Obituaries Second Quarter 2009
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Anastasi, Sister Margretta Lucille SSSF Oct. 15, 1920 - Jun. 7, 2009

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Funeral services for Sister Margretta Lucille Anastasi of Hentley, Illinois, formerly of Westphalia will be held on Wednesday, June 10th at 6 pm at Cambellsport, Wisconsin. Sister Margretta died on Sunday, June 7th in Huntley, Illinois. Survivors include 2 brothers Raymond Anastasi (Frances) of Portsmouth; LeRoy Anastasi (Gladys) of Harlan and many nieces and nephews.

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Sr. Margretta Anastasi
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
6/9/2009

Anastasi, Sr. Margretta, SSSF (Sr. Lucille) June 7, 2009, age 88 years. Survived by her brothers Ray (Frances) from Portsmouth, IA; LeRoy (Gladys) from Harlan, IA; many nieces and nephews; close friends Alice Slapinskas and Joyce Zemba from Huntley, IL, and their families. Further survived by the School Sisters of St. Francis, with whom she shared life for 70 years. Visitation Wednesday 4-6 PM, with Mass of Christian Burial at 6:00 PM, at ST. JOSEPH'S CONVENT CHAPEL, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery Thurs. 9:00 AM (meet at cemetery). In lieu of flowers, memorials to the School Sisters of St. Francis are appreciated. HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME Altstadt-Tyborski Johnson-Reiss-Klemmer 414-281-5533 Guest Book & Directions www.heritagefuneral.com

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Margretta Anastasi
Born in Westphalia, Iowa on Oct. 15, 1920
Departed on Jun. 7, 2009 and resided in Huntley, IL.

Visitation: Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2009
Service: Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2009
Cemetery: Mount Olivet Cemetery

Anastasi, Sr. Margretta, SSSF
"Sr. Lucille" June 7, 2009, age 88 years. Survived by her brothers Ray (Frances) of Portsmouth, IA; LeRoy (Gladys) of Harlan, IA, many nieces and nephews, close friends Alice Slapinskas and Joyce Zemba of Huntley, IL and their families. Further survived by the School Sisters of St. Francis with whom she shared life for 70 years. Visitation Wed. 4-6 PM, with Mass of Christian Burial at 6:00 PM at ST. JOSEPH'S CONVENT CHAPEL, 1501 S. Layton Blvd. Milwaukee, WI. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery Thurs. 9:00 AM (Meet at cemetery). Memorials to the School Sisters of St. Francis are appreciated.

HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME
Altstadt-Tyborski
Johnson-Reiss-Klemmer
414-281-5533

Bauer, Don died April 1, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 77 year old Don Bauer of Manilla will be held Saturday, April 4th at the Sacred Heart Church in Manilla with burial at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery near Manilla. Don Bauer died Wednesday, April 1st at his home in Manilla. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla is in charge of the arrangements. There will be a rosary at 4 pm and a prayer service at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla on Friday, April 3rd. Survivors include: his wife Joan Bauer of Manilla; eight children; Mary Underwood of Denison, Sheila Sleister of West Burlington, Cathy Pfannkugh of Manning, Mike Bauer of Portland, Ore., Mark Bauer of Seattle, Wash., Barb Rasmussen of Irwin, Pat Palmer of Manilla and Ann Lockwood of Maryville, Mo.; 1 sister; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

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Don Bauer, Age 77
(Died April 1, 2009)

Don Bauer, of Manilla, died at home early Wednesday morning.

Visitation
Friday, April 3, 2009
After 3:00 PM
4:00 PM Rosary
7:00 Prayer Service
Sacred Heart Church, Manilla

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, April 4, 2009
10:00 AM
Sacred Heart Chuch, Manilla

Interment with Military Honors
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Manilla

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to
Pheasants Forever, Crawford & Shelby County Chapters, c/o Bryce Schaben 1813 Linden, Defiance, IA 51527

Detail Obituary will be posted when available

Bertram, Lorie L. (Bramer) died May 17, 2009

Bertram, Lorie L. (Bramer) died May 17, 2009

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Celebration of Life Memorial Graveside Services for 53 year old Lorie L. (Bramer) Bertram of Perry formerly of Audubon will be held on Friday, May 22 at 2 pm at the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn with inurnment in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn. Lori Bertram died on May 17th at the Dallas County Hospital in Perry. Survivors include her children Chris Andersen (Lisa) of Audubon; Jill Andersen of Perry; Andrew Andersen of Perry; John Andersen of Clarinda; 2 grandchildren; her mother VerDene Bramer of Perry; 1 sister and 1 brother. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of arrangements.

Beymer, Marie Antonia (Bock) died June 11, 2009

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Funeral Services for 82 year old Marie Antonia Beymer of Flagstaff, AZ formerly of Earling will be held at 10:30 am at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic on June 16th. Marie passed away on June 11th at Flagstaff Hospital. Survivors include her husband Kenneth Beymer, her children; Ronald (Sheri) Beymer, Therese (Ray) Logemann, Connie Beymer, Mike (Donna) Beymer, Mary (Clay) Gittins, Loretta Jans, and her siblings; Loretta Jans, Joe Bock, Bernard Bock, Bob (Sharon) Bock, Florence (Harvey) Bolte, and Rose (Rudy) Hubli. Wake service will be held on Friday, June 15h, at 7pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

Bird, Victor Thornton "Bud", Jr. May 12, 1926 - Apr 3, 2009

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Bird, Victor T. "Bud", Jr.
May 12, 1926 - Apr 3, 2009
Omaha World-Herald
4/5/2009 - 4/6/2009

Victor Thornton "Bud" Bird Jr was born in Sarpy County, NE, on the family farm where Bellevue College sits today. His parents were Victor Thornton Sr and Charlotte (Tomlinson) Bird. Victor graduated from Omaha South High School. Victor passed away at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. He is survived by his children, Victor "Rick" Bird and special friend, Patty of Persia, IA, Phil Bird and wife, Jane Overland Park, KS, Suzanne Franco and husband, Frank, Omaha, Roxanne Shepard and husband, Brian, Council Bluffs, and Michael Bird and wife, Nancy, Harlan, IA; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; special friend, Cherilyn Tunnell, Shenandoah, IA; sister, Vivian Nielsen, York, NE; sister-in-law, Dorothea Bird, Las Vegas, NV; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held 11am Tues., 4/7/09 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Bedford. A luncheon and visitation will follow the services at the American Legion in Bedford.
Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel
Bedford, IA 712-523-2662

Bissen, Alma F. (Rau) Kramer Feb. 26, 1931 - May 13, 2009

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Bissen, Alma F. (Rau) Kramer
Feb. 26, 1931 - May 13, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 78 year old Alma F. Bissen of Harlan will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Alma Bissen died on Wednesday, May 13th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include her husband Paul Bissen of Harlan, her children Sandy Hopper (Dave) of Carroll, John Kramer of Easton, Ks; Larry Kramer of Harlan; Geralyn Kramer of Mason City; Tami Meiner (Alan) of Dedham; step daughters Tracy Bissen of Bruce, Fl; Terri Thayer (Mike) of Jacksonville, Fl; 13 grandchildren and her son in law Robert Rounds of Harlan. A wake service will be held on Friday, May 13th at 7 pm at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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ALMA F. BISSEN, 78, of Harlan, died Wed., May 13th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 11:00-a.m. Saturday, May 16th, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. A Wake service will be held at the funeral home, beginning at 7-p.m. Friday (5/15).

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Arrangements and Services for
Alma F. Bissen - Age 78
Who died on Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Wake Service
Friday, May 15, 2009 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, May 16, 2009 11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Alma is survived by her husband Paul Bissen of Harlan, IA; her children: Sandy (Dave) Hopper of Carroll, IA, John Kramer of Easton, KS, Larry Kramer of Harlan, Geralyn Kramer of Mason City, IA, Tami (Alan) Meiner of Dedham, IA; step-daughters: Tracy Bissen of Bruce, FL and Terri (Mike) Thayer of Jacksonville, FL; 13 grandchildren; and son-in-law Robert Rounds of Harlan.

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Alma Bissen
Bissen, 78, Harlan, died May 13, 2009.
©The Harlan Tribune
05/15/2009

HARLAN -- Alma F. Bissen, 78, Harlan, died Wednesday, May 13 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.

She is survived by her husband, Paul, of Harlan; children Sandy (Dave) Hopper of Carroll, John Kramer of Easton, Kan., Larry Kramer of Harlan, Geralyn Kramer of Mason City and Tami (Alan) Meiner of Dedham; stepdaughters Tracy Bissen of Bruce, Fla. and Terri (Mike) Thayer of Jacksonville, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; and son-in-law Robert Rounds of Harlan.

A wake service will be held Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. A mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan.

Bragg, Martha Alma (Lewis) October 18, 1911 - June 19, 2009

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Bragg, Martha Alma (Lewis)
The Daily Nonpareil
8/8/2009 & 8/9/2009

Martha Alma Lewis Bragg, age 97, formerly of Harlan, Iowa, passed away June 19, 2009, in Pine River, Minn.

Martha was born October 18, 1911, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was the daughter of Joe and Francis Lewis. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband Donald Bragg who died in 1973. Don was the co-manager of the Council Bluffs Water Works and at the time of his death the manager of the Harlan Utilities. For many years Martha was the secretary of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. She was a life long member of Beta Sigma Phi.

Also preceding Martha in death was her oldest son, Donald Bragg Jr., of Platteville, Wis.

She is survived by her sons, Richard Bragg, of Pequot Lakes, Minn., and Robert Bragg, of Omaha, Neb.; three daughters-in-law, Lynn, Maggie and Denise; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family.

Graveside burial will be at Lewis Township Cemetery in Council Bluffs, on August 21, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. A Celebration of Life Tea will follow from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hampton Inn at the Ameristar Casino.

Burmeister, Blanche Anna (Peterson) February 25, 1921 - April 20, 2009

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Funeral Services for 88 year old Blanche A. Burmeister of Urbandale, Iowa formerly of Harlan will be held at 11 am on Friday, April 24th at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Blanche Burmeister died on Monday in Urbandale. Survivors include 2 sons Dave Burmeister (Kim) of Harlan; Roger Burmeister (Mary) of Council Bluffs; 2 daughters Connie Paul (Jerry) of Woodland Park, Co; Diane Friend (Jim) of Urbandale; 1 sister Marilyn Holdren of Harlan; 11 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23rd from 1 to 8 pm at the Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7 pm.

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Blanche Anna (Peterson) Burmeister
February 25, 1921 - April 20, 2009

Blanche Anna Burmeister, daughter of Harry L. and Mildred (Findlay) Peterson, was born on February 25, 1921, on a farm near Cuppy’s Grove in the Monroe Township of Shelby County, Iowa. She attended school in Cuppy’s Grove for eight years, followed by Harlan (Iowa) High School for three years. A family move took her to Oakland, California, where she graduated in 1938. She worked for Dr. Maassen five years following graduation. On December 28, 1943, Blanche married Alvin H. Burmeister, a farmer living near Corley, Iowa, in the Fairview Township. They lived and worked on the family farm where Alvin lived all of his life. Blanche was a dedicated farm wife and homemaker. After Alvin retired from farming, Blanche and Alvin enjoyed many winters in Kissimmee, Florida, with many of their friends.

Blanche and Alvin were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan from the time of their marriage until 1960, when they transferred to United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa. They returned to Immanuel in 1998. Blanche and Alvin were married for 55 years.

Blanche’s life was blessed with smiles and happiness brought by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to play cards, Po-Ke-No and teach her grandkids how to play 21 with pennies! She always had candy (usually Brach’s, definitely Butterscotch and Cinnamon) ready for the taking and geraniums and snapdragons in her garden. She loved mowing the lawn on her lawn tractor, baking wonderful rolls and many other things, and doing search-a-word puzzles. Blanche had a small organ in their home where she might be found playing a hymn or two - “How Great Thou Art” was her favorite. She loved lilacs and lily of the valley, always dreamed of having a Lincoln Town Car, and always had to sneeze three times if she was going to sneeze at all. She used to wear dresses all the time, but eventually, that gave way to slacks, which she actually enjoyed wearing more. In the summer, she might be found riding her trike to the mailbox, canning, or making fresh cucumber and onion salad. She hosted “Club” for the ladies and that was the only time the grandchildren weren’t welcome to walk right in her door. She often hosted sleepovers for the grandkids as well, sure to bring late-night TV watching, fun snacks and lots of card playing. She also enjoyed crocheting and cross stitching. Blanche had quite a sense of humor, too - quick to the end with teasing comments, a wink and a grin.

Blanche Anna Burmeister died peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2009, at her daughter Diane’s home in Urbandale, Iowa, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 26 days.

Blanche was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; her brother, Harry Peterson, Jr.; her sister, Darlene Reed; two brothers-in-law, Don Reed and Clancy Holdren; and one grandson, Matthew Burmeister. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn Holdren of Harlan; her children and their spouses, Connie and Jerry Paul of Woodland Park, Colorado, Diane and Jim Friend of Urbandale, Iowa, Roger and Mary Burmeister of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and David and Kim Burmeister of Harlan; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren; along with many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 24, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Jon Benson of Saint John Lutheran Church, Council Bluffs, Iowa, officiating. Marge Ahrenholtz served as organist and Bonnie Peters was the soloist. Casket bearers were Eric Burmeister, Kris Bro, Michael Paul, Rachel Lindstrom, Jeremy Bro, Jay Burmeister, Angie Sindergard, Andrew Bro, Caroline Gallup, Missy Friend, Billy Friend, Kelly Marvin, Marcus Burmeister, and Mitchell Burmeister. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left on line at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Urbandale, IA, formerly of Harlan,, IA
Visitation Date: Thursday, Apr 23, 2009
Service Date: Friday, Apr 24, 2009

Christiansen, Martha M. (Petersen) October 6, 1932 - June 27, 2009

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Graveside Services for 76 year old Martha M. Christiansen of Minnesota will be held on Friday July 3 at 11 am in the Harlan Cemetery will a gathering of friends beginning at 10:30. Martha M. Christiansen passed away on June 27th. Survivors include her children Gay (Robert) Schmidt, Philip Christiansen, Michelle Christiansen, Stephany (Scott) Harrington, 4 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. The Roberts Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Martha M. Christiansen
October 06, 1932 - June 27, 2009
Spring Lake Park, MN

Graveside Service: 11:00 AM July 03, 2009 at Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Iowa
Age 76 of Spring Lake Park, MN, formerly of Worthington, MN and Mankato, MN passed away on June 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by husband, Dewey and parents, Elton and Grace Petersen; brother, Durrell and sister, Marilyn Weber; father and mother-in-law, Carl and Lucille Christiansen. Martha will be lovingly remembered by her children, Gay (Robert) Schmidt and their son, Eric (Denise) and grandsons, Evan and Alex; Phillip Christiansen and sons Kyle (Sarah) and Kelly and their mother, Connie and twin granddaughters, Brooke and Taylor; Michelle Christiansen; Stephany (Scott) Harrington and their daughter, Megan. She will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law, Yvonne (Don) Johnson and their sons, Roger, Curt, Scott and their families. Also remembered by nieces, Chris Hegarty, Susie McBreen, Janet Petersen and Jim Petersen and sister-in-law, Edna Petersen. Martha can be remembered for the hearts she touched and the friends she made. Having Martha and Dewey reunited brings great joy to her children. Graveside Service 11 AM, Friday, July 3, 2009 at Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA with a gathering of friends beginning at 10:30 AM.

Memorials preferred to Our Lady of Good Counsel Home, 2076 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104.

Coenen, Henry Joseph May 22, 1927 - April 3, 2009

Surnames:

Henry Coenen

Visitation:
Monday, April 6, 2009 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Family will receive friends
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Scripture Service @ 7:30
Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal St.
Woodbine, IA 51579

Service:
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10:00 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
7th & Normal St.
Woodbine, IA 51579

Henry Joseph Coenen was born May 22, 1927, to Henry Joseph and Agnes (Stoll) Coenen in Westphalia, Iowa. He was raised in Westphalia and graduated from St. Boniface Parish School. Henry farmed, worked at a packing house in Omaha, at John Deere and REC. Henry married Dorothy Gross on April 19, 1949, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling, Iowa. The couple lived in Omaha, Nebraska for one year, moved to Botna, Iowa, and then to a farm near Woodbine, Iowa. The couple moved into town in 1979.

Henry was a member of Sacred Hearth Catholic Church. He enjoyed refinishing furniture and other wood projects. He loved baseball ~ especially the Cubs. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and playing cards, but he especially loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Henry died on Friday, April 3, 2009, at the Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine, Iowa at the age of 81 years, 10 months, and 12 days.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ray Coenen. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Coenen of Woodbine, Iowa; five children, Joseph Coenen and Rich Johnson of Van Couver, Washington, Father Tom Coenen of Earling, Iowa, Gary Coenen and Julie Michel of Woodbine, Iowa, Mary and Todd Heistand of Woodbine, Iowa, Jackie and Scott Clark of Pisgah, Iowa; 11 grand-children; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Marilyn Rauterkus of Omaha, Nebraska, Bernice Stracke of Harlan, Iowa; one brother Kenneth and Verna Coenen of Harlan, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

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Danker, Maynard Lee September 26, 1931- April 7, 2009

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Danker, Maynard Lee
The Daily Nonpareil
4/9/2009

Maynard Lee Danker, age 77, of Minden, Iowa passed away April 7, 2009, at Nebraska Medical Center from injuries suffered while working on his farm.

Maynard was born September 26, 1931, in Minden, Iowa to the late Emil and Linda Anna (Schnepel) Danker. He graduated from Minden High School in 1949. Maynard married Mary Jane Hadfield on March 26, 1953, in Minden. They were blessed with four children, Vicki Lee, Debbie Jane, Pamela Mary and Terry Maynard. Maynard was a lifetime farmer; a member of Minden United Church of Christ, where he was former board member; former Oakland School board member; member of the Farm Bureau; York Township Clerk and a member of the American Paint Horse Association.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Abe Pierce.

Maynard is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Jane Danker of Minden; daughters, Vicki Palmer and husband Rodney, Debbie Pierce and husband Terry, Pamela Pierce and Doug Jacob all of Oakland, Iowa; son, Terry Danker and wife Charlene of Minden; 3 granddaughters; 3 grandsons; 5 great granddaughters; brothers, Arlyn Danker and wife Lois of Minden, Ranold Danker and wife Orpha of Omaha; sisters, Alma Jeanne Blank of Granger, Mich., Lavon Hadfield and husband Joe of Treynor, Karen Hundt and husband Bob of Shelby, Joyce McKinney and husband Richard of Grand Island, Neb.; many nieces and nephews.

Open visitation, Thursday evening at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Visitation with the family, Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Minden United Church of Christ. Funeral service, Saturday, 10 a.m. at the church. A luncheon will immediately follow the service. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery, Oakland, Iowa. Memorials to Minden United Church of Christ or Minden, Iowa Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept.

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

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Dinesen, Donald funeral notice

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Funeral Services for 61 year old Donald Dinesen of California, formerly of Harlan, will be held Monday, April 6th at 2:30 pm in Bakersfield, California. Local Survivors include: Melvin and Janice Dinesen of Harlan, Peggy Hess of Harlan, and Sue and Jerry Lambert of Harlan.

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Donald T. (aka Papa) Dinesen (1947 - 2009)
Bakersfield Californian
4/4/2009

Donald T. Dinesen (aka Papa) 1947 - 2009 Donald T. was born on November 3, 1947 in Harlan, IA to Leonard and Jane Dinesen and he passed away on April 1, 2009. He had a heart of gold and is survived by brother, Melvin Dinesen; sisters, Peggy Hess and Susan Lambert of Harlan, IA; wife of 37 years Christine; three children, Duane Dinesen, Veronica and husband, Eric Ponce De Leon, Joelynn and husband, David Bradley; and his grandchildren, whom loved him with all their hearts, Duane and Savannah Dinesen, Gabrielle and Jordan Ponce De Leon and Abigail, Jacob and little Gracie Bradley; plus a great niece, Emma Jones whom he adored. He served in the Navy stationed on the St Paul during the Vietnam War. He was very dedicated to both his family and his job, and always put others first. Service will be held at Greenlawn Southwest on Panama Lane. Viewing is Sunday, April 5, from 1-4 p.m.; with Graveside services on Monday, April 6, at 2:30 p.m. He will forever be in our hearts.

Dudding, Gladys T. (Hulsebus) November 12, 1923 - April 24, 2009

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Gladys T. Dudding

Gladys T. Dudding, 85, Topeka, passed away peacefully to our Lord on Friday, April 24, 2009. Gladys was born November 12, 1923 in Defiance, IA, the daughter of Paul and Violet Hulsebus. Gladys married Jack L. Dudding in August of 1943 in Yuma, AZ. He died in 1964. She served as the secretary and bookkeeper at First Congregational Church, retiring in 1990. She served in various positions with Boy Scouts of America; Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 462; Past President of HiCrest NIA; and a charter member of the Shawnee Boat & Ski Club. Survivors include daughters: Shari Shinski (Cliff) of Overland Park, Jacquelyn Begley (Ronald) of Auburn; sons: Terry Dudding (Penny) of Santa Fe, NM; Tad Dudding (Anita) of Topeka; sisters: Inez Johnson, Omaha, NE; Darlene Thompson, Dunlap, IA; brother: Calvin Hulsebus, Dow City, IA; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by son, Tim Dudding; brother, Milo Hulsebus; and special friend, Stelman Parker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at First Congregational Church. Burial will follow at Topeka Cemetery. Gladys will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel after 2:00 p.m. on Monday and visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church, 1701 SW Collins, Topeka, Kansas 66604.

Fahn, Alice (Schiltz) died Apr. 23, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 91 year old Alice Fahn of Harlan will be held at 11 am on Monday, April 27th at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Alice Fahn passed away on April 23rd at her home in Harlan. Survivors include 4 sons Duane Fahn (Karen) of Harlan; Kenneth Fahn (Stacey) of Harlan; Keith Fahn (Deb) of Carroll; Randy Fahn (Cindy) of Council Bluffs; 7 daughters Pat Kenkel (Damian) of Panama; Yvonne Krueger (David) of Omaha; Edna Odendahl (Ron) of Manning; Joann Mayes (Larry) of Renton, Wa; Mary D'Arcy (Dan) of Harlan; Peg Thrasher (John Heithoff) of Council Bluffs; Jane Rogers (Eric) of Council Bluffs; 1 sister Ruth Schaben (Jim) of Dunlap; 29 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be held from 12 to 9 pm on Sunday, April 26th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with a prayer service at 7 pm. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Alice Fahn - Age 91
Who died on Thursday, April 23, 2009

Visitation With Family
Sunday, April 26, 2009
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Sunday, April 26, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, April 27, 2009
11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Alice is survived by her children: Duane (Karen) Fahn of Harlan, IA, Pat (Damian) Kenkel of Panama, IA, Yvonne (David) Krueger of Omaha, NE, Edna (Ron) Odendahl of Manning, IA, Joann (Larry) Mayes of Renton, WA, Kenneth (Stacey) Fahn of Harlan, Keith (Deb) Fahn of Carroll, Iowa; Mary (Dan) D'Arcy of Harlan, Peg Thrasher (John Heithoff) of Council Bluffs, IA, Randy (Cindy) Fahn of Council Bluffs, and Jane (Eric) Rogers of Council Bluffs; 29 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and sister Ruth (Jim) Schaben of Dunlap, IA.

Foxhoven, Jane Emma (Schneider) died May 8, 2009

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JANE EMMA FOXHOVEN, 63, of Earling, died Friday, May 8th, 2009 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10:30-a.m. Monday, May 11th, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. Friends may call at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, from 3-9pm Sunday (5/10), with a Wake service to be held at 7-p.m.

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Arrangements and Services for
Jane E. Foxhoven - Age 63
Who died on Friday, May 8, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, May 10, 2009
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, May 10, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, May 11, 2009
10:30 AM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Earling, Iowa

Interment
St. Joseph's Cemetery - Earling

Jane is survived by her husband Kenneth Foxhoven of Earling, IA; her daughters Sherri (Dave) Eubanks of Scottsbluff, NE and Shawn Foxhoven of Greenville, SC; 4 grandchildren; brothers Ken (Kim) Schneider of Portsmouth, IA, Jerome (Connie) Schneider of Westphalia, IA, Ric (Jan) Schneider of Avoca, IA, and Allen (Sue) Schneider of Avoca, IA; and sisters Mary (Gary) Fitzgerald of Clare, IA, Denise (Mark) Andries of Cedar Rapids, IA, Jean (Ken) Friesen of Crescent, IA, Sandy (John) Busch of Claremore, OK, and Pam (George) Gingrich of Woodbridge, VA.

Frieze, Delores Ilene (Cornelison) May 28, 1939 - May 6, 2009

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5/10/2009

Delores Frieze, age 69, of Harlan, Iowa, died on Wednesday, May 6th at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Delores married Robert Frieze on February 23, 1957 in Council Bluffs. In 1976, the couple moved to Persia, Iowa, and she worked as a teller at the Persia Bank. In 1998, the couple moved to Harlan, Iowa.

She is survived by husband, Robert Frieze, of Harlan; three children, Susan and Dean Esser, of Portsmouth, Iowa, Larry and Angela Frieze, of Council Bluffs, and Nancy and David Gau, of Lincoln, Neb.; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren; one brother, Carol and Sheryl Cornelison, Jr., of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Memorial services will be at 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 11th, at the Community of Christ Church in Woodbine, Iowa.

Fouts Funeral Home
5th & Normal St.
Woodbine, IA 51579
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Memorial Services for 69 year old Delores Frieze of Harlan will be held at 7 pm this evening at the Community of Christ Church in Woodbine. Delores Frieze died on Wednesday, May 6th at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Ne. Survivors include her husband, Robert of Harlan; 3 children Susan & Dean Esser of Portsmouth, Larry & Angela Frieze of Council Bluffs; Nancy & David Gau of Lincoln, Ne; 1 brother Carol & Shirley Cornelison, Jr. of Council Bluffs. The Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine is in charge of the arrangements.

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Delores Frieze

Service:
Monday, May 11, 2009 7:00 PM
Community of Christ
605 Weare Street
Woodbine, IA 51579

Delores Ilene (Cornelison) Frieze was born May 28, 1939, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Carol and Florence (Wilson) Cornelison. She grew up in Council Bluffs and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She worked as a waitress in Council Bluffs following her graduation. Delores married Robert Frieze on February 23, 1957, at Faith Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs. The couple lived in Council Bluffs until 1976, and then they moved to Persia and she worked as a teller at the Persia Bank. In 1998 the couple moved to Harlan, Iowa, and she worked as a cashier at Mickel’s Restaurant.

Delores loved her children and grandchildren. She liked to bowl, square dance, and she loved her Chicago Cubs.

Delores died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 69 years, 11 months and eight days.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents; son, Mark Frieze; and three brothers, Gary, Larry and Ray Cornelison. She is survived by husband, Robert Frieze of Harlan, Iowa; three children, Susan and Dean Esser of Portsmouth, Iowa, Larry and Angela Frieze of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Nancy and David Gau of Lincoln, Nebraska; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren; one brother, Carol & Sheryl Cornelison, Jr. of Council Bluffs, Iowa and many other relatives and friends.

Goeser, Robert James July 26, 1937 - June 3, 2009

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Funeral Services for 71 year old Robert (Bob) James Goeser of Crescent will be held Monday, June 8th at 10am at the Saint Patrick's Church in Council Bluffs with burial at the Ridgewood Cemetery. Robert Goeser passed away on June 3rd in Council Bluffs. Survivors include his wife of nearly 45 years, Pat; 1 son, Russ (Joan) of Honey Creek, IA; 1 daughter, Nancy (Derrick) Sudmann of Council Bluffs; 1 sister, Colleen (Dick) McLaughlin of Harlan; and 4 grandchildren. A wake will be held on Sunday, June 7th at 4 pm with visitation with family to follow until 6 pm at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs

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Goeser, Robert James (Bob)
The Daily Nonpareil
6/5/2009

Robert (Bob) James Goeser was born to Godfrey and Loretta (Herrig) Goeser on July 26, 1937, in Harlan, the oldest of 4 children. The Lord called him home on June 3, 2009, in Council Bluffs, at age 71.

He grew up on a farm and attended Saint Boniface School in Westphalia. Bob was an avid baseball player, playing for both the Westphalia White Socks and Red Socks. He held several jobs as a young man, including farming with his father and driving cement trucks to help pave Highway 191 from Portsmouth to Panama. He was a member of the National Guard. Bob moved to Omaha in 1955, going to work for Elanco, a subsidiary of Eli Lilly. He worked there for 32 years as a shipping clerk until his retirement in 1988, at age 49. Bob married the love of his life, Patricia (McLaughlin) on October 3, 1964. They made their home in rural Crescent where they raised their three children Russ, Nancy, and Randy. In addition to working at Elanco, Bob was an active farmer and raised livestock. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Old Timers Baseball Association. Bob enjoyed his family and grandchildren. Beginning in 1991, Bob and Pat wintered annually in Mission, Texas. He took enjoyment in fishing in his farm pond, caring for his animals, and family fishing trips to Minnesota each summer. Bob collected and restored 44 antique tractors. He also had a collection of toy tractors, cookbooks, and enjoyed tuning into the Food Network. Bob could often be found sitting under the shade tree on nice afternoons and evenings.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; son, Randy in 1989; and sisters, Bernetta Ulrich and Betty Schmidt.

Bob is survived by his wife Pat of nearly 45 years; children, Russ and wife, Joan, of Honey Creek, daughter, Nancy and husband, Derrick Sudmann, of Council Bluffs; four grandchildren, Amanda and Ryan Goeser, Taylor and Konnor Sudmann; sister, Colleen McLaughlin and husband, Dick, of Harlan; nieces, nephews, and many loved ones.

Wake service Sunday, 4 p.m. at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 6 p.m. Funeral Mass, Monday, 10 a.m., at St. Patrick's Church. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. A lunch will follow at St. Patrick's parish Hall. 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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Omaha World-Herald
6/6 to 6/7/2009

Goeser, Robert J. "Bob"
Jul 26, 1937 - Jun 3, 2009

Rural Crescent, IA. Shipping clerk at Elanco, a subsidiary of Eli Lilly, for 32 years retiring in 1988. Active farmer and raised livestock. Preceded in death by parents; son, Randy in 1989; sisters Bernetta Ulrich, Betty Schmidt.

Survived by wife of nearly 45 years, Pat; children Russ and wife Joan of Honey Creek, IA; daughter Nancy and husband Derrick Sudmann, Council Bluffs, IA; grandchildren, Amanda and Ryan Goeser, Taylor and Konnor Sudmann; sister Colleen (Dick) McLaughlin, Harlan, IA; nieces, nephews, and many loved ones.

Wake service Sunday, 4pm at Cutler – O'Neill Funeral Home with VISITATION to follow until 6pm. FUNERAL MASS Monday, 10am St. Patrick's Church. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.

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

Hansen, William April 18, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
William "Bill" Hansen - Age 94
Who died on Saturday
April 18, 2009

Visitation
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home – Harlan

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery - Jacksonville, Iowa

Bill is survived by his wife Bertha Hansen of Elk Horn, Iowa; daughter Freda (Brent) Littleton of Valley Falls, Kansas; son Ivan (Janice) Hansen of Harlan, Iowa; and three grandchildren.

Head, Edythe died April 16, 2009

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Funeral Services for Edythe Head of Cedar Rapids formerly of Harlan, will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, April 19th at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Edythe Head died on Thursday, April 16th at her home. Survivors include: her daughter Sherri (Allen) Koepke of Cedar Rapids; her son Thomson Head of Seattle, Wash.; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements and will hold a visitation with family Saturday April 18 from 6-8 pm.

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Arrangements and services for
Edythe Head - Age 91 of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Harlan
Who died on Thursday, April 16, 2009

Visitation With Family
Saturday, April 18, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Sunday, April 19, 2009
2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Edythe is survived by her daughter Sherril (Allen) Koepke of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and her son Thomson Head of Seattle, Washington; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Hogue, Lawrence October 1, 1924 - April 26, 2009

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Funeral Services for 84 year old Larry Hogue of Harlan will be held on Thursday, April 30th at 11 am in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Blencoe, Iowa. Larry Hogue passed away on Sunday, April 26th at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include sons Brad Hogue of Colorado, Keary Hogue of Harlan; Mark Hogue of Omaha; Kevin Hogue of Oxford, Ia; Kolin Hogue of Washington, Ia; daughters Kathie Hockenberry of Atlantic; Deb Mangels of Waukee; 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Larry Hogue

Visitation
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, April 30, 2009
11:00 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery
Blencoe, Iowa

Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements.
Please visit their website at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com for more information
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Lawrence "Larry" Hogue
(October 1, 1924 - April 26, 2009)

Lawrence “Larry” Hogue, 84, of Harlan, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Lawrence Lewis Hogue was born October 1, 1924, in the Loess Hills near Little Sioux, Iowa, the son of Lewis and Lillian Belle (Taylor) Hogue. Larry attended elementary school in Blencoe, Iowa, and graduated from Blencoe High School in 1942. He attended Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, before entering the Navy in 1943. He served on the U.S.S. Wadsworth DD516 as a radar man in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II, fighting in Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Guadal Canal and other important naval battles. Following the Navy, Larry attended the Central Radio and TV College in Kansas City, graduating in 1947. He also attended Electrical Engineering school in Texas.

Larry married Shirley E. Ewing December 27, 1945, at Hiawatha, Kansas. In 1947 the couple moved to Texas, in 1959 they moved to Onawa, Iowa, and in 1964 they moved to Harlan, Iowa, where he has since resided.

Larry was a master electrician having worked for Thompson Electric in Mission, Texas, Larry & Don’s Electric & Sporting Goods in Onawa, Iowa, Potter’s Electric in Harlan, and was chief engineer at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan for 23 years before retiring in 1989.

Larry was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, VFW Post 941, and was a 2 time past president of the Golden Kiwanis, all in Harlan. He also belonged to the American Society of Hospital Engineers and the Iowa Society of Hospital Engineers.

He was a talented carpenter and woodworker, having built cradles, dressers, a unicorn rocker, desks, flower stands, kitchen cabinets and many other miscellaneous items for family members. He also lovingly and precisely built all the lecterns and registry desks for his daughter and son’s-in-law funeral home in Atlantic, Iowa.

Surviving Larry are his children, Bradley Hogue of Colorado, Keary (Sheri) Hogue of Harlan, Iowa, Kathie Hockenberry of Atlantic, Iowa, Debra Mangels (Russ) of Waukee, Iowa, Mark (Carla) Hogue of Omaha, Nebraska, Kevin (Michele) Hogue of Oxford, Iowa, and Kolin (Amy) Hogue of Washington, Iowa; 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Dehn of Blencoe, Iowa; sister & brother-in-law, JoAnn and Don Solberg of Moorhead, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Betty Ewing of Omaha, Nebraska; and many other relatives and friends.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, Elbert Hogue, his wife, Shirley in 1995; his daughter, Kelly Christiansen in 1997; his son-in-law, Scott Hockenberry in 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with a luncheon to follow the service.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 29th from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 – 7:00 at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Blencoe, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Harlan Golden Kiwanis Club, Jerry Barker, 1201 College Blvd., Harlan, IA 51537.

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

Hogue, Lawrence October 1, 1924 - April 26, 2009

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Jensen, Frode Marinus died April 7, 2009

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Funeral Services for 88 year old Frode Marinus Jensen of Shelby will be held at the Minden United Church of Christ Friday, April 10th at 11 am with burial in the Minden Cemetery. Frode Jensen died April 7 at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of the arrangements. There will be a visitation Thursday April 9 at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca from 10 am to 9 pm with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 pm. Survivors include: his wife Melba of Shelby; one daughter; Linda (Robert)(Jensen) Andersen of Avoca; one son; Dennis Jensen (Christine Kading) of Cambridge, Iowa; one brother; one sister-in-law; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

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Arrangements and Services for
Frode M. Jensen - Age 88
Who died on Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Visitation
Thursday, April 9, 2009
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, April 9, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Avoca Chapel

Funeral Service
Friday, April 10, 2009
11:00 AM
United Church of Christ
Minden, Iowa

Interment
Minden Cemetery - Minden, Iowa

Frode is survived by his wife Melba Jensen of Shelby, IA; daughter Linda (Robert) Andersen of Avoca, IA, son Dennis Jensen (Christine Kading) of Cambridge, IA; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother Clarence (Louise) Jensen of Algona, IA, sister-in-law Luella Zvacek of North Bend, NE.

Jessen, Loretta Loraine (Martens) July 18, 1919 - April 17, 2009

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LORETTA LORAINE (MARTENS) JESSEN

Loretta Loraine (Martens) Jessen died Friday, April 17, 2009 at Bickford Cottage in Urbandale, Iowa, following a long illness with Parkenson's Disease. Loretta was born in Shelby, Iowa on July 18, 1919 to Claus and Bertha (Dohrmann) Martens. She grew up and attended school in Shelby, Iowa. Loretta worked in Omaha, Nebraska, Atlantic, Iowa and Peterson's Department Store in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Loretta met Roy F. Jessen in Atlantic and they were married on October 19, 1941 in the Shelby Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa. The couple lived in many places in Iowa where Roy was in academics and coaching. To their union were born two children, a son Ron (now deceased) and a daughter Nan.

Loretta is survived by her daughter Nan (Steve) Jungst of Nevada, Iowa; grandchildren, Jennifer (Marc) Womack of Frisco, Texas and Jill (Ron) Maahs of Johnston, Iowa and Christa (Adam) Nelson of Oswego, Illinois; seven great grandchildren, Trenton Smiley, Turner Smiley, Chloe Womack, Cullen Maahs, Cooper Maahs, Emma Nelson and Shane Nelson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Roy, son Ron, two sisters, Agnes Alstadt and Martha Lissi, one brother, Marvin Martens; and one great granddaughter Jada Womack.

Services for Loretta will be held on Wednesday, April 22, at 2:00 P.M. at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic with Pastor Richard Jessen officiating. There will be an open visitation daily from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home with the family meeting friends on Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service. Interment will be in the Atlantic Cemetery.

In place of flowers, donations may be given to Hospice of Central, Iowa.

Roland Funeral Service of Atlantic, Iowa is caring for Loretta’s family and the arrangements. Condolences are welcomed for the family at the Roland website at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

Juelsgaard, Myrtle Irene (Lange) November 3, 1927 - June 16, 2009

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Funeral Services for 81 year old Myrtle I. Juelsgaard of Elk Horn will be held on Saturday June 20th at 10am at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn. Friends may call on Friday June 19 from 10am-9pm. The family will greet friends from 5-8pm at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home on Friday. Burial will be in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Dale of Elk Horn, sons Larry (Pricilla) Juelsgaard of Audubon, Terry Juelsgaard of Mt. Pleasant, Eric (Elise) Julesgaard of Elk Horn, daughter Beverly Juelsgaard Fischer of Lexington, NC, 5 sisters, 1 brother, 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

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Myrtle Irene (Lange) Juelsgaard
November 3, 1927 - June 16, 2009

Myrtle Irene Juelsgaard, the daughter of Lauritz Peter and Dagmar Andrea (Mortensen) Lange, was born on November 3, 1927, on the family farm near Kimballton, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in rural Kimballton. She attended Sharon Township country school through the eighth grade before working as a hired girl for area families. On January 6, 1946, Myrtle married Dale Juelsgaard at the Lutheran Parsonage in Elk Horn, Iowa. The couple farmed in Audubon and Shelby County until 1998, when they moved into Elk Horn. In recent weeks, they had become residents of the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.
Myrtle was a member of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn. She was an active community member throughout the years. Myrtle had a great sense of humor and loved to give treats to her grandchildren. She was a good cook and was always ready to feed a guest; she also liked to bake.

Myrtle I. Juelsgaard died on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, having reached the age of 81 years, 7 months, and 8 days.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Jane Juelsgaard; two brothers, Frank Lange and Emmert Lange; and two sisters, Elsie Bro and Selma Walters. She is survived by her husband, Dale Juelsgaard of Elk Horn, Iowa; three sons, Larry (Pricilla) Juelsgaard of Audubon, Iowa, Terry Juelsgaard of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and Eric (Elise) Juelsgaard of Elk Horn, Iowa; one daughter, Beverly Juelsgaard Fischer of Lexington, North Carolina; five sisters, Dorothy Hansen of Kimballton, Iowa, Darlene Hansen of Exira, Iowa, Irma Madsen and Edna Jensen, both of Elk Horn, Iowa, and Mildred Weddum of Atlantic, Iowa; one brother, Kenny (Liz) Lange of Elgin, Texas; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa, with Pastor Keith Menter officiating. Nancy Watson served as the organist and Jeni DePue was the soloist. Casket bearers were Patty Bauer, Jeni DePue, Dave Juelsgaard, Marty Juelsgaard, Colton Juelsgaard, Brenna Juelsgaard, and Cindy Hanson. Burial was in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Elk Horn, IA
Visitation Date: Friday, Jun 19, 2009
Service Date: Saturday, Jun 20, 2009

Justice, James William "Jim" died June 25, 2009

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JAMES "JIM" WILLIAM JUSTICE, 50, of Irwin died Thursday, June 25th at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 29th at 10:30am in the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where friends may call Sunday (6/28) from 1:30pm-9:00pm with family greeting friends from 6-8pm.

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Funeral Services for 50 year old James "Jim" William Justice of Irwin will be held at 10:30 am on Monday at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home. James Justice passed away on Thursday June 25 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Visitation will be held on Sunday June 28th from 1:30 to 9:00 with family greeting friends from 6:00 to 8:00. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
James "Jim" Justice - Age 50
Who died on Thursday, June 25, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, June 28, 2009
1:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, June 28, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, June 29, 2009
10:30 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Iowa

Jim is survived by his parents Clifford and Frances Justice of Irwin, IA; his brother John (Marcy) Justice of Edina, MN; two nephews: Chuck and Doug Justice; his uncle Howard (Norma) Justice of Ankeny, IA; and his aunts Darlene Justice of Irwin and Roberta Bradley of Oceanside, CA

Kenkel, Martin Joseph died May 2, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 72 year old Martin Joseph Kenkel of Earling will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, May 5th at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance with burial in St Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. Martin Kenkel died on May 2nd at Creighton University Medical Center. Survivors include 2 sisters Phyllis Mikels (Delmar) of Portsmouth; Mary Claussen of Council Bluffs; 2 brothers Russell Kenkel (Tresa) of Marletta, Ga; and John Kenkel (Lois) of Lincoln, Ne. Visitation will be held this evening from 6 to 9 pm with at Rosary at 7 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services for
Martin J. Kenkel - Age 72
Who died on Saturday, May 2, 2009

Visitation
Monday, May 4, 2009
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Rosary
Monday, May 4, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones - Harlan

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
11:00 AM
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery
Defiance, Iowa

Martin is survived by his sisters Phyllis (Delmer) Mikels of Portsmouth, Iowa and Mary Claussen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and his brothers Russell (Tresa) Kenkel of Marietta, Georgia and John (Lois) Kenkel of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Kirschbaum, Mildred died May 20, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 86 year old Mildred Kirschbaum will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance at 11 am with burial at the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. Mildred Kirschbaum died on May 20th, 2009 at Good Shepard Lutheran Home. Survivors include her husband John "Jack" Kirschbaum of Blair, Ne; daughters Peggy Pine (Bob) of Omaha; Judy Green (Larry) of Blair, Ne; son Robert Kirschbaum (Sharon) of Sheldon; 2 sisters; and 1 brother. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22 from 1 pm to 9 pm with a wake service at 7 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home.

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MILDRED M. KIRSCHBAUM, 86, has died. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 11-a.m. Saturday, May 23rd, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at the funeral home is from 1-9pm Friday (5/22), w/a Wake service at 7-p.m.

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Arrangements and Services for
Mildred M. Kirschbaum - Age 86
Who died on Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Visitation
Friday, May 22, 2009
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, May 22, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, May 23, 2009
11:00 AM
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery
Defiance, Iowa

Mildred is survived by her husband John "Jack" Kirschbaum of Blair, NE; her daughters Peggy (Bob) Pine of Omaha, NE and Judy (Larry) Green of Blair, NE; son Robert (Sharon) Kirschbaum of Sheldon, IA; and sisters Gert Janssen of Tiffin, IA and Veronica Pauley of Woodbine, IA.

Klein, Geralda Susan (Wingert) January 5, 1913 - April 20, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 96 year old Geralda Klein of Dunlap will be at 10:30 am on Thursday at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. Geralda Klein died on Monday at Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center. Survivors include 6 children, Gladys and Joe Weis of Norfolk, Ne; Alma and Kenny Bissen of Lebanon, Tennessee; Harold Jr. "Sonny" and Rose Klein of Omaha; Ronald and Barbara Klein of Colchester, Vermont; Russell and Joyce Klein of Denison; JoAnn and Jim Gray of Dunlap; 2 brothers Louis Wingert of Panama and Reno Wingert of Dunlap. Friends may call after 2 pm on Wednesday at the Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap where there will be a scripture service at 7:30 pm.

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Geralda Klein
Visitation:
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM
7:30 PM until 8:00 PM
Fouts Funeral Home Dunlap
Highwy 30 & Court St.
Dunlap, IA 51529

Service:
Thursday, April 23, 2009
10:30 AM
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Highway 30 & Court Streets
Dunlap, IA 51529

Geralda Susan (Wingert) Klein was born to Charles and Mary (Kohles) Wingert on January 5, 1913, on a farm in Shelby County, Iowa. She attended country school and high school at St. Mary’s in Panama, Iowa. She then attended summer school and taught rural school for four years. On January 7, 1936, she married Harold Klein at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. The couple farmed for nine years on a farm near Panama and then moved to a farm south of Dunlap. In 1955 they moved into Dunlap. The children were all in school and again she went to night and summer school and taught rural and Parochial School until she retired in 1972.

Geralda was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Altar Society. She enjoyed playing cards, quilting, embroidering and traveling with Father Wingert. She also enjoyed flowers and spending time with family and friends.

Geralda died on Monday, April 20, 2009, at the Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 96 years, three months, and 15 days.

Geralda is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold on July 1, 1984; daughter, Grace on January 5, 1970; step grandson, Mark Miller; sister, Anna and her husband William Kenkel; brothers, Father LaVern Wingert, Isadore and wife Stella Wingert; and sister-in-law, Virginia Wingert. She is survived by her six children, Gladys (Joe) Weis of Norfolk, NE, Alma (Kenny) Bissen of Lebanon, TN, Harold Jr. “Sonny” (Rose) Klein of Omaha, NE, Ronald (Barbara) Klein of Colchester, VT, Russell (Joyce) Klein of Denison, IA, and JoAnn (Jim) Gray of Dunlap, IA; 19 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren; two brothers, Louis Wingert of Panama, IA and Reno Wingert of Dunlap, IA; and many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am Thursday, April 23, 2009
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Dunlap, Iowa

Con Celebrant
Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ
Rev. Leonard Kenkel

Musicians
Marilyn Grote
Dolores Klein
Mandy Sandvold

Pall Bearers
Mark Bissen ~ Pat Bissen ~ Troy Bissen
Scott Bissen ~ Larry Weis ~ Todd Klein
Tim Klein ~ Michael Miller ~ Justin Gray

Final Resting Place
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Iowa

Klein, Ralph M.

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Klein, Ralph M.

Omaha World-Herald

4/8/2009 - 4/9/2009

Klein, Ralph M.
Age 79

Omaha. Survived by wife, Shirley; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Frank Pfeifer; son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Chris Klein; 5 grandchildren.

VISITATION with family Thursday 11am-12pm at Mortuary with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to the American Diabetes Association.

KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 "F" St.
Omaha, NE 68117
402-731-1234

Klitgaard, Mary Ellen (Petersen) October 29, 1931 - April 21, 2009

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Funeral Services for 77 year old Mary E. Klitgaard of Harlan will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 25th at First United Methodist Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan. Mary Klitgaard died on Tuesday, April 21 in Omaha, Ne. Survivors include her husband Richard Klitgaard of Harlan; 2 sons Steve Klitgaard (Carolue) of Pocatello, ID; Dr. Don Klitgaard (Laurel) of Harlan; 2 daughters Barb Schwery (Joel) of Olathe, Ks; Jane Buck (Larry) of Sidney, Ia; 6 sisters; 2 brothers; 16 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 pm on Friday, April 24th at Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home with the family greeting friends from 5 to 8 pm. The Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Mary Ellen (Petersen) Klitgaard

October 29, 1931 - April 21, 2009

Mary Ellen Klitgaard, the daughter of Horace and Rose (Johnson) Petersen, was born on October 29, 1931, at the family home in Jackson Township, Jacksonville, Iowa. She was the sixth child in a family with five brothers and seven sisters. Mary attended Jackson Number One rural school through the eighth grade. In the fall of 1948, Mary was diagnosed with polio, and she spent several months recovering from the disease. She then finished high school and graduated from Harlan (Iowa) High School in 1950. Mary had special memories of her school days, including Christmas programs, eighth grade graduation exams, high school student council, National Honor Society, Homecoming Queen, sporting events, spending time with family and friends, and 4-H activities.

Following her graduation from high school, Mary worked as a bookkeeper for Farm Service Coop in Harlan. On May 18, 1951, Mary married Richard Charles Klitgaard at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. They became the parents of four children, Steven Ray, Barbara Ann, Jane Ellen, and Donald Richard. In January 1955, Richard began working for Klitgaard & Petsche Builders and Contractors, and from 1960-1993, Mary did the bookkeeping for the family business.

Mary was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa, where she had served as a Sunday School teacher, Christian Education director, MYF sponsor, finance committee member, and United Methodist Women member. She was also a P.E.O. Along with Richard, she was a 4-H organizational leader for ten years. Mary and her family loved to camp at various Iowa state parks and to travel. After her retirement, Mary volunteered her time with the Library Board, and the Myrtue Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Mary served as a Cub Scout leader, then spent most of her adult life involved in Girl Scouting as a club leader, and served in many leadership positions. She received the highest award given to Girl Scout volunteers. In her spare time, she enjoyed baking, fishing, and playing games. In 1996, the Harlan Chamber of Commerce recognized Mary with the Citizen of the Years Award.

Mary E. Klitgaard died on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 77 years, 5 months, and 23 days.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Irene Ladd; three brothers, Eugene Petersen, Tim Petersen, and Carl Petersen; and two grandchildren, Heidi and Kaleb Witthoft. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard Klitgaard of Harlan, Iowa; two sons, Steve (Carolue) Klitgaard of Pocatello, Idaho, and Dr. Don (Laurel) Klitgaard of Harlan, Iowa; two daughters, Barb (Joel) Schwery of Olathe, Kansas, and Jane (Larry) Buck of Sidney, Iowa; six sisters, Linda Pollert of Wilmington, North Carolina, Frances Grann of Springfield, Missouri, Verda (James) Larsen of Harlan, Iowa, Carol (Donald) Hopp of Harlan, Iowa, Lile (Richard) Petersen of Harlan, Iowa, and Norma Ingwers of Denver, Colorado; two brothers, Jim (Alveta) Petersen of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Clemen (Maxine) Petersen of Eaton, Colorado; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Gundar Lamberts of the First Baptist Church officiating. Ruth Ann Barry served as the organist. Casket bearers were Mary’s loving grandchildren, Chris and Erin Klitgaard, Jessy and Aaron Bowman, Joshua and Anne Klitgaard, Kathleen and Vance St. Peter, Jeff Klitgaard, Alicia Murphy, Jenny and Nick McAteer, Heather and Jeff Adler, Laura Schwery, Ellen Klitgaard, Jack Klitgaard, Rachel Witthoft, Abby Witthoft, Bekka Buck, Rachael Buck, and Jake Buck. Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Harlan, IA
Visitation Date: Friday, Apr 24, 2009
Service Date: Saturday, Apr 25, 2009

Kloewer, Donald John May 25, 1932 - June 5, 2009

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Mass of Christian Burial for 77 year old Donald John Kloewer of Defiance will be held on Tuesday, June 9th at 10:30 am at Saint Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Burial will be held in the Saint Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance with private graveside services to be held at a later date. Donald Kloewer passed away on June 5th at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Donald is survived by his wife Mildred, of Defiance; 1 son; Dennis (Denise) Kloewer, of Irwin; 1 daughter; Diane (Stu) Sprick, of Fort Calhoun, NE; 9 sisters; 3 brothers; and 1 brother-in-law. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 8th from 12 noon to 9 pm where the family will greet friends from 3 pm to 9 pm and a wake service will be held at 7:30 pm.

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DONALD JOHN KLOEWER, 77, of Defiance, died Friday, June 5th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30-a.m. Tuesday, June 9th, at the St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance. Visitation held 12-9pm Monday (6/8) with family present from 3-9pm at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Wake service held at 7:30pm as well Monday evening.

Knudtson, Arnold Christian died June 11, 2009

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Funeral Services for 91 year old Arnold Christian Knudtson will be held June 15th at 10:30 am at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan. Arnold Christian Knudtson passed away on June 11th at Elm Crest Retirement Community. Survivors include his wife Shirley Irene (Dreager) Knudtson of Harlan, his sons Lynn (Maria) Knudtson of Omaha and Lee (Cathy) Knudtson of Omaha, his daughter Cindy (John) Masters of Omaha, and his cousin Catherine Hann of LaCrosse, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Arnold C. Knudtson - Age 91
Who died on Thursday, June 11, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, June 14, 2009
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, June 14, 2009
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Prayer Service
Sunday, June 14, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home

Funeral Service
Monday, June 15, 2009
10:30 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Arnold is survived by his wife Shirley Knudtson of Harlan, IA; sons Lynn (Maria) Knudtson of Omaha, NE and Lee (Cathy) Knudtson of Omaha; daughter Cindy (John) Masters of Omaha; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and cousin Catherine Hann of LaCrosse, WI.

Koster, Emelie A. (Book) March 15, 1937 - June 6, 2009

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Funeral services for 72 year old Emelie A. Koster of Gretna will be held on Wednesday, June 10th at 9:30 am at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gretna with burial at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Emelie Koster is survived by her husband, Robert; her sons, Martin of Gretna and William (Terri) of Omaha; her daughter Christine (Richard) Hawkins of Kansas; her brother Ray (Maxine) Book of Harlan; her sister Maxine (George) Schwery of Panama; 6 grandchildren. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 9th from 5 to 7 pm at St. Patrick's Church, with a vigil service at 6:30pm. The Roeder Mortuary in Gretna, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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Omaha World-Herald
6/8/2009 & 6/9/2009

Koster, Emelie A. Mar 15, 1937 - Jun 6, 2009 Gretna. Survived by husband Robert; children, Martin of Gretna, Christine (Richard) Hawkins of KS, William (Terri) of Omaha; 6 grandchildren; sister Maxine (George) Schwery of IA; brother Ray (Maxine) Book of IA; nieces and nephews. FUNERAL SERVICE 9:30am Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. VISITATION Tuesday 5-7pm at church. Vigil Service 6:30pm. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to St. Patrick's (Parish Hall Fund) or Parkinson Association. ROEDER MORTUARY, INC. Gretna Chapel - 11710 Standing Stone - Gretna, NE - 332-0090

Lamberson, Lois Alberta (Fischer) died April 9, 2009

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Funeral Services for 90 year old Lois Alberta Lamberson of Avoca will be held on Monday, April 13th at 11 am at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs with burial at the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Avoca. Lois Lamberson died April 9 in Avoca. The Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs is in charge of the arrangements and will hold a visitation service from 10-11 am also on Monday, April 13th. Survivors include: one son; David Lamberson of Missouri; two daughters; Joyce (Leslie) Midgett of Nanton, Alberta Canada and Cheryl and Jeff Swearingsen of Harlan; 1 brother; 1 sister; 1 sister-in-law; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

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Lois A. Lamberson, age 90, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the Avoca Nursing Home.

She was born in Council Bluffs to the late Julius and Lydia (Eberhart) Fischer. She belonged to the Fiscus Community Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lamberson, in 2004; two brothers, Harold and Arlin Fischer.

She is survived by two daughters, Joyce and husband Leslie Midgett, of Nanton, Alberta Canada, and Cheryl and husband Jeff Swearingen, of Harlan, Iowa; son, David Lamberson, of Missouri; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; sister, Mildred and husband Vernon Doty, of Des Moines, Iowa; brother, Floyd and wife Norma Fischer, of Council Bluffs; sister-in-law, Betty Quigley, of Florida; nieces and nephews.

Memorial service, Monday, at 11 a.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Visitation with family one hour prior to service. Private family burial of cremated remains. Memorials to Nebraska Christian College or Myrtue Medical Center Hospice.

Martin, Rockford Perry "Rocky" January 26, 1927 - June 26, 2009

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Funeral Services for 82 year old Rockford Martin of Shelby are pending at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby. Rocky died on Friday in Harlan. He is survived by his wife Katharyn of Shelby. The Burmeister-Johannsen funeral home in Shelby is in charge of the arrangements.

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Rockford "Rocky" Perry Martin
January 26, 1927 - June 26, 2009

Rockford “Rocky” Perry Martin, the fifth child of Perry E. and Pearl (Roberson) Martin, was born on January 26, 1927, in Maries County, near Hayden, Missouri. He attended country school before coming to Iowa and working for James and Darlene Felton on their farm near Neola. It was from them that he learned to farm. Rocky was drafted into the U.S. Army, and served as a combat engineer. On January 22, 1953, Rocky married Kathryn Ann Petersen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In 1956, the couple moved to their farm west of Shelby, Iowa, where they lived until 1984. Rocky and Kathryn then moved to their new home, located just down the road.

Rocky was a member of the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby. He loved the land and was a strong supporter of soil conservation. Rocky continued to help on the farm even into his retirement, and also spent time gardening. He enjoyed music and watching Guy Lombardo and Lawrence Welk on TV on Saturday evenings. Rocky and Kathryn liked to travel, especially to the western United States and Canada.

Rocky P. Martin died on Friday, June 26, 2009, at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, Iowa, having reached the age of 82 years and 5 months.

Rocky was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Elmer Martin and Adrian Martin; one sister, Martha Dambach; and one infant daughter, Betty JoAnn Martin. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Martin of Shelby, Iowa; one son, Wayne (Susan) Martin of Shelby, Iowa; one daughter, Karen Martin of Neola, Iowa; two sisters, Winifred Terry of Vienna, Missouri, and Isola Jordan of Jefferson City, Missouri; one brother, Donley (Virginia) Martin of Dixon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Doug Martin, Perry Martin, Katie (Aaron) Pattee, and Amanda Guill; two great-grandchildren, Ali Pattee and Brandon Guill; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 29, 2009, at the Shelby United Methodist Church in Shelby, Iowa, with Pastor Dick Krambeck and Pastor Carolyn Hollar officiating. Shirley Pattee served as the organist. Honorary casket bearers were Jerry Mez, Charles Leaders, Bill Barrett, Bob Stuhr, Frank Evans, and James “Bud” Felton. Active casket bearers were Bill Darrington, Bill Iwen, David Bladt, Larry Bladt, Rich Stuhr, and Larry Pleon. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Shelby, IA
Visitation Date: Sunday, Jun 28, 2009
Service Date: Monday, Jun 29, 2009

Mathiasen, Robert died April 6, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Robert "Bob" Mathiasen - Age 81
Who died on Monday, April 6, 2009

Visitation
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, April 9, 2009
11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Union Cemetery - Pomeroy, Iowa

Bob is survived by his wife Bertilla "Tillie" Mathiasen of Harlan, IA; children: Mike (Mary) Mathiasen of St. Charles, IA, Kathy (Jack) Fennke of Lincoln, NE, Mark (Bev) Mathiasen of Champlin, MN, Carol (Merlin) Meyer of Pomeroy, IA, and Joann (Jerry) Marsh of Pomeroy, IA; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Ed Mathiasen of Harlan, IA, Norman (Jo) Mathiasen of Harlan, IA, Rosemary (Cy) Petersen of Elk Horn, IA, Howard (Mary) Mathiasen of Apache Junction, AZ, Ann (Ron) Wendt of Omaha, NE, and Ron Mathiasen of Harlan.

Nelson, Marian C. (Wiuff) died April 3, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Marian C. Nelson - Age 85
Who died on Friday, April 3, 2009

Visitation
Sunday, April 5, 2009
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, April 5, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Prayer Service
Sunday, April 5, 2009
7:00 PM

Funeral Service
Monday, April 6, 2009
1:30 PM
First Baptist Church - Harlan, Iowa

Marian is survived by her children: Paul (Joanne) Nelson of Irwin, Iowa, Randall (Joan) Nelson of Irwin, and Debbie (Tom) Scott of Smyrna, Tennessee; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her brother Albert "Bud" Wiuff, Jr. of Ankeny, Iowa.

Nelson, Norman H. died June 17, 2009

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Graveside Services for 86 year old Norman H. Nelson of Avoca will be held on Saturday June 20th at 10:30am at Cuppy's Grove Cemetery near Walnut. Norman died on June 17th at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. Visitation will be held from 12-8pm on Friday June 19th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Survivors include his sister Joan (Everett) Kuehl of Marne, nephews Dale (Pam) Kuehl, Dennis (Suzanne) Kuehl, Dallas (Mary Pat) Kuehl, and niece Diana (Dennis) Stucker.

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Arrangements and Services for
Norman H. Nelson - Age 86
Who died on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Visitation
Friday, June 19, 2009
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Graveside Service
Saturday, June 20, 2009
10:30 AM
Cuppy's Grove Cemetery
rural Walnut, Iowa

Norman is survived by his sister Joan (Everett) Kuehl of Marne, IA; nephews and niece: Dale (Pam) Kuehl of Atlantic, IA, Dennis (Suzanne) Kuehl of Atlantic, Diana (Dennis) Stucker of Syracuse, NY, and Dallas (Mary Pat) Kuehl of Houston, TX.

Petersen, Thelma died April 22, 2009

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Funeral Services for 99 year old Thelma Petersen of Elk Horn will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 25th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman. Thelma Petersen died on Wednesday, April 22 at Salem Lutheran Homes in Elk Horn. Survivors include 1 sister in law Lola Petersen of Louisville, Ne; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 12 to 9 pm on Friday, April 24th at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with the family greeting friends from 7 to 9 pm. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services for
Thelma Petersen - Age 99
Who died on Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Visitation
Friday, April 24, 2009
12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Friday, April 24, 2009
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, April 25, 2009
1:30 PM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Irwin, Iowa

Interment
Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Iowa

Thelma is survived by her nieces and nephews and her sister-in-law Lola Petersen of Louisville, Nebraska.

Potter, Kenneth Lloyd died Apr. 4, 2009

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Private Family Burial Services for 57 year old Kenneth Lloyd Potter of Aurelia, formerly of Portsmouth will be held at the Oakland Cemetery at later date. Kenneth Potter passed away on Saturday, April 4th at Cherokee Villa in Cherokee, Iowa after a short illness. Survivors include 2 brothers Keith (Joan) of Harlan, Kelly of Aurelia; 3 sister Kathy Wittmuss (Lowell) of Belvue, Ne; Kristy Perry of Council Bluffs; Karla Smiley of Glenwood; son Jody of Spring Texas; daughter Jill Morgan (Allen) of Cyprus, Tx; his children's mother Terri LaSourd Ledbetter of Spring, Tx; formerly of Portsmouth; nieces; nephews and other family and many friends. There will be no public visitation or services.

Reed, Lorraine (Jonas) August 1, 1917 - June 12, 2009

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Reed, Lorraine
The Daily Nonpareil
6/14/2009

Lorraine Reed, age 91, of Crescent, Iowa, passed away June 12, 2009 at her home.

Lorraine was born August 1, 1917 in Racine, Wis. to the late Victor and Lucille (Lesniewski) Jonas. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald D. Reed in 1993; sons, Wayne and David Reed; and three sisters.

Lorraine is survived by daughters, Georgia Metzger of Crescent, Linda Thompson of Happy Camp, Calif., Jean (Mike) Koppold; son, Bill (Judy) Reed all of Council Bluffs; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild, and 1 great great grandchild.

Memorial service, Monday, 3 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Rev. Mr. Frank Hilt will officiate. Visitation with the family 1 hour prior to the service. Inurnment at a later date in the Crescent, Iowa 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

Rosenow, Kenneth Elmer "Nick" February 3, 1938 - May 18, 2009

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Funeral service for 71 year old Kenneth "Nick" Rosenow of Shelby will be held on Thursday, May 21st at 1 pm at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby. Survivors include his wife Mildred of Shelby; mother Loretta of Harlan; daughter LaVonne Robinson (Dan) of Shelby; son Rod (Deb) of Shelby; brother Don (Lois) of Tipton; sister Marge Kramer (Bob) of Harlan; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. The Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby is in charge of the arrangements. Friends may call from 1 to 9 pm on Wednesday, May 20th at the Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 pm.

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The Daily Nonpareil
5/19/2009

Kenneth "Nick" Rosenow, age 71, of Shelby, Iowa, died on Monday, May 18, 2009.

Survivors are his wife, Mildred Rosenow, of Shelby; mother, Loretta Rosenow, of Harlan, Iowa; daughter, LaVonne (Dan) Robinson, of Shelby; son, Rod (Deb) Rosenow, of Shelby; brother, Don (Lois) Rosenow, of Tipton, Iowa; sister, Marge (Bob) Kramer, of Harlan; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Friends may call on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home, Shelby. Funeral service Thursday, May 21, 2009, 1 p.m. at United Lutheran Church, Shelby. Burial in Shelby Cemetery.

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Kenneth "Nick" Elmer Rosenow
February 3, 1938 - May 18, 2009

Kenneth Elmer “Nick” Rosenow, the son of Perley A. and Loretta L. (Albers) Rosenow, was born on February 3, 1938, in Earling, Iowa. He graduated from Tennant (Iowa) High School in 1955. Following high school, Nick was employed by Cox Grain and Cooper Farms. On August 26, 1960, he married Mildred LaVon Kiesel at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa. Nick then worked for his father-in-law at Elmer Kiesel Implement, as well as the Shelby Elevator. In 1972, he began working as a custodian with the AHST school system; he later was also a bus driver for the school. Nick retired in 2006, and had recently become a resident of the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca, Iowa.

Nick was a member of the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa. He was a board member of the Carstens Farm organization, where he enjoyed helping out. He was a volunteer fireman with the Shelby Fire Department from May 27, 1971, until February 26, 1998, and had the honor of serving as fire chief from 1977-1992. Nick enjoyed gardening and helping with canning. He liked going on antique tractor rides and collecting toy tractors; various Minneapolis-Moline models were particular favorites. Nick spent time watching stock car races in Harlan, Denison, Iowa, and Kansas City, Kansas, as well as on television. He was especially proud to have helped his “Good Old Boys” add a railroad caboose to the Shelby Park.

Kenneth E. Rosenow died on Monday, May 18, 2009, at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center in Avoca, Iowa, having reached the age of 71 years, 3 months, and 15 days.

Nick was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mildred Rosenow of Shelby, Iowa; his mother, Loretta Rosenow of Harlan, Iowa; one daughter, LaVonne (Dan) Robinson of Shelby, Iowa; one son, Rod (Deb) Rosenow of Shelby, Iowa; one brother, Don (Lois) Rosenow of Tipton, Iowa; one sister, Marge (Bob) Kramer of Harlan, Iowa; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa, with Pastor Duane Anunson officiating. Nancy Armstrong served as the organist, and Deb Rosenow, Kathy Schumacher, and Sandi Wilds were the vocalists. Honorary casket bearers were Mel Hursey, Bill Barrett, Glen Hipnar, Bob Becker, Craig Constable, and Del VonEschen. Active bearers were Bob Dillon, Jerry Buck, Fred Klahn, Dick Mattox, Nick Rosenow, Clint Robinson, Chad Dills, Andrea Grile, and Katie Robinson. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Shelby, IA
Visitation Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Service Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009

Ruble, Frances C. (Klein) Gray died April 10, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Frances C. Ruble - Age 63
Who died on Friday, April 10, 2009

Visitation
Monday, April 13, 2009
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, April 13, 2009
3:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Carol is survived by her daughter Rose (Doug) Boedeker of Wheatland, IA; son Timothy (Michelle) Gray of Harlan, IA; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brothers and sisters: Elaine (Frank) Gruber of Rodney, IA, Glenn Klein, Jr. of Little Sioux, IA, Judi (Terry) Holdren of Harlan, Linda (David) Beckman of Phoenix, AZ, Nancy (Steve) Collier of Selma, CA, Gary (Shirley) Klein of Little Sioux, Peggy (Joe) Meyers of Little Sioux, and Terri Lynn McCord of Harlan.

Schmieding, Anna Rose Feb. 9, 1917 - May 7, 2009

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Funeral Services for 92 year old Anna Rose Schmieding of Omaha, formerly of Defiance, will be held at Mass of Christian Burial in Omaha at 11 am on May 9th. Visitation will be held Friday, May 8, from 6-8 pm at John A. Gentleman in Omaha. Survivors include Peter (Barbara) Schmieding of Imperial, MO., Mary Ann Schmieding of Omaha, Francis Schmieding of Columbia, SC., Cyril (Velva) Schmieding of Omaha, Bill (Pat) Schmieding of Kansas City, and sister Madonna Nielsen of San Angelo, TX. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Omaha World-Herald
5/7/2009
Schmieding, Anna
Feb 9, 1917 - May 7, 2009
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PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135

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Anna Rose Schmieding - Age 92
Who died on Thursday, May 7, 2009

Visitation With Family
Friday, May 8, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
John A. Gentleman Mortuary
14151 Pacific Street
Omaha, Nebraska

Wake Service
Friday, May 8, 2009
7:00 PM
John A. Gentleman Mortuary

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, May 9, 2009
11:00 AM
New Cassel Retirement Center Chapel
900 North 90th Street
Omaha, Nebraska

Interment
Saturday, May 9, 2009
3:00 PM
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Anna Rose is survived by her children: Peter (Barbara) Schmieding of Imperial, MO, Sr. Mary Ann Schmieding, OSF of Omaha, NE, Cyril (Velva) Schmieding of Omaha, Bill (Pat) Schmieding of Omaha, and Michael (Wanda) Schmieding of Kansas City, KS; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and her sister Madonna Nielsen of San Angelo, TX.

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Omaha World-Herald 5/8/2009

Schmieding, Anna Rose
Feb 9, 1917 - May 7, 2009

Passed away at New Cassel Retirement Center in Omaha. Anna is survived by her children, Peter (Barbara) Schmieding of Imperial, MO; Sr. Mary Ann Schmieding, OSF of Omaha, NE, Francis Schmieding of Columbia, SC, Cyril (Velva) Schmieding and Bill (Pat) Schmieding all of Omaha, NE, and Michael (Wanda) Schmieding of Kansas City, KS; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and her sister Madonna Nielsen of San Angelo, TX.

VISITATION Friday, May 8, 2009, from 6-8pm at John A. Gentleman, Pacific Street Chapel in Omaha, with a Wake Service at 7pm. MASS of Christian Burial Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 11am at New Cassel Chapel in Omaha. Burial will be held at St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia, Iowa, at 3pm Friday. PAULEY JONES FUNERAL HOME
Harlan, IA 712-755-3135

Schneckloth, Nancy W. (Warren) Sep 6, 1938 - Apr 17, 2009

Surnames:

Schenckloth*, Nancy W.
Omaha World-Herald
4/18/2009

Schenckloth*, Nancy W.
Sep 6, 1938 - Apr 17, 2009

Lincoln, NE. Born in Omaha, NE the daughter of the late Frederick and Anne (Heydorn) Warren. Ret. Assistant Professor at University of Nebraska College of Nursing. Member: Association of Operating Room Nurses; American Nurses Association; American Cancer Society Reach for Recovery. Family members include husband, Carmen; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Erik and Elizabeth Schneckloth, Lincoln, NE, Scott and Barbara Schneckloth, Gettysburg, PA; grandchildren, Kathrina and John, Lincoln, NE, Jacob and Sean, Gettysburg, PA; brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Judee Nelsen, Nampa, ID; niece, Carole Flaxbeard, Omaha; nephew, Frederick Warren III, Yakima, WA. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Frederick, Jr.

SERVICES pending at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com

ROPER & SONS Funeral Services
Lincoln, NE (402) 476-1225

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Nancy W. Schneckloth

70, Lincoln, died Friday (4-17-09). Born (9-6-38) in Omaha, NE the daughter of the late Frederick and Anne (Heydorn) Warren. Ret. Assistant Professor at University of Nebraska College of Nursing. Member: Association of Operating Room Nurses; American Nurses Association; American Cancer Society Reach for Recovery.

Visitation: No visitation; cremation.

Service: Service Pending at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, Iowa

Family Gathering: N/A

Cemetery: N/A

Family members include husband: Carmen; sons, daughters-in-law: Dr. Erik and Elizabeth Schneckloth, Lincoln; Scott and Barbara Schneckloth, Gettysburg, PA; grandchildren: Kathrina and John, Lincoln; Jacob and Sean, Gettysburg, PA; brother, sister-in-law: Dale and Judee Nelsen, Nampa, ID; niece: Carole Flaxbeard, Omaha; nephew: Frederick Warren III, Yakima, WA. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Frederick, Jr.

Schwery, Elmer J. died April 24, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Elmer J. Schwery - Age 79
Who died on Friday, April 24, 2009

Visitation
Monday, April 27, 2009 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, April 27, 2009 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Wake Service
Monday, April 27, 2009 7:00 PM

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:00 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery - Westphalia, Iowa

Elmer is survived by his children: Lynn (Ardie) Schwery of Boone, IA, Tim (Cheryl) Schwery of Underwood, IA, Cheryl Ronfeldt (Kevin Torneten) of Neola, IA, Kelly (Sandi) Schwery of Westphalia, IA, and Christi (Chuck) Leinen of Omaha, NE; 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters: Alda Goetz of Denison, IA and Arlene (Mike) Pauley of Portsmouth, IA, and brother Harold (Alice) Schwery of Westphalia.

Skinner, Margaret (Klein) Dec 10, 1916 - Jun 22, 2009

Surnames:

Margaret Skinner
Omaha World-Herald
6/23/2009 to 6/24/2009

Skinner, Margaret
Dec 10, 1916 - Jun 22, 2009

Preceded in death by husband Edgar Clare Skinner; sister, Rosemary Laschansky; brother, Ray Klein. Survived by children, Don Skinner, Springfield, NE, Karen and husband, Gene Schaben, Millard, NE, Pat Skinner, Papillion, NE; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

MASS of Christian Burial Thursday 10am at the St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Papillion, NE. VISITATION Wednesday 1-8pm with the family receiving friends 6-8pm and Wake Service at 7pm all at the Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion NE. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Omaha, NE. Memorials to the St. Columbkille Catholic Church.

KAHLER DOLCE
441 N. WASHINGTON ST
Papillion, NE 339-3232

Sorensen, Inez Theodora died May 17, 2009

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Funeral Services for 90 year old Inez Theodora Sorensen of Harlan will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, May 21 at the Grace Baptist Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Inez Sorensen died on May 17th, 2009 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Survivors include daughters Luanne Hutchinson (Larry) of Branson, Mo; Helen Warren of Harlan; 1 sister; 8 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation with family will be held on Wednesday, May 20th from 6 to 8:30 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services for
Inez T. Sorensen - Age 90
Who died on Sunday
May 17, 2009

Visitation
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Prayer Service
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, May 21, 2009
10:30 AM
Grace Baptist Church - Harlan, Iowa
Interment

Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Inez is survived by her daughters Luanne (Larry) Hutchinson of Branson, Missouri and Helen Warren of Harlan, Iowa; 8 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and her sister Margaret Cook of Phoenix, Arizona.

Tooley, Janice Louise (Wendt) October 9, 1937 - June 9, 2009

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Janice Louise (Wendt) Tooley
October 9, 1937 - June 9, 2009

SURVIVORS: Husband - Jim Tooley of Walnut, IA; 2 Daughters - Kim Hoffman and her friend, Ron Gardner, of Jacksonville, IA, Robin Tooley of Walnut, IA; 2 Sons - Darren (Michelle) Tooley of Walnut, IA, Justen Tooley of Walnut, IA; 1 Brother - Ron (Ann) Wendt of Omaha, NE; 1 Sister - Barb (Marv) Piittmann of Avoca, IA; 6 Grandchildren; Nieces & Nephews; Other Relatives & Friends

Hometown: Walnut, IA

Visitation Date: Friday, Jun 12, 2009
Service Date: Saturday, Jun 13, 2009

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Funeral services for 71 year old Janice Tooley of Walnut will be held on Saturday, June 13th at 10 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut. Burial will be in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. Survivors include her husband, Jim Tooley of Walnut; 2 daughters Kim Hoffman (Ron Gardner) of Jacksonville; Robin Tooley of Walnut; 2 sons Darren (Michelle) and Justen all of Walnut; 1 brother; 1 sister; 6 grandchildren; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. The Burmeister Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements. Friends may call from 3 to 9 pm and the family will greet friends from 5 to 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut.

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Janice Louise (Wendt) Tooley
October 9, 1937 - June 9, 2009

Janice Louise Tooley, the daughter of Harry Charles and Frances Elmer (Nelson) Wendt, was born on October 9, 1937, in Avoca, Iowa. Janice was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca. She attended Avoca schools and graduated from Avoca High School in 1956. Janice worked at Van Nostrand Grain in Avoca as a secretary and bookkeeper for twenty years. On January 10, 1970, she married James Edward Tooley at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut, Iowa. Janice took time off from her bookkeeping job to raise her family and do in-home daycare. She was later employed for nine years at Peace Haven in Walnut, where she worked in the kitchen. Then, for eight years, she worked at Koala-ty Daycare in Walnut.

Janice was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut, Iowa. She loved caring for children. Time spent with her children and grandchildren was special to her. Janice was a quiet person who enjoyed fishing, listening to country and polka music, and watching the birds.

Janice L. Tooley died on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at her home in Walnut, Iowa, having reached the age of 71 years and 8 months.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Jim Tooley of Walnut, Iowa; two daughters, Kim Hoffman and her friend, Ron Gardner, of Jacksonville, Iowa, and Robin Tooley of Walnut, Iowa; two sons, Darren (Michelle) Tooley and Justen Tooley, both of Walnut, Iowa; one brother, Ron (Ann) Wendt of Omaha, Nebraska; one sister, Barb (Marv) Piittmann of Avoca, Iowa; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut, Iowa, with Rev. David Krueger and Pastor Orris Drake officiating. Diane Book served as the organist. Honorary casket bearers were Past and Present Daycare Kids. Casket bearers were Terri Tobin, Doug Wendt, Kurt Hansen, Preston Tooley, Troy Piittmann, Audra Piittmann, Ron Gardner, and Jordan Hoffman. Burial was in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Walnut, IA
Visitation Date: Friday, Jun 12, 2009
Service Date: Saturday, Jun 13, 2009

Tuel, Ruby Irene (Brawe) November 5, 1919 - June 27, 2009

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Services for 89 year old Ruby I. Tuel of Atlantic will be held on Thursday, July 2nd at 10:30am in the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, with burial in the Massena Cemetery in Massena, IA following the funeral. Ruby Tuel died on Saturday, June 27th at the Avoca Nursing and Rehab Center. She is survived by her husband, Leonard "Penny" Tuel; her daughter, Vicki Vollmuth of Omaha; her sons, Rodger (Nancy) Tuel of Bethoud, CO, and Time (Denise) Tuel of Shelby; a sister, Elsie Purvis of Grand Island and a sister-in-law Millree Brawe of Massena, IA; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. The Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic is in charge of arrangements where friends may call daily from 8 to 5 until family meets with friends from 6 to 8pm on Wednesday, July 1.

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RUBY I. TUEL, 89, a long-time Atlantic resident, died Sat., June 27th, at the Avoca Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, July 2nd, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Visitation at the funeral home is from 8am-5pm daily, until the family meets w/friends from 6-8pm Wed. (7/1).

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Ruby Tuel
November 05, 1919 - June 27, 2009

Ruby I. Tuel, 89, longtime resident of Atlantic, passed away unexpectedly at Avoca Nursing & Rehab Center on Saturday, June 27, 2009.

Ruby Irene was born the daughter of George and Anna (Campen) Brawe in Massena, Iowa on November 5, 1919. She grew up in Massena, attending school and graduating where she would become a country school teacher. She lived with her parents in their home while she taught for over six years.

As a teacher, she had to build the fire when it was cold, scoop the snow, sweep floors and carry water. She also told the story about cleaning the outdoor toilets, noting it was a job she would rather forget.

Her contract stated that she had to be 18 years old, and if she got married, the contract became null and void. After she had taught at Massena No. 5 for six years, she thought maybe the school needed a change of teacher so she moved along, only to return to the school she had missed so much. That lasted only three months, as "Penny Tuel," the man of her dreams, moved into her picture.

As surprising turns of events took place in both Ruby's and Penny's lives, they became acquainted through her house keeping and cooking job and Penny's farming employment for the famed Roswell Garst family - hosts of Nikita Khrushchev, in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Ruby was paid a dollar a day while she worked for Mrs. Garst.

Penny went to the service on October 17, 1941, and wasn't allowed to return or come home at all until he was discharged on October 17, 1945. He was not allowed to visit home during those years, even when his parents passed away. When he was finally discharged from Okinanwa, Ruby had the high light of her life when her brother took her to met Penny at the train station in Atlantic. Ruby was married to Leonard H. "Penny" Tuel in Atlantic on November 10, 1945 in Malvern, Iowa. The couple was blessed with a family of three children.

As the children grew, she became a Penney's Department Store employee where she worked until retirement in 1983. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Her endeared hobbies and interests included gardening (she especially enjoyed geraniums and petunias), cooking and watching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow up. Her family will fondly remember her wonderful sense of humor.

Ruby's survivors include her husband Penny of Atlantic; daughter Vicki Vollmuth of Omaha, NE; sons, Rodger Tuel and his wife Nancy of Berthoud, CO and Tim Tuel and his wife Denise of Shelby, IA; a sister Elsie Purvis of Grand Island, NE; a sister-in-law Millree Brawe of Massena, IA; grandchildren, Joel and Troy Tuel of Denver, CO, Amelia Tuel, Alyssa Tuel and Taylor Tuel of Shelby, IA, Chris Vollmuth and wife Julie of Omaha, NE, Jenny McKenzie and husband Ben of Omaha, NE, Missy Croom and husband Nate of Omaha, NE, Matt Vollmuth and wife Katie of Omaha, NE; great grandchildren, Grace, Lucy and Sam Vollmuth, Maddie and Mollie McKenzie and Ava Croom, all of Omaha, NE; nieces, nephews, friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents George and Anna Brawe; brothers, Art, Harold and Elmer Brawe; sisters-in-law, Fern Brawe and Dorothy Brawe; brother-in-law Elmer Purvis; and son-in-law Lyle L. Vollmuth.

Funeral Information
There will be open visitation from 8:00 A.M. to 5 P.M. daily until family will meet with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 on Wednesday evening, July 1.

Ruby's funeral will be held Thursday, July 2 at 10:00 A.M. at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Rev. Lanette (Pollock) Plambeck, of First United Methodist Church in Atlantic, will officiate.

The committal service will be in the Massena Cemetery in Massena, Iowa following the funeral.

Walker, Lyle, Sr. died June 28, 2009

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Arrangements and Services for
Lyle D. Walker, Sr. - Age 93
Who died on Sunday, June 28, 2009

Visitation
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, July 2, 2009
11:00 AM
First Baptist Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery - Harlan, Iowa

Lyle is survived by his children: Lyle (Marcia) Walker, Jr. of Harlan, IA, Donna (Jim) Burdick of Chevy Chase, MD, Dolores (Gary) Brandt of Council Bluffs, IA, LaVonne Force of Harlan, Linda (Dennis) Hielen of Shenandoah, IA, and Mary (Rodney) McCumber of Newton, IA; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and sisters: Irma Williams of Logan, IA and Velma Vining of Bay City, OR.

Weiland, Daniel Lee died June 13, 2009

Surnames:

Daniel Weiland
Weiland, 62, Lewisville, Texas, died June 13, 2009
The Harlan Tribune
06/19/2009

LEWISVILLE, Texas -- Daniel Lee Weiland, 62, Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Earling, died Saturday, June 13 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Services were held Wednesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell, Texas.

Weiland is survived by his wife, Linda Koesters Weiland; daughters Denise (Scott) Dege and Tami (Todd) Bircher; brothers Jack (Sharon) Weiland, Ken Weiland and Terry (Alice) Weiland; sisters Bernice Blum and Bonnie (George) Kenkel; and four grandchildren.

Wellman, Lana Elaine Engelking died May 20, 2009

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Funeral Services for Lona Elaine Engelking-Welman of Persia will be held at 2 pm today, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Louisville, Ne at ta later date. Lona Welman died on Wednesday, May 20th. Survivors include her husband Randy of Persia; daughters Lisa Farr (Ronald) of Persia; Kari Wellman (Craig Barrier) of Neola; 1 sister; 5 grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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LANA ELAINE ENGELKING-WELLMAN, 60, of Persia (IA), died Wed., May 20th, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Funeral services will be held 2:00-p.m. Tues., May 26th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Arrangements and Services for
Lana Wellman - Age 60
Who died on Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Visitation
Monday, May 25, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Lana is survived by her husband Randy Wellman of Persia; their daughters Lisa (Ronald) Farr of Persia and Kari Wellman (Craig Barrier) of Neola, Iowa; 5 grandchildren; and her sister Lora (Gary) Sparr of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Zimmerman, Brenda Ann May 4, 1970 - June 26, 2009

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Brenda Ann Zimmerman
May 4, 1970 - June 26, 2009

SURVIVORS: Parents - Ronald and Marilyn Zimmerman of Underwood, IA 2 Brothers - Rick (Lora) Zimmerman of Golden, CO Randy (Angie) Zimmerman of Elkhorn, NE Maternal Grandmother - Agnes Goetzinger of Westphalia, IA 2 Nieces 3 Nephews Special Friend - Chuck Frazier of Council Bluffs, IA

Visitation date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009
Visitation time: 1:00-9:00 p.m.
Visitation location:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue Harlan,IA
The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
A Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Service date: Wednesday, Jul 1, 2009
Service time: 10:30 a.m.
Service location:
St. Boniface Catholic Church
403 Duren Street Westphalia,IA
Burial will be in the Church cemetery, with lunch and fellowship to follow.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 39 year old Brenda A. Zimmerman of Council Bluffs, formerly of Westphalia will be held on Wednesday, July 1 at 10:30am at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, burial will be in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Brenda is survived by her parents, Ronald and Marilyn Zimmerman of Underwood, IA; 2 brothers: Rick (Lora) Zimmerman of Golden, CO, and Randy (Angie) Zimmerman of Elk Horn, NE; her maternal grandmother, Agnes Goetzinger of Westphalia; Special Friend, Chuck Frazier of Council Bluffs; 2 nieces; 3 nephews; and other relatives and friends. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements where friends may call Tuesday, June 30th from 1:00-9:00pm with family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00pm. There will be a wake service on Tuesday at 7:00 pm.

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BRENDA A. ZIMMERMAN, 39, of Council Bluffs (formerly of Westphalia), died Friday, June 26th. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., July 1st, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements, where friends may call from 1-9pm Tues. (6/30), the family will be present from 5-7pm, & a Wake service will take place beginning at 7-pm.

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Brenda Ann Zimmerman
May 4, 1970 - June 26, 2009

Brenda Ann Zimmerman, the daughter of Ronald Lee and Marilyn Kay (Goetzinger) Zimmerman, was born on May 4, 1970, in Harlan, Iowa. She graduated from Harlan High School in 1988, and began working as a caregiver at REM Leadway in Shelby, Iowa; she worked there for four years. Brenda then became a shipping/loading manager for Variety Distributors in Harlan, and held this position for a number of years. She later worked caring for the handicapped at the Glenwood (Iowa) Resource Center. In recent years, she was unable to work due to disability, and had moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa.

During her high school years, Brenda enjoyed track and field events, and held records in the shot put and discus. She also liked participating in CYO basketball and swimming. She was a dedicated person who loved babysitting children and caring for others. Brenda’s nieces and nephews were especially dear to her.

Brenda A. Zimmerman died on Friday, June 26, 2009, at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 39 years, 1 month, and 22 days.

Brenda is survived by her parents, Ronald and Marilyn Zimmerman of Underwood, Iowa; two brothers, Rick (Lora) Zimmerman of Golden, Colorado, and Randy (Angie) Zimmerman of Elkhorn, Nebraska; her maternal grandmother, Agnes Goetzinger of Westphalia, Iowa; a special friend, Chuck Frazier of Council Bluffs, Iowa; two nieces; three nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa, with Father John Dorton serving as the celebrant. Musicians were Gloria Schmitz and the St. Boniface Choir. Honorary urn bearers were Will Zimmerman, Zac Zimmerman, Jacob Zimmerman, Anissa Zimmerman, and Natasha Zimmerman. Burial was in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Council Bluffs, IA, formerly of Westphalia, IA

Visitation date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009
Visitation time: 1:00-9:00 p.m.
Visitation location: Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue Harlan, IA
The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

A Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Service date: Wednesday, Jul 1, 2009
Service time: 10:30 a.m.
Service location: St. Boniface Catholic Church
403 Duren Street Westphalia, IA

Burial will be in the Church cemetery, with lunch and fellowship to follow.

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Anastasi, Sister Margretta Lucille SSSF Oct. 15, 1920 - Jun. 7, 2009