Obituaries Second Quarter 2008 - Alphabetically

Albers, John M. "Jack" April 24, 1940 - June 30, 2008

Albers, John M. "Jack"
The Daily Nonpareil
7/2/2008

John M. "Jack" Albers, age 68, of Council Bluffs, passed away June 30, 2008, at his home.

Jack was born in Harlan, Iowa, on April 24, 1940, to Alois and Luella (Sasges) Albers and graduated from Earling High in 1958. Jack served his country in the United States Army and worked as a conductor on the Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years, retiring in 2005. Jack was an outdoorsman enjoying fishing, camping, boating, yard work, tinkering and restoring many different items. Jack was a former 4-H leader, Cub Scout leader and belonged to the Fish and Game Club. Jack was a member of St. Peter's Church and the Knights of Columbus #1045.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alois and Luella Albers; first wife, Ellen (Mulvihill) Albers; son, David Albers; brother, Jim Albers; and his sister, Jeannine Graeve.

Jack leaves behind his wife, Patricia; sons, Steve and wife Erin of Elkhorn, Neb., Doug and wife Adela, of Glenwood, Iowa; 4 grandchildren; 8 step grandchildren; step daughters, Tara Bagnell and husband Kelly, of Sidney, Neb., Danette Harvey and husband Ed, of Ft. Collins, Colo.

Rosary recitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m., with visitation to follow until 8 p.m., at St. Peter's Church. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, 1 p.m., also at St. Peter's Church. Jack will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery. Luncheon will follow at the Fish and Game Club. Memorials to Hospice of Southwest Iowa preferred. Jack has gone fishing with the Lord. Eternal rest granted to him Oh Lord.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

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Anastasi, Earl died June 10, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Mass of Christian Burial for 86 year old Earl Anastasi will be held on Saturday June 14th at 10 am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Earl Anastasi passed away on Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Visitation will be held at Pauley Jones Funeral Home on Friday, June 13th from 2 pm to 9pm with a wake service at 7 pm.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services For
Earl F. Anastasi - Age 86
Who died on Tuesday June 10, 2008
Visitation
Friday, June 13, 2008 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa
Wake Service
Friday, June 13, 2008 6:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa
Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa
Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Earl is survived by his daughters Kim (Jeff) Stevenson of Inverness, Illinois and Pam (Tom) Stessman of Harlan, Iowa; five grandchildren; brothers: LeRoy (Gladys) Anastasi of Harlan and Ray (Frances) Anastasi of Portsmouth, IA; and sister Sr. Margaretta Anastasi of Chicago, IL.
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Anastasi, Earl
Omaha World-Herald
6/13/2008

ANASTASI-Earl, age 86, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Survivors include: daughters Pam (Tom) Stessman of Harlan and Kim (Jeff) Stevenson of Inverness, IL; 5 grandchildren; brothers: LeRoy (Gladys) Anastasi of Harlan and Ray (Frances) Anastasi of Portsmouth, IA; sister: Sr. Margaretta Anastasi of Chicago, IL.
Visitation - Friday, June 13, 2008 - 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, IA. Wake Service - Friday, June 13, 2008 - 7:00 PM at Pauley Jones Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial - Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 10:00 AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. Interment at St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia, Iowa. PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135

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Anastasi, Earl F. died June 10, 2008

Arrangements and Services For
Earl F. Anastasi - Age 86
Who died on Tuesday June 10, 2008

Visitation
Friday, June 13, 2008 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, June 13, 2008 6:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Earl is survived by his daughters Kim (Jeff) Stevenson of Inverness, Illinois and Pam (Tom) Stessman of Harlan, Iowa; five grandchildren; brothers: LeRoy (Gladys) Anastasi of Harlan and Ray (Frances) Anastasi of Portsmouth, IA; and sister Sr. Margaretta Anastasi of Chicago, IL.

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Andersen, Norma Mae April 7, 1930 - April 30, 2008

Norma Mae Andersen
April 7, 1930 - April 30, 2008

Norma Mae Andersen, the daughter of Harold Christian and Alta Elma (Lee) Andersen, was born on April 7, 1930, in Harlan, Iowa. She was baptized at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan on September 14, 1930. The oldest of eight children, Norma attended Country Schools #6 and #3 in Monroe Township, Shelby County, Iowa. Following school, she helped care for her Grandma Lee and Grandpa Andersen. In May, 1962, Norma began working for Oscar Bauman, following the death of his wife. She kept the house and raised his three children, Darlene, Linda, and Dan. She continued in this capacity after Oscar's death, loving and caring for the children as though they were her own. A lifelong Harlan area resident, Norma was a very giving individual. She enjoyed doing jigsaw and word find puzzles, as well as spending time tending her vegetable garden and canning the produce.

Norma M. Andersen died on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the Woodlands Rehabilitation Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 78 years and 23 days.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Donald Andersen; two sisters, Marvel Gries and Ardith Bivens; and two nephews. She is survived by two brothers, Darwin "Dick" (Karen) Andersen of Harlan, Iowa, and Wayne (Mary) Andersen of Knoxville, Iowa; two sisters, LaVonne (Fred) Fox and Lois Gordon and special friend, Bob Dickinsen, all of Harlan, Iowa; three children whom she loved as though they were her own, Darlene (Terry) Jacobsen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Linda (Greg) Neve of Harlan, Iowa, and Dan Bauman of Valley, Nebraska; her nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 2, 2008, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. Diana L. Holland of Altamont Baptist Church in rural Harlan, Iowa, officiating. Casket bearers were Darth Neve, Dusty Jacobsen, Jeremy Jacobsen, Shad Jacobsen, Ronald Fox, and Kenneth Andersen. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008
Service Date: Friday, May 2, 2008

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Andersen, Reuel G. Dec. 17, 1925 - June 17, 2008

Andersen, Reuel G.
The Grand Island Independent
6/20/2008

Reuel G. Andersen, 82, of Grand Island died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Charles Gregory will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in Grand Island City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at All Faiths Funeral Home.

Mr. Andersen was born Dec. 17, 1925, at Harlan, Iowa, to John and Ida (Pedersen) Andersen.

Survivors of the immediate family include his wife, Carolyn; a son, Dale Andersen of Spokane, Wash.; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Stanley Jones of Hendersonville, Tenn.; and two brothers and a sister-in-law, Floyd and Dorothy Andersen and Dewey Andersen, all of Omaha.

Other survivors are grandchildren, Dayne Andersen, Todd Andersen Jones, Trent Neil Jones and Graham Michael Jones; and nieces and nephews.

Reuel was raised on a farm near Harlan, Iowa, where he graduated from Harlan High School with honors in 1943. He attended Commercial Business College and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He served in the United States Navy during WWII.

He married Carolyn Campbell on Oct. 12, 1963. They lived in Omaha, Humboldt, Tenn., and Council Bluffs, before moving to Grand Island in 1976. Reuel worked for Delicious Foods in Grand Island from December 1976 until he retired in December 1992 as Vice President of Production.

He was a member of First Baptist Church. Reuel enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, caning, NASCAR (both watching and attending) and helping people. He was a sports enthusiast.

Memorials are suggested to the church.

Condolences may be sent to www.giallfaiths.com.

Sign the guest book at theindependent.com/obits.

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Bandow, Sylvia Mae (McClatchey) August 7, 1927 - May 24, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 80-year-old Sylvia Bandow of Manilla will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, May 28th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. Burial will be at the Nishnabotna Cemetery in Manilla. Sylvia Bandow died Saturday, May 24th, at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning. Survivors include her husband Alvin; 1 son, Randy Bandow of Cumming, GA; 1 daughter-in-law, Linda Bandow of Iowa Falls; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Karen Jahn of Gretna, NE, Shirley Hansen of Irwin and Linda Olsen of DeWitt. Friends may call after 3 pm, Tuesday, May 27th, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla.
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Ohde Funeral Home:

Sylvia Bandow, Age 80
(August 7, 1927 - May 24, 2008)

Sylvia died Saturday morning at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center.

Visitation
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 after 3:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla

Funeral Service
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 10:30 am
Trinity Lutheran Church
Manilla, Iowa

Reverend Paul Frank, Officiating

Music
"Amazing Grace" "How Great Thou Art"
"I Know That My Redeemer Lives"
Congregation
"Seek Ye First" Serenah Frank, Vocalist
Susan Lamb, Accompanist

Casket Bearers
Brett Bandow Shawn Bandow
Tim Gorder Ben Bandow
Blair Sailor Tom Nixon

Honorary Casket Bearers
Sylvia's Granddaughters

Interment
Nishnabotna Cemetery
near Manilla, Iowa

Sylvia Mae, daughter of John and Ella (Lorenzen) McClatchey, was born August 7, 1927, at Grant Center, Iowa. In 1934, when Sylvia was in the second grade, the family moved to Manilla. She was a member of the basketball team and graduated from Manilla High School.

On June 18, 1946, Sylvia was united in marriage with Alvin Albert Max Bandow at Manilla. They lived and farmed west of Manilla, then moved to town in 1951. In 1963 they moved to Iowa Falls, where Sylvia worked as the head cook in school until 1975. Alvin retired in 1982 and the next year the couple moved back to Manilla.

Sylvia was the matriarch of her family. She loved family visits and enjoyed cleaning and keeping her house. Sylvia was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla and member of the Home Community Club. She was also past president of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. Sylvia also volunteered and sewed at the Manilla Manor Nursing Home.

Over the years Sylvia faced many health challenges. Following an extended hospital stay and a short time at the Manning Plaza Nursing Home, she died at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center on Saturday morning, May 24, 2008. She was 80 years, 9 months, and 17 days of age.

Preceding her in death are her parents; sons Ronald Bandow and Russell Bandow; daughter Roberta Bandow, in infancy; granddaughters Jennifer and Kelly Bandow; four brothers: Earl, Ronald Dean, Carl and Gail McClatchey; and sister Annabelle Meyer.

Sylvia is survived by her husband Alvin Bandow of Manilla; son Randy Bandow and wife Diane of Cumming, GA; daughter-in-law Linda Bandow of Iowa Falls; six grandchildren: Kristi and husband Blair Sailor of Woodstock, GA; Michelle and husband Tim Gorder of Iowa Falls; Brett Bandow and wife Erin of Alden; Shawn Bandow of Iowa Falls and fiancé Brittany; Allison Bandow and fiancée Tom Nixon of Mankato, MN; Ben Bandow and fiancé Ashley Hanson of Mankato, MN; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Karen and husband George Jahn of Gretna, NE; Shirley and husband Dick Hanson of Irwin; Linda and husband Ron Olson of DeWitt; sister-in-law Mary Lou McClatchey of Harrah, OK; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Beck, Dessie Christina died June 17, 2008

Dessie Beck
©The Harlan Tribune
06/19/2008

LAKOTA -- Dessie Christina Beck, 87, Lakota, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the Hospice of North Iowa Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Services will be held Friday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lakota. Beck is survived by children Robert Beck and his special friend Judy Hector of Fairmont, Mn., Betty McShane of Waseca, Mn., Ella (Al) Hazelton of Harlan, Linda Beck of Odessa, Texas and Dale (Jerrilynn) Beck of Norwalk; six grandchildren, one step-grandson, six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Binkard, Martha J. (Field) death

Binkard, Martha J.
Omaha World-Herald
4/25/2008 - 4/27/2008

BINKARD-Martha J., age 54.

As a dedicated nurse and mother, Martha embodied a Christ-like example of compassionate care and unconditional love. Preceded in death by father, Dwane Field; brother, Dennis Field. Survived by daughter and fiancee, Katie Binkard and Grant Gerlock; special companion, Tony DeLuca, all Omaha; mother, Lois M. Field, Harlan, IA; brothers, Lynn (Shauna) Field, and Russell Field; sister-in-law, Barbara Field; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, aunts, uncle and many friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE Mon 10am, Community of Christ Church, 9370 Military Rd., Interment Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA at 3pm. VISITATION Sun 4-6pm at Mortuary. Memorials to the Mercy Hospital Foundation for the Peace Garden or Outreach International.

ROEDER MORTUARY
2727 North 108th St. 496-9000

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Blair, Regina B. (Brinklow) died May 25, 2008

Regina Blair
©The Harlan Tribune
05/30/2008

STORY CITY -- Regina B. Blair, 83, formerly of Irwin, died May 25, 2008 at Bethany Manor in Story City. Memorial services will be held Monday, June 2 at 10 a.m. at Bethany Manor in Story City with burial at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin. Blair is survived by daughters Ellen (Larry) Doll-Brewer of Charles City, Catharine (James) Kramer of Corcoran, Mn., Susan (Wendele) Maysent of Ames and Allison (Mark) Moon of Yankton, S.D.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and brothers Allen A. Brinklow of LaPorte, In. and Robert G. Brinklow of Treverse City, Mi.

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Boeck, Ross Warren March 29, 1953 - May 19, 2008

Omaha World-Herald
Susan Szalewski
Published Tuesday
May 20, 2008

Collision with SUV kills motorcyclist

A 55-year-old Elk Horn man was killed Monday when the motorcycle he was driving collided with an SUV in Harlan, the Iowa State Patrol said.

The motorcyclist was identified as Ross Boeck. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Harlan, where he died.

The driver of the SUV, Shannon Bartley, 34, of Harlan, was taken by private vehicle to the hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

The collision occurred about 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and Cyclone Avenue.

Bartley was stopped on Cyclone waiting to turn onto Highway 59. After a blue van traveling on Highway 59 turned onto Cyclone, Bartley began to make her turn. She told authorities she did not see Boeck, who was northbound on the highway.

Boeck's 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with the front of Bartley's 2003 GMC Yukon.

Boeck was thrown from the bike onto the highway. A State Patrol trooper worked to revive him until Harlan Fire and Rescue arrived.
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BOECK, ROSS WARREN "SHINEY"
Denison Bulletin/Review
6/5/2008

Ross Warren Boeck "Shiney" was born March 29, 1953, the son of Robert and Virginia Mesenbrink Boeck. He died Monday, May 19, 2008, in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of fifty-five.

Ross was born in Denison, Iowa, and grew up on the family farm southeast of Denison. He attended country school and graduated from Denison High School. He was Baptized and confirmed in Christ.

On March 9, 1974, Ross married Gerri Thomsen and they made their home in Denison. From the union of this marriage they were blessed with one son, Christopher Ross and one step-daughter Cary Ann. Over the years Ross worked many heavy equipment construction jobs which relocated the family.

Ross had always had a real passion for motorcycles. As a young adult he raced in many motocross races and won many trophies. His love for riding motorcycles will always be remembered.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include one son Christopher Ross and his wife, Ardith of rural Manning; one step-daughter, Cary Thomsen of Westside; two grandsons: Gabe Tuneberg and Christopher Boeck; three step-grandsons: Shawlee Shaw, Patrick Shaw and Quentin Thomsen; one sister, Donna Taylor of Omaha; and three brothers: David and his wife, Charlotte of Manilla; Charles and his wife, Joan of Denison; and Robert H. of Omaha; eight nieces and three nephews; many friends and relatives.

Memorial services were held at 2 P.M., Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison, Iowa. Rev. Kurt Kaiser and Rev. David Sewing officiated the service and inurnment at Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison. Karen Kahl provided the organ accompaniment for congregational hymns "How Great Thou Art", "On Eagle's Wings" and "Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound". Honorary pallbearers were all of Ross' nieces, nephews and friends. The family invited everyone in attendance at the service to join them in fellowship and lunch at the church, served by the Dorcas Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements.

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Bruck, Lavern "Shorty" Joseph died April 2, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 89-year-old Lavern "Shorty" Joseph Bruck of Manning will be held 11 am, Saturday, April 5th, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Burial will be at the Oakhill Cemetery, south of Irwin. Shorty Bruck died Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 at the Manning Regional Healthcare Center. Survivors include his wife Betty; 3 daughters, Janet Handlos (Gerald) of Georgetown, TX, Mary Gaskill (Tom) of Tucson, AZ and Jill Sebern (Gary) of Denison; 1 son, Bruce Bruck (Donna) of Bloomington, MN; 1 brother, Gerald Bruck (Velma) of Earling; 1 sister, Mary Ann Schwery (Bud) of Panama; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5 to 9 pm, Friday, April 4th, with a wake service at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Buck, Loretta Mae (Fries) September 30, 1930 - June 14, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 77-year-old Loretta M. Buck of Tennant will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 18th, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Loretta Buck died Saturday, June 14th, in Council Bluffs. Survivors include 4 sons, Steve (Sue) of Tennant, Gerald (Kim) of Shelby, Dana Buck of Tennant and Gordon of Portsmouth; 1 daughter, Connie McMorran (Tracy) of Bettendorf; 1 former daughter-in-law, Trudi buck of Harlan; 4 brothers, Hugh Fries of Marion, Roy Fries (Ruth) of Harlan, Ivan Fries (Kathleen) of Irwin and Bob Fries (Judy) of West Concord, MN; 2 sisters, Betty Jenni (John) of Harlan and Sue Bristol (Eldon) of Everett, WA; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call from 10 am to 9 pm Tuesday, June 17th, with family visitation from 6 to 8 pm.
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Loretta Mae (Fries) Buck
September 30, 1930 - June 14, 2008

Loretta Mae Buck, the daughter of Hugo and Cloa (Kinser) Fries, was born on September 30, 1930, in rural Walnut, Iowa. She attended school in Shelby, Iowa, and graduated from Shelby High School in 1948. On October 18, 1952, Loretta married Roscoe Harold Buck at the First Presbyterian Church in Shelby. For a brief time while Roscoe served in the Army, Loretta lived in California. The couple returned to Shelby after Roscoe's discharge. They later moved to Tennant, Iowa. For about six years, Loretta was employed at CDS in Harlan, Iowa. Loretta enjoyed supporting her children's sport teams, and often traveled on the bus with the team. She later followed her grandchildren's sporting events as well. She had a green thumb and cared for various flowers around the home. She loved cooking and canning, and was known for her delicious dill pickles. Loretta liked to pass the time by playing Bingo and cards, and watching basketball on TV. She was always at the fair, supporting various family members as they showed lambs and cattle. Loretta cherished family gatherings and held her family together; she was a great listener.

Loretta M. Buck died on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, having reached the age of 77 years, 8 months, and 15 days.

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roscoe Buck, on May 8, 2008; one sister, Mary McCallum; and one brother, Norman Fries. She is survived by four sons, Steve (Sue) Buck of Tennant, Iowa, Gerald (Kim) Buck of Shelby, Iowa, Dana Buck of Tennant, Iowa, and Gordon Buck of Portsmouth, Iowa; one daughter, Connie (Tracey) McMorran of Bettendorf, Iowa; one former daughter-in-law, Trudi Buck of Harlan, Iowa; four brothers, Hugh Fries of Marion, Iowa, Roy (Ruth) Fries of Harlan, Iowa, Ivan (Kathleen) Fries of Irwin, Iowa, and Bob (Judy) Fries of West Concord, Minnesota; two sisters, Betty (John) Jenni of Harlan, Iowa, and Sue (Eldon) Bristol of Everett, Washington; one sister-in-law, Phyllis (Jim) Pierce of Atlantic, Iowa; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Jim Boardman officiating. Casket bearers were Chris Buck, Cory Buck, Shaun Buck, Craig Buck, Erin Buck, Tiffany McMorran, Jackie Schumacher, Mandy Rath, and Jamie Gaudet. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Tennant, IA
Visitation Date: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2008
Service Date: Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008
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Loretta Buck
Buck, 77, Tennant, died June 14, 2008
©The Harlan Tribune
06/18/2008

TENNANT -- Loretta M. Buck, 77, Tennant, died Saturday, June 14 in Council Bluffs. Services will be held Wednesday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, with burial in the Shelby Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, June 17 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Buck is survived by sons Steve (Sue) Buck of Tennant, Gerald (Kim) Buck of Shelby, Dana Buck of Tennant and Gordon Buck of Portsmouth; daughter Connie (Tracy) McMorran of Bettendorf; former daughter-in-law Trudi Buck of Harlan; brothers Hugh Fries of Marion, Roy (Ruth) Fries of Harlan, Ivan (Kathleen) Fries of Irwin and Bob (Judy) Fries of West Concord, Mn.; sisters Betty (John) Jenni of Harlan and Sue (Eldon) Bristol of Everett, Wa.; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren.

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Buck, Roscoe Harold February 25, 1930 - May 8, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 78-year-old Roscoe H. Buck of Tennant are pending at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Roscoe Buck died Thursday, May 8th, 2008 in Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Loretta; 4 sons, Steve (Sue) of Tennant, Gerald (Kim) of Shelby, Dana Buck of Tennant and Gordon (Prudi) of Portsmouth; 1 daughter, Connie McMorran (Tracey) of Bettendorf; 7 sisters, Bessie Langer of Council Bluffs, Mildred Whannell of Harlan, Lois Mortensen of Harlan, Alta Hamilton of San Antonio, TX, Vera Raasch (Wayne) of Harlan, Edna Barton of Colorado Springs, CO and Retha Buck of New York City; 1 brother, Robert Buck (Aletha) of Shelby; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
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Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
Roscoe Harold Buck
February 25, 1930 - May 8, 2008

Roscoe Harold Buck, the son of Roscoe August and Lillian Katherine (Matthiessen) Buck, was born on February 25, 1930, in rural Panama, Iowa. He was one of eleven children. On June 16, 1931, when Roscoe was only a year old, his father died. The family moved to Shelby, Iowa, in March, 1932, where Roscoe attended the Shelby school. He then worked at the Avoca (Iowa) Alfalfa Mill and farmed. On October 18, 1952, Roscoe married Loretta Mae Fries at the First Presbyterian Church in Shelby. From December 10, 1952 to December 9, 1954, he served in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge, he returned to farming and also worked many other agriculture-related jobs in Harlan, Iowa. Roscoe enjoyed being around horses and was a member of the Shelby Saddle Club. He took his horse, Queenie, and antique buggy to many parades. He also liked antique John Deere tractors. Roscoe cared for a large garden, and tended many cattle and horses through the years.

Roscoe H. Buck died on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having reached the age of 78 years, 2 months, and 13 days.

Roscoe was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe A. and Lillian K. Buck; one brother, Lowell Buck; and one sister, Veta Bock. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Loretta Buck of Tennant, Iowa; four sons, Steve (Sue) Buck of Tennant, Iowa, Gerald (Kim) Buck of Shelby, Iowa, Dana Buck of Tennant, Iowa, and Gordon Buck of Portsmouth, Iowa; one daughter, Connie (Tracey) McMorran of Bettendorf, Iowa; one former daughter-in-law, Trudi Buck of Harlan, Iowa; seven sisters, Bessie Langer of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mildred Whannell of Harlan, Iowa, Lois Mortensen of Harlan, Iowa, Alta Hamilton of San Antonio, Texas, Vera (Wayne) Raasch of Harlan, Iowa, Edna Barton of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Retha Buck of New York, New York; one brother, Robert (Aletha) Buck of Shelby, Iowa; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 12, 2008, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Jim Boardman officiating. Honorary casket bearers were Charles Kloewer and Gerald Kirsch. Active casket bearers were Chris Buck, Cory Buck, Jackie Schumacher, Craig Buck, Jamie Gaudet, Tiffany McMorran, Shaun Buck, Mandy Rath, and Erin Buck. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Tennant, IA
Visitation Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Service Date: Monday, May 12, 2008

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Buckingham, Lucille Marie (Rasmussen) October 9, 1916 - May 15, 2008

Lucille M. Buckingham
Omaha World-Herald
5/16/2008 & 5/17/2008

BUCKINGHAM-Lucille M., age 91, of Omaha. Survived by sisters, Florence (Ray) Flick; Dorothy Woodard; brothers, Fred Rasmussen, Robert (Martha) Rasmussen; sister-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Rasmussen; daughter, Bonnie (Ernie) Tweedy; sons, Clifford (Nan), Richard (Marty), Kenneth (Aramae), Michael (Jenny); 11 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; many other loving family and friends.
FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday 11am at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home. VISITATION Friday with the family 5-9pm at the funeral home. Interment Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials suggested to Lowe Ave. Presbyterian Church.
WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500
www.westlawnhillcrest.com
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Ms. Lucille Marie Buckingham
October 09, 1916 - May 15, 2008
Lucille M. Buckingham, age 91 of Omaha

Survived by: sisters, Florence (Ray) Flick; Dorothy Woodard; brothers: Fred Rasmussen, Robert (Martha) Rasmussen; sister-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Rasmussen;
daughter, Bonnie (Ernie) Tweedy; sons: Clifford (Nan), Richard (Marty), Kenneth (Aramae), Michael (Jenny); 11 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren;
Many other loving family and friends.

Ms. Lucille Marie Buckingham

WHEN:
Saturday May 17, 2008
11:00 pm

WHERE:
Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home and Memorial Park
5701 Center Street
Omaha , NE 68106

PHONE:
(402) 556-2500

Visitation Friday with the family from 5-9PM at the funeral home
Interment Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park
Memorials suggested to Lowe Ave. Presbyterian Church

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Butterbaugh, Viola May (Brockmann) April 25, 1918 - April 22, 2008

Butterbaugh, Viola May
The Daily Nonpareil
4/23/2008 - 4/24/2008

Viola May Butterbaugh, age 89, passed away April 22, 2008.

Viola was born in Lincoln Township, Shelby County, Iowa, on April 25, 1918, to Carl B. and Ida B. Wolf Brockmann. She graduated from Harlan High, in 1936. Viola worked for Tip Top Manufacturing, for 19 years, retiring in 1980. Viola moved from Oakland, Iowa, in 1961, to Council Bluffs.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl B. Butterbaugh, in 1985; daughter-in-law, Sharon Butterbaugh; son-in-law, Harold Wheeldon; great granddaughter, Kye; parents; sister, Edith White; and brothers, Lyle and Bob Brockmann.

Viola is survived by daughters, Sharon Held and husband Randy, of LaVista, Neb., Donna Wheeldon; sons, Merle and wife Harlene, Gary and wife Kathy, all of Council Bluffs, Dale and wife Jane, of Centraila, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; brothers, Bud Brockman and wife Ruth, of Fairfield Bay, Ark., Richard Brockmann and wife Karen, of Shelby, Iowa, Dewey Brockman and wife Carol, of Council Bluffs; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, 6-8 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services, Friday, 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. Reverend David Erickson, officiant. Interment, Ridgewood Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at First Christian Church, Highway 92 campus. Memorials to First Christian Church preferred.

Cutler-O 'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

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Carnes, Barbara A. (Gass) death notice

Carnes, Barbara A. (Gass)
Omaha World-Herald
6/12/2008

CARNES-Barbara A. (Gass), age 80 years, Omaha. Survived by husband, Raymond A. Carnes; daughters: Suzanne DeFalco, Mary Beth Davidson and husband Ross, Joan Cordy and husband Steve, Anne Benak and husband Greg; grandchildren: Andrew, Elizabeth, Catherine, Shay, Alysha, Abby, Taylor, Rebecca, Kyle, Matt, Joe and Emily; great-granddaughter, Madeline; brothers: Ken, Moe, Chuck, Howard and John Gass; sisters, Lori White (Dennis) and Irene Klein.

Vigil Service Friday, 8:00 p.m., Mary Our Queen Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Mary Our Queen Catholic Church. Interment, Calvary.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Mary Our Queen Catholic Church or Boys Town National Research Hospital, Loaner Hearing Aid Program, 555 N. 30 St., Omaha, NE 68131. Visitation from 7:15 p.m. Friday at Mary Our Queen Church.

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

dau of Raymond and Cecilia (Reinig) Gass

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Dunlevy, John Richard was found on April 25, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 55-year-old John Richard Dunlevy of Avoca will be held 1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 29th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery. John Dunlevy died Friday, April 25th, at his home. Survivors include his brother, Tim of Avoca and sister Mary Gramkow (Gail) of Avoca. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 pm, Monday, April 28th, with a wake service at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For

John R. Dunlevy - Age 55

Who was found on
Friday, April 25, 2008

Family Greeting Friends
Monday, April 28, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Wake Service
Monday, April 28, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Funeral Service
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 1:30 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

John is survived by his brother Tim Dunlevy of Avoca, Iowa; his sister Mary and her husband Gail Gramkow of Avoca, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

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Erb, Dennis died May 8, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 60-year-old Dennis Erb of Irwin are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Dennis Erb died Thursday, May 8th, 2008 at the Hospice House in Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Judy; 1 daughter, Jamie Puck and 1 son, Jason Erb.
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Arrangements and Services For
Dennis "Denny" Erb - Age 60
Who died on
Thursday, May 8, 2008

Visitation
Sunday, May 11, 2008
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Sunday, May 11, 2008
5:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, May 12, 2008
11:00 AM
Irwin United Methodist Church
Irwin, Iowa

Military Rites
Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Iowa

He is survived by his wife Judy Erb of Irwin, Iowa; their children: Jason (Chanie) Erb of Enid, OK; Jamie Erb of Omaha, NE; one grandson Bodey Erb of Enid, OK; his siblings: Sharon (Richard) Monson of Harlan, Iowa; Diana (Bill) Barton of Omaha, NE; Roger (Carol) Erb of Harlan; his stepmother Leona Erb of Harlan; stepsister Linda (Dennis) Wildner of Omaha; stepbrother Tom (Cheryl) Ferry of Harlan; sister-in-law Myrna (Bernie) Gundel of Fontanelle, IA; brothers-in-law Dan Huff of Lindsay, CA and Jim Werner of Marshalltown, IA.

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Esser, Marcus Paul December 9, 1919 - June 25, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Mass of Christian Burial for 88-year-old Marcus Esser of Woodbine will be held 10:30 am, Monday, June 30th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woodbine. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery. Marcus Esser died Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs. Survivors include his wife, Sophia; 7 children, Denise Reinig (Thomas) of Portsmouth, Debra Karman (Steve) of Hixon, TN, Dave Esser (Julie) of Woodbine, Denette Plant (Andrew) of Livonia, MI, Dean Esser (Susan) of Portsmouth, Doreen Rehurek (Ronald) of Omaha and Diane Stessman (Patrick) of Omaha. Visitation will begin at 1 pm, Sunday, June 29th, with the family receiving friends 6 to 8 pm, a rosary service at 5:30 and scripture service at 7:30 at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine.
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Marcus Esser
Visitation:
Sunday, June 29, 2008
1:00 PM until 8:00 PM
5:30 PM until 6:00 PM
Rosary Service
Family will receive friends from 6 - 8
Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine, IA 51579

Visitation:
Sunday, June 29, 2008
7:30 PM until 8:00 PM
Scripture Service
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Service:
Monday, June 30, 2008
10:30 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
7th & Normal St.
Woodbine, IA 51579

Marcus Paul Esser was born December 9, 1919, to Herman and Katherine (Bissen) Esser. Marcus attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Earling, Iowa. Marcus proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII from 1942 to 1946. Marcus married Sophia Brandt on April 28, 1953 at St. Rose of Lima in Denison, Iowa. The couple farmed and had dairy cows southwest of Woodbine.

Marcus was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed bowling, horseshoes and countless games of cards. Marcus loved spending time with his family.

Marcus died on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa attaining the age of 88 years, six months, and 16 days.

Marcus was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings, Alex, Tony, Sylvan, Cletus, Ivo, and Herman Esser, Marcella Kaufmann and Modesta Creager. He is survived by his wife, Sophia Esser of Woodbine, Iowa; seven children, Denise (Thomas) Reinig of Portsmouth, Iowa, Debra (Steve) Karman of Hixon, Tennessee, Dave (Julie) Esser of Woodbine, Iowa, Denette (Andrew) Plant of Livonia, Michigan, Dean (Susan) Esser of Portsmouth, Iowa, Doreen (Ronald) Rehurek of Omaha, Nebraska, Diane (Patrick) Stessman of Omaha, Nebraska; 18 grand-children; three great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am Monday, June 30, 2008
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Woodbine, Iowa

Celebrants
Msgr. Jerry Stessman
Deacon Marvin Klein

Musicians
Mary Kay Eby, Jennifer Little
Kristen Karman, Connie Schechinger
Philip Esser, Annette & Tom Allen

Honorary Pall Bearers
Benjamin Reinig ~ Jacob Rehurek

Pall Bearers
Marcus Plant ~ Mark Esser ~ Lyle Esser
Eugene Esser ~ Patrick Esser ~ Bill Maaske

Military Graveside Rites
Weiss Post #143

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa

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Evans, Eunice Henrietta died April 29, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 87-year-old Eunice Henrietta Evans of Avoca will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, May 3rd at the Shelby Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Shelby Cemetery. Eunice Evans died Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Survivors include 5 sons, John Evans, Jr. (Doris) of Fargo, ND, Frank Evans (Marilyn) of Shelby, Gerald Evans (Jeanette) of Shelby, Richard Evans of New Hampton and Steve Evans (Kristi) of Shelby; 1 daughter, Nancy Collins (Ken) of Shelby; 15 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held 9 am to 9 pm, Friday, May 2nd, with family visitation from 6 to 8 pm, and a prayer service at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Arrangements and Services For
Eunice H. Evans - Age 87
Who Died On Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Public Visitation
Friday, May 2, 2008 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Family Greeting Friends
Friday, May 2, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Prayer Service
Friday, May 2, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 10:30 AM
Shelby Lutheran Church - Shelby, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery - Shelby, Iowa

Survivors include her children: John (Doris) of Fargo, ND, Richard of Hampton, IA, Frank (Marilyn) of Shelby, IA, Jerry (Jeanette) of Shelby, IA, Nancy (Ken) Collins of Shelby, IA, Steve (Christi) of Shelby, IA

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Fastnacht, Ed September 22, 1932 - April 8, 2008

Fastnacht, Ed
The Daily Nonpareil
4/11/2008

Mr. ED Fastnacht, age 75, of Council Bluffs passed away April 8, 2008, at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital.

Mr. ED was born September 22, 1932, in Tripp, South Dakota to Fredrick and Emilia (Pietz). Mr. ED served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He made his home in Council Bluffs around 1963 and was the owner/operator of Mr. Ed's Flag Pole Company. Mr. ED was an avid fan of Southern Gospel Music and spent a good amount of time supporting it.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred (Muell) in 1985; a son, Gary; and his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 2 years Barbara; sons, Roy and Sandy Fastnacht, Marlin and Lynn Fastnacht, Byron and Miwako Fastnacht, Dean and Tina Fastnacht and Earl Fastnacht; daughters, Karin and Randy Blum, Teresa and Randy Tejral, Rita and Jim Cover; step-son, John Hammond; step-daughter, Chris Hammond; 2 brothers, Rueben and Elizabeth Fastnacht and Adolph Fastnacht; sister, Bertha Rieb; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Service Monday 3:00 p.m. at First Christian Church Heritage Campus, Rev. Todd Allen officiating. Burial in Garner Township Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.

Cutler-O 'Neill
Meyer-Woodring
Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

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Feldman, Madonna Clara Agnes (Koch) May 7, 1930 - June 19, 2008

JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES:
Feldman - Madonna C. (Koch), age 78 Years.

Madonna Clara Agnes Koch Feldman, daughter of Leo Otis and Pauline Josephine (Schulte) Koch, was born on May 7, 1930 in Panama, Iowa. She attended St. Mary's Catholic grade school and high school in Panama. During her high school years, she was proud to say she played half-court women's basketball. She also played the clarinet. Donna was the fourth of ten children. Her parents, brothers Lou and Dick, and sister Natalia preceded her in death. Her sister, Mary Agnes Lampe (Toots) and brothers Linie, Charlie, Fr. Gene, Fr. Paul, and Walter (Fuzz) survive her. Donna married her high school sweetheart, Bernard J. (Ben) Feldman, on September 5, 1950 in St. Mary's Catholic Church. They were blessed with eight children, 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Mary Jane Feldman lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with her son Brendan. Jim Feldman and his wife Patti live in La Plata, Maryland. They have three children, Jeff, Kelly and Emily. Jeff is married and he and his wife Stacy have a son, Ryan. Kelly is engaged to O'Ryan Porter and will be married in 2009. Sue Foster and her husband Cole live in Alamosa, Colorado. Tom Feldman and his wife Janna live in Crescent, Iowa. Their children are Bryan, Keira, Brique, Matt and Mia. Bryan has a daughter, Maggie. Brique and her husband John have twins Renee and Robert. Terry Feldman lives in Omaha and has three children, Sara, T.J. and Melissa. Lisa Salcedo and her husband Al also live in Omaha. They have two children, Megan and Alex. Dan Feldman and his wife Mary also reside in Omaha. They have one daughter, Anna, and were surprised to find out in May that they would be having a baby boy in August. Amy Maroney and her husband Mike live in Omaha and have two children, Abby and Aric. As an active member of St. Bernard's parish for over 48 years, Donna recently served on the Funeral Committee and was a member of the Parish Council. She enjoyed attending daily mass and loved all of her friends that she met through St. Bernard's. Donna was an expert garment maker, embroiderer, and quilter. She would sell her hand-made crafts at local craft fairs, with doll clothes and embroidered dish towels being her specialties. After raising her eight children, Donna worked at Northwest Fabrics where she enjoyed helping other people design their own projects. She always like entertaining and being around people and hated to miss any party or event! Donna attended many of her grandchildren's special events. She enjoyed traveling and went on numerous vacations with her children.

Date of Birth: May 7, 1930
Date of Death: June 19, 2008

Services: June 23, 2008 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday 10:00 A.M. at the St. Bernard Catholic Church, 65th and Military Ave. Omaha, Nebraska.

Visitation: June 22, 2008 Visitation will begin at the St. Bernard Catholic Church at 5:00 P.M. with a Wake Service to be held at 7:00 P.M.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska

Additional Service Information: Memorials are suggested to St. Bernard's Restoration Fund, the St. Bernard School or the Josie Harper Hospice House.
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Madonna C. Feldman
Omaha World-Herald
6/19/2008 6/22/2008

FELDMAN-Madonna C., 78 years, Omaha. Preceded in death by husband of 51 years Bernard, parents Leo and Pauline Koch, brothers Louis and Richard, and sister Natalia. Survived by eight children and their spouses, Mary Jane Feldman, Jim (Patti), Susan (Cole) Foster, Tom (Janna), Terry, Lisa (Al) Salcedo, Dan (Mary), Amy (Mike) Maroney; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; brothers Linus Koch, Charles Koch, Rev. Eugene Koch, Rev. Paul Koch, Walter Koch, and sister Mary Lampe; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
SERVICES Mon. 10 am, St. Bernard's Church, Interment Calvary Cemetery. VISITATION Sun. 5 to 7 pm, St. Bernard's Church with Rosary following at 7 pm. Memorials to St. Bernard's Building Fund, St. Bernard's School, or the Hospice House.
JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St., 391-1664

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Frahm, Everette E. May 5, 1918 - May 1, 2008

Frahm, Everette E.
Logan Herald-Observer
Woodbine Twiner
5/14/2008

Funeral services for Everette E. Frahm, 88, of Blair, were held at 10:30 a.m., May 5 at the Country Bible in Blair, Neb. Burial was at Shelby. Everette passed away at Good Shepherd Home May 1, 2008.
Everette was born May 5, 1918 in Shelby to George and Vinnie (Brockman) Frahm. He married Bonnie Henderson Aug. 28, 1942 in South Sioux City, Neb.

Survivors include his wife Bonnie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Jeanette Frahm of Northfield, Minn., Trace and Claudette Frahm of Walnut; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Mike Thomas of Missouri Valley and Jill and Larry Hammitt of Minden; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
Blair, Neb.
402-426-2191

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Fredericksen, Martin LaVern December 8, 1921 - April 1, 2008

M. LaVern Fredericksen
(December 8, 1921 - April 1, 2008)

LaVern Fredericksen, 86, of Elk Horn, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa.

Martin LaVern Fredericksen was born on December 8, 1921, in Kimballton, Iowa, the son of Martin Fred and Carrie (Petersen) Fredericksen. He was baptized and confirmed at the Bethany Lutheran Church, northeast of Kimballton.

He served his country as a respected Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. He was assigned to Company B of the 365th Anti-Aircraft and Searchlight Battalion. On his tour of duty he visited New Hebrides, Guadalcanal, and the Philippine Islands. He played catcher for an Army softball team, which made it into a tournament called the "Jungle Bowl". LaVern served his country proudly and faithfully and this trait followed him throughout his life.

On June 7, 1946, he married Clara Luella Aagaard at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. After their marriage, LaVern became a member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. They moved from Kimballton to Elk Horn in 1949, and lived there for the remainder of his life.

LaVern was employed by Kaltoft Bros Construction, Nelson Jessen Oil Company, Conway Transport Company, Elk Horn Brand Eggs, and the City of Elk Horn.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #322 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

LaVern loved watching a good baseball game on TV, Wheel of Fortune, and old shows such as, Lawrence Welk, Johnny Carson, Gun Smoke, John Wayne, and Bonanza.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing, duck and pheasant hunting. LaVern's passion was his woodworking shop in the basement where he built birdhouses, flower boxes, church replicas, horse drawn wagons, golf carts, and various other objects. If there was something he admired, he would go right to his shop and build it. More quiet times were spent reading, doing cross word puzzles and seek-a-word puzzles.

LaVern took great pride in his home, enjoyed mowing, helping Luella water flowers, making house repairs, visiting with friends and helping with family projects.

He dearly loved his wife, Luella, of 61 years. The highlight everyday was to take her for a car ride. Some days they would go from Elk Horn to Kimballton and through the country until finally arriving at Prairie Rose State Park to see if the fish were biting.

In the months at the Salem Home, LaVern developed a close relationship with his friends and staff. The best times were the times spent talking, singing, and watching old movies. Salem Home's loving and tender care was a great comfort to LaVern.

LaVern loved his family and always looked forward to the holidays when he was able to see his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

LaVern is survived by his wife, Luella of Elk Horn, Iowa; his daughter, Beth Heitman and her husband, Kenny of Mineola, Iowa; his son, Tim Fredericksen and his wife, Cindy of Elk Horn, Iowa; five grandchildren, Holly Greiner and her husband, Don of Silver City, Iowa, Heidi Parks of Glenwood, Iowa, Trina Heitman Stille and her husband, Eric of Glenwood, Iowa, and Christopher and Nicholas Fredericksen, both of Elk Horn, Iowa; six great-grandchildren, Austin, Amanda, Rebecca and Ryan Greiner, Brandon Parks, and Lauryn Elizabeth Stille; his brother-in-law, Chester Larsen of Littleton, Colorado; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Carrie Fredericksen; mother and father-in-law, Henry and Clara Aagaard; four brothers and spouses, Edward and Lucille, Elmer and Annabelle, William and Ernest; two sisters, Elma and Ray Moreland and Anna and Alfred Leistad; brothers and sisters-in-law, Aage and Betty Aagaard, George and Miriam Aagaard; and sisters-in-law, Edna Aagaard and Elizabeth Larsen.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa, with The Reverend Keith Menter officiating.

Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2008, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

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

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Freeman, Paul Allyn died June 20, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 36-year-old Paul Allyn Freeman of Avoca will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, June 25th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery. Paul Freeman died Friday, June 20th as the result of an accident. Survivors include his father, Nolan Freeman (Ludy) of Marysville, WA; mother, Barbara Popp (Dallas) of Avoca; wife, Michelle Freeman, Avoca; daughter, Courtney Freeman of Avoca; an infant son, due on August 12th; 2 brothers, Ed Freeman of Minden and Jason Engle of Shelby; 1 sister, Amy Parker (Wes) of Avoca; father-in-law, Don Wheatley (Cindy) of Shelby; mother-in-law, Lori Sampson (Mike) of Avoca; grandfather, Ralph Freeman, Sr. (Mary) of Kallispell, MT. Visitation will be held 4 to 9 pm, Tuesday, June 24th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with family visitation from 6 to 8 pm and a prayer service at 7 pm.
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Pauley Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services For
Paul Allyn Freeman - Age 36
Who Died On Friday, June 20, 2008

Visitation
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Prayer Service
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 7:00 PM

Funeral Service
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 2:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church - Avoca, Iowa

Internment
Graceland Cemetery - Avoca, Iowa

Paul is survived by his wife Michelle Freeman of Avoca; his children Courtney Freeman of Avoca and Baby Boy Freeman due August 12; his mother Barbara (Dallas) Popp of Avoca; his father Nolan Freeman of Marysville, WA; his brothers Ed Freeman of Minden, IA; Jason Engle of Shelby, IA and his sister Amy (Wes) Parker of Avoca

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Fromm, Therese E. (Kaufman) December 3, 1930 - May 28, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 77-year-old Therese "Trixie" Fromm of Defiance will be held 1 pm, Saturday, May 31st, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Burial will be at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. Trixie Fromm died Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 at Myrtue Medical center in Harlan. Survivors include 2 sons, John Fromm of Defiance and Pete Fromm (Maria) of Ankeny; 1 daughter, Mary Dentlinger (John) of Manning; 1 sister, Peggy Schwarte (Martin) of Harlan; 1 brother, Mike Kaufman of Omaha; 1 brother-in-law, Leo Fromm (Ann) of Marshalltown; 1 sister-in-law, Virginia Mueillman of Omaha and 5 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 3 to 9 pm, Friday, May 30th, with a wake service at 6:30 pm, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Therese "Trixie" Fromm-Age 77
Who died on Wednesday May 28, 2008

Visitation
Friday, May 30, 2008 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Defiance, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, May 30, 2008 6:30 PM
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Defiance, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 1:00 PM
St. Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

Trixie is survived by her children: John Fromm of Defiance, IA, Pete (Marla) Fromm of Ankeny, IA, and Mary (John) Dentlinger of Manning, IA, 5 grandchildren; sister Peggy (Martin) Schwarte of Harlan, IA, brother Mike Kaufman of Omaha, NE; brothers-in-law Leo (Ann) Fromm of Marshallton, IA and Gordon Weller of Westide, IA; and sisters-in-law Virginia Muellman of Omaha, NE and Vivian Kaufman of Woodbine, IA
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Therese Fromm
Therese "Trixie" Fromm, daughter of Henry and Cecelia
(Mueller) Kaufman, was born on December 3, 1930, in Earling,
Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St.Joseph's Catholic
Church in Earling and graduated from St. Joseph's Catholic
School.

On November 16, 1959, she was united in marriage to Peter Fromm at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Three children were born to this union:John, Pete, and Mary. After their marriage, the couple resided just west of Defiance, Iowa, on the farm that Peter's parents farmed. Therese worked at the Shelby County Court House as a secretary to the Clerk of Court, but when their children were born, she became a stay at home mother.

After the children were older, Therese began working at CDS in Harlan and as a caretaker for her aunt Hilda, In 1995, she retired from CDS but continued to care for Hilda until her death.

Therese was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, playing horsetail and cribbage, and taking care of her flowers, She was also very
active in St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance.

Therese died on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, having
attained the age of seventy-seven years, five months, and twenty-five days. She is
preceded in death by her parents; her husband Peter: her sisters: Mary Mundt, Helen Reinig,
and Jenny Weller: and her brothers: Joseph, Frank, Louis and Henry E. Kaufman.
She is survived by her children: John Fromm of Defiance, Iowa; Pete Fromm and his
wife MarIa of Ankeny, Iowa; and Mary and her husband John Dentlinger of Manning, Iowa;
five grandchildren: Anna, Kate, and Jacob Dentlinger and Nathan and Tyler Fromm; her
sister Peggy and her husband Martin Schwarte of Harlan: her brother Mike Kaufman and his
friend Marlene of Omaha, Nebraska; her brothers-in-law Gordon Weller of Westside, Iowa
and Leo Fromm and his wife Ann of Marshalltown, Iowa; her sisters-in-law Vivian Kaufman
of Woodbine, Iowa and Virginia Muellman of Omaha, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other
family members and many friends.

In Loving Memory of

THERESE "TRIXIE" E. FROMM
Born - December 3, 1930 - Earling, Iowa
Died - May 28, 2008 - Harlan, Iowa

WAKE SERVICE
Friday, May 30, 2008 - 6:30 PM
St. Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 1:00 PM
St. Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Tom Coenen

MUSICIANS
George & Judy Rewerts Maryalyce Dotzler

CASKET BEARERS
Dave Finken Randy Schwarte Pete Finken
Gary Weller Jerry Kaufman Mark Kaufman

INTERMENT
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

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

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Funk, Professor Herbert J died on May 12, 2008

Arrangements and Services Are Pending For
Herbert J. Funk - Age 86

Herb is survived by his brothers: Lawrence Funk, Alfred Funk, Harold Funk, Joseph Funk, and Frank (Judy) Funk of Portsmouth, IA; sisters: Josephine (George) Arkfeld and Cecelia Wegner of Woodbine, IA.
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Herbert Funk
©The Harlan Tribune
05/20/2008

EARLING -- Herbert Joseph Funk, 86, Earling, died Monday, May 12 at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home. Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Funk is survived by brothers Lawrence N. Funk, Alfred Funk, Harold Funk, Joseph Funk and Francis "Frank" (Judy) Funk of Portsmouth; and sisters Josephine (George) Arkfeld and Cecelia Wegner of Woodbine.
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KNOD Radio:
Services for 86-year-old Herbert Joseph Funk of Earling will be held 10:30 am, Friday, May 23rd, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth. Herbert Funk died Monday, May19th, at the Little Flower Haven in Earling. Survivors include 3 brothers, Alfred Funk of Williamsburg, NY, Joseph Funk (Carol) of Citrus Heights, CA and Francis "Frank" Funk (Judy) of Portsmouth; 1 sister, Cecelia Wegner of Woodbine; 1 brother-in-law, George Arkfeld, of Oceanside, CA. Visitation will be held 2 to 4 pm, Thursday, May 22nd, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan and from 6 to 9 pm, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth with a wake service at the church at 7 pm. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Herbert J. Funk - Age 86
Who died on Monday
May 12, 2008

Visitation
Thursday, May 22, 2008
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Thursday, May 22, 2008
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Wake Service
Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 7:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, May 23, 2008 - 10:30 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

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

Herb is survived by his brothers: Alfred Funk of Williamsburg, NY, Joseph (Carol) Funk of Citrus Heights, CA, and Frank (Judy) Funk of Portsmouth, IA; his sister Cecelia Wegner of Woodbine, IA; and his brother-in-law George Arkfeld of Oceanside, CA.
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Funk, Professor Herbert J.
Omaha World-Herald
5/22/2008 - 5/23/2008

FUNK-Professor Herbert J., age 86, died on Monday, May 12, 2008. Survived by his brothers: Alfred Funk of Williamsburg, NY, Joseph (Carol) Funk of Citrus Heights, CA; and Frank (Judy) Funk of Portsmouth, IA; his sister Cecelia Wegner of Woodbine, IA; and brother-in-law George Arkfeld of Oceanside, CA.

Visitation - Thurs. May 22nd, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, IA, Thurs. May 22nd, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth, Iowa. Wake Service - Thurs. May 22nd, 7:00 PM at St. Mary's. Mass of Christian Burial - Friday, May 23, 2008 - 10:30 AM at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth. Burial with Military Rites - Friday, May 23, 2008 - St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth.

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

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Gaul, Willard Thomas Oct. 13, 1923 - May 5, 2008

SiouxCityJournal.com
May 11, 2008 ONLINE EDITION
Willard 'Bill' Gaul

Willard "Bill" Gaul, 84, of Sioux City passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, at his residence.

Services were held Thursday, May 8, at Christy-Smith Funeral Home, Morningside Chapel. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Willard Thomas Gaul was born Oct. 13, 1923, to Peter and Grace (Simmons) Gaul in Sioux City. Bill attended and graduated from Central High School with the class of 1941.

On May 7, 1965, Bill and Darlene Boyum were married in Grace United Methodist Church in Sioux City. Bill was a television and radio repairman, operating out of his own home. He was also a professional musician, performing in New York and other states, retiring in 1975. In his younger days, he worked for Jones Distributing. He was also a ham radio operator.

Bill is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughters, Roxanne Gaul and significant other, Art Fenical of Sioux City, and Rhonda and husband, Doug Freeman of Linwood, Kan. He is also survived by grandchildren, Megan and Eric Thurber, Charles Gaul-Fenical and Brenden, Mikaela and Jack Freeman.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Gollobit, Theodore Fredrick September 19, 1922 - June 11, 2008

Theodore Gollobit

Visitation and Prayers
Friday, June 13, 2008 After 5:00 PM
6:30 PM Rosary ~ John Gollobit
7:00 PM Prayer Service ~
Fr. Gralapp
Ohde Funeral Home
Manilla, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:00 AM
Sacred Heart Church
Manilla, Iowa

Celebrant
Reverend Robert Gralapp

Lectors
Dorothy Schoeppner Ron Williams
Eucharistic Ministers
Nancy Williams
Norbert Kasperbauer
Steve Vollstedt

Gift Bearers
Theodore's Grandchildren

Mass Servers
Kristen Vollstedt Jordan Kenkel

Music
"Be Not Afraid"
"Prayer of St. Francis"
"Table of Plenty"
"On Eagle's Wings"
Sacred Heart Choir
Marilyn Backhaus, Organist

Casket Bearers
Matt Gollobit Vernon Gollobit
Paul Gollobit Mike Gollobit
Kyle Williams Dillon Pitts
Kyle Simonsen Mike Mills

Interment
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Iowa

Theodore Fredrick "Tater", son of Mathias Thomas and Emma Mary (Schnuettgen) Gollobit, was born September 19, 1922 in Earling, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm in Shelby County and attended country school. After his schooling Tater began farming with his father. When he was 19, his father died and Tater became the caring provider for his mom and nine younger siblings.

Tater loved to fly airplanes and even used his plane to court Donna, the love of his life. On March 27, 1951 he was united in marriage with Donna Goeres in Defiance, Iowa. Four children were born into this union and the family made their home on Tater's family farm. In 1987 he moved to Manilla but continued to help out on the farm with his son Bruce.

Besides flying, Tater's passions included restoring and collecting antique tractors and engines in the old blacksmith shop in Manilla. He loved to open the shop and show his work to others. Tater also enjoyed attending antique tractor shows. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Manilla and the N.F.O., Greenridge and Klondike.

For the last four years Tater courageously battled cancer. On March 2008, he became a resident of the Manilla Manor where he died on June 11, 2008 at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 23 days.

Tater was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Odelia Wenzel, Richard Gollobit and Edna Schute.
He is survived by his wife Donna Gollobit of Manilla; children: Peggy Gollobit of Manilla; Nancy and husband Ron Williams of Hartley; Sharon and husband Jeff Pitts of Polk City and Bruce Gollobit and wife LaNora of Manilla; grandchildren: Kyle Williams and wife Julie of Norwalk; Kayla Williams of Hartley and Dillon Pitts of Polk City; great-grandchildren Ashley and Alayna Williams; siblings Mary Armstrong of Largo, FL; Dorothy Schoeppner of Palmdale, CA; Imelda Ward of Omaha, NE; Joseph Gollobit of Omaha, NE; John Gollobit of Pierce, NE and Thomas Gollobit of Omaha, NE; many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Greer, Daniel Dale died April 24, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 49-year-old Daniel Greer of Harlan will be held 11 am, Tuesday, April 29th, at the First Assembly of God Church, north of Harlan on Hiway 59. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Daniel Greer died Thursday, April 24th, at his home in Harlan. Survivors include his wife, Marian; 1 son, Ben Greer of Harlan; 1 daughter, Lindsey Greer of Harlan; 1 sister, Suzanne Rasmussen (Mike) of Kirkman; 2 brothers, Gary Greer (Susan) of Harlan and David Greer (Jodi) of Ft. Collins, CO. Visitation will be held 2 to 9 pm, Monday, April 28th, with family visitation from 6 to 8 pm, and a prayer service at 7 pm at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Daniel Dale Greer - 49
Who Died On Thursday, April 24, 2008

Visitation
Monday, April 28, 2008 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, April 28, 2008 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Monday, April 28, 2008 7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:00 A.M.
First Assembly of God Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

He is survived by his wife Marian Greer and their children, Ben and Lindsey Greer all of Harlan, IA; his sister and brothers: Suzanne (Mike) Rasmussen of Kirkman, IA; Gary (Susan) Greer of Harlan and David (Jodi) Greer of Ft. Collins, CO

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Gross, Patricia M. died April 27, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Mass of Christian Burial for 69-year-old Patricia M. Gross of Des Moines, formerly of Westphalia, will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, May 1st, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Burial will be at the St. Boniface Cemetery. Patricia Gross died Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at Capitol Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Survivors include mother, Aquanata Gross of Westphalia; 4 sisters, June Prom (Tony) of Harvey, ND, Bonnie McCoy of Des Moines, Therese Becker (Steve) of Storm Lake and Rose Wignell (Jeff) of Creston; 8 brothers, Jerry Gross (Sue) of Westphalia, Father Ken Gross of Red Oak, Joe Gross (Mary) of Dohahue, Andrew Gross of West Des Moines, Edward Gross (Leslie) of St. Paul MN, Paul Gross of Atlantic, Norman Gross (Laurie) of Spring Valley, MN and Nick Gross of Glenwood. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 pm, Wednesday, April 30th, with a wake service at 7 pm, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Patricia M. Gross - Age 69
Who died on Sunday, April 27, 2008

Visitation
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Wake Service
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:00 PM
St. Boniface Catholic Church

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, May 1, 2008 10:30 AM
St. Boniface Catholic Church

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Iowa

Patricia is survived by her mother Aquanata Gross and her brothers and sisters: June (Tony) Prom of Harvey, ND, Jerry (Sue) Gross of Westphalia, IA, Father Ken Gross of Red Oak, IA, Joe (Mary) Gross, Bonnie McCoy of Des Moines, IA, Andrew Gross of West Des Moines, IA, Therese (Steve) Becker of Storm Lake, IA, Edward (Leslie) Gross of St. Paul, MN, Paul Gross of Atlantic, IA, Rose (Jeff) Wignell of Creston, IA, Norman (Laurie) Gross of Spring Valley, MN, and Nick Gross of Glenwood, IA.

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Hansen, Evelyn Botilda (Jensen) April 17, 1916 - June 17, 2008

Evelyn Hansen, Age 92
(April 17, 1916 - June 17, 2008)

Visitation
Friday, June 20, 2008
4:30 - 7:30 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Kimballton, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, June 21, 2008, 10:30 AM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Reverend Keith Andrew Menter, Officiating

Music
"The Lord's Prayer" Rev. Menter, Vocalist
"The Old Rugged Cross"
"Abide With Me"
Congregation
Nancy Watson, Accompanist

Casket Bearers ~ Grandchildren
Ella Hall Sheila Judas
Irene Batchelder Jeff Jones
Kathy Rubio Mark Jones
Suzanne Jones Cyndi Allamian
Debbie Neumann Allen Hansen Michael Hansen
Teresa Fordyce Marie Girimonti Morgan Hansen

Interment
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery
Elk Horn, Iowa

Evelyn Botilda, daughter of Anton and Katie (Eskov) Jensen, was born April 17, 1916, in Shelby County, Iowa. She attended rural school near her home and then, after completing her education, she 'worked out' in the homes of families living in the area.

On March 17, 1936, Evelyn was united in marriage with Ralph Hansen. They made their home on a farm in Clay Township, Shelby County, Iowa. Evelyn worked along with her husband on the farm and was a dedicated homemaker. They raised five children on the farm. Evelyn always had a large garden and preserved the produce. Baking was a necessity as well as a pastime in later years. She did a lot of sewing, crocheting and embroidery, making many quilts over the years for her grand-children. In her spare time she enjoyed reading.

Evelyn was a member of Elk Horn Lutheran Church and faithfully attended the early service. He husband died unexpectedly in 1982 and Evelyn continued to live on the farm, learning to drive at that time. She was independent and enjoyed living on their farm until she fell on Sunday, June 8, at which time she entered Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa. She died there on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at the age of 92 years and 2 months.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two daughters Margaret Sommer and Jean Bruch; youngest son Peter Hansen; sister Mildred Andersen; and brother-in-law Clifford Andersen.

She is survived by her daughter Doris and husband Henry Jones of Elk Horn; son Richard Hansen of Milan, MO; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law John Sommer of Janesville and Marvin Bruch of Oregon City, OR; daughter-in-law Linda Hansen of Elk Horn; sister Glenda Andersen of Elk Horn; brother Maynard Jensen and wife Rose Marie of Kimballton; brother-in-law Elmer Andersen of Elk Horn; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Hansen, Juanita E died May 21, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 89-year-old Juanita E. Hansen of Council Bluffs, formerly of Harlan, will be held 11 am, Tuesday, May 27th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Juanita Hansen died Wednesday, May 21st, at the Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs. Survivors include 1 son, Bob Hansen (Karen) of Council Bluffs; 2 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 pm, Monday, May 27th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Juanita E. Hansen - Age 89
Who died on Wednesday
May 21, 2008

Visitation with the Family
Monday, May 26, 2008
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Juanita is survived by her son Bob Hansen and his wife Karen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; her grandchildren: Jodi and her husband Todd Strong of Council Bluffs and Christopher Hansen and his wife Linda of Elkhorn, Nebraska; and six great-grandchildren: Steve, Tasha, Caitlin, Tanner, Mason, and Grace.
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The Daily Nonpareil
5/25/2008

Juanita E. Hansen, age 89, of Council Bluffs, Iowa died on May 21, 2008, at Bethany Lutheran Home in Council Bluffs.

Juanita is survived by her son, Robert Hansen and his wife Karen; granddaughter Jodi Strong and her husband Todd all of Council Bluffs; grandson, Christopher Hansen and his wife Linda of Elkhorn, Neb.; six great grandchildren: Steve, Tasha, Caitlin, Tanner, Mason, and Grace; and her half sister, Ruby Fern Kagarice of Harrisonville, Mo.

Visitation with family will be held Monday, May 26, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Funeral Home with burial at Harlan Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the First Baptist Church in Harlan following internment. A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at Broadway Christian Church (2658 Ave A) in Council Bluffs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Harlan or Broadway Christian Church in Council Bluffs.

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Hanson, Leslie Clifford died June 21, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 65-year-old Leslie Clifford Hanson of Omaha will be held 11 am, Thursday, June 26th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the harlan Cemetery. Leslie Hanson died Saturday, June 21st, at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include his mother, Phyllis Hanson of Harlan; father, Clifford Hanson of Harlan; 1 son, Timothy Hanson (Carole) of Geneva, IL; 2 daughters, Cindy Johnston (fiance-Mark Reed) of San Francisco, CA and Melanie McDonald (Clint) of Logan; 2 sisters, Bev Sorensen (Roger) of Harlan and Bonnid Wellage (Bill) of Council Bluffs; companion, Rita Ann Danielson of Omaha; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be held 6 to 9 pm, Tuesday, June 24th and 8 am to 9 pm, Wednesday, June 25th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with family visitation from 6 to 8 pm, Wednesday, June 25th, and a prayer service at 7 pm. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Hanson, Leslie Clifford
Omaha World-Herald
6/23/2008 - 6/24/2008

HANSON-Leslie Clifford, age 65, of Omaha died on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha. He is survived by his companion Rita Ann Danielson of Omaha; his children: Timothy Hanson and his wife Carole of Geneva, Illinois; Cindy Johnston and her fiancé Mark Reed of San Francisco, California; Melanie and her husband Clint McDonald of Logan, Iowa; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson; his parents Clifford and Phyllis Hanson of Harlan, Iowa; and his sisters Bev and her husband Roger Sorensen of Harlan and Bonnie and her husband Bill Weilage of Council Bluffs, Iowa.
VISITATION Tuesday, June 24 from 6-9pm and Wednesday, June 25 from 8am-9pm. Family Will Greet Friends Wednesday from 6-8pm With a Prayer Service at 7pm all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. FUNERAL SERVICE Thursday, June 26 at 11:00 AM at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135
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Pauley Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Leslie C. Hanson - Age 65
Who died on Saturday June 21, 2008

Visitation
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM AND
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Prayer Service
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Leslie is survived by his companion Rita Ann Danielson of Omaha, NE; his children: Timothy (Carole) Hanson of Geneva, IL, Cindy Johnston and her fiance Mark Reed of San Francisco, CA, Melanie (Clint) McDonald of Logan, IA; his parents Clifford and Phyllis Hanson of Harlan, IA; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and his sisters: Bev (Roger) Sorensen of Harlan and Bonnie (Bill) Weilage of Council Bluffs, IA.

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Hayes, Bernadine Ann (Pauley) died Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Services for 77-year-old Bernadine Ann Hayes of Portsmouth will be held 10 am, Saturday, April 19th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth. Bernadine Hayes died Tuesday, April 15th, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Chuck; 4 daughters, Marcia Nelson of Kimballton, Phyllis Allen of Harlan, Janelle Christensen (Nick Journigan) of Maryville, MO and Patricia Hayes of Harlan; 1 son, Dan Hayes of Harlan; 3 sisters, Lucille Wendt of Woodbine, Mary Ella Wilke (Gary) of Portsmouth and Janice Waltz (Gerald) of Portsmouth; 2 brothers, Alfred Pauley (Prune) of Panama and Kenneth Pauley (Eileen) of Panama; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 9 am to 4 pm, Friday, April 18th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan and from 5 pm to 9 pm, Friday, April 18th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 and a Wake service at 7 pm. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Hockenberry, Scott Allan April 8, 1950 - April 27, 2008

Scott A. Hockenberry
(April 8, 1950 - April 27, 2008)

Scott A. Hockenberry, 58, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Scott Allan Hockenberry was born April 8, 1950, in Atlantic, Iowa, to Donald Scott and Cora Maxine (Herrick) Hockenberry.

He attended grade school in the last country school in the Atlantic area and went to Atlantic High School, graduating in 1968. He then went on to Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda, Iowa, graduating with an Associates Degree.

Not following a course he desired, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and received an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radio Broadcasting at Brown College. Returning to Iowa, he worked briefly for KSIB Radio in Creston. When an opportunity for employment as an announcer was offered by KJAN Radio Atlantic, Scott moved home. He enjoyed his employment, the golf outings, the activities they organized frequently, and his co-workers at KJAN, but after a time he felt the need to continue his quest for a long nagging curiosity towards the funeral industry.

Scott researched the requirements for mortuary science school and discovered he would need additional courses in science, anatomy and psychology. He returned to Iowa Western College in Council Bluffs, Iowa, for another year to attain the necessary credits. Following that, in 1976, he applied to Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, Illinois, and was accepted. He attended Worsham's, and at the same time collected a couple more classes at Illinois State University in Chicago. He graduated 2nd in his class at Worsham's receiving a gold watch and the Morazak and Russ Award for Excellence in Restorative Art. In 1991, Scott returned for education and attended the Vernie Fountain National Academy in Springfield, Missouri, which focuses on highly specialized embalming practices and post mortem reconstructive surgery.

Scott served his internship and worked at Hamilton's Funeral Home in Des Moines, Iowa, before starting work for Service Corporation International, a large funeral company. He quickly became a district manager for 12 funeral homes in central Iowa and was based out of McLaren's Funeral Home in Des Moines, Iowa. While that was enlightening and educational, after a few years he decided to purchase a funeral home. He bought funeral homes in Sioux City and Moville, Iowa. He owned and operated Christy, Smith & Hockenberry Funeral Homes for 15 years before deciding to sell out and take time for some of life's enjoyments.

Aside from his avid reading practices and philosophical thinking, bike riding was one of Scott's passions. He was a member of the Sioux City Cycle Club and made many trips with his riding buddies. Among his favorites were Okoboji Bike Rides and RAGBRAI. He enticed his children into riding and in 1995, Scott and Shawn joined 300 others in the Iowa 150 Sesquicentennial Great Bike Ride Across America.

In 1998, Scott realized his longtime dream and drove down the Elk Horn Road, stopping at the corner where it meets the Marne Road, and, absorbing the night lights of Atlantic sparkling across the valley, he returned home once more, for good. Not knowing for certain his goal when he arrived, he decided to try a different career and once again returned to Iowa Western College in Council Bluffs to get a certificate in drug and alcohol counseling. He worked at ADAA for a while until he concluded the void in his life was not being a funeral director.

In 2001, after a brief time spent in semi-retirement, plans and work began to remodel a building in Atlantic, and in 2002 Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home opened its doors. In 2005, he acquired the funeral homes in Anita, Adair and Casey, Iowa. He continued his love of the funeral industry until his untimely death. His unique talents and ideas he taught and shared, will continue to be in place for many years. He shall unquestionably be missed by many of his fellow professionals, co-workers and families, who entrusted him with their loved ones for over 30 years.

The art of humorous wit and ad-libs were exchanged between Scott and staff on a daily basis. Others, too, will have a smile on their face as they remember his ability to relate jokes and use his own distinct style of combining words. His finger pointing upward, as we all laughed and taunted each other, will leave a great emptiness in us as we continue on. He believed in the power of laughter.

Scott was a member of the Atlantic Elks Lodge 445, Pymosa Lodge A.F. & A. M., Kiwanis, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, a Mortuary Fraternity, and the Iowa Funeral Directors Association.

Scott married Kathie Hogue on June 16, 1973, in Harlan, Iowa. In addition to Kathie, Scott is survived by his daughter, Karyn Powell, and her husband Jay, of Rockford, Illinois, and his son, Shawn, of Atlantic, Iowa. Also saddened by his death are, his father-in-law, Larry Hogue of Harlan, IA; brothers-in-law, Brad Hogue of Oklahoma, Keary (Sheri) Hogue of Harlan, IA, Mark (Carla) Hogue of Omaha, NE, Kevin (Michele) Hogue of Oxford, IA, Kolin (Amy) Hogue of Washington, IA; sister-in-law, Deb (Russ) Mangels of Waukee, IA; his many cherished cousins, aunts and uncles; many nieces & nephews; his loyal and dedicated staff at the funeral home; and countless friends from various locations.

Prior to Scott's death, he lost his parents, Donald and Maxine Hockenberry; his mother-in-law, Shirley Hogue; a sister-in-law, Kelly Christiansen; and a number of aunts and uncles.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2008, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic, Iowa, with the Reverend Dennis Meyer officiating. Viewing will be all day Wednesday and a visitation with family present will be from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the chapel at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic. Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later date.

Scott's family, staff and Reverends are planning his services through the loving care of Scott's funeral home, Hockenberry Family Care, Atlantic, Iowa.

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Hoefler, Arnold C. died May 31, 2008

Arnold Hoefler
©The Harlan Tribune
06/04/2008

GRANVILLE -- Arnold C. Hoefler, 87, Granville, died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Services will be held Wednesday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville with burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery at Granville. There will be graveside military rites. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 at Fisch Funeral Home in Remsen. There will be a rosary at 5 p.m. by St. Joseph Guild and a vigil prayer service at 7:30 p.m., all at the church in Granville. Hoefler is survived by his wife, Clara, of Earling; son Father Robert Hoefler of Harlan; daughter-in-law Sharon Hoefler of Orange City; sister-in-law Philomena Hoefler of Denver, Co.; nieces and nephews.

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Holtz, Helen Marie (Stinn) April 2, 1922 - April 3, 2008

Helen Holtz
(April 2, 1922 - April 3, 2008)

Helen M. Holtz, 86, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and formerly of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the Clarehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Helen Marie Stinn was born on April 2, 1922, in Panama, Iowa, the daughter of Casper and Regina (Bauer) Stinn.

She was raised in the Panama, Iowa, area and later moved to Walnut, Iowa.

On April 2, 1957, Helen married Marvin Holtz in Atlantic, Iowa. They farmed near Carson, Iowa,and later near Avoca, Iowa. They quit farming in 1964 and moved to Atlantic.

Helen had worked as a dietician for Peace Haven in Walnut, Iowa, and then at the Heritage House in Atlantic for 19 years.

Helen was associated with the Catholic Church and was active in several of the churches organizations. She later joined the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Walnut, Iowa. Helen was also a member of several card clubs.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Nancy Barnett of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; her sons, Robert Bigelow of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Darrell Bigelow and his wife, Sheri of Collinsville, Oklahoma; her grandson, Kevin Rater and his wife, Angie of Owasso, Oklahoma; her great-grandson, Cason McIntosh of Owasso, Oklahoma; her sister, Betty Maness and her husband, Larry of Clearwater, Kansas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Casper and Regina Stinn; three children in infancy, Robert Bruce Bigelow, Larry Allan Bigelow and Gloria Jean Bigalow; her husband, Marvin Holtz; brothers, Wilfred Stinn, Donald "Don" Stinn, and Bernard "Vern" Stinn; and her sisters, Catherine "Katie" Bauer and Eileen Sandage.

Visitation with the family is scheduled for Sunday evening, from 7 - 8:00 p.m. at Hockenberrys.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2008, in the chapel at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, with a fellowship and luncheon to follow in the Community Room at Hockenberrys.

Committal services and interment will be in the Avoca Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa.

The family is requesting that memorials be sent to the Clarehouse, 7324 East 49th Place, #3, Tulsa, Okalahoma 74145, in Helen's memory.

Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is assisting in the arrangements.

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Hoover, Shirley A. (Shriver) Sidebottom July 24, 1937 - May 16, 2008

Hoover, Shirley A. (Shriver) Sidebottom
The Daily Nonpareil
5/19/2008

Shirley A. Sidebottom Hoover, age 70, of Council Bluffs, passed away May 16, 2008, at her home.

Shirley was born July 24, 1937, in Persia, Iowa, to the late Earl and Florence Shriver. She was a waitress at the 64 Club for 20+ years. Shirley was of the Lutheran faith.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Maynard Sidebottom; second husband, Wayne Hoover; brother, Elmer Shriver; and grandson, Tim Hoover.

Shirley is survived by her daughters, Pam Shadden and husband Kent, Sonya Brindisi and husband Tony, all of Council Bluffs; son, Jody Sidebottom, of Omaha, Neb.; 5 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; sister, Lucille Miller and husband Butch, of Persia, Iowa; brothers, Harold Shriver, of Harlan, Iowa, Ralph Shriver and wife Irene, of Macedonia, Iowa; stepsons, Tom Hoover and wife Connie, of Crescent, Iowa, Steve Hoover and wife Mary, of Omaha; step grandchildren, Sean and Morgan Hoover; nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family, Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Thursday, 11 a.m., at the mortuary. Interment, Valley View Cemetery, in Persia. A lunch will follow at the PIC Hall. Memorials to the Underwood, Iowa Fire and Rescue preferred.

Cutler-O 'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

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Ingram, Donald February 20, 1923 - April 13, 2008

Ingram, Donald
Omaha World-Herald
4/14/2008 - 4/16/2008

INGRAM-Donald, age 85, LaVista. Passed away Sunday April 13, 2008. Born in Defiance, IA February 20, 1923. Retired Steamfitter #454 member for over 50 years. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Elizabeth Ingram; brothers, Clayton, Clarence, Robert, James; sister, Elizabeth Blum. Survived by wife, Vera; sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Marlene, Don and Jan, Mike and Joni; daughter and son-in-law, Deb and Mickey Martin; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marge Schraiter and Helen Petersen; sister-in-law, Dorothy Cordes; many nieces; nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE Thursday April 17, 2008 10am at First Lutheran Church, Papillion, NE. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Omaha. VISITATION Wednesday April 16 1-8pm with family receiving friends 6-8pm at Kahler Dolce Mortuary, 441 N. Washington St. Papillion.

KAHLER-DOLCE
Papillion, Neb. 339-3232

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Jensen, Viola Helena (Reich) December 8, 1912 - May 7, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 95-year-old Viola Jensen of Elk Horn will be held 11 am, Saturday, May 10th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn. Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Viola Jensen died Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Survivors include 3 children, Darcell Jensen of South Dakota, Carolyn Kay of Omaha, NE and Bob Jensen of Arizona; 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Verda Juelsgaard of Elk Horn and Elaine Michaelsen of Atlantic. Friends may call after 6 pm, Friday, May 9th, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton.
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Viola Jensen, age 95
(December 8, 1912 - May 7, 2008)

Visitation
Friday, May 9, 2008
After 6:00 PM
Family present 6:00-8:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Kimballton, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 11:00 AM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Interment
Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery

Viola Helena, daughter of Otto and Ella (Andersen) Reich, was born December 8, 1912, in Audubon County, Iowa. The family shortly moved to Shelby County, and Viola grew up on the family farm west of Elk Horn. Viola attended country school Clay No. 5 and was baptized and confirmed at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church.

On November 22, 1933, Viola was united in marriage with Milo Jensen. Three children were born to this union. After their marriage they farmed in Audubon County near Brayton for thirty four years. Viola worked as a cook in various restaurants after they retired and moved into Elk Horn in 1972. She was always a busy mother, homemaker and farm wife. She was an active member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church and involved in Women's Clubs as well. Viola enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting, playing cards and "Aggravation." Above all she treasured time with her family and grandchildren. Viola will be remembered as the ideal mother.

Viola became a resident of the Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn in December of 2007. She died there on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at the age of 95 years, 4 months and 29 days.

Preceding Viola in death are her parents; husband Milo Jensen in 1995; brothers Freddie Reich and wife Loretta and Folmer Reich and wife Reta; and brothers-in-law Norman Juelsgaard and Eldred Michaelson.

She is survived by her three children: Darrell Jensen and wife Melissa of Volga, South Dakota; Carolyn Kay of Omaha, Nebraska; and Bob Jensen and wife Deanna of Tucson, Arizona; eight grandchildren: Bill Jensen and wife Dawn; Thom Jensen; Jane Jensen; Joey Jensen and wife Cherri; Mark Jensen and wife Paula; Jill and husband Jeff Spires; Brad Kay and wife Patty; Carmen Anstey; 18 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; sisters Verda Juelsgaard of Elk Horn and Elaine Michaelson of Atlantic; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viola is a grand-aunt of my sister-in-law, Tami (Petersen) Kohl.

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Johnson, Beth Anne September 27, 1953 - May 11, 2008

Johnson, Beth Anne
The Daily Nonpareil
5/13/2008

Beth Anne Johnson, age 54, of Shelby, Iowa, formerly of Council Bluffs, passed away May 11, 2008, at Myrtue Hospital, in Harlan, Iowa.

Beth Anne was born September 27, 1953, in Council Bluffs, to Robert and Gretchen (Albertson) Johnson. She attended special education classes at Tinley School and Halverson, graduating in 1976. Beth Anne worked at VODEC, until 1998, when she moved to Shelby. She lived at Cherry House, a REM facility, and worked at a sheltered workshop, both of which she enjoyed and considered her second home. Beth Anne's favorite things were watching Lawrence Welk and doing her "homework" faithfully each day after work. Beth enjoyed her fellow Cherry House friends and all the staff who worked at Cherry House and their workshop.

She is survived by her parents, Robert and Gretchen Johnson, of Council Bluffs; sister, Amy Bones; niece, Alicia Bones; cousins, Carla and Philip Echandi, all of Omaha, Neb.; aunt, Elinor Sturgeon and husband Edman, of Grand Junction, Colo., and their children.

Visitation with the family, Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the mortuary, with Rev. Greg Carlson, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment, Cedar Lawn Cemetery, with a lunch following at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Memorials to the church preferred.

Cutler-O 'Neill
Meyer-Woodring
Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

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Juel, Kaja Lillebeck (Kaltoft) November 28, 1924 - May 17, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 83-year-old Kaja Juel of Kimballton will be held 10:30 am, Tuesday, May 20th, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton. Kaja Juel died Saturday, May 17th, 2008 at her home in Kimballton. Survivors include her husband, Howard; 2 daughters, JoEllyn Anderson of Omaha, NE and Jacquelyn Conzemius of Maryville, TN; 1 sister, Oda Christensen of Kimballton. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 pm, Monday, at the Juel Residence, 105 W. 1st St in Kimballton. The Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton is in charge of the arrangements.

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Kaja Juel, Age 83
(Died May 17, 2008)

Visitation
Juel Family Home from
4 to 7 PM, May 19, 2008

Celebration of Life
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:30 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kimballton, Iowa
Pastor Tony D. Ede, Officiating

Music
"Beautiful Savior"
"God Bless America"
"America the Beautiful"
"Abide with Me" Sung by Congregation
Sherry Hansen, Organist/Pianist

Sunrise came for Kaja Lillebeck Kaltoft Juel, when she was born to Danish immigrants, Kristian Hans Mejer and Anine Lillebeck Jensen Kaltoft on November 28, 1924, in their home in Kimballton, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton where she was a lifelong member and active in the early Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church and Danish Folk School. She attended school in Kimballton and graduated from Audubon High School in 1942. Kaja attended University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa where she received her teaching certificate. She was a school teacher in Jacksonville and Sharon Township for several years then assisted her husband with several businesses and remained a homemaker for her family.

On May 16, 1947, Kaja was united in marriage with Howard Marius Juel in a double wedding ceremony with her sister, Oda and Alfred Christensen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton. They made their home in Kimballton in the house where she was born where they raised their two daughters, JoEllyn and Jacqueline. Music was a joy to Kaja. She also enjoyed her grandchildren, flowers and plants, card party, a roaring bonfire, as well as having coffee and conversation with friends and neighbors.

Sunset arrived for Kaja on May 17, 2008 at the age of 83 years.

Preceding Kaja in death were her parents, Kristian and Anine Kaltoft; sister, Vita Christensen; brothers, Leland Kaltoft and LaVerne Kaltoft; two brothers-in-law, Alfred Christensen and Virgil Hansen; one sister-in law, Helen Jo Kaltoft, and her mother and father-in-law, Hans and Esther Juel.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Howard Marius Juel; two daughters: JoEllyn and husband, Gene Anderson of Omaha and Jacqueline and husband, Steve Conzemius of Maryville, Tennessee; four grandchildren: Jennifer Anderson of Omaha, Nebraska; Justin Anderson and his fiancé, Danielle Schminke, Fort Collins, Colorado; Eric Conzemius and Dana Conzemius of Maryville, Tennessee; one sister, Oda Christensen of Kimballton; sister-in-laws, Martha Kaltoft of Kimballton and Janice Jacobsen of Des Moines, and brothers-in-laws, Paul G. Christensen of Elk Horn and Virgil Jacobsen of Des Moines as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Interment at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Ohde Funeral Home of Kimballton is in charge of arrangements

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Kay, Mark (Kwapiszeski) death notice

KNOD Radio:
Services for 53-year-old Mark Kay (Kwapiszeski) of Houston, TX, formerly Portsmouth, will be held 9 am, Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at St. Jude's Church in Beaumont, TX. A wake service will be held 6 to 9 pm, Friday, April 4th, at the Houston Chapel at 501 E. 18th St. in Houston, TX. Mark Kay was the son of Fred and Marcella Kwapiszeski of Portsmouth.

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Leuck, Henry John died April 22, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 88-year-old Henry John Leuck of Harlan will be held 11 am, Friday, April 25th, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Henry Leuck died Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Visitation will be held noon to 9 pm, Thursday, April 24th with a wake service at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services For
Henry Leuck - Age 88
Who died on Tuesday
April 22, 2008

Visitation
Thursday, April 24, 2008
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, April 25, 2008 - 11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa

Military Rites
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Henry is survived by his nieces and nephews.

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Lickteig, Dominic Thomas died June 21, 2008

Pauley Jones Funeral Home:

Arrangements and Services For
Dominic Thomas Lickteig - Age 90
Who Died On Saturday, June 21, 2008

Visitation
Monday, June 23, 2008 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Defiance, Iowa

Wake Service
Monday, June 23, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.
St. Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 10:30 A.M.
St. Peter's Catholic Church - Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa

He is survived by his wife, Iday Faye Lickteig of Manilla, IA; his children: Dennis Lickteig of Waterloo, IA; Mary (Ray) Mumm of Ute, IA Timothy (Carol) Lickteig of Dow City, IA; Alice (Terry) Weiland of Aurora, CO and Jerome (Jill) Lickteig of Elk Horn, IA; his broters: Rev, Bernard Lickteig of Olatha, KS; Francis Lickteig of Shawnee Mission, KS and his sister Betty Gillhaus of Greely, KS

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Linderman, Lucille died June 15, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 90-year-old Lucille Linderman of Dow City will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, June 18th, at the United Methodist Church in Dow City. Burial will be in the Dow City Cemetery. Lucille Linderman died Sunday, June 15th, 2008 at the Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison. Survivors include 2 daughters, Margaret Ballantine of Dow City and Patricia Randeris (Dennis) of Harlan; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call from 3 to 7 pm, Tuesday, June 17th.

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Lingle, Patricia Mae (Henkelman) July 24, 1936 - April 30, 2008

Lingle, Patricia Mae
The Daily Nonpareil
5/2/2008 - 5/3/2008

Patricia Mae Lingle, age 71, passed away April 30, 2008.

She was born July 24, 1936, in Defiance, Iowa, to Edward and Katherine Schechinger Henkelman. Patricia graduated from Manilla High, in 1954, and worked many years at Indian Hills Nursing Home as a cook, Nurses Aide, and many different jobs. She was a member of St. Peter's Church.

Patricia is preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Davis; son, Gerald Lingle; 6 brothers; 2 sisters; and her parents.

Survivors include daughters, Janine Penrod (Bob), of Omaha, Neb., Michelle Hill (John), of Aurora, Colo., Terri Lingle, of Council Bluffs, Becky McCrady, of Canton, Ohio; sons, Gary Knight, of Lebanon, Ind., Tommy Lingle, of Omaha, Frank Lingle, of Council Bluffs; 14 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sister, Mildred Nissen, of New Mexico; brothers, Maurice Henkelman, of Manilla, Iowa, Morelle Henkelman, of Ft. Dodge, Iowa.

Visitation will be Sunday, 2-4 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Mass, Monday, 10 a.m., St. Peter's Church. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery.

Cutler-O 'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

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Linquist, Virginia A. (Parker) died May 12, 2008

Linquist, Virginia A.
The Daily Nonpareil on 5/14/2008

Virginia (Parker) Linquist, age 90, of Harlan, Iowa, died May 12, 2008, in Harlan.

Virginia and her husband, Howard, lived in Council Bluffs, where Virginia sang in the church choir at Broadway Methodist Church and served six years as treasurer of the Council Bluffs Women's Society. Howard managed several Rog and Scotty's Super Value grocery stores. Virginia moved to Harlan, in 1990.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Howard" Linquist, in 1973; and son, Charles Linquist, in 2004.

Survived by daughter, Judith Vorsten and husband Gerald, of Carroll, Iowa; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Geneva Golden, of Lee's Summit, Mo.; and brother, Robert Parker, of Independence, Mo.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 15th, at 10:30 a.m., at the Mansfield-Hertz Funeral Home, in Malvern, Iowa, with interment in the Malvern Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.

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Luxford, Darlene Doris (Fuqua) January 1, 1923 - April 1, 2008

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Luxford, Darlene Doris (Fuqua) January 1, 1923 - April 1, 2008

Classification: Obituary

Darlene Doris (Fuqua) Luxford
January 1, 1923 - April 1, 2008

Darlene Doris Luxford, the daughter of Ernest C. and Anna C. (Easton) Fuqua, was born on January 1, 1923, in Fairfield, Iowa. She graduated from Fairfield High School, where she was an award-winning baton twirler. Darlene then attended Parsons College in Fairfield for two years, where she was a majorette, and worked at a civil defense plant, also in Fairfield. On December 21, 1945, she married Dean Howard Luxford at the Parsons College Chapel; this was shortly after Dean's return from active duty in World War II. The couple moved to Shelby, Iowa, where Darlene helped start the marching band in the Shelby school. In 1952, she began working at Dean's insurance office. She later worked in real estate, as well. Both Dean and Darlene retired on August 1, 1965. From 1970-72, they were part owners of the Shelby Dairy Queen, helping to build the building and business.

Darlene was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Shelby, Iowa, where she was active in the church ladies group. She was a member of the "Corner Attic Artist Club" in Shelby, and was formerly an active Eastern Star member. Darlene loved to travel, and she and Dean would take their RV south to Corpus Christi, Texas. She enjoyed painting; she had the honor of designing the Shelby Centennial emblem.

Darlene D. Luxford died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having reached the age of 85 years and 3 months.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Donald Fuqua. She is survived by her husband, Dean Luxford of Shelby, Iowa; one daughter, Dixie (Mac) McClelland of Omaha, Nebraska; one son, Bill (Diane) Luxford of Omaha, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Karen of Elkhorn, Nebraska, Nicole and Jessica, both of Omaha, Nebraska, and Amber of Savannah, Georgia; two great-grandchildren, Ty and McKensie, both of Omaha, Nebraska; one niece, Diana (H. Wayne) Schweitzer of Springfield, Missouri; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church in Shelby, Iowa, with Mr. Steve Kiesel officiating. Georgene Juhl served as the organist, and Debra Rosenow, Kathy Schumacher, and Sandy Wilds were the vocalists. Honorary casket bearers were Rod Robinson, Ronald Eggerss, Robert Thoms, Jim Juhl, and Ralph Eggerss. Active bearers were Paul Peterson, Dan Robinson, Mel Thomsen, Tom Rihner, Derald Graybill, and Melvin Nelsen. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Shelby, IA
Visitation Date: Friday, Apr 4, 2008
Service Date: Saturday, Apr 5, 2008

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Re: Luxford, Darlene Doris (Fuqua) January 1, 1923 - April 1, 2008

Classification: Query

Would love to contact any family member especially Fuqua as I have some in that area Thanks Mary Mstwrt@aol.com

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Mathisen, Mabel Marie (Rasmussen) March 30, 1912 - May 8, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 96-year-old Mabel Mathisen of Elk Horn will be held 10:30 am, Monday, May 12th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Mabel Mathisen died Thursday, May 8th, 2008 at the Exira Care Center in Exira. Survivors include 3 children, Charlene Jespersen of Exira, Joan Crees-Lauritsen of Hamlin and Richard Mathisen of Washington; 13 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Gladys Kelley of Kansas. Visitation will be held after 5 pm, Sunday, May 11th, at the Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton

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Mabel Mathisen, Age 96
(March 30, 1912 - May 8, 2008)

Visitation
Sunday, May 11, 2008
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home
Kimballton, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, May 12, 2008, 10:30 AM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Officiating
Rev. Keith Andrew Menter
Pastor Steven Frock

Music
"Grandma's Garden" Recording
"Jesus Loves Me" Matt Andersen, Vocalist
"The Lord's Prayer" Rev. Menter, Vocalist
"Silent Night" "In The Garden"
Congregation
Nancy Watson, Accompanist

Casketbearers
Randy Jespersen Keith Jespersen
Mike Mathisen Chad Mathisen
Dan Crees Jeff Crees

Interment
Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Jacksonville, Iowa

Mabel Marie, daughter of Hans and Meta Christine (Petersen) Rasmussen, was born March 30, 1912 in Shelby County, Iowa. She died May 8, 2008 at Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 96 years, 1 month and 8 days.

Mabel was raised in Taylor and Shelby Counties, Iowa and graduated from Avoca High School. She then went into nurse's training in Council Bluffs, Iowa and became a registered nurse. She was married to Henry Mathisen on February 3, 1934 at Omaha, Nebraska. Following the marriage they farmed in Shelby and Audubon counties, then purchased a farm near Elk Horn. In 1984 they retired and moved to Elk Horn, then in November 2001 she moved to the Exira Care Center. Mabel owned and operated Hilcrest Greenhouse on the farm from 1969 to 1995, retiring at age 87.

She was a member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church, volunteered for congregate meals in Elk Horn, and started and led a 4-H Club in the area. Mabel loved fishing, dancing, playing cards, working crossword puzzles, reading, making various crafts, painting, and working in her vegetable and flower garden. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with family and friends.

Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Henry in 1993, granddaughter Julie Crees, a sister Frances Cunningham, and a brother Raymond Rasmussen, and sons-in-law Russell Jespersen and Ken Crees.

Mabel is survived by her daughters: Charlene Jespersen of Exira, Iowa and Joan Crees-Lauritsen and husband Don of Hamlin, Iowa; a son Richard Mathisen and wife Beverly of Maple Valley, Washington; grandchildren: Randy Jespersen, Keith Jespersen, Scott Jespersen, Paula Ratzlaff, Monte Jespersen, Mitch Jespersen, Cindy Robillard, Cathy Crees, Daniel Crees, Lauri Bates, Jeffrey Crees, Michael Mathisen, Kim Andersen, and Chad Mathisen; step-grandchildren: Scott Lauritsen, Dean Lauritsen, Diane Law, Steven Lauritsen and Daren Lauritsen; 34 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; a sister Gladys Kelley of Concordia, Kansas; other relatives and friends.

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McKean, John Dwight died June 19, 2008

McKean, John Dwight
The Daily Nonpareil
6/22/2008

John Dwight McKean, age 80, of Harlan, died on Thursday, June 19, 2008.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy McKean of Harlan; daughter, Marsha (Tim) Slobodnik of Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Jacob and Madison Slobodnik; brother, Dennis (Donna) McKean of LaVista, Neb.; and sister-in-law, Lavina Johnston of Audubon, Iowa.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 21st, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 22nd, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. all at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Funeral Service will be Monday, June 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with military rites at Valley View Cemetery in Persia, Iowa.

Memorials are suggested to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or the Persia United Methodist Church.
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Arrangements and Services For
John Dwight McKean - Age 80
Who died on Thurs, June 19, 2008

Visitation
Saturday, June 21, 2008 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, June 22, 2008 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, June 22, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, June 23, 2008 - 10:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Military Rites
Valley View Cemetery - Persia, Iowa

John Dwight McKean is survived by his wife Dorothy McKean of Harlan, IA; his daughter Marsha and her husband Tim Slobodnik of Council Bluffs; his grandchildren Jacob and Madison Slobodnik of Council Bluffs; brother Dennis (Donna) McKean of LaVista, NE; and sister-in-law Lavina Johnston of Audubon, IA.

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Miller, Lisa Ann died June 24, 2008

Arrangements and Services For
Lisa Ann Miller - Age 47
Who died on Tuesday June 24, 2008

Visitation
Thursday, June 26, 2008 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa AND
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Wake Service
Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 7:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Portsmouth, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, June 27, 2008 - 10:30 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

Lisa Ann is survived by her husband David Miller of Panama, IA; her children: Tyler (Jamie) Miller of Panama, Kayla Miller (friend Josh Weihs) of Walnut, IA, and Brandon Miller (friend Lizzy Prue) of Panama; one granddaughter Trinity Miller; her mother Phyllis "Tiny" (Marlin) Smith of Panama and her sister Diane (Dave) Jacobsen of Harlan.

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Morton, Sharon (Gaer) died May 15, 2008

Sharon Morton
©The Harlan Tribune
05/20/2008

NEWTON, Kan. -- Sharon Morton, 54, Newton, Kan., died May 15, 2008 at her home. Services will be held Tuesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. at Columbus Avenue Church of Christ with burial in the Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton. Morton is a former Harlan resident. She is survived by her husband, Michael, of Newton; father Eugene Gaer of Harlan; daughter Amy Pearce of Kingman, Kan.; sons Alan Morton of Newton and Andrew Morton of Nashville, Tn.; and brother Thomas Gaer of Irwin.

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Noonan, William Peter 8-16-1923 - 5-15-2008

William Noonan
©The Harlan Tribune
05/30/2008

COLUMBUS, Neb. -- William "Bill" Noonan, 84, Columbus, Neb., died May 15, 2008 in Columbus. Funeral services were held May 17 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus with burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cornlea, Neb. Noonan is survived by his wife, Betty (Foxhoven) Noonan, formerly of Earling and now of Columbus; daughters Joyce (Randy Brezina) Kruger of Gretna, Neb. and Therese Noonan of Columbus; sons Robert (Shelly) of Humphrey, Neb. and David (Diane) of Humphrey; seven grandchildren and two sisters.
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McKown Funeral Home
2922 13th Street * Columbus, NE 68601
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR

Wiliam Peter "Bill" Noonan
Age - 84
8/16/1923 - 5/15/2008
Humphrey, NE - Columbus, Ne

Mass of Christian Burial
9:30 AM,
Saturday, May 17, 2008
St. Isidore Catholic Church
3921 20th Street
Columbus, NE

Vigil
7:00 PM,
Friday, May 16, 2008
McKown Funeral Home Chapel
2922 13th Street
Columbus, NE 68601

Visitation
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM,
Friday, May 16, 2008
McKown Funeral Home Chapel
2922 13th Street
Columbus, NE 68601

Visitation
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM,
Saturday, May 17, 2008
McKown Funeral Home Chapel
2922 13th Street
Columbus, NE 68601

William "Bill" Peter Noonan was born August 16, 1923 in Humphrey, Nebraska to William J. and Mae (Coldwell) Noonan. He graduated from Humphrey High School in 1942. Bill married Betty Foxhoven on April 4, 1959 in Earling, Iowa. He farmed in the Humphrey and Cornlea area before retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and Holy Name. He enjoyed woodworking, making things for his family and travelling especially in Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to St. Isidore Building Fund.

Bill is survived by:
Wife: Betty Noonan of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Joyce (Kevin) Kruger of Gretna, NE
Son: Robert (Shelly) Noonan of Humphrey, NE
Son: David (Diane) Noonan of Humphrey, NE
Daughter: Therese Noonan of Columbus, NE
Sister: Eleanor Pfeifer of Lindsay, NE
Sister: Mary (Alvin) Schumacher of Lindsay, NE
Seven Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:
Father: William James Noonan
Mother: Mae Noonan
Infant Brother: Anthony James
Brother: Mark Noonan

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Noonan, William "Bill" died May 15, 2008

William Noonan
©The Harlan Tribune
05/30/2008

COLUMBUS, Neb. -- William "Bill" Noonan, 84, Columbus, Neb., died May 15, 2008 in Columbus. Funeral services were held May 17 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus with burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cornlea, Neb. Noonan is survived by his wife, Betty (Foxhoven) Noonan, formerly of Earling and now of Columbus; daughters Joyce (Randy Brezina) Kruger of Gretna, Neb. and Therese Noonan of Columbus; sons Robert (Shelly) of Humphrey, Neb. and David (Diane) of Humphrey; seven grandchildren and two sisters.

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Nordstrom, Ronald Vernon, Sr died May 2, 2008

Nordstrom, Ronald Vernon, Sr
Omaha World-Herald
5/8/2008 & 5/9/2008

NORDSTROM-Ronald Vernon Nordstrom Sr. "Stormy", aged 67, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona and went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 2, 2008. Ron was the owner of Michigan Kenworth and a survivor of a spinal cord injury which left him a quadriplegic for 10 years. Despite his injuries he lived life with a positive spirit. Surviving are his wife, Helen Nordstrom; children, Ronald Vernon Jr. (Marie) Nordstrom, Vicki (Joel) Love; grandchildren, Heather Mauch, Ryan Love, Justin Love, Dillon Love, Nick Nordstrom, Collin Love; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Sandra (John) Dammann, Linda (Walt) Wolverton, Debbie (John) Gibilisco, Cindy (Bill) Hawver, Wanda (Mike) Longsdrof, Rita (Jon) Kirby; many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 11:00 am at Holy Redeemer Parish, 2700 Baldwin St., Jenison, with Fr. Ronald Hutchinson Celebrant. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday 5-8pm, Sunday 5-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive. A vigil service will be held 8pm Sunday at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, www.christopherreeve.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com .

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Oliver, Chad Michael August 8, 1973 - April 12, 2008

Oliver, Chad M.
Omaha World-Herald
4/14/2008 - 4/16/2008

OLIVER-Chad M. age 34. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. Survived by his wife, Jennifer; son, Dylan; parents, Darrell and Carol Oliver; brother, Todd Oliver, sisters Tami and Dana Oliver; grandmother, Helen (FOXHOVEN)Knott; parents-in-law John and Ruth Stiens; brothers-in-law, Kirby (Rosemary) and Alan Stiens; sister-in-law Rhonda (Craig) Bernard; 11 nieces and nephews, many aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends.

Funeral services Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at the 72nd Street Chapel to St. James Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment Thursday 2:00pm, Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, IA. Visitation with the family begins Wednesday, after 5:00 p.m., 72nd St. Chapel with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials to the Dylan Oliver Education Fund.
JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St., 391-1664
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Oliver - Chad Michael , age 34 Years.

Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. Survived by his wife, Jennifer; son, Dylan; parents, Darrell and Carol Oliver; brother, Todd Oliver, sisters Tami and Dana Oliver; grandmother, Helen Knott; parents-in-law John and Ruth Stiens; brothers-in-law, Kirby (Rosemary) and Alan Stiens; sister-in-law Rhonda (Craig) Bernard; 11 nieces and nephews, many aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends.

Date of Birth: August 8, 1973
Date of Death: April 12, 2008

Services: April 17, 2008 - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Omaha, Nebraska.

Visitation: April 16, 2008 - Wednesday, after 5:00 p.m. at the John A. Gentleman 72nd Street Chapel, Omaha, Nebraska. Memorials to the Dylan Oliver Education Fund.

Interment: 2:00 p.m. - Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine Iowa

Additional Service Information: There will be a wake service Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at the John A. Gentleman 72nd Street Chapel, Omaha, Nebraska.

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Obit -- Daphne Ott Jan.1, 1926 - April 17, 2008

Surnames: Ott, Irwin, Skarin, Bowman

Daphne Ott, 82, Irwin, died Apr. 17 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Council Bluffs, due to complications from a fall.

Daphne Leotta, daughter of Orion V. and Hallie Mae (Irwin) Pruitt, was born Jan. 1, 1926, at Anderson, South Carolina. She graduated from the all-girls Anderson High School, and then moved to Washington, D.C., to work as a secretary for the U.S. Department of the Navy. Daphne worked there until she was united in marriage with Richard Jesse Ott, Oct. 20, 1944, at Boxholm. Four children were born into this union.

Upon their return to Iowa, the couple lived in Joice, Britt, Wadena, and Modale - moving for Richard's various teaching and school administrative positions. Daphne worked as a secretary at the school in Modale until the family moved to Irwin in 1970. She operated her own ceramics shop, "Do Ceramics," in Irwin through the mid-1980's. After Richard's retirement as superintendent from the Irwin Schools in 1986, the couple enjoyed traveling together. They were especially interested in seeing the natural beauty of the country. Daphne was a member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women's group in Irwin. She was also involved with The Order of Eastern Star, Library and Craft Clubs, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Daphne was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard in 2007, and brothers and sisters.

Survivors include: two daughters: Juanita Ott, Indianola; Cathy Lucinda (Cindy) and her husband, Roy Skarin, Indianola; two sons: Richard Ott II and his wife, Donna, Memphis, Neb.; and Philip Ott and his wife, Cathy, Castle Rock, Colo.; nine grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister Vera Bowman of Arizona; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held Apr. 21, at the United Methodist Church, Irwin, Pastor Keith Pals, Officiant. Ruth Ann Barry was accompanist. Casket Bearers were: Brent Ott, Nicholas Ott, Richard Ott III, Jay Sharpe, and Roy Skarin. Interment was in the Glenwood Cemetery, Ogden. Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla, was in charge of arrangements.
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Pedersen, Howard Wilburt February 20, 1918 - April 22, 2008

Howard Wilburt "Curley" Pedersen
February 20, 1918 - April 22, 2008

Howard Wilburt "Curley" Pedersen, the son of Elmer C. and Jenney E. (Norgaard) Pedersen, was born on February 20, 1918, in Casey, Iowa. He attended school in Defiance, Iowa, and Harlan, Iowa. Howard served in the United States Navy from 1941-1946, and spent most of his service time in the South Pacific. After his discharge, he returned to Harlan where he worked as a custodian at the Harlan High School for fifteen years. Howard then spent seventeen years employed as a custodian at the Harlan Post Office; he retired in 1978. On November 9, 1963, Howard married Marie Anna Nielsen in Blair, Nebraska. The couple made their home in Harlan. Marie died on December 18, 1996, in Earling, Iowa.

Howard was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. He also held memberships in the Harlan VFW Post 941 and the Helmer Reyelt AL Post 150. Howard liked to read the National Geographic magazine, feed squirrels, and travel to visit and dine out with family. He truly loved telling jokes and riddles. His favorite saying was, "I only like two kinds of pie, hot and cold."

Howard W. "Curley" Pedersen died on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa, having reached the age of 90 years, 2 months, and 2 days.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marie Pedersen; one sister, Laura Mae Larson; and two brothers, Charles Pedersen and Richard Pedersen. He is survived by one step-daughter, Jean (Jerry) Aukland of California; one sister, Bernadine (Virgil) Wiley of Manilla, Iowa; four step-grandchildren, Michael Aukland, Diane Conklin, Janet Berry, and Peggy Ridley; seven step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastors Steve Chellew and Heather Ploen officiating. Casket bearers were Gary Wiley, Marvin Gross, David Pedersen, Don Schmidt, Alfred Gomez, and Charles Warner. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Friday, Apr 25, 2008
Service Date: Saturday, Apr 26, 2008

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Rasmussen, Fern Alfreda (Petersen) October 23, 1916 - April 1, 2008

Fern Alfreda (Petersen) Rasmussen
October 23, 1916 - April 1, 2008

Fern Alfreda Rasmussen, the daughter of George and Margaret (Lindstrom) Petersen, was born on October 23, 1916, in Poplar, Iowa. She was baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton, Iowa. Fern graduated from Harlan High School, Harlan, Iowa, with the Class of 1934. On August 29, 1936, she married Raymond Christian Rasmussen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple lived in Cuppy's Grove, Iowa, and later in Center Township. During 1946, Ray contracted polio, and Fern took care of him; the disease impacted the family for many years. In 1947, Fern and Ray moved to Harlan, where they owned and operated the Harmony Café until 1949. They moved to their Irwin (Iowa) farm in December, 1949, and lived there until Ray's death on April 8, 1980. Fern went to live on her daughter and son-in-law's farm near Fiscus, Iowa, and remained there until June, 1992, when she moved to Audubon, Iowa. She had recently become a resident of the Friendship Home in Audubon.

Fern was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin, Iowa. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver. She loved the farm, as well as spending time cooking, baking pies and cookies, and doing crochet and cross-stitch projects. Fern enjoyed passing the time by reading, playing solitaire, and solving word searches.

Fern A. Rasmussen died in Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at the Manning Regional Health Center in Manning, Iowa, having reached the age of 91 years, 5 months, and 9 days.

Fern was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Rasmussen; one brother, George E. Petersen; and one grandson, Aaron Rasmussen. She is survived by one daughter, Judy (Rex) Grabill of Audubon, Iowa; two sons, Robert (Bonne) Rasmussen of Latta, South Carolina, and Jerry Rasmussen (fiancée Pat Klesack) of Bettendorf, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Mabel Mathiesen of Exira, Iowa, and Gladys Kelly of Centralia, Kansas; ten grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 4, 2008, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. Steven Martens officiating. Casket bearers were Jeff Oakley, Sam Grabill, Keith Grabill, Allen Oakley, Cyrus Monson, Kirk Thygesen, Tyler Thygesen, and Eugene Monson. Burial was in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Audubon, IA, formerly of Irwin, IA
Visitation Date: Thursday, Apr 3, 2008
Service Date: Friday, Apr 4, 2008

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Reuwsaat, Viola Alma Christina (Shade) September 19, 1910 - June 25, 2008

Ohde Funeral Home:
Viola Reuwsaat, Age 97
(September 19, 1910 - June 25, 2008)

Visitation
Monday, June 30, 2008
after 12:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Manilla, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, June 30, 2008, 2:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Manilla, Iowa

Officiating
Reverend Paul Frank

Music
"How Great Thou Art" "Amazing Grace"
"Just As I Am"
"I Know That My Redeemer Lives"
Congregation
Mary Ellen Hafner, Accompanist

Casketbearers
Lyle David Lance Lage John Deist
Brian Lage Roland Huebner Richard Stark

Interment
Nishnabotna Cemetery
Near Manilla, Iowa

Viola Alma Christina, daughter of John C. and Emma (Wenzel) Shade, was born September 10, 1910, near Botna in Jefferson Township, Shelby County, Iowa. The family lived on farms in Audubon County where she attended rural school.

On October 10, 1931, Viola was united in marriage with Henry Carl Reuwsaat. They made their home on the farm in Crawford County and three children were born to this union. Her husband died in 1940 and Viola never remarried. Viola worked in restaurants in the area and then moved to Chicago to keep house for her sister Leona Starck. After Leona's death, she kept house for a long period of time for Hattie Hessling in Carroll, Iowa, after which, she kept house for Aron Ackerson of Kiron, Iowa, until his death. After Aron's death, she moved to California and lived with her son Darrell (Daryl) and family and worked as a volunteer in a second hand clothing store. Viola was a member of the Lutheran Church. While living in the nursing home she enjoyed playing dominoes and listening to music.

Following the death of her brother-in-law Fred Rudnick, she moved back to Iowa and lived with her sister Laura Rudnick in Audubon. When she could no longer care for her sister Laura, Viola moved to an apartment in Manning. In 1988 when she began having health problems, she became a resident of Friendship Home in Audubon to be with her two sisters, brother and brother-in-law where they really enjoyed each other and singing together as they all loved music. In March of 2000, her son moved her to Eventide Nursing Home in Denison. On June 25, 2008 she died there at the age of 97 years, 9 months and 15 days.

Viola is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons Darrell (Daryl) Reuwsaat and wife Ellie and Adrian Reuwsaat; grandson Troy Reusaat; and two grandchildren Toni and Todd Reuwsaat, in infancy; four sisters: Laura Rudnick; Beata David; Leona Starck and Wilma Ullerich; and three brothers: John Shade, in infancy, Raymond Schade and Merle Schade.

She is survived by her son Norman Reuwsaat of Evans, CO; five grandchildren: Leslie Burnett; Laura McCrary; Donna Lopez; Mario Ray Reusaat; Tina Serno; ten great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren and many step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Donna Schade of Gainesville, GA; several nieces and nephews who helped her out over the years: Ardith and husband Walt Lage of Manning; Carlene and husband John Deist of Audubon and Lyle David and wife Colleen of Glidden; and other relatives and friends.
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Denison Bulletin/Review
7/7/2008

Viola Alma Christina, daughter of John C. and Emma (Wenzel) Shade, was born September 10, 1910, near Botna in Jefferson Township, Shelby County, Iowa. The family lived on farms in Audubon County where she attended rural school.

On October 10, 1931, Viola was united in marriage with Henry Carl Reuwsaat. They made their home on the farm in Crawford County and three children were born to this union. Her husband died in 1940 and Viola never remarried. Viola worked in restaurants in the area and then moved to Chicago to keep house for her sister Leona Starck. After Leona's death, she kept house for a long period of time for Hattie Hessling in Carroll, Iowa, after which, she kept house for Aron Ackerson of Kiron, Iowa, until his death. After Aron's death, she moved to California and lived with her son Darrell (Daryl) and family and worked as a volunteer in a second hand clothing store. Viola was a member of the Lutheran Church. While living in the nursing home she enjoyed playing dominoes and listening to music.

Following the death of her brother-in-law Fred Rudnick, she moved back to Iowa and lived with her sister Laura Rudnick in Audubon. When she could no longer care for her sister Laura, Viola moved to an apartment in Manning. In 1988 when she began having health problems, she became a resident of Friendship Home in Audubon to be with her two sisters, brother and brother-in-law where they really enjoyed each other and singing together as they all loved music. In March of 2000, her son moved her to Eventide Nursing Home in Denison. On June 25, 2008 she died there at the age of 97 years, 9 months and 15 days.

Viola is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons Darrell (Daryl) Reuwsaat and wife Ellie and Adrian Reuwsaat; grandson Troy Reuwsaat; and two grandchildren Toni and Todd Reuwsaat, in infancy; four sisters: Laura Rudnick; Beata David; Leona Starck and Wilma Ullerich; and threebrothers: John Shade, in infancy, Raymond Schade and Merle Schade.

She is survived by her son Norman Reuwsaat of Evans, CO; five grandchildren: Leslie Burnett; Laura McCrary; Donna Lopez; Mario Ray Reuwsaat; Tina Serno; ten great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren and many step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Donna Schade of Gainesville, GA; several nieces and nephews who helped her out over the years: Ardith and husband Walt Lage of Manning; Carlene and husband John Deist of Audubon and Lyle David and wife Colleen of Glidden; and other relatives and friends.

Visitation was Monday, June 30, 2008 after noon at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla, IA. Funeral Services were Monday, June 30, 2008, 2:00 pm. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla, IA. Rev. Paul Frank officiating. Music "How Great Thou Art", "Amazing Grace", "Just As I Am", "I Know That My Redeemer Lives", Congregation. Mary Ellen Hafner, Accompanist. Casketbearers: Lyle David, Brian Lage, Lance Lage, Roland Huebner, John Deist, Richard Stark. Interment in the Nishnabotna Cemetery near Manilla, IA. Arrangements by Ohde Funeral Home.

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Rihner, Jeffrey R. death notice

Rihner, Jeffrey R.
Omaha World-Herald
2/28/2008 - 3/1/2008

RIHNER-Jeffrey R., age 57yrs, Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, Grant and Ellen (Jorgensen) Rihner, and brother, John. Survived by brother, Ritch and Sheila Rihner, of Shelby, IA; sisters, Kay Louis, of Chicago, IL, Judy Czajkowski, of Lafayette, LA, Sue Schnepel, of Omaha, Pat Morris, of Shelby, IA, Becci and Bob Miller, of Pittsboro, NC; nieces, nephews, many friends and Frazier, his dog.

SERVICES Sat 2pm, Kahler-Dolce Mortuary. VISITATION Fri 1-8pm, with family receiving friends from 6-8pm. Graveside Service Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IA, Sat 5:30pm. Memorials to your favorite charity.

KAHLER-DOLCE
Papillion, Neb. 339-3232

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Rold, Leonard L. December 16, 1920 - April 12, 2008

Rold, Leonard L.
The Daily Nonpareil
4/14/2008 & 4/15/2008

Leonard L. Rold, age 87, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children on April 12, 2008. Leonard was born December 16, 1920, in Avoca, Iowa to Oscar W. and Amy L. Lee Rold.

He graduated from Avoca High School. He lived in Council Bluffs for 40 years. Leonard enlisted in the United States Navy and served for 11 years during World War II and Korea. Leonard and Vernetta J. Bees were married on September 6, 1942. Leonard will be remembered as a loving father and devoted husband. He worked as a business man and was past board chairman at Timothy Lutheran Church, was active in Stephen Ministries, past member of the V.F.W. and belonged to the American Legion. Leonard and wife Vernetta were members of the Circle and Swing Square Dancers.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Elvin; sister, Mildred; and grandson, Brenden Kyle Rainey.

Leonard leaves behind his loving family, wife, Vernetta; daughters, Judith Rold, Janet Zuehlke and husband Al, all Council Bluffs; son, Ronald Rold and wife Nancy of Columbia, Missouri, daughters, Constance Rainey and husband Frank Freshwater of Fort Valley, Georgia, Vicki Dennehey and husband Don of Prior Lake, Minnesota; son, Mark Rold of Council Bluffs; 15 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Leota Swensen of Harlan, Iowa; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday 5:00-8:00 p.m. with prayer service at 6:30 p.m. all at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services Wednesday 1:00 p.m., at Timothy Lutheran Church. Pastor Michael Petri officiant. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery with military rites tendered by American Legion Post 2. Luncheon will follow back at church. Family has suggested memorials to Timothy Lutheran Church or Lutheran Hour Ministries.

Cutler-O 'Neill
Meyer-Woodring
Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

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Rosmann, Lawrence Victor April 9, 1954 - May 9, 2008

Lawrence "Larry" Victor Rosmann
April 9, 1954 - May 9, 2008

Lawrence Victor Rosmann, the son of Raymond Joseph and Ellen Marie Mertens Rosmann, was born on April 9, 1954, in Harlan, Iowa, and was raised on the Rosmann family farm near Westphalia, Iowa. Here, he liked to explore the outdoors with Lassie, the family dog. Larry attended Special Education classes in the Harlan Community Schools during the early years of that program; he continued to attend until he reached the age of 21. He was then active in the Concerned, Inc. Sheltered Workshop and Adult Daycare programs, where he took pride in helping deliver Meals on Wheels and printing napkins. Larry was a resident of the Country Care Center near Harlan for 24 years, where he acted as the unofficial greeter, making sure everyone shook hands. In January, 2008, he moved to the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa. Larry was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa, where the History Room in the new Parish Center is named in his honor. He loved music, especially the music of Lawrence Welk and Guy Lombardo. Annually, Larry celebrated the Christmas season by serving, along with area children, as Guest Conductor at the Harlan Community High School's Christmas band concert. Sister Brendan Block, SSSF taught Larry a pure and simple faith, "All for Jesus." He will be remembered for freely sharing his smile and "Excellent Joy" with all he met.

Larry Rosmann died on Friday, May 9, 2008, at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, at the age of 54 years and 1 month.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Rosmann. He is survived by his mother, Ellen Rosmann of Harlan, Iowa; three brothers, Joseph (Jinda) Rosmann of Bellevue, Washington, Michael (Marilyn) Rosmann and Ron (Maria) Rosmann, all of rural Harlan, Iowa; seven nieces and nephews; the Vakulskas family whom he came to love; and his many friends at Country Care Center, the Little Flower Haven, and those in the Shelby County area.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. The Rev. John A. Vakulskas, Jr. of St. Mary Catholic Church, Alton, Iowa, and St. Anthony Catholic Church, Hospers, Iowa, was the celebrant. Gloria Schmitz served as the organist and Mark Rosmann was the trumpeter. Casket bearers were David Rosmann, Daniel Rosmann, Jon-Michael Rosmann, Joe Mahlberg, Joseph Rosmann, and JoAnn Hodapp. Burial was in the St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Country Care Center, Inc. and Concerned, Inc. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of arrangements.

Hometown: Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Monday, May 12, 2008
Service Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008

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Schmitz, Marcella "Sally" Annette died May 27, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 93-year-old Marcella "Sally" Annette Schmitz of Harlan will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, May 31st, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Burial will be at the St. Boniface Cemetery. Sally Schmitz died Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 7 sons, Larry Schmitz (Vicki) of Westphalia, Cletus Schmitz (Janice) of Harlan, Norman Schmitz (Gloria) of Westphalia, Roger Schmitz (Judy) of Westphalia, Russ Schmitz (Renee Davis) of Glenwood, Marvin Schmitz (Joan) of Harlan and Jim Schmitz (Vicki) of Defiance; 4 daughters, Linda Bender (Jim) of Lambertville, MI, Velma Arkfeld of Defiance, Doris Schmitz (Lenny) of Harlan and Nancy DeRuby (Tom) of Bellevue, NE; 46 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 8 am to 4 pm, Friday, May 30th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan and from 6 to 9 pm, with a wake service at 7 pm at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Arrangements and Services For
Marcella "Sally" Schmitz-Age 93
Who died on Tuesday
May 27, 2008

Visitation
Friday, May 30, 2008
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa AND
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at
St. Boniface - Westphalia, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, May 30, 2008 - 7:00 PM
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 10:30 AM
St. Boniface Catholic Church - Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Iowa

Sally is survived by her children: Larry (Vicki) Schmitz of Westphalia, Cletus (Janice) Schmitz of Harlan, Norman (Gloria) Schmitz of Westphalia, Roger (Judy) Schmitz of Westphalia, Russ Schmitz (Renee Davis) of Glenwood, Marvin (Joan) Schmitz of Harlan, Linda (Jim) Bender of Lambertville, MI, Velma (Bruce) Arkfeld of Defiance, Jim (Vicki) Schmitz of Omaha, NE, Doris (Lenny) Schmitz of Harlan, and Nancy (Tom) DeRuby of Bellevue, NE; 46 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brother Andy (Grace) Pauley of Panama; sisters-in-law: Veronica Pauley of Woodbine and Marge Croghan of Manning; and brother-in-law Jerome Croghan of Manning.

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Schmitz, Marcella Annette "Sally" (Pauley) April 13, 1915 - May 27, 2008

Marcella Schmitz
©The Harlan Tribune
05/30/2008

HARLAN -- Marcella "Sally" Annette Schmitz, 93, Harlan, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center. Services will be held Saturday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia with burial in the St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia. Visitation will be Friday, May 30 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, and from 6-9 p.m. at the church in Westphalia. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Schmitz is survived by sons Larry (Vicki) Schmitz of Westphalia, Cletus (Janice) Schmitz of Harlan, Norman (Gloria) Schmitz of Westphalia, Roger (Judy) Schmitz of Westphalia, Russ (Renee Davis) Schmitz of Glenwood, Marvin (Joan) Schmitz of Harlan and Jim (Vicki) Schmitz of Omaha; daughters Linda (Jim) Bender of Lambertville, Mi., Velma (Bruce) Arkfeld of Defiance, Doris (Lenny) Schmitz of Harlan and Nancy (Tom) DeRuby of Bellevue, Neb.; 46 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

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Marcella "Sally" Schmitz - Age 93

Marcella "Sally" Annette Schmitz was born on April 13, 1915, in Panama, Iowa, to Hubert and Anna (Mickels) Pauley. She was baptized at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa, and confirmed at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. She attended country school in Panama.

On June 18, 1935, Sally was united in marriage to Nicholas Schmitz at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama. Eleven children were born to this union. After their marriage, the couple farmed southeast of Panama. Two years later, they moved to farm south of Panama. In July of 1940, their crops were hailed out and they were only able to raise carrots.

They moved to a farm near Westphalia in 1945 and in 1950, purchased the farm from Nick's father. Sally did custom decorating, papering, and painting for the people in the area. She worked at the Maidrite Café for several years. Later, she became a nurses aide at Myrtue Memorial Hospital. She then did in-home caregiving after retiring as a nurses aide.

She moved off the farm in 1994 and later into Westridge Apartments in Harlan. She became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Home in 2008.

Sally died on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, having attained the age of ninety-three years, one month, and fourteen days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one grandchild, and three great-grandchildren.

Sally is survived by her children: Larry Schmitz and his wife Vicki of Westphalia, Iowa, Cletus Schmitz and his wife Janice of Harlan, Norman Schmitz and his wife Gloria of Harlan, Roger Schmitz and his wife Judy of Westphalia, Iowa, Russ Schmitz and his significant other Renee Davis of Glenwood, Iowa, Marvin Schmitz and his wife Joan of Harlan, Linda and her husband Jim Bender of Lambertville, Michigan, Velma and her husband Bruce Arkfeld of Defiance, Iowa, Jim Schmitz and his wife Vicki of Omaha, Nebraska, Doris and her husband Lenny Schmitz of Harlan, and Nancy and her husband Tom DeRuby of Bellevue, Nebraska; forty-six grandchildren; eighty-eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her brother Andy Pauley and his wife Grace of Panama; her sister-in-law Veronica Pauley of Woodbine, Iowa; brother-in-law Jerome Croghan of Manning, Iowa; and sister-in-law Marge Croghan of Manning; nieces and nephews; other family members, and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 31, 2008, with Rev. John Dorton celebrating the 10:30 AM service with concelebrants Rev. Bob Hoefler and Rev. Don Bruck. Serving as casket bearers were Cletus Schmitz, Norman Schmitz, Marvin Schmitz, Roger Schmitz, Jim Schmitz, and Russell Schmitz. Interment was held at St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia, Iowa.

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Schulte, Edna Helen (Gollobit) died June 3, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 82-year-old Edna Helen Schulte of Earling will be held 11 am, Friday, June 6th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Burial will be at the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Earling. Edna Schulte died Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 2 daughters, Juliann Andersen (Thomas Gubbels) of Harlan and Pamela Goetz (Terry) of Defiance; 3 sons, Tom Schulte of Earling, William Schulte (Suzzette) of Centennial, CO and John Schulte (Suzie) of Maple Grove, MN; 4 brothers, Theodore Gollobit (Donna) of Manilla, Joseph Gollobit (Margaret Jean) of Omaha, John Gollobit (Corrine) of Pierce, NE and Tom Gollobit (Trudy) of Omaha; 3 sisters, Mary Armstrong of Florida, Dort Schoeppner of California and Lemmie Ward of Omaha; 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 1 to 9 pm, Thursday, June 5th, with a wake and rosary service at 7 pm, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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Edna Schulte
©The Harlan Tribune
06/06/2008

EARLING -- Edna Helen Schulte, 82, Earling, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Services will be held Friday, June 6 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling with burial in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday, June 5 from 1-9 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. A wake service and rosary were held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Schulte is survived by daughters Juliann (Thomas Gubbels) Andersen of Harlan and Pamela (Terry) Goetz of Defiance; sons Tom Schulte of Earling, William (Suzzette) Schulte of Centennial, Co. and John (Suzie) Schulte of Maple Grove, Mn.; brothers Theodore (Donna) Gollobit of Manilla, Joseph (Margaret Jean) Gollobit of Omaha, John (Corrine) Gollobit of Pierce, Neb. and Tom (Trudy) Gollobit of Omaha; sisters Mary Armstrong of Florida, Dort Schoeppner of California and Lemmie Ward of Omaha; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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Schwarte, Evelyn M. (Mains) death notice

Schwarte, Evelyn M. (Mains)
Omaha World-Herald
5/22/2008 - 5/23/2008

SCHWARTE-Evelyn M. (Mains), age 92, Omaha. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; son, Michael; parents; 1 brother. Survived by children, Lynn (Ben) Hunter, Davenport, IA, Jane Dworak, Omaha, Thomas (Carolyn) Schwarte, Granger, IN, Susan Wisehart, and Luanne (Mike) Rosso, all of Omaha; 19 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; sister, Jane Brittan.

WAKE SERVICE Fri 6:30pm at the Mortuary. FUNERAL Sat 11am, at New Cassel with a HOMECOMING at 10:15, at New Cassel. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to the Hospice House. VISITATION begins Fri 4pm.

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

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Schwery, Dale A. death notice

Schwery, Dale A.
Omaha World-Herald
5/26/2008 - 5/27/2008

SCHWERY-Dale A., age 50, Omaha. Survived by wife, Janice; children, Denise, Austin, of Omaha; parents, Harold and Alice; siblings, Dean and Joni, Dan and Bev all of Westphalia, IA, Duane, Donna and Greg Coenen, all of Omaha, Darrin and Mary Pat, Bennington, Deb and Mike Glenn, Dallas and Fiancé, Jenny, all of Omaha; other family and friends.

Funeral Mass Wed. 11:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 14330 Eagle Run Dr. Visitation Tues. 6-8 PM with Prayer Service 7 PM at Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. ROEDER MORTUARY
2727 North 108th St. 496-9000

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Shill, Beverly Lucille (Miller) August 30, 1938 - April 17, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Graveside Services for 69-year-old Beverly L. Shill of Shelby will be held 11 am, Monday, April 21st, at the Shelby Cemetery. Beverly Shill died Thursday, April 17th, 2008 in Omaha. Survivors include her husband Allan; 4 daughters, Debra Rosenow (Rodney) of Shelby, Kerry Watts (Allan) of Harlan, Kathy Schumacher of Shelby and Robin Goetzinger (Todd) of Harlan; step-father, Elmer Beber of Omaha, 1 brother, Robert Miller (Theresa) of Omaha, NE; 2 sisters, Lorie Miller of Omaha and LaNell Loftus (Tim) of San Diego, CA; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held 2 to 9 pm, Sunday, April 20th, with the family greeting friends from 5 to 8 pm, at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby.
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Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home:

Beverly Lucille (Miller) Shill August 30, 1938 - April 17, 2008

Beverly Lucille Shill, the daughter of Norman and Evalyne (Whitham) Miller, was born on August 30, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was raised in Omaha and attended Omaha Public Schools. On April 7, 1956, Beverly married Allan Monroe Shill in Omaha, and for eighteen years, the couple made their home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Following her completion of the Iowa Western Community College LPN Nursing Program, Beverly worked as a nurse in area nursing homes and schools. In 1979, Beverly and Allan moved to Shelby, Iowa. She returned to school and, in 1987, she completed her RN training. For nineteen years, Beverly worked at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha; she retired in 2006. On Easter Sunday, 2008, Beverly and Allan renewed their wedding vows. Beverly was a member of several professional nursing organizations. She enjoyed taking her grandchildren on trips and liked watching them play sports. She also enjoyed cooking, and loved to spend time outdoors, camping and canoeing. Beverly, whose favorite color was purple, was a fan of Duke University sports and Husker football.

Beverly L. Shill died Thursday, April 17, 2008, at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, having reached the age of 69 years, 7 months, and 18 days.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Jared Watts. She is survived by her husband, Allan Shill of Shelby, Iowa; four daughters, Debra (Rodney) Rosenow of Shelby, Iowa, Kerry (Allan) Watts of Harlan, Iowa, Kathy Schumacher of Shelby, Iowa, and Robin (Todd) Goetzinger of Harlan, Iowa; her step-father, Elmer Beber of Omaha, Nebraska; one brother, Robert (Theresa) Miller of Omaha, Nebraska; two sisters, Lorie Miller of Omaha, Nebraska, and LaNell (Tim) Loftus of San Diego, California; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services and burial were held on Monday, April 21, 2008, at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa, with Mr. Steve Kiesel of the First Presbyterian Church in Shelby presiding. Casket bearers were Rodney Rosenow, Allan Watts, Todd Goetzinger, Brent Goetzinger, Travis Watts, and Nicholas Rosenow. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby was in charge of the arrangements.

Hometown: Shelby, IA
Visitation Date: Sunday, Apr 20, 2008
Service Date: Monday, Apr 21, 2008

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Sievers, Irene Ramona (Pedersen) died May 30, 2008

Irene Sievers
©The Harlan Tribune
06/06/2008

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Irene Ramona Sievers, 91, San Antonio, Texas, died Friday, May 30, 2008 at Trisun Care Center. Services will be held Saturday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca Chapel with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. Family will greet friends Saturday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Sievers is survived by her son, Dick (Shirley) Sievers of New Braunfels, Texas; brother Glen (Leona) Pedersen of Storm Lake; sisters Darlene Kay and Mabel (Donald) Schnitker, both of Council Bluffs; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Smith, Garry L. died May 18, 2008

Services for 66-year-old Garry L. Smith of Red Oak, formerly of Harlan will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, May 21st, Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak. Burial will be in the Red Oak Cemetery. Garry Smith died Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak. Survivors include his significant other, James Petersen of Red Oak; children, Timothy Smith (Holly) of Blair, NE, Todd Smith (Pam) of Council Bluffs, Troy Smith of Harlan, Trent Smith (Nettie) of Des Moines and Tracy Smith (Mark) of Harlan; 5 grandchildren; 1 brother, Marlin Smith (Phyllis) of Panama; 2 sisters, Cherlene Huebert (Neil) of Panama and Valerie Sullivan (Bill) of Council Bluffs. Visitation is open anytime at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Home in Red Oak.

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Smith, Veral Dean May 18, 1922 - April 7, 2008

Smith, Veral Dean
The Daily Nonpareil
4/8/2008.

Veral Dean Smith, age 85, of Council Bluffs, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Mr. Smith was born May 18, 1922, in Portsmouth, Iowa, to parents, Ernest and Jessie Slaven Smith. On May 2, 1942, Veral was joined in marriage to Dorothy Jean Galiher of Portsmouth. Veral enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the South Pacific during WW II and was honorably discharged in 1946. Veral served the Persia area as a rural mail carrier for 33 years. Mr. Smith was a volunteer fireman in Persia for 35 years, past school board member for Tri Center Community Schools, served on the Persia City Council and was member of the Persia United Methodist Church, American Legion Swanger Post 314 of Persia and 40 and 8.

Veral is preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.

Survivors include wife, Dorothy; children, Bob (Jan) Smith, Marilyn (Rich) Knauss, all of Council Bluffs, Jack (Mary) Smith of Minden, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; sister Darlene (Smith) Deupree of Lyons, Nebraska.

Prayer Service for Veral will be on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. followed by visitation until 8:30 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Services will be on Thursday at 10:30am at Persia Methodist Church, with Rev. Orris Drake officiating. Interment Valley View Cemetery, Persia, with military rites tendered by Persia American Legion.

Cutler-O 'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

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Smith, Veral Dean May 18, 1922 - April 7, 2008

Smith, Veral Dean
The Daily Nonpareil
4/8/2008.

Veral Dean Smith, age 85, of Council Bluffs, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

Mr. Smith was born May 18, 1922, in Portsmouth, Iowa, to parents, Ernest and Jessie Slaven Smith. On May 2, 1942, Veral was joined in marriage to Dorothy Jean Galiher of Portsmouth. Veral enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the South Pacific during WW II and was honorably discharged in 1946. Veral served the Persia area as a rural mail carrier for 33 years. Mr. Smith was a volunteer fireman in Persia for 35 years, past school board member for Tri Center Community Schools, served on the Persia City Council and was member of the Persia United Methodist Church, American Legion Swanger Post 314 of Persia and 40 and 8.

Veral is preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.

Survivors include wife, Dorothy; children, Bob (Jan) Smith, Marilyn (Rich) Knauss, all of Council Bluffs, Jack (Mary) Smith of Minden, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; sister Darlene (Smith) Deupree of Lyons, Nebraska.

Prayer Service for Veral will be on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. followed by visitation until 8:30 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Services will be on Thursday at 10:30am at Persia Methodist Church, with Rev. Orris Drake officiating. Interment Valley View Cemetery, Persia, with military rites tendered by Persia American Legion.

Cutler-O 'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home and Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779

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Stein, Raymond Henry July 2, 1934 - April 5, 2008

Raymond Henry Stein
(July 2, 1934 - April 5, 2008)

Raymond H. Stein, 73, of Lewis, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center in Atlantic, Iowa.
Raymond Henry Stein, the son of Michael Ambrose and Isabelle Mary (Foxhoven) Stein, was born July 2, 1934, northwest of Portsmouth, Iowa, on the family farm. He attended country school through the eighth grade, later earning his GED. Throughout his life, Ray had lived in Portsmouth, Harlan, Atlantic and Lewis.

He was united in marriage to Roberta Clements on September 23, 1961. Four children were born to this union. On June 2, 1990, Ray was married to Marilyn (Imsiek) Krueger at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic, Iowa.

Ray was employed as a farm hand. He also worked at Harlan Produce and Olson's Grocery in Harlan, Iowa. Ray and his family moved to Atlantic where he was employed at Hy-Vee Food Store, as a Meat Specialist from 1976 to 2000. After his retirement he continued to work at Hy-Vee part time until 2005.

He was a supporter of Cass Inc. in Atlantic and Concerned in Harlan, and was also involved with the Special Olympics. Ray was a board member at Cass Inc. and the Hitchcock House. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He had many hobbies to occupy his time. He was an accomplished artist with painting, drawing and woodworking among his talents. Ray loved to dance, whether it was the Two Step, the Polka or Square Dancing. He liked to travel, camp, garden, do crossword puzzles, and read. He made Rosaries for the Rosary makers to send to those in the Military. Despite all these things that occupied his time, nothing meant more to him than the time he spent with his family. They were always number one. His children will always remember the walks along the railroad tracks, and the fishing trips that he took them on when they were young.

Ray is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Lewis, Iowa; his children, Jackie Stein of Glenwood, Iowa, Jeffery Stein of Atlantic, Iowa, Kim Clemons and her friend Calvin of Atlantic, Iowa, and Lisa Stein of Atlantic, Iowa; his step children, Debbie Briles and her husband, Dennis of Lewis, Iowa, Randy Krueger and his wife, Ginger of Mason City, Iowa, Dan Krueger and his wife, Vickie of Goodyear, Arizona, Sherri Stanley and her husband, Roy of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Beth Petersen and her husband, Scott of Elliott, Iowa; his step-grandchildren, Stephanie and Chris Cox and Tricia and Steven Briles of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jeff, Miles, and Jenna Krueger of Mason City, Iowa, Rosa, Amalia, and Stacey of Goodyear, Arizona, Ryan, Brianna, and Heather Stanley of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Loryn, Erynn, and Wyatt Peterson of Elliott, Iowa; his step-great-grandchildren, Taylor and Blake Briles, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his siblings, Frances Stein and his wife, Arlene of Omaha, Nebraska, Martha Anastasi of Harlan, Iowa, Cecilia Morton and her husband, Don of Elk Hart, Iowa, Bernie Stein and his wife, MaryAnn of Prairie City, Iowa, Joe Stein of Harlan, Iowa, Mary Schrienbeck of Altoona, Iowa, Marlene Butts and her husband, Wess of West Liberty, Iowa, and Nick Stein of Montana; his sisters-in-law, Carol Gary of Red Oak, Iowa, and Ronda Harry and her husband Ike of Atlantic, Iowa; his brother-in-law Alden Krueger and his wife Lois of Oakland, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Isabelle Stein; his parents-in-law, Roy and Dollie Imsiek; his step-grandchildren, twins Zeek and Zoey Petersen in infancy; sisters-in-law, Eva Stein of Hawaii, Dorothy Stein of Hawaii, Diane Stein of Harlan, Iowa; brother-in-law Ted Anastasi of Harlan, Iowa; his nephew, Ted Anastasi Jr. of Harlan, Iowa; and a nephew in childhood of Hawaii.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2008, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic, Iowa, (106 W. 6th St.) with Father Dan Siepker officiating. Burial will be in the Atlantic Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2008, with the family present from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and a Rosary service at 6:30 p.m., at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic (1804 E. 7th St.). An additional visitation will be held from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Friday morning at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Condolences may be left at
www.hockenberryfamilycare.com Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements.

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Stinn, Doris E. died April 18, 2008

Arrangements and Services For
Doris E. Stinn - Age 81
Who died on Friday, April 18, 2008

Visitation
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 11:00 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Doris is survived by her son Dale (Edna) Stinn of Seneca, MO, and her sisters Frances Pauley and Ruth (Roy) Fries, all of Harlan, Iowa.

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Stolz, Marie (Reinig) died June 30, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Mass of Christian Burial for 59-year-old Marie Stolz of Portsmouth will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, July 3rd, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth. Marie Stolz died Monday, June 30th, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include her husband, Dewayne; 1 daughter, Michelle Stolz of Portsmouth; 1 son, Dennis Stolz of Omaha. Visitation will be held 5 to 9 pm, Tuesday, July 1st and 8 am to 4 pm, Wednesday, July 2nd at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan and from 6 to 9 pm, Wednesday, July 2nd with a Vigil service at 7 pm, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. The Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.
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Pauley-Jones Funeral Home:
Arrangements and Services For
Marie C. Stolz - Age 59
Who died on Monday, June 30, 2008

Visitation
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM AND
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Vigil Service
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 7:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

A Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 10:30 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery - Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include her husband Dewayne Stolz of Portsmouth, Iowa and her children Dennis Stolz of Omaha, Nebraska and Michelle Stolz of Portsmouth, Iowa.

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Swank, Edwin Carl died May 17, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 72-year-old Edwin "Ed" Carl Swank of Harlan will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday, May 21st, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Lincoln Township, rural Harlan. Ed Swank died Saturday, May 17th, 2008 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include 1 son, Tim Swank (Jean) of Harlan; 2 daughters, Brenda Jensen (Chris) of Bremerton, WA and Shelley Schafer (John) of Bellevue, NE; special friend, Inez Draeger of Atlantic; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held noon to 9 pm, Tuesday, May 20th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with the family greeting friends from 6:30 to 9 pm and a Masonic service at 7 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Edwin "Ed" C. Swank - Age 72
Who died on Saturday
May 17, 2008

Visitation
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Masonic Service
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Ed is survived by his son Tim (Jean) Swank of Harlan, IA; his daughters Brenda (Chris) Jensen of Bremerton, WA and Shelley (John) Schafer of Bellevue, NE; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his special friend Inez Dreager of Atlantic, Iowa

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Thraen, Iona M. (Wellendorf) 10-29-1921 - 5-27-2008

In Loving Memory
Iona M. Thraen
10/29/1921 - 5/27/2008

Braman Mortuary
http://bramanmortuary.com/obituary.aspx?MemberId=42875

THRAEN, Iona M. - age 86 years of Omaha, went to be with the Lord May 27, 2008

Iona is a retired printer; her last employer was Unionist Printing. She served overseas during WWII with the WAC.

Preceded in death by:
Son, Michael L. Thraen
All of her brothers and one sister

Survived by:
Husband of 60 years, LaVerne
Children,
Iona Thraen
Thomas (Trisha) Thraen
Jerome (Linda) Thraen
Annette (James) Fisher, and
LaVerne Thraen, Jr.
Grandchildren,
Clarice
Timothy
Matthew
Ryan
Clayton, and
Andrew

Visitation: Monday, 4:00 to 8:00 PM with a Vigil service at 6:30 PM at Braman Mortuary
Funeral Service: Tuesday, 10:30 AM at St. Margaret Mary's Church (6116 Dodge St.)
Interment: Tuesday, 2:30 PM at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia, IA

Memorials may be directed to Carmelite Monastery (2901 S. Cecelia St. Sioux City, IA 51106)

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Thraen, LaVerne N., Sr. & Iona M.

Thraen, Iona M.
Omaha World-Herald from 5/28/2008 - 6/2/2008.

THRAEN-Iona M., age 86, of Omaha, went to be with the Lord May 27, 2008. Iona is a retired printer; her last employer was Unionist Printing. She served overseas during WWII with the WAC. Preceded in death by son, Michael L. Thraen; all of her brothers and sister. Survived by her husband of 60 years, LaVerne; children, Iona Thraen, Thomas (Trisha) Thraen, Jerome (Linda) Thraen, Annette (James) Fisher, LaVerne Thraen, Jr.; grandchildren, Clarice, Timothy, Matthew, Ryan, Clayton, Andrew.

VISITATION Monday 4-8pm with a Vigil Service 6:30pm at Braman Mortuary. FUNERAL SERVICE Tuesday, 10:30am at St. Margaret Mary's Church (6116 Dodge St). Interment Tuesday, 2:30pm at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia, IA. Memorials may be directed to Carmelite Monastery. Memorials may be directed to the Arthritis Foundation

Visit www.bramanmortuary.com to leave a condolence.
BRAMAN MORTUARY
1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171

In Loving Memory
Iona M. Thraen
10/29/1921 - 5/27/2008

THRAEN, Iona M. - age 86 years of Omaha went to be with the Lord May 272008

Iona is a retired printer; her last employer was Unionist Printing. She served overseas during WWII with the WAC.

Preceded in death by:
Son Michael L. Thraen
All of her brothers and one sister

Survived by:
Husband of 60 years, LaVerne
Children Iona Thraen
Thomas (Trisha) Thraen
Jerome (Linda) Thraen
Annette (James) Fisherand
LaVerne Thraen, Jr.

Grandchildren Clarice
Timothy
Matthew
Ryan
Clayton and
Andrew

Visitation: Monday 4:00 to 8:00 PM with a Vigil service at 6:30 PM at Braman Mortuary
Funeral Service: Tuesday 10:30 AM at St. Margaret Mary's Church (6116 Dodge St.)
Interment: Tuesday 2:30 PM at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia, IA

Memorials may be directed to the Arthritis Foundation (7101 Newport Ave.Ste 304)
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Thraen, LaVerne N., Sr.
Omaha World-Herald
6/2/2008

THRAEN-LaVerne N, Sr., age 86 years of Omaha, went to be with the Lord 5/31/08. LaVerne is a retired self-employed barber. He served during WWII in the United States Army. Preceded in death by wife of 60 years, Iona; son, Michael L. Thraen; 7 brothers; 1 sister. Survived by children, Iona Thraen, Thomas (Trisha) Thraen, Jerome (Linda) Thraen, Annette (James) Fisher, LaVerne Thraen, Jr.; grandchildren, Clarice, Timothy, Matthew, Ryan, Clayton, Andrew; sister, Josephine Rial; many devoted nieces, nephews, friends, customers and family.

Visitation Mon., 4-8 PM with a Vigil service at 6:30 PM at Braman Mortuary. Funeral Service Tues., 10:30 AM at St. Margaret Mary's Church (6116 Dodge St.). Interment Tues., 2:30 PM at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia, IA. Memorials may be directed to St. Margaret Mary's Church. Visit www.bramanmortuary.com to leave a condolence
BRAMAN MORTUARY
1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171

 

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In Loving Memory
LaVerne N. ThraenSr.
6/3/1921 - 5/31/2008

THRAEN, LaVerne N., Sr. - age 86 years of Omaha went to be with the Lord May 31, 2008.

LaVerne is a retired self-employed barber. He served during WWII in the United States Army.

Preceded in death by:
Wife of 60 years Iona
Son Michael L. Thraen
7 Brothers
1 Sister

Survived by:
Children Iona Thraen
Thomas (Trisha) Thraen
Jerome (Linda) Thraen
Annette (James) Fisher
LaVerne Thraen, Jr.
Grandchildren Clarice
Timothy
Matthew
Ryan
Clayton
Andrew
Sister Josephine Rial
Many devoted Nieces, Nephews, Friends, Customers and Family

Visitation: Monday 4:00 to 8:00 PM with a Vigil service at 6:30 PM at Braman Mortuary
Funeral Service: Tuesday 10:30 AM at St. Margaret Mary's Church (6116 Dodge St.)
Interment: Tuesday 2:30 PM at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia, IA

Braman Mortuary
1702 N. 72nd Street
Omaha, NE 68114
402.391.2171

Memorials may be directed to St. Margaret Mary's Church

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Veyupek-Query, Jill Marie died May 18, 2008

Earling woman killed in crash
The Daily Nonpareil
Lindsay Blake
05/21/2008

IRWIN - Jill Marie Veyupek, 30, of Earling died Sunday after a car crash.

Veyupek was driving west on F-24 west of Irwin and one-half mile west of M36 when her vehicle ran off the road to the left. She overcorrected, and her vehicle entered the northbound ditch and rolled multiple times, and she was thrown from the car.

Veyupek was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Earling woman killed in crash
©The Harlan Tribune
05/20/2008

IRWIN -- A 30-year-old Earling woman was killed Sunday, May 18 after she was ejected from the vehicle she was driving west of Irwin. Jill Marie Veylupek was taken to Myrtue Medical Center by Defiance Ambulance following the accident. According to Iowa Highway Patrol reports, Veylupek was driving a 2006 Chevrolet westbound on County Road F24 about 1/2-mile west of County Road M36. The vehicle traveled off the roadway to the left, then back to the right before striking a northbound ditch, reports said. The vehicle rolled multiple times, and Veylupek was ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle came to rest in a field north of County Road F24. The accident occurred at approximately 9:27 p.m. Sunday evening. Other details of the accident were not available. The Iowa Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Defiance and Irwin Rescue squads.
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Jill M. Veylupek-Query
Omaha World-Herald
5/22/2008

VEYLUPEK-QUERY-Jill M., age 30, Earling, IA. Preceded in death by grandparents Donald and Melita Sefren, Joseph Veylupek, Sr. Survived by husband Kenneth Query; step-daughters Abbie and Aggie Query; parents Joseph and Debra Veylupek, Jr.; sister and brother-in-law Melissa and Kevin Turner; nieces Julia and Lauryn; grandmother Mary Anne Veylupek; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial Service Saturday 10:30 a.m. Wildewood Christian Church (81st and Giles). In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
82nd & Harrison 593-6100
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Veylupek-Query, Jill M.
The Daily Nonpareil
5/22/2008

Jill M. Veylupek-Query, age 30, of Earling, Iowa, has passed away.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Donald and Melita Sefren, Joseph Veylupek, Sr.

Survived by husband, Kenneth Query; step daughters, Abbie and Aggie Query; parents, Joseph and Debra Veylupek, Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and Kevin Turner; nieces, Julia and Lauryn; grandmother, Mary Anne Veylupek; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial service, Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Wildewood Christian Church (81st and Giles, Papillion, Neb.). In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
8201 Harrison St.
LaVista, NE 68128
402-593-6100

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Walwer, Edwin D. died Feb. 25, 2008

Edwin Walwer
©The Harlan Tribune
03/05/2008

DEFIANCE -- Edwin D. Walwer, 74, Defiance, formerly of Muscatine, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 at Creighton University in Omaha. No immediate services are being planned. Walwer is survived by his wife, Wilma; stepson Brian (Carmen) Trader of Defiance; son Edwin (Coral) Walwer Jr. of Nampa, Idaho; daughters Debbie (Terry) Finnegan of Pekin, Ill., Karen Walwer of Muscatine and Patricia (Jay) Logel of Michigan; six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; brothers Larry and Dave, both of California; and sister Kathryn Lynch of California; nieces and nephews.

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Wendt, Lucille Catherine (Pauley) March 19, 1929 - May 23, 2008

Lucille Wendt

Visitation:
Monday, May 26, 2008
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Family will receive friends
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Visitation:
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Family will receive friends
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Service:
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
10:00 AM
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
208 St. Mary's Avenue
Panama, IA 51562

Lucille Catherine (Pauley) Wendt was born march 19, 1929, to Leo and Louise (Schmitz) Pauley in Panama, Iowa. The oldest of nine children, she attended school in both Panama and Portsmouth, Iowa. She died on Friday, May 23, 2008, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 79 years, two months, and four days.

Babysitting, detasseling, and walking to her grandparents' home south of Panama, are memories Lucille stated she would never forget. Such episodes as having her hair cut like a boy by her Aunt Catherine Aggedie, sliding down the steep barn roof, and swimming in the mud holes made Grandpa Schmitz say, "Worse than any four boys," meaning her aunts Catherine and Marge and her sister Bernadine.

Lucille married Charles E. Wendt on August 28, 1946, in Panama, Iowa and resided on the Thompson family farm between Panama and Earling until 1957. Charles passed away June 13, 2000, they had been married 53 years. The union was blessed with 17 children; Richard Wendt, Deanna (Harry) Kuhl of Glenwood, IA, Charles Jr. (Sheryl) Wendt of Galena, MO, David (Brenda) Wendt of Logan, IA, Shirley (David) Sigler of Logan, IA, Bette (Neil) Jensen of Woodbine, IA. S. Michael (Barbara) Wendt of Anita, IA, Edward (Beverly) Wendt of Dunlap, IA, Roxann, Darlene (Kelley) McMartin of Hancock, IA; Jeffrey (Sue) Wendt of Denison, IA, Sharon (Dan) Royer of Woodbine, IA, Anthony Wendt, William (Fran) Wendt of Woodbine, IA, Bruce (Kristina) Pauley of Woodbine, IA, MaryAnn, and Margaret.

They lived in Westphalia from 1957 to 1959 where Charles and Lucille managed the St. Hubert Clubhouse. Lucille and Charlie moved to Woodbine in 1960, to the farm where their grandson, Michael Jensen and his family now live. From 1960 to 1965, they purchased and ran the Sunnyside Tap in Woodbine. Lucy worked at the Corn Palace in Woodbine and then worked at the Logan Missouri Valley County Club and GTE Telephone Company until she retired. Lucille enjoyed winters in Texas, traveling to Mexico with kids and grandkids, especially showing the good places to shop and eat. They belonged to a dance club and they loved to polka. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed the social gatherings.

After Charlie's death Lucille continued to live in the home they built in 1975 southeast of Woodbine on Highway 44. After a stroke on Easter 2004, she then moved in with her daughter, Bette. In late 2005, she moved into the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine.

Lucille was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Woodbine and St. Anne's in Logan, which she made all the children attend every Sunday even though it took two cars. Hobbies included cooking, cleaning, laundry and raising children. Babysitting was not a hobby; it was an adventure for Lucille. Genealogy was Lucille's greatest pastime, her answer to the question, "Who are they?" She'd say, "You are related to them!"

In addition to her parents, Leo and Louise Pauley; she was preceded in death by her children, Roxann in 1956, Anthony in 1960, MaryAnn in 1966, Margaret in 1967, Dr. Richard D.D.S. in 1992, grandchild LaVonne Wendt in 1973, brothers Gerald and Walter Pauley; and sisters, Thelma Pauley and Bernadine Hayes.

Lucille is survived by her children; two sisters, MaryElla (Gary) Wilke and Janice (Gerald) Waltz all of Portsmouth, IA; two brothers, Alfred (Delores) Pauley and Kenneth (Eileen) Pauley all of Panama, IA; brother-in-law, Charles Hayes of Portsmouth, IA: daughter-in-law, Connie (Wendt) Caskey of Albuquerque, NM; 35 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, John (Buzz) and Elaine Wendt of Portsmouth, IA and Donna Wendt of Missouri Valley, IA; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

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Williams, Gladys Darlene "Enie" (Lyons) December 2, 1929 - May 19, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 78-year-old Darlene "Enie" Williams of Woodbine will be held 10:30 am, Thursday, May 22nd, at the First United Methodist Church in Woodbine. Burial will be at the Woodbine Cemetery. Enie Williams died Monday, May 19th, 2008 at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine. Survivors include her husband Laverne Williams of Woodbine; 3 sons, Randy and Judy Williams of Avoca, Rick and Pat Williams of Missouri Valley and Bruce Williams (fiance- Vivian Jackson) of Woodbine; 1 sister, Dorothy and Kenneth McMaster of California; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 2 pm, Wednesday, May 21st, at the Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 pm.
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Darlene Williams
Visitation:
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Family will receive friends
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Service:
Thursday, May 22, 2008
10:30 AM
United Methodist Church
6th & Lincoln Way Streets
Woodbine, IA 51579

Gladys Darlene "Enie" (Lyons) Williams was born December 2, 1929, to Lawrence and Anna (Leopold)Lyons in Hancock, Iowa. Enie grew up in Hancock and graduated from high school in 1947. She enjoyed playing basketball while in high school. She then went to cosmetology school in Des Moines and graduated from there in 1948. Enie married Laverne Williams on September 13, 1948, at the Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. She then worked at Dupree Variety Store, Bro's Variety Store, Countryside Timekeeper, and Bob's Café.

Enie was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Hemlock Club. She loved to dance and taught all three of her boys to dance. She enjoyed playing pool, puzzles, and gardening. Enie also enjoyed going to Goodwill and Salvation Army. She enjoyed the Pottawattamie County Fair and watching the Portsmouth town team play baseball. Enie particularly enjoyed her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

Enie died on Monday, May 19, 2008, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa attaining the age of 78 years, five months, and 17 days,

Enie was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Scott Williams; daughter-in-law, Mary Williams; two sisters, Lavonne Jacobsen Yeo and Betty Williams; infant sister, Eudene Marie Lyons; nephew, Denny Jacobsen; and niece Shelly Williams. She is survived by her husband, Laverne Williams of Woodbine, Iowa; three sons, Randy (Judy) Williams of Avoca, Iowa, Rick (Pat) Williams of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Bruce (Vivian Jackson) Williams of Woodbine, Iowa; five grandchildren; two great grand-children; sister, Dorothy (Kenneth) McMaster of Atascadero, California; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services
10:30 am Thursday, May 22, 2008
United Methodist Church
Woodbine, Iowa

Clergy
Rev. Shurmaine McAlpine

Musicians
Margaret Cotton
Chad Williams

Selection
"Green, Green Grass of Home"

Recorded Selections
"Could I Have This Dance"
"On the Wings of a Snow White Dove"

Honorary Pall Bearers
Linda Williams, Susie Williams

Pall Bearers
Michael Williams, Chad Williams
Zach Williams, Matt Williams
Wayne Mikels, Ben Jackson

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery

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Wright, Nancy Carol (Petersen) September 29, 1946 - May 17, 2008

KNOD Radio:
Services for 61-year-old Nancy (Petersen) Wright of Jefferson, formerly of Irwin, will be held 11 am, Wednesday, May 21st, at the Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. Graveside services will be held at 11 am, Friday, May 23rd, at the Oak Hill Cemetery south of Irwin, with lunch to follow at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin. Nancy Wright died Saturday, May 17th, 2008. Survivors include her mother, Lyla Peterson of Harlan; 1 daughter, Sandra May (Lee); 2 sisters, Connie Davis (Randy) of Harlan and Donna Hoister (Lauren); 1 brother, Richard Peterson (Pam) of Aurelia. Visitation will be held 9 to 11 am, Wednesday, May 21st, at the Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson.
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Hastings Funeral Home:
Nancy Carol Wright

Visitation:
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
9:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Hastings Funeral Home
403 North Elm
Jefferson, IA 50129

Service:
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
11:00 AM
Hastings Funeral Home
403 North Elm
Jefferson, IA 50129

Nancy Carol Wright, daughter of Norman A. Petersen and Lila Ranniger Petersen, was born September 29, 1946 in Harlan, Iowa, and died May 17, 2008 at the Greene County Medical Center, Jefferson, Iowa, at the age of 61 years, 7 months, and 18 days. Nancy attended school in Irwin and received her GED in 1988 when her daughter Sandy received her High School diploma. She had been confirmed in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin. Nancy married Dennis Brandenburg June 12, 1968. They were parents of two daughters, Sandra Renne and Sara Lea. They lived in Coon Rapids, Carroll, Story City and later in Churdan. She married Gerald Wright in 1989. Nancy was a nurse's aid at Bethany Manor in Story City and then at the Bayard Care Center. She had also done housekeeping for others. Nancy's health began to fail due to COPD and Osteoporosis and she could no longer work. During her illness Gerald was her caregiver. Nancy loved cats, enjoyed dining out and reading. She was a gifted writer and has many short stories to her credit. nancy was preceded in death by her father and infant daughter, Sara Lea. She is survived by her daughter Sandy May and husband Lee of Jefferson; her loving caregiver, Gerald Wright; mother, Lila Petersen of Harlan; brother, Richard Petersen and wife Pam of Aurelia; sisters, Connie Davis and husband Randy of Harlan; and Donna Hollister and husband Lorren of Council Bluffs; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.