SHELBY COUNTY OBITUARIES
Fourth Quarter 2006 - Alphabetically

Services were held Monday, Oct. 23, 2006 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Charter Oak with burial in the St. Clair Cemetery in Ute, with military rites conducted by American Legion Aaby Post #442 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5605, both of Ute.

Graeve, Eugene Charles

Death notice - Eugene Charles Graeve

Eugene C. Graeve
Transcribed with permission, ©Daily Nonpareil
10/09/2006

Eugene C. Graeve, age 78, of Omaha, Neb., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Preceded in death by his first wife, Cecelia, of 22 years; parents; four brothers; two sisters; and one step-son.

Survived by wife, Ginette, of 25 years; daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Roger Schuller, Debi and Monte O'Hara, Kim and Rod Hedrick, Molly and Tim Simon; step-daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Frank Kumor, Diane and Jim Allvin, Lisa and Troy Broders; son and daughter-in-law, Eugene C. Graeve Jr. (Chuck) and Cathy; sons, Brian and Rob Graeve; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Delbert and Mary Graeve; sisters, Sr. Rolland Graeve, O.S.F., Luella Mouche.

Visitation, Monday, 5 to 8 p.m. With Vigil Service at 7 p.m. At Bethany Funeral Home, LaVista, Neb. Funeral, Tuesday, 9:20 a.m., Bethany Chapel to St. Bernadette Church at 10 a.m. For Mass of Christian Burial. Interment, St. Joseph Cemetery, Council Bluffs, at 1 p.m. Memorials requested to St. Bernadette Church or the National M.S. Society.

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Graeve, Eugene C.
Omaha World-Herald
10/8/2006 & 10/9/2006
GRAEVE-Eugene C., age 78, of Omaha.

Gene passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his first wife, Cecelia of 22 years, parents, 4 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 step-son. Survived by wife, Ginette, of 25 yars; daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Roger Schuller, Debi and Monte O'Hara, Kim and Rod Hedrick, Molly and Tim Simon; step-daughters and son-in-law, Patty and Frank Kumor, Diane and Jim Allvin, Lisa and Troy Broders; son and daughter-in-law, Eugene C Graeve, Jr. (Chuck) and Cathy; sons, Brian and Rob Graeve; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Delbert and Mary Graeve; sisters, Sr. Rolland Graeve, O.S.F., Luella Mouche.

Visitation Monday 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. With Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. At the Funeral Home. Funeral Tuesday 9:20 a.m. Bethany Chapel to St. Bernadette Church at 10:00 a.m. For Mass of Christian Burial. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery - Council Bluffs, IA. At 1:00 p.. Memorials requested to St. Bernadette Church or the National M.S. Society.

BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
82nd & Harrison 593-6100

Graeve, Mary Elizabeth "Mick" (Graf) - d. Nov. 9, 2006

Death notice - Mary Elizabeth "Mick" (Graf) Graeve d. Nov. 9, 2006

Graeve, Mary Elizabeth "Mick"
Omaha World-Herald
11/12/2006

GRAEVE-Mary "Mick" Elizabeth, age 78, Harlan, IA, 11/9/06. Preceded in death by son, Gary Graeve; brother, Ralph Graf; sisters, Alice McGee and Agnes Miller. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne (Kerry) Lindstrom, Mary (Lonny) Hargens, Jeanie (Neil) Ferguson, all of Omaha, Joan (Tim) Sullivan, DeSmet, SD, Karen (Lynn) Olson, Manilla, IA; sons and daughters-in-law, Dave (Linda) Graeve, Defiance, IA, Tim (Ann) Graeve, Manilla, IA; sisters, Sr. Mary Estelle Graf, Omaha, Helen Bruck, Portsmouth, IA, Frances Tremel, Denver, CO, Irene Tremel, Cathy Heese, both of Earling, IA; 26 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.
Visitation Sun. 2-9 PM with Wake Service at 7 PM all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Mon. St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA with Rev. Robert Hoefler officiating. Burial St. Joseph's Cemetery, Earling, IA.

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

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Granater, Myrtle Mae - d. August 30, 2006

Death notice - Myrtle Mae Granater d. August 30, 2006

Myrtle Granater
The Harlan Tribune
11/10/2006

MANHATTAN BEACH, Ca. -- Word has been received of the death of Myrtle Mae Granater, 88, Manhattan Beach, Ca., who died August 30 in Manhattan Beach.

A private graveside service was held in Glendale, Ca.

Granater was born in Harlan. She is survived by her husband, John, and son, Robert J. Granater, of Manhattan Beach.

 

Harris, William D. "Bill" - August 3, 1928 - October 25, 2006

Obit - William D. "Bill" Harris August 3, 1928 - October 25, 2006

William "Bill" Harris
(Died October 25, 2006)

William D. Harris, 78, of Anita, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic, Iowa. William Dallas Harris was born August 3, 1928 in Audubon County, Iowa, the son of Earl J. And Elma C. (Holaday) Harris. Bill graduated from the Harlan High School, Harlan, Iowa, in 1946. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 15, 1950, and served honorably for four years as a Flight Engineer on B-29 Bombers and K-C-97 Tankers. Following his discharge, Bill remained an active patriot and was a member of the Anita American Legion Post #210. On Christmas day of 1951, Bill was united in marriage to Barbara “Bobbie� Barnhart at the Church of Christ in Bridgewater, Iowa. He was the local manager of the West Iowa Telephone Company in Anita, for most of the 40 years he worked for at the company. When a small lad and sitting on his mother's lap, he asked Jesus Christ to come into his heart and save him. Bill remained faithful to the Lord his entire life and attended services at Sunnyside Bible Chapel in Atlantic and at the Massena Baptist Church. Those preceding Bill in death were his parents, Earl and Elma Harris; his parents-in-law, Frank and Helen Barnhart; his brothers, Eugene, Larry, Ted, Lloyd and Daryl; his sisters, Arthadell Petersen and Lois Cooley; sisters-in-law, Barbara Goff Harris, Barbara Briggs Harris; and a grand-nephew, Keegan Meyer. He is survived by his wife, Barbara “Bobbie� Harris of Anita, Iowa; his aunts, Madge Barnhart, Inez May Ogborn, Berniece Salts and her husband, Walter. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; his sisters-in-law, Ardyth Harris, Rhea Harris; brothers-in-law, Donald C. Petersen and Herbert Cooley, as well as cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 28, 2006 at the Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Anita, Iowa, with Pastor James Long of the Massena Baptist Church officiating. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, from 1:00 p.m. Until 8:00 p.m. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Committal services and interment will be in the Massena Center Cemetery, north of Massena, Iowa, with military graveside rites conducted by the Anita American Legion Post #210. Fellowship and lunch will follow at the Massena Baptist Church. Hockenberry-Mullen Funeral Home in Anita in charge of the arrangements.

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Hemminger, Lewis Charles - December 16, 1914 - November 22, 2006

Obit - Lewis Charles Hemminger December 16, 1914 - November 22, 2006

Services for 92-year-old Louis Hemminger of Elk Horn will be held 10:30 am, Monday, November 27th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Burial will be held at the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Louis Hemminger died Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Survivors include his wife, Leona; children, Rick Hemminger of Alliance, NE, Rhonda Jamfhidi of Lincoln, NE, David Hemminger of Marshalltown, Sallie Davis of Kearney, NE and Richard Hemminger of Paradise, CA; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, LeRoy Hemminger of Rogers, AR; 1 sister, Betty Sieskes of Beatrice, NE. Friends may call after 5:00 PM Sunday, November 26th at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton.

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Lewis Charles Hemminger, Age 91
(December 16, 1914 - November 22, 2006)

Visitation:
Sunday, Nov 26, 2006, 5 - 8 PM

Ohde Funeral Home, Kimballton

Funeral Service MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2006, 10:30 AM ELK HORN LUTHERAN CHURCH ELK HORN IOWA PASTOR KEITH MENTOR, OFFICIATING

Music “AMAZING GRACE”  “HOW GREAT THOU ART”  CONGREGATION “THE LORD’S PRAYER”  PASTOR MENTOR, VOCALIST LAURA OLSEN, ORGANIST

Casket Bearers ~ Lewis’ Grandsons DAVID JR. HEMMINGER, DAN HEMMINGER, JOSH HEMMINGER, MIKE SCHULTE, J. D. DAVIS, CARL JAMSHIDI, DEVIN JAMSHIDI

Interment ELK HORN LUTHERAN CEMETERY ELK HORN, IOWA

Lewis Charles, son of Francis and Pearl (Holdsworth) Hemminger, was born December 16, 1914, in Shelby County near Manilla, Iowa. After completing his education in country school, Lewis worked as a farm hand until he started farming on his own in Shelby County. On May 28, 1949, Lewis was united in marriage with Leona Weems at Manning. They lived on a farm west of Atlantic. In 1956, Lewis and Leona purchased a farm northeast of Elk Horn, moving there the next year. They retired from farming in 1979 and moved into Elk Horn. After his retirement, Lewis helped other farmers with seasonal work for a few years. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching baseball on television and having discussions with other men at the local coffee shop. He especially enjoyed his family and spending ten winters in Texas with Leona. When his health began to fail, Lewis became a resident of Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn where he died on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at the age of 91 years, 11 months and 6 days. Preceding him in death are his parents; daughter Diane and her husband Phillip Flores; three granddaughters Kristie Marra, Kathy Hilger and Natasha Flores; great-granddaughter Sallie Marra; two brothers Wilbert Hemminger and Harvey Hemminger; two sisters-in-law Shirley Hemminger and Joyce Hemminger and brother-in-law Joseph Bartek. Lewis is survived by his wife Leona Hemminger of Elk Horn; son Rick Hemminger and wife Tracy of Alliance, NE; daughter Rhonda and husband Moe Jamshidi of Lincoln, NE; children from a previous marriage: David Hemminger and wife Marilyn of Marshalltown; Sallie Davis of Kearney, NE; Richard Hemminger and wife Kathy of Paradise, CA; 14 grandchildren: David Jr. Hemminger and wife Joyce; Debbie Specht; Dan Hemminger; Gail Schulte; Mike Schulte; J. D. Davis; Kellie Hemminger; Kim and husband Shawn Lucas; Jason Hemminger; Brandy Herron; Josh Hemminger; KiTon Hemminger; Carl Jamshidi and Devin Jamshidi; 18 great-grandchildren: Rachel, Jimmy, Brent, Grant, Renee, Skye, Ashley, Megan, Tristin, Ryan, Chase, Megan, Ethon, Anthony, Kayla, Avah, Alahna and Alexis; brother LeRoy Hemminger of Rogers, AK and sister Betty and husband Ben Siefkes of Beatrice, NE; sisters-in-law Jean Hemminger and Eleanore Hemminger both of Harlan; other relatives and friends.

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Holtz, Dale D. - d. October 7, 2006

Death notice - Dale D. Holtz d. October 7, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Dale D. Holtz - Age 55
Who Died On -Saturday, October 7, 2006

Visitation
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Family Greeting Friends
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Services
Thursday,
October 12, 2006 - 11:00 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Survivors include his wife, Debra Holtz of Avoca, IA; his children: Jennifer Holtz of Fort Dodge, IA; Jamie Holtz of Des Moines, IA; Justin Holtz of Norman, OK; his father, Fred Holtz of Avoca, IA; his brothers & sisters: Patricia (Raymond) Ostrus of Wiota, IA; Kenneth (Deborah) Holtz of Kennard, NE, Nancy (Larry) Ellison of Griswold, IA; Duane “Blackie” (Sandra) Holtz of Avoca, IA and Roger (Brenda) Holtz of Elliott, IA.

Posted with permission from:
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Harlan, Iowa 51537
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Holtz, Dale Dean November 29, 1950 - October 7, 2006

Dale D. Holtz - Age 55

Dale Dean Holtz, the son of Fred J and Arlene L. Thomsen Holtz, was born on November 29, 1950 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. Dale attended school in Avoca and graduated with the Class of 1969. He then went to Nebraska College of Business for two years and majored in accounting.

Dale was united in marriage to Debra Joan Clark on April 16, 1977, at Trinity Lutheran Church. To this union three children were born: Jennifer, Jamie and Justin. Dale worked as a self employed farmer, a hog manager for Nelson Farm Supply and at Proliant. When he was not working he was busy enjoying his family, fishing in Minnesota and playing cards. He also liked visiting one of his favorite places in the U.S. - Las Vegas. Due to health reasons Dale retired in February 2006.

Dale died on Saturday, October 7, 2006, at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of fifty-five years, ten months and eight days. He is preceded in death by his mother, Arlene.

Survivors include his wife, Debra of Avoca, Iowa; his children: Jennifer Holtz of Fort Dodge, Iowa; Jamie Holtz of Des Moines, Iowa and Justin Holtz of Norman, Oklahoma; his father, Fred Holtz of Avoca, Iowa; his brothers and sisters: Patricia and her husband Raymond Ostrus of Wiota, Iowa; Kenneth Holtz and his wife Deborah of Kennard, Nebraska; Nancy and her husband Larry Ellison of Griswold, Iowa; Duane "Blackie" Holtz and his wife Sandra of Avoca, Iowa and Roger Holtz and his wife Brenda of Elliott, Iowa; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were held on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Dennis Reich and Wayne Paulsen officiating. Serving as Honorary Casket Bearers were the Avoca Fred Funston Post No. 227 and serving as casket bearers were Tim Ellison, Mike Ostrus, Jason Holtz, Tyler Holtz, Jeremy Holtz, Eric Holtz. Military Grave side Rites were performed by the Fred Funston Post No. 227 with interment in the Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa.

Jacobs, Lillie Magdalena (Zelinksy) - Sept. 11, 1913 - Nov. 19, 2006

Obit - Lillie Magdalena (Zelinksy) Jacobs Sept. 11, 1913 - Nov. 19, 2006

Lillie Jacobs
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Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546
Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579
12/27/2006

Lillie Magdalena Jacobs, 93, of Fairmont, Minn., died Nov. 19, 2006 at Lutz Wing Nursing Home in Fairmont.

Funeral services were held Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minn., with Rev. James Pragman officiating. Organist was Barb Anderson. Casket bearers were Greg Jacobs, Jonathan Hinz, Eric Jacobs, Michael Jacobs, Chad Jacobs, Brian Jacobs, Jason Jacobs, Justin Jacobs. Burial was at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery in Mankato, Minn.

Lillie was born Sept. 11, 1913 in Minden, Iowa to Fred and Emma (Foje) Zelinksy. She lived in the Persia and Portsmouth areas most of her early years. Lillie earned her Normal School Teaching Certificate and taught elementary school in Harrison County until her marriage to Dorrance W. Jacobs on June 18, 1936. Lillie was very involved with her faith and church related activities at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Mankato. She also loved to do crafts, needlework, gardening, cooking, camping and walking.

Survivors include her five children, Bobbie (Mary Lou) Jacobs of Hackensack, Roger (Karen) Jacobs of Austin, Jacquelyne (Larry) Hinz of Fairmont, Minn.; Russell (Kathleen) Jacobs of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Randy (Barbara) Jacobs of North Mankato, Minn.; grandchildren, great grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild; sister Verdene (Vernon) Pedersen of Terril, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Ruth Zelinsky of Terril, Lorraine Zelinsky of Mankato, Minn.; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Lillie was preceded in death by husband Dorrance, four brothers Francis, Roy, Wilbur and Donald; and a sister Leota.

Jacobson, John L. - July 29, 1933 - October 1, 2006

Obit - John L. Jacobsen July 29, 1933 - October 1, 2006

John Jacobsen
(July 29, 1933 - October 1, 2006)

John L. Jacobsen, 73, of Elk Horn, Iowa, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2006, at his home. John Lawrence Jacobsen was born on July 29, 1933, at the home place 3¼ miles south of Elk Horn, Iowa, the son of John and Katherine Jacobsen. John was baptized and confirmed at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church and graduated from Elk Horn High School in 1952. He then attended one year of college at Iowa State University. John was married to Barbara Larsen at the First Lutheran Church in El Paso, Texas on May 29, 1954. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 and took basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas and Fort Bliss, Texas. He served with the 443rd Army Battalion at Lindsey Air Force Base in Weisbaden, Germany. Barb joined him in October of 1954 where their daughter Suzanne Renee was born in June 1955. They arrived home in 1956, and started farming at the home place. Other children born to this union were Joel Brian, Amy Joan, Mark Alan, Deborah Linn and Karen Jean. John was an active member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church where he served on the church council, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. He was named Master Pork Producer in 1990. He was currently serving on the Salem Lutheran Home Board and was a member of the Elk Horn American Legion Post. He and Barb enjoyed traveling to Branson, Missouri and Florida. In May of 2003 they were honored at Tivoli Fest being named King and Queen. John loved farming and raising hogs and cattle in partnership with his son, Mark. He also enjoyed growing sweet corn as a community project. John was very patriotic and a strong Republican. John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed because of his wonderful sense of humor and his kind and caring ways. John is survived by his wife, Barbara of 52 years of Elk Horn, Iowa; six children, Suzanne Van Bockern and her husband, Tom of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Joel Jacobsen and his wife, Karen of Adel, Iowa, Amy Cook and her husband, John of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mark Jacobsen of Elk Horn, Iowa, Deb Te Slaa and her husband, Loren of Orange City, Iowa and Karen Jacobsen Oakley and her husband Chris of Thomasville, Georgia; 14 grandchildren., Andrea, Jeff and Elizabeth Van Bockern; Drew, Molly, Abby and Emma Jacobsen; Katie, Ryan and Jake Cook; Emily, Nick, Sam and Sydney Te Slaa; sister, Priscilla Hansen; sister-in-law, Bev Henningsen and her husband, Toby; sister-in-law, Rose Anne Poldberg and her husband, Robert; nephews, Jerry, Randy, and Jamie Henningsen; Jordan and Ryan Larsen; Jim and Kent Jordan; nieces, Joni Larsen and Janet Krengel; and many cousins and friends He is preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Harvey and Anna Larsen; brother-in-law, James Larsen; and nephew Brent Larsen. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 5, 2006, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa, with Pastor Keith Menter officiating. Pallbearers are Joel Jacobsen, Mark Jacobsen, Tom Van Bockern, John Cook, Loren Te Slaa and Chris Oakley. Honorary pallbearers are Douglas Smith, Monte Hoegh, Warren Jacobsen, Galen Sornson, Howard Sorensen, Dale Nelson, James Bieker, Charles Andersen, Toby Henningsen and Cy Petersen. Burial is in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 Noon Wednesday, October 4, 2006, with the family present from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Elk Horn Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Salem Lutheran Homes or a memorial of your choice. Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

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Jensen, Carl Clarence - August 27, 1959 - November 23, 2006

Obit - Carl Clarence Jensen August 27, 1959 - November 23, 2006

Carl Clarence Jensen, Age 47
(August 27, 1959 - November 23, 2006)

Visitation:
Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006, After 12:30 PM at Elk Horn Lutheran Church

Funeral Service WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2006, 1:30 PM ELK HORN LUTHERAN CHURCH ELK HORN IOWA PASTOR KEITH MENTOR, OFFICIATING

Music "I WAS THERE TO HEAR YOUR BORNING CRY" PASTOR MENTOR, VOCALIST "IN THE GARDEN" "THE OLD RUGGED CROSS" CONGREGATION LAURA OLSEN, ORGANIST

Bearers CRAIG CHRISTENSEN JOHN NOON

Interment ELK HORN LUTHERAN CEMETERY ELK HORN, IOWA

Carl C. Jensen

Carl Clarence, son of Maynard and Rose Marie (Hansen) Jensen, was born August 27, 1959, at Harlan, Iowa. Carl lived with his family south of Elk Horn and was baptized and confirmed at Elk Horn Lutheran Church. He attended Elk Horn schools and graduated with the Class of 1978. He then enrolled at Northwest Missouri State College at Maryville where he earned his degree in Animal Science and Animal Husbandry. Following his graduation he worked as herdsman for Harmony Hills Angus Ranch. Carl loved working with animals, woodworking, leather working, computers, and reading. When he had the time, he enjoyed hunting and trapping. Later Carl worked at several jobs in Missouri, returning to his home area in 1998. Several years later he settled in Des Moines. He died at home in Des Moines suddenly and unexpectedly on November 23, 2006, at the age of 47 years, 2 months and 25 days. Preceding him in death are his grandparents Antony and Katie Jensen and Clarence and Edith Hansen. Carl is survived by his parents Maynard and Rose Marie Jensen of Kimballton; two sisters Patricia and husband Tim Lange of Sibley and Diane Jensen of Stigler, OK; brother Antony Jensen and wife Denise of Hutchinson, MN; three nieces; six nephews; five great-nieces; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

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Johnson, Bernice Irene - d. October 2, 2006

Death notice - Bernice Irene Johnson d. October 2, 2006

Services for 87-year-old Bernice I. Johnson of Harlan will be held 2:00 PM Friday, October 6th at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Bernice Johnson died Monday, October 2nd in Omaha. Survivors include 1 son, Keith Lee Johnson of Scotia, NY; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 10:00 am to 9:00 PM Thursday, October 5th at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
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Bernice Irene Johnson
November 12, 1918 - October 2, 2006

 

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Bernice Irene Johnson
November 12, 1918 - October 2, 2006

Bernice Irene Johnson, the daughter of Holger and Agnetta (Jorgenson) Pedersen, was born on November 12, 1918, in rural Kimballton, Iowa. After graduating from Kirkman (Iowa) High School in 1936, she attended summer school in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to obtain her teaching certificate. She then taught country school north of Irwin, Iowa, for four years. On June 3, 1941, Bernice married Keith Deen Johnson in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple lived in California during World War II; they returned to Harlan, Iowa, in 1954. Bernice again taught school, first in rural schools and then at Laurel School in Harlan. She earned her Bachelors Degree from Drake University in 1962. Bernice continued teaching until her retirement in 1980.

Bernice was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, where she was active in the quilting group and Bible studies. She was a life member of the National Education Association and an active volunteer at the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa. Bernice loved traveling and camping with her husband; the couple had been to all 50 states. Bernice also enjoyed spending her time sewing.

Bernice I. Johnson died on Monday, October 2, 2006, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 87 years, 10 months, and 20 days.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Keith D. Johnson, on May 12, 1992; one daughter, Cheryl Plumb; three brothers, Russell Pedersen, Ralph Pedersen, and Clifford Pedersen; and one sister, Esther Olson. Survivors include one son, Keith Lee Johnson of Scotia, New York; two granddaughters, Stephanie (Franklin Nichols) Johnson of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, and Kimberly (Robert) Lewis of Burnt Hills, New York; one grandson, Hylon (Anita Pilkerton-Plumb) Plumb IV of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; two great-grandsons, Hylon Theron Plumb V of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Nicholas Theodore Deen Johnson of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina; one great-granddaughter, Jenna Nichols of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 6, 2006, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Heather Ploen officiating. Marge Ahrenholtz served as the organist, and Lee Nelson was the soloist. Casket bearers were Don Andersen, Leo Goeser, Bruce Nelson, Richard Olsen, Bob Lewis, and Grant Thayer. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

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Kapfer, Viola A (Martens) - April 18, 1913 - Sept. 23, 2006

Obit - Viola A (Martens) Kapfer April 18, 1913 - Sept. 23, 2006

Viola A. Kapfer
10/27/2006

Viola A. Kapfer, 93, of Broomfield, Colo., and formerly of Denison, died Sept. 23, 2006. She was born on April 18, 1913, in Portsmouth, Iowa to Hans and Emma (Dohrmann) Martens. Viola graduated from Shelby (Iowa) Public Schools and attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska.

In 1934 she was married to Joseph Kapfer in Detroit, Michigan. Their union was blessed with four children. In 1948, they moved to Denison, Iowa, where they operated several businesses, including the Ho-Hum Motel, until their retirement in 1971, when they moved to Broomfield. Viola was an active member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church where she attended weekly Bible classes. She also was a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joe, twin sons Dr. Philip and Rev. Richard Kapfer, her parents and one sister, Olga Wolff.

Survivors include a daughter Janice (Alan) Lange of Broomfield; a son Mark (Becky) Kapfer of Bettendorf, Iowa; daughters-in-law Dr. Miriam Kapfer of Arlington Heights, Illinois and Lois Kapfer of Ames, Iowa; eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren; sisters Velma and Elsie Martens of Valley, Nebraska; Ellen (Melvin) Blumer of Persia, Iowa; Jane (Elven) Steenbock of Persia; a brother Alvin (Dorothy) Martens of Minden, Iowa and many nieces and nephews.

Posted with permission from:
Denison Bulletin/Review
Denison IA 51442

Kemmish, Genevieve I. 'Genny' (Parr) - November 22, 1936 - October 24, 2006

Obit - Genevieve I. 'Genny' (Parr) Kemmish November 22, 1936 - October 24, 2006

Genevieve I. 'Genny' (Parr) Kemmish November 22, 1936 - October 24, 2006
Transcribed with permission, ©Daily Nonpareil
10/26/2006

Genevieve I. "Genny" Kemmish, age 69, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 24, 2006, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Genny was born November 22, 1936, in Neola, Iowa, to the late Edward and Helen Parr. At the age of 6 months she moved to Persia, where she attended elementary school and Persia High School graduating in 1955. Genny moved to Omaha and married Gary "Toot" Kemmish on April 1, 1956. They lived in Crescent before moving to Council Bluffs in 1984. Genny was a legal assistant for the Douglas County Municipal Court and later worked as a secretary for Knox Crete Chemical in Omaha retiring in 1994.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary D. "Toot" Kemmish in 2001; sister, Norma Coney, and brother-in-law, Levi Swensen.

Genny is survived by her sons, Gerald "Butch" Kemmish and wife, Penny of Crescent, Bryan Kemmish of Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Amanda, Montana, and Spencer Kemmish; sisters, Louise Jensen and husband, Mike of Minden, Jeanette Swensen of Elk Horn, Iowa; brother-in-law, Ken Kemmish and wife, Char Les of Crescent, nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the Family, Thursday, 6-8 p.m. At Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service, Friday, 11:00 a.m. Persia, Iowa, Methodist Church. Rev. Orris Drake will officiate. A luncheon will follow at the PIC Hall in Persia. Private family interment in Valley View Cemetery, Persia, Iowa.

Kinney, Florence L. - d. October 19, 2006

Death notice - Florence L. Kinney d. October 19, 2006

Florence Kinney
The Harlan Tribune
11/10/2006

HARLAN -- Florence L. Kinney, 87, Harlan, died October 19 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan.
Funeral services were held October 23 at Bondurant Federated Church with burial in the Bondurant Cemetery. Kinney is formerly of Altoona.

She is survived by children Eleanor (Ed) Gambs of Logan, Edwin (Velda) Kinney of Altoona and Carl (Dania) Kinney of Scottsdale, Az.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Kohorst, Robert "Bob" - d. November 14, 2006

Death notice - Robert "Bob" Kohorst d. November 14, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Robert "Bob" Kohorst - 60
Who Died On - Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Visitation
Thursday, November 16 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa
Thursday, November 16 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Michael's Catholic Church

Wake Service

Thursday, November 16 - 7:00 PM
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, November 17 - 11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church

Interment
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery - Lincoln Township

Survivors include His wife Kate, two sons: John and Joseph, all of Harlan, Iowa, and his sister Fay (Dale) Kohorst-Dreesen of Arcadia, Iowa.

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Kohorst, Robert Lawrence September 5, 1946 - November 14, 2006

Robert "Bob" Lawrence Kohorst - Age 62

Robert Lawrence Kohorst was born on September 5, 1946, in Carroll, Iowa, to Leo and Edna (Hinrichsen) Kohorst. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Catholic Church in Arcadia, Iowa, and attended St. John's School during his elementary years. He graduated from Kuemper High School in Carroll with the Class of 1964.

After high school, Bob went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree in 1968 from Notre Dame University in Indiana. In 1971, he graduated from the University of Iowa School of Law and moved to Harlan where he started practicing law with Fred Louis.

Bob was united in marriage to Kathleen "Kate" Schomer on June 10, 1978, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Two sons were born to this union: John and Joseph. Bob was always a devoted father to his two boys.

Bob was a member of the American Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyer's Association, and the Toastmasters Club. Bob was admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit 8th Circuit and the 11th Circuit, the United States Tax Court, The Supreme Court of Iowa, the United States District Court for the Southern District of the State of Iowa and the Northern District of Iowa, and the United States District Court for Nebraska.

Bob was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He president of the Shelby County Red Cross in 1982. Bob was honored as the National Attorney of the Year for Mapco for the years 1992 and 1993. Bob taught Religious Education to the senior class at St. Michael's Parish for over twenty years.

Bob suffered a stroke on September 8, 2006. He died at Immanuel Medical Center on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, having attained the age of sixty years, two months, and nine days. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bob is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Kathleen Kohorst, his two sons: John and Joseph Kohorst, all of Harlan, Iowa, his sister Fay J. Kohorst and her husband Dale Dreesen of Arcadia, Iowa, nieces and nephews, other family and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated by Rev. Robert Hoefler and Rev. David Polich at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 17, 2006, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Committal services were held at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Lincoln Township with Dale Dreesen, Myron Goodman, Michael Laas, Ken Nielsen, Joe Schomer, Jr. and Stephan Schomer serving as casket bearers.

Kramer, Richard Alex - d. November 21, 2006

Death notice - Richard Alex Kramer d. November 21, 2006

Richard Alex Kramer, son of the late Frank Jr. and Adeline S. (Klocke) Kramer, died on November 21, 2006. Arrangements under the direction of Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery in Chandler, AZ, (480) 895-9232.

Graveside services Friday, Dec. 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Valley of the Sun Memorial Park Cemetery, Chandler, Maricopa Co., AZ

His 2 children are: Gary (& wife Christy) Kramer; Mesa, AZ, Stacy (& husband Konrad) Klopping; Mesa, AZ
his sister and brothers are:Diane (& husband Hank) Thieman; Petersburg, NE, Don (& wife Mary Lu) Kramer; Mesa, AZ, Dean (& wife Kate) Kramer; Petersburg, NE, Aunts: Irene Friesen, Council Bluffs, IA; Lillian Schaben, Harlan, IA; Rita (& husband Verdy) Klocke, Cascade, IA; Alma (& husband Paul) Bissen, Harlan, IA;
Theresa Grote, Portsmouth, IA; Leona (& husband Joe) Bissen, Clarinda, IA; Marlene Kramer, Omaha, NE;
Mary Alice (& husband Francis) Heese, Earling, IA. Numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.

 

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The Arizona Republic
11/29/2006
Kramer, Richard Alex "Dick"

Richard "Dick" Alex Kramer, 55, of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away at home November 21, 2006, after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Dick was born in Denison, Iowa on December 14, 1950 to Frank and Adeline (Klocke) Kramer. He was the forth of five children. The family moved to the Valley of the Sun in 1954 making Chandler their home. Dick was a Seton High School graduate of 1968 and participated in sports such as football, basketball and softball. He met Laurie Lynn his senior year and they married in 1971. Making friends was never a problem for him and he has remained good friends with many of his class mates over the years. Dick was an accomplished Block Mason and built his own family's home in East Mesa in 1979. Over the years he has built many creative buildings, homes, fireplaces and BBQ's from block and stone. For enjoyment he liked to camp, go fishing and travel around the USA. He was a devoted family man and father of two. His family and friends could always count on Dick's generosity, sense of humor, great integrity and fun loving attitude. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to someone in need and was able to understand and see the good in others. Dick is survived by his son and daughter-in-law of Mesa, Gary & Christy Kramer and their two children Ryan and Michaela; daughter and son-in-law of Mesa, Stacy & Konrad Klopping and their child Adeline; brother Don Kramer of Mesa; sister Diane Thieman of Nebraska; and brother Dean Kramer of Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Kramer 2000; mother Adeline Kramer 1996; brother Duane Kramer 1985; and niece Kelly Kramer 2005. We would like to express our gratitude and thanks to Hospice of the Valley. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in the name of Richard Kramer to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ. 85014. The service and burial will be held on Friday, December 1, 2006 at Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery. 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chanlder, AZ 85248.

Kuster, Vera May (Chambers) June 29, 1919 - December 5, 2006

Obit - Kuster, Vera May (Chambers) June 29, 1919 - December 5, 2006

Kuster, Vera May (Chambers) June 29, 1919 - December 5, 2006

Vera May Kuster - Age 87

Vera May Kuster was born on June 29, 1919 to Joseph and Gladys (Evans) Chambers in Washington Township near Persia, Iowa. She attended school in Persia, graduating with the Class of 1937. She received her training to be a teacher and began her teaching career in country school.

A young man named Edwin Kuster started working on the family farm southwest of Persia, and a friendship between him and Vera blossomed into a relationship and eventually a marriage on August 2, 1941. To this union four children were born: Garyld, Cheryl, LaRae, and a stillborn infant son.

Vera shared her talent of teaching with many students, later their children, and even a few of their grandchildren in the Persia School District and then in the Tri-Center School District. When asked what grade was her favorite, she would always say, "ALL OF THEM".

Vera continued teaching until a retinal hemorrhage forced her into early retirement. Even though this was a blow to Vera and took her away from her passion for teaching, it was a blessing in disguise, as it allowed Vera, Edwin, and LaRae to spend the winter months in Southern Texas. While living in Texas, she joined the Texas Rhythm Ramblers as a piano player, giving many hours of entertainment and joy to all who heard them. She also spent many hours making tapes and sharing them with friends and family, both near and far.

After her husband died in 1993, Vera and LaRae spent a few more winters in Texas before selling their winter home down there and remaining in their Persia home year round.

Most recently she joined the Four County Players and spent many afternoons at area nursing homes, retirement centers, and different events in Southwestern Iowa. She was with the band setting up schedules and organizing dates right up until she developed pneumonia in the first part of November. Complications of that developed into heart and kidney failure.

Vera died on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at Creighton University Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, having attained the age of eighty-seven years, five months and six days. Her joyous spirit will remain with us always and she will be missed by us all. She showed us strength and courage both in her life and in her death. The most important things in her life were family, music, and teaching.

In addition to her parents, Vera was preceded in death by her husband Edwin, an infant son, and her son Garyld.

Vera is survived by her daughters Cheryl Olsberg of Omaha, Nebraska and LaRae Kuster of Persia, Iowa, two granddaughters, four great-grandchildren, other family, and many friends.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, December 9, 2006 with Rev. Orris Drake officiating the 10:30 AM service at the Persia Methodist Church in Persia, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were the 4 County Players and Wives, Veral and Dorothy Smith, Craig and Terri Daringer, Ken and Norma Perrin, Alden and Ella Stamp, and all her students and friends. Serving as casket bearers were Dale Jensen, Tom Nelson, Brent Daringer, Greg Roecker, Robert Stuhr, and Chad Plambeck. Interment was held at the Valley View Cemetery in Persia, Iowa.

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Kutnink, Karen Dee - d. November 23, 2006

Death notice - Karen Dee Kutnink d. November 23, 2006

Services for 68-year-old Karen Dee Kutnink of Irwin will be held 10:30 am Saturday, November 25th, at the Irwin United Methodist Church in Irwin. Burial will be at the Emerson Cemetery. Karen Kutnink died Thursday, November 23rd at the Manning Regional Health Care Center. Survivors include her husband Donald; 3 sons, Kenton (Terri) of Farmington, MN, Robert of Emerson, and John (Lucille) of Cambridge, NE; 1 daughter, Sunny Jo Anderson (David) of Amelia Court House, VA; 1 sister-in-law, Margarete Westenburg of Emerson; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be held Friday, November 24th, from noon to 9:00 PM with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Karen Dee Kutnink - 68
Who Died On - Thursday, November 23, 2006

Visitation
Friday, November 24, 2006 - 12:00 Noon to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, November 24, 2006 - 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, November 25, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
United Methodist Church - Irwin, Iowa

Interment
Saturday, November 25, 2006 - 2:00 P.M.
Emerson Cemetery - Emerson, Iowa

She is survived by her husband Donald Kutnink of Irwin, Iowa; her children: Kenton (Terri) Kutnink of Farmington, MN, Sunny Jo (David) Anderson of Amelia Court House, VA, Robert Kutnink of Emerson, IA and John (Lucille) Kutnink of Cambridge, NE;and her sister-in-law Margarete Westenburg of Emerson, IA

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Harlan, Iowa 51537
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Kutnink, Karen Dee (Westenburg) August 15, 1938 - November 23, 2006

Karen Dee Kutnink - Age 86

Karen Dee Kutnink, daughter of Eldon Bernard and Elna Marie (Hartman) Westenburg, was born on August 15, 1938, in Carson, Iowa. She attended school at Griswold Elementary and graduated from Griswold High School with the class of 1956.

After high school, Karen was united in marriage to Donald Dean Kutnink at the Griswold Methodist Church on June 3, 1956. Four children were born to this union: Donald Kenton, Sunny Jo, Robert Dean and John William. After their marriage, they lived in Council Bluffs and Griswold, Iowa until March of 1957, then moved to a farm near Walnut, Iowa and were members of the Walnut Presbyterian Church. In 1963, they made their home on a farm north of Irwin and were members of the Irwin United Methodist Church. In 1969, they had a farm sale and later that year moved into Irwin.

Karen was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. Her children and grandchildren were her life. Even though raising her children didn’t come with a retirement package, she felt very successful. Over the years, she worked several part-time jobs so she could stay close to home and her children. She was a field foreman for a large detassling crew for seven years. She was also a bus driver, worked at the locker, waitressed, bartended, cooked and worked at the elevator. She even went on the road with Don with Western Engineering working as a flagger, weighing and driving trucks and keeping up the travel trailer they lived in. In 1989, she went to work with Don at Omni Engineering as the field office secretary. She quit working in 1995 after being diagnosed with COPD. Karen lived one day at a time, even through her long illness. She had everything anyone could have possibly wanted with her family and friends.

Karen died at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa on November 23, 2006, having attained the age of sixty-eight years, three months and eight days. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers and sister: Harlan Westenburg and his wife Carrie, Marlin Westenburg and Joyce Higgins and her husband Stanley and her daughter-in-law, Vanessa Kutnink.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Kutnink of Irwin, Iowa; her children: Kent Kutnink and his wife Terri of Farmington, Minnesota, Sunny Jo and her husband David Anderson of Amelia Court House, Virginia, Robert Kutnink of Emerson, Iowa and John Kutnink and his wife Lucille of Cambridge, Nebraska; her grandchildren: Jonathan Kutnink, Jason Kutnink, Kristin Peters, Thomas Kutnink, Timothy Kutnink, Scott Kutnink and Amber Kutnink; her sister-in-law Margarete Westenburg of Emerson, Iowa; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Keith Pals at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 25, 2006, at the United Methodist Church in Irwin, Iowa. Interment was held at the Emerson Cemetery in Emerson, Iowa by Rev. Glenn Rankin with Kristin Kutnink as an honorary casket bearer and Tim Kutnink, Jonathan Kutnink, Tom Kutnink, Scott Kutnink, Amber Kutnink and Jason Kutnink serving as casket bearers.

Lacey, Gladys - d. Oct. 31, 2006

Death notice - Gladys Lacey d. Oct. 31, 2006

Gladys Lacey
The Harlan Tribune
11/03/2006

AMES -- Gladys Lacey, 98, Ames, formerly of Harlan, died Tuesday, Oct. 31 in Ames.
She is survived by her son, John (Alice) Lacey of Ames and Mesa, Az. The family plans no funeral.

Langenfeld - Suzette (Sondag) – d. November 7, 2006

Death notice - Suzette (Sondag) Langenfeld d November 7, 2006

Services for 81-year-old Suzette Langenfeld of Earling will be held 10:00 am Monday, November 13th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Suzette Langenfeld died Tuesday, November 7th at Myrtue Medical Center. Survivors include 3 daughters, Mary Naujokatis (Leo) of Omaha, Jan Parsons (John) of Cave Creek, AZ, and Ann Breedlove (Joe) of Colorado Springs, CO; 2 sons, Donald Langenfeld (Sandra) of Mt. Prospect, IL and John Langenfeld (Kelene) of Omaha; 1 brother, Rich Sondag (Leona) of Portsmouth; 1 sister, Barbara Heller (Rich) of Portsmouth; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Family Visitation will be held 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday, November 12th at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, with open visitation from 2:00 to 9:00 PM and a rosary service at 4:00 PM Sunday at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Arrangements and Services For
Suzette R. Langenfeld Age 81
Who Died On - Tuesday, November 7, 2006

Visitation
Sunday, November 12, 2006 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, November 13, 2006 - 10:00 AM
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima - Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivor’s include her children:
Mary (Leo) Naujokaitis, Omaha, NE,
Jane (John) Parsons, Cave Creek, AZ,
Donald (Sandra) Langenfeld, Mt. Prospect, IL,;
John (Kelene) Langenfeld Omaha, and
Ann (Joe) Breedlove of Colorado Springs, CO,
Brother Rich (Leona) Sondag and
Sister Barbara (Rich) Heller, both of Portsmouth,
Twelve grandchildren, six great-grandchildren

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Langenfeld, Suzette (Sondag) – d. November 7, 2006

Obit - Langenfeld, Suzette Rose (Sondag) December 19, 1924 - November 7, 2006

Langenfeld, Suzette Rose (Sondag) December 19, 1924 - November 7, 2006

Suzette R. Langenfeld - Age 81

Suzette Rose Langenfeld was born on December 19, 1924, to Joseph and Mary (Hammes) Sondag joining six brothers and sisters. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth where she remained an active member throughout her entire life. Suzette attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Portsmouth, Iowa, before graduating in 1942.

On October 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to Richard Langenfeld at St. Mary's in Portsmouth. They made their home on the farm near Portsmouth until 1977 when they moved into town. Six children were born to their union: Mary, Jane, Don, John, Allen, and Ann. Suzette was a homemaker and cared for her family while serving her church as sacristan, enjoying her hobbies of quilting and history. She was a member of a quilting club and a member of the Shelby County Historical Society in Harlan, as well as becoming involved in the Widows or Widowers (WOW) group after the death of her husband of forty-five years in July of 1991.

Suzette Langenfeld entered Myrtue Medical Center on November 7, 2006, where she died hours later having attained the age of eighty-one years, ten months, and nineteen days. In addition to her parents, Suzette was preceded in death by her husband Richard, her son Allen, sister Marie Sondag, and brothers Francis, Ted, and Msgr. Joseph Sondag.

Suzette is survived by her children: Mary (Leo) Naujokaitis of Omaha, Nebraska, Jane (John) Parsons of Cave Creek, Arizona, Don (Sandy) Langenfeld of Mt. Prospect, Illinois, John (Kelene) Langenfeld of Omaha, and Ann (Joe) Breedlove of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a brother Rich (Leona) Sondag of Portsmouth, Iowa, and a sister Barbara (Rich) Heller of Portsmouth; twelve grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Ceil Brown and Joan Sondag, brother-in-law W.G. Langenfeld, nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. John Dorton at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 13, 2006, at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. Interment was held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth with Philip Langenfeld serving as an honorary casket bearer and Kevin Naujokaitis, Steven Parsons, Alan Naujokaitis, Michael Langenfeld, Justin Langenfeld and Eric Langenfeld serving as casket bearers.

Lapke, Mary Ann (Gross) - January 30, 1943 - November 6, 2006

Obit - Mary Ann (Gross) Lapke January 30, 1943 - November 6, 2006

Services for 63-year-old Mary Ann Lapke of Dunlap will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, November 9th at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. Burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Mary Ann Lapke died Monday, November 6th, in Dunlap. Survivors include her husband Ed; 3 sons, Tim Lapke (Jamie) of Logan, John Lapke (Kari) of Logan and Chuck Lapke (Michelle) of Overland Park, KS; 2 daughters, Susan Walski (Kris) of Logan and Jennifer Puck (Steve) of Dunlap; her mother, Lavina Gross of Earling; 8 brothers and sisters, Joan Erlbacher (Bill) of Earling, Kathleen Leuschen (Tom) of Flower Mound, TX, Duane Gross (Liz) of Omaha, Damian Gross of Logan, Dean Gross of Cedar Rapids, Declan Gross (Gayla) of Earling, David Gross of Des Moines, and Jeanne Filby (Tom) of Omaha. Visitation will be held after 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 8th, at St. Patrick's Parish Center in Dunlap with a scripture service at 7:00 PM. The Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Ann Lapke
Visitation:
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM
St. Patrick's Parish Center
Dunlap, IA 51529

Visitation:
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 7:00 PM until 7:30 PM
Scripture Service
St. Patrick's Parish Center
Highway 30
Dunlap, IA 51529

Service:
Thursday, November 9, 2006 10:30 AM
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Highway 30
Dunlap, IA 51529

Mary Ann (Gross) Lapke was born January 30, 1943, to Alban and Lavina (Kaufmann) Gross in Harlan, Iowa. She grew up in Earling, Iowa and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in 1961. Mary Ann then attended Mercy Nursing School in Council Bluffs and then Creighton University and received a degree as a Registered Nurse. Mary Ann married Ed Lapke on December 29, 1964, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. Mary Ann worked at Little Flower Haven Nursing Home for a short time right after she was married and then as the kids got older she worked part time at the Dunlap Nursing Home before she became the nurse at the Dunlap Public School in 1979, where she was still working.

Mary Ann was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, and Altar Society. She taught CCD classes and coordinated this program for many years. Mary Ann also looked after a number of people around the community. Mary Ann's joys in life were her faith in God, being a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. Mary Ann was a giving person and always wanting to help everyone.

Mary Ann died on Monday, November 6, 2006, in Dunlap, Iowa attaining the age of 63 years, nine months, and seven days.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her father, Alban Gross and her nephew, Chad Erlbacher. She is survived by her husband, Ed Lapke of Dunlap, IA; three sons, Chuck (Michelle) Lapke of Overland Park, KS, John (Kari) Lapke and Tim (Jamie) Lapke all of Logan, IA; two daughters, Susan (Kris) Walski of Logan, IA, Jennifer (Steve) Puck of Dunlap, IA; ten grandchildren; her mother Lavina Gross of Earling, IA; eight siblings, Joan (Bill) Erlbacher of Earling, IA, Kathleen (Tom)Leuschen of Flower Mound, TX, Duane (Liz) Gross of Omaha, NE, Damian Gross of Logan, IA, Dean Gross of Cedar Rapids, IA, Declan (Gayla) Gross of Earling, IA, David Gross of Des Moines, IA, Jeanne (Tom) Filby of Omaha, NE; and many other relatives and friends

Mass of Christian Burial
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Dunlap, Iowa
Thursday, November 9, 2006, at 10:30 am

Celebrant Rev. Paul Strittmatter

Organist Marilyn Grote

Vocalists St. Patrick's Choir

Pall Bearers
Duane Gross Damian Gross Dean Gross
Declan Gross Dave Gross Bill Erlbacher

Final Resting Place
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Iowa

Memorials may be made to the Mary Ann Lapke Memorial Fund.

Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.

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Woodbine - Dunlap, IA
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Leaders, Jeanette (Thomas) - April 25, 1933 - October 23, 2006

Obit - Jeanette (Thomas) Leaders April 25, 1933 - October 23, 2006

Jeanette Leaders
Transcribed with permission, ©Daily Nonpareil
10/25/2006

Jeanette Leaders, age 73, of Council Bluffs, formerly of Minden, Iowa, passed away October 23, 2006 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

She was born on April 25, 1933 near Bentley, Iowa, to the late David and Nellie (Smith) Thomas, she was a 1951 graduate from Abraham Lincoln High School.

She married Darwin Leaders on October 23, 1954. They farmed near Minden all their married life. She was a homemaker and an active member of Silver Creek United Methodist Church. She helped with 4-H and enjoyed her flowers and baking. She moved from the farm to Harmony Court in Council Bluffs in 2004.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Darwin in 1997; infant son, Ricky in 1957; brothers, Clifford and Raymond Thomas; sister, Inez Pellerin.

Survivors include her son, Doug Leaders and wife LuAnn, of Hancock, Iowa; daughters, Susan Taylor and husband Chris, of Oakland, Iowa, Deb Lundeen and husband Brad, of Minden, Neb.; grandchildren, Amy and Amanda Leaders, Nicole, Austin and Jennifer Taylor, Mark, Laura and Nathan Lundeen; sister-in-law, Dorothy Thomas, of Council Bluffs.

Visitation with the family Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. At Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services Friday 11 a.m. At the funeral home, Rev. Judy Flanegin, will officiate. Interment will be in Silver Creek Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at Silver Creek United Methodist Church. Memorials may be offered to the church or your favorite charity.

 

Lebeck, Barbara Jane (Lasley) Butcher - December 28, 1935 - October 23, 2006

Obit - Barbara Jane (Lasley) Butcher Lebeck December 28, 1935 - October 23, 2006

Barbara Jane (Lasley) Butcher Lebeck, Age 70
(December 28, 1935 - October 23, 2006)

Visitation
Wednesday, Oct 25, after 5:00 PM, Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla
Funeral Service Thursday, October 26, 2006, 11:00 AM United Methodist Church, Irwin, Iowa
Reverend Keith Pals, Officiating

Music "Amazing Grace" Milton Barry, Vocalist "If You Could See Me Now" Colette Plagman, Vocalist Ruth Ann Barry, Accompanist

Interment: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Kimballton, Iowa

Casket Bearers: Scott Butcher, Devon Butcher, Kenny Oster, Rick Bybee, Steve Heuton, Mark Rasmussen

Honorary Casket Bearer “Mack”

Barbara Butcher Lebeck

Barbara Jane, daughter of Ray and Nora (Griffin) Lasley, was born December 28, 1935, at Red Oak, Iowa. She attended school and graduated from Red Oak High School. Barbara was united in marriage on October 15, 1953, with Nathan Butcher at Yuma, AZ, when he was home on leave from the military. When her husband was sent to Korea, she moved back to Emerson, IA, to live with his grandmother. After her husband was discharged from the military, they made their home in Omaha, NE, where their three children were born. During this time, Barbara was a full time homemaker caring for her children. She moved to Audubon, IA, in 1974, where she operated her own ceramic shop. Later in life she was married again and took the name Barbara Lebeck. Lorraine then moved to Kimballton and worked at Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn. Wherever she lived, Barbara enjoyed life, collecting angels, plates, bells and family photos. Cooking for her family, crocheting and reading filled her spare time. Barbara attended the United Methodist Church in Irwin, where she had moved in 2004 to be near her daughter. Shortly after her move to Irwin, Barbara's health began to decline and in mid-2006 she was diagnosed with cancer. She died at her home in Irwin on Monday, October 23, 2006, at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 25 days. Preceding Barbara in death are her parents; husband; son Dennis Butcher; and sister Donna Wachter. She is survived by her son Keith Butcher and wife Kathy of Omaha, NE; daughter Kathy and husband Andy Rasmussen of Irwin; four grandchildren: Andrea and husband Kenny Oster of Omaha; Scott Butcher of Omaha; Juscinda Butcher of Corning and Devon Butcher of Corning; two step-grandchildren Toni Stork of Harlan and Mark Rasmussen of Irwin; one great-grandson Nicholas Oster and four step-great-grandchildren: Cale and Trenna Stork of Harlan and Madison and Jaedan Rasmussen of Harlan; three half sisters: Nadine and husband Clyde Sellers of Red Oak; Sharon and husband Ron Hultquist of Red Oak; and Lois and husband Joe Hartley of Kansas City, MO; brother-in-law James Wachter of Cater Lake, IA; special “brother” Lester Johnson of Rochester, MN; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Lefeber, Eugene "Gene" Stephen - d. November 16, 2006

Death notice - Eugene "Gene" Stephen Lefeber d. November 16, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Eugene "Gene" Lefeber - 75
Who Died On - Thursday, November 16, 2006

Visitation
Saturday, November 18, 2006 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Sunday, November 19, 2006 12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa
Sunday, November 19, 2006 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Portsmouth, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, November 19, 2006 7:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima - Portsmouth, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, November 20, 2006 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima - Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

He is survived by his children:
Dan (Charlene) Lefeber of Portsmouth, IA,
Diane (Tom) Butler of Harlan, IA,
Julie (Bob) McCool of Tennant, IA,
Kathy (Dick) Keane of Panama, IA,
Randy Lefeber of Dow City, IA,
Rick (Janet) Lefeber of Harlan, IA,
Kelly (Jennifer) Lefeber of Harlan, IA.
His brother and sisters:
Russell (Dorothy) Lefeber of Harlan, IA,
Marge (Ray Dean) Gordon of Arion, IA and
LaVonne (Paul) Jensen of Council Bluffs, IA

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Harlan, Iowa 51537
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Eugene Stephen Lefeber
Transcribed with permission, ©Daily Nonpareil
11/18/2006

Eugene "Gene" Stephen Lefeber, age 75, of Earling, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006, at Little Flower Haven Nursing Home.

Eugene was born in Portsmouth, Iowa. He served in the Air Force from 1952 - 1956.

Survivors include sons, Dan (Charlene) Lefeber of Portsmouth, Iowa, Rick (Janet) Lefeber and Kelly (Jennifer) Lefeber, all of Harlan, Iowa, and Randy Lefeber of Dow City, Iowa; daughters, Diane (Tom) Butler of Harlan, Iowa, Julie (Bob) McCool of Tennant, Iowa, and Kathy (Dick) Keane of Panama, Iowa; brother, Russell (Dorothy) Lefeber of Harlan, Iowa; sisters, Marge (Ray Dean) Gorden, Arion, Iowa, and LaVonne (Paul) Jensen, Council Bluffs; 18 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation with the family, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan. Visitation will also be held at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima, Portsmouth, Iowa, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service, Monday, Nov., 20, 2006, 10:30 a.m., St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima, Portsmouth, Iowa, with Rev. John Dorton officiating. Interment to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Iowa.

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Eugene S. "Gene" Lefeber
Omaha World-Herald
11/19/2006.

LEFEBER-Eugene "Gene" S., age 75, formerly of Portsmouth, IA. Survived by son, Dan (Charlene) Lefeber, Portsmouth, IA; daughters, Diane (Tom) Butler, Harlan, IA, Julie (Bob) McCool, Tennant, IA, Kathy (Dick) Keane, Panama, IA; sons, Randy Lefeber, Dow City, IA, Rick (Janet) Lefeber, Harlan, IA, Kelly (Jennifer) Lefeber, Harlan, IA, ; brothers, Russell (Dorothy) Lefeber, Harlan, IA; sisters, Marge (Ray Dean) Gordon, Arion, IA, LaVonne (Paul) Jensen, Council Bluffs, IA; 18 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

VISITATION Sunday 6-9pm at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima, Portsmouth, IA with Wake Service at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10:30am St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima. Burial St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, IA.

 

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

 

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Lefeber, Eugene Stephen April 17, 1931 - November 16, 2006

Eugene S. Lefeber - Age 75

Eugene "Gene" Stephen Lefeber, the son of John H and Emma Leinen Lefeber, was born on April 17, 1931, in Portsmouth, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth and had his first communion on May 26, 1938. After graduating from high school, Gene enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country honorably from 1952 to 1956.

On July 14, 1953, Eugene and JoAnne Frank were united in marriage at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. To this union, eight children were born: Dan, Diane, Julie, Kathy, Randy, Peggy, Rick, and Kelly. After his discharge from the service in 1956, Gene moved his family back to the Portsmouth area and began farming. He was later employed at Western Iowa Pork, Key Real Estate, Ouren Real Estate, Terry Knapp Real Estate and finally at Hy-Vee retiring in 1999.

Gene died on Thursday, November 16, 2006, at Little Flower Haven in Earling, Iowa having attained the age of seventy five years, six months and thirty days. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife JoAnne, one daughter, Peggy Lefeber and brothers: Richard, Ernest and Robert.

He is survived by his children: Dan Lefeber and his wife Charlene of Portsmouth, Iowa; Diane and her husband Tom Butler of Harlan, Iowa; Julie and her husband Bob McCool of Tennant, Iowa; Kathy and her husband Dick Keane of Panama, Iowa; Randy Lefeber of Dow City, Iowa; Rick Lefeber and his wife Janet of Harlan, Iowa; Kelly Lefeber and his wife Jennifer of Harlan, Iowa; eighteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Russell Lefeber and his wife Dorothy of Harlan, Iowa; two sisters: Marge and her husband Ray Dean Gorden of Arion, Iowa and LaVonne and her husband Paul Jensen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth, Iowa with Rev John Dorton as the celebrant. Serving as Honorary Casket Bearers were Josh Lefeber, Dylan Lefeber, Emily Lefeber, Michelle Keane, Lisa McCool Becker, Kaitlyn Lefeber, Kristi Pederson, Jessica Keane, Abby Lefeber, James Lefeber and Nicole Lefeber. Serving as casket bearers were Chad Butler, Tim Pederson, Kevin Lefeber, Ryan Lefeber, Mike Butler, Brad Butler, David McCool and Shawn McCool. Military Rites were done by the Portsmouth American legion Post No. 547 with interment in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth, Iowa.

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.

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

 

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Donald Peter Leinen
Transcribed with permission, ©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  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.

Littrell, Preston "Lee" LeRoy - d. November 8, 2006

Death notice - Preston "Lee" LeRoy Littrell d. November 8, 2006

PRESTON "Lee" LEROY LITTRELL, 61, of Defiance, died Wednesday, Nov. 8th, at his home. Memorial services will be held 2:00-p.m. Monday, Nov. 13th, at the First Assembly of God Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Preston "Lee" Littrell - Age 61
Who died on - November 8, 2006

Memorial Service
Monday, November 13, 2006 2:00 P.M.
First Assembly of God
Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Linda Littrell of Kiron, IA; Brothers and Sisters: George (Mary) Littrell of Sullivan, MO; Albert Littrell, Allen (Rosalie) Littrell, Don (Leola) Littrell all of Owensville, MO; Sarah Westbrook of Pahrump, NV; Jane (John) Readman of Defiance, IA; and Diane (Roger) Light of Salem, MO

 

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Littrell, Preston Lee June 14, 1945 - November 8, 2006

Preston "Lee" Littrell - Age 61

Preston "Lee" Littrell was born on June 14, 1945 to Charles and Lucy (Stevens) Littrell in Cuba, Missouri. He grew up and attended school in Cuba, Missouri, and after his schooling, joined the United States Army. He went to basic training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri, and later served in the Artillery Division. He received his honorable discharge from the service and then spent his life working as a truck driver.

He was united in marriage to Jan Stewart in 1966. In 1994, Lee was united in marriage to Linda Wilds. Lee loved his dogs and going fishing with John. He also loved to watch cartoons on television, his favorite being Sponge Bob Squarepants. He had a fabulous sense of humor and kept that with him until the very end. He had the gift of giving and gave to others his entire life.

He had been living in Kiron, Iowa, until his illness made it necessary for him to move to Defiance, Iowa, with his sister, Jane. It was at that residence that he died on November 8, 2006, having attained the age of sixty-one years, four months, and twenty-five days.

Lee Littrell was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lucy (Stevens) Littrell, and his grandparents Dan and Sarah Harper. He is survived by his wife Linda of Kiron, Iowa; and his siblings: George (Mary) Littrell of Sullivan, Missouri, Albert Littrell, Allen (Rosalie) Littrell, and Don (Leola) Littrell all of Owensville, Missouri, Sara Westbrook of Prompt, Nevada, Jane (John) Readman of Defiance, Iowa, and Diana (Roger) Light of Salem, Missouri, nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends.

A Memorial Service was held on Monday, November 13, 2006, at 2:00 PM at the First Assembly of God Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. Al Hazelton officiating. Serving as honorary casket bearers were William Kohnekamp, Jr., John Readman, Alfred LaDuke, Joe Kohnekamp, Don Littrell, and William Kohnekamp.

Malone, Marcella M. (Schiltz) - July 31, 1923 - December 26, 2006

Obit - Marcella M. (Schiltz) Malone July 31, 1923 - December 26, 2006

Services for 83-year-old Marcella Malone of Woodbine will be held 1:00 PM Friday, December 29th, 2006 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woodbine. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery. Marcella Malone died Tuesday, December 26th, 2006 at the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine. Survivors include 2 daughters, Shirley Stultz of Omaha, NE and Janet Bohe (Dave) of Onawa; 1 brother, Gerald Schiltz (Nola) of Portsmouth; 1 sister-in-law, Ilene Davidson of Woodbine. No visitation services are planned. The Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine is in charge of the arrangements.

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Marcella Malone
Service:
Friday, December 28, 2006
1:00 PM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
7th & Normal St.
Woodbine, IA 51579

THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION

Marcella M. (Schiltz) Malone, 83 died on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa. Marcella was born on July 31, 1923 to Lawrence and Anna (Ebert) Schlitz in Arion, Iowa. She attended school in Earling, Iowa and a country school near Panama, Iowa. She then helped on her parent's farm near Woodbine. On October 5, 1942 she married Merle “Bill” Malone.
Marcella was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woodbine.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Merle “Bill”; daughter Joyce and three brothers, Arthur, Charles and Donald Schiltz. She is survived by her two daughters, Shirley Stultz of Omaha, Nebraska and Janet and her husband Dave Bohe of Onawa, Iowa; three granddaughters, Julie Blocki of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Nancy Valentio of Omaha, Nebraska and Laura Cooper of Ohio; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Gerald Schiltz and his wife Nola of Portsmouth, Iowa; sister-in-law Ilene Davidson of Woodbine, Iowa and many other relatives and friends.

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Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine, IA
www.foutsfuneralhome.com

Martens, Alvin F. - April 26, 1921 - December 26, 2006

Obit - Alvin F. Martens April 26, 1921 - December 26, 2006

Martens, Alvin F.
The Daily Nonpareil
12/27/2006

Alvin F. Martens, age 85, of Minden, Iowa, passed away at his home on December 26, 2006.

He was born in Shelby, Iowa, on April 26, 1921, to the late Hans and Emma (Dorhman) Martens. Alvin has lived and farmed in Minden for the past 62 years. He married Dorothy Dau on July 19, 1944. A member and active church member of Minden United Church of Christ.

He is preceded in death by his sisters, Olga Wolff and Viola Kapfer.

Survivors include wife of 62 years, Dorothy, of Minden; daughters, Janet Graham and husband, Gary, of Underwood, Connie Marr and husband, Ken, of Greely, Colo. and Marsha Beedle and husband, Perry III, of Oakland, Iowa; sons, Danny Martens and wife, Judy, James Martens and wife, Cathy, all of Minden, Jeffrey and wife, Sherrie, of Oakland, Iowa; 22 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Velma and Elsie Martens of Valley, Neb., Ellen Blumer and husband, Melvin, Jane Steenbock and husband, Elvin, all of Persia, Iowa.

Open visitation, Thursday, all day with family present 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services, Friday, 10:30 a.m., Minden United Church of Christ. Pastor Brian Wohlhuter officiant. Interment in Minden Cemetery with luncheon to follow at church. Family suggest memorials to the Minden Church or your favorite charity.

Monson, Mildred Louise (Groat) - September 7, 1913 - November 12, 2006

Obit - Mildred Louise (Groat) Monson September 7, 1913 - November 12, 2006

A private memorial service will be held for 93-year-old Mildred Monson of Harlan. She passed away Sunday, November 12th, 2006 in Harlan. Survivors include 1 son, Richard Monson (Sharon) of Harlan; 1 daughter, Nancy Evans (Dan) of Balaton, MN; 1 brother, Marvin Groat of Ames; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Mildred Louise Monson
September 7, 1913 - November 12, 2006

Mildred Louise Monson, the daughter of Jesse V. And Inga Elise (Martinson) Groat, was born on September 7, 1913, in Irwin, Iowa. She was raised in Irwin and graduated from Irwin High School in 1931. She married Herman M. Monson on June 22, 1940. During her life, she worked as a switchboard operator, egg candler, and waitress. Mildred moved to Harlan, Iowa, in 1971, to be closer to her son and his family. For a number of years she worked at the Baptist Memorial Home (Elm Crest Retirement Community) in Harlan; she retired in 1975. Mildred became a resident of Elm Crest in 2004.

Mildred was a fiercely independent and very frugal woman who lived for her family. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and also enjoyed reading, cooking, and solving crossword puzzles.

Mildred L. Monson died on Sunday, November 12, 2006, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community, in Harlan, Iowa, having reached the age of 93 years, 2 months, and 5 days.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include one son, Richard (Sharon) Monson of Harlan, Iowa; one daughter, Nancy (Dan) Evans of Balaton, Minnesota; one brother, Marvin Groat of Ames, Iowa; six grandchildren, Wendy (Russ) Pixler of Ames, Iowa, Brian Sanders of Seattle, Washington, Sean Monson and Brandon (Jessica) Monson, both of Harlan, Iowa, and Chevonne Monson and Derek Monson, both of Omaha, Nebraska; three great-grandchildren, Jonathan Pixler and Kiersten Pixler, both of Ames, Iowa, and Chase Allyn Monson of Harlan, Iowa; and other relatives and friends.

A private memorial service was held on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. David Swinton officiating. Burial of ashes was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, 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
burmeisterjohannsen.com

Muell, Thelma Ann (LeMaster) - May 17, 1940 - December 12, 2006

Obit - Thelma Ann (LeMaster) Muell May 17, 1940 - December 12, 2006

Muell, Thelma Ann(LeMaster)
The Daily Nonpareil
12/15/2006 & 12/16/2006

Thelma Ann Muell, age 66, passed away on December 12, 2006 at her home.

Thelma was born on May 17, 1940 to John and Thelma (Moore) LeMaster in Council Bluffs. She graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1958. Thelma worked as a waitress at the Pink Poodle and Crescent Lounge in Crescent. She also helped run the family business, Muell Refrigeration. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, John and Thelma LeMaster.

Thelma will be sadly missed by her husband Elmer of 48 years; daughters, Tonette Muell and fiancee Chuck, Penny Church and husband Keith, Tina Malone; son, Elmer Muell, Jr. and wife Lee; grandchildren, Crystal, Ashley and their mother Hydee, Brian, Amber, Dakota and Dillon; step grandchildren; brothers, Joe LeMaster and wife Gigi, Frank LeMaster and wife Nancy and Terry LeMaster; sister, Toni LeMaster; host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Celebration of life memorial service will be 10:30 A.M., Monday, December 18, 2006 at Henry-Livingston Funeral Home in Council Bluffs, with a luncheon to follow at the Pink Poodle in Crescent, Iowa.

[Elmer Muell is the son of Nick & Clara (Kramer) Muell]

Nauman, Lillian - d. December 7, 2006

Lucille Lillian Nauman d. December 7, 2006

Private family services will be held for 85-year-old Lucille Lillian Nauman of Shelby. Lucille Nauman died Thursday, December 7th, 2006 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 2 sons, James and Rosann Nauman of Avoca and Gregory Nauman of Greenville, SC; 3 daughters, Gretchen and Larry Balster of Scottsdale, AZ, Jane Abdullah of Des Moines and Watonia Nolde of San Antonio, TX. There will be no visitation. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Lucille Lillian Nauman - Age 85
Who died on Thursday, December 7, 2006

No Visitation
Private Family Service Only

Interment
Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include her children:
James (Rosann) Nauman of Avoca, IA;
Gretchen (Larry) Balster of Scottsdale, AZ;
Jane Abdullah of Des Moines, IA;
Gregory Nauman of Greenville, SC;
Watonia Nolde of San Antonio, TX

Nelson, Audrey M. - d. Oct. 29, 2006

Death notice - Audrey M. Nelson d. Oct. 29, 2006

Audrey Nelson
The Harlan Tribune
11/03/2006

DES MOINES -- Audrey M. Nelson, 86, Des Moines, died Sunday, Oct. 29 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. At Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Nelson was born in Harlan and graduated from Harlan High School. She worked as a legal secretary at the Shelby County Courthouse and farmed near Irwin before moving to Des Moines.

She is survived by daughters Rosella (Tom) Carpe of Des Moines and Mary (Rex) Surber of Leon, In.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Nelson, Sandy – d. November 13, 2006

Death notice - Sandy Nelson d November 13, 2006

Services for 57-year-old Sandy Nelson of Harlan are pending at the Knutson Family Chapel in Avoca. Sandy Nelson died Monday, November 13th, 2006 at Cass County Medical Center.

Nielsen, Wayne E. - d. November 27, 2006

Death notice - Wayne E. Nielsen d. November 27, 2006

Arrangements and Services For
Wayne E. Nielsen - 54
Who Died On - Monday, November 27, 2006

Visitation
Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Services
Friday, December 1, 2006 - 10:30 AM
First United Methodist Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Monroe Township Cemetery - Rural Walnut, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Janelle Nielsen of Avoca, Iowa, his children: Renea Nielsen of Seattle, Washington and Curtis Nielsen of Ames, Iowa, his parents Eugene and Margaret Nielsen of Harlan, Iowa, one sister Diane and her husband Dan Kenney of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and one brother Gary and his wife Leslie Nielsen of Avoca.

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

 

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Nielsen, Wayne Eugene August 10, 1952 - November 27, 2006

Wayne Eugene Nielsen - Age 54

Wayne Eugene Nielsen was born to Eugene and Margaret (Pond) Nielsen on August 10, 1952 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Altamont Baptist Church in rural Harlan, Iowa. Wayne attended the Avoca Community Schools throughout his entire school career, graduating with the class of 1970 and being named a State of Iowa Scholar that year. He went on to attend Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, being admitted "with recognition" and majoring in Agricultural Engineering. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in 1974, he started farming in Fairview Township, seven miles northeast of Avoca, Iowa. Wayne was instrumental in initiating many conservation practices in his farming career.

On January 20, 1979, Wayne was united in marriage to Janelle Drake of Walnut, Iowa. They raised two children, a daughter Renea and a son Curtis. Wayne didn't like to throw anything away, always saying that you might need it later. He proved his point when he used those types of items to build a dune buggy with Curtis from scratch.

Wayne continued to live on the farm with his family until his illness and death on November 27, 2006. He had attained the age of 54 years, 3 months, and 17 days. Wayne is survived by his wife Janelle of Avoca, Iowa, his children Renea Nielsen of Seattle, Washington, and Curtis Nielsen of Ames, Iowa, his parents, Eugene and Margaret Nielsen of Harlan, Iowa, one sister Diane and her husband Dan Kenney of Council Bluffs, Iowa, one brother Gary and his wife Leslie Nielsen of Avoca, Iowa, nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends.

A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, December 1, 2006. Pastor Dave Swinton officiated the 10:30 AM service at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Jason Kenney, Philip McCarthy, Calvin Nielsen, Simon Nielsen, Ethan Nielsen, and Larry Madsen. Interment was at the Monroe Township Cemetery in Rural Walnut, Iowa, with honorary casket bearers Sara Allen, Sydney Galligan, Sonya Nielsen, Terry Hamdorf, Bob Edwards, and John Edwards.

Norgaard, Frederick - d. Nov. 22, 2006

Death notice - Frederick Norgaard d. Nov. 22, 2006

Frederick Norgaard
Transcribed with permission, ©The Harlan Tribune
11/28/2006

GOLDEN VALLEY, Mn. -- Frederick Norgaard, 53, Golden Valley, Mn., died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2006.

He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Norgaard, of Harlan; wife, Janice, of Golden Valley; son, Michael, and grandson, Jay, of Chrystal, Mn.; and daughter Michelle Norgaard of Golden Valley.
Services are pending in Minnesota.

O'Day, Willam Delbert "Dell" - August 3, 1916 - October 21, 2006

Obit - Willam Delbert "Dell" O'Day August 3, 1916 - October 21, 2006

Services for 90-year-old Dell O'Day of Dunlap will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, October 25th at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. Burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Dell O'Day died Saturday, October 21st, at Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; 1 son, Bill O'Day (Bonnie) of Dunlap; 2 daughters, Peggy Wilke (Ken) of Omaha and Pat Schmidt (Gary) of Harlan. Friends may call after 10:00 am Tuesday, October 24th at the Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap with a scripture service at 7:30 PM.

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Dell O'Day

Visitation:
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
10th & Jeroleman
Dunlap, IA 51529

Scripture Service
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
7:30 PM until 8:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home
Dunlap, IA 51529

Service:
Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:30 PM
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Dunlap, IA 51529

Willam Delbert O Day was born on August 3, 1916, to Michael and Jessie (Jenkins) O Day in the Gallands Grove area northeast of Dunlap. Dell attended Galland's Grove Country School. He then began farming with his parents. Dell married Ruth Hartwig on March 21, 1937, at the Lutheran Parsonage in Harlan. The couple farmed in the Galland S grove area on Dell S parents farm. The couple moved into Dunlap in mid 1970s.

Dell was a member of the St. Patrick S Catholic Church. He especially loved farming and his favorite tractor was his B John Deere. Dell also loved horses and he was always concerned about race horses.

Dell died on Saturday, October 21, 2006, at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunlap, Iowa at the age of 90 years, two months and 18 days.

Dell was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Hubert, Tom, Bill, Mort and John; one sister, Marguerite O Day; infant daughter; and daughter, Shelley O Day ~ she was 18 Years old and had Cerebral Palsey. Dell is survived by his wife, Ruth O Day of Dunlap, Iowa; son, Bill O Day and his wife Bonnie of Dunlap, Iowa; two daughters, Peggy and husband Kenny Wilke of Omaha, Nebraska, Pat & husband Gary Schmidt of Harlan, Iowa; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; two sisters-in-law, Edith Jenkins of Woodbine, Iowa, Rita Hartwig of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services
St. Patrick's Catholic Church ~ Dunlap, Iowa
Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at 10:30 am

Celebrant
Father Paul Strittmatter

Musicians
Marilyn Grote & Jerry Baldwin

Selections
How Great Thou Art, Wind Beneath My Wings
Grandpa, Danny Boy

Pall Bearers
Tom O Day, Fritz Baldwin, Kevin Wilke
Brad O Day, Brett Schmidt & Bart Schmidt
Honorary Pall Bearers
Giselle Wilke, Terri Talacko, Brenda Fahle
Belinda O Day & Benita Foley

Final Resting Place
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Iowa

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

Ohrt, Leonard Frederick - August 9, 1911 - October 13, 2006

Death notice - Leonard Frederick Ohrt August 9, 1911 - October 13, 2006

KNOD radio:
Services for 95-year-old Leonard Ohrt of Harlan will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 17th, at the Elm Crest Chapel in Harlan. Burial will be at the Bennington, NE Cemetery. Leonard Ohrt died Friday, October 13th, at Elm Crest Retirement Community of Harlan. Survivors include his wife Irene; 1 daughter, Pat Meisel of Kirkman; 2 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Margaret Poulson of Omaha. Friends may call 1:30 PM Tuesday, October 17th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community Chapel. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla is in charge of the arrangements.

KJAN radio:
LEONARD OHRT, 95, of Harlan, died Friday, Oct. 13th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 2:00-p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17th, at the Elm Crest Chapel in Harlan. Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla has the arrangements.

Leonard Frederick Ohrt
(August 9, 1911 - October 13, 2006)

Funeral Service
Tuesday, October 17, 2006, 2 PM
Elm Crest Chapel
Elm Crest Retirement Community
Harlan, Iowa

Visitation
Friends may call after 1:30 PM on Tuesday at Elm Crest Chapel

Interment
At a later date
German Cemetery Association
Bennington, Nebraska

posted with permission from:
Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla, IA
www.ohdefuneralhome.com

Patchin, Olga - d. Nov. 24, 2006

Death notice - Olga Patchin d. Nov. 24, 2006

Olga Patchin
The Harlan Tribune
11/28/2006

WOODBINE -- Services for Olga Patchin, 90, Woodbine, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.

Friends were asked to call Monday, Nov. 27 from 4-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Patchin died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006 at the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine.

Patchin is survived by daughters Sandra Ohlund of Harlan and Laura (Mark) Westermeyer of Woodbine; son Lonald (Janice) Patchin Jr. of Schleswig; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Florence Meyer of Culver City, Calif.; sister-in-law Wanda (Walter) Bafia of Chicago; and brother-in-law Chester Janus of Chicago.

Patten, Alvin J. - November 9, 1929 - November 10, 2006

Obit - Alvin J. Patten November 9, 1929 - November 10, 2006

Alvin J. Patten
Daily Nonpareil
11/12/2006

Alvin J. Patten, age 77 passed away November 10, 2006 at his home.

Alvin was born November 9, 1929 in Neola, Iowa to the Late Martin and Marie Musselman Patten. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict And worked as a meat loader for Armour Packing House. Ralph was a Longtime member of St. Patricks Church and the D.A.V.

He was preceded in death By his parents; wife, Hilda B.; Brother, Ralph; and sisters, Karlene Lynn and Sheila Ring.

Survivors include sons, John and wife Susan of Omaha, NE, Mike and Kathy of Omaha, Robert and wife Trudy of Council Bluffs; daughter, Patricia Stewart and husband Dennis of Council Bluffs; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and sisters, Jean Thomas of Norfolk, NE, Gloria Swenka and husband Keever of Swisher, Iowa.

Rosary Recitation Monday, 6:30 P.M.
at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home.

 

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10:30 A.M.

at St, Patricks Church in Council Bluffs.
Father, David Fleming Pastor, Celebrant.

 

Interment Memorial Park Cemetery with

Military Rites tendered by American Legion Post 2.

Luncheon to follow at church.

Memorials to the church preferred.

Perry, Alma Hansen - February 10, 1913 - November 23, 2006

Obit - Alma Hansen Perry February 10, 1913 - November 23, 2006

Alma Perry, Age 93
(February 10, 1913 - November 23, 2006)

No services are being planned. Private interment will take place at Nishnabotna Cemetery at Manilla.

Alma Perry

Alma, daughter of Nick and Anna (Ronfeldt) Hansen, was born February 20, 1913, at home near Irwin in Jefferson Township, Shelby County, Iowa. She attended country school near her home and then Irwin High School. After completing her education Alma worked at home with her mother.

In February of 1940, Alma was united in marriage with Frank Marvin Perry in Council Bluffs. They made their home in Manilla where they raised their daughter Lois. Alma was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking, flower gardening, sewing, reading and visiting with her family and many friends. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Manilla, Presbyterian Women's Organization and Nishna Valley Club. After her husband's death on September 11, 1991, Alma remained in their home in Manilla.

In August of 2002, Alma broke her hip in a fall and then became a resident of Northcrest Care and Rehab in Council Bluffs. She died there on Thursday, November 23, 2006, at the age of 93 years, 9 months and 3 days.
Preceding her in death are her parents, husband and several brothers and sisters.