Lois Elvora (Gaines) Moreland – Adkins, daughter of Herbert Otto and Anna Marie (Stroup) Gaines, was born in Kansas on January 9, 1930, one of twelve Gaines children.  She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 90 years, 9 months, 22 days.

On October 4, 1948, Lois was united in marriage to Lawrence (Mike) Moreland.  To this union four children were born, Michael, Allan, Mary and Kathi.   Lois devoted her whole life to taking care of others.  She worked many years as the head cook at the Sidney Ambassador Care Center in Sidney, Iowa.   In her spare time she enjoyed sewing and cooking for her family.

Her husband, Mike preceded her in death at an early age and she was later married to Clifford Adkins.  They made their home in Riverton, Iowa, where they lived many years.  Her family grew even larger with Cliff’s daughter, Audra Meyer, her husband and children, whom all knew her as grandma as well.  She was dedicated and loved her large family, as they all loved her.  She will be missed!

Also preceding her in death were her son, Allan Moreland, and 10 siblings.  Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Michael Moreland, Mary Wakefield and Kathi Becker; four grandchildren; many great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren;  her lone surviving sister, Myrtle Sorrell; other relatives; and a host of friends.

Inurnment will be in the Sidney Cemetery at a later date.  Memorials are being directed to the family

Annabelle (Ross) Anderson, daughter of Thomas Henry and Virginia Maurine (Becker) Ross, was born on February 19, 1941, at Hand Hospital in Shenandoah, Iowa.  She was received into the arms of her Lord following complications due to Covid on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa where she received caring and compassionate care.  She passed away at the age of 79 years, 8 months, 22 days.   

An open visitation for all of Annabelle's friends and loved ones will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.  A DVD tribute of Annabelle's life will be playing and you can sign the register book and receive a service folder.  A private, family only, graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery on Saturday, November 21, 2020.  Due to Covid, a full celebration of Annabelle's life is being planned to be held in June of 2021, once things calm down.  Memorials in Annabelle's name are being directed to either the Shenandoah Home and Garden Club or to the Nishna Valley Christian Church in Shenandoah.

The only child of Thomas and Virginia Ross, Annabelle was born and raised in Shenandoah.  She attended the Shenandoah Community Schools, graduating from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1959.  Following graduation, she attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Through the years, Annabelle enjoyed her careers at Henry Field’s, working for Congressman Jim Ross Lightfoot for 12 years and at Nishna Productions.  On June 25, 1994, Annabelle was united in marriage to her “best friend”, Larry Anderson.  They had many happy times and adventures together.  She was very proud of her family and loved sharing photos and stories of all their accomplishments.

The gifts she gave to others and the community are too many to list, Annabelle loved her church, friends, her garden club and would always do anything to help someone in need.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 26 years, Larry Anderson of Shenandoah, IA; her daughter, Virginia (Broyles) Craig and her husband Scott of Bellvue, CO; two grandsons, Jacob Craig and his wife Jaclyn of Mount Vernon, IA and Tyler Craig and his wife Kelsay of West Des Moines, IA;  and one great granddaughter, Annabelle Craig.  When Annabelle married Larry, she gained three more children to love as her own, Christina Anderson of Baldwin, MO, Todd Anderson and Christen Lynn of Shenandoah, IA and Scott Anderson of Omaha, NE; and two grandsons, Cooper and Grayson Anderson.  Also surviving are numerous other relatives and many, many friends

Bangs, Billy - Billy Bangs, 85, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. He was born on April 27, 1935 in Fremont County, Iowa. His parents were Hope and Leo Bangs. He is proceeded in death by his parents, a sister Mary Jean in infancy, an older sister and her husband, Jackie and Kenneth Butt of College Springs, Iowa, an older brother Jim of Fontana, California, a younger brother Dick of Garnavillo, Iowa, and a brother-in-law, Dr. Gary Houston of Tempe, Arizona. Bill is survived by his daughter Debra and her husband Jim Thompson of Paw Paw, Michigan, an older sister Joan Huston of Tempe Arizona, a younger sister and her husband, Judy and Herman Sinkhorn of Darlington, Missouri, a sister-in-law Janette of Fontana, California and a sister-in-law, Peg Bangs of Guttenberg, Iowa, along with many nieces and nephews.

Bill graduated from Farragut High School. He worked 22 years for Earl May Seed & Nursery Company, the last 13 years as a manager of the trucking department. He worked for Grinnell Mutual Insurance Company before moving to Spencer, Iowa and worked for Clay Mutual Insurance Association as an adjuster until his retirement. Bill worked over 30 years at the Clay County Fair on the Grandstand Production crew taking care of the entertainment who performed at the Fair.

Bill was a member of The Evening Shade Masonic Lodge No-312, and a member of ABU BEKR Shrine Temple, The Spencer Area Shrine Club, and The Spencer ATV Corps. As a member of the ATV Corps he was instrumental in the purchase and installation of new motors in the machines, the purchase of different semi-trailer and getting it lettered, the purchase of new ramps for loading the machines and the purchase of new ATV machines. Bill also worked on the old machines for 25 years.

Due to the current environment related to Covid-19, there will not be visitation or funeral service at this time. A gravesite gathering with family will occur at Locust Grove Cemetery in Fremont County, IA at a later date.

Ila Fern Baze, 80, was born February 7, 1940 in Derby, Iowa, the daughter of Merrill and Marline Malone. She graduated from Chariton High School in 1958. On July 31, 1960, Fern was united in marriage to Fred Joe Baze at the First Christian Church in Chariton, Iowa. The couple moved from Fontanelle to Greenfield and finally settled in Clarinda, IA in 1971. She worked as a film-strip proofreader at the Clarinda Company for many years. When younger, Fern loved to bowl, play softball, camp and competed in archery tournaments with Fred. Once retired, Fern enjoyed gardening, walking and swimming at the Lied Center, crafting, and especially putting together puzzles. She cherished every moment with her growing family and was a dedicated cheerleader for the Hawkeyes, Royals and Chiefs. Her smile, which radiated in her eyes, will be missed by everyone she knew. Fern passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Valley Falls, KS at the age of 80, surrounded by her family.

 She is survived by her husband, Fred Baze of Clarinda, IA; her children Pam (Dan) Honken of Valley Falls, KS, Patty (Cameron) Miles of Marengo, IA, Derek (Renee) Baze of Kansas City, KS, and Jenny (Bart) Bickel of Omaha, NE. Nine grandchildren, Alina (Corey) Taylor, Krista Honken, Ashley (Heath) Long, Emily Miles, Dalton "D.J." Baze, Jesse, Darcie, Mason and Turner Bickel; two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Graelyn, and two more on the way; two brothers, Dean (Maggie) Malone of Chariton, IA and Max Malone of Indianola, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Inez Quinn and Twyla (Bud) Cromer.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for late October in Clarinda. The family requests no plants or flowers. Instead, those wishing to honor Fern’s memory, may make a donation to Jefferson County Kansas Friends of Hospice or to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS   66066

Lucille L. "Lucy" (Von Dielingen) Bengtson, 84, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Accura Healthcare (Elm Heights Care Center) in Shenandoah.  Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 11:00 am at Essex Cemetery with Rev. Rick Sleyster officiating.  Everyone is encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs to the graveside.  There will be open viewing and visitation beginning Thursday morning, October 8, 2020 at 11:00 am at the funeral home.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday evening at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service.   Social distancing and face masks are suggested.   Memorials in Lucy's name are being directed to either the Essex Presbyterian Church or the Shenandoah Food Pantry. 

OBITUARY

Lucille Louise Bengtson, daughter of John and Louise (Meyers) Von Dielingen, was born on August 15, 1936 on a farm in Page County, Iowa near Clarinda.  She entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning, October 4, 2020 at Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah, receiving her wings at the age of 84 years, 1 month, 19 days.

Growing up in rural Clarinda, Lucy attended country school through the eighth grade.  She then attended Clarinda High School, graduating with the CHS Class of 1955.  Following graduation, she attended Clarinda Junior College, receiving her associate degree in Teaching.

On November 22, 1956, Lucy was united in marriage to John Robert Bengtson in Clarinda.  They made their home on the family farm north of Essex, Iowa, where they raised their three daughters, Lisa, Brenda and Patti.  Early on in their marriage, Lucy taught school in Essex and Red Oak.  After the girls arrived, she worked as substitute teacher along with helping part-time at Johnson’s Locker in Essex and assisting John on the farm as needed.

Family was always most important to Lucy.  She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.  She was active with the Page County Cowbell’s, various church groups, particularly enjoying the church quilting group and the Merry Mixers.  She was a longtime member of the Essex Presbyterian Church and a past member of the Essex School Board.  Lucy loved to attend all family gatherings, dancing, playing cards, golfing and going south for the winter.

Preceding Lucy in death were her parents; sister, Lois Steeve; and two brothers, Emmett and Elmer Von Dielingen.  Left to cherish her memory is her husband of over 63 years, John Bengtson of Essex, IA; three daughters, Lisa Calvert and husband Jim of Guthrie Center, IA, Brenda Carnagey and husband Tim of Altoona, IA and Patti Hascall and husband Clint of Essex, IA; six grandchildren, Ashley (John) Smith, Jodi (Joel) Ahrendsen, Lindsay Calvert, Justine Carnagey, Jared Calvert and Averie Hascall; four great grandchildren, Evelyn, Louis and Greta Ahrendsen and Myla Smith; sister, Leona Westphal of Corning, IA; brother-in-law, Joe and Judy Bengtson of Shenandoah, IA; two sisters-in-law, Marcene Von Dielingen of Clarinda, IA and Barbara Von Dielingen of Red Oak, IA; other relatives; and many friends.

Bennage, Fred C. - 04 Feb 1942 - 31 Oct 2020 Fred passed away on Saturday evening at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak.

Bishop, Alma F. Thomas - Open viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah, the family will NOT be present for the open viewing. Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Memorials may be directed to the Shenandoah Public Library.

Alma F. (Thomas) Bishop was born at home in rural Coin, Iowa during a blizzard on February 18, 1936 to Gist Rhoads and Audrey Fay (Thompson) Thomas. On October 17, 2020 Alma passed away peacefully with her loving husband Lloyd and daughters Julie and Jacque by her side.

Alma was raised on the farm and attended Coin High School where she was a cheerleader and drum majorette. She graduated in 1954 and always looked forward to her alumni banquets.

On June 6, 1954 she married her high school sweetheart Lloyd J. Bishop at the Coin United Methodist Church. They had two daughters, Julie Ann and Jacquelyn Kay, and assorted dogs throughout the years.

The Bishop family made their home in Diagonal, Iowa were Alma worked for Dr. M. T. Gordon and Harold and Mildred Turnbull at the Diagonal Reporter Newspaper. She had many fond memories of her friends and cherished all the times they shared in Diagonal.

The family moved to Farragut, Iowa in 1969. Alma worked for Drs. Weaver and Overholser O. D., then Mid Plains Eyecare. In later years she worked part time at the Farragut Community School lunchroom where she enjoyed all of the students there.

Alma loved her family, beautiful home, garden, flowers and neighbors in Farragut. She especially loved visiting and enjoying a coke at the fountain at George Jay Drug, lunch at Lu and Al's and the Elks chicken dinners with a table full of friends. Everyone was always welcome to join in.

The family she loved so much includes husband Lloyd, daughter Julie Bishop both of Farragut, daughter Jacque and son-in-law Dave Lashier of Shenandoah. Granddaughters Jennifer (Todd) Samuels and their children Tate and Tenley of Ames, Iowa, and Jess(Katie) Lashier of Ankeny, Iowa. All who have fun times to remember.

Alma is preceded in death by her parents, and in-laws Murrell "Casey" and Alverda "Verdie" (Horn) Bishop. Nephew Kevin Thomas and his wife Janice.

Loving family includes sister Katy (Norbert) Martin of Shenandoah and brother Dale "Buck" (Marian) Thomas of Coin. Sister-in-law Helen Bishop of Shenandoah. Niece Pam (Jake) McGargiIl of Imogene, nephew Brad (Melissa) Thomas of Coin, and niece Susan (Rob) Murphy of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Family also includes great and great-great nieces and nephews

James Elbert Booker, 79, of Shenandoah, Iowa, entered into rest on Tuesday evening, November 3, 2020 at CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.   

A celebration of life memorial graveside for Jim will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:30 pm at the Farragut Cemetery with Pastor Jack Langley officiating.  Military honors will be accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88. Memorials are being directed to family.  

Jim served his country during the Vietnam War and was a Radio Operator in the Navy.  Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sandra (Mount) Booker; many other relatives and a host of friends

Borden, Jean Davidson - Jean Bordner, 94, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Clarinda Regional Health Center. Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Westminster Presbyterian Church or Lied Public Library. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Jean Bordner died suddenly on October 27, 2020. She was upset that she couldn’t finish her lunch before taking the ambulance to the hospital where she died of heart failure.

Martha Jean Davidson Bordner was born on September 2, 1926 to Thelma (Cheese) and Harold Davidson in Clarinda, Iowa in the midst of a heavy rainstorm. She attended Clarinda schools and graduated in 1944. After graduation she attended Lindenwood College in St. Charles, Missouri for one year and transferred to the University of Iowa her sophomore year. In December 1947, she married Robert Bordner and they graduated together in 1948. After graduation, they moved to Des Moines, Iowa. They had two children Mary Kathryn and Robert David. In 1959 the family moved to Clarinda. Jean was widowed in 1961 when Bob died suddenly. She raised her children and worked at various jobs; most notably for Ken Jensen M.D. and the Lied Public Library. She also was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, PEO Chapter AE, several bridge clubs and was the sponsor of Clarinda’s Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She received honors from the Presbytery and also was recognized by the Clarinda Chamber of Commerce. The last few years she made her home at the Eiler Place where she enjoyed the company of many wonderful new and old friends and caretakers.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her mother in law, Frances (Comfort) Bordner and her sister in law and brother in law Jean (Red) Braley; her nephew in law Stuart Schiela and her infant granddaughter Anne Kathryn Barker.

She is survived by her children Mary Kay (Ron) Barker and Bob (Lilibeth) Bordner; her grandchildren Brett (Shannon) Barker and Erin (Keola-Nui) Buchan, Robert M. Border, James Bordner and Katrina Beals; five great granddaughters Gianna Barker, Alessandra Barker, Keikiokalani Buchan, Makahinu Buchan and Hanohano Buchan; her brother and sister in law Richard G. and Jolly Ann Davidson; her nieces and nephew Julie Webb (Ron), Nancy Schiela and Richard H. Davidson (Jayne); her great nieces and nephews Will Webb, Kristin Schiela Philip (David) and Jack, Madalyn and Grace Davidson; great grand-niece Taylor Webb.

Jean was known as a loving and caring person. Her presence was truly a blessing to her family and her many loyal and supportive friends. She held each person close to her heart and appreciated their individuality.

The family has elected to have her burial at a later date. Memorials may be sent in her name to Westminster Presbyterian Church or Lied Public Library (Clarinda, Iowa)

Boysen, Andrew Joseph - Andrew Boysen, 40, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his residence in Clarinda. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given in his name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Andrew Joseph Boysen was born May 11, 1980 in Creston, Iowa. He was the son of Paul and Kathy Boysen. Andrew grew up in Creston where he attended elementary school and graduated from Creston High School with the Class of 1999.
After high school, Andrew attended Drake University. Andrew joined the Sigma Chi Fraternity as a freshman at Drake University. He was elected to several leadership roles including president of the chapter his senior year. Andrew remained a good friend and brother after college, even as his life took him across the United States and overseas. He maintained many close relationships with his brothers, and the passage of time did not dim Andrew’s genuine interest in their lives and wellbeing. Andrew was devoted to the high ideals of the White Cross the Sigma Chi wears. He knew that fraternalism stands finally for better citizenship, for a more noble civilization, and for the higher ideals of life in its service to man and reverence to God. Andrew graduated from Drake University in May of 2003 with a degree in broadcast journalism and political science.
After Drake University, Andrew attended the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi in2004-2007. Andrew was the Chair of the Moot Court Board and a tremendous advocate. He was very successful in the many moot court competitions on the regional and national level. Andrew graduated from the Mississippi College School of Law in May of 2007 and was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in July of 2007.
While in law school, Andrew took an interest and was encouraged to join the United States Army Judge Advocate Officer Program. Andrew interviewed and joined the United States Army JAG Corp Unit in July, 2008. Andrew attended basic officer training at Ft. Lee, Virginia, the Army Law School in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Basic Officer Leader Course at Ft. Benning, Georgia where he was the Distinguished Honor Graduate. Andrew’s first duty assignment was at Ft. Hood where he served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas serving Ft. Hood. Andrew deployed to Iraq with III Corp in February 2010 He served as acting Chief, Detainee Operations where he supervised the repatriating over 3500 Sunni Muslim detainees back to the new Shia-controllled Iraqi government. He received the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his leadership.
Andrew returned to the United States in 2011and transferred to Scott Air Force Base to serve as a Human Resource Attorney with the Army Logistical Command.
Andrew left active duty in April of 2013 to begin a Doctorate in History at St. Louis. Andrew was not able to complete the doctorate program due to his battle with PTSD but did complete a Masters in History. Andrew joined the Army Reserves in early 2015. He serve with 154th Legal Operations Group based in Alexandria, Virginia. He was a Senior Defense Counsel and traveled extensively throughout the eastern United States representing service members. Andrew was honorably discharged due to health reasons with the rank of Major in March of 2019.

Andrew married Krista Varble in August of 2007. They had no children and later divorced.
Andrew was a fun, energetic, easy going, and happy person. There wasn’t a person he met that he didn’t develop a lifelong friendship with. Andrew made a lasting impression on the people he met as he traveled the world. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him.
Andrew was preceded in death by his grandmother Julia Boysen, grandmother Margaret Morford, grandfather Paul Boysen, grandfather Courtney Morford, and his dog Lucy.
Andrew is survived by his parents Paul and Kathy Boysen of Clarinda, IA, his sister Courtney (husband Matt ) Madison of Clarinda, IA, his niece Taylor Rasmussen of Clarinda, IA, his aunt Elizabeth Koch (husband Ken) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, his aunt Barb (husband Keith) of Janesville, IA, and his aunt Margaret (husband Dennis) of Cedar Falls, IA.
Andrew died unexpectedly at his home on November 11, 2020

Brooks, Dorothy Marie Nothwehr - Dorothy Brooks, 91, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Friday, October 2, 2020 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Private Graveside Services will be held. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with masks being required by the family. Interment will be held at the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa.

Dorothy Marie Brooks was born June 6, 1929 in Clarinda, Iowa to Eli Nothwehr and Lena (Frieling) Nothwehr. She was one of five children. She graduated from Clarinda High School in 1947. Dorothy worked at the Clarinda Telephone Company before her marriage to James R. Brooks on October 1, 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Clarinda, Iowa.

Together Dorothy and Jim raised their three children on the Brooks farms outside of New Market, Iowa. Dorothy was a farm wife and homemaker whose passions included gardening, canning and sewing for her children and grandchildren. While Jim worked full time, Dorothy did the daily farming and could handle a tractor and work livestock with the best of them. Dorothy was very devoted to her church, teaching Sunday School and participating in the ladies circles.

Dorothy’s cooking and baking rivaled any professional chef and she always made sure everyone had their favorite meal including her delicious pies.

In 1997, Jim and Dorothy sold the family farms and moved to Clarinda where Dorothy picked up the game of golf which she enjoyed for many years. She loved playing in golf tournaments and her team could always count on her to make the shot straight down the middle of the fareway. They wintered in Yuma, Arizona for 20 years where she enjoyed shuffleboard, golf and bingo.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim on October 15, 2016; son, Steve on December 1, 2014; two brothers, Harry and LaVern; sisters, Beulah and Elaine.

She is survived by her children, Doug Brooks (Melody) of Kansas City, Missouri, daughter, Pat Mechem (Bret) of Clive, Iowa and daughter-in-law, Pam Brooks of Papillion, Nebraska; seven grandchildren, Jeremy Brooks, Dawn Seizys, Matt Brooks, Jessica Brooks, Dana Young, Wes Sefrit, Nicki Craig; twenty three great grandchildren; six great, great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many friends

Calhoon, George Newton, son of David and Mary Berkey Calhoon, was born Sept 9, 1857. He was of a family of eleven children. Following an illness of over five weeks, his life came to a close February 14, 1945, at his home in Shambaugh, Iowa, at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 5 days.

His birth occurred in the eastern part of the state of Iowa, while the parents were enroute from Holmes county, Ohio, making the trip in a covered wagon.

After three weeks, he with his parents journeyed on to Page county, residing in the Pleasant Ridge community. Here he grew to manhood, later moving to Odell, Nebr, where he continued to farm.

On October 18, 1888, at Franklin Gove, Ill. he was united in marriage to Ida May Burket of Dixon, Ill. Their first home was on a farm near Odell, Nebr, until the fall of 1895 when they moved to Page county, Iowa, living in the Pleasant Ridge community and later retiring to Shambaugh, Iowa.

Three children were born to this union: Blanche, Ross and Harry. Their married life of 55 years ended with the passing of his companion on July 30, 1944. Since this time his sister Mary has temporarily remained with him.

Except for the frailty of age he had been in his usual health until recent weeks. Death came to him in the same quiet way he had spent his life.

He was tenderly cared for by his children, their families, his sister, and brother, also neighbors and friends.

He leaves to mourn their loss his children, Mrs Harve Brown, Shambaugh, Ross, Clarinda, and Harry, of Oakland, Iowa, one sister, Mrs Alma Beery of Clarinda and brother Edd of Shambaugh, seventeen grandchildren, three of whom are in the service of their country; five great-grandchildren, many relatives and friends.

Services were conducted from the Shambaugh Church of God, Saturday, February 17, at 2 pm, Rev T. Fessler being in charge, assisted by Rev Tipsword. A quartette sang "Rock of Ages", "In the Sweet By and Bye" and "We Are Going Down the Valley." Billy Miller was at the piano.

Pallbearers were Elvin and Leonard Calhoon, Ray Beery, Walter Geer, Ralph Young and Leland Reeves. Those who cared for the flowers were Ruth Brown, Mildred, Mary and Frances Calhoon, and Sara Hazelton. He was buried in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 5, 1945

Clark, Donna Elaine Hughes - Donna Clark, 85, of Villisca, Iowa entered into peace Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her residence rural Villisca, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 11:00a.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the United Methodist Church, Villisca, Iowa. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Villisca Cemetery, Villisca, Iowa.

Donna Elaine Hughes Clark was born December 11, 1934 at home southwest of Shambaugh, Iowa during a blizzard. She was the daughter of Floyd (Tad) F. Hughes and Isa Muriel (Miller) Hughes. Donna grew up in Shambaugh where she attended elementary school and graduated from Braddyville High School.

Donna met Jay Clark at the Skating Rink in Clarinda while Jay was on furlough from Korea. They were united in marriage June 14, 1953. They were blessed with three children, Don, Debra and Diane. Following Jay’s tour of duty, they moved to Villisca, Iowa where they remained the rest of their life.

Donna was the bookkeeper and partner for their Clark Construction business. She also enjoyed working for Home Interiors for thirty years. As her children were growing up, she enjoyed volunteering for Boy Scouts, teaching Sunday School and being a 4-H leader. Donna was also very active in the United Methodist Church in Villisca, the United Methodist Women and also served as a district officer for the United Methodist Women. She loved the Lord and her church was very important to her. Donna especially enjoyed her family and loved to serve dinners for all of the holidays and she felt the more the merrier.

Preceding Donna in death were her parents, Tad and Isa Hughes; husband, Jay Clark; grandson, Brogan Burns; brother, Charles Hughes.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Don Clark and wife Alice of Villisca, Iowa, Debra Franson and husband Greg of Villisca and Diane Burns of Alexandria, Virginia; grandchildren, Kyle Franson of Atlantic, Iowa, Brian Franson of Kansas City, Missouri, Conor Burns of Alexandria, Virginia, Shannon Burns of San Francisco, California; step grandchildren, Jack Campbell of Texas, Rachelle Wright and husband David of Clarinda, Iowa; step great grandchildren, Griffen Campbell (Cheyenne), Emily Campbell, Devin Wright, Samantha Poppa, Brandon Campbell, Sabrina Poppa and Dillon Wright; step great, great grandchild, Haivyn Campbell; sister, Sheryl Frank of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; special friend, Jim Geer of Red Oak, Iowa; nieces; nephews; and many friends

Davis, Elizabeth Good -

Mrs Elizabeth Davis, daughter of Josheph and Ruth Good, was born in Mercer county, Ohio, Sept 20, 1846, and departed this life Dec 21, 1935, at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 1 day at her home in Clarinda, Ia.

She was united in marriage to John W. Davis Aug 3, 1866, at Clarinda. He preceded her in death 27 years ago. To this union thirteen children were born. The seven living children are Mrs Zenia Porter, Mrs Dona Swanson, Mrs Mary Pearson, Mrs Sue VanPelt, Homer Davis, Ella Middaugh and J.C. Davis. She leaves 26 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren, also one brother, John Good, of Boise, Ida.

She was converted while very young and joined the Church of God in Ohio. Coming to Iowa at the age of 18 years, she united with the Methodist church, and was a member until her death.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Shambaugh, Ia., conducted by Mrs Lulu Overholt, assisted by Rev T.J. Overholt. Interment was in the Davis cemetery 2 1/2 miles northeast of Shambaugh. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Jan 2, 1936

Dyke, Anna Williams - South Hepburn Items - Mr and Mrs John Williams were called to Kansas on account of the death of their daughter, Mrs Anna Dyke. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 26, 1891

Hepburn Items - Mr and Mrs John Williams are at Kansas City, attending the funeral of a daughter who died of diphtheria last week. The loss of their daughter is a sore affliction to these most estimable people. THE VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Aug 20, 1891

Mary Annie Williams wed James F. Dyke, Sep 29, 1875 Page County, Iowa

Ellison, Pauline L. McAlpin - Pauline Ellison was born June 14th, 1927 on the family farm to Dennis and Bessie (Lyles) McAlpin. After spending her childhood near New Market, Iowa she graduated from high school in 1944 and for 5 years taught in local rural schools.

On March 3rd, 1948 Pauline was united in marriage to Marvin Ellison and to their union came three children Joy, Jo (Jolene) and Marty. After living in Clarinda and Corning for a short period of time, Pauline and her family settled on the Ellison family farm. While Marvin farmed, drove school bus, and later worked at NSK, Pauline continued what she was best known for, her great work ethic. After teaching school Pauline went to work for the Tip Top Curler Co., Sally Ann Bakery, and in the 1960s went to work for the Page County Bank until her retirement in 1992. Always wanting to be busy Pauline came out of retirement to become a CNA at Golden Rod Manor, Home Sweet Home, she then accepted a position at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home and moved from the farm to Clarinda. She worked for Walker-Merrick Funeral Home and Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel into her 90s.

Pauline loved people and enjoyed the interaction in all of her jobs. She loved her work and as she would say “I have worked for over 70 years”.

More than anything she loved her family with its birthdays and holiday times, cooking meals and in later years planning and supervising the meals.

Pauline was preceded in death by her Husband Marvin, her parents Bessie and Dennis, Her brothers Gerald and Alvin, and her in-laws Floyd and Blanch Ellison, brother-in-law Harold Ellison, Sister in-law Marcella Ellison and grandson-in-law Jeremy Beery.

Surviving are her daughters Joy Pratt of New Market, IA, Jo (Jolene)(Harold) Murren of Malvern, IA, son Marty (Patsy) Ellison of Cookeville TN, sister Shirley Larson of New Market, IA, grandchildren Christopher Burwell, Robin Beery, Travis Pratt (Tisha Purdy), Matthew Ellison, and Kristyn Ellison, great-grandchildren include Piper Beery, Skylee Landis, Zayne Purdy, Shay Purdy, and Aubrie Saylor and Numerous other family members

Fender, William - William Fender was born November 30, 1948, to Rex and Arlene Fender. William Fender loved to be outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, he loved singing, and he had played the guitar for many years. His stage name was “Wild Bill “. He had sung on the Star search and also made records and got to meet many famous country singers. He always lived life to the fullest, he loved his grandchildren and kids. He also loved his ice cream “It always puts the fire out” he used to say and that’s the good stuff, loved to make jokes and make people laugh, he was loved by all who came in contact with him. A life has gone to soon. On September 26th, 2020, the good lord had called him home

Freuck, Lillian P. Brown - Lillian P. (Brown) Freuk, age 97, of Red Oak, Iowa entered into rest on September 24, 2020 near Emerson, Iowa. Lillian was born February 16, 1923 in the State of Iowa, the daughter of Burl and Anna Brown. Lillian was a proud factory worker for Union Carbide until retirement and a Sunday school teacher at the church of Nazarene in Red Oak where she was a member for over 70 years. She is survived by Grandson Jayson (Amy), Great grandson Toryn, sister Violet Rowe, as well as many nieces and nephews. Lillian was preceded in death by her son Larry, daughter in law Joan, Sister Hazel Lewis, brother in law Toby Lewis, brother in law Everett Rowe and her parents Anna and Burl Brown.

A celebration of life service will be held at Noon on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Essex, Iowa Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sunday School at Lillian’s beloved church, The Church of Nazarene in Red Oak, IA.

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

Gillette, Colletta Mae Miller - Colletta Gillett, 105, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Azria Health, Clarinda, Iowa. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Elmwood Cemetery, Coin, Iowa with Pastor Marcia Cline officiating. Open visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery, Coin, Iowa.

Colletta Mae Miller Gillett was born November 11, 1914 near Stanberry, Missouri, the daughter of Elsie Mae (Mann) Miller and John Harrison Miller. She was raised in the Gentry and Stanberry, Missouri area. Colletta traveled to Montana with her parents where her dad worked in the copper mines, her Mom was a cook. From Anaconda, Montana they moved to Nebraska City, Nebraska to work in the apple orchards.

Colletta was united marriage Clayton Edward Gillett on September 27, 1932. To this union seven children were born, Charley Edward, Ronald Clayton, Phillip James, Judy Mae, Jayne, Joyce and Jerry. They farmed near Randolph, Iowa and then near Coin, Iowa. Colletta was a farm wife helping with all the chores and she loved working in her garden.

Colletta worked at several nursing homes in the area and then worked at the Mental Health Institute in Clarinda for twenty six years. Following her retirement, she enjoyed camping in several area parks. Colletta loved to shop and she especially loved being with her large family.

Preceding Colletta in death were her parents; husband, Clayton Gillett (01/1995); brother, Charley Miller; sister, Iva Lou Bryan; daughters-in-law, Annemarie Gillett and Mary Gillett; son-in-law, Charles Martin; grandsons, Herbert Gillett and Ronnie Gillett; great granddaughter, Taylor Ann Gillett.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Charley (Donna) Gillett, Ronald Gillett, Philip (Mary) Gillett, Judy (Junior) McCall, Jayne Martin, Joyce (Rudy) Brownfield, Jerry (Jeanne) Gillett; twenty three grandchildren; ninety great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and friends

Green, Don 1939 - 2020 no obit

Gruber, Richard Livinston. - Richard Gruber passed away on Thursday morning, October 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving daughters.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Locust Grove Cemetery in Rural Farragut. There will be viewing at the funeral home without the family present from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday morning. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Shenandoah Public Library. Please bring your lawn chairs for the service. Masks and social distancing will be encouraged.

Richard Livingston Gruber was born on July 13, 1923 on the family farm in the Locust Grove Township of rural Farragut, Iowa. Richard entered into eternal rest following a brief battle with cancer on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his home in Shenandoah, Iowa surrounded by his loving daughters.

His early years were spent helping his father and brothers on the family farm. He graduated from Farragut High School with the Class of 1941. On February 15,1944 he enlisted in the United States Army Air Force and served his country stateside during WWII. He received an honorable discharge on May 5, 1946. Upon returning home, he was united in marriage to his sweetheart Margery Whitehill at the Summit United Methodist Church on June 16, 1946.

Richard was a lifelong farmer who also enjoyed raising livestock. He was a member of the Locust Grove United Methodist Church for many years and later joined the First Christian Church in Shenandoah. He previously had served as a school board member for Farragut Community Schools and was a member of the Shenandoah American Legion.

He will be fondly remembered for his active lifestyle though the years. Richard and Margery enjoyed winter trips to their home in Arizona, where they could often be found on the golf course. He even managed to shoot 3 hole in ones in his lifetime. Woodworking and stained glass were also some of his hobbies. His positive outlook on life helped in overcoming some of life's adversities.

He was preceded in death by his parents: siblings Lois Dickerson, Harold Gruber and Carroll Gruber; wives Margery and Marilyn (whom he married on Nov. 27, 2000); and sons Bruce and Larry.

Those left to honor his memory include his daughters Janelle Kroska and husband Ken of Winterset, IA and Jean Ann James and husband Randy of North Liberty, IA; grandchildren Ryan Bryte, Tim Bryte (Kinzee), Kelli Klaassen (Zach), Steph Farmer (Dillon), Sara Otten (Pat), Travis James (Heather), Kevin James (Kristin), Ginger Gruber (fiancé Daniel Willock), Jerry Gruber (fiancé Cindy Webster) and Melanie Houchin (Matt); 21 great-grandchildren; sister Virginia Winckler from Zillah, WA; sister-in-law Pauline Gruber of Shenandoah, IA; and special friend Jackie Adcock also of Shenandoah, IA

Cutler-O'Neill Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hays, Elba, 70, second oldest of the six brothers who were reared in Clarinda [Iowa], died early Thursday at his home at New Rockford, N.D., according to a phone call to Mernie Hays, a brother here.

While no details are known concerning the services, Mr and Mrs Hays are leaving Thursday afternoon to join the family. Elba has a daughter and son who lived in California. The brothers are Bob of Kingburg, Calif, Hershel of Los Angeles, Calif, Vollie of Harleton, Tex, and Mernie of Clarinda. Ted is deceased.

Mr Hays was employed with Swift from the time he was in Clarinda until retired. The mother and boys lived at Grant and 12th St in Clarinda, the Hays brothers known for their outstanding performance on Clarinda's early football teams. Elba was on the undefeated team on 1920.

The brother here know of a heart condition which Elba had but he had been in apparent good health. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 25, 1969

Herzberg, Victor Ulysses - Victor Ulysses Amos Herzberg was born December 12, 1929, in Jackson Township, Page County, Iowa, son of Harry Henry Hermon Herzberg and Nellie Emilie Anna (Wehmiller) Herzberg. Victor Herzberg passed peacefully on November 3, 2020, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital.

Victor attended Jackson country school and Immanuel Lutheran School. He served in Korea 1951-53 as an Army Corporal in an anti-aircraft unit. Victor met his future wife at a church function at Porter's Lake Skating Rink near Shenandoah, Iowa. He married Deloris Jean Schroeder on February 5, 1957, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Villisca.

To this union, four children were born: James (Jan) Herzberg, Karen (Keith) Klocke, Brian (Brenda) Herzberg, and Craig (Martha) Herzberg, all of Villisca. Victor and Jean lived most of their lives on the farm west of Villisca. He had a strong faith and was very active in the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. The Victor Herzberg family was chosen by WOW-TV's Farm Family of the Week June 27, 1975. He was awarded the Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District's Conservation Farm in 2011. He served on Southwest Iowa Mutual Association board and local Co-op board for many years in addition to other boards throughout his lifetime. Preceding him in death was his wife Deloris, his parents, sisters Marian Herzberg and Ruth Eitzen, brothers Vernon Herzberg and Oliver Herzberg, 6 brothers-in-law and 5 sisters-in-law.

Survivors include a very special friend Caroline Jackson, children, 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; siblings Darrel (Mavis) Herzberg, Willard (Kay) Herzberg, Ardith Sunderman, Gerald (Judy) Herzberg; sister-in-law Mary Jo Herzberg; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Delbert and Judy Schroeder; many other family members and friends

Irvin, Charles "Chuck" - Charles "Chuck" Irvin, 88 of Shenandoah, Iowa passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.

Open viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, family will not be present. Masks and social distancing will be required. Funeral and Graveside Services will be private family. Memorials may be directed to the Congregational Church or the Shenandoah Veterans Museum.

Charles E. Irvin the son of George Elton and Frances Isabel (Roberts) Irvin was born on a farm south of Coin Iowa on August 18,1932 at 1:30 am. He attended one year of school in Clarinda before moving to Shenandoah in 1939. He graduated with the class of 1950.

Following high school he was employed at DeKalb Seed Corn Company. In November 1952, he was drafted into the US Army, he was honorably discharged in November 1954. He served during the Korean conflict. After serving in the Army for two years, he returned to Shenandoah and his job at DeKalb until their closure in 1981. He continued his working career at Earl May Seed and Nursery Company and Browns Shoe Fit Company, in the carpentry department.

He was united in marriage to Joan (Wallace) Lybarger on November 23, 1955. To this union he became the father to Joan's daughter, Terrie Lybarger. They later welcomed three more daughters; Diane, Stephanie, Amy.

Chuck was a 40 year member of the Shenandoah Congregational United Church of Christ, where he served in multiple capacities. He was a 49 year member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 1122 and was a 67 year member of the Shenandoah American Legion Post 88.

Family was very important to Chuck, he faithfully attended his children and grandchildren's activities and sporting events. He looked forward to family get togethers and holiday gatherings.
He loved Shenandoah, and he loved the members of the SHS class of 1950. He took pride keeping in touch with former classmates and his Army buddies. He always enjoyed running into former detasseling crew members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Delores Josephson Brooks, brothers; Gordon and Lowell (in infancy), Dick, Larry and Mike, and nephew, Randy Irvin.

Those left to honor his memory include his beloved wife Joan; daughters, Terrie (Dan) Norris, Diane (Dennis) Liljedahl, Stephanie (Joe) Weaver, Amy (Al) Zimmerer. Grandchildren; Darron
(Misha) Tritsch, Little Elm, Texas, Jennifer (Lucas) Wagler, Olathe, KS, Amanda (Jen) Tritsch, Tampa FL, Drew (Candice) Liljedahl, Essex IA, Abbey (Justin) Noon, Olathe, KS, Kara (Josh) Versaw, Omaha, NE, Austin Zimmerer, and Alex Zimmerer, Omaha, NE. Eleven great-grandchildren, Eli and Kaili Tritsch, Carter Hohn, Presley and Holden Wagler, Parker and Piper Liljedahl, Jack and Graham Noon, Harrison and Shepard Versaw. Great grand child number twelve (baby Versaw) arriving in December. He is survived by niece; Julie (Joe) Denhart, and nephews; Jerry (Mary Jo) Josephson and Doug (Michelle) Irvin and extended family members and friends.

Chuck never knew a stranger, he was proud of his family, loved God and his country

Hackett

Jenkins, Debra Lynn Walker - Debra Jenkins, 66, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her residence in Clarinda. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Debra Lynn Jenkins was born April 5, 1954 in San Diego, California to Harold Walker and Twila (Heaton) Walker. Debbie was born into a military family and so she moved frequently while she was growing up. She actually graduated from two high schools, Ray Town, Missouri High School and Bedford High School. Following her graduations, she enlisted in the United States Navy and served her country for four years. Debbie was united in marriage on March 3, 1978, in Hopkins, Missouri to Steve Jenkins. They were blessed with two sons, Jason and Jacob.

Debbie had a love for children and was an in-home child day care provider for many years. Before retirement she also worked at Noah’s Ark. Debbie enjoyed arts and crafts and was very creative. She enjoyed going to garage sales, Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby and shopping for the best bargain. Debbie had an extensive collection of angels and her family knows she is now with the angels. She loved giving gifts to people (it made her very happy). Debbie was very active in her sorority Iota Upsilon and enjoyed being with her sorority sisters. She was an active member of the First Christian Church. Family was very important to Debbie. She enjoyed attending all of her son’s activities and especially enjoyed being a grandma.

Preceding Debbie in death were her father, Harold Walker and mother, Twila Wideman.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Steve Jenkins of Clarinda, Iowa; sons, Jason Jenkins and wife Connie of Pickering, Missouri and Jacob Jenkins of Clarinda; grandchildren, Jordan, Andrea and Samuel Jenkins; brothers, Dennis Walker and wife Jerrye of Trinity, Texas and Lonnie Walker of Smithville, Missouri; sisters, Mary Mattheis and husband Dave of Winona, Minnesota and Teddi Hamilton and husband Alex of King George, Virginia; sister-in-law, Kim Barker and husband Ken of Carroll, Iowa; nieces and nephews, Gwen Walker, Garrett Walker, Kelly Reuther, Tanner Walker, Reid Walker, Matt Mattheis, Alex Mattheis, Megan Mattheis and Matt Barker and many, many friends

Landess, Troy Lee - Troy Landess, 52, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Saturday, September 26, 2020 as the result of an accident. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Tim Maxa officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Antioch Cemetery, Fillmore, Missouri.

Troy Lee Landess’ story starts on March 15th, 1968, in Maryville, Missouri, the oldest child to John A. Landess and Bonnie D. (Diggs) Landess. Troy grew up in the Barnard, Missouri area and attended South Nodaway High School, graduating May 18th, 1986. Prior to graduation, Troy attended Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Troy continued his education and received his semi-truck driving training in 1992. He majored in Criminal Justice at Iowa Western through 1994 and received his licensed practical nursing degree in 2002.

In 1987, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Salsbury and later divorced. To this union his oldest daughters were born, Chessy LeeAnn in 1988 and Chanda Lynn in 1990. In 1996, Troy was blessed with his third daughter, Skylee Jo (mother Joni Beason). Years later, Troy was finally blessed with two sons; Wyatt Lee Curtis in 2009 and Brody Scott John in 2012 (mother Nicole Adkins).

Troy had many jobs and skills throughout his life. He loved cutting trees. He had several truck driving jobs. Troy worked for Warren Andrew Tuck Pointing until his fall in 1995. After his fall, he owned Troy’s Qik Lube. Most recently he was a commercial truck driver working on the levy for Henderson Trucking.

Troy was never one to sit still; always seemed to have a smile on his face, a pop in his hand, and a story to tell. His great love for the outdoors started with the many fishing stories from his Grandpa Lee. Fishing was a love he shared with his children and many friends. He shared his passion for staying fit, hot rods, motorcycles and driving a little too fast with his brothers, always keeping his mother and sister on the edge of their seats. He was a great friend to any that crossed his path and will be missed by many.

Loved ones that cleared the path for Troy are his father, John Lee Landess, uncle, Rollie Landess, grandfather, Lee Landess, grandmother, Mildred Landess, grandfather, Benjamin Diggs, aunt, Lois Stump, and aunt Daisy Spurgin.

Loved ones that will miss Troy until they meet again are his children, Chessy Fahey (Jason) and their children, Cheyenne, Jersey, Raylan, and Fynlee of Clarinda, Iowa; Chanda Landess and daughter Makenzi of Clarinda, Iowa; Skylee Landess and fiancé David Sorensen of New Market, Iowa; Wyatt and Brody Landess of Westboro, Missouri; mother and step father, Bonnie and Jim Block of Clarinda, Iowa; sister, Kelly (John) Morgenstern of Clarinda, Iowa; brother, John (Misty) Landess of Shawnee, Kansas; brother, Jason (Christina) Landess of Clarinda, Iowa; grandmother, Darlene Diggs; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins and friends

Lane, Danny "Dan" Jo - Danny “Dan” Jo Lane was born August 15th, 1969, in Red Oak, IA to Larry Lane and Alta (Nelson) West he passed away unexpectedly on September 27th, 2020 in Clarinda, IA. Danny grew up in Red Oak, IA where he met Cuba Cerene Tyner and later married her on August 15th, 1999.

Danny enjoyed NASCAR Racing and Football, and he was a huge fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. Danny worked at many jobs including construction, Mensa, and Kawasaki.

He is preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law, and grandparents.

Survived by wife Cuba Cerene Lane, stepchildren Chris Tyner, Brian Tyner, and his wife Cheyenne Tyner. Survived by his brothers Brian Lane, Randy Lane, and Rick Guffey, along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

Larson, Karen Sue Briggs - Karen Sue Larson of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away at her family's home October 26, 2020, at the age of 75. Karen had been a former resident of Gravity, Iowa. Karen was born November 17, 1944, at home around the town of Carbon located in Adams County, Iowa, to the late Hobert and Elizabeth (Ziehe) Briggs. Her childhood days consisted of growing up on a farm, going to various country schools and later attending high school in Villisca, Iowa. Karen was married to Kenneth Larson in 1962 and to this union five children were born.

Karen had spent a few years being a waitress until health prevented her abilities to perform such a task. She did, however, did some volunteer work at the Clarinda library with her sister and working at a charitable clothing store in Bedford before it closed. Karen's favorite pastimes included learning the art of quilting, embroidery work, reading and watching her western movies and shows.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marguerite Lucille (Briggs) Davis.

She is survived by her brother, Robert Briggs of Clarinda, Iowa; her five children, Cheri (Larson) Frain of Council Bluffs, Mark Larson of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Kevin Larson of Corning, Iowa, Lori (Larson) Cohen of Lawrenceville, Georgia and Kathy (Larson) Browning of Boulder, Wyoming; three sons-in-law and one daughter-in-law; one niece and one nephew; nine grandsons and one granddaughter; three great-granddaughters and three great-grandsons; grand dogs Sara, Max, Cocoa Bean and Savannah; great-grand dogs Klaus and Ory and great-grand cats Ruby, Bilbo, Thomas, Charlie, Maggie and Nellie

Lipson, Julie Ann Sawin - Julie Ann Lipson went home to be with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, at her home near Macon Georgia on Friday, October 30. Her husband Randall, 2 sons (Skylar & Spencer) and Skylar’s Father in law (Glenn), mother-in-law (Kathy)and their son Mathew were present when Julie went home. Julie loved her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and fought a valiant and brave battle with cancer, which was diagnosed on Nov. 15, 2019.

Julie was born July 14, 1958, to Norman and Joyce Sawin in NW Iowa. She is survived by her husband Randall Lipson, sons Skylar (Ashley) and Spencer (Kathleen), five grandchildren: Harper, Audrey, Lilyana, Maddox, and Leland. Her mom, Joyce Sawin Schroeder lives in Emerson Iowa near her sister Michelle and her family. Her brother Jeff resides with his family near Chicago.

She is preceded in death by her middle son Trevor, father Norman, and older brother Mark. Julie grew up all over Western Iowa where she started her cosmetology career in Shenandoah Iowa. She met her husband Randall there, and had her three boys in Shenandoah. Upon accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior at an Amway meeting, they moved to Clarinda Iowa where Julie homeschooled her boys and enjoyed her calling as a stay at home mom and wife. Randall continued his career in the media business in Clarinda. After a victorious battle with Hodgkin’s, Randall accepted God’s call to be director of Timber Lakes Camp and Retreat Center just SW of Kansas City. Julie served wholeheartedly alongside Randall as help mate, food service director & cook, and hospitality manager. After their 20 years of faithful service, Julie was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer November 15, 2019.

Randall and the boys moved her close to Skylar’s and Spencer’s families in Central Georgia, where she lived out the rest of her days

A *FAMILY ONLY* Celebration of Life Memorial Mass for David will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 10:30 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imogene.  Everyone is invited to safely join the family in celebrating David's life by visiting the Facebook Pages of either the St. Patrick Catholic Church - Imogene, IA or Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Services at 10:30 AM Saturday to watch the service.  An open memorial visitation for all his friends and family will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm at Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Shenandoah.  You can sign the book, watch a DVD photo tribute of David's life and get a service folder.  Burial will take place in the Mount Calvary Cemetery at Imogene.

David James Maher, age 60, of Farragut, Iowa passed away   unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home. David was born August 23, 1960 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Francis L. and Wilma Rose (Coy) Maher.  He was born 7 weeks premature and weighed 4 pounds, 1 ounce.  He attended Iowa School for the Deaf and graduated as salutatorian of the class of 1978.  He was senior class president.  David  participated in football, wrestling and track while in junior high and high school. He went on to attend and graduate from the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in  Rochester, New York. 

David was united in marriage to Marsha Boyd on July 24, 1982, five children were born into this  union, James David, Christopher Todd, Maria Rose, Paula Sue and Kayla Ann. They later divorced. 

David worked as a mail operator for the United States Post Office in Indianapolis for 17 years.  He moved back to Iowa the summer of 2002.  David worked as a cook at the Admiral Inn café in Farragut from 2003 until 2015 when health reasons caused him to give up the job.  David had resided at Admiral Manor in Farragut for 16 years.  David spent the summers during his elementary years in the Duluth, Minnesota area with his brother Roger and his wife Betty Jo.  He was fortunate to join them on summer trips, visiting Niagara Falls, the Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Biltmore Estate and other  attractions  along with  fishing  Lake Superior and  other summer fun.  David traveled to Germany the summer of 2009 to visit his daughter Maria and her husband John.  A trip to the Notre Dame area was also a highlight for him. David’s family, the deaf community,  friends,  his  faith  and  his  Irish  heritage  were  all important to him.

Preceding him in death were his son Christopher, his father, his mother; brothers: Mick, Roger, Bob, Jerry and Matt; and sisters Mary Beth and Denise and nephew Brent.  Survivors include his children, James David (Nichole), Maria (John) Pierce, Paula (Richard) Butterfield III and Kayla (Josh) Spaid; his grandchildren, Blake Maher, John Pierce, Jr. (JJ), Richard Butterfield IV, Aryana Maher, Ella Spaid, Lily Maher, Jamie Maher, Jake Maher, Savannah Pierce and Christopher Butterfield (CJ); brothers and sisters, Pat Connelly, William Maher (Celeste Nelson), Duane (Mary), Doug (Cindi), and Sandra (Darwin) Bugg; other relatives; and many friends

Maine, Hiram L., died Jun 6, 1941 Ykt; spouse Maud M. Maine 75yr; born Nov 1, 1864 Ill; father J.W. Maine born Mich; mother Abigal Eagon born Ill; buried Ykt CHJ 06 30 1941

Hiram Lewis Maine, son of John W. and Abi W. Maine, was born at West Jersey, Stark county, Illinois, November 1, 1864, and passed away at his home in Yorktown, Iowa, Monday, June 9, 1941, aged 76 years, 7 months, and 8 days. He is survived by his widow, Maude M., one son, Raymond M., of Sioux City, Iowa, one daughter, Margaret Lucille Reynolds, of Chicago, Ill, three grandchildren, Eugene Reynolds of Ft Worth, Texas, Dale and Rhea Reynolds of Chicago, Ill. Also surviving are two brothers, Perry A. of Newton, Kansas, Frank L. of Coin, Iowa, three sisters, Mrs M.W. McCunn, Miss Lettie Maine of Shenandoah, Iowa, and Mrs J.L. Paden, of Eugene, Oregon.

He became a Christian in early manhood and throughout his lifetime was an earnest worker in the church. A true Christian an honest man, and a devoted husband and father.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, June 11 at 2 o'clock in the Yorktown Methodist church conducted by the pastor, the Rev James Walls, Mrs W.H. Chaffin and Mrs Glen Miller sang three songs, "Sweetly Resting" "No Night There" and "Sweet Peace" accompanied at the piano by Mrs Clara Chapman. The many lovely floral tributes were cared for by Mrs Earl Annan, Mrs J.E. Isaacson and Mrs Finley Snodgrass. Pall bearers were B.F. Mitts, Earl Annan, J.E. Isaacson, James Preston, John Knollenberg and Cecil Gwynn. Burial was made in the Baker cemetery.

Among the relatives and friends from a distance attending the funeral were Mr and Mrs Raymond Maine of Sioux City, Mrs E.A. Reynolds and son and daughter of Chicago, Ill, Mr and Mrs Floyd Fulton and daughter, and Mrs Grace Applequist of Ottumwa, Mr and Mrs Clarence Harlan of Gravity , Mr and Mrs Herbert Carlson of Red Oak, Mr and Mrs Frank L. Maine and family of Coin, Mr and Mrs M.W. McCunn, Miss Lettie Maine, Mrs Elsie Carlson, Mrs Ruth Ashmore, Mrs Julia Carpenter, Miss Lillian Burton, and Rev Cecil of Shenandoah and Mrs Alta Whitson of Waldo, Kansas. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 30, 1941

Maine, Maude - Maude Maine, 98, passed away at 5 pm Saturday at the Gillespie Nursing Home after a prolonged illness. She was a former resident of Yorktown and the wife of the late Louis Maine. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs E.A. Reynolds, of Chicago, Ill.

Funeral services will be conducted by the Walker Funeral Home from the Yorktown Methodist church at 10:30 am Tuesday, with Rev John Braden in charge. Soloist at the service will be Ernest Winger.

Burial will be in the Baker Cemetery, near Norwich. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1964

Maude M. Maine, was born Aug 22, 1865, near Adair, Ill, and passed away Feb 1, 1964 at Clarinda, Ia.

She moved with her parents to Page County in 1873. She married H. Lewis Maine March 13, 1889. They celebrated their golden wedding in 1939. In April 1898 they adopted a daughter Margaret Lucille who is now Mrs Elmer A. Reynolds living in Chicago, Ill., and in 1899 they adopted a son Raymond M. Maine who passed away in 1945. The family moved to Penalosa, Kans in 1901 and lived on a farm until 1916 when they returned to Shenandoah, Ia, where they had a grocery store until 1935 when they retired to Braddyvllle, Ia. They later moved to Yorktown, Ia. Mr Maine passed away in 1941.

Surviving her is the daughter Lucille Reynolds and 3 grandchildren Eugene Reynolds of Ft Worth, Texas, Dale Reynolds of Old Bridge, NJ, and Mrs Rhea Mojzis of Mt Prospect, Ill; also 7 great-grandchildren, Joy Sue and Gary of Texas, Colleen Ann, Donna Lucille and Melody Jean of Mt Prospect and Jean Ann and Patricia Ann of Old Bridge, NJ.

She was a charter member of the Yorktown Methodist church. She took part in many of the church activities and taught Sunday School class in Shenandoah.

Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church in Yorktown, Ia, at 10:30 am Tuesday, Feb 4, 1964, with the Rev John Braden in charge. Music was by Ernest Winger and Mrs J.E. Isaacson, who sang, "Saved By Grace" and "Precious Lord Take My Hand." Pianist was Mrs Paul Mier. Casket bearers were, Herbert Carlson, Darrell D. Isaacson, Merle Harland, Ernest Winger, Merrill Miller and Vernie McCunn. Burial was at the side of her husband in the Baker Cemetery, near Norwich, Ia. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1964

Marsh, George Walter - Marsh, George - 06 Apr 1956 - 24 Sep 2020

George Marsh, 64, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Jeff Eason officiating.

George Walter Marsh was born April 6, 1956 in Villisca, Iowa to Bruce Walter Marsh and Betty Anne (Thomas) Marsh. He grew up in Villisca with his six siblings. George attended Villisca Schools and graduated from Villisca High School with the class of 1974. He was united in marriage on April 5, 1975 to Pamela Ruth Holmes. To this union three children were born Kasey George, Kalen Richard, Ashley Laine. They were later divorced.

During his life George worked for Midwest Silo, Lisle Corporation, Robinette Construction and as a custodian for the First Christian Church in Clarinda with Darrell Holmes. He most recently was a self employed carpenter and loved building and remodeling homes. He regretted having to give up the work due to his failing health. He enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to music. Hunting was also a favorite pastime.

Preceding George in death were his parents; brother-in-law, Robert Ten Eyck; brothers, Steven Bruce and Michael James Marsh; niece, Mary Anne Marsh and nephew, Philip Marsh.

Left to cherish his memory are his children and grandchildren; brothers, Tom Marsh (Pam) of Iowa Falls, Iowa and John Marsh (Dena) of Red Oak, Iowa; sisters, Cheryl Ten Eyck (Ken Herbert) of Villisca, Iowa and Margaret Smith (Ed) of Waterloo, Iowa; nieces; nephews and many friends

Sharon Kay (Reynolds) Maxwell, 79, of Shenandoah, entered into eternal rest on Thursday morning, October 22, 2020 at her home following a brief illness.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Anna Miller officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 2:00 pm Monday at the funeral home.  Face masks and social distancing are strongly suggested.  Memorials in Sharon's name are being directed to the family. 

Sharon Kay (Reynolds) Maxwell, daughter of LaVerne Les and Gladys Ruth (Webb) Reynolds, was born on September 6, 1941 in Eugene, Oregon.  She entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home in Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 79 years, 1 month, 16 days.

At a young age, Sharon’s family moved from Oregon to Clarinda, Iowa.   She attended and received her education in the Clarinda Community School District.

On November 9, 1961, Sharon was united in marriage to the love of her life, Eugene Richard Maxwell at the Nazarene Church in Clarinda.  Following their marriage, they made their home in Shenandoah.  They were blessed with four children, Ruth, Ellis, Delilah and Sharon.  She primarily worked as homemaker to Eugene and the children.   Sharon did some waitressing before the kids where born.  She enjoyed baking for her family, quilting and tending to her garden.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and especially all her grandchildren.

Preceding Sharon in death were her parents; stepfather, Pete Parrott; and daughter, Delilah Sands.  Left to cherish her memory are her husband of over 59 years, Eugene Maxwell of Shenandoah, IA; three children, Ruth Maxwell of Villisca, IA, Ellis Maxwell and wife Veronica of Shenandoah, IA, and Sharon Hoyt of College Springs, IA; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends

McCowen, James R. "Jim" - Jim passed away on Thursday evening, October 29, 2020 at his home.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A private family burial will follow the services Memorials may be directed to the Coin Fire and Rescue Department.

Social distancing guidelines will need to be followed during the visitation and we also ask that all those attending wear a mask. Thank-you in advance for your cooperation.

James R. (Jim) McCowen died peacefully in his home in Coin, IA on October 29th. He had been in declining health for some time. His wife, Gloria, was at Jim's side during his death.

Jim is the son of Clarence and Lou Ann McCowen and was born on a farm outside of College Springs, IA on January 4th, 1937. His family later purchased a farm near Coin where Jim attended elementary school and graduated from high school in 1956.

Jim served in the Iowa National Guard during his senior year in high school and, shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps, serving in 1st Battalion, 5th Marines aboard Camp Pendleton, CA. Jim married Elaine Murphy of Coin in October 1956 and the couple resided in Oceanside, CA until Jim's enlistment ended and they returned to Coin in 1960.

Jim briefly worked for Lester Olson in Coin and then for the Iowa Conservation Commission prior to joining the Maryville, MO Police Department. Jim and Elaine then returned to Coin where Jim worked for the IAMO Telephone Company, eventually managing the company for two years. He then took over management of the Cropmate Fertilizer plant in Coin, eventually purchasing and managing the business until his retirement.

Jim was passionate about hunting pheasant and quail with his sons, son-in-law, grandsons, his brother John McCowen and several friends and he was always proud of his Brittany Spaniel hunting dogs. He enjoyed watching his kids participate in sporting events and was thrilled with the birth of every grandchild and great-grandchild. Jim was a regular at the Coin Community Center, and enjoyed a cup of coffee with friends he had known over the years.

Following the death of Elaine in 1992, Jim married Gloria Menard from San Antonio, TX and they resided happily together in Coin for 25 years.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Elaine (1992), son Jay (2008) and brother John (2019). He is survived by his sisters Betty Parman of Maryville, MO and Beverly Moe of Des Moines, IA; sons Kris (Anita) and Kirk (Deborah) and daughter Karla (Bill) Driskell, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren

McIntyre, Cheryl Ruth Kiper - Cheryl McIntyre passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Holstein Good Samaritan Home in Holstein, Iowa.

Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Those attending the service are asks to wear masks and to practice social distancing.

Cheryl Ruth Kiper was born on June 17, 1950 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Lysle and Lois (Falk) Kiper. Cheryl entered into eternal peace on November 1, 2020 in Holstein, Iowa at the age of 70 years.

Cheryl's early years were spent in Shenandoah, Iowa where she attended and graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1968. Cheryl was a loving and caring lady. She had a sweet personality and was loved by many. She enjoyed listening to Elvis, singing at the Nazarene Church and crocheting. Her favorite color was blue.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Connie, Susie and Greg and son Trevor. She is survived by her three children, grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends

Mellencamp, Rae Ann Heumphreus - Rae Ann Mellencamp, 73, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 15, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Daryl Tompkins officiating. Open visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa.

Rae Ann Heumphreus, 73, was born April 7, 1947 in Clarinda, Iowa, the only child of Ann (Wilburn) and Ray Heumphreus. Her mother taught her to run a “tight ship” at work and in the home, and to take pride in her accomplishments. She was the gleam in her father’s eyes and from whom she learned that everything in life is better when approached with a sense of humor.

Rae Ann had a strong work ethic and spent even more tireless hours caring for her family. Rae Ann graduated from Clarinda High School in 1965 and always remembered her classmates as a close and fun loving group of people.

She met the love of her life, Darrell Mellencamp, by walking up to him at the Cardinal Canteen one evening and asking him to marry her. Thank goodness he was the kind of young man to always do as he was told. He told her, he would “think about it” and three years later the two were married on Sunday, January 15, 1967, the same day as the first super bowl between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. They both delighted in the story of a fellow church member and wedding guest jokingly complaining that he wouldn’t be missing the game if he hadn’t had to come to their wedding. This week has been full of stories of Rae Ann, told with fond and joyful memories their life together has brought to so many people.

Rae Ann felt her most important work in life was to be a wife and mother and she did both with perfection. She loved staying at home with her children until they went to school, teaching them the meaning of family, love and togetherness, sticking by your spouse, as much in bad times as in good, and that a home built with God as it’s foundation, though at times it may shift, shall never fall.

Rae Ann joined the workforce at an early age after college in Clarinda. Some of her favorite jobs included working for Bill Jennings at Jennings Service Station, Keith Stickleman at Clarinda Hardware and she was with Lisle Corporation for twenty seven years before retiring. She went back to retail part-time, after retiring, at Easter’s True Value for a short time before she decided to spend all her time with her husband and their dog, Sadie, doing volunteer work and prayer chain for her church, having coffee with friends and enjoying her eight grandchildren. Rae Ann in her life was a Sunday School and Bible School teacher, school room mother and mother to many of her children’s friends, Cub Scout and 4-H leader, league bowler and Legion Auxiliary member.

She went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 9:10 a.m. at CHI Bergan Mercy in Omaha, Nebraska surrounded by her husband and children.

Rae Ann was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Lucille Mellencamp; son, Jason Darrell Mellencamp; father-in-law, Warren Mellencamp; parents, Ray and Ann Heumphreus; mother-in-law, Margaret Kirkland and daughter-in-law, Jennifer (Saville) Mellencamp.

Survived by husband, Darrell Mellencamp; daughter, Shelly Mellencamp; son, Scott Mellencamp and wife Micaela (Sunderman); grandchildren, Bailey Bloss and husband Dalton, Will Mellencamp, Jason Dow, Jacob Dow and fiancé Faith Adkins, Jana Dow, Lane Mellencamp; Decker Mellencamp and Denton Mellencamp; great granddaughter, Bailea Bloss; nieces; nephews and many friends.

Rae Ann was a loyal daughter, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by all.

Craig Albert Morris, 55, of Shenandoah, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Bergan Mercy (CHI) Health Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

A celebration of life funeral service for Craig will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:30 am at Nishna Valley Christian Church in Shenandoah with Pastor Jack Langley officiating.  There will be open viewing and visitation on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah from 12:00 pm (Noon) to 2:00 pm with the family greeting relatives and friends with visitation and viewing from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday afternoon.  Memorials in Craig's name are being directed to the Family.  Burial will take place in the Rose Hill Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88.   Social distancing and face masks are suggested. 

Craig Albert Morris, son of Joseph Leroy and Mary Rosanna (Parks) Morris, was born on June 27, 1965 in Flint, Michigan.   He peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Bergan Mercy (CHI) Health Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 55 years, 4 months, 8 days.

His early life was spent growing up in Oxford, Michigan.  He attended the Oxford Community Schools, graduating from Oxford High School with the Class of 1983.  He enlisted in the United States Army in the Spring of 1984 and was discharged before completing basic training due to an injury.

On April 12, 2003, Craig was united in marriage to Traci Renee Bennett in Hamburg, Iowa.  Following their marriage they resided at Sidney, Iowa before moving to Shenandoah, Iowa. 

While living in Michigan, Craig worked at various factory jobs, mostly in the automobile industry, before moving to southwest Iowa.  From 2002 to 2014, he worked at American Meter in Nebraska City, Nebraska.   Craig defeated Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, twice, in 2013 and 2015.  However, he developed neuropathy in 2014, which effectively forced him to withdraw from working full time.  In April of 2018, he began working at the Shenandoah Medical Center and was currently employed as a part-time housekeeper.  

In his spare time, Craig loved watching sports, especially football and his Michigan Wolverines.  He also enjoyed reading the bible, listening to Christian music, watching his daughters’ activities and playing with his grandchildren.  He was a member of the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88 for three years and loved to worship at the Nishna Valley Christian Church in Shenandoah where he had been a member for over 15 years.

Preceding Craig in death were his maternal grandparents, Katherine and Earl Taylor and Rollin Oliver; paternal grandparents, Daniel and Maude Morris; and his father, Joseph Leroy Morris.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Traci Morris and their twin daughters, Katie and Cassidy Morris, of the home; son, Jay Ludington of Shenandoah, IA, two daughters, Chelsea Fox of Tabor, IA and Emily Fox of Maryville, MO; mother, Mary Parks of Lapeer, MI; two brothers, Ron Morris  and Jeff Morris, both of Lapeer, MI; sister, Dawn Parrish of Quincy, MI; three grandchildren, Adryian, Arryianna and Trae of Tabor, IA; other relatives; and many friends

Myers, Becky - Rebecca Lynn Oetken - Becky Myers, 54, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Monday, October 4, 2020 at Jenny Edmundson Hospital, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 1:00 p.m, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Nodaway Valley Park, Clarinda, Iowa. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

“Becky”, Rebecca Lynn Oetken, age 54 of Clarinda, entered into rest on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 1pm at POP-A-TOP (Nodaway Valley Park) east of Clarinda.
Becky was born on November 10, 1965 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Dorothy (Baker) and Robert Oetken. She went on to graduate from Clarinda High School in 1984. In 1987, Becky gave birth to her oldest daughter, Jennifer Rose. In 1993, Becky was united in marriage to Darin Myers, and from that marriage she gave birth to her youngest daughter, Molly Joy.
Becky loved to spend her time listening to music, especially Kid Rock, and enjoying the company of her family and friends. Over the years she had spent time being employed at Casey's General Store, RoMec, and most recently at McDonald's.
In 2009, Becky welcomed her first grandchild to the world, Madi, and in 2012 her next grandchild, Lilly. She loved spending time with them and watching them grow. She strived to be the best grandma that she could be and she will forever be “Grandma Ducky”. She also loved being able to spend time playing with her grandpuppies, HanSolo and Sassy.
She is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Dorothy and Max Hamner; father, Robert Oetken and special friend Tony England.
Left to cherish the memory of Becky are her children, Jennifer Latham (fiance Curtis) of Red Oak; Molly (husband Dave) Pumphrey of Clarinda; her grandchildren, Madilynn and Lillian Moyer of Red Oak; HanSolo and Sassy Pumphrey, of Clarinda; stepmother Kathy Oetken of Apache Junction, Arizona; brother, Bill Oetken of Creston, and sister, Kendra (Craig) Clark of Clarinda, and her kitty, Sammie. As well as many other relatives and friends

Neal, Bob - Bob Neal, age 97, of Villisca, Iowa, entered into peace Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society in Villisca, Iowa. Bob was born October 22, 1922 to Albert and Effie (Sparger) Neal of Montgomery County, Iowa. Bob graduated from Villisca High School in 1939. He married Evelyn Lee on May 23, 1942 in Maryville, Missouri. To this union were born three children, Larry Lee, Janet Kay and Anne Marie.

He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, son Larry, granddaughter Justine Lee, his parents, two brothers, Dennis and James, five sisters; Luella, Mary, Betty, Ruth and infant Francis.

He is survived by daughter Janet (Jim) Beerman of Omaha, NE, Anne Pedersen of Fort Madison, IA and daughter-in-law Connie Neal of Clarinda, IA. Also surviving are grandchildren, Andrea Pedersen, Kevin (Patty) Neal, Nicole (Mike) Shields, Brian Beerman, Lisa (Jon) McMahan and great grandchildren, Ryan Pedersen, Bryce, Cooper, and Kort Neal, Grant and Ava Shields, Connor and Brooke McMahan; sister, Lois Bergren of Red Oak, Iowa; sister-in-law, Lorene Neal of Villisca, Iowa.

Bob, a World War II veteran, served in the 863rd Engineer Aviation Battalion, U.S. Army, stationed in the South Pacific. Bob received the Taylor County Cattlemen’s Association Pioneer Award 2010. For many years he served as Nodaway Township Trustee and Farm Service Agency committee member. Bob and Evelyn were founding members of the Nodaway Saddle Club.

Bob’s joys in life were his horses, cattle, country dancing, riding in parades, trail riding and socializing with friends and family and eating Evelyn’s good cooking. Bob didn’t know a stranger and was respected and called a friend by many.

Private Covid compliant graveside services for the family will be held at the Villisca Cemetery with military rites. Pastor Marcia Cline will officiate. Open visitation will be held at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa on Monday, October 19th from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com. Graveside services will be live streamed on the Ritchie website and facebook page. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Northwest Foundation Larry Neal Memorial Scholarship (Northwest Missouri State University), Maple Grove Methodist Church or Nodaway Saddle Club

Robert Lee "Bob" Nicholas, 76, of Shenandoah and Farragut, Iowa, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.  

A celebration of life memorial service for Bob will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 10:30 am at New Beginnings Church in Shenandoah with Pastor Stephen Liebsack and Pastor Marcia Barnett officiating.  Graveside military rites at Rose Hill Cemetery will be accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88.  There will be open visitation at the funeral home on Friday, November 13, 2020 beginning at 10:00 am and ending at 5:00 pm (the family will not be present).   Masks are required and social distancing will be observed at the ceremonies.  Memorials in Bob's name are being directed to the Shenandoah New Beginnings Church.

Robert Lee Nicholas, son of John Buriette and Rosezetta Eliza (Kelso) Nicholas, was born on March 11, 1944 at Montgomery County Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Bob entered into eternal rest on November 9, 2020 at the Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 76 years, 8 months, 26 days.

His early life was spent growing up in rural Montgomery County near Stanton, Iowa where he attended country school.  The family later moved to Shenandoah, Iowa and Bob attended the Shenandoah Community Schools graduating from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1963. On July 27, 1968 he was united in marriage to Kathie Marie Hammons in Shenandoah, Iowa.  Following their marriage, they resided in the southwest Iowa area.

After high school, he entered the United States Army in June of 1965, attaining the rank of Corporal SP4, serving until June 1971.  After being honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to southwest Iowa.  He worked at Kitchen Klatter in Shenandoah before going to work for Eaton Corporation in 1972.  He retired from Eaton in 2004 after 32 years of service. He was a faithful member of the New Beginnings Church in Shenandoah and a member of the National Rifle Association.

Bob had several hobbies which included fishing, bowling, pheasant and quail hunting and trap shooting at the Isaac Walton League. He also liked watching NASCAR, the Kansas City Chiefs, and many westerns such as Gun Smoke, Bonanza and The Rifleman. He even enjoyed the Grand Old Opry. Most of all, he loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports.

Preceding Bob in death were his wife, Kathie; parents; two brothers, Donald and Martin; four sisters, Jane, Peggy, Barb and Maude; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Left to cherish his memory are his five children,  Jerry Nicholas and his wife Monica of Farragut, IA, Matthew Nicholas of Elkhorn, NE, Bubba Nicholas of Farragut, IA, Sammie Jo Nicholas of Farragut, IA, and Nicole Nicholas of Farragut, IA; sister Joyce Smith of Council Bluffs, IA; 18 Grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends

Lawrence (Larry) Gerald O'Brien, 69, of Shenandoah, Iowa entered into eternal peace on Thursday morning, October 15, at his home. 

Inurnment with military honors will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Omaha National Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska.

He is survived by his wife, Seanna Mae (Davis) O'Brien of the home

Joan Marie (Carper) Setterburg, of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away in her apartment at Windsor Manor on Friday, October 23, 2020.

Joan was born on December 27, 1929 in Shenandoah, weighing in at a whopping 1# 6oz. to Bernice (Johnson) and Marion Carper.  She grew up in Shenandoah and later on a farm outside Shenandoah when her mother married Lowell Teachout.  Joan graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1948.

On August 1, 1948, she married Norman Setterburg  at the Lutheran Church in Shenandoah where in 1975 they built a home to live in during their retirement years.  Joan lived in that home until she moved to Windsor Manor in January 2020.

After marrying Norman, Joan spent her life on the farm.  There is an agricultural quote that says "Some call it the middle of nowhere... I call it the center of my world."  And it was for Joan.  She loved, nurtured and raised three children there.  Through those farming years, Joan took joy in cooking, became an excellent seamstress, and thoroughly enjoyed quilting.  She was an active member at the Bethesda Lutheran Church.  That led to a deep faith and years of community service, especially at Garden View Care Center.  In her later years, Joan's greatest joy were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Family gatherings were always planned and attended with enthusiasm.  Family was everything. 
"Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories".  Joan had ninety years to leave an unforgettable trail for our family. 

She is survived by her children, Robert (Linda) Setterburg, Pamela (Weldon) Abarr, and Kent (Penny) Setterburg; six grandchildren, Adam Setterburg, Lydia Homan, Allison Stroeve, Zach Setterburg, Hilary Mothershead, and Wyatt Setterburg; five great-grandchildren, Aiden and Quinn Homan, Levi Stroeve, Finley and Arleigh Mothershead; step-brother, Orlin Teachout; Carper and Teachout nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. 

Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Norman; brother, Sterling Carper; and step-siblings Doris Dugger, Ruth Swigert, and Jerry, Elvin and Bryce Teachout.

Due to the current circumstances a celebration of Joan’s life will occur at a later date

Smith, Marjorie Marcene McKeown - Marjorie Smith, 86, of College Springs, Iowa entered into peace Monday, October 19, 2020 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the United Presbyterian Church, College springs, Iowa with Pastor James Crapson officiating. Open visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs , Iowa.

Marjorie Marcene (McKeown) Smith was born on January 7, 1934, in rural Clarinda, Iowa, to Raymond and Pauline (Johnston) McKeown. Though their family moved several times over the years, residing not only in Iowa but also in Texas and Colorado, they returned to the Clarinda area, and Marge always considered herself a Clarinda Cardinal. She was graduated from Clarinda High School in 1952, and she always remained in contact with many of her high school friends, generally meeting monthly to lunch, laugh, and reminisce.

She studied at Iowa Western Community College, focusing on courses in shorthand, and worked briefly for a local lawyer before leaving the professional world to marry Kenneth Albert Smith on December 10, 1953. To this union were born six children, seventeen grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren. They kept her busy and were one of her greatest sources of joy in life. Marge and Kenny made their permanent home in College Springs, Iowa, in the brick house that Kenny built for them with the help of his sons, and she spent many happy hours enjoying her home and backyard full of flowers and wildlife, and her favorite little schnauzer.

In addition to her home and family, Marge had a great many other passions and interests in life. A musician at heart, she served as the choir director for the College Springs Presbyterian Church for many, many years, and she delighted in searching for music that was beautiful, encouraging, uplifting, and inspiring. She stated that she never wanted to be the center of attention...except when her choir should watch her for direction. She had a song for every occasion, and she could generally be counted on to share both music and lyrics with her listeners at any time.

She also had a strong love for travel, and together she and Kenny made their way around the globe, traveling to Ireland, Italy, Canada, and nearly every state in the United States, but her favorite place to visit was New England, and particularly the coast of Maine.

Preceding Marjorie in death were her parents and Kenny, her husband of fifty-six years.

Left to cherish Marge’s memory are her children; Robin (Kathy) Smith of Iowa City, Peggy Olenius of College Springs, Bryan (Kelly) Smith of Omaha, Danny (Lori) Smith of Shenandoah, Paula Olson of Clarinda, Iowa, and Karen (Steve) Guthrie of Creston, Iowa; grandchildren, Megan Smith, Sam (Sarah) Smith, Lucy (Nate) Swarzentruber, Aubrey (Joe) Green, Dan (Lauren) Olenius, Molly Olenius, Kelly (Tom) Parkin, Mallory Olenius, Brad Smith, Joel (Shawnee) Smith, Amanda (Dusty) Branson, Michael (Jessica) Olson, Scott (Pearl) Olson, Paige (Brian) Machacek, Chase Guthrie, Anne Guthrie, and Peyton Guthrie; and all of her many great-grandchildren will be the receivers of much wonderful advice through the memories of their grandma in the years to come. The most powerful of this advice is her favorite, “Always be kind.”

Steeve, Vera Elaine Eilers - Vera Elaine Steeve was born October 29, 1931 at the family farm rural Page County, Iowa near Yorktown, Iowa to John Eilers and Lena (Gadke) Eilers. She and her twin sister were the youngest of four children. Vera was baptized November 15, 1931and confirmed April 14, 1946 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown, Iowa. She graduated from Clarinda High School with the class of 1950 and graduated from Clarinda Junior College in 1952 with a teaching certificate. She taught for one year at Council Bluffs prior to her marriage on February 7, 1954 to Donald Steeve. They were married at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorktown, Iowa.

Don and Vera farmed the family farm for more than 60 years. Vera worked at Citizen’s State Bank (now Bank Iowa) close to 30 years. Following her retirement, she especially enjoyed gardening and had an extensive and beautiful flower garden. Don and Vera enjoyed square dancing and traveling on their own and also with tour groups and spent several winters in Florida. They built their new home in 1986 and enjoyed living there until they moved to the Eiler Place in December 2014.

Preceding Vera in death were her parents; husband, Don Steeve (04/27/2018); brothers, Earl Eilers (1936) and Maurice Eilers and wife Mahree; sister, Faith Wagoner and husband Leonard; nephew, Kevin Thompson.

Left to cherish her memory are her twin sister, Verna Nothwehr and husband Bernard of Clarinda, Iowa; brother-in-law, Bernard Steeve and wife Sandra of Colorado Springs, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Ruth Thompson and husband Russell of Columbia, Missouri and Lenora Hubbard of Colorado Springs, Colorado; nieces, nephews, Marsha McKinley and husband Brian of Denver, Colorado, Alan Nothwehr and wife Ellen of Clarinda, Iowa, Steven Nothwehr and wife Ann of Dickerson, Maryland, Marilyn Schlinquer and husband Bernard of Tosny, France,Mark and James Eilers, Diane Snodgrass, Darrell Wagoner and wife Bernie, Paul Wagoner and wife Kathy, Keith Wagoner and wife Jean, Carol Davison and husband Curtis all of Clarinda, Iowa; cousin, Janet Hill of Clarinda, Iowa and many friends

Strange, Kay Joan Newman - Kay Joan Strange, daughter of Roy and Klea (Ripley) Newman, was born on July 31, 1931 in Shenandoah, Iowa. Kay passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Tabitha Hospice in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 2 days.

Kay grew up in Shenandoah and attended the Shenandoah Community Schools.

On March 12, 1966 she was united in marriage to Allen L. Strange in Omaha, Nebraska. They resided in Shenandoah until his death in 1997. Kay was a loving housewife and mother. She also operated a Daycare out of her home. She moved to Lincoln, NE in 2000 to be closer to her great-grandchildren. The arrival of nine great-great-grandchildren was the joy of her life.

Kay enjoyed reading, collecting recipes, music, and cooking. The family loved her baked beans and meatloaf, chicken and noodles and scalloped corn recipes. The recipes have been passed on to other family members for the family to enjoy for years to come.

Preceding Kay in death were her husband Allen L. Strange, her parents Roy and Klea Newman and infant sister Mary Jane Newman.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters: Kathleen (Stephen) Lucas of Fremont, NE and Teresa "Terry" Gerber (Jerry Avis) of Council Bluffs, IA; sons Ronald Anderson of Lincoln, NE and Marty Colwell (Carol Miller) of Shenandoah, IA; four grandchildren: Patrick Payne, Melissa Odens, Jennifer Lucas and Joshua Colwell; 13 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren; other family and friends.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Shenandoah, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family

James Phillip Wenstrand, the son of Bennett B. and Myrtle L. (Larson) Wenstrand was born August 27, 1924 in Page County, Iowa near Nyman, on the home place. He passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Shenandoah Medical Center, Shenandoah, Iowa at the age of 96 years, 1 month and 18 days.

Jim was raised on the same farm he lived on all his life, except for two weeks. On August 7, 1949, Jim was united in marriage to Eleanor A. Peterson in Red Oak, Iowa. He and Eleanor made their home on the home place near Nyman their entire marriage. Jim was a farmer all his life, and also a businessman, selling the first TV in Red Oak. He later became an agent for Pioneer Mutual Insurance Association for many years, retiring in 2004, at the age of 80. Jim was a 4-H leader and involved in many of his kids other activities. Jim enjoyed music and sang with the Southwest Iowa Men’s Chorus; he also loved to fish, golf and fly. Jim owned his own airplane and even had a grass runway on the farm. He loved spending time with his family, the trips to Okoboji and just being together. Jim was involved in many community organizations and businesses, such as the Essex School Board, and serving for many years on the Stanton REC board which lead to serving on the CIPCO board. Jim was a member of the Essex Commercial Club having been honored along with Eleanor, as Grand Marshalls for the Essex Labor Day parade. He was a lifetime member of the Fremont Lutheran Church, having served on the board multiple times, and was head of Mt. Hope Cemetery for years. The last number years you could always find Jim at the Rainbow Café with his coffee club friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eleanor on April 15, 2012; brother, Robert Wenstrand and wife, Glendora.

Jim is survived by four children: Anne (Judd) Kruse of Corydon, IA, Gloria (Ellis) Jensen of Omaha, NE, Randall (Debra) Wenstrand of Essex, IA and John (Teresa) Wenstrand of Stanton, IA; 10 grandchildren: Lindsay (Nathan) Meadows, Christopher Kruse, Matt (Jackie) Jensen, Steve (Jenny) Jensen, Andy (Jenny) Jensen, Nicole Wenstrand, Emily (Blake) Finnell, Kassie (David) Houdek, Casey Wenstrand and Anika Wenstrand; 17 great-grandchildren: Taylor, Jack & Charline Meadows, Megan, Sarah & Gretchen Jensen, Ainsley, Millie & Gus Jensen, Addison, Molly, Kirstin, Eli and Luke Jensen, Bailey Finnell, Eleanor and Everley Houdek; nephew, Phil Wenstrand, and other relatives and friends

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White, Robert Lee - Aug 2, 1936 - Sep 10, 2020 no services

Robert Lee White (Bob) was born August 2, 1936 in Villisca, Iowa to Frank White and Emma Jane (Dyke) White. He grew up in Villisca, Iowa graduating from Villisca High School. He continued his higher education in the field of Education and majored in music.

Through his working career he was a Music teacher, Principal of schools and retired as a Superintendent of Schools. He was united in marriage to Diane Dee (Thompson) White August 3, 1957 in Clarinda, Iowa. They were blessed with two sons, Jeffery and Joel.

Bob was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clarinda. Bob and Diane lived in Clarinda where their boys grew up and they then lived in several places in Missouri and retired in Hannibal, Missouri. Bob enjoyed antiques and even owned an antique shop in Clarinda for some time. Family was an important part of his life and always wanted to help out were ever he could for his family.

Preceding Bob in death were his parents, Frank and Emma White; son, Jeff White; wife, Diane White.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Joel White and wife Melissa of Greenwood, Indiana; grandchildren, Jessalynn (White) Henney and husband Zachary of Carmel Indiana, and Justin White of Bloomington, Indiana; and many nephew and nieces and many cherished friends. A special thank you to Tom Merrick and Tom Beavers for making special arrangements for assuring Bob enters into eternal rest. Bob will be missed by his family and friends and forever be held in their hearts

Williams, Charles Augustus, son of John and Amy Rogers Williams, was born at Cornwall, England, Sept 3, 1865, and died at his farm home, Nov 11, 1951, at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 8 days.

Uncle Charley, as he was called by his many friends, came to this country with his parents in 1866. They settled in Racine county, Wisc, where they resided for four years, after which time they moved to Page county where he lived the remainder of his life.

May 2, 1900, he was united in marriage to Katherine Sunderman. They took their niece and nephew, Laura Sunderman and George Mascher, into their home after the death of the children's mother.

He was one of a family of eight children. His parents, his brothers and sisters preceded him in death with the exception of one sister, Mrs Millicent McNeal of Clarinda, who survives.

Whey a young man, he became a christian and united with the United Brethren church at Rose Hill. He was a faithful attendant at the services of the church as long as health permitted and remained true to the faith to the end. He served many years as chairman of the board of trustees.

Mr and Mrs Williams entire 51 years of married life was spent on the same farm.

Services were conducted at 1:30 at the home and 2 o'clock from the Rose Hill church Wednesday, Nov 14. His pastor, Rev Mrs T. Fessler, officiated at the services assisted by Rev H.N. Hulse. Foster-Harmon Funeral service was in charge of the arrangemtns. Pallbearers were Charley Dyke, Roy Beavers, Jasper Crussell, Walter Williams, Harold Miers and Calvin Williams. Flowers were cared for by Edla Houston, Cora Otte, Charlotte Royer and Fae Pittam. Ushers were Victor Pollert and Donald Williams. Myron Fessler sang with Cona Mara Pollert accompanying at the piano. Interment was in the Rose Hill cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 29, 1951

Williams, James - James Courtney Williams, son of John and Amy Rogers Williams, was born in Trebo, St. Vernon, England, April 18, 1855, and departed this life at his home in Clarinda, Iowa, April 11, 1933, at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 23 days.

In 1866, at the age of 11, he came with his parents to America. They proceeded to Racine, Wis., where they made their home for four years. He then came with his parents to Page county, Iowa, where he spent the remainder of his life.

On Dec 2, 1880, Mr Williams was united in marriage to Miss Hanna Helen Fleenor. To this union was born two children, Mrs Urcella Jane Miers and George Courtney Williams, both of Hepburn, Ia.

After residing on the farm near Hepburn, Ia., for 29 years, they moved to 308 East Nodaway street, Clarinda, Ia., where he lived until his passing from this life.

His father and mother preceded him in death years ago. His wife departed this life Dec 22, 1926.

On Nov 8, 1927, he was united in marriage to Mrs Georgia Smalley of College Springs, Ia.

Mr Williams was a true husband, a kind father, a valued citizen and an excellent neighbor. In the year 1881 he gave his heart to God and united with the Rose Hill United Brethren church, and in later years he transferred his membership to the Christian church in Clarinda, where he remained a faithful servant until death.

His going is mourned by his wife, two children, a stepdaughter Mrs Alpha Walker of Gary, Ind., three brothers William John Williams, Charles Augustus Williams of Clarinda and Ernest Rogers Williams of Hepburn, Ia.; three sisters, Emma Jane Fleenor, Caroline Ann Boles and Millicent Grace McNeal, all of Clarinda. Mary Anne Dyke preceded him in death. He is also survived by six grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were largely attended at the Christian church at 12:30 Friday afternoon, April 16, Rev B.F. Hall and Rev. C.L. Windsor in charge. Pallbearers were Frank Arthur, Charles McKee, Henry Witthoft, W.E. Markle, Stuart Smith and George Anderson. Burial in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 17, 1933

J. Courtney Williams has been in declining health for the past year, becoming quite serious two weeks ago, and he passed away Tuesday afternoon, at his late residence, 308 E. Nodaway St. Funeral services are to be held Friday afternoon, in the Clarinda Christian church, beginning at 2:30 in charge of Rev B.F. Hall. Besides the wife, who has been companion all these years, he leaves one son, George Williams and one daughter, Mrs Ercelia Miers. Three brothers and three sisters survive of this remarkable family, W. John Williams, Charles Williams, Ernest Williams, Mrs Ezra M. Fleenor, Mrs Carrie Bolen and Mrs Frank McNeal, whose parents came from England back in the seventies, six of the eight brothers and sisters being still with us and active, the oldest of the family being now 81 and the youngest 62. "Con" who has just passed away, was 78. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 13, 1933

Williams, William John - BROKEN LIMB PROVES FATAL TO J. WILLIAMS - While the death of John Williams which occurred at 5:58 o'clock Saturday evening did not come unexpected, the loss of another of the old settlers of this community comes as a shock. He fell July 5th and sustained a broken limb, following which he has been in the Kennelworth Hospital. He seemed to get along well the first few days after his fall, but failed fast towards the last.

The funeral services for Mr Williams will be held this Monday afternoon at 2:30 from his home church, the United Presbyterian, in Clarinda. In absence of Rev Carl Person, Dr W.A. Pollock of College Springs will have charge. Burial will be in the Clarinda cemetery.

Mr Williams was 81 years of age and has lived near Hepburn and Clarinda most of his life. His late home has been at 15th and Tarkio streets. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 17, 1933

William John Williams, son of John and Amy Rogers Williams was born in Trebo, St. Vernon, England, April 25, 1852 and departed this life in Clarinda, Iowa, July 15th, 1933. Aged 81 years, 2 months, 20 days.

At the age of 14 he came to this country with his parents and settled in Wisconsin. Four years later they moved to Page county, Iowa where he has resided continuously since that time.

On December 19, 1889 Mr Williams was united in marriage with Belle J. Bair. They took up their residence on the farm near Hepburn where they continued to reside until the fall of 1912 when they moved to Clarinda. Tho there were no children born to this union they have given a home to many throughout their lifetime. Among these are Stella Chippings, now deceased; Geneva Carlson of Galva, Illinois; Warren Bair of Ida Grove, Iowa; Sterl Bair of Montana; Tom Dyke of Canada; Lola Montzingo, deceased.

Mr Williams united with the United Presbyterian Church at Hepburn, Iowa in early manhood. He was a member of the first session of that Congregation and he served as elder for about twenty years. When he moved to Clarinda he transferred his membership to the United Presbyterian Church of Clarinda of which church he has been a member until his death. He was elected trustee of this congregation in which capacity he served for twelve years. He served as a member of the Building Committee when the new church was constructed.

He was the oldest of eight brothers and sisters. Two of these, J. Courtney and Mary are deceased. Five survive him; Mrs Emma J. Fleenor, Mrs Carrie A. Bolen, Charles A. and Mrs Minnie McNeal all of Clarinda and Ernest R. Williams of Hepburn.

His wife preceded him in death by less than sixteen months.

Besides these members of the immediate family there are left to mourn him other relatives and friends. Their home has always been a place of open hospitality.

John Williams was a faithful member of his church throughout his lifetime. He has been a regular attendant except when his health prevented. His passing marks the end of a long and useful life.

Funeral conducted by Wm. A. Pollock of College Springs. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 24, 1933

Marilee Ann Taylor Willis 72, of Shenandoah, Iowa, entered into eternal rest on Thursday morning, October 29, 2020 at the Omaha Hospice House, Josie Harper Residence in Omaha, Nebraska. Marilee was born to John B. and Sylvia B. Torgerson Taylor on April 12, 1948 in Montevideo Minnesota.

Her early years were spent in Appleton Minnesota where she attended school graduating in 1966 from Appleton High School.

She resided in Appleton Minnesota, Montevideo Minnesota, Newton Iowa, Watson Missouri, Coin Iowa and finally settled in Shenandoah Iowa.  She worked for Maytag while in Newton Iowa.  She retired after 20 years of working for Wal-Mart in Shenandoah.

She enjoyed reading, tending to her plants and crafting quilts, crocheting and knitting.  She loved baking and providing Holiday dinners.  She was always shopping for the best deals, especially at JC Penny.

Marilee was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sylvia Taylor and a son, Matthew Webb.

She is survived by her daughter Melissa Willis of Hamburg Iowa, son Brian Willis of Elkhorn Nebraska, and son John and wife Laura Webb of Texas.  Grandchildren Jennifer Johnson, Harlie Jones of Hamburg Iowa, and Tucker Willis of Lincoln Nebraska.  Also, brother John Taylor Jr. of Platte City Missouri. Many nieces, Nephews other relatives and friends.

There will be open visitation following cremation for Marilee on Thursday, November 5, 2020 beginning at 10:00 am and ending at 6:00 pm at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service. Memorials in her name are being directed to the Family