Adair, Myrna Rose Dorl - Myrna Adair, 76 of Clarinda, passed away Friday, July 13 at Clarinda Regional Health Center. Private services are planned.
Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda providing arrangements.

Myrna Rose was born June 17, 1942 at Shenandoah, Iowa to Wilson Charles and Beulah Esther (Nelson) Dorl. Her family lived in Yorktown when she was born; however, she was very young when they moved to New Market where she started school. They moved to Clarinda when she was 13. In 1957 she married and moved to Oklahoma for 2 years returning to Iowa, living briefly in Cumberland, Council Bluffs and Pella before settling in Clarinda in 1966 where she has made her home since.

Myrna enjoyed gardening, gardening and cooking, making trips to the casino a few times a year and especially her family.

Myrna passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, following a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Rhonda Larsen, siblings Charles Dorl and Carolyn Owen, and grandson Cody Larsen.

Myrna is survived by her children Leanard (Shelly), Roberta Lynn, Debra Marie (Jim), Curtis Dean (Patty); son-in-law Keith Larsen; grandchildren Heather, Lindsay, Tessa, Cole, Ashley, Brooke, Katie, and Drewshannon; great grandchildren; and siblings John Dorl and Esther Swigert

Ades, Dottie Baker - Dottie Ades, age 64 years of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Bryan East Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 12, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Ben McKim officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Dottie Ades, age 64, entered into eternal rest on October 6, 2018. Dottie was born on August 14, 1954 in Clarinda, Iowa to Alvin and Patty Baker.

During Dottie’s life, she was a hard worker and gave her all in her work. She was a manager at Super America in Shenandoah, Iowa. Everyone who came in knew Dottie would be there to greet them with a smile. Dottie worked at SA for many years before deciding to take a leap and change careers. Dottie became a CNA. Dottie’s love shined with her care and compassion towards her work.

Throughout Dottie’s life, she made an impression on many people, including her husband Steve. Dottie had Steve’s heart even as a teenager. Fate brought them together and they were united in marriage on September 7, 2002. During Dottie’s life, she was blessed with three children who thought the world of their mama. Blessed to Dottie were; Myndi, Brian, and Kasey. Dottie’s world was her family. Everything she did was for them. Of her three children, Dottie was also blessed with 15 grandchildren. Dottie’s grandchildren were the light of her life. Dottie will forever live and love in our hearts.

Dottie was preceded in death by her parents; Alvin and Patty Baker, niece Cheryl Schnider, nephew Jamie Schnider, and brother in law Sam Lamb.

Left to cherish Dottie’s memory include; husband Steve Ades, Children Kasey and husband Jeff Skeripski, grandchildren Brandon Stogdill Jr, Connor Stogdill, Ethan Stogdill, Ryan Skeripski, and Dakota Skeripski. Son Brian Beery and wife Gracie, Grandchildren Brianna, Bryce, Harley, and Corbin Beery and great grandchild Sophia. Daughter Myndi and husband Luke Clausen grandchildren Tyler, Sterling and Natasha Troxel, Paige, Mykenzie and Zane Clausen, and sister Millie Lamb and many other family and friends

Beery, Edith Aletha Miller - Edith Aletha Miller Beery was born on August 24, 1930 in Clarinda, IA, the daughter of Glenn and Irma (Loy) Miller. She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 88 years, 1 month, 19 days.

Growing up on the family farm west of Clarinda, Edith graduated from Clarinda High School with the class of 1948. On June 26, 1949 she was united in marriage to Robert Clark Beery in Clarinda. The couple was blessed with five children, Stephan, Linda, Mark, Paula and Carol. Edith was a homemaker and worked very hard on the family farm not only helping Robert farm but taking care of the children. 

A faithful woman, Edith enjoyed reading her bible, bible studies as well as teaching Sunday school at Norwich United Methodist Church for many years. Edith was an avid gardener, her yard flourished with flowers of all varieties and garden prolific with vegetables. Canning most of what she grew. She was a member of the Farm Bureau Chorus, where they performed on T.V. in the mid 1960’s. Edith sold Avon for a number of years. Many Sunday afternoons were spent with her Mother and sister oil painting and working other pieces of art in a variety of mediums. When they tired of art the word games like Scrabble and Upwords came out. When time allowed she was an avid reader and sailed through many a book. Much of the furniture in her home was refinished and reupholstered by her skilled hands. 

Edith is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; son, Stephan; grandson, Glen Dean Beery, brother, Glenn Charles Miller; sister, Phyllis Beery; brother-in-law, Wendell Beery and son-in-law, Joe Lauber.

Edith is survived by her children, Linda Lauber, Mark Beery, Paula Hayes and her husband Joe, and Carol Beery all of Clarinda, IA; grandchildren, Kyle Hayes and his wife Rheanna of Tekamah, NE, Megan Beery of Glenwood, IA, and Drew Lauber and his wife Ann of Clarinda, IA; 7 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Carolyn Beery of Clarinda, IA; special friends Betty Black of Clarinda, IA; Don and Bessie Runyon of Arkansas; other relatives and a host of many friends.

A Celebration of Life Service was held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah with Phil Wing officiating. Urn bearers were Mike Bix, Jon Bix, Gary Reeve and Warren Andrew. Honorary bearers were Kyle Hayes, Tom Young, Milo Beery, Steve Morris and Don Runyan. Special music was performed by Megan Beery, who sang, "Amazing Grace", with accompaniment by Pam Lewis on the piano. Attending the guest book was Christine Geer. Inurnment took place in the Baker Cemetery. Memorials in Edith's name are being directed to the Shenandoah Public Library

Maxine Viola Chastain, the daughter of Harold H. and Nellie V. (Younggren) Hunt was born December 2, 1922 at Climax, IA. She passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Hillcrest Rehab and Care Center, Mankato, MN at the age of 95 years, 9 months and 10 days.

     Maxine was baptized and confirmed at the Fremont Lutheran Church, Nyman, IA. She was an active member of the church with her parents, husband and daughters. Maxine was a Sunday School teacher for several years, sang in the choir and was President of the Women of the ELCA organization at Nyman, as well as the Quilting for Charity group.

     Maxine married Keith Chastain on December 8, 1940 and from this union two daughters were born. Connie Born of New Braunfels, TX and Pamela Schweim of Mankato, MN. Keith and Maxine farmed for over 40 years, until 1981 when they moved to Red Oak.

     Maxine was notoriously known as the Avon Lady of Essex, IA and the surrounding area for 11 years. She worked for a short time managing the catalog department for Sears and Roebuck until she was offered a position of assistant manager at Henry Field’s Garden Center of Shenandoah, IA. She enjoyed selling precious decorative items, yard greenery, as well as leading tours of the beautiful gardens at Henry Fields. Maxine enjoyed 23 years working as the activities coordinator at Vista Garden Care Center, where she touched the lives of many residents and their families. Maxine truly loved making a difference in the daily lives of those within the center.

     After retiring, Maxine returned to doing the job she loved the most and volunteered at care centers and assisted living facilities. She enjoyed singing with the Happy Warblers and supporting families whose loved ones were placed into the Hospice Program.

     Maxine and Keith loved to travel, and their excursions took them to Hawaii, a cruise to Alaska, bus tours all over the United States and finally that fantastic 14-day trip through Europe visiting Austria, Germany, France and England.

     In 2012, Maxine moved to Mankato, MN to be closer to her distant family.

     Maxine’s love for her family ran very deeply, which she expressed often through deeds and words expressing how she lived for us, which gave her much joy and all of us unquestionable love and strength.

     Maxine was preceded in death by husband, Keith Chastain; parents; sister, Betty Clark and brother-in-law, Leonard Clark; brother-in-law, Charlie Walker and grandson, Michael Focht.

     Maxine will be greatly missed by the loved ones she leaves behind, daughters: Connie (Robert) Born and Pamela (Arlee) Schweim; granddaughters: Andrea (Adam) Williams of Austin, TX, Jennifer Crooker (Eric Streett) and Jillian (Chris) Cousins of Mankato, MN; great-grandchildren, Coral Sandstrom, Braydon Cousins, Waylon Cousins, Emma Streett and Ayden Streett of Mankato, MN; sister, Pauline Walker of Red Oak, IA; and brothers, Larry and Don Hunt of AZ; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

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

Funeral Service will be held

Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
At Fremont Lutheran Church, Nyman, IA

Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Nyman

Rev. Ann Albert, Officiating

Butters, Dustin Allen - Dustin Allen Butters was born on March 11, 1986 in Omaha, Nebraska to Allen Theodore and Cleo Ann (Van Lanningham) Butters.  He peacefully entered into rest on Wednesday evening, September 19, 2018 in the loving arms of his wife, Ashley, at their home in Farragut, Iowa at the age of 32 years, 7 months, 8 days.

Early in his life the family lived in Rolfe, Iowa until Dustin was 10 years old. They then moved to Opp, Alabama. Dustin received his education in the Opp Community Schools. 
At the age of 16, Dustin realized a dream of becoming a semi-pro wrestler. He became known in the wrestling world as Dustin Michaels. He traveled from coast to coast living out his dream and was crowned the heavyweight champion.

During his time on the wrestling circuit on one fortuitous November night in 2005, he met the love of his life, Ashley White. On February 11, 2006, Dustin was united in marriage to Ashley in Opp, Alabama. To this union five sons were born, Aiden, Ethan, Gavin, Sabastian and Aaron Butters. 

Dustin continued to wrestle for a short time after marrying Ashley, but his focus soon changed to being the best father and husband he could be. As a family, they lived for a short time in North Dakota before settling in southwest Iowa. They lived in Shenandoah for a few years and last resided in Farragut. Dustin worked for McDonald’s in Shenandoah and then became an associate at Wal-Mart where he was well loved and respected by his co-workers on the cap 3 team. He was first diagnosed with cancer in 2016. 

Always a family man, Dustin loved to spend time with Ashley and his boys. He also enjoyed watching wrestling and racing on TV and collected wrestling and racing memorabilia. Fishing and listening to music brought great enjoyment also. He played guitar and drums in his spare time. Please enjoy the music today in his honor. He was a football fan and was proud of the fact that he was a quarterback in high school.

Preceding Dustin in death were his father and infant son, Aaron Butters. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ashley Butters and their four sons, Aiden, Ethan, Gavin and Sebastin; his mother, Cleo Butters of Shenandoah; sister, Misty Johnson and husband Michael of Farragut; brother, Curtis Eshelman of Omaha, NE; seven other brothers; two more sisters; nephews, Johnathan Johnson and Donnie Morrison of Farragut and Jake Eshelman of Omaha; two nieces, Rumer Eshelman of Omaha and Jessica Johnson of Farragut; special cousins, Mark and Michael Butters of Opp, AL; other relatives and many friends.

A celebration of Dustin's life will be held on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Nishna Valley Christian Church in Shenandoah with Pastor Jack Langley officiating. Memorials are being directed to the Butters Family. 

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ashley Butters and their four sons, Aiden, Ethan, Gavin and Sebastin; his mother, Cleo Butters; sister, Misty Johnson and husband Michael; brother, Curtis Eshelman; seven other brothers; two more sisters; nephews, Johnathan Johnson and Donnie Morrison; and niece, Jessica Johnson; other relatives and many friends

Cline, Carol Ann Bang - Carol Ann Bang Cline, daughter of Villium Emil Christian and Helena Clara (Horstman) Bang, was born on March 22, 1940 at Hand Hospital in Shenandoah, Iowa. She entered into rest on Sunday morning, October 21, 2018 surrounded by family at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 78 years, 6 months, 29 days.

Her early life was spent growing up in Shenandoah where she attended the Shenandoah Community Schools, graduating from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1958. Following graduation, Carol attended Northwest Missouri State Teachers College receiving a two year teaching certificate.

On August 21, 1960, Carol was united in marriage to Fredrick Johnson Cline at the Lutheran Church in Shenandoah. Following their marriage they resided in Omaha, NE, Harlan, IA, Canton, SD, and Hamburg, IA, before settling back in Shenandoah, as Fred worked his way up to Administrator at Hand Community Hospital.

Working for a few years as a teacher in Omaha, Carol eventually focused on becoming a homemaker to Fred and their two children, Curtis Christian and Cynthia Ann. In 1984, after going back to school to get her teaching certificate at Tarkio College and unable to find a teaching job, Carol started her Summit Ave Florist business. It was a modest beginning with a small one room building with no running water across the street from the now demolished middle school. Carol’s business soon grew and by 1986 she and Fred purchased a building downtown and in 1991 purchased what is now known as Shenandoah Floral. Loving her work, Carol continued to work after selling her business in 2004 right up until the day before breaking her hip on October 8, 2017.

Always active in the community, Carol was involved in a number of clubs; Beta Sigma Phi; Music Club; Book Club; Bridge Club and PEO. She and Fred were also very active in the SWITG (Southwest Iowa Theater Group) where she served on the board and was Treasurer. Both Fred and Carol were active in the First United Methodist Church, serving on several committees and were instrumental in forming the FORUM Sunday School Class and the Fifth Quarter (Friday night gatherings at the church for the youth of Shenandoah after football games).

Family vacations were important to Carol and each summer they would go on vacations and by the time the kids had graduated from high school they had visited all 48 states. Carol loved flowers and took great pride in providing arrangements and plants for all of life’s moments to many generations. Going to the movies with her friends was something she always looked forward to. She loved going on walks with her pug dog, Pugsley, who accompanied her and Fred on winter trips to California.

Preceding Carol in death were her parents and beloved husband, Fred. Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Curt Cline and wife Atsuko of San Francisco, CA and Cindy Kitsmiller and husband Tim of Lincoln, NE; one grandson, Izaac Kitsmiller of Lincoln, NE, a certified athletic trainer for the Omaha Public Schools; numerous cousins; other relatives and many friends.

A funeral celebration of Carol's life will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah with Pastor Luke Fillmore officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will take place next to her husband, Fred, in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Memorials in Carol's name are being directed to the Shenandoah First United Methodist Church

Collins, Mary Ethel Luckiesh - Mary Ethel (Luckiesh) Collins, daughter of Mathew Selvester and Sarah Ellen (Yocom) Luckiesh, was born on July 30, 1914 at Weston, Iowa. She entered into eternal peace on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 104 years, 1 month, 9 days.

Her early life was spent growing up in Weston (northeast of Council Bluffs), where she attended country school through the eighth grade. Mary graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School with the Class of 1933. Following high school, she moved to Denver, Colorado, where she studied business at a local community college.

After receiving her education, Mary moved back to Iowa. On October 23, 1943, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, William P. Collins at Hiawatha, Kansas. Following their marriage, they moved to Paxton Ranch near Honey Creek, Iowa. She and Bill lived on and farmed Paxton Ranch consisting of over 1700 acres for over 32 years until Bill’s death in 1986. Mary moved to Shenandoah, Iowa after Bill’s passing to be near her sister, Pearl Almquist and her family.

Through the years, Mary was active in the Council Bluffs Eastern Star Chapter #441, Royal Neighbors #5152 and the Christian Women’s Club. She was a member of the Hazel Dell United Methodist Church in Council Bluffs and later transferred her membership to the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. In recent years she was attending St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shenandoah. In her spare time Mary enjoyed her artwork consisting of all mediums of painting pictures and pen and ink pictures of scenery and animals. She also enjoyed scrapbooking.

Preceding Mary in death were her husband, William P. Collins; parents, Mathew and Sarah Luckiesh; sister, Pearl Almquist; brother, Joseph Luckiesh; two nieces, Mary Bengtson-Almquist and Bonnie Luckiesh; and three nephews, Daniel Bengtson, Bennett Luckiesh and Clifford Luckiesh.

Left to cherish her memory are two nieces, Joella Smith and husband Paul of Tyler, TX and Colleen Luckiesh Nelsonville, OH; two nephews, Mark Luckiesh and wife Shirley of Colo, IA and David Almquist of Petersburg, IL; one great-niece; five great nephews; and a host of friends.

Celebration of life memorial services will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah with Rev. Raphael Assamah officiating. Inurnment will take place in Crescent Township Cemetery, Crescent, Iowa. Memorials in Mary's name are being directed to: C/O Mary E. Collins Memorial Fund, P O Box 277, Shenandoah, IA 51601

Davidson, Diane Marie Sandquist - On November 16, 1944, Ross Wesley and Doris Deane (DeWitt) Sandquist welcomed their first daughter, Diane Marie. Diane was later joined by siblings Dale, Darlene and Debbie. The family lived on a farm near Elliott before moving to Emerson in 1957. Diane graduated from Nishna Valley High School in 1962. Following graduation she worked for Thomas D. Murphy Calendar Company in Red Oak. 

On September 8, 1963 Diane was united in marriage to Vince Davidson. To this union sons Jeff and Joel were born and a daughter who was stillborn. Diane and her family moved to Dayton, Wyoming in 1979 and later to Sheridan, Wyoming in 1984. After moving to Wyoming she began work at Sheridan County Fullmer Public Library. She retired from that much loved career on December 31, 2007. In 2013 she moved to Shenandoah to be closer to family.

Diane was an outstanding athlete in high school. She was an avid sports fan and followed the activities of her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their children. You could probably find her on any given night watching her Kansas City Royals or Chiefs, Creighton Blue Jays and she loved her Shenandoah Mustangs and Fillies. She had recently been attending the Shenandoah First United Methodist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, son Jeff and infant granddaughter Camryn. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Joel Davidson of Berthoud, CO, brother Dale (Pam) Sandquist of Urbandale, IA, sisters Darlene (Denny) Howard of Shenandoah, IA and Deb (Gary) Lehmer of Omaha, NE, grandchildren Sydney, Maysa and Tucker Davidson of Texas and Felicia, Logan, Anndee and Darin Davidson of Colorado, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She will be missed by many.

Diane entered into eternal peace with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah

Diehl, Larry Wesley - Larry Wesley Diehl, son of Harvey Wesley and Betty Jane (Johnson) Diehl, was born on October 23, 1948 at Moline, Illinois. He entered into rest on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Nebraska Medicine – Omaha at the age of 69 years, 11 months, 26 days.

Growing up in Essex, Larry attended the Essex Community Schools. He graduated from Essex High School with the Class of 1967. In his teens, Larry worked for his uncle, Gus Alm, on the farm during the summer. From November 13, 1974 to August 3, 1976, Larry served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado.

For over 50 years, Larry worked as an auto body technician at several shops in Essex, Red Oak, Maryville, Missouri, Omaha, Nebraska, Shenandoah and Hastings, Iowa. He was a member of the Shenandoah Eagles Club #3849. Motorcycles, hot rods, horses, dancing, art and dogs were some of Larry's favorite things. 

In 1973, Larry was united in marriage to Jeanette Howell in Maryville, Missouri. They would later divorce and Larry married Diane Larson in 1982 in Sidney, IA. They eventually divorced. In September of 1988, fate and a 1982 Camaro Z28 would bring Larry and Nancy Hughes together. Their love story has lasted for over 30 years.

Preceding Larry in death was his father, Harvey Diehl. Left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Nancy Hughes of Farragut, IA; four children, Abbey Hauger and husband Lloyd of Harlan, IA, Ritchie Diehl and fiancé Bobbi Crowell of Essex, IA, Jerimy Diehl and wife Meg of Blue Ridge, TX and Brandy Diehl-Cremers and husband John of Champlin, MN; two step-children, Chris Jereczek and wife Stacy of Lakeville, MN and Amy Hughes of Watson, MO; 12 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; mother, Betty Johnson of Julesburg, CO; brother, Derry Diehl and wife Dee of Wray, CO; sister, Pam Ketchum of Killeen, TX; other relatives and many friends. 

Celebration of life graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 11:00 am at Rose Hill Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88. All motorcyclists and hot rod enthusiasts are invited to meet the family at the funeral home by 10:30 AM Saturday morning to follow the motorcycle hearse in procession to the cemetery.

Gibson, Dellas Keith - Dellas Keith Gibson was born on January 22, 1951, the son of Keith and Vada Gibson. He was raised in the Northboro and Blanchard area, and attended the Northboro United Methodist Church where he served as trustee.

Dellas graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1969. He attended Creston Community College, earning a degree in auto mechanics. Dellas was a Boy Scout Leader in Northboro and a baseball coach for Northboro.

Dellas served in the Iowa National Guard and the Texas National Guard as a mortar and firefighter.

Dellas married Diane on March 17, 1979 in San Antonio, Texas. The couple moved back to Iowa and to this union four children were born, Jason, Justin, Jarod, and Jaclyn.

Dellas farmed with his dad for many years and served as an EMT at the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital and retired from Brown’s Shoe Fit Company.

Dellas was a 37-year volunteer with the Coin Fire and Rescue and a member of the Patriot Guard. He had a love for Harley motorcycles and building them. Dellas also enjoyed fishing, painting, and woodworking. He was known by all, by his beard, and he played Santa in school and church programs. Dellas also competed in beard contests. 

Dellas passed away on September 18, 2018 at the age of 67 years, 7 months, and 26 days. He is survived by his wife Diane; children, Jason (Lori), Justin, Jarod (Amanda) and Jaclyn; grandchildren, Kinsey Gibson, Drake Gibson and Gabriel Gibson; sisters, Connie (Larry) Lee, Patricia (Nicky) Kolodzie, and Sharon (Charles) Hall; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Northboro United Methodist Church with Phil Wing officiating. Visitation will take place one half hour before the service at the church beginning at 2:00 PM. Inurnment will take place in the Union Grove Cemetery. Memorials in Dellas' name are being directed to the Northboro United Methodist Church, Christ Point Baptist Church or to the Coin Fire & Rescue

Hale, Dorothy Mae McBride

Hardisty, Douglas Eugene - Douglas Eugene Hardisty, son of Doyle Edwin and Caroleta Kay (Howrey) Hardisty, was born on May 31, 1961 in Clarinda, Iowa. Doug passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 at his home in Shenandoah, Iowa following a long battle with cancer at the age of 57 years, 3 months, 21 days. 

Anybody who knew Doug, knew he was a hard worker. He took things seriously, but when you got to know him they realized he also had a lighter side. He, however, had no problem telling anyone just what he was thinking.

Doug worked as a carpenter and did construction jobs for 30 plus years. Before that he served a short time in the Army. He worked for Oak View and Nebel Construction Companies before owning his own business for some time before becoming ill in August of 2015.

Preceding Doug in death were his parents; both maternal and paternal grandparents; and a granddaughter, Justice Johnson. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Inna Hardisty; his three children and one step-son, oldest daughter, Hailey Johnson and her husband Joseph and their two children, Ayden and Grace, all of Shenandoah, second oldest, Katie Cooper and her husband Justin and their three children, Kinley, Berkley and Arleigh, all of Council Bluffs, IA, son, Jacob Hardisty of Ft. Dodge, IA, and step-son, David Stone of Glenwood, IA. He had six grandchildren altogether. Doug is also survived by one brother, Michael Hardisty and his wife Delores and one sister, Brenda Hardisty Yott; other relatives and many friends.

Doug was a good man who had many good friends. He will be missed but never forgotten.

A celebration of Doug's life will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 4:00 pm at the Community of Christ Church in Shenandoah (Hwy 2 and A Ave). Memorials are being directed to the family.

Havener, Gerald Dean - On May 12, 1933 Doc Bradford and Connie (Miller) Havener welcomed a son, Gerald Dean Havener. Jerry's early years were spent in Missouri in the following towns; Sikeston, Lenox and Morely where he graduated from high school. Jerry enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country with pride from 1950-1973. 

In 1953, Jerry was united in marriage to his best friend, Patricia Bengtson. Jerry, Pat and their family were stationed in England, Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Anchorage, Area 51 and also in Dayton. They traveled the world together, as Jerry worked in intelligence. Upon retiring from the service, the family made their home in Essex. Jerry went to work for Eatons, the Gas Lamp and also at Earl May. 

Jerry was a member of the American Legion and the Faith Covenant Church. He enjoyed reading, golfing and loved spending time in the orchard on their acreage. His greatest love was for his family. Time spent with his grandchildren were always treasured.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Calvin, sisters Barbara and Fannie. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 65 years Patricia, son Jerry (Angela) Havener, daughter Michelle (Doug) Tuck, grandchildren Jeremy, Jered and Jordan Havener and Gabrielle Sparks, 3 great-grandchildren, sisters Brenda Akins and Alyne Maness, brother-in-law Gene (Betty) Bengtson, other relatives and friends. 

Gerald entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Garden View Care Center. Although he was scheduled to return to his "earthly" home that day, God called him to his heavenly "home". 

Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to services, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Burial will full military honors will follow in the Essex Cemetery

Herron, Thelma Elizabeth Booker - Thelma Elizabeth (Booker) Herron, age 89 of Farragut, Iowa passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born to Sarah and Edward Booker in Hamburg, Iowa on November 13, 1928.

Thelma was united in marriage to James Lorraine Herron on November 7, 1946. They had two sons, Glenn Lee Herron and Harold Lynn Herron.

Through the years Thelma held many different jobs; she worked at Mount Arbor Nursery, Ocoma Foods, Farragut Café as a cook and finally at Garden View Care Center where she retired at the age of 80.

Thelma had a beautiful and warming smile. She took great joy in cooking and baking for her family and friends, as well as caring for her garden. She also enjoyed sharing and canning the produce from her garden.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband James (9/28/1971); parents Sarah and Edward Booker; brothers Carl "Bud" Booker and Donald Booker and sisters Edna Patterson and Stella Almaroad.

Thelma is survived by her two sons, Glenn Lee Herron and wife Gayle of Shenandoah and Harold Lynn Herron and wife Karen of Shenandoah; five grandchildren, James D. Herron and wife Sherry of Glenwood, Jamie McCue of Glenwood, Jacqueline Graves of Monroe, IA, James R. Herron and fiancé Cortney Johnson of Shenandoah and Jeremy Herron and Heather Hutchison of Shenandoah; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Maxine Butt of Farragut; brother Jim Booker and wife Sandy of Shenandoah; sisters-in-law, Jan Booker of Moline, IL and Evelyn Booker of Rock Island, IL; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Memorial visitation with the family will be held from 10:30 am until 11:30 am, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Graveside service will be held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Farragut Cemetery in Farragut

Marcia Burns-Hookham, age 89 years, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Westridge Care & Rehab, Clarinda, Iowa. Private family burial will be at Clarinda Cemetery prior to the service.  Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Marcia Ann Burns-Hookham, 89,was born March 7, 1929, rural Clarinda, Iowa and passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, Clarinda, Iowa.

She was the oldest daughter of James Dale Hughes and Ines (Brown) Hughes, raised on the farm in East River Township. She lived her entire life in the Clarinda area.

She met Melvin (Pete) Burns after he returned from serving in the US Navy during World War II. After a short courtship they were married in August, 1946. To this union one son, Terry Hughes Burns was born. After 47 years of marriage Pete passed away in 1993.

In April, 1996, she married Charles (Chuck) Hookham and they shared 22 years together.

Most of her working years were spent as a bookkeeper for Evans Motor Company and Greenwood Motors.

Her pastimes were spent enjoying country and Gospel music, reading and playing cards.

Preceding her in death were her parents and husband Pete Burns.

She is survived by her husband, Chuck Hookham of Clarinda, Iowa; son, Terry Burns (Marjorie) of Clarinda; stepson, Gary Hookham (Sandy) of Clarinda; step daughter, Rosemary McCollum (David) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; sisters, Carla Sowards of The Colony, Texas and Connie Nelson (Dan) of Topeka, Kansas; grandsons, Matthew Burns (Nicole) of Omaha, Nebraska and Michael Burns of Des Moines, Iowa; great granddaughters, Jensyn and Kynslee Burns of Omaha, Nebraska; step grandsons and step granddaughters; step great grandsons and great granddaughters; nephews and nieces; and many friends.

Howard, Reta - Celebration of Life memorial service for Reta Howard, 73 of Clarinda, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda. Interment will be later at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to donor's choice.

Hummel, Ethel F. Perdew - Ethel Florence Perdew Hummel, daughter of the late Ellis and Blanche (Wolf) May, was born on December 7, 1941 in Shambaugh, Iowa. She passed away on September 29, 2018 at CHI Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ethel grew up in Shenandoah and graduated from Shenandoah High School with the class of 1959. 

Ethel was united in marriage to William "Bill" Perdew on June 16, 1966 and Gary Hummel on December 5, 2005. She was a Nurses Aide at Elm Heights, Gardenview and other care facilities. She enjoyed reading, listening to music and dancing. 

Ethel was preceded in death by her husbands, William "Bill" Perdew and Gary Hummel; sisters, Carolyn Ingram, Marian Cave and Virginia Zwiers and brothers, Kenneth May, Charles May and William May.

Ethel is survived by her daughter, Debra Engel and husband Todd of Bennington, Nebraska; son, Todd Perdew and wife Brandi of Manilla, Iowa; grandchildren, Faith and Jared Engel and Cooper and Carson Perdew; sisters, Marcella Tomei of Yuba City, California, Viola Gray of Eldora, Iowa, Ida Reding of Harrison, Arkansas and Arlene Young of Washington, North Carolina; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 

Celebration of life memorial graveside service will be held 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Memorial visitation with the family will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Jackson, Doyle - Doyle Jackson, age 82, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of Bedford entered into peace Sunday, October 14, 2018. Memorial Celebration of Life Services will be held in a year or so. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa, where we ‘Celebrate Life’.

Ernest Doyle Jackson was born August 28, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Leroy Jackson and Bertha (Shapley) Jackson. He grew up attending grade school in Conception Junction, Missouri graduating from Stanberry High School with the Class of 1954. He entered the United States Marine Corps at the age of 16, until his mother found out and made him get out! In 1954, after graduation he joined the United States Army, joining the 82nd Airborne as a Paratrooper. Doyle was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He faithfully served his country until he was honorably discharged in 1957. After his discharge he attended Northwest Missouri State College where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Education. On June 4, 1961, he was united in marriage to Barbara Allen at the United Methodist Church in Maryville, Missouri. 

After their marriage, Doyle and Barb joined the Peace Corps and moved to the Philippians on Mindanao where they taught school for two years. The couple returned to the United States where Doyle attended the University of Columbia Missouri and obtained his Masters Degree in Community Development. After his Master’s Degree the couple remained in Columbia where Doyle taught Community Development, working for the Poverty Program. He often took foreign students on tours. In 1969, they moved to Marshall, Minnesota where Doyle took a position as a Planner for the State of Minnesota having several counties he was responsible for. In 1971, Doyle and Barb returned to Bedford, Iowa. Albert Spencer talked him into working with him in the plumbing trade. Eventually they both worked for Glen Burroughs Plumbing, opening his own shop in 1975 known as Jackson Plumbing & Heating. In 1990, he retired, selling his business to Eldon Hanes. 

Doyle started a bookstore known as Ampersand on the main street of Bedford. After five years, in 1995, he sold out and retired. Doyle and Barb enjoyed traveling, wintering in Costa Rica where they made many friends over thirteen years. They enjoyed trips to Europe, Spain, Germany and Turkey. In 2004, the couple moved to Clarinda where they continued to enjoy living in a condo near the Clarinda Library. 

Left to cherish Doyle’s memory is his loving wife of 57 years Barb Jackson of Clarinda, Iowa; two nieces; an aunt, Julia Foster of Clarinda, Iowa; a cousin, Karen Peery of Kiron, Iowa; along with many friends and relatives in several communities and Costa Rica.

Preceding Doyle in death are his parents, Leroy and Bertha Jackson; and his in-laws, James and Marie Allen

Jones, Ember Dean - Ember Dean Jones, 7 month old infant daughter of Tucker and Andi (Kemper) Jones, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Joslyn, Elaine Nichols - Elaine Joslyn, age 84, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Monday, September 17, 2018. Funeral Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 21, 2018 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Cremation will follow the service with inurnment to be held Saturday at 1:00 PM at the Clarinda Cemetery in Clarinda, Iowa.

Elaine (Nichols) Joslyn was born August 17, 1934, in Clarinda, Iowa and entered into rest in Clarinda September 17, 2018 after a short illness. She is the daughter of John Nichols and Myrtle (Graham) Nichols. She grew up attending school in Clarinda, graduating with the Class of 1952. After graduation Elaine worked as a secretary for Production Credit Association of Clarinda. On October 2, 1955, she was joined in marriage to Lewis Earl Joslyn in Clarinda at the United Methodist Church. The couple made their home in Clarinda and were blessed with the births of three sons, Mark Bryon, John Jayd and Randal Kirk.

Elaine enjoyed raising her family and attending all of her children’s activities. She was an avid Hawkeye fan, also being involved in the activities of the Clarinda Country Club, crocheting and traveling. She was a fantastic gourmet cook who enjoyed reading cookbooks and creating scrumptious meals for her family and friends. Elaine and Lewis enjoyed wintering in Spring Hill, Florida for many years along with traveling throughout the United States and also Scotland and Costa Rica. Elaine truly loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother. 

Left to cherish Elaine’s memory is her loving husband of 63 years, Lewis Joslyn of Clarinda, Iowa; two sons, Jayd Joslyn and wife Rene’ of Lafayette, Indiana; Randy Joslyn and wife Lois of Coralville, Iowa; four grandchildren, Jessica Peters and husband Seth of Redington Shore, Florida; 
Dane Joslyn and wife Rebecca of Lafayette, Indiana; Shayla Burkhalter and husband Mark of Lafayette, Indiana; and Chelsea Joslyn of Berlin, Germany; six great-grandchildren, Cade, Quinn, Nora, Claire, Mazie and Luke,; a brother, Charles Nichols and wife Marilyn of Antioch, California; along with many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Elaine in death are her parents, John and Myrtle Nichols; her son Mark Bryon Joslyn; and two siblings early in life, Esther Marie Nichols and John Paul Nichols

McMichael, Elmer J. - Elmer J. son of Mr and Mrs George W. McMichael as born near Clarinda, Iowa, August 9, 1880, and passed away June 17, 1938, at the home of his mother, Mrs W.D. Reed, in Clarinda, Iowa, aged 57 years, 10 months and 8 days.

In early life he chose pharmacy as his life's work. For the past three years he has been pharmacist to W P A hospital.

About six weeks ago, knowing the end was near, he returned home to spend the remaining days of his life with his mother. He was tenderly cared for by his mother, her husband, and Mrs Maud Hoskins of St Joseph, Mo.

He leaves to mourn their loss two sons, Russell of Clarinda and Donald of Portland, Oregon, one brother Glenn C. Michal [sic] of St Joseph, Mo, his aged mother, who has always been his companion in his joys as well as sorrows, and other relatives and friends.

He was converted the evening before his deceased at the Free Methodist church in Clarinda. When the end came he said, "I am ready to go."

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev G.F. Tackett. The singers were Mrs Harve Pierson, Miss Gladys Pierson and Miss Mildred Heller. The pall bearers were O.E. Vredenberg, Clyde McKinley, Wm Hendren, Floyd Pierson, Frank Heller and Robert Wilcox. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 23, 1938

Miller, Alice - Alice Virginia Miller entered upon this earthly pilgrimage in the year of our Lord 1862 on Sept 17th at Centralia, Ill. About 11 years ago she moved here and made Clarinda her home.

She leaves three sons: Eddie Benson at the home place, Harry Benson of Boise, Idaho, and Roy Benson of California, Mo; two daughters: Mabel Colson of Danville, Ill, and Mary Teters of Bryte, Calif; also one sister, Josephine Lindley of Clarinda, and a brother, Tom Hamilton of Portland, Oregon, as well as several nieces and nephews, grandchildren and many friends.

Our sister departed left this earthly pilgrimage in this year of our Lord, 1947, on April 28th.

Funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral Home and conducted by Richard J. Dieken, minister of the First Presbyterian church. Burial was in the Oak Grove cemetery, east of Clarinda. THE CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 5, 1947

Moore, Donald Dean - Donald Dean Moore, 84, of Hiawatha, Iowa, formerly of Clarinda and Bolivar, Missoluri, entered into peace Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. A gathering of friends and family will meet 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa and process to the Clarinda Cemetery for committal with Pastor Jerry Wagoner officiating and return to the funeral home for luncheon, visitation and fellowship. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Donald Dean Moore
Donald Dean Moore, son of Donald and Orda (Teuscher) Moore, was born on July 17, 1934 on a farm southwest of Braddyville, Iowa. He passed away on September 19, 2018 at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa at the age of 84.
He was united in marriage to Lois Eitzen on July 1, 1956.
Dean graduated from Braddyville High School in 1952, went on to graduate from Northwest Missouri State in 1956; and received his Masters Degree from Colorado State in 1959. He started teaching in Atlantic, Iowa in 1956, moving to Clarinda in 1960 where he was a Biology and Drivers Education teacher for over 40 years. Dean truly enjoyed teaching and cared deeply for his students. He also appreciated the friendships of all the faculty and staff through the years.
Dean was raised on a farm and he was a farmer at heart. In 1967 he moved his family to a small acreage east of Clarinda where he enjoyed gardening, putting up hay, raising corn, beans, hogs, chickens and a milking cow. In 1995, he and Lois moved back to Clarinda. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Orda Moore.
He is survived by his wife, Lois of Bolivar, Missouri, his sister, Rosie Hardy of Kansas City, Missouri and his three children:
Craig and Shirley (Nickols) of Lincoln Nebraska; Randy and Cathy (Kuehn) of Bolivar, Missouri; Linda and Scott Green of Swisher, Iowa.
One of Dean’s greatest joys was traveling and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren:
Scot and Amy (Anderson) Moore and their children Conor and Everet of Lincoln, Nebraska; Dana Moore of Bolivar, Missouri; Sarah and Santiago Cal and son, Jude of Lincoln, Nebraska; Ryan and Bailie Moore of Omaha, Nebraska; Heidi Moore and daughter, Amaya of Lincoln, Nebraska; Evan Moore of Omaha, Nebraska; Michael Green of Columbus, Ohio; Kristen Green of Fairfax, Virginia; and Justin Green of Ames, Iowa

Morrow, David, 14 Nov 1938 - 23 Aug 2018

David Morrow, age 79, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Ravenwood, Missouri. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 3, 2018 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Don Pobanz officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery at a later date.

G. David Morrow was born November 14, 1938, rural Clarinda, IA to William L. Morrow and Martha Mae (McKibben) Morrow. He passed at the age of 79 at his home in Ravenwood, Missouri on August 23, 2018.
David graduated from Clarinda High School. He took a correspondence course where he learned to fix televisions. He set type for a church newspaper. David was a tinkerer, and inventor, who enjoyed fixing mechanical things. He helped his mother with hand quilting, and designed a quilt of his own. He was capable of running the sewing machine as well. David liked to do research, including putting together an early Biblical genealogy. He was very persistent when he set his mind to do something.

He is survived by siblings, Robert Morrow, Sparta, IL; William John (Rosanna) Morrow, Newell, IA; P. Arthur (Barb) Morrow, Paola, KS; Jane (Ralph) Stubbendick, Braddyville, IA; Henry (Mickey) Morrow, Newell, IA; Bessie VanKirk, Clay Center, KS; and Linda (Greg) Tyrrel, Lees Summit, MO. Nineteen nieces & nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death, are his parents; baby sister, Mary Elizabeth, a stillborn sister, and sister-in-law Shirley Morrow

Holly Lynn Simpson Nicholson was born September 29, 1970, in Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of William G. (Bill) Simpson and Katheryn J. (Katie) (Cavner) Simpson. Holly grew up in College Springs, Iowa and graduated from South Page High School with the class of 1989. Holly loved music and had a beautiful voice and was a member of the choir and ensembles while in high school. 

Holly had been employed at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation in Maryville, Missouri. Holly was a very caring person and was especially fond of animals. She could not stand to see an animal harmed and would take many strays into home to care for them. 

Preceding Holly in death were her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Justin Noel Donahue and wife Brit of Terrill, Iowa and Jerod James Kubly of Ames, Iowa; grandson, Jacob William Donahue; step granddaughters, Trinidy and Payton Seese; fiancé, Tony Hurst of Burlington Junction, Missouri; parents, Bill and Katie Simpson of College Springs, Iowa; brother, Kelly Simpson of College Springs, Iowa; uncle and aunt, Lloyd and Dorothy Cavner of Clarinda, Iowa; aunt, Doris McCluskey of Ft. Collins, Colorado; an aunt, Betty Simpson; nephew and nieces, Dani Mertes’ and husband Trevor and their three children, Charlie Mae, Jonathan, and Avery of Coin, Iowa and Haley Simpson of Clarinda, Iowa; and two uncles, Uncle Lawrence Cavner and Uncle Robert Simpson; along with many cousins and friends.

Otte, Mary Etta Owen - Mary Etta Otte, age 81, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Bryan West Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Nathan Dudley officiating. A private family burial will be in Summit Cemetery, rural Yorktown, Iowa at a later date.

Mary Etta Otte was born November 17, 1936, in Hawleyville, Iowa and entered into peace October 23, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska following a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Hobart Goodman Owen and Fern Blondell (Steeves) Owen and had seven siblings. In 1939, the family moved to Essex, Iowa where Mary Etta grew up and graduated from Essex High School in 1954. She was united in marriage August 5, 1956 to Oren Otte at the Presbyterian Church in Essex, Iowa. They were blessed with one daughter, Teresa Lynn.

At the age of 17, Mary Etta began her banking career at a bank in Shenandoah, Iowa and following her marriage, she worked at Citizen’s State Bank (now known as Bank Iowa) in Clarinda, Iowa. She worked for 40 years in banking, retiring in 1999. 

Mary Etta was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church rural Clarinda, Iowa. She was a member of the LWML serving as treasurer for many years, tied quilts with the sewing group for World Relief and a long time member of the choir. Mary Etta enjoyed singing and participated in Clarinda Sings for several years. She also enjoyed embroidering and quilting. Her greatest enjoyment was her family and they have special memories of her wonderful meals. 

Preceding Mary Etta in death were her parents; husband, Oren Otte (1985); brothers, James Owen (infant), Lowell Owen and Leonard Owen; sisters, Evelyn Boettner and Eleanore (Dideriksen) Liljedahl.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Teresa Jungels (David) of Clarinda, Iowa; grandsons, John Jungels of Clarinda, Iowa and Jeff Jungels of Lebanon, Indiana; special friend, LeRoy Johnson of Clarinda, Iowa; brothers, David Owen (AdaLou) of Kansas City, Missouri and Maurice Owen (Mary) of Braymer, Missouri; sister-in-law, Gloria Owen of Fort Collins, Colorado; brother-in-law, Charles Liljedahl of Essex, Iowa; nieces; nephews and many friends.

Mary Etta was a strong Christian lady, surviving cancer three times. She was always kind, pleasant and caring and will be missed by many

Perry, Doris Madeline Reed - Doris Madeline Perry, daughter of Lewis Lloyd and Vesta Regina (Walker) Reed, was born on October 27, 1922 in Braddyville, Iowa. She passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Legacy Gardens Special Memory Care in Iowa City, Iowa at the age of 95.

Doris was born on a farm between Braddyville and College Springs, the family then moved when she was a young child to a farm just north of Braddyville. She attended grade school through high school in Braddyville. She graduated from Braddyville High School in 1940 with 12 students in her class. She attended Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College in Maryville, MO for two years where she earned her teaching certificate. Doris also attended fashion design school for nine months in Chicago, IL in the mid-1940s, she was especially interested in the tailoring aspect of design. After college, she taught school for three years, two years at Percival, IA where Doris taught fourth grade, from there she went to Shenandoah and taught third and fourth grade at Central Grade School for one year.

Doris served her country in the U.S. Navy (WAVES), she began her service as WWII was coming to an end. She entered active service on June 14, 1945, went to boot camp in New York City (Naval Training School, Bronx, N.Y.), then went to Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland. Served as an office worker at a BOQ (Bachelor Officers' Quarters). She was Honorably Discharged on July 31, 1946. Stated on her honorable discharge papers: "Entitled to wear World War II Victory ribbon" and her rank was Storekeeper Third Class.

On December 14, 1947, Doris married Glendale Perry at the Braddyville United Methodist Church. They resided on a farm in Norwich; then later settled in the Northboro area.

Doris was a member of many organizations in the surrounding area including; a longtime active member of Northboro United Methodist Church, a longtime active member of Northboro United Methodist Women (UMW, formerly Women's Society of Christian Service); served as UMW President for 6 years, served as UMW Program Chair at the district level for 7 years, active in Christian Women's Club (CWC) located in Shenandoah for several years; served as CWC Program Chair for a few years, served as a Den Mother when son Gilbert was in Cub Scouts, served as a 4-H leader in the local 4-H Club when daughter Deborah was in 4-H; also served at the county level as a 4-H leader for several years and on the Shenandoah Public Library Board for 6 years. In addition to the above organizations, for many years Doris sewed most of her own and Deborah's clothing; she was an accomplished seamstress.

Preceded in death by her husband Glendale (2005), her parents and three brothers; Loyd, Mitchell and Lowell Reed.

Left to honor her memory includes her son Gilbert Perry and wife Clare of Portland, Oregon, daughter Deborah Perry Schoenfelder and husband Jim of Iowa City, Iowa, five grandchildren; Ellen Bageac, Reed Perry, Meghan Van Fleet, Scott Jensen, and Sarah Heinrich, thirteen great-grandchildren; Kendall Jensen, Kyler Jensen, Maddox Jensen, Tessa Heinrich, Cali Heinrich, Michael Heinrich, Alexandra Bageac, Catherine Bageac, Gabriella Bageac, Lily Perry, Sylvan Perry, Collin Van Fleet, and Olivia Van Fleet; and numerous other family and friends.

Celebration of life graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah with military rites provided by the Shenandoah American Legion Post 88 Color Guard.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

There will be a memorial service at Northboro United Methodist Church in late October when the out-of-state family is able to gather.

Memorials may be directed to the Northboro United Methodist Church or the Shenandoah Public Library

Perry, Olin Ray - Olin Ray Perry 87, died Monday morning, August 27 2018 at his home in Shenandoah, Iowa.

He was born on February 23, 1931 in Blanchard, Missouri to Corda and Nora Etta Perry, the youngest of 13 children. From his youth he worked on the family farm and cared for his mother until her death. Shortly thereafter, Olin was baptized December 16, 1972 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Olin and Darlene were married on March 11, 1973. Together they raised 3 children. In 1979 they built their home on Carter Street in Shenandoah. He ran a family cleaning business for many years. Olin's happiness came from being part of a loving congregation, shepherding and teaching. Olin's life was simple. His joys came from family, friends and serving his God, Jehovah.

Olin is survived by his wife and 3 children and their spouses, Darin, Charmie, Marc, Lesly, Andrea and Matt.

Funeral Services to be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 205 W. Clarinda Ave, Shenandoah, IA on September 3, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Powers, Richard Dean - Richard Dean Powers, son of George Harvey and Evelyn Mae (Scott) Powers was born on May 23, 1945 in Hamburg, Iowa. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 73 years, 4 months, 13 days.

His early years were spent in the Hamburg and Farragut, Iowa areas. He attended Farragut High School. In 1966, Richard enlisted in the United States Army. He spent two years in Anchorage, Alaska, where he trained to drive a tanker truck. He was honorably discharged in 1968.

After his military service he returned to southwest Iowa and became an over the road truck driver for Transcon Truck Lines in Omaha, Nebraska. He worked for Transcon for 19 years until they shut down. Richard then worked for several other trucking companies before joining Mail Contractors of America. He hauled mail from Omaha to Chicago and back for over 10 years. Due to his health, Richard was forced to retire in February of 2009.

Never knowing a stranger, Richard could make friends easily with everyone. He enjoyed watching TV, especially westerns such as Gunsmoke, Bonanza, John Wayne and Death Valley. His greatest pleasure was watching WWE Wrestling and Alaska the Last Frontier. He also loved to spend time talking to relatives and friends.

Preceding Richard in death were his parents; sister, Gloria Booher; and an infant grandson, Jacob Powers. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Bain of Pacific Junction, IA; two sons, Ronald Powers and wife Deb and Jason Powers and wife Jodi, all of Council Bluffs, IA; four grandchildren, Chloe, Kody, Jessica and Jillian Powers, all of Council Bluffs, IA; step-daughter, Jill Gilbert and husband Shannon of Shenandoah; two step-granddaughters, Nichole and Natalie Gilbert of Shenandoah; brother, Steve Powers and wife Glenda of Farragut; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Veterans Memorial Chapel in Rose Hill Cemetery with Pastor Jack Langley officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 9:00 AM Thursday morning at the Veterans Memorial Chapel. Military honors will be accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88. Memorials in Richard's name are being directed to the National Kidney Foundation

Regan, Monica Joyce Martin - Monica Joyce (Martin) Regan was born on September 15, 1928 in Oakdale, Nebraska, daughter of Edward and Mary (Ramaekers) Martin. She was the fifth of eight children including 2 sisters and 5 brothers. Monica "went home" and entered into eternal peace on October 22, 2018 at Good Samaritan's in Red Oak, Iowa.

Growing up in rural Nebraska on a farm, Monica attended country school and 3 years of high school at Albion, Nebraska. When her parents moved to Imogene, Iowa half-way through her junior year, Monica stayed with an elderly couple to finish out the year. After moving to be with her parents in Imogene, Monica's senior year of high school was spent studying and making new friends, one of which was a young man named Robert "Doc" Regan. Being the charismatic Irishman, he asked her on a few dates and charmingly nicknamed her the "Nebraska Hayseed". 

Monica graduated from St. Patrick's Academy in May of 1946 and Doc was off to serve in the Navy. The many classes Monica studied in high school provided her the skills needed to enter the workforce. She began working at KMA Radio in the office as a bashful, but hard-working employee for 2 years. Monica had many friends in Shenandoah and Imogene, but was patiently waiting for Doc to return from the service.

On March 31, 1948, Monica, being the beautiful bride, was united in marriage to Robert "Doc" Regan at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. After a small reception, they headed back to work the Regan family farm in Imogene. Doc and Monica raised 4 children on the farm and always welcomed family and friends to drop-in for a glass of iced tea. Monica was a devoted, hard-working farm wife. In her later years on the farm, she would help Doc restore antique tractors. 

Monica loved the outdoors and loved working on the farm, planting vegetable gardens, harvesting, canning, and nurturing many farm animals. Everybody loved her apple butter, oatmeal cookies, and homemade chicken noodle soup. She enjoyed vacations in Minnesota, playing card games especially pitch and gin rummy, sitting on the swing with a soft, gentle breeze, and playing with her grandchildren. Many miles were put on her car going to sporting events cheering on her kids and grandkids. Monica's hand-made quilts will continue to provide her warmth and love to many family members for years to come.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imogene and was active in Altar Society. Monica was a devoted Catholic and a faith-filled woman. Her humbleness and kindness will live in the hearts of family and friends forever.

Monica was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband Robert, granddaughter Shannon Regan, brothers Vincent, Edward and Marvin, and sister Elaine.

Survivors include Monica's four children; Jerry Regan and his wife Patricia of North Carolina, Megan McIntyre and her husband Rod of Boulder, Colorado, Terry Regan and his wife Kathy of Shenandoah, Iowa and Mary Jo Osborne and her husband Jerry of Littleton, Colorado; grandchildren; many great grandchildren; three siblings; Norbert Martin and wife Katy of Shenandoah, IA, Ronald Martin and wife Barbara of Green Valley AZ, and Mary Ann Collins of Minneapolis, MN; special friend and roommate Lois Kindig; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, October 27, 2018 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imogene. 

Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm, with a prayer service starting at 7:30 pm, on Friday, October 26, 2018 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imogene

Shaw, Betty Jane Rankin - Betty Jane (Rankin) Shaw, daughter of Jesse David (J. D.) Rankin, Jr. and Frances Lenore (May) Rankin, was born on May 2, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska. She entered into eternal peace on Tuesday morning, September 18, 2018 at Nebraska Medicine – Omaha at the age of 78 years, 4 months, 16 days.

Her early life was spent growing up in Shenandoah, Iowa, where she attended the Shenandoah Community Schools. Betty Jane graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1958. Following high school, she attended the University of Arizona before returning to Shenandoah.

Family was always very important to Betty Jane. While her children were young, she focused on being a mother and homemaker first to her kids. Eventually, she joined the family seed and nursery business, becoming Owner and President of Earl May Seed & Nursery Company. For the past 31 years, she provided leadership and innovation to an ever changing industry. 

On September 4, 1987, Betty Jane married the "love of her life", William E. (Bill) Shaw. They made their home in Shenandoah where they became partners in both business and life.
Very community minded, Betty Jane was an active member in the Garden Club and was past President. She was also a past member of Beta Sigma Phi and was an active member and past President of the Greater Shenandoah Historical Society. She was a current member of the Nishna Valley Christian Church and past member of the Congregational United Church of Christ and the First United Methodist Church.

One of the things that brought great joy to her was being able to travel with Bill. Her three favorite places to visit were Sanibel Island, Florida, Mercer, Wisconsin and Alaska. Betty Jane also loved to read and participate in the SWITG musicals and her bridge clubs. She was an awesome cook and was especially known amongst family and friends for her hot mustard and spiced pecans. She always loved to entertain family and friends. However, spending time with her grandchildren was tops on her list... She adored each one of her grandchildren and great grandson, cherishing every moment with them. 

Preceding her in death were her parents; and sister, Diane Kidd. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Bill Shaw of Shenandoah; son, Gordon Sherman and wife Kris of Shenandoah; daughter, Melinda Driskell and husband Damon of Holland, NE; three step-children, George Shaw and wife Angie of Shenandoah, Monte Shaw and wife Tina of West Des Moines, and Susan Shaw of Scottsdale, AZ; seven grandchildren, Ali Cox, Cassandra Driskell, Madeline Driskell, Jakob Sherman, Caroline Driskell, Eden Shaw and Max Shaw; great grandson, Michael Cox; other relatives and many friends.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Nishna Valley Christian Church (415 Fremont Ave) in Shenandoah with Pastor Jack Langley officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Monday evening, September 24, at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah. Memorials in Betty Jane's name are being directed to the Shenandoah Historical Society or to the Angelman's Syndrome Foundation for help finding a cure. Burial will take place in Shenandoah's Rose Hill Cemetery

Shum, Mary - Mrs Mary Shum, 83, resident here for her entire life, died Saturday afternoon while visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs C.C. Tinker, in Sheridan, Wyo. She had been stricken in recent weeks with paralysis following a stroke.

Mrs Charles S. Hutchings and Mr and Mrs Tinker are bringing the body back to Clarinda, expected Monday afternoon. Funeral arrangements will be for Wednesday afternoon, more definite plans to be made after the family comes, Walker Funeral Home has charge of the details.

Mrs Shum was widow of the late Peter Shum. She was a nurse in homes of the community for many years. Among her fond memories were those of "my babies" whom she had helped to bring into this world. Her own surviving children include Mrs Tinker and Mrs Hutchings, Mrs Ralph Waterman of Webster Grove, Mo., S.C. Houston of Longview, Wash., Mrs C.C. Neeley of Boone, Iowa, and two step-children, Wes Shum of Clarinda and Mrs Myrtle Moore of Des Moines.

Mrs Shum has made her home at Hutchings for recent years and had been visiting at Sheridan for the summer months. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, October 7, 1946

Simpson, Louise Marie Rumley - Louise Marie (Rumley) Simpson was born on September 11, 1918 in Brush, Colorado to L. Bena (Yountz) and Melvin Rumley. Louise went to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah at the age of 100 years and 33 days.

When she was five, she moved to Sidney, Iowa with her parents, two brothers and one sister. She attended and graduated from school in Sidney.

On March 15, 1939, Louise married Gilbert Simpson of Shenandoah and became the mother of his two sons. They lived in the country and Louise was a homemaker. She worked hard in their garden and then canned the produce for her family.

Later, Louise and Gilbert moved into Shenandoah where she worked at nurseries before becoming a house cleaner for many in town. It was reported that she was a dependable and excellent worker. 

In 1974, Louise became a widow moving soon after to the newly built Forest Park Manor and lived there for 22 years. She moved then to Fair Oaks and spent her last years at Elm Heights.

In the early 1970’s Louise joined Memorial Baptist Church and was a faithful attender as long as her health allowed. She enjoyed church services at the care centers and visits from church friends. Louise loved children and became an adopted grandmother to Heather Olsen and Kaylee Greene. She loved the children of the staff where she lived and called them her babies.

Although being a widow for over 44 year, Louise never lost her love for Gilbert. She looked forward to the day she could be in Heaven with him and her Lord. She is also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marguerite; brothers, Harry and Herbert; as well as stepsons, Darrell and Dwayne Simpson.

Left to cherish her memory is a nephew, Gary Treat and his wife Betty and their family as well as care takers and good friends Debbie and David Monahan. She also had many dear friends including staff members at the care facilities.

Louise chose a private burial which was held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Rose Hill Cemetery with Pastor Don Buttry officiating. The special music of “Going Home” and “Good Night Lord” were played.

Sjulin, Barbara A. Sears, 03 Feb 1930 - 06 Sep 2018

Barbara Anne Sears Sjulin passed away surrounded by her three children and their spouses at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 6, 2018. Her long and well-lived life began on February 3, 1930, when she was born to James Lucian Sears and Charlotte Nadine Land Sears in Humansville, Missouri. Barbara and her older brother, James Land Sears, spent many childhood years in Glasgow, Missouri, a beautiful, historic town on the Missouri River where their paternal grandmother, Dr. Effie Sears, was a physician. Barbara took great delight in her oldest granddaughter, Sarah, graduating from UCLA Medical School 100 years after her own grandmother's medical school graduation.

Barbara graduated from Rockville, Missouri High School in 1947 where her mother was an English teacher and her father was the high school principal and the women's and men's basketball coach. According to Barbara, her father never put her on the court unless they were winning by a landslide so as to avoid any appearance of favoritism. In high school, she excelled in many extracurricular activities including sports, theatre, vocal music and band. She spent her summers at Camp Miniwanca in Michigan, traveling there by train. Even though she was a child, she gave up her seat on the train to the soldiers returning from World War II. 

Both of her parents were high school teachers and administrators, so it came naturally for Barbara to double major in education and business at Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri, where she graduated in 1951. Barbara's parents and her grandmother Sears all attended Central Methodist College, and Barbara made the most of those college years playing clarinet in the band and performing the lead role in several plays including "She Stoops to Conquer." In later years, she could still recite her lines brilliantly much to the delight of her children and grandchildren. 

After graduating from college, she accepted a high school teaching position in Rockport, Missouri. In 1955, Barbara came to Shenandoah as a young teacher not much older than her students. Barbara described her early years in Shenandoah as a wonderful time. For many years, she was invited back to chaperone Shenandoah High School's proms and graduations, always bringing her beautiful antique white wicker baskets filled with flowers from her garden. 

In the summer of 1956, Barbara and Shenandoah High School physical education teacher, Helen Richardson Arkoff, sailed for Europe on the Cunard ocean liner, the Franconia, which had been torpedoed during WW II and listed to one side as it sliced through the ocean water. Barbara and Helen kicked up their heels and delighted in their travel adventures that summer. In the last week of her life, Barbara recounted meeting her future husband, R. Paul Sjulin, and recalled him as "very dapper." Their budding romance is well documented through the many letters sent back and forth during the summer of 1956. Barbara was married to R. Paul Sjulin at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah on June 16, 1957. They were married for 44 years before Paul's death in 2001. She brought love, joy, warmth, companionship, excitement, laughter, common sense, faith, music and beauty into Paul's life. Together they worked to benefit Shenandoah and pursue their passions. They were co-founders of the Southwest Iowa Theatre Group, and both performed in several productions over the years. They served the Shenandoah Hospital for years in various capacities with Paul serving as the chairman of the fundraising committee to build the current hospital facility. Both were life-long Methodists and long-time members actively engaged at First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. 

Barbara enjoyed dedicating more than sixty years to membership in United Methodist Women (UMW), AAUW, Study Club, Garden Club, Book Club, Beta Sigma Phi, and PEO. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, especially her many roses. Her bread and butter pickles and grape jelly are treasured family recipes. Garden Club's Hall of Flame event was special for Barbara and she would spend time during her travels finding the "perfect thing" to decorate her tables at the Hall of Flame. Barbara also loved bridge and played in many couples' bridge clubs as well as ladies' bridge clubs, including the Thursday afternoon women's bridge club who played together for more than sixty years starting when they were young adults. She delighted in her many life-long friendships and kept in touch with so many - the coffee pot was always on at Barbara's home. Indeed, her children and grandchildren have marveled in Barbara's many friendships and her life philosophy, which could only be described as a true zest for life. Whether it was a simple Iowa summer meal (BLTs, corn on the cob and cucumbers), watching one of her grandchildren excel in music or sports or a recount of one of the amazing themed events organized by the Saturday Night Club in Shenandoah, Barbara's eyes twinkled. She simply never wanted to leave the party early. 

In 1981, Barbara and Paul purchased West Gate Bank in Lincoln, Nebraska. Barbara served on the bank's board of directors for 37 years and was an active board member at the time of her passing. Barbara enjoyed watching the bank's success and was thrilled about the bank's recent expansion into Omaha. 

Barbara was a passionate supporter of the arts and attended musicals and theater productions all her life including four Broadway shows in New York City in January 2018, the highlight being Bette Midler's final appearance in Hello Dolly. She enjoyed lively conversations, current events, reading, travel, history, ice cream and enthusiastic young people.

Barbara lived a long, productive and happy life here on earth. Her life was grounded in Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and she died looking forward to the place and reunions God has been preparing for her. 

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, James and Charlotte Land Sears, her brother, James Land Sears, and her husband, R. Paul Sjulin. She is survived by her three children, Kathryn Sjulin Lonowski, who lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her husband, Wayne, and their three children, Dr. Sarah Lonowski and her husband, Brad Wenderoth, David Lonowski and Anne Lonowski; her son, Carl, who lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his wife, Renee, and their two children, Megan Sjulin and Carl James Sjulin, Jr.; and her son, Dr. David Sjulin and his wife, Dr. Ann Sjulin, of Omaha, Nebraska, and their three children, Lucille, Charlotte and Jacqueline. She is also survived by many very dear friends.

A private family graveside service was held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah on September 11, 2018. All are welcome to attend a Memorial Celebration of Barbara's life on October 27, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. A luncheon catered by The Sanctuary plus Runzas and Miller & Paine cinnamon rolls will take place in fellowship hall immediately following the service. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, 208 Clarinda Ave., Shenandoah, Iowa 51601, for either the Sjulin Shenandoah High School Scholarship Fund or the Sjulin fund for the Shenandoah Public Library.

Snow, Aloma Jean Valentine - Aloma Jean (Valentine) Snow, daughter of Lloyd Lorean and Ada Ora (Miller) Valentine, was born on April 2, 1931 in the family home at Red Oak, Iowa. She entered into rest on Saturday morning, September 29, 2018 at Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 5 months, 27 days.

In Jean’s early life the family made several moves around southwest Iowa. They lived in Red Oak, Hamburg, Atlantic, Council Bluffs and Shenandoah. Shenandoah was where she settled and met the man of her dreams, Darwin Allen Snow, Sr. They were married on December 18, 1955. They made their home in Shenandoah where they raised their six children, Patricia Ann, Randall Allen, Barbara Louise, Darwin Allen, Jr, Christine Diane and Karen LeAnn.

A homemaker most of her life to Darwin and the kids, Jean also helped with Meals on Wheels. For four years prior to Darwin’s death in February of 1999 they delivered meals around Shenandoah to shut-ins.

In her spare time, Jean enjoyed embroidering and crocheting. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah. 

Preceding Jean in death were her parents; two daughters, Patricia Ann Snow and Karen LeAnn Blackman; granddaughter, Aurora Miller; brother, Vincent Valentine and sister, Arminta Swanson. Left to cherish her memory are her four children, Randall Allen Snow, Barbara Louise (Dean) Johnson, Darwin Snow, Jr, and Christine Diane Holcomb (Dave Million), all of Shenandoah; 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; other relatives and many friends. 

A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Don Buttry officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday evening, October 2, at the funeral home. Memorials are being directed to the family. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Red Oak

Sunderman, Marie Elizabeth - Marie Elizabeth Sunderman, 93, passed away on October 17, 2018 at Northridge Village in Ames. A gathering of friends and family will be 3-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Car, 414 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa, with a 11:00 a.m. Graveside service Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Clarinda Cemetery 16th and Walnut Street, Clarinda, Iowa.
Marie was born June 23, 1925 in Page Co. IA, rural Clarinda, her parents were Arthur and Frieda (Harms) Sunderman. Marie was baptized as St. Paul Lutheran Church at Yorktown, Iowa on July 26, 1925. She was confirmed at St. Paul on April 2, 1939.
She attended both college Springs, Iowa grade school and St. Paul's Lutheran School in Yorktown. She graduated from Amity High in College Springs. She enjoyed both music and drama club. Later she graduated from Drake University studying organ, piano and voice receiving her BA in elementary education. 
She taught in Jefferson, Webster City then onto Ames, Iowa for 34 years. She taught 4th grade at Roosevelt Elementary from 1957 thru 1991.
She enjoyed International Reading Association of Retired Teachers and American Association of Retired Teachers. She considered Ames her home throughout her adult life. Marie and her friends attended many music concerts. As a teacher (never retired) loved to read and lead a book club at Windsor Oaks. Marie was a long-time member of Memorial Lutheran Church of Ames. Marie has been living at Northridge Village at Ames. 
She is survived by her brother Merle (Noreen) Sunderman from Clarinda. Also, a number is nieces and nephews.
Preceding her was her parents, brother Virgil (Lorraine) Villisca, brother Lester (Marilyn) Clarinda.
Suggested memorials to Memorial Lutheran Church Library fund or donor's choice.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Swanson, Marjorie Dean Jurchen - Celebration of Life Services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex, Iowa. The family will privately hold a graveside inurnment in the Essex Cemetery. 

Memorials may be directed to the St. John's Lutheran Church. 

Marjorie Dean (Jurchen) Swanson was born on August 23, 1928 in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Maude (Simmons) Jurchen. Marjorie entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa. 

Marjorie's early years were spent in Grant, Iowa. She attended Grant Elementary School, Science Vale Country School and later Atlantic High School. On May 26, 1945 she was united in marriage to Leslie Raymond Swanson in Yuma, Arizona. The couple resided on the Marine base in El Centro, California until returning to Essex in 1945, where she resided until March of 2014. She then moved to Windsor Manor in Shenandoah and later to the Elm Heights Care Center. 

Marjorie was a devoted farm wife and mother. She worked for a period of time at Union Carbide in the mid 1950's. She was a very involved member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was a counselor for Luther League for four years, participated on numerous committees and taught Sunday School for 10 years. Her community activities included serving on the Essex Housing Board, President of the United Fund and the PTA and a member of the 20th Century Club. Marjorie was also the longest living member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 333, which she had been a member of since 1949. Some of her hobbies included gardening, raising flowers, golfing, playing cards, dancing, latchhook, embroidering, reading and cross stitching. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leslie, brother Edgar Lake, Jr., sisters Charlotte Miller and Delores King and sisters-in-law Marilyn Knight and Rosemarie Boan. 

Those left to cherish her memory include her children Sherry Camilletti and Stephen Swanson both of Essex and Scott Swanson-Norman of St. Regis, MT; eight grandchildren Trina Callie-Dixon of Tucson, AZ, Gino Camilletti of Las Vegas, NV, Shad Swanson of Coon Rapids, IA, Trevor Swanson (Katie) of Indianola, IA, Aubrey Swanson of Miami, FL, Riley Norman of Battle Mountain, NV, Ian Norman of Battle Mountain, NV, and Jonas Norman of Elko, NV; seven great-grandchildren Airman Brooke Camilletti of Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, Mason Camilletti and Mia Camilletti both of Las Vegas, NV, Ryan Callie of Dallas, TX, Bryn Callie of Tucson, AZ, and Ryder Swanson and Tegan Swanson both of Indianola, IA; brother Harold Jurchen (Roberta) of Griswold; other relatives and friends

Thompson, Dean - Dean Thompson, age 73, of New Market, Iowa, entered into peace Friday, August 31, 2018 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. According to Dean’s wishes there will be no service. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Troester, Diane Kay - Diane Troester, age 60 years, of Woodward, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Woodward Medical Center, Woodward, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2018 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Jerry Wagoner officiating. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery.

OBITUARY
Diane Kay Troester
October 31, 1957 – September 2, 2018

Diane Kay Troester, 60, of Woodward, Iowa passed away on September 2, 2018 at the Woodward Medical Center.

Diane was born October 31, 1957 in Hampton, Iowa. to Rolland and Leona (Imerman) Troester.

Diane was a special needs child that lived at home until 1963 when she moved to Woodward Resource Center (WRC). Over the years, she has had many very loving caregivers. They became part of her extended family. They have given her very tender love and care.

The WRC caregivers were there to help her when she needed help, they were her voice because she could not speak, they were there to support her because she could not stand, they were there to carry or put her in a wheel chair because she could not walk, they were there with her through the tough times especially in recent years.

Diane was preceded in death by her parents.

Her loving family left to cherish her memory are her brothers and sisters: Keith Troester and wife Diana of Adel, Iowa; Dennis Troester of Clarinda, Iowa; Janiece Vardaman and husband Clint of Braddyville, Iowa; Joyce Kirchner and husband Joe of Galveston, Texas and their families

Turnbull, Sherry Lynn Brownfield - Celebration of Life Services will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Coin United Methodist Church at 6:00 p.m.

Sherry Lynn (Brownfield) Turnbull was born on October 9, 1964 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Jeanitta "Korkie" Brownfield. Sherry entered into eternal peace on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at her home in Coin surrounded by her loving and supportive family.

Sherry's early years were spent in the communities of Blanchard and Coin. She attended school in South Page and later earned her GED. On March 18, 1983 she was united in marriage to Glenn Turnbull in Blanchard, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Michelle and Joshua. 

Sherry worked for Taylor Made, Pella Corp, Hy-Vee and ASK. She was a dependable and hard worker. Some of her hobbies included drawing, making wreaths, cake decorating, cooking, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Family was everything to her!

Preceding her in death are her mother, Korkie Brownfield, grandmother Maxine Larson and father-in-law Tom Turnbull. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 35 years Glenn; children Michelle Turnbull and Joshua Turnbull (Jacey LaRock) and loaner son Kory Nelson (Beth); grandchildren Joslyn, Seger, Miles and Adalene; sisters Nicole Price (Darin) and their children Bryce and Garrett and Tina Carpenter (Gary) and their children Heath and Ashley; brothers and sisters-in-laws Deb Turnbull (David Godfroy) and son Tanner, Patricia Baldwin (Larry) and their children John (Jenny) and Megan (Cody), Robert Turnbull and Janice Hughes (Russell) and their children Jaclyn and Jennifer; other relatives including countless friends, extended family and coworkers

Walker, Vivian Joyce Smith - Vivian Joyce (Smith) Walker, daughter of Jesse Charles and Delores Marie (Lewis) Smith, was born on January 24, 1931 at Imogene, Iowa. Vivian entered into peace on Monday evening, August 20, 2018 at Windsor Manor Assisted Living in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 7 months, 27 days.

Growing up in rural Randolph, Iowa, Vivian attended country school through the 8th grade. She graduated from Randolph High School with the Class of 1948.

On November 12, 1950, Vivian was united in marriage to Bob Walker at her parents’ home near Randolph. Following their marriage they moved to a farm outside of Shenandoah. Two years later they moved to a farm west of Essex where they lived until purchasing and moving to their home farm in 1965. To this union four children were born: Kay, Linda, Brian and Clay.

Following high school, Vivian worked for Imp Implement in Randolph until her marriage. In 1950, she embarked on her lifelong journey of being a farmwife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She took much pride in the fact that she drove grain trucks during the harvest, had a large garden that raised a lot of their food. Flowers were one of her great loves.

An active wife and mother, Vivian was involved in several organizations, she was a faithful member of the Essex Presbyterian Church, the Merry Mixers and High Prairie Birthday Club and held offices within the church, the Madonna and Mary Circles and was secretary of the Randolph Alumni Association.

Gardening, raising flowers and working in her flower beds, square dancing with Bob and attending all of her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events all brought great joy to Vivian. She was all about family and loved spending as much time as she could with them. She baked and decorated many cakes for weddings, birthdays or any occasion. Vivian was featured in the Iowa Farmer Today showcasing her baking and was interviewed by ABC News for her role as a farm wife.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Bob; two brothers, Carl and Kermit Smith. Left to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy are her four children and their spouses, Kay (Allen) Blezek of Lincoln, NE, Linda (Mike) Burnison, Brian (Christy) Walker and Clay (Kim) Walker, all of Essex, IA; ten grandchildren, Tony (Ann) Boone of Omaha, NE, Amy (Tom) Comstock of Council Bluffs, IA, Lisa (Brian) Holmes of Shenandoah, IA, Adam (Annie Van Houten) Burnison of Essex, IA, Alan Burnison of Neenah, WI, Laura (Jeff) Thornburg of Essex, IA, Alicia (Matt) Thornburg of Hastings, IA, John (Alicia) Walker of Shenandoah, IA, Sarah (Jeremy) Ripperger of Bondurant, IA and Stephanie (Caleb) Robinette of Essex, IA; 20 great children, Brianna, Adrianna and Evan Holmes, Payton Boone, Ciara and Lexi Burnison, Craig and Connor Comstock, Colton, Quentin, Zach, Jenna and Reagan Thornburg, Kate and Brock Ripperger, Jacob, Caden and Kinsley Robinette and Presley and Hudson Walker; two brothers, Robert (Bonnie) Smith and Ernest Smith, all of Randolph, IA; other relatives and many friends.

Celebration of life memorial services will be held on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 10:30 am at the Essex Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rick Sleyster officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation Sunday evening, August 26, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are being directed to St. Croix Hospice or the Essex Presbyterian Church in Vivian's name. Inurnment will be in the Essex Cemetery

Wallace, Gerald Eugene - Gerald Wallace, age 94, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Westridge Care Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Graveside Funeral Services with military rites will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Clarinda Cemetery in Clarinda, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa, where we ‘Celebrate Life’.

Gerald Eugene Wallace was born April 18, 1924, in Clearmont, Missouri the second son of Albert Wallace and Ada (Huls) Wallace. He grew up on the family farm near Clearmont attending country schools and the Clearmont High School. After high school he farmed for a few years and then entered the United States Army during post World War II. While in the service, he was united in marriage to Marcella Seaton on February 25th in Camp Chaffee, Arkansas. Two children were born to bless this union, Sandy and Steve.

Upon Gerald’s discharge, he and Marcella returned to Maryville, Missouri where they made their home. Gerald worked for the Buehler Grocery Store while living in Maryville. After a year or so, they moved to Clarinda where he went to work for the Berry Seed Company, where he worked until they closed in the late 1950’s. Gerald then went to work for Farm Service Agency in Shenandoah selling feed and seed and went on to work for Farmer’s Union Shipping Association a/k/a Clarinda Co-op, until his retirement in 1986.

During their retirement years, Gerald and Marcella enjoyed traveling, taking various bus tours throughout the United States. He enjoyed gardening and working in the yard. He was an avid baseball fan, with the St. Louis Cardinals being his favorite team. The kids have fond memories of playing ball after he finished working for the day. They enjoyed playing cards with their friends and being with their family. His true joy came from traveling to Arizona to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who lovingly referred to him as ‘Big Papa’. In 2002, Marcella passed away and he continued to live in Clarinda. In 2014, when his health started to fail, he moved to Westridge where he made his new home. 

Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather are his two children, Sandy Ferguson and husband Delmar of Clarinda, Iowa; and Steve Wallace and wife Joan of Scottsdale, Arizona; two grandchildren, Jeremy Wallace and fiancé Jessica of Cave Creek, Arizona; and Stephanie Mast and husband Bill of Mesa, Arizona; eight great-grandchildren, Ryan, Kyla, McKenna, Liam, India, Will, Sophia and Johanna; a sister, Mary Peyton-Love of Colorado Springs, Colorado; along with many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding Gerald in death are his parents, Albert and Ada Wallace; his loving wife Marcella; a brother, Welton Wallace; a sister, Shirley Wallace; a nephew, Dick Wallace; and a niece, Tonya Bauer.

Warner, Charles - Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 31 at Bethesda Lutheran Church. Visitation with the family will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda.
Memorials are suggested to FFA Brokaw Chapter Building Maintenance at the Museum, Page County Fair Board, or Bethesda Lutheran Church.
Charles Edward Warner... father, husband, grandpa, farmer, fisherman, athlete, salesman and all around good guy...born June 11, 1936 to Maude (Winter) and Anselm Warner rural Clarinda, Iowa. He lived 82 years, 2 months and 15 days, passing on August 26, 2018 in Clarinda.
Charlie grew up on the Warner family farm west of Hepburn, Ia. He was the fourth child with three older sisters. He attended school at Douglas Township Country School near the family farm. He was active in 4-H and farm life.
Charlie graduated from Clarinda High School in 1955 and was an avid athlete and played football, basketball, baseball, ran track high hurdles and high jumped. He was a member of the 1955 Iowa State High School Championship track team and had winning seasons in football and Conference Championships in basketball. He attended Clarinda Community College, played college basketball and later played basketball for the Clarinda Lancers town team.
Charlie was united in married to Joan Louise Foster June 24, 1956 celebrating 62 years of marriage this year. Charlie and Joan raised five children: Chari, Shelly, Tracy, Terry, and Cary. He passed on his athletic skills teaching the kids to play sports, fish and hunt. He also set a great example with his fun loving positive attitude. He continued to have fun with his five grandchildren.
He briefly worked at Browns Shoe Fit, Blacks Plumbing, Farm Bureau Insurance before farming the Warner century farm. In 1970 he began a 36 year career as underwriter, manager and financial planner for Farm Bureau Financial Services. Warner became a Farm Bureau All American in 1980 and 1997. He hired and trained many agents in Page, Montgomery, and Fremont Counties.
A life-long member of Bethesda Lutheran Church, Charlie taught Sunday School and served on the church council.
He was a 4-H leader and helped at the county fair. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, watching football and basketball, fishing at the pond and in Canada. He enjoyed traveling and had a goal of traveling to every state. He and Joan went to all but a couple. They also traveled to several European countries.
Charlie had a pilots’ license and owned a small airplane with a group of neighbors. He was especially proud of the work he did helping to move and restore the Brokaw FFA Chapter House which sits at the Nodaway County Museum. When they moved to town in 1984 Charlie took pride in hanging red Christmas lights on the big pine trees in their large yard on Boundary that lit up the neighborhood.
He fought a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease which finally took his life. He enjoyed his great grandkids till the end and glimpses of his positive zest for life on occasion could still be seen by family and caregivers.
He was preceded in death by his parents Maude Winter Warner and Anselm Warner; his sisters Maxine Sunderman, Roseanna Sunderman and Mary Brownlee; a nephew Van Brownlee; and brother-in-law Mike Kling; aunts Margaret (Art) Mier, Edla and Ruby Warner; and parents-in-law Boyd and Eva (Cahill) Foster.
He is survived by his wife Joan; children Chari Bix (Mike) of Clarinda, Shelly Warner of Shenandoah, Tracy Warner (Pam) of Clarinda, Terry Warner of Clarinda, and Cary Correll (Milton) of Clarinda; grandchildren Corey Bix of Chicago, Amanda Vardaman (Ben) of Clarinda, step grandson Chris Cook of Shenandoah (Erin), Megan Elliot (Joe) of Ankeny, Anna Hopkins (Fletcher) of Clarksville, TN; great grandchildren Dylan, Colyn, Evalyn Vardaman, Keegan and Kylea Elliot, Morgan, Ellie, Averie Cook; brothers-in-law Arlo Sunderman of Clarinda and Bruce Brownlee of Des Moines; sisters-in-law Judy Euken (Craig) of Red Oak, Joyce Kling of Aplington; also many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends

Warner, Joan Louise Foster - Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Joan Warner, 82 of Clarinda, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Bethesda Lutheran Church. Following the service everyone is invited to the fellowship hall for dessert and coffee.
Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Glenn Miller Birthplace Society, Clarinda, or Bethesda Lutheran Church.
Joan Louise (Foster) Warner was born in Shenandoah, IA to parents Boyd and Eva (Cahill) Foster on February 28, 1936. She passed away on September 18, 2018 living 82 years, 6 months and 20 days.
Her family moved to Clarinda when she was ten years old to begin Boyd’s Market on 12th Street. Joan was joined by two sisters Judy and Joyce. They became known as the three “Js”.
Joan marched in the band and was crowned homecoming queen at Clarinda High School. She graduated in 1955 and was married to high school sweetheart Charles Edward Warner June 24, 1956.
She briefly worked as a telephone operator and secretary at Lisle Corporation. Then together she and Charlie lived on the Warner family farm north of Clarinda and raised a family of five children: Chari, Shelly, Tracy, Terry and Cary. Joan was mother to the children full time and pursued gardening, cooking, sewing, and crafting. They were members of the Bethesda Lutheran Church near the farm.
When they moved to town in 1984 she converted a small barn on the property into a shop to sell her country crafts. She also was an organizer of the original Farm Bureau Craft Carnival in Clarinda and Shenandoah. The event continues today in Clarinda under new sponsorship.
Joan and Charlie liked traveling around the U.S. and abroad. They enjoyed musical performances when they vacationed at Branson, MO and at the Clarinda Glenn Miller Festival. They were long time members of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society. They loved reminiscing with classmates at class reunions. Joan also loved vacationing with her parents, sisters and friends.
She and Charlie enjoyed their five grandchildren and later eight great grandchildren. She hosted years of family picnics in the yard and barn, holiday celebrations, and birthdays. Joan loved collecting and decorating with antiques, movies and television, baking and eating sweets, buckeye trees and pansies.
Joan was the rock in the family when disease struck Charlie and she became the head of household. As a mother she was deeply devoted to her children. She struggled for many years with lung ailments which took her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, parents Boyd and Eva Foster, parents in law Maude and Anselm Warner, sisters-in-law Maxine Sunderman (Clifford), Roseanna Sunderman and Mary Brownlee, a nephew Van Brownlee, and brother-in-law Mike Kling, aunts Maxine Peterson McKelligan, Betty Maier, Martha Williams, Katherine Rope, Mae Mobley, Leona Harris, Naomi Bloom, uncles Ralph Cahill, Donnie Cahill, and Richard Cahill,
She will be missed by those who survive her including children Chari Bix (Mike) of Clarinda, Shelly Warner of Shenandoah, Tracy Warner (Pam) of Clarinda, Terry Warner of Clarinda, and Cary Correll (Milton) of Clarinda; grandchildren Corey Bix of Chicago, IL, Amanda Vardaman (Ben) of Clarinda, step grandson Chris Cook (Erin) of Shenandoah, Megan Elliot (Joe) of Ankeny, Anna Hopkins (Fletcher) of Clarksville, TN; great grandchildren Dylan, Colyn, Evalyn Vardaman, Keegan and Kylea Elliot, Morgan, Ellie, Averie Cook; sisters Judy Euken (Craig) of Red Oak, Joyce Kling of Aplington, IA, brothers-in-law Arlo Sunderman of Clarinda and Bruce Brownlee (Elinor) of Des Moines; an uncle Bill Bloom of Ft. Dodge, IA, also many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends

Whitehill, Gwyneth "Gwen" Ann Denney - Gwyneth “Gwyn” Whitehill, daughter of Paul Martin and Esther Ellis (Twaddle) Denney, was born on December 1, 1933 at Shambaugh, Iowa. She passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 84 years, 8 months, 19 days.

Growing up, Gwyn lived on a farm near Burlington Junction, Missouri with her parents and five brothers. She graduated Valedictorian from Burlington Junction High School in 1952.

In 1954, Gwyn married the love of her life, Duane Whitehill. Gwyn and Duane moved to the family farm north of Shenandoah, Iowa where they raised their four children. The farm was a family affair as all of them were involved in some aspect; planting, harvest, chores, livestock and more. Her children, along with Gwyn, were involved with 4-H. Gwyn was a Page County 4-H leader as well as a member of the Page County Fair Board for many years. While her children were active in school, Gwyn loved to watch them participate in their many activities and sporting events. She was their biggest fan. When her children were older, Gwyn went to work for Four Season’s Fabric. She had a passion for sewing and was a remarkable seamstress. Later, she worked for Howard’s Clothing & Sporting Goods and did alterations for Ladies Apparel and privately. Gwyn’s talents were not limited to sewing as she was an amazing cook and baker. She enjoyed spending time in the kitchen and blessing others with these delicious treats.

Gwyn was an active member of her church and community. She and Duane raised their family in the Summit United Methodist Church. Gwyn served as the President of the Ladies Aid, and was a member of the Board of Parrish, a member of Shenandoah Hospital Auxiliary and more.

Gwyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. It is her family that brought her the greatest joys and blessings in life. Along with the happiness Gwyn experienced during her journey, a great deal of hardship and heartache was felt as she lost her three oldest children to an accident and illness. She fought through this grief and was a true example of perseverance and grace. She continued to ambitiously live on and love her family and friends. Gwyn walked in a strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. She instilled and taught her family and others the importance of family values, work ethic, acceptance and strength. Her legacy will forever be alive in the many hearts of those who were so fortunate to call her wife, mom, grandma and friend.

Gwyn is survived by her husband, Duane of 64 years; daughter, Mindy (Brian) Rice;
son-in-law, Dan Arend; six grandsons, Tim (Sarah) Arend, Tony (Darla) Arend, T.J. (Nilda) Whitehill, Kalon Whitehill, Kade (Bobbi) Whitehill and Cory (Nicole) Rice; four granddaughters, Emily (Cory) Miller, Annie (Nathan) Klitzing, Erin Rice and Shelby Rice; brother, Jan Denney; 13 Great Grandchildren; several brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews & many friends.

Gwyn was preceded in death by her daughter, Jolene Arend; two sons, Rodney Whitehill & Kelly Whitehill; parents, Paul & Esther Denney; four brothers, Kenneth Denney, Jim Denney, Joe Denney & Randy Denney; five brothers-in-law, Kenneth Whitehill, Darryl Whitehill, Boyd Whitehill, Jim Whitehill and Bob Whitehill.

On behalf of her family, we thank you for your love, support and prayers.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation and viewing one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church beginning at 10:00 am. Memorials, in lieu of flowers are being directed to the Page/Fremont County Relay For Life or Summit United Methodist Church in Gwyn's name. Burial will take place in the Rose Hill Cemetery

Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service.

Wilson, Kristen - Kristen Wilson, age 59, of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral Services will be held 11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018 at St. Clare Catholic Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Father Eze Umunnakwe officiating. Burial will be at Clarinda Cemetery Friday, August 31, 2018 11:00 a.m. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Kristen Faith Wilson was born on November 29, 1958, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated from high school in 1976 from Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, Kansas. Thereafter, she attended Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas.

She was united in marriage to Keith Duane Wilson, Jr., on June 14, 1988 in Overland Park, Kansas.

She worked for many years in the medical field as a phlebotomist and in hospital laboratories. She also worked for a time as a religious education instructor.
She especially loved being a wife and mother.

Her husband Keith was the joy of her life, and her son Paul was her greatest blessing. Kristen loved babies and children—they would always bring a smile to her face and joy to her heart.

Kristen's friends and family will particularly remember her great strength, courage, and constant determination in good times and bad times. Those who love her will also fondly remember her confidence, her sense of humor, and her contagious laughter. No one can ever forget her homemade lemon meringue pie.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, mother Myrna LaFoy Tronnes, her brother Paul Steven Nelson, and father-in-law Keith Duane Wilson, Sr.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband Keith Duane Wilson, Jr., son Paul S. Wilson (Amanda), step-daughter Nichole J. Duggan (John), step-sons Michael P. Wilson and Keith Duane Wilson, III, mother-in-law Janice J. Wilson, aunt Evelyn Salvog, sisters-in-law Ann Wilson-Glick (Doug) and Emily S. Conner (Micky), many nieces and nephews, cousins, grandchildren, family, and friends

Workman, Earl Leroy - Earl Leroy Workman 72, of Shenandoah, IA died on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, NE. Earl was born in Omaha, NE on July 19, 1946, to Earl and Ruth Workman. Earl spent most of his early years between Omaha, David City, and the Nebraska Panhandle. 

Earl graduated high school in 1963 from David City High School and enlisted in the US Navy. Earl worked as an Aviation Storekeeper, Third Class and served aboard the USS Oriskany in Vietnam. Earl began a life of many careers utilizing his military experience and training to include: working for Caterpillar in Norfolk, NE and later relocating to Shenandoah, IA where he owned and operated Mr. Automotive, a parts store in Shenandoah, and later worked at Mt. Arbor Nursery. Earl decided to return to school where he obtained his Associates Degree in 1999. Earl worked until retirement at the Clarinda Correctional Center as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Earl had pride in his involvement with the Southwest Iowa Theatre where he participated in many performances. He enjoyed dancing, playing pool, golfing, cooking, animals, and had a love for the sunrise and sunsets from the naval ships on the ocean.

Earl is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Ruth Workman, two brothers James and Paul Workman, and a sister Shirley Burch.

Earl is survived by brothers Kurt and Roy and sisters Alice and Jeannie; Marianne Straight-Workman a companion in marriage of Shenandoah, IA; his children Earl James Workman (Shelly) from Norfolk, NE, Jeffery Alan Patrick (Tara) from Scott Depot, WV; Stepchildren Marty Cason of Bay Point, CA, Kyle Workman and former wife Carrie Freeze of Lincoln, NE, Kraig Workman (Siri) of Lincoln, NE, Shannon Cason of Ankeny, IA, Mindy Collins (Ryan) of Sioux City, IA, Nichole Lensch (Tom) of Omaha, NE; grandchildren Cody Workman (Brittney) of Oakland, NE, Jordan Workman of Lyons, NE, Mandi, Hannah, Cody, Faith, Kelsi and Chloe of Scott Depot, WV, Taylor Cason of Bay Point, CA, Destini Youngblood (Shannon) of Lincolnton, NC, Colton Cason of Ankeny, IA, Tristan and Lincoln Collins of Sioux City, IA, Kinley and Jordyn Lensch of Omaha, NE, Skyler, Danica and Kolbe Workman of Lincoln, NE and Boston and Bode Workman of Lincoln, NE; great grandchildren Drae and Stryder Workman of Oakland, NE and Sutton Youngblood of Lincolnton, NC

Youngberg, Richard "Dick" Lee - Richard Youngberg passed away on September 30, 2018 at his home on the family farm near Essex, Iowa, in the company of his children DeWayne, Suzanne and Kenneth. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife Wilma (Sickman) Youngberg, who passed away at the family home on September 8, 2000.

Richard ("Dick") Lee Youngberg was born on January 19, 1933, the son of Gerald Youngberg and Stella (Tornquist) Youngberg. The oldest of three children, he was raised on the family farm near Essex, Iowa, three miles south of his current farm. He was baptized and confirmed in Fremont Lutheran Church at Nyman, Iowa. Richard attended the historic Goldenrod Schoolhouse then located in Fremont Township and was salutatorian of the Page County Rural Schools upon graduation from 8th grade in 1947. He graduated in 1951 from Red Oak High School and attended Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois for one year before transferring to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves in 1952 and served on active duty during 1954-56 with an artillery division stationed in post-war Germany. He returned in 1956 and resumed college at UNL during fall semesters while also farming full time and graduated in 1959 with a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering. In early 1960, Richard met Wilma Sickman of Northboro, Iowa at a church youth social in Shenandoah, Iowa. The couple were engaged at Christmas 1960 and married on December 27, 1961. After a brief honeymoon in Kansas City, Missouri, Richard and Wilma moved into their current home east of Essex, where they continued to farm together for nearly 39 years. To the union of Richard and Wilma, three children were born, DeWayne, Suzanne and Kenneth. Richard was a member of the Fremont Lutheran Church at Nyman and served as Treasurer of the Mount Hope Cemetery Association for many years. In addition to being a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather, Richard thoroughly enjoyed life as a farmer. 

He also enjoyed reading history, traveling and spending time with his children and grandchildren, having recently relocated to Soldotna, Alaska near Kenneth and his family.

In addition to his wife Wilma, Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Stella Youngberg and an infant sister Patsy who died at 3 years old. He is survived by his sister Nancy Clark of Hamilton, Montana, his three children, DeWayne of Austin, Texas, Suzanne of Zionsville, Indiana, and Kenneth of Soldotna, Alaska, as well as eight grandchildren, Madeline, Oliver, Anderson, Sophia, Nicholas, Daniela, Abigail and Angelica, ages 21 through 5 years. He will be dearly missed by his family as well as his many friends and neighbors.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Fremont Lutheran Church in Nyman, Iowa.

Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah.

Burial will be held at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Nyman, Iowa. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Mt. Hope Cemetery of Nyman,Iowa