Obituaries Fourth Quarter 2003 - Alphabetically

Andersen, Marcella A. - death notice Nov. 13, 2003

HARLAN -- Marcella A. Andersen, 84, Harlan, died Thursday, Nov. 13 in Harlan.

Services were held Monday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

Andersen is survived by her husband, Charles, of Harlan; daughter Valdine Schueman of Avoca; son Richard (Shari) Andersen of Tulsa, Okla.; grandchildren Steven, David and Dean Schueman, Denise Hargens, Scott Andersen and Michelle McCord; and 12 great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Andersen, Wilma M. - death notice Nov. 27, 2003

Andersen, 97, Harlan, died Nov. 27, 2003.

HARLAN -- Wilma M. Andersen, 97, Harlan, died Thursday, Nov. 27 in Harlan.

Services were held Saturday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery.

Andersen is survived by her son, Keith (Marilyn) Andersen of Jacksonville; eight grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Bargenquast, Celia A. - death notice Dec. 13, 2003

Bargenquast, 90, Shelby, died Dec. 13, 2003.

SHELBY -- Celia A. Bargenquast, 90, Shelby, died Saturday, Dec. 13 at Clarkson Hospital.

Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. at Shelby United Lutheran Church with burial in the Shelby Cemetery. Family greeted friends Monday, Dec. 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation was Monday from noon-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bargenquast is survived by sons Gene (Sue) Bargenquast of Parker, Co. and Mert (Jo) Bargenquast of Shelby; daughter Pam (Mark) Allen of Harlan; sister Edna Boll of Walnut; brother Carl (Norma Jean) Kiesel of Shelby; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Benson, Kathleen - death notice Nov. 15, 2003

GREELEY, Colo. - Kathleen Benson, 50, of Greeley, Colo., formerly of Avoca, died of cancer Nov. 15.

She was born in Council Bluffs and graduated from Avoca High School in 1971. She graduated from Jennie Edmundson Hospital of Nursing in 1974. She was employed as a nurse at Children's Hospital in Omaha and later in various hospitals in Colorado.

She also lived in Cheyenne, Wyo., and was a resident of Colorado since 1978.

Survivors include her husband, Bob, of Greeley; one son, David Dixon of Ft. Collins, Colo.; one stepson, Richard Dixon of Cheyenne; her parents, Roger and Joan Reineke of Avoca; one brother, Bob Reineke and wife, Donna, of Treynor; her grandmother, Lillie Reineke of Avoca; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Hancock with the Rev. Dr. Judy Flanegin officiating.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of arrangements.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Bieker, Leo H. - death notice Nov. 5, 2003

Arrangements and Services For
Leo H. Bieker - 78
Who Died On - Wednesday, November 5, 2003

Visitation
Friday, November 7, 2003 - 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Wake Service
Friday, November 7, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, November 8, 2003 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Military Rites
St. Joseph’s Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Mildred "Mick" Bieker of Harlan, IA; his children, Mary (Dale) Fledderman of Fremont, NE; Terry (Tec) Bieker of Des Moines, IA: Jim (Sharon) Bieker of Harlan, IA; Cindy (Dan) Sommer of Papillion, NE; Jack (Susan) Bieker of Phoenix, AZ;
June (John) Swiercek of Omaha, NE; Mike (Michelle) Bieker of Fremont, NE; sisters, Dorothy Stenzel of Plainfield, IL; Irene Hansen of Harlan, IA; sister-in-law, Helen Bieker of Harlan, IA.

Blakely, Deane - death notice Dec. 6, 2003

Blakely, 85, Cranston, RI, died Dec. 6, 2003.

CRANSTON, RI -- Deane Blakely, 85, Cranston, RI, formerly of Harlan, died Saturday, Dec. 6 in Warwick, RI.

Services will be held Friday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home in Harlan.

Blakely is survived by his wife, Erma, of Cranston; stepson Paul (Madelon) Gauer of Cameron, Mt.; stepdaughter Pamela (William) Sanders of Cranston; sister Naomi Proffitt of Pasadena, Texas; and two grandsons -- David Paul Gauer and Mathew William Sanders.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Blumer, Joyce H. - death notice Oct. 21, 2003

AVOCA - Joyce H. Blumer, 77, of Shelby died Oct. 21 at Avoca Nursing & Rehab in Avoca. Services are pending at Pauley Knutson Funeral Home in Avoca.

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Booth, Arlene M. (Schmidt) - death notice

BOOTH-Arlene M. (Schmidt), age 85, Murdock, formerly of Omaha. Born 8-11-1918 in Manning, IA, to Jennie and Henry Schmidt. Grew up in Omaha, received her education at Omaha Tech High. She married Grifford Booth on 4-15-1940. The couple lived in Omaha. Arlene retired from the Med Center in 1983, after working 27 years at NPI. An avid bowler she was a member of the 600 Club. Preceded in death by husband, Gifford; brothers, Emil and Henry Schmidt; sister, Hazel Johnston. Survived by son, Gifford Booth Jr., Pullallya, WA; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Denny Koch, Murdock, NE; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

VISITATION Fri. 6-8 pm at Colonial Chapel. Graveside Service Sat. 10:30 am, Hillcrest Cemetery.

from Omaha World Herald Dec. 11, 2003

Brightwell, Lynne G. - death notice Nov. 15, 2003

Brightwell, 65, Creston, died Nov. 15, 2003.

CRESTON -- Word has been received of the death of Lynne G. Brightwell, 65, Creston, who died at her home Saturday, Nov. 15.

Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at United Church of Manilla in Manilla with burial in the Nishnabotna Cemetery at Manilla.

She was formerly of Manilla, Dow City and Defiance.

She is survived by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Brightwell of Creston; children Dennis (Christina) of Council Bluffs, Douglas (Benita) of Creston, Cynthia (Gregg) Vrba of Council Bluffs; sister Joyce (Marvin) Hansen of Audubon; brothers Everett (Donna) Miller of Denison and Robert (Deanna) Miller of Galt; brothers-in-law George Manthe of Sac City and Larry Stauber of Lawton; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Brindley, Anita - death notice Dec. 16, 2003

Brindley, 91, Elk Horn, died Dec. 16, 2003.

ELK HORN -- Anita Brindley, 91, Elk Horn, died Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.

Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

Visitation is Friday, Dec. 19 from noon-9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel.
Brindley is survived by her daughter, Juanita (Warren) Schuemann of Milford, Kan.; son Keith (Becky) Brindley of Avinger, Texas; sister Mary (Orin) Leslie of Avoca; three grandchildren, two step grandchildren, three step great grandchildren and one step great great grandchild.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Callahan, Clyde - death notice Dec. 17, 2003

Callahan, 81, Harlan, died Dec. 17, 2003.

HARLAN -- Clyde Callahan, 81, Harlan, died Wednesday, Dec. 17 in Harlan.
Services are pending at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

Callahan is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Harlan; brother Bob Callahan of Kansas; other relatives and friends.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Carter, Dena Ann - death notice Oct. 27, 2003

DENISON - Dena Ann Carter, 16, of Irwin was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle collision late Monday night, the Crawford County Sheriff's Department said.

Seriously injured were James Finch, 58, of Ocala, Fla., and Timothy Squires, 39, of Belleview, Fla. Both were transported to Crawford County Hospital by the Crawford County Rescue Department, the sheriff's report indicated.

According to the report, Carter was traveling northbound on Highway 59, six miles south of Denison at 11 p.m. when her vehicle crossed the center line and struck the car driven by Finch, which was heading south.

Officials said Carter was thrown from the vehicle. Finch's car landed in the ditch.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

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Arrangements and Services For
Dena Ann Carter - 16
Who Died On - Monday, October 27, 2003

Visitation
Wednesday. October 29, 2003 - 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Wake Service
Wednesday. October 29, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery - Irwin, Iowa

She is survived by her parents, Mike and Carol Carter of Irwin, IA; her sister, Leah Carter of Cedar Falls, IA; her brother, Ryan Carter of Irwin; her maternal grandparents Arthur and Marlene Klingenborg of Cedar Falls; her paternal grandparents, Virgil and Ruby Carter of Irwin and her maternal great grandmother, Myrtle Gearhart of Harlan, IA

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Irwin teen killed in accident

DENISON -- A 16-year-old Irwin girl was killed Monday when the car she was driving struck a semi-tractor trailer on U.S. Highway 59 six miles south of Denison.

Dena Carter, the daughter of Michel and Carol Carter, Irwin, was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to Iowa State Patrol reports, Carter was driving her 1994 Buick Regal northbound on U.S. Highway 59 about 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27 when it crossed the center line and struck a 2004 Freightliner driven by James Finch, 58, Ocala, Fla.

Reports said Carter was ejected from the vehicle, which came to rest on the east shoulder, facing south. The semi came to rest in the west ditch.

Finch was taken to Crawford County Hospital with head injuries, where he was treated and released. A passenger in the Finch semi, Timothy Squires, 39, Belleview, Fla., was also taken to Crawford County Hospital with head injuries. He also was treated and released.

Services
Services for Carter were held Thursday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Besides her parents, Carter is survived by her sister, Leah, of Cedar Falls; brother, Ryan, of Irwin; maternal grandparents Arthur and Marlene Klingenborg of Cedar Falls; paternal grandparents Virgil and Ruby Carter of Irwin; and her maternal great-grandmother, Myrtle Gearhart, of Harlan.

Carter was a sophomore at IKM High School in Manilla.

She was very active in school.

She was awarded the IKM Presidential Academic Achievement Award, and participated in volleyball, track and softball, as well as the Catholic Youth Organization.

Her interests included gymnastics, water sports, music, playing the piano, stock car and four-wheeler races, playing on the computer and spending time with friends and family.

Family and friends say her most memorable quality was her shining smile.

©The Harlan Tribune 10/31/2003

Christensen, Belva L. - death notice Oct. 19, 2003

Surnames: CHRISTENSEN

Christensen, 92, Council Bluffs, died Oct. 19, 2003.

COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Belva L. Christensen, 92, Council Bluffs, formerly of Harlan, died Sunday, Oct. 19 at her home.

Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

Christensen was the former owner and operator of the Maid Rite Cafe in Harlan. She is survived by her son, Robert (Judy) Turner of Independence; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister Claribel (Kebby) Frank of Omaha; and longtime friends Dennis and Mary Pierson of Council Bluffs.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Christensen, Donald E. "Duffy" - death notice Oct. 19, 2003

Christensen, 69, Rockledge, Fla., died Oct. 19, 2003.

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. -- Donald E. "Duffy" Christensen, 69, Rockledge, Fla., died Sunday, Oct. 19.

Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Christensen is s former Harlan resident and new car dealer in Harlan.

For more information call 1-712-755-3135.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

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Arrangements and services for Donald E. "Duffy" Christensen - Age 69 - who died on October 19, 2003.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, October 27, 2003 - 1:00 P.M. at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa with the Inurnment to follow at the Harlan Cemetery.

Survived by his wife, Elaine Christensen of Rockledge, Florida; his daughters, Kaye and her husband Terry Lauritsen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Donna Christensen of Omaha, Nebraska; Karen (Mike) Christensen Cooper of Persia, Iowa; Kathy and her husband Doug Denny of Hudson, Ohio and his sister Jean Doran of Harlan, Iowa.

Coenen, Ivo Melchoir - death notice

COENEN-Ivo Melchoir, age 73, Harlan, IA. Survived by mother, Margaret (Schwery) Coenen, Westphalia, IA; wife, Bernadine (Pauley) Coenen, Harlan, IA; sons, Randy (Lila) Coenen, Arion, IA, Robert (Melanie) Coenen, Denison, IA, Darrell (Julie) Coenen, Harlan, IA; daughters, Nancy (Jeff) Renze, Carroll, IA, Diane Coenen, Denison, IA; brothers, David (Karen) Coenen, Council Bluffs, IA, Marvin (Carol) Coenen, Omaha, NE; sisters., Gloria (Norman) Schmitz, Westphalia, IA, Twyla (Phil) Grooms, Columbus, OH, Vicki (Larry) Schmitz, Harlan, IA; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

VISITATION Thurs. 2 pm-9 pm with WAKE SERVICE 7 pm at the Funeral Home. SERIVCE Fri. 11 am, St. Michael's Church. Interment Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA.

PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712/755-3135

(from Omaha World Herald Dec. 11, 2003)

Corbin, Ronald - death notice Oct. 5, 2003

Corbin, 61, Kerrville, Texas, died Oct. 5, 2003.

KERRVILLE, Texas -- Ronald Corbin, 61, Kerrville, Texas, died Sunday, Oct. 5 at his home. He was born Sept. 23, 1942 at Nevada, Iowa.

Services will be held Friday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

A rosary was held Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Corbin is survived by his wife, Mervin (RAU), of Kerrville; stepson Ray Schrader of Kerrville; sons Wesley (Chong) Corbin of Kerrville and Lonnie Corbin of Junction, Texas; daughter Tanicia (Earl) Hickman of Nevada; sisters Judy (Dwight) Nernes of Leon and Mary (Don) Moore of Nevada; halfbrothers Robert, Marvin, Kenneth, Tom and Jack Corbin; halfsister Beverly Roberts; and seven grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Croghan, Mark T. - death notice Oct. 18, 2003

Croghan, 45, Sioux City, died Oct. 18, 2003.

SIOUX CITY -- Mark T. Croghan, 45, Sioux City, died Saturday, Oct. 18 at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Croghan died from injuries suffered in an explosition Aug. 29.

Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrement Church with burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Manning at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Croghan is survived by his wife, Carol, of Sioux City; sons Adam of Ames and Scott at home; father Jerome Croghan of Manning; mother-in-law and father-in-law Wayne and Arlene Justice of Manilla; 12 brothers and sisters -- Julia (Mike) Fitzgerald of Winfield, Ill., Mary (David) Ensch of Madison, Wi., Ruth (Gary) Callahan of Cedar Rapids, Peter (Lois) Croghan of Manning, Joan (Rodney) Young of Mt. Vernon, Dennis (Lynette) Croghan of Manilla, Owen (LuAnn) Croghan of Alton, Luke (Linda) Croghan of Manilla, Willie (Diana) Croghan of Center Point, Paul (Brenda) Croghan of Manilla, Alice (Phil) Kramer of Center Point and Catherine (Mark) Lechtenberg of Centerville.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Darrington, Mabel M. (Gravert) - death notice

DARRINGTON-Mabel M. (Gravert), age 93 yrs., Persia, IA. Preceded by husband, William E. (1988); daughter, Lola Graalfs (2001). Survived by son, Bill Darrington and wife Betty, Persia, IA; 4 grandchildren, Ronda Graalfs, Neola, Mark Graalfs, Council Bluffs, Bonnie Orme, Red Oak, Bill D. Darrington, Persia, IA; 7 great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICE Fri. 1 pm, Cutler O'Neill Chapel. Interment Grange Cemetery. VISITATION Thurs. 6-8 pm with Eastern Star Service 7 pm at Mortuary. Memorials to Perisa, IA Volunteer Fire Dept.

from Omaha World Herald Dec. 11, 2003

Dinkel, Robert R. - death notice Nov. 24, 2003

Dinkel, 89, Logan, died Nov. 24, 2003.

LOGAN -- Robert R. Dinkel, 89, Logan, died Monday, Nov. 24 at the Westmont Care Center.
Services were held Friday, Nov. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Logan United Methodist Church with burial in the Logan Cemetery.

Dinkel is survived by his wife, Gwenive; daughters Muriel (Bill) Lemons of Harlan, Barbara (Jerry) Schmidt of Sioux Falls, SD, Linda (Larry) Mindrup of Clive and Diana (Larry) Butler of Grinnell; son Alvin (Judy) of Logan; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Eckrich, Donald J. - death notice Dec. 1, 2003

Funeral Mass for Donald J. Eckrich, 78, of Council Bluffs will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Church with the Rev. Chuck Kottas officiating.

Mr. Eckrich died Dec. 1 at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital of a heart attack.

He was born Jan. 4, 1925, in Neola to Paul and Edna (Henderson) Eckrich Sr. He moved to Council Bluffs in 1937. He was a 1942 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. He was driver/warehouseman for National Biscuit Co. (Nabisco) for 44 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy (Riddle) Eckrich; daughter, Suzanne Kirk, and husband, Gary, of Omaha; son, Jerry Eckrich, and wife, Barb, of Decatur, Ill.; sisters, Bernice Young and husband, Eugene, of Council Bluffs, Dorothy Setzer of Lindenhurst, Ill., Bea Hamling of Council Bluffs; brother, Paul F. Eckrich Jr., and wife, Peg, of Pine Bluffs, Wyo.; three grandchildren: Brett and Alexis Eckrich and Andrew Kirk.

Rosary recitation will be tonight at 7 followed by visitation until 8 at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with a luncheon following at St. Peter's Social Hall.

Memorials may be offered to St. Peter's Church or a charity of donor's choice.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Edmondson, JoAnn - death notice Nov. 3, 2003

The funeral for JoAnn Edmondson, 72, of Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Irwin, were held today (Nov. 6) at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin.

Mrs. Edmondson died Nov. 3 in Council Bluffs.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Edmondson; three sons, Richard Edmondson of Altoona, Jerry Edmondson of Des Moines and Karl Edmondson of Irvine, Calif.; one daughter, Carol Schwieso, of Oakland; five grandchildren: Jesse Schwieso, Jason Schwieso, Cody Schwieso, Jeremy Edmondson and Amy Edmondson; other relatives and friends.

Burial will be in Danway Cemetery in rural Irwin. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Ehlers, Donald H. death notice Oct. 8, 2003

Ehlers, 81, Minden, died Oct. 8, 2003.

MINDEN -- Donald H. Ehlers, 81, Minden, died Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Clarkson Hospital.

Services were held Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Minden United Church of Christ in Minden with burial in the Minden Cemetery.

Ehlers is survived by his wife, Madeline, of Minden; son Larry (Dianne) Ehlers of Persia; daughters Donna Jahn of Springfield, Mo., Peg (Eugene) McCool of Shelby, LaRee (Randy) See of Harrison, Ar., Sandra (Ronald) Schnoor of Manilla and Jan Evans of Shelby; eight grandchilidren and six great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

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Donald Herman Ehlers, 81, of Minden died Oct. 8 at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha.

He was born in the Minden rural area. He graduated in 1939 from high school in Minden and then attended college for one year. He served in the military during World War II. He was a farmer for many years until retirement. He was a member of Minden United Church of Christ.

Mr. Ehlers and his wife, Madeline, were married 57 years.

Survivors in addition to his wife include his son, Larry Ehlers, and wife, Dianne, of Persia; daughters, Donna Jahn of Springfield, Mo., Peg McCool and husband, Eugene, of Shelby, LaRee See and husband, Randy, of Harrison, Ariz., Sandra Schnoor and husband, Ronald, of Manilla and Jan Evans of Shelby; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

There will be no special family visitation. Open to the public viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Pauley Knutson Funeral Home in Avoca. The funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Minden United Church of Christ in Minden with the Rev. Denny Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Minden Cemetery.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Fallgatter, Pastor Robert K. - Dec. 4, 2003

HARLAN - Pastor Robert K. Fallgatter, 79, of Harlan died Dec. 4 in Omaha.

He was the former executive director of West Central Development Corporation.

Survivors include his wife, Ermelin Fallgatter, of Harlan; two daughters, Juleann Fallgatter (Dan MacMillan) of Washington, D.C., and Michelle (Hisham) Elkhatib of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; one son, Spencer (Lilia) Fallgatter of Tucson, Ariz.; one brother, Stuart (Rosalyn) Fallgatter of Mesa, Ariz.; one sister, Phyllis Martinez of Coachella, Calif.; seven grandchildren: Kyle MacMillan, Alexandra Fallgatter, Kristian Fallgatter, Mazen Elkhatib, Rami Elkhatib, Samer Elkhatib and Sara Elkhatib.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home. There will be viewing prior to the service at the church. The funeral will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Finken, Dennis M. - death notice Oct. 16, 2003

Finken, 78, Earling, died Oct. 16, 2003.

EARLING -- Dennis M. Finken, 78, Earling, died Thursday, Oct. 16 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

Services were held Saturday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Earling.

Finken is survived by his wife, Betty, of Earling; children Rose (Don) Wageman of Earling and Nancy (Greg) Voyles of Plattsmouth, Neb.; 10 stepchildren; seven grandchildren; 21 step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters Edie Schneider and Doris Schneider, both of Westphalia, and Marie Ebert of El Paso, Texas; brother Ivo (Mick) Finken of Earling; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Gregersen, Helga T. - death notice Dec. 15, 2003

Gregersen, 68, Walnut, died Dec. 15, 2003.

WALNUT -- Helga T. Gregersen, 68, Walnut, died Monday, Dec. 15 in Omaha.

Services will be held Friday, Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn with burial in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends were asked to call Thursday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

Gregersen is survived by her husband, Bernal, of Walnut; son Richard (Cheryl) Gregersen of Pahrump, Nev.; sister Rosemarie (Guenther) Ciupek of Rohr, Germany; brother Joseph (Traudel) Beck of Ingolstat, Germany; grandsons Greg, Joshua and Seth Gregersen, all of Pahrump; nieces nephews, other relatives and friends.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Hansen, Aletha J. - death notice Dec. 11, 2003

Hansen, 79, Kimballton, died Dec. 11, 2003.

KIMBALLTON -- Aletha J. Hansen, 79, Kimballton, died Thursday, Dec. 11 at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha.

Services were held Monday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton with burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Hansen is survived by her four children -- Kenneth (Barbara) Hansen of Kimballton, Donna Hansen of Elk Horn, Judy (Jack) Ploen of Walnut and Annette (Rolando) Santisteban of Elk Horn; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother Leonard Nelson of Elk Horn; sister Diana Greer of Harlan; nieces and nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Heflin, Betty (Hef) - death notice Oct. 23, 2003

Heflin, 65, Atlantic, died Oct. 23, 2003.

ATLANTIC -- Betty (Hef) Heflin, 65, Atlantic, died Thursday, Oct. 23 at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.

Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Atlantic High School auditorium with burial in the Harlan Cemetery at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Heflin is survived by two sisters -- Karen K. Sall of Colorado Springs, Co. and Joan (Steve) Stenbak of Florence, Co.; brother Jerry Paul (Mary Jo) Heflin of Fort White, Fla.; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Hemminger, Betty Jean Helen - death notice Oct. 6, 2003

Hemminger, 49, Harlan, died Oct. 6, 2003.

HARLAN -- Betty Jean Helen Hemminger, 49, Harlan, died Monday, Oct. 6 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital.

Services were held Thursday, Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

Hemminger is survived by her husband, Dwayne, of Harlan; daughters Heather of Wayne, Neb. and Holly of Harlan; mother Betty Campbell of Harlan; brothers Kenny Campbell and John (Susan) Campbell, all of Harlan, and Kevin Campbell of Des Moines; sister The Rev. Judith Piper of Sidney; and sister-in-law Marie Campbell of Harlan.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Henry, Douglas A. - death notice Nov. 7, 2003

Henry, 75, Harlan, died Nov. 7, 2003.

HARLAN -- Douglas A. Henry, 75, Harlan, died Friday, Nov. 7 in Harlan.

Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

A wake service was held Monday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Friends were asked to call Monday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Henry is survived by his wife, Helen, of Harlan; daughters Vicki (Lanny) Petsche of Harlan and Deb (Jeff) Kelley of Ida Grove; son Robert (Dalyce) Henry of Las Vegas, Nev.; twin brother Duane (Beverly) Henry of Las Vegas; grandchildren Jennifer (Matthew) Puffer, Douglas Henry, Kristin Kelley and Craig Kelley; other relatives and friends.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Hoffman, Leonard S. - death notice Nov. 24, 2003

Hoffmann, 87, Dunlap, died Nov. 24, 2003.

DUNLAP -- Leonard S. Hoffmann, 87, Dunlap, died Monday, Nov. 24 at his home.

Services were held Friday, Nov. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Dunlap.

Hoffmann is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann, of Dunlap; nine children -- Joyce (Tom) Esser of Ute, Jan Raymond of Las Vegas, Len (Kathy) Hoffmann of Grand Junction, Co., Lorrie Hursey of Westerville, Ohio, Doris Heston of Louisville, Ky., Ray (Vera) Hoffmann of Greeley, Co., Rita (Allen) Purkapile of Bennington, Neb., Cathy (Sam) Simpson of Sperry and Elaine (Tom) McCord of Bennington; 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

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Leonard Steven Hoffmann, the son of Frederick and Susanna Wingert Hoffmann, was born December 24, 1915, on a farm near Panama. He was baptized, received his First Holy Communion and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. He attended rural school and St. Mary's Catholic School.

On November 19, 1940, he married Dorothy Ann Schumacher of Defiance. Nine children were born to this union. After their marriage, they lived in the Panama-Earling area for fifteen years before they moved to a farm west of Dunlap, where they resided for 40 years. In August of 1996, they moved into Dunlap.

Leonard was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He enjoyed farming and was interested in antique engines, cars and tractors.

Leonard died on Monday, November 24, 2003 at his home in Dunlap at the age of 87 years and 11 months.

Preceding him in death were his parents; four brothers, Matthew, Art, Herbert and Henry and five sisters, Ann Thelen, Mary Taggart, Eleanor Honz, Hilda Blum and Sedona Honz.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Ann Hoffmann of Dunlap; his nine children, Joyce and Tom Esser of Ute, Jan Raymond of Las Vegas, Nev., Len and Kathy Hoffmann of Grand Junction, Colo., Lorrie Hursey of Westerville, Ohio, Doris Heston of Louisville, Ky., Ray and Vera Hoffmann of Greeley, Colo., Rita and Allen Purkapile of Bennington, Neb., Cathy and Sam Simpson of Sperry and Elaine and Tom McCord of Bennington, Neb.; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday morning, Nov. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Dunlap. Celebrants were Rev. Larry Hoffmann and Rev. Paul Strittmatter. Accompanist was Fran Klein and vocalists were St. Patrick's Choir. Soloist was Lisa Simpson Kemp.

Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Pallbearers were Richard Esser, Roger Esser, Nick Hoffmann, Troy Hopp, Todd Hursey, Jake McCord, Tom McCord, Brent Kelm. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.

©The Dunlap Reporter 2003

Holtz, Mary M. - death notice Nov. 20, 2003

Holtz, 85, Oakland, died Nov. 20, 2003.

OAKLAND -- Mary M. Holtz, 85, Oakland, died Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Oakland Care Center.
Services were held Monday, Nov. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

Holtz is survived by her sister, Elaine (Wesley) Anderson of Minden, Neb.; nieces and nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Inman, Aldine R. - death notice Nov. 17, 2003

Inman, 86, Omaha, died Nov. 17, 2003.

OMAHA -- Aldine R. Inman, 86, Omaha, died Monday, Nov. 17 at the Brookestone Caring Households for Seniors.

Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. at Countryside Community Church with private inurnment in Harlan.

Inman was a former Shelby County resident. She is survived by daughters Jennifer (Thomas) Pansing of Omaha and Lynda (Dwight) Youngman of Omaha; and five grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Iwen, Ruth - death notice Dec. 17, 2003

Ruth Iwen, 89, of Persia died Dec. 17 at the Life Care Center in Omaha.

Survivors include her sons, Duane and wife, Linda; David and wife, Alma, all of Omaha; John and wife, Kay, of Bettendorf; daughters, Joyce Smith and husband, Craig, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Shirley Iwen of Davenport; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Iwen, of Persia; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Visitation with the family will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Shelby Cemetery in Shelby. Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan is in charge of arrangements.

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Johnson, Ennis Esten, Jr. - death notice

Johnson, 83, Omaha, died recently.

OMAHA -- Word has been received of the death of Ennis Esten Johnson, Jr., 83, Omaha.
Services will be Friday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lakeside Village Chapel with private inurnment.

Johnson is survived by his wife, Ido Otrella; children Patty (Stephen) Allen of Harlan, Bill (Stephanie) Johnson of Richland, Wa., and Betty Johnson of Omaha; and grandchildren Eric and Matthew Allen.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Jorgensen, Corrine G. - death notice Nov. 5, 2003

Arrangements and Services For
Corrine G. Jorgensen - 96
Who Died On - Wednesday, November 5, 2003

Visitation
Friday, November 7, 2003 - 1:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, November 8, 2003 - 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Grave Side Service
Saturday, November 8, 2003 - 2:00 P.M.
Jacksonville Cemetery - Jacksonville, Iowa

Survivors include her daughters, Marlene Perrin of Iowa City, IA; Sue (Roy) McCullough of Knoxville, IA; In-laws, Harold (Eleanor) Nelson of Clayton, CA; Melba Jorgensen of Harlan, IA; grandchildren, Craig William Perrin of Novato, CA; Tom Perrin of Iowa City, IA; 3 great-grandchildren, Amelia, McKenna, and Kade.

Kain, Evelyn (Pedersen) - death notice Dec. 1, 2003

The funeral for Evelyn Kain, 98, of Council Bluffs will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Chapel with the Rev. Ed Clevenger of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating.

Mrs. Kain died Dec. 1 at home.

She was born April 18, 1905, in Harlan to Jens and Magdalene (Larsen) Pedersen. She moved to Council Bluffs in 1917. She attended Abraham Lincoln High School and Boyles Business College. She did office work for the Visiting Nurse Association, then raised her six children, and then was a ward clerk at Jennie Edmundson Hospital for many years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and its Faith Circle.

Mrs. Kain was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kain, on Dec. 14, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Esther, Carrie, Anna, Sarah and Lillian.

Survivors include four daughters, Carol Kain, Kay Driver and husband, Robert, Joanne Swanger and husband, Jerry, all of Council Bluffs, and Marilyn Pikquet and husband, Myron, of Idaha Falls, Idaho; sons, Lynn Kain and wife, Phyllis, of Crescent and Dennis Kain of Council Bluffs; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery with a luncheon following at Trinity United Methodist Church. Memorials may be offered to Trinity United Methodist Church.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Keane, Mark P. - death notice Nov. 2, 2003

Arrangements and Services For
Mark P. Keane - 40
Who Died On - Sunday, November 2, 2003

Visitation
Wednesday, November 5, 2003 - 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa
Wednesday, November 5, 2003 - 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church - Panama, Iowa

Wake Service
Wednesday, November 5, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church - Panama, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, November 6, 2003 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church - Panama, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery - Panama, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Kelly Keane of Panama, IA; his children, Shelby, Gabrielle, Jackson and Brett all at home; his father, Donald Keane of Panama, IA; his brothers & sisters, Jim (Jean) Keane Panama, IA; Peg (Mike) Hawkins of Omaha, NE; Cindy (Randy) Hodapp of Denver, CO;
Joseph (Betty) Keane of Defiance, IA; Larry Keane of Panama, IA; Lisa (Rob) Schartz of Omaha, NE; Janet (John) Henscheid of Westphalia, IA

Kleffman, Norbert A. - death notice Oct. 10, 2003

Kleffman, 81, Harlan, died Oct. 10, 2003.

HARLAN -- Norbert A. Kleffman, 81, Harlan, died Friday, Oct. 10 at Creighton University Medical Center.

Services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the St. Mary's Cemetery at Portsmouth.

A rosary was held Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation was Monday from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Kleffman is survived by sisters Charlotte McDermott of Harlan, Alice Kleffman of Harlan and Mary Ann (Leon) Schueller of Dawson, Mn.; and brothers Harry (Cecilia) Kleffman of Harlan and The Rev. James Kleffman of Council Bluffs.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Klein, Otto J. - death notice Nov. 8, 2003

Klein, 82, Panama, died Nov. 8, 2003.

PANAMA -- Otto J. Klein, 82, Panama, died Saturday, Nov. 8 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

Services will be held Friday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church with burial in the St. Mary's Cemetery.

A wake service will be Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation is Thursday from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Klein is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Panama; daughters JoAnn (Gary) Kenkel of Harlan, Irene (Rex) Buckley of Harlan, Edna (Mike) Keenan of Storm Lake and Leona (Ed) Grace of Omaha; sons Larry Klein of Earling, Dean (Connie) Klein of Panama and David (Sara) Klein of Omaha; brother Leonard Klein of Harlan; and 14 grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Klindt, Bernice A. (Sandbothe) - death notice Nov. 24, 2003

Bernice A. Klindt, 71, of Council Bluffs died Nov. 24 at her home.

She was born in Panama and graduated from St. Mary's High School there. She was a homemaker.

She and her husband, Lee, were married for 51 years. He died April 3, 2001.

Survivors include six sons, LaVern and wife, Rochelle, of Sidney, Bernard and wife, Maralee, of Oakland, Glen and wife, Natalie, of Oakland, and Lee and wife, Yvonne, of Denison, Kenneth of Griswold and Donald and wife, Shelley, of Atlantic; one daughter, Mary Ann Williams and husband, Richard, of Carson; two brothers, Vernon Sandbothe and wife, Mary, of Atlantic, Russell Sandbothe of Minden; one sister, Clara Smith of Kansas City, Mo.; 22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation is tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Services are at 11 a.m. on Friday at Altamont Baptist Church with the Rev. Beverly Young officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.


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Arrangements and Services For
Bernice A. Klindt - Age 71
Who Died On - Monday, November 24, 2003

Visitation
Wednesday, November 26, 2003 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Requests No Visitation on Thanksgiving Day

Prayer Service
Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Services
Friday, November 28, 2003 - 11:00 AM
Altamont Baptist Church - Rural Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include her children: LaVern (Rochelle) Klindt of Sidney, IA; Bernard (Maralee) Klindt of Oakland, IA; Glen (Natalie) Klindt of Oakland, IA; Lee (Yvonne) Klindt, Jr., of Denison, IA; Mary Ann (Richard) Williams of Carson, IA; Kenneth Klindt of Griswold, IA;
Donald (Shelley) Klindt of Atlantic, IA; brothers: Vernon (Mary) Sandbothe of Atlantic, IA;
Russell Sandbothe of Minden, IA; sisters: Clara Smith of Kansas City, Missouri; Mary Wright of Magnolia, Texas and Bonita Ferguson of Kansas City, Missouri

Klindt, David L. - death notice Oct. 26. 2003

Klindt, 71, Avoca, died Oct. 26, 2003.

AVOCA -- David L. Klindt, 71, Avoca, died Sunday, Oct. 26 at Creighton Medical Center.

Services were held Thursday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

Klindt is survived by his wife, Jeanie, of Avoca; daughters Valerie (Rodney) Green of Bellevue, Neb. and Kimarie (Alan) Maassen of Avoca; son Dallas (Kendra) Klindt of Harlan; brothers Max (Phyllis) Klindt of Avoca, Ralph (Alice) Klindt of Avoca and James (Margy) Klindt of Atlantic; sister Muriel McIntosh of Honey Creek; and five grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Kullbom, Delbert "Deb" - death notice Dec. 8, 2003

Kullbom, 86, Atlantic, died Dec. 8, 2003.

ATLANTIC -- Delbert "Deb" Kullbom, 86, Atlantic, died Monday, Dec. 8 at Cass County Memorial Hospital.

Services were held Sunday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.
Kullbom is formerly of Harlan.

Kullbom is survived by his children -- Connie Johnk and lifetime friend Mark Ware of Omaha, and Marcia (Joe) Ennis of Bella Vista, Ark.; sister Twyla Schnack of Harlan; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Lahr, Viola Catherine (Frank) - obit 1928 - 2003

Viola Catherine (Frank) Lahr was born July 8, 1928 in Earling to parents, Tony and Barbara (Bissen) Frank. In 1946 she graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in Earling.

On January 28, 1948, she married Lyle Lahr. The couple lived in various places including Oregon and Cheyenne, Wyo., before settling in Dunlap in the early 1970's.

Vi had worked as a waitress at the Larson Cafe and the Dairy Sweet in Dunlap for many years. She was currently assistant manager at the Senior Citizens Center in Dunlap. Lyle died on November 30, 1985.

Vi was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. She enjoyed the Senior Citizen Center, especially playing cards and visiting with friends. She loved to travel with her friend John Schwab. She also loved her flower garden, picking raspberries, gathering walnuts and picking the walnut meat out in the winter and sharing it with friends and family.

Vi died Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 7 days.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Lyle; brother, Ernie Frank and sister, Joanne Lefeber.

She is survived by her children, Butch Laverne Lahr and wife Noel of Dow City, Jacquelyne Grace and husband Jim Schaben of Denison, Lane Michael Lahr and Beth Case of Kissimmee, Fla., Larry Dean Lahr and wife Patty of Carroll; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Owen Frank and Jim Frank, both of Omaha, Neb., and Francis Frank and wife Marie of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters, Ella Schwarte of Harlan and Jeanie and husband Joe Sandbothe of Council Bluffs; brother-in-law, Gene Lefeber of Earling; special friends, John Schwab and Joey Garrett both of Dunlap and many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2003 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Strittmatter officiating. Musicians were Marilyn Grote and Jerry Baldwin.

Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Dunlap. Honorary pallbearers were Kelli Lahr, Nicholas Lahr, Randy Lefeber, Laurie McWilliams. Pallbearers were David Lahr, Heath Lahr, Jared Lahr, Kyle Lahr, Matthew Lahr, Nathan Lahr. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap and Woodbine was in charge of arrangements.

©The Dunlap Reporter 2003

Larsen, Mildred M. - death notice Dec. 12, 2003

Larsen, 81, Atlantic, died Dec. 12, 2003.

ATLANTIC -- Mildred M. Larsen, 81, Atlantic, died Friday, Dec. 12 at the Exira Care Center.

Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. in the Lewis United Congregational Methodist Church in Lewis with burial in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Rolands Funeral Home in Atlantic.
Larsen is survived by five daughters -- Barbara Macke of Wymore, Neb., Bonnie (Kevin) Archibald of Atlantic, Pamela Shannon of Waukee, June Rush of Council Bluffs and Joan (Mike) Ridgway of Colorado Springs, Co.; son Rick (Jolene) Larsen of Atlantic; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sisters Charlene Davis and special friend Earl Rasmussen of Council Bluffs, and Alice (CB) Hood of Overland Park, Kan.; sister-in-law Mary Larsen of Danville; nieces and nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

LaSourd, Opal Marie - death notice Nov. 19, 2003

HARLAN - Opal Marie LaSourd, 83, of Harlan died Nov. 19 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Denison. She graduated from Denison High School in 1938. She operated LaSourd Grocery in Portsmouth from 1945-1979.

Mrs. LaSourd was preceded in death by her husband, Lauren, in 1981. They were married 39 years. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Debra LaSourd; and brother, George Higgins.

Survivors include daughters, Terri Ledbetter and husband, Dawane, of Spring, Texas, Toni Tarkington and husband, Gale, of Portsmouth, Tami Tilley and husband, John, of Council Bluffs, Trudi Buck and husband, Gordon, of Harlan; sister, Pearl Fick of Longmont, Colo.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ed Frank officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Leaders, Marilyn J. - death notice Oct. 12, 2003

Leaders, 67, Minden, died Oct. 12, 2003.

MINDEN -- Marilyn J. Leaders, 67, Minden, died Sunday, Oct. 12 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Minden United Church of Christ with burial in the Minden Cemetery.

Leaders is survived by her husband, Charles, of Minden; sons Leslie Royer of Carson and Wesley (Kathy) Orme of Minden; daughters Denise McBarnes of Scottsdale, Az. and Beverly (John) Schenkel of Maryville, Mo.; stepdaughters Cecilia (Charles) Copperstone and Katie (Mark) Meyer, all of Council Bluffs, and Betty (Brian) Schroder of Darby, Mt.; stepson Joe Leaders of Minden; mother Maxine Peterson of Tabor; mother-in-law Edna Leaders of Neola; brother Lee (Janice) Gardner of Neola; seven grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Lefeber, Dennis C. - death notice Oct. 22, 2003

Dennis C. Lefeber, 44, of Omaha died Oct. 22 at Myrtue Hospital in Harlan after suffering a heart attack at his brother's home.

He was born June 29, 1959, in Harlan to Ernest and Shirley (Miller) Lefeber. He moved to Omaha 20 years ago. He was a laborer at Campbell South in Omaha for 10 years. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan.

Survivors include two brothers, Ron Lefeber and wife, Luann and Keith Lefeber and wife, Kelly, all of Harlan; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. with a wake service at 7 p.m. at St. Michael's Church in Harlan. Memorial Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Robert Hoefler officiating. Burial of ashes will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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LEFEBER-Dennis C., age 44, 20 year resident of Omaha. Former employee Campbell Soup. Preceded by parents, Ernest and Shirley. Survived by 2 brothers, Ronald and wife Luann, Keith and wife Kelly, all Harlan, IA; nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles.

MEMORIAL MASS Sat. 1 pm, St. Michael's Church, Harlan, IA. Burial of cremains Harlan, IA Cemetery. VISITATION with family Fri. 5-8 pm with WAKE SERVICE 7 pm, St. Michael's Church, Harlan, IA.

Omaha World Herald

Lefeber, Nancy A. - death notice Nov. 24, 2003

Lefeber, 40, Clarinda, died Nov. 24, 2003.

CLARINDA -- Nancy A. Lefeber, 40, Clarinda, died Monday, Nov. 24 at the Clarinda Regional Health Center.

Services were held Friday, Nov. 28 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda with burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Clarinda.

Lefeber is survived by her husband, Lon, of Clarinda; children Christina, Joshua and Michael Bedsworth; father Dean Thompson and Jan Laughlin of Shambaugh; mother Carol (Paul) Hunt of Clarinda; sisters Denise (Earl) Booher of Shambaugh, Cherly Campbell of Braddyville, Amy Wheeler of Shambaugh, Angie Thompson of Fayetteville, Ark. and Crystal (Jason) Hayes of Clarinda; brothers Joe (Sara) Thompson of Walla, Walla, Wa., Bryon Peterson of Fayetteville and Todd Allen Peterson of Fayetteville; grandparents Mary Marie Thompson of Clarinda, mother and father-in-law Russell and Dorothy Lefeber of Harlan; stepmother Kathy (Pat) Fitzgerald of Fayetteville; nieces, nephews and friends.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Lorenzen, Mabel - death notice Nov. 2, 2003

Arrangements and Services For Mabel Lorenzen - Age 88
Who Died On - Sunday, November 2, 2003

Visitation
Thursday, November, 6, 2003 - 11:30 to 1:30 P.M.
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, November, 6, 2003 - 1:30 P.M.
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery – Avoca

She is survived by her husband, Dalmer Lorenzen of Walnut, IA and her daughter, Shari (Jerry) Skoglund of Harlan, IA; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; her sisters, Lola Jensen of Hills, MN,and Ione (Bud) Bush of Hill, MN and her brother, Norval (Alice) Kraetsch of Council Bluffs, IA

(Pauley Funeral Home in Charge)

Lynch, Dale - death notice Oct. 29, 2003

Autopsy ordered in man's death
10/30/2003

SHELBY COUNTY - An autopsy has been ordered in the death of a Walnut man, who authorities say appears to have fallen from a deer stand on Wednesday.

The Shelby Country Sheriff's Department reports the body of Dale Lynch, 63, was found at 8:49 p.m. in Fairview Township, a mile into Shelby County. Avoca Fire Chief Scott Pigsley also responded.

Authorities say the exact cause of death is not yet known and the investigation continues.

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Dale Lynch
10/30/2003

AVOCA - Dale Lynch, 63, of Wanut died Oct. 29. Services are pending at Pauley Knutson Funeral Home in Avoca.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Mason, Myrtle Arline (Monson) - death notice Dec. 18, 2003

Mason, 79, Omaha, died Dec. 18, 2003.

OMAHA -- Word has been received of the death of Myrtle Arline (Monson) Mason, 79, Omaha, who died Dec. 18.

Services were held Monday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. at Roeder Mortuaries in Omaha.

Mason is a former Irwin resident. She is survived by her son Eric R. (Jeri) Mason of Kansas City, Mo.; daughters Karen M. (John) Bellman of Lynn Haven, Fla. and Denise M. (Michael B.) Chambers of Broken Arrow, Okla.; five grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; sisters Thelma Olson of Irwin and Ruby Pump of Petersen; brother Elmer Monson of Huntley, Ill.; sister-in-law Lillian Monson of Green Valley, Az.; nieces and nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

McClure, Gary L. - death notice Oct. 26, 2003

McClure, 55, Harlan, died Oct. 26, 2003.

HARLAN -- Gary L. McClure, 55, Harlan, died Sunday, Oct. 26 in West Des Moines.

Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. at Christ's Church with burial in the Silver City Cemetery.

McClure is survived by his wife, Patricia (Glosser) McClure of Harlan; daughter Heather (Brett) Tamminga of Des Moines; son Sean McClure of Des Moines; mother Eleanor Hemminger of Harlan; and one grandchild.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

McKelvey, Myrna "Pokey" - death notice Dec. 6, 2003

McKelvey, 73, Kimberling City, Mo., died Dec. 6, 2003.

KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. -- Myrna "Pokey" McKelvey, 73, Kimberling City, Mo., died December 6 in Overland Park, Kan.

Services were held Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with burial in the Steele Cemetery at Falls City.

McKelvey is a former Harlan resident. She is survived by her son, Terry, of Decatur, Tn.; daughter Christine (Myron) Schwery of Overland Park; stepsons Robert J. (Kathy) McKelvey of Fremont, Neb. and Michael J. (Tammy) McKelvey of Union, Neb.; sister Frances (Joe) Norris of Belen, NM; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

McKeown, Elizabeth - death notice Oct. 7, 2003

McKeown, 96, Atlantic, died Oct. 7, 2003.

ATLANTIC -- Elizabeth McKeown, 96, Atlantic, died Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Services were held Saturday, Oct. 11 at 1:45 p.m. at Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic with burial in the Atlantic Cemetery.

McKeown is survived by stepchildren John (Stella) McKeown and Ann (Frank) Burgensen; four stepgrandchildren; nieces and friends.

McKeown was a former Harlan resident.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Meiners, Eddie L. - death notice Dec, 8, 2003

Meiners, 78, Manilla, died Dec. 8, 2003.

MANILLA -- Eddie L. Meiners, 78, Manilla, died December 8 at Manning Regional Healthcare Center.

Services were held Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Manilla with burial in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Manilla.

Meiners is survived by his wife, Elaine (Foxhoven), of Manilla; sons Mark (Diane) Meiners of Lincoln, Neb. and Randy (Carla) Meiners of Pleasant Hill; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother Herman (Irene) Meiners of Manilla; sister-in-law Rose Meiners of Carroll; nieces and nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Mork, Gertrude V. "Gertie" - death notice Oct. 24, 2003

Arrangements and Services For
Gertrude V. "Gertie" Mork - 91
Who Died On - Friday, October 24, 2003

Visitation
Monday, October 27, 2003 - 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, October 27, 2003 - 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church - Irwin, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery - Irwin, Iowa

Survivors include her children, Verta Mae Von Tersch of Denison, IA; Arlo (Ruth) Barton of Des Moines, IA; Charleen (Kenny) Knudson of Irwin, IA; Marland (Jeannie) Mork of Denison, IA; Dwanna Axland of Arizona;

Mueller, Hilda M. - death notice Oct. 27, 2003

Arrangements and Services For
Hilda M. Mueller - Age 89
Who Died On - Monday, October 27, 2003

Visitation
Wednesday, October 29, 2003 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Rosary Service
Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 10:00 AM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Survived by nieces and nephews

Nelson, Lowell A. - death notice Oct. 13, 2003

Nelson, 88, Harlan, died Oct. 13, 2003.

HARLAN -- Lowell A. Nelson, 88, Harlan, died Monday, Oct. 13 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

Services were held Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

Nelson is survived by sons James (Dixie) Nelson of Manilla and Adrian (Linda) Nelson of Kirkman; brother Dale (Nina) Nelson of Woodbine; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, was in charge of arrangements.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Newgard, Laurie J. (Gilbraith) - death notice Oct. 2, 2003

Newgard, 43, Battle Mountain, Nev., died Oct. 2, 2003.

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. -- Laurie J. (Gilbraith) Newgard, 43, Battle Mountain, Nev., died October 2 at Washoe Medical Center in Reno, Nev.

Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Battle Mountain on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Newgard is formerly from the Tri-Center (Neola) area.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce; children Jordan, Andrew and McKenzie, all of Battle Mountain; parents Lowell and Joyce Gilbraith of West Fargo, ND; sisters Peggy Gilbraith of Battle Mountain and Andrea Sandoval of West Fargo; and 12 nieces and nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Nielsen, Leo M. - death notice Dec. 17, 2003

Nielsen, 75, Avoca, died Dec. 17, 2003.

AVOCA -- Leo M. Nielsen, 75, Avoca, died Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Harlan.

Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Nielsen is survived by his wife, Mariann, of Avoca; daughters Connie (David) Clark of Redfield, Carrie (Gerry) Greve of Elk Horn and Colleen (Richard) Cox of Omaha; son Calvin (Diane) Nielsen of Harlan; sisters Darlene Blakely of Harlan and Phyllis (Glen) Yeager of Pittsburg, Calif.; brother Kenneth (Evelyn) Nielsen of Arizona; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Olson, Esther E. - death notice Nov. 14, 2003

HARLAN -- Esther E. Olson, 94, Harlan, died Friday, Nov. 14 in Manilla.

Services were held Monday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

Olson is survived by sons Glenn (Carol) Olson of Hendersonville, NC, and Richard (Sharon) Olson of Ames; daughter Irene (Grant) Thayer of Odebolt; sister Bernice Johnson of Harlan; brother Clifford (Darle) Pedersen of Harlan; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Overgaard, Nadjeschda - death notice Oct. 13, 2003

Overgaard, 97, Kimballton, died Oct. 13, 2003.

KIMBALLTON -- Nadjeschda Overgaard, 97, Kimballton, died Monday, Oct. 13 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.

Services will be held Friday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton with burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery at Kimballton.

Friends were asked to call after 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 at Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton, with family present from 7-9 p.m.

Overgaard is survived by children Annette Andersen of Kimballton, Karma Sorensen of Elk Horn, Ardis Petersen of Kansas City, Kan., Elsa West of Aurora, Co., Egan Overgaard of Northwood and Ebba Johnson of Omaha; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters Erna Powers and Harriett Hartney, both of Texas.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Parks, Raymond Joseph "Shorty" - death notice Nov. 2, 2003

ELK HORN - The funeral for Raymond Joseph "Shorty" Parks Jr., 62, of Elk Horn was held Nov. 5 at Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton.

Mr. Parks died Nov. 2 at home.

Survivors include his wife, Ramona Parks; eight children: Raymond Joseph "R.J." Parks III and wife, Katy, of Ankeny; Sandra Parks of Ankeny; Susan and husband, Geoffrey Francis of Asbury; Paul Brisbois and wife, Wendy, of Beaverdale; Julia and husband, Jeff Casson of McClelland; James Brisbois and wife, Kathy, of Wichita, Kan., Joe Brisbois and wife, Angie, of Persia; and David Brisbois and wife, Sheryl, of Persia; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Linda, and husband, Derick DeWolf, of Council Bluffs; two brothers, Clarence Parks and Darryl Parks, both of Council Bluffs; nieces; nephews.

Burial was in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton with military rites conducted by American Legion No. 322.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Petersen, Emmert J. - death notice Oct. 30, 2003

Petersen, 84, Harlan, died Oct. 30, 2003.

HARLAN -- Emmert J. Petersen, 84, Harlan, died October 30 at the Homeward Family Hospice Israel House in Ames.

Services were held Saturday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon with burial in the Maple Grove Cemetery at Audubon.

Petersen is survived by his children -- Elaine (Phil) Miller of Harlan, Linda (Richard) Sprague of Polk City and Clinton (Janet) Petersen of Ames; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister Gladys Jensen of Harlan; sisters-in-law Norma Smith of Pella, Esther Preston of Des Moines and Donis (Maurice) Knutsen of Ankeny; nieces and nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Petersen, Lester V. - death notice Nov. 28, 2003

Petersen, 77, Jacksonville, died Nov. 28, 2003.

JACKSONVILLE -- Lester V. Petersen, 77, Jacksonville, died Friday, Nov. 28 at Creighton Medical Center.

Services will be Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Family greeted friends Monday, Dec. 1 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Petersen is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Jacksonville; sons Craig and Dennis (Mary) Petersen, all of Jacksonville; sisters Laverne Klindt of Harlan and Doris Hansen of Elk Horn; brother Ernest Petersen of Kimballton; and grandson Dylan Petersen of Jacksonville.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Plautz, Elsie M. - death notice Oct. 2, 2003

Plautz, 97, Avoca, died Oct. 2, 2003.

AVOCA -- Elsie M. Plautz, 97, Avoca, died Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center.

Services were held Monday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery.

Plautz is survived by her daughter, Alice (Richard) Lugert of Omaha; sons Frank Plautz of Twin Falls, Idaho and Roy (Mariann) Plautz of Noblesville, In.; sister Irene Behrens of Avoca; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Poe, Dacy Quick - death notice Oct. 4, 2003

The funeral for Dacy Quick Poe, 93, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Community of Christ in Dow City.

Mrs. Poe died Oct. 4 at Risen Son Nursing Home.

She was born July 21, 1910, in Dunlap to Oscar and Minnie (Fouts) Quick. She graduated from Dunlap High School in 1927. She worked at several department stores in Council Bluffs, including Babytown, which she managed.

Mrs. Poe was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas. They were married on May 4, 1929. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three children, eight siblings and a grandson.

Survivors include four daughters, Joan Reneau and husband, James, of Independence, Mo., Polly Easterhouse and husband, Gerald, of Lake Ozark, Mo., Judith Keele and husband, Larry, of Mason City and Pamela Mathena and husband, Donald, of Council Bluffs; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine McDunn of Council Bluffs.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be offered to the church or Hospice Preferred Choice.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

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The funeral for Dacy Quick Poe, 93, was held Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Community of Christ in Dow City.

Mrs. Poe died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003 at Risen Son Nursing Home in Council Bluffs.

She was born July 21, 1910 in Dunlap to Oscar and Minnie (Fouts) Quick. She graduated from Dunlap High School in 1927. She worked at several department stores in Council Bluffs, including Babytown, which she managed.

Mrs. Poe was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas. They were married on May 4, 1929. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three children, eight siblings and a grandson.

Survivors include four daughters, Joan Reneau and husband James of Independence, Mo., Polly Easterhouse and husband Gerald of Lake Ozark, Mo., Judith Keele and husband Larry of Mason City and Pamela Mathena and husband Donald of Council Bluffs; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine McDunn of Council Bluffs.

Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be offered to the church or Hospice Preferred Choice.

©The Dunlap Reporter 2003

Powers, Holly A. - death notice Oct. 21, 2003

Powers, 31, Atlantic, died Oct. 21, 2003.

ATLANTIC -- Holly A. Powers, 31, Atlantic, died Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Services will be held Friday, Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Pauley Knutson Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Hancock.

Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Powers is survived by her father, Ron (Betty) Powers of Harlan; mother Juliet Powers of Hancock; son Teddy Stevens of Harlan; sisters Jennifer (Jeff) Hernandez of Harlan, Cindy Maxwell of Omaha, and Julie Maxwell of Omaha; brother Philip Powers of Hancock; and her grandmother, Mabel Gosch, of Whiting.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Rapp, Ronald L. - death notice Oct. 6, 2003

Rapp, 92, Long Beach, Calif., died Oct. 6, 2003.

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Ronald L. Rapp, 92, Long Beach, Calif., died Monday, Oct. 6 at the Empress Rehab Center.

Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Pauley Knutson Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 10 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Rapp is survived by his wife, Wilma (Jacobsen) Rapp of Long Beach; and son Ronnie (Millie) Rapp of Anaheim, Calif.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Reed, David G. - death notice Oct. 31, 2003

David G. Reed

CRESCENT - David G. Reed, 48, died Oct. 31 in Council Bluffs.

He was born May 23, 1955, in Council Bluffs.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald; and brother, Wayne.

He is survived by a son, Anthony Patton of Defiance; a mother, Lorraine of Crescent; three sisters, Georgia Metzger of Crescent, Linda Thompson of California, and Jean Koppold and husband, Mike, of Council Bluffs; and a brother, Bill Reed and wife, Judy, of Council Bluffs.

A memorial service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the McCurdy Funeral Home Chapel.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Ring, Gerald L. - death notice

RING-Gerald L., age 66, Neola, IA. Owner Ring Construction Company. Survived by wife, Mary Jo (Hoffmann) Ring, Neola, IA; 5 daughters, Lisa Ring, Omaha, Vicky Robart (James), Fremont, Michelle Warin (Mike), Pella, IA, Lori Justsen (Chad), Crescent, IA, Emily Ring, Omaha; 3 sons, Darin and wife, Toni, Doug, all Neola, IA, Adam, Council Bluffs; 6 grandchildren; mother, Esther Rich, Neola; brother, Donald Ring, Jr. (Judy), Neola.

FUNERAL MASS Mon. 10:30 am St. Patrick's Church, Neola. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. Wake Service 5 pm Sun. at the Church with VISITATION to follow. Memorials to the Church or Neola Fire and Rescue.

CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave. 322-7779

from Omaha World Herald Dec. 21, 2003

Schechinger, Urban J. - death notice Oct. 23, 2003

SCHECHINGER-Urban J., age 53 yrs., Papillion. Preceded in death by father, Urban; brother, Doug. Survived by wife, Mary, Papillion; sons, Erik and Angle, Omaha, Bart, Bellevue, Bobby, Papillion; daughter, Keri, Bellevue; step-daughter and husband, Melissa and Larry Steinle, LaVista; mother, Marcella, Council Bluffs; mother-in- law, Opal Bose, Papillion; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Susan, Raleigh, NC; sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane Fennel, Half Moon Bay, CA, Marlys and Gary Green, Oklahoma City, OK, Sheryl and Rod Leytham-Powell, Urbandale, IA, Marcia Schechinger, Council Bluffs; sister-in-law and brother-in-law,
Shirley and Hubert Cappen, Papillion; brother-in-law, Butch Bose, Papillion; many nieces, nephews and friends.

SERVICES Mon. 1 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, Papillion. Interment Cedar Dale Cemetery. VISITATION Sun. 1-8 pm, family receiving friends 5-8 pm. Memorials to American Heart Assoc.

Kahler-Dolce
Papillion, NE 339-3232

from Omaha World Herald

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PAPILLION, Neb. - Urban J. Schechinger, 53, of Papillion, Neb., died Oct. 23 .

He was born March 19, 1950, in Harlan to Urban and Marcella (Leytham) Schechinger.

Mr. Schechinger was preceded in death by his father, Urban, and brother Doug.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; sons, Erik and Angle Schechinger of Omaha, Bart Schechinger of Bellevue, Neb., Bobby Schechinger of Papillion, Neb.; daughter, Keri Schechinger, of Bellevue, Neb.; stepdaughter and husband, Melissa and Larry Steinle, of LaVista, Neb.; mother, Marcella Schechinger, of Council Bluffs; mother-in-law, Opal Bose, of Papillion; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Susan Schechinger, of Raleigh, N.C.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane Fennel, of Halfmoon Bay, Calif., Marlys and Gary Green of Oklahoma City, Okla., Sheryl and Rod Leytham-Powell of Urbandale, Marcia Schechinger of Council Bluffs; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Shirley and Hubert Cappen of Papillion, brother-in-law, Butch Bose of Papillion; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kahler-Dolce Mortuary in Papillion. Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Papillion. Burial will be in Cedar Dale Cemetery with military honors.

Memorials may be offered to American Heart Association.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Schmitz, Sister Maristelle - death notice Oct. 4, 2003

Schmitz, 84, Colorado Springs, Co., died Oct. 4, 2003.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. -- Sister Maristelle Schmitz, 84, Colorado Springs, Co., died October 4 at Benet Hill Monastery.

A memorial mass for relatives and friends will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama on Sunday, Nov. 9 beginning at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow at St. Mary's School.
Schmitz is a Panama native. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Croghan, of Manning; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Schmitz, Virgil H. - death notice Oct. 31, 2003

Virgil H. Schmitz, 86, formerly of Neola for the past 28 years, died Oct. 31 at Risen Son Christian Village.

He was born July 14, 1917, in Westphalia to Henry and Marie Schmitz.

He served with the Army during World War II, and worked in the sales department of Nebraska Furniture Mart.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Neola, and the Knights of Columbus.

He was proceeded in death by his wife of 47 years, Mary G., on Oct. 6, 2000.

He is survived by three sisters, Laura Schmitz of Marshfield, Wis., Alice Kwapiszeski of Panama, and Naomi Gross of Harlan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A rosary recitation will be Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church.

Mass of Christian burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at St. Patricks Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the church hall.

Memorials may be offered to the church.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Schneider, Annabell Marie - death notice Oct. 18, 2003

Schneider, 94, Harlan, died Oct. 18, 2003.

HARLAN -- Annabell Marie Schneider, 94, Harlan, formerly of Defiance, died Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Elm Crest Retirement Community.

Services were held Monday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance with burial in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery at Defiance.

Schneider is survived by her daughter, Betty Hinkelman, of Defiance; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Schneider, Doris (Finken) - death notice Dec. 18, 2003

Schneider, 80, Harlan, died Dec. 18, 2003.

HARLAN -- Doris Schneider, 80, Harlan, died Thursday, Dec. 18 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Harlan.
Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
Schneider was the widow of Walter Schneider.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

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SCHNEIDER-Doris Susan, 80, Harlan, IA. Born 4/13/23, Earling, IA. Survived by sons, Kenneth (Kim) Schneider, Portsmouth, IA, Jerome 'Buzz' (Connie) Schneider, Westphalia, IA, Richard (Janet) Schneider, Avoca, IA, Allen (Susan) Schneider, Harlan, IA; daughters, Jane (Kenneth) Foxhoven, Earling, IA, Mary Lee (Gary) Fitzgerald, Clare, IA, Denise (Mark) Andries, Cedar Rapids, IA, Jean (Ken) Friesen, Crescent, IA, Sandra (John) Busch, Claremore, OK, Pamela (George) Gingrich, Walnut, IA; sisters, Marie Ebert, El Paso, TX, Edith Schneider, Harlan, IA; brother, Ivo (Mildred) Finken, Earling, IA; 29 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

VISITATION Sun. St. Boniface Church, Westphalia, IA, 1-9 pm with Wake Service at 7 pm. SERVICES Mon. 10:30 am at St. Boniface Church with Rev. Michael Peters officiating. Burial St. Boniface Cemetery.

(from Omaha World Herald Dec. 21, 2003)

Schneider, Lloyd B. - death notice Dec. 8, 2003

Schneider, 57, Elk Horn, died Dec. 8, 2003.

ELK HORN -- Lloyd B. Schneider, 57, Elk Horn, died Monday, Dec. 8 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Schneider is survived by sons Russell and Michael (Kari) Schneider, all of Menlo; daughter Stacy (Nell) Schneider of Elk Horn; sisters Carolyn Schneider of Yachats, OR and Lois (Jerry) Chism of Cedar Rapids; brother Robert Schneider of St. Louis, Mo.; and four grandchildren.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Schwarte, Ella Marie - death notice Oct. 19, 2003

Schwarte, 78, Harlan, died Oct. 19, 2003.

HARLAN -- Ella Marie Schwarte, 78, Harlan, died Sunday, Oct. 19 in Harlan.
Services are pending at Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. For more information call 712-755-3177.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Schwarte, Meritta - death notice Nov. 6, 2003

Arrangements and Services For
Meritta Schwarte - 79
Who Died On - November 6, 2003

Visitation
Saturday, November 8, 2003 - 5:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Sunday, November 9, 2003 - 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Rosary
Sunday, November 9, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, November 10, 2003 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Isadore Schwarte of Harlan, IA; her children, Robert Schwarte of Huntington, CA; Shirley Welker of Harlan, IA; Tami (William) Stinn of Westphalia, IA; her sister, Joan (Bob) Mattingly of Boone, IA.

Smith, Robert N. "Smitty" - death notice Oct. 24, 2003

Smith, 83, Omaha, died Oct. 24, 2003.

OMAHA -- Robert N. "Smitty" Smith, 83, Omaha, died October 24. Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. at the Larkin Funeral Chapel in Omaha with burial in the Calvary Cemetery.

Military honors were provided by American Legion Post #331.

Smith is survived by sons Jerry (Ivy) and Dennis (Vickie), all of Omaha; daughters Mary (John) Salcedo of Omaha, Shirley (Frank) Thompson of Lucerne, Mo. and Laurie (Mike) Cleaver of Unionville, Mo.; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and brother Richard.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Smith, Ural Eldon - death notice Oct. 24, 2003

SMITH-Ural Eldon, age 88, Panama, IA, 10/24/03. Survived by wife, Evelyn Smith, Panama, IA; daughter, Phyllis (Ken) Monahan, Harlan, IA; sons, Norman (Jean) Smith, Dunlap, IA, Gaylen (Zita) Smith, Roland (Phyllis) Smith, all of Portsmouth, IA, Randy (Bonnie) Smith, LaVista, NE, Dan (Tammy) Smith, Bondurant, IA; sister, Lucille Wirtz, Harlan, IA; son-in-law, Ron Kleffman, Portsmouth, IA; 27 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.

Wake Service Sun., 10/26/03, 7 pm. VISITATION with family greeting friends Sun., 10/26/03, 7-9 pm all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA. SERVICE Mon., 10/27/03, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Harlan, IA, with Rev. Michael G. Peters officiating. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Panama, IA.

from 10/26/03 Omaha (NE) World Herald

Stackhouse, Dorothy E. (Newland) - death notice Oct. 5, 2003

Dorothy E. Stackhouse (Newland), 85, of Bolivar, Mo., formerly of the Neola area, died Oct. 5 in California.

She was born Feb. 1, 1918, in Neola to Weldon and Minnie Litel Newland. She was a loan officer in banking.

Mrs. Stackhouse was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, on Nov. 20, 2001.

Survivors include her daughter, Edith Mays, and husband, Chuck, of North Carolina; granddaughter, Lory Galbreath, of Lebanon, Mo.; grandson, Christopher Alamo; great-grandchildren.

There will be open visitation Thursday. Graveside services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Neola Township Cemetery. Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Stamp, Augusta M. - death notice Nov. 14, 2003

OMAHA -- Augusta M. Stamp, 85, Omaha, died Friday, Nov. 14.

Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial in the Calvary Mausoleum II. A rosary was held Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at Westcenter chapel.

Stamp is survived by sons Wesley Stamp Jr. (Eileen) of Fort Calhoun, Neb. and Phillip (Liz Anderson) Stamp of Gretna, Neb.; daughters Barbara (Dennis) Stevens of Omaha, Elizabeth Stamp of Aurora, Co. and Lori Stamp of Olathe, Kan.; son-in-law James Michael Barker of Fairfax, Va.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother Paul Leinen of Portsmouth; sister Mary Margaret (Jack) Langer of Omaha; nieces and nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Tiedje, Mary Ann H. - death notice Dec. 30, 2003

Tiedje, 71, Omaha, died Dec. 30, 2003.

ELKHORN, NE -- Mary Ann H. Tiedje, 71, died Tuesday, December 30 at her home in the rural Omaha area.

Services were Friday, January 2 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Omaha with burial at the Flower Hill Cemetery in Omaha.

She had worked at Union Pacific for 13 years and was a full-time homemaker for the remainder of her life.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin; and daughters Melanie (Neil) Ohms, Harlan; Melissa (Mike) Burk, Omaha; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gus (Bunny) Holling, Arlington, Nebr.; Gerald Holling, Brady, Nebr.; Rev. Ronald (Judy) Holling, Omaha; Lois Petersen, Bennington, Nebr., Jean Tiedje, ElkHorn, Nebr., and Evelyn Novotny, Omaha and four grandchildren.

Reichmuth Funeral Homes, ElkHorn, Nebr. was in charge of the arrangements.

©The Harlan Tribune 2004

Turk, Erma R. - death notice Oct. 1, 2003

Turk, 87, Atlantic, died Oct. 1, 2003.
Erma Turk, 87

ATLANTIC -- Erma R. Turk, 87, Atlantic, died Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Cass County Memorial Hospital.

Services were held Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Roland Funeral Home with burial in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Turk is survived by two daughters -- Karla (Larry) Gustason of Kirkman and Jonell (Jack) Cook of Mt. Ayr; son Darwin (Ruth) of Lewis; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one step-greatgranddaughter; brother Charles D. (Marge) Smith of Des Moines; sister-in-law Rosella Reeves of Omaha; and two nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Vithen, Jessie M. - death notice Nov. 14, 2003

HARLAN -- Jessie M. Vithen, 98, Harlan, died Friday, Nov. 14 in Avoca.

Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

Friends were asked to call Monday, Nov. 17 from 1-9 p.m., with family present to greet friends from 7-8 p.m., at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

Vithen is survived by daughters Jeannine (Lyle) Poldberg of Carter Lake and Jeanette (Merlyn) Knudsen of rural Harlan; brother Glenn Roberts of Iowa City; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

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HARLAN - Jessie M. Vithen, 98, of Harlan died Nov. 14 in Avoca.

Survivors include two daughters, Jeannine Poldberg and husband, Lyle, of Carter Lake, Jeanette Knudsen and husband, Merlyn, of rural Harlan; one brother, Glenn Roberts, of Iowa City; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be tonight from 7 to 8 at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. The funeral will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be in Harlan Cemetery in Harlan.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

Wear, Cecilia M. - death notice Nov. 11, 2003

Arrangements and Services For
Cecilia M. Wear - Age 93
Who Died On - Tuesday, November 11, 2003

Visitation
Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Charles (Janice) Wear of Gretna, NE; George (Suzette) Wear of Persia, IA; Mary Ann (Ed, Sr.) Schafer of Omaha, NE; 15 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren;
her sisters: Mathilda McEvoy of Logan, IA; Agnes Wessel of Elkhorn, NE; and Rose Wear of Missouri Valley, IA

Wear, John F. - death notice Oct. 29, 2003

OMAHA - John F. Wear, 65, of Omaha died Oct. 29 at home.

He was born Nov. 23, 1937, in Harrison County to Walter E. and Cecilia A. (Gayman) Wear. He was a correspondent banker/bank vice president. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.

Mr. Wear was preceded in death by his father, Walter Wear; sister, Patricia Rose Wear; infant daughter, Teresa Wear.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Monica of Omaha and Paul and Jana of Omaha; daughter and son-in-law, Ann, and Robert Wiley of Johnston; seven grandchildren, Elissa, Kayleen, Shane, Kimberly, Skylar, Jordan and Nathan; mother, Cecilia Wear of Missouri Valley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Janice Wear of Gretna, Neb., and George and Suzy Wear of Persia; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Ed Schafer, of Omaha; also survived by Lucy Wear of Omaha; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be today from 3 to 9 p.m. with a wake service at 7 at Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Funeral Home in Omaha. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 9:15 a.m. at St. John of Arc Church in Omaha with the Rev. Carl Sodoro officiating. Burial will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Cemetery in Portsmouth.

©Daily Nonpareil 2003

West, Floyd R. - death notice Dec. 21, 2003

West, 91, Harlan, died Dec. 21, 2003.

HARLAN -- Floyd R. West, 91, Harlan, died Sunday, Dec. 21 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Family greeted friends Monday, Dec. 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation was Monday from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

West is survived by his daughter, Brenda Bruck, of Harlan; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

White, Veronica Wehr - death notice Dec. 25, 2003

MISSOURI VALLEY - Veronica Wehr White, 94, died Dec. 25 at Longview Nursing Home in Missouri Valley.

She was born Dec. 19, 1909, in Portsmouth to John E. and Henrietta (Baxter) Wehr. She was raised in the Portsmouth area and graduated from St. Mary's High School in May of 1928.
She married Leo C. White on Nov. 28, 1928.

Mrs. White worked for the telephone company in Portsmouth, sold Avon, worked at Schwartz Printing in Omaha, as a waitress and trained girls at Job Corps from where she retired.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, on March 5, 1971. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Paul, Vincent, Ambrose and John; four sisters, Irene, Henrietta, Mary and Claryce; three grandchildren and one great grandson.

She is survived by three daughters, Donna Wendt and husband, James, of Missouri Valley, Patricia Dettmer of Las Vegas, Mary Ann Kups and husband, Kenneth, of Marshalltown; two sons, Neil White of Alexandra, La. and Dennis White and wife, Loretta, of Hayden, Idaho; a sister, Viola Harvey of Winchester, Ore.; 43 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Scripture service will be Monday at 7 p.m. with family present at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine.

Daily Nonpareil
Council Bluffs IA
December 28th, 2003

Lowell L. Wiley death notice Nov. 9, 2003

Lowell Wiley

Wiley, 82, Norfolk, Neb., died Nov. 9, 2003.

NORFOLK, Neb. -- Word has been received of the death of Lowell L. Wiley, 82, Norfolk, Neb., who died Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Nebraska Veterans Home in Norfolk.

Private family funeral services will be held at a later date.

Wiley is a Shelby County native. He is survived by his wife, Dolores, of Norfolk; son Bruce (Shelly) Wiley of Omaha; daughters Lisa (Tom) Calvert of Norfolk and Julie (Perry) Novak of Milford, Mass.; and five grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 11/14/2003

Williams, Matthew A. - death notice Oct. 11, 2003

Matthew, infant son of Todd and Kimberly Williams, Harlan, died Oct. 11, 2003.

HARLAN -- Matthew A. Williams, infant son of Todd Williams and Kimberly Williams of Harlan, was stillborn Saturday, Oct. 11 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital.

Graveside services were held Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

Besides his parents, Matthew is survived by sister Andrea, brothers Zachary and Jason; maternal grandparents Jon and Judy Rasmussen of Kirkman; and paternal grandparents Carl and Sherry Salmons of Minden.

Pauley Knutson Funeral Home in Avoca was in charge of arrangements.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Wilson, Maurice H. - death notice Oct. 10, 2003

Wilson, 88, Harlan, died Oct. 10, 2003.

HARLAN -- Maurice H. Wilson, 88, Harlan, died Friday, Oct. 10 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.

Services were held Monday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

Wilson is survived by his wife, Jean, of Harlan; daughters Patricia (Mike) Annis of Athens, Ga. and Kathleen (Larry) Hull of Harlan; sons Thomas (Jan) Wilson of Nevada and Steve (Debbie) Wilson of Manchester, Mo.; and six grandchildren.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Wolf, Charles L. - death notice Nov. 18, 2003

Wolf, 59, Persia, died Nov. 18, 2003.

PERSIA -- Charles L. Wolf, 59, Persia, died Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Creighton University Medical Center.

Services will be held Friday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. at Community of Christ Church in Persia with burial in the Valley View Cemetery in Persia.

Wolf is survived by his wife, Diana, of Persia; daughters Joell Onstad of Harlan and Janelle (Michael) Kurtzuba of Persia; grandchildren Jessica Onstad of Harlan, and Brandy, Melony and Nicohole Kurtzuba, all of Persia; sister Teresa (Jerome) Drahelm and brother Kenneth (Jean) Wolf, all of Zimmerman, Mn.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003

Yechout, Marie D. (Luetticke) - death notice Oct. 28, 2003

Yechout, 85, Omaha, died Oct. 28, 2003.

OMAHA -- Marie D. (Luetticke) Yechout, 85, Omaha, died Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center.

Services will be held Friday, Oct. 31 at 11:15 a.m. at St. Cecilia Cathedral with burial in the Calvary Cemetery.

A wake service was held Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at West Center Chapel.

Yechout is a former Westphalia area resident. She is survived by daughters Mary Ann (Ron) Mumm of Omaha, Patsy (Jim) Mischo of Omaha and Janet (Bob) Grabau of Omaha; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers Leo Luetticke of Chillicothe, Mo. and Elmer Luetticke of Lyons, Co.; nieces and nephews.

©The Harlan Tribune 2003