages managed by FFC missionaries. She was a member of the DAR.

A family graveside service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, IA. Memorials may be made to First Federated Church or Bible Study Fellowship.

Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, IA is providing arrangements. (712) 542-2153

Morrow, John - Dec 16, 1935 - Oct 31, 2017

Novak, Paul - Celebration of Life gathering for Paul Novak, 49 of Clarinda, will be held 3:45 Friday, Nov 10th, at 3:45 at the Clarinda Lied Library. Memorials are suggested to the family and may be sent to the family or the funeral chapel. Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda is providing arrangements.

Novinger, Phyllis J. Barrett - Phyllis Jean (Barrett) Novinger passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 in Shenandoah, IA at the age of 88 years old.

Phyllis was born in Shenandoah, IA on April 27, 1929, the thirteenth child of George and Sarah (Martin) Barrett. Phyllis was a lifelong member of the Community of Christ Church where she enjoyed being an active member. While roller skating in Clarinda, Iowa she met her future husband John B. Novinger. John told many people how he instantly admired her poise and grace and knew then he would marry her someday. Their relationship blossomed and they were married at the Community of Christ Church in Shenandoah, IA on July 3, 1949. As newlyweds they lived in Bedford, IA returning to Shenandoah in 1951 where they remained for the rest of their lives. John and Phyllis enjoyed traveling throughout the United States after John's retirement. Phyllis was employed at Spurgeon's in Shenandoah for several years. She was a skilled gardener, and generously shared her beautiful roses and flower arrangements with family, friends and her church congregation. Everyone who knew Phyllis was aware of how much she loved her family including her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. All her grandchildren knew how much Grandma loved them because she always told them that they were perfect and that she loved them a "whole bunch". All of Phyllis' family and friends loved her specialty "Novinger Chocolate Cake" and cherry pies. 

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband John B. Novinger on December 6, 2011.

She leaves behind three children: Helen Louise Novinger (Robert Hoeglund) of Colorado, John W. (Bill) Novinger (Cindy) of Shenandoah, IA and Ross William Novinger (Glenda) of Idaho. She has eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. 

Celebration of life memorial service will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Community of Christ Church in Shenandoah

Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah

Parker, Robert H., Sr - 8 Oct 1959 - 12 Nov 2017

Robert Howard Parker was born October 8, 1959, in Camden, New Jersey. His parents were Willie Lee Parker and Ella Melba (Branch) Parker. Robert spent his early life in Winslow Township in New Jersey.

After his parents passed away when he was 5 years old, he moved to Sicklerville, New Jersey, where his oldest sister Patt raised Robert and his eight siblings. Robert attended Edgewood High School in Sicklerville, New Jersey, where he excelled in academics and sports. He was the first African-American quarterback on his high school football team. In 1978, he graduated from Edgewood High School. He received a full scholarship to Howard University.

After leaving Howard University, Robert joined the Navy. He then moved to California to work with his brother William as a security guard. Robert then attended a year-long ministry, which brought him closer to God. After leaving the ministry, he worked as a waiter at the Cedar Crest Resort in the Sierra Mountains. While there, Robert met his soon to be wife, Amy Johnson. Soon after, he moved to Shenandoah, Iowa.

On June 14, 1997, Robert and Amy were united in marriage. To this union were born four daughters: Serena, Jaslynn, Mia and Aliyah.

In Shenandoah, Robert worked at the Earl May Distribution Center, Pella Corporation, Double L Restaurant, Miller Building Supply, McLaren Tree Farm and Eaton Corporation. Robert assisted with the bus ministry at the Assembly of God Church. He acted in two plays at the Southwest Iowa Theatre Group; "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Man of La Mancha." He most recently attended the Congregational Church. Robert loved spending time with his family and would jump at the opportunity to brag about his family. He loved sports and was always so excited to watch and cheer for his daughters and their teams. He enjoyed making meals for family and friends. He loved fishing, camping, doing yard work, especially for the older people of the community and being outdoors. He always said he felt closer to God when he was outdoors. Robert was a loving family man and will be missed dearly by all who were blessed to have known him.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Ella Melba and Willie Parker, siblings Aletha Wright, Willa Mae Gould, William Lee Parker and mother-in-law Connie Butcher.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Amy Parker, daughters; Serena, Jaslynn, Mia and Aliyah Parker, siblings; Patricia Parker, Alvin, Parker, Larry Parker, Carole Parker, Kenneth Parker and Tina Parker, father-in-law; Parker Butcher, host of nieces, nephews, other family and countless friends.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Shenandoah High School Gymnasium

Preston, Dale Dean - Dale Dean Preston, son of Birchie James and Hattie Pauline (Stambaugh) Preston, was born October 10, 1923 at Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah at the age of 94 years, 2 months, 13 days.

Dale’s early life was spent growing up near Coin, Iowa on the family farm. He was educated in the Coin Community Schools and graduated from Coin High School with the Class of 1941. In 1942, Dale enlisted in the Army Air Force during World War II. He attained the rank of Sargent before being honorably discharged in 1945.

After returning from the war, Dale, attended Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri. He would later begin a long career with the United States Postal Service working as a mail carrier in Shenandoah. He was a member of the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88 and the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. Dale loved flying planes and was on his way to receiving his pilots’ license before suffering a heart attack. He also greatly loved the outdoors. Anything outdoors, from sitting on the porch to working in his garden brought much enjoyment to him.

A private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. The Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah is in charge of arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared at: swimemorial.com on the web

Ratashak, Eloise Alyss - 19 Nov 1924 - 19 Nov 2017 - Eloise Ratashak, age 93, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:0 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the First Baptist Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Mitch Grossoehme officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church or to Heartland Hospice.

Robert A. “Bob” Richardson was born at Shambaugh, IA on October 11, 1937 to Horace E. and Ruth E. (Downing) Richardson.  He passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point, MS.

Mr. Richardson attended school in Shambaugh and College Springs and graduated from Clarinda High School in 1956.  As a national Merit Scholar, he completed his undergraduate studies at Park College, Parkville, MO.  While there he was awarded Danforth and Woodrow Wilson scholarships for post-graduate studies and received a PhD in philosophy from Yale University in 1968.  He was a life-long educator.  He was a faculty member at Cornell College, University of Wisconsin at Madison, Shimer College and for 32 years was a professor at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, NM.

Bob was an avid and serious writer.  He was selected to participate in workshops at the University of Iowa’s “Writer’s Workshop” and another in Dublin, Ireland.  Bob had five books in print:  “Another Music”, “Promptings of Necessity”, “Spacebook:  The Novel”, “Morning Songs“, and “Biggins”.  He wrote many articles that were published in periodicals.

He was a man of diverse interests.  At various times he was an auctioneer, manager of a summer stock theater, manager of an “Elder Hostel”, a fan of opera and the developer of a website dedicated to farming and conservation practices.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his brother Charles A. Richardson and nephew E. Paul Reedy.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Nona E. Lynn Richardson of Starkville, MS, daughter N. Lynn Peterson of Starkville, Son Ross A. Richardson of Ashland, MO; grandchildren Grant Peterson and Lindy Peterson; sister Mary (Ron) Reedy of Humboldt, IA; brother Ronald (Susan) Richardson of Clarinda, IA; and nieces and nephews.

Lowndes Funeral Home of Starkville is in charge of arrangements in Mississippi.  Plans for a future memorial gathering in Iowa will be coordinated by Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Home of Clarinda, IA.

Robertson, Christina - Memorial service for Christina Robertson, 37 of Clarinda, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 16 at Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda with interment at Clarinda Cemetery.  Christina is survived by her husband Chris and son Blake, both of Clarinda; parents Ed and Kim Jackson of Burlington Junction; and grandparents Larry and Joyce Sunderman of Clearmont; other relatives and friends.

Schaub, Clarence "Chuck" J. - Chuck passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Maryville Living Center in Maryville, Missouri.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 Monday, November 13, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Buiral at Rose Hill Cemetery

Shaw, Patricia "Pat" Grace Moran - Patricia "Pat" Grace (Moran) Shaw was born March 7, 1935 in Muskegon, Michigan, to Ernest Bonaventure Moran and Elizabeth Eunice Mosier. Her parents married on September 25, 1926, but her mother passed away on November 25, 1935, when Patricia was only six months old.

After that her father moved to Pearl Harbor with the Navy. In 1939 her father had a sign painting business in Pearl Harbor when Japan started WWII. Patricia was riding her tricycle when the attack began. For safety, her father brought Patricia back to the US mainland and made arrangements for Patricia to live with Jerome and Viola Davis. While her father was overseas, the Davis family moved with Patricia to a farm in New Mexico. After her father returned to the states they moved back to Muskegon, Michigan to be close to family. Patricia went to St. Mary's School. After school she was a long-distance telephone operator.

On June 27, 1953 she married Jethro Shaw, who was in the United States Air Force. She was a stay at home mother of five children. After 20 years in the Air Force, Jethro retired and returned home. They moved to Shenandoah where Jethro worked at Eaton Transmission for 20 years. After Jethro's second retirement they traveled with Neihart Tours and visited locations such as Newfoundland, Southern California and Prince Edward Island. Their favorite vacation spot was Branson, Missouri where they enjoyed music and shows together.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Jethro, children Erney, Kenny, Gary, Paula and David, as well as their families, including 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Celebration of life graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Apr 19, 1949 - Oct 30, 2017 Richard G. Shears passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. He lived most of his life in Omaha, NE. Rick was employed and retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 34 years of service. He loved his Harley, and to ride every chance he got. Rick was a very generous and giving man, who loved his family and fur babies. He couldn't pass up a garage sale or antique store. Always looking to make a great deal. Very proud of his eclectic collection of treasures. Survived by wife, Claudia Regan Shears; father, Robert E. Shears Sr. of Las Vegas NV; brother, Robert Shears Jr. and wife Jane of Foristill, MO; three sons: Wayne, Jason, Rick Jr.; and stepdaughter, Andrea D. Mello; grandpa to Perry and Kaelyn Shears and Olivia Mello; mother and father-in-law, John and Helen Regan of Braddyville, IA; numerous other friends and relatives. 

MEMORIAL SERVICE: December 2, 2017 at 11am, United Methodist Church in Braddyville, IA, with burial at Braddyville Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the local Humane Society.

Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, is providing arrangements

Megan passed away Monday evening. Memorial services will be held in a few weeks and an obituary will be available then.

Siedenburg, Grace Hallene Harris - Grace Siedenburg, age 98, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery.

Grace Hallene (Harris) Siedenburg was born April 18, 1919, in Conway, Iowa, the daughter of Clyde Arthur Harris and Mary Kathryn (Schmidt) Harris. She grew up on a farm near Conway and graduated valedictorian of her class from Conway High School in 1936. Following graduation, Grace attended Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, Missouri, where she graduated in 1938 with a business degree. She worked for Swift and Company in Clarinda, Iowa, where she met her husband Harold Siedenburg. They were married in Maryville, Missouri, in 1941. They had three daughters: Linda Lee, Diana Dee, and Pamela Ann.

Grace took great pride in raising her three daughters and was a devoted wife and homemaker. Later, she treasured her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She was an accomplished seamstress, sewing dresses and formals for her daughters. She was active in the local garden club and prided herself on her flower beds. Grace was a member of the Clarinda United Methodist Church and was active in her church circle. She did ceramics, and her daughters treasure many of these pieces to this day. Grace was an excellent cook and baker and collected recipes galore. In 1971 she returned to the workforce as an accounting secretary at Clarinda Company, retiring in 1989. In 2014 Grace moved to Westridge Quality Care and Rehabilitation where she resided until her death.

Left to cherish Grace’s memory are her daughters Linda (Mike) Williams of Clarinda, Diana (Jimmy) Montgomery of Green Valley, AZ, and Pamela (Ernie) Nold of Savannah, MO; two grandchildren: Adam (Trisha) Buck of Waukee, IA, and Jaimee (Matt) Lawrence of St. Joseph, MO; two great granddaughters: Kaylin Buck and Presleigh Lawrence; and great grandson Dalton Lawrence.

Preceding Grace in death were her parents Clyde and Mary Harris; her husband Harold; brother Paul Harris and wife Dorothy; sister-in-law Beatrice Rector and husband Kenneth

Spangler, Darrell - 14 Aug 1926 - 16 Nov 2017 - Darrell passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Maryville Living Center in Maryville, Missouri.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 10:30 am, Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Visitation with the family will be held from 2-4pm, Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Darrell Wayne Spangler, son of Clarence Cornelius and Pearl Loveday (Bullock) Spangler, was born on August 14, 1926 on the family farm in Blanchard, Iowa. He passed away on November 16, 2017 at the Maryville Living Center in Maryville, Missouri at the age of 91.

Darrell was born and raised on a farm around Blanchard, Iowa until the age of 4. The family then moved to Parnell, Missouri. He helped on the family farm growing up. He then worked at Mount Arbor Nursery in Shenandoah for 37 years; also working as a farm hand for local farmers. In 1947 he married Betty Steinman. They were divorced in 1951. They had one daughter Vera Spangler.

In 1951 he moved to Essex, Iowa. On June 15, 1955 he married Lois Ann Nelson, they lived in Coin, Iowa before moving to Norwich, Iowa in 1958. He lived in Norwich until December 2016 when he moved into Westridge Nursing Home in Clarinda, Iowa. He lived in Clarinda until September 2017, when he was transferred to Maryville Living Center in Maryville, Missouri.

Darrell enjoyed John Wayne movies. He also enjoyed woodworking; he made toy wooden barns for the grandsons and made toy doll wooden cribs for the granddaughters.

Preceding Darrell in death are his daughters Vera Jane Spangler and Darla Jolene Spangler, parents Clarence and Pearl Spangler, sister Hazel (Roland) Hall, brothers Doyle (Charlene) Spangler and Clarence Lyle Spangler and brother-in-law Herb Moore.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Lois Spangler of Clarinda, Iowa; daughters, Wanda (Curtis) Isaacson of Clarinda, Iowa, Mary (Frank Perez) Lickei of Aurora, Colorado, Malena (Robert) Keeler of Shenandoah, Iowa, Noretta Fuller of Shenandoah, Iowa and Karen Spangler of Shenandoah, Iowa; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Moore of St. Joseph, Missouri, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 10:30 am, Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Visitation with the family will be held from 2-4pm, Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Stanton, Gage Michael - Gage Michael Stanton, son of Terry and Cammie (Skinner) Stanton, was born April 3, 1999 in Maryville, Missouri.  He passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.   

Gage was a member of the Shenandoah High School Bowling and Tennis teams, FFA and Band.

Gage enjoyed hanging out with family & friends, bonfires, hunting, fishing, being outdoors, making people laugh, playing with his dog, Tank, working on and driving his pickup truck, playing the drums and piano, flirting & giving compliments, picking on his sister and helping his dad work the chutes at the Sidney Rodeo. 

Gage was known for his quick wit, good sense of humor and his sweet, friendly and outgoing personality. He was intelligent, caring, giving and helpful. Gage was an avid OU fan, very patriotic and a loyal friend. 

Gage was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walt Stanton, William and Dianne Skinner, great-grandfather Francis Moore, uncle Rick Stanton and cousin Cole Stanton. 

Gage is survived by his parents Terry and Cammie Stanton of Shenandoah; sister Berkley Stanton of Shenandoah; grandmother Evelyn Stanton of Clarinda, IA; great-grandmother Carmen Moore of Maryville, MO; aunts and uncles: Deb Stanton of Claflin, KS, Denny & Dianne Stanton of Clarinda, IA, Cindy Stanton of Glenwood, IA, Stubs & Suzi Stanton of Clarinda, IA, Tim & Tina Stanton of Tabor, IA, Jeff Skinner of Cedar Falls, IA, Rick & Tina Butler of Kansas City, MO, Nick Butler of Des Moines, IA, dozens of cousins, second cousins, extended family and many, many friends.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held 1:00 pm, Monday, January 15, 2018 at the National Guard Armory, 601 W. Ferguson Road, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Open memorial visitation from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. The family will not be present.

Memorials may be directed to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Burial of cremains will be held at a later date at High Prairie Cemetery in rural Elmo, Missouri.

An Important Word From the Family

Gage was always a listener, a shoulder to cry on. He knew when to give a hug or bring humor to those who needed it. He was very sensitive to the struggles of others, because he himself was struggling, though he didn't allow others to see it. 

Though we are overcome with grief for our own loss, it is important to acknowledge the grief of others. There are always going to be people who feel the same way Gage did. I think most of us have felt that way at one time or another and many feel that way after a loss like this. The most important thing that everyone here needs to understand is that suicide is not pretty. It's not glamorous, and it is never the right choice. He's getting a lot of attention now but it doesn't mean anything when he isn't here to appreciate it. The love and attention you are searching for is already here. Reach out. Speak out. Tell the people you love how much they mean to you now. 

I know it is hard for people to understand the "why" behind suicide. There isn't ever just one reason why. There are a million reasons why every single day. The important thing is that there only has to be one reason why not. Find your one reason and cling to it. Tell your friends and family you love them. Talk to them when you feel like you can't handle the burdens life has handed you. Let them support you when you need it and do the same for them when they need it. 

For those who are currently struggling, he's teaching us how important it is to share these struggles. Those who appear the strongest may have the deepest wounds. Be aware. Talk and hug and support one another. 

Gage was always up for an adventure, even if it was just driving to every major body of water in the county, or jumping in with a friend who was scared to do it alone. That's the lesson he's been teaching without us even realizing it. Do not let trying times interfere with the rest of your life. Live your adventure and never stop exploring.
-Berkley Stanton

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

Stoddard, Ray Vivien Bernstein - Ray Vivien Stoddard, 93, of Shenandoah passed away on Tuesday morning, November 14, 2017 at the Hospice of Pella - Comfort House in Pella, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 10:30 AM at the Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Burial will take place in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah next to her husband, James.

Rachael “Ray” Vivien (Bernstein) Stoddard, 93, of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away on November 14, 2017 at Comfort House in Pella, Iowa.

Mrs. Stoddard was born October 14, 1924 in London, England to Joseph and Dorothy (Swain) Bernstein. She grew up and attended school in England. After completing school she did office work.

In 1944, Ray met James Stoddard during World War II. They were married on October 2, 1945 in Bury St. Edmunds, England. She came to America on the Queen Mary six months after Jim had been shipped home. Jim and Ray had three daughters, Nancy, Norma and Patty Jo.

Ray worked in the office at May Seed Company after coming to Shenandoah. She also volunteered for many years at Garden View Care Center, The Hospital, Assembly of God Church and the Blood Mobile.

Ray was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim; two brothers, Harry and Joe; sister Pat Stratton; two grandsons, Lance Allen McConkey and Bryan James Bishop; and son-in-law James T. Walter.

Survivors include daughters, Nancy Walter of Glendale, Arizona, Norma Bishop and husband Carroll of Pella, Iowa, and Patty Jo Whitehill and husband Chris of Aurora, Colorado; grandchildren, Heath McConkey of Glendale Arizona, Barry Bishop and wife Jana of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Lance Whitehill and wife Marissa of Aurora, Colorado, and Jesse Chapman and husband Nick of Aurora, Colorado; great grandchildren, Alexia McConkey and Mackenzie McConkey of Arizona, Rowan Bishop of Rancho Cucamonga, California and Landon Chapman of Aurora, Colorado.

Sunderman, LaVern Charles - LaVern Sunderman, age 89, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, October 27, 2017 at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Jerry Wagoner officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2017 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery.

LaVern Charles Arthur Sunderman was born at home, July 19, 1928, in Clarinda Iowa, to Alvin and Melinda Sunderman. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church on July 29, 1928 and remained an active member of St. John’s his entire life, attending Sunday school and Bible Class, sang in the choir, a member of Walther League, Lutheran Laymen’s League and an Elder.

Growing up, LaVern was an active member 4H and FFA. He won the State 4H Livestock judging championship at the Iowa State Fair. He was president of the Page County 4H Clubs. His formal education included attending a rural school. He won awards for playing saxophone, sang in mixed choir, participated in an operetta and ran track before graduating from Clarinda High School in 1947. After High School, he attended Iowa State University.

On Oct. 30, 1949, LaVern married the love of his life, Jenny Lee Fox. They began their married life on the farm, three miles west of Clarinda, where he raised purebred Angus Cattle and Spotted Poland China Hogs. Over the years, they would also raise five children. LaVern was a creative builder and inventor coming up with ways to fix things on the farm. He helped build decks, garages, workbenches and more. He and Jenny both loved creating furniture and toys for their grandchildren. One of LaVern’s most famous inventions was his patented bale wagon that drew international attention. After moving off the farm, both Jenny and LaVern worked in the upholstery business.

Everybody enjoyed LaVern’s wry sense of humor at gatherings with family and friends. If he was playing cards and you were his partner, you might suffer the consequences of him “shooting the moon”. He was the first one to shake the presents under the Christmas tree. He loved taking his grandchildren for rides in his jeep or on the tractor.

LaVern is survived by his brother Darrell Sunderman and wife Shirley of Carroll, IA; sister LaDonna Discher of Lakeville, Minn.; his five children: Diana and Keith Troester of Adel; IA; Richard and Brenda Sunderman,of Norfolk, NE.; Robert Sunderman of Boone, IA; Kevin Sunderman of Villisca, IA.; Kirk and Janine Sunderman of Davenport, IA., along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

One of LaVern’s greatest joys was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, Marcia (Bryan) Person and their children, Bailee, Brylee and Macy; Karla (Nick) Bokhoven and their children, Luke and Kate; Kara Hokamp; Noel (Andrew) Schaff; Jessica (B.J.) Kreilfels and their children, Brayden and Camden; Elizabeth (Steve) Armitage, and their children, Hunter, Remmy and Lincoln; Hannah, Andrew and Emma Sunderman.

LaVern was proceeded in death by his parents; his wife Jenny; infant brother Donald; sisters: Leora Sunderman and husband Max; Darlene Wilson and husband Robert; his brother – in- law Rev. Norman Discher and his niece Sandy Wilson.

A prayer service for Isaac Torres, 67 of Shenandoah, will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shenandoah, Thursday,  August 31, 2017 with a family visitation being held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Church.

Interment will be held at Panteon Municipal Cemetery, Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Memorials are suggested to the family to carry out Isaac's wish to be buried with his parents in Mexico.

Mr. Torres is the father of locals Patty (Travis) Roberts and Paula (Chris) Shelton of Shenandoah.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, is providing arrangements

Darlene Anna (Herzberg) Wagoner was born on Dec. 6, 1930 in Clarinda, the twin daughter of Otto H. and Clara M. (Meyers) Herzberg. She was baptized Dec. 28, 1930 and later confirmed May 28, 1944 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clarinda. She graduated from Clarinda High School.

On March 5, 1950, Clemon LaVern Wagoner and Darlene Anna Herzberg were united in marriage at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Clarinda. Darlene became a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church at that time. They were blessed with six children: Kenneth, Karen, Denise, Cecil, Teresa and Alicia. Clemon and Darlene had 14 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

They farmed all their married life—raising cattle and hogs, milking cows, butchering chickens, and raising a large garden. Darlene was employed over the years at Loranz and Company, Sernetts, Dairy Queen, Medicap and Hy-Vee Pharmacies. Her hobbies were cooking, sewing, quilting, square dancing, singing in the church choir. She was a member of FFW and was an avid card player!

Darlene left the farm and moved to Southview Apartments and later to Westridge Quality Care and Rehab in Clarinda.

Darlene passed away Saturday, Jan. 13 at Clarinda Regional Health Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clemon, son Cecil Wagoner, grandson Mark Janssen, and her brothers and sisters.

Darlene is survived by her children Kenneth (Vicki) Wagoner, Clarinda, Karen (George) Janssen, Denison, Denise (James) Chapman, Fountain, Colorado, daughter-in-law Peggy Wagoner, Omaha, Nebraska, Teresa (Ron) Pratt, New Market, and Alicia (Tom) Geesaman, Cedar Falls; sisters-in-law Lou Herzberg, Clarinda and Laurena Herzberg, Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Darlene was a faithful church member and was strong in her faith.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Clarinda, with Rev. Wade Brandt officiating. Interment was at Immanuel Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Clarinda Lutheran School. Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel provided arrangements. www.WalkerMerrickWolfe.com

Wilson, Kevin Lee - Kevin Lee Wilson, 48, of Quinlan, Texas and formerly of Shenandoah went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in Quinlan. Funeral services celebrating Kevin’s life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Ingram Funeral Home in Quinlan. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service. 

Kevin was born on January 3, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the son of Judy (Hines) Wilson and the late Jack Wilson. He was raised in Shenandoah and graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1988. He played football for the Mustangs and was also involved in band (snare drum and percussion) and choir. In 2000 he moved to Texas and went to work for Fujitec (working on elevators) where he has remained until his passing. On April 11, 2011, he married Chastity Baker. 

Riding his Harley Davidson was something he loved. He found it to be his “release”. He also enjoyed cooking, fishing, boating and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He liked to watch sports, NASCA and football – especially his favorite teams, the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Oklahoma Sooners.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Chastity Wilson of Quinlan, TX; mother, Judy Wilson of Shenandoah, IA; five sons, Cory Archer and wife Karly of Shenandoah, IA, Cody Freeman of Hurst, TX, Tristan Tidwell and Cheyenne Albin of Midlothian, TX, Cayden Freeman of Quinlan, TX, Jake and Bailey Carmack of Cypress, TX; daughter, Destiny Freeman of Quinlan, TX; brother, Timothy Michael Wilson of Bedford, IA; sister, Lisa Annette Rench of Shenandoah, IA; four grandchildren, Zachory, Zevie, Caiden and Kaileigh; numerous other relatives and many friends.

Ethel Woldruff, age 96, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, December 22, 2017 at Westridge Care & Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2017 at the First Christian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Mark Woldruff and Linda Reeve officiating. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Ethel Louise Brummett Woldruff was born August 30, 1921, to Alvin (Buck) Brummett & Carrie Alice (Wirth) Brummett, in their home in rural Taylor County, IA (near Coal Hollow, NE of Hawleyville, NW of New Market,) She died Thursday, December 22, 2017, at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, in Clarinda, IA. She lived 96 years, 3 months, 22 days! After completing 8th Grade at Lone Star Rural School (up a long steep hill from her home), she attended Clarinda High School, living in a “boarding house” and graduated in 1938.

Ethel, an only child, married Marvin, the youngest of 13 children, Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Clarinda, Iowa at the First Christian Church. Ethel and Marvin shared 72 years of loving marriage. 
Following Marvin’s enlistment in the Navy, they lived in Chicago, and then moved to Washington State, while Marvin was stationed at Whidbey Island. When Marvin was deployed to Guam, Ethel moved back to Iowa to live with her parents. While Marvin was in Guam, Ethel gave birth to Linda, their first child. It was several weeks later that Marvin received word of her birth! Two children, Linda and Mark were born to their union. Following Marvin’s November 1945 discharge from the Navy, Ethel and Marvin made their home in Clarinda. Here they lived all the days of their beautiful, fulfilling journey, through joys and sorrows.
Ethel worked at “Woolworth’s Five & Dime Store” in Clarinda after High School, the Illinois Central Railroad in Chicago and various retail stores in Washington State. Starting with part-time work, she later joined the full-time clerical staff of Farmers Mutual Telephone Company in Clarinda. This later became General Telephone. When the Clarinda office closed, she commuted to work in the Creston office, until retirement. After retirement she volunteered at the library for several years.
Ethel was very active in First Christian Church. She especially treasured her relationships and friendships in the Christian Women’s Fellowship, and Sarah Circle. She provided leadership for “Blue Birds” and “Campfire Girls” during Linda’s involvement. She also supported Mark through his Cub and Boy Scout adventures. Ethel loved to read and was an excellent seamstress, creating clothing for herself as well as Linda and Mark, the grandchildren and many dolls. She enjoyed picnics and traveling, especially with family and friends. She loved hot dogs and marshmallows, roasted on an open fire. She and Marvin enjoyed many family car trips throughout the Midwest. As Linda and Mark grew up and left home, they traveled farther and longer; a few fishing trips to Minnesota, flying to Mexico and Hawaii, going on a cruise and traveled extensively on many Neihart Bus Trips throughout the USA. There were also several trips spent with children, and grandchildren that created many happy memories. Ethel and Marvin treasured traveling to be with family and enjoy activities of their four grandchildren. 

Ethel was an only child. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Marvin. Survivors include daughter Linda Sue Reeve and husband Dallas of Kansas City, MO; son Mark Alvin Woldruff and wife Joyce of rural Central City, IA. Grandchildren Kristin Marckini and husband Scott of Hampshire, IL; Brian Reeve and wife Stephanie of Derwood, MD; Amanda Goodrich and husband James of Iowa City, IA; Carrie Alexa Heffling and husband Andy of Des Moines, IA; Great Grandchildren Andrew, Matthew and Lauren Marckini of Hampshire, IL; Dylan, Chloe and Addison Reeve of Derwood MD; Avery, Ethan and Lucas Goodrich of Iowa City, IA; Belle Amanda Heffling of Des Moines, IA

Wolfe, John Bryant - John Bryant Wolfe son of George and Helen Marjorie (Baker) Wolfe was born on June 27, 1942 in Shenandoah, Iowa. An only child John unexpectedly passed away on Saturday morning, October 28th, 2017 at home in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 75. He was a lifelong resident of Shenandoah except for six months in 1944 where the family resided on a ranch in Wyoming.

John was a proud graduate of the Forest Park Grade School, followed by Middle School and High School in the Shenandoah School District, graduating in 1960. Following graduation, he attended two years of college at Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda, Iowa and transferred and graduated with a history degree from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. During his high school years, he worked at Walter's Market on Nishna Road. Following graduation he worked briefly at the Shenandoah Post Office before joining the Security Trust and Savings Bank as a teller and rose to Cashier/Vice-President, briefly working with Bank Iowa before his thirty year retirement. After retirement he became a delivery driver for George Jay Drug until his passing. John was a confirmed member of the First Christian Church of Shenandoah, Iowa, until transferring his membership to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in 1982. John was a member of the Shenandoah National Guard, Company E, serving six years as a trained cook, under Don Ginger. He was a member of the Shenandoah American Legion, Post 88.

His many pastimes included golf, hunting, camping, and hiking. At the age of 52, John began studying the Korean Martial of Tae Kwon Do at the Shenandoah Tae Kwon Do School alongside his two sons. He received his first degree Black Belt on April 7th, 2000 and rose to the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt in 2014. He also served as an instructor and certified Tae Kwon Do judge at Kim's Tae Kwon Do School in Omaha, Nebraska as a member of the National Tae Kwon Association. Following the death of Master K.H. Kim he transferred his membership to the Nebraska Academy of Martial Arts in 2016 where he maintained an active membership. He also was an avid dog lover, having five great dogs in his lifetime: Tiny, Mitzi, Teela, Daxie, and his current dog Ringo.

A 1974 car accident landed John in the Hand Community Hospital where on Christmas Day; he met Linda Asklof, his nurse for the day. Six months later on June 14th, 1975 they were married at Saint John's Lutheran Church in Essex, Iowa, residing in Shenandoah, Iowa. To this union was born two sons.

Preceding John in death were his parents George and Helen Wolfe. John is survived by his wife Linda, and sons, James of Omaha, Nebraska and Joseph of Shenandoah, Iowa. Other relatives include Rita and David Oberg of Shenandoah, Iowa, Ruth and Lyle Fridolfson of Rockwell City, Iowa and Desi and Gene Asklof of Ames, Iowa, nieces and nephews and several cousins and a great many friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah.

Visitation with the family will be held from 4-6pm, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah