Benton, Addie - SHENANDOAH WORLD, Shenandoah, Iowa Dec 2, 1919. Mrs Addie Benton, of Lebannon, Mo., died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs Robert French, of Bingham, from heart trouble.

Mrs Benton was 49 years old the eleventh of last September. Her home has been at Lebannon since the death of her husband, N.G. Benton, who died in 1912. Several of her children live in this vicinity and she came to make them an extended visit.

Nine children survive their mother, five boys and four girls, namely: Mrs Sylvia French, Mrs Bessie Howard, Frank and Glennis Benton, all of Bingham; Robert, of Clarinda; Mrs Rubey Adkinson and Mrs Ola Blain, of Holly, Texas; Bernie and Richard Benton, of Harperville, Okla.

The funeral was held Friday morning at the Free Methodist church at Bingham, conducted by Rev Ingram, of this city, and interment was in Tarkio cemetery, near Norwich.

Mary Ellen Boswell, 78, of Elizabeth, CO, passed away at her home surrounded by family on March 19, 2020.

Wife of the late Curtis Boswell.  Mother of Curtis (Bethany) Boswell of Geneva, MN, William Boswell of Dover, DE, Brenda Boswell of Elizabeth, CO and the late Robert Boswell.  G-Ma of Katie, Kristina, Jacob, Sara, C.J., Brooklynn, Brett and Blake, and 3 great-grandchildren.  Sister of David, Lynda, LeRoy and the late Susan Glasgo.  Also survived by numerous other relatives.

A private family burial will be held at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Kiowa, CO

Ponderosa Valley Funeral Home, Elizabeth, CO 

Britt, Samuel - Samuel Britt died at his home in Ottumwa, Friday, Feb 3, 1899, in the thirty-third year of his age, from heart failure. Mr Britt was born in this city and spent his boyhood days in this vicinity. When grown to manhood he selected railroading as his vocation, and at the time of his death was an employe in the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad yards at Ottumwa. Funeral services were held at his home in that city, Saturday afternoon, under the auspices of the Knights of Macabees, and his remains were brought to this city Sunday afternoon, accompanied by his mother and stepfather, Mr and Mrs Elijah Calhoon, of Creston, his half sister and her husband, Mr and Mrs Ford, of Creston, and his brother, Frank Britt. A number of friends met the funeral cortege at the depot here and the procession wended its way to the city cemetery, where, after a few remarks by Rev C.H. White the remains were laid away in their last resting place. THE CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 10, 1899

Mr Samuel J. Britt, formerly of this place, died at his home in Ottumwa early on last Friday morning after a few day's illness from heart disease. Deceased was age 32 years, 8 months and 22 days. He leaves a wife and three children. He was an employe on the Burlington Route, and his remains were brought to Clarinda for interment on last Sunday. Rev White conducted the funeral. THE CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 7, 1899

Hepburn items - The body of Samuel Britt of Ottumwa, was brought through this place Sunday afternoon enroute to Clarinda where he was taken charge of by the I.O.O.F. lodge and intered in the city cemetery. The deceased was a cousin of our townsman, Albert Jones. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 9, 1899

Mr Samuel Britt died at his home in Ottumwa, Friday, Feb 3, 1899, from heart disease, after a few days illness. He was a son of Mrs Elijah Calhoon, of Kent, Iowa, formerly residents of this city. His age was 32 years, 8 months and 22 days. He had been in the employ of the C.B. & Q. for several years. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his death. The remains were brought here Sunday for interment. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 9, 1899

1895 census of Wapello Co, Iowa: Samuel Britt, 35 born Page Co, wife Fannie Britt age 25 born Lucas Co, Iowa, son Leslie Britt age 1 born Wapello Co, Iowa

Brown, Georgia Evonne Corbin - Georgia Brown, 90, of Clarinda, Iowa formerly of New Market, Iowa entered into peace Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa with Bob Riddle officiating. Open visitation will be 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March, 18, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

Georgia Evonne Corbin was born March 23, 1929 in New Market, IA to Everette Lazelle Corbin and Bertha Edith (Wallis) Corbin. As a child she attended the New Market Baptist Church and was baptized in 1945. Georgia was active in band where she played the clarinet, tap dance, and sang in the glee club, vocal trio and sextet. She also participated in basketball, class plays, Y-Teens, yearbook and held many offices in those activities. During her senior year in 1947 she was a member of the only basketball team that went to state. She graduated from New Market as valedictorian of her class in 1947. Georgia was married to Marvin Leo Brown on December 12, 1947 in New Market. The two were high school sweethearts. They had two daughters: Vivian born in 1949 and Vicki in 1951.

She was employed at the Mental Health Institute/Clarinda Treatment Complex. She worked in the wards and business office but most of her years were spent as the secretary to numerous superintendents. At one time she was the longest tenured employee at the Clarinda site.

Upon her retirement in 1991, she enjoyed working on the farm, helping with hogs and cattle, caring for her flower beds, and canning (especially tomatoes) in the summer. She stitched several quilts by hand. Georgia was a wonderful cook and her specialties included homemade Christmas candy, beef noodles, and layered cake with homemade pudding frosting. Family was first and foremost in her life and she always put everyone’s needs ahead of her own. Georgia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed having her local grandchildren overnight every Friday night for many years. Georgia was so proud to have a namesake, great-great granddaughter Nora ‘Evonne’ Fistler. She was especially dedicated to her husband and spent many years helping to care for Marvin before his passing in 2015. Following her husband’s passing, she made her home at the Eiler Place and was very happy there.

Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marvin, daughter Vivian Pickering, grandson Stephen Pickering, grandson Brandon Harris, grandson-in-law Doug Andrews and siblings Letha, Bernard, Charlotte, Paul and Peggy.

Left to cherish her memory are daughter Vicki Brown of Clarinda, IA (Larry Stamps of Gravity, IA); sister-in-law Margaret Corbin of Findley, OH; granddaughters Malena Sump of Rockwell City, IA, Charity Andrews of Omaha, NE, Ginger Mohr of Clarinda, IA, Tina Sweat of Albany, MO, Tammie Pickering of Albany, MO; great-grandchildren Miranda, Tyler and Ryan; Delaney; Hayden; Whitney, Slade, Valerie and Troy; Dusty, Dakota, Dameon and Hunter; Shonne, Brett, Tayah, and Jersie; many great-great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many friends

Burwell, Ivan Wesley - Ivan Burwell, 94, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living, Phoenix, Arizona. Private Graveside Funeral Services will be held. Open visitation will be held 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Ivan Burwell

Ivan Wesley Burwell was born May 30, 1925 in Hawleyville, Iowa to Earl and Oscie (Minard) Burwell. He was an only child. He was raised West of Hawleyville on the family farm. Ivan worked for area farmers when not needed at home and later worked as the floor manager at the Clarinda roller skating rink. It was during this time that Ivan met Jean Pressly. Jean worked as a Laboratory and X-ray Technician at the Clarinda Hospital and frequented the skating rink in her off time. Soon they became inseparable and later married on April 19, 1947. They began farming North of Hawleyville and later moved to a farm Southwest of Hawleyville. It was while living on this farm that the union was blessed with two children, Alan Earl and Norman Wesley. In December of 1960, the family moved to a larger farm East of New Market. Ivan and Jean built a house in Clarinda in 1975, but continued to farm until retirement. During the winters, Ivan would plow snow from residential and business drives. He also enjoyed rebuilding wrecked cars at his shop on the family farm and working with his son, Norman, at Norm's shop in Shenandoah.

After retirement, Ivan and Jean spent time fishing and distance bicycling. They participated in the RAGBRAI, The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, four consecutive years. They also bought a motorhome and began traveling to Texas with friends and Arizona to visit son, Alan.

Preceding Ivan in death were his parents, Earl and Oscie (Minard) Burwell; his wife, Jean; his in-laws who he especially cherished due to being an only child, Dean and Charlotte (Hallin) Pressly and Dean and Florence (Pressly) Nowels; and his niece, Sharon (Nowels) Johnston.

Left to cherish his memory are sons, Alan and wife Leslie of Scottsdale, AZ, Norman and Kathey of Clarinda, IA; grandchildren Christopher of Clarinda, IA, Michael of Arab, AL, Robin (Berry) and husband Jeremy of Malvern, IA; Ryan and wife Heather (Gilbert) of Creston, IA, Jordan and Noelita (Dominguez) of Omaha, NE; great grandkids Connor, Aquarius, Mattson, Catlin, Trennen, Olivia, Piper, Wyatt; and nephews, Larry Nowels of Sebring, FL, Steven Pressly of Rock Island, IL, and Timothy Pressly of Rock Island, IL.

Ivan was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be missed by his entire family and many friends, but their memories will remain in our hearts forever.
May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn his passing.

Calhoon, Lois Anna Lynch - Lois Anna Lynch was born in Indiana, July 19, 1843 and passed from this life in Creston, Iowa April 4, 1929--aged 85 years, 8 months and 13 days.

She was married to William Britt in 1861. To this union two sons were born--Samuel Joseph who died in 1899 and Frank W. Britt who lives at Creston, Iowa.

Later she was married to Elijah Calhoun. There were three children born to this union, two of whom passed away when quite young. The surviving child, Mrs Maud Ford lives in Creston.

She leaves six grandsons, five great grandchildren. Three sisters survive her: they are Mrs Sarah F. Dyke of Hepburn, Iowa, Mrs Mary M. Jones of Blair, Nebraska and Mrs Minnie Beats of Grimes, Oklahoma.

The funeral service was held at the Walker-Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 and was in charge of Rev Hall. Music was furnished by Mr and Mrs Hall.

Interment in the Clarinda Cemetery.

East Valley Items. Mrs J.L. Dyke and daughter, Mary, and son, Sam, and A.R. Jones, Mr and Mrs Ben Greenfield and son, Earl, attended the funeral of Mrs E. Calhoun which was held in Clarinda Thursday afternoon. Mrs Calhoun passed away Tuesday morning at her home in Creston, Ia. She was a sister of Mrs J.T. Dyke.

THE CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 8, 1929

Page County, Iowa marriages: William Britt to Lois Ann Lynch, 04 Jul 1860

Carmichael, Iris Lola Crawford - Iris Lola (Crawford) Carmichael was born June 5, 1929, to Homer and Lola (Minard) Crawford. She was the 4th of 7 children. Died 2020.

She graduated from Clarinda High School in 1947. Iris married Lewis (Doc) Carmichael June 7, 1950. They were married for 56 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother to Ken, Kathy and Lori, grandmother of 7, and great grandmother of 13.

She enjoyed working at the Clarinda Outlet Store and her years as the head cook at the New Market school cafeteria. Iris was known to often give second helpings to the students. She was a wonderful cook and loved it as well as baking, knitting, crocheting, and doing word puzzles. Iris and Doc enjoyed camping, spending time at Windmill Lake, as well as getting together with family. Most weekends while Doc was alive, they had family get togethers at their home in New Market.

Preceding her in death are her husband, her mother and father, mother-in-law and father-in-law Wilber and Mabel (Gant) Carmichael; brothers, Leonard (Pauline) Crawford, Robert (Helen) Crawford, Keith (Virginia) Crawford, sister Barbara (AL) Wilson, brother-in-law Aaron Cates, and sister-in-law Elaine Crawford; sisters-in-law, Elaine (John) McNeese, Jean (Randall) Herzberg and Myrna Karg.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, son Ken (Marleen) Carmichael of Maryville, MO; daughters, Kathy (Dean) Owens of Kansas City, MO and Lori (Brian) Clement of New Market, brother Don Crawford of Cottonwood, AZ, sister Doris Cates of Broken Arrow, OK, brother-in-law Larry Karg, Clarinda, IA; grandchildren, Renee (Carson) Riedel of Clarinda, IA, Gwyn (Steve) Mooney of Philadelphia, PA, Sarah (Tom) Hall of McKinney TX, Emily Presser of Liberty, MO, Mark Owens of Kansas City, MO, Tim (McKenzie) Eighmy of New Market, IA, Terry (Laura) Eighmy of Maryville, MO, as well as 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, since Iris and Doc were members of the New Market Church of Christ for many years, memorial contributions will go to their church

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Carpenter, Dwylah Jean Peterman - Dwylah Carpenter, 92, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Azria Care Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Private Graveside Funeral Services will be held. Open visitation will be Tuesday, March 24, 2020 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

Dwylah Jean Carpenter was born January 4, 1928, in Clarinda, Iowa, to John Peterman and Sylvia (Evans) Peterman. She grew up in Clarinda and graduated from Clarinda High School. Dwylah was united in marriage to Fred Carpenter and they later divorced. Two children were born to this union, Debra and Larry.

Following her graduation from High School, Dwylah worked at GTE Telephone Company in Clarinda. She then worked at the local banks for a time when her children were grown and returned to work for GTE Telephone Company in Clarinda and then in Tama, Iowa until her retirement. She then returned to Clarinda and worked for Walker-Merrick Funeral Home for fourteen years.

Dwylah was an active member of the Clarinda Regional Health Center Auxiliary and enjoyed volunteering at the Clarinda Hospital gift shop. She also enjoyed her volunteer work with the RSVP. She was an active member of the First Christian Church, Clarinda, Iowa. Dwylah was an avid bowler and also enjoyed knitting, reading and word puzzles.

Preceding Dwylah in death were her parents, John and Sylvia Peterman; husband, Fred Carpenter; sister, Freda Boeck; brothers, Paul Peterman and Donald Peterman and nephew, Eddie Peterman.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Debra Carpenter of Clarinda, Iowa and friend Charles Richardson of Shenandoah, Iowa; son, Larry Carpenter and wife Jana of Clarinda, Iowa; grandchildren, Adrian Archer and wife Donna of St. Charles, Missouri, Ryan Cahill and wife Andrea of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, Judd Carpenter and wife Aga of Overland Park, Kansas and Shea Carpenter of Osage Beach, Missouri; great grandchildren, Natalie, Derek, Megan, Kylie, Keagan, Knox, Roman and Gwen; other relatives and many friends

Norman Gerald Casteel, 98, of Shenandoah and formerly of Essex and Clarinda, Iowa, entered into rest on Thursday evening, March 5, 2020 at his home following a brief illness.  

Celebration of life memorial services for Norman will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Essex Presbyterian Church (601 Omaha Ave) with Rev. Rick Sleyster officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the Essex Presbyterian Church prior to the service on Saturday.  Lunch and fellowship will immediately follow the service and Inurnment with military honors accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88 will commence at 1:00 pm at the Essex Cemetery.  We thank Norman for his service and sacrifices endured serving our country during World War II.  Memorials in Norman's name are being directed to the Essex Presbyterian Church.

Norman Gerald Casteel, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 5, 2020 at his Shenandoah, Iowa home with his family by his side.

He was born February 26, 1922, to Guy Sr. and Margaret (Morgan) Casteel in Mt. Harris, Colorado where his father was employed as a coal miner.  During the summer of 1926, the family moved to Clarinda, Iowa where Norman spent his childhood.  Being uninterested in school and the family needing extra money, he left school at the start of his 10th grade year to work in the local coal mines.

In June of 1944, Norman enlisted in the US Marine Corps.  His first action was in the battle of Iwo Jima, where he received a Purple Heart.  He was later involved in part of the Occupation of Japan.

On May 29, 1949, Norman was united in marriage to Wilma Jeanne Burns, in McMinnville, Oregon.  This was the start of a lifetime of moves and adventures, until they finally settled in Essex, Iowa.  He was employed as a hired farm hand before landing a job at the Essex Elevator.  He eventually became a part owner of the elevator, working until his retirement in the September 1984.  In August of 2012, Norman and Jeanne moved to Shenandoah to live their remaining years.

There was never a dull moment with Norman, as he always entertained with his jokes, and was always ready for a card game.

Preceding Norman in death were his parents; two sisters, Lavonne Gray and Dorothy Busboom; three brothers, Joe, Guy Jr, and Robert; and an infant daughter.  Surviving is his wife of 71 years, Wilma Jeanne of Shenandoah; three sons David and Carla of Lake Wylie, SC, Chris and Janie of Shenandoah and Ed and Cathy of Mt. Pleasant, TX; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mabel “Sis” Casteel of Garden Grove, CA; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital and the nurses and support staff at St. Croix Hospice Care.  You are all true angels and your passion is so powerful

Chase, Franklin Perry - Franklin Perry Chase, 73, of New Market, died Dec 30 [1983] at Municipal Hospital [Clarinda, Iowa] after suffering a massive coronary.

He was born March 18, 1910 at Plattsburg, Mo, the son of W.D. and Minnie Boyd Chase. He lived in Plattsburg until the age of 9 when his family moved to Shenandoah. After graduation from high school, he entered farming with his father. He was married to Marjorie Hawhee of New Market in 1934 and they lived in Shenandoah for a year before moving to a farm south of Clarinda where they lived for 10 years. They moved to near New Market in 1946 and moved into New Market in 1971. He was employed at Municipal Hospital from 1957-74 when he retired.

He was a member of the New Market United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Virginia.

Survivors include his wife of the home; four children, Mrs Lowell (Martha) Blank of Richmond, Mo, Carol Jean Hutchison of Norwalk, Ia, Maurice of Gages Lake, Ill, and Richard of Council Bluffs; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Don of Red Oak; sister-in-law Hyldred Haarstick of Clarinda, Ruth Hawhee of Bedford and Mabel Neumeyer of New Market.

Funeral services were held this Monday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev Sara Malone officiating. Burial was in the Hawleyville cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 1984

SHENANDOAH WORLD, Shenandoah, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919. Yorktown. Feb 10--Mr and Mrs Will Robinson left Saturday with the body of her mother, Mrs Coonts, for Corydon where burial will be made. Short services were held at the Robinson home before the 11:22 train arrived, upon which the body was taken. The pallbearers were Will Turner, Rudy Heninger, Clay Snodgrass, Elmer Beezeley, Mr Reuter and Ernest Driver.

Adeline Kidney, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Kidney was born in Illinois on March 6, 1855. In 1868 the family moved to Wayne county, Iowa, where she has since resided. On Sept 9, 1886, she was united in marriage to John Coonts, to which union three children were born--Elenora, wife of Wm. Robinson of Yorktown, Iowa; Rilda, wife of C.O. Brewer of Corydon, and one son who died in infancy.

Mrs Coonts has been a sufferer for years, being totally blind for five years last November. She underwent an operation from which she seemed to have recovered. She then came to Yorktown, where she visited her daughter, Mrs Robinson. On Monday morning she met with an accident, falling out of bed and breaking her right arm. On Thursday evening it was noticed she was breathing very heavily and about eight o'clock she passed away.

She was a member of the Baptist Church at Corydo and has borne her sufferings with remarkable patience, always exhibiting kindly thought for others.

Mrs Coonts is survived by her husband and two daughters, Eleanor and Rilda, two sisters and a brother, of Columbus, Kansas.

Culver, Norma - 18 Jul 1931 - 20 Apr 2020

Dinville, Michael "Mike" Leo - Michael "Mike" Leo Dinville, son of Leo and Christina "Lucille" (Kimsey) Dinville, was born on April 10, 1951 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away on March 26, 2020 at the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa.

Mike's early years were spent on a farm east of Randolph with his family. He enjoyed living on the farm and had many adventures with his eight siblings: Rod, Pam, Karen, Jim, Joe, Tony, Teri and Kris. He graduated from Fremont Mills High School with the class of 1969, then he attended Iowa Western and graduated in 1972 with a degree in Mechanical Technology.

On June 6, 1975 he was united in marriage to Susan Joy Johnson at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah. They lived at Sugar Maple Trailer Court in Shenandoah. In 1979 they moved to the "Big House" at 308 Maple St. in Shenandoah which they spent many years renovating and making it their home.

As a young man Mike helped on the family farm and when needed at the neighbor's farm as well. Throughout high school and college Mike played bass guitar in a band with his brothers and friends.

Mike was a machinist then an engineer for Eaton Corporation for 40 years, retiring in 2012.

He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imogene and was a current member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah. He was a collection counter for the church. He also was a volunteer at the Shenandoah Food Pantry and for many years he taught children how to bowl at Taylor's Bowling Alley.

Mike enjoyed gardening, bowling, stamp and coin collecting, volunteering, going to auctions, traveling with the Mann's and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Lucille Dinville and father and mother-in-law Jim and Vera Johnson. He is survived by his wife Susan Dinville of Shenandoah; children Kelly (Danielle) Dinville of West Des Moines, IA, Lori (Brett) Conner of Clive, IA, Nicole Dinville (Jose Villarreal) of Davenport, IA and Patrick Dinville (Geraldine Chilet) of Omaha, NE; grandchildren Landen Padget, Amara Villarreal, Donovan Conner, Nile Dinville, Cecily Conner, Frances Dinville and Bryar Dinville; siblings Rod (Denise) Dinville of Warsaw, MO, Pam Dinville of Gretna, NE, Karen (Lin) Lee of Lee Summit, MO, Jim (Vicki) Dinville of Omaha, NE, Joe (Gwen) Dinville of Randolph, IA, Tony Dinville of Kansas City, MO, Teri Dinville of Gretna, NE and Kris (Mike) Weber of Shenandoah, IA; In-laws Chuck (Margaret) Johnson, of Des Moines, IA, Richard (Marcia) Johnson of Tabor, IA, Tracy (John) Johnson of Bennington, NE and Kristi (Dave) Peterson of Bennington, NE; numerous nieces, nephews other family and friends.

Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Church of Shenandoah or Shenandoah Food Pantry. Private family burial has been held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah

Greenwood, Janet Rose Whitehill - Janet Greenwood, 85, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her son’s residence in Clarinda. She has donated her body the Nebraska Anatomical Board. A Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held at the Covenanter Cemetery, rural Clarinda, Iowa.

Janet Rose Greenwood left this mortal life on April 11,2020. She was 85 years young and the family believes she did it on purpose to avoid the Covid19 quarantine and having to vote in the 2020 Presidential Election.

Janet was born on November 26, 1934 in the front bedroom of a farmhouse south of Clarinda. Her parents Donald and Ida Whitehill and big brother Edwin welcomed her to the family. Her life on the farm translated into a strong reverence for nature and a desire to be a good steward of the land.

Janet preferred a simple life over one filled with abundance. She would choose a hot dog roast at the farm over a 5 star dinner any day of the week. She loved her farm and would spend hours walking in the timber searching for her beloved wild flowers or a new hickory sapling. In the Spring she wanted to make sure the Wood Duck and Bluebird houses were ready for new residents. She could stand in the native grasses in the Fall and feel the breath of her God gently swaying the grasses around her.

Janet was known for her generosity to others and ability to know what you should be doing differently in life. She offered a charm, wit, and love to those who were her friends. She simply was a loving and amazing woman, along with being an outspoken and spunky lady. Traits that were all bundled into one beautiful package.

She made two mission trips to Columbia (the country, not the city in Missouri) and loved the people and the beauty of the country. She also volunteered at the local elementary school for a number of years. Spending time with students while helping them read, brought her great joy. For over 50 years she served Trinity Presbyterian Church in almost every capacity from Sunday school teacher to church elder. She loved the members of the church and developed many lifelong friendships with them.

She had many talents: she was a wonderful cook and known for her potato salad and fried chicken, which was second only to her mother’s. She may not have been an accomplished bridge player but she played a mean hand of Go Fish, and was a renowned strategist when playing Chutes and Ladders. Later in life her children would realize that she had an astounding memory as she would describe in detail, events growing up in the great depression when she was only 3 or 4 years old.

Janet spent almost 30 years in the Real Estate business. She relished the thought of finding a young couple that perfect first home. She retired from the business in 2005 to spend more time traveling with her husband and discovering new places throughout this great land.

Janet was preceded in death by her loving husband, and father of her four children, John Clyde Greenwood. Three days prior to passing, she said Dad was peaking around the corner waiting on her. She loved him until her dying day when she went to join him for a wonderful Easter celebration in the presence of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior.

She is survived by four children: John D Greenwood (Shari), Jean A Minor (Duane), Juli L Mace (Tom), all in Clarinda and Joy E Walker (Mark) of Clemmons, NC. Although she loved them all, it is rumored she liked her ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren even more. Over the years Janet and John cherished their relationship with Alma Ncho and her three children, considering them family

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Hale, Hazel Elizabeth Rhoads - Hazel Elizabeth Rhoads Hale, daughter of Isaac and Nellie Jeffries Rhoads, was born July 28, 1912, at Pattonsburg, Mo. When she was a child, the family moved to Shenandoah where she grew up and graduated from Shenandoah High School with the class of 1930.

She had worked at Henry Field Seed and Nursery Company and was employed at Pamida for 11 years until her retirement in 1978.

Hazel was a member of the First Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 88, Ladies Auxiliary VFW, and Shenandoah Historical Society. She was a volunteer at Garden View Care Center, a delegate to the Older Iowans Legislature and secretary of the Forest Park Manor Residents.

Due to failing health, she had been a resident of Acorn Acres in Red Oak since May of this year.

Preceding her in death were her parents; four brother, Ellery, Bill, Orville and Roscoe Rhoads; and two sisters, Marian Smith and Pearl Johnson.

She is survived by three children, Shirley and her husband, Richard Allbee, of Red Oak, Martin Douglas Hale of Redding, Calif., and Janet Sue Jones of Glenwood; three grandchildren, Ed Travis and his wife, Jonya, of Shenandoah, Allan Travis of Red Oak, and Miranda Hale of Spokane, Wash.; two great-grandchildren, Melody and Tiffany Travis.

Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs Albert (Lois) Wilson of Shenandoah and Mrs Letitia Martin of Fremont, Neb.; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Hazel died Tuesday, Oct 1, 1991, at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She was 79.

Funeral services were held from First Baptist Church of Shenandoah on Saturday, Oct 5, 1991, at 2 pm Rev David McCall offered the words of comfort.

Providing music for the ceremony were soloist Dan Wilder and organist Keith Hart.

Hallie Blackman cared for flowers. Tending the memory register was Agnes Mabley and Warner Malmberg acted as an usher.

Casket bearers were Marvin Freed, Gary Fuller, Jim Schafer, Glen Sheirbon, Verdon Sorensen and Mike Wright.

Interment took place at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.

Hall, Stephen G., Sr - Stephen passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa.

Memorial Graveside Service will held at a later date.

Hamm, Robert "Bob" Anson- Bob Hamm, 96, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Monday, March 23, 2020 at Azria Health, Clarinda, Iowa. Private Family Graveside Funeral Services will be held. Open Visitation will be held 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Church, Nodaway Valley Museum, or to the Clarinda Lions Club.

Robert Anson Hamm was born January 17, 1924 to Douglas and Ada (Reed) Hamm near Shambaugh, IA. They later moved to College Springs area and Bob attended Farquhar Country School. He went to Amity High School at College Springs, graduating with the class of 1942.

He served in the Army from 1942-1945, spending time in France and Iceland.

On September 14, 1948 he was married to Maxine Damewood at the Methodist Church in College Springs. They became parents to three children, Joy Kathleen, Ronald Dell, and Donald Dean.

“Bob” worked at various jobs in the area until they moved east of Shambaugh and started farming, later moving east of Clarinda on the family farm. He also began driving a school bus for the East River school and continued for the Clarinda schools for over 30 years, retiring in 1999.

They moved to Clarinda in 1978 when the farm sold.

Bob is member of the Clarinda Methodist Church, served on the board of Nodaway Valley Museum, was a member of RSVP and drove a taxi when it first started in Clarinda. He is member of the Clarinda Lion’s Club where his “pet project” was the Santa House sponsored by the club, until he had to give it up for health reasons, but he still enjoyed seeing the children go through and was interested in the number of children each week. His brother George helped build the house many years ago.

Bob enjoyed his “coffee group” at McDonald’s, and seldom missed it, 6 days a week

He is survived by his wife, Maxine Hamm, of 71 years, his daughter, Joy (Jerry) Renander of Clarinda; sons, Ronald Hamm of Clarinda, and Donald Hamm (Kathy) of Bernville, Pennsylvania; sister, Marthelia Freeman of California; seven grandchildren, Rob (Deana) Renander of Livermore, Maine, Scott Renander of Charleston, South Carolina, Jason (Michan) Renander of Clarinda, Iowa, Kari (Robb) Marlow of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Chris (Bobbie Jo) Hamm of El Dorado Springs, Missouri, Michael (Tember) Hamm of Germany, and Kristen (Shane) Hoffa of Robesonia, Pennsylvania; fifteen great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and many friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents; daughter-in-law, Marcia Hamm; sister, Wanda; brother, George and wife Rozella; brother, Kenneth and wife Ada; brother, Eldon and wife Marion; brother- in-law Don Freeman

Hanson, Patricia "Pat" Ann Garrett - Pat Hanson, 96, of Braddyville, Iowa entered into peace Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her residence in Braddyville. Private Graveside Funeral Services will be held. Open visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa.

Patricia Ann (Garrett) Hanson left her earthly home in Braddyville, IA and entered her eternal home on March 26, 2020, at the age of 96 years and 13 days. She was born in a rural home near College Springs, IA on March 13, 1924. Pat was the daughter of Max Martin Garrett and Eva Alice (Linebaugh) Garrett who were life long residents of Page County. She graduated from Braddyville High School in 1942.
After earning her teaching certificate, Pat taught school in Cody, Wyoming for a year and in Henderson, Iowa for 3 years prior to her marriage to Luther Hanson (Red Oak, Iowa) on August 31, 1948. They resided in Council Bluffs where Pat gave private piano lessons and was church organist for Westminster Presbyterian Church while raising 6 children. In 1967 she moved to Braddyville and taught school for 25 years, retiring in 1992. She earned her Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree from Northwest Missouri State University. She continued to give private piano lessons and was church organist for the Braddyville United Methodist Church until age 93. She provided organ and/or piano music for a multitude of weddings and funerals until her Parkinson's Disease and macular degeneration prevented her from performing up to her professional standards. She was also very active in the community serving more than 50 years as a member of the Braddyville United Methodist Church and UMW (United Methodist Women). She provided food and donated time for nearly every event sponsored by the church and Braddy Hall until she was physically unable to help.. See also served as Braddyville city clerk for many years.

Preceding Pat in death were her parents Max & Eva (Linebaugh) Garrett, daughter Beth, brothers Max and Laurence, and sister-in-law Clarice (Jamie) Garrett.

Pat is survived by sister Jean & husband Fred Graham of East Lansing Michigan, sister-in-law, Joyce Garrett of Eugene, Oregon, sons Dave and Paul of Tucson, Arizona, son John & wife Joyce of Littleton, Colorado, son-in-law, Tim Barnes and wife Katherine of Mineola, Iowa, daughters Ruth & husband Richard Miller of Silver City, Iowa, and Mary & husband Bill Gardner of Lacey, Washington; 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; many nieces & nephews and a host of friends.

Harris, Brenda Elayne MacDonald - Brenda Harris, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Friday, March 13, 2020 at Lee Memorial Hospital, Ft. Myers, Florida. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Chuck Mayer officiating. Interment will be held at the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

BRENDA ELAYNE (MacDONALD) HARRIS

Brenda Elayne MacDonald was born to Jerold and Beverly (Howard) MacDonald (Bella Vista, AR) on March 5, 1961 in Clarinda, Iowa. Brenda was our first child and the first grandchild for Jim and Carol MacDonald and the fourth grandchild for Harley and Vera Parker Howard. In high school she was a cheerleader for four years and drum major for the band. She loved to sing and enjoyed being a member of the school small groups. Brenda and her friends would sit on our porch roof, look at stars and plan the future. On her 12th birthday all of Brenda’s classmates came for a party. Brenda left them to celebrate while she went to the farrowing house to watch her gilt have her first litter of pigs. Her love of animals was second only to her love for her family. Holidays were always more special because of the effort she gave to make them that way. Shopping, crafts, quilting, cooking and playing games gave all of us many great memories. How blessed we are to be her family. As the angels sang to welcome her, Heaven and our hearts became her new home.

Brenda became a big sister to Leann (Harley) Wilt of Onsted, MI when she was 1 year and 5 months old. Being so close in age, a strong and unbreakable bond was created between sisters that lasted through the years regardless of the miles that separated us. We shared so many conversations of our dreams and plans, we were able to live our dream of wintering in Florida the last three months. Traveling together became treasured experiences and many fond and funny memories were made.

A few years later, Brad (Brenda) MacDonald of Shenandoah, IA became Brenda’s baby brother. Brad shared many laughter filled days with Brenda. A favorite memory was being out dancing and Larry missed Brenda’s hand and she fell back, legs up in a dress. She did not want any assistance getting up and made her displeasure with Larry well known. Yes, Brad was laughing but always willing to help his sister out. As kids, showing pigs at the fair and the social status of having a big sister with a fair box were fond memories.

On July 30, 1983, Brenda married the man she loved, Larry Harris of Clarinda, IA a marriage that stood solid for nearly 37 years. Brenda and Larry enjoyed just being together. Every night in the spring, summer, and fall was started off by front porch time, spending many hours enjoying the outside watching the world go by, discussing all the world problems and coming up with the solutions. There were 3 wonderful children born to this union, each having their own unique sets of joy and special experiences. On spring and summer nights, after work and school you could usually find the whole Harris bunch tending and caring for the cattle that the kids showed at the fair. Brenda was a very special girl and will be truly missed. Life will go on, but that certain flicker that Brenda brought to all that knew her will be forever diminished.

Clayton (Samantha) Harris of Clarinda, IA was the first-born child to Brenda and Larry. Brenda took immense pleasure in the awesomeness that she created. Brenda was MeMa to Kingston and Lila who were the light of her life. Brenda’s eyes lit up when she spoke of her grandchildren. My mother was the light to those around her and also feared by most for no reason. She was stuck in her ways and would let you know what she was thinking. We would butt heads but at the end we would hug it out. Although she was stubborn as a mule, she would melt over her grandchildren just being around. My mom was amazing and I’m glad that she gave me the life I have.

Colton Harris became the second child born and Brenda was very active in all things Colton did. She could always be found on a Friday night cheering him on in his and Clayton’s football games. They had a way of communicating without words and jacking with one another. Colton preceded Brenda in death and welcomed her into heaven with open arms. The two of them are singing and dancing with the angels.

Kallen Harris of Lincoln, NE was the youngest child. Kallen and Brenda made the perfect mother/ daughter pair and shared a love for crafting and quilting. Brenda helped Kallen with all of her 4H quilts. Brenda would make trips to see Kallen and they would spend the day shopping, singing in the car and doing some sort of craft project. Brenda was always Kallen’s biggest supporter and their connection was unbreakable.

Jennifer (Caleb) Mincer, Logan (Cailee) MacDonald, Adam (Veronica) Sobotka, Matt (Jenna) Sobotka, Marci (Daniel) Castillo, Jodie Woosley, Jill Brueggemann , Nicole (Craig) Rodosalewicz and Darrell (Erica) Wilt were nieces and nephews of Brenda’s.

Brenda was the sister in-law to Larry’s 3 sisters. Debbie (Mark) Dean Lincoln NE, Karlene (Jerry) Brueggemann Fairbury NE, and Janet (Don) Sobotka, Cortland NE.

Brenda was preceded in death by infant brother Brett MacDonald and sister in-law Karlene Brueggemann, maternal and paternal grandparents, and very loved son Colton Lee Harris, a sadness she could never overcome.

Brenda was a happy person who enjoyed interaction with others, she was a true people person. Prior to her retirement, Brenda had worked at Clarinda Greenhouse and Pella Windows. Brenda owned and operated The Quilt Shop in Clarinda for several years. She was a talented creator of quilts and loved to help others create their own patterns. Brenda was a member of the Quilt Guild and enjoyed many quilting weekends with her friends. Most recently, Brenda worked at the Icehouse in Clarinda. It was not unusual to see her dancing and having fun with the regulars

Delores Ailene Hart, 84, of rural Shenandoah entered into rest at her home on Sunday morning, March 8, 2020.

Funeral services for Delores will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church (411 W Clarinda Ave) in Shenandoah with Pastor Don Buttry officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 12:30 to 2:00 pm prior to the service Friday at the First Baptist Church.  Burial will take place in the Rose Hill Cemetery.  Memorials in Delores' name are being directed to the Shenandoah First Baptist Church. 

Delores Ailene Vawter was born near Bedford, Iowa on September 20, 1935, daughter of Merrill Keith (“Brownie”) and Mabel Lillian (Wright) Vawter. Delores entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her home near Shenandoah, Iowa.

Her early life was spent on the family farm near Bedford, where she attended school. After graduating from Bedford High School in 1954, Delores moved to Clarinda and worked as a bookkeeper. On February 16, 1958, she was united in marriage to Carl Wesley Hart of Shenandoah. The couple made their home in the rural Shenandoah area and moved to their current farm home in 1961. Delores raised three boys on that farm and was a constant helpmate to her husband Wesley. After the boys were grown, she returned to working outside of the home, first at Henry Field Nurseries in Shenandoah and later at the Fremont County Courthouse in Sidney.

Faith was very important to both Delores and Wesley.  They were long time members of First Baptist Church in Shenandoah. Delores was an active member of various church women’s groups, taught Sunday School, and played the piano for worship services for many years. She dedicated her life to her family, her home, and her church. She was a hardworking farm wife, gardening, cooking, canning, baking, and lovingly caring for her family. Delores loved sewing, expertly crafting everything from dresses to draperies.

Preceding Delores in death were her parents, M.K. and Mabel Vawter of Shenandoah; and brother, Donald Keith Vawter of Kingman, Arizona. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband of 62 years, Wesley Hart of Shenandoah; her three sons, Clark Hart and wife Sheri of Kansas City, Missouri, Keith Hart of Omaha, Nebraska, Howard Hart and wife Marla of Shenandoah; four grandchildren, Andrew Hart of Springfield, Missouri, Nikole Hudson of Kansas City, Missouri, Anna Hart of Sioux City, Iowa, and Megan Hart of Omaha, Nebraska; other relatives and many friends

Duane Hart, 76, of Shenandoah, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Azria Health Care (Westridge Care Center) in Clarinda, Iowa.  A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Duane's name are being directed to Christ Point Baptist Church in Shenandoah.  

S. Duane Hart, son of Stanley Clifton and Frances Marie (Lawrence) Hart, was born on July 9, 1943 in Shenandoah, Iowa.  He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Azria Health Care in Clarinda, Iowa with his family by his side at the age of 76 years, 8 months, 3 days.

His entire life was spent in Shenandoah.  Duane attended country school and graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1961.  Following graduation, Duane began working at Earl May Seed & Nursery in Shenandoah.  He worked in the carpentry shop and retired in 2005 from Earl May’s after 44 years of service.

On December 11, 1965, Duane was united in marriage to Virginia L. Sandahl at the Mission Covenant Church in Shenandoah.  To this union, two children were born, Chris and Craig. 

Family was everything to Duane and he thoroughly enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them.  Duane also enjoyed watching all sports, especially baseball (the exception being hockey).  Vacations spent in the mountains were also a favorite of his.  He was a former member of the Mission Covenant Church in Shenandoah.  From June of 1964 through June of 1970, Duane was a member of the National Guard Reserves, serving with the 168th Infantry based in Shenandoah.

Preceding Duane in death were his parents, Stanley and Marie Hart.  Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 54 years, Virginia Hart of Shenandoah; daughter,  Chris Hart of Shenandoah; son, Craig Hart of Auxvasse, MO; grandson, Rory Hart of Auxvasse, MO; brother, Richard Hart of Shenandoah; other relatives and many friends

Hawhee, Ruth Naomi Fleck - Ruth Naomi Hawhee, was born March 16, 1913, on a farm near Hepburn, Iowa, the daughter of John C. and Grace (Davidson) Fleck. She attended rural schools, never being tardy or missing a day. She was united in marriage to Louis Hawhee on September 10, 1929. To this loving union six children were born.

Ruth was a life-long Page and Taylor County resident. She was a charter member of the Wild Rose Club in Gravity, the Valley Community Club, and a former member of the Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge No 134. She was a member of the Siam Methodist Church. Upon its closing, she became a member of the United Methodist Church in Bedford. Ruth and Louis farmed south of Bedford where she spent many hours working in her garden, cooking and canning. The family holds fond memories of "haying time" and the large meals she cooked on her cast iron stove to feed everyone. Family time included listening to the broadcast of "The Grand Ole Opry", "Captain Jack", "The Lone Ranger", and "Gene Autry" on the battery powered radio. Most family reunions would end at Ruth's home where the family would gather for continued fellowship.

Ruth enjoyed traveling. She and Janet would take vacations to California each year to visit family, while Louis stayed home and tended the farm and milked cows. Janet especially remembers the years she and her mother spent "Raising each other" after her father's death in 1964. Besides being a wonderful mother and homemaker, Ruth worked for the Mental Institute in Clarinda and especially enjoyed her work as a cashier at Place's and as a waitress at the Junction Cafe. Customers will remember her always having a smile to greet them. In later years her travel would include many bus trips with her true friend, Vera Akers, with fond memories of New Orleans and Branson. In 1992 failing health required Ruth to enter the Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she resided until her death.

Ruth is survived by two sons, Earl Richard and wife Marilynn of Penn Valley, California and Donald D. and wife Patricia of Bedford, four daughters, Madylene Huntsman of New Market, Joan and husband Lloyd Compton of Buffalo, Missouri, Janiece and husband Doyle Hamilton of Cainsville, Missouri and Janet and husband Mike Shafar of Gravity; one brother, Howard Fleck and wife Adelaide of Hepburn, Iowa; two sisters, Edna Hall of Arcadia, California and Betty Graham and husband Charles of Hepburn, Iowa; three sister-in-law, Hyldred Haarstick of Clarinda, Marjorie Chase and Mabel Neumeyer of New Market; 21 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and many, many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Grace Fleck; her loving husband, Louis in 1964; four sisters, Hazel Warrick, Gladys Riggs, Irene Minard and Violet Leak.

Funeral services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford on Monday, June 23, 1997 at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Bedford. Burial was in Hawleyville Cemetery north of New Market.

Herron, Gayle Pearl Evans - Gayle Herron, 68, of Shenandoah, Iowa formerly of Clarinda, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, April 20, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Gayle Pearl Herron was born November 2, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lloyd Evans and Naomi (Nichols) Evans. She grew up in Bennington, Nebraska and graduated from Bennington High School in 1970.

Gayle lived and worked in Omaha, Nebraska. She worked for ATS Beeper People and had various other jobs before becoming a CNA and working for Home Health organizations in Nebraska and Iowa. She moved to Southwest Iowa in 1988. She was united in marriage to Gary Bliss May 20, 2000 in Clarinda, Iowa. He preceded her in death and she married Glenn Herron on June 30, 2018 .

Gayle was an active member of the New Life Assembly of God Church in Clarinda and cherished her brothers and sisters in Christ. She enjoyed people and her goal each day was to make someone laugh or smile. She was the queen of puns and jokes!

Preceding Gayle in death were her parents, Lloyd and Naomi Evans; husband, Gary Bliss; granddaughter, Jordan Palmer.

Survivors include her husband, Glenn Herron of Shenandoah, Iowa; son, Steve Pedersen (Mary) of Exira, Iowa; daughter, Jolene Hielen (Chris) of Shenandoah, Iowa; daughter, Lynda Palmer (Adam) of Shenandoah, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; step children, Jamie McCue of Glenwood, Iowa, Jeremy Herron (Heather Hutchinson) of Shenandoah, Iowa and Jackie Graves of Monroe, Iowa; sister, Arlene Litz of Ralston, Nebraska; nieces; nephews and many friends

Hookham, Charles "Chuck" - Charles "Chuck" Hookham, 98, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Private Graveside Funeral Services will be held. Open Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Albert Charles Hookham (Chuck), 98, peacefully passed away April 16, 2020 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. He was born to parents, Albert and Lula (Stiverson) Hookham at the home place in rural Page County. Chuck lived his entire life in Clarinda.
Chuck married Crystal LaVaunne “Bonnie” (Ingram) June 5, 1943. To this union was born Charles Gary, Joyce Ann, who died at birth, and Rosemary. Chuck and Bonnie were married 50 years, until her death in 1994.
Chuck enjoyed time with family and friends, church, tending the garden and watching Nebraska football. He especially enjoyed farming. He enjoyed raising cattle, keeping the pastures mowed, and was happiest while riding his tractor. Chuck and Bonnie enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and spending winters in Texas and summers in Minnesota.
After Bonnie’s death, Chuck married Marcia Burns April 1996. They enjoyed 22 years together until her death in October 2018.
Preceding Chuck in death are his parents, wives Bonnie and Marcia, sisters, Esther (Elmer) Kent, Marjory (Orval) Johnson, infant sister Ruth, and brother Pete (Jane) Hookham. Also preceding Chuck in death are his infant daughter, Joyce Ann, daughter-in-law, Cathy (Shepherd) Hookham, and step grandson, Michael Burns.
Left to cherish his memory are his son Gary (Sandy) Hookham of Clarinda, daughter Rosemary (David) McCollum of Lees Summit, Missouri, and step-son Terry (Marjory) Burns of Clarinda. Chuck leaves behind his grandchildren, Jeff (Bernadette) Hookham of Waco, Texas; Mark (Stephanie) Hookham of Dysart, Iowa; Joel (Debra) Hookham of Omaha, Nebraska; Jennifer (James) Fine of Clarinda; Joni (Ben) Schmitt of Clarinda; and step-grandson Matthew (Nicole) Burns of Omaha, Nebraska. Chuck is survived by 15 great grandchildren, a niece and 2 nephews.
Chuck had a joyful and gentle spirit, living a full and amazing life. Family and friends have many fond memories of his time here

Dean L. Johnson, 66, of Shenandoah, unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.  A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.  

Dean Leon Johnson, son of William Herschel and Donna Jean (Coston) Johnson, was born on May 21, 1953, at Hand Hospital in Shenandoah, Iowa.  He unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on Saturday evening, April 4, 2020 at the Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 66 years, 11 months, 14 days. 

His early life was spent growing up in Shenandoah.  He attended the Shenandoah Community Schools, graduating from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1971.  From 1973 to 1975 Dean served in the United States Army, with most of his duty spent in Germany.  He later attended trade school to be a carpenter.   For many years he worked as a carpenter working for various companies and individuals.  He also worked as a cook at the Depot.

On September 22, 1979, Dean was united in marriage to Barbara Louise Snow in Sidney, Iowa.  Following their marriage they made their home in Shenandoah. To this union, four children, Aurora, Eric, Andrea and Casey were born.  Throughout their marriage they lived at various points in their life at Coin, Northboro and Skidmore, Missouri.  Most of Dean's life was spent in Shenandoah.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.  Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Preceding Dean in death were his parents; daughter, Aurora Miller; sister, Kris Bennett; maternal and paternal grandparents.   Left to cherish his memory is his wife of over forty years, Barbara Johnson of Shenandoah; son, Eric Johnson and wife Dana of Shenandoah; two daughters, Andrea Slape and husband Vic of Eagle Grove, IA and Casey Driskell and husband Gary of Atchison, KS; 18 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Janice Johnson of Shenandoah, IA; brother, Bill Johnson of Shenandoah, IA; and other relatives and many friends

Johnson, LeRoy Alvin - LeRoy Johnson, 92, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace day, Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Azria Health Care, Clarinda, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Brian Bontrager officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 10:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery with military rites.

LeRoy Alvin Johnson was born May 23, 1927 northeast of Essex, Iowa, the son of Lawrence Emanual Johnson and Ingeborg (Pearson) Johnson, both sets of grandparents being Swedish immigrants. He attended Sams Country School northeast of Hepburn, Iowa and graduated from Clarinda Community High School in 1945. LeRoy served his country at the end of World War II in the U.S. Navy and National Guard. On February 14, 1948, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Minnie Louise Thompson, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clarinda, Iowa. They were blessed with two sons, Larry and Dennis.

Following his discharge from the service, LeRoy worked for the Page County Engineer Office as county surveyor for 46 years. LeRoy played football and ran track in high school, and he loved to watch all sports on TV. He also had a great interest in country music and enjoyed singing and playing his guitar. LeRoy has always enjoyed visiting and keeping in contact with his family, relatives, friends and neighbors.

LeRoy is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Minnie; sister, LaDonna; brother, LaVern; brother-in-law, Clark Thompson; daughter-in-law, Kristine Johnson and sister-in-law, Doris Cline and longtime friend, Mary Etta Otte.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Larry and wife Cheryl of Centerville, Iowa and Dennis and wife Andrea of Urbandale, Iowa; sister-in-law, Marlene Johnson (Kenny) of Chandler, Arizona; five grandchildren, Reid Johnson (Natalie), Jacob Johnson (Kristin), Alycia Beeson (Adam), Caleb Johnson and Ashlie Marker (Josh); two step grandchildren, Philip Simmons (Aubrey) and Leslee Smith (Nathan). He is also survived by eight great grandchildren, Cole, Tate, Avery, Zeb and Addison Johnson, Isaac and Hallie Johnson, Angel Morales and four step great grandchildren, Harper, Amelia, Elam, and Ezra Simmons; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Knau, Betty Lou Wilson - Betty Knau, of Clarinda, Iowa formerly of Shenandoah, Iowa entered into peace Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Azria Care Center. Clarinda, Iowa. Celebration of Life Memorial services will be held at a later date. Private family Inurnment will take place in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association, or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson.

Betty Lou (Wilson) Knau was born October 5, 1928 in Marshalltown Iowa. Her parents were Pearl Eileen (Murphy) Wilson and William Henry Wilson. She always added that she was born “at the house on Marion Street."

Betty attended Marshalltown schools, graduating from Marshalltown High School in 1946. From there she continued her education at Iowa Lutheran School of Nursing, graduating in 1949.

Betty's nursing school roommate convinced her to go in her place on a blind date with this college student from Iowa State. Betty finally agreed. So, on a blind date, on April Fools Day in 1949, Betty met the love of her life. She and Craighton Knau were married on Dec 18, 1949.

To this marriage three children were born, Greg, David and Merideth. Betty and Craighton loved to travel, and took every opportunity to see the world. Kenya, Australia, Germany and Hawaii were some of Betty's favorite trips. Not mention all the family trips pulling a pop up camper with all the kids in tow! We aren't so sure those all made the favorites list.

Various crafts such as sewing, knitting and cross stitch were enjoyable for Betty, but once she picked up a paint brush...she was hooked! That was her favorite thing to do. From Tole Painting and Landscapes, we have many of her "Masterpieces" to enjoy in our homes.

Gardening was another love of Betty's. She had a green thumb that was hard to beat. It was not unusual to see her jump on the riding mower and take on the 3 acres to be groomed near Essex either.

She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah for many years, she volunteered her time at the Shenandoah Hospital escorting patients, and she was a member of the Toastmasters.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Craighton, her mother Pearl, her father William and her step-mother Ruth, her sister Lois Flanagan, her brothers in law James "Jimmy" Flanagan, and Robert Schubert.

She is survived by her son Greg and his wife Wendy, of Ankeny, her son David and wife Barb of Windsor Heights and her daughter Merideth Maranville and husband Jim of Clarinda. She had eight grandchildren, Jon Knau, James Britton Jr., Jamie Britton, Stephanie Liggett (David), Brian Knau (Alicia), Brian Maranville, Kristopher Maranville (Sophie), and Nicole Maranville (Bobbie). There are also 12 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister, Ruth Schubert of Marshalltown, her brother, Martin Wilson of Jacksonville, Florida. Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association or Parkinson’s Foundation

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Maley, Charles "Chuck" Edward - Charles “Chuck” Maley, 80, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Private Graveside Memorial service will be held. Open Visitation will be held, Saturday, April 4, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Charles Edward Maley was born in Clarinda, Iowa,the son of Harold Maley and Gladys (Hulbert) Maley. He grew up in Clarinda and graduated from Clarinda High School with the class of 1958. Chuck was united in marriage May 20, 1961 to Connie Thurman in New Market, Iowa. They were blessed with three sons, David, Gary, and Mark. Chuck was a life long resident of Clarinda and lived his entire life on 17th Street.

Chuck never lacked for employment; he had a variety of jobs throughout his lifetime which included being a lineman at General Telephone Company, a camera man at Clarinda Company, a broadcast engineer at Glen Olson Radio, an electrician at Lisle Corporation and Orison and his most recent and favorite was as a broadcast engineer for the Northwest Missouri State University student radio station KXCV.

Chuck was a people person and loved being around people, students and especially his grandchildren. He had a variety of interests (he very seldom sat still). Chuck was a Ham Radio Operator since 1956 and he loved radio swap meets. He loved watching his sons race stock cars and they also enjoyed flying radio control airplanes. Boating and camping were also favorite activities with his family.

Preceding Chuck in death were his parents; paternal and maternal grandparents; infant brother, Paul Maley; son, David Maley; granddaughters, Ashley and Brooke Maley.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Connie Maley of Clarinda, Iowa; sons, Gary Maley and wife Ali of St. Joseph, Missouri and Mark Maley of Red Oak, Iowa; grandchildren, Kris Maley of Stanton, Iowa, Anna Sprague and husband Chad of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Katie Maley of St. Joseph, Missouri; great grandchildren, Delaney and David Sprague of Albuquerque, New Mexico; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends

Mier, Charles A. - 1924 - 2020

Myers, Sherry Louise Albin - Sherry Myers, 69, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Village Care Center, Maryville, Missouri. Private Family Graveside Funeral Services will be held at Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Open Visitation will be held 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

Sherry Louise Myers was born January 23, 1951 in Clarinda, Iowa, the middle child of Robert Albin and Ethel (Reynolds) Albin. After living in Hammond, Indiana for a short while, the family moved to New Market, Iowa where Sherry graduated from New Market High School with the class of 1969. Sherry went on to attend cosmetology school in Des Moines, Iowa. Sherry was united in marriage to Daniel Myers in Maryville, Missouri on August 5, 1969.

Sherry traveled with Dan when she could while he served in the Marine Corps. After settling down in Clarinda, Sherry went to work at Easters True Value. She would end up working there for thirty two years as a clerk and then becoming the bookkeeper.

Sherry was a very outgoing person. She was always ready to help people in need. She was blessed with three grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She was always very excited to go on her many vacations with her brother and sister-in-law and always glad to get back home to her two beloved dogs.

Preceding Sherry in death were her parents, Robert, Sr. and Ethel Albin; and her infant sister, Sondra at five months of age.

Left to cherish Sherry’s memory are her husband, Dan Myers of the home; daughter, Marcy Webb and husband Jim of Villisca, Iowa; son, Joel Myers and wife Kori of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler and Turner; brothers, Robert Jr. Albin and wife Barb of Montezuma, Iowa and Terry Albin and wife Laura of Lawrence, Kansas; nieces; nephews and many friends

Rosemary Oblock, 94, of Palm Desert, California and formerly of Northboro, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in Palm Desert.  Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Union Grove Cemetery, rural Northboro.

Rosemary (Toland) Oblock having been born by goodly parents, Harry Rex and Esther Pickard (Elliott) Toland. She was the sixth child of nine, born on July 12, 1925 with the assistance of a midwife, Mary Johnson, at a farm house near Randolph, Iowa in Fremont County. She peacefully entered into rest on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Victoria Falls Senior Care in Palm Springs, California.

Her early life was spent near Randolph where she attended first grade with a teacher named Irene Dunn. The family later moved near Strahan, Iowa, where Rosemary attended third grade and half of fourth grade. She then attended La Prairie country school until midway of eighth grade when the family moved to near Northboro, Iowa. She graduated from Northboro High School with the Class of 1942.

Following graduation, Rosemary attended Maryville State Teachers College in Maryville, Missouri for two years. Following World War II, in January of 1947, she moved to Denver, Colorado, where she resided for nearly 50 years. In 1984 after being widowed, Rosemary was united in marriage to Donald B. Oblock.

On June 26, 1996, they moved to Palm Desert, California. Donald passed away on June 12, 2013. She was active in the community delivering Meals On Wheels and working at the Braille Institute and Eisenhower Diabetic Club working as a secretary "for seven years each". In 2005 Rosemary was inflicted with cancer and in 2007 became vision impaired with macular degeneration. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving many callings.

Preceding Rosemary in death were seven siblings, Elliot, Geraldine, Leota, Paul, Frances, Bill and Opal; brother-in-law, Keith Finley; and several nieces and nephews.

Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Nancy Finley of rural Northboro, IA; brother-in-law, Sheldon Jones of Coin, IA; nieces and nephews, Kevin Jones of Coin, IA, Susanne and Paul Richle of Wilmington, DE, Nancy Toland Finley of Northboro, IA, Rex Finley and wife Teresa of Benbrook, TX, Anthony (Tony) Finley and wife Michelle of Mt Home, AR, and Freida Christianson and husband Bobby of Shenandoah, IA; special friend, Bonnie Nelson of Palm Springs, CA; other relatives and friends

Olenius, Greg Allen - Greg Olenius, 65, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Monday, March 30, 2020 at his residence in Clarinda. Private Graveside Services will be held. Open Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Inurnment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Greg Olenius (“Grandpa GO”), 65, passed from this life into eternal peace on the afternoon of March 30th, 2020 at his home in Clarinda, Iowa after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, four children and step-daughter.

Greg Allen Olenius was born October 25th, 1954 in Clarinda, Iowa, the son of Robert Olenius and Barbara Olenius (Williamson). He and his siblings (Vic Olenius, Valerie Bair and Angela Rodgers) were raised outside of Coin, Iowa and attended South Page High School. He would go on to complete his college degree at Northwest Missouri State University where he was a proud member of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity.

Throughout the 1980’s Greg was blessed with four children with his former spouse, Peggy Smith of College Springs, Iowa.

Greg’s early occupations included farming with his father before moving into sales with Financial Products Corporation (FPC). This move took Greg and family to Mendota, IL before eventually relocating for the company to Omaha, NE.

In the early 1990’s Greg had the opportunity to move back closer to family and later settled in Clarinda, Iowa. He spent many hard working years in insurance and masonry construction before beginning a long-time career with H&H Trailers. Here he developed many lasting relationships with his uplifting and encouraging attitude.
Greg united in marriage to Betsy Ann (Horel) Goudie on June 20, 1998 in Clarinda, Iowa. They began a beautiful life from the ground up, starting with the first block he laid for the foundation of their new home and journey together.

His hobbies included lifelong support of the ever-weary Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears, never losing his positive outlook on the “next” season.

Greg also took great pride in caring for his vehicles and spent countless hours and sweat keeping them in pristine condition. Never knowing a dirty car, Greg would often remind his children upon vehicle purchases, “Black colored cars look nice, but boy are they hard to keep clean”.

Greg and Betsy spent numerous sunny days cruising the countryside with their longtime friends in the “Vet Club” and countless sunsets were enjoyed from the driveway reminiscing about life, family and friends.

Becoming a grandfather was one of his greatest joys in life, holding such pride for all his grandchildren. Ever the optimist, Grandpa GO uplifted such positive spirit and attitude in his kids and grandchildren encouraging them to always believe in themselves and to learn from failure.

Preceding Greg in death were his grandparents, Chester and Florence Olenius and Henry and Crystal Williamson; father, Robert Lowell Olenius; his step-son Matthew Dean Goudie; infant grandson, Henry Thomas Parkin.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Betsy Olenius of Clarinda, Iowa; son, Danuel Olenius (Lauren) of Katy, Texas; daughters, Molly Olenius of Independence, Missouri, Kelly Parkin (Tom) of Bennington, Nebraska, Mallory Olenius of Asheville, North Carolina, and Christy Riley (Brian) of New Market, Iowa; grandchildren, Halle Goudie (Max Jobson), Austin Goudie (Cheyenne French), Gianna Rock, Cheyenne Riley, Chase Riley, Sylas Riley, Jackson Olenius, Casen Olenius, Marley Rae Parkin, Andi Lynn Parkin and Joey Maeve Parkin; great granddaughter, Evalynn Jobson; mother, Barbara Olenius of Clarinda, Iowa; brother, Vic Olenius (Aileen) of Victoria, Texas; sisters, Valerie Bair (Randy) of Clarinda, Iowa and Angela Rodgers (Richard) of Katy, Texas; nieces; nephews and a host of friends

Owen, Phoebe M. Hosier - CHJ Jan 29, 1934 ; B feb 1, 1934 (2) : Phoebe M. Hosier, daughter of John and Hanna Hosier, was born October 4th, 1841, in the state of Indiana. The family later moved to Iowa where they settled on a farm in Page county, Iowa. Here she grew to young womanhood. Here she was woed and won by a young returned soldier, James R. Owen. Mr Owen had served his country throughout the long and terrible service of the Civil War. After the war was over, he received an honorable discharge and soon moved west to the newer state of Iowa. He was united in marriage to Phoebe Hosier, March 14, 1872. For over fifty years, their's was a happy, God-fearing home, where the will of God was sought daily in prayer and the Bible was the most used book. They early became members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. For years they made their home on a farm four and a half miles northwest of Clarinda. Then later they moved near Hawleyville, Iowa. There they transferred their membership in church fellowship. Where ever they lived, their hospitable home and its latch string out the Circuit-Rider [?]. They freely gave of their time and money to the cause of the Kingdom. Under all circumstances they were the same dependable, reliable folks.

To their home eleven children were born, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are: Mrs Olive Collier of Burlington Junction, Mo., Marshall of Clarinda; Eugene of Creston; Richard of Clarinda; Martin of Corning; Harry of Boulder, Coo; Charles of Gravity; and George of this city. Some fifteen years ago they moved to Clarinda to a house on North Twelfth street. From there in May 1912, the husband and father moved to a better place in the Home on High. Since that time, Mrs Owen has had the tender care of her children. Even with the best of care, however, the sturdiest of bodies wear out. She was quite well however, and on Tuesday morning, January 23rd, she took her peaceful departure to be with her husband and the loved ones gone before in the land of rest.

For over eight-three years Mrs Owen has served her day and generation. She leaves to continue her work and ideals, her eight children, twenty grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

On account of the burning of the Hawleyville church, the funeral services were held at the Pruitt Funeral Home in Clarinda at 2:30 pm last Thursday, January 25th. The funeral services were conducted by Rev L.M. Kirby her pastor, Rev Willis Wells, a former pastor and lone time friend, and by Rev W.H. Meredith, pastor of the Clarinda Methodist church. Four of her grand-children, Mrs Francis Reece, Mrs Roy Johnson, Mrs Allan Gossett, and Miss Virginia Owen cared for the many flowers. Her six sons who live in this section, Marshall, Eugene, Richard, Martin, Charles and George tenderly served as pallbearers and laid her mortal remains to rest in the Hawleyville cemetery.

We desire to express our deepest appreciation and thanks to all for the beautiful flowers and kind acts bestowed upon us during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother. The Owen Family. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 29, 1934

Polsley, Jean Meyer - Private Family Graveside Services for Jean will be held in the Elmwood Cemetery, Coin, IA. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Jean was called home to be with her Lord on April 9th, 2020 in Maryville, MO.

Jean was born Reba Jean Meyer on May 23,1932 to John Claus and Beulah Edna (Buckley) Meyer near Coin, IA. Four years later a baby brother named William Claus joined their family.

Jean attended school at North Star, a country school, which closed in 1946. She transferred to Shenandoah, IA for 2 years, then transferred to Northboro, IA, where she graduated in 1950. After graduation she attended Clarinda Junior College. She then taught school in Coin, IA.

In 1953, Jean married Lloyd Polsley of Coin, and she became a farm wife, homemaker, and mother of 3 children, David Lee, Thomas Ray, and Glen John. Lloyd preceded her in death on May 12th, 2000. Jean then left the farm and lived in an apartment in Shenandoah, later moving to an apartment in Maryville, MO. Jean was a member of the Coin United Methodist Church, The GC Club and the Christian Women's Club. She attended the Calvary Chapel Church in Maryville, MO in her later years until her health would no longer allow her to physically attend.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, her parents, John and Beulah Meyer, and a sister-in-law, Martha Gamble.

She is survived by her brother Bill (Marie) of Clovis, CA, her children David (Kathryn) of Ottawa KS, Tom of Kansas City, MO, Glen (Janet) of Maryville, MO; sisters-in-law Jean Armstrong, and Lois Sullivan; her grandchildren, Ryan (Geri), Cara, Alex, and Seth Polsley; and her great-grandchildren Kaytlynne, Rylen, Emily, and Colby Polsley, all of Ottawa, KS

Deborah Jean Rivers, 65, of Shenandoah, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 30, 2020 at CHI Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, NE following an extended illness.

A celebration of life memorial service following cremation will be held at later a date.

Deborah (Fisher) Rivers was born on December 23,1954 in Kansas City, Missouri. Deb resided in St Joseph, Missouri until 1964 when she moved to Phoenix, Arizona with her parents Orville John and Rose Fisher. In 1971 Deb went to live with her uncle Crockie and aunt Florella Johnson in Maryville, Missouri, where she graduated from Maryville R-11 highschool in 1973. Deb traveled the west coast from 1973-1979 experiencing many free spirited adventures and meeting many colorful people. In 1979, Deb moved back to Maryville where she gained victory over addiction and met the Lord Jesus Christ.

In 1982, Deb moved to Shenandoah Iowa where she met the love of her life Rick Rivers. They were united in marriage at St John's Episcopal Church March 9,1985. They were blessed with two children, Raven and Thaddeus Rivers. Later in life John Wasson, Michelle Stiverson, and Micheal Wells joined the family by choice.

Deb gained a lot of life experience that she later used with her ministry through her occupations and college majors. She enjoyed  working with recovering addicts through Page County Drug and Alcohol Assistance Agency. She also loved working with the handicapable at Nishna Productions where she coached special olympics creating NPI’s first cheerleading team. Deb also homeschooled her children and she owned and operated Rick and Deb’s Roundup Cafe with her husband.

After being born again Deb’s ministry started to unfold as a witness to Christ’s love where she led many people to the Lord. Through her ministry as a children’s pastor she was able to impact many many lives. After graduating from Living Word Bible college in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in ministry Deb became an ordained minister. She gained the loving title P.D. “Pastor Deb.” 

On March 30th, 2020 the trumpets sounded and Deb’s walk on earth ended and her soul was swept to heaven in the arms of an angel.

Deb was preceded in death by her father Orville John Fisher; son, Thaddeus Rivers; and many other family members. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 35 years, Rick Rivers; daughters, Raven ( Daniel) Rivers-Swaink of Shenandoah, IA and Michelle Stiverson of Shenandoah, IA; sons, John Wasson of Villisca, IA and Micheal Wells of Shenandoah, IA; her mother, Rose Fisher of St. Joseph, MO; brothers, Terry Fisher of St. Joseph, MO and Larry (Willanne) Thomas of Bryan,TX; sisters, Laveda (Beth) Fisher-Devine of St.Joseph, MO  and Tracy Metivier of Rochester, NH; grandchildren, Brenna Rivers, Roman Rivers, Hunter Swaink, Kayla Westover, and Essie (Dalton) Haler, all of Shenandoah and Joslyn Stiverson (Troy Housh) of Randolph, IA; eight great-grandchildren; many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews; other family and friends

Scofield, Joanne Kathryn - Joanne Scofield, 84, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Open visitation will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa

Seeley, Juanita Adair - Juanita Adair Seeley - Springfield, Missouri Mar. 18, 1926-Apr. 5, 2020 Juanita Adair Seeley passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at her daughter's home in Missouri on Sunday April 5th. She was born Juanita Adair Casey in Clarinda, Iowa on the poor side of town known as Guntown on March 18, 1926. She graduated from I.W.C.C. nursing class with highest honors. She was a nurse at M.H.I., Clarinda Mental Health Institute for many years. She was also a writer, who wrote a book about her Guntown family in years gone by. Actor Michael Landon saw it and was going to portray her grandpa, Eugene Squires, in a movie, but he sadly passed away before anything came of this. Her book was at the museum in Clarinda. Mama loved and cared for many through her years, but most of all she loved her family. She never forgot her Guntown roots. We love you, mom. You're so happy now with Jesus and loved ones

Selby, Larry Richard - Larry Selby, 80, of Shambaugh, Iowa entered into peace Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his residence in Shambaugh. Graveside funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa with Scott Davison officiating. A Masonic Service will be held at the graveside service. Open visitation will be held at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interment will be held at the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa with military rites.

Larry Richard Selby was born January 17, 1940 in Villisca, Iowa to Earl Selby and Alice Pauline (Hendry) Selby. He was the youngest of six children. He grew up in the Villisca area and graduated from Villisca High School. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. Larry was united in marriage October 20, 1962 to Eleanor Long in Villisca, Iowa. Three children were born to this union, Cyndi, Chris and Curt.

Larry was an auto mechanic for automotive dealers for 30 years while he lived in Renton, Washington and had earned a Master Mechanic certification. He also liked to help farmers when he returned to Iowa. Larry was a member of the Plumb Lodge 285 of Siam, Iowa.

Larry enjoyed playing the piano, organ and guitar and singing. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and digging for clams at the ocean. He loved animals especially dogs.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eleanor Selby; siblings, Fern McKinley, Robert Selby, Lily Rader, Roslie Seever.

Larry is survived by his children, Cyndi Cory of Greensboro, North Carolina, Chris Selby of Shambaugh, Iowa, Curt (Amy) Selby; grandchildren, Tiffany Hix, Dillon Serr, Allyn Selby (Tabitha), Brady Serr, Darian Tucker (Maurice), Chad Selby and Jayden Selby; great grandchildren, Hayden Lopez, Jackson Selby, Lukas Hanenburg, Malcom Tucker and Konnor Serr; sister, Virginia Rader of Chillicothe, Missouri; in-laws, Shirley Long, Rodney Long, Linda Nelson and Barbara Harvey; nieces; nephews and many friends

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Shoemaker, Dollie L., Died in Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 17, 1890, Mrs Dollie L. Shoemaker, aged 21 years and 9 days.

She was married Sept 22, 1887, to Mr Chas L. Shoemaker.

Never of a very strong consitution, she nevertheless bid fair to live the allotted span of life but suddenly she was stricken down and suddenly came the end.

Her sun is gone down while it is yet day.

The funeral services were held at the ??? where they had been making their home for a time, Rev's Smith and Westcott officiating.

poem--CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1890

Smith, Edward Franklin - Edward Franklin Smith, son of Frank and Jennie Smith, was born Aug 27, 1916 and died Jul 16, 1918, aged 1 year, 11 motnhs and 16 days. A complication of diseases was the cause of his death. For a child he endured his suffering with remarkable patience to the last. His little life was short but full of sweetness and cheer and will live on memory's page to beckon up higher, the waiting ones here. The funeral was conducted from the home on E. Garfield St. by Rev M. Hulbert, the body being laid to rest in the Oak Grove Cemetery to await the call of the Master. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1918

Smith, Jennie Kennett - Susan Jane - Mrs Susan Jane (Jennie) Smith, 85, died at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at 9:30 am Wednesday, after being in ill health for several months.

The daughter of the late Fletcher and Mary Cutburth Kennett, she was born in Villisca, where she lived until she was married and moved to Clarinda 68 years ago. She is the widow of the late Frank Smith who died in 1943. In recent months she has been residing at the West Portal Nursing Home.

She is survived by seven children, Mrs Clifford (Hazel) Cox, Glenwood, Mrs Rosie McCoy, Lodi, Calif, Mrs Oral (Alice) Logan, Red Oak, Lowell Smith, Woodland, Calif, Earl Smith, Fairfield, Calif, Robert Smith, San Jose, Calif, and Mrs Kenneth (Donna) Wallin, Shenandoah. She has a sister, Mrs Laura Cleveland in Minnesota. Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by four children.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Friday, with the Rev Clem Keyes in charge. Organ music will be furnished by Mrs Margaret Grossman. Casket bearers will be members of the immediate family, and burial will be at the side of her husband in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 23, 1965

Smith, Randall Dean - Randy Smith, 68, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Monday, March 9, 2020 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 Friday, March 13, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Scott Davison officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Randall Dean Smith was born January 4, 1952 in Maryville, Missouri, the son of Adrion Smith and Ethel Lenora (Gaddis) Smith. He grew up in the Braddyville area and graduated from South Page High School in 1971. Randy was united in marriage March 7, 1981 to Carol Roxanne (Roxy) Ludvig in Clarinda, Iowa at the First Christian Church. They were blessed with two sons, Garth and Zach.

While growing up, Randy worked on various farms, helping out with the farm work and at the Braddyville Gas Station. He worked for the Page County Road Department for 29 years. In his retirement he enjoyed working at Antique Johns Auction and mowing lawns.

Visiting and joking with friends and telling old stories were Randy’s greatest pleasures. He was a “people person” and loved helping others. He loved animals, especially cats and was always bringing home an animal in need much to the dismay of his family.

Preceding Randy in death were his parents; infant son, Garth William Smith; sister, Barbara Peterson; brother-in-law, John Strand.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Roxy Smith of Clarinda, Iowa; son, Zach Smith (Emma Valmore) of Indianapolis, Indiana; brother, Rick Smith (Sheryl) of Maryville, Missouri and their children, Pam (Greg), Scott, Chuck, and Amy; brother, Rodger Smith (Kyle) of Runnells, Iowa and their children, Shannon, Michael, Stephen, Matthew; sister, Connie Strand of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri and her children, Tracy, Shawn, Jett, Jovi; sister, Lisa Smith of New Sharon, Iowa and her son, Adrian; sisters-in-law, Jackie (Frank) Topolmski of Phoenix, Arizona, Mary Ludvig of Phoenix, Arizona, Aleana Powell (Dwayne) of Elizabeth Town, Kentucky, Bernice Sanders of Utah, Shirley Craig of Illinois; brother-in-law, Andy Jewell (Sarah) of Ohio; other relatives and many friends

Pearl Marie (Hyatt) Stambaugh, 79, of Clarinda and formerly of rural Shenandoah, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Bedford Specialty Care Center, Bedford, Iowa. 

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery (3055 210th St), east of Clarinda with Pastor Mitch Grossoehme officiating. We will be limiting the number at the graveside to 10 people as currently mandated.  If there are any others above the mandated 10 person limit, they will have to remain in their vehicles but can be present in support of Pearl and her family.  A full memorial service for all relatives and friends will take place once the Covid 19 pandemic is over at the First Baptist Church in Clarinda.  If you would like to view Pearl and sign the book before the graveside service you will have an opportunity to stop by the funeral home beginning Thursday, April 16, from 9:00 to 5:00 pm at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service.  We will have the same hours on Friday, April 17, and from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm on Saturday prior to leaving for the graveside.

Pearl Marie (Hyatt) Stambaugh, of Clarinda and formerly of rural Shenandoah, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Bedford Specialty Care Center, Bedford, Iowa at the age of 79 years, 11 months, 18 days.  She was born on March 25, 1940 in Emo, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Milton George and Rose Mary (LaLoade) Hyatt.

Her  early  life was  spent  in Ontario, Canada,  where  she  attended   school.  After graduation she attended St. Francis College in Ontario.  Pearl taught school for a short time before enlisting in the Canadian Air Force in 1959.  She specialized as a weather meteorologist during her time in the Air Force.  In 1962, She was honorably discharged. 

On July 28, 1962, Pearl was united  in marriage  to Jerry Lee Stambaugh in Ontario, Canada.  Following their marriage they made their home in rural Shenandoah, Iowa.  To this union three children, Brian, Barbara and Diane was born.  Pearl was kept busy with helping Jerry on the farm and raising her children.   She and Jerry were later divorced.  

Off the farm, Pearl cooked at Vaughn’s Café in Clarinda for a number of years and later worked as an aide for Home Sweet Home in Clarinda and Maryville, Missouri, doing home health care.  She enjoyed working as an aide very much.  She also enjoyed doing volunteer work when she could for Faith, Food and Fellowship, Page County Museum, Glenn Miller Festival, Page County Fair and also taught Sunday School for a number of years.

Reading brought great enjoyment to Pearl. She loved to learn new things and keep up on the  happenings  around her.  She  always  had  numerous  magazines, books and newspaper to satisfy her needs.  After retiring, Pearl enjoyed riding on several occasions with her son-in-law, Larry Woods on his many trips throughout the United States and Canada as an over-the-road trucker.  She was also very fascinated with watching train videos.  Pearl was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarinda and former member of Memorial Baptist Church in Shenandoah.  

Preceding Pearl in death were her parents; two sisters, Pansy McCalla and Sarah Hall; and nephew, Edward Clifford.  Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Brian Stambaugh of Maryville, MO, Barbara Russell of Laredo, MO and Diane Woods of Cooper, TX; four grandchildren, Harvey Woods of Clarinda, IA, Nacole Woods of Maryville, MO, Shantel Whipple of Cooper, TX and Amanda Waits of Waterloo, AL; eight great grandchildren, Xaden, Kaelyn, Xavier, Akima, Caralyn, Zoltan, Isaac and Joshua; brother, Norman Hyatt and wife Emily of Barwick, Ontario, Canada; sister, Donna Jornlin and husband Robert of International Falls, MN; son-in-law, Larry Woods of Clarinda, IA; other relatives and friends

Taylor, Gary Wayne, Sr - It is with great sadness to announce heaven received another angel on April 7, 2020. Gary Wayne Taylor, Sr., age 72, was taken from his family too soon. He was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident that claimed his life at approx. 5:00 p.m. while riding his Harley with his family and friends on a beautiful sunny day. He was loving husband, son, brother and father to 5 boys and 3 girls who all miss him dearly.

Gary is survived by his mother Betty Taylor, brother Donnie Taylor, sister Linda Pesek, wife Roberta Taylor and children Matt Taylor (Shannon), Michael Taylor (Shannon), Gary Taylor Jr (Tiffany), Kimberly Foskett (Jeff), Brian Poe and Kevin Poe. He was predeceased by his daughters Rebecca Hardin and Julie Jones, granddaughter Jessica Hardin, grandson Daniel Jones and great grandson Elliott Poe, grandparents Lloyd & Sylvia Taylor and Fred & Matilda Landers. He had many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who miss him dearly.

He was a retired truck driver who loved to turn wrenches on and ride his Harley. His passion was riding motorcycles with his friends and family in the open roads, feeling the wind in his face. Gary was also a long time Eagle rider and member. He was a great family man that everyone could count on. When he was not riding he was spending time with his beloved wife, children and grandchildren.

Unknown baby - SHENANDOAH WORLD, Shenandoah, Iowa, Dec 2, 1919 - The Unknown baby, which was found a week ago yesterday morning in the southwest part of the city, was buried yesterday afternoon. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Clovis & Gage chapel, with the members of Company E Comfort club conducting, and Mrs C.S. Hanley gave the service.

The little one was lain in a beautiful, white, plush-lined casket, and an abundance of flowers were bestowed upon it and all that kind and loving hands could do was done for the deserted child.

Following the services the little form was taken to the cemetery by Mr Fairburn and ladies of the Comfort club, and laid in a neat grave near the Memorial monument.

Thus ends a mystery that will probably never be unraveled. No clue or information coming forth, the coroner instructed Mr Fairburn to proceed with the burial and the Comfort club was glad to assist him.

Updike, Phillip - Phillip Updike, 85, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, formerly of Red Oak, Iowa entered into peace Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his residence in Eufaula, Oklahoma. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Phillip Updike was born January 6, 1935 in Clarinda, Iowa to Kenneth Oliver Updike and Leah “Maxine” (Brooke) Updike. Phillip’s mother Maxine passed away a few days after his birth. He was cared for by numerous aunts who taught him right from wrong and how to love others. Phil joined his father and stepmother, Linda in Avoca, Iowa when he was eight years old. He graduated from Avoca High School in 1953. In August of 1953, Phil enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Phil was united in marriage in Pensacola, Florida on December 7, 1956, to Esther “Babe” Johannsen. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in September 1957 and attended the University of Iowa and graduated June 1962 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

Following his graduation from the University of Iowa, and while living in Los Angeles, Phil designed electronic equipment for multiple military and space industry programs including the Apollo program and Nimbus weather satellites. In March 1974, the family moved to Red Oak and Phil bought Holtmeyer Electric and later expanded the electrical contractor business to “Updike Electric and Appliance”. He sold the business and retired in 1995.

Phil was an active Red Oak community member, serving on the city council and the school board. He was a supporter of kids and worked hard to give them the best education possible and opportunity to succeed. He was a member of the Red Oak Country Club and enjoyed golfing. Phil and Esther enjoyed their retirement home in Eufaula, cruising the lake, and visiting with friends. He loved his Iowa Hawkeyes football team and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Preceding Phil in death were his mother, father, stepmother, and numerous very important aunts and uncles.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Esther Updike of Eufaula, Oklahoma; daughter, Leslie Thomas of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; sons, Patrick Updike (DeDee) of Red Oak, Iowa, Peter Updike (Dana) of Bentonville, Arkansas and Richard Updike (Angela) of San Antonio, Texas; seven grandchildren, Janessa Thomas Hollmaier (Cooper) of Seattle, Washington and Miranda Thomas (Leslie), Jeffrey Updike of Rapid City, South Dakota (Patrick), Kyle Updike of Cincinnati, Ohio, Kara Updike of San Diego, California and Kameron (Peter), and Ashley (Richard); three step grandsons, Dalton Holbrook (Alysia) of Tarkio, Missouri, Dain Ellis of Arlington, Kansas and Devin Ellis (Natalie) of Omaha, Nebraska (Patrick) and two step great grandsons, Treyven (Dalton) and Gannon (Dain); half brother, Kenny Updike (Vera) of Falls City, Nebraska; great aunt, Wanda Updike of Clarinda, Iowa; cousin, Jerry Russmann of Eufaula, Oklahoma and many close friends including Wayne Strittmatter of Apple Valley, California and Ray Hellstrom of Kansas City, Missouri

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VanWey, John - John Van Wey, an old-time resident of Braddyville, died Friday night at his home in Braddyville at the age of 81 years. The funeral services were held from the Methodist church with Rev C.F. Smithof New Market in charge, burial in the Braddyville cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 12, 1928

John Van Wey was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, on February 28, 1947 and passed from this life March 10, 1928, aged 81 years, 11 days. He came to Lucas Co., with his parents when a small boy and lived there during his early manhood. He was united in marriage to Martha Thelked July 20, 1873 in Lucas Co. They moved to Page County in 1875 and located in Clarinda, Ia. Two children were born to this union, both preceded their father in death. They were 6 1/2 years of age at time of death. Mr Van Wey was in the employ of the railroad as section foreman locating in Braddyville, Ia and remained there in the employment of the C.B. & Q. for 36 years. He was a devoted husband and father and those who knew him loved him.

He was converted and taken in the Methodist church at Braddville under the ministry of Rev Smith.

Funeral services were held from the M.E. Church at Braddyville, Sunday afternoon, March 11, at two thirty. Burial at Braddyville cemetery.

Card of thanks from Mrs Martha Van Wey, Mr and Mrs John Bast, and Mr and Mrs Lewis Springer.

Donis Faye White, 88, of Shenandoah, entered into eternal rest on Monday evening, April 13, 2020 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah.

A private family graveside service will be held with burial in Shenandoah's Rose Hill Cemetery.  Memorials in Donis' name are being directed to the Shenandoah Trinity Lutheran Church or to AseraCare Hospice of Council Bluffs, Iowa.   

Donis Faye (Ahrens) White, daughter of Milton Ferdinand and Edna Bertha Pauline (Heiden) Ahrens, was born on November 23, 1931 in Belvidere, Nebraska. She entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 88 years, 4 months, 21 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 1949.

On December 22, 1952, Donis was united in marriage to Harlan Lester White. Following their marriage they made their home in Red Oak, Iowa. This union was blessed with three children, Michael Lee, Harlan Marten and Sharon Kay. Donis loved children and devoted her life running a children’s day care in her home. When Harlan’s health began to deteriorate in 2007, she and Harlan moved to Shenandoah to be closer to family.

The relationships Donis shared with her family and friends meant everything to her and brought great enjoyment. She also enjoyed traveling, going out to eat and an occasional visit to the horse races or casino. Donis will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and friend to many.

Preceding Donis in death were her husband Harlan; parents; sisters, Colene Malmberg, Rexine Burroughs and Twila Hutchison. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael L. White and his wife Debra S. of Indianola, IA and their three daughters, Cori Stanley and husband Ryan of Indianola, IA, Jessica Weller and her husband Chase of Sharpsburg, IA, and Mandi Cowden and her husband Kelly of Des Moines, IA; son, Harlan Martin (Marty) White and his wife Lillie Ann of Council Bluffs, IA and their three daughters, Dawn Tyler and husband Rick, Kim Snider and husband David and Kelly Woodward, all of Utah; daughter, Sharon K. Moree and her husband Curtis and their son, Charles Tanor Dukes and wife Jennifer, all of Shenandoah, IA; 20 great grandchildren; two sisters, Elva Bramble of Rock Port, MO and Pam Malzer of Nebraska City, NE; and brother, Bob Ahrens and wife Karen of Shenandoah, IA; numerous other relatives and many friends

Peggy Sue (Lyste) Wilson, daughter of Lawrence R. and Angeline Marie (Olsen) Lyste, was born on April 8, 1958 at Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2020 at her home in Shenandoah, Iowa, following a courageous bout with cancer at the age of 62 years, 7 days.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at a later date. Professional services are under the direction of Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah.

Her early life was spent growing up on a farm outside of Cameron, Wisconsin.   Peggy attended the Cameron Community Schools, graduating from Cameron High School with the Class of 1976.  As a teenager, she began working with the disabled at the Agricove facility in Cameron.  She had a passion for helping people and grew close to those she worked with.  Following high school she joined the Wisconsin National Guard and worked as a CNA (Certified Nurse Aide). 

On April 29, 1978, Peggy was united in marriage to Steven Tess Wilson in Chetek, Wisconsin.  Following their marriage they moved to Nebraska for a short time before settling in southwest Iowa.  Peggy was a stay-at-home mother to their four children during their adolescent years. 

Eventually, Peggy went back to working at a factory for a short time before returning to what she loved, working as a CNA at the Villisca Good Samaritan Society.  She also worked for a period of time at Hardee’s in Clarinda and at Wanda’s Redemption Center.  In her later years, she worked as a cook at Windsor Manor in Shenandoah before becoming the head cook at the Robins Nest in Clarinda.  She loved her job there and worked up until she no longer could due to her illness.  She enjoyed attending church at I Do Care Worship Center with Pastor Deb Rivers.  Peggy loved to cook and bake.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.  Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy.

Preceding Peggy in death were her parents; brother-in-law, Doug Nelson; sisters-in-law, Geneva Skallberg and Norma Graham; and her father and mother-in-law, Casey and Marjorie Wilson.  Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 42 years, Steve Wilson of Shenandoah, IA;  her four children, Casey Wilson and wife Amber and Steve Wilson and wife Angie, all of Shenandoah, Tiffany Schooling and husband Kenton of Council Bluffs, IA and Michael Wilson and wife Tabatha of Shenandoah, IA;  four siblings, Lawrence Lyste and wife Shelly of Barren, WI, Anne Marie Sheehan and husband Shawn of Barronett, WI,  Sherri Nelson of Chetek, WI, and Larry Lyste of Rice Lake, WI;  brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeannette Hendrickson and husband Raymond of Mountain Home, AR, Jim Wilson  and wife Nancy of Cameron, MO, Eldon Wilson and wife Geraldean of Afton, IA, Mable Wilson of Stanton, IA, Russell Wilson of San Francisco, CA, Raymond Lloyd Wilson and wife Bonnie of Brookhaven, MI; 16 grandchildren; one great grandchild; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and many, many friends

Zoe Maureen (Lightfoot) Young, 98, of Shenandoah and formerly of Farragut, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah.  

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Survivors include her two daughters, Rebecca Sterup and her husband Victor of North Platte, NE and Barbara Lundgren and her husband Gaylen of Shenandoah, IA; many other relatives and friends