Keller, Ruth M. Wright - Ruth M. Keller was born July 31, 1916 in Norwalk, IA to James A. and Margie (Dickson) Wright. She passed away, July 26, 2008 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 91.


Ruth spent her childhood growing-up in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High School. She attended Capital City Commercial College in Des Moines, Iowa, where she completed the two year program.


Ruth was united in marriage with Dorman D. (Don) Keller in Norwalk, Iowa on March 20, 1938. The couple then moved to West Des Moines, Iowa. They are the parents of two children: Jed and Margie.


Ruth worked for Kurtz Hardware as an accounting clerk from 1936-1948. She then took some time at home with her children. Ruth returned to work in 1966 as a District Cashier for the West Des Moines Schools. She retired from this position in 1981. She was a member of the WDM Methodist Church, Eastern Star and was president of the Mother’s Club and PTA. Ruth enjoyed cooking, being with her family and watching college basketball.


Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers, John and George William (Bill); and her sister, Maxine Rost. She is survived by her son, Jed Keller and wife Patti of Los Gatos, CA; daughter, Margie Boylan and husband Carl of Shenandoah, IA; sister, Alice Mitchell of Shenandoah, IA; special family members, Donabelle Graham and husband Kenneth of Humeston, IA, and Shirley Fouche and husband Ron of Osceola, IA; many nieces and nephews as well as friends.

Graveside services were held Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Humeston Cemetery in Humeston, Iowa. Words of comfort were given by Rev. Dale O'Connell. Interment was in Humeston Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Elms Heights Activities Fund or Meals on Wheels. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Remembrances may be shared with the famiy at www.hackettlvingston.com

Kelsey, Robert M. - Robert M. Kelsey, son of Herbert Clement and Addie (Ross) Kelsey was born July 7, 1923 in Cameron, Missouri. He passed away on December 28, 2006 at the Golden Living Center in Sidney, Nebraska. He was 83 years old. Robert graduated from Cameron High School in 1941, and worked in a defense plant machining parts for aircraft wings. He entered the Air Force and served on Iwo Jima in the Pacific as an Armament Specialist until the end of the war. After the war Robert moved to Shenandoah, Iowa and worked as a photographer at Stern Studios. Robert was united in marriage to Nadine Thomas on May 21, 1947 in Shenandoah. To the union was born one son, Kent T. Kelsey. Robert and Nadine were married for over 56 years. Robert then attended Metropolitan Technical Community College in Omaha, NE and received a degree in Refrigeration Technology. He worked for many years in Omaha for Carrier Corporation and various distributors of air conditioning and heating equipment as a sales engineer. Robert taught classes in refrigeration, boiler operation and related subjects for many years at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA. After retiring, he operated an air conditioning and heating service business until 2003. Robert enjoyed photography and had a passion for airplanes. He enjoyed working on machinery and inventing things.

Preceding Robert in death were his parents, his wife Nadine, and his siblings. Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Kent and Betsy Kelsey, their son, Scott, all of Sidney, NE, numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 5, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Words of comfort were given by the Rev. Jim Gubser. Special music was "How Great Thou Art". Attending the memory register was Beth Bengtson. Casket bearers were Andy Henderson, Richard Haigwood, Marlin Tillman, James Nye and Dale Jones. Military rites were accorded by the American Legion Post #88 Honor Guard of Shenandoah. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Memorials are being directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Kelso, Barbara Jean Strong - Barbara Jean Kelso, the daughter of Kenneth and May (Pierce) Strong, was born September 16, 1921, in Clarinda, Iowa, and passed away February 9, 2003, in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Growing up in Clarinda, Jean graduated from Clarinda High School in 1939. On December 25, 1941, in Oregon, Missouri, she was united in marriage to William Kelso and to this union, three children, Ed, Sue and Peggy were born. When they were first married, they lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where Jean was employed at the Pottawattamie County Treasurers Office and later in Carson, Iowa, where she was co-owner of an insurance agency. They then moved to Des Moines, Iowa until 1984 when they retired to Loveland, Colorado. In June 2001, they returned to Southwest Iowa, living in Shenandoah.
Jean was a member of First United Methodist Church, Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Red Hat Society. She was an avid reader and enjoyed bird watching.
Preceding Jean in death were her parents and daughter Peggy Marburger.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Kelso, of Shenandoah; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Carol Kelso of Green Bay, Wisconsin; daughter, Sue Kelso of Shenandoah; 2 grandchildren, Randy Kelso of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Carrie Kelso of Cincinatti, Ohio. Also surviving are sister, Betty Fulton of Council Bluffs and son-in-law, Dale Marburger of Loveland, several nieces, nephews and friends.

Clarinda cemetery

Kendrick, Janice "Jan" Kelley - Janice "Jan" Kendrick, 74, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2008. She was born in Clarinda, Iowa on September 15, 1933, the daughter of the late C.R. (Bill) Kelley and Rae Higgins Kelley.

Janice married Darwin Kendrick of Villisca, Iowa on March 9, 1952. To this union were born four daughters: Kimberly Kendrick, Terryl Budde, Kelly Kendrick and Paulette "Cori" Currey. Janice belonged to the Society of Mayflower Descendants, The Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century.

She was an avid researcher of her family tree as she descended from four Mayflower families. Her other hobby was traveling all over the world. She visited over 26 countries and many islands and every state. Janice retired from the US Postal Service and was a member of the Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village, Ark.

A brother, Conrad Kelley, preceded Mrs. Kendrick in death.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Darwin E. Kendrick of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; four daughters: Kelly Kendrick of DeWitt, Mich., Kimberly Kendrick of Chicago, Ill., Terryl Budde of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Cori Currey of Roscoe, Ill.; a sister, Karen Foote of Beaverton, Ore., and eight beloved grandchildren: Brandon Bartkowiak, Casey Sinclair, Cydney Currey, Kayleigh Chapman, Ian Currey, Olivia Currey, Amanda Kendrick, and Kaitlin Rodde.

Memorial Services were held on April 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home. Inurnment was at the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials suggested to the Alzheimer's Association. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home provided the arrangements.

Kenyon, Harold Manford - Harold Manford Kenyon was born on June 7, 1918 in Crawford County, Deloit, Iowa, to Iris Rounds Kenyon and Oren H. Kenyon. Like all parents, Harold's Mom and Dad thought he was the most beautiful baby ever, but this was proven to them when at the age of six months, Harold was entered in a baby contest and won!

Harold was the oldest of six children. He would be joined by four sisters, Lucille, Emogene, Bonnie, Arley, and one brother, Eugene.
Harold attended the Deloit, Iowa Community School where he was especially active in sports. He participated in basketball, baseball, and track. He won many medals for his athletic abilities, including breaking the school record for the 100 yard dash. He graduated from high school in 1937.
Harold was an active member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, now known as the Community of Christ. He was baptized in 1929 at the age of 11. He served in the priesthood as both a teacher and a priest. He took an active part in worship services and church activities all his life.

Harold was proud to serve his country during World War II, and he frequently shared a testimony of God's watch care for him during that time.
He worked for the Des Moines Register and Tribune as Circulation Manager and was transferred to Shenandoah in 1956. That proved to be a very important, special year in Harold's life because he married Carol Richter on December 6th of that year.
The following year Carol and Harold adopted a five day old baby girl who they named Cheri Kae. To quote Harold, "Getting Cheri was the most wonderful experience. Cheri made our home complete. She brought us so much joy and happiness." On Harold's 80th birthday she made Harold's birthday complete with these words on his card: "I didn't choose you for a Dad, but if I could have, I would have. Love, Cheri"
Following his employment with the Des Moines Register and Tribune, Harold sold insurance in Shenandoah and the surrounding area until his retirement in 1981.
Harold was known for his sociability and friendliness. He always went for coffee every morning to share stories with his friends – not just to one establishment, but to several. He was a strong supporter of local sports, and he and Carol could always be seen at football games, basketball games, and other school activities.
Harold is survived by his wife, Carol, his daughter Cheri Kenyon and friend Diane Paull of Florida, one sister Arley Goodwin of Colorado, one sister-in-law, Phyllis Kenyon of Nebraska, nine nieces, eight nephews, and countless close family friends. Harold's life touched many lives, and he leaves a rich legacy of dedication to his family, his church, and his friends

Memorial Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday; November 5, 2008 at the Shenandoah Community of Christ Church with David Harrington presiding. Charlotte Carper and Joan Irvin attended the memorial registers while Donna Munsinger and Judy Meyer cared for the floral arrangements. Serving as ushers were Tammie Stettler and Cindy Novinger. The urn was brought forth by the Ron Knight Family. The Rick Morrison Family sang "Sweet, Sweet Spirit", "Friends" and "Come To Jesus" while being accompanied by Carla Crosser-Harrington. Special readings for the service included "To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me", which was read by Judy Bogen and "I'm Free" which was read by Linda Rounds. The service concluded with Mary Maher offering the Benediction and the Blessing of the Meal. Inurnment followed at the Rose Hill Cemetery with the American Legion Post #88 presenting the flag and offering Taps. Memorials were suggested to the Shenandoah Community of Christ Church.

King, Mary Ellen Hughes - Mary Ellen (Hughes) King was born May 18, 1923 in Randolph, Iowa. She spent her early life living on a farm with her parents, Anthony “Tony” Hughes and Agnes Marie (McCardle) Hughes, between Imogene and Randolph.

Mary Ellen graduated from Randolph High School in 1940. She was united in marriage in 1940 to Donald “Don” J. King at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Imogene, Iowa. The couple continued to reside in Imogene after their marriage.

Mary Ellen was a fantastic mom of seven children. She often called herself a “RAGOLOGIST”, which means she washed stoves, butts and refrigerators; not necessarily in that order! She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Imogene, Iowa. Mary Ellen loved to dance. She loved fashion and she loved people; after all, she was the “Social Director” of the Emerald Isle.

Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Don King; mother, Agnes Hughes; father, Anthony Hughes; brother, Tony Hughes; sister, Naomi Hughes; brother, Earl Hughes; sister, Lenora Hughes and brother, Marty Hughes and Donnie Hughes. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri King of Omaha, NE; son, Ron King and wife Judy of Las Cruces, NM; daughter Lynn Breedlove and husband Tom of Houston, TX; daughter, Jo Ellen Shane of Shenandoah; daughter, Charlene Padden and husband John of Kansas City, MO; son, Jim King and Judy Gradoville of Omaha, NE; son Jerry King and wife Cheryl of Blue Springs, MO; 31 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; her brothers, Tommy Hughes of Adair, IA. Pat Hughes of Phoenix, AZ and Ronnie Hughes of Des Moines, IA, as well as other relatives and a host of friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, June 2, 2006, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imogene. Celebrant was Rev. Kenneth Gross. Serving as Eucharistic Ministers were Bernadette Stanbrough, John Martin, Jr., and Sandy Bugg. Altar servers were Andrew Hughes, Nick Laughlin and Ryan Laughlin. Lectors were Amanda Hughes and Heather Laughlin. Organist was Mary Beth Gowing. Vocalist was Susie Schaaf, who sang, "Ave, Maria" and "Irish Blessing". Curtis Pelster played "O' Danny Boy" and "When The Saints Come Marching In" on his trumpet. Attending the memory register were Betty McGargill and Sally Conners. Ushers were Jude Hughes, Pat Hughes and Dean Anstey. Casket bearers were Ron King, Jimmy King, Jerry King, John Padden, Tom Breedlove and Ron Hughes. Bell toller was Jerry McDonald. Interment was in the Mount Calvary Cemetery at Imogene. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements

King, Nedra A. Heaton - Nedra A. King, 98, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and formerly of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 6, 2003 at the Southridge Health Care Facility in Sioux Falls. Viewing and visitation with family will also be 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Sunday, June 8, 2003 at the Chapel Hill Mortuary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Viewing at the Selby Funeral Chapel will begin Monday afternoon. Please call for beginning time.

Nedra A. King, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Chrestensen) Heaton, was born August 4, 1904, on a farm in Fremont County, Iowa and passed away June 6, 2003, at the Southridge Health Care Facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attending the Shenandoah, Iowa school system, Anna went through accelerated learning, graduating in 1920, at the age of 15 from Shenandoah High School. She received her elementary teaching certificate from Peru State College, and launched a career teaching kindergarten, first in Farnam, Nebraska, and then from 1928 to 1937 at Central School in Shenandoah.
On June 15, 1937, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, Nedra was united in marriage to Errol G. King. Over the next several years, they lived in several locations in California, Arizona, Wichita Falls, Texas, Chamberlain, South Dakota, where their son, Ronald Joe, was born, and Faribault, Minnesota. Eventually they settled back in Shenandoah, and it was here that Nedra began her second career, working in the offices of Mount Arbor Nurseries. She was employed by Mount Arbor for 37 years, until retiring at the age of 74, in October of 1978.
Nedra loved to work and play with children, and considered her years of teaching kindergarten among the happiest of her life. She loved traveling, and took some wonderful trips, including one to Spain and Portugal. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, and doing nice things for senior citizens. She also had fun letting people know that her middle name, Arden, is Nedra spelled backward.
Being a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church, Nedra served as a deacon, was a member of W.H.E.O.S. and belonged to Nautilus Club. She enjoyed attending community concerts and plays at the Park Playhouse. For many years she was a frequent blood donor to the American Red Cross. Nedra continued living in her home in Shenandoah until moving to an assisted living center in Sioux Falls early in 2000 to be near her family.
Preceding Nedra in death were her parents; husband, Errol in 1953; sister, Hazel; and a brother, Raymond. Survivors include her son Ronn King and wife, Rita, of Sioux Falls; 3 grandsons, Kevin King and wife, Donna of Nashville, Tennessee, Scott King and wife, Dianna of Dallas, Texas and Troy King of Arlington, Texas; and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 nieces, Shirley Lader and Jean Berry of California; several cousins, including Harold Dahlgran of Shenandoah; and a number of good friends. Nedra was proud of her family and always maintained a very positive outlook on life.

A celebration of Nedra’s life was held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at the First Presbyterian Church in Shenandoah with Reverend Rick Sleyster officiating. At the memory register was Mary McNeilly and Lois Pease. Caring for flowers was Doris Brodersen and Anna Marburger. Pianist was Becky Hoenshel and musical selections sung by Susie Schaaf were “Climb Every Mountain”, “In The Garden” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” “How Great Thou Art” was sung by Ronn King and hymns sung by the congregation were “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee” and “For All The Saints”. Ushers were Quentin Gibson and Don Nelson. Casket bearers were Roger Gardner, Phil Gibson, Jack Jennings, Jeff Jennings, Bob Larson and Bob Longman. Honorary bearers were Lynn Baldwin, Kevin King, Scott King, Troy King, Dr. Eugene Lloyd, Leslie Payton and LeRoy Spargur. Final resting place was in Riverton Cemetery at Riverton, Iowa.

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Kinney, Brian LeRoy - Brian LeRoy Kinney, son of David LeRoy and Evelyn Sue (Johnson) Kinney, was born on March 6, 1961, in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 15, 2006, at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, Texas, at the
age of 45.

His early life was spent in Omaha until the age of seven, when his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from Craigmont High School in Raleigh, Tennessee with the Class of 1979. Following high school, Brian moved to Garland where he worked as an Expeditor for Connolly Tool & Die Manufacturing. He spent 23 1/2 years working at Connolly before going to work for Carrier Air Conditioning in April of 2004. He was currently working as a Set-up Technician for Carrier. On January 24, 1998, Brian was united in marriage to Teresa Jane Jenkins in Garland at the Arapaho Road Baptist Church. Following their marriage they lived at 2425 Homestead Place in Garland. Brian was a member of the Arapaho Road Baptist Church. He enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels, fishing, traveling with his wife, spending time with his sons, talking with his friends and going to Wal-Mart.

Preceding Brian in death were his grandparents, Okie and Armon Johnson and Beatrice Kinney Patterson; step grandmother, Barbara Johnson; and step grandfather, Brice Patterson. Survivors include his wife Teresa Kinney of the home; sons, David Wilson Kinney of the home and Mark James Kinney of Garland, TX; parents, David and Sue Kinney of Shenandoah, IA; sister, Miriam Plowman and her husband Ronald and nephew, Lance Plowman of Rowlett, TX; step grandmother, Marj Johnson of Shenandoah, IA; father and mother-in-law, Morris and Mary Jenkins of Rochester, TX; sister and brother-in-laws, Tammie Howard of Jermyn, TX, Terri Klose of Haskell, TX and Joe Jenkins of Rochester, TX, and their families; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 18, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. The Rev. Fred Pearrow gave the words of comfort. Special music was "Amazing Grace". Attending the memory register was Paula Peterson. Casket bearers were Jay Johnson, Brad McEnaney, Brian McEnaney, Emmet Johnson, Jared Johnson, Matt Perrin, Neil Doppellhammer, Rodney Wilcoxson and Tracey Guill. Interment was in the Monroe Township Cemetery north of Imogene, Iowa. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Kinney, Charles Lynn - Charles Lynn Kinney III, son of Charles Lynn II and Eldora (Hansen) Kinney, was born on December 27, 1941, in Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 9, 2007, at his home in Essex, Iowa, at age 65.
Chuck grew up in Essex where he attended the Essex Schools, graduating from Essex High School with the Class of 1960. On May 18, 1965, Chuck was united in marriage to Donna Mae Riley in Nebraska City, Nebraska. To this union was born one son, Calvin. He worked in the Meat Department for over 42 years at the Hy-Vee Food Stores in Shenandoah and most recently in Red Oak.
Living all of his life in Essex, Chuck was proud of his family’s history and strong ties to the Essex community. Wanting to do his part to help, Chuck served on the Essex City Council from 1978 to 1982. He was elected Mayor of Essex from 1982 to 1998 and again from 2002 to the present. He was also a member of the Essex Fire and Rescue from 1971 to 1994. In 1976, he was one of the founders of the Essex Emergency Medical Service.
Most important to Chuck was his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed watching them play sports. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. He also enjoyed mowing the lawn with his dog, Kiwi, and riding around town on his scooter. He was baptized in the Essex Presbyterian Church.
Preceding Chuck in death were his parents; wife, Donna Mae; infant son from another marriage, Lynn Todd Kinney; and brother-in-law, Steve Schieding. Survivors include his son, Calvin Kinney and wife Angie; four grandchildren, Courtney, Caleb, Colby and Cameron Kinney, all of Essex; mother-in-law, Ella Riley of Essex; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul Riley and wife Helen of Essex, Dave Riley and wife Emma of Essex, Robert Riley and wife Connie of Alexander, SC, and Jerry Riley and wife Sharon of Parsons, KS, Linda Schieding of Thorton, CO; nieces and nephews, Carol Seikman, Nancy Falk, Curtis Riley, Paula Vandusen, Sarah Sullender, Rodney Riley, Jeff Riley, Dave Riley, Pat Riley, Joe Riley, Kerry Riley, Angie Zach, Cindy Hancock and their families; other close friends and family.
Funeral Services were held on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. from the Presbyterian Church in Essex. Words of Comfort were given by Pastor Jerry Lamb and Remembrances were given by family and friends. Honorary Casket Bearers were Ed Anderson, Will Lester, Bob Riley, Jerry Riley, Russ HIlker, Delaine Resh, Dave Riley, Sr.,and Paul Riley. Casket Bearers were Pat Riley, Dave Riley, Jr., Rod Riley, Curtis Riley, Lynn Wallingford, and Jim Royer. Interment was in Essex Cememtery.
Memorials in Chuck's name are being directed to the Essex Fire and Rescue or to the City of Essex.

Kinney, Donna Mae Riley - Donna Mae Kinney, daughter of Lawrence (Babe) Hayes Riley and Ella Marie (Fuller) Riley, was born on March 12, 1942, on the family farm near Corning, Missouri. She passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak following a lengthy bout with cancer at the age of 64.
Her early life was spent in the northwest Missouri area in the Corning, Fairfax and Tarkio communities. The family later moved to Shenandoah, Iowa, where Donna graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1960.
On May 18, 1965, Donna was united in marriage to Charles Kinney in Nebraska City, Nebraska. To this union was born one son, Calvin. They have resided in Essex since their marriage. Most of Donna’s life was spent devoted to helping feed people. She worked at Ike’s Café, Herk’s Café, Henry Field’s Nursery, Johnson Grocery, the Essex Public Schools and last worked with Chuck running the Hometown Inn.
She was involved in the Pairs & Squares of Shenandoah and the Lutheran Church. Donna enjoyed watching her grandkids’ sports, fishing and dancing. She was an avid football fan. Her favorite teams to follow were the Kansas City Chiefs and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Preceding Donna in death was her father, Lawrence Hayes Riley. Survivors include her husband, Charles Kinney of Essex; son, Calvin Kinney and wife Angie, four grandchildren, Courtney, Caleb, Colby and Cameron Kinney, all of Essex; mother, Ella Riley of Essex; four brothers, Paul Riley and wife Helen of Essex, Dave Riley and wife Emma of Essex, Robert Riley and wife Connie of Alexandria, SC, and Jerry Riley and wife Sharon of Parsons, KS; sister, Linda Schieding of Denver, CO; and many other close friends and family. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 25, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Words of comfort were given by Pastor Gary Fuller. Organist was Pat Tillman. Musical selections were "Green, Green Grass Of Home", "How Great Thou Art" and "Peace In The Valley". Attending the memory register were Emma Riley and Charlotte Hilker. Caring for the flowers were Sharon Riley, Helen Riley and Brenda Riley. Honorary casket bearers were Dave Riley, Jerry Riley, Paul Riley, Linda Scheiding and Robert Riley. Casket bearers were Rod Riley, David Riley, Curtis Riley, Russell Hilker, Will Lester and Delaine Resh. Interment was in the Essex Cemetery. Memorials are being directed to Essex Fire & Rescue.

Kiper, Gregory L. - Gregory L. Kiper was born on April 5, 1954 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Lysle Marion and Lois Marvis (Falk) Kiper. Greg entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Garden View Care Center following a brave battle with cancer.

Greg was born and raised in the Shenandoah community. He attended school in Shenandoah and graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1972. Greg later moved to Arizona where he resided for the majority of his life.

In early 2000, Greg moved back to Shenandoah to be closer to his family. He worked for Clarinda Company and Romech. He also obtained his license to drive a truck. Greg was a kind-hearted man, who would give the shirt off of his back to any family member or friend in need.

Some of his interests included watching the San Francisco 49ers' play football on t.v., riding motorcycles, spending time with family, and in his younger days he enjoyed participating in various athletic programs. Greg was somewhat of a "hippie" in his younger days, and continued to live his life, as a free spirit. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all those whose lives he touched.

He was preceded in death by his father, a son David, and two nephews Trevor and Timothy.

Those left to cherish and honor his memory include his children Dustin, Stacey, and Ashley; grandchildren Rogan and Emily; mother Lois Kiper; sisters Connie, Cheryl, and Susie; nieces and nephews Michelle, Tiffany, Shannon, Brandon, Jason, Jeremy, and Justin; great-nieces and nephews Dani, Jordan, Jason, Samuel, Dylan, and Kaitlyn; other family and friends.

May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn his loss.

Kirby, Wayne Francis - Wayne Francis Kirby, was born on April 26, 1918 in Fisher Township, Fremont County , Iowa, the son of Roy and Della (Green) Kirby and entered into rest on Friday, March 24, 2006 at Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah at the age of 87 years, 10 months, 28 days.
Wayne’s youth was spent on the family farms near the communities of Essex and Stanton. On February 14, 1942, Wayne was united in marriage to Regina Youngberg at Omaha, Nebraska. Shortly after their marriage, Wayne joined the United States Army serving with the 104th Timberwolf Division during World War II. Wayne served stateside from October 1942 to August 1944, then was sent overseas to the European Theater where he valiantly served until May of 1945. Wayne was honorably discharged in October of 1945. During his military services he earned the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Silver Star.
After returning from the service, he farmed in the Essex area. He and Regina were blessed with five children, Eldon, Douglas, Kathleen, Pamela, and Beth. Wayne farmed for many years retiring to Essex in 1978. Always a farmer, Wayne enjoyed helping at the Essex Elevator during their busy seasons. He was a 50 year member of Weatherall-Hadden-Holmes American Legion Post # 333 of Essex, IA., and St. John’s Lutheran Church of Essex. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Douglas Gene Kirby and brother, Paul Kirby. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Regina of Essex; children, Eldon Kirby and wife Melinda of Shenandoah, IA, Kathy Resh and husband Duane of Essex, IA, Pam Bremer and husband Jim of Ottumwa, IA, Beth Phipps and husband Roger of Farragut, IA. Grandchildren and great grandchildren, Michelle Kirby and Robbie Keeler and daughter Kaitlen of Shenandoah, Tiffany and Joey Bredberg and children Danielle and Jordan of Shenandoah, IA, Brett and Jessica Kirby and children Baylee and Madison of Shenandoah, IA., Erin Kirby of Denver, CO, Stacy and Brian Maxine and daughter Sophia of Shenandoah, IA, Doug Resh and Elena de Ois of Albertville, MN, Amy and Matt Nook and children Shelby and Jacob of Omaha, NE, Greg and Michele Bremer and children Kayli and Amber of Eldon, IA, Jamie Bremer of Phoenix, AZ., Chris and Lindsay Phipps of Logan, IA; sisters, Muriel Gustafson and husband Merlin of McAllen, TX, Faye Peterson of Red Oak, IA; brother, Orville Kirby of Omaha, NE; a sister-in-law Lydia Kirby of McAllen, TX; nieces, nephews; along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 27, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex. Words of comfort were given by Pastor Ron Nelson. Interment was in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Nyman, Iowa.

Kirchner, Wilfred William "Bill" - Funeral Services for Wilfred (Bill) Kirchner, age 88 of Clarinda, Iowa who died Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska were held Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with the family was held 7-8 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2007, at St. John Lutheran church. Interment was held in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Clarinda, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Clarinda Lutheran School, the Lutheran Hour Ministry or to the St. John Scholarship Fund For Full Time Church Workers. Arrangements were entrusted to Ritchie Funeral Service, Clarinda, Iowa.

Wilfred William Kirchner was born June 4, 1918, in Webster County, Nebraska, John Kirchner and Clara (Bangert) Kirchner. He was baptized June 23, 1918 and confirmed May 24, 1931 at Zion Lutheran Church, all in Webster County, Nebraska. He received his crown of glory March 3, 2007 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska.

Bill attended Zion Lutheran parochial school and graduated from Lawrence Nebraska High School in 1935. Following graduation Bill worked on farms in Columbus, Nebraska, Churdan and Page County, Iowa.

In 1941, he went to welding school in Omaha, then to California where he welded in the Kaiser Shipyards. Immediately after December 7, 1941, he received notice from Washington D.C. to report to Pearl Harbor Navy Yard where he remained for five years welding and being a welder leadingman repairing damaged ships during the WWII conflict with Japan. Bill was proud of his service in the shipyard and felt that his job was very important to the war effort.

He became a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Honolulu. On October 3, 1943, he married Marilyn Goecker at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Clarinda, Iowa. Three children were born to this union, Duane, Kathleen and Serle.

After WWII, Bill and Marilyn returned to Page County to farm. Bill was a traditional farmer, also specializing in raising and feeding cattle and his work was his life. He was chairman of the Chickasaw Horse Association for several years. Bill became a 4-H leader for the Nebraska Township boys and was instrumental in the development of the hog facilities at the Fair Grounds. He was swine superintendent for several years. While he was on the Fair Board, it was decided to have a 4-H sponsored carnival.

Bill served several years on the Page County Farmers Home Administration Board. He also served on the board at the beginning of the Wallace Foundation.

Bill was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, Clarinda, Iowa, holding many offices. For two years, he was the treasurer for the Iowa District West Lutheran Layman League. He was instrumental in the church adopting a refugee family, the Duongs, from Vietnam, and has continued contact with them after they moved to California. He was chairman of the committee that established the Clarinda Hospitality House which provides overnight lodging for prison and Academy families.

Bill and Marilyn spent many winter months going to California to visit their son Duane who had a parish there and then to Pharr, Texas, where Duane is located in McAllen, Texas.

Left to cherish Bill’s memory are his wife Marilyn of Clarinda, Iowa; son, Pastor Duane and wife Peggy (Fries) Kirchner of McAllen, Texas; daughter, Kathleen and husband Robert Achterberg of Austin, Texas; son, Serle and Sharon (Fine) Kirchner of Clarinda, Iowa; eleven grandchildren, Erin (Kirchner) and Dan Dueck, Ethan and Jessica (Doffing) Kirchner, Brent Kirchner, Krista Achterberg, Mark Achterberg, Seth and Mandy (Peterson) Kirchner, Rachel (Kirchner) and Karl Miller, Sandy (Kirchner) and Corby Osten, Tara (Kirchner) and Ryan Wolff, Roxanne Kirchner and Debbie Kirchner; great grandchildren, Ryan and Abby Dueck. Also surviving are his sister, Eleanora Stork of Federal Way, Washington; brothers, Rev. Donald Kirchner and wife Margaret of Clinton, Illinois, Kenneth Kirchner and wife Margaret of Blue Hill, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Nevada Kirchner of Clarinda, Iowa and brother-in-law Karl Deines of Loveland, Colorado.

Preceding Bill in death were his parents; brothers, Walter Kirchner and Robert Kirchner; sisters, Lydia Rogness and Mildred Deines.

It is only by the grace of God that we receive his richest blessings.

Kirk, Lloyd L. - Lloyd L. Kirk, the son of James Guy Kirk and Willie Bernice McDonald Kirk, was born on July 12, 1937 and passed away at the Crawford County Hospital, Denison, Iowa, this past Friday, May 12, 2006. Lloyd grew up in Rock Port, Missouri, attending school there. After his schooling; he came to Shenandoah where he worked for Henry Field Nursery Company. On August 4, 1959 he was united in marriage to Marie Mutchler at Rock Port, Missouri. After their marriage, they resided in Shenandoah for a time, later moving to Rock Port, Missouri, where Lloyd worked for Missouri Beef Packers until it was closed. Lloyd and Marie then moved to Denison, Iowa, where he was employed at Midwest Industries as a press operator. He retired in 2002. Lloyd was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rock Port,. He enjoyed playing pool, bowling, playing cards, and watching football.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Pauline Siddens and Ina May Siddens; seven brothers, Gene, Harry Dean, David, J.C., Robert, Charles, and Caroli Kirk.
Survivors include his wife Marie of Denison, Iowa; two daughters, Tracy Reit and husband Bill of Denison, Iowa, Holly Gruhn and husband Bill of Denison, Iowa.; a son Lloyd Lee Kirk, Jr. of Denison, Iowa; stepchildren, Sheila Barnhart of Shenandoah, Iowa, Kay Kalkas and husband Toby of Shenandoah, Iowa; a step son Ronald Ryan of Fairfield, Iowa; sister Margaret Heard of Yankton, South Dakota and a brother Claude Kirk of Galesburg, Illinois, eleven grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held on Monday, May 15, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Words of comfort were given by Vaughn Livingston. Casket bearers were Brian Eldean, Kenny King, Gene Kirk, Joe Kirk, Curtis Siddens and Shane Siddens. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Kirsch, Anthony Michael - Anthony Michael Kirsch, 1 year, 4 months, and 7 day old son of Michael Dean and Tammy Jo (Holub) Kirsch was born November 2, 2005, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and passed away March 9, 2007, at the Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, Iowa.
Anthony was an energetic, fun loving, happy little boy who had a “million dollar smile”. He loved playing and interacting with his big brother and sister as well as the many classmates at Grandma’s House Daycare. He brought much joy and happiness to his family and friends.
Preceding Anthony in death were his grandmother, Nancy Kirsch; great grandparents, Verla Kirsch, Dwight and Ruth Pratt, Rose and Frank Holub, and George and Thelma Mildenberg.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Tammy Kirsch of Clarinda; Brother and sister, Dustin Sleep and Cayleen Kirsch of Clarinda; grandparents, Glen and Julie Kirsch of Clarinda and Keith and Jackie Ross of Omaha, Nebraska. Also surviving are great grandparents, Harold and Norma Kirsch of Clarinda; along with several aunts, uncles, many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Anthony Kirsch Memorial Fund and sent to the Selby~Kirsch Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 277, Shenandoah, Iowa 51601 or left at the chapel.

Memory Cemetery

Kirsch, Arnold Frank - Arnold Frank Kirsch was born March 1, 1925, in Daykin, Nebraska, the son of Fredrick Carl and Emma Augusta (Lackner) Kirsch. He passed away on Tuesday evening, December 16, 2008, at the Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 15 days.

Arnold grew up in Daykin, Nebraska, and was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran church in Daykin. He attended country school and graduated after the eighth grade at District #100 School in Jefferson County, Nebraska. In 1940, Arnold and his family moved to Page County, Iowa, and settled in the Coin and Northboro areas.

Arnold enlisted in the United States Navy on August 10, 1943, and he served on the USS McConnell in the Pacific during WWII. He was honorably discharged on March 19, 1946. On September 1, 1946, he was married to Eunice Leora Hampton. This union was blessed with two daughters, Sharon and Connie. Leora passed away in 1952. On April 30, 1954, Arnold married Helen Lucille Smith in Bedford, Iowa. This union was blessed with two children, Larry and Nancy. Helen passed away on April 8, 2007.

Arnold was employed by Lisle Corporation for several years. He also farmed in the Shambaugh area for many years. He was a member of the American Legion and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarinda. He enjoyed playing cards and driving his Model A. But most of all, he loved his family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives Leora and Helen; two brothers, Fred and Walter “Hack” Kirsch; a sister, Helen Glasgow; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Glasgow, Wayne Smith, Dwight Smith, Kenneth Gray, Johnie Frederick; sisters-in-law, Alice Gray, Mary Smith, Opal Frederick, Verla Kirsch, Norma Kirsch and Elaine Kirsch.

Survivors include his children, Sharon Shepard and her husband Merrill of Clarinda, Iowa, Connie Kinser and her husband Darwin of Red Oak, Iowa, Larry Kirsch and his wife Nora of Clarinda, Iowa, Nancy Wills and her husband Ray of Hepburn, Iowa; ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; a brother, Harold Kirsch of Clarinda, Iowa; and a sister-in-law, Ruby Kirsch of Tarkio, Missouri; along with many other relatives and friends.

Kirsch, Helen Lucille Smith - Helen Lucille Kirsch was born February 11, 1925 in Siam, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd S. and Dessie (Phillips) Smith. She passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2007 at Bryan/LGH Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska.
She attended Siam School through the eighth grade. On April 30, 1954 she was married to Arnold Frank Kirsch in Bedford, Iowa. She was a homemaker raising four children. Later in life she worked in the Canteen at the State Hospital in Clarinda. Helen was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarinda on December 10, 1964. She also served on the Altar Guild. She was a member of the church sewing group and of the local RSVP group. She enjoyed working at the Community Center. Helen also enjoyed cooking and baking sugar cookies for her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Alice Gray and Opal Frederick; two brothers, Wayne and Dwight Smith; sisters-in-law, Verla Kirsch, Helen Glasgow and Elaine Kirsch; brothers-in-law, Fred Kirsch, Walter Kirsch and Kenneth Glasgow.
Survivors include her husband Arnold of Clarinda, Iowa; children, Sharon Kay Shepard and her husband Merrill of Clarinda, Iowa, Connie Sue Kinser and her husband Darwin of Red Oak, Iowa; Larry Gene Kirsch and his wife Nora of Clarinda, Iowa, Nancy Jane Wills and her husband Ray of Hepburn, Iowa; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother-in-law Harold Kirsch and his wife Norma of Clarinda, Iowa; sister-in-law, Ruby Kirsch of Burlington Junction, Missouri along with many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarinda with Rev. Jerome Wagoner officiating. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials are suggested the St. John’s Lutheran Church elevator fund. To leave online remembrances and condolences go to www.selbykirsch.com. Selby-Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah, Iowa was in charge of arrangements.

Kirsch, Norma Jean Cleaver - Norma Jean Kirsch was born August 17, 1930 at Little Sioux, Iowa, the daughter of Dell and Clara Evelyn (Hatcher) Cleaver. She passed away on Saturday evening, September 13, 2008 at the Westridge Quality Care & Rehab Center in Clarinda.

Norma attended school through the eighth grade at Missouri Valley. She worked for the Clarinda Treatment Complex for 12 years. On May 22, 2005 she was united in marriage to Harold Kirsch in Clarinda, Iowa.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Kirsch of Clarinda, Iowa; son, Richard Gallup of Clarinda; step children, Dan Kirsch and his wife Diane of New Market, Iowa, Glen Kirsch and his wife Julie of Clarinda, Iowa, Linda Walker of Burlington Junction, Missouri; granddaughter, Pam Shaw of Shenandoah, Iowa; 11 step grandchildren along with many other relatives and friends.

Klang, Julia Bea - Julia Bea Klang, 79, passed away on September 17, 2007, at her home in Kearney, Missouri. Graveside services will be on Saturday, September 22, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Essex Cemetery in Essex.

Julia was born on April 16, 1928, in Ringgold County, Iowa, the eighth of ten children, to Roy and Goldia (Spencer)Sheumaker. She graduated from Central Missouri State University. On November 28, 1948, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, she married Floyd Gilbert Klang. Julia was a very active member of HOSANNA! Lutheran Church where she and Floyd were charter members. She retired as a librarian from Excelsior Springs Middle School. Julia was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Klang; two brothers, Roy Sheumaker and Tom Sheumaker and a sister Bernice Abarr. Survivors include two daughters, Marie Summers and husband Don of Liberty, MO; LaRu Woody and husband Fred of Austin, TX; son, Eric Klang of Cary, NC; four sisters, Frances Saltzman of Mt. Ayr, IA,Eunice Jones of Grant City, MO, Liz Thomas of of Des Moines, IA and Margaret Wood of Omaha, NE; two brothers, Clinton Sheumaker of Gladstone, MO and John Sheumaker of Des Moines, IA; nine grandchildren, Joshua Summers and wife Cheryl, Jacob Summers, Katrina Tucker and husband David, Luke Woody, Logan Woody, Carl Woody, Evan Woody, Karla Klang and Melinda Klang; and six great granddaughters, Annika, Julia and Erika Summers and Jael, Tekla and Saoirse Tucker.

Klepinger, Forest Harold - Forest Harold Klepinger, age 101, the son of Clinton E. and Maude (Gamble) Klepinger was born May 20, 1904, near Essex, Iowa, and passed away December 3, 2005 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Growing up on the family farm in northwest Page County, Forest lived there until he left for college. He attended Goff Country School from first grade through the seventh grade, Essex schools from eighth grade through high school, graduating in 1922. Forest furthered his education at Simpson College, where he studied business administration.
In 1924, Forest started working for Brown’s Shoe Fit Company, becoming manager of their new Clarinda, Iowa, store in October of 1929, the month of the stock market crash. One of Forest’s customers in Clarinda was a Council Bluffs schoolteacher named Gwenevere Wiley, who shopped at his store when she came home to Clarinda to visit her parents. Forest and Gwen were married on August 27, 1935, and to this marriage Brian and Linda were born. In 1945 the family moved to Shenandoah, Forest worked in the general office of Brown’s growing chain of retail shoe stores. He eventually served as president of the company and was chairman of the board of directors at the time of his retirement in 1977. In 1998, after living in Shenandoah for 53 years, Forest and Gwen moved to Immanuel Village retirement center in Omaha, Nebraska. Since December 2003, Forest has resided at a Comfort Care Home in Omaha.
Forest was very active in the First United Methodist Church and the Rotary Club in Shenandoah and was a member of Simpson College President’s Society. He was instrumental in initiating Rotary sponsorship of Shenandoah homestay for a group of Japanese high school students each summer for over fifteen years. He was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, received an Alumni Achievement award from Simpson College, and in 1997 was given the Cornerstone Award by the City National Bank of Shenandoah for his contributions to the community. Forest enjoyed reading and woodworking.
Preceding Forest in death were his parents; and brothers, Glenn and Joyce Klepinger.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Gwen of Omaha; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Cyndy of Denver, Colorado; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Reverend John Keenan of Newport, Vermont. Also surviving are grandchildren, Eric Klepinger and wife, Wendy of Denver, Colorado, Lisa Sharpe of Ridgefield, Connecticut, Daniel Keenan of Topeka, Kansas, and Melanie LeGeros and husband, Life, of Somerville, Massachusetts; great grandchildren, Kara Klepinger, and Jennifer and Robert Sharpe; brother, Wayne Klepinger of Fairfield, Iowa; plus other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Rotary Scholarship Fund and the Shenandoah Public Library.

Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Knapp, Larry Paul - Larry Paul Knapp, age 51, the son of John and Anna (Wilson) Knapp, was born November 15, 1954, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and passed away November 21, 2005, at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Growing up in Shenandoah, Iowa, Larry received his education in the Shenandoah school system and spent most of his life in Shenandoah. On March 8, 2002, he was united in marriage to Sherrie Fisher making their home in Shenandoah.
Through the years Larry worked as an electrician, musician and in construction. He enjoyed music and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sherrie, of Shenandoah; parents, John and Anna Knapp of Lamoni, Iowa; sister, Martha Tarr, of Shenandoah; and stepdaughter, Jennifer Elliott.

Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Knapp, Sherrie Lyn - Sherrie Lyn Knapp was born January 23, 1963 in Pennsylvania. She moved to Shenandoah after school and on March 8, 2002, she was married to Larry Knapp in Shenandoah. Sherrie was a homemaker and enjoyed her computer.

She was prceded in death by her father and her husband Larry. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Elliott of Sidney, Iowa; her mother, Evelyn Sinclair of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, a brother, Brian Sinclair of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and a sister, Diane Fish of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Knight, Frances Irene Yates - Frances Irene Knight, the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Smith) Yates, was born September 5, 1917, at Esmond, South Dakota, and passed away February 16, 2003, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Growing up in De Smet, South Dakota, Frances received her education from the De Smet school system where she graduated from high school. She then went on to study for two years at a business/secretary school. On October 16, 1938, Frances was united in marriage to Merle Goodall at Rock Port, Missouri, and to this union Jimmy Dean, Beverly and Stephen were born. They were married for 42 years. Frances and Merle lived in Tarkio, Missouri for about 20 years, where for a short time she worked as a secretary. They then moved to the family farm near Shenandoah, Iowa, living there for another 20 years, staying for two years after Merle’s death in 1980.
On December 5, 1982, Frances was united in marriage to Ted Knight at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She moved from the family farm to Randolph, Iowa, where she and Ted made their home for 21 years, then moving to Shenandoah in September of 2002.
Frances was known for her ability to cook and bake, with one specialty being angel food cake. She enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge, playing pool at the Senior Citizen’s Center and the sport of fishing. The hi-light of her life, were her children. She was known for having a sense of humor and was a ray of sunshine to so many. She always had good things to say, making people smile and giving out hugs and kisses along the way. It was said that she had “love in her voice.”
Preceding Frances in death were her parents; husband, Merle Goodall, in 1980; son, Jimmy Dean Goodall; brother, LeRoy Yates; sisters, Evelyn Hinz and Edith Yates.
Survivors include her husband, Ted Knight, of Shenandoah; daughter, and son-in-law, Beverly and Jim Livingston of Pine, Colorado; and son, Stephen Goodall of Shenandoah. Also surviving are sister, Pauline Pendleton of Riverside, California; grandchildren, Jeff and Robin Livingston, Stephen Goodall, Jr., Kristin Jez and her husband, Darin; nieces, Donna Bopp and Cheryl Sundett; nephews, John Wayne Goodall and Gary Pendleton; plus several stepchildren and many friends.

Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Knight, Marilyn May Swanson - Marilyn May Knight was born May 24, 1920 in Douglas Township near Clarinda, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar Edwin and Hazel E. (Hagglund) Swanson. She passed away late Saturday night, June 21, 2008 at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

She grew up in rural Page County and graduated from Essex High School. She later moved to Princeton and Mercer, Missouri area where she was the bookkeeper for the Mercer Lumber Company for many years. Marilyn was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Essex, Iowa, a member of the Essex American Legion Auxiliary, the Page County Republican Party and was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star. She loved music, especially singing and playing the piano.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Leslie R. Swanson. Survivors include her sister, Rosemarie Boan of Independence, Missouri; sister-in-law, Marjorie Swanson of Essex, Iowa; nieces and nephews, Stephen Swanson of Essex, Iowa, Mike Boan and his wife Carol of Emma, Missouri, Mitchell Boan and his wife Jamie of Independence, Missouri, Mark Boan and his wife Debbie of Eagle Grove, Missouri, Sherry Camiletti of Craig, Colorado, Scott Norman of Battle Mountain, Nevada; along with many other relatives and friends.

Knight, Theodore "Ted" - Age 90, formerly of Randolph, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2003, at the Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah.
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Knittle, Darrell "Rosy" L. - Darrell "Rosy" L. Knittle, age 92, of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2005, at the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Shenandoah. A celebration of Rosy's life will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at the United Methodist Church in Shenandoah.
Survivors include Rosy's wife, Gretchen, of Shenandoah; his daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Elson Heggen of Red Oak, Iowa; grandchildren, Rob Rea and wife, Kathy, of Omaha, Nebraska, Sherry Wilson and husband, Scott, of Omaha, Michael Knittle and wife, Pat, of El Cajon, California; and Stephanie Alridge of Kansas City, Kansas; plus other relatives and friends.
Visitation with the family will follow services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosy's memory may be directed to the Shenandoah Public Library or to the United Methodist Church.

Koger, Donna Roseanne - Donna Roseanne Koger, 49, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2006, at her home in Shenandoah, Iowa. Born on October 12, 1957, in Maryville, Missouri, she was raised by her mother, Helen Vada Allen and step-father, Vernon Snow in the northwest Missouri communities of Westboro and Tarkio.

She received her education in the Tarkio Community School District. On July 22, 1993, Donna was united in marriage to Ronnie Lynn Koger at the Faith Christian Fellowship Church in Shenandoah. Donna enjoyed playing Sega, doing word search, talking to people she knew and listening to music. Another favorite was collecting angels.

Preceding Donna in death were her mother, Helen Vada Snow: step-father, Vernon Snow; daughter Crystal Van; and two infant brothers. Survivors include her husband Ron Koger of Shenandoah, Iowa; sisters Mary Hudson of Rock Port, Missouri, Kay Petterson of South Carolina, and Twila Jean Brownfield of Maryville, Missouri; brother Terry Wyers of Pickering, Missouri; daughters, Monica Ware of Clarinda, Iowa and D.J. Ware of Shenandoah, Iowa; three grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Graveside memorial services following cremation were held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at the Oak Grove Cemetery at Clarinda, Iowa. The Rev. Rick Sleyster gave the words of comfort. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements

Krull, Mary Jean - Mary Jean Krull, age 72, of rural Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at Jennie Edmondson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Memorials are to be directed to Page County 4-H.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years,Erwin Krull of Shenandoah; daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Dan van Ingen, of Milan, Missouri; Son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Catherine Krull, of Columbia, Missouri; son, John Krull of Midland, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Don White of Lees Summit, Missouri; sister-in-law, Dorothy Travis of Shenandoah; three grandchildren, Dirk Krull, Mary van Ingen and Sarah McAllister; niece, Karee White; nephew, Russell White; plus other relatives and a host of friends.

Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa.