Obituaries Fourth Quarter 2005 - Alphabetically

Anderson, Paul L. - death notice Oct. 8, 2005

Paul L. Anderson death notice Oct. 8, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/13/2005
Paul Andersen

Andersen, 56, Kimballton, died Oct. 8, 2005

KIMBALLTON -- Paul L. Anderson, 56, Kimballton, died Saturday, Oct. 8 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton with burial in the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery at Kimballton.

Anderson is survived by his children Robby (Julie) Anderson and Marcy (Todd) Larsen, all of Kimballton; seven grandchildren; brother Roger (Terrie) Anderson of Kimballton; aunt Lavonne Brown of Johnston; other relatives and friends.

Blum, Dennis M. - death notice Oct. 4, 2005

Dennis M. Blum death notice Oct. 4, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/13/2005
Dennis Blum

Blum, 61, Colorado Springs, Co. died Oct. 4, 2005

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. -- Dennis M. Blum, 61, Colorado Springs, Co., died October 4.

He is survived by parents William M. and Vivian Blum of Colorado Springs, formerly of Shelby County. Other survivors include daughters Margaret Clewis and Danielle Wacasey, both of Houston, Texas; brothers and sisters Lois (Rich) Book of Colorado Springs, Patti Millard of Colorado Springs, William N. Blum of Colorado Springs, Joyce (Richard) Swanson of Windsor, Co. and John Blum of Colorado Springs; eight nieces and nephews.

Blum, Elizabeth Adelaide Koesters - death notice Dec. 21, 2005

Elizabeth Adelaide Koesters Blum death notice Dec. 21, 2005

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12/22/2005
Elizabeth Adelaide Blum

Elizabeth Adelaide Blum, 88, of Earling, passed away Dec. 21, 2005, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital.

She was born in Earling. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Katherine No. 266 of Earling.

Mrs. Blum was preceded in death by her husband, Leander "Jim" Blum. They were married 54 years.

Survivors include daughters, Mary Elizabeth Hayes and husband, Merlin, of Denton, Neb. and Kathryn "Kathy" Kopocis and husband, Larry, of LaVista, Neb., Jayne Graeve and husband, William, of Lincoln, Neb.; son, Timothy Blum, and wife, Jacquelyn, of Golden, Colo.; brother, Louis Koesters, of Harlan; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Visitation 1 to 5 p.m. today at Pauley Jones Funeral Home. Visitation tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling with Rev. Michael Berner officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Earling.

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Arrangements and Services For
Elizabeth “Betty” Blum Age - 88
Who Died On Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Visitation
Thursday, December 22, 2005
1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa
Thursday, December 22, 2005
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa
Rosary
Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, December 23, 2005 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph’s Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Mary “Elizabeth” (Merlin) Hayes of Denton, NE; Kathryn “Kathy” (Larry) Kopocis of LaVista, NE; Timothy (Jacquelyn) Blum of Golden, CO; Jayne (William) Graeve of Lincoln, NE;
brother, Louis Koesters of Earling, IA.

Bonnesen, Martha - death notice Oct. 30, 2005

Martha Bonnesen death notice Oct. 30, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/31/2005

Martha Bonnesen

Bonnesen, 84, Elk Horn, died Oct. 30, 2005.

ELK HORN -- Word has been received of the death of Martha Bonnesen, 84, Elk Horn.
Services are pending at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

She is survived by son Richard Bonnesen of Aurelia and daughter Janet (Galan) Johannsen of Harlan.
Bonnesen died October 30 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.

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Services for 84-year-old Martha Bonnesen of Elk Horn will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, November 2nd at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton. Martha Bonnesen died Sunday, October 30th. Visitation will be held 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Tuesday, November 1st at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Brensel, Harold LeRoy - death notice Nov. 28, 2005

Harold LeRoy Brensel death notice Nov. 28, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Harold LeRoy Brensel - Age 86
Who Died On - Monday, November 28, 2005

Visitation
Family Requests No Visitation

Funeral Service
Thursday, December 1, 2005 - 10:30 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Harold (Marlene) Brensel of Harlan, IA; Dave Brensel of Harlan, IA; daughter-in-law, Shirley Brensel of Harlan, IA; sister, Irene Thompson of Dow City, IA.

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©Daily Nonpareil - Tom McMahon
11/30/2005

Car hit two stop signs before fire

HARLAN - According to the Harlan Police Department, it appears the 86-year-old man who died Monday when his car caught on fire had hit two stop signs before his vehicle entered a ditch.

Harold Bensel of Harlan was pronounced dead at the scene after officers and Shelby County Sheriff deputies found his car engulfed in flames in the south ditch of 1200th Street northwest of Harlan.

Police said a vehicle that appeared not to have slowed down knocked down the two stop signs at the intersection of Highways 44 and 59 in Harlan. Police said a Harlan Auto Mart employee found part of Bensel's bumper at the intersection.

It is not known what caused Bensel to hit the signs.

Jim Saunders, spokesperson for the Iowa Department of Public Safety, said fire investigators determined the car caught fire when nearby grass ignited as Bensel attempted to get it out of the ditch.

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©The Harlan Tribune
12/01/2005

Harold Brensel

Brensel, 86, Harlan, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005.

HARLAN -- Services for Harold LeRoy Brensel, 86, Harlan, were held Thursday, Dec. 1 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan.

Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery.

Brensel is survived by sons Harold (Marlene) Brensel and Dave Brensel, all of Harlan; daughter-in-law Shirley Brensel of Harlan; sister Irene Thompson of Dow City; and five grandchildren.

Buttry, Shirley Mae Cavanaugh - death notice Oct. 28, 2005

Shirley Mae Cavanaugh Buttry death notice Oct. 28, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Shirley Mae Buttry - Age 69
Who Died On - Friday, October 28, 2005

Visitation
Monday, October 31, 2005 - 11:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Monday, October 31, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.

Family Greet Friends 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Celebration of Life Services
Tuesday, November 1, 2005 - 11:00 A.M.
Bethel Baptist Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include husband Larry Buttry, Sr. of Harlan, her children: Larry Buttry, Jr. of Harlan, Pamela (Rick) Finken of Davenport, Ernest (Lori) Buttry of Millard, NE, David (Cheryl) Buttry of Neola, IA, Michelle (Jeff) Musich of Harlan, Matthew (Jill Bothel) Buttry of Arcadia, Brothers and Sisters, Mona (Mike) Albertson of Phoenix,AZ, Beverly Coffman of Grimes, IA, Jeanette Kroger of Harlan, Howard (Jenny) Cavanaugh of Esterville, IA, Richard "Dick" (Donna) Cavanaugh

Christensen, Sr,  Richard P. "Dick" - death notice

Richard P. "Dick" Christensen, Sr. death notice

©The Harlan Tribune
10/06/2005

Dick Christensen

Christensen, 76, Harlan, died recently.

Harlan - Graveside services for Richard P. "Dick" Christensen, Sr., 76, will be held Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. at Cuppy's Grove Cemetery.

Christensen is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Peterson) Christensen; son, Richard P. Christensen, Jr. of Grass Valley, CA; daughter, Carolyn (Dennis) Kurtz of St. Louis, MO; grandson, Bryan Christensen; and granddaughters, Stacie Kurtz, Bonnie Rose Christensen and Mollie Kurtz; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Jean (Floyd) Blakely of Iowa City and Jackie Petry of Loveland, CO; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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©The Harlan Tribune
09/08/2005

Richard Christensen, Sr.

Christensen, Sr., 76, Grass Valley, Ca., died Sept. 9, 2005.

GRASS VALLEY, Ca. -- Memorial services for Richard P. Christensen, Sr., 76, Grass Valley, Ca., will be held Friday, Sept. 9 at Sierra Presbyterian Church in Nevada City, Ca.

Christensen died Saturday, Sept. 3 at Sierra Memorial Hospital.

Christensen was born in Shelby County. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son Richard P. Christensen, Jr. of Grass Valley; daughter Carolyn (Dennis) Kurtz of St. Louis, Mo.; grandson Bryan Christensen and granddaughters Stacie Kurtz, Bonnie R. Christensen and Mollie Kurtz; sisters Jean (Floyd) Blakely of Iowa City and Jackie Petry of Loveland, Co.

A local memorial service and burial will be held at a later date to be announced.

Coffelt, John W. - Nov. 4, 1953 - Dec. 27, 2005

John W. Coffelt Nov. 4, 1953 - Dec. 27, 2005

John W. Coffelt, 52
©The Harlan Tribune
12/29/2005

Council Bluffs -- John W. Coffelt, 52, died Tuesday, December 27 in Harlan.
He was owner and operator of Hancock Elevator and several other elevators around Southwest Iowa including Harlan.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 30 at 11 am at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home, Council Bluffs. Visitation with the family was held Thursday, December 29 from 6 to 8 pm also at the funeral home.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn; sons Johnny and Zachary Coffelt, both of Minneapolis, Minn.; mother and step father Betty and Harry Schultz of Crescent; sisters, Debby (Deveron) Moser, Bennington, Neb. and Paulette (Joe) Kinskey, Dike; brother, Bob (Becky) Coffelt, Eagle Grove.

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John W. Coffelt
©Daily Nonpareil
12/29/2005

John W. Coffelt, 52, of Council Bluffs, passed away Dec. 27, 2005 in Harlan.

He was born Nov. 4, 1953 in Council Bluffs to John E. and Betty Pendegraft Coffelt. He graduated from Oakland High School and received Bachelors degree from Iowa State University. He was owner and operator of Hancock Elevator and others around Southwest Iowa.

Mr. Coffelt and his wife, Kathryn (Dagosta), were married 32 years. His father, John E., preceded him in death.

Survivors in addition to his wife include sons, Johnny and Zachary both of Minneapolis, Minn.; mother and step father Betty and Harry Schultz of Crescent; sisters, Debby Moser and husband, Deveron, of Bennington, Neb. and Paulette Kinskey and husband, Joe, of Dike, Iowa; brother, Bob and wife, Becky, of Eagle Grove.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Dr. E.A. Hering, officiating.

Memorials may be offered for the wishes of the family.

Cooper, Margaret Mary Urkevich - death notice Nov. 29, 2005

Margaret Mary Urkevich Cooper death notice Nov. 29, 2005

©Daily Nonpareil
12/01/2005

Margaret Mary Cooper

Margaret Mary Cooper, 70, of Portsmouth, Iowa, formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away November 29, 2005 at Bethany Lutheran Home.

She was born in Omaha, Neb., to Michael and Frances (Swip) Urkevich and graduated from South High School in 1954.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Gigi Urkevich; and brother, Michael Urkevich, Jr.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Loren "Dick" Cooper; son, Mike Cooper and wife, Pam of Millard, Neb., Dave Cooper and wife, Dawn, of Alexandria, Minn., Dan Cooper and wife, Tammy and Ray Cooper and wife, Bonnie both of Council Bluffs; daughter, Mary Cooper, of Sioux City; 15 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; sister, Delores Urkevich, of Omaha, Neb.; brothers, Robert "Sonny" Urkevich, of Omaha, Neb., and Jerry Urkevich and wife, Mary, of Bellevue, Neb.; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the church, Father David Fleming, Celebrant. Burial will be in Garner Township Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the church.

Memorials may be offered to Family Wishes.

Crouch, Clara Henrietta Krueger Weems - Sept. 18, 1913 - Oct. 12, 2005

Clara Henrietta Krueger Weems Crouch Sept. 18, 1913 - Oct. 12, 2005

Clara Crouch
Denison (IA) Bulletin/Review
10/21/2005

Clara Henrietta, daughter of William and Bertha (Fahrnow) Krueger, was born September 18, 1913, in Wolsey, South Dakota. She attended rural school north of Denison, Iowa, then parochial school near Ricketts and Schleswig.

Clara was united in marriage with Ralph Weems on June 5, 1930. Two children were born to this union. They farmed for a time and lived at Primghar, Botna, and Denison.

Ralphs health deteriorated and he died in 1953. Clara worked for many years at Laurite Creamery and Produce in Denison, first testing cream and then as a bookkeeper.

On October 11, 1959, Clara was united in marriage to Harold Crouch of Irwin. The couple was very active in the community, where Harold owned and operated a grain elevator. They especially enjoyed music and dancing together. Clara was the director of the Irwin Keen-Agars Kitchen Band for many years. She also enjoyed cards, gardening, sewing and being a homemaker. Clara loved to bowl and golf as well. Through the years, she has traveled to Colorado, Florida, Texas, Nevada and Wyoming. Clara was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. Claras husband Harold died in March of 2005.

Due to a disabling stroke, Clara became a resident of the Manilla Manor nursing home in June of 1997. She directed the Manors rhythm band, enjoyed visiting, bingo and musical entertainment. Clara died there on October 12, 2005, at the age of 92 years and 23 days.

Preceding Clara in death are her parents; her husband Ralph Weems; husband Harold Crouch; eleven siblings: Alma, Hilda, Frieda, Minnie, Elma, Bertha, Gus, Bill, Marie, and Edna and Carl in infancy; and son-inlaw Chris Brink.

Clara is survived by her children: Larry Weems and wife Diana of Vinton; Darlene Brink of Perry; stepchildren: Merri and husband Don Armentrout of Harlan; Georgene Von Tersch of Colorado; six grandchildren: Donovan, Rocky and Vickie Brink; and Brian, Brandon and Bradley Weems; four step grandchildren: Rod, Cheri, Dana and Drew; five great-grandchildren; four step greatgrandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Virgil Crouch and wife Mildred of Irwin; sister-in-law Bernice Crouch of Irwin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla, Iowa. Reverend Paul Frank officiated the service and interment held in the Dow City Cemetery in Dow City, Iowa. Bonnie Lorenzen served as organist for congregational hymns, The Church is One Foundation, How Great Thou Art and Beautiful Saviour.

Honorary casket bearers were Rocky Brink, Christopher Brink and Sean Brink. Those serving as casket bearers were Vernon Nemitz, Donovan Brink, Phillip Stier, Brian Weems, Brandon Weems and Bradley Weems. Visitation was held after 3 p.m. at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla, Iowa on Sunday, October 16, 2005. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla, Iowa was in charge of the arrangements.

Dittmer, A. Jean - death notice Oct. 7, 2005

A. Jean Dittmer death notice Oct. 7, 2005

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10/09/2005

A. Jean Dittmer

A. Jean Dittmer, age 78, of  Shelby, died Friday, October 7, 2005 at Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE.

Survivors include her husband, Lawrence of Shelby; sons, David and wife Leora of Minden, Tim and wife Tracy of Neosho, Missouri; daughter, Joan and husband Myron of Sioux City; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Visitation Sunday, October 9, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Shelby Methodist Church in Shelby. Funeral Services Monday, October 10, 1:30 P.M. at the Shelby Methodist Church in Shelby.

Doll, William Allen - death notice Dec. 30, 2005

William Allen Doll death notice Dec. 30, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
William Allen Doll - 53
Who Died On Friday, December 30, 2005

Visitation
No Public Visitation

Memorial Service
Sunday, January 1, 2005 4:00 P.M.
Abundant Life Church -Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Collett Doll of Harlan, IA; his sons: Billy (Katie) Doll of Maryland and Brett Doll of Florida; his beloved daughter, Jessica Doll of Harlan, IA;his brother Brian (Nona) Doll and
his sister Brenda Ward both of Florida.

Dollen, Yvonne D. - death notice Dec. 31, 2005

Yvonne D. Dollen death notice Dec. 31, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Yvonne D. Dollen - Age 87
Who Died On - Saturday, December 31, 2005

Visitation
Thursday, January 5, 2006 from 9:00 to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca Chapel

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, January 5, 2006 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca Chapel

Funeral Services
Friday, January 6, 2006 at 10:30 AM
Minden United Church of Christ Minden, Iowa

Interment
Minden Cemetery - Minden, Iowa

survivors include her son: Roger (Brenda) Dollen of Avoca, Iowa; daughter: Darla Englert of Houston, Texas; Grandson: George Richard "Trey" Englert of Houston, Texas; sister: Bernice Ehlers of Shelby, Iowa

French, Duane L. - death notice Oct. 1, 2005

Duane L. French death notice Oct. 1, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/03/2005

Duane French

French, 86, Council Bluffs, died Oct. 1, 2005.

COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Duane L. French, 86, Council Bluffs, died October 1 at the Midland Living Center.
Services were held Monday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church with inurnment at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Earling.

French is survived by his wife, Carol (Schwarte) French; son Stephen; daughters Donna Reichart, Darlene Steward and Robbin Evans; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister Ruth Elaine Kennedy.

Fresener, Ardelle Mae - death notice Sept. 8, 2005

Ardelle Mae Fresener death notice Sept. 8, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
09/12/2005

Ardelle Fresener

Fresener, 80, Walnut, died Sept. 8, 2005.

WALNUT -- Ardelle Mae Fresener, 80, Walnut, died Thursday, Sept. 8 at Creighton Medical Center.
Services were held Monday, Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery at Walnut.

Fresener is survived by her husband, Robert W. Fresener, of Walnut; and godchild Stacy (Eric) Ridour-McIlnay of Glenwood.

Gaer, Harold - death notice Dec. 23, 2005

Harold Gaer death notice Dec. 23, 2005

Services for 67-year-old Harold Gaer of Harlan will be held Saturday, December 24th, at 1:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Harold Gaer died Friday, December 23rd at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

Gaer, Lawrence Leonard - death notice Nov. 29, 2005

Lawrence Leonard Gaer death notice Nov. 29, 2005

Lawrence Leonard Gaer
©Daily Nonpareil
12/01/2005

Lawrence Leonard Gaer, 87, formerly of Harlan, Iowa, passed away Nov. 29, 2005, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital.

Lawrence was born in Kirkman, Iowa. He previously lived in Redline, Iowa, Oakland, Iowa, California, Conway, Ark., and Harlan, Iowa. Lawrence was a motel manager for several years.

His wife, Mabel Taylor Gaer, preceded Mr. Gaer in death in 1996.

Survivors include his sons, Harold Gaer and wife, Pat, of Harlan and Allen Gaer and wife, Susan, of McCormick, S.C.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home. Funeral will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with Roy North officiating. Burial will be in Redline Cemetery in rural Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Lawrence L. Gaer - Age - 87
Who Died On - Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Visitation
Friday, December 2, 2005 - 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, December 2, 2005 - 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, December 3, 2005 - 10:30 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Redline Cemetery - Rural Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Harold (Pat) Gaer of Harlan, IA; Allen (Susan) Gaer of McCormick, SC.

Goeres, Virginia J. - death notice Oct. 5, 2005

Virginia J. Goeres death notice Oct. 5, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Virginia J. Goeres - Age 89
Who Died On - Wednesday, October 5, 2005

Visitation
Friday, October 7, 2005 12:00 Noon 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa
Friday, October 7, 2005
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church Defiance, Iowa

Prayer Service
Friday, October 7, 2005 7:30 P.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, October 8, 2005 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Steve Goeres of Defiance, IA; Terry (Dianne) Goeres of Defiance, IA; Cindi (Chris) Barton of Ankeny, IA; sisters: Marie Panchot of St. Peter’s, MO; Arlene (Gary) Michels of Woodbine, IA; Betty Frazier of Dunlap, IA; Maxine (Bernie) Klein of Audubon, IA.

Goeser, Edmund "Ed" N. - death notice Oct. 21, 2005

Edmund "Ed" N. Goeser death notice Oct. 21, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Edmund "Ed" N. Goeser - Age 95
Who Died On -Friday, October 21, 2005

Visitation
Sunday, October 23, 2005
12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Saturday, October 22, 2005
7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Vigil Service
Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.

A Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, October 24, 2005 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Goetzinger, Duane Otto - death notice Nov. 28, 2005

Duane Otto Goetzinger death notice Nov. 28, 2005

Services for 56-year-old Duane Otto Goetzinger of Omaha, formerly of Harlan, will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, November 30th, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will take place at 1:15 pm Wednesday at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. Duane Goetzinger died Monday, November 28th, at the Maple Crest Care Center. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Tuesday, November 29th, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Family will greet friends from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm, and a wake service will be held at 7:30 pm. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Duane Otto Goetzinger
©Daily Nonpareil
11/29/2005

Duane Otto Goetzinger, 56, of Omaha, Neb., passed away Nov. 28, 2005, at Maple Crest Care Center.

He was born in Harlan, Iowa. He previously lived in Defiance, Iowa. He graduated in 1966 from Thomas Jefferson High School. He was a truck driver for 21 years.

Survivors include aunts, Josephine Heller of Harlan, Agnes Goetzinger of Westphalia; uncles, Virgil Goetzinger and wife, Irene, of Alma, MI and Charles Goetzinger and wife, Eunice, of Defiance; special friends, DeeAnn Jones of Portland, Ore., and Ashley Jones of Portland, Ore.

Visitation tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's with the Rev. Robert Hoefler officiating. Burial will be in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance at 1:15 p.m.

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Arrangements and Services For
Duane Otto Goetzinger - Age 56
Who Died On - Monday, November 28, 2005

Visitation
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 6:00 PM - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, IA

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home- Harlan, IA

Wake Service
Tuesday, November 29, 2005- 7:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

Survivors include his aunts Josephine Heller of Harlan, IA; Agnes Goetzinger of Westphalia, IA; Uncles: Virgil (Irene) Goetzinger of Alma, MI, Charles (Eunice) Goetzinger of Defiance, IA and Special Friends, Dee Ann & Ashley Jones of Portland, OR

Grap, Venita Mae - death notice Nov. 23 2005

Venita Mae Grap death notice Nov. 23 2005

VENITA MAE GRAP, 71, of Persia, died Wednesday, November 23rd, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 1:00-p.m. Saturday, November 26th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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©Daily Nonpareil
11/25/2005

Venita Mae Grap

Venita Mae Grap, 71 of Persia, Iowa since 1943, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23 2005, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital.


Venita was born in Glasgow, Mont. She attended Sunny Hillside Elementary School and graduated from Persia High School in 1957. She worked for Mutual of Omaha for 6 years and CDS in Harlan, but she mostly farmed with her husband.

Venita is survived by her husband of 47 years, Arlon Grap; son, Michael and wife, Pam Grap of Crescent, Roger and wife, Barb Grap, all of Persia; sister, Janice Schutt of Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Stephanie Grap, Keith Grap, Garrett Grap, and Taylor Grap all of Persia.

Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with family meeting with friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, Pastor Duane Anunson, St. John's Lutheran Church, Persia. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery.

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Arrangements and Services For
Venita Mae Grap - 71
Who Died On - Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Visitation
Friday, November 25, 2005
2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, November 25, 2005
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, November 26, 2005 - 1:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Valley View Cemetery - Persia, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Arlon Grap; her sons: Michael (Pam) Grap of Crescent, IA ; Roger (Barb) Grap of Persia, IA; her grandchildren: Stephanie, Keith, Garrett and Taylor Grap all of Persia; and her sister Janice Schutt of Council Bluffs, IA.

Green, Wallace J. - death notice Oct. 25, 2005

Wallace J. Green death notice Oct. 25, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/31/2005

Wallace Green

Green, 92, Avoca, died Oct. 25, 2005.

AVOCA -- Wallace J. Green, 92, Avoca, died October 25 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center.
Services were held October 27 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs with burial in the Ridgewood Cemetery in Council Bluffs.

Green is survived by his daughter, Julie (Terry) Carley of Avoca; two grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Greer, Diana L. Nelson - death notice Dec. 23, 2005

Diana L. Nelson Greer death notice Dec. 23, 2005

Visitation
Tuesday, December 27, 2005 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 28, 2005 10:30 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children Suzanne (Mike) Rasmussen of Kirkman, IA; Gary (Susan) Greer of Harlan, IA;
Daniel (Marian) Greer of Harlan, IA; David (Jodi) Greer of Ft. Collins, CO; brother, Leonard (Dorothy) Nelson of Elk Horn, IA.

Grote, Richard Clement - October 10, 1933 - October 20, 2005

Richard Clement Grote October 10, 1933 - October 20, 2005

KCCI.com
Tractor Driver Killed Outside Denison

POSTED: 11:12 am CDT October 21, 2005
UPDATED: 11:30 am CDT October 21, 2005

OMAHA, Neb. -- A man on a tractor was killed in Iowa Thursday evening.

Crawford County authorities said Richard Clement Grote, 72, of Dunlap was turning left onto a farm drive from Highway 30 at about 6 p.m. when he was clipped by a semi tractor. The truck, driven by John Miner, 62, of Emerson, Iowa, tried to pass Grote's tractor and hit it. Both vehicles ended up in a ditch.

Miner and his passenger, John Miner Jr., 40, of Glidden, Iowa, were taken to Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison. There was no condition report provided on the men.

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Dunlap farmer killed in collision
©Daily Nonpareil
10/21/2005

DUNLAP - A 72-year-old Dunlap farmer was killed late Thursday afternoon when a semi-tractor trailer attempting to pass his tractor struck the vehicle.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, Richard Grote was eastbound on U.S. Highway 30 about one mile east of Dunlap attempting to turn left into his driveway at the same time the semi, driven by John Miner, 62, of Emerson attempted to pass. Both vehicles left the road and went into a ditch. The patrol did not have information as to whether Grote's turn indicator was on.

Grote, Miner and his son, John Miner Jr., 40, of Glidden, who was a passenger, were transported by ambulance to Crawford County Memorial Hospital. A hospital spokesperson said Grote was pronounced dead on arrival. John Miner Sr. was admitted and John Miner Jr. was treated and released. The spokesperson would not release the senior Miner's condition.

No citations had been issued as of this morning.

It is Crawford County's third fatal Highway 30 crash in less than three weeks and the third Dunlap death.

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Richard Grote

Visitation:
Sunday, October 23, 2005
12:00 PM until 9:00 PM
4:00 PM until 4:30 PM

Scripture Service
St. Patrick's Parish Center
Highway 30
Dunlap, IA 51529

Service:
Monday, October 24, 2005
10:00 AM
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Highway 30
Dunlap, IA 51529

Richard Clement Grote was born October 10, 1933, to Gerard and Mary (Honz) Grote in Dunlap, Iowa. He attended country school thru 8th grade and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in Dunlap in 1952.

On November 15, 1954, Richard married Phyllis Kimmen at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. The couple farmed near Dunlap. Phyllis died on February 3, 1992. On September 23, 1993, Richard married Liane Boggs Brummer at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dunlap. Richard has farmed some of the same land his entire life. He farmed with his father and currently was still farming with his son.

Richard played the saxophone in the Earl Russell Orchestra and the Ernie Stueve Band. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Richard was an easy going person. He thrived on the political debates especially those at the rectory. He loved his family and his family loved him. For 55 years straight, Richard operated the combine during harvest.

Richard died on Thursday, October 20, 2005, the result of a tractor accident attaining the age of 72 years and 10 days.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Phyllis. He is survived by his wife, Liane of Dunlap, one son, Denny Grote and his wife Marilyn of Dunlap; two daughters, Diane and her husband John VonTersch of Glenwood, Iowa and Karla and her husband Tom Assmann of Omaha, NE ; five stepchildren, Rick Eickholt and his wife Becky of Neligh, Nebraska, Ron Eickholt and his wife Paula of Dow City, Iowa, Dave Eickholt and his wife Deb of Maxwell, Iowa, Bob Brummer and his wife Amy of Dow City, Iowa, Bryan Brummer and Theresa of Soldier Iowa; 18 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister Colette Hanika of Omaha, Nebraska; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Dunlap, Iowa
Monday October 24, 2005, at 10:00 am

Clergy
Rev. Paul Strittmatter

Musicians
Fran Klein & Rick Lineman

Selections
“Wind Beneath My Wings”   “On Eagle’s Wings”

Congregational Hymn “Be Not Afraid”

Honorary Pall Bearers
Thomas Grote, Theresa Grote, Timothy Grote
Kathryn Assmann, Patrick Assmann, Kristine Assmann,
Amanda Eickholt, Jennifer Eickholt, Kelly Eickholt,
Adam Wolken, Rick Eickholt, Colton Baker,
Tara Baker, Quincy Baker, Tyler Brummer,
Austin Brummer, Meghan Brummer, Madeline Brummer

Pall Bearers
Bernard Assmann Rodney Block Sam Cogdill
Keith Culver Larry Kimmen Kenny Mumm

Final Resting Place
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Iowa

Hansen, Irene - death notice Oct. 12, 2005

Irene Hansen death notice Oct. 12, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/13/2005

Irene Hansen

Hansen, 83, Harlan, died Oct. 12, 2005

HARLAN -- Irene Hansen, 83, died Wednesday, October 12 at her home in Harlan.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 15 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation times are pending.

Hansen is survived by her daughters, Leslie (Eldon) Ericksen of Harlan, Lynn Sparks of Des Moines; son, Jim (Sandy) Hansen of Harlan; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Hansen is the widow of the late "Herk" Hansen.

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Arrangements and Services For

Irene M. Hansen - Age 83
Wife of the late Orville “Herk” Hansen
Who Died On - Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Memorial Service
Saturday, October 15, 2005 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Lesly (Eldon) Erickson of Harlan, IA; Jim (Sandy) Hansen of Harlan, IA; Lynn Sparks of Des Moines, IA; sister, Dorothy Stenzel of Plainfield, IL; sisters-in-law, Mildred “Mick” Bieker of Harlan, IA; Doy Hansen Slay of Florida; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

Hansen, LaVerne Harold - October 6, 1935 - October 7, 2005

LaVerne Harold Hansen October 6, 1935 - October 7, 2005

LaVerne Harold Hansen
October 6, 1935 - October 7, 2005

LaVerne Harold Hansen, the son of Bernhard and Petra (Rasmussen) Hansen, was born on October 6, 1935, in Jacksonville, Iowa. He was raised in Jacksonville, attended Jackson #5 school, and graduated from Harlan (Iowa) High School. As a boy, he helped his father in the family business, Jacksonville Hardware, and continued working there after he graduated from high school. He worked in the business until he was drafted into the Army, and when he returned from the service in 1960, he purchased Jacksonville Hardware from his father. On September 2, 1962, LaVerne married Marlene Mae Petersen at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. LaVerne later sold the family business to his son, Layne, and kept working with his son to serve customers.

LaVerne was a baptized and confirmed member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, where he served as a trustee and usher. He enjoyed camping, traveling to local festivities, and working with customers in the three-generation family business.

LaVerne H. Hansen died on Friday, October 7, 2005, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 70 years and 1 day.

Preceding LaVerne in death were his parents. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marlene Hansen of Jacksonville, Iowa; one son, Layne (Kristy) Hansen of Jacksonville, Iowa; two daughters, Lisa (Gordon) Frank of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Libby (Bill) Shelton of Minden, Iowa; his mother-in-law, Marjorie Petersen of Kimballton, Iowa; one sister, Norma Opperman of Ralston, Nebraska; three grandchildren, Ben Hansen and Tony Hansen, both of Jacksonville, Iowa, and Connor Frank of Elkhorn, Nebraska; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 10, 2005, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, with Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiating. Peggy Doonan served as the organist. Casket bearers were Todd Petersen, Bill Allen, Mark Rasmussen, Nate Larsen, Arlan Christensen, and Gary Albertus. Burial was in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa, with presentation of the flag by the Shelby County VFW #941. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hoffmann, Eugene Frederick - death notice Dec. 9, 2005

Eugene Frederick Hoffmann death notice Dec. 9, 2005

Holst, Ethan Tyler - death notice Oct. 26, 2005

Ethan Tyler Holst death notice Oct. 26, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Ethan Tyler Holst - Age - 3 Days Old
Who Died On - Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Visitation
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, October 30, 2005 - 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, October 31, 2005 - 2:00 P.M.
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Parents, Jason and Amanda Holst and his brother, Blake Holst of Avoca, IA .Maternal Grandparents, Alan and Sue Blakestad of Avoca, IA. Paternal Grandparents, Dave & Ronda Holst of Avoca, IA

Honz, Eileen E. - death notice

Eileen E. Honz death notice

Omaha World-Herald
12/26/2005

HONZ-Eileen E., age 47, of Omaha.

Survived by: Father and Mother: Edward and Dorothy (Hendersen) Honz; Sister: Colleen (Tom) Rossitto; Niece: Gina Fechhiemer; Nephew: Justin Rossitto; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Host of Friends.

Memorial Mass Service 10:30 AM Thursday at St. Elizabeth Ann Catholic Church 114th & Fort Street. Cremation. Memorials: To The Family. No Visitation at Mortuary.

ROEDER MORTUARY
2727 North 108th St. 496-9000

Jensen, Lillian D. (Pash) - December 20, 1912 - October 2, 2005

Lillian D. (Pash) Jensen December 20, 1912 - October 2, 2005

©Daily Nonpareil
10/03/2005

Lillian D. (Pash) Jensen, 92, of Council Bluffs passed away October 2, 2005.

She was born December 20, 1912 in Coffey, Mo. to Harvey and Mamie Field Pash. She moved to Council Bluffs in 1945. Lillian devoted her life to taking care of people. She was a member of Baptist Church, and a very active member in her church.

Mrs. Jensen was preceded in death by her husband, Jens M., also preceded by brothers, Stacey, Ora, Nelson, Truman, Donald, sisters, Leta, Doris, Dorothy, Jessa, Rhea. Stepchildren, Wayne Jensen Sr., Mildred Blaine, and June Hanna.

Survivors include son, Norman and wife, Mary Jo, of Council Bluffs; step daughter, Grace McNabb and husband, Virgil, of Council Bluffs; stepsons, Bruce T. Jensen and wife, Ruth, of Treynor and Earl T. Jensen and wife, Denise, of Henderson, Nev.; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; and step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; brothers, Dale Pash of Onawa, Olin Pash and wife, Crystal, of Harlan, sisters, Hazel Schroeder of Claremore, Okla., and Lefa Somerville of Austin, Texas.

Visitation will be tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harlan Iowa Cemetery.

Kelly, Gertrude Elizabeth (Schoemann) - April 15, 1906 - October 14, 2005

Gertrude Elizabeth (Schoemann) Kelly April 15, 1906 - October 14, 2005

Visitation:
Thursday, October 13, 2005
12:00 PM until 9:00 PM
7:00 PM until 7:30 PM

Scripture Service
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Service:
Friday, October 14, 2005
10:00 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
7th & Normal St.
Woodbine, IA 51579

A Life Remembered
Gertrude E. Kelly
Born April 15, 1906, Panama, Iowa
Died October 14, 2005, Woodbine, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Woodbine, Iowa
Friday, October 14, 2005 at 10:00 am
Clergy Rev. Paul Strittmatter & Rev. Bob Schoemann

Musician Nancy Foutch
Vocalist Andrea Scichilone
Selections:  “On This Day”   “Beautiful Mother”
“Hail Holy Queen” “Be Not Afraid”
Pall Bearers
Tim Grady, Jim Hickey, Bill Hutcheson
Duane Kelley, Leo Kenkel, Arnold Park
John Schoemann

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa

Gertrude Elizabeth (Schoemann) Kelly was born April 15, 1906, to Nikolaus and Barbara (Theisen) Schoemann in Panama, Iowa. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Panama and attended St. Angela Academy in Carroll, Iowa for one year. Gertrude married John J. Kelly in August of 1936. Msgr. L. Ligutti of Granger, Iowa, a longtime friend, married the couple.

Gertrude worked as a bookkeeper at the light plant and she played the organ at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, farming and her church. She also enjoyed spending time with the neighborhood ladies.
Gertrude died on Monday, October 10, 2005, at the Rose Vista Nursing Home attaining the age of 99 years, five months, and 25 days.

Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1958; one brother, Christopher, and four sisters, Josephine, Matilda, Marie, and Clara “Sister Grace.� She is survived by her three sons, Wayne Kelly and Pat Kelly of Woodbine, Iowa, Kendall Kelly and his wife Margie McAllister of McKinney, Texas; grand-daughter, Mary Beth and her husband Tim Plowman of Woodbine, Iowa; great grandson, Jonathan James Plowman and great granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Plowman both of Woodbine, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

Kenkel, Karen Leuck - death notice Oct. 13, 2005

Karen Leuck Kenkel death notice Oct. 13, 2005

Services for Karen Kenkel of Omaha, formerly of Harlan are pending. Karen Kenkel died early Thursday, October 13th. She is survived by her husband Bruce, her mother, Betty Leuck of Harlan and her in-laws, Denny and Marie Kenkel of Earling.

Omaha World-Herald Friday October 14, 2005
KENKEL—Karen L. age 41 years, Omaha. COMPLETE NOTICE LATER.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

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Omaha World-Herald Friday October 14, 2005
Evening Edition

KENKEL, Karen L., age 41 years, of Omaha. Preceded in death by father, Charles W. Leuck. Survived by Husband: Bruce D. Kenkel; Children: Alex, Rachel and Mason Kenkel; Mother: Betty L. Leuck, Harlan, IA; Sister: Phyllis and husband, Mark Lytle, Harlan, IA; Brother: Russell Leuck and wife, Lisa, Elgin, IA; Sister: Nancy and husband, Lee Winton, Carrollton, TX; Nieces and nephews; Father-in-law and mother-in-law: Denny and Marie Kenkel, Earling, IA; Brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Brian and Michaela Kenkel, Elkhorn, NE.

VIGIL SERVICE Sunday, 7:00 p.m., St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 15353 Pacific. SERVICES Monday, 10:30 a.m., St. Wenceslaus Church. Graveside Service and Interment Monday, 3:00 p.m., Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA. Memorials to St. Wenceslaus Church, Cancer Research, Masses or wishes of the family. VISITATION from 4:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday at St. Wenceslaus Church.

HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900

Kilts, Ruth Arlene - death notice Oct. 6, 2005

Ruth Arlene Kilts death notice Oct. 6, 2005

©Daily Nonpareil
10/09/2005

Ruth Arlene Kilts, age 84 of Neola, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2005.

Ruth was born in Neola and graduated from high school in Neola. Ruth was also a homemaker. Ruth is preceded in death by by her husband, Clinton E. Kilts in 1981. Ruth is survived by daughters, Bonnie Manon of
Greensburg, PA, Jana and husband Alvin Ring of Neola; son, James and wife Virginia Kilts of Johnstown, CO; sisters, Inez Wellman of Neola, Bonnie Aney of Underwood; 10 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at Pauley Jones Funeral home in Avoca, John Farrell
officiating. Visitation with the family present will be 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. on Monday, October 10th at the funeral
home. Burial will be October 11th, Neola Cemetery in Neola.

Knudsen, Wilmer Lester - Mar. 12, 1917 - Nov. 18, 2005

Wilmer Lester Knudsen Mar. 12, 1917 - Nov. 18, 2005

Wilmer Lester Knudsen
March 12, 1917 - November 18, 2005

Wilmer Lester Knudsen, the son of Peter Marinus and Olga Sophie (Jacobsen) Knudsen, was born on March 12, 1917, in Fiscus, Iowa. He was raised in Shelby County, Iowa. Wilmer served in the United States Navy during World War II. Upon returning from the service in 1945, he worked selling eggs, milk, and poultry on a cream route. On October 11, 1968, Wilmer married Mary Lois Larsen in Lincoln, Nebraska. He enjoyed working in sales, and was employed in the Sales Department of Harlan Manufacturing (Jacobs Tools) for many years. Wilmer retired in 1979.

Wilmer was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa. He was a 50-year member of the Parian Lodge 321 A.F. & A.M. in Harlan. He enjoyed woodworking and doing major repairs and improvements on his house.

Wilmer L. Knudsen died on Friday, November 18, 2005, at his home in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 88 years, 8 months, and 6 days.

Wilmer was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Marvin Knudsen; and one sister, Agness Shaffer. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Knudsen of Harlan, Iowa; one brother, Jack (Grace Ann) Knudsen of Harlan, Iowa; and other relatives and friends.

No services are planned at this time. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements.

Koehrsen, Keith L. - Sept. 6, 1968 - Oct. 21, 2005

Keith L. Koehrsen Sept. 6, 1968 - Oct. 21, 2005

Keith L. Koehrsen
©Daily Nonpareil 2005
10/26/2005

Keith L. Koehrsen, 37, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 21, 2005, at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital.

He was born September 6, 1968 in Council Bluffs to Richard and Corine (Wood) Koehrsen. He previously lived in Shelby. He graduated from Shelby High School. He was a piece worker at VODEC. Keith loved bowling.

His parents preceded him in death.

Survivors include his friends at VODEC & Care Homes, Inc.

Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Eberhard Hering officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Krueger, Orville H. - death notice Dec. 13, 2005

Orville H. Krueger death notice Dec. 13, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Orville H. Krueger - Age 83
Who Died On - Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Visitation
Thursday, December 15, 2005
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Peace United Church of Christ Walnut, Iowa

Funeral Services
Friday, December 16, 2005 at 10:30 AM
Peace United Church of Christ Walnut, Iowa

Interment
Layton Township Cemetery - Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Hazel of Walnut, Iowa; his children: Lorie (Charles) Lambrecht of Nebraska City, Nebraska; Jeff (Leanne) Krueger of Walnut, Iowa and Julie (Jon) Childs of Ames, Iowa; sister: Ioma (Wilber) Hubbard of Walnut, Iowa.

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©The Harlan Tribune
12/15/2005

Orville Krueger

Krueger, 83, Walnut, died Dec. 13, 2005.

WALNUT -- Orville H. Krueger, 83, Walnut, died December 13 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Services will be Friday, Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery at Walnut. Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 15 from 3-9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Walnut Chapel.

Survivors include his wife, Hazel, of Walnut; daughter Lorie (Charles) Lambrecht of Nebraska City, Neb., son Jeff (Leann) Krueger of Walnut and daughter Julie (Jon) Childs of Ames.

Lange, David Richard - Feb. 3, 1942 - Dec. 13, 2005

David Richard Lange Feb. 3, 1942 - Dec. 13, 2005

David Richard Lange
February 3, 1942 - December 13, 2005

David Richard Lange, the son of Alvin Leo and Margaret Anna (Andersen) Lange, was born on February 3, 1942, in Exira, Iowa. He attended school in Elk Horn, Iowa. On October 23, 1965, David married Mary Kay Nelson in Vail, Iowa. The couple lived in Atlantic, Iowa, for 4½ years, and in 1970, moved to a farm located west of Elk Horn. David was actively engaged in farming until his death.

David was a lifelong member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, where he had served as an usher. He was active in promoting and improving the Elk Horn Fire Department, and was a township trustee. David enjoyed watching auto racing and spending time with his family.

David R. Lange died on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, at his home in rural Elk Horn, Iowa, at the age of 63 years, 10 months, and 10 days.

David was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Lange of Elk Horn, Iowa; one daughter, Barbara Luiken of Elk Horn, Iowa; one son, Todd Lange of Elk Horn, Iowa; one sister, Karen (Chuck) Peters of Thousand Oaks, California; one grandson, Kyle Luiken of Elk Horn, Iowa; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 16, 2005, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa, with Pastor Keith A. Menter officiating. Nancy Watson served as the organist, and Keith A. Menter was the soloist. Honorary casket bearers were Ross Lange, Kyle Luiken, Thomas Christensen, and Charles Peters. Active casket bearers were Gail Lange, Mike Murphy, Jim Nelsen, Melvin Lange, Darrell Frederiksen, and Ivan Andersen. Burial was in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Langenfeld, Raymond C. - death notice Oct. 21, 2005

Raymond C. Langenfeld death notice Oct. 21, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/27/2005

Raymond Langenfeld

Langenfeld, 90, Onawa, died Oct. 21, 2005.

ONAWA -- Raymond C. Langenfeld, 90, Onawa, died October 21 at Mercy Hospital in Sioux City.

Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Charter Oak with burial in the St. Clair Cemetery in Ute.

Langenfeld is survived by his son, Ronald (Connie) of Ute; daughters Judy (Joe) Patrick of Branson, Mo., Diann Iversen of Moorhead and Donna (Bill) Warning of Minneapolis; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brother Greg of Dunlap; and sisters Cleta (Carl) Pitts of Oskaloosa, Helen (Ben) Siemers of Dow City and Odelia Ann (Norman) Coenen of Woodward.

Leonard, Ivan “Ike” Earl - November 13, 1924 - September 15, 2005

Ivan “Ike” Earl Leonard November 13, 1924 - September 15, 2005

Omaha World Herald
Sat. Sept. 17, 2005

LEONARD Ivan "Ike" 80 of Logan, IA.
Ike served as a Harrison County Supervisor for 14 years and he was a hail crop adjuster. Ike is survived by his wife, Zoe of Logan; two sons, John Leonard and his wife Manon, of Lagoes Nigeria, Africa, Bob Leonard and his wife Janet of Odebolt, Iowa; daughter, Jane and her husband Rodney Weis of College Station, Texas.

View full obit at www.foutsfuneralhome.com

SERVICES are 10:30 Monday at the United Methodist Church in Woodbine. Family will receive friends from 6 - 8 on Sunday with a MASONIC SERVICE at 7 pm at the funeral home. FOUTS FUNERAL HOME Woodbine, IA 712-647-2221

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Ivan "Ike" Leonard

Visitation:
Sunday, September 18, 2005
10:00 AM until 9:00 PM
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM

Family will receive friends
Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine, IA 51579

Visitation:
Sunday, September 18, 2005
7:00 PM until 7:30 PM
Masonic Service
Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine, IA 51579

Service:
Monday, September 19, 2005
10:30 AM
United Methodist Church
6th & Lincoln Way Streets
Woodbine, IA 51579

Ivan “Ike” Earl Leonard was born November 13, 1924, to Earl and Wilma (Gunnette) Leonard in Logan, Iowa. Ike was raised in Logan, Iowa and graduated from Logan High School. Ike married Zola Beth Barnett on December 8, 1948 in Council Bluffs, Iowa at Zoe’s aunt’s house. The couple farmed in Harrison County.

Ike served on the Woodbine school board, ASC, and for 20 years he was a hail crop adjuster. He also served as a Harrison County Supervisor for 14 years and active in the Democratic party. Ike was a member of the Logan Masonic Lodge, the Missouri Valley Triune Masonic Lodge, the Tangier Shriners, and the Woodbine United Methodist Church.

Ike died peacefully at this home on September 15, 2005, attaining the age of 80 years, 10 months, and two days.
Ike was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Reuben Leonard. He is survived by his wife, Zoe of Logan; two sons, John Leonard and his wife Manon of Lagoes Nigeria, Africa, Bob Leonard and his wife Janet of Odebolt, Iowa; daughter, Jane and her husband Rodney Weis of College Station, Texas; grandchildren Trudi and her husband Erik Sorenson, Mike Weis and his wife Jennifer, Traci Weis, Dan Leonard, Bryan Leonard, Margot` Leonard; great granddaughters Miranda and Erika; special exchange student son, Ed Kremer and his wife Carol and family of Luxembourg; two sisters, Nell Wilcox of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Maxine Lloyd of Richland, Washington; brother-in-law Bruce Barnett and his wife Virginia of Underwood, Iowa; the staff at Logan’s Welhome Health Care and the staff of the Alegent Health Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life
Ivan “Ike” Leonard

First United Methodist Church
Woodbine, Iowa
Monday September 19, 2005, at 10:30 am

Clergy
Rev. Shurmaine McAlpine

Musicians
Nancy Foutch & Margaret Cotton

Special Music

Methodist Church Mens Quartet  “Peace In The Valley”
Congregational Hymn “Are Ye Able”
Song leaders John Leonard, Jane Weis and Traci Weis

Honorary Pall Bearers
Bill Bruck, Lynn Dickinson, Roger Hammitt,
Mike Huebert, Jay Johnsen,Gene McGinn,
Fred Pitt, Guyle Sonderman

Pall Bearers
John Leonard, Bob Leonard, Dan Leonard
Bryan Leonard, Rodney Weis, Mike Weis
Eric Sorenson

Lewis, Shelly Renee Johannsen - death notice Oct. 21, 2005

Shelly Renee Johannsen Lewis death notice Oct. 21, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/27/2005

Shelly Lewis

Lewis, 42, Midland, Texas, died Oct. 21, 2005.

MIDLAND, Texas -- Shelly Renee Johannsen Lewis, 42, Midland, Texas, died October 21 at Medical City Hospital in Dallas.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. A memorial service was also held Tuesday at First Baptist Church Worship Center.

Lewis is survived by her husband, Perry; children Ben, Blair and Bryce; parents Stan and Veretta Johannsen of Harlan; sister Val (Jeff) Sparks of Midland; sisters-in-law Kim (Tony) Foster of Midland and Tammy (Kevin) Shelton of Hico, Texas; nieces and nephews; grandmother Maxine Johannsen of Harlan; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Littleton, Tricia R. - death notice Oct. 6, 2005

Tricia R. Littleton death notice Oct. 6, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/13/2005

Tricia Littleton

Littleton, 32, died Oct. 6, 2005

DUNLAP -- Tricia R. Littleton, 32, Dunlap, died Thursday, Oct. 6 at Nebraska Medical Center.

Services were held Monday, Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison with burial in the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig.

Littleton is survived by her parents, Joan Littleton and Mike Petersen of Denison; stepmother Diana (Mark) Maulsby of Denison; brother Jerod (Kim) Petersen of Schleswig; sister Keri (Glenn) Winsick of Bellevue, Neb.; maternal grandmother Pat Nutt of Dunlap; paternal grandmother Irene Littleton of Denison; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

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Dunlap woman dies as a result of injuries
Denison Bulletin/Review
10/07/2005

A 32-year-old Dunlap woman died during the early morning hours Thursday due to injuries sustained in an October 4 accident, the Iowa State Patrol said.

Tricia R. Littleton was injured Tuesday in an accident at the intersection of Clark Street and Highway 30 in
Dow City. The accident happened at 3 p.m.

According to the Iowa State Patrol's crash report, Terry L. Salter, 51, was driving a 1998 Peterbilt semi tractor
and trailer and was making a righthand turn. Littleton failed to stop in a safe and clear distance and rear ended
the semi's trailer.

Littleton was brought to Crawford County Memorial Hospital first and then transported, the Iowa State Patrol
said. She died at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

No other details were available yet from the Iowa State Patrol.

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More information released on fatal Dow City accident
©Daily Nonpareil
10/11/2005

The Iowa State Patrol has released more information about the October 4 accident in Dow City that resulted in the death of Tricia Littleton, 32, of Dunlap.

The Iowa State Patrol said Terry Salter, 51, of Missouri Valley, was driving a 1998 Peterbilt semi tractor, pulling a trailer, and was traveling east on Highway 30. He was making a right-hand turn onto Clark Street. Littleton was driving a 1992 Ford Tempo east on Highway 30 and failed to stop at a safe distance and collided with the semi.

The Iowa State Patrol's accident report said the point of impact was the front of Littleton's car with the right rear of the semi.

Littleton was transported to Crawford County Memorial Hospital by Crawford County Ambulance and then Life Flighted to an Omaha hospital.

Littleton died as a result of her injuries on Thursday at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Salter was uninjured in the accident.

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Denison Bulletin/Review
10/21/2005

Tricia Renae Littleton

Tricia Renae Littleton was born September 16, 1973, the daughter of David and Joan Spencer Littleton. She died Thursday, October 6, 2005 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., at 32.

Tricia was born in Denison, Iowa and received her education in the Denison schools, graduating with the class of 1991. After graduation, she attended Xenon School of Cosmetology in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated in 1992. She was employed in Iowa, Amarillo, Texas and in Omaha.

She was a very loving and caring daughter, granddaughter, and friend who was always willing to help anyone that needed her. In her spare time, Tricia enjoyed making jewelry, riding horses, and participating in Horse Shows. She also spent much of her time with her best friend, her chocolate lab, Bruiser.

She was preceded in death by her father, David Littleton; her sister, Debbie Pineda, her maternal grandfather, Ralph Spencer; and her paternal grandfather, Rex Littleton.

She is survived by her parents, Joan Littleton and Mike Petersen of Denison; her stepmother, Diana Maulsby and her husband, Mark of Denison; one brother, Jerod Petersen and his wife, Kim of Schleswig; and one sister,
Keri Winsick and her husband, Glenn of Bellevue, Nebraska; her maternal grandmother, Pat Nutt of Dunlap; and her paternal grandmother, Irene Littleton of Denison; many loving aunts and uncles; other relatives and many, many friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 10, 2005 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa.

Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and grave side rites held at the Morgan Cemetery in Schleswig, Iowa. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "How
Great Thou Art", "What a Friend We Have  in Jesus" and "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me".

The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Dorcas Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

Lungren, Maurice C. - death notice Sept. 6, 2005

Maurice C. Lungren death notice Sept. 6, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
09/08/2005

Maurice Lungren

Lungren, 88, Norman, Ok., died Sept. 6, 2005.

NORMAN, Ok. -- Maurice C. Lungren, 88, Norman, Ok., died at his home September 6.

Services will be Saturday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. in the Methodist Church in Braymer, Mo. with burial in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Norborne, Mo.

Lungren was a former Harlan resident, and editor of the Harlan News-Advertiser in Harlan before joining the journalism faculty at the University of Kansas.

He is survived by his wife, Peace "Penny;" daughter Judy Lungren of Spokane, WA; sons John of Norman and Jim of Grapevine, Texas; and three grandchildren.

Macauley, Wilfred M. - death notice Nov. 24, 2005

Wilfred M. Macaulay death notice Nov. 24, 2005

Published in the Omaha World-Herald
from 11/25/2005 - 11/28/2005

Wilfred M. Macaulay

MACAULAY-Wilfred M., Jr. age 61 yrs., Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, Wilfred Sr. and Marie Macaulay. Survived by wife, Rita; daughters, Leah and Aimee; brother, Chris Macaulay; father-in-law and mother-in-law Bernard and Valerie Zimmerman several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
VISITATION at St. John Catholic Church at Creighton University Monday after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at St. John Church. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials requested to the family for Leah and Aimee's college education.

BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
82nd & Harrison 593-6100

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©The Harlan Tribune
12/01/2005

Wilfred Macaulay, Jr.
Macaulay, 61, Omaha, died Nov. 24, 2005.

OMAHA -- Wilfred M. Macaulay, Jr., 61, Omaha, died Thursday, Nov. 24 at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha.

Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church at Creighton University with burial in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Omaha.

Macaulay is survived by his wife, Rita; daughters Leah and Aimee; brother Chris; father-in-law and mother-in-law Bernard and Valerie Zimmerman; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Meredith, Nina E. - death notice Dec. 15, 2005

Nina E. Meredith death notice Dec. 15, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Nina E. Meredith - Age - 84
Who Died On -Thursday, December 15, 2005

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, December 18, 2005
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Memorial Service
Sunday, December 18, 2005
7:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Private Grave Side Service
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Delnoe “Red” Meredith of Avoca, IA; her children:  Mick (Maggie) Meredith of Omaha, NE; Marilyn (Frank) Evans of Shelby, Iowa.

Mohr, Elda I. - death notice Dec. 7, 2005

Elda I. Mohr death notice Dec. 7, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
12/15/2005

Elda Mohr

Mohr, 92, Oakland, Neb., died Dec. 7, 2005.

OAKLAND, Neb. -- Elda I. Mohr, 92, Oakland, Neb., died December 7 at the Oakland Memorial Hospital.
Services were held Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Oakland with burial in the Oakland Cemetery.

Mohr is survived by daughters Janet (Stanley) Rys of Omaha and Joy (George) Serovy of Ames; sons James (Nancy) Mohr and Jeffrey (Deanna Nelson) Mohr, all of Tucson, Az.; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and four sisters-in-law -- Nona Hermanson and Lillian Hermanson, both of Bayard, and Alice Osborn and Betty Mendaz, both of Los Angeles.

Elda was a former Harlan resident.

Mohr, Ernest Walter - death notice Dec. 11, 2005

Ernest Walter Mohr death notice Dec. 11, 2005

Ernest Mohr
©The Harlan Tribune
12/12/2005

Mohr, 92, Omaha, died Dec. 11, 2005.

OMAHA -- Ernest W. Mohr, 92, Omaha, died Sunday, Dec. 11 at Immanuel Fontenelle Nursing Home.
Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca. A prayer service will be Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mohr is survived by son Darrell (Christine) Mohr of Omaha; sister Frances Johnson of Big Springs, Neb.; and three grandchildren.

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Ernest Walter Mohr
©Daily Nonpareil
12/13/2005

Ernest Walter Mohr, age 92, of Omaha, Neb., passed away December 11, 2005, at Immanuel Fontenelle Nursing Home in Omaha, Neb.

Ernest was born in Walnut, Iowa, and previously lived in Avoca, Iowa. He had lived in Omaha since October of 2004. Ernest attended country school and was a farmer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church-Avoca.

His wife, Leona, preceded Mr. Mohr in death on June 30, 1988. They were married 46 years.

Survivors include his son, Darrell Mohr, and wife, Christine, of Omaha, Neb.; sister, Frances Johnson, of Big Springs, Neb.; three grandchildren.

Open visitation Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones funeral Home in Avoca. Funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with Pastor Duane Annunson, officiating. Burial will be Thursday at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

Mullen, Emmett Francis - June 22, 1931 - Oct. 11, 2005

Emmett Francis Mullen June 22, 1931 - Oct. 11, 2005

Emmett Mullen
Denison (IA) Bulletin/Review
10/21/2005

Emmett Francis, son of Emmett Francis and Mabel (Houlihan) Mullen, was born June 22, 1931, at St. Catherines Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. When he was young, Emmett lived in Texas and Oklahoma. His family settled in Denison, Iowa where he graduated from Denison High School in 1949. He then worked at Halletts Bootery in Denison. From 1949 to 1951, Emmett served in the Army National Guard.

On April 13, 1953, Emmett was united in marriage with Donna Terwilleger at Defiance.

Emmett and Donna made their home in Manning where they owned and operated the Manning Bootery. In the mid 1980s Emmett became an insurance agent with Capitol American Insurance Company and continued this line of work until retiring in the late 1990s. While the Manning Bootery was no longer a full-time business, Emmett continued to sell shoes to anyone who asked.

Emmett was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, playing euchre, snow skiing, bicycling and going to ball games with his kids, grandchildren and friends.

On Tuesday, October 11, 2005, Emmett died unexpectedly at San Diego, California. He was 74 years, 3 months and 19 days of age.

Emmetts parents and a nephew Michael Frenking precede him in death. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna Mullen of Manning; three children: Thea and husband Tom Weinandt of Omaha, Nebraska; Marty Mullen and wife Sue of San Diego, California; Rourke Mullen and wife Stacie of Manning; eight grandchildren: Abby, T.J. and Zach Weinandt; Michael and Matthew Mullen and Jenna, Hanna and McKenna Mullen; two sisters Nadine and husband Walter Robetor of Las Vegas, Nevada and Noreen and husband John Frenking of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Sacred Heart Church in Manning, Iowa. Reverend Robert Gralapp served as Celebrant for the service and interment at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Manning, Iowa.

Mass Servers were Ericka Tank, Noah Tank and Robert Tank. Gift Bearers were Emmetts grandsons. Eucharistic Minister was Margaret Frees and Lector was Laurie Stein. Pat Heithoff served as organist for the Sacred Heart Choir. Those serving as honorary casketbearers were Emmetts grandchildren and close friends. Those serving as casketbearers were Pat Callender, Jerry Callender, Kenard Carstens, Lenny Carstens, Tom Bennett, Myron Boatzke, Wayne Eich, Ralph Dobler, Doug Hargens, Roger Hansen, Frank Wegner and Tom Wittrock. American Legion Post 22 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3517 provided the military honors.

A prayer service was held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2005 at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning, Iowa with the Reverend John Thomas officiating. The family invited everyone in attendance of the service back to the church for lunch and fellowship. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning was in charge of the arrangements.

NASH, Stephanie "Sissy" &

PAGE, Elizabeth "Beth"

Elizabeth "Beth" Page & Stephanie "Sissy" Nash

©Daily Nonpareil
11/16/2005

There's snow escape from winter's arrival
CHAD NATION, TOM McMAHON AND PHIL ROONEY, Staff Writers

Two people died in an accident near Harlan on Tuesday as the season's first snowfall made for treacherous morning and evening commutes and sent cars and trucks sliding into ditches and each other as more than a dozen accidents were reported.

A two-car collision on an icy Shelby County road killed two women and left a Harlan man in critical condition. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office said the women, whose names have not been released, were passengers in a car driven by Roger Page, 59, of Harlan.

According to the sheriff's office, Page was southbound on Highway 59 about a half mile south of County Road F32 around 6:45 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle and crossed the centerline.

Page's car collided with a northbound car driven by Phillip Nielsen, 52, of Kirkman. Nielsen was unable to avoid Page's vehicle on the 100 percent ice-covered road and crashed into the passenger door, the sheriff's office said.

Page was taken to Myrtue Community Hospital in Harlan and later life-flighted to the Nebraska Medical Center where he was reported in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office. The medical center was not releasing a report this morning.

The sheriff's office said Nielsen was treated and released in Harlan. The accident remains under investigation.

Tuesday morning produced only a few fender benders, but as temperatures dropped and snow kept falling, evening drivers found more dangerous conditions. Between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Council Bluffs police were called to eight accidents that were directly related to the slick roads. Interstate overpasses were especially hazardous.

One accident involving minor injuries occurred near Nebraska Avenue and I-29. A Chevy S-10 driven by Jennifer Kauble, 28, of Council Bluffs, was northbound on the interstate at 6:30 p.m., when she lost control of her vehicle due to icy conditions.

According to reports, James Welch, 39, also of Council Bluffs, was southbound in a Chevy Prism on Nebraska Avenue when Kauble's truck struck his car head-on. Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue transported Welch to Jennie Edmundson Hospital, where he was treated and released. Kauble's vehicle sustained $5,000 of damage, and Welch's had $7,000.

A single-vehicle accident happened about the same time near the West Broadway overpass. At 6:35, a Dodge Dakota driven by Christopher Weaver, 23, of Crescent, was northbound on I-29. Reports state he lost control due to icy conditions when his vehicle reached the bridge.

The truck spun out of control and rolled into the median, where it came to rest on its roof. Weaver was wearing his seat belt and was uninjured. The truck sustained $5,000 in damage.

Rural roads and highways also saw their share of accidents on Tuesday. Cpl. Dwayne Riche said the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Department responded to numerous afternoon accidents.

"The roads started to ice over at about 3:30," Riche said. "From then on, our road officers were going from call to call."

Accident reports came in from across the county and dozens of cars that slid into ditches went unreported. Riche said at least three accidents sent people to Alegent Health Mercy Hospital but no fatalities were reported.

Riche said that Highway 6 was "still not in that good of shape," this morning.

There were reports of more than 4 inches of snow in the Council Bluffs area from Tuesday's storm. Snow could make a brief appearance on Thursday, but winter was expected to back off in favor of a week of more comfortable temperatures, but not until cold and wind had battered Council Bluffs and the surrounding area for another day.

Forecaster Cathy Zapotocny with the National Weather Service in Valley, Neb., said .8 inches fell at the weather service offices and 3.5 inches of snow fell in Pacific Junction. Harlan reported 2.6 inches of snow and more than 2 inches of snow was reported near Eppley Airfield.

Zapotocny said today's high will be around 32 degrees and this morning's single-digit wind chills were expected to warm into the teens by this afternoon before dropping back into single digits overnight. Afternoon wind gusts were expected to be in the 10 to 20 mph range.

"We actually have a little system coming through Thursday," she said. That was expected to bring the possibility of flurries with highs moving into the mid-40s to the lower 50s through Monday.

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©Daily Nonpareil - Tom McMahon
11/17/2005

Two victims of deadly crash identified

HARLAN - The two women killed in a Tuesday evening car crash on Highway 59 north of Harlan have been identified as Elizabeth Page, 19, and Stephanie Nash, 20, both of Harlan.

The women were passengers in a vehicle driven by Page's father, Roger, 59, also of Harlan. His car crossed the centerline under icy road conditions about 6:45 p.m. and collided with a car driven by Phillip Nielsen, 52, of Kirkman.

According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Kirkman was unable to avoid the Page vehicle and crashed into the passenger door.

Nielsen was treated and released following the accident. Roger Page was life-flighted to the Nebraska Medical Center and remains in critical condition as of this morning.

The accident happened about a half-mile south of County Road F-32.

A staff person at Harlan High School said neither woman graduated from the school and she was uncertain where they lived before moving to the city.

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©The Harlan Tribune
11/17/2005

Two killed in accident; Road 100% ice covered

HARLAN -- The first wintry driving conditions of the year are said to have contributed to an automobile accident near here Tuesday evening, November 15 that left two individuals dead and another seriously injured.
Elizabeth A. Page, 19, and Stephanie N. Nash, 20, both of Harlan, were killed when the car in which they were riding collided with a vehicle on Highway 59 near County Road F32 about three miles north of Harlan.

Page and Nash were passengers in a Chevy Beretta driven by Roger Page, 59, Harlan. The accident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m.

According to Shelby County Sheriff reports, the Page vehicle was southbound on Highway 59 when the vehicle veered out of control and crossed the center line. Reports said the road was 100 percent ice covered at the time of the collision.

The Page vehicle was then struck by a Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Phillip Nielsen, 52, Kirkman, which was northbound on Highway 59. Reports said the Nielsen vehicle was unable to avoid the collision and struck the Page vehicle in the passenger door.

Called to the scene was the state patrol, sheriff's office, Medivac Ambulance/Rescue, and fire departments from Harlan, Kirkman, Earling and Westphalia.

Roger Page was transported to Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan and then to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He was listed in critical condition.

Nielsen was transported to Myrtue hospital where he was treated and released.

The collision remains under investigation by the sheriff's office and Iowa State Patrol.

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Arrangements and Services For
Elizabeth "Beth" Page - 19
Who Died On - Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Visitation
Friday, November 18, 2005 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, IA

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday November 18, 2005 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Funeral Service
Saturday, November 19, 2005 10:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, IA

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, IA

Survivors include her Mother Kathleen Page and Fiance Dale Clark of Des Moines, IA, Father Roger Page of Harlan, IA, Fiance Jeremy Carrier of Harlan, IA.

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Arrangements and Services For
Stephanie "Sissy" Nash, Age 20
Who Died On Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Memorial Service
Friday, November 18, 2005 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children Samantha Sanborn and Dakota Golden Of Harlan, Ia; Mother Christine Nash of Elk Horn, Ia; Sisters Michelle and Shelia Nash Of Sacramento, Ca.; Brothers David Nash Jr. and William Nash of Sacramento, CA.; Maternal Grandparent's Alfred (Juanita) Sanborn Of Torrance, CA.; Maternal Great Grandmother Izroa Durham of Elk Horn, IA;

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Omaha World-Herald
Published Friday
November 18, 2005

Iowa friends died on trip home from work

BY ELIZABETH AHLIN WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Stephanie Nash had just finished her second day of work at a job in Dunlap, Iowa, when the car ride home took a tragic turn.

Nash worked at the Dunlap Livestock Auction. A girlfriend had offered her a ride home, to Harlan.

But after the first snow of the season, roads were ice-covered and treacherous.

Nash, 20, and Elizabeth Page, 19, also of Harlan, were killed when the Chevrolet Beretta they were riding in crossed the center line and collided with another car, said Shelby County Sheriff Gene Cavenaugh. The accident occurred on Iowa Highway 59 about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.

The driver, Elizabeth's father, Roger Page, 59, apparently lost control of the southbound Beretta, Cavenaugh said.

He was listed in critical condition Thursday night at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The driver of the other vehicle was treated at a Harlan hospital and released.

Elizabeth Page worked at a Taco John's restaurant in Avoca, Iowa.

"She was just so happy, always in a good mood," said Kasey McGurren, a restaurant manager.

McGurren said Page was a dependable worker known for giving people affectionate nicknames. She was engaged to Jeremy Carrier of Harlan, who also works at the restaurant.

Nash's survivors include two children, Samantha and Dakota. Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Visitation for Page will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, also at Pauley-Jones, with a funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Nelson,  Donald - death notice September 11, 2005

Donald Nelson death notice September 11, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Donald Nelson - Age 76
Who died on Sunday, September 11, 2005

Visitation
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, September 14,2005 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, September 15, 2005 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Linda Thielen of Broomfield, CO; Verne (Ilene) Nelson of Harlan, IA; Dean (Denise) Nelson of Harlan, IA; his brother & sister: Gordon (Thelma) Nelson of Harlan, IA; Lucille Kjergaard of Audubon, IA.

Nelson, Margaret M. - death notice Dec. 18, 2005

Margaret M. Nelsen death notice Dec. 18, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Margaret M. Nelsen - Age 83
Who Died On - Sunday, December 18, 2005

No Special Visitation

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 10:30 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

survivors include her sons: Alan Nelsen of San Antonio, Texas; Michael (Mary Jane) Nelsen of Raleigh, North Carolina and Duane (Peggy) Nelsen of Walnut Creek, California; eight grandchildren.

Newland, Barbara - death notice Dec. 22, 2005

Barbara Newland death notice Dec. 22, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Barbara Newland - Age 89
Who Died On - Thursday, December 22, 2005

Visitation
Monday, December 26, 2005
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa
Monday, December 26, 2005
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Rosary
Monday, December 26, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 10:00 A.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include her children:
Lanny (Monica) Newland of Persia, IA; Danny (Marilyn) Newland of Council Bluffs, IA; Sherry (Louis) Heller of Defiance, IA; Terry (Friend Bobby) Newland of Omaha, NE; Marsha (Derald) Carter of Defiance, IA;
Marlow (JoNae) Newland of Blair, NE; Roxann (Dan) Corum of Council Bluffs, IA.

Nielsen, Frieda Evalena Smidt - Oct. 31, 1906 - Dec. 4, 2005

Frieda Evalena Smidt Nielsen Oct. 31, 1906 - Dec. 4, 2005

Frieda Evalena Nielsen
October 31, 1906 - December 4, 2005

Frieda Evalena Nielsen was born to Kjeld and Lona (Knudsen) Smidt on a farm in Turner County in South Dakota on October 31, 1906.
She was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Viborg, South Dakota. Frieda attended rural school near Viborg and attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, for 1-1/2 years after which she was employed as a secretary in Omaha, Nebraska, for a year.

On July 30, 1930, Frieda was united in marriage to Ralph K. Nielsen at Bethany Lutheran Church in Viborg, South Dakota. After their marriage, Frieda and Ralph farmed in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Iowa. They retired from farming in 1964 and moved to Harlan, Iowa. Ralph and Frieda celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary together. Ralph died on December 31, 1992.

Frieda died at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, on Sunday, December 4, 2005, having attained the age of 99 years, 1 month, and 4 days. She resided at Salem Home for 6-1/2 years where she did needle work and provided numerous items for the annual craft auction.

Frieda was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, participating in all areas of church life at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, and since 1968 had been a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. For several years she was an active member in the Women’s Quilting Guild.

In addition to her parents, Frieda is preceded in death by her husband Ralph K. Nielsen; one sister Emma Smidt; two brothers, Elmer Smidt and Francis Smidt; one son, Stanley Nielsen; and one son-in-law, Fred Louis. Her survivors include two daughters, Jeanne (Connie) Sorensen of Milford, Iowa, and Lona Louis of Northbrook, Illinois; two sons, Don (Marie) Nielsen of Atlantic, Iowa, and David (Sandy) Nielsen of Wayzata, Minnesota; one daughter-in-law, Cheryl Nielsen of Harlan, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and other relatives and many friends.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, January 7, 2006, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Heather Ploen officiating. Amy Williams served as the organist and Sherry Lytle was the soloist. Inurnment will take place at the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Jacksonville, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, to Salem Lutheran Homes, Elk Horn, or to Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp, Milford.

Nielsen, LaVerne Eva Fiscus - Feb. 20, 1915 - Nov. 22, 2005

LaVerne Eva Nielsen
February 20, 1915 - November 22, 2005

LaVerne Eva Nielsen, the daughter of Paaren and Anna Jane (Mitten) Fiscus, was born on February 20, 1915, in Polk Township, Shelby County, Iowa. She attended Polk #5 school in Shelby County, completing the eighth grade. She then worked as a hired girl for a number of years. On May 4, 1938, LaVerne married Arthur John Nielsen at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church parsonage in Elk Horn, Iowa. The couple lived in Shelby County for most of their lives, where LaVerne worked for the Harlan school lunch program. In April, 2004, LaVerne moved to Nevada, Iowa, to be with her daughter.

Most recently, LaVerne was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, and was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church Women. When she was younger, she was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, where she had served as a Sunday School teacher and a Bible School teacher. She also was a former 4-H leader, and was active in the Shelby County ARC (Association for Retarded Children) and the American Red Cross. LaVerne loved being around people, especially children; she delighted in acting as Mrs. Claus when Art played Santa. She also enjoyed sewing.

LaVerne E. Nielsen died on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa, at the age of 90 years, 9 months, and 2 days.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur John Nielsen, on April 2, 1997; three sisters, Malveree Fiscus (at birth), Elvie Kolb, and Florence White; and four brothers, Elmer Fiscus, Iliff Fiscus, Melvin Fiscus, and Leonard Fiscus. Her survivors include one daughter, Ardith (George) Forsyth of Nevada, Iowa; two grandsons, Eric (Michelle) Forsyth of Monterey, California, and Gregory (Christine) Forsyth of Newton, Iowa; four great-grandchildren, Max Forsyth and Kate Forsyth, both of Monterey, California, and Emily Forsyth and Anna Forsyth, both of Newton, Iowa; two brothers, Ivan Fiscus and Wayne (Violet) Fiscus, both of Kirkman, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Madge Fiscus and Kathryn Fiscus, both of Harlan, Iowa; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 26, 2005, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Myron Herzberg and Pastor David Burling of Memorial Lutheran Church, Nevada, Iowa, officiating. Amy Williams served as organist and Pastor David Burling was the soloist. Honorary casket bearers were Connie White, Melva Fiscus, Kathy Archer, Donna Nelson, Glenna Rasmussen, and Donna Mae Murray. Active casket bearers were Greg Forsyth, Eric Forsyth, Terry Fiscus, Keith Fiscus, Randy Fiscus, and Lyle Fiscus. Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements.

Ohlinger, Rita Catherine Reinig - death notice Dec. 2, 2005

Rita Catherine Reinig Ohlinger death notice Dec. 2, 2005

Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 12/4/2005. Ohlinger, Rita Catherine

OHLINGER-Rita Catherine, age 84, Harlan, IA, 12/2/05. Survived by daughters, Marilyn (Bob) Zotti, Bellevue, NE, Carolyn (Larry) Hein, Alvord, IA, Jane (Gary) Book, Manson, IA, Emily (Bruce) Alexander, Omaha, NE, Rose, (Tom) Bruck, Avoca, IA, Alice (Lonny) Janecek, LaVista, NE; sons, John R. Ohlinger, Ottumwa, IA, Richard (Mary) Ohlinger, Portsmouth, IA, David (Beverly) Ohlinger, Portsmouth, IA; brothers, Tony (Mildred) Reinig, Harlan, IA, Joe (Arlene) Reinig, Portsmouth, IA, Alvin (Mildred) Reinig, Harlan, IA; Alfred (Betty) Reinig, Kansas City, KS, Donald (Joyce) Reinig, Hood River, OR; sisters, Theresa (Robert) Krupicka, Council Bluffs, IA, Mary Slaven, Portsmouth, IA, Cecelia Tunnell, Orville, CA, Catherine Schomers, Harlan, IA.

VISITATION Sun 12-5pm, and from 6-9pm with VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm at St. Mary our Lady of Fatima, Portsmouth, IA on FUNERAL SERVICE Monday Dec 5 at 10:30am, Rev. John Dorton, Officiating. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, IA.

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

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Arrangements and Services For
Rita C. Ohlinger - Age - 84
Who Died On – Friday, December 2, 2005

Visitation
Saturday, December 3, 2005 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Sunday, December 4, 2005
12:00 Noon - 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Sunday, December 4, 2005
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Rosary - Saturday, December 3, 2005 - 6:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Vigil Service - Sunday, December 4, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, December 5, 2005 - 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: Marilyn (Bob) Zotti of Bellevue, NE; Carolyn (Larry) Hein of Alvord, IA; Jane (Gary) Book of Manson, IA; Emily (Bruce) Alexander of Omaha, NE; John R. Ohlinger of Ottumwa, IA; Richard (Mary) Ohlinger of Portsmouth, IA; Rose (Tom) Bruck of Avoca, IA; Alice (Lonny) Janecek of LaVista, NE; David (Beverly) Ohlinger of Portsmouth, IA; brothers & sisters: Tony (Mildred) Reinig of Harlan, IA; Joe (Arlene) Reinig of Portsmouth, IA; Alvin (Mildred) Reinig of Harlan, IA; Theresa (Robert) Krupicka of Council Bluffs, IA; Mary Slaven of Portsmouth, IA; Cecelia Tunnell of Orville, CA: Catherine Schomers of Harlan, IA; Alfred (Betty) Reinig of Kansas City, KS; Donald (Joyce) Reinig of Hood River, OR.

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Mrs. Rita Catherine Ohlinger
12/04/2005  Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Mrs. Rita Catherine Ohlinger, age 84 of Harlan, Iowa passed away Friday, December 2, 2005 at Elm Crest Retirement Community, but is a longtime Portsmouth, Iowa resident.

Rita was born in Panama, Iowa and graduated from high school in 1938. She was a homemaker, a member of the Rosary Society, Portsmouth coordinator for German Colony Tours, a 4-H leader and judge, a Shelby County Historical Society member, and she was also a part of the Quilting Club.

Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John Ohlinger in 2002.

Survivors include daughters, Marilyn and husband Bob Zotti of Bellevue, NE, Carolyn and husband Larry Hein of Alvord, Iowa, Jane and husband Gary Book of Manson, Iowa, Emily and husband Bruce Alexander of Omaha, NE, Rose and husband Tom Bruck of Avoca, Iowa, Alice and husband Lonny Janeek of La Vista, NE; sons, John R. Ohlinger of Ottumwa, Iowa, Richard and wife Mary Ohlinger of Portsmouth, Iowa, David and wife Beverly Ohlinger of Portsmouth, Iowa; brothers, Tony and wife Mildred Reinig of Harlan, Iowa, Joe and wife Arlene Reinig of Portsmouth, Iowa, Alvin and wife Mildred Reinig of Harlan, Iowa, Alfred and wife Betty Reinig of Kansas City, KS, Donald and wife Joyce Reinig of Hood River, OR; sisters, Theresa and husband Robert Krupicka of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mary Slaven of Portsmouth, Iowa, Cecilia Tunnell of Orville, CA, Catherine Schomers of Harlan, Iowa; 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be Monday, December 5, 2005, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady Of Fatima of Portsmouth, Iowa, Rev. John Dorton officiate. Visitation with the family December 4 from Noon-5:00 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, and from 6-9:00 p.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth. A Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's. Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth.

PAGE, Elizabeth "Beth" &

NASH, Stephanie "Sissy"

Elizabeth "Beth" Page & Stephanie "Sissy" Nash

©Daily Nonpareil
11/16/2005

There's snow escape from winter's arrival
CHAD NATION, TOM McMAHON AND PHIL ROONEY, Staff Writers

Two people died in an accident near Harlan on Tuesday as the season's first snowfall made for treacherous morning and evening commutes and sent cars and trucks sliding into ditches and each other as more than a dozen accidents were reported.

A two-car collision on an icy Shelby County road killed two women and left a Harlan man in critical condition. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office said the women, whose names have not been released, were passengers in a car driven by Roger Page, 59, of Harlan.

According to the sheriff's office, Page was southbound on Highway 59 about a half mile south of County Road F32 around 6:45 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle and crossed the centerline.

Page's car collided with a northbound car driven by Phillip Nielsen, 52, of Kirkman. Nielsen was unable to avoid Page's vehicle on the 100 percent ice-covered road and crashed into the passenger door, the sheriff's office said.

Page was taken to Myrtue Community Hospital in Harlan and later life-flighted to the Nebraska Medical Center where he was reported in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office. The medical center was not releasing a report this morning.

The sheriff's office said Nielsen was treated and released in Harlan. The accident remains under investigation.

Tuesday morning produced only a few fender benders, but as temperatures dropped and snow kept falling, evening drivers found more dangerous conditions. Between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Council Bluffs police were called to eight accidents that were directly related to the slick roads. Interstate overpasses were especially hazardous.

One accident involving minor injuries occurred near Nebraska Avenue and I-29. A Chevy S-10 driven by Jennifer Kauble, 28, of Council Bluffs, was northbound on the interstate at 6:30 p.m., when she lost control of her vehicle due to icy conditions.

According to reports, James Welch, 39, also of Council Bluffs, was southbound in a Chevy Prism on Nebraska Avenue when Kauble's truck struck his car head-on. Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue transported Welch to Jennie Edmundson Hospital, where he was treated and released. Kauble's vehicle sustained $5,000 of damage, and Welch's had $7,000.

A single-vehicle accident happened about the same time near the West Broadway overpass. At 6:35, a Dodge Dakota driven by Christopher Weaver, 23, of Crescent, was northbound on I-29. Reports state he lost control due to icy conditions when his vehicle reached the bridge.

The truck spun out of control and rolled into the median, where it came to rest on its roof. Weaver was wearing his seat belt and was uninjured. The truck sustained $5,000 in damage.

Rural roads and highways also saw their share of accidents on Tuesday. Cpl. Dwayne Riche said the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Department responded to numerous afternoon accidents.

"The roads started to ice over at about 3:30," Riche said. "From then on, our road officers were going from call to call."

Accident reports came in from across the county and dozens of cars that slid into ditches went unreported. Riche said at least three accidents sent people to Alegent Health Mercy Hospital but no fatalities were reported.

Riche said that Highway 6 was "still not in that good of shape," this morning.

There were reports of more than 4 inches of snow in the Council Bluffs area from Tuesday's storm. Snow could make a brief appearance on Thursday, but winter was expected to back off in favor of a week of more comfortable temperatures, but not until cold and wind had battered Council Bluffs and the surrounding area for another day.

Forecaster Cathy Zapotocny with the National Weather Service in Valley, Neb., said .8 inches fell at the weather service offices and 3.5 inches of snow fell in Pacific Junction. Harlan reported 2.6 inches of snow and more than 2 inches of snow was reported near Eppley Airfield.

Zapotocny said today's high will be around 32 degrees and this morning's single-digit wind chills were expected to warm into the teens by this afternoon before dropping back into single digits overnight. Afternoon wind gusts were expected to be in the 10 to 20 mph range.

"We actually have a little system coming through Thursday," she said. That was expected to bring the possibility of flurries with highs moving into the mid-40s to the lower 50s through Monday.

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©Daily Nonpareil - Tom McMahon
11/17/2005

Two victims of deadly crash identified

HARLAN - The two women killed in a Tuesday evening car crash on Highway 59 north of Harlan have been identified as Elizabeth Page, 19, and Stephanie Nash, 20, both of Harlan.

The women were passengers in a vehicle driven by Page's father, Roger, 59, also of Harlan. His car crossed the centerline under icy road conditions about 6:45 p.m. and collided with a car driven by Phillip Nielsen, 52, of Kirkman.

According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Kirkman was unable to avoid the Page vehicle and crashed into the passenger door.

Nielsen was treated and released following the accident. Roger Page was life-flighted to the Nebraska Medical Center and remains in critical condition as of this morning.

The accident happened about a half-mile south of County Road F-32.

A staff person at Harlan High School said neither woman graduated from the school and she was uncertain where they lived before moving to the city.

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©The Harlan Tribune
11/17/2005

Two killed in accident; Road 100% ice covered

HARLAN -- The first wintry driving conditions of the year are said to have contributed to an automobile accident near here Tuesday evening, November 15 that left two individuals dead and another seriously injured.
Elizabeth A. Page, 19, and Stephanie N. Nash, 20, both of Harlan, were killed when the car in which they were riding collided with a vehicle on Highway 59 near County Road F32 about three miles north of Harlan.

Page and Nash were passengers in a Chevy Beretta driven by Roger Page, 59, Harlan. The accident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m.

According to Shelby County Sheriff reports, the Page vehicle was southbound on Highway 59 when the vehicle veered out of control and crossed the center line. Reports said the road was 100 percent ice covered at the time of the collision.

The Page vehicle was then struck by a Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Phillip Nielsen, 52, Kirkman, which was northbound on Highway 59. Reports said the Nielsen vehicle was unable to avoid the collision and struck the Page vehicle in the passenger door.

Called to the scene was the state patrol, sheriff's office, Medivac Ambulance/Rescue, and fire departments from Harlan, Kirkman, Earling and Westphalia.

Roger Page was transported to Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan and then to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He was listed in critical condition.

Nielsen was transported to Myrtue hospital where he was treated and released.

The collision remains under investigation by the sheriff's office and Iowa State Patrol.

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Arrangements and Services For
Elizabeth "Beth" Page - 19
Who Died On - Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Visitation
Friday, November 18, 2005 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, IA

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday November 18, 2005 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Funeral Service
Saturday, November 19, 2005 10:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, IA

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, IA

Survivors include her Mother Kathleen Page and Fiance Dale Clark of Des Moines, IA, Father Roger Page of Harlan, IA, Fiance Jeremy Carrier of Harlan, IA.

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Arrangements and Services For
Stephanie "Sissy" Nash, Age 20
Who Died On Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Memorial Service
Friday, November 18, 2005 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children Samantha Sanborn and Dakota Golden Of Harlan, Ia; Mother Christine Nash of Elk Horn, Ia; Sisters Michelle and Shelia Nash Of Sacramento, Ca.; Brothers David Nash Jr. and William Nash of Sacramento, CA.; Maternal Grandparent's Alfred (Juanita) Sanborn Of Torrance, CA.; Maternal Great Grandmother Izroa Durham of Elk Horn, IA;

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Omaha World-Herald
Published Friday
November 18, 2005

Iowa friends died on trip home from work

BY ELIZABETH AHLIN WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Stephanie Nash had just finished her second day of work at a job in Dunlap, Iowa, when the car ride home took a tragic turn.

Nash worked at the Dunlap Livestock Auction. A girlfriend had offered her a ride home, to Harlan.

But after the first snow of the season, roads were ice-covered and treacherous.

Nash, 20, and Elizabeth Page, 19, also of Harlan, were killed when the Chevrolet Beretta they were riding in crossed the center line and collided with another car, said Shelby County Sheriff Gene Cavenaugh. The accident occurred on Iowa Highway 59 about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.

The driver, Elizabeth's father, Roger Page, 59, apparently lost control of the southbound Beretta, Cavenaugh said.

He was listed in critical condition Thursday night at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The driver of the other vehicle was treated at a Harlan hospital and released.

Elizabeth Page worked at a Taco John's restaurant in Avoca, Iowa.

"She was just so happy, always in a good mood," said Kasey McGurren, a restaurant manager.

McGurren said Page was a dependable worker known for giving people affectionate nicknames. She was engaged to Jeremy Carrier of Harlan, who also works at the restaurant.

Nash's survivors include two children, Samantha and Dakota. Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Visitation for Page will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, also at Pauley-Jones, with a funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Page, Roger - death notice

Roger Page death notice

KNOD radio online

Services for 59-year-old Roger Page of Harlan are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Roger Page died Saturday, November 19th at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

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©Daily Nonpareil
11/21/2005

Harlan man dies from crash injuries

OMAHA - A Harlan man involved in a car accident last week has died.

According to a Nebraska Medical Center spokesperson, Roger Page, 59, who was life-flighted to the medical center last Tuesday in critical condition, died over the weekend. His daughter, Elizabeth Page, 19, and Stephanie Nash, 20, both of Harlan, also died in the crash that occurred on ice-covered Highway 59 north of Harlan. Both were passengers in Roger Page's vehicle. His southbound vehicle crossed the centerline and was struck by a northbound car driven by Phillip Nielsen, 52, of Kirkman. Nielsen's injuries were not serious. The Iowa State Patrol said the accident remains under investigation.

Paulsen, Wayne - death notice Oct. 1, 2005

Wayne Paulsen death notice Oct. 1, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/06/2005

Wayne Paulsen

Paulsen, 83, Atlantic, died Oct. 1, 2005.

ATLANTIC -- Wayne Paulsen, 83, rural Atlantic, died Sunday, Oct. 1 at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.
Services were held Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic with burial in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Paulsen is survived by his wife, Elsie, of Atlantic; children Janet (Harlan) Petty of Knoxville, Verlee Koskovich of Colorado Springs, Co., Rita (Kevin) Petersen of Missouri Valley, Elaine (Bruce) Kerr of Carlisle and Mark (Jan) Paulsen of Elk Horn; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Preuss, Edwin Gene - death notice Dec. 4, 2005

Edwin Gene Preuss death notice Dec. 4, 2005

Edwin Gene Preuss
©Daily Nonpareil
12/06/2005

Edwin Gene Preuss, age 83, of Shelby, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2005, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs.

Edwin was born in Shelby, Iowa. He graduated high school in Shelby, attended 1 year of college at the Univer- sity of Iowa and served in the Army. Edwin was the owner/operator of Standard Oil Station in Shelby until 1984 and worked at Schnack Auto Parts in Harlan, Iowa. He was a member of Shelby Lutheran Church.

Edwin was preceded in death by wife of 48 years, Dorothy, in September 1990.

Survivors include son, Darwin (Phyllis) Preuss of Omaha, Neb.; daughters, Janice (Richard) Ferdi- nandsen of Arvada, Colo. and Carolyn (Mike Lillie) Wiggins of Underwood, Iowa; brother, Gerald (Doris) Preuss of Lakewood, Colo.; sister-in-law, Vivian Preuss of Ashland, Neb.; sister-in-law, Jean Seaman, of Gravois Mills, Mo.; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 7, 2005, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Pauley-Jones Fu- neral Home in Avoca, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Avoca Chapel Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 8, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Shelby Lutheran Church, Shelby, Iowa, with Pastor Duane Anunson officiating. Burial is at Shelby Cemetery in Shelby.

Reinig, Larry J. - death notice Oct. 2, 2005

Larry J. Reinig death notice Oct. 2, 2005

Larry J. Reinig

REINIG—Larry J., age 56 yrs., of Omaha. Preceded in death by father, Robert. Survived by wife, Donna; son, Michael Pongruber, both of Omaha; mother, Virginia Reinig, of Portsmouth, IA; brother, Duane and Linda, of Portsmouth, IA; sisters and brothers in law, Marge Walsh, St. Louis, MO, Lois and Jim Crawford, Portsmouth, IA, Sharon and Terry Kohles, of Omaha; numerous nieces and nephews.

VISITATION begins Tues 2pm, West Center Chapel, with PRAYER SERVICE at 7pm. FUNERAL Wed 11am, Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church. Interment Westlawn-Hillcrest. Family suggests memorials to University of Nebraska Medical Center, or Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church.

HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
7805 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124
(402) 391-3900

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Harlan News-Advertiser
Oct. 7, 2005
Sports Extra

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Larry Reinig, Omaha, dies at 56
OMAHA, NEB. – Former area basketball standout Larry Reinig, of Omaha, died Sunday at the age of 56. The son of Virginia and the late Bob Reinig, rural Portsmouth, Larry was born and raised on a farm near Portsmouth and was an outstanding basketball player for Panama/Portsmouth in the mid-1960's.

The 6-foot-5 Reinig finished as the all-time leader in games played, points, rebounds and blocked shots at St. Mary's of Panama/Portsmouth from 1964 - 1967 - the final seasons before those towns consolidated into Harlan Community Schools. His team finished with a winning record all three seasons.

Reinig tallied 38 points and 36 rebounds in the final game of his career, and he later played in the annual Earling Basketball Tournament for 20 years, as well as playing town team basketball and baseball.

Reisz, Robert Joseph - August 3, 1922 - October 7, 2005

Robert Joseph Reisz August 3, 1922 - October 7, 2005

Denison (IA) Bulletin/Review
10/21/2005

Robert Joseph Reisz
Robert Joseph Reisz was born August 3, 1922, the son of Gustav and Catherine Klemmens Reisz. He died Friday evening, October 7, 2005, at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa at the age of 83.

Bob was born on a farm near Panama, Iowa and received his education in rural schools in Panama and Defiance as the family later moved to the Defiance area.

After completing his education, he worked for various farmers in the region.

On April 10, 1944, Bob was united in marriage to LaVerne Slechta at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. The couple settled on a farm near Denison and were blessed with the birth of three children.

He and his family lived on the family farm for their entire married life. After the death of LaVerne, Bob moved to Denison. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who in his leisure time, enjoyed Cubs baseball, square dancing, socializing at a game of cards and spending winters in Texas. When he was active in farming he enjoyed trips to Wyoming to buy cattle. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima parish in Denison and a past member of the Knights of Columbus and the Circle and Swing Square Dance Club in Denison.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Adam, Anthony, James and Peter as an infant, one sister, Catherine, and his wife, LaVerne in 2003. Survivors include two sons, Robert Jr. and his wife, Karen of Denison; David and his wife, Diane of Denison; one daughter, Barb Larsen of Council Bluffs; seven  grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph and his wife, JoAnn of Denison; and two sisters, Margaret Manz of Council Bluffs; and Lucille Eggers and her husband, Myron of Rockport, Texas.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. Fr. Edward Murray served as Celebrant of the service with interment at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Organist Jean Cornelius provided the organ accompaniment for the St.
Rose of Lima Choir. Lector was Ann Delanty and serving as Altar Servers were: T.J. Pauley, Kristen Marten and Moriah Bohlmann. Pallbearers were: Stephanie Yackley, Melissa Taylor, Todd Larsen, Alisha Satre, Greg Reisz, Gary Reisz and Cory Reisz.

A Legion of Mary Rosary was held at 4:00 p.m., and a Parish Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2005 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the Parish Center, served by the Altar Society. The Huebner
Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

Rold, Phyllis V. - death notice Oct. 30, 2005

Phyllis V. Rold death notice Oct. 30, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/31/2005

Phyllis Rold
Rold, 69, Harlan, died Oct. 30, 2005.

HARLAN -- Phyllis Rold, 69, Harlan, died Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center.
Services will be held Thursday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

Rold is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Rold of Harlan; sons Mark (Becky) Rold of Elk Horn and Brett (Rose) Rold of Brayton; daughter Julie Rold of Harlan; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Arrangements and Services For
Phyllis V. Rold - Age 69

Who Died On - Sunday, October 30, 2005

Visitation
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Bob Rold of Harlan, IA; her children: Mark (Becky) Rold of Elk Horn, IA; Brett (Rose) Rold of Brayton, IA; Julie Rold of Harlan, IA.

Roos, Bertha Jenetta (TerMeer) April 4, 1929 - October 2, 2005

Bertha Jenetta (TerMeer) Roos April 4, 1929 - October 2, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
10/03/2005

Bertha Roos
Roos, 76, Harlan, died Oct. 2, 2005.

HARLAN -- Bertha Roos, 76, Harlan, died Sunday, Oct. 2 in Harlan.

Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, and an additional service will be Friday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley. Burial will be in the Richland Cemetery at Inwood.

Roos is survived by her husband, Donald, of Harlan; daughter Cathy Johnson of Harlan; son Timothy (Pam) Roos of Conyers, Ga.; sisters Hermina Kooima of Coopersville, Mi. and Mable (John) VanDenTop of Rock Valley; brothers Opie C. (Janet) TerMeer of Rialto, Ca. and Walter Termeer of Brazil, In.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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obit:
Bertha Jenetta Roos
April 4, 1929 - October 2, 2005

Bertha Jenetta Roos, the daughter of William and Maggie (DeVries) TerMeer, was born on April 4, 1929, in Orange City, Iowa. She graduated from Inwood (Iowa) High School in 1947. On February 14, 1949, Bertha married Donald Glenn Roos in Inwood. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Iowa and Minnesota. For many years, Bertha was a foster parent and was employed as a school cook in the Johnston, Iowa, public schools. Before moving to Harlan in December, 2001, Bertha and Don lived in Spring Valley and Eyota, Minnesota, Des Moines, Johnston, and Grimes, Iowa, and Bella Vista and Bentonville, Arkansas.
Bertha was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan. She enjoyed reading, painting Don’s woodcrafts, and acquiring collectables.

Bertha J. Roos died on Sunday, October 2, 2005, at her home in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 76 years, 5 months, and 28 days.

Preceding Bertha in death were her parents and one sister, Kathleen TerMeer. Survivors include her husband, Donald Roos of Harlan, Iowa; one daughter, Cathy Johnson of Harlan, Iowa; one son, Timothy (Pam) Roos of Conyers, Georgia; two sisters, Hermina Kooima of Coopersville, Michigan, and Mable (John) VanDenTop of Rock Valley, Iowa; two brothers, Opie C. (Janet) TerMeer of Rialto, California, and Walter TerMeer of Brazil, Indiana; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

A local memorial service was held on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. Donna Ewert of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan officiating. Evelyn Bergstrom served as organist, and Donna Ewert was the soloist. An additional memorial service was held on Friday, October 7, 2005, at the Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley, Iowa. Burial was in the Richland Cemetery in Inwood, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Rosman, Irene E. - death notice Oct. 3, 2005

Irene E. Rosman death notice Oct. 3, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Irene E. Rosman - Age 72
Who Died On - Monday, October 3, 2005

Visitation
Wednesday, October 5, 2005 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Thursday, October 6, 2005 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Thursday, October 6, 2005
6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Thursday, October 6, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, October 7, 2005 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery - Lincoln Township, Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Louis of Harlan, IA; her children: Jerry (Janice) Rosman of Harlan, IA; Dr. Mary Pat (David) Rosman of Sumner, IA; Jean Marie (Kent) Mortensen of Arlington, NE; Kathy (Fiancé Kirk) VanElsen of Des Moines, IA; Rose (Steve) Johnson of Omaha, NE; Margaret Rosman of Omaha, NE; James (Laura) Rosman of Laurinburg, NC; brothers, Harry (Lois) Kloewer of Moville, IA; Leonard (Donna) Kloewer of Underwood, IA; sister, Eilene (Don) Thorell of Omaha, NE.

Schaben, Warren "Tobe" Anthony - death notice

Warren "Tobe" Anthony Schaben death notice

KNOD FUNERAL REPORT
Services for 69-year-old Warren "Tobe" Anthony Schaben of Defiance will be held 10:30 am at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Burial will be at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. Tobe Schaben died Sunday, December 18th at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, December 10th and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Wednesday, December 21st at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation will also be held 6:00 to 9:00 pm Wednesday, December 21st, with a wake service at 7:00 pm at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance.

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KJAN FUNERAL REPORT
WARREN "Tobe" SCHABEN, 69, of Defiance, died Sunday, December 18th, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, December 22nd, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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©The Harlan Tribune
12/19/2005

Warren "Tobe" Schaben

Schaben, 69, Defiance, died Dec. 18, 2005.

DEFIANCE -- Warren "Tobe" Schaben, 69, Defiance, died Sunday, Dec. 18 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Harlan.

Services will be Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance.

Schaben is survived by his wife, Luanne, of Defiance; sisters Mary (Richard) Muell of Missouri Valley, Alice McCullough of Carroll and Marlene (Lyle) Christensen of Audubon; brothers Donald (Judy) Schaben of Defiance and Allen (Joanne) Schaben of Harlan; stepson Cal (Elaine) Bradley of Santa Maria, Ca. and David (Tyla) Bradley of Irwin; stepdaughter Diana (Russell) Rauterkus of Harlan; and six stepgrandchildren.

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Arrangements and Services For
Warren "Tobe" Schaben - Age - 69
Who Died On - Sunday, December 18, 2005

Visitation
Tuesday, December 20, 2005 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Wednesday, December 21, 2005 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Wednesday, December 21, 2005 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church Defiance, Iowa

Wake Service
Wednesday, December 21, 2005 7:00 P.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Louann of Defiance, IA; his sisters and brother: Mary (Richard) Muell of Missouri Valley, IA; Alice McCullough of Carroll, IA; Donald (Judy) Schaben of Defiance, IA; Marlene (Lyle) Christensen of Audubon, IA; Allen (Joanne) Schaben of Harlan, IA; his step-children: Cal (Elaine) Bradley of Santa Maria, CA: Diana (Russell) Rauterkus of Harlan, IA; David (Tyla) Bradley of Irwin, IA.

Schmitz, Francis A. - Dec. 26, 1919 - Oct. 21, 2005

Francis A. Schmitz Dec. 26, 1919 - Oct. 21, 2005

Denison (IA) Bulletin-Review
10/28/2005

Francis A. Schmitz

Francis A. Schmitz was born at Westphalia, Iowa, December 26, 1919, the son of Adolph and Therese Musich Schmitz.

He received his education at St. Boniface Catholic School in Westphalia, from which he was graduated in June of 1938.

On November 17, 1948, Francis was united in marriage with Norma Leuschen at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. After their marriage he farmed in the Dow City area, retiring in 1979 to Denison.

In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and traveling on tours.

Francis was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, and at the time of his death, he had held the longest continuous membership in the Denison Council #2074, Knights of Columbus.

Francis died Friday evening, October 21, 2005, at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa. At the time of his death he had been blessed with 85 years, 9 months and 25 days.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Therese Schmitz, and one sister, Mary Ann Klein.

Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife, Norma Schmitz of Denison, Iowa; four sisters, Delores Obrecht of Harlan, Iowa; Verdella and husband, John Schill of Omaha, Nebraska; Verelda Schwery of Harlan, Iowa and Theresa and husband, Gerald Goetz of Irwin, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa, with Father Edward Murray as Celebrant. Others participating in the mass included servers, Jeremy Baxa, Alec Ruskell and Christina Madsen; Lector, Kris Lehan and Eucharistic Ministers, Nora Millea, Ann Delanty and Tudy Bretey. Music for the mass was provided by the St. Rose of Lima Adult Choir singing Here I Am, Lord, Be Not Afraid, Prayer of St. Francis and Precious Lord, Take My Hand with Jean Cornelius serving as accompanist. Pallbearers included Darrell Klein, David Obrecht, Keith Schwery, John Goetz, Robert Goetz and Jerry Goetz. Interment was at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Following the services the family invited all in attendance to join them at the Parish Center for fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by the St. Rose of Lima Ladies Guild.

On Tuesday, October 25, 2005, a Legion of Mary Rosary was prayed at 4:00 p.m., a Parish Vigil service was held at 7:00 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Rosary was prayed at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

Schneider, Edith Magdalen Finken - death notice Oct. 23, 2005

Edith Magdalen Finken Schneider death notice Oct. 23, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Edith M. Schneider - Age 86
Who Died On - Sunday, October 23, 2005

Visitation
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Debra (Clair) Rose of Council Bluffs, IA; Daryl (Joy) Schneider of Denison, IA;
Diane (Angel) Freytez of Omaha, NE; Dean (Joan) Schneider of Maryville, MO; sister, Marie Ebert of El Paso, TX; brother, Ivo (Mildred "Mick") Finken of Earling, IA.

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10/24/2005

Edith Magdalen Schneider, 86, of Harlan, passed away Oct. 23, 2005, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

She was born in Earling. She moved to Westphalia in 1941. She farmed with her husband, East of Westphalia over 40 years. She was a member of St.Boniface Catholic church.

Her husband, Elmer Schneider, preceded Mrs. Schneider in death on Dec. 28, 1984.

Survivors include daughters, Debra Rose and husband, Clair, of Council Bluffs, Diane Freytez and husband, Angel, of Omaha, Neb.; son, Daryl Schneider and wife, Joy, of Denison, Dean Schneider and wife, Joan, of Maryville, Mo.; sister, Marie Ebert, of El Paso, Texas; brother Ivo Finken and wife, Mildred "Mick", of Earling; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church with the Rev. John Dorton officiating. Burial will be in St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia.

Sebeniecher, Steven - death notice Dec. 30, 2005

Steven Sebeniecher death notice Dec. 30, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Steven Sebeniecher - Age 54
Who Died On Friday, December 30, 2005

Memorial Services
Monday, January 2, 2006 9:00 A.M.
First Assembly of God Church - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Pam of Elk Horn, IA; his children: Steven & Max of Elk Horn, IA; Stephany of Omaha, NE; step son, Robert of Des Moines, IA; mother, Rosenia Sebeniecher of Stanton, IA; brothers & sister: Mike (Debbie) Sebeniecher of Oskaloosa, IA; Rex (Doris) Sebeniecher of Stanton, IA; John (Angie) Sebeniecher of Double Oak, IA; Connie (Randy) Pendleton of Red Oak, IA

Smith, Josephine - death notice Nov. 22, 2005

Josephine Smith death notice Nov. 22, 2005

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11/24/2005

Mrs. Josephine Smith
Mrs. Josephine Smith, 86, of Harlan, passed away Nov. 22, at home.

She was born in Panama. She attended country school and she worked for area families. She was a member of
St. Michael's Catholic Church, Rosary Society.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn "Jack" Smith. They were married 57 years.

Survivors include her sons, Garry Smith of Harlan and Marlin Smith and wife, Phyllis, of Panama; daughters,
Cherylene Huebert and husband, Neil, of Panama and Valerie Sullivan and husband, Bill, of Council Bluffs;
sister, Barbara Newland, of Harlan; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with Wake Service at 7 p.m. all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Hoefler celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Panama.

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Arrangements and Services For
Josephine Smith - Age 86
Who Died On - Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Visitation
Thursday, November 24, 2005 -
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Friday, November 25, 2005 - 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, November 25, 2005 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, November 26, 2005 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery - Panama, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Gary Smith of Harlan, IA; Cherylene (Neil) Huebert of Panama, IA; Marlin (Phyllis) Smith of Panama, IA; Valerie (Bill) Sullivan of Council Bluffs, IA; sister, Barbara Newland of Harlan, IA.

Sporrer, Eileen O. - death notice Dec. 4, 200

Eileen O. Sporrer death notice Dec. 4, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
12/05/2005

Eileen Sporrer

Sporrer, 48, Easley, S.C., died Dec. 4, 2005.

Eileen O. Sporrer, 48, Easley, S.C., died Sunday, Dec. 4 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville.

Local services will be held Friday, Dec. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Audubon with burial following at Manning. Family will meet friends Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Ohde Funeral Home in Manning with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Sporrer is survived by her husband, Ron, of Easley; daughter Lindsey Sporrer of Clemson University; son Kyle Sporrer at home; and brother Merlene (Joyce) Ostebee of Audubon.

Sullivan, Eleanor Y. Johansen - Feb. 18, 1934 - Nov. 24, 2005

Eleanor Y. Johansen Sullivan Feb. 18, 1934 - Nov. 24, 2005

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11/26/2005

Eleanor Y. Sullivan, 71, of Council Bluffs passed away November 24, 2005 in Omaha, Neb.

Eleanor was born February 18, 1934 to Adolph and Miami Miller Johansen. She attended Harlan High School, was an insurance agent for Ray Hicks Ins., also sold Princess House Crystal. She was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel L. in 1999; son, Daniel D; brothers, Harold & Alan Johansen; and sister, Joyce.

Eleanor is survived by sons, Curtis, Craig and wife, Nancy both of Council Bluffs, Chris and wife, Robin of Crescent; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; sister, Carolyn Kraft and husband, Bob of Omaha.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Saint John Lutheran Church, Pastor Jon Benson, officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at Saint John's. Memorials may be offered to Family Wishes.

Thielen, Irene Anne Feldman - death notice Dec. 27, 2005

Irene Anne Feldman Thielen death notice Dec. 27, 2005

Irene A. Thielen, 86

©The Harlan Tribune
12/29/2005

Irene A. Thielen, 86, Atlantic, died Tuesday, December 27 at the Nebraska Methodist Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Irene Anne Thielen was born in Portsmouth and grew up in Portsmouth and attended St. Mary's Catholic School there.

She is survived by her husband, Joe; daughters Judy (Ron) Just, Atlantic; Cindy (Mike) Davies, Anamosa; LaVonne (Blaine) Brown, Tallahassee, FL; sons Jerry Thielen, Omaha; Phil (Mary Jo) Thielen, Omaha; Neil (Joanne) Thielen, Owasso, Okla., Roger Thielen, Phoenix, Ariz.; David (Becky) Thielen, Elkhorn, Nebr.; brother, Ray (Marge) Feldman, Harlan; sisters, Elvera Feldman, Rose (Dave) Daley and Viola Durdon all of Omaha.

Services will be 10:30 am, Friday, December 30, at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic with burial at the Atlantic Catholic Cemetery.

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Thursday, December 29, 2005

Irene A. Thielen, 86, of Atlantic, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005 at the Nebraska Methodist Medical Center in Omaha, Neb.

Surviving Irene are her husband, Joe Thielen, three daughters, Judy (Ron) Just of Atlantic, Cindy (Mike) Davies of Anamosa, and LaVonne (Blaine) Brown of Tallahassee, Fla.; five sons, Jerry Thielen of Omaha, Neb., Phil (Mary Jo) Thielen of Omaha, Neb., Neil (Joanne) Thielen of Owasso, Okla. Roger Thielen of Phoenix, Ariz., and David (Becky) Thielen of Elkhorn, Neb.; grandchildren, Kevin (Caryn) Just of Atlantic, Doug (Lori) Just of Hobe Sound, Fla., Troy (Kelly) Just of Lincoln, Neb., Elizabeth (Ken) Meyer of New Vienna, IA, Bryan (Jennifer) Davies of Madrid, Brandon Davies of Des Moines, Jeff (Kelli) Thielen of Council Bluffs, Chad Thielen of Schaumburg, Ill., Jeremy Thielen of Blaine, Minn., Greg (Sondra) Brown of Tallahassee, Fla., Curt (Brittany) Brown of Olathe, Kan., Michael Thielen of Redondo Beach, Calif., Jori (Jimmy) Powers of Madison Wis., Jenni Thielen of Iowa City, Corrina Thielen of Owasso, Okla., Casey Thielen of Owasso, Okla., Ryan Thielen of Des Moines, Jill Thielen of Des Moines, and 24 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray (Marge) Feldman; three sisters, Elvera Feldman, Rose (Dave) Daley and Viola Durdon; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Irene in death were her parents, four brothers and three sisters.

Visitation will be from 2 - 9 p.m. with family present from 6 - 9 p.m. and a Parish Vigil Service and Rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic, with Father Dan Seipker officiating. Burial will be at the Atlantic Catholic Cemetery.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas, Gene L. - Sept. 15, 1928 - Oct. 29, 2005

Gene L. Thomas Sept. 15, 1928 - Oct. 29, 2005

Gene L. Thomas

A service celebrating the life of Gene L. Thomas will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Timberline Church in Fort Collins. Clergy officiating at the service are The Revs. Dary Northrop, Frank Estep, John Engle and Darren Fred. The pallbearers are Justin Mader, Gene Edmunds, Roger Hageman, Joe Menchaca, Jim Mathews and Jerry Schmidt. Honorary pallbearers and special friends are Lawrence Haith, George "Andy" Hofferber, Bill Mastin, Keith Vandeventer and Howard McCutcheon. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Allnutt Riverside Chapel, 1530 Riverside Ave.

Gene was born Sept. 15, 1928, near Crescent City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa to Truman William and Edith Liva (Fouts) Thomas. He was the youngest of five children. The Thomas family moved to Harrison County, Iowa in 1934. Gene attended country schools throughout the eighth grade. He farmed with his father until 1948.

On Aug. 9, 1948, Gene was married to Mary Lou Sorey at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Woodbine, Iowa. To their union two sons, Patrick Gene and James William were born. Gene and Mary Lou farmed in the Woodbine, Iowa area from 1948 until 1960. In 1960, the family moved to Fort Collins. Gene worked for Larimer County as a road construction foreman from 1960 to 1972, for Union Manufacturing, as a truck driver, for three years and for the City of Fort Collins street department from 1975 until he retired in 1994. Later, he worked for Hageman Earth Cycle for four years and was a volunteer shuttle driver at Poudre Valley Hospital.

Gene moved to his Heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005. He had reached the age of 77 years, one month and fourteen days. His parents; his sisters, Eldora DeForest and Elizabeth Rodasky; and his brother, George W. Thomas, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Lou; his sons, Patrick and wife, Sharon, Jim and wife, Ruth; two grandchildren, Amanda and Joshua; two step grandchildren, Shannon and husband, Dennis Gallegos and Jamie Seiler and friend Jason Walton; two step great-grandchildren, Paul and Taylor Gallegos; and one brother, Bill Thomas. He is also survived by several other relatives and a huge host of friends who all knew him as "Uncle Gene". Uncle Gene lived his witness of the love of God by all of the special acts of kindness and caring that he performed for those in need and those he loved.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Pulmonary Rehab Unit at Poudre Valley Hospital or to the charity of your choice in care of Allnutt Riverside Chapel.

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Article published Oct 31, 2005

Thompson, Bessie Ione Kohl - Dec. 31, 1915 - Oct. 20, 2005

Bessie Ione Kohl Thompson Dec. 31, 1915 - Oct. 20, 2005

Bessie Ione Thompson
December 31, 1915 - October 20, 2005

Bessie Ione Thompson, the daughter of DeWitt and Alice Florence (Vernon) Kohl, was born on December 31, 1915, in Martelle, Iowa. She was raised in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1934. On June 18, 1934, Bessie married Melvin Arthur Thompson in Mt Vernon. The couple lived most of their married life in Marion, Iowa, and Bessie worked as an office manager for Wray, Robb, and Bickel Orthopedic Medical Clinic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for many years. Melvin died in August, 1979, in Cedar Rapids.
Bessie had been active in the First Presbyterian Church in Marion, and was a member of the Pythian Sisters Lodge in Cedar Rapids. She enjoyed doing hand work, as well as playing cards and Bingo.

Bessie I. Thompson died on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, at the age of 89 years, 9 months, and 20 days.

Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin Arthur Thompson; one sister, Elda Kohl; and one brother, Vernon Kohl. Her survivors include two sons, D.A. (Karen) Thompson of Harlan, Iowa, and Dennis (Marciene) Thompson of De Forest, Wisconsin; one daughter, Alice (Charles) Johns of Bismarck, North Dakota; eight grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held on Friday, October 28, 2005, at the First Presbyterian Church in Marion, Iowa, with Rev. Howard Chapman officiating. Judy Chapman served as the organist. Burial of ashes was in the Campbell Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, and Baxter-Stewart Funeral Chapel in Marion, Iowa, were in charge of the arrangements.

Vogt, Charles F. - Oct. 3, 1918 - Dec. 29, 2005

Charles F. Vogt Oct. 3, 1918 - Dec. 29, 2005

Wageman, Mariette J. Willemyns - death notice Dec. 7, 2005

Mariette J. Willemyns Wageman death notice Dec. 7, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Mariette J. Wageman - Age 74
Who Died On - Wednesday, December 7, 2005

Visitation
Friday, December 9, 2005 from Noon to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, December 9, 2005 at 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 1:00 PM
St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

survivors include her daughters: Cynthia (Russ) Ranniger of Manning, Iowa and Charlette (Dwight) Bierbaum of Griswold, Iowa;  brother: Robert Willemyns of Omaha, Nebraska

White, Ethel - death notice Nov. 30, 2005

Ethel White death notice Nov. 30, 2005

©The Harlan Tribune
12/05/2005

Ethel White

White, 70, Loraine, Ohio, died Nov. 30, 2005.

LORAINE, Ohio -- Ethel White, 70, Loraine, Ohio, died Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Life Care Center in Medina, Ohio.

Burial of cremains of Ethel and her late husband, George, will be held at a later date in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Kimballton.

White is survived by brother Morris Pedersen of Manhatten Beach, Ca.; sisters Clara Simonds of Harlan and Martha (Robert) McCord of Harlan; nieces and nephews.

Wise, Francis P. - death notice Dec. 8, 2005

Francis P. Wise death notice Dec. 8, 2005

©Daily Nonpareil
12/11/2005

Francis P. Wise

Francis P. Wise, age 63 of Avoca, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2005 at Immanuel Hospital in
Omaha, NE.

Survivors include wife, Connie Wise of Avoca; daughters, Michele and husband Gene Pauley of Avoca, Renee
and husband Clark Price of  Shelby, Iowa, Lynette and husband Dan Nelson of Avoca; son, Mark Wise of Shelby; sisters, Benadine Burley of Omaha, Theota and husband Lonn Nelson of Avoca, Carolyn and husband Dennis Pittman of Avoca, Margie and husband James Szadis of Avoca, Paula and husband Gary Randeris of Audubon, Iowa; plus 14 grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be on Monday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca. Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 6-8:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Viewing Sunday
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial in Graceland Cemetery.

Zimmerman, Roman Joseph - death notice Oct. 6, 2005

Roman Joseph Zimmerman death notice Oct. 6, 2005

Arrangements and Services For
Roman J. Zimmerman - Age 93
Who Died On - Thursday, October 6, 2005

Visitation
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 6:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Joseph (Martha) Zimmerman Tulsa, OK; James Zimmerman of Olathe, KS; Elmer (Belinda) Zimmerman of Los Angeles, CA; Gerald (Cindy) Zimmerman of Aurora, CO; brothers & sisters: Barney (Valerie) Zimmerman of Westphalia, IA; Fr. Tony Zimmerman of Nogaya, Japan; Betty (Vern) Gaul - Earling, IA; Lawrence (Theresa) Zimmerman of New Richmond, WI; Ann (John) Gaul of Omaha, NE; Sr. Irene Zimmerman of Milwaukee, WI.