SHELBY COUNTY OBITUARIES
First Quarter 2006 - Alphabetically

Allen, Anna K. (Kolby) - Sept. 3, 1918 - Feb. 10, 2006

Anna K. (Kolby) Allen Sept. 3, 1918 - Feb. 10, 2006

Anna Allen
©The Harlan Tribune
02/24/2006

Allen, 87, Manilla, died Feb. 10, 2006.

MANILLA -- Anna K. Allen, 87, Manilla, died Friday, Feb. 10 in Omaha.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. at Nishnabotna Cemetery in Manilla.
Allen is survived by sons Gary (Jan) Allen of Harlan and Steve (Mardi) Allen of Spirit Lake; daughter Beverly (Bernie) Zylstra of West Des Moines; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren; brother Tom (Pat) Kolby of Lebanon, Tn; brother-in-law Richard (Kathie) Allen of Arlington, Texas; sisters-in-law Lois Allen of Oakland and Veryldene Kolby of Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews.

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Anna Allen, Age 87
(September 3, 1918 - February 10, 2006)

Graveside Funeral Service
Saturday, February 25, 2006, 11 a.m.
Nishnabotna Cemetery at Manilla

Officiating
Pastor David Swinton
Monroe Chapel
Walnut, Iowa

Anna’s family will receive friends and host a luncheon at Manilla Memorial Hall immediately following services.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.

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Anna K., daughter of Jens and Maria (Zobrist) Kolby, was born September 3, 1918, at Avoca, Iowa. She grew up in the Avoca and Hancock area, graduating from Hancock High School in 1935. Anna was confirmed in the Avoca Lutheran Church. She received her country school teaching certificate following graduation.
On September 30, 1936, Anna was united in marriage with John Allen at Papillion, Nebraska. Four children were born to this union. During World War II, Anna worked at the Bomber plant in Omaha and at Boeing in Washington State. For many years Anna was a farm wife while they lived in the Shelby and Avoca area. In 1958 they moved to Irwin and Anna began work as a merchandise buyer for Variety Distributors in Harlan, where she worked until her retirement. In 1963 they moved to Manilla. In 1986 Anna and John celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Anna loved reading, picture puzzles, crossword puzzles, sewing, quilting, fishing, traveling, and cooking for her family. She used her sewing skills to volunteer at the Manilla Manor for many years. Anna and John made many trips to Canada fishing over the years and visited the 48 contiguous states. John died in 1989 and Anna continued to live in their home in Manilla.

Anna passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2006, in Omaha, Nebraska following a brief illness. She was 87 years, 5 months, and 7 days of age.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Allen; son Ronald Allen in 1973; brother Martin Kolby; and sister Erna Chambers.

She is survived by her two sons: Gary Allen and wife Jan of Harlan; Steve Allen and wife Mardi of Spirit Lake; daughter Beverly and husband Bernie Zylstra of West Des Moines; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; eleven step great-grandchildren; brother Tom Kolby and wife Pat of Lebanon, Tennessee; brother-in-law Richard Allen and wife Kathie of Arlington, Texas; two sisters-in-law: Lois Allen of Oakland and Veryldene Kolby of Council Bluffs; many nieces, nephews, and cousins, including special niece Vinetta Shinkle of Arkansas; and many friends.

Anderson, Mary Ann (Leinen) - August 26, 1944 - March 29, 2006

Mary Ann (Leinen) Anderson August 26, 1944 - March 29, 2006

Omaha World-Herald
3/30/2006 & 3/31/2006

ANDERSON-Mary Ann, age 61, Omaha. Preceded in death by father, Leo Leinen. Survived by mother, Marjorie Leinen; sons, Todd and wife, Shari Anderson, Shane Anderson; daughter, Kristine and husband, Justin Anguiano; grandchildren, Nathan, Tristan, Nolan, Chance and Regan; brothers, Gail, Gary, Leo, Doug and Brian Leinen; sisters, Sharon Kreus, Nancy Skinner, Cindy Grau, Lisa Wieduwilt. Memorials suggested to the American Cancer Society

FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday 11am at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home. VISITATION Friday 3-8pm with family 6-8pm

Interment Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park. WESTLAWN-HILLCREST Memorial Park Funeral Home 5701 Center Street 402-556-2500

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Mrs. Mary Ann Anderson
August 26, 1944 - March 29, 2006

Mary Ann Anderson age 61 of Omaha

Preceded in death by father Leo Leinen.

Survived by Mother Marjorie Leinen Sons Todd and wife Shari Anderson; Shane Anderson; Daughter Kristine and husband Justin Anguiano; Grandchildren Nathan, Tristan, Nolan, Chance and Regan; Brothers Gail, Gary, Leo, Doug and Brian Leinen; Sisters Sharon Kreus, Nancy Skinner, Cindy Grau, and Lisa Wieduwilt.

Linda (Boje) Arkfeld death notice Feb. 16, 2006

Linda (Boje) Arkfeld death notice Feb. 16, 2006

Services for 58-year-old Linda Boje Arkfeld of Defiance are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Linda Arkfeld died Thursday, February 16th at her home in Defiance.

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Services for 58-year-old Linda Boje Arkfeld of Defiance will be held at 11:00 am Monday, February 20th at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Burial will be at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. Linda Arkfeld died Thursday, February 16th at her home in Defiance. Friends may call 5:00 to 8:00 pm Saturday, February 18th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Friends may also call noon to 9:00 pm Sunday, February 19th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with the family present to greet friends from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and a wake service at 7:00 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Linda Boje Arkfeld - Age 58
Who Died On - Thursday, February 16, 2006

Visitation
Saturday, February 18, 2005 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Sunday, February 19, 2006 12:00 Noon to 9:00 P.M.

Family Will Greet Friends
Saturday, February 18, 2005 - 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, February 19, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, February 20, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Robert Arkfeld of Defiance, IA; her children: Amy Jo (James) McCallan of Harlan, IA; Heather (Jeff) Fineran of Manilla, IA, Robert (Karen) Arkfeld, Jr. of Manilla, IA; Jill Arkfeld of Defiance, IA; Jon (Jami) Arkfeld of Defiance, IA; her mother, Mary Boje of Harlan, IA; her sister and brothers Bev (Hans) Mayerhofer of Placerville, CA; Brian Boje of Appleton, WI and Scott (Sheila) Boje of Kirkman, IA

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Linda L. Boje Arkfeld - Age 58

Linda Lou Boje Arkfeld, the daughter of Harold and Mary Dinan Boje, was born on June 30, 1947, at Carroll, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll, Iowa. Linda attended St. Lawrence Parochial School at Carroll, Iowa. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Girl’s Academy in Omaha, Nebraska in 1965. Following her graduation, Linda attended Iowa Western Community College as well as Stewart’s Beauty School both in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

On September 3, 1966, Linda was united in marriage to Robert Arkfeld at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll, Iowa. To this union, five children were born: Amy, Heather, Robert, Jill and Jon. After their marriage, they made their home at Defiance, Iowa. Linda stayed at home and raised her five children. In 1987 she owned and operated Aimee and Me in Denison, Iowa, and sold the business in 2004.

Linda was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. She enjoyed making crafts and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Linda died on Thursday, February 16, 2006, at her home in Defiance, Iowa, having attained the age of fifty-eight years, seven months, and sixteen days. In addition to her father, Linda was preceded in death by a sister Barbara.

Survivors include her husband, Robert of Defiance, Iowa; her children: Amy Jo and her husband, James McCallan of Harlan, Iowa; Heather and her husband, Jeff Fineran of Manilla, Iowa; Robert Arkfeld, Jr. and his wife, Karen of Manilla, Iowa; Jill Arkfeld of Defiance, Iowa; Jon Arkfeld and his wife, Jami of Defiance, Iowa; her mother, Mary Boje of Harlan, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; sister and brothers: Bev and her husband, Hans Mayerhofer of Placerville, California; Brian Boje of Appleton, Wisconsin; Scott Boje and his wife, Sheila of Kirkman, Iowa; other relatives and a great many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, February 20, 2006, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa, with Rev. Robert Hoefler as the celebrant. Interment was in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance, Iowa, with Grandma’s Angel Babies: Joseph, Tyler, Hailey, Seth, Lexi, Erin, Avrey, Bryenna, Taryn, Rayme, Tevin, Ethan and Eddie serving as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were: Kevin Gross, Curtis Wilwerding, Tyler Boje, Jim Arkfeld, Andy Arkfeld, and Shawn Arkfeld.

Barta, Adam John - death notice March 29, 2006

Adam John Barta death notice March 29, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Adam J. Barta - Age 21
Who Died On -Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Visitation
Monday, April 3, 2006 - 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa
Monday, April 3, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Rosary
Monday, April 3, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, April 4, 2006 - 10:00 A.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include his parents, Robert and Margaret "Peg" Barta of Portsmouth, IA; wife, Ashley Barta son Adam J. Barta, Jr. Of Walnut, Iowa; sister, Elaine (Robert Galtewood) Barta of Belton, TX.

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posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Main Location
P.O. Box 70
1304 9th Street
Harlan, Iowa 51537-0070
(712) 755-3135

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Adam John Barta
©Daily Nonpareil - posted with permission
04/03/2006

Adam John Barta, 21, of Walnut, Iowa passed away March 29, 2006, in Kirkman, Iowa.

Adam was born in Harlan, Iowa, and previously lived in Portsmouth, Iowa. He attended Westridge Grade School and Harlan Community High School. Adam was employed by Farmland Foods of Denison, Iowa. He was a member of St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church of Portsmouth.

Adam and his wife, Ashley (Neese) Barta, were married 2 years.

Survivors in addition to his wife include his parents, Robert and Margaret "Peg" Barta, of Portsmouth; son, Adam J. Barta Jr., of Walnut; sister, Elaine Barta and husband, Robert Galtewood, of Belton, Texas; grandparents, Jack and Elaine Wendt of Portsmouth and Bill and LaVonne Barta of Harlan.

Open visitation today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pauley Funeral Home. Visitation with the family tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth. Funeral will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth with the Rev. John Dorton officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth.

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Adam Barta Age- 21

Adam John Barta, the son of Robert Lee and Margaret "Peg" Jean (Wendt) Barta, was born on June 29, 1984 at Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. When Adam was in kindergarten, he did not like school very much. He would rather spend time with his dog, Tubby.

At an early age, it was discovered that Adam was suffering from a form of cancer. As a little boy, he had to undergo surgery for removal of much of the muscle tissue in his left leg and removal of his left knee cap. Chemo treatment was also a part of his care. This made it impossible for him to enjoy sports, games or even recess. He attended West Ridge Elementary School and the Harlan Community High School in Harlan, Iowa.

On November 26, 2004, Adam was united in marriage to Ashley Neese. One son was born to this union: Adam John Barta, Jr. After their marriage, the couple resided in Walnut, Iowa. Adam was employed with Farmland Foods, Inc. in Denison, Iowa.

Adam enjoyed fishing, going paint balling, bowling, and most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his son. He was an avid Chiefs fan and stood by them win or lose. He also liked the Cubs, WWE Wrestling, and NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (No. 8) being his favorite. He wrote poetry and music and also played the guitar.

Adam died on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at Kirkman, Iowa, having attained the age of twenty-one years and nine months. He is survived by his wife, Ashley of Walnut, Iowa; his son, Adam J. Barta, Jr., of Walnut, Iowa; his parents, Robert and Peg Barta of Portsmouth, Iowa; his sister: Elaine Barta and her fiancé Robert Gatewood of Belton, Texas; grandparents, Bill and LaVonne Barta of Harlan and Jack and Elaine Wendt of Portsmouth; other relatives and a great many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa, at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. John Dorton as the celebrant. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portsmouth, Iowa, with Daniel Wendt, Nicholas Wendt, Dennis Wendt, Chris Buck, John Wendt, Cory Buck, Brain Knauss, Beau Fealing, Brent Knauss, Taylor Schunning, and Kelly Greer serving as casket bearers.

Barton, Harry E. - d. January 23, 2006

death notice - Harry E. Barton d. January 23, 2006

Graveside Services for 79-year-old Harry E. Barton of Colorado Springs, CO will be held 10:30 am Saturday, September 23rd, 2006 at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Hancock. Harry Barton died January 23rd, 2006 in Colorado Springs, CO. Survivors include his wife, Edna; 1 son, Doug Barton, Colorado Springs, CO; 1 daughter, Donna Hackett (Gary) of Alexandria, KY; 2 brothers, Robert Barton (Marge) of Harlan, Don Barton, (Dorothy) of Bradenton, FL; 1 sister, Virginia Lynch (David) of Ogallala, NE; 3 grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Harry Barton
©The Harlan Tribune
02/02/2006

Barton, 79, Colorado Springs, Co., died Jan. 23, 2006.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. -- Harry E. Barton, 79, Colorado Springs, Co., died January 23. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Harlan.

Barton was born in Avoca. He is survived by his wife, Edna; daughter Donna (Gary); son, Doug, of Colorado Springs; six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

Baughman, Wanda Jean Hash - death notice Jan. 1, 2006

Wanda Jean Hash Baughman death notice Jan. 1, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Wanda Jean Baughman - Age 80
Who Died On - Sunday, January 1, 2006

Visitation
Wednesday, January 4, 2006 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Thursday, January 5, 2006 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Friday, January 6, 2006 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, January 7, 2006 1:00 P.M.
First Baptist Church
Harlan, Iowa
Interment
Rose Hill Cemetery - Kirkman, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Gene of Kirkman, IA; her children: Michael (Judi) Dickmeyer of Omaha, NE;
Lynnette (Jim) Hyndman of Grimes, IA; Leland Baughman of Kirkman, IA; brothers & sisters: Ralph (Adeline) Hash of Reno, NV; Thelma Forbes of LeGrand, IA; Florence Eden of Titonka, IA; Les (Cindy) Hash of San Antonia, TX.

Bieker, Helen Barbara (Leuschen)

Helen Barbara (Leuschen) Bieker

Helen Barbara Bieker
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 2/5/2006

BIEKER-Helen Barbara, age 91, of Earling, IA., died February 4, 2006. She was born in Portsmouth, IA November 21, 1914. She is survived by sons Dan (Jean) Bieker, Harlan, IA, Robert (Margo) Bieker and Arthur (Mary) Bieker, both of Omaha; daughters Alice (Ernest) Journell, Pearisburg, VA and Julie (Bill) Schaben of Defiance, IA; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren.

Visitation from 2-9 with a Rosary at 7 pm Sunday at Funeral Home. Services at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Defiance, IA on Monday at 11:00 AM with Burial at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery with Rev. Michael Berner officiating.

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

Bissen, Pauline Josephine Feser - February 7, 1930 - February 22, 2006

obit - Pauline Josephine Feser Bissen February 7, 1930 - February 22, 2006Surnames:

Pauline Bissen - Age - 76

Pauline Josephine Bissen, the daughter of Henry and Magdalena Schaben Feser, was born on February 7, 1930, on a farm near Westphalia, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa and attended school at St. Paul’s Catholic School in Defiance, where she graduated from high school in 1947.

On September 25, 1947, Pauline was united in marriage to Joseph P. Bissen at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. Three children were born to this union: Lawrence, Kathleen and Darrell. After their marriage, the couple moved to a farm north of Earling. Joseph died on October 19, 1972, after having celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. After the death of her husband, Pauline remained on the farm. She became a resident of the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, on September 21, 2004.

Pauline was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. She enjoyed going to the casino, cooking and playing cards. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Pauline died on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, having attained the age seventy-six years and fifteen days. In addition to her parents and her husband, Pauline was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Elvera Feser, Lavern Feser, Raymond Feser, Aldron Feser, Mary Ella Brummer, Lucille Ernest, Leo Feser and Ann Thompson.

Survivors include her children: Larry Bissen and his fiancé, Sally Newman of Defiance, Iowa; Kathy and her husband, Alan Wilwerding of Defiance, Iowa; Darrell Bissen and his wife, Darlene of Denison, Iowa; five grandchildren: Justin Wilwerding, Beth and her husband, Randy Scott, Jr., Christina Bissen, Michael Bissen, and Ryan Bissen; one great-grandchild: Angel Lee; other relatives and a great many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, February 25, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Michael Berner as the celebrant. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling, Iowa, with Randy Scott, Jr. serving as honorary casket bearer. Serving as casket bearers were Ryan Bissen, Steve Schnuettgen, Michael Bissen, Justin Wilwerding, Walter Brummer and Phil Trieweiler.

Blum, Lyle C. - death notice Jan. 31, 2006

Lyle C. Blum death notice Jan. 31, 2006

Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 1/31/2006 - 2/2/2006.

BLUM-Lyle C., age 67, of Omaha. Survived by wife Rita; children, Lynne (Curt) Wees, John (Jackie) Blum, Gary (Lisa) Blum, Jim (Tammy) Blum, Shelly (Joe) Allgire, Mary Beth (Rick) Jones, Jolene (Todd) Reisis, Steve (Amy) Blum 17 grandchildren; sisters Bernice Morrison, Vera (Tom) Schmitz many extended family members.

VISITATION Thursday 2-4 p.m. at funeral home. Visitation continues at St. Bernadette Catholic Church (7600 S. 42nd St.) Thursday 5 - 8 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at the church. Funeral Friday 10 a.m, Bethany Chapel to St. Bernadette Catholic Church at 11 a.m. for Mass of Christian Burial. Interment St. John's Cemetery.

BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
82nd & Harrison 593-6100

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Arrangements and Services For
Lyle Blum - Age 67
Who died on Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Visitation
Thursday, February 2, 2006 -2:00-4:00 PM.
Bethany Funeral Home Chapel
LaVista, Nebraska

Visitation
Thursday, February 2, 2006 ---5:00 - 8:00 PM
St. Bernadette Catholic Church
(7600 S. 42nd St Bellevue NE)

Vigil Service
Thursday, February 2, 2006 --- 7:00 PM

Mass Of Christian Burial
Funeral Friday 10:00 at The Bethany Funeral Home Chapel followed by Precession to St. Bernadette Catholic Church at 11:00 AM for Interment, St. John's Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife Rita and his children, John, Gary, Jim, Shelly, Mary Beth "Betts" (Rick) Jones of Harlan, IA , Jolene, and Steve

Brown, Ruth Eva - death notice March 16, 2006

Ruth Eva Brown death notice March 16, 2006

Ruth Brown

©The Harlan Tribune
03/16/2006

Brown, 74, Council Bluffs, died March 16, 2006.

COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Services are pending for Ruth Brown, 74, Council Bluffs, who died Thursday, March 16.

Brown is survived by her brother, Art VanderMeulen, and sister, Betty (Dean) Rasmussen, all of Council Bluffs.

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

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Ruth Eva Brown
©Daily Nonpareil
03/17/2006

Ruth Eva Brown, age 74, of Council Bluffs, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006, at her sister's home.

Ruth was born in Lake City, Iowa. She was a beautician and a data processor.

Survivors include brother, Art VanderMeulen of Council Bluffs; sister, Betty Rasmussen and husband, Dean, of Council Bluffs.

Visitation will be Friday, March 17, 2006, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 18, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home in Avoca. Burial following service in Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa.

Bruck, Mildred Theresa - death notice March 20, 2006

Mildred Theresa Bruck death notice March 20, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Mildred Theresa Bruck - Age 83
Who Died On - Monday, March 20, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Wednesday. March 22, 2006 8:00 A.M. To 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Wednesday,
March 22, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass Of Christian Burial
Thursday, March 23, 2006 11:00 A.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph’s Cemetery- Earling, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Andrew of Earling, IA ; Her children: Pat (Dick Siemer) Blankman of Dow City, IA; Ron ( Mary) Bruck of Harlan, Ia; Gary (Mary) Bruck of Wills Point, TX; Don "Short" (JoAnn) Bruck of Earling, IA; Shirley (Dan) Grote of Earling, IA; Her Step-children Joann (Eldon) McCuen of Gray, IA;
Ken (Linda) Bruck of Harlan, IA; John (Janie) Bruck of Earling, Ia; Thomas (Rose) Bruck of Avoca, IA; Kevin Bruck of Earling, IA; Sisters: Luella Kloewer of Earling, IA and Vera Nelson of Coleridge, NE; Brothers-In-Law Joe Leuschen of Earling, IA; LaVern (Betty) Bruck of Irwin, IA; Jerry (Velma) Bruck of Earling, IA; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Schwery of Panama, IA; Zita Bruck of Earling, IA.

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Mildred Theresa Bruck - Age 83

Mildred Theresa Bruck, the daughter of George and Emma Weihs Schneider, was born on February 22, 1923, at Westphalia, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. Mildred attended one year of country school and then attended St. Boniface Catholic School where she graduated.

On August 10, 1942, Mildred was united in marriage to Alfred “Farmer” Bruck at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. To this union, six children were born: Pat, William, Ronald, Gary, Donald and Shirley. After their marriage they resided outside of Earling, Iowa, where Alfred farmed. He died on February 20, 1978.
On September 14, 1979, Mildred was united in marriage to Andrew Bruck at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. After their marriage, the couple resided at Earling, Iowa.

Mildred was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the Altar Society and St. Joseph’s Choir. She enjoyed cooking for the Earling Café, gardening, flowers, baking, canning fruits and vegetables, singing at the Little Flower Haven, needle work, playing cards and walking.

She died on Monday, March 20, 2006, at her home in Earling, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-three years and twenty-six days. In addition to her parents, and her first husband, Alfred, Mildred was preceded in death by a son, William, a step-son, Andrew, brothers, Elmer and Walter Schneider, sisters, Marie Schneider and Irene Leuschen.

Survivors include her husband, Andrew of Earling, Iowa; her children: Pat Blankman and her friend, Dick Siemer of Dow City, Iowa; Ronald Bruck and his wife, Mary of Harlan, Iowa; Gary Bruck and his wife, Mary of Wills Point, Texas; Don “Short” Bruck and his wife, JoAnn of Earling, Iowa; Shirley and her husband, Dan Grote of Earling, Iowa; her step-children: Joann and her husband Eldon McCuen of Gray, Iowa; Kenneth Bruck and his wife, Linda of Harlan, Iowa; John Bruck and his wife, Janie of Earling, Iowa; Thomas Bruck and his wife, Rose of Avoca, Iowa; Kevin Bruck of Earling, Iowa; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; nineteen step-grandchildren; fourteen step-great grandchildren; sisters: Luella Kloewer of Earling, Iowa; Vera Nelson of Coleridge, Nebraska; brothers-in-law: Joe Leuschen of Earling, Iowa; LaVern Bruck and his wife, Betty of Irwin, Iowa; Jerry Bruck and his wife, Velma of Earling, Iowa; sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Schwery of Panama, Iowa; Zita Bruck of Earling, Iowa; other relatives and a great many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, March 23, 2006, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Michael Berner as the celebrant. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Earling, Iowa, with Scott Blankman, Danny Bruck, James Blankman, Jeffrey Blankman, Bill Bruck, Jr., Ron Bruck, Jr., Kevin Grote, Greg Grote, and Brian Grote serving as casket bearers.

Carmichael, Dan Robert - death notice Jan. 11, 2006

Dan Robert Carmichael death notice Jan. 11, 2006

Dan Carmichael
©The Harlan Tribune
01/19/2006

Carmichael, 98, Key Biscayne, Fla., died Jan. 11, 2006.

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Dan Robert Carmichael, 98, Key Biscayne, Fla. and Green Lake, Wi., died at his home in Key Biscayne on January 11.

A memorial service will be held in Green Lake in the spring. Carmichael was originally from Shelby County.
Carmichael is survived by son Dan R. (Mary) Carmichael, Jr. of Ironwood, Mi.; daughter Gail (Thomas, Jr.) Kimen of Key Biscayne and Green Lake; and six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren

Christensen, Daniel Lee - death notice Feb. 21, 2006

Daniel Lee Christensen death notice Feb. 21, 2006

Daniel Christensen
The Harlan Tribune
02/24/2006
Christensen, 23, Omaha, died Feb. 21, 2006

OMAHA -- Daniel Lee Christensen, 23, Omaha, died February 21 at his father's home in Audubon.
Services will be Saturday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Christensen is survived by his father, Steven Christensen, of Audubon; mother Ruth (Bruce) Kindred of Omaha; brother Jon Christensen of Omaha; and grandmother Beulah Nielsen of Elk Horn.

Coenen, Raymond Peter - death notice Jan. 31, 2006

Raymond Peter Coenen death notice Jan. 31, 2006

Services for 85-year-old Raymond Peter Coenen of Westphalia will be held 11:00 am Saturday, February 4th at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Burial will be at the St. Boniface Cemetery. Raymond Coenen died Tuesday, January 31st at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Friends may call 2:00 to 9:00 pm Friday, February 3rd with a wake service at 7:00 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Raymond P. Coenen - Age 85
Who Died On - Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Visitation
Friday, February 3, 2006 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, February 3, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, February 4, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Survivors include his children:
Kathleen (Jeff) Marxen of Omaha, NE;
Shirley (Gary) Lee of Wilmington, OH;
Roger (Chris) Coenen of Boynton Beach, FL;
Ray (Patricia) Coenen of Omaha, NE;
Mary Lou (Wendell) Riley of Spirit Lake, IA;
Michael (Laura) Coenen of Omaha, NE;
Theresa (Tim) Corrigan of Littleton, CO;
Martha (Duane) Finken of Earling, IA;
Denice Coenen of Omaha, NE;
Sharon (Craig) Mitchell of Dunlap, IA;
Lois Coenen of Niwot, CO;
Dean (Nancy) Coenen of Omaha, NE;
Margie (Bob) Heffernan of Woodbine, IA;

brothers & sisters:
Bernice Stracke of Harlan, IA.;
Kenneth (Verena) Coenen of Harlan, IA;
Henry (Dorothy) Coenen, Jr. of Woodbine, IA;
Marilyn (Walt) Rauterkus of Omaha, NE

Croghan, John Harry - July 20, 1935 - March 19, 2006

John Harry Croghan July 20, 1935 - March 19, 2006

John Harry Croghan
©Daily Nonpareil
03/21/2006

John Harry Croghan, age 70, of Cherryville, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006, at his home.

Born July 20, 1935, to the late James Croghan and Leona Sullivan, in Council Bluffs. A longtime resident of Council Bluffs, he enjoyed fishing and worked at Central State Steel and Ollie Transfer Company.

Preceded in death by his parents; children, Johnny Robin Croghan, Terri Lee Croghan; sisters, Ida Belle Travis and Donna Gardner; and brother, Bill Croghan; former spouse, Phyllis Shoemake; and former friend, Dixie Doty-Price.

Survivors include daughters, Tina McConnell and husband, Craig, of Council Bluffs, Amber Swanson and husband, Mike, of Neola, Iowa; grandchildren, Terri Windslow and husband, Tony, of Council Bluffs, Steven McConnell, Jaimee and Jakob Swanson; great grandson, Zachariah Windslow; brothers, Boyd Sullivan, Jim Croghan and Leroy Croghan, sisters, Margie Snethen, Genevive Helms, Karen Shawler; many nieces and nephews.

Private family service pending.

Crowder, Michelle Ann - February 29, 1972 - March 28, 2006

Michelle Ann Crowder February 29, 1972 - March 28, 2006

Michelle Ann Crowder
©Daily Nonpareil
03/31/2006

Michelle Ann Crowder, age 34, of Cheyenne, Wyo., formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away March 28, 2006, at United Medical Center West in Cheyenne.

Michelle was born February 29, 1972, in Council Bluffs to Benjamin and Mary Lou (Rosman) Crowder. Michelle moved with her family to Cheyenne some 20 years ago and was employed at the Salvation Army. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and ARC.

Michelle was preceded in death by her grandparents, Myron and Veronica Rosman.

She is survived by her parents, Ben and Mary Lou Crowder; brother, David Crowder, all of Cheyenne; and grandparents, Calvin and Helen Crowder of Council Bluffs. Wake Service will be Sunday at 4:00 p.m. with visitation following until 6:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Rev. Chuck Kottas, Pastor, officiating. Interment in Hazel Dell Cemetery with a lunch following at St. Peter's Church Social Hall.

Memorials to Special Olympics, American Lung Association or ARC.

Davis, Lela R. - death notice March 3, 2006

Lela R. Davis death notice March 3, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Lela R. Davis - Age 94
Who Died On Friday, March 3, 2006

Visitation
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Saturday, March 4, 2006 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Family Will Greet Friends
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Saturday, March 4, 2006 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Funeral Services
Elm Crest Chapel - Harlan, Iowa
Sunday, March 5, 2006 at 2:00 PM

Interment
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include her step-daughter: Dorothy Hall of Shelby, Iowa; her grandchildren: Beverly (Rich) Goshorn; Dixie (Robert) Nihsen; Danny (Linda) Hall; Barbara (Randy) Lund all of Shelby, Iowa; Steven (Amy) Hall of Huxley, Iowa

Diggle, Beatrice P. - death notice Jan. 9, 2006

Beatrice P. Diggle death notice Jan. 9, 2006

Beatrice Diggle
©The Harlan Tribune
01/12/2006

Diggle, 93, Avoca, died Jan. 9, 2006.

AVOCA -- Beatrice P. Diggle, 93, Avoca, died Monday, Jan. 9 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center.
Graveside services were held Thursday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Neola Cemetery.

Diggle is survived by niece Jenny Gelder of The Villages, Fla.; and nephews Talton Kendrick of Boca Grande, Fla. and Bill Campbell of Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Beatrice “Betty” P. Diggle - Age 93
Who Died On - Monday, January 9, 2006

NO VISITATION

Graveside Services
Thursday, January 12, 2006 1:00 PM
Neola Cemetery - Neola Iowa

Interment
Neola Cemetery - Neola, Iowa

Survivors include her niece and nephews: Jenny Kendrick Gelder of The Villages, Florida; Talton Kendrick of Boca Grande, Florida and Bill Campbell of Harlan, Iowa.

Dobler, Ruth - death notice March 26, 2006

Ruth Dobler death notice March 26, 2006

Services for 89-year-old Ruth Dobler of Manilla, formerly of Denison, will be held 10:30 am Saturday, April 1st, at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Burial will be at the Oakland Cemetery in Denison. Ruth Dobler died Sunday, March 26th at the Manilla Manor. Survivors include 2 daughters: Virginia McCurdy (Gary) of Washington, IA and Marge Hemminger of Harlan; 1 sons, Keith Dobler (Ginny) of Glenwood, 8 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; 1 brother Max Powell (Lougene) of Stuart, 1 sister-in-law, Phyllis Ownen Powell Henriksen of Emmetsburg. Friends may call 3:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, March 31st with an Eastern Star Service at 7:00 pm at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.

Doonan, Alice Marie - death notice March 10, 2006

Alice Marie Doonan death notice March 10, 2006

Services for 91-year-old Alice Marie Doonan of Atlantic will be held 10:30 am Monday, March 13th at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery. Alice Doonan died Friday, March 10th, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Friends may call Saturday, March 11th, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm and Sunday, March 12th from noon to 9:00 pm with family visitation Sunday, March 12th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Alice M. Doonan - Age 91
Who Died On Friday, March 10, 2006

Visitation
Saturday, March 11, 2006 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Sunday March 12, 2006 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, March 13, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
Immanuel Lutheran Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery - Jacksonville, Iowa

Survivors include her daughters: Genevieve (Al) Wede of Atlantic, Iowa and Linda Wisdom of Sterling, Colorado.

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Alice M. (Hansen) Doonan

Alice Marie Hansen Doonan, the daughter of Chris N. and Ingeborg (Madsen) Hansen, was born on July 30, 1914, on a farm near Jacksonville, Iowa. She grew to adulthood on the family farm and attended country school at Jackson Township No. 2 in Jacksonville, Iowa. Alice was baptized and confirmed at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville.

On January 24, 1937, Alice was united in marriage to Wilford "Bill" Doonan at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. The couple farmed near Jacksonville for over 25 years. To this union, two daughters were born, Genevieve and Linda. They were born on the eighth of March, just one year apart. This was always a very special day for Bill and Alice celebrating their daughter’s birthday with relatives and friends. They retired from farming in 1962, and built a new home in Harlan. Bill owned and operated "Bill’s Gulf Station" at 7th and Durant Street, he passed away July 18, 1973.

Alice enjoyed her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed playing the piano, baking, crafts, quilting, and playing cards.

Alice passed away on Friday, March 10, 2006, at the Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of ninety-one years, seven months, and eleven days. In addition to her parents, and her husband Bill, Alice was preceded in death by an infant brother.

Grateful for sharing in her life are her two daughters, Genevieve and her husband, Al Wede of Atlantic, Iowa; Linda Wisdom of Sterling, Colorado; seven grandchildren: Alfred Wede, Jr., Nancy (Wede) Templeman and her husband, Tim, Rodney Wede and his wife, Ruth Ann, Scott Wede, Rhonda Smith, Randy Basford and his wife, Shannon, and Ron Basford; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 13, 2006, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Dennis Meyer officiating. Interment was in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa, with Tim Templeman, Shane Basford, Alfred Wede, Jr., Ruth Anne & Blake Wede, Shannon & Savanah Basford, and Bill & Bertha Hansen serving as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were Rodney Wede, Randy Basford, Scott Wede, Justen Templeman, Branden Kemp, and Trevor Templeman.

Eggerss, Mary Louise - death notice March 7, 2006

Mary Louise Eggerss death notice March 7, 2006

Mary Louise Eggerss
©The Harlan Tribune
03/20/2006

Eggerss, 75, Avoca, died March 7, 2006.

AVOCA -- Mary Louise Eggerss, 75, Avoca, died March 7 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center.
Graveside services were held March 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

Eggerss is survived by daughter Wilma Eggerss of Harlan; son Delbert (Diana) Eggerss, Jr. of Avoca; four grandchildren; sister Betty Nixon of Columbus, Ga.; and brothers Rudy, Andrew and Benny.

Elam, Melvin Leroy - November 17, 1935 - Feb. 13, 2006

Melvin Leroy Elam November 17, 1935 - Feb. 13, 2006

Melvin Leroy Elam
©Daily Nonpareil
02/16/2006

Melvin Leroy Elam, 70, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away on Feb. 13, 2006.

He was born November 17, 1935, in Correctionville, Iowa, to Ronald and Frieda C. Elam. Melvin retired from Sheet Metal Workers, Local #3 in Omaha.

He leaves behind Mary Joanne, his loving wife of forty years; daughter, Tamara and husband, Dr. Andreas Tillmann; grandaughters, Amanda and Laura Tillmann, all of Armidale, Australia; two sisters, Beverly K. and husband, Steve Griffis, and Velda J. Scott, all of Council Bluffs; brother, Roger L. Elam, of Harlan; many special relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 17, from 6-8 p.m. at Henry-Livingston Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be Saturday, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor James Endecott, Church of God Prophecy, officiating. Burial will follow in Calhoun Cemetery, rural Missouri Valley.

Memorials may be given to The American Cancer Society.

Flynn, Norma Gail Colburn - death notice March 10, 2006

Norma Gail Colburn Flynn death notice March 10, 2006

Norma Flynn

©The Harlan Tribune
03/16/2006

Flynn, 84, Prairie Village, Kan., died March 10, 2006.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. -- Norma Gail Colburn Flynn, 84, Prairie Village, Kan., formerly of Harlan, died Friday, March 10.

Services were held Thursday, March 16 at 3:30 p.m. at Cure of Ars Church Leawood, Kan.

Flynn is survived by children Pam Sullivan of Phoenix, Az., Jim Flynn of Tucson, Az., Jerry Flynn of Reno, Nev. and Larry Flynn of Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and four grandchildren.

Foje, Viola Ida (Hamann) - June 9, 1915 - Feb. 6, 2006

Viola Ida (Hamann) Foje June 9, 1915 - Feb. 6, 2006

Viola Ida (Hamann) Foje
©Daily Nonpareil 2006
02/08/2006

Viola Ida Foje, 90, of Persia, Iowa, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, at Northcrest Care Facility in Council Bluffs.

Viola was born in Persia on June 9, 1915, to William and Tena Oloff Hamann.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; and 2 sisters, Irene Nicoll and Irma Oberg.

Survivors include her sons, John and wife, Patty of Thornton, Colo., and Jim and wife, Linda of Council Bluffs; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Violet Guilles and Wilma Parrent both of Englewood, Colo.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia, Iowa, with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery in Persia with a lunch following at the Parish Hall.

Frank, Owen P. - death notice Feb. 10, 2006

Owen P. Frank death notice Feb. 10, 2006

Owen P. Frank
Published in the Omaha World-Herald
from 2/14/2006 - 2/15/2006.

FRANK-Owen P., age 71, of Omaha, passed away February 10, 2006. Survived by his nine children Timothy Frank, Terrance Frank, Thomas Frank, Tamara Frank, Tracey Frank, Theresa Sanchez, Tina Kane, Toni Carman, and Trisha Hayes; 17 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Siblings; Jeanette Sandbothe, James Frank and Francis Frank. May the peace that eluded him in this life greet him in the next.

French, Carol Rose (Schwarte) - July 20, 1943 - Feb. 13, 2006

Carol Rose (Schwarte) French July 20, 1943 - Feb. 13, 2006

Carol Rose French
©Daily Nonpareil
02/15/2006

Carol Rose French, age 62, passed away Feb. 13, 2006.

Carol was born July 20, 1943 in Earling, Iowa to Henry and Ella (Frank) Schwarte. Carol was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church and Altar Society.

Carol is preceded in death by her husband, Duane (2005); parents; and granddaughter, Cheyenne.

Carol will be sadly missed by her son, Stephen French; daughters, Darlene Steward, Robbin Evans and Donna Reichart; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Wagner (Pete); brothers, Gary Schwarte (Maxine) and Gail Schwarte.

Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 pm at St. Peter's Catholic Church with rosary at 7pm. Celebration of life services will 10am, Friday at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Chuck Kottas officiating. Inurnment will be 2pm, Monday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Earling, Iowa.

Fromm, Peter Joseph - death notice March 30, 2006

Peter Joseph Fromm death notice March 30, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Peter Joseph Fromm - Age 80
Who Died On - Thursday, March 30, 2006

Visitation
Sunday, April 2, 2006 - 12:00 Noon - 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa
Sunday, April 2, 2006 -6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, April 2, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, April 3, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Military Rites
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Therese of Defiance, IA; his children: John Fromm of Defiance, IA; Pete (Marla) Fromm of Ankeny, IA; Mary (John) Dentlinger of Manning, IA; brother, Leo (Ann) Fromm of Marshalltown, IA; sister,Virginia Muellman of Omaha, NE.

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Main Location
P.O. Box 70
1304 9th Street
Harlan, Iowa 51537-0070
(712) 755-3135
(800) 831-6805
www.pauleyjones.com

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In Loving Memory of
PETER J. FROMM
Born - February 3, 1926 - Harlan, Iowa
Died - March 30, 2006- Defiance, Iowa

WAKE SERVICE
Sunday, April 2, 2006- 7:00 PM.
St, Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday, April 3, 2006 - 11:00 AM
St. Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

CELEBRANT ACCOMPANIST
Rev. Michael Berner Judy Rewerts
VOCALISTS
George Rewerts Maryalyce Dotzer

CASKET BEARERS
Alan Finken, Patrick Lehan, Keith Weller,
Robert Muellman, Mark Kaufman, Wayne Schwarte

MILITARY RITES
American Legion Post No. 707 of Defiance and Westphalia, Iowa
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

An invitation is extended to the relatives and friends to meet with the family in St. Peter's Catholic Church Fellowship Hall at the close of the committal service.

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Peter J. Fromm,Jr.

Peter "Pete" Joseph Fromm, Jr., the son of Peter andPhilomena (Gorsche) Fromm, Sr., was born on February 3,
1926, in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peters Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. In 1935, the Fromm family moved to Defiance, Iowa and Pete attended school and graduated from St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance. After high school, he stayed on his family's farm to help his father until he was drafted.

On September 21, 1950, Peter was inducted into the United States Army at Omaha, Nebraska. He served with the Third Infantry during the Korean conflict. During his military service, Pete was privileged to serve with the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. He was present for many dignitaries including President Harry S. Truman. His duty was one of honor and respect. He was honorably discharged on September 20, 1952, at Indiantown Cap Military Reservation.

On November 16, 1959, he was united in marriage to Therese Kaufman at St.Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Three children were born to this union: John, Pete and Mary. After their marriage, the couple resided just west of Defiance, Iowa, on the farm that Peter's parents farmed and this has been their home since that time. Pete was a lifetime farmer and enjoyed his work.

He was a member of the American Legion Post No, 707 of Defiance, Iowa, and was a past member of the Knights of Columbus. Pete was a big supporter of the Defiance Town Team Baseball and was a player as well as a coach. His life revolved around his family, his farm, his faith and the flag. He was a loving husband, father and very proud grandfather.

Peter died on Thursday, March 30, 2006, at his home in Defiance, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty years, one month and twenty-seven days. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his brother and sisters: Leonard, Marie Beauchamp, Margaret Lehan, and Edna Finken. Survivors include his wife, Therese Fromm of Defiance, Iowa; his children: John Fromm of Defiance, Iowa; Pete Fromm and his wife, Marla of Ankeny, Iowa; Mary and her husband, John Dentlinger of Manning, Iowa: five grandchildren: Anna, Kate, and Jacob Dentlinger and Nathan and Tyler Fromm; his brother, Leo Fromm and his wife, Ann of Marshalltown, Iowa; sister, Virginia Muellman of Omaha, Nebraska; other relatives and many friends.

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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Main Location
P.O. Box 70
1304 9th Street
Harlan, Iowa 51537-0070
(712) 755-3135
(800) 831-6805
www.pauleyjones.com

Gittins, Gary E. - death notice Jan. 3, 2006

Gary E. Gittins death notice Jan. 3, 2006

Gary E. Gittins
©Daily Nonpareil
01/05/2006

Gary E. Gittins, age 58, of Neola, Iowa, passed away January 3, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Mr. Gittins was born and grew up in Council Bluffs and has lived in Neola for the past 33 years. He was a farmer and owner of Gittins Trucking. He was a member of Neola First Presbyterian Church.

Preceded in death by father, Lee Eugene Gittins and grandmother, Helen Gittins.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Lois (Carlson) Gittins of Neola; children, Gina Wiggins and husband, Richard, of Bellevue, Neb., and Adam Gittins and fiance, Melissa, of Neola; grandchildren, Gage and Elizabeth Wiggins; mother, Iva Gittins of Council Bluffs; brothers, Robert, LeRoy, David and Don; sister, Bernice; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Open visitation at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Wednesday until 3 p.m. Thursday when Mr. Gittins will be taken to Neola Presbyterian Church. Family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Church. Funeral service will be Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Church with Rev. Dean Sparr officiating. Burial is in Neola Township Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Church.

Memorials may be offered to Neola Presbyterian Church or to the family.

Goetzinger, Josephine L. - Heller death notice Jan. 1, 2006

Josephine L. Goetzinger Heller death notice Jan. 1, 2006

Josephine Heller
©The Harlan Tribune
01/03/2006

Died January 1, 2006.

HARLAN -- Josephine L. Heller, 86, Harlan, died Sunday, January 1 at her home.

Services will be Wednesday, January 4 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance.

A rosary service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home. Visitation continues Tuesday from noon-9 p.m. at the funeral home, with family greeting friends from 6-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Heller is survived by her son, Jerry (Sandy) Heller of Defiance; daughter Karen Everhart of Inver Grove Heights, Mn.; brothers Virgil (Irene) Goetzinger of Alma, Mi. and Charles (Eunice) Goetzinger of Defiance; sister Agnes Goetzinger of Westphalia; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Arrangements and Services For
Josephine L. Heller - Age 86
Who Died On - Sunday, January 1, 2006

Visitation
Monday, January 2, 2006
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, January 3, 2006 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, January 3, 2005 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Tuesday, January 3, 2006 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 11:00 AM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

Survivors include her son, Jerry (Sandy) Heller of Defiance, IA; daughter, Karen Everhart of Inver Grove Heights, MN; Brothers: Virgil (Irene) Goetzinger of Alma, MI;Charles (Eunice) Goetzinger of Defiance, IA;
Sister-in-law Agnes Goetzinger of Westphalia, IA.

Greve, Virginia Clare "Ginnie" Knox O’Neil - Apr. 15, 1922 - Jan. 18, 2006

Virginia Clare "Ginnie" Knox O’Neil Greve Apr. 15, 1922 - Jan. 18, 2006

Virginia Clare "Ginnie" Greve
April 15, 1922 - January 18, 2006

Virginia Clare “Ginnie” O’Neil Greve, the daughter of Fallas Commodore and Nellie Ester (Devine) Knox, was born on April 15, 1922, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was raised in Council Bluffs and attended Council Bluffs schools. On February 17, 1949, Ginnie married James M. O’Neil in Omaha, Nebraska. She was especially fond of her in-laws, Dr. James A. and Gertrude M. O’Neil, who were very good to her.

For many years, Ginnie taught high school speech, drama, and debate classes at Notre Dame High School in Omaha. She retired from teaching in 1970. James died on September 9, 1982, in Omaha. In 1984, Ginnie met Everett Andrew Greve at a dance; they were married on July 19, 1986, in Jacksonville, Iowa.

Ginnie was a 25-year member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Omaha before becoming a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, where she taught Sunday school. She was a member of the Omaha Botany Club, was involved in Omaha theatre groups, and loved to travel, paint, and dance. Ginnie also actively promoted education.

Ginnie Greve died on Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, at the age of 83 years, 9 months, and 3 days.

Ginnie was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, James M. O’Neil. She is survived by her second husband, Everett Greve of Jacksonville, Iowa; one son, James J. (Wendy) O'Neil of Colleyville, Texas; one daughter, Kathi (Bill) Warren of Papillion, Nebraska; one sister, Patricia (Ladd) Pokorney of Carter Lake, Iowa; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, January 21, 2006, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Father Robert Hoefler celebrating. Musicians were Kathleen Kohorst and Maryalyce Dotzler. Casket bearers were Casey O'Neil, Jay Warren, Andrew Warren, Bryan Greve, Marty O'Neill, Kelly Smith, Dr. Tom Heywood, and Mark John. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Grogan, Mary Ann Johnson - death notice

Mary Ann Johnson Grogan death notice

Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 1/21/2006 - 1/22/2006

GROGAN, Mary Ann, age 62, Co. Bluffs. Clerk at First Data Resources. Survived by daughter, Rachelle Hiatt, Co. Bluffs; son, Mark Johnson, Omaha; granddaughters, Felicia, Amanda, and Samantha Hiatt; sisters, Kathy Dorsey (Herb), Mo. Valley, IA, Carol Jennings (Dave), Pacific Junction, IA, and Patty Johnson, CO; brothers, James Johnson (Cheryl), Pocola, OK, John Johnson (Julie), Harlan, IA, and Tim Johnson, of Delmar, CA; many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE Monday, 7:00 p.m. Cutler-O'Neill Chapel.

VISITATION with the Family, Sunday, 6-8 p.m at the Mortuary. The family will direct memorials.

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

Hansen, Donald E. - death notice Feb. 18, 2006

Donald E. Hansen death notice Feb. 18, 2006

Donald Hansen
©The Harlan Tribune
02/24/2006

Hansen, 80, Columbia, Mo., died Feb. 18, 2006.

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Donald E. Hansen, 80, Columbia, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 18 at West Village Manor.
Graveside services will be held Monday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

Hansen is a former Avoca resident. He is survived by a nephew, David (Glynda) Hansen, and niece Cheryle (David) Nolke, both of Rocheport; two great nephews, two great nieces, one great-great niece and one great-great nephew.

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

Hansen, Elizabeth Ann (Allerton) - death notice March 30, 2006

Elizabeth Ann (Allerton) Hansen death notice March 30, 2006

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Main Location
P.O. Box 70
1304 9th Street
Harlan, Iowa 51537-0070
(712) 755-3135
(800) 831-6805
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Elizabeth Ann Hansen - 70
Who Died On - Thursday, March 30, 2006

Visitation
Friday, March 31, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, March 31, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Saturday, April 1, 2006 - 1:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Bernard Hansen of Portsmouth, IA; her children: Susan (Andrew) Austin of Omaha, NE; Dean (Lori) Hansen of Avoca, IA, Sharon (Kalvin) Petersen of Alta, IA; David (Annette) Hansen of Muskogee, OK Sandra (Mike) Davis of Alta, IA her mother, Ethel Allerton or Council Bluffs, IA and her brothers John (Cherry) Allerton of Council Bluff, IA

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Services for 70-year-old Elizabeth Ann Hansen of Portsmouth will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, April 1st at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Elizabeth Hansen died Thursday, March 30th at her home. Survivors include her husband, Bernard; her mother, Ethel Allerton of Council Bluffs; 3 daughters, Susan Austin (Andrew) of Omaha, Sharon Petersen (Kalvin) of Alta, and Sandra Davis (Mike) of Alta; 2 sons, Dean Hansen (Lori) of Avoca and David Hansen (Annette) of Muskogee, OK; 2 brothers, John Allerton (Cherry) of Council Bluffs, and Keith Allerton of Omaha. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 9: 00 pm Friday, March 31st at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

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Elizabeth Ann Hansen
©Daily Nonpareil - posted with permission
03/31/2006

Elizabeth Ann Hansen, 70, of Portsmouth, Iowa, passed away March 30, 2006, at her home.

She was a 1954 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, and a 1957 graduate of Mercy School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Bernard Hansen, of Portsmouth; mother, Ethel Caroline Allerton, of Council Bluffs; daughters, Susan (Andrew) Austin, of Omaha, Neb., Sharon (Kalvin) Petersen and Sandra (Mike) Davis, both of Alta, Iowa; sons, Dean (Lori) Hansen, of Avoca and David (Annette) Hansen, of Muskogee, Okla.; brothers, John (Cherry) Allerton, of Council Bluffs and Keith Allerton, of Omaha, Neb.; 13 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Iowa.

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Hansen, Elizabeth Ann (Allerton) March 2, 1936 - March 30, 2006

Elizabeth Ann Hansen - 70

Elizabeth Ann Hansen, the daughter of Myron Baldwin and Ethel Caroline (Gretzer) Allerton, was born on March 2, 1936 at Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was baptized at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Elizabeth attended Abraham Lincoln school graduating with the class of 1954. She then attended Mercy School of Nursing, graduating in 1957.

On April 4, 1957, Elizabeth was united in marriage to Bernard "Bud" Russell Hansen at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Council Bluffs. To this union, five children were born: Susan, Dean, Sharon, David and Sandra. After their marriage, the couple resided on their farm near Portsmouth.

Elizabeth was a member of the Tennant Methodist Church and the Shelby County Historical Society. She enjoyed stamp collecting, flowers, gardening, art and taking photographs. Her family was very important to her and she loved spending time with them. Elizabeth also liked to bake and would often bring baked goods to her family's homes when she visited. She loved to travel and attending family reunions. Elizabeth also enjoyed taking care of her mother and her grandchildren were always on her mind. Her family was the root of her life and if she ever had any spare time she would spend it with her children and grandchildren.

Elizabeth died at her home on Thursday, March 30, 2006, near Portsmouth, Iowa, having attained the age of seventy years and twenty-eight days. She was preceded in death by her father and her grandson, Gregory Petersen. Survivors include her husband, Bernard "Bud" of Portsmouth, Iowa; her children: Susan and her husband, Andrew Austin of Omaha, Nebraska; Dean Hansen and his wife, Lori of Avoca, Iowa; Sharon and her husband, Kalvin Petersen of Alta, Iowa; David Hansen and his wife, Annette of Muskogee, Oklahoma; Sandra and her husband, Mike Davis of Alta, Iowa; her mother, Ethel Allerton of Council Bluffs, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers: John Allerton and his wife, Cherry of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Keith Allerton of Omaha, Nebraska; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa with Jim Boardman serving as the clergy. Casket bearers were Elizabeth's grandsons: Joel Hansen, Kole Petersen, Michael Hansen, Logan Davis, Luke Hansen, Brad Austin and Charles Petersen. Interment was in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Iowa.

Hartvigsen, George Allen - death notice March 28, 2006

George Allen Hartvigsen death notice March 28, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
George Allen Hartvigsen - 73
Who Died On - Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Visitation
Thursday, March 30, 2006 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, March 30, 2006 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral
Friday, March 31, 2006 --10:00 A.M.
Immanuel Lutheran Church - Kimballton, Iowa

Interment
Immanuel Cemetery - Kimballton, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Sharon of Kimballton, IA; Daughter Karla Roecker of Harlan, IA; Sons Timothy Hartvigsen of Harlan, IA; Kevin (Tracy) Hartvigsen of Audubon, IA and his daughter-in-law, Carol Hartvigsen of Kimballton, IA

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George A. Hartvigsen

Funeral services for George Allen Hartvigsen, 73, of Kimballton, were conducted March 31, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton, with Stephen Gronseth officiating. Interment was in the Immanuel Cemetery in Kimballton.

George Allen Hartvigsen, was born Aug. 26, 1932, in Kimballton and died March 28, 2006, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, NE. He was employed at Allied Mills, Wayne Feeds - Sales.

Preceding him in death were his son, Dan Hartvigsen, and his brother, Merle Hartvigsen.

George is survived by his wife, Sharon Hartvigsen of Kimballton; his daughter, Karla Roecker of Harlan; two sons: Timothy Hartvigsen of Harlan; and Kevin and wife, Tracy Hartvigsen of Audubon; his daughter-in-law, Carol Hartvigsen of Kimballton; brother, Vogel Hartvigsen; sister, Altha Poley; sister-in-law, Elna Hartvigsen; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

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Hartvigsen, George Allen August 26, 1932 - March 28, 2006

George Allen Hartvigsen - 73

George Allen Hartvigsen son of Viderick and Mary (Knudsen) Hartvigsen, was born on August 26, 1932 in rural Kimballton,Iowa. George attended the Sharon Township Country School No. 5. He later attended the Audubon High School and graduated from the Elk Horn High School in 1951.

On August 28, 1954, George was united in marriage to Sharon Wohlhutter in Harlan, Iowa. Four children were
born to this union: Karla, Timothy, Dan and Kevin. After their marriage, the couple resided on a farm northeast of Kimballton, where they farmed for five years and in 1961, moved to Harlan and remained there until 1976 when George was transferred to southeast Iowa with Continental Grain. In 1985 he returned to the Kimballton area and worked at the Lansman Seed & Feed in Audubon until his retirement in 1997. George was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton and enjoyed gardening, playing golf, fishing, hunting, baking, canning, watching baseball and most of all, he enjoyed being a grandpa.

George died on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of seventy -three years, seven months and two days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dan and his brothers, Merle and Vogel and sister, Altha Poley.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Kimballton, his children: Karla Roecker of Harlan, Timothy Hartvigsen of Harlan, Kevin (Tracy) Hartvigsen of rural Audubon, daughter-in-law, Carol Hartvigsen of Kimballton, seven grandchildren: Zack (Erin), Josh (Sarah), Seth, and Emily Roecker, Jacob, Michaela and Amy Hartvigsen; two great-grandchildren: Lauren and Benjamin Roecker; sister-in-law, Elna Hartvigsen of Kimballton, nieces and nephews, other relatives and a great many friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 31, 2006, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton, Iowa, at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Stephen Gronseth officiating. Interment was in the Immanuel Cemetery in Kimballton, Iowa, with Lauren Roecker, Amy Hartvigsen, Benjamin Roecker, Jacob Hartvigsen and Michaela Hartvigsen serving as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were Dennis Mein, Emily Roecker, Zack Roecker, Josh Roecker, Seth Roecker and Joel Johnson.

Hemminger, Joyce L. - death notice Jan. 15, 2006

Joyce L. Hemminger death notice Jan. 15, 2006

Joyce Hemminger
©The Harlan Tribune
01/26/2006

Hemminger, 82, Rogers, Ark., died Jan. 15, 2006.

ROGERS, Ark. -- Joyce L. Hemminger, 82, Rogers, Ark., died January 15 in Rogers.

Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. at Oakley Chapel with burial in the Bland Cemetery at a later date.

Hemminger was originally from Harlan, working as a cook for 14 years and 14 years as a baker for the Harlan hospital. She is survived by her husband, Roy; daughter Karen (Craig) Johnson of Bella Vista, Ark.; son Bruce (Linda) Hemminger of Champaign, Ill.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Herkenrath, Helen M. - death notice March 22, 2006

Helen M. Herkenrath death notice March 22, 2006

Services for 87-year-old Helen M. Herkenrath of Portsmouth will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 25th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth. Helen Herkenrath died Wednesday, March 22nd at her home. Visitation will be held 8:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, March 24th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan and from 12 noon to 9:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth with a rosary service at 7:00 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Helen M. Herkenrath - 87
Who Died On - Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Visitation
Friday, March 24, 2006 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Friday,March 24, 2006 12:00 to 9:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady Fatima Church Portsmouth, Iowa

Rosary Service
Friday, March 24, 2006 7:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady Fatima Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Mary Our Lady Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

She is survived by her children: Phillip (Genevieve) Herkenrath of Neola, IA; Darlene Johnson of Stockton, CA; Richard (Karen) Herkenrath of Elkhorn, NE; Sharon Belder of Los Angeles, CA; Linda (Nick) Bruck of Bettendorf, IA; John (Mary) Herkenrath of Fremont, NE and Jane (Audeh) Malley of Phoenix, AZ

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04/05/2006

Helen Marie Herkenrath, 87, died peacefully at her home March 22 surrounded by family. Funeral services were held March 25 at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima at Portsmouth with Rev. John Dorton officiating. Casket bearers were Dan Bruck, Mark Herkenrath, Phil Belder, Hassan Malley, J.J. Herkenrath and Michael Johnson. Honorary casket bearers were Patrick Johnson, Keith Bruck and Mohammed Malley. Interment was at the St. Mary's Cemetery at Portsmouth.

Helen, the daughter of Matt and Margaret Sonntag Herbst, was born Aug. 25, 1918 in Panama. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. Helen attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Panama. She was united in marriage to Philip Herkenrath Oct. 9, 1935 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama and to this union eight children were born. After their marriage, they made their home in Portsmouth where they owned and operated their own business. Besides helping run the business, Helen had a full-time job of running the home and nurturing and raising their children. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and reading. Helen was a true inspiration of how to live life and how to leave it, as all who knew her knows. She will be remembered by those she touched as a devoted sister, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Those roles were her greatest job and achievement in life. She will also be remembered as a loving friend and neighbor to many. She was a long-time resident of Portsmouth and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was highly respected in both.

Survivors include her children Philip Herkenrath and his wife Genevieve of Neola, Darlene Johnson of Stockton, Calif., Richard Herkenrath and his wife Karen of Elk Horn, Neb., Sharon Belder of Los Angeles, Calif., Linda and her husband Nick Bruck of Bettendorf, John Herkenrath and his wife Mary of Fremont, Neb., and Jane and her husband Audeh Malley of Phoenix, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and many special friends and acquaintances.

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Herkenrath, Helen Marie (Herbst) August 25, 1918 - March 22, 2006

Helen M. Herkenrath - 87

Helen Marie Herkenrath, the daughter of Matt and Margaret Sonntag Herbst, was born on August 25, 1918 in Panama, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Panama, Iowa.

Helen was united in marriage to Philip Herkenrath on October 9, 1935 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama and to this union eight children were born. After their marriage, they made their home in Portsmouth, Iowa where they owned and operated their own business. Besides helping run the business, Helen had a full time job of running the home and lovingly nurturing and raising their children. Helen enjoyed flowers, gardening and reading.

Helen was a true inspiration of how to live life and how to leave it, as all who knew her knows. She will be remembered by those she touched as a devoted sister, loving wife, mother and grandmother. The roles of wife, mother and grandmother were her greatest joy and achievement in life. She will also be remembered as a loving friend and neighbor to many. She gave freely and completely of herself, without pretense or expectation. She quietly improved the world around her with love, kindness and humanity in every interaction, treating everyone equally and without judgement. She was a longtime resident of Portsmouth, Iowa and St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was highly respected in both.

Helen died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, surrounded by her family having attained the age of eighty-seven years, six months and twenty-eight days. She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, three sisters and her beloved husband of fifty-eight years, and an infant son, James.

Helen is survived by her children: Philip Herkenrath and his wife Genevieve of Neola, Iowa; Darlene Johnson of Stockton, California; Richard Herkenrath and his wife Karen of Elk Horn, Nebraska; Sharon Belder of Los Angeles, California; Linda and her husband Nick Bruck of Bettendorf, Iowa; John Herkenrath and his wife Mary of Fremont, Nebraska and Jane and her husband Audeh Malley of Phoenix, Arizona; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and many special friends and acquaintances.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. John Dorton as the celebrant. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portsmouth, Iowa, with Patrick Johnson, Keith Bruck, and Mohammed Malley serving as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were Dan Bruck, Mark Herkenrath, Phil Belder, Haasan Malley, J.J. Herkenrath and Michael Johnson.

Hodapp, Alice - death notice Jan. 22, 2006

Alice Hodapp death notice Jan. 22, 2006

Alice Hodapp
©The Harlan Tribune
01/26/2006

Hodapp, 92, Sioux Falls, S.D., died Jan. 22, 2006.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Alice M. Hodapp, 92, Sioux Falls, S.D., died Sunday, Jan. 22.

Services were held Thursday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Earling.

Hodapp is survived by sisters Sr. Marie Hodapp, Campbellsport, Wi., Rita Mueller, Princeton, Wi., and Marjorie (Bernard) Kennedy, Sioux Falls; sister-in-law Agnes Hodapp of Harlan; nieces and nephews.

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Services for 92-year-old Alice Hodapp of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Westphalia, will be held 11:00 am Thursday, January 26th at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Alice Hodapp died Sunday, January 22nd in Sioux Falls, SD. Friends may call 10:00 to 11:00 am Thursday, January 26th at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan.

Jans, Albert - June 16, 1921 - March 3, 2006

Albert Jans June 16, 1921 - March 3, 2006

Jans, Albert
Omaha World-Herald
3/5/2006

JANS-Albert, 84, Earling, IA. Retired farmer born 6/16/21 in Earling, IA, passed away 3/3/06 at Little Flower Haven Nursing Home, Earling, IA. Survived by wife, Loretta Jans, Earling, IA; sons, Kenny (Rosemary) Jans, Omaha, Don (Peg) Jans, Earling, IA; daughter, Marilyn (Larry) Deal, Atlanta, GA; sisters, Katie Ritter, Grand Junction, CO, Marie Davis, Omaha; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service 11:30 am Mon. St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA with Rev. Bob Hoefler officiating. Burial Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA.

Visitation Sun. 12 Noon to 9 pm
Wake Service Sun. 7 pm
all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA.

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

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Albert J. Jans - Age 85

Albert J. Jans, the son of Henry and Margaret Majerus Jans, was born on January 16, 1921, in Earling, Iowa. He attended country school and later St. Joseph’s School in Earling, Iowa. He was baptized, made his First Communion and Confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.

On December 8, 1941, Albert enlisted in the United States Navy, one day after Pearl Harbor. He received his honorable discharge in August of 1942, due to the accidental death of his brother.

Albert was united in marriage on February 9, 1943, to Loretta Bock at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. The marriage was performed by Msgr. Bissen and continued for over sixty-three years. Three children were born to this union, Kenneth, Marilyn and Donald.

For several years, he worked for area farmers, as a mechanic at Vandenberg Motors, Davis Bus Lines and then Schwab and Bacon Hardware in Harlan for eleven years. Albert and Loretta then moved to a farm north of Harlan in 1962. During his years on the farm, Albert also did custom work, trucking as well as a repair shop. He was well known because he could fix anything. He would not give up until he was successful. He was especially fond of his Bob Cat and his John Deere rider mower. He has been a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan since 1946.

His sense of humor was readily apparent; he always had a story to tell and liked to make everyone laugh. Favorite pastimes for Albert were hunting and fishing. He respected nature and often sheltered wild animals and kept many for pets. Music was another interest for Albert. He loved to play the accordion and the mouth harp, both by ear. On occasion, you could find Albert riding through the countryside on a three-wheeler, go-cart or snowmobile.

Albert died on March 3, 2006, at Little Flower Haven in Earling, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-five years, one month and fifteen days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson Jeff Deal and three brothers - Sylvan N., Sylvan H. and Alphonse Jans.

Albert is survived by his wife, Loretta Jans of Earling, Iowa; his children: Kenny Jans and his wife Rosemary of Omaha, Nebraska; Marilyn and her husband Larry Deal of Atlanta, Georgia and Don Jans and his wife Peg of Earling, Iowa; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters: Katie Ritter of Grand Junction, Colorado and Marie Davis of Omaha, Nebraska, other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, March 6, 2006, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, at 11:30 A.M. with Rev. Robert Hoefler as the celebrant. Interment was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, with Jeff Deal as the honorary casket bearer. Serving as casket bearers were Brian Jans, Beckie Jans, Erica Buffington, Jesse Jans, and Wyatt Jans.

Jorgensen, Melba LaVon Tague - Jan. 6, 1915 - Jan. 14, 2006

Melba LaVon Tague Jorgensen Jan. 6, 1915 - Jan. 14, 2006

Melba LaVon Jorgensen
January 6, 1915 - January 14, 2006

Melba LaVon Jorgensen, the daughter of Hoyt A. and Doris E. (Dent) Tague, was born near Kirkman, Iowa, on January 6, 1915. She attended Polk # 8 through eighth grade and graduated in 1932 from Harlan (Iowa) High School. She took normal training and many courses from Drake and Iowa State Teachers College. Melba’s first teaching job was at Polk # 8.

She made her first home in Fiscus, Iowa, and later lived in Harlan, Iowa, for many years. Melba married Harry Jorgensen in May, 1935. After Harry’s death in August, 1946, she and Gary lived with her parents, who helped her raise her young son. She first taught in the Harlan rural schools, and later became the case worker for the Iowa Department of Social Services in Audubon County. When Melba retired she became the caretaker for her elderly parents, and cared for them for several years until their deaths. Melba lived in her own home until July, 2004, when she moved to the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan.

Melba was a lovely Christian woman who taught Sunday School for the Churches of Christ for decades, both while she was working full time and after she retired. She liked bowling, crossword puzzles, music and a peaceful, quiet lifestyle. Melba was a member of Business and Professional Women and always enjoyed children. She enjoyed making others laugh and others enjoyed her laugh and cheerful disposition. Melba truly loved her family and delighted in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Melba L. Jorgensen died on Saturday, January 14, 2006, in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 91 years, and 8 days.

Melba was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Wayne (Bill) Tague. Those who celebrate her life include one son, Dr. Gary (Camelia) Jorgensen of Harlan, Iowa; one sister Lynn Rice of Omaha, Nebraska; one brother Hoyt (Phyllis) Tague, Jr. of Mountain Home, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Richard Jorgensen of Audubon, Iowa, and Rachelle (Todd) Sorensen and Christina (David) McIllwain, both of Hendersonville, Tennessee; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a great many friends.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Roy North, Evangelist, officiating. Tom Gaer gave the prayer, and the Scripture passage of II Peter 3:13-14 was read by Eugene Rasmussen. Burial of ashes was in the Redline Cemetery in rural Shelby County, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Kahler, William 'Red' Emil - Oct. 31, 1913 - March 21, 2006

William 'Red' Emil Kahler Oct. 31, 1913 - March 21, 2006

William 'Red' Emil Kahler
©Daily Nonpareil
03/22/2006

MINDEN - William "Red" Emil Kahler, 92, of Minden, passed away March 21, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

He was born Oct. 31, 1913, in Montpelier to Otto and Caroline Kahler. He attended Treynor schools - graduated from Minden high school class of 1931. He operated Kahler Garage and Minden Farm Equipment. He was a member of Minden United Church of Christ.

Mr. Kahler and his wife, Marilyn "Mary" Kahler, were married 56 years.

Survivors in addition to his wife include his son, Dennis Kahler, and wife, Shirley, of Minden; daughter, Kathy Kirkpatrick, and husband, Gene, of St. Louis, Mo.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Minden United Church of Christ. Funeral will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Minden United Church of Christ with the Rev. Brian Wohlhuter officiating. Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be offered to Minden United Church of Christ, Minden, IA 51553-0218 or Minden Fire and Rescue, Minden, IA 51553-0304.

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Arrangements and Services For
William “Red” Kahler - Age 92
Who Died On - Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, March 23, 2006 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Minden United Church of Christ - Minden, Iowa

Funeral Services
Friday, March 24, 2006 10:30 AM
Minden United Church of Christ - Minden, Iowa

Interment
Minden Cemetery
Minden, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn “Mary” Kahler; son Dennis (Shirley) Kahler, all of Minden, Iowa and daughter, Kathy (Gene) Kirkpatrick of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren.

Kahler Memorials:
Minden Fire and Rescue
Box 304
Minden, Iowa 51553
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Minden United Church Of Christ
Box 218
Minden, IA. 51553

Katzer, Dorothy (Assmann) - death notice Feb. 6, 2006

Dorothy (Assmann) Katzer death notice Feb. 6, 2006

Dorothy (Assmann) Katzer
02/10/2006

Dorothy Katzer, 71, of Walhalla, South Carolina, formerly of Denison, died Monday in Walhalla.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison with a private inurnment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Earling. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements where friends from call from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday. There will be a Legion of Mary Rosary at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Jane Belcher of Walhalla; two sons, Eugene of Denison and Lynn of Buck Grove; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Leonard Assmann of Hessmer, Louisiana, and Michael Assmann of Earling.

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Dorothy Katzer
Denison Bulletin/Review
Denison, IA
02/21/2006

Dorothy Marie Assmann Katzer was born January 2, 1935, the daughter of Anton and Catherine Huebert Assmann. She died Monday, February 6, 2006 in Walhalla, South Carolina at the age of seventy-one.

She was born in Panama, Iowa and received her education at St. Marys Catholic School, graduating with the class of 1953. On January 20, 1954, Dorothy was united in marriage to Urban Katzer at St. Marys Catholic Church in Panama. The couple settled on the home farm and were blessed with the birth of four children.

Dorothy worked at Reynolds Clothing in Denison doing alterations, and in her spare time, enjoyed camping, baking bread, sewing, quilting, and various other crafts. She enjoyed socializing with her friends, especially visiting about sewing and quilting projects. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who looked forward to spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Urban in 1998; her son Duane in 1979; and two sisters: Helen and Mildred. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jane Belcher and her husband, Lyle of Walhalla, South Carolina; two sons: Eugene and his wife, Ann of Denison; and Lynn and his wife, Lisa of Buck Grove; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers: Leonard Assmann and his wife, Addis of Hessmer, Louisiana; and Michael Assmann and his wife, Mary Ann of Earling; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2006 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison, Iowa. Fr. Edward Murray served as Celebrant of the service.

A private inurnment followed the service at St. Joseph Cemetery in Earling, Iowa with prayers offered by Fr. Mike Berner. Jean Cornelius provided the organ accompaniment for the St. Rose of Lima Choir.

Altar servers were: Jeremy Baxa, Alec Ruskell and Aubrey Granzen. Serving as Lector was Ann Katzer and gift bearers were Mike and Mary Ann Assmann.

A Legion of Mary Rosary was held at 5:30 p.m. at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

Kenkel, Charles M. - Feb. 14, 1931 - March 17, 2006

Charles M. Kenkel Feb. 14, 1931 - March 17, 2006

Charles M. Kenkel
©Daily Nonpareil
03/18/2006

Charles M. Kenkel, age 75, of Council Bluffs, passed away Friday after an extended illness.

Born Feb. 14, 1931, in Earling, Iowa, to the late Herman and Katherine Kobold Kenkel.

Charles graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1949 and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. On June 16, 1956, he married Catherine Guida. Together they raised children, Carol Wettengel, Patty Pettit and her husband Jim, son Rick and his wife Teresa, all of Council Bluffs. Five grandchildren; sister, Jeanette Bowen of Council Bluffs; brothers, Marvin of Portsmouth, Iowa, Urban and wife Anne of Omaha, Dean and wife Lois of Omaha.

Charles was preceded in death by brother, Donald, nephew Dan, and sister Irene Corn.

Charles worked for Campbell Soup in Omaha for 39 years as a supervisor.

Rosary recitation Sunday at 7 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8:30 p.m. at funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11:30 a.m. at Queen of Apostles Church. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Rites tendered by American Legion Post #2. A luncheon will follow at Queens.

Memorials to Bethany Lutheran Home and Alegent Health Hospice.

Kerr, Virginia "Ginny" Leigh - death notice Jan. 23, 2006

Virginia "Ginny" Leigh Kerr death notice Jan. 23, 2006

Virginia Kerr
©The Harlan Tribune
01/26/2006

Kerr, 84, Harlan, died Jan. 23, 2006.

HARLAN -- Virginia "Ginny" Leigh Kerr, 84, Harlan, died Monday, Jan. 23 at her home.

Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Family will greet friends Friday, Jan. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Kerr is survived by sons John Kerr of Bradley Beach, N.J., Brian (Don) Kerr of Washington, D.C. and Alan (Caren) Kerr of Rohrersville, Md.; daughter Julie (John) Johnson of Harlan; grandchildren Jeffrey (Annie) Johnson of Dunlap, Katharyn Johnson of Los Angeles, Amanda and Evan Kerr of Rohrersville; great-grandchildren Alexander Todd Johnson and Gracie Jo Johnson of Dunlap.

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Arrangements and Services For
Virginia "Ginny" Kerr - Age 84
Who Died On - Monday, January 23, 2006

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, January 27, 2006 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, January 28, 2006 11:00 A.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children:  John Kerr of Bradley Beach, NJ; Brian

Kiefer, Helen - death notice March 26, 2006

Helen Kiefer death notice March 26, 2006

Helen Kiefer
©The Harlan Tribune - posted with permission
04/04/2006

Kiefer, 90, Fort Bragg, Calif., died March 26, 2006.

FORT BRAGG, Ca. -- Word has been received of the death of Helen Kiefer, 90, Fort Bragg, Ca., who died Sunday, March 26.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.

Kiefer was an Earling resident from the 1940s until 1960. She is survived by her children, Helen Jane Kiefer, Judith A. Baughman, Sharon R. Sullivan, Frank J. Kiefer and Esther Miyamoto; five grandchildren; sister-in-law Florence Minta and brother-in-law Leo Baranowski.

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Ft. Bragg Advocate-News - Fort Bragg, CA
Helen Kiefer

Helen Kiefer of Fort Bragg died Sunday, March 26, 2006 at home after a short illness. Born on June 5, 1915, in Pulaski, Wisc., to Franz and Agnes Minta, she was 90. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 1, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Arrangements are being made by Chapel by the Sea.

Mrs. Kiefer grew up in Wisconsin. She was a homemaker and pie maker at the Sea Gull Restaurant, Mendocino.

She is survived by her children, Helen Jane Kiefer, Judith A. Baughman, Sharon R. Sullivan, Frank J. Kiefer, and Esther Miyamoto; and grandchildren, John and Alan Kiefer, Heather and Jaculyn Sullivan and Cory Miyamoto. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Florence Minta, and brother-in-law, Leo Baranowski.

Memorials are suggested to Redwood Coast Senior Center or the Eileen Hawthorne Fund.

Chapel by the Sea, FD-181
445 East Fir Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Phone: (707) 964-5675
Fax: (707) 964-3697

Kleinpaste, Kathleen Louise - death notice March 13, 2006

Kathleen Louise Kleinpaste death notice March 13, 2006

Services for 80-year-old Kathleen Louise Kleinpaste of Harlan will be held 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 18th at the Elm Crest Retirement Chapel in Harlan. Kathleen Kleinpaste died Monday, March 13th, at Elm Crest Assisted Living in Harlan. There is no visitation. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

Arrangements and Services For
Kathleen Kleinpaste
Who Died On, March 13, 2006

No Visitation

Memorial Service: Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 3:00 PM, Elm Crest Retirement Chapel

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Survivors include her husband, Harold Kleinpaste of Harlan, IA; her children: Daniel (Pat) Kleinpaste of Harlan, IA; Robert (Sandra) Kleinpaste of Baltimore, MD; Lisa (Pete) Rowan of Maplewood, MN; Paula McDougall (Bill Rutstein) of Deephaven, MN.

Kock, Charles H. - death notice Jan. 5, 2006

Charles H. Kock death notice Jan. 5, 2006

Charles Kock
©The Harlan Tribune
01/09/2006

Kock, 76, Oakland, died Jan. 5, 2006.

OAKLAND -- Charles H. Kock, 76, Oakland, died Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Oakland Manor Nursing Home.
Services were held Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

Kock is survived by his wife, Margaret "Mary" Kock of Avoca; daughters Pat (Milo Kies) Sievers of Avoca, Lisa (Nick) Niedermayer of Indianola and Sharon (Dave) Doud of Stuart; sons Dean (Mary Beth) Kock of Hancock, Brian (Linda) Kock of Harlan and Steve (Jennifer) Kock of Avoca; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Arrangements and Services For
Charles H. Kock - Age 76
Who Died On - Thursday, January 5, 2006

Visitation
Friday, January 6, 2006 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca Chapel

Rosary
Friday, January 6, 2006 at 5:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca Chapel

Family will Greet Friends
Friday, January 6, 2006 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel

Wake Service
Friday, January 6, 2006 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca Chapel

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, January 7, 2006 at 10:30 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Mary of Avoca, IA; his children: Pat (Friend Milo Kies) Sievers of Avoca, IA; Dean (Mary Beth) Kock of Hancock, Iowa; Brian (Linda) Kock of Harlan, IA; Lisa (Nick) Niedermayer of Indianola, IA; Sharon (Dave) Doud of Stuart, IA; Steve (Jennifer) Kock of Avoca, IA.

Kruse, Warren B. 'Bud' - May 29, 1934 - March 7, 2006

Warren B. 'Bud' Kruse May 29, 1934 - March 7, 2006

Warren B. 'Bud' Kruse
©Daily Nonpareil
03/09/2006

Warren B. "Bud" Kruse, 71, of Council Bluffs, passed away March 7, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

He was born May 29, 1934 in Sioux City to Clarence and Dorothy (Wiedeman) Kruse, he had resided here most of his life. He was a 1952 graduate of Thomas Jefferson high school. He graduated from Dana College, and attended University of Iowa in Deaf Education. He began his teaching and coaching career at Shelby-Tennant, then Hamburg, Council Bluffs Public Schools and 20 years at Iowa School For The Deaf. He retired in 1989 after 31 years service. He served in the U.S. Army in 1957-59. He was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church; Excelsior Lodge No. 259 AF & AM; Tangier Shrine; Scottish Rite; Botna Valley Shrine Club; Rainbow Post No. 2 American Legion.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sandra (Lamb) Kruse; daughter, Kristy and husband, Tom Harm; sons, Brad and wife, Hanne; Tom and wife, Annette, all of Council Bluffs; brother, Jim Kruse and wife, Pat, of Alameda, Calif.; sisters, Sue and husband, Roger Hem- mingsen, of Neola, Marie Lindon and special friend, Allen Havick, of Shelby, Virginia "Cookie" and husband, Bob Johnson, of Council Bluffs; 11 grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Excelsior Lodge No. 259 will conduct a Masonic Service Friday at 6 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Chapel, followed by visitation with the family until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Saint John Lutheran Church with the Rev. E. Jon Benson, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery where the American Legion will conduct military rites. A luncheon will follow at Saint John Lutheran Church.

Memorials may be offered to the church.

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Omaha World-Herald
3/8/2006 & 3/9/2006

KRUSE, Warren "Bud", age 71yrs, Co. Bluffs, passed away 3/7/06. He began his teaching and coaching career at Shelby-Tennant, Hamburg, and Co. Bluffs Public Schools and 20 years at Iowa School for the Deaf. He retired in 1989 after 30 years of Service. He served in the US Army from 1957-1959. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Excelsior Lodge No. 259 AF & AM, Tangier Shrine, Scottish Rite, Botna Valley Shrine Club, and Rainbow Post No. 2 American Legion. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sandra (Lamb) Kruse; daughter, Kristy and husband Tom Harm; sons, Brad and wife Hanne, Tom and wife Annette, all of Co. Bluffs; brother, Jim Kruse and wife Pat, of Alameda, CA; sisters, Sue and husband Roger Hemmingsen, Neola, IA, Marie Lindon and special friend Allen Havick, Shelby, IA, Virginia "Cookie" and husband Bob Johnson, Co. Bluffs; 11 grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Exvcelsio Loge NO. 259 will conduct a MASONIC SERVICE Fri 6pm, at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Chapel, followed by VISITATION with family until 8pm. FUNERAL SERVICES Sat 10:30am at St. John Lutheran Church, Rev. E. Jon Benson, Pastor, will Officiate. Intemrent Memorial Park Cemetery, where Military Rites will be conducted by the American Legion. A luncheon will follow at St. John Lutheran Church. Memorials may be offered to the Church. CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING Funeral Home 545 Willow Ave. 322-7779

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Kruse remembered as coach, teacher, friend

©Daily Nonpareil
BRIEN T. BOYCE, Staff Writer
03/09/2006

In 49 years of marriage, Sandra Kruse said life with her husband Bud never lacked in excitement.

"In all that time, there was never a dull moment," Sandra said.

A longtime educator in Council Bluffs, Warren B. "Bud" Kruse, 71, died March 7 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Though born in Sioux City on May 29, 1934, Bud spent most of his life in Council Bluffs. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952. He later attended Dana College in Blair, Neb., and the University of Iowa for Deaf Education.

Bud's passion for his students spread beyond the school boundaries, Sandra said.

"He touched so many students' lives, and the lives of their families as well," she said.

Bud began his teaching career in the Shelby-Tennant (now A-H-S-T) School District, then taught in the Hamburg Schools. He started teaching in the Council Bluffs School District in 1958.

While in Council Bluffs, Bud taught at Longfellow and the former Eastside High School, and later when it became Abraham Lincoln High School, for 11 years. During his time at Abraham Lincoln, he also served as football coach, and had his best year in 1966 with the team going 6-3, Sandra said.

Bud left the Council Bluffs School District in 1969. From there, he went to work at the Iowa School for the Deaf, where he would spend the next 20 years working with people like Dan Gradoville, who was the school's athletic director at the time.

"Bud was an excellent coach, teacher, mentor and friend. He always had the interest and well-being of the students first. The kids were his priority and his focus," Gradoville said.

During that time, Gradoville called it "an honor and a pleasure" to work with Bud, and learned much about coaching from him. "He was unique. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to learn a lot about coaching from him. He was a tribute to the profession."

Bud's love of coaching football with deaf students paid off. Sandra said he was named National Association of the Deaf's Coach of the Year in 1988 for eight-man football.

"There is no doubt in my mind that there are a lot of former students in this world (who are) better off because they had the opportunity to have Bud for a coach," Gradoville said.

Bud was also inducted into the Council Bluffs Relays Hall of Fame in 2003.

The best part of Sandra's life with Bud came after she retired and he retired from ISD in 1989. From that point on, their relationship went to another level.

"We started traveling, gardening, and spending more time together," she said, "and I thought, 'why, we became better friends too.'"

Bud is also survived by a daughter, two sons and 11 grandchildren.

Knudson, Helen Jeanette (Brogard) - August 8, 1928 - February 15, 2006

Helen Jeanette (Brogard) Knudson August 8, 1928 - February 15, 2006

Services for 77-year-old Helen J. Knudson of Irwin will be held 11:00 am Saturday, February 18th at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery at Irwin. Helen Knudson died Wednesday, February 15th in Harlan. Friends may call Friday, February 17th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Helen Knudson
©The Harlan Tribune 02/17/2006
Knudson, 77, Irwin, died Feb. 15, 2006.

IRWIN -- Helen J. Knudson, 77, Irwin, died Wednesday, Feb. 15 in Harlan.

Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Irwin. Friends may call Friday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. with family to greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Harlan.

Knudson is survived by her husband, Gailard Knudson, of Irwin; sons John (Cheri) Knudson of Clay Center, Kan. and Jack (Christie) Knudson of Irwin; daughters Gail Olson of Albuquerque, N.M., Kathie (Jim) Allstot of Lincoln, Neb. and Jana (Bill) Halloran of Omaha; 10 grandchilidren and five great-grandchildren.

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©The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Helen Jeanette (Brogard) Knudson
August 8, 1928 - February 15, 2006

Helen Jeanette Knudson, the daughter of Peter and Alma (Thompson) Brogard, was born on August 8, 1928, in rural Shelby, Iowa. She was raised in Irwin, Iowa, and graduated from high school in Vallejo, California, in 1946. On October 16, 1948, Helen married Gailard Hans Knudson at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa. The couple made their home in Irwin where they ran Knudson Service for many years. Helen did bookkeeping work for the business.

Helen was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin. She enjoyed playing cards, doing the Omaha World Herald daily crossword puzzles, eating out, and visiting with friends on the telephone. Helen loved to spend time with her family, and was especially fond of being with her grandchildren.

Helen J. Knudson died on Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having reached the age of 77 years, 6 months, and 7 days.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Eleanor Dills and Thelma Myrtue; three brothers, Wyman Brogard, Roy Brogard, and James Brogard; and one grandson, Jamie Allstot. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gailard Knudson of Irwin, Iowa; two sons, John (Cheri) Knudson of Clay Center, Kansas, and Jack (Christie) Knudson of Irwin, Iowa; three daughters, Gail Olson of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kathie (Jim) Allstot of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Jana (Bill) Halloran of Omaha, Nebraska; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 18, 2006, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa, with Pastor Ron Rasmussen and Pastor Victor Johnson officiating. Nancy Larson served as the pianist. Casket bearers were Merle Dills, David Knudson, Rod Iske, Jessica Allstot, Jerry Rowsey, and Randy Knudson. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Irwin, IA

Visitation Date: Friday, Feb 17, 2006

Service Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2006

Larsen, Blaine C. 'Lud' - February 19, 1927 - March 3, 2006

Blaine C. 'Lud' Larsen February 19, 1927 - March 3, 2006

Blaine C. 'Lud' Larsen
©Daily Nonpareil
03/04/2006

Blaine C. "Lud" Larsen, age 79, of Council Bluffs, passed away March 3, 2006, at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa.

He was born in Council Bluffs on February 19, 1927, to Andrew and Ella (Turner) Larsen. He was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School, served in the U.S. Marines in WWII, a member of Cobia Lodge No. 631 AF & AM and of the Lutheran faith. Blaine was a clerk for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for over 45 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia M. "Holly," in 1993; son, Donald R. Larsen, in 1974; brother, Bernard; and sister, Beverly "Dolly" Gogan.

He is survived by sons, Dan C. Larsen and wife, Barbara, and Dale Larsen, and wife, Toni; daughter, Kathy Morin and husband, Rusty, all of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren, Todd Larsen, Melissa Taylor, Rikki Rodenburg and Becky Rodenburg; brother, Raymond Larsen; and sister Helen "Toots" Bell, both of Omaha; nieces and nephews.

A Masonic Service by Cobia Lodge will be held Sunday at 6:00 p.m. followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Dr. E.A. Hering officiating. Interment will be in Ridgewood Cemetery with luncheon to follow at the Masonic Temple.

Memorials may be offered to Salem Lutheran Home, Elk Horn, Iowa.

Lawyer, Betty Lou - June 5, 1932 - March 17, 2006

Betty Lou Lawyer June 5, 1932 - March 17, 2006

Betty Lou Lawyer
June 5, 1932 - March 17, 2006

Betty Lou Lawyer, the daughter of James William and Velma Amelia (Davis) Trent, was born on June 5, 1932, in Wellman, Iowa. She grew up in Wellman and Iowa City, Iowa, and graduated in 1949 from City High School in Iowa City. On February 17, 1951, in Neola, Iowa, Betty married Daniel Wesley Cook. The couple lived in Neola before moving to Council Bluffs, Iowa. Betty attended Iowa Western Community College and received her Registered Nursing degree in 1977. She then worked at the Elm Crest Retirement Community and Myrtue Memorial Hospital, Harlan, Iowa, and various Council Bluffs nursing homes before retiring in 1992. On January 9, 1981, Betty married C. Merle Lawyer in Harlan, Iowa. In 1998, Betty entered the Salem Nursing Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, and in 2000, moved to the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan.
Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa, and the Order of Eastern Star Lebanon Chapter #8, also in Harlan. She enjoyed spending time with her beagle dogs, bowling, reading, and sewing. Betty loved flowers of all kinds.

Betty L. Lawyer died on Friday, March 17, 2006, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 73 years, 9 months, and 12 days.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Kristie Kay Cook; one grandson, Todd Daniel Cook; one brother, Franklin Delano Trent; and one sister, Arietta Agnes Curry. She is survived by her husband, C. Merle Lawyer of Harlan, Iowa; four sons, Jerome Cook and Jeffrey (Mary) Cook, both of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dr. Daniel (Anne) Cook, M.D. of Saint Louis, Missouri, and Anthony Cook of Denver, Colorado; one daughter, Julie (Troy) Petry of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one step-daughter, Charisse (Marc) Lawrence of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two step-sons, Courtney (Beth) Lawyer of Glendale, Arizona, and Brad (Stacey) Lawyer of Portsmouth, Iowa; one sister, Aileen Castillo of West Branch, Iowa; one brother, Tom (Donna) Trent of West Liberty, Iowa; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. Dave Swinton officiating. Jennifer Perkins and Lee Nelson were the musicians. Casket bearers were Betty's niece and nephews, Pam Schultz, Bob Curry, Pete Curry, Ken Curry, Jim Cook, and Frank Cook. Burial was in the Neola Township Cemetery, Neola, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Leabo, Willetta Alberta (Howard) Sindt - Aug. 11, 1919 - Feb. 20, 2006

Willetta Alberta (Howard) Sindt Leabo Aug. 11, 1919 - Feb. 20, 2006

Willetta Leabo
©The Harlan Tribune
02/24/2006

Leabo, 86, Kansas, died Feb. 20, 2006.

KANSAS -- Willetta Alberta Howard Sindt Leabo, 86, Kansas, died Monday, Feb. 20 at her home.

Services will be held at the Mt. Washington Forever Mausoleum Chapel in Independence, Mo. on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday prior to the service.

Leabo is a former Harlan and Shelby area resident. She is survived by three sons -- Rev. Marion Sindt of Radcliff, John Sindt of Sandy, Utah and Robert Sindt of Overland Park, Kan.; daughter Julie Bruderer of Sandy; 21 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

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Willetta Alberta (Howard) Sindt Leabo
©Daily Nonpareil
02/24/2006

Willetta Alberta (Howard) Sindt Leabo, 86, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2006.

Willetta was born on August 11, 1919, in Hood River, Ore. She married George Sindt in Maryville, Mo., in 1941 and they raised four children in Shelby and Harlan. Willetta worked at the Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. George passed away in 1974. In 1979 she married Jesse Daniel "Dan" Leabo, they resided in The Dalles, Ore., until 2001 when they moved to Kansas. Dan passed away January 17, 2006.

Willetta is survived by three sons, Rev. Marion Sindt, of Radcliff, Iowa, John Sindt, of Sandy, Utah, and Robert Sindt, of Overland Park, Kan.; a daughter, Julie Bruderer, of Sandy,Utah; 21 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandaughter. She also leaves her sister and brother-in-law, Elba and Del Grosvenor, formerly of Logan, Iowa, (now Woodbine) as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Now free of pain and infirmity, she is crocheting with the fine thread again.

Services will be Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at Mt. Washington Forever Mausoleum Chapel, Independence, Mo. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. followed by Funeral Service at 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest on Saturday at 4 p.m. in Minden, Iowa, beside her first husband, George Timm Sindt.

Lee, Kenneth "Bob" Benjamin - death notice Feb. 12, 2006

Kenneth "Bob" Benjamin Lee death notice Feb. 12, 2006

Services for 88-year-old Kenneth "Bob" Benjamin Lee of Gretna, NE will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, February 15th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Cuppy's Grove Cemetery, southeast of Harlan. Kenneth Lee died Sunday, February 12th at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Friends may call 4:00 to 9:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Kenneth "Bob" B. Lee - Age 88
Who Died On - Sunday, February 12, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, February 14, 2006 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, February 14, 2006 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, February 14, 2006 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Cuppy’s Grove Cemetery - Rural Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Pat (Edwin) Butcher of LaVista, NE; Donna (Ralph Schnuelle) Gumbert of Omaha, NE; brother, Ivan Lee of Avoca, IA; sister, Hazel (Dale) Bussow of Denver, CO.

Mahan, Ronald L. - death notice March 17, 2006

Ronald L. Mahan death notice March 17, 2006

Ronald L. Mahan
©Daily Nonpareil
03/18/2006

Ronald L. Mahan, age 70, of Oakland, Iowa, formerly of Council Bluffs and Shelby, passed away March 17, 2006.

Ron retired in 1997 from the Masonic Manor in Omaha after 17 years of service.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn, in 2003 and son, Steven, in 1995.

Ron is survived by his wife Jan of Oakland; daughter, Debra Musgrove of Little Sioux; son, Troy of Earling; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 2 sisters; and 2 brothers.

No services will be held and the body has been cremated.

Malone, Lawrence (LaDel) - death notice Feb. 21, 2006

Lawrence (LaDel) Malone death notice Feb. 21, 2006

Lawrence (LaDel) Malone
Denison Bulletin/Review
Denison, IA
02/24/2006

Lawrence (LaDel) Malone, 24 of Schleswig, died Tuesday in an automobile accident near Manilla.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison with burial at the Dow City Cemetery. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements were friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Survivors include his mother, Dorthy Reandeau of Battle Creek; his father, Lawrence Carl Malone of Defiance; four brothers, Tom Malone of Kansas City, Missouri, Jason Malone of Denison, Morgan Hollenbeck of Defiance, and Emilio Hererra of Defiance; four sisters, Justina Malone of Defiance, Mickealea Malone of Defiance, Rachel Yeager of Hawkinsville, Georgia, and Meghan Yeager of Ft. Lee, Virginia; his maternal grandmother, Tommie Schlink of Denison; his maternal grandfather, Steve Reandeau of Warroad, Minnesota; and his maternal great-grandmother, Versie Reandeau of Warroad, Minnesota.

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Schleswig man killed in two-car crash
©Daily Nonpareil-Nicole Weis
02/22/2006

MANILLA - A 24-year-old man died and his passenger was seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Highway 141 and county road M55 one mile northwest of Manilla on Tuesday afternoon.

Lawrence Malone of Schleswig was pronounced dead at the scene while his passenger, 28-year-old Kelly Wood of Arion, was taken to Manning Hospital and later transported by air ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines with serious injuries.

The incident occurred just after 1 p.m.

Malone was southbound on M55 when he came upon the intersection with Highway 141 and stopped at a posted stop sign. As he was turning east onto Highway 141, Malone failed to yield and his Ford Taurus was struck by a westbound semi, driven by 39-year-old Bryan Hollander of Denison.

Malone was pronounced dead at the scene by Dr. Dennis Crabb, Crawford County Medical Examiner. Hollander sustained no injuries in the incident.

The collision remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol, the Iowa Department of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and the Crawford County Sheriff's Office.

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Arion man listed as critical after Tuesday wreck
©Daily Nonpareil - Tom McMahon
02/23/2006

DES MOINES - An Arion man injured in a Tuesday traffic accident is in critical condition, according to a Des Moines Mercy Hospital spokesperson.

Kelly Wood, 28, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Lawrence Malone, 24, of Schleswig. Malone died in the accident. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Malone failed to yield at a stop sign at the M55-Highway 141 intersection near Manilla. The patrol said a semi, driven by Bryan Hollander of Denison, struck Malone's car.

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Collision kills 24-year-old Schleswig man
©Daily Nonpareil
02/24/2006

A 24-year-old Schleswig man, Lawrence L. Malone, was killed in a car/semi accident at 1:02 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 141 and Crawford County road M-55, one mile northwest of Manilla.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home.

Malone is survived by his parents, four brothers, four sisters, two grandparents and a great-grandmother.

Malone was driving a 1989 Ford Taurus southbound on M-55 when he came to the intersection of M-55 and Highway 141. Bryan R. Hollander, 39 of Denison, was driving a 1998 Peterbilt semi west on Highway 141.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, Malone stopped at the posted stop sign on M-55 and then pulled onto Highway 141, making a left turn to go east, and did not yield the right of way to Hollander's semi.

Once the collision occurred, the semi pushed both vehicles past the intersection and onto the south shoulder of Highway 141.

Malone was pronounced dead at the scene by Dr. Dennis Crabb, Crawford County Medical Examiner.

Kelly G. Wood, 28 of Arion, a passenger in Malone's vehicle, was taken to Manning Regional Healthcare Center and then Life-Flighted to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines with serious injuries.

Hollander was looked at by medical personnel at the scene and released.

The collision remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.

Assisting with the investigation is the Iowa Department of Motor Vehicle Enforcement and the Crawford County Sheriff's Office.

Manhart, Helen L. (Rodenburg) - death notice Feb. 3, 2006

Helen L. (Rodenburg) Manhart death notice Feb. 3, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Helen L. Manhart - Age 86
Who Died On - Friday, February 3, 2006

Visitation
Monday, February 6, 2006 - 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, February 6, 2006 - 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
Minden United Church of Christ - Minden, Iowa

Interment
Southlawn Cemetery - Atlantic, Iowa

Survivors include her sons, Melvin (Suzanne) Larsen of Walnut, IA; Gene (Janet) Larsen of Walnut, IA;
Dennis (Judy) Larsen of Aledo, IL; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Leonard Rodenburg of Missouri Valley, IA.

Martin, Irma Pauline - death notice March 25, 2006

Irma Pauline Martin death notice March 25, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Irma Pauline Martin - 83
Who Died On - Saturday, March 25, 2006

Visitation
Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Sunday, March 26, 2006 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, March 27, 2006 11:00 A.M.
United Methodist Church Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Craig (Kim) Martin of Cedar Rapids, IA and Catherine "Cathie" (Joseph) Sondag of Harlan, Iowa and her grandchildren: Brandon & Nicholas Martin both of Tucson, AZ and Todd Sondag of Minneapolis, MN and Andrew Sondag of Omaha, NE

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Martin, Irma Pauline (Burkey) December 17, 1922 - March 25, 2006

Irma Pauline Martin - 83

Irma Pauline Martin, daughter of Roy Evan and Meta Margaret (Fredrechsen) Burkey, was born on December 17, 1922, in Walnut, Iowa. She was confirmed on March 21, 1937, at the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walnut, Iowa. Irma attended school at Walnut and graduated with the class of 1940. After high school, she attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska for two semesters.

After her schooling, Irma returned to Walnut where she began her teaching career at a local country school. She then moved for a short while to California where she worked as a dental assistant in San Francisco. She returned to Iowa and on April 25, 1954, Irma was united in marriage to Donald Dean Martin at the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walnut. In 1958, they made their home in Harlan where they joined the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

After moving to Harlan, Irma worked out of her home as a seamstress and doing laundry and ironing for customers. Later she returned to teaching and was a substitute teacher in the Harlan Community School district. She then taught third grade at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Harlan where she remained for eight years. After teaching, she worked at Marcia’s Fabric Shop and the Sears Retail store in Harlan until her retirement in 1989. Even after retirement, Irma kept herself busy volunteering for the American Red Cross bloodmobiles in Harlan for several years.

In 1987, Irma was confirmed at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan. Her faith was very important to her and her family. She served the church through various committee including arranging for the ushers, greeters and accolytes for church services. She volunteered countless hours as the funeral liaison for the United Methodist Church where she helped plan numerous funeral lunches. Irma also was a member of the Myrtue Memorial Hospital Auxiliary where she volunteered working with patient services, swing bed, mail delivery, pediatrics and the gift shop and served on the board. She was in charge of the Myrtue Memorial Hospital Auxiliary blood analysis screening for fifteen years and put in countless volunteer hours making it run smoothly.

Irma died on March 25, 2006, at the Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-three years, three months and eight days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband on August 3, 1987, and her sister, Ethel Wojtkiewicz.

Irma is survived by her children: Craig Martin and his wife Kim of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Catherine “Cathie” and her husband Joseph Sondag of Harlan, Iowa; her grandchildren: Brandon and Nicholas Martin both of Tucson, Arizona and Todd Sondag of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Andrew Sondag of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Monday, March 27, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Orris Drake and Rev. David Swinton officiating. Interment was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, with Todd Sondag, Rick Wojtkiewicz, Doug Leach, Andy Sondag, Kelly Fairchild, and Jim Swensen serving as casket bearers.

Matthews, Arlene M. (Bonnes) - January 5, 1916 - March 25, 2006

Arlene M. (Bonnes) Matthews January 5, 1916 - March 25, 2006

Arlene M. Matthews
©Daily Nonpareil
03/28/2006

Arlene M. Matthews, age 90, of Neola, Iowa, passed away March 25, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Arlene was born January 5, 1916, in Underwood, to the late Edward O. and Jennie (Mortensen) Bonnes. She graduated from Underwood High School in 1933. Arlene was a cook at Neola Public Schools for several years and a homemaker. She was a member of Neola Presbyterian Church and held offices in the Neola Community Club and the Senior Center. She was a member of various card clubs.

Arlene was preceded by her husband, Joseph M. Matthews in 1975; 2 sons, Ronald and Michael; grandsons, Robert Thomas and William Matthews; sister, Phyllis Crow; brother, E.O. (Bud) Bonnes; and 3 great grandchildren.

She is survived by 4 daughters, Monette Bird and husband, Clinton of Gresham, Ore., Annette Stark of Persia, Iowa, Jayne Matthews of Neola, and Jenelle Boxberger and husband, Randy, of Portland, Ore.; 2 sons, Jody Matthews and Gary Matthews and wife, Eileen, all of Neola; 20 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild; daughter-in-law, Saundra Matthews of Neola; nieces and nephews.


Visitation with the Family will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Neola Presbyterian Church. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Dean Sparr, Pastor officiating. Interment Neola Township Cemetery with a lunch following at the church. Memo- rials to the church preferred.

Matthiessen, Lillie L. - death notice March 22, 2006

Lillie L. Matthiessen death notice March 22, 2006

Services for 101-year-old Lillie L. Matthiessen of Earling are pending at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Lillie Matthiessen died Wednesday, March 22nd at the Little Flower Haven in Earling.

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Lillie Leona Matthiessen
©Daily Nonpareil
03/26/2006

Lillie Leona Matthiessen, 101, of Little Flower Haven
in Earling, passed away March 22, 2006, at Little Flower
Haven Nursing Home.She was born in Portsmouth. She previously lived in Persia and Shelby. She graduated from high school. She was a homemaker and member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia. Her husband, William, preceded Mrs. Matthiessen in death in 1952. Survivors include her son, Rev. Donald Matthiessen and wife, Rosemary, of Sterling, Ill.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia. Services will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia with Merlene Ostebee officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Persia. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Lillie L. Matthiessen - Age 101
Who Died On - Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Visitation
Sunday, March 26, 2006 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Trinity Lutheran Church Persia, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, March 26, 2006 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Trinity Lutheran Church Persia, Iowa

Prayer Service
Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
Trinity Lutheran Church - Persia, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, March 27, 2006 - 2:30 P.M.
Trinity Lutheran Church - Persia, Iowa

Interment
Valley View Cemetery - Persia, Iowa

She is survived by her son, Rev. Donald (Rosemary) Matthiessen of Sterling, IL; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.

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Lillie Matthiessen
04/05/2006

Lillie Leona Martens Matthiessen, 101, died at the nursing home in Earling March 22. Funeral services were held Monday, March 27 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia with Pastor Merlene Ostebee presiding. Casket bearers were Andrew Oloff, George Matthiessen, Joel Ruggles, William Oloff, Robert Matthiessen, Wesley Ruggles, Dustin Laver and Kolt Thomas. Interment was at Valley View Cemetery near Persia.

Lillie, the daughter of Max and Anna Dreier Martens, was born March 21, 1905 west of Portsmouth in Cass Township of Harrison County. She was the second daughter in a family of five sons and three daughters. Two young brothers died in infancy. In 1910, the family moved two miles north of Persia living first in a log cabin that is now at the Shelby County Museum. In 1915 the family moved into the home they built that is now the Elven Steenbock home. Lillie was baptized May 7, 1905 and confirmed April 11, 1920 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia. She attended the Leland's Grove School. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Lillie was united in marriage Nov. 30, 1922 to Peter William Matthiessen at the home of her parents. The couple made their home near Persia. They were the parents of two children, Anna Maxine and Donald. In 1946 they moved to the Shelby area and in March 1952 William died. Lillie moved into Shelby where she lived until February 1988, when she became a resident of the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling. Her hands were never idle, as she did crochet and embroidery work on towels and pillowcases. She was a wealth of information, since she had lived so much of history.

Besides her husband, Lillie was preceded in death by daughter Anna Maxine Oloff in 2002 and her brothers and sisters Harry, Walter, Raymond, Alice Kilgore and Verna Otto.

Survivors include her son Rev. Donald Matthiessen and his wife Rosemary of Sterling, Ill.; six grandchildren Kathryn and her husband Wesley Ruggles of Persia, Karen Oloff of Portsmouth, William Oloff and his wife Yvette of Persia, George Matthiessen of Clovis, N.M., Robert Matthiessen of Sterling, Ill., and Amy Morrison and her husband James of Tarzania, Calif.; six great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

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Matthiessen, Lillie Leona (Martens) March 21, 1905 - March 22, 2006

Lillie L. Matthiessen - Age 101

Lillie Leona Martens Matthiessen, the daughter of Max and Anna Dreier Martens, was born on March 21, 1905 west of Portsmouth in Cass Township of Harrison County. Lillie was the second daughter in a family of five sons and three daughters, two small brothers dying in infancy. In 1910 the family moved two miles north of Persia living first in a log cabin, which is now at the Shelby County Museum. In 1915 they moved into the home they built which is now the Elven Steenbock home. Lillie was baptized May 7, 1905 and confirmed on April 11, 1920 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia. She attended the Lelands Grove School.

Lillie was united in marriage on November 30, 1922 to P.W. (William) Matthiessen at the home of her parents and the couple lived near Persia. They were the parents of two children: Anna Maxine Oloff and Reverend Donald Matthiessen. In 1946 they moved to the Shelby area and in March 1952, William died. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia.

Lillie became a resident of the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling in February 1998. She died at the nursing home in Earling on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 having attained the age of one hundred-one, and one day. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter Maxine Oloff in 2002 and her brothers and sisters: Harry (1971), Walter (1968), Raymond (1973), Alice Kilgore (1952) and Verna Otto (1970).

Lillie is survived by her son, Rev. Donald Matthiessen and his wife Rosemary of Sterling, Illinois; six grandchildren: Kathryn and her husband Wesley Ruggles of Persia, Iowa; Karen Oloff of Portsmouth, Iowa; William Oloff and his wife Yvette of Persia, Iowa; George Matthiessen of Clovis, New Mexico; Robert Matthiessen of Sterling, Illinois and Amy Morrison and her husband James of Tarzania, California; six great grandchildren: Jessica and Kolt Thomas, Joel Ruggles, Dustin Laver, Andrew Oloff and Billi Oloff all of Persia, Iowa; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held 2:30 P.M. on Monday, March 27, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia, Iowa, with Pastor Merlene Ostebee officiating. Burial was held in the Valley View Cemetery in Persia, Iowa with Andrew Oloff, George Matthiessen, Joel Ruggles, William Oloff, Robert Matthiessen, Wesley Ruggles, Dustin Laver and Kolt Thomas serving as casket bearers.

McIlhon, Msgr. John - death notice Feb. 13, 2006

Msgr. John McIlhon death notice Feb. 13, 2006

©The Harlan Tribune
02/17/2006
Msgr. John McIlhon

McIlhon, 83, Johnston, died Feb. 13, 2006.

JOHNSTON -- Msgr. John McIlhon, 83, Johnston, died Monday, Feb. 13 at Mercy Medical Center.
Services will be held Friday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church with burial in the Glendale Cemetery.

McIlhon formerly served in Defiance. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Monhardt, Emil J. - death notice Jan. 17, 2006

Emil J. Monhardt death notice Jan. 17, 2006

Emil Monhardt
©The Harlan Tribune
01/19/2006

Monhardt, 101, Lincoln, Neb., died Jan. 17, 2006.

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Emil J. Monhardt, 101, Lincoln, Neb., died January 17.

Services wil be held Saturday, Jan. 21 at 11:30 a.m. at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home with burial in the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 20 from 4-9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 7-9 p.m.

Monhardt is survived by daughters Carolyn (Phil) Osborn of Chaska, Mn. and Diane (Merlin) Kastens of Harlan; grandchildren Kirwan and Pam Osborn of Chanhassen, Mn., David and Cindy Osborn of Eagon, Mn., Kathy and William Mahousky of Eagon, Sueanne and Robert Hicks of Shakopee, Mn., Michael Kastens of Harlan, Angela and Duane Van Heukelom of Colfax, Lori and Kelly Freund of Boone, Ryan Kastens of Council Bluffs; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Laura Vonderfecht of Pawnee City, Neb.; nieces and nephews.

Monson, Charlene Kay - death notice Feb. 5, 2006

Charlene Kay Monson death notice Feb. 5, 2006

Services for 59-year-old Charlene Kay Monson of Irwin will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, February 8th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery at Irwin. Charlene Monson died Sunday, February 5th at her home in Irwin. Friends may call 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Tuesday, February 7th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will greet friends 6:00 to 8:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm.

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Charlene Monson
©The Harlan Tribune
02/06/2006

Monson, 59, Irwin, died Feb. 5, 2006.

IRWIN -- Charlene K. Monson, 59, Irwin, died Sunday, Feb. 5 at her home.

Services will be Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Irwin. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday. A prayer service will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Monson is survived by her husband, Eugene, of Irwin; sons Jason (Michele) Monson of Irwin and Jeff (Kristen) Monson of Urbandale; brother Gerald (Evelyn) Elmquist of Elk Horn; sister Connie (Edwin) Benson of Irwin; sister-in-law Kay Elmquist of Mapleton; and five grandchildren.

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Arrangements and Services For
Charlene Kay Monson - 59
Who Died On - Sunday, February 5, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, February 7, 2006 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, February 7, 2006 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, February 8, 2006 11:00 A.M.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church - Irwin, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery - Irwin, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Eugene Monson of Irwin, IA; her sons: Jason (Michele) Monson of Irwin, IA and Jeffrey (Kristen) Monson of Urbandale, IA; her brother and sister: Gerald (Evelyn) Elmquist of Elk Horn, IA and Connie (Edwin) Benson of Irwin, IA and her sister-in-law, Kay Elmquist of Mapleton, IA

Moore, Lola Josephine - death notice Feb. 26, 2006

Lola Josephine Moore death notice Feb. 26, 2006

Lola Josephine Moore
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02/28/2006

Lola Josephine Moore, 84, formerly of Shelby, Iowa, passed away February 26, 2006, at Keystone Cedars Assisted Living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

She was born in Logan, Iowa. She graduated from Woodbine High School in 1939. Lola was a member of the Woman's Federated Club, VFW Auxiliary, and Shelby Presbyterian Women.

Lola is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wesley Moore of Cedar Rapids; sons, Richard (Rosemary) Moore, of Council Bluffs, and Dale (Cheryl) Moore of Cedar Rapids; sister-in-law, Helen Leonard, of Logan; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 1, from noon-9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 2, at 10:30 a.m. at Shelby Presbyterian Church, Pastor John Epperson, officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery.

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Arrangements and Services For
Lola J. Moore - Age 84
Who Died On - Sunday, February 26, 2006

Visitation
Wednesday, March 1, 2006 from Noon to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel - Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, March 1, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 10:30 AM
Shelby Presbyterian Church - Shelby, Iowa

Interment
Woodbine Cemetery - Woodbine, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Wesley Moore of Cedar Rapids, IA; two sons: Richard (Rosemary) Moore of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Dale Moore (Cheryl) of Cedar Rapids, IA; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Nelson, Aletha Frieda (Jedele) - July 26, 1919 - February 17, 2006

Aletha Frieda (Jedele) Nelson July 26, 1919 - February 17, 2006

Services for 86-year-old Aletha F. Nelson of Friend, NE, formerly of Irwin, will be held 10:30 am Monday, February 20th, at St. Paule's Lutheran Church in Irwin. Burial will be at the Danway Cemetery, east of Kirkman. Aletha Nelson died Friday, February 17th in Friend, NE. Friends may call 1:00 to 9:00 pm Sunday, February 19th at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan with the family present to greet friends 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

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Aletha Frieda (Jedele) Nelson
July 26, 1919 - February 17, 2006

Aletha Frieda (Jedele) Nelson was born on July 26, 1919, and went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 17, 2006. She was born on a farm in Crawford County, Iowa, to Karl and Frieda Rath Jedele, the fourth of eight children. She became a child of God on October 8, 1919, through the Sacrament of Baptism, and confirmed her faith in Jesus Christ in March of 1932 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Her memory verse was from Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Aletha attended Zion Lutheran School for eight years and graduated from Denison High School in 1936. After graduation she went to work in the County Superintendent of Schools office, taught grades 1-4 at Zion Lutheran School for two years, and returned to the County Superintendent’s office from 1939 until 1945 when her husband returned from the war.

Aletha married Russell Nelson of Irwin, Iowa, on October 19, 1941. Two children were born to Russ and Leth, Colleen Classen of Utica, Nebraska, and James Nelson of Creston, Iowa. They farmed near Irwin from 1945 to 1962. Russell then went into carpentry and Aletha worked at the ASCS office in Harlan, Iowa, for 23 years, enjoying her office work involving the farm programs.

After Aletha retired from the ASCS office at age 66, she learned to do hand-punch brailling and later with a manual machine. She went on to become certified by the US Library of Congress and volunteered for Lutheran Braille Workers Inc for more than 10 years.

Working for the Lord in whatever capacities she could was of the greatest importance to Aletha her whole life, from holding offices at church to helping clean the church. She also enjoyed her involvement with the Irwin Keenagers, the SW Iowa Agency on Aging, and quilting with the ladies at the Senior Center and at church.

She entered the nursing home in Friend, Nebraska, in August of 2001 where her daughter works. She and Colleen enjoyed many hours together over the next several years.

Aletha is survived by her daughter, Colleen (Tim) Classen, son, James (Cindy) Nelson, four granddaughters, Amy (William) Leonard of Las Vegas, Nevada, Nicole Classen of Burbank, California, Angela (Jason) Muldoon of Bloomfield, Iowa, and Andrea (Andrew) Cressman of Pasadena, Maryland, and five great grandchildren, Justin, Jessa and Jacklyn Muldoon and Keegan and Kendall Leonard. She is also survived by two sisters, Lorena Herrig of Davis, California, and Roxana (Charles) Duncan of Denison, Iowa, one brother, Charles (Ann) Jedele, of Winfield, Kansas, and four sisters-in-law, Karen Jedele of Kansas City, Missouri, Donna Jedele of Urbana, Illinois, Lula Hodnefield of Lakefield, Minnesota, and Lillian Nelson of Spicer, Minnesota, plus many nieces, nephews and many more relatives and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Russell, in 1979, brothers Marvin, Gordon and Donald Jedele and one infant brother, and sister-in-law Darlene Jedele, plus many Nelson family members.

Visitation was held at Burmeister-Johansen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, on Sunday, February 19, 2006. Funeral services were held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa, on Monday, February 20, 2006, with Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiating. Alice Pieper served as the organist. Casket bearers were Tim Classen, Vernon Brue, Keith Benson, Greg Duncan, Robert Jedele, and Darrell Nelson. Burial was in the Danway Cemetery, rural Shelby County, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be of the donor’s choice or to ones established by the family. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Harlan, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements.

Nowatzke, Chris - death notice

Chris Nowatzke death notice

Services for 21-year-old Chris Nowatzke of Rockwell City, formerly of Sac City will be held 10:30 am Thursday, February 23rd at the United Methodist Church in Sac City. Local survivors include his father Michael Nowatzke of Earling and his grand parents Chris and Kathy Sands of Schleswig. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 22nd at the Farber and Otteman Funeral Home in Sac City.

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Christian “Chris” Michael Nowatzke, age 21, of Rockwell City, Iowa, formerly of Sac City, died at his home in Rockwell City on Sunday, February 19, 2006.

Funeral services for Chris will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, February 23rd, at the United Methodist Church in Sac City with Rev. Donald Gibson officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery under the direction of the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.

Visitation is from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, at the Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Sac City.

Chris was born on October 31, 1984, in Denison, Iowa, the son of Karla Sands and Michael Nowatzke. He was baptized on January 27, 1985, at the United Church of Christ in Schleswig, IA. He attended Alta Community Grade School through 1991 and transferred to Sac Community Schools, graduating in 2003. He worked in the kitchen at Park View Care Center from age 16 until graduation. He continued is education at Iowa Central Community College.

For the past three years Chris worked as assistant manager in the hardware department at Menard’s in Fort Dodge. He loved to spend time with his family and hang out with his friends, messing with his computer, listening to music, and tinkering with his car in his spare time. A very special memory of his was when he went to the Iowa Football games this past fall with the gang.

Survivors include his mother and step father, Karla (Sands) and Ron Peters of Sac City; his father Michael Nowatzke of Earling, IA; brothers: Raymond Paul Nowatzke of Sac City and Nathan Peters and wife Jessica and their children, Eli and Ethan of Spirit Lake, IA. Other survivors include his grandparents: Chris and Kathy Sands of Schleswig, IA, and Lester and Kandis Peters of Wall Lake, IA, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jamie Peters; grandparents, Raymond and MaDonna Nowatzke; and his great-grandparents: Kenneth and Alice Shever and Fred and Catherine Sands; great-grandmother, Tollie Peters; and great-great grandmother Kate Ginger.

Ohlinger, Florence Mary Arkfeld - death notice Jan. 3, 2006

Florence Mary Arkfeld Ohlinger death notice Jan. 3, 2006

Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 1/6/2006.

OHLINGER-Florence Mary, age 91, Harlan, IA, 1/3/2006. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa (Jerry) Sonntag, Atlantic, IA, Angie Wingert, Omaha, NE, Jane (Richard) Buckley, Glenwood, IA, Leola (William) Royal, Harlan, IA, Rose (Dave) Sternberg, Shelby, IA, Marge (Terry) Ostgaard, Lincoln, NE; sons and daughters-in-law, Fr. Vince Ohlinger, SVD, East Troy, WI, Raymond (Betty) Ohlinger, Pocahontas, IA, Jake (Kathy) Ohlinger, Greenville, SC, Robert (Luann) Ohlinger, Wheat Ridge, CO; sisters, Sally Kohles, Harlan, IA, Rita (Johnny) Kelley, Woodbine, IA, Sylvia (Jerry) Bissen, Earling, IA; brothers, Clem (Mick) Arkfeld, Panama, IA, George (Josephine) Arkfeld, Oceanside, CA; 38 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild.

VISITATION Fri at the Funeral Home, with ROSARY from 3pm and WAKE SERVICE Fri from 7pm. SERVICES Sat 11am, St. Michael's Church, Rev. Robert Hoefler, Officiating. Interment Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA.

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Harlan, IA 712-755-3135

 

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Services for 91-year-old Florence Mary Ohlinger of Harlan will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 7th, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Florence Ohlinger died Tuesday, January 3rd, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am-9:00 pm Friday, January 6th, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. A rosary will be held at 3:00 pm and a wake service at 7:00 pm. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

Osbahr, Helen - death notice March 30, 2006

Helen Osbahr death notice March 30, 2006

Helen Osbahr
©Daily Nonpareil - posted with permission
04/04/2006

Helen Osbahr, 85, of Avoca passed away March 30, 2006, at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children Mary Ellen and her husband Wayne Gutshall Jr. of McClure, Pennsylvania, Kenneth and his wife, Rose Osbahr, of Council Bluffs, Gary L. Osbahr of Avoca; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Vera Schuning, of Avoca; cousins, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Services were Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Knutson Family Chapel, downtown Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.

Paasch, Anna E. - death notice March 19, 2006

Anna E. Paasch death notice March 19, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Anna E. Paasch - Age 85
Who Died On - Sunday, March 19, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Walnut, Iowa

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Walnut, Iowa

Funeral Services
Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 10:30 AM
Peace United Church of Christ - Walnut, Iowa

Interment
Layton Township - Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include her sister:  Letty Johnson from Atlantic, Iowa; many nieces and nephews.

Parkhurst, Fern - death notice Jan. 31, 2006

Fern Parkhurst death notice Jan. 31, 2006

Services for 79-year-old Fern Parkhurst of Earling will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, February 3rd at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Fern Parkhurst died Tuesday, January 31st at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Friends may call 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Thursday, February 2nd at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Fern G. Parkhurst - Age - 79
Who Died On - Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Visitation
Thursday, February 2, 2006 11:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, February 2, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Friday, February 3, 2006 - 1:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Charlie Parkhurst of Harlan, IA; Gary Parkhurst of Omaha, NE; Don (Robin) Parkhurst of Storm Lake, IA; Marietta (Rick) Gaul of Earling, IA; brother & sisters: Darold (Betty) Kroger of Utah; Darlene (John) Hansen of Audubon, IA; Beverly Obermeier of Audubon, IA; Marilyn (Gerald) Anderson of Harlan, IA; sister-in-law, Jeanette Kroger of Harlan, IA.

Pattee, Edward Henry - death notice March 19, 2006

Edward Henry Pattee death notice March 19, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Edward H. Pattee - Age 83
Who Died On - Sunday, March 19, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Rosary
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 5:30 PM

Prayer Service
Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 6:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 10:30 AM
St. Mary’s Catholic Church -Avoca, Iowa

Military Rites
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Tom (Kathleen) Pattee of Avoca, IA; Bob (Lynn) Pattee of Humboldt, IA; Daniel (Bobette) Pattee of Frenchtown, MT; Nancy Pattee-McCuen of Omaha, NE; Mary (Terry) Bertacini of Oakland, IA; Julie (Todd) Karns of Oakland, IA; sister: Arlene Davis of Hancock, IA;brothers: William "Swede" (Norma) Pattee of Avoca, IA; Wallace (Shirley) Pattee of Shelby, IA; Donald (Carol) Pattee of Avoca, IA; Lawrence (Lavina) Pattee of Big Lake, MN

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Edward Henry Pattee
©Daily Nonpareil
03/21/2006

Edward Henry Pattee, age 83, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006, at his residence.

Edward was born in Hancock, Iowa, and graduated from Hancock High School in 1940. He served in the Army from March 25, 1943, to February 1, 1946. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Avoca American Legion Post #227.

Preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Helen M. Pattee, on October 6, 2001.

Survivors include sons, Tom Pattee, and wife, Kathleen, of Avoca, Iowa, Bob Pattee and wife, Lynn, of Humboldt, Iowa, and Daniel Pattee and wife, Bobette, of Frenchtown, Mont.; daughters, Nancy Pattee-McCuen of Omaha, Neb., Mary Bertacini, and husband, Terry, of Oakland, Iowa, and Julie Karns and husband, Todd, of Oakland, Iowa; sister, Arlene Davis of Hancock, Iowa; brothers, William "Swede" Pattee and wife, Norma, of Avoca, Iowa, Wallace Pattee and wife, Shirley, of Shelby, Iowa, Donald Pattee and wife, Carol, of Avoca, Iowa, and Lawrence Pattee and wife, Lavina, of Big Lake, Minn.; 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, March 21, from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with family greeting friends 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Rosary Service will be Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with a Prayer Service to follow at 6:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father John Frost officiating. Burial in Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa.

Peck, Edna Irene - death notice March 12, 2006

Edna Irene Peck death notice March 12, 2006

Services for 98-year-old Edna Irene Peck of Avoca will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, March 15th at the United Church of Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Edna Peck died Sunday, March 12th at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Visitation will be held 9:00 am to 9:00 pm with the Family visitation 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, March 14th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

Arrangements and Services For
Edna I. Peck - Age 98
Who Died On - Sunday, March 12, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
United Church of Avoca - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Gerald (Nadine) Peck of Avoca, IA; Darrell Peck of Sioux City, Iowa; Joan (Don) Knott of Nixa, MO; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

Petersen, Eugene - death notice Jan. 19, 2006

Eugene Petersen death notice Jan. 19, 2006

Eugene Petersen
©The Harlan Tribune
01/19/2006

Petersen, 52, Harlan, died Jan. 19, 2006.

HARLAN -- Eugene Petersen, 52, a resident of the Country Care Center, died January 19. Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Peterson, Pastor Denny C. - death notice Jan. 14, 2006

Pastor Denny C. Peterson death notice Jan. 14, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Pastor Denny C. Peterson - Age 70
Who Died On Saturday, January 14, 2006

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Minden United Church of Christ - Minden, Iowa

Memorial Services
Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
Minden United Church of Christ - Minden, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Lynn Peterson of Minden, Iowa; his children: Kristina Peterson of Ottawa, KS; Stacy (Johnnie) Milliman of Quenemo, KS; his step-children: Kathy (Brian) Fox of Colorado Springs, CO;
Suzanne (James) Watson of Council Bluffs, IA; 2 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren.

Piittmann, Leona Geraldine (Frahm) April 1, 1915 - March 27, 2006

obit - Piittmann, Leona Geraldine (Frahm) April 1, 1915 - March 27, 2006

Leona Pittmann - Age 90

Leona Geraldine Piittmann, the daughter of Harry and Margaret Wolf Frahm, was born on April 1, 1915, in Stuart, Iowa. She grew up northwest of Avoca on a farm and spent a lot of time as a child playing in a nearby creek. She attended school in Avoca and graduated from Avoca High School in 1932. Upon graduation, she taught country school.

Leona was united in marriage to Everett John Piittmann on June 2, 1939 at the First Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. To this union two children were born: Nancy and Randy. She worked as a postal worker in Shelby and Avoca for nineteen years. Leona was a peaceful and pleasant lady who never pushed her opinion with anyone. She always put her family first, providing for them and Everett. Leona taught Sunday school and was a 4-H leader. She and Everett went to many dances and Leona especially loved the polka and the waltz.

Leona died on Monday, March 27, 2006 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa having attained the age of ninety years, eleven months and twenty-six days. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Everett who died in 1995, brother, Leroy Frahm and sister, Virginia Piittmann.

Leona is survived by her daughter, Nancy Kelly of Hancock, Iowa; son, Randy Piittmann of Oakland, Iowa; four grandchildren: Troy Walker of Hancock, Iowa; James Piittmann of Omaha, Nebraska; Andrew Piittmann of Oakland, Iowa; and Eric Piittmann of Hancock, Iowa; great-granddaughter, Roxie Walker; her brother Clyde Frahm of Walnut, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa, at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Charles Bichel and Pastor John Rinde officiating. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa, with David Wolf, Dennis Piittmann, Jim Wolf, Rich Hansen, Larry Knop and Rob Hansen serving as casket bearers.

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Arrangements and Services For
Leona Piittmann - Age 90
Who Died On - Monday, March 27, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, March 29, 20067:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, March 30, 2006 10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include her daughter Nancy Kelly of Hancock, IA; son Randy Piittmann Of Oakland, IA; brother, Clyde Frahm of Walnut, Iowa.

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Leona Geraldine Piittmann
©Daily Nonpareil
03/29/2006

Leona Geraldine Piittmann, 90, of Oakland, Iowa, passed away March 27, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

She was born in Stuart, Iowa. She graduated in 1932 from Avoca High School. She was a homemaker.

Her husband, Everett Piittmann, preceded her in death in 1995.

Survivors include daughter, Nancy Kelly, of Hancock, Iowa; son, Randy Piittmann, of Oakland; grandsons, Troy Walker of Hancock, James Piittmann of Omaha, Neb., Andrew Piittmann of Oakland and Eric Piittmann of Hancock; brother, Clyde Frahm, of Walnut, Iowa.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca Chapel. Funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with Pastor Bichel and Pastor Rinde officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa.

Poole, Mary M. - death notice Feb. 28, 2006

Mary M. Poole death notice Feb. 28, 2006

Services for 71-year-old Mary M. Poole of Harlan will be held at 11:00 am Friday, March 3rd at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Mary Poole died Tuesday, February 28th in Harlan. Friends may call Thursday, March 2nd from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm with a Wake service at 7:00 pm at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Mary Margaret (Schiltz) Poole
February 23, 1935 - February 28, 2006

Mary Margaret Poole, the daughter of Joseph and Kathryn (Blum) Schiltz, was born on February 23, 1935, in Panama, Iowa. She was raised in Panama, Defiance, and Manilla, Iowa. Following graduation from Manilla High School, Mary attended business school in Omaha, Nebraska, for a year. She then worked for several years in the Myrtue Memorial Hospital Medical Records department. On November 5, 1955, she married Donald Dean Poole in Manilla, Iowa. The couple made their home on a farm southeast of Harlan. Mary was a homemaker, raising their four children and helping Don on the farm. In 1996, Mary and Don retired to their home in Harlan.
Mary was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, where she had served as the St. Anne’s Guild president. She loved to garden, raising flowers and produce for the family. Mary enjoyed playing Five Hundred and Pitch, dancing, and putting together jigsaw puzzles.

Mary M. Poole died on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 71 years and 5 days.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Ann Conway; and one brother, Tony Schiltz. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Donald Poole of Harlan, Iowa; two sons, Douglas Poole of Treynor, Iowa, and Mark Poole of Harlan, Iowa; two daughters, Jean (Mike) Valenta of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Kathryn (Robert) Sopher of Le Mars, Iowa; four sisters, Carolyn (Gene) Denning of Neola, Iowa, Theresa (Bob) Wilson of Kaufman, Texas, Hermie Tank of Manning, Iowa, and Laurina (Dwayne) Schleisman of Omaha, Nebraska; two brothers, Joe (Arlene) Schiltz of Manilla, Iowa, and Mike (Marilyn) Schiltz of Bancroft, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Benita Schiltz of Earling, Iowa; six grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, March 3, 2006, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Father Robert Hoefler celebrating. Musicians were John Rosman and Maryalyce Dotzler. Casket bearers Bill Wingert, Martin Zaccone, Ray Chipman, Richard Lee, Virgil Koppold, and Gary Hopp. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Razee, Cora Hazel (Copeland) - January 8, 1914 - March 26, 2006

Cora Hazel (Copeland) Razee January 8, 1914 - March 26, 2006

Cora Razee

Service:
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
11:00 AM
Private family graveside services
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, IA 51579

Cora Hazel (Copeland) Razee was born January 8, 1914 to Grace (McDowell) and Charles Copeland in Manilla, Iowa. She grew up in Manilla and attended school there. The family later moved to Harlan, Iowa. On February 23, 1931, she married Roy M. Razee, and they lived in Woodbine, Iowa. The couple was blessed with three children, Doris, Janet and Karen. Roy died on July 14, 1945. Cora moved to Harlan, Iowa in 1961 to care for her parents. Her mother died in 1961 and her father died in 1968.

Cora was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed game shows, playing games, and putting together puzzles. She also loved to sew ~ especially embroidery work. Cora was a sports fan enjoying Iowa football and watching Tiger Woods golf.

Cora died on Sunday, March 26, 2006, at the Life Care Center in Elkhorn, Nebraska attaining the age of 92 years, two months, and 18 days.

Cora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy; daughter, Doris in 2002; three brothers, Charles, J.D. and Louis Copeland; and one sister Faye Dales. She is survived by two children, Janet and her husband Henry Evans of Bennington, Nebraska, Karen and her husband Kenneth Sorensen of Omaha, Nebraska; seven grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Private Graveside Services
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 11:00 am

Clergy
Rev. Ed Helmick

Honorary Pall Bearers
Jacob Barbour, Kenneth Sorensen

Pall Bearers
Daniel Evans, Randy Evans,Jeffrey Barbour, Scott Norton, Nathaniel Norton, Benjamin Norton

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa

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Woodbine, IA 51579
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Reid, Virgil Louis - May 27, 1926 - March 16, 2006

Virgil Louis Reid May 27, 1926 - March 16, 2006

Virgil Reid, age 79
(May 27, 1926 - March 16, 2006)

Visitation FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2006, AFTER 4:00 pm, OHDE FUNERAL HOME, MANNING
Funeral Service SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2006, 10:30 AM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MANNING, IOWA

Virgil Louis, son of Virgil W. and Tina (Olsen) Reid, was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on May 27, 1926. He lived with his family in Council Bluffs and the Manilla and Irwin areas, and attended school in Harlan. He worked for Pottawattamie County before entering the United States Marine Corps in 1952. Virgil attained the rank of Corporal and served for two years at Camp Pendleton as a shooting range instructor and prison guard. On September 9, 1962, Virgil was united in marriage with Shirley Ohrt at the First Presbyterian Church in Manning. Two sons were born to this union. Virgil worked with his father selling feed in Manilla, and then worked in maintenance for the Manning School for 25 years until his retirement. After retiring, Virgil worked at the Manning Ag Center. In his spare time he completed many woodworking projects for his family. Virgil enjoyed fishing in Canada with his sons and taking care of his grandchildren. He was a member of the Emil Ewoldt Post 22 of the American Legion and the First Presbyterian Church in Manning. Virgil was fighting cancer and a recent stroke when he became a resident of the Manning Plaza Nursing Home in Manning earlier this month. He died there on Thursday, March 16, 2006, at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 17 days. Preceding Virgil in death are his parents, sister Leoma Holmes and grandson Jackson Reid. He is survived by wife Shirley Reid of Manning; sons Brian Reid and wife Lisa of Carroll, and Barry Reid and wife Lori of Denison; grandchildren Maddison, Kennedy and Reagan Reid, and Jesse and Jadyn Reid; sisters Dolores Arrick of Rogers, Arkansas; Shirley and husband George Rehfeldt of Council Bluffs; and Barbara and husband Beauford Haizlip of Council Bluffs; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Reisz, Michael F. - death notice Feb. 17, 2006

Michael F. Reisz death notice Feb. 17, 2006

Services for 60-year-old Michael Reisz of Council Bluffs, formerly of Panama, will be held 3:30 Monday, February 20th, at the Cutler, O'Neil, Meyer, Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs. Friends may call from 2:30 to service time this after noon at the funeral Home.

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Michael F. Reisz
©Daily Nonpareil
02/19/2006

Michael F. Reisz, age 60, passed away February 17, 2006.

Funeral Service will be held Monday at 3:30 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Father Chuck Kottas Officiant. Military Rites by American Legion Post #2. Cremation to follow services. Visitation with the family Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to charity of your choice.

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Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 2/19/2006 - 2/20/2006.

REISZ-Michael F., age 60.

Visitation Mon. 2:30-3:30 pm followed by Funeral at 3:30 pm at Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to charity of your choice.

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

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Michael Reisz
©The Harlan Tribune
02/21/2006

Reisz, 60, Council Bluffs, died Feb. 17, 2006.

COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Michael Reisz, 60, Council Bluffs, formerly of Panama, died Friday, Feb. 17 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs.

Services were held Monday, Feb. 20 at 3:30 p.m. at Cutler O'Neil Meyer Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs.

Reisz is survived by sons Shawn (Kerry) and Brian (friend Joetta) and two grandchildren, all of Texas; mother Rita Reisz of Panama; sisters Mary (Bob) Weis of Woodbine, Barb (Harlan) King of Omaha, Phyllis (Mark) Bishoff of Torrington, Ct. and Fran Kleffman and her friend Ken Slaven of Portsmouth; nieces and nephews.

Rogers, Donna Jean (Watkins) - September 17, 1940 - March 2, 2006

Donna Jean (Watkins) Rogers September 17, 1940 - March 2, 2006

Donna Jean (Watkins) Rogers September 17, 1940 - March 2, 2006

Donna Jean Rogers was born in Burlington Junction, Missouri on September 17, 1940 to Sherman Leon and Doris Irene (Henry) Watkins.

She married Arland "Al" Rogers on May 15, 1960. Four children were born to this union: Barbara Jean; Donita Irene; Douglas Allan; and Ronald Ervin. Al passed away Oct. 26, 1998.

Donna passed away March 2, 2006 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE following a long illness.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her father in May of 1978 and a granddaughter, Cheyenne Rogers (daughter of Donita) in November of 1995.

She is survived by: her mother, Doris Watkins of Omaha; her children, Barbara Kaasch and her friend David Andersen of Omaha, Donita Kilgore of Pikeville, KY, Doug Rogers and his wife Sarah of Bellevue, NE and
Ron Rogers and his wife Sheila of Omaha, NE; her brothers and sisters, Sandra G. Mace of Omaha, NE, Ronald L. Watkins and his wife Kathy of Omaha, NE, Donald R. Watkins and his wife Barb of Little Rock, AR, and
Connie L. Ashby of Omaha, NE; 8 grandchildren (Barb's children) Michelle Barr, Brandy Burke, Michael Kaasch & Page Kaasch; (Donita's children) Brian Adams, Ashley Adams; (Doug's step-daughter) Ashley Rogers; and (Ron's son) Ronnie Rogers;1 great-granddaughter (Michelle's daughter) Allyson Barr; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends including care givers at the Ambassador.

Visitation was March 5, 2006 - 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at John A. Gentleman 72 Street Chapel, Omaha, Nebraska.

Services were March 6, 2006 - 1:00 P.M. at John A. Gentleman 72 Street Chapel, Omaha, Nebraska.
Officiant was Rev. Becky Killion.

The Pallbearers were Michael Kaasch, Brian Sloan, Alan Allgood, John Russell, Jim Thompson and Jason Thompson.

Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Nebraska

Sarratt, Lucille Frances (Baker) - June 29, 1929 - Feb. 28, 2006

Lucille Frances (Baker) Sarratt June 29, 1929 - Feb. 28, 2006

Lucille Frances (Baker) Sarratt
©Daily Nonpareil
03/02/2006

Lucille Frances (Baker) Sarratt, age 76, died on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, in Phoenix, Ariz., from complications due to heart disease.

She was born on June 29, 1929, in Omaha, Neb., to Claude Albert Lee Baker and Laura (Magers) Baker. Lucille was for many years a volunteer at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, a member of Royal Neighbors and the Red Cross. She and Mick farmed in Crescent, Iowa, where she was a member of Hazel Dell Methodist Church. After retiring to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1988, Lucille volunteered in the gift shop of the John C. Lincoln Hospital, Deer Valley. She was an avid reader, cook, and book collector.

She leaves to mourn her passing two daughters, Marcia Sarratt Kilbane and Mona Sarratt Knight of Phoenix; grandchildren, Megan Fairchild, and husband, Kirk, of Phoenix and Jason Knight of Denver, Colo.; also greatgrandaughter, McKenna Pierce of Phoenix; sister, Alice Baker Kline of Council Bluffs; brother, Dean Baker and wife, Arlene, of El Sobrante, Calif.; and many friends.

Lucille chose to be cremated. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local public library.

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Lucille Frances (Baker) Sarratt
©Daily Nonpareil
03/07/2006

Lucille Frances (Baker) Sarratt, age 76, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in Phoenix, Ariz., from complications due to heart disease.

She was born on June 29, 1929, in Omaha, Neb., to Claude Albert Lee Baker and Laura (Magers) Baker. Lucille was for many years a volunteer at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, a member of Royal Neighbors and the Red Cross. She and Mick farmed in Crescent, Iowa, where she was a member of Hazel Dell Methodist Church. After retiring to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1988, Lucille volunteered in the gift shop of the John C. Lincoln Hospital, Deer Valley. She was an avid reader, cook, and book collector.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, George Mick Sarratt; two daughters, Marcia Sarratt Kilbane and Mona Sarratt Knight of Phoenix; grandchildren, Megan Fair- child, and husband, Kirk, of Phoenix and Jason Knight of Denver, Colo.; also great-grandaughter, McKenna Pierce of Phoenix; sister, Alice Baker Kline of Council Bluffs; brother, Dean Baker and wife, Arlene, of El Sobrante, Calif.; and many friends.

Lucille chose to be cremated. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local public library.

Schlueter, Leland D. - death notice Jan. 30, 2006

Leland D. Schlueter death notice Jan. 30, 2006

Leland Schlueter

©The Harlan Tribune
02/02/2006

Schlueter, 79, Atlantic, died Jan. 30, 2006.

ATLANTIC -- Leland D. Schlueter, 79, Atlantic, died Monday, Jan. 30 at his home.

Services will be held Friday, Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Atlantic with burial in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Schlueter is survived by his wife, Ethel, of Atlantic; sons Dennis of Atlantic, Ross (Sherri) of Atlantic and Lonn (Sandy) of Anita; daughters Sharol McCutcheon of Harlan, Gail Schlueter (Steve Harris) of Denison and Traci Schlueter of Atlantic; son-in-law Leo Mincks of Ankeny; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Schnack, LeAnn - death notice March 1, 2006

LeAnn Schnack death notice March 1, 2006

LeAnn Schnack
©The Harlan Tribune
03/06/2006

Schnack, 69, Des Moines, died March 1, 2006.

DES MOINES -- LeAnn Schnack, 69, Des Moines, died Wednesday, March 1. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Schnack is survived by her children -- Kathy Stanton, Sherrie Schnack and her husband Andy Nicholson, and David Schnack and his wife Karen Moon; three grandchildren; and sister Inez Gibson of Stuart.

Schwartz, Howard L. - death notice Jan. 11, 2006

Howard L. Schwartz death notice Jan. 11, 2006

Howard Schwartz
©The Harlan Tribune
01/19/2006

Schwartz, 72, Guthrie Center, died Jan. 11, 2006.

GUTHRIE CENTER -- Howard L. Schwartz, 72, Guthrie Center, died January 11 at The New Homestead in Guthrie Center.

Services were held at the First Christian Church in Guthrie Center with burial in the Highland Township Cemetery, Bayard. Military graveside rites were conducted by Omar B. Shearer Post #124.

Schwartz is survived by his wife, Lela; sons David (Tammy) Schwartz of Harlan and Tom of Guthrie Center; daughter Diane (Mike) Buker of Ft. Calhoun, Neb.; six grandchildren -- Bryan, Todd, Derek and Taylor Schwartz and Andrew and Kristin Buker; sisters Grace Hattabaugh of Macomb, Ill. and Helen Kulhavy of Casa Grande, Az.; brothers Ray Schwartz and Kenny Schwartz, both of Bayard; 23 nieces and nephews and many friends.

Schwery, Alvina J. "Babe" (Swantek) - death notice March 7, 2006

Alvina J. "Babe" (Swantek) Schwery death notice March 7, 2006

Omaha World-Herald
3/8/2006 & 3/9/2006

SCHWERY, Alvina J. (Swantek) "Babe", age 82, March 7, 2006, Omaha. Preceded in death by husband, Paul. Survived by daughters, Nancy Jones and husband, Roger, Council Bluffs IA, Annette Murcek and husband, Frank, Omaha, Paula Shrader and husband Mark, Papillio; sons, Fred, of Omaha, Bob and wife, Julie, Omaha; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Youngest of ten siblings born and raised in Genoa NE

VISITATION Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Chapel Thursday from 4:30 to 8:30PM with Vigil Service at 7:00PM. SERVICES Friday, 9:30AM from the Chapel to St. Bridget's Church at 10:00AM. Interment at Hillcrest Cemetery.

KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME 5108 "F" St. 402-731-1234

Shearman, Melba Alberta (Hamann) - September 10, 1907 - March 10, 2006

Melba Alberta (Hamann) Shearman September 10, 1907 - March 10, 2006

Melba Alberta Shearman

Melba Alberta, daughter of William and Laura (Eckholdt) Hamann, was born September 10, 1907, at home on the farm near Irwin, Iowa. She started her schooling in rural school near Irwin and completed it in the Manning Schools. Melba then moved to Chicago, Illinois, to work in a department store. After it was robbed, she felt uncomfortable living in the city and returned to Iowa.

On September 9, 1926, Melba was united in marriage with Vernon Mathew Shearman at Harlan. They lived in many communities in Iowa because of her husband's work with the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. She was a homemaker all of her life, caring for their two daughters. When Vernon retired from his last position with the railroad in Wall Lake in 1971, they made their home in Lake View where they enjoyed the final years of their seventy-two years of married life. In 1997, due to failing health, they became residents of Black Hawk Life Care Center in Lake View. Her husband died the next year at the age of 92 years.

Melba continued to live at the Black Hawk Life Care Center where she died on Friday, March 10, 2006, at the age of 98 years and 6 months.

Preceding her in death are her parents, husband and great-granddaughter Stephanie Reinking. Melba is survived by her daughters Gloria Peters and Gwen Reinking of Lake View; grandson Dennis Reinking of Portland, Oregon; two great-granddaughters Amber and Robert Moyle of Wickliffe, Ohio and Natasha and Jon Fiediga of Euclid, Ohio; great-grandson Brook Reinking and Danielle Lockwood of Sunrise, Florida; five great-great-grandchildren Coty, Brittany, Bobby, Austin and Savannah; other relatives and friends.

Graveside Funeral Service was held Monday, March 13, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at the Manning Cemetery in Manning, Iowa, with Reverend Marshall Brown, First Presbyterian Church officiating. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning was in charge of arrangements.

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Denison IA 51442
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Smith, Betty Faye Ingraham Cary - January 24, 1926 - March 18, 2006

Obit - Betty Faye Ingraham Cary Smith January 24, 1926 - March 18, 2006

Smith, Betty Faye Ingraham Cary

SMITH-Betty Faye Ingraham Cary was born January 24, 1926 in Harlan, Iowa to Harry and Frances Ingraham, and passed away March 18, 2006, at her home in Carnation, WA. She graduated from Harlan High School in 1944. Her husband Byron James Smith preceded her in death in 1993. She worked as a bookkeeper for 25 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Narcissus Chapter #269. She enjoyed playing bridge, knitting and sewing, and spoiling her great grandchildren. She organized and was president of the Residents Council of the Redmond Retirement Manor, Redmond, WA. She was proud of her Danish heritage and was a strong leader. One of her goals was to celebrate her 80th birthday and to witness her youngest great grandson's third birthday - both of which she achieved. She leaves her daughter, Anna Schwartz, of Plymouth, MN; her son, Bill Cary, of Omaha, NE; her brother, Jack Ingraham, of Spencer, IA; 16 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Christopher Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078. Arrangements by Mike Sonnenberg, Chapel of the Resurrection Funeral Home, Bothell, WA 98011, phone 425-939-1332.

Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 5/1/2006.

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Betty Smith
©The Harlan Tribune
04/28/2006

Smith, 80, Carnation, Wa., died March 18, 2006.

CARNATION, Wa. -- Betty Faye Ingraham Cary Smith, 80, Carnation, Wa., died March 18 at her home.
Smith was a former Harlan resident having graduated in 1944.

She is survived by her daughter, Anna Schwartz, of Plymouth, Mn.; son Bill Cary of Omaha, Neb.; brother Jack Ingraham of Spencer; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Sorenson, George A. - January 13, 1928 - March 31, 2006

George A. Sorensen January 13, 1928 - March 31, 2006

George A. Sorensen
©Daily Nonpareil
04/02/2006

George A. Sorensen, age 78, formerly of Neola and Missouri Valley, passed away March 31, 2006.

George was born January 13, 1928, in Pipestone, Minn., to Herman and Austra Berg Sorensen. He graduated from Bancroft High and Wayne State College. George served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1948. He taught World History and Drivers Ed at Tri-Center School, and was the founding coach of the Football program there. He retired in 1989 after 30 plus years at Tri-Center. George was a member of the Wayne State Football Hall of Fame and an avid golfer, hunter, fisherman, and Nebraska football fan.

George was preceded in death by sisters, Helen, Dorothy Erickson, and Karen Palmer; brothers, Francis "Sonny," and Donald; and his parents.

Survivors include wife, Rosemary of Council Bluffs; daughters, Frances Clark and husband Lilbon of Willmar, Minn., Carrie Sorensen of Saginaw, Mich., Gail Pogge and husband Dan of Minden, Iowa; son, Michael and wife Joni of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; 1 step granddaughter; sisters, Lorraine Pizzoil and husband Angelo, Betty Palmer and husband Richard, Delores Mendoza, all of Livermore, Calif., Joan Forney and husband Jerry of Sparks, Nev.; brothers, Harold and wife Karen of Pullman, Wash., Harlan "Swede" and wife Janet of Greely, CO; sister-in-laws, Mardell Sorensen of So. Sioux City, Neb., and Rosemary Sorensen of Livermore, Calif.

Visitation with the family will be Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Peggy Hall officiant. Luncheon to follow at St. Pat's Hall in Neola, Iowa.

Memorials to family wishes preferred.

Steen, Hans Emmert - December 29, 1920 - February 13, 2006

Hans Emmert Steen December 29, 1920 - February 13, 2006

Emmert Steen, Age 85
(Died February 13, 2006)

Visitation
Thursday, February 16, 2006, After 3 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Kimballton, Iowa
Emmert's family will be present from 6-8 PM

Funeral Service
Friday, February 17, 2006, 10:30 AM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Elk Horn, Iowa

Interment
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery, Elk Horn, Iowa

Hans Emmert, son of Hans and Anna Katrine (Hansen) Steen, was born December 29, 1920, in Audubon County near Gray, Iowa. He graduated from Gray High School and then helped on the family farm. From October 19, 1942 to January 17, 1946, Emmert served as a crew chief with the Army Air Corps as a Sergeant. On December 15, 1943, Emmert was united in marriage with Neoma Louise Larsen at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Audubon. Following Emmert’s honorable discharge from the service, he started and managed the Farm Service Coop in Audubon. He then worked as a district field representative for Affiliated Companies of Farm Bureau in Northwest Iowa, and he and Neoma resided in Spencer. In 1953, Emmert and Neoma moved to Elk Horn, and Emmert and his brother Ed owned and operated Steen Produce and Feed until their retirement in 1993. Emmert was a Pioneer and Purina dealer for 40 years. Emmert was a member of Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Danish Mill Corporation, The Danish Immigrant Museum, American Legion Post 322 and the Better Elk Horn Club. He also served on many boards for several years including: Shelby County School Board, Shelby County Hospital Board, Shelby County Fair Board, charter Board member of the Shelby County Health Foundation and the local Salvation Army chapter. He also served as a 4-H leader, church deacon and as a member of the volunteer fire department and the Kimballton Corn Husking Committee. In November of 2003, Emmert became a resident of Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn, Iowa, where he died Monday, February 13, 2006. He was 85 years, 1 month and 15 days of age. Emmert was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Cameron, Arthur, Leonard and Edward Steen; and two sisters Ethel Steen and Esther Steen Keyes. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Neoma Steen of Elk Horn; five children: Alan Steen and wife Susan of Fullerton, NE; Daniel Steen and wife Tricia of Gladbrook; JoNell Block of Elk Horn; John Steen of Elk Horn; and Lisa and husband Michael Riggs of Elk Horn; eight grandchildren: Nikki and husband John Bricker; Nathan Steen and fiancee Elizabeth MacGuire; Mindi and husband Clifford Fincham; Sarah Steen; Andrew Steen; Teckla and husband Ray Coven; Megan Riggs and Katrina Riggs; three great grandchildren Cayden Coven, Ashton Fincham and Emily Jo Bricker; sisters-in-law Sharlotte Steen and Anna and husband Dr. Richard Berg; brothers-in-law Dr. Lawrence Larsen and wife Jane; Dr. Peter Larsen and wife Inetta; Dr. Arnold Larsen and wife Dorothy Ann; and Dr. Phillip Larsen and wife Sandy; many cousins, nieces and nephews in both the USA and Denmark.

Summers, Earl W. - death notice Jan. 18, 2006

Earl W. Summers death notice Jan. 18, 2006

Earl Summers
©The Harlan Tribune
01/23/2006

Summers, 84, Cedar Rapids, died Jan. 18, 2006.

CEDAR RAPIDS -- Earl W. Summers, 84, Cedar Rapids, died at Manor Care on January 18.

Services were held Monday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with military rites, and burial following at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Summers was originally from Harlan. He is survived by son Charles (Cathrin) of Surprise, Az; four grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Thielen-Barna, Phyllis M. (Seegrist) - August 28, 1950 - March 30, 2006

Phyllis M. (Seegrist) Thielen-Barna August 28, 1950 - March 30, 2006

Phyllis M. Thielen-Barna
©Daily Nonpareil - posted with permission
03/31/2006

Phyllis M. Thielen-Barna, age 55, of Council Bluffs, passed away peacefully March 30, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital with her loving husband and children at her side.

Phyllis was born in Crawford, Neb., to Warren and Mary Jane (Baltz) Seegrist on August 28, 1950. Phyllis graduated from Crawford High School in 1968 and moved to Council Bluffs in 1970. She worked as a librarian at Glendale Elementary School and later retired in 2003 as a seamstress at Charles Schneider Furniture Co. Phyllis was a member of the Catholic faith and the Bunko Sisterhood for 27 years. She loved horses and animals.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her father, Warren Seegrist.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Barna, of Council Bluffs; and 3 exceptional sons, Jeff Thielen and wife Kellie, of Council Bluffs, Chad Thielen and girlfriend Cynthia, of Chicago, Ill., and Jeremy Thielen and fiance Heidi Struck, of Blaine, Minn. She was a proud mother who took great pride in their activities and accomplishments.

Other survivors include, mother, Mary Jane Sexton of Hot Springs, SD; grandchildren, Austin, Aiden, Alek, Joshua, Reigan, Tracy, Bradley, Andrew, Cody, Courtney, Sabrina, and Diego; brothers, Loren Seegrist and wife Pat, of Hot Springs, SD and Duane "Zeke" Seegrist, of Crawford, Neb.; stepdaughters, Heather Stanbrook and husband Shad and Melissa Dominguez and husband Gilbert, all of Tuscon, Ariz.; and stepson, Chris Barna and wife Tammy, of Omaha.

Visitation with the Family will be Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Dan Kirby officiating. Interment Garner Township Cemetery with a luncheon following at Firefighter's Union Hall, 1827 South Seventh St. The family will direct memorials.

Thomsen, Raymond I. - death notice Jan. 22, 2006

Raymond I. Thomsen death notice Jan. 22, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Raymond I. Thomsen - Age - 84
Who Died On Sunday, January 22, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, January 24, 2006 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, January 24, 2006 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

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Raymond Thomsen
©The Harlan Tribune
01/23/2006

Thomsen, 84, Harlan, died Jan. 22, 2006.

HARLAN -- Raymond I. Thomsen, 84, Harlan, died Sunday, Jan. 22 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.
Services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan.

Thomsen is survived by daughters Judy (Gary) Hansen of Harlan and Bev (Tom) Schmitz of Harlan; son Dennis (Janet) Thomsen of Harlan; sisters Doraine Wigg of Harlan and Marvel Jacobsen of Harlan; brother Roger (Pat) Thomsen of Harlan; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Tremel, Delores Stolz - death notice Jan. 18, 2006

Delores Stolz Tremel death notice Jan. 18, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Delores Tremel - Age 85
Who Died On - Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Visitation
Thursday, January 19, 2006 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Friday, January 20, 2006 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Friday, January 20, 2006 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Earling, IA

Wake Service
Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa
Friday, January 20, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, January 21, 2006 - 2:00 P.M.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph’s Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, John of Earling, IA; children: Karen (Larry) Gardner of Omaha, NE; Joan Stiner of Omaha, NE; Jerry (Jane) Tremel of Dunlap, IA; Allen (Carol) Tremel of Harlan, IA; brothers & sisters: Melvin (Alice) Stolz of Harlan, IA; Merrill Stolz of Harlan, IA; Lois Koesters of Earling, IA; Louis (Helen) Stolz of Dunlap, IA; George (Jetty) Stolz of Earling, IA; Wilma Mohr of Denison, IA.

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Delores Tremel

©The Dunlap Reporter
January 27, 2006

Delores Jean Tremel, the daughter of George H. and Vera (Dougal) Stolz, was born on November 2, 1920 at Panama, Iowa. She was baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama and confirmed at St. Peters Catholic Church in Defiance. Delores attended country school and St. Paul's Catholic School. She grew to adulthood on the family farm.

On January 10, 1940 Delores was united in marriage to John N. Tremel at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Four children were born to this union, Karen, Joan, Jerry and Allen. After their marriage, the couple farmed near Earling, Iowa where Delores lived most of her married life. In 1992, John and Delores Tremel moved into Earling. This was her residence until December 26, 2005, when she became a resident of Little Flower Haven.

She was privileged to celebrate her 66th wedding anniversary this past week. Her faithful married and family life was an inspiration to others. At their grand-daughter's wedding this summer, Delores and John were chosen to light the candles because of their long period of devotion.

During her lifetime, Delores prided herself on her care and concern for others. This was exemplified by her years of volunteer work at Little Flower Haven. She was an avid gardener when she was able and enjoyed her travels with John to Hawaii, Europe, Canada and Las Vegas. Delores enjoyed music and even played the harmonica.

Delores died on Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at Little Flower Haven in Earling, Iowa having attained the age of eighty-five years, two months, and sixteen days.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Romaldus, Allan, and Roman Stolz and her sister, Veronica Stolz.

She is survived by her husband, John Tremel of Earling, Iowa; her children, Karen and her husband Larry Gardner and Joan Stiner both of Omaha, Neb.; Jerry and his wife Jane Tremel of Dunlap, Iowa and Allen and his wife Carol Tremel of Harlan, Iowa; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Melvin Stolz and his wife Alice of Harlan, Merrill Stolz of Harlan, Lois Koesters of Earling, Louis Stolz and his wife Helen of Dunlap, Iowa, George Stolz and his wife Jetty of Earling, and Wilma Mohr of Denison, Iowa; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, January 21, 2006, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Chuck Kottas and Rev. Paul Strittmatter as the celebrants.

Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Earling, Iowa, with Mike Stiner, Scott Johnson, Andrew Juranek, and Staff Sgt. Robert Putnam serving as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were Tom Noble, Mike Olmstead, Chris Miller, Chad Tremel, Scott Gardner, and Todd Tremel. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of arrangements.

Ulrich, Bernetta F. (Goeser) - Sept. 2, 1946 - Feb. 19, 2006

Bernetta F. (Goeser) Ulrich Sept. 2, 1946 - Feb. 19, 2006

Bernetta Ulrich
©The Harlan Tribune
02/21/2006

Ulrich, 59, Council Bluffs, died Feb. 19, 2006.

COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Bernetta Ulrich, 59, Council Bluffs, died Sunday, Feb. 19 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

She is survived by her husband Larry of Council Bluffs; daughters Tammy (Ryan) Ollie of Underwood and Lisa (Curt) Eshelman of Council Bluffs; four grandchildren; brother Bob (Pat) Goeser of Crescent; sisters Betty (Gene) Schmidt of Harlan and Colleen (Dick) McLaughlin of Harlan.
Services are pending in Council Bluffs.

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Bernetta F. 'Bernie' Ulrich
02/21/2006
©Daily Nonpareil

Bernetta F. "Bernie" Ulrich, age 59 of Council Bluffs passed away Feb. 19, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Bernie was born September 2, 1946, in Iona, Minn., to the late Godfrey "Fred" and Loretta (Herrig) Goeser. She graduated from St. Boniface High School, Westphalia, Iowa in 1964; and married Larry Ulrich in Council Bluffs on June 7, 1969. They lived in Crescent, Iowa before moving to Council Bluffs in 1995. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society.

Bernie is survived by her husband of 36 years, Larry Ulrich of Council Bluffs; daughters, Tammy Ollie and husband Ryan of Underwood, and Lisa Eshelman and hus- band Curt of Council Bluffs; 4 grandchildren, Tristan and Jordan Ollie and Harley and Jacob Eshelman; sisters, Betty Schmidt and husband Gene, Colleen McLaughlin and husband Richard, all of Harlan; brother, Robert Goeser and wife Patricia of Crescent; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the Family will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Glen Wilwerding officiating. Interment Cedar Lawn Cemetery with a luncheon following at Queen of the Apostles Church Parish Hall.

Memorials to Diabetes Association preferred.

White, Bernadine K. - death notice March 9, 2006

Bernadine K. White death notice March 9, 2006

Services for 95-year-old Bernadine K. White of Harlan will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, March 11th, at the First Baptist Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Bernadine White died Thursday, March 9th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Visitation will be held Friday, March 10th from noon to 7:00 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Bernadine White - Age 95
Who Died On - Thursday, March 9, 2006

Visitation
Friday, March 10, 2006 - 12:00 Noon - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
First Baptist Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include nieces and nephews:
Steve (Michelle) Mores of Harlan, IA;
Barb (Martin) Johnson of Glen Ellyn, IL;
Suzie (Herb) Laney of Hinsdale, IL;
Alan (Donna Christensen) Mores of Harlan, IA;
Dr. Robert (Lyn) Frederickson of Birmingham, AL.

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White, Bernadine Kathryn (Frederickson)
January 16, 1911 - March 9, 2006

Bernadine White - Age 95

Bernadine Kathryn White was born the oldest of three children in her parents’ home in Harlan, IA on January 16, 1911, to Anna (Christiansen) and Morris Frederickson, both pioneer Danish Shelby County residents. Her father’s parents, Lars and Anna Frederickson, arrived in America in 1878 and bought land in Shelby County in 1892.  She died at Elm Crest Retirement Center, Harlan, on March 9, 2006, having attained the age of 95. She was a member of the first-ever first-grade class at Laurel Elementary School, now the site of the Laurel Street Housing Development. Upon graduation from Harlan High School in 1928, she attended Iowa State University for one year before returning to Harlan and teaching country school.

She married Cyrus Melvin White on Dec. 10, 1931 at Bethel Baptist Church in Harlan and they made their home southwest of Harlan, where they farmed with Mel’s father Charles. After three years, they moved to Harlan. To this union, two children were born, but both son (1936) and daughter (1943) died at birth.
During WWII, she worked at the Harlan Tribune while her husband Mel served as the personal driver for nationally known war correspondents on the European war front. He later was able to bring that Jeep home, the only one to have seen combat duty to make it back to the States, all through efforts of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower.
In 1946 Bernadine and Mel purchased the Sinclair Service Station at 5th and Market, adding Oldsmobile and Cadillac autos to the new White Motors full service dealership. She was actively involved as the bookkeeper until they sold the business in 1967 to Art Doran. Mel died Feb. 8, 1976. Bernadine purchased Mode O’Day clothing in 1970, and operated it on the square in downtown Harlan until retiring in 1979. During her tenure, she won numerous sales and achievement awards from the company.

After the death of her mother in 1949, they moved to the family home at 1605 6th ST and helped care for her father until he remarried. Bernadine and Mel bought the home in 1955, and she lived there until October 2001, when she moved to the assisted living apartments at Elm Crest. In October 2002, she moved to Elm Crest’s nursing care area.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Harlan; Harlan Chamber of Commerce, where she served as an officer in 1977-78; Shelby County Historical Society; and a charter member of Myrtue Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. As committee chairman, she was instrumental in founding the gift shop at the hospital in 1981, and served many years on that committee. Her husband, parents, children, stepmother, brother Gaillard, sister Irene and brother-in-law Leo Mores preceded her in death. She is survived by nephews: Steve (Michelle) Mores, Harlan; Dr. Robert (Lyn) Frederickson, Birmingham, AL; Alan (Donna) Mores, Harlan; Nieces: Barbara (Martin) Johnson, Glen Ellyn, IL; Suzie (Herb) Laney, Hinsdale, IL; and cousin Doris Anne (Mark) Anderson, W. Des Moines, IA. Survivors also include: sister-in-law Sally (Mrs. Gaillard) Frederickson, Birmingham, AL; great-nephews Marc (Jennifer) Mores, Fairfield, OH; Michael (Cathy) Mores, Ames, IA; Brad (Sara) Johnson, Oakland, CA; Matt Johnson, Glen Ellyn, IL; Phil Johnson, Boston, MA; Scott Laney, Hinsdale, IL and Jackson Mores, Harlan; great-nieces Jordan Laney, Iowa City, IA; and Chandler Mores, Harlan; great-great nieces Ashley and Stephanie Mores, Fairfield, OH; many other cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 11, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Gundar Lamberts officiating. Interment was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, with Scott Laney, Dr. Robert Frederickson, Jackson Mores, Matt Johnson, Brad Johnson, Phil Johnson, DorisAnne Anderson and Mark Anderson serving as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were Mike Mores, Ernie Schnack, Marc Mores, Steve Mores, Al Burchett, and Alan Mores.

Zimmerman, Glenn W. - death notice Feb. 21, 2006

Glenn W. Zimmerman death notice Feb. 21, 2006

Services for 83-year-old Glenn W. Zimmerman of Harlan will be held 11:00 am Friday, February 24th at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Glenn Zimmerman died Tuesday, February 21st in Council Bluffs. Friends may call 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Thursday, February 23rd with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan.

Zumwalt, Douglas - death notice Jan. 10, 2006

Douglas Zumwalt death notice Jan. 10, 2006

Douglas Zumwalt
©The Harlan Tribune 2006
01/19/2006

Zumwalt, 44, Harlan, died Jan. 10, 2006.

HARLAN -- Douglas Zumwalt, 44, Harlan, died Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Services will be Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church with burial in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Lincoln Township.

Family will greet friends Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 2-4 p.m. at the church.

Zumwalt is survived by his wife, Liga, of Latvia; daughter Valerie Headrick of Bloomingdale, Ga.; sisters Ronda Schmidt of Elkhorn, Neb., Bonnie Timberlake of Oregon and Debbie Zumwalt of Omaha; and brother Jim Zumwalt of Norfolk, Neb.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 1/22/2006

ZUMWALT, Douglas, age 44, Harlan, IA, January 10, 2006. Survived by wife, Liga Zumwait, Latvia; daughter, Valerie Headrick, Bloomingdale, GA; sisters, Ronda Schmidt, Elkhorn, NE, Bonnie Timberlake, Oregon, Debbie Zumwait, Linda Kathol, Omaha; brother, Jim Zumwait, Norfolk, NE.

Family will greet friends Tues, January 24, from 2-4pm, at First Baptist Church. SERVICES Tues, 4pm, First Baptist Church, Pastor Gundar Lamberts, Officiating. Interment Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Lincoln Township, Harlan, IA.

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