SHELBY COUNTY OBITUARIES
Second Quarter 2006 - Alphabetically

Alfers, Raymond J. - September 24, 1941 - April 14, 2006

Raymond J. Alfers September 24, 1941 - April 14, 2006

Raymond J. Alfers
©Daily Nonpareil - posted with permission
04/16/2006

Raymond J. Alfers, age 64 of Neola, Iowa passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born September 24, 1941 in Council Bluffs to the late Henry and Wilhelmina Remmes Alfers. Ray graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1959. He was an avid baseball player, sports enthusiast, and longtime dairy farmer in Neola. Ray was also a member of St. Patrick's Church.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Marilyn of Neola; daughters, Kristi Schultz and husband Randy of Chariton, Iowa, Kathy Alfers of Minneapolis, MN; sons, Jeff and wife Donna of Manning, Iowa, Dean and wife Kelly of Minden, Iowa; Tony and wife Trisha of Neola; brothers, Bob and wife Lynn of Olathe, KS, Ken and wife Molly of Duncanville, TX; grandchildren, Katie, Matt, Abbie and Megan Schultz, Ashtyn and Collin Alfers, Jaxson, Kylie and Ethan Alfers.

Visitation with the family will be Monday at 4:00 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. at St.Patrick's Church in Neola. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Internment at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Neola. Luncheon to follow at church hall.

Andersen, Marieta N. Schmieding

Death notice - Marieta N. Schmieding Andersen

Andersen, Marieta N.
Omaha World-Herald
5/22/2006 & 5/23/2006

ANDERSEN-Marieta N., age 76, Ralston

Survived by husband, Harvey; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne and Don Mass, Carole and Walt James, TX; grandchildren, Dana Mass, Bryan Mass, Taylor James, Delaney James; brothers, Henry (Audrey) Schmieding; sisters, Anna Marie Arkfeld, Lucille Michalski, Margaret "Boots" (Elmer) Wageman, Betty (Carroll) Cox; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

VISITATION Tuesday after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service at 6:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Wednesday 9:20 a.m. Bethany Chapel to St. Gerald Lakeview Chapel (78th and Lakeview) at 10:00 a.m. for Mass of Christian Burial. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Memorials requested to Catholic Charities.

BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
82nd & Harrison 593-6100

Anderson, Lewis death noted

Shelby Co. IA Native Lew Anderson Was Final "Clarabell the Clown" on TV

Lewis "Lew" Anderson, who captivated young baby boomers as the Howdy Doody Show's final Clarabell the Clown, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2006 in Hawthorne, New York at the age of 84. The musician and actor died of complications of prostate cancer.

Anderson was born on May 7, 1992 in Kirkman, Shelby County, Iowa. He was the son of Lloyd Anderson, a railroad telegrapher, and Nell Whisler. When one of his sisters decided she no longer wanted to play the clarinet, Lew inherited the instrument and a career in the music business began. He soon became involved in school musical activities and started his own band playing local engagements.

A year at Junior College in Fort Dodge, Iowa followed, and while there he received a scholarship to Drake College in Des Moines which he attended for two years. He left Drake to begin his professional musical life and by now was writing arrangements for groups with whom he was playing. When asked one time where he studied arranging, he replied, "On the bandstand, watching & listening." He became known as one of the best at both instrumental and vocal arranging.

In 1942 during WWII he enlisted in the Naval Air Corps and began flying. He soon resigned and was sent to Great Lakes boot camp, eventually being assigned to a submarine tender in the Pacific. The officer in charge, a musician, helped Lew assemble his own band. He also saw his share of action in the Pacific.

After leaving the service he joined the Carlos Molinas Latin Orchestra, contributing American dance arrangements to that band. He played as well with many other "territory"� bands as they were known touring the Midwest.

Long mute as Clarabell, Anderson broke the clown's silence in the show's final episode in 1960. With trembling lips and a visible tear in his eye, he spoke the show's final words: "Goodbye, kids." Though Anderson was not the only man to play "Buffalo Bob" Smith's mute sidekick, he was the best, Smith said in his memoir. The first to play the mute clown was Bob Keeshan, who later became known as Captain Kangaroo.

With the Peanut Gallery looking on, Anderson used bicycle horns to give yes and no answers. For more expressive moments, he wielded a bottle of seltzer.

The show, which launched in 1947 when televisions were still a novelty, was the first network weekday children's show. Anderson joined "Doodyville," a circus town peopled with puppets and human actors and watched by a Peanut Gallery of kids, in the mid 1950's.

Though his fame as Clarabell followed him throughout his life, Anderson was also a success as a musician and bandleader. In recent years, his All-American Big Band appeared on Friday nights at New York's Birdland jazz club.

Anderson lived in South Salem, New York and is survived by his wife Peggy, son Christopher and his wife Margaret of Ridgefield, CT, son Lewis, Jr. and his wife Kathy Cohen-Anderson of Providence, RI, grandchildren Jack, Parker and Kristen of Ridgefield, CT, step daughters Lorie George and her husband David Klein of Danbury, CT, Halley Leffler and husband Michael and their children Madison and Dyson of Sandusky, OH, a nephew Jeffrey Bonneville, a niece Suzanne Hayes, her husband Tom and their children Sarah and Andrew, and several other nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Jean Todd and Loyce Beaman predeceased him.

Andersen,  Ruby Malinda Phippen - Oct. 26, 1913 - April 16, 2006

Obit - Ruby Malinda Phippen Andersen Oct. 26, 1913 - April 16, 2006

Ruby M. Andersen
In Memory

Funeral services for Ruby Malinda Andersen, 92, were conducted April 20, 2006 at the Exira Lutheran Church in Exira, with Pastor Bill Embree officiating. Interment in the Exira Cemetery. Casket bearers grandchildren: Jan LeBahn, Jeff Sorensen, Sherri Hart, Andriana Abariotes, Alexander Abariotes, Chris White, Jay White, Travis Andersen, and Tamy Andersen.

Ruby Malinda Andersen, daughter of Charles and Junette Radcliff Phippen, was born Oct. 26, 1913, on her parents’ farm northeast of Exira, and died April 16, 2006, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.

Ruby was baptized at the Exira Christian Church and later as an adult, became a member of the Exira Lutheran Church. She attended rural schools northeast of Exira, and then graduated from the Exira High School with the class of 1931. Ruby helped neighbors with child care and housekeeping for several years.

On Feb. 9, 1938, she was united in marriage to Nels Christian Andersen at the Exira Lutheran Church Parsonage in Exira. They farmed east of Exira for a short time, then purchased a farm west of Exira. They operated the farm for many years until they retired and moved into Exira in the early 1970s. Ruby was very active in the many volunteer organizations in the community. Nels died Aug. 23, 1983. Ruby enjoyed the comfort of her home until she moved to the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn in March of 2003.

Ruby was a member of the Exira Lutheran Church and a member of the Work Group. She was a member of the Exira Lions Club, the WAGS, the Garden Club, and several neighborhood and card clubs.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband, were her parents; two brothers and three sisters: Grace Saltzman, Lawrence Phippen, Earl Phippen, Olive Lorey, and Ruth Jessen.

Survivors include her children: Dorothy (Dee) and husband Richard Sorensen of Irwin; Marilyn and husband Ernie (Greek) Abariotes of Blair, NE; Carol and husband Ken White of Weeki Wachee, FL; LaVerne (Andy) and wife Sue Andersen of Rapid City, SD; her grandchildren: Jan and Bo LeBahn of Cedar Falls; Jeff Sorensen of Denison; Sherri and Dan Hart of West Des Moines; Adriana Abariotes and husband Phil Montville of St. Paul, MN; Alexander Abariotes and fiancee Amy Heydon of Scottsdale, AZ; Chris and Ann White of Thompson Station, TN; Jay and Dina White of Wake Forest, NC; Travis Andersen and Tamy Andersen both of Bozeman, MT; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; her sister Thelma Jessen of Exira and her sister-in-law Bertha Andersen of Exira; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Arrick, Emmett R. - Feb.17, 1929 - April 26, 2006

Obit - Emmett R. Arrick Feb.17, 1929 - April 26, 2006

Surnames: Arrick; Moore; Wager; Bird

Emmett R. Arrick
©Daily Nonpareil - posted with permission
04/27/2006

Emmett R. Arrick, 77, of Persia, Iowa, passed away April 26, 2006, at Harlan, Iowa Medical Center.

Emmett was born Feb.17, 1929, in Council Bluffs to the late John and Grace (Moore) Arrick. He was a farmer in the Persia area for most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jesse Arrick in 1985; one sister; and one brother.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth (Wager) Arrick; daughters, Linda Arrick, amd Jan Arrick all of
Persia, Nancy Bird and husband Mike, of Harlan; son, Randy Arrick, of Persia; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, George Arrick, of Houston, Texas; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the Family will be Friday from 6-8 p.m.at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the mortuary with Rev. Harry Wallar officiating. Interment Valley View Cemetery, Persia. Memorials to the family preferred.

Assman, Dorothy T. Graeve - death notice

Dorothy T. Graeve Assman death notice

Assman, Dorothy T.

ASSMAN, Dorothy T., age 74 years, Omaha. Preceded in death by husband: Joseph W. Assman. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Mary Jo and Brad Hill, Pam and Pat Kealy; sons and daughters-in-law: Terry and Chris Assman, Gary and Jill Assman, Rick and Colleen Assman, Kevin and Christy Assman; grandchildren: Matt, Jim, Adam, Tom, Travis, Emily, Joey, Ashley and Lindsay; brothers: Delbert and wife, Mick Graeve, Gene and wife, Jeannette Graeve; sisters: Luella Mueshe and Sr. Roland Graeve; nieces and nephews.

VIGIL SERVICE Sunday, 7:00 p.m., West Center Chapel. SERVICES Monday, 9:30 a.m., West Center Chapel to St. Gerald Catholic Church, 96th & Q Sts. at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Calvary. Memorials to American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Association, Multiple Sclerosis Society or St. Gerald Catholic Church.

VISITATION from 6:00 p.m., Sunday, with family receiving friends 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the West Center Chapel.

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

Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 4/22/2006 - 4/24/2006, posted with permission

Ausdemore, Julie Ann Mitchell - d. June 14, 2006

Death notice - Julie Ann Mitchell Ausdemore d. June 14, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Julie Ann Ausdemore - Age 47
Who Died On - Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Visitation
Saturday, June 17, 2006 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 12:00 Noon to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, June 18, 2006 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Vigil Service
Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, June 19, 2006 - 10:00 A.M.
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
St. Patrick's Cemetery - Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Dean Ausdemore of Walnut; her children: Nicole Ausdemore of Riceville, IA,
Dustin Ausdemore of Walnut, IA, and Brooke Ausdemore of Walnut, IA; her parents, Paul and Bonnie Mitchell of Avoca, IA; her sister, Lori (Denny) Iwen of Avoca, IA and her brother, Jon (Angie) Mitchell of Walnut.

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Services for 47-year-old Julie Ann Ausdemore of Walnut will be held 10:00 am Monday, June 19th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Walnut. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Walnut. Julie Ausdemore died Wednesday, June 14th at her home in Walnut. Survivors include her mother and father Bonnie and Paul Mitchell of Avoca; her husband, Dean Ausdemore of Walnut; 2 daughters, Nicole Ausdemore (Troy Watts) of Riceville and Brooke Ausdemore (James Ploen) of Walnut; 1 son Dustin Ausdemore of Walnut; 1 sister, Lori Iwen (Denny) of Avoca; 1 brother, Jon Mitchell (Angie) of Walnut. Visitation will be held 3:00 to 9:00 pm Saturday, June 17th and 12 noon to 9:00 pm Sunday, June 18th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Sunday, June 18th with a vigil service at 7:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
Avoca, Iowa 51430
www.pauleyjones.com

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Julie Ann Ausdemore - Age 47

Julie Ann Ausdemore, daughter of Paul and Bonnie (Vinding) Mitchell, was born on July 7, 1958, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She attended school in Avoca and graduated with the class of 1976. After high school, Julie attended Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs earning her associates degree as a dental assistant.

On April 15, 1978, Julie was united in marriage to Dean Ausdemore at the United Church of Avoca. Three children were born to this union: Nicole, Dustin and Brooke. After her marriage, Julie worked as a dental assistant at the Atlantic Dental Center for two years, then stayed at home on the family farm to help Dean and raise her children. She later went on to work for the housekeeping department at Peace Haven in Walnut and this has been her job since.

Julie enjoyed golfing, collecting antiques (especially Santa Clauses), gardening and scrapbooking. She was a loving wife and mother who cherished every moment with her family. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Walnut.

Julie died at her home in Walnut on June 14, 2006, having attained the age of forty-seven years, eleven months and seven days. She is survived by her husband, Dean Ausdemore of Walnut, Iowa; her children: Nicole Ausdemore and her friend Troy Watts of Riceville, Iowa, Dustin Ausdemore of Walnut, and Brooke Ausdemore and her friend James Ploen of Walnut; her parents, Paul and Bonnie Mitchell of Avoca, Iowa; her sister, Lori and her husband Denny Iwen of Avoca, and her brother, Jon Mitchell and his wife Angie of Walnut; her brother-in-law, Duane Ausdemore and his wife Ann of Lowell, Indiana; nieces, other relatives and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, June 19, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca, Iowa with burial at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Walnut, Iowa. Rev. John Frost was Celebrant for the Mass. Honorary casket bearers were Suzy Larsen, Lorraine Howell, Marlys Larsen, Aloma Riley and Wendy Prociw. Serving as Casket Bearers were Brett Petersen, Craig Woltmann, Walter Snyder, Scott Hess, Rick McMurphy, Jerry Stamp, Doug Matthies and David A. Thies.

Baldwin, Earl Francis - d. May 17, 2006

Death notice - Earl Francis Baldwin d. May 17, 2006

Services for 80-year-old Earl Baldwin of Harlan are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Earl Baldwin died Wednesday, May 17th at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include his wife Shirley Baldwin of Harlan; 2 sons, Dennis Baldwin and Jeffrey Baldwin; 1 daughter, Linda Jacobsen (Roger).

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Arrangements and Services For
Earl Francis Baldwin - Age 80
Who Died On, Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Visitation
Saturday, May 20, 2006 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Sunday, May 21, 2006 12:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, May 21 2006 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, May 22, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home

Military Rites
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Shirley of Harlan, Iowa; his Children Dennis (Donna) Baldwin of Harlan, Iowa;
Linda ( Roger) Jacobsen of Harlan, Iowa; Jeffrey Baldwin (Diana) of Austin, Texas; Stepchildren Dan ( Penny) Beaman of Atlantic, Iowa; Sue Radosti of Sioux City, Iowa; Joe Beaman of Ames, Iowa.

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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Earl Francis Baldwin - Age 80

Earl Francis Baldwin, the son of Clarence and Alicia McCabe Baldwin, was born on April 30, 1926 at Mondamin, Iowa. Earl attended Logan schools through the eleventh grade and then entered the United States Navy. He enlisted on May 5, 1944 and served his country during World War II. After receiving his honorable discharge on May 16, 1946, he returned to Southwest Iowa and graduated from Missouri Valley High school with the class of 1947.

He was always interested in cars and car repair, so after finishing school, Earl went to work for the Ford Garage in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

On October 22, 1948, Earl was united in marriage to Velma Mae Rasmussen at Logan, Iowa. To this union three children were born, Dennis, Linda and Jeffrey. They made their home in Missouri Valley, Iowa until 1954 when they moved to Harlan, Iowa where Earl was employed as parts manager for the Ford dealership. His loyalty to the Ford trade name existed through several ownership changes and over 34 years. He retired from Orv Rocker Ford in 1988.

Earl was elected to the Harlan City Council in October 1969 and served until December 1973. Earl was an avid fisherman and enjoyed going to garage sales. He also held a membership in Shelby County VFW Post No. 941.

Velma Baldwin died at her home, March 6, 1979. After her death, Earl continued to make his home in Harlan.

On September 25, 1981, Earl was united in marriage to Shirley Beaman at Harlan, Iowa, where they continued to make their home.

Earl died at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, NE on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, just 18 days after his 80th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Velma, a brother Harley Baldwin and a sister Vera Squire.

Survivors include his wife Shirley of Harlan, son Dennis (Donna) of Kirkman, IA, daughter Linda (Roger) Jacobsen of Harlan, son Jeffrey (Diana) of Austin, TX; stepson Dan (Penny) Beaman of Atlantic, IA; stepdaughter Sue Radosti of Sioux City, IA and stepson Joe Beaman of Ames, IA; 13 grandchildren, nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 22, 2006, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Sue Radosti officiating. Military Rites were conducted in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, by the American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150 and the Shelby County VFW Post No. 941. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Elvin "Red" Hansen, Dr. Charles Early, Gerald Anderson, and Byron Jensen. Serving as casket bearers were Jim Auen, Harold Blackwell, Fred Olsen, Bob Ahrenholtz, Vince Jauron and Gary Christiansen.

Barnett, Zeta R. Swenson Richards - April 2, 1939 - June 11, 2006

Obit - Zeta R. Swenson Richards Barnett April 2, 1939 - June 11, 2006

Zeta Barnett

©The Harlan Tribune
06/16/2006

Barnett, 67, Soldier, died June 11, 2006.

SOLDIER -- Word has been received of the death of Zeta R. Barnett, 67, who died June 11 in rural Soldier.

Barnett is a former Shelby County resident.

Services were held Wednesday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton with burial in the St. Clair Cemetery at Ute.

Barnett is survived by her husband, Kent; her son, Terry (Laurie) Richards of Charter Oak; sisters Joyce Huber of Tampa, Fla. and Jolene (Ken) Hass of Loveland, Co.; brother Gary "Red" Swenson of Kirkman; stepsons Randall, Richard, Ronald and Roger Barnett; stepdaughter Tana Barnett; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Zeta Rose Barnett
Denison Bulletin/Review
Denison IA 51442
06/23/2006

Zeta Rose Barnett was born April 2, 1939, at home near Fiscus, Iowa in Shelby County, the daughter of Elmer and Pauline (Stolz) Swenson. She attended Kirkman Community School in Kirkman, Iowa and then onto Irwin, Iowa where she graduated from high school with the class of 1957. She attended Airline School in Kansas City, Missouri after graduation.

In 1959, Zeta married Ken Richards and moved to Camp Pendleton, California where Ken was serving in the United States Marine Corp. They had one son, Terry Richards and one daughter, Tracy Richards. Upon completion of his military service, they returned home and lived on the farm near Kirkman. Later they moved into Kirkman, where they had bought their first house.

Zeta then became employed with the United States Postal Service and moved to Laurens, Iowa. She married Kent Barnett on May 14, 1988 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. From Laurens she went to West Liberty, Iowa as Postmaster and finally to Bonne Terre, Missouri from where she retired.

During the Laurens years she served as OIC in many other post offices. After retirement Kent and Zeta moved to their present residence near Soldier, Iowa.

She was a member of the Rotary, serving as the first woman president of the Rotary in West Liberty, Iowa, a member of the National League of Postmasters, the Postal Employees Women's Club, the National League of Postmasters-Retirees and was the Editor of the National League of Postmasters Newsletter. She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton along with St. Mary's Guild, having recently served as President of the Guild.

Those survivors left to cherish their memories of Zeta include her husband, Kent; her son, Terry Richards and his wife, Laurie, of Charter Oak, Iowa; two sisters, Joyce Huber of Tampa, Florida and Jolene Hass and her husband, Ken, of Loveland, Colorado; one brother, Gary "Red" Swenson of Kirkman, Iowa; four stepsons, Randall Barnett, Richard Barnett, Ronald Barnett, and Roger Barnett; one stepdaughter, Tana Barnett; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, along with several other relatives and numerous good friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Pauline Swenson; one sister, Jeanne Swenson, one brother, Randy Swenson, one daughter, Tracy Richards and one step son, Rodney Barnett.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton, Iowa. Msgr. Mark Duchaine officiated the service and interment in the St. Clair Cemetery in Ute, Iowa. Bonita Kane served as organist for congregational hymns, "Amazing Grace", "The Old Rugged Cross", "Our God Reigns" and "Morning is Broken". Those serving as pallbearers were Danny Dimig, Vernon Melby, Steve Wessel, Rev. Fred Pilecki, Don Seufert, Roger Melby and Duane "Dewey" Neppl. A Rosary was held on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. led by St. Mary's Guild at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton, Iowa. At 7:00 p.m. a Vigil Wake Service was held. The Armstrong Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

A memorial fund is being established as the Zeta Barnett Memorial Postal Excellence Award.

Barnett, Zeta Swenson Richards - d. June 11, 2006

Death notice - Zeta Swenson Richards Barnett d. June 11, 2006

Services for 67-year-old Zeta Barnett of Soldier, formerly of Kirkman, will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, June 14th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton. Burial will be at St. Clair's Cemetery in Ute. Zeta Barnett died Sunday, June 11th, at her home in Soldier. Survivors include her husband Kent, 1 son, Terry Richards (Laurie) of Charter Oak; 4 step-sons, Randall, Richard, Ronald and Roger Barnett; 1 step-daughter, Tana Barnett; 1 brother, Gary "Red" Swenson of Kirkman; 2 sisters, Joyce Huber of Florida and Jolene Hass (Ken) of Colorado; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Friends may call after 3:00 pm Tuesday, June 13th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton. A Rosary will be held at 3:30 with a vigil wake service at 7:00 pm at the church. The Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton is in charge of the arrangements.
(from KNOD online)

Bauer, Alvin - death notice April 6, 2006

Alvin Bauer death notice April 6, 2006

Services for 87-year-old Alvin Bauer of Harlan will be held 11:00 am Saturday, April 8th at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Alvin Bauer died Thursday, April 6th at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Survivors include 1 daughter, Beverly Harlan of Menlo. Visitation will be held noon to 9:00 pm Friday, April 7th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. A wake service will be held at 7:00 pm at the Funeral Home.

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Arrangements and Services For
Alvin Bauer - Age 87
Who Died On - Thursday, April 6, 2006

Visitation
Friday, April 7, 2006 - 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

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

A Mass Of Christian Burial
Saturday, April 8, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his daughter Beverly (Howard) Harlan of Adair, IA; 4 Granddaughters and 3 Great-Grandchildren

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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Alvin Bauer - Age 87

Alvin L. Bauer, the son of Jacob and Wilhelmina (Schenck) Bauer, was born on July 23, 1918, at Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Alvin attended school at Corley Country School.

On October 20, 1942, Alvin entered into the United States Army at Camp Dodge, Iowa. He served at the Battle of Normandy, in Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with four bronze stars as well as a Good Conduct Ribbon. Alvin was honorably discharged on October 12, 1945 at Clinton, Iowa. After his military service, Alvin worked as a self-employed truck driver, a mechanic for several Harlan businesses, and a school bus driver for the Harlan Community Schools.

On October 14, 1943, Alvin was united in marriage to Kathryn "Katie" Stinn at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca, Iowa. They were the parents of one daughter, Beverly. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Corley, Iowa. Alvin was employed at the service station in Harlan, Iowa for many years. Alvin and Katie loved to dance. They were members of the Corley Community Club in Corley. Katie died on February 27, 1999. After her death, Alvin remained in Corley until October 2003, when he became a resident of Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa.

Alvin was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, Shelby County VFW Post No. 941, and enjoyed playing cards. He played cards so often that the numbers on each card were worn off.

Alvin died on Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-seven years, eight months, and fourteen days. In addition to his parents, his wife, Katie, Alvin was preceded in death by his brothers, Emery and Rudy.

Survivors include his daughter, Beverly and her husband, Howard Harlan, of Adair, Iowa; four grandchildren, "Alvie’s Four Queens:" Melissa McMurphy, Mickie and her husband, Josiah Blank; Mindy and her husband, Stephen Rote; and Megan McMurphy ; four great-grandchildren: Bradley, Shaela, and Kyle Klindt and Andrew Rote; other relatives and a great many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, April 8, 2006, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Robert Hoefler as the celebrant and Ref. Fred Reischl as the concelebrant. Military Rites were conducted in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, by the American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150 and the Shelby County VFW Post No. 941. Serving as casket bearers were Paul Stinn, Josiah Blank, Brett Hansen, Mike Jensen, Rod McMurphy, and Larry Maness.

Berrocal, Francisco "Frank" Ruben - d. April 23, 2006

Death Notice - Francisco "Frank" Ruben Berrocal d. April 23, 2006

Francisco Ruben Berrocal
©The Harlan Tribune
05/01/2006

Berrocal, 23, Audubon, died April 23, 2006.

AUDUBON -- Francisco "Frank" Ruben Berrocal, 23, Audubon, died April 23 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha.

Services were held Saturday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Audubon.

Berrocal is survived by his parents, Dennis and Margaret (Salcedo) Crews of Audubon; brother Carlos Rivadeneyra-Salcedo of Audubon; grandparents Juan Pedro Salcedo Farfan and Leticia Aurora Chambergo de Salcedo, both of Chiclayo, Peru; stepbrother and sister Anthony Crews of Audbon and Tammy Kluver and children Skyler and Dylan of Buckner, Mo.; aunts and uncles Pedro and Faviola Selcedo, George and Flor Selcedo, Juanita Selcedo de Rubio and husband Cesar Rubio and their children Cesar, Jonathan and Juan Jose, all of Chiclayo and Lima, Peru.

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19-year-old charged in shooting death
©The Harlan Tribune
05/01/2006

KIRKMAN -- Authorities investigating a shooting where a 23-year-old man was killed near here April 23 preliminarily ruled it an accident, but have since arrested a Kirkman man and charged him with two felony counts in the shooting.

Jorge Hansen aka Jorge Lopez, 19, Kirkman, is in custody and charged with involuntary manslaughter and assault causing serious injury in connection with the death of Francisco Ruben Berrocal.

Berrocal died as the result of a gunshot wound to the head early that morning, authorities said, at 1306 Woodland Ave., Kirkman.

Hansen is accused of pointing the firearm at Berrocal in the basement of the residence and pulling the trigger.
And according to search warrant records filed in the Shelby County Courthouse, Hansen allegedly admitted to the shooting. "During interview by deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and agents from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Jorge Hansen admitted to shooting the 23-year-old male with a handgun," records said.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office was called to the scene at 2:15 a.m. Sunday morning. An unidentified female at the residence called authorities following the shooting incident.

Once deputies arrived on the scene, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation was called to assist the sheriff's office.

The DCI continues to analyze evidence from the scene. State authorities helped to conduct interviews and collect evidence, officials said.

Initial interviews and investigation concluded at about 11 a.m. that Sunday, but continue this week, officials said. Authorities have not ruled out other charges in the incident.

The DCI Crime Lab was on the scene for several hours collecting various items as evidence and transporting them back to Des Moines for analysis. Authorities are awaiting ballistics and other evidence as well as the results of an autopsy, which was scheduled last Monday.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant for a residence at 1306 Woodland Ave., shown in public records to be owned by Stephen L. Hansen, Jorge Hansen's father.

Although officials have not released many details about the shooting, search warrant records indicate Hansen aka Lopez had allegedly ran from the residence after the shooting. Deputies allegedly located him west of the residence near several out buildings.

In addition, a weapon was recovered under a mattress in an upstairs bedroom. Witnesses at the scene apparently told authorities where the gun was located. Several other weapons also were recovered from the residence.
Search warrant records also say deputies discovered a quantity of controlled substances, paraphernalia and alcohol, although officials said they are awaiting crime lab results before they determine if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the shooting.

Upon execution of the search warrant, officers seized a number of items as evidence including a bullet, cartridges, cartridge cases, a box of ammunition, a fanny pack and pouch, scale, bongs and a gun.

Authorities also obtained a search warrant requesting body specimens including blood and urine from Hansen aka Lopez.

Law enforcement also searched a Defiance home last week as a result of information gleaned from the investigation, although nothing was seized from the search.

As of Friday, Hansen was being held in the Shelby County Jail on $50,000 bond. An initial appearance was scheduled for Friday.

If convicted of the class "D" felony charges against him, Hansen faces up to 10 years in jail with additional fines totaling $10,000.

Hansen has had another brush with the law during the past year. He pleaded guilty June 25 to assault causing bodily injury in an incident where he was accused of punching a 16-year-old male in the face several times in April, 2005.

He was granted a deferred judgment and placed on one year of unsupervised probation on the misdemeanor charge. He was ordered to write a letter of apology to the victim and make restitituion for costs and attorney fees.

Hansen is a senior student at Harlan Community High School. He is scheduled to graduate with his class Sunday, May 14 in ceremonies at the high school.

Blanchard, Jean Marie Boettger - July 16, 1946 - April 19, 2006

Jean Marie Boettger Blanchard July 16, 1946 - April 19, 2006

Jean Marie Boettger Blanchard, daughter of Fred Carl and Clara Marie (Collard) Boettger, was born July 16, 1946 in Ballard, WA. She married Lloyd Ray Blanchard on Sept. 6, 1980 in Seattle, WA. She passed away April 19, 2006 at her home in Shelton, WA. She is survived by a son, Thomas Michael Boettger.

Her father was a son of Friedrick W. and Louisa E. M. (Schuster) Boettger, who lived in Shelby county and are buried in the Harlan Cemetery.

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Blanchard, Jean Marie

Jean Marie BLANCHARD 7-16-46 to 4-19-06 Passed away peacefully in her home in Shelton, WA. Aged 59 years. Survived by Son, Thomas Boettger. She will be dearly missed by many friends and extended family. Private Service.

Any Questions please call Thomas @ 206 300 7450.
Published in print from 4/25/2006 - 4/30/2006.
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Brandon, Judy Ann - d. April 29, 2006

Death Notice - Judy Ann Brandon d. April 29, 2006

Services for 61-year-old Judy Ann Brandon of Harlan will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, May 3rd at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Judy Brandon died Saturday, April 29th, at her home in Harlan. Survivors include her husband Randy; 1 son, Jesse Brandon of Lincoln, NE; 2 daughters, Junde Brandon (friend-John Zellner) of Harlan and Laura Brandon of Harlan; 1 sister, Carol Edmonds of Harlan; 1 brother, Rolly Huxtable (Sandra) of Omaha; 1 sister-in-law, Alice Huxtable of Sacremento, CA. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Monday, May 1st and 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Tuesday, May 2nd at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Judy Ann Brandon - Age 61
Who Died On Saturday, April 29, 2006

Visitation
Monday, May 1, 2006 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, May 3, 2006 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan,Iowa

Survivors include her husband, Randy of Harlan, IA; her children: Jesse Aaron Brandon of Lincoln, NE; June Brandon (boyfriend, John Zellmer) of Harlan, IA; Laura Brandon of Harlan, IA; sister & brother: Carol Edmonds of Harlan, IA; Rolly (Sandra) Huxtable of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law, Alice Huxtable of Sacramento, CA.

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Judy Brandon
©The Harlan Tribune
05/01/2006

Brandon, 61, Harlan, died April 29, 2006.

HARLAN -- Judy A. Brandon, 61, Harlan, died Saturday, April 29 at her home.
Services will be held Wednesday, May 3 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Visitation continues Tuesday, May 2 from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Brandon is survived by her husband, Randy, of Harlan; son Jesse A. Brandon of Lincoln, Neb.; daughters June Brandon and boyfriend John Zellner and Laura Brandon, all of Harlan; sister Carol Edmonds of Harlan; brother Rolly (Sandra) Huxtable of Omaha; and sister-in-law Alice Huxtable of Sacramento, Ca.

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Judy Brandon - Age 66

Judy Ann Brandon, the daughter of Clark and Ann Zivny Huxtable, was born on February 27, 1945, at Omaha, Nebraska. She attended school at Marrs Elementary School in Omaha, Nebraska and was a member of the graduating class of 1963 from South High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Upon receiving her education, Judy was employed at Golf Mart. She then was employed as a Stenographer for an Insurance Company.

On April 10, 1999, Judy was united in marriage to Randy Brandon at Omaha, Nebraska. They were the parents of three children: Jesse Aaron, June, and Laura. Judy was also a foster mother for several years. After their marriage, the couple resided in Omaha and began to operate a mobile home service, R&J Mobile Home Service and Transporting. In addition to the mobile home service,Judy and Randy purchased the trailercourt in North Harlan from Martha Anastasi in 2001 and entitled it J & R Trailer Court.

Judy enjoyed gardening, especially strawberries. She also liked dogs, reading and spending time with her family and friends.

She died on Saturday, April 29, 2006, at her home in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of sixty-one years, two months and two days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Rich Huxtable.
Survivors include her husband, Randy of Harlan, Iowa; her children: Jesse Aaron Brandon of Lincoln, Nebraska; June Brandon and her boyfriend, John Zellmer of Harlan, Iowa; Laura Brandon of Harlan, Iowa; her sister and brother: Carol Edmonds of Harlan, Iowa; Rolly Huxtable and his wife, Sandra of Omaha, Nebraska; her sister-in-law, Alice Huxtable of Sacramento, California; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jeff Erlemeier officiating. Interment was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, with Jeff Hamilton, Jay Hicks, Darin Kocovrek, John Lentis, Kenny Turner, and John Zellmer serving as casket bearers.

Brown, Wilbert Laverne - death notice April 15, 2006

Wilbert Laverne Brown death notice April 15, 2006

Wilbert Laverne Brown
©Daily Nonpareil - posted with permission
04/16/2006

Wilbert Laverne Brown, age 85 of Avoca, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Alegent Mercy Hospital.

Wilbert was born in Hancock, Iowa and attended country school in James Township in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. He was a farmer, and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Eleanor (Wise) Brown of Avoca; sons, Gary A. and wife Nancy Brown of Hastings, NE, James B. and wife Connie Brown of Walnut, Iowa, Randy L. and wife Linda Brown of Omaha, NE, Gregory C. Brown of Dunlap, Iowa; daughter, Rosann and husband Jim Nauman of Avoca; sisters, Ruth Christensen of Avoca, Dorothy Hildebrand of Hancock; brother, Lawrence Brown of Buford, GA; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday, April 18, 2006, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca, with Father John Frost officiating. Visitation with the family will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Wake service will be Monday at 7:00 p.m. Burial in Graceland Cemetery in Avoca Tuesday.

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www.pauleyjones.com

 

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Arrangements and Services For
Wilbert Brown - Age - 85
Who Died On - Saturday, April 15, 2006

Visitation
Monday, April 17, 2006 - 9:00 A.M. 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca , Iowa

Wake Service
Monday, April 17, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Brown of Avoca, IA; his children: Gary A. (Nancy) Brown of Hastings, NE; James B. (Connie) Brown of Walnut, IA; Rosann (Jim) Nauman of Avoca, IA; Randy L. (Linda) Brown of Omaha, NE; Gregory C. Brown of Dunlap, IA; brother & sisters: Lawrence Brown of Buford, GA; Ruth Christensen of Avoca, IA; Dorothy Hildebrand of Hancock, IA.

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KNOD:
Services for 85-year-old Wilbert Laverne Brown of Avoca will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, April 18th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery. Wilbert Brown died Saturday, April 15th at Alegent Mercy Hospital. Survivors include his wife Eleanor Brown of Avoca; 4 sons, Gary Brown (Nancy) of Hastings, NE., James B. Brown (Connie) of Walnut, Randy Brown (Linda) of Omaha, NE, and Gregory Brown of Dunlap; 1 daughter, Rosann Nauman (Jim) of Avoca; 2 sisters, Ruth Christensen of Avoca and Dorothy Hildebrand of Hancock; 1 brother, Lawrence Brown of Buford, GA; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Friends may call Monday, April 17th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. A wake service will be held at 7:00 pm.

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Wilbert Brown
©The Harlan Tribune - posted with permission
04/17/2006

Brown, 85, Avoca, died April 15, 2006.

AVOCA -- Wilbert L. Brown, 85, Avoca, died Saturday, April 15 at Alegent Mercy Hospital.

Services will be Tuesday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca. A wake service was held Monday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. Visitation was Monday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Brown is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Wise) Brown of Avoca; sons Gary A. (Nancy) Brown of Hastings, Neb., James B. (Connie) Brown of Walnut, Randy L. (Linda) Brown of Omaha and Gregory C. Brown of Dunlap; daughter Rosann (Jim) Nauman of Avoca; sisters Ruth Christensen of Avoca and Dorothy Hildebrand of Hancock; brother Lawrence Brown of Buford, Ga.; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Buckley, Milo P. - d. May 14, 2006

Death notice - Milo P. Buckley d. May 14, 2006

KNOD radio online

Services for 76-year-old Milo P. Buckley of Elk Horn will be held 10:30 am Thursday, May 18th at the First Baptist Church in Elk Horn. Private burial will take place at a later date. Milo Buckley died Sunday, May 14th at the Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn. Survivors include 3 sons, Charles Palm (Helen) of Omaha, NE, Eugene Palm (Rose) of Ottumwa and Donald Palm (Joyce) of Monroe; 1 son-in-law, Robert Urey of Edinburg, TX; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 17th at the First Baptist Church in Elk Horn. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of the arrangements.

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Audubon County (Iowa) Advocate Journal

Milo P. Buckley
Born: March 3, 1930

Died: May 14, 2006

Funeral services will be Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Elk Horn, IA. Pastor Gavin King officiating. A private interment will be in the Exira Cemetery in Exira, IA at a later date. The family will meet friends Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Elk Horn, IA.

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Omaha World-Herald
5/16/2006 & 5/17/2006

BUCKLEY, Milo P., age 76, Elk Horn, IA. Milo died May 14, 2006 at the Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn, IA and is survived by his sons, Charles (Helen) Palm of Omaha, NE, Eugene (Rose) Palm of Ottumwa, IA, and Donald (Joyce) Palm of Monroe, IA; his son-in-law, Robert Urey of Edinburg, TX; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grand-children; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Family visitation services will be Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at Elk Horn Baptist Church in Elk Horn, IA with burial in the Exira Cemetery in Exira. KESSLER FUNERAL HOME
Audubon, IA 712-563-2324

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Milo P. Buckley

Milo Paul Buckley, the son of John Franklin and Inez Scott Buckley, was born March 3, 1930 in Atlantic, and died May 14, 2006 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn at the age of 76 years, two months and 11 days.

Milo attended school in Atlantic and later in Anita. He was employed as a truck driver for several truck lines for several years.

On Aug. 28, 1948 he was united in marriage to Erma Phippen Palm in Adel. They lived in Anita for a short time, then they moved to Omaha, Neb., where Milo was a truck driver for LeRoy Wade Trucking. They moved to Des Moines, Anita, Atlantic, and settled in Elk Horn. They operated a truck repair business in Exira, then moved the business to Kimballton where he operated the business until the early 1990’s when he retired. During retirement he drove a truck for A.M. Cohron and Son, Inc., trucking until he was forced to retire due to failing health.

Milo moved to the Salem Lutheran Home in 2003 and Erma joined him in July of 2004. Erma died Dec. 20, 2004. Milo continued to live at the Salem Lutheran Home.

He was a member of the Kimballton Volunteer Fire Department and the V.F.W.

Preceding him in death in addition to his wife, Erma Buckley, were his daughter, Dixie Urey; his son, Robert Lee Palm; his grandson, Patrick Palm; his parents; and brother and sisters: Laura Hogueison, Rosemary Paulson, and Clifford Buckley.

Survivors include his sons, Charles and wife Helen Palm of Omaha, Neb., Eugene and wife Rose Palm of Ottumwa, Donald and wife Joyce Palm of Monroe, his son-in-law, Robert Urey of Edinburg, Texas; 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; his brother, Lloyd Carl and wife Sylvia Buckley of Trout, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Gavin King on Thursday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Elk Horn. A private interment will be held at a later date in the Exira Cemetery in Exira. Casketbearers will be Simon Corzine, Jacob Corzine, Zach Phippen, Matt Phippen, Shawn Palm, Michael Palm, Greg Palm, and Chris Palm. The family will greet friends Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Elk Horn.

The Kessler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cade, Edith A. - d. May 25, 2006

Death notice - Edith A. Cade d. May 25, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Edith A. Cade - Age 88
Who Died On -Thursday, May 25, 2006

Visitation
Friday, May 26, 2006 - 2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home – Walnut

Funeral Service
Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 10:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home – Walnut

Interment
Layton Township Cemetery - Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include her daughter, Karen (Dick) Andersen of Harlan, IA; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren;
2 step- great grandchildren.

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Edith A. Cade
©Daily Nonpareil
05/26/2006

Edith A. Cade, 88, of Oakland, Iowa, formerly of Walnut, passed away on May 25, 2006, at Oakland Manor.

Edith was born September 15, 1917, in Walnut and graduated from Walnut High School. She was a line typist for the local newspaper.

She is preceded in death by her husband, M. LaVerne Cade.

Edith is survived by daughter, Karen (Dick) Andersen of Harlan, Iowa; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grand- children; 2 step-great-grand children.

Visitation will be Friday, 2-8p.m. at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Walnut, Iowa. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home in Walnut as well. Inurement will follow at the Layton Township Cemetery.

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Edith A. Cade - Age 88

Edith A. Cade, the daughter of John and Flora (Meyer) Griffith, was born on September 27, 1917, at Walnut, Iowa. She attended Walnut Schools where she was a forward on the school basketball team and graduated with the class of 1935. Upon receiving her education, she took one semester of graduate work.

On June 4, 1938, Edith was united in marriage to M. LaVerne Cade at Maryville, Missouri. One daughter was born to this union: Karen. After their marriage, the couple resided in Walnut, Iowa, where Edith was employed with the Walnut Telephone Company from 1937 until 1939. LaVerne died on October 5, 1945. She was employed with the Walnut Bureau in 1948 as a Linotype operator and remained there for twenty-five years. In 1974, she trained as a desk clerk for the Colonial Motor Inn and remained in that position until September of 1989.

Edith enjoyed gardening, doing cross word puzzles, and watching sports on TV, the Chicago Bulls being her favorite team. She was a very kind person who was never hesitant to lend a helping hand. Edith always had a positive attitude and was a strong and independent woman who would tell it as it was.

Edith died on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at the Oakland Manor in Oakland, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-eight years, seven months and twenty-eight days. In addition to her parents, and her husband, LaVerne, Edith was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Alderman, George, Albert, Frank, and Fred Griffith and Mary Smith and Viola Reed.

Survivors include her daughter, Karen and her husband, Dick Andersen of Harlan, Iowa; three grandchildren: Kenneth Andersen and his wife, Tammy of Avoca, Iowa; Teresa and her husband Randy Schnack of Oakland, Iowa; Linda and her husband David Petersen of Harlan, Iowa; six great-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Walnut, Iowa, at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Dianna Holland officiating. Interment was in Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut, Iowa, with Teresa Schnack, Tammy Andersen and Linda Petersen serving as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were Kenneth Andersen, Randy Schnack, Dave Petersen, Shawn Brockman, Ryan Petersen, and Roger Schnack.

Collins, John W, Jr. - death notice April 14, 2006

John W. Collins, Jr. death notice April 14, 2006

Posted with permission from:
Fouts Funeral Home
John Collins, Jr.

Visitation:
Monday, April 17, 2006
1:00 PM until 8:30 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Visitation:
Monday, April 17, 2006
6:30 PM until 8:30 PM  Family will receive friends
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal St.
Woodbine, IA 51579

There will be a private family Graveside service.

Obituary information will be posted later.

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KNOD:
Private Graveside services for 88-year-old John W. Collins of Logan, formerly of the Persia Area, will be held on Tuesday, April 18th at the Shelby Cemetery. John Collins died Friday, April 14th at the Westmont Care Center in Logan. Survivors include his wife Phyllis; 1 son, Kenneth Collins (Nancy) of Shelby; 1 daughter, Mary Leinen (Paul) of Harlan. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm Monday, April 17th at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine. Family visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Dennis, Philip West - d. June 27, 2006

Death notice - Philip West Dennis d. June 27, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Philip West Dennis - 88
Who Died On - Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Visitation

Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 6:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass Of Christian Burial
Friday, June 30, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Military Rites
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Margaret of Harlan, IA; Children Mary Jo (Dan Laubach) Riley of Spirit Lake, IA; Anne Christine Dennis of Elk Horn, NE; Patricia Scheer of Chicago, IL; Roger Dennis of Des Moines, IA; David (Ellen) Dennis of Cedar Rapids, IA; Sister Mary Hedglin of Rochester, MN.

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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A Mass of Christian Burial for 88-year-old Philip W. Dennis of Harlan will be held 11:00 am Friday, June 30th, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Philip Dennis died Tuesday, June 27th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Margaret of Harlan; 3 daughters, Mary Jo Riley (Don Laubach) of Spirit Lake, Anne Dennis of Elk Horn, NE., and Patricia Scheer of Chicago; 2 sons, Roger Dennis of Des Moines and David Dennis (Ellen) of Cedar Rapids; 1 sister, Mary Hedglin of Rochester, MN, 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 3:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday, June 29th with a wake service at 6:30 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Philip West Dennis -Age 88

Philip West Dennis, the son of Lloyd and Rose (West) Dennis, was born on September 18, 1917, at Coleridge, Nebraska. He attended grade school and high school at Coleridge, Nebraska. Philip then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Nebraska, where he graduated in 1939 with a Science of Agriculture and Teaching degree.

On December 25, 1940, Philip was united in marriage to Margaret McCoy at Milligan, Nebraska. To this union, five children were born: Mary Jo, Anne Christine, Patricia, Roger and David.

Philip entered the ROTC at the University of Nebraska and then entered in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant where he served four years in E.T.O. He served his country during World War II and was awarded a World War II Victory Medal. Philip was honorably discharged as a Major on June 12, 1946, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Philip was employed at the Federal Land Bank as a manager in Carroll and Crawford Counties and worked in Shelby County. He retired in September of 1982. Following his retirement, he made his home in Harlan, Iowa.

Philip was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, the American Legion of Carroll, Iowa, the Carroll County VFW, and was the past president of the Carroll, Iowa, Kiwanis. He enjoyed woodworking, playing golf and playing bridge.

Philip died on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-eight years, nine months, and nine days. In addition to his parents, Philip was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Krough and a grandchild, Cara Riley.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Harlan, Iowa; his children: Mary Jo Riley and Don Laubach of Spirit Lake, Iowa; Ann Christine Dennis of Elk Horn, Nebraska; Patricia Scheer of Chicago, Illinois; Roger Dennis of Des Moines, Iowa; David Dennis and his wife, Ellen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; eight grandchildren: Cathy, Thomas, Kristine, Robert, Matthew, Jim, Hannah and Peter; thirteen great-grandchildren; his sister: Mary Hedglin of Rochester, Minnesota; other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, June 30, 2006, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Robert Hoefler as the celebrant. Military Rites were conducted in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, by the American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150 and the Shelby County VFW Post No. 941. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Steve Marsh, Dennis Krough, John Helling, Gordon Dennis, and Don Brubaker. Serving as casket bearers were Thomas Riley, Robert P. Callahan, James Scheer, Catherine Thee, Matthew D. Callahan, Peter Ilten, Kristine Riley and Hanna Ilten.

Dittmer, Lawrence - d. May 10. 2006

Death notice - Lawrence Dittmer d. May 10. 2006

LAWRENCE DITTMER, 84, of Shelby, died Wednesday, May 10th, at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Services are currently pending at the Knutsen Family Chapel in Avoca.

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Services for 84-year-old Lawrence M. Dittmer of Shelby will be held 10:30 am Saturday, May 13th, at the Shelby Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Lawrence Dittmer died Wednesday, May 10th at Avoca Nursing and Rehab. Visitation will be held 6:30 to 8:00 pm Friday, May 12th at the Shelby Methodist Church. The Knutson Family Chapel in downtown Avoca is in charge of the arrangements.

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Lawrence Merle Dittmer
©Daily Nonpareil
05/16/2006

Lawrence Merle Dittmer was born the eldest son of John and Fern Dittmer on August 15, 1921, near Minden, Iowa. He attended Country School Silver Dell #6 for eight years and then graduated from Shelby High School in 1939.

Lawrence was engaged in farming before going into the military. He enlisted in the 542 Army Airborne stationed at Fort Benning and Fort Bragg. Sergeant Dittmer earned said rank and Jump Master after twenty-seven jumps during his paratrooper training.

Upon returning after the war, he rented a farm southeast of Minden. In February of 1948, he married Immanuel Nurse, Alice Jean Bittle from Harlan, Iowa. This loving union continued for nearly fifty-eight years.

In 1959, they purchased a farm west of Shelby where they lived until finally moving into town in 1993. He continued his devotion of tending and planting trees and spring crops until recently.

Lawrence enjoyed collecting and restoring old gas engines, spending time with family/friends, and having a passion for good food; especially chocolate.

Organizations in which he actively participated are as follows: Shelby United Methodist Church, West Pott. Soil Conservation Commissioner, Shelby School Board, Farm Bureau Harrison Co., Carstens' Farm and Shelby Kiwanis.

Preceded in death were parents and his wife, Jean.

He leaves to mourn son, David and his wife, Leora, of Minden; daughter, Joan and her husband, Myron, of Sioux City, Iowa; son, Tim and his wife, Tracy, of Neosho, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Gayle and wife, Juanita, of Bella Vista, Ark., and Willard of Shelby, Iowa; nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

Funeral service was Saturday, May 13, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at Shelby Methodist Church. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Carstens' Memorial Farmstead, both of Shelby.

Knutson Family Chapel in Avoca, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.

Doolittle, Keith - d. April 30, 2006

Death notice - Keith Doolittle d. April 30, 2006

Keith Doolittle
©The Harlan Tribune
05/04/2006

Doolittle, 96, Webster City, died April 30, 2006.

WEBSTER CITY -- Keith Doolittle, 96, Webster City, died Sunday, April 30 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Services were held Wednesday, May 3 at Church of Christ with burial in the Cass Township Cemetery north of Webster City. Graveside military rites were performed by American Legion Post #191 of Webster City.
Doolittle is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; son Wendell (Eileen) Doolittle of Webster City; daughters Barb Doolittle and friend Don Norgaard of Harlan, Sue (Kevin) Oberender of Kamrar, Karen (Don) Jorgensen of Omaha, and Jana Doolittle of Hampton; and five grandchildren.

Eggers, Jane M. Block

Death Notice - Jane M. Block Eggers

Jane M. Eggers
Published in the Omaha World-Herald 5/3/2006 & 5/4/2006

EGGERS - Jane M., 59 yrs, Omaha. Preceded in death by father, Herman Block; brother, Tom. Survived by husband, Larry; daughters, Susie Eggers and Raymond, Jennifer Eggers and Bill, Christy Kizer and Scott; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; mother, Marie Block; sisters, Charlene Yaple, Diane Houston, Marsha Adams, Sherry Baldwin; brothers, Rodney Block, Dean Block.

FUNERAL MASS Friday 10:00 AM at Holy Ghost Church. VISITATION Thursday starting at 4:00 PM at Holy Ghost Church with 7:00 PM Vigil service also at the church. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, IA.

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

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©The Dunlap Reporter
June 02, 2006
Jane M. Eggers

Jane Mary (Block) Eggers was born on August 9, 1946 to Herman and Marie (Kloewer) Block. She was baptized and received her First Holy Communion at St. Joseph's Church in Earling, Iowa. After attending school in Earling she moved to Dunlap with her parents in 1955. She graduated from Dunlap High School in 1964. Jane moved to Des Moines, Iowa and worked for Pioneer Seed Company.

On May 31, 1968 Jane was united in marriage to Larry Eggers. They were blessed with three daughters, Susan, Jennifer and Christy.

Jane worked for 25 years at Commercial Optical Company in Omaha, Neb., then at M. J. Optical Company until being diagnosed with cancer in 2001. She fought a long and courageous battle and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 2, 2006 in Omaha, Neb., at the age of 59.

Jane was a fun loving person and truly enjoyed her family and grandchildren. She was always concerned about others and never about what she was going through.

Jane was preceded in death by her father, Herman; brother, Tom and her grandparents.

She is survived by her husband of almost thirty-eight years; daughters, Susan (Raymond), Jennifer (Bill), Christy (Scott); grandchildren, Jason, Macayla, Raelynn, Cole, Bryant, Addison, Jessica and Emma Jane and one great granddaughter, Alexis; mother, Marie Block-Smith; sisters, Charlene Yaple, Diane Houston, Marsha Adams and Sherry Baldwin; brothers, Dean Block and Rod Block; mother- and father-in-law, Homer and Colleen Eggers.

Funeral services were held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Omaha, Neb., on Friday, May 5, 2006 with burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were Scott Kizer, Bill Nelson, Dave Houston, Larry Baldwin, David Grindle and Ralph Yaple. Honorary pallbearer was Raymond Sorenson. Funeral arrangements were made by Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Funeral Home in Omaha, Neb.

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The Dunlap Reporter
Dunlap, IA 51529

Erickson, Lucille F. - d. May 19, 2006

Death notice - Lucille F. Erickson d. May 19, 2006

Services for 96-year-old Lucille F. Erickson of Harlan will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, May 23rd at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman. Lucille Erickson died Friday, May 19th at her home. Survivors include 1 daughter-in-law, Verna Erickson of Harlan; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 3:00 to 9:00 pm Monday, May 22nd at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Lucille F. Erickson - Age 96
Who Died On - Friday, May 19, 2006

Visitation
Monday, May 22, 2006 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, May 22, 2006 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:30 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Rose Hill Cemetery - Kirkman, Iowa

Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Verna Erickson of Harlan, IA; 5 grandchildren: Erwin (Betty) Erickson of Ames, IA; Roger (Jane) Erickson of Harlan, IA; Norma (friend Mark) Mertz of Red Oak, IA; Michael (friend Juanita) Erickson of Elk Horn, IA; Jill (David) Pappa of New Carlisle, IN; 10 great-grandchildren.

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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Lucille F. Erickson - Age 96

Lucille Frances Erickson, the daughter of William and Edna Simmerman Hendersen, was born on May 16, 1910, at Watertown, South Dakota. She attended school at South Dakota, Nebraska, and graduated from Manilla High School in Manilla, Iowa.

On March 15, 1930, Lucille was united in marriage to Floyd B. Erickson at the United Methodist Church Parsonage in Atlantic, Iowa. Two sons were born to this union: Dale and John. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Shelby County, Iowa, living most of their married life on a farm west of Harlan, Iowa. While Floyd worked the fields, Lucille kept the books, ran for parts repair to Avoca, Omaha, or anywhere else the part could be found. Floyd died on January 6, 2000.

Lucille spent many hours quilting, crocheting, knitting and baking pies. She enjoyed cooking meals for all of the farm help and playing chicken scratch with her family and friends. Lucille was a member of SI Club, CC Club, the Builders Club of the First United Methodist Church, Sunday School Class, and was the needle work department coordinator at the Shelby County Fair. She was inducted into the Shelby County Fair Hall of Fame in 1989.

Lucille died Friday, May 19, 2006, at her home in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-six years, and three days. In addition to her parents, and her husband, Floyd, Lucille was preceded in death by her sons, Dale Erickson and his wife, Betty and John Erickson.

Survivors include her five grandchildren Erwin Erickson and his wife, Betty of Ames, Iowa; Roger Erickson and his wife, Jane of Harlan, Iowa; Norma Mertz and her friend Mark of Red Oak, Iowa; Michael Erickson and his friend, Juanita of Elk Horn, Iowa; Jill and her husband, David Pappa of New Carlisle, Indiana; ten great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Verna Erickson of Harlan, Iowa; sister, Evelyn Agan of Fort Morgan, Colorado; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral service were held on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. David Swinton officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman, Iowa, with Dan Erickson, Matthew Erickson, David Mertz, Roger Erickson, Mike Erickson, Erwin Erickson, Allan Erickson, and David Pappa serving as casket bearers.

Finken, Dorothy Cecilia (Potter) - d. May 11, 2006

Death notice - Dorothy Cecilia (Potter) Finken d. May 11, 2006

Dorothy Cecilia Finken
©Daily Nonpareil
05/14/2006

Dorothy Cecilia Finken, age 68, of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006, at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley.

Survivors include daughters, Pamela Thissen and husband Mike of Manteca, Calif., Dorothy Carsten and husband Chet of Pueblo West, Colo.; sons, Tom Finken and wife Zina of Manteca, Calif.; Kevin Finken of Pueblo Colo.; grandchildren, Mark, Jeff, Troy, Trevor and Bridgett; great-granddaughter, Andie Carsten; sister, Rita Thramer and husband Al of Council Bluffs; and special friend, Arlon Longmeyer.

Visitation with the Family will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday with a rosary at 7 p.m. at the Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Missouri Valley. Final resting place in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Missouri Valley.

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Obituary
MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2006

Dorothy C. Finken, 68, Missouri Valley, died May 11 at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital, Missouri Valley. Dorothy Cecilia Finken was born Nov. 7, 1937 in Harlan to LeRoy and Dorothy (Engle) Potter. She married Wayne Finken, June 15, 1957. Dorothy owned a furniture store and restaurant and was a bookkeeper for a gas station. She also worked at Culavin Heights during her adult years. She volunteered at the Harrison County Food Pantry.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne; children, Jennifer and Jeffrey; brother, Roy Potter; and sister, Kathleen Skow. Survivors include: daughters, Pamela Thissen and her husband, Mike, Manteca, Calif.; Dorothy Carsten and her husband, Chet, Pueblo West, Colo.; sons, Tom Finken and his wife, Zina, Manteca, Calif.; Kevin Finken, Pueblo Colo.; grandchildren, Mark, Jeff, Troy, Trevor and Bridget; great-granddaughter, Andie Carsten; sister, Rita Thramer and her husband, Al, Council Bluffs; and special friend, Arlon Longmeyer. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated May 16 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Missouri Valley, Rev. Fr. Bob Harris, celebrant. Organist was Lyle Waterhouse, vocalist was Elizabeth Dillinger. Casket Bearers were: Troy Carsten, Trevor Carsten, Mark Thramer, David Longmeyer, Mark Bosen, Al Thramer, and Gary Longmeyer. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Missouri Valley. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, was in charge of arrangements.

Fitzgerald, Murle "Casey" Glen - death notice April 4, 2006

Murle "Casey" Glen Fitzgerald death notice April 4, 2006

Services for 97-year-old Murle "Casey" Glen Fitzgerald of Persia will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, April 6th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Valley View Cemetery in Persia. Casey Fitzgerald died Tuesday, April 4th at Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Survivors include 1 daughter, Sharon Engman Jensen of Salem, MO; 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held noon to 9:00 pm Wednesday, April 5th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will greet friends from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
M.G. "Casey" Fitzgerald - Age 97
Who Died On Tuesday, April 4, 2006

Visitation
Wednesday, April 5, 2006 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, April 5, 2006 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 1:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Valley View Cemetery - Persia, Iowa

Survivors include his daughter, Sharon Engman Jensen of Salem, MO; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren;
Many Nieces and Nephews.

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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Murle 'Casey' Glen Fitzgerald
©Daily Nonpareil - posted with permission
04/05/2006

Murle "Casey" Glen Fitzgerald, age 97, of Persia, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center.

Casey was born in Persia, Iowa, and attended a country school. He was the owner/operator of a tavern in Persia. Murle was in the Southwest Iowa Hall of Fame for Baseball where he was a player for the Persia Yanks.

Preceded in death by wife of 68 years, Verda Lillian (Williams) Fitzgerald, on January 22, 2005.

Survivors include daughter, Sharon Engman Jensen of Salem, Mo.; 3 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 5, 2006, from noon to 9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, Iowa, with the family greeting friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 6, 2006, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home in Harlan with John Farrell officiating. Interment in Valley View Cemetery, Persia, Iowa.

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Murle Glen "Casey" Fitzgerald - Age 97

Murle Glen "Casey" Fitzgerald, the son of William and Laura (Hazard) Fitzgerald, was born on December 9, 1908, at Persia, Iowa. He attended country school near Persia. After receiving his education, Casey worked for John Bentlage on a farm. He then traveled by train to find various places of employment, including traveling to Canada and Colorado.

On October 24, 1936, Casey was united in marriage to Verda Williams at Edgewood, Colorado. After their marriage, Casey and Verda lived in Denver, Colorado, where they were both employed at Montgomery Wards. In August of 1950, the couple returned to Persia, Iowa, where Casey was the Chief of Police. On April 1, 1951, they purchased Casey’s Club and they worked together until retiring in 1973. Casey then worked part-time for the hardware store in Persia, fully retiring when the hardware store was sold. Verda died on January 22, 2005.

Casey enjoyed tinkering, working in the yard, hunting, especially pheasants, fishing and bowling. He even had his own bowling team in Minden, Iowa. Casey loved baseball. He was a member of the Persia Yanks and was inducted into the Southwest Iowa Baseball Hall of Fame. He was an avid collector of buckeyes and made various items with them. He also carried them in his pocket to help ease the pain from arthritis in his hands.

On Tuesday, April 4, 2006, Casey died at the Avoca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Avoca, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-seven years, three months and twenty-six days. In addition to his parents, and his wife, Verda, Casey was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: William and Joe Fitzgerald, Opal Schleimer, and Pearl Champlin.

He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Engman Jensen of Salem, Missouri; three grandchildren: Diane Brich of Rolla, Missouri; Ron Engman of Avoca, Iowa; Rick Engman of Fort Worth, Texas; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, at 1:00 P.M. with John Farrell officiating. Interment was in Valley View Cemetery in Persia, Iowa, with Shea Engman, United States Navy and Tom Nelson serving as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were Scott Brich, Jason Fitzgerald, Ron Engman, Nick Kuster, Rick Engman, and Travis Kuster.

Gass, Donald John Sr. - d. June 27, 2006

Death notice - Donald John Gass Sr. d. June 27, 2006

Omaha World-Herald

7/1/2006 & 7/2/2006

Donald J. Gass Sr.

GASS, Donald John, Sr., age 75 yrs, died 6/27/06, in Gilbert, AZ. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Jan (Snyder) Gass; children, Dr. Donald J., Jr., Mona Gass, Lynn Guilkey, Diane Hughes and Jane Williams; brothers, Kenneth, Howard, Charles and Leonard "Moe" Gass; sisters, Barbara Carnes, Loretta White and Irene Klein.

FUNERAL MASS Mon 10 am, July 3rd, at St. Mary's Catholic church, Chandler, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary Magdalene Building Fund, PO Box 849, Higley, AZ 85236.

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

Glissman, LaVonne Nadine Clemsen - October 2, 1925 - April 8, 2006

LaVonne Nadine Clemsen Glissman October 2, 1925 - April 8, 2006

Birthplace: Anita, IA
Resided: Atlantic, IA
Special Services: Thursday, April 13, 2006, 9:30 interment in the Walnut Cemetery, Walnut, Iowa
Funeral: 4/13/2006, 11:00:00 AM
Burial: Walnut Cemetery

Obituary:  LAVONNE NADINE GLISSMANN

LaVonne Nadine Glissman, 80, long time resident of Atlantic, was born on October 2, 1925 at her parent’s home near Anita, Iowa and died April 8, 2006 at the Creighton University Hospital in Omaha, NE.

LaVonne was baptized and confirmed at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, IA. At the age of three, she moved with her parents to a farm near Oakfield Township. She attended rural schools and graduated from Exira High School. After graduation, she worked as a secretary for Walnut Grove, a clerk at Gregersen Drug Store in Atlantic and at the Colonial Inn Restaurant in Walnut.

On February 12, 1949, LaVonne was united in marriage to Leroy Glissmann in Atlantic. Three children were born to this union: Terry Lee, Brenda Sue and Thomas George.

The couple farmed north of Walnut for many years. They later retired from farming and moved to Atlantic in 1994. LaVonne was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Atlantic and was a volunteer for the Cass County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband, Leroy; children, Terry of Alamogordo, NM, Tom and wife, Julia, of Carroll and Brenda Hamilton and her husband, Rich, of Bethany, MO; her grandchildren, Dillion and Derek Glissmann of Carroll, IA, Erik and Aaron Glissmann of Dallas, TX and Kristian Berry of Clarinda, IA; her brothers, Virgil Clemsen and wife, Violet, of Audubon, Lyle Clemsen and wife, Jane, of Clarion and Glen Clemsen and wife, Rosa, of Exira; one brother-in-law, Lyle Peters of Avoca; one uncle, Lester Clemsen of Atlantic; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceding LaVonne in death were her parents; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, George and Lucille Glissmann and a sister-in-law, Marian Peters.

Roland Funeral Service
204 E. 5th St. | Atlantic, IA 50022

Goetzinger, Charles Michael - death notice April 8, 2006

Charles Michael Goetzinger death notice April 8, 2006

CHARLES MICHEAL GOETZINGER, 76, of Defiance, died Saturday, April 8th, at his home. Funeral services will be held 11:00-a.m. Tuesday, April 11th, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Charlie M. Goetzinger - Age - 76
Who Died On Saturday, April 8, 2006

Visitation
Monday, April 10, 2006 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Monday, April 10, 2006 7:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:00 A.M.
St. Peter's Catholic Church Defiance, Iowa

Military Rites
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery Defiance, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Eunice of Defiance, IA; his daughter, Julie Tigges of Harlan, Iowa; brother,
Virgil (Irene) Goetzinger of Alma, MI; grandchildren: Jamie (Amy) McCullough of Ames, IA; Jesse (fiance Jessica Schmidt) McCullough of Omaha, NE; Justin Tigges of Defiance, IA; sister-in-law, Agnes Goetzinger of Westphalia, IA.

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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Charlie M. Goetzinger - Age - 76

Charles Michael "Charlie" Goetzinger, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Blum) Goetzinger, was born on September 25, 1929 at Defiance, Iowa.

He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. Charlie attended country school and then St. Paul’s Catholic School in Defiance, graduating with the class of 1947. Upon graduation, Charlie worked for the railroad.

On September 25, 1951, Charlie was inducted into the United States Army at Omaha, Nebraska. He served during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with three bronze service stars, United Nations Service Medal, and the Combat Medical Badge. He was honorably discharged on June 24, 1953, at Camp Carson, Colorado.

On August 20, 1960, Charlie was united in marriage to Eunice J. Heithoff at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Elgin, Nebraska. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Defiance, and have remained there since that time. Charlie worked for the Milwaukee Railroad until retiring in 1980. He and Eunice then ran the Unity Café in Manilla, Iowa. Charlie later was employed at Dubuque Pack and then the 59'er Restaurant in Harlan, Iowa. Most recently, Charlie worked at the Rusty Nail and Tobe’s Place.

Charlie was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa and the American Legion Post No. 707 of Defiance and Westphalia. He was very dedicated to the legion. He enjoyed gardening flowers and vegetables and cooking. Most of all, he loved providing for and spending time with his daughter, Julie and his three grandsons.

Charlie died on Saturday, April 8, 2006, at his home in Defiance, Iowa, having attained the age of seventy-six years, six months and thirteen days. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Irene Backhaus, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kloewer, Clara "Carrie" Kloewer, Lucille Hoxworth, Lavern "Dick" Goetzinger, Marcella "Sally" Foley, Edward "Dickie" Goetzinger, Josephine Heller, Cleta "Sis" Goetzinger, Rose Rasmussen, Helen "Holly" Kaufman, and LeRoy Goetzinger.

Survivors include his wife, Eunice of Defiance, Iowa; his daughter, Julie Tigges of Harlan, Iowa; his grandsons: Jamie McCullough and his wife, Amy of Ames, Iowa; Jesse McCullough and his fiance Jessica Schmidt of Omaha, Nebraska; Justin Tigges of Defiance, Iowa; his brother, Virgil Goetzinger and his wife, Irene of Alma, Michigan; sister-in-law, Agnes Goetzinger of Westphalia, Iowa; other relatives and a great many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Robert Gralapp as the celebrant. Military Rites were conducted in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance, Iowa, by the American Legion Post No. 707 of Defiance and Westphalia. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Don & Mickey Kloewer, Bob & Karen Kloewer, Wes & JoAnn Walker, MaryAnn Kloewer, and Bob Tigges. Serving as casket bearers were Charles Goetzinger, Jeff Tigges, Mark Goetzinger, Ron Schaben, Arnie Heithoff, and Ken Foley.

Gross, Thomas - death notice April 12, 2006

Thomas Gross death notice April 12, 2006

Services for 66-year-old Thomas Gross of Harlan are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Thomas Gross died Wednesday, April 12th at his home in Harlan. Survivors include his mother Delores Gross of Harlan; 2 brothers, James Gross (Norma) of Manilla and Randall Gross (Virginia) of Rock Falls; and 4 sisters, Marceleen Youngman (Fred) of Dale, TX, Mary Jane Brody of Omaha, NE, Virginia Kruse (Paul) of Harlan and Lori Bandow (Scott) of Manilla.

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Arrangements and Services For
Thomas Gross - Age - 66
Who Died On Wednesday, April 11, 2006

Visitation
Saturday, April 15, 2006 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Sunday, April 16, 2006 - 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Sunday.April 16, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Monday, April 17, 2006 - 10:00 A.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, April 17, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

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

Survivors include his mother, Delores Gross of Harlan, IA; his brothers and sisters: James (Norma) Gross of Manilla, IA; Marceleen (Fred) Youngman of Dale, TX; Mary Jane Brody of Omaha, NE; Randall (Virginia) Gross of Rock Falls, IL; Virginia (Paul) Kruse of Harlan, IA; Lori (Scott) Bandow of Manilla, IA.

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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Funeral Card:

Thomas J. Gross

Thomas Joseph Gross, the son of Norbert and Dolores (Schnuettgen) Gross, was born on February 4, 1940, in Buck Grove, Iowa. He was baptized at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Buck Grove. Tom was confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance and attended St. Paul's Catholic School graduating with the class of 1958. After high school graduation, he worked for Farm Best Pork Plant in Denison. He then joined the Iowa National Guard and served his country until his honorable discharge in November of 1978. He also farmed with his brother Jim for over 30 years. During that time, Tom also operated Gross Trucking. He worked construction and drove a truck until his retirement in 2005 . . . living in Harlan with his mother.

Tom was a member of the Knight's of Columbus in Denison and later became a 4th Degree member of the Luke E. Hart General Assembly of Defiance and its Chalice Club. He was also a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance and the American Legion Post No. 707 of Defiance and Westphalia, Iowa, where he served proudly in the firing line for the honor guard for countless military rites. He enjoyed tractor pulling, restoring antique engines and, of course, his "Buggy." He especially enjoyed preparing barbeque for his friends and family as well as playing cards.

Thomas died on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at home in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of sixty-six years, two months and seven days. He was preceded in death by his father, Norbert and his brother, Samuel.

Survivors include his mother, Dolores Gross of Harlan, Iowa; his brothers and sisters: James Gross and his wife, Norma of Manilla, Iowa; Marcelleen and her husband, Fred Youngman of Dale, Texas; Mary Jane Brody of Omaha, Nebraska; Randall Gross and his wife, Virginia of Harvard, Illinois; Virginia and her husband, Paul Kruse of Harlan, Iowa; Lorie and her husband, Scott Bandow of Manilla, Iowa; twenty-three nieces and nephews, numerous great nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and many friends.

In Loving Memory of

THOMAS J. GROSS
Born - February 4, 1940 - Buck Grove, Iowa

Died - April 11, 2006 - Harlan, Iowa
WAKE SERVICE
Sunday, April 16, 2006- 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Monday, April 17, 2006- 10:00 A.M.
St. Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday, April 17, 2006 - 11:00A.M.
St. Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

CELEBRANT CONCELEBRANT
Rev. Michael Berner Rev. Robert Hoefler

ACCOMPANIST
Judy Rewerts

VOCALISTS
Jason Kruse Tony Kruse Michael Kruse

HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Leo Sonderman Alvin Kimmen Jim Goeser
Bob Kloewer Joseph Lehan Ronald Nollen
Dean Bissen Cal Petersen Roger Heller
Dan Miller Junior Carter Jim Freund

CASKET BEARERS
Rick Gross Doug Gross Steve Gross
Bruce Gross Paul Youngman Zack Bandow
Ethan Bandow David Youngman Teresa Walton
Steven Youngman Tammy Neddermeyer Christy Gross
John Brody Shawn Brody Stefanie Gross
Cameron Gross Tanya Raske Jason Kruse
Jaime Anderson Tony Kruse Michael Kruse
Angela Bandow Tiffany Bandow

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 Parish Hall
at the close of the committal service.

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Thomas Gross - Age - 66

Thomas Joseph Gross, the son of Norbert and Dolores (Schnuettgen) Gross, was born on February 4, 1940, in Buck Grove, Iowa. He was baptized at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Buck Grove. Tom was confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance and attended St. Paul’s Catholic School graduating with the class of 1958.
After high school graduation, he worked for Farm Best Pork Plant in Denison. He then joined the Iowa National Guard and served his country until his honorable discharge in November of 1978. He also farmed with his brother Jim for over 30 years. During that time, Tom also operated Gross Trucking. He worked construction and drove a truck until his retirement in 2005 . . . living in Harlan with his mother.

Tom was a member of the Knight’s of Columbus in Denison and later became a 4th Degree member of the Luke E. Hart General Assembly of Defiance and its Chalice Club. He was also a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance and the American Legion Post No. 707 of Defiance and Westphalia, Iowa, where he served proudly in the firing line for the honor guard for countless military rites. He enjoyed tractor pulling, restoring antique engines and, of course, his “Buggy.” He especially enjoyed preparing barbeque for his friends and family as well as playing cards.

Thomas died on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at home in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of sixty-six years, two months and seven days. He was preceded in death by his father, Norbert and his brother, Samuel.

Survivors include his mother, Dolores Gross of Harlan, Iowa; his brothers and sisters: James Gross and his wife, Norma of Manilla, Iowa; Marcelleen and her husband, Fred Youngman of Dale, Texas; Mary Jane Brody of Omaha, Nebraska; Randall Gross and his wife, Virginia of Harvard, Illinois; Virginia and her husband, Paul Kruse of Harlan, Iowa; Lorie and her husband, Scott Bandow of Manilla, Iowa; twenty-three nieces and nephews, numerous great nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated on Monday, April 17, 2006, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Michael Berner as the celebrant and Rev. Robert Hoefler as the concelebrant. Military Rites were conducted in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance, Iowa, by the American Legion Post No. 707 of Defiance and Westphalia, Iowa. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Leo Sonderman, Alvin Kimmen, Jim Goeser, Bob Kloewer, Joseph Lehan, Ronald Nollen, Dean Bissen, Cal Petersen, Roger Heller, Dan Miller, Junior Carter, and Jim Freund. Serving as casket bearers were Rick Gross, Doug Gross, Steve Gross, Bruce Gross, Paul Youngman, Zack Bandow, Ethan Bandow, David Youngman, Teresa Walton, Steven Youngman, Tammy Neddermeyer, Christy Gross, John Brody, Shawn Brody, Stefanie Gross, Cameron Gross, Tanya Raske, Jason Kruse, Jaime Anderson, Tony Kruse, Michael Kruse, Angela Bandow, and Tiffany Bandow.

Groves, Viola E. Groves - d. May 27, 2006

Death notice - Viola E. Groves d. May 27, 2006

VIOLA E. GROVES, 94, of Harlan, died Saturday, May 27th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community. Funeral services will be held 11:00-a.m. Tuesday, May 30th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Arrangements and Services For
Viola E. Groves - Age 94
Who Died On Saturday, May 27, 2006

Visitation
Sunday, May 28, 2006 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Immanuel Cemetery
Kimballton, Iowa

She is survived by her sister Mayme Rasmussen of Harlan, Iowa

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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Viola Groves - Age 94

Viola Petersen Groves, the daughter of Peter and Ella Nelson Petersen, was born on February 4, 1912 in Jackson Township, Shelby County near Kimballton, Iowa. Viola was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Church. She attended Jackson Township No. 6 country school, and grew to adulthood on the family farm.
Her father hired her out at age 12 for her first job as a housekeeper for area families. As she grew older, she worked on the farms doing a man’s work which involved, among other tasks, lifting heavy cream cans on a dairy route.

Viola worked as a waitress in her early years, and also in area grocery stores in Harlan, Iowa. It was at a grocery store that she met what was to be her future husband, Roman Groves. He was the grocery store manager.

Roman entered the military service during WW II so Viola moved to Virginia and Washington D.C. where she worked as a waitress. After the war, Viola moved to California where she met up with Roman again. They were married on September 10, 1951 in California, where they then made their home. Roman was manager of grocery stores and Viola became employed as a meat wrapper at Lee Brothers Grocery Store. She retired from this occupation after thirty years in 1990.

During her lifetime, Viola was known as a very independent person. Her travels to Virginia, Washington D.C. and then to California were by herself in her own car. She enjoyed collecting all kinds of rocks. Her rock collecting took her mountain climbing and adventures in Hawaii, Australia and Mexico. She loved to fish and was fortunate to go deep sea fishing. Other interests included sewing and home cooking, making jewelry and clocks and painted pictures. She was a life member of the Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley.

After their retirement, Viola and Roman, made their winter home in Mesa, Arizona and the rest of the year in Hayward, California. In later years, Viola enjoyed traveling, even when Roman required Oxygen.

After Roman's death on October 22, 2000, Viola decided to move back to Harlan. Her rock collection totaling over 500 bags was sold at auction. At age 89, she took and passed her Iowa drivers exam and was awarded an Iowa drivers license. She purchased a home in Harlan and proceed to have it remodeled and re decorated. On June 2, 2004, she became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Community. It was here that she died on May 27, 2006 having attained the age of ninety-four years, four months and fifteen days.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Anna, Chris, Alvin, Ruth, Roy, Lake and Ceceila. Survivors include her sister Mayme Rasmussen of Harlan, Iowa, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Heather Ploen officiating. Interment was in Immanuel Cemetery in Kimballton, Iowa, with Jerry Baker, Gaylord Rasmussen, Terry Andersen, Emory Petersen, Anker Rasmussen, and Russell Petersen serving as casket bearers.

Gruenwald, Donald - d. June 25, 2006

Death notice - Donald Gruenwald d. June 25, 2006

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Donald Gruenwald - Age 75
Who died On June 25, 2006

Visitation
Thursday, June 29, 2006 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Central Presbyterian Church
Des Moines, Iowa

Funeral Services
Thursday, June 29, 2006 3:00 P.M.
Central Presbyterian Church
Des Moines, Iowa

Funeral Services
Saturday, July 1, 2006 11:00 A.M.
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Davenport , Iowa

Private Interment
National Cemetery
Rock Island, IL.

Don coached and taught in Harlan for 10 years.

McLarens Funeral Home in charge of Arrangements.

McLaren's Resthaven Chapel
Funeral Home
801 19th St
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
(515) 225-7225 , fax (515) 225-0522

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Services for 75-year-old Donald Gruenwald of Des Moines, formerly of Harlan, will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, June 29th, at Central Presbyterian Church in Des Moines. A second service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, July 1st, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Davenport. A private burial will take place at National Cemetery in Rock Island, IL. Donald Gruenwald died Sunday, June 25th, 2006 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Survivors include 3 daughters, Barbara Nease of Chicago, IL, Patricia Wanamaker of Chicago, IL, and Sarah Beneke of Coralville, IA; 1 son, David F. Gruenwald of Lewisville, TX; and 3 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 1:00 to 3:00 pm Thursday, June 29th, at Central Presbyterian Church in Des Moines.

Gubbels, Minerva Andersen - death notice April 17, 2006

Minerva Andersen Gubbels death notice April 17, 2006

Services for 93-year-old Minerva Andersen Gubbels of Avoca , formerly of the Harlan, Hancock and Elk Horn Kimballton area are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Minerva Gubbels died Monday, April 17th at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center.

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Minerva Gubbels
©The Harlan Tribune - posted with permission
04/17/2006

Gubbels, 93, Avoca, died April 17, 2006.

AVOCA -- Minerva Andersen Gubbels, 93, Avoca, a former resident of Harlan, Elk Horn, Kimballton and Hancock, died Monday, April 17 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center.
Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
She is survived by her son, Dennis, of Oakland.

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Minerva B. (Juel) Andersen Gubbels - Age - 93

Minerva B. Gubbels, the daughter of Chris M. and Anna Marie (Hartvigsen) Juel, was born on December 11, 1912 at Kimballton, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Minerva attended country school east of Kimballton at Sharon No. 6 country school.

Upon receiving her education, Minerva helped out on the family farm. On March 12, 1935, she was united in marriage to Henry Andersen at Kimballton, Iowa. After their marriage, they farmed near Elk Horn. Two children were born to this union: Shirlyn and Dennis. In 1968, they moved to Harlan, Iowa, where she was employed at Westridge Elementary School as a cook. She retired at age sixty-five and took care of Henry. After his death, Minerva helped Dennis on the farm. On September 9, 1989, Minerva was united in marriage to Alvin Gubbels at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Harlan, Iowa. Alvin died on March 30, 1991.

Minerva enjoyed keeping a clean house and loved to garden and flowers. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed baking. Minerva liked to walk, sometimes walking in the morning and in the afternoon.

In December of 2003, Minerva became a resident of the Avoca Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Avoca, Iowa. It was there that she died on Monday, April 17, 2006, having attained the age of ninety-three years, four months and six days. In addition to her parents and her husbands, Henry and Alvin, Minerva was preceded in death by her daughter, Shirlyn and her husband, Rex Reser; her brothers and sisters: Goldie Ebert and her husband, Ted; Hartvig Juel and his wife, Ora; Folmer Juel and his wife, Elsie and her brothers-in-law, Everett Johansen and Waldo Johansen.

Survivors include her son, Dennis Andersen and his wife, Joann of Oakland, Iowa; her step-children: Craig Gubbels of Earling, Iowa; Tom Gubbels of Harlan, Iowa; Kim and her husband, Al Norris of Omaha, Nebraska; Gail Gubbels and his wife, Deb of Yanton, South Dakota; Clay Gubbels and his wife, Diane of Carroll, Iowa; five grandchildren: Michael, Mark and Kurt Reser, Linda Laughlin and Nancy Johnson; seven step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren: John and Meighan Laughlin; Brett, Anna, Jacob, Matthew and Stephanie Reser, and Amy Brownfield; sisters: Bernice Johansen of Audubon, Iowa; Frances Johansen of Harlan, Iowa; two special friends, Lois McElderry and Wava Bails; other relatives and many friends.
A Special Thank You to the Gubbels family for all they have done for Minerva and a heart-felt wish that Denny could have gotten to know the Gubbels family better.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 21, 2006, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Heather Ploen officiating. Interment was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimaballton, Iowa, with Howard and Dorothy Andersen and Raymond Hansen serving as honorary casket bearers. Serving as casket bearers were Mike Reser, Mark Reser, Kurt Reser, Craig Gubbels, Thomas G. Gubbels, Clay Gubbels, Matt Reser, Joe Johnson, and Gail Gubbels.

Gude, Jerry Leistad - Aug. 28, 1930 - June 25, 2006

Obit - Jerry Leistad Gude Aug. 28, 1930 - June 25, 2006

In Loving Memory
Jerry Leistad Gude
Born on Aug. 28, 1930
Departed on Jun. 25, 2006 and resided in Elk Horn, IA.

Visitation: Wednesday Jun. 28, 2006
Memorial Service: Thursday Jun. 29, 2006

Jerry Leistad Gude, 75, of Elk Horn, died June 25, 2006 at his home following a short illness. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday June 29, 2006 at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn. The family invites friends and family to join them on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 from 6-8 PM at Roger & Lisa Parker’s home at 2017 Tivoli, Elk Horn.

Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Donna; mother Dagny Gude of Elk Horn; sons Greg Gude and wife Nettie of Olsburg, KS, and Glen and wife Lori Gude of Brighton, CO.; daughters Gaye Mussallem and husband Tom of Littleton, CO., Glee Smith and husband Jim of North Platte, NE, Lisa Parker and husband Roger of Elk Horn, IA, and Lori Moldenhauer and husband Don of Wilber, NE. Jerry is also survived by brother Arnold Gude and wife Doris of Elk Horn, sister Betty Hansen and husband Ranald of Elk Horn, as well as his grandchildren Dana, Amber, Greg and wife Natasha, Bradd, Jake, Jordie, Maddie, Jessie, Carleigh, Zach, Jamie, Michael, Ryan, Dylan, Sydney, Reid, Kory, and Tad; and great-granddaughter, Nacona.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father Elmer Gude.

Jerry Leistad Gude was born August 28, 1930, the beloved son of Elmer and Dagny (Leistad) Gude. He graduated from Elk Horn High School in 1949. He married Donna Rowley on June 15, 1952 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning from the Army he was employed at Marne Elk Horn Telephone Company. He then entered into farming, owned a feed dealership, and raised Saint Bernards and Westies for many years. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Atlantic, Elk Horn American Legion, Kimballton AmVets, and was commander of the Elk Horn Post for many years. He loved to fish, play Town Team Baseball, enjoyed playing cards and billards, family vacations at Okoboji, but above all, his greatest passion was cheering for his children and grandchildren at sporting events.

The Cremation Society of Eastern~Central~Western Iowa is assisting with the arrangements.

www.iowacremation.com

Havick, Alice Marie Andersen - death notice April 13, 2006

Alice Marie Andersen Havick death notice April 13, 2006

Alice Marie Andersen Havick
©Daily Nonpareil - posted with permission
04/16/2006

Alice Marie Andersen Havick, a long time resident of Council Bluffs, age 92, died Thursday morning, April 13, 2006 of colon and kidney atrophy.

Alice was born in Douglas Township in Audubon County, Iowa on March 11, 1914. She was the daughter of Jens and Martha Andersen, who were residents of Audubon, expect for about six years between 1922 and 1928 when the family lived on a farm near Leon, Iowa. She was a member of Audubon High School girl's basketball team that attended the state tournament. Upon graduation from Audubon High School, Alice worked in Harlan, Iowa.

She married Jean Copeland Havick of Harlan, December 31, 1937, and the couple resided in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area. During the 1950's Alice was employed by the First National Bank in Omaha. Over the next fifteen years, beginning in 1958, Alice and her husband owned and operated restaurants in Audubon, Missouri Valley, and Red Oak. Alice and her husband returned to Council Bluffs in 1979. In Council Bluffs she was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Federated Club.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jean; her brother, Edwin Andersen, who died in combat during World War II, another brother, the Reverend Leo Andersen, a Lutheran Minister; and a sister, Myrtle Hansen, who lived her entire life in the Audubon community.

Survivors include sisters, Freda Alff of Guthrie Center, and Lorraine Simpson of Exira. In addition, Alice is survived by a son, John Havick and his wife Barbara, of Stone Mountain; two grandchildren, Ann Havick Findley (David), Steven Havick (Mary); and two great grandchildren, Christopher and Elizabeth Findley.

Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Henry- Livingston Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Henry-Livingston Chapel with interment following at Harlan Cemetery.

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Alice Havick
©The Harlan Tribune - posted with permission
04/17/2006

Havick, 92, Council Bluffs, died April 13, 2006.

COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Alice M.A. Havick, 92, Council Bluffs, died Thursday, April 13.

Services will be Tuesday, April 18 at 10 a.m. at Henry-Livingston Funeral Chapel in Council Bluffs with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Havick is survived by sisters Freda Alff of Guthrie Center and Lorraine Simpson of Exira; son John (Barbara) Havick of Stone Mountain; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Heese, Jean Schimerowski Heese d. May 1, 2006

Death Notive - Jean Schimerowski Heese d. May 1, 2006

Jean Heese
©Daily Nonpareil
05/03/2006

Jean Heese, age 78, of Carroll, Iowa, passed away May 1, 2006, in Carroll.

Jean was a member of St. Lawrence Parish.

Survivors include husband, Dr. Rex Heese, of Carroll, Iowa; sons, Dr. Jan Heese and wife, Jo, of Omaha, Neb, Dr. Ned Heese and wife, Nancy, of Kansas City, Mo., Max Heese and wife, Vicki, of Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., Dr. Kit Heese of Carroll, Don Heese of Des Moines, Iowa, and Dr. Curt Heese and wife, Mindy, of Philadelphia, Pa.; daughters, Lyn Stuntz and husband, Dr. Wendell, of Council Bluffs and Fay Lamer of Waterloo, Iowa; brothers, Jim Schimerowski and wife, Mary Lou, of Earling, Iowa and Larry Schimer- owski and wife, Carol, of Earling, Iowa; sister, Kathleen Bissen of Dewey, Ariz.

Visitation will be held Thursday after 2:30 p.m. at Twit Funeral Home in Car- roll, Iowa. A rosary will be held Thursday at 3:00 p.m. and a vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 5, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church, Carroll, Iowa, with Fr. Timothy Schott officiating. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, Iowa.

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Heese, Jean
Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 5/3/2006

HEESE-Jean, age 78, 5/1/06. Survived by spouse, Dr. Rex Heese, Carroll, Iowa; sons, Dr. Jan Heese and wife Jo, Omaha, Dr. Ned Heese and wife Nancy, Kansas City, MO, Max Heese and wife Vicki, Ft. Myers Beach, FL, Dr. Kit Heese, Carroll, IA, Don Heese, Des Moines, IA, Dr. Curt Heese and wife Mindy, Philadelphia, PA; daughters, Lyn Stuntz and husband Dr. Wendell, Council Bluffs, IA, Fay Lamer Waterloo, IA; brothers, Jim Schimerowski and wife Mary Lou, Earling, IA, Larry Schimerowski and wife Carol, Earling, IA; sisters, Kathleen Bissen, Dewey, AZ.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Fri 1:30pm, St. Lawrence Church, Carroll, IA. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carroll, IA. VISITATION after 2:30pm Thurs, at Twit Funeral Home, in Carroll, IA. ROSARY will be held at 3pm and a VIGIL SERVICE will be held at 7pm Thurs, at the Funeral Home.

TWIT FUNERAL HOME
Carroll, IA 712-792-3191

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CARROLL, IA Daily Times Herald
5/3/2006
Jean Heese

Mass of the Christian burial for Jean Heese of Carroll will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2006, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll.

Mrs. Heese, 78, died Monday, May 1, at her home.

The Rev. Timothy Schott will preside at the Mass. Lectors will be Dr. Ned Heese and Siri Heese. Gift bearers will be Julie Lamer, Karen Lamer and Olga Heese. Eucharistic minister will be Dr. Wendell Stuntz.

Casket bearers will be Mrs. Heese’s six sons and two daughters.

Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery at Carroll.

Visitation starts at 2:30 p.m., a rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. and a vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Twit Funeral Home in Carroll.

Memorial contributions can be made to New Hope Village and Kuemper Catholic Schools.

A daughter of Stanley and Lena (Ebert) Schimerowski, she was born Sept. 30, 1927, at Earling and was educated at St. Joseph School there.

She and Dr. Rex Heese were married July 13, 1948, at St. Joseph Church in Earling.

Mrs. Heese was employed at New Hope Village in Carroll for 16 years. She was a member of St. Lawrence Parish.

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Rex Heese, of Carroll; six sons: Dr. Jan Heese and his wife, Jo, of Omaha, Neb., Dr. Ned Heese and his wife, Nancy, of Kansas City, Mo., Max Heese and his wife, Vickie, of Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Dr. Kit Heese of Carroll, Don Heese of Des Moines and Dr. Curt Heese and his wife, Mindy, of Philadelphia, Pa..; two daughters: Lynn Stuntz and her husband, Dr. Wendell, of Council Bluffs and Fay Lamer of Waterloo; 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers: Jim Schimerowski and his wife, Mary Lou, of Earling and Larry Schimerowski and his wife, Carol, of Earling; and a sister, Kathleen Bissen, of Dewey, Ariz.

Mrs. Heese was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jay C. Heese, in 1991; and two sisters: Helen LaPierre and Sister Janice Schimerowski.

Heft, Harris - d. June 4, 2006

Death notice - Harris Heft d. June 4, 2006

Harris Heft
©Daily Nonpareil
06/06/2006

Harris Heft, age 89, of Avoca, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs.

Survivors include daughters, Julianne (Roger) Thompson of McAllen, Texas, Janiece Schroder of Shelby, Iowa, and Carolyn (Henry) Stelling of Plainview, Minn.; 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Geneva Maassen of Avoca, Iowa, and Bealavon Beatty of Hancock, Iowa.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 6, evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Hancock, Iowa.

Knutson Family Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Heller, Irvin Henry - d. May 12, 2006

Death notice - Irvin Henry Heller d. May 12, 2006

Services for 85-year-old Irvin Henry Heller of the Manilla Manor, formerly of Harlan and Irwin, will be held 11:00 am Monday, May 15th at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Irvin Heller died Friday, May 12th at the Manilla Manor. Survivors include 3 daughters, Julia Bolejack (James) of Ankeny, Mry Segin (Jeff) - Ankeny and Ann Hanigan (Dr. Laurence) of Omaha; 3 sons, Dr. Irv Heller, Jr. (Frankie) - Guthrie, OK, David Heller (Bonnie) of Irwin and Daniel Heller (Joan Goetz) of Irwin; 2 sisters, Augusta "Gustie" Esser of Dunlap and Marie Heller of Dunlap; 1 brother, Pete Heller of Dunlap; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held noon to 9:00 pm Sunday, May 14th with family visitation from 5:00 to 9:00 pm and a wake service at 7:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Irvin H. Heller - Age - 85
Who Died On - Friday, May 12, 2006

Visitation
Sunday, May 14, 2006 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, May 14, 2006 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, May 15, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his children: Julia Renee (James) Bolejack of Ankeny, IA; Dr. Irv. (Frankie) Heller, Jr., of Guthrie, OK; Mary (Jeff) Segin of Ankeny, IA; Ann (Dr. Laurence) Hanigan of Omaha, NE; David (Bonnie) Heller of Irwin, IA; Daniel Heller & Joan Goetz of Irwin, IA; brother and sisters: Peter Heller, Augusta “Gustie” Esser, & Marie Heller all of Dunlap, IA.

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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Irvin Henry Heller
©Daily Nonpareil
05/14/2006

Irvin Henry Heller, 85, former Irwin and Harlan resident, passed away May 12, 2006, at Manillia Manor, Manilla, Iowa.

Irvin was born in Buck Grove, Iowa. He graduated highschool in 1939 from St. Joseph's Catholic School in Dunlap, Iowa. He was a farmer for several years, 3rd Degree member of the Earling Council No. 1741, Knights of Columbus and a 4th Degree member of the Luke E. Hart Assembly Knights of Columbus and its Chalice Club.

Irvin was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Julia Rosman Heller in 2001.

Survivors include daughters, Julia Renee (James) Bolejack, Mary (Jeff) Segin, both of Ankeny, Iowa, Ann (Dr. Laurence) Hanigan, of Omaha, Neb.; sons, Dr. Irv (Frankie) Heller, Jr., of Guthrie, Okla., David (Bonnie) Heller, Daniel Heller and Joan Goetz, both of Irwin; sisters, Augusta "Gustie" Esser, Marie Heller, both of Dunlap; brother, Peter Heller, of Dunlap; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday noon to 9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with Wake Service at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan. Burial in Harlan Cemetery.

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Heller, Irvin Henry May 3, 1921 - May 12, 2006

Irvin H. Heller - Age 85

Irvin Henry Heller, the twin son of Joseph and Mary (Erlbacher) Heller, was born on May 3, 1921 near Buck Grove, Iowa. At the age of five, his parents purchased a farm near Dunlap, Iowa. Irvin grew to adulthood in that community, and he attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Dunlap, Iowa, and was a member of the graduating class of 1939. Upon receiving his education, Irvin began helping farm on his uncle’s farm for several years.

On February 12, 1945, Irvin was united in marriage to Julia Rosman at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union: Julia Renee, John, Irvin Jr., Mary, Ann, David, and Daniel. After their marriage, the couple moved to the same farm where Irvin was born and farmed there until 1948, when they purchased a farm about three miles northwest of Irwin, Iowa. In 1985, they moved to Harlan, Iowa. Julia died on August 4, 2001.

Irvin was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, and was a 3rd Degree Member of the Earling Council No. 1741, Knights of Columbus and a 4th Degree Member of the Luke E. Hart Assembly, Knights of Columbus and its Chalice Club. He loved playing golf, cards, and pool. He enjoyed competing in hand corn picking contests and raising seed corn and soybeans.

He died on Friday, May 12, 2006, at the Manilla Manor in Manilla, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-five years and nine days. In addition to his parents, and his wife, Julia, Irvin was preceded in death by a son, John, a grandson, Joshua Heller and his brothers and sisters: Leonard, Leo, Albert, Joseph, Lawrence, and Urban Heller.

Survivors include his children: Julia Renee and her husband, James Bolejack of Ankeny, Iowa; Dr. Irv Heller, Jr., and his wife, Frankie of Guthrie, Oklahoma; Mary and her husband, Jeff Segin of Ankeny, Iowa; Ann and her husband, Dr. Laurence Hanigan of Omaha, Nebraska; David Heller and his wife, Bonnie of Irwin, Iowa; Daniel Heller and Joan Goetz of Irwin, Iowa; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; his brother and sisters: Peter Heller of Dunlap, Iowa; Augusta “Gustie” Esser and Marie Heller all of Dunlap, Iowa; other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, May 15, 2006, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Michael Berner as the celebrant. Interment was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, with Kenny Segin, Kyle Bolejack, Mark Heller, Matthew Heller, Sean Hanigan, Ryan Hanigan, Adam Hanigan, Jacob Heller, and Luke.

Herbst, Kerry A.

Death Notice - Kerry A. Herbst

HERBST, Kerry A., age 64 years, Omaha. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother; avid golfer and craftsman, loved by many. Preceded in death by father, Victor; sister, Julie Herbst. Survived by wife, Marilyn M. Herbst; sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Lisa, Mark, Paul and Heather, all of Omaha, Jeff and Annette, Cape Cod, MA; 7 grandchildren; mother, Gladys Herbst, Council Bluffs; sisters, Victoria Draper, Omaha, Joan Gubbels and husband, Joe, Council Bluffs, Susan Murphy, Lenexa, KS, Michelle Conway, Madison, WI, Joyce Krula and husband, Gary, Sacramento, CA; brothers, David Herbst and wife, Rita, Chicago, IL, Mike Herbst, Lenexa, KS, Robert Herbst, Omaha.

Vigil Service Mon. 7 PM West Center Chapel. Services Tues. 11 AM St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 114th and Fort. Memorials will be directed by the family. Visitation from 3 PM Mon. at West Center Chapel with family receiving friends 6-7 PM. Visitation at the Church after 10 AM.

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

Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 4/30/2006 - 5/1/2006.

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Kerry A. Herbst
©Daily Nonpareil
05/01/2006

Kerry A. Herbst, age 64, of Omaha, passed away April 29, 2006.

Kerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He was an avid golfer and craftsman, and was loved by many.

He was preceded in death by father, Victor; and sister, Julie Herbst.

Survived by wife, Marilyn M. Herbst; sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Lisa, Mark, Paul and Heather, all of Omaha, Jeff and Annette, of Cape Cod, Mass.; 7 grandchildren; mother, Gladys Herbst, of Council Bluffs; sisters, Victoria Draper, of Omaha, Joan Gubbels and husband Joe, of Council Bluffs, Susan Murphy, of Lenexa, Kan., Michelle Conway, of Madison, Wis., Joyce Krula and husband Gary, of Sacramento, Calif.; brothers, David Herbst and wife Rita, of Chicago, Ill., Mike Herbst, of Lenexa, Kan., Robert Herbst, of Omaha.

Visitation will be Monday from 3 p.m at West Center Chapel, with family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m., visitation at church on Tuesday after 10 a.m. Vigil Service will be Monday at 7 p.m. at West Center Chapel. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 114th and Fort. Memorials may be directed by the family.
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Kerry Herbst
©The Harlan Tribune
05/01/2006

Herbst, 64, Omaha, died April 29, 2006.

OMAHA -- Word has been received of the death of Kerry A. Herbst, 64, Omaha, who died April 29 in Omaha.
Services will be Tuesday, May 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Omaha. A vigil service was held Monday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at West Center Chapel in Omaha.

Herbst is formerly of Harlan. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; sons and daughters-in-law Douglas and Lisa, Mark, Paul and Heather, all of Omaha, and Jeff and Annette of Cape Cod, Ma.; seven grandchildren; mother Gladys Herbst of Council Bluffs; sisters Victoria Draper of Omaha, Joan (Joe) Gubbels of Council Bluffs, Susan Murphy of Lenexa, Kan., Michelle Conway of Madison, Wi., Joyce (Gary) Krula of Sacramento, Ca.; and brothers David (Rita) of Chicago, Mike of Lenexa, Kan. and Robert of Omaha.

Hoffman, Roberta J. - d. June 19, 2006

Death notice-Roberta J. Hoffmann d. June 19, 2006

Roberta Hoffmann
©The Harlan Tribune
06/26/2006

Hoffmann, 74, Clintonville, Wi., died June 19, 2006.

CLINTONVILLE, Wi. -- Roberta J. Hoffmann, 74, Clintonville, Wi., died June 19 at her daughter's home in Belle Plaine, Shawano County, Wi.

Services were held Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville with burial in the Mountain Cemetery at Mountain, Wi.

Hoffmann is formerly of Persia. She is survived by daughter Laura (Lyle) Trautmann; sons Mark (Linda) Hoffmann, Franklin (Tina) Hoffmann, Luther (Beverly) Hoffmann and David (Rene) Hoffmann; 18 grandchildren; and two brothers, Norman (Jo Ann) Thordsen and Allen (Linda) Thordsen.

Holloway, Darrel "Tom"

Thomas Darrel "Tom" Holloway

Arrangements and Services For
Tom Holloway - Age 80
Who Died On - Sunday, April 23, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Rose Hill Cemetery - Kirkman, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Helen of Irwin, IA; his children: Daniel (Sheryl) Holloway of Irwin, IA; Michael Holloway of Irwin, IA; Malinda (Robert) Huber of Las Vegas, NV; Cynthia (Michael) Horvatich of Breda, IA;
Thomas S. Holloway of Irwin, IA; brothers & sisters: Doris Grabill of Audubon, IA; Buck (Helen) Holloway of Irwin, IA; Alberta Dreier of Aspinwall, IA; Junior (Dorothy) Holloway of Harlan, IA; Luella Reynolds of Lamoni, IA; Nora (Vernon) Campbell of Irwin, IA; Janice Holloway of Surprise, AZ; Gary (Cheri) Holloway of Kirkman, IA.

Posted with permission from:
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Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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Omaha World-Herald
4/25/2006 & 4/26/2006
HOLLOWAY-Thomas Darrel "Tom", age 80, of Irwin, IA, 4/23/06. Survived by wife, Helen (Gaer) Holloway; sons, Daniel (Sheryl) Holloway, Michael Holloway, and Thomas Holloway, all of Irwin, IA; daughters, Malinda (Robert) Huber, Las Vegas, NV, Cynthia (Michael) Horvatich, Breda, IA; sisters, Doris Grabill, Audubon, IA, Alberta Dreier, Aspinwall, IA, Luella Reynolds, Lamoni, IA, Nora (Vernon) Campbell, Irwin, IA, and Janice Holloway, Surprise, AZ; brothers, Buck (Helen) Holloway, Irwin, IA, Junior (Dorothy) Holloway, Harlan, IA, Gary (Cheri) Holloway, Kirkman, IA; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; 3 step-great grandchildren.

VISITATION Tues from 2-9pm at the Funeral Home, with family greeting friends from 7-8:30pm and a PRAYER SERVICE at 8:15pm. SERVICES Wed 10:30am, Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery.

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

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Tom Holloway
©The Harlan Tribune
04/25/2006

Holloway, 80, Irwin, died April 23, 2006.

IRWIN -- Tom Holloway, 80, Irwin, died Sunday, April 23 at his home.
Services will be held Wednesday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Kirkman. A prayer service will be held Tuesday, April 25 at 8:15 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. Family will greet friends Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Holloway is survived his wife, Helen, of Irwin; sons Daniel (Sheryl) Holloway of Irwin, Michael Holloway of Irwin and Thomas S. Holloway of Irwin; daughters Malinda (Robert) Huber of Las Vegas, Nev. and Cynthia (Michael) Horvatich of Breda; sisters Doris Grabill of Audubon, Alberta Dreier of Aspinwall, Luella Reynolds of Lamoni, Nora (Vernon) Campbell of Irwin and Janice Holloway of Surprise, Az.; and brothers Buck (Helen) Holloway of Irwin, Junior (Dorothy) Holloway of Harlan and Gary (Cheri) Holloway of Kirkman.

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Holloway, Thomas Darrell May 8, 1925 - April 23, 2006

Tom Holloway - Age 80

Thomas Darrell Holloway, the son of Uriah Scott and Lucile (Davenport) Holloway, was born on May 8, 1925, at Eagleville, Missouri. He attended school at High Point Country School and in 1934 his family moved to rural Harlan, Iowa, where he attended Douglas No. 9 Country School. Tom helped his father and brothers with farming and cattle.

On January 17, 1947, Tom was united in marriage to Helen Irene Gaer at Kirkman, Iowa. To this union, five children were born: Daniel, Michael, Malinda, Cynthia and Thomas. After their marriage, the couple moved to a farm four miles north of Irwin, Iowa. In 1969, the couple moved into Irwin to their current residence. Tom was employed at Farmland Foods, in Denison, Iowa for twenty-four years.

Tom enjoyed fishing, especially the Red River in North Dakota, gardening, playing cards and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tom never missed his children’s or grandchildren’s school activities. He liked to go to the Rodeo in Sydney, Nebraska and also enjoyed having coffee at the Country Store in Irwin with his buddies. He also would help his daughter and son-in-law on their farm by Breda, Iowa.

Tom died on Sunday, April 23, 2006, at his home in Irwin, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty years, eleven months and fifteen days. In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his brothers,
James, Robert and Fred Holloway.

Survivors include his wife, Helen of Irwin, Iowa; his children: Daniel Holloway and his wife, Sheryl of Irwin, Iowa; Michael Holloway of Irwin, Iowa; Malinda and her husband, Robert Huber of Las Vegas, Nevada; Cynthia and her husband, Michael Horvatich of Breda, Iowa; Thomas S. Holloway of Irwin, Iowa; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren; his brothers and sisters: Doris Grabill of Audubon, Iowa; Buck Holloway and his wife, Helen of Irwin, Iowa; Alberta Dreier of Aspinwall, Iowa; Junior Holloway and his wife, Dorothy of Harlan, Iowa; Luella Reynolds of Lamoni, Iowa; Nora and her husband, Vernon Campbell of Irwin, Iowa; Janice Holloway of Surprise, Arizona; Gary Holloway and his wife, Cheryl of Kirkman, Iowa; sisters-in-law: Marjorie, Marcia, and Donna Holloway; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Keith Pals officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman, Iowa, with Jess Huber, Gene Rasmussen, Brad Carey, Travis Holloway, Nate Ahrenholtz, and Brad Holloway serving as casket bearers.

Hubbard, Mark L. - d. May 3, 2006

Death notice - Mark L. Hubbard d. May 3, 2006

Mark Hubbard
©The Harlan Tribune
05/08/2006

Hubbard, 44, Greensburg, In., died May 3, 2006.

GREENSBURG, In. -- Mark L. Hubbard, 44, Greensburg, In., died Wednesday, May 3.
Services were held Monday, May 8 at Zionsville United Methodist Church with a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. at South Park Cemetery in Greensburg.

Hubbard is formerly of Oakland, Ia. He is survived by his wife, Paula Coleman Hubbard; children Shawn and Kirk; brothers Neal and Clark; and parents Wilber and Ioma Hubbard.

Hulsebus, Stanley E. - June 11, 1923 - May 16, 2006

Obit - Stanley E. Hulsebus June 11, 1923 - May 16, 2006

Stanley E. Hulsebus
©Daily Nonpareil
05/18/2006

Stanley E. Hulsebus, age 82, of Council Bluffs passed away May 16, 2006.

Stanley was born June 11, 1923, in Defiance, Iowa, to the late Sidney and Ella Hulsebus. After graduation from Defiance High, he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked for the Wabash Railroad now the Norfolk and Western as an agent for 31 years.

Stanley and wife Ruth had been married for 61 years. Memberships include VFW, American Legion, Narve, Morse Code Club, Fish and Game Club, Senior Mens Bowling League and Bethany Presbyterian Church.

Stanley is also preceded in death by brothers, Edgar and Oliver.

Survivors include his loving wife Ruth; and special son Gary, both of Council Bluffs; sister, Bernice Krantz, of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; brother, Douglas and wife Kathy, of Jenks, Okla.

Visitation with family will be Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. all at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home, Rev. Kathryn Bates, officiant. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery with luncheon to follow at Bethany Presbyterian. Family has directed memorials to Bethany Presbyterian or Fish and Game Club.

Inderlied, Dorothy Jacobsen

Dorothy Jacobsen Inderlied

Arrangements and Services For
Dorothy Jacobsen Inderlied Age 86
Who Died On - Friday, April 21, 2006

Visitation
Sunday, April 23, 2006 12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Monday, April 24, 2006 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Monday, April 24, 2006 - 7:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 11:00 A.M.
Immanuel Lutheran Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Joyce (Norman) Kenkel of Council Bluffs, IA; Larry (Marilyn) Jacobsen of Woodlands, TX; Roger (Linda) Jacobsen of Harlan, IA; Terry (Darlene) Jacobsen of Council Bluffs, IA;
David (Diane) Jacobsen of Harlan, IA; sister, Milda Baker of Harlan, IA.

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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Inderlied, Dorothy Faye (Errett) Jacobsen August 8, 1919 - April 21, 2006

Dorothy Jacobsen Inderlied - Age 86

Dorothy Faye Jacobsen Inderlied, the daughter of Harvey William and Belle (Pulver) Errett, was born on August 8, 1919, at Lane, South Dakota. She attended school in South Dakota, until her family moved to Harlan, Iowa, where she attended Harlan Community High School.

On April 2, 1938, Dorothy was united in marriage to Lester Jacobsen at Shenandoah, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union: Karen, Ronald, Joyce, Larry, Roger, Terry and David. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Harlan, Iowa. Lester entered into the United States Army in 1943. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1945, the couple moved to Corley, Iowa. In 1947, they moved back to Harlan, Iowa where they continued to live until Lester died on December 28, 1976. After his death , Dorothy continued to live in Harlan.

She loved to visit with friends and family and was named a queen several times because of the weight she lost as a member of TOPS. Her collection of porcelain dolls, spoons and thimbles gave her much joy. Giving to others was also important to her. She was an avid volunteer for her church, and the Salvation Army. She was employed for many years in the kitchen of Myrtue Memorial Hospital as well as Elm Crest Retirement Community and The Chicken Hut Restaurant. Dorothy was united in marriage to Mr. Albert Inderlied at Harlan, Iowa on April 23, 1981. After their marriage, they moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where she belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church. After Albert’s death on August 28, 1983, Dorothy continued to live in Broken Arrow until 1993, when she moved back to Harlan.

On November 26, 2001, Dorothy became a resident of the Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It was there that she died on Friday, April 21, 2006, having attained the age of eighty-six years, eight months and thirteen days. In addition to her husbands, Lester and Albert, Dorothy was preceded in death by a son, Ronald and a daughter, Karen; and her brothers and sisters: Dale Errett, Ruby Jordan, Bonnie Andersen and Raymond Errett.

Survivors include her children: Joyce and her husband, Norman Kenkel of Earling, Iowa; Larry Jacobsen and his wife, Marilyn of Woodlands, Texas; Roger Jacobsen and his wife, Linda of Harlan, Iowa; Terry Jacobsen and his wife, Darlene of Council Bluffs, Iowa; David Jacobsen and his wife, Diane of Harlan, Iowa; twenty-four grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; her sister, Milda Baker of Harlan, Iowa; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Heather Ploen officiating. Interment was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, with Tim Jacobsen, Kevin Kenkel, Tobey Jacobsen, Terry Jacobsen, Craig Kenkel, and Mike Vandenberg serving as casket bearers.

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

Jensen, Eldon Edward - death notice April 16, 2006

Eldon Edward Jensen death notice April 16, 2006

Services for 78-year-old Eldon Edward Jensen of Shelby will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, April 19th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Eldon Jensen died Sunday, April 16th, in St. Louis, MO. Survivors include his wife Patricia; 1 daughter, Susan Welbourne (Dr. Craig) of Western Springs, IL; 4 sons, Rick Jensen (Monica) of Omaha, NE., Mark Jensen (Kathy) of Shelby, Jack Jensen (Paula) of Independence, MO, and Michael Jensen (Janice) of Cary, NC; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5:30 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, April 18th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Family visitation will begin at 6:30 pm.

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Eldon Jensen
©The Harlan Tribune - posted with permission
04/17/2006

Jensen, 78, Shelby, died April 16, 2006.

SHELBY -- Eldon E. Jensen, 78, Shelby, died Sunday, April 16 in St. Louis, Mo.

Services will be Wednesday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca with burial in the Shelby Cemetery. A wake service will be held Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel. Visitation is Tuesday from 5:30-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Jensen is survived by his wife, Patricia, of Shelby; daughter Susan (Dr. Craig) Welbourne of Western Springs, Ill.; sons Rick (Monica) Jensen of Omaha, Mark (Kathy) Jensen of Shelby, Jack (Paula) Jensen of Independence, Mo. and Michael (Janice) Jensen of Cary, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren.

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JENSEN, Eldon E., age 78, Shelby, IA, 4/16/06. Survived by wife, Patricia Jensen; daughter, Susan Welbourne; sons, Rick Jensen, Mark Jensen, Jack Jensen, Michael Jensen; 10 grandchildren.

WAKE SERVICE and ROSARY Tues 6:30 pm, Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca, IA. SERVICES Wed. 10:30 am, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Avoca, IA. Interment Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IA.
PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME Avoca, IA 712-343-2453

Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 4/18/2006, posted with permission

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www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Eldon Edward Jensen - Age 78
Who Died On - April 16, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, April 18, 2006 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Wake Service
Tuesday, April 18, 2006 6:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

A Mass Of Christian Burial
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

He is survived by his wife Patricia Jensen of Shelby, IA; his children: Susan (Dr. Craig) Welbourne of Western springs, IL; Rick (Monica) Jensen of Omaha, NE; Mark (Kathy) Jensen of Shelby, IA; Jack (Paula) Jensen of Independence, MO and Michael (Janice) Jensen of Cary, NC.

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Eldon Edward Jensen - Age 78

Eldon Edward Jensen was born on October 26, 1927 at Shelby, Iowa. He was the son of Albert and Ruth Campbell Jensen. He was baptized at the Shelby Methodist Church and later confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca, Iowa. Eldon attended school in Shelby, graduating with the Class of 1945. While in high school, he was a member of the boys basketball team that went to the state tournament.

Eldon was united in marriage to Patricia Donahue on October 2, 1948, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca, Iowa. To this union five children were born: Susan, Rick, Mark, Jack and Michael. Eldon and Patricia began their own family lawn care service which has been passed down to his children and grandchildren. He also worked for the Omaha World Herald as circulation manager for southwest Iowa. Eldon later worked for the city of Shelby as street and water maintenance manager. He retired from this position 1992.

Eldon instilled a hard work ethic in his children and grandchildren and he was strict but fair. He enjoyed sports, especially bowling and fishing. He loved visiting with people at the Corn Stalk Restaurant and playing cards. He and Patricia were members of a Pinochle group for over thirty-five years. Eldon liked to play pool but like with all sports, didn't like to lose. Eldon seldom missed any sports event in which his grandchildren participated.

Eldon died on Sunday, April 16, 2006, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He had attained the age of seventy eight years, five months and two days. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, of Shelby, Iowa; one daughter, Susan and her husband, Dr. Craig Welbourne, of Western Springs, Illinois; four sons: Rick and his wife, Monica, of Omaha, Nebraska, Mark and his wife, Kathy of Shelby, Jack and his wife, Paula, of Independence, Missouri and Michael and his wife, Janice, of Cary, North Carolina; ten grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca, Iowa with Rev John Frost as the celebrant and Msgr. Eugene Kerwin as the concelebrant. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Grace Jensen and Adam Jensen with Jenny Jensen, Brianna Jensen, Aaron Jensen, Dr. Benjamin Welbourne, Bridget Welbourne, Kevin Jensen, Julie Jensen and Matthew Jensen serving as casket bearers. Interment was held in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Iowa.

Jensen, Marvin Larue - death notice April 14, 2006

Marvin Larue Jensen death notice April 14, 2006

Services for 79-year-old Marvin Larue Jensen of Audubon will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, April 18th at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon. Burial will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon. Marvin Jensen died Friday, April 14th at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines. Survivors include his wife Jean; his children, Mark Jensen (Lynette) of Ames, Terry Dobratz (Bob) of Brooklyn Park, MN, Patti Kohnen (Bob) of Holt's Summit, MO, Mitchell Jensen (Melinda) of Elk Horn, NE; 13 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Arlene Koons (Chet) of Woodland Park, CO and Marge Hansen (Willis) of Elk Horn; 1 brother, Eldon Jensen of Redland, Ca. Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Arlene Ruberg (Ray) of Moville; Betty Griffin (Joe) of Denison; Dorothy Jensen (Keith) of Irwin. Visitation will be held at 7:00 pm Monday, April 17th at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.

Johannsen, Maxine Sophia (Koos) - August 27, 1912 - June 12, 2006

Obit - Maxine Sophia (Koos) Johannsen August 27, 1912 - June 12, 2006

Maxine Sophia (Koos) Johannsen
August 27, 1912 - June 12, 2006

Maxine Sophia Johannsen, the daughter of Marx Jurgen and Minnie Louise (Lensch) Koos, was born on August 27, 1912, south of Walnut, Iowa. She attended school at Layton Township #5 and Walnut, Iowa, graduating from Walnut High School in 1930 with normal teachers’ training. After graduation, Maxine taught school for a brief time in Layton and Lincoln Townships in Pottawattamie County. She also worked at the original Bakers Grocery Store in Walnut, and later, at the Danish Inn in Elk Horn, Iowa. On June 13, 1934, Maxine married Arnold Christian Johannsen at her parents’ home. The couple made their home on a farm in Monroe Township for many years. In August, 1985, Arnold entered the Baptist Memorial Home in Harlan, Iowa. Maxine moved to Harlan on October 4, 1986, to be near her husband. Arnold died on December 28, 1987, in Harlan.

Maxine was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, now the Peace United Church of Christ, in Walnut. She was active in the church, helping with the Women’s Guild, singing in the choir, and teaching Sunday School. Maxine was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge since 1932, where she was Past Noble Grand. She was a member of the Myrtue Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Monroe Friday Club, and the Birthday Pinochle Club. She was a former leader of the Monroe Merry Makers 4-H Club. Maxine found great enjoyment in knitting, making sweaters, afghans, slippers, and Christmas stockings for family and friends. She and Arnold enjoyed the outdoors and spent time at their trailer in Lake View, Iowa. They also worked the concession stand and later registered campers at Prairie Rose Lake for many years.

Maxine S. Johannsen died on Monday, June 12, 2006, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 93 years, 9 months, and 16 days.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arnold Johannsen; one brother, Orvy Koos; one son, Darryl Johannsen; two granddaughters, Tamara Johannsen and Shelly Lewis; and one grandson-in-law, Dan Schreiber. Survivors include one son, Stan (Veretta) Johannsen of Harlan, Iowa; two daughters, Barb (John) Eilts of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Marlene (Edward) Marshall of Omaha, Nebraska; one daughter-in-law, Cathy Johannsen of Harlan, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut, Iowa, with Pastor Gail Muckey officiating. Vivian Storjohann served as the organist, and John Clayton was the soloist. Casket bearers were Dennis Jensen, Ward Koos, Larry Manz, Dennis Thomsen, Lowell Andersen, and Galan Johannsen. Burial was in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

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Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
Harlan, IA 51537
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Jenson, Mabel M. Young - April 27, 1907 - May 11, 2006

Obit - Mabel M. Young Jenson April 27, 1907 - May 11, 2006

Mabel M. Jenson
©Daily Nonpareil
05/14/2006

Mabel M. Jenson, 99, of Underwood, passed away May 11, 2006, at Woodlands Rehab Center.

She was born April 27, 1907, in Underwood to the late Emma (Jensen) and Henry John Young, Sr. In 1928 she was united in marriage to Hans C. Jenson and together they farmed in Neola, Bentley and Underwood areas. She was a member of Underwood Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1984; sister, Florence Jenson and brother, George Young.

She is survived by her sisters, Elsie Liddell of Springfield, Mo., Joyce Smith and her husband, Ralph and brother, Henry Young and wife, Dorothy, all of Council Bluffs. Many nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. at the Underwood Lutheran Church, Rev. Dale Jenson, her nephew and retired Lutheran Pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in the Grange Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the church. Memorials may be offered to either Underwood Lutheran Church or Asera Care Hospice, Council Bluffs.

Johnson, Josephine Maggie Freilinger Dryer - March 17, 1914 - April 4, 2006

Josephine Maggie Freilinger Dryer Johnson March 17, 1914 - April 4, 2006

Josephine Maggie Johnson

Josephine Johnson, 92, passed away April 4, 2006 at Salem Lutheran Nursing Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. She was born March 17, 1914 in Wiota, the daughter of Peter George and Annie Maggie (Jemming) Freilinger. She attended Atlantic schools through the sixth grade. She was married to Lawrence Herman Dryer on April 23, 1930 in Woonsocket, S. D. The couple had one child that died at birth.

Josephine married Harold Edward Johnson Oct. 14, 1933 in Marysville, Mo. There were three children born to the couple. They lived in Atlantic until 1956 when Harold was transferred to Baron, Wis.; then transferred to California, Mo; Carthage, Mo; Dexter, Mo, and moved back to Atlantic in 1968. Her children commented that their mother will be remembered by family and friends for being very loving. She was a co-operative person who always smiled and never complained. She enjoyed craft work and was known for her special calendars.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary Chase of Atlantic; her son, Earl Johnson and his wife, Lorraine of Griswold;10 grandchildren, Connie Jones and her husband, Chris, Harold Chase and his wife, Denise, and Larry Chase, all of Atlantic; Mary Johnson and her husband, Lynn of Onawa, Lawonna (Fredericksen) Cable and her husband, Brian, Rose Klinghammer and her husband, Kris of Atlantic, Wendy Bair and her husband, Gene of Hollister, Mo., Doug Johnson and his wife, Janet of Elliott, David Johnson and his wife, Elaine of Atlantic, Mike Johnson and wife, Shanna of Spencer,; 32 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harold on Dec. 13, 1967; two daughters in infancy; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; her five sisters and threebrothers, Eva Leon, Lizzie Rachel, Mary Smart, Gertie Boggs, Kathryn Webster, Bill Freilinger, August “Gus� Freilinger, and Henry Freilinger, in infancy.

A visitation will be held at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic on Thursday, April 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Josephine’s funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 7 at Rolands. Pastor Leon Hodges will officiate. The committal service will be in the Atlantic Cemetery in Atlantic. A luncheon reception will follow the interment in the Zion Lutheran Church fellowship hall in Atlantic. Roland Funeral Home, in Atlantic, is caring for Josephine’s family and the arrangements.

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Rasmussen, Mattie Christina - Johnson Oct. 14, 1897 - April 15, 2006

Mattie Christina Rasmussen Johnson Oct. 14, 1897 - April 15, 2006

Services for 108-year-old Mattie C. Johnson of Exira will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, April 19th, at the Exira Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon. Mattie Johnson died Saturday, April 15th at the Exira Care Center. Survivors include 4 children, Irene Schmidt of Audubon, Ruby Welna of Omaha, Helen Smith (Thayer) of Belfair, WA and Franklin Johnson (Norma) of Omaha; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; 1 sister-in-law, Ellen Rasmussen of Audubon. Visitation will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 18th, at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira.

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Mattie C. Johnson

Funeral services for Mattie C. Johnson, 108, of Exira, were conducted April 19, at the Exira Lutheran Church, with Pastor Bill Embree officiating. Interment was in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon. Casket bearers were her grandchildren: Gary Welna, Steve Johnson, Greg Johnson, Wendell Schmidt, Jerry Schmidt, Lynnette Spetman, Terri Nofsinger, Vicki Halley, Debbie Thomas, Kandi Berg and Kim Smith.

Mattie Christina Johnson, the daughter of Rasmus and Christina Peterson Rasmussen, was born Oct. 14, 1897, on her parents’ farm in Shelby County near Jacksonville and died April 15, 2006, at the Exira Care Center.

Mattie was baptized in 1899 and confirmed in 1911 at Bethany Lutheran Church northeast of Kimballton. She attended rural Audubon County School near Kimballton, then took sewing classes. She then helped other families.

On Aug. 30, 1920, she was united in marriage to Carl C. Johnson in Des Moines. They farmed in Shelby, Carroll and Audubon counties. In 1938, they purchased a farm south of Exira. They raised grain, hogs and cattle. They farmed until they retired in 1951. They vacationed in California, then spent the winters in Texas. They lived on an acreage north of Exira, moved back to the farm, then moved to Audubon in 1980. Carl died on Aug. 14, 1983. Mattie moved to Omaha, NE, where she lived in her own apartment for several years, then lived with her daughter, Ruby for several years. In February of 2003, she moved to the Exira Care Center in Exira. Mattie was a member of the Exira Lutheran Church. One of the highlights of her life was when she had a ride on a motorcycle with her grandson, Gary, when she was 106 years old.

Preceding her in death in addition to her husband were her sons-in-law: Lester J. Welna and Victor Schmidt; her parents; her brothers and sisters: Chris Rasmussen, Elmer and Anna Rasmussen, Minnie and Chris Lund, George and Beulah Rasmussen, Esther and Pete Hjuler, Clara and George, Sr. Oakley, Arthur and Verlene Rasmussen, Raymond Rasmussen and Mabel Rasmussen.

Mattie is survived by her children: Irene Schmidt and friend, Robert Boldt, both of Audubon; Ruby Welna of Omaha, NE; Helen Elaine and husband, Thayer Smith of Belfair, WA; Franklin and wife, Norma Johnson of Omaha; her grandchildren: Wendell and Pat Schmidt of Atlantic; Lynnette and Mike Spetman of Council Bluffs; Jerry and Ruth Schmidt of Blair, NE; Gary and Sharon Welna of Omaha; Vicki and Michael Halley of Galveston, TX; Terri and Rich Nofsinger of Liberty, MO; Kim Smith of Belfair; Kandi and Tim Berg of Yacolt, WA; Steve Johnson of Omaha; Greg and Mary Johnson of Sioux Falls, SD; Debbie and Ray Thomas of Omaha; 15 great-grandchildren; her great-great-grandson, Aiden Johnson of Sioux Falls; her sister-in-law, Ellen Rasmussen of Audubon; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Johnson, Ruby Petra, (Petersen) - d. May 10, 2006

Death notice - Ruby Johnson d. May 10, 2006

Ruby Johnson
(May 1, 1917 - May 10, 2006)

Funeral Service
Friday, May 12, 2006, 1:30 PM
Salem Lutheran Homes Chapel
Elk Horn, Iowa

Interment
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery
Elk Horn, Iowa

www.ohdefuneralhome.com

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Ruby Johnson
(May 1, 1917 - May 10, 2006)

Funeral Service
Friday, May 12, 2006, 1:30 PM
Salem Lutheran Homes Chapel
Elk Horn, Iowa

Interment
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery
Elk Horn, Iowa

Ruby Johnson

Ruby Petra, daughter of Peter M. and Dagmar (Paulsen) Petersen, was born May 1, 1917, in Shelby County, Iowa. She attended country school at Rorbeck and later finished her schooling at Harlan High School. Ruby then worked at a café in Elk Horn.

On August 24, 1936, Ruby was united in marriage with Alvin Johnson in Elk Horn. Six children were born to this union. Ruby and Alvin farmed for a short time before moving into Elk Horn. Ruby was a stay-at-home mom and later was employed by Salem Lutheran Homes for several years. Alvin died February 14, 1997. In January of 2004, Ruby became a resident of Salem Lutheran Homes. She was a member of Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Ruby enjoyed gardening, flowers, embroidering, playing bingo and cards, baking and canning. She was a happy-go-lucky, strong, loving mother who enjoyed being outdoors.

On Wednesday, May 10, 2006, Ruby died unexpectedly at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa. She was 89 years and 9 days of age.

Besides her parents and husband, Ruby was preceded in death by two sons Lynn and David Johnson; a grandson Christopher Richter; three sisters: Jenny Gardner, Mae Christensen and Virginia Lockhart and a brother Peter Petersen.

She is survived by four children: Craig Johnson and wife Karen of Rogers, Arkansas; Susan Stepanek, Karen Guttenfelder and Patti Richter, all of Minneapolis, Minnesota; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a sister Leona Bancroft of Marne; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Ohde Funeral Home - Manilla

Kemper, Pastor Peter - d. in May, 2006

Death notice - Pastor Peter Kemper d. in May, 2006

Pastor Peter Kemper
Kemper, 79, died in May, 2006.
©The Harlan Tribune
09/12/2006

Word has been received of the death of Pastor Peter Kemper, 79, who died in May, 2006 and was buried in northern Kentucky.

Kemper was pastor at First Baptist Church in Harlan from 1969-1974. He is survived by his son, Paul, of Minneapolis; and daughters Mary Beth of Salisbury, Md. and Ruth Ann of Trenton, Ohio.

Knoell, Jenny E. - death notice April 2, 2006

Jenny E. Knoell death notice April 2, 2006

Knoell, Jenny E.

KNOELL-Jenny E., 85 of Elk Horn, IA, formerly of Fremont, NE, died Sun. at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, IA.

Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Fremont, NE.

HOCKENBERRY FAMILY CARE
Atlantic, IA (712) 243-4111

Published in the Omaha World-Herald on 4/3/2006.posted with permission

Knudsen, Helen Huldah (Johnson) - June 8, 1925 - June 16, 2006

Obit - Helen Huldah (Johnson) Knudsen June 8, 1925 - June 16, 2006

Services for 81-year-old Helen H. Knudsen of Harlan will be held 10:30 am Wednesday. June 21st, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Burial will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery. Helen Knudsen died Friday, June 16th, in Harlan. Survivors include her husband Lyle; 1 son Dan Knudsen (Lorie) of Harlan; 1 daughter. Beth Lebrect (Howard) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; 1 sister, Dixie Larson of Harlan; and 5 grandchildren. Friends may call 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Tuesday, June 20th at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:30 pm.

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Helen H. (Johnson) Knudsen
June 8, 1925 - June 16, 2006

Helen Huldah Knudsen, the daughter of Carl Francis and Lulu Mae (Sheets) Johnson, was born on June 8, 1925, in Harlan, Iowa. She was raised in the Cuppy’s Grove area and graduated from Harlan High School in 1943. After attending Teacher’s Training in Carroll, Iowa, Helen taught country school at Jackson #4 and #9, and Monroe #1 and #4. On June 11, 1950, she married Lyle Harry Knudsen at Bethel Baptist Church in Harlan. After her marriage, Helen substituted for Special Education teachers in the Harlan Community School system.
Helen lived in the Cuppy’s Grove, Jacksonville, and Harlan areas her entire life. Since 1969, she and Lyle have lived on the farm where he was born.

Helen was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, serving in the women’s circle. She was also a member of the Tuesday Chatter Club, Happy Home Club, two Sewing Clubs, and the Shelby County Rural Teacher’s Association. She worked as an area Tupperware dealer for over 45 years. For many years, Helen baked and decorated cakes for all occasions. She was active with the Shelby County Fair and 4-H, receiving the Shelby County Hall of Fame Award in 1999. She loved spending time with her family and entertaining guests. Helen also enjoyed collecting antiques, playing cards, and raising flowers.

Helen H. Knudsen died on Friday, June 16, 2006, at her rural Harlan home, at the age of 81 years and 8 days.

Preceding Helen in death were her parents and three sisters, Mary Thomson, Lucille Pearson, and Martha Larimore. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Lyle Knudsen of Harlan, Iowa; one son, Dan (Lorie) Knudsen of Harlan, Iowa; one daughter, Beth (Howard) Lebrecht of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; one sister, Dixie Larson of Harlan, Iowa; five grandchildren, Stefan Knudsen, Gregory Knudsen, Katrina Knudsen, Kyle Lebrecht, and Sara Lebrecht; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, with Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiating. Alice Pieper served as the organist and Bonnie Peters was the soloist. Casket bearers were Stefan Knudsen, Gregory Knudsen, Max Knudsen, Bob Larson, Kyle Lebrecht, and Ernest Peters. Burial was in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

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Harlan, IA 51537
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Knudsen, Jack Russel - d. May 11, 2006

Death notice - Jack Russel Knudsen d. May 11, 2006

Services for 80-year-old Jack Russel Knudsen of Harlan will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 16th, at the United Methodist Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Jack Knudsen died Thursday, May 11th at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include his wife Grace Ann; 1 daughter, Sheri Semple (Tim) of Leonard Town, MD; 1 sons, Stan Knudsen (Judy of Harlan; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held noon to 9:00 pm Sunday, May 14th and 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday, May 15th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Jack R. Knudsen - Age 80
Who Died On Thursday, May 11, 2006

Visitation
Sunday, May 14, 2006
12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Monday, May 15, 2006
8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan , Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
1:00 P.M.
United Methodist Church Harlan, Iowa

Military Rites
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Grace Ann Knudsen of Harlan, IA; his children: Sheri (Tim) Semple of Leonardtown, MD; Stan (Judy) Knudsen of Harlan, IA; his grandchildren: Kimberley and her husband, Ken Lawson of California, MD; Dr. Dawn Knudsen of Peoria, AZ; Greta Knudsen of Ames, IA; his great-grandchildren: Courteney and Sophia Lawson of California, MD.

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Harlan, Iowa 51537
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Knudsen, Jack Russell December 20, 1925 - May 11, 2006

Jack Russell Knudsen, son of Peter and Olga (Jacobsen) Knudsen, was born on December 20, 1925, at Harlan, Iowa. He attended school in Harlan graduating with the class of 1944. Following his education, Jack followed his uncle and older brother into the service and enlisted into the United States Navy. He served in the Pacific during World War II near Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the LSM479 Transport Ship. Jack was honorably discharged on June 19, 1946, at Minneapolis, Minnesota.

On October 10, 1948, Jack was united in marriage to Grace Ann Evans at the United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa. The morning of his wedding, he was baptized at church. Two children were born to this union: Sheri and Stan. After their marriage, the couple moved to Des Moines, Iowa. They returned to Harlan in 1950, where Jack helped run Knudsen Produce and drove a cream and egg route. To date, he still knew every customer from that route. In 1957, he was employed with the USDA as an egg inspector. In 1959, he began his insurance career with New York Life, where he was still a representative to date.

Jack loved wood working and made eight grandfather’s clocks - - some which were gifts for his children and grandchildren. He built both houses he and Grace Ann have lived in while in Harlan. He remodeled parts of their current home with his son. He could fix about anything and was often “going to the basement” to start another woodworking project. Jack loved spending time with his family and was very proud of his granddaughters. He attended their dance recitals for twenty years and rarely missed a sports or school activity that they were involved in. He liked to take his granddaughters fishing; playing cards with family and friends; and golfing for fun where he even carded a hole-in-one. He was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Harlan where he shared his love of woodworking with the Sunday School students. He was a great teacher who took pride in working hard and putting his love for family and friends before his own wants.
Jack died on Thursday, May 11, 2006, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of eighty years, four months and twenty-two days. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brothers and sister: Marvin and Wilmer Knudsen and Agnes Shaffer.

Survivors include his wife, Grace Ann of Harlan, Iowa; his children: Sheri and her husband, Tim Semple of Leonardtown, Maryland; Stan Knudsen and his wife, Judy of Harlan, Iowa; three grandchildren: Kimberley and her husband, Ken Lawson of California, Maryland; Dr. Dawn Knudsen of Peoria, Arizona; Greta Knudsen of Ames, Iowa; two great-grandchildren: Courteney and Sophia Lawson of California, Maryland; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at the United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa, at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Dave Swinton officiating. Military Rites were conducted in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, by the American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150 and the Shelby County VFW Post No. 941. Serving as casket bearers were James Nelson, Dale W. Sorenson, Stan Knudsen, Tim Semple, Richard Shaffer, and Kenneth Lawson.

Krohn, Darrell W. - d. May 22, 2006

Death notice - Darrell W. Krohn d. May 22, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Darrell W. Krohn - Age 71
Who Died On - Monday, May 22, 2006

Visitation
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Family Greeting Friends
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Prayer Service
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Marilyn Krohn of Marne, Iowa; two daughters: Cindy (Greg) Ponsar of Atlantic, Iowa; Lori (Wayne) Petersen of Jacksonville, Iowa; brother, Ronald (Norma) Krohn of Avoca, Iowa; brother-in-law Garey (Sherry) Knudsen of Hutchinson, Minnesota.

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Krohn, Darrell Wayne July 14, 1934 - May 22, 2006

Darrell W. Krohn - Age 71

Darrell Wayne Krohn, the son of Emil and Vera Cunningham Krohn, was born on July 14, 1934 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. Darrell attended country school Fairview No. 5 and then Harlan High School graduating with the class of 1953.

Darrell was united in marriage to Marilyn Knudsen on October 22, 1955, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. After their marriage, Darrell and Marilyn lived and worked in Omaha, Nebraska. To this union two daughters were born: Cindy and Lori. On March 1, 1959, they moved to a farm northeast of Avoca; later moving on March 1, 1966, to the farm northeast of Walnut where Darrell farmed until he retired in 1999. Darrell loved to milk cows and raised hogs and cattle.

Darrell loved his grandchildren and he was very active in following and attending all of their activities. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, eating out and enjoying a cup of coffee with his friends.

Darrell died suddenly at the Cass County Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa, Monday, May 22, 2006 having attained the age of seventy-one years, ten months, and eight days. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Marilyn Krohn of Marne, Iowa; two daughters: Cindy and her husband, Greg Ponsar of Atlantic, Iowa and Lori and her husband, Wayne Petersen of Jacksonville, Iowa; brother, Ronald Krohn and his wife, Norma of Avoca, Iowa; brother-in-law Garey Knudsen and his wife, Sherry of Hutchinson, Minnesota; three grandchildren: Stacie and Jason Petersen and Alisha Ponsar, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services were held on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa with Rev. Dennis Reich as the clergy. Serving as honorary caskets bearers were: Marvin and Carole Schroeder, Norman and Shirley Christensen, Jack and Jeanette Clayton, Wayne and Phyllis Krohn, Alden and Lois Krueger, Clifford and Eunice Smith, Ed and Gloria Mills, Perry and Lila Kelly and Byron Lebeck. Serving as casket bearers were Brian Knudsen, Wayne Petersen, Greg Ponsar, Rex Thomas, Jason Petersen and Kevin Krohn. Interment was in the Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa.

LeFebvre, Germaine "Gerry" Mester - May 30, 1916 - June 9, 2006

Obit - Germaine "Gerry" Mester LeFebvre May 30, 1916 - June 9, 2006

Germaine LeFebvre
May 30, 1916-June 9, 2006

Germaine "Gerry" LeFebvre, age 90 of Mapleton died Friday, June 9, 2006 in Mapleton.

Services were held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton with Msgr. Mark Duchaine officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Mapleton. A rosary was held at 4:00 p.m. and a vigil wake service was held at 7:00 p.m. at the Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton.

Gerry LeFebvre was born May 30, 1916, at Portsmouth, Iowa the daughter of Richard A. and Susan (Walker) Mester. At the age of 16, the family moved to Mapleton, Iowa where her father ran a grocery store, the Red and White. She worked at the store and graduated from Mapleton High School with the class of 1934. It was during this time that she met Dick LeFebvre, her future husband. After selling the store, Gerry helped move her parents to California where she lived for one year and worked at a defense plant.

Upon returning to Mapleton with her folks, Gerry married Edwin John "Dick" LeFebvre on September 25, 1945 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton. She stayed with Dick's parents and worked at LeFebvre Market while he finished his time in the Army. Dick later purchased LeFebvre Market from his dad which they ran until 1975. Along with time spent in the business, Gerry was busy at home caring for their eight children. Dick passed away June 13, 1981. Gerry remained in her home until entering the nursing home in 2003.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mapleton along with St. Mary's Guild.

Survivors include her eight children, Michael and his wife, Connie, of Prescott, Arizona, Suellen Thompson and her husband, Richard, of Dripping Springs, Texas, Walter "Wally" of Mapleton, Thomas and his wife, Susan, of Mapleton, Edwin and his wife, Lois, of Omaha, Nebraska, Andy and his wife, Tina, of Oceanside, California, Rich and his wife, Amy, of Glendale, Arizona, and Mark and his wife, Dawn, also of Mapleton; 16 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one brother, Richard Mester of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska along with numerous other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and three brothers.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the loving care extended to Gerry by Dr. Curtis Hesse and his staff, Siouxland Hospice, and Maple Heights Nursing Home.

Pallbearers were Michael LeFebvre, Suellen Thompson, Walter LeFebvre, Thomas LeFebvre, Edwin LeFebvre, Andy LeFebvre, Rich LeFebvre and Mark LeFebvre.

Arrangements were made under the direction of the Armstrong Funeral Home of Mapleton.

Mapleton Press
Mapleton, IA

Leinen,  Donald P. - d. May 30, 2006

Death notice - Donald P. Leinen d. May 30, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Donald P. Leinen Age - 80
Who Died On Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Visitation
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Thursday, June 1, 2006 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Thursday, June 1, 2006 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Rosary
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, June 2, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Military Rites
St. Mary's Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include his brothers and sister: Virginia Reinig of Portsmouth, Iowa; Bernard (Helen) Leinen of Harlan, IA; Richard (Alma) Leinen of Portsmouth, IA; Joseph (Jeanette) Leinen Jr. Of Council Bluffs, IA.

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Harlan, Iowa 51537
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Donald Peter Leinen
©Daily Nonpareil
06/01/2006

Donald Peter Leinen, 80, of Portsmouth, Iowa, passed away May 30, 2006 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.

Donald was born in Portsmouth, Iowa and graduated from High School in 1943 from St. Mary's. He served in in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He was a farmer for several years, 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree member of the Luke E. Hart Assembly Knights of Columbus of Defiance, American Legion Post No. 547 of Portsmouth.

He is survived by sister, Virginia Roinig, of Portsmouth; brothers, Bernard (Helen) Leinen, of Harlan, Richard (Alma) Leinen, of Portsmouth, and brother, Joseph (Jeanette) Leinen, Jr., of Council Bluffs; 21 nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with Wake service at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's, Portsmouth with visitation from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. also at St. Mary's. Funeral service will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima, Rev. John Dorton as celebrant and Rev. Robert Hoefler as concelebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth.

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Services for 80-year-old Donald Peter Leinen of Portsmouth will be held 10:30 am, Friday, June 2nd at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Donald Leinen died Tuesday, May 30th at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Survivors include 1 sister, Virginia Reinig of Portsmouth; 3 brothers, Bernard Leinen (Helen) of Harlan; Richard Leinen (Alma) of Portsmouth, and Joseph Leinen, Jr. (Jeanette) of Council Bluffs; 21 nieces and nephews. Friends may call 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, June 1st, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. A wake service will be held at the church Thursday night at 7:00 pm. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Leinen, Donald Peter November 15, 1925 - May 30, 2006

Donald P. Leinen Age - 80

Donald Peter Leinen, the son of Joseph and Caroline Stinn Leinen, was born on November 15, 1925 at Portsmouth, Iowa.

He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. Don attended school at St. Mary's Catholic School in Portsmouth, Iowa, and was a member of the graduating class of 1943.

On September 21, 1950, Don was inducted into the United States Army at Omaha, Nebraska. He served his country during the Korean Conflict, where he earned three bronze stars. Don was honorably discharged on September 15, 1952, at Camp Carson, Colorado. After being discharged from the United States Army, Don returned home to Portsmouth, where he began to farm. He was very active in the church. He even helped build the church by mixing cement for the brick and block layers.

Don was a charter member of the Shelby County Museum, Portsmouth Centennial Member, a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus of Portsmouth and a 4th Degree Member of the Luke E. Hart Assembly Knights of Columbus of Defiance, Iowa and the American Legion Post No. 547 of Portsmouth, Iowa. Don also served as a Township Clerk and Assessor as well as on the Conservation Board. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, rock hunting and playing cards.

Don died on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty years, six months, and fifteen days. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert Reinig and a nephew, Larry Reinig. Survivors include his sister and brothers, Virginia Reinig of Portsmouth, Iowa; Bernard Leinen and his wife, Helen of Harlan, Iowa; Richard Leinen and his wife, Alma of Portsmouth, Iowa; Joseph Leinen, Jr. and his wife, Jeanette of Council Bluffs, Iowa; twenty-one nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated on Friday, June 2, 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 and Rev. Robert Hoefler as the concelebrant. Military rites were conducted in St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth, Iowa, by the American Legion Post No. 547 of Portsmouth, Iowa. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Dave Leinen and Randy Leinen. Serving as casket bearers were Gary Leinen, Dan Muell, Rick Leinen, Steve Leinen, Tim Leinen, and Duane Reinig.

Lippold, Evelyn K. (Nelson) - d. June 13, 2006

Death notice - Evelyn K. (Nelson) Lippold d. June 13, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Evelyn K. Lippold Age- 81
Who Died On -Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Public Visitation
Thursday, June 15, 2006 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, June 15, 2006 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Friday, June 16, 2006 - 10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Steve (Debbie) Lippold of Avoca, Iowa; Judy (Fred) Brunner of Ames, Iowa ; Dale (Melody) Lippold of Avoca, Iowa; Cindy (Shawn) Vonstein of Bondurant, Iowa; 8 Grandchildren;
10 Great Grandchildren; Brothers and Sister: Helen (Orval) Nielsen of Walnut, Iowa; Edwin (Bev) Nelson of Atlantic, Iowa; and Laverne (Judy) Nelson of Boise, Idaho

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Harlan, Iowa 51537
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Lippold, Evelyn Katherine (Nelson) December 27, 1924 - June 13, 2006

Evelyn K. Lippold Age- 81

Evelyn Katherine Nelson Lippold, the daughter of Carl Otto and Alma Helen (Maassen) Nelson, was born on December 27, 1924 in Valley Township, southeast of Avoca, Iowa. She was baptized at the Lutheran Church in Avoca. Evelyn attended country school and graduated from Avoca High School in 1943. In 1941, the Avoca girls basketball team, of which Evelyn was a member, qualified for the State Tournament. During World War II she went to Washington, D.C., and worked for the FBI reading fingerprints. She later was employed for the National Red Cross.

Evelyn returned to Avoca in 1947 and did housework for families that had sickness or health problems.

Evelyn and Willis Lippold were married on August 12, 1949 in Avoca. They raised four children: Steve, Judy, Dale and Cindy. All the children helped on the farm with the haying, chores, thrashing, breaking horses and driving truck for their Grandpa George. Evelyn was in charge of all the cooking, which included cooking for anyone who came to work or visit. When George passed away, Willis inherited the buildings and the 60 acres where their family resided. Evelyn was employed at the local steakhouse and bakery where she cooked lunch and dinner.

In 1972, Dick Sparrow of Zearing, Iowa asked Evelyn and Willis to help put a 40-horse hitch together for the Milwaukee Circus Parade. They took it on the road for five years to parades like the Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Indianapolis, Nashville and New York. Willis was head horseman and lead outrider and Evelyn was head cook for the crew of 50-75 people. The horses were sold in 1978 because they had no sponsor. Willis died on May 21, 2000.

After the death of her husband, Evelyn continued to make her home on the family farm. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Country Hobby Club, Shelby County Saddle Club and the VFW Auxiliary. Evelyn enjoyed cooking and playing cards, especially hearts and rummy. Most recently, she liked to play word scrambles and solitaire on the computer.

In May of 2006, Evelyn became a resident of the Atlantic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Atlantic, Iowa. It was there that she died on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, having attained the age of eighty-one years, five months, and seventeen days. In addition to her parents and her husband, Willis, Evelyn was preceded in death by her brothers and sister: Clifford Nelson, Donald Nelson, and Annabell Nelson.

Survivors include her children: Steve Lippold and his wife, Debbie of Avoca, Iowa; Judy and her husband, Fred Brunner of Ames, Iowa; Dale Lippold and his wife, Melody of Avoca, Iowa; Cindy and her husband, Shawn Von Stein of Bondurant, Iowa; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers and sister: Edwin Nelson and his wife, Bev of Atlantic, Iowa; Laverne Nelson and his wife, Judy of Boise, Idaho; Helen Nielsen of Walnut, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Madsen, Betty A. - May 28, 1924 - May 21, 2006

Obit - Betty A. Madsen May 28, 1924 - May 21, 2006

Betty A. Madsen
©Daily Nonpareil
05/23/2006

Betty A. Madsen, 81, of Council Bluffs, passed away May 21, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

She was born May 28, 1924, in Elk Horn, Iowa, to the late Thorwald and Ruth (Hansen) Madsen, she had resided here for the past 70 years. She was a Child Care Provider, and a life member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Betty will be remembered by her inquisitive nature and extraordinary memory and love of family and friends.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Alice McKeague and Ethel O'Donnell; brothers, Ralph Madsen, Richard Madsen and Arndt Rudolph Madsen.

Survivors include her brother, Roger Madsen and wife Shirley; sisters, Dorothy Clark and husband Russell, all of Council Bluffs, Irene Lewis, of Pocatello, Idaho; sisters-in-law, Mary Madsen and Arlene Madsen, both of Council Bluffs; many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Rev. Jonathon Kosec, Pastor, will officiate. A luncheon will be served at the church following the funeral service. The cortege will depart at 1 p.m. for the burial at Elk Horn, Iowa, Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to either Our Savior's Lutheran Church or Bethany Lutheran Home.

Mahlberg, Velma Marie Verdella Muell - June 3, 1939 - June 11, 2006

Obit - Velma Marie Verdella Muell Mahlberg June 3, 1939 - June 11, 2006

Velma Mahlberg
06/14/2006

Velma Marie Verdella Muell Mahlberg, 67, formerly of Missouri Valley and Harlan, died Sunday, June 11 at the Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., from chemotherapy complications.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17 at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine. Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 16 at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Panama.

Velma was born June 3, 1939 in Panama to Nicholas and Clara (Kramer) Muell. She married Walter "Butch" Mahlberg.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, infant Marie Muell, Mildred Fastnacht and Arlene Holben, sister-in-law Darlene Muell, brother-in-law Wilson Holben and nephew Michael Buckley. Survivors include her fiancé Daniel (Dan) Anderson of Mineral Springs, N.C.; brothers Harold Muell, Richard Muell and his wife Mary, all of Missouri Valley; Elmer Muell and wife Thelma of Honey Creek; brother-in-law Ed Fastnacht and wife Barbara of Council Bluffs, and their respective families. Dan's family includes his daughter Belinda and husband James Butler and their son Christian Lane Butler all of Waxhaw, N. C.

Fouts Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Posted with permission from:
Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546
Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579

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Velma Mahlberg
Visitation:
Friday, June 16, 2006
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Family will receive friends
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Service:
Saturday, June 17, 2006
10:00 AM
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Streets
Woodbine, IA 51579

Velma Marie Verdella (Muell) Mahlberg was born June 3, 1939, to Nicholas and Clara (Kramer) Muell in Panama, Iowa. Velma received her first communion and was confirmed in the Catholic Church. She was enough younger than her siblings that she was the flower girl in all but one of their weddings. She told her sister, Arlene, that her marriage ended in a divorce because, “You’re the only one I didn’t run along with!” Velma graduated from Missouri Valley High School. Velma married Walter "Butch" Mahlberg.

Velma was an avid gardener and canner when she was married to Butch. Recently she enjoyed working on puzzles. Velma also enjoyed the Internet, and through classmates.com she reconnected with a high school classmate, Dan Anderson, and the two became engaged. The past two months her joy was being by the side of her beloved fiance, Danny.

Velma died Sunday, June 11, 2006, in Charlotte, North Carolina from complications with chemotherapy. She was 67 years and eight days of age.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Mahlberg; three sisters, Marie Muell (as an infant), Mildred Fastnacht, and Arlene Holben; sister-in-law Darlene Muell; brother-in-law, Wilson Holben; and nephew, Michael Buckley. She is survived by her fiance, Dan Anderson of Mineral Springs, North Carolina; three brothers, Harold Muell, Richard Muell and his wife Mary all of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Elmer Muell and his wife Thelma of Honey Creek, Iowa; brother-in-law, Ed Fastnacht and his wife Barbara of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Dan's daughter, Belinda and her husband James Butler and their son Christian Lane all of Waxhaw, North Carolina; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services
Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine, Iowa
Saturday, June 17, 2006, at 10:00 am

Clergy
Rev. Bob Harris

Recorded Selections
"In the Garden"
"The Old Rugged Cross"

Pall Bearers
Dan Anderson, John Muell,
Jim Muell, Terry Muell,
Steve Muell, Butch Muell

Final Resting Place
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Panama, Iowa

Posted with permission from:
Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine - Dunlap, IA
www.foutsfuneralhome.com

McCone, Phyllis Joyce (Firth) - February 16, 1925 - April 27, 2006

Obit - Phyllis Joyce (Firth) McCone February 16, 1925 - April 27, 2006

Phyllis McCone
©The Harlan Tribune
05/01/2006

McCone, 81, Manilla, died April 27, 2006.

MANILLA -- Phyllis J. McCone, 81, Manilla, died April 27.

Services were held Monday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m. at United Church of Manilla with burial in the Nishnabotna Cemetery near Manilla.

McCone is survived by children Pam (Gary) Hall of Manilla, Stanley (Virginia) McCone of Sanborn, Mn. and Pattie (Dan) Muhlbauer of Manilla; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and sisters Jean Kuhn of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Marvel Jones of Council Bluffs.

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Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla, Iowa

Phyllis (Mrs. Dale) McCone, Age 81
(February 16, 1925 - April 27, 2006)

Visitation:
Sunday, April 30, 2006, After 3 PM
Family present from 3 - 6 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, May 1, 2006, 10:30 AM
United Church of Manilla
Manilla, Iowa

Officiating
Reverend Lanette Plambeck

Music
“How Great Thou Art”
“I Love to Tell the Story” and “The Old Rugged Cross” -- Congregation
“It Is No Secret”
Pat Kirby, Accompanist

Interment
Nishnabotna Cemetery near Manilla, Iowa

Casket Bearers - Grandsons
Alan Hall Steven Hall Benton McCone Charles McCone Steven McCone
Tom McCone David Muhlbauer

Honorary Casket Bearers
Herman Meiners Dale Meiners
Wayne “Bud” Saunders Jim Fuller
Robert Scott Jerry Stull

Phyllis Joyce, daughter of Charles and Ethel (Bretey) Firth, was born on the family farm on February 16, 1925, south of Wall Lake, Iowa. She moved with her family to Manning when she was in the 5th grade.

Phyllis graduated as an honor student from Manning High School in 1942. On June 22, 1942, Phyllis was united in marriage with Dale Dean McCone at Omaha, Nebraska. Three children were born to this union. They made their home near Botna where they started their family and raised purebred cattle. In 1954 they moved to their own farm west of Manilla. Phyllis was active in various school organizations. She was the 1960 Iowa Shorthorn Lassie’s President. She loved singing and was a faithful member of the church choir. Phyllis helped to serve many church luncheons throughout her life.

Phyllis and Dale welcomed many people into their home, and all were treated to her wonderful home cooking. The grandchildren loved to go to Grandma’s house. They knew she would spoil them. Phyllis loved each grandchild in a very special way!

Following the death of her husband, Phyllis remained in her own home. She had some of her own health challenges but faced them with incredible strength. Phyllis went home to be in the presence of the Lord on April 27, 2006, at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 11 days.

Preceding Phyllis in death are her parents and husband Dale McCone in 2005.

She is survived by three children: Pam and husband Gary Hall of Manilla; Stanley McCone and wife Virginia of Sanborn, Minnesota; and Patti and husband Dan Muhlbauer of Manilla; 15 grandchildren: Ann and husband David Getting; Dawn and husband Doug VanderWeide; Alan Hall and wife Michele; Nancy Hall; Susan and husband Will Manda; Katie Hall; Steven Hall; Christy and husband Chad Heckathorn; Benton McCone; Charles McCone and wife Heidi; Steven McCone; Tom McCone; Beth Carter; David Muhlbauer; and Megan Muhlbauer; 15 great-grandchildren: Josh and Zach Getting; Emma, Grace and Jack VanderWeide; Derek, Luke, Ashley and Aidan Hall; Gary Manda; Mariah and Jack Heckathorn; Maddie and Lilly McCone; and Brody Carter; sisters Jean Kuhn of Sioux Falls, SD, and Marvel Jones of Council Bluffs; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Phyllis told her family, “For my obituary, write ‘I lived and I died!’ ”

McConnell, Margaret - d. April 22, 2006

Death Notice - Margaret McConnell d. April 22, 2006

Margaret McConnell
©The Harlan Tribune
04/28/2006

McConnell, 84, Corning, died April 22, 2006.

CORNING -- Margaret McConnell, 84, Corning, died Saturday, April 22 at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha.

Services were held Thursday, April 27 at 11 a.m. at Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home in Corning with burial in the Nodaway Cemetery.

McConnell is survived by daughters Marsha (Frank) Rasmussen of Ankeny and Michele (Larry) Andersen of Kirkman; brother Dale (Dolores) Parcher of Corning; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

McDermott, Wray - February 13, 1932 - May 31, 2006

Obit - Wray McDermott February 13, 1932 - May 31, 2006

Services for 74-year-old Wray McDermott of Atlantic will be held 10:00 am Saturday, June 3rd, at the 1st United Methodist Church in Atlantic. Burial will be at the Atlantic Cemetery. Wray McDermott died Wednesday, May 31st at his home due to an accident. Survivors include his wife Sharon; 2 daughters, Debbie Sonntag (Glen) of Atlantic and Amy Elmquist (Neil) of Audubon; 3 sons, Mike McDermott (Melanie) of Brayton, Dan McDermott (Lisa) of Freeport, IL and Rex McDermott (Beth) of Atlantic; 1 brother, James McDermott (Mary Jane) of Atlantic; and 18 grandchildren. Viewing will be held until noon Friday, June 2nd, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic and after 3:00 pm, Friday, June 2nd, at the Community Building at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Atlantic. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, June 2nd at the Community Building in Atlantic. The Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

Roland Funeral Service
204 E. 5th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022

Wray McDermott
Birthplace: Wiota, IA
Resided: Atlantic, IA

Special Services: Services at the First United Methodist Church Saturday, June 3 at 10:00A Visitation June 2 from 5-7P at the Cass Co Community Building

Funeral: 6/3/2006, 10:00:00 AM
Burial: Atlantic Cemetery

Obituary: Wray McDermott

Wray McDermott, longtime resident of rural Atlantic, Iowa, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at the age of 74.

Wray was born to James Bell and Mildred Matilda (Laartz) McDermott on February 13, 1932 east of Wiota, Iowa on the home farm.

He graduated from the Wiota High School in 1950 and continued farming with his father. On August 25, 1957, he married Sharon Ann Davis at the Fletcher Chapel Church south of Atlantic. Wray was a veteran of the US Army in the Korean War. He was a lifetime farmer, cattle feeder, and cow/calf producer. Wray was an avid 4-H promoter and worker.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Atlantic; two daughters, Debbie Sonntag and husband Glen of Atlantic and Amy Elmquist and husband Neil of Audubon; three sons, Mike McDermott and wife Melanie of Brayton, IA, Dan McDermott and wife Lisa of Freeport, IL and Rex McDermott and wife Beth of Atlantic; eighteen grandchildren; one brother, James (Mac) McDermott and wife Mary Jane of Atlantic; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Wray is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred and two brothers, Robert and Jack.

Services for Wray will be on Saturday, June 3, at 10:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic with visitation on Friday evening 5:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the Cass County Community Building.

Monahan, Ruby L. Van Cleave - May 27, 1947 - April 13, 2006

Ruby L. Van Cleave Monahan May 27, 1947 - April 13, 2006

Omaha World-Herald from 4/15/2006 & 4/16/2006

MONAHAN-Ruby L., age 58, Co. Bluffs. Supervisor at Azon Corp. and Treasurer Meadowlark Model A Club. Survived by husband, Vernon Monahan, daughter, Connie Ruby (Christopher), son, Matthew Monahan, grandchildren, Jonathan and Ethan Ruby all Co. Bluffs, sisters, Mary Ann Lussier, Debra Mead, and Diane Deck, brothers, Kenneth Van Cleave, James Van Cleave, and Roger Van Cleave.

FUNERAL MASS, Monday, 10:00 a.m. Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Ia. ROSARY RECITATION, Sunday, 7:00 p.m. Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home. Memorials to American Cancer Society or to the Family. CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING Funeral Home 545 Willow Ave. 322-7779

 

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Ruby L. Monahan
©Daily Nonpareil
04/15/2006

Ruby L. Monahan, age 58, of Council Bluffs passed away April 13, 2006 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Ruby was born May 27, 1947 in Ponca, Neb., to the late Raymond J. and Edith M. (Stark) Van Cleave. Ruby graduated High School and married Vernon Monahan on May 23, 1970. Ruby was a supervisor at Azon Corporation for 17 years retiring in 2005. She was a member of Holy Family Church, Altar and Rosary Society, Wings of Hope, and treasurer for the Meadowlark Model A Car Club.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Vernon Monahan; daughter, Connie Marie Ruby and husband Christopher; son, Matthew A. Monahan; grandchildren, Jonathan and Ethan Ruby, all of Council Bluffs; sisters, Mary Ann Lussier and husband Randy, of Hubbard, Neb., Debra Mead and husband Bill, of Dow City, Iowa, and Diane Deck and husband Kenneth, of Newmanstown, Pa.; brothers, Kenneth Van Cleave, of Omaha, James Van Cleave and wife Sue, of Mapleton, Iowa, and Roger Van Cleave and wife Alice, of Emmetsburg, Iowa.

Rosary Recitation will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church, 33rd and 3rd Ave., Rev. Paul Monahan will officiate. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth,Iowa, with a lunch following at the parish hall in Portsmouth. Memorials to the family or American Cancer Society preferred.

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Neuenschwander, Mildred J. - death notice April 7, 2006

Mildred J. Neuenschwander death notice April 7, 2006

Mildred Neuenschwander
©The Harlan Tribune - posted with permission
04/14/2006

Neuenschwander, 84, Forest, Va., died April 7, 2006.

FOREST, Va. -- Mildred J. Neuenschwander, 84, Forest, Va., died April 7 at her home. Neuenschwander was a former Harlan resident. Her husband, Arthur, was pastor of New Testament Baptist Church.

Services were held Thursday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at Yager Funeral Home in Berne, In. with burial in Berne.
Neuenschwander is survived by her husband, Arthur; children Peggy (Don) Fowler of Forest, Phil (Darla) Neuenschwander of Pittsburg, Ca., Marc of Sheridan, In. and Jon (Lisa) Neuenschwander of Westminster, Co.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and brother Harry Stucky of Fort Wayne, In.

Nielsen, Lena Velma -December 18, 1911 - June 10, 2006

Obit - Lena Velma Petersen Nielsen December 18, 1911 - June 10, 2006

Services for 94-year-old Lena Nielsen of Atlantic, formerly of Kimballton, will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 14th, at the Bethany Lutheran Church near Kimballton. Burial will be at the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery. Lena Nielsen died Saturday, June 10th, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Survivors include 2 daughters, Phyllis Madsen of Atlantic and Carolyn Fox of Spring, TX; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held after 5:00 pm Tuesday, June 13th, with the family present to greet friends after 7:00 pm at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton.

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Lena Nielsen, Age 94
(December 18, 1911 - June 10, 2006)

Visitation
Tuesday, June 13, 2006, After 5 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Kimballton, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, June 14, 2006, 10:30 AM
Bethany Lutheran Church
Kimballton, Iowa

Interment
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Iowa

Lena Nielsen

Lena Velma, daughter of John J. and Annie (Larsen) Petersen, was born December 18, 1911, on the family farm near Jacksonville in Shelby County, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Jacksonville. Lena attended country school at Jacksonville #8 and Harlan High School.

On September 30, 1931, Lena was united in marriage with Ralph C. Nielsen in Shelby County. Two daughters were born to this union. Lena and Ralph farmed in Shelby County before settling on a farm at Sharon Township in Audubon County. Ralph died in 1971 and Lena remained on the farm until 1978 when she moved into Kimballton.

In 2002 she moved to Elm Crest in Harlan. Lena was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and the Sunshine Club. For 11 years she worked at the Audubon Community High School. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, fishing, doing crossword puzzles, knitting, crocheting and watching the Cubs. Lena liked visiting with friends and loved the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In August of 2005, Lena became a resident of the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa, and died there Saturday, June 10, 2006. She had attained the age of 94 years, 5 months, and 23 days.

Besides her parents and husband, Lena was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Christiansen (Carl) and Edna Jessen (Tommy).

She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis and husband Donald Madsen of Atlantic; Carolyn and husband Don Fox of Spring, Texas; two grandchildren, Lynn and husband Ward Utter of Englewood, Colorado; Sherry and husband Kevin Carley of Spring, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Ryan Carley and Andrew and Ellie Utter, and other relatives and friends.

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Pash, Lester Grant - d. April 25, 2006

Death Notice - Lester Grant Pash d. April 25, 2006

Lester Grant Pash
©Daily Nonpareil
04/28/2006

Lester Grant Pash, 82, of Anita, Iowa, passed away April 25, 2006, at home.

He was born in Minden, Iowa, and was a 1941 graduate of Avoca High School. He was a lifetime farmer.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia Pash, of Anita; sons, Neal Pash and friend Diane Jones, of Council Bluffs and Darren (Janice) Pash, of Portage, Ohio; sister, Edna (Victor) Nielsen, of Walnut; grandson, Hogan Pash, of Portage, Ohio.

Visitation with family greeting friends will be Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, Pastor Heather Ploen. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, in Avoca.

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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Lester G. Pash - Age 82
Who Died On - Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, April 28, 2006 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Virginia of Anita, Iowa; sons:Neal Pash (friend, Diane Jones) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Darren (Janice) Pash of Portage, Ohio; grandson: Hogan Pash of Portage, Ohio; sister Edna (Victor) Nielsen of Walnut, Iowa.

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Lester Grant Pash
©Daily Nonpareil
04/28/2006

Lester Grant Pash, 82, of Anita, Iowa, passed away April 25, 2006, at home.

He was born in Minden, Iowa, and was a 1941 graduate of Avoca High School. He was a lifetime farmer.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia Pash, of Anita; sons, Neal Pash and friend Diane Jones, of Council Bluffs and Darren (Janice) Pash, of Portage, Ohio; sister, Edna (Victor) Nielsen, of Walnut; grandson, Hogan Pash, of Portage, Ohio.

Visitation with family greeting friends will be Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, Pastor Heather Ploen. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, in Avoca.

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Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Lester G. Pash - Age 82
Who Died On - Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, April 28, 2006 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Virginia of Anita, Iowa; sons:Neal Pash (friend, Diane Jones) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Darren (Janice) Pash of Portage, Ohio; grandson: Hogan Pash of Portage, Ohio; sister Edna (Victor) Nielsen of Walnut, Iowa.

Paul, Bonnie - d. June 1, 2006

Death notice - Paul, Bonnie d. June 1, 2006

Bonnie Paul
©Daily Nonpareil
06/02/2006

Bonnie Paul, 89, of Shelby, passed away June 1, at her home in Shelby.

Survivors include daughters: Margaret (Rod) Robinson of Shelby, Beverly (Lance) Severson of Underwood; son, Jerry (Connie) Paul of Woodland Park, Colo.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Knutson Family Chapel in Avoca. Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Shelby Presbyterian Church in Shelby. Burial will be in Shelby Cemetery.

Pearson, Ryan B. - October 3, 1981 - May 5, 2006

Obit - Ryan B. Pearson October 3, 1981 - May 5, 2006

Ryan B. Pearson
©Daily Nonpareil
05/10/2006

Ryan B. Pearson, age 24, of Promise Land, Ark., died Friday, May 5, 2006, in Johnstown, Pa.

He was born October 3, 1981, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to David Lee and Colleen Diane (O'Toole) Pearson. He moved to Promise Land, Ark., in 1990 from Council Bluffs and excelled in many sports throughout his school years, and graduated from Mountain Home High School in 2000. He was a member of the Promise Land Bible Church and enjoyed hunting, boating, skiing, motorcycles and spending time with family and friends. After attending the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Ark., he entered basic training with the United States Marine Corps in San Diego, Calif. After boot camp, he was assigned to the HMLA 775 Det. A on November 10, 2002, and was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom II from February 2004-September 2004 and later was deployed to O.I.F. 2004 from February 2005-October 2005.

Ryan was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal in 2002, to Sergeant in October 2005, and was N.C.O. of the Quarter in 2006. His personal achievements are as follows: Navy Achievement Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal; Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal; and the National Defense Service Medal.

Survivors are his parents, David and Colleen Pearson; 2 sisters, Debora (Brad) Feser of Council Bluffs and Shawn Rathman of Papillion, Neb; a brother, Tim (Jeri) Pearson, of Council Bluffs; paternal grandmother, Beulah Pearson of Promise Land, Ark., and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends during that time. A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Promise Land Bible Church with Pastor Jim Beard officiating. Interment with military honors, will follow in Promise Land Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Mountain Home High School Sports Department c/o Janet Woods or to www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Visit our online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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Ryan B. Pearson
10/3/1981 - 5/5/2006

Ryan B. Pearson, age 24, of Promise Land, Arkansas, died Friday, May 5, 2006, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He was born October 3, 1981, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to David Lee and Colleen Diane O’Toole Pearson. He moved here in 1990 from Council Bluffs, Iowa, and excelled in many sports throughout his school years, and graduated from Mountain Home High School in 2000. He was a member of the Promise Land Bible Church and enjoyed hunting, boating, skiing, motorcycles and spending time with family and friends. After attending the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, he entered basic training with the United States Marine Corps in San Diego, California. After boot camp, he was assigned to the HMLA 775 Det. A on November 10, 2002, and was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom II from February 2004-September 2004 and later was deployed to O.I.F. ‘04-‘06 from February 2005-October 2005.

Ryan was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal in 2002, to Sergeant in October, 2005, and was N.C.O. of the Quarter in 2006. His Personal Achievements are as follows: Navy Achievement Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal; Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal; and the National Defense Service Medal.

Survivors are his parents: David and Colleen Pearson: of the home; 2 sisters: Debora (Brad) Feser: Council Bluffs, Iowa and Shawn Rathman: Papillion, Nebraska; a brother: Tim (Jeri) Pearson: Council Bluffs, Iowa; paternal grandmother: Beulah Pearson: Promise Land; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6-8:00 P.M. Thursday at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends during that time. A Memorial Service will at 2:00 P.M. Friday at the Promise Land Bible Church with Pastor Jim Beard officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Promise Land Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Mountain Home High School Sports Department c/o Janet Woods or to www.woundedwarrior.org.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR 72654
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Petersen, Lloyd 'Pete' - d. June 17, 2006

Death notice - Lloyd 'Pete' Petersen d. June 17, 2006

Services for 70-year-old Lloyd "Pete" Petersen of Kimballton will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, June 22nd, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Lloyd Petersen died Saturday, June 17th, at the University Hospital in Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Murriel; his children, Tony Petersen of Kimballton, Terry Petersen of Mound City, MO, Jana Smith of Kimballton, Troy Petersen of Elk Horn, Trent Petersen of Indianola, Trace Petersen of Atlantic and Tom Petersen of Exira; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 sisters, Shirley Riss of Bountiful, UT and Phyllis Kosky of Elk Horn; 1 brother, Howard Petersen of Wellington, CO. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 21st, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton.

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Lloyd 'Pete' Petersen, Age 70
(January 30, 1936 - June 17, 2006)

Visitation
Wednesday, June 21, 2006, 4-8 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Kimballton, Iowa

Funeral
Thursday, June 22, 2006, 10:30 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Kimballton, Iowa

Interment
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Iowa

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Lloyd 'Pete' Petersen, Age 70
(January 30, 1936 - June 17, 2006)

Visitation
Wednesday, June 21, 2006, 4-8 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Kimballton, Iowa

Funeral
Thursday, June 22, 2006, 10:30 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Kimballton, Iowa

Interment
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Iowa

Lloyd A. Petersen

Lloyd A. Petersen, “Pete”, son of Jorgen Nissen and Daisy Henrietta (Larsen) Petersen, was born January 30, 1936, on the family farm in Audubon County, Iowa. He graduated from Elk Horn High School in 1954. Pete then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served as a communications specialist at Camp LeJuene, North Carolina, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Iowa.

On February 23, 1957, Lloyd was united in marriage with Murriel Breining at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Seven children were born to this union. Lloyd worked as a hog buyer for Armor and Company for several years, and then returned to the Kimballton area to work various jobs before being hired by the City of Kimballton. He worked in the Municipal Utilities of Kimballton for 30 years, retiring in 2003. Lloyd was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harry Albertsen AmVets Post #51 in Kimballton, the Kimballton Fire Department and the Kimballton Ball Diamond Improvement Committee. He was recently elected to the Kimballton Town Council. Lloyd coached little league baseball for more than 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting pheasant, Quarter horses, golfing and taking trips to Minnesota. Family, friends and community were important to Lloyd. For more than 40 years, he and Murriel enjoyed traveling to sporting events for their children and then their grandchildren.

Surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 17, 2006, Lloyd died from complications of leukemia at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. He was 70 years, 4 months and 17 days of age.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Bobby Petersen.

Lloyd is survived by his wife of 49 years, Murriel Petersen of Kimballton; seven children: Tony Petersen and wife Roxanne of Kimballton; Terry Petersen and wife Vicki of Mound City, MO; Jana and husband Scott Smith of Kimballton; Troy Petersen and wife Cheryl of Elk Horn; Trent Petersen and wife Tammy of Indianola; Trace Petersen and wife Lisa of Atlantic; Thomas Petersen and wife Jennifer of Exira; 18 grandchildren: Mindy Petersen and fiancé Andy Cathcart; Christopher Petersen and wife Jessica; Nickolas Petersen; Jeremy Petersen and Katie Arkfeld and their son Jace Petersen; Joshua Petersen; Austin Christensen; Logan, Carson, Spencer, Hannah and Rachel Smith; Nicole, Kyle and Dustin Petersen; Cole and Taylor Petersen; and Tyler and Tray Petersen; sisters Shirley Riss of Bountiful, UT, and Phyllis Kosky of Elk Horn; a brother Howard Petersen and wife Esta of Wellington, CO; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

Pike, Jesse Andrew death notice April 15, 2006

Jesse Andrew Pike death notice April 15, 2006

Services for 87-year-old Jesse Andrew Pike of Des Moines will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, April 19th, at the Shelby Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Jesse Pike died Saturday, April 15th. Survivors include his wife Edna; 1 step-daughter, Mary Lee Barnett of Des Moines. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements.

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Jesse Pike
©The Harlan Tribune - posted with permission
04/17/2006

Pike, 87, Des Moines, died April 15, 2006.

DES MOINES -- Jesse A. Pike, 87, Des Moines, died Saturday, April 15.
Services will be held Wednesday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Shelby Lutheran Church with burial in the Shelby Cemetery.

Pike is survived by his wife, Edna (Eckel May) Pike of Des Moines; and stepdaughter Mary Lee Barnett of Des Moines. Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca, is in charge of arrangements.

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Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Jesse Andrew Pike - Age 87
Who Died On - Saturday, April 15, 2006

Visitation
NO VISITATION

Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
Shelby Lutheran Church - Shelby, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

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Pike, Jesse Andrew March 5, 1919 - April 15, 2006

Jesse Andrew Pike - Age 87

Jesse Andrew Pike was born March 5, 1919, and died April 15, 2006, at the age of eighty seven years, one month and ten days. Jesse, a first generation American, was the son of Adolph Pike, a native of Canada, and Mary Kuhn, a native of East Prussia, Germany.

He grew up near Shelby, Iowa; graduated from Shelby High School in 1938; and served in the United States Navy during World War II where he was a gunner's mate on the heavy cruiser, U.S.S. Portland, for seven years. He farmed for a short time and was employed by the Shelby County Road Maintenance Department when he retired.

Jesse was an active member of his Shelby community where he participated in the American Legion, Writers Bloc, Community Club, various committees and organizations and faithfully served the United Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: Ernest, Walter, Harry, Simon and Albert, and one sister, Sarah Jensen. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Edna; his stepdaughter, Mary Lee Barnett; two adored grandchildren, Ross (Gail) Barnett and Darby (Chad) Taylor, all of Des Moines; four loved nieces and nephews: Sarah Smith, Neil Jensen, Nancy Armstrong and Steven Pike.

Jesse was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. His kind and gentle spirit will be remembered with great love and admiration.

Rosman, Norman J.

Death notice - Norman J. Rosman

Rosman, Norman J.
Omaha World-Herald
5/29/2006 & 5/30/2006

ROSMAN-Norman J., age 88 of Omaha. Preceded in death by first wife, Stella; second wife, Alice; brothers, Myron and Richard. Survived by wife, Florence (Applegate) Rosman; son, Ron Rosman; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Larry Rosman-Webber; step-son, Bill Applegate; granddaughters, Alicia and Christa Webber; brother, Gene Rosman; sister, Joanne Lapke.

Funeral Mass 10 AM Wed. St. Philip Neri, 8200 N. 30th Street. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials Hospice House or The Charity of Your Choice. Rosary 5 PM Tues. at Mortuary. Visitation with family 5:30-8:30 PM Tues.

ROEDER MORTUARY
50th & Ames Ave. 453-5600

Rosman, Norman J.

Omaha World-Herald
5/30/2006

CHANGE OF LOCATION

ROSMAN-Norman J., age 88 of Omaha. Preceded in death by first wife, Stella; second wife, Alice; brothers, Myron and Richard. Survived by wife, Florence (Applegate) Rosman; son, Ron Rosman; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Larry Rosman-Webber; step-son, Bill Applegate; granddaughters, Alicia and Christa Webber; brother, Gene Rosman; sister, Joanne Lapke.

Funeral Mass 10 AM Wed. St. Philip Neri, 8200 N. 30th Street. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials Hospice House or The Charity of Your Choice. Rosary 5 PM Tues. at Mortuary. Visitation with family 5:30-8:30 PM Tues.

ROEDER MORTUARY
2727 NORTH 108TH STREET 496-9000

Rowedder, Colene Joy Gray - February 28, 1931 - May 7, 2006

Obit - Colene Joy Gray Rowedder February 28, 1931 - May 7, 2006

Colene J. Rowedder, Age 75
(February 28, 1931 - May 7, 2006)

Vistation
Wednesday, May 10, after 4:00 pm
Ohde Funeral Home, Manning

Service
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006, 10:30 AM
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Manning, Iowa

Officiating REVEREND LANETTE PLAMBECK

Music “HOW GREAT THOU ART”  “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL”  GEORGIA LOHRMANN & JOANN KARSTEN, VOCALISTS “JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE” CONGREGATION JOANN KARSTEN, ORGANIST

Interment MANNING CEMETERY, MANNING, IOWA

Casket Bearers PAUL CHRISTENSEN, DEL CHRISTENSEN, JIM MOHR, JEFF MOHR, JUSTIN JAMES, CASEY ASHWILL

Honorary Casket Bearers KELLI ROWEDDER, HOLLI ROWEDDER

Colene Joy, daughter of Alvin and Bernice (Frank) Gray, was born February 28, 1931, near Botna in Shelby County, Iowa. She attended rural school through the eighth grade and then graduated from Manning High School with the Class of 1948. She then earned her two year elementary teaching degree from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Colene taught for two years in Glidden before her marriage on April 24, 1952, to Virgil J. Rowedder in Colorado Springs, CO. They lived there for a year before moving to a farm northwest of Manning. Three children were born to this union. In 1964 Colene returned to elementary school teaching in Manning. Over the ensuing years, Colene completed college classes from Drake University earning her Bachelor’s Degree in the early 1970’s from Midwestern College in Denison. The family lived on the farm until 1970 when they moved into their new home in Manning. Colene retired in 1993 after 29 years of teaching in Manning. Her husband died in 1984 and Colene remained in their home in Manning. Colene was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, was a Trustee, and served on various committees. She was especially proud of serving on the Building Committee for the new church completed in 1990. She was also a member of P.E.O., the Manning Quasquicentennial History Book Committee and was a Speak Up trainer for RSVP. After surgery, Colene struggled with her health and continued to receive various forms of treatment. She was undergoing routine care at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center when she died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, May 7, 2006, at the age of 75 years, 2 months, and 9 days. Beside her parents, husband and infant son Jon Alvin, she is preceded in death by her son-in-law Marvin Ashwill. She is survived by two children Mark Rowedder and wife Martha of Mill Hall, PA and Becky Ashwill of Wagoner, OK; three grandchildren: Kelli Rowedder of Duluth, GA; Holli Rowedder of Mill Hall, PA; and Casey Ashwill of Wagoner, OK; great grandson Casey Carlyn Ashwill; sisters Adele and husband Ray Christensen of Manning and Connie and husband Norman James of Scottsdale, Arizona; brothers-in-law LeRoy Rowedder and wife Delores and Wilmer Ehrichs of Denison; sisters-in-law Joan and husband Russell Mohr of Manning and Ethel Rowedder of California; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Manning Public Library or United Methodist Church.

Sajovic, A. Elaine (Schultz) - July 16, 1920 - April 9, 2006

A. Elaine (Schultz) Sajovic July 16, 1920 - April 9, 2006

A. Elaine (Schultz) Sajovic, daughter of August Edward and Alice Louise (Miner) Schultz was born in Schleswig, IA on July 16, 1920. She married William Sajovic on Sept. 13, 1941 in Chicago, IL. They had one son, James. Elaine and Bill lived in Park Forest, IL, Bill worked at the Chicago Tribune. After Bill's death in 1982, she moved to Kansas City, MO to be near her son. Elaine passed away Sunday, April 9, 2006
in Kansas City, MO. Burial of ashes will be at a later date at St.Paul's Cemetery, Hanover Twp., Crawford Co., IA She is survived by her son, Jim, and two grandchildren, Anna & Aren of Kansas City, MO. Maternal cousins, Rosemarie (Miner) Kohl of Woodbine, IA and Linda (Miner) Crane of Royal, AR.

Schechinger, Ellsworth "Buddy" Leo - February 10, 1932 - April 16, 2006

Ellsworth "Buddy" Leo Schechinger February 10, 1932 - April 16, 2006

Ellsworth "Buddy" Leo Schechinger, Age 74
(February 10, 1932 - April 16, 2006)

Prayers
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Sacred Heart Church
Manilla, Iowa
4:30 PM Rosary led by Holy Name Society
7:00 Prayer Service - Reverend Gralapp, officiating

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 2:30 PM
Sacred Heart Church
Manilla, Iowa

Reverend Robert Gralapp, Celebrant

Reverend Daniel Petsche, OSB, Concelebrant

Ellsworth Leo “Buddy”, son of Valentine and Martha (Schmitz) Schechinger was born February 10, 1932, at Westphalia, Iowa. Buddy received his education in Westphalia and graduated from St. Boniface High School in 1950.

On June 9, 1953, Buddy was united in marriage with Grace Arkfeld at St. Peters Church in Defiance. Ten children were born to this union. The couple spent the first two years of their married life with the United States Army, stationed in Ft. Riley, Kansas, Columbia, South Carolina and Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. After his discharge Buddy started farming and they moved to Manilla on January 6, 1956. He loved farming and continued to assist his sons during busy times even after “retiring.� Buddy enjoyed family gatherings and was a very proud father and grandfather. He loved his family dearly and cherished every minute spent with them. In his spare time he enjoyed relaxing at the family’s lake home at Lake View.

Buddy was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Manilla and the Holy Name Society. Following a short hospitalization, Buddy died unexpectedly on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006, at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. He was 74 years, 2 months and 6 days old.

Preceding Buddy in death are his parents; sisters Ella Marie Nielsen and Evelyn Coenen; brother Valentine Schechinger Jr.; grandson Cory Nissen; infant granddaughter Reagen Schechinger; brother-in-law Irmin Reding; and sister-in-law Rita Schechinger.

Buddy is survived by his wife Grace Schechinger of Manilla; ten children: Randy Schechinger and special friend Sharon Thelen of Manilla; Diane and husband Troy Andrews of Manilla; Doug Schechinger and wife Julie of Manilla; Julianne and husband Vic Wager of Vienna, Virginia; Cheri and husband Bob Adams of Breda; Cindy and husband Kurt Seuntjens of Danbury; Nancy and husband Jerry Croghan of Manning; Brian Schechinger and wife Pat of Manilla; Bruce Schechinger and wife Tracey of Manilla; and Lisa and husband Jerrod Reimer of Schleswig; 41 grandchildren: Cara, Kieth, Katie and Marc Schechinger; Colby, Cody and Grace Andrews; Taryn, Tyler, Corey and Brandon Schechinger; Steven, Stacy, Christopher and Kevin Wager; Nathan, matthew, Andrea, Ryan, Allison, Anthony, Aimee and Evan Adams; Angela, Amy, Aaron and Andy Seuntjens; Justin, Chantel, Megan, Jerad and Amber Croghan; Denim and Jezlynn Schechinger; Bailey Schechinger; and Tanner, Conner and Keegan Reimer; great-grandson Gunner Cornelius; sisters Jeanette and husband Ray Chipman of Harlan, and Marie Reding of Manilla; brother Melvin Schechinger of Manilla; brothers-in-law Melvin Coenen of Harlan, and Robert Nielsen of Omaha; sister-in-law Dorothy Schechinger of Harlan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Schroeder, Dexter Adolph - d. May 22, 2006

Death notice - Dexter Adolph Schroeder d. May 22, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Dexter Adolph Schroeder - 84
Who Died On Monday, May 22, 2006

Visitation
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, May 24, 2006 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, May 25, 2006 11:00 A.M.
Congregational United Church Of Christ

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Jean of Harlan, IA; Daughters Judy Schroeder of Omaha, NE; Nancy (Tim) Peterson of Fremont, NE; Jane (Terry) Burger of Las Vegas, NV; Son David (Lisa) Schroeder of Woodbury, MN; Brothers Lloyd of Rockaway Beach, MO; Howard (Harriet) Schroeder of Inver Grove Heights, MN; Brother-in-law Arlie Keller of Atlantic, IA.

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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Schroeder, Dexter Adolph

Omaha World-Herald
5/23/2006 & 5/24/2006

SCHROEDER-Dexter Adolph, age 84, of Harlan, IA, died 5/22/06. Survived by wife, Jean Ione Schroeder, Harlan, IA; daughters, Judy Schroeder, Omaha, Nancy (Tim) Peterson, Fremont, NE, Jane (Terry) Burger, Las Vegas, NV; son, David (Lisa) Schroeder, Woodbury, MN; brothers, Lloyd Schroeder, Rockaway Beach, MO, and Howard (Harriet) Schroeder, Inver Grove Heights, MN; brother-in-law, Arlie Keller, Atlantic, IA; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild.

VISITATION Wed 8am-9pm, with family greeting friends from 6-8pm, Pauley Jones, Walnut Chapel. SERVICES Thurs 11am, Congregational United Church. Interment Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA.
PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME

Schwarte, Glenn Isadore - d. June 15, 2006

Death notice - Glenn Isadore Schwarte d. June 15, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Glenn I. Schwarte - Age 57
Who Died On Thursday, June 15, 2006

Visitation
Thursday, June 22, 2006 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church Earling, Iowa

Wake Service
Thursday, June 22, 2006 7:00 P.M.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church Earling, Iowa

A Mass Of Christian Burial
Friday, June 23, 2006 10:30 A.M.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph Cemetery - Earling, Iowa

Survivors include his Mother, Lavina Blum of Earling. IA; His wife Carol of Littleton, CO ; His children :
Heather (fiance George) Schwarte of Denver, CO; Thomas “TJ” Schwarte of Denver, CO; His Sisters and Brothers Alice (Ron) Reiser of Denison, IA ; Jerry (Starr) of Denison, IA; Larry (Becky) of Denison, IA; Ken (Rose) Schwarte of Reed Springs, Mo; Sally (Jeff) Lass of Pilot Mound, IA; Connie (Rod) Summerfield of Dunlap, IA.

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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Glen I. Schwarte

©The Dunlap Reporter
June 30, 2006

Glenn Isadore Schwarte was born on February 17, 1949, in Earling, Iowa, the son of Lavina (Leinen) and Wilfred Schwarte. He passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2006 at his home in Colorado.

Glenn received his education at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling, Iowa, and was a member of the graduating class of 1967. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. Glenn served his country in Vietnam. He received his honorable discharge on April 29, 1973.

Glenn was united in marriage to Carol Ann Mason on July 19, 1975, in McCook, Neb. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Denison, Iowa. They were the parents of two children: Heather and Thomas. Glenn worked in taxes and insurance. He was awarded an ITT Award for outstanding performance and achievement in group sales. Glenn was also awarded an ITT for the Distinction of Membership in the 1977 Executive Club. After a few years of residing in Denison, Iowa, the family moved to Morrison, Colo., and later to Littleton, Colo.

Glenn's favorite past time was spending time with his children. He and his son enjoyed playing baseball together and he recently helped Heather with the landscaping at her home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred "Swede" Schwarte and his stepfather, Ivo Blum.

Those remaining to cherish his memory include his mother, Lavina Blum of Earling, Iowa; his wife, Carol; his daughter, Heather and her fiancé George Taylor, and his son, Thomas "TJ" all of Colorado; his brothers and sisters, Alice and her husband Ron Reiser; brother, Jerry Schwarte and his wife, Starr; brother, Larry Schwarte and his wife, Becky all of Denison, Iowa; brother, Ken Schwarte and his wife, Rose of Reed Springs, Mo; sister, Sally and her husband, Jeff Lass of Pilot Mound, Iowa; sister, Connie and her husband, Rod Summerfield of Dunlap, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, June 23, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa with Rev. Michael Berner as celebrant.

Accompanist was Betty Gaul and vocalists were Dave and Ruth Hoffman and St. Joseph's Choir.

Interment was made at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Earling, Iowa. Military rites were provided by American Legion Post No. 615 of Earling. Casket bearers were Jim Reiser, Steve Schwarte, Scott Koppit, Jason Schwarte, Brandon Summerfield, Kevin Beymer.

Schwarte, Msgr. Michael - d. May 31, 2006

Death notice - Msgr. Michael Schwarte d. May 31, 2006

KNOD radio online:
Services for 93-year-old Msgr. Michael Schwarte of Earling will be held 10:00 am, Monday, June 5th St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at the St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia. Msgr. Schwarte died Wednesday, May 31st, at the Little Flower Haven in Earling. Survivors include 2 brothers, William Schwarte of Earling and Martin Schwarte (Peggy) of Harlan; 3 sisters, Marie Sullivan (Joe) of Panama, Caroline Esser of Logan and Margaret Eipperle (Jerry) of Omaha. Visitation will be held at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan Firday, June 2nd from 3:00 to 9:00 pm, Saturday, June 3rd from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday, June 4th from noon to 4:00 pm. Visitation will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth Sunday, June 4th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm with a wake service at 7:00 pm. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

Msgr. Michael W. Schwarte

©Daily Nonpareil
06/04/2006

Msgr. Michael W. Schwarte, age 93, of Earling, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling.

Msgr. Schwarte was born in Westphalia, Iowa, on June 25, 1912, to William and Mary (Schiltz) Schwarte. He attended school at St. Boniface in Westphalia, Des Moines Catholic College in Des Moines, St. Paul Seminary in Minnesota, and Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.

He was ordained by Bishop Gerald T. Bergan on June 11, 1938. At St. Francis Zavier in Council Bluffs, he was a Catholic Youth Director of the Deanery. In 1969, he became pastor of St. Patrick's in Council Bluffs.

Survivors include brothers, William Schwarte of Earling, Iowa, and Martin Schwarte and wife, Peggy, of Harlan, Iowa; sisters, Marie Sullivan and husband, Joe, of Panama, Iowa, Caroline Esser of Logan, Iowa, and Margaret Eipperle and husband, Jerry, of Omaha, Neb.

Visitation, Sunday, June 4, noon to 4 p.m. at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held Sunday, June 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary Our Lady Of Fatima, Portsmouth, Iowa, with the wake being held at 7pm. Funeral service will be Monday, June 5, 2006, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's with Most Rev. Joseph L. Charron, C.PP.S., as celebrant. Burial in St. Boniface, Westphalia, Iowa.

Smith, Audrey M. (Blum) - d. June 6, 2006

Death notice - Audrey M. (Blum) Smith d. June 6, 2006

Audrey Smith
©The Harlan Tribune
06/19/2006

Smith, 56, Plattsmouth, Neb., died June 6, 2006.

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. -- Audrey M. (Blum) Smith, 56, Plattsmouth, Neb., died Tuesday, June 6 at Alegent Midlands Community Hospital in Papillion.

Services were held Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. at Plattsmouth High School with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth.

Smith is formerly of Panama. She is survived by her husband, Dennis, of Plattsmouth; son Matt of Plattsmouth; sisters Sister Joyce Blum FSPA of La Crosse, Wi., Alice (Jerry) Zimmerman of Minden, Jeannie (LeRoy) Heese of Defiance and Judy (Fred) Clark of Omaha; brothers Vernon Blum of Elk Horn, Chris (Pat) Blum of Portsmouth, Charlie Blum of Panama and Emil Blum of Omaha.

Swinehart, Charles N. - death notice April 6, 2006

Charles N. Swinehart death notice April 6, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Charles N. Swinehart - Age 82
Who Died On Thursday, April 6, 2006

Grave Side Services
Saturday, April 22, 2006 1:00 P.M.
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Mary Carol Swinehart of Omaha, NE

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

SWINEHART-Charles N.,

age 82, of Omaha, NE, died 4/6/06. Survived by wife, Mary Carol; niece, Ann Mitchell, Fairfield, CA; cousins, Anita McKee and Norma Jean Jacobson, of Harlan, IA, and friends, Don and Doris Wolff, of Omaha.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE was held 4/22/2006. Interment Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Ia.

Published in the Omaha World-Herald from 4/27/2006 - 4/30/2006.

Trindade, Manuel S. - October 28, 1926 - May 9, 2006

Obit - Manuel S. Trindade October 28, 1926 - May 9, 2006

KNOD radio online:
Services for 79-year-old Manuel Trindade of Earling will be held 11:00 am Friday, May 12th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. Manuel Trindade died Tuesday, May 9th, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include his wife Marie; 1 son, Robert Trindade (Lori) of Franklin, WI; 1 daughter, Nancy Thies (Dave) of Earling; 1 brother, John Trindade (Josaphine) of Braintree, MA; 1 sister, Marina Vasconcellos (Albert) of Braintree, MA. Visitation will start at 5:00 pm Thursday, May 11th with a scripture service at 7:00 pm at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. The Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine is in charge of the arrangements.

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Fouts Funeral Home online:
Manuel Trindade
Visitation:
Thursday, May 11, 2006
5:00 PM until 9:00 PM
7:00 PM until 7:30 PM

Scripture Service
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Earling, IA 51530

Service:
Friday, May 12, 2006
11:00 AM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Earling, IA 51530

Manuel S. Trindade was born on October 28, 1926, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Manuel S. & Maria Jose (Faria) Trindade. He attended Miramar School of Divinity in Kingston, MA. He joined the U.S. Army and later transferred to the U.S. Army Air Corp. Manuel married Marie Merenda at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Revere, MA. Manuel retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1967 as a Master Staff Sergeant. After retirement, Manuel worked in a men’s clothing store, volunteered at the Dover, New Hampshire Police Department, and volunteered at the Air Force Base hospital. He was very active in the DAV and worked up to the position of National Adjutant. Manuel was also active in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dover, NH. He was an avid stamp & coin collector, as well of a member of the VFW, American Legion and Moose Lodge. Manuel and Marie lived in Dover, NH for 43 years before moving to Earling in October of 2004.

Manuel died on Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska attaining the age of 79 years, six months, and 11 days.

Manuel was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Marie of Earling, Iowa; son, Robert Trindade and his wife Lori of Franklin, Wisconsin; daughter, Nancy and her husband Dave Thies of Earling, Iowa; nine grandchildren, Susan, Robert, Jr., JoAnna, nthony, Eric, Matthew, Sarah, Rebekah and Michael; five great grandchildren; brother, John Trindade and his wife,Josaphine of Braintree, Massachusetts; sister, Marina and her husband Albert Vasconcellos of Braintree, Masschusetts and many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa
Friday, May 12, 2006 at 11:00 am

Clergy
Father Michael Berner

Musician
Betty Gaul

Vocalists
Dave & Ruth Hoffman

Pall Bearers
Earling American Legion Post #615

Military Rites
Earling American Legion Post #615

Final Resting Place
St. Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Iowa

Valentines, Jim - d. April 1, 2006

Death Notice - Jim Valentines d. April 1, 2006

Jim Valentines
©The Harlan Tribune
04/28/2006

Valentines, 53, Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., died April 1, 2006.

FT. LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -- Word has been received of the death of Jim Valentines, 53, who died April 1 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. Base Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Monica (Hastert) Valentines of Ft. Leonard Wood; sons Brian Valentines of Holland and Adam Valentines, of Dixon, Mo.; three grandchildren; and sisters-in-law Marge (Ed) Chalupa of Omaha, Celine (Leonard) Kay of Council Bluffs and Susan (Mike) Hickey of Omaha.

Wehr, Ruby Marie - death notice April 22, 2006

Ruby Marie Wehr death notice April 22, 2006

RUBY WEHR, 89, of Harlan (formerly of Portsmouth), died Saturday, April 22nd, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Funeral services are currently pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Omaha World-Herald
4/25/2006

WEHR, Ruby Marie, age 89yrs, Harlan, IA, died April 22, 2006. Survived by daughter, Geri (Russ) Bentley, Liberal, KS; sons, William "Bill" Wehr and friend Cheryl Barnholdt, Columbus, NE, Larry (Carrie) Wehr, Harlan, IA; brother, Bud (Lucille) McKeighan, Las Vegas, NV; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren.

VISITATION Tues 8am-5pm, at the Funeral Home and from 6-9pm at St. Mary's, Portsmouth. WAKE SERVICE Tues from 6pm. SERVICES Wed 10:30am, St. Mary Our Lord of Fatima. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, IA.
PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135

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Ruby Marie Wehr
©Daily Nonpareil
04/25/2006

Ruby Marie Wehr, 89, of Portsmouth, Iowa, passed away April 22, 2006, at Elm Crest Retirement Community.

Ruby was born in Portsmouth and attended a Country School. She worked at area Post Offices.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ambrose Wehr in 1984.

Survivors include daughter, Geri (Russ) Bentley, of Liberal, Kan.; sons, William "Bill" Wehr and friend Cheryl Barnholdt, of Columbus, Neb., and Larry (Carrie) Wehr, of Harlan; brother, Bud (Lucille) McKeighan, of Las Vegas, Nev.; 12 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and 10 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday at Pauley Jones Funeral Home from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Mary's, Portsmouth from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Wake service at St. Mary's at 6 p.m. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima, Portsmouth, Rev. John Dorton, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

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Arrangements and Services For
Ruby Wehr - Age 89
Who Died On Saturday, April 22, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Wake Service
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Geri (Russ) Bentley of Liberal, KS; William "Bill" Wehr (friend Cheryl Barnholdt) of Columbus, NE; Larry (Carrie) Wehr of Harlan, IA; brother, Bud (Lucille) McKeighan of Las Vegas, NV.

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Ruby Wehr
©The Harlan Tribune
04/25/2006

Wehr, 89, Harlan, died April 22, 2006.

HARLAN -- Ruby M. Wehr, 89, Harlan, a former Portsmouth resident, died Saturday, April 22 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.

Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Wehr is survived by daughter Geraldine (Russ) Bentley of Liberal, Kan; sons William "Bill" Wehr and friend Cheryl Barnholdt of Columbus, Neb. and Larry (Carrie) Wehr of Harlan; and brother Bud (Lucille) McKeighan of Las Vegas, Nev.

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Wehr, Ruby Marie (McKeighan) June 1, 1916 - April 22, 2006

Ruby Wehr - Age 89

Ruby Marie Wehr, the daughter of William and Lucinda (Tague) McKeighan, was born June 1, 1916, at Portsmouth, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Ruby attended country school at Portsmouth.
On December 2, 1933, Ruby was united in marriage to Ambrose W. Wehr at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth. After their marriage, the couple resided near Portsmouth, Iowa. To this union, four children were born to this union: Geri, Veryl, William and Larry. Ruby was employed at area post offices as a postal clerk. Ambrose died in 1984. After his death, Ruby continued to make her home in Portsmouth.

Ruby was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and making crafts.

Ruby became a resident of the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa, in March of 2002. It was there that she died on Saturday, April 22, 2006, having attained the age of eighty-nine years, ten months and twenty-one days. In addition to her parents, and her husband, Ambrose, Ruby was preceded in death by a son, Veryl and her brother and sisters: William McKeighan, Gertrude Kays, Ruth Burgin, and Alice Christensen.
Survivors include her children: Geri and her husband, Russ Bentley of Liberal, Kansas; William “Bill” Wehr and his friend Cheryl Barnholdt of Columbus, Nebraska; Larry Wehr and his wife, Carrie of Harlan, Iowa; twelve grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; brother, Bud McKeighan and his wife, Lucille of Las Vegas, Nevada; other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. John Dorton as the celebrant. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth, Iowa, with Doug Wehr, Michael Ingwersen, Bryan Wehr, John Wehr, John Ingwersen and Calvin Wehr serving as casket bearers.

Weihs, Esther Kathryn Graeve Musich - d. June 27, 2006

Death notice - Esther Kathryn Graeve Musich Weihs d. June 27, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Esther K. Weihs - 83
Who Died On - Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Visitation
Thursday, June 29, 2006 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Friday, June 30, 2006 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, June 30, 2006 - 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass Of ChristianBurial
Saturday, July 1, 2006 11:00 A.M.
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her children: William (Bonnie) Musich of Virginia Beach, VA; Mary Jane Orsack of Warren, AK; James (Kate) Musich of Bedford, IA; Duane (Linda) Musich of Harlan, IA; Rick (Theresa) Musich of Gretna, NE; Margaret (Chuck) Nelson of Millard, NE; Mark (Stephanie) Musich of Earling, IA; Step-Children:
Gary Weihs Of Crescent, IA; Linda (James) Foje of Council Bluffs, IA; Ron (Susan) Weihs of Crescent, IA;
Ed (Kathe) Weihs of Council Bluffs; Nancy (Robert) Braunersrither of Council Bluffs, IA; Shirley (Roger) Williams of Osceala, IN; Sisters and brothers: Helen Petsche of Harlan, IA; Veronica Hodapp of Harlan, IA;
Irene (Henry) Arkfeld of Panama, IA; Leonard (Joyce) Graeve of Harlan, IA; Al (Mick) Graeve of Earling, IA; Mary Agnes (Stanley) Korducki, Milwaukee, WI; Leo (Joanne) Graeve, Earling, IA; James (Mary Ann) Graeve of St. Joe, MN; Lawrence (Colleen) Graeve of Sun Prairie, WI;Ruth (Ray) Korducki of Milwaukee, WI

Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

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KNOD radio online:

Mass of Christian burial for 83-year-old Esther Kathryn Weihs of Harlan will be held 11:00 am Saturday, July 1st, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Esther Weihs died Tuesday, June 27th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 5 sons, William Musich (Bonnie) of Virginia Beach, VA, James Musich (Kate) of Bedford, Duane Musich (Linda) of Harlan, Rick Musich (Theresa) of Gretna, NE, and Mark Musich (Stephanie) of Earling; 2 daughters, Mary Jane Orsack of Warren, Alaska and Margaret Nelson (Chuck) of Millard, NE; 3 step-sons, Gary Weihs of Crescent, Ron Weihs (Susan) of Crescent and Ed Weihs (Kathe) of Council Bluffs; 3 step-daughters, Linda Foje (James) of Council Bluffs, Nancy Braunersrither (Robert) of Council Bluffs, and Shirley Williams (Roger) of Osceala, IN; 5 sisters, Helen Petsche of Harlan, Veronica Hodapp of Harlan, Irene Arkfeld (Henry) of Panama, Mary Agnes Korducki (Stanley) of Milwaukee, WI, Ruth Korducki (Ray) of Milwaukee, WI; 5 brothers, Leonard Graeve (Joyce) of Harlan, Al Graeve (Mick) of Earling, Leo Graeve (Joanne) of Earling, James Graeve (Mary Ann) of St. Joe, MN and Lawrence Graeve (Colleen) of Sun Prairie, WI. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday, June 29th and 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday, June 30th with a wake service Friday at 7:00 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Esther K. Weihs
©Daily Nonpareil
06/29/2006

Esther K. Weihs, 83, of Harlan died on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan.

Survivors include her children, William (Bonnie) Musich, of Virginia Beach, Va., Mary Jane Orsack, of Warren, Ark., James (Kate) Musich, of Bedford, Duane (Linda) Musich, of Harlan, Rick (Theresa) Musich, of Gretna, Neb., Margaret (Chuck) Nelson, of Millard, Neb., Mark (Stephanie) Musich, of Earling, step-Children, Gary Weihs, of Crescent, Linda (James) Foje, of Council Bluffs, Ron (Susan) Weihs, of Crescent, Ed (Kathe) Weihs, of Council Bluffs, Nancy (Robert) Braunersrither, of Council Bluffs, Shirley (Roger) Williams, of Osceala, Ind.; sisters and brothers, Helen Petsche, of Harlan, Veronica Hodapp, of Harlan, Irene (Henry) Arkfeld, of Panama, Leonard (Joyce) Graeve, of Harlan, Al (Mick) Graeve, of Earling, Mary Agnes (Stanley) Korducki, Milwaukee, Wis., Leo (Joanne) Graeve, Earling, James (Mary Ann) Graeve, of St. Joe, Minn., Lawrence (Colleen) Graeve, of Sun Prairie, Wis., Ruth (Ray) Korducki, of Milwaukee, Wis.

Visitation will be held today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, June 30, 2006 at 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a Wake Service Friday, June 30, 2006, at 7 p.m. all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, Iowa. A Mass Of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 1, 2006, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, Iowa. Burial will be held at the Harlan Cemetery.

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Weihs, Esther Kathryn (Graeve) Musich
October 17, 1922 - June 27, 2006

Esther K. Weihs - 83

Esther Kathryn Weihs, the daughter of Henry and Rose Mueller Graeve, was born on October 17, 1922, at Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Esther attended St. Joseph's Catholic School.

On September 26, 1944, Esther was united in marriage to Urban Musich at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. Eight children were born to this union: Bill, Mary Jane, James, Duane, Ann, Rick, Margaret and Mark. After their marriage, they resided in Earling until 1952, when they moved to Harlan, Iowa. In 1970, the couple moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa. In 1975, Esther was united in marriage to Franklin Weihs at Council Bluffs, Iowa, where they resided until moving to Harlan, Iowa, in November of 1987. Frank died on September 9, 1994.

Esther was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. She worked in retail sales, at Western Iowa Pork, and was a cook at a nursing home in Council Bluffs and that is where she was employed the longest.
Esther died on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-three years, eight months, and ten days. In addition to her parents, and her husband, Frank, Esther was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann, and her brothers and sisters: Alfonse, William, Raymond, Harry and Charles Graeve, Rita Panke, and Margaret Tedrow.

Survivors include her children: William Musich and his wife, Bonnie of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Mary Jane (Robinson) Orsack of Warren, Arkansas; James Musich and his wife, Kate of Bedford, Iowa; Duane Musich and his wife, Linda of Harlan, Iowa; Rick Musich and his wife, Theresa of Gretna, Nebraska; Margaret and her husband, Chuck Nelson of Millard, Nebraska; Mark Musich and his wife, Stephanie of Earling, Iowa; her step-children: Gary Weihs of Crescent, Iowa; Linda and her husband, James Foje of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Ron Weihs and his wife, Susan of Crescent, Iowa; Ed Weihs and his wife, Kathe of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Nancy and her husband, Robert Braunersrither of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Shirley and her husband, Roger Williams of Osceala, Indiana; twenty-four grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; her brothers and sisters: Helen Petsche of Harlan, Iowa; Veronica Hodapp of Harlan, Iowa; Irene and her husband, Henry Arkfeld of Panama, Iowa; Leonard Graeve and his wife, Joyce of Harlan, Iowa; Al Graeve and his wife, Mick of Earling, Iowa; Mary Agnes and her husband, Stanley Korducki of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Leo Graeve and his wife, Joanne of Earling, Iowa; James Graeve and his wife, Mary Ann of St. Joe, Minnesota; Lawrence Graeve and his wife, Colleen of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; Ruth and her husband, Ray Korducki of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Robert Hoefler as the celebrant. Interment was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, with Mark Musich, Jr. serving as a honorary casket bearer. Serving as casket bearers were Mark Jirkovsky, Dan Musich, Shane Walston, Dylan Parkhurst, Jacob Musich and Bradley Freund.

Wellman, Inez M. (Stoker) June 21, 1918 - June 21, 2006

Obit - Wellman, Inez M. (Stoker) June 21, 1918 - June 21, 2006

Services for 88-year-old Inez M. Wellman of Neola will be held 10:30 am Saturday, June 24th, at St. Patrick's Church in Neola. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:30 pm Friday, June 23rd at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Neola. The Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home in Council Bluffs is in charge of the arrangements.

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Wellman, Inez M. (Stoker)
Omaha World-Herald
6/23/2006

WELLMAN-Inez M. (Stoker), age 88, Neola, Iowa. Preceded by husband Walter F. in 2000. Survived by daughters, Susan Gaudian (Rick), Neola, Nancy Johnsen (Steven), Co. Bluffs, son, Michael "Mick" Wellman (Arlyn), Neola, 9 grandchildren, 1 step grandson, 1 great grandson, 3 step great granddaughters, sister, Bonnie Aney, Underwood, Ia., nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL MASS, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. St. Patrick's Church, Neola. WAKE SERVICE, Friday, 6:00 p.m. with visitation following until 8:30 p.m. at the church. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. Memorials to the church, Neola Fire and Rescue or Alegent Health Hospice.

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

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Inez M. Wellman
©Daily Nonpareil
06/23/2006

Inez M. Wellman, age 88, lifetime resident of Neola, Iowa passed away June 21, 2006, at Woodlands Rehabilitation Center.

Inez was born June 21, 1918, in Neola to the late Byron and Mary (Roberts) Stoker. She graduated from Neola High School in 1935. On February 5, 1940, she married Walter F. Wellman. To this union five children were born. Inez was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will always be remembered for her sweet and gentle nature and generosity. Inez was a homemaker and a member of St. Patrick's Church, Altar and Rosary Society, and LTC Club and served as a Co-leader for 4-H.

Inez was preceded in death by her brother, Max Stoker in 1950; daughter, Jane Wellman in 1964; grandson, Dale Wellman in 1982; sister, Beverly McLaughlin in 1990; husband, Walter F. Wellman, in 2000; son, Jerry Wellman, in 2002; and sister, Ruth Kilts, in 2005.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Susan Gaudian and husband Rick, of Neola, Nancy Johnsen and husband Steven, of Council Bluffs; son, Michael "Mick" Wellman and wife Arlyn, of Neola; 9 grand- children; 1 step grandson; 1 step great grandson; 3 step great granddaughters; sister, Bonnie Aney, of Underwood; nieces and nephews.

Wake Service, Friday at 6 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Neola with visitation following until 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the church with Rev. Raphael Masabakhwa, pastor officiating. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery with a lunch following at the church hall. Memorials to St. Patrick's Church, Neola Fire and Rescue or Alegent Health Hospice.

White, Kevin P.

Death notice - Kevin P. White

White, Kevin P.
Omaha World-Herald
5/4/2006 - 5/8/2006

WHITE-Kevin P., age 51 years, Omaha.

First Vice President and Counsel, Mutual of Omaha. Preceded in death by father, James C; infant sister, Joan. Survived by wife, Kathy A.; son, Michael; mother, Phyllis White, all of Omaha; sister, Janet Powell and husband, Steven, San Antonio, TX; brother, Timothy White and wife, Diane, Omaha; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Loretta Kenkel; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Karen Kenkel, Dean Fife, Tim and Mary Bottoms, Pat and James Tacderan, Carl and Kellie Kenkel, Terry and Kristi Kenkel, Tim and Donita Kenkel; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Vigil Service Sunday, 4pm, West Center Chapel. SERVICES Monday, 10:45am, West Center Chapel to St. Cecilia Cathdral at 11:15am. Interment Resurrection. Memorials to Diabetes Association or St. Cecilia Cathedral Cultural Center. VISITATION from 9:00am Sunday, with family receiving friends 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the West Center Chapel.

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

Winey, Stuart - death notice April 10, 2006

Stuart Winey death notice April 10, 2006

Services for 86-year-old Stuart Winey of Battle Creek, formerly of Denison will be held 10:30 am Friday, April 14th at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Burial will be at the Deloit Cemetery. Stuart Winey died Monday, April 10th at his home in Battle Creek. Survivors include his wife Betty; 3 sons, Gordon Winey (Judy) of Dodge, NE., Steven Winey (Maxine) of Deloit and David Winey (Julie) of Defiance; 1 daughter, Kathy Mathies (Steven) of Deloit; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; 2 brothers-in-law, Darwin Cose of Missouri and Donald Stehr of Denison; 1 sister-in-law, Marian Winey of Vail. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, April 13th at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.

Woodin, Beulah "Boots" Iona - d. May 15, 2006

Death notice - Beulah "Boots" Iona Woodin d. May 15, 2006

KNOD radio online
Services for 83-year-old Beulah "Boots" Iona Woodin of Harlan will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, May 18th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Boots Woodin died Monday, May 15th at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling. Survivors include 1 son, Dennis Woodin (Carol) of Harlan; 1 daughter, Diane Woodin of Wauconda, IL; 1 half-brother, Lowell Hoskins (Betty) of Sherman Oaks, CA; 1 half-sister, Evelyn Lund (Monte) of Surprise, AZ; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, May 16th and Wednesday, May 17th from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm with an Eastern Star Service at 7:30 pm Wednesday, May 17th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
www.pauleyjones.com

Arrangements and Services For
Beulah "Boots" Woodin - Age 83
Who Died OnMonday, May 15, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 5:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Eastern Star Service
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 7:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 2:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include
her children:
Dennis (Carol) Woodin of Harlan, IA;
Diane Woodin of Wauconda, IL;
half-brother:
Lowell (Betty) Hoskins of Sherman Oaks, CA;
half-sister:
Evelyn (Monte) Lund of Surprise, AZ.

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Woodin, Beulah Iona "Boots" (Hoskins)
September 21, 1922 - May 15, 2006

Beulah I. Hoskins Woodin - Age 83

Beulah "Boots" Iona Hoskins Woodin, the daughter of Elmer Leroy “Roy” and Celia Eva (Caldwell) Hoskins, was born on September 21, 1922 in Lincoln Township, Shelby County, Iowa. She attended Harlan Schools and graduated from Longmont High School in Longmont, Colorado in 1940. Beulah returned to Iowa and attended Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa.

On March 21, 1942, Beulah was united in marriage to Ronald R. Woodin at the home of her aunts, the Hoskins sisters, south of Harlan, by Rev. Lester Greenwood of the Methodist Church. Two children were born to this union: Dennis Richard and Diane Rae. They were privileged to celebrate their sixty-first wedding anniversary in March of 2003. During their married life, they resided on various military posts in Oklahoma, California, Pennsylvania and North Carolina until 1944 when Ronald served overseas until 1946. They then lived in Germany during the Korean War.

Boots was a substitute teacher in Leon and in Harlan and was a Team Teacher in the Saydell Schools in Des Moines, Iowa. She served as a 4-H leader for ten years in Decatur and Shelby Counties. She was a member of the Lebanon Chapter, Harlan and a charter member of the First Star of Germany, Order of Eastern Star in Frankfort, Germany, serving as an officer in each. She was also a member of the Iowa Genealogical Society for several years where she served as an officer, published two volumes of a Surname index, gave workshops, taught courses in Panora and Perry Adult Evening Schools and founded the Guthrie County, Iowa Genealogical Society. Boots was also a member of the Abigail Adams Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in Des Moines, having been on the committee that published "Revolution Soldiers Buried in Iowa," and has been a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Iowa Historical Society and other State Historical and Genealogical Societies. She was one of three founders of the Iowa National Guard Officers Auxiliary. Boots is part owner of the Hoskins Home Place Century Farm in Lincoln and Center Township, and owner of the Century Farm in Lincoln Township where she was born.

Beulah died on Monday, May 15, 2006, at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-three years, seven months and twenty-four days. In addition to her parents, and her husband, Ronald, Boots was preceded in death by two grandsons, Ronald Lee and Randall Scott Woodin.
Survivors include her children: Dennis Woodin and his wife, Carol of Harlan, Iowa; Diane Woodin of Wauconda, Illinois; two grandchildren: James M. Lotko and his wife, Gabriela of Elkhorn, Wisconsin; Kathleen M. Lotko of Vernon Hills, Illinois; four great-grandchildren: Blake and Bailey Woodin of Orlando, Florida and Zachery and Nayomi Lotko of Elkhorn, Wisconsin; half-brother: Lowell Hoskins and his wife Betty of Sherman Oaks, California; half-sister: Evelyn and her husband, Monte Lund of Surprise, Arizona; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 18, 2006, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Lester Moore officiating. Interment was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa, with Fritz Tiarks, Donald J. Petersen, Wayne Fink, Anker Rasmussen, Ed Swank, and Ted Friesner serving as casket bearers.

Wulff, Abbie - d. June 5, 2006

Death notice - Abbie Wulff d. June 5, 2006

Abbie Wulff
©Daily Nonpareil
06/06/2006

Abbie Wulff, 93, of Oakland passed away June 5, at Oakland Heights in Oakland.

She was born in Hancock. She graduated in 1931 from Carson High School and in 1934 from School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse at Jennie Edmundson and Mercy Hospitals before she retired. She was a member of Silver Creek United Methodist Church at Hancock.

Her husband, Donald J. Wulff, preceded Mrs. Wulff in death in 1992. They were married in 1941.

Survivors include daughter, Kathy (Doug) Jacobsen, of Shelby; sons, Dennis (Pat) Wulff, of Minden and Roger (Mary Ann) Wulff of Minden; sister, Mildred Dobbs, of Oakland; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren.

Open visitation Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family visitation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Silver Creek United Methodist Church in Hancock with the Rev. Dr. Judy Flanegin officiating. Burial will be in Silver Valley Cemetery in Hancock.

Wysoske, Robert Leslie - d. June 10, 2006

Death notice - Robert Leslie Wysoske d. June 10, 2006

Robert Leslie Wysoske
©Daily Nonpareil
06/12/2006

Robert Leslie Wysoske, age 25, of Council Bluffs, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Robert is survived by mother, Rebecca Wysoske of Menasha, Wis.; father, Brian Wysoske of Minnesota; brothers, Brad Wysoske of Council Bluffs and Matt Wysoske of Rockford, Ill.; grandparents, Leslie Guest and Irene Meyer, both of Council Bluffs, Robert Wysoske of Davenport, Iowa; uncles, Ken Guest of Council Bluffs, Dan Guest of Omaha, Neb.; aunt, Kathi Guest of Earling, Iowa, and aunt and uncle, James and Carol Schlichting of Davenport.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 20, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Services Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Kim Crummer officiating. Family will direct memorials.

Zimmer, Geneva "Jenny" Blum - d. May 4, 2006

Death notice - Geneva "Jenny" Blum Zimmer d. May 4, 2006

Geneva "Jenny" Blum Zimmer, 80
© Atlantic News Telegraph
Atlantic, IA 50022

Geneva "Jenny" Blum Zimmer, 80, of Casey, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2006, at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines.

Jenny is survived by her husband Art of Casey and four daughters and three sons. Jeanne McPherson and husband Kenny of Highland Ranch, Colo., Robert Zimmer and wife Jann of Casey, Nancy Chesnut and husband Kevin of Adair, Linda Billheimer and husband Tom of Casey, Deb Downing and husband Kent of Anita, Bill Zimmer and wife Linda of Mesa, Ariz., Jim Zimmer of Casey and daughter-in-law Diane Zimmer of Casey.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 8, at All Saints Catholic Church in Stuart. Visitation is at the Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Casey from 1 - 7 p.m., Sunday, May 7, with family present from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and a rosary service at 7 p.m. Burial is in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Casey.

Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Casey is in charge of arrangements.

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Geneva Zimmer
(April 28, 1926 - May 4, 2006)

Geneva "Jenny" Blum Zimmer, 80, of Casey, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2006, at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. Geneva Blum Zimmer was born on April 28, 1926 in Panama, Iowa, the daughter of Margaret and Joseph Blum. After graduation from St. Mary's Catholic High School, she was married to Art Zimmer on May 31, 1945. They made their home in Walnut until moving to Casey in 1952. She worked several years at Look magazine in Des Moines until its closing. In 1974, she and her husband opened their restaurant, Jenny and Art's and continued until it was destroyed by fire. Since that time she enjoyed her time at home with her husband of 60 years. She is survived by her husband, Art of Casey, Iowa; four daughters and three sons, Jeanne McPherson and her husband, Kerry of Highland Ranch, Colorado, Robert Zimmer and his wife, Jann of Casey, Iowa, Nancy Chesnut and her husband, Kevin of Adair, Iowa, Linda Billheimer and her husband, Tom of Casey, Iowa, Deb Downing and her husband, Kent of Anita, Iowa, Bill Zimmer and his wife, Linda of Mesa, Arizona and Jim Zimmer of Casey, Iowa; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law Diane Zimmer of Casey, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, one brother and son John in 2004. Visitation is at the Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Casey from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2006, with family present from 5:30 - 7:00 and a rosary service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 8, 2006, at All Saints Catholic Church in Stuart, Iowa. Visitation is at the Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Casey from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2006, with family present from 5:30 - 7:00 and a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m. Burial is in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Casey, IA. Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Casey is in charge of arrangements.

Zimmerman, Fr. Anthony, STD - d. May 17, 2006

Death notice - Fr. Anthony Zimmerman, STD d. May 17, 2006

Fr. Anthony Zimmerman, STD
©The Harlan Tribune 05/26/2006

Zimmerman, Nagoya, Japan, died May 17, 2006.

NAGOYA, Japan -- Fr. Anthony Zimmerman, STD, Nagoya, Japan, died in Japan May 17, 2006. He was interred in Nagoya May 21, 2006.

The public is invited to a memorial mass and celebration of his life Saturday, June 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Church in Westphalia.