Obituaries Fourth Quarter 2010 - Alphabetically

Andersen, Claude Lewis

May 28, 1933 - October 16, 2010

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CLAUDE L. ANDERSEN, 77, of Atlantic, died Sat., Oct. 16th, at the Omaha VA Medical Center. Memorial services will be held 2-p.m. Fri., Oct. 22nd, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements. A private, family burial is planned.

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Memorial Services for 77 year old Claude Andersen of Atlantic will be held at 2 pm on Friday, October 22nd at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Claude Andersen passed away on Saturday, October 16th at the Omaha VA Medical Center. Survivors include his wife Norma Andersen of Atlantic; Rick (Laurie) Andersen of McMinville, OR; Howard (Carol) Andersen of Atlantic; Ralph Andersen of Littleton, CO; Ethel (Robert) Euken of Cumberland; Irma Miller of Council Bluffs; four grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic is in charge of the arrangements.

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Claude Lewis Andersen
(May 28, 1933 - October 16, 2010)

Claude Lewis Andersen, 77, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 16, at the Omaha VA Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Claude was born May 28, 1933, the son of Harry and Edith (Bell) Andersen in Elk Horn, Iowa. He attended Elk Horn community schools and graduated high school in 1951. Claude was united in marriage to Norma Jean Andersen on February 15, 1953, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic, Iowa. On May 5, 1953, he was inducted into the Untied States Army and served in the Korean War until February 18, 1955. Upon his return from the service, Claude and Norma moved to the Atlantic area and began farming.

Claude worked as a farmer most of his life. During his retirement he drove a school bus for the Atlantic Community Schools. He enjoyed the children and driving the school bus. Claude was a member of the Iowa Hereford Association serving as president. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church since 1950. He had a good sense of humor and enjoyed reading, sports and his family.

He is survived by his wife Norma of Atlantic, Iowa; his son, Rick (Laurie) Andersen of McMinnville, OR, his brothers and sisters, Howard (Carol) Andersen of Atlantic, Ralph Andersen of Littleton, CO, Ethel (Robert) Euken of Cumberland, Irma Miller of Council Bluffs, his grandsons, Anthony Alan Andersen of Portland, OR, Tyler Edward Andersen of Richmond, KY, Erik Merle Andersen of Eugene, OR, Alex Tayler Andersen of McMinnville, OR; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Edith Andersen; his mother and father-in-law, Martin and Bena Andersen; and his nephew, Steve Miller.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2010, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic. There will be no scheduled visitation but the family extends an invitation for fellowship and refreshments at the church following the memorial service. The committal service will be private.

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

Baron, Roy Edward

died October 15, 2010

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ROY BARON, 92, of Harlan (a retired counselor for West Central Development in Harlan), has died. Funeral services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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ROY BARON, 92, of Harlan, died Fri., Oct. 15th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. The public is invited to meet 9:30-a.m. Friday (10/22) at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, to partake in a processional to the Harlan Cemetery, where military rites & a graveside service will begin at 10-a.m., followed by a 10:30-a.m. memorial service at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. There is no visitation.

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Funeral services for 92 year old Roy Baron of Harlan are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Mr. Baron was a retired counselor for West Central Development in Harlan. His survivors include his wife Ruth of Harlan, and his daughter Lynn Deasy of Palatine, IL. Please call 755-3135 or 800-831-6805 for more information.

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Memorial services for 92 year old Roy Baron of Harlan will be held at 10:30am on Friday, October 22nd at Congregational Church of Christ in Harlan. Mr. Baron was a retired counselor for West Central Development in Harlan, and passed away on Friday, October 15 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. His survivors include his wife Ruth of Harlan, and his daughter Lynn Deasy of Palatine, IL, and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where the public is invited to meet at 9:30 Friday, October 22nd to process to the Harlan Cemetery. Military Rites and graveside services will take place at 10am. Dismissal will follow to attend the funeral service.

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Arrangements and Services For
Roy Edward Baron - Age 92
Who Died On
Friday, October 15, 2010

Visitation
No Public Visitation

Military Rites
Friday, October 22, 2010
10:00 A.M.
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Memorial Service
Friday, October 22, 2010
10:30 A.M.
Congregational United Church of Christ
Harlan, Iowa

He is survived by his wife Ruth Baron of Harlan and his daughter Lynn Deasy of Palatine, IL

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Roy Edward Baron - Age 92

Roy Edward Baron, son of Lynn Edward and O’Dayle Fanny (Saunders) Baron, was born on April 16, 1918 in Atlantic, Iowa. He was baptized in the First United Methodist Church in Atlantic and graduated from Atlantic High School with the class of 1935. In high school, Roy played on the football team and after graduation he attended the University of Iowa. After his freshman year, Roy transferred to A.I.B. in Des Moines, Iowa where he graduated in 1936. He was employed as a feed salesman until he was inducted into the United States Army in Battery D of the 35th Army Air Force at Camp Wallace, Texas.

Roy was united in marriage to Ruth Maassen on March 16, 1941 at the home of her parents in Harlan. A daughter, Lynn, was born to this union. After receiving his honorable discharge, Roy entered into the grocery business with his brother-in-law, Howard Remien and they operated two grocery stores in Harlan. Roy also held positions with Lincoln National Life Insurance and Equitable Life Insurance companies. He also represented the Selective Service Office for a short time before accepting a position with the West Central Development Corporation. During his more than thirty years with this agency, Roy held positions as a counselor, Director of Labor Programs and Man Power Generalist. Roy was also a member of the Harlan American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150 for over sixty-five years.

Golfing was a great pastime for Roy as was his interest in most types of athletic events and he was a current member of the Harlan Golf and Country Club. He retired in 1996 and continued to live in Harlan.

Roy died at the Elm Crest Retirement Community on Friday, October 15, 2010 having attained the age of ninety-two years, five months and twenty days. He was preceded in death by his parents. Roy is survived by his wife of over sixty-nine years, Ruth Baron of Harlan, Iowa and his daughter, Lynn Deasy of Palatine, Illinois; other relatives and many friends.

Military Rites were conducted at the Harlan Cemetery by the Harlan American Legion Post No. 150 at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 22, 2010. The honorary casket bearers were: Martin & Mary Jane Zaccone, Howard & Rhoda Henriksen, Dale & Dee Smith, Linda Simmons, Sue Daeges, Cheryl Holloway, Dee Thoms, Ruth Ridge, Ann D’Arcy and Janice Tiarks. The casket bearers were: Tom Zaccone, Joe Zaccone, Joel Dirks, Steve Anderson, Fritz Tiarks and Eddie Roos. A Memorial Service followed at 10:30 A.M. at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan with Pastor Donna Ewert and Linda Boggs officiating.

Baron, Ruth

Died Dec. 14, 2010

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RUTH BARON, 93, of Harlan, died Tue., Dec. 14th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Mon., Dec. 20th, in the Harlan Cemetery, followed by a funeral service at 11:30, at the United Church of Christ in Harlan. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at the funeral home is from 5-8pm Sun. =12/19).

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Graveside Services for 93 year old Ruth Baron of Harlan will be held on Monday at 11am in the Harlan Cemetery. She passed away on Tuesday, December 14 at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include her daughter Lynn Deasy of Harlan. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where visitation will be held on Sunday December 19 from 5 to 8pm. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 20 at 11:30am at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan after the graveside services.

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Ruth Ann Baron, the daughter of Frank and Cecil Cobb Maassen, was born in Harlan, Iowa on November 23, 1917. She attended grade school in Harlan and graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1935. Ruth then continued her education at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa.

Ruth was united in marriage to Roy Baron on March 16, 1941 at her parents home in Harlan, Iowa. A daughter Lynn was born to this union. Ruth worked for a short time in her father’s dentist office, but for the most part, she was a stay at home mom and raised her daughter. She was a long time member of the Harlan Golf and Country Club, where she enjoyed playing golf, cards and their many social activities.

She was a baptized member of the Congregational United Church Of Christ in Harlan and its Priscilla Society. She was active in many of the church activities, especially making home made noodles. Ruth was also and active member of Chapter AP of P E O for over sixty-five years.

Ruth died on Tuesday December 14, 2010 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, twenty-one days after her 93rd birthday. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Roy on October 15, 2010. She is survived by her daughter Lynn Deasy of Palatine, IL, her sister Elizabeth Remein of Minocqua, WI, other relatives and many friends.

Pastor Donna Ewert officiated the 11:00 AM graveside service at the Harlan Cemetery and the 11:30 AM funeral service at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan. Honorary casket bearers were Martin and Mary Jane Zaccone, Howard and Rhoda Henriksen, Linda Simmons, Sue Daeges, Cheryl Holloway, Dee Thoms, Ruth Ridge, Ann D’Arcy, Janice Tiarks, and Dale and Dee Smith. Serving as casket bearers were: Tom Zaccone, Joe Zaccone, Joel Dirks, Mike Monahan, Fritz Tiarks, and Eddie Roos.

Barton, Robert William

died December 6, 2010

Barton, 81, Harlan, died December 6, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Wednesday, December 15, 2010

HARLAN -- Robert William Barton, 81, Harlan, died December 6 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.

Services were held Thursday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Hancock.

Barton is survived by his wife, Margie Ellen (Knuth) Barton of Harlan; daughters Joan (Russ) Barton Chamberlain of Harlan and Ruth (Dave) Barton Cooper of Des Moines; sons Terry Barton of Des Moines and John (Jill) Barton of Prior Lake, MN.; sister Virginia Lynch of Ogallala, Neb.; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Robert William Barton was born on November 5, 1929, to Raymond and Myrtle (Freeman) Barton on a farm near Hancock, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Altamont Baptist Church where he remained a lifetime member. He began his schooling in country school near Hancock, continued at the Hancock school in town and attended country school in Cuppy’s Grove when the family moved there in 1941. He attended Harlan High School.

Robert was united in marriage to Marge Knuth on April 12, 1953 at the Presbyterian Church in Walnut, Iowa. Five children were born to them: Joan, Terry, Bruce, John, and Ruth. Robert farmed in the Cuppy’s Grove area until moving to Harlan in 1996.

In addition to being a life-long member of Altamont Baptist Church, he served as a trustee. He enjoyed wood working, playing pinochle with his friends, fishing, and being with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. But most of all, he enjoyed being with the love of his life, Marge.

Robert died on Monday, December 6, 2010 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-one years, one month, and one day. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Bruce, granddaughter Brandy Chamberlain Harms; and his brothers Raymond, Don, and Harry.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Marge Barton of Harlan, Iowa; his children: Joan and her husband Russ Chamberlain of Harlan, Terry Barton of Des Moines, Iowa, John Barton and his wife Jill of Prior Lake, Minnesota, and Ruth and her husband Dave Cooper of Des Moines; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister Virginia Lynch of Ogallala, Nebraska; other family members and friends.

Pastor Al Hazelton conducted the 2:00 PM funeral service on Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. A private inurnment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Hancock, Iowa.

Block, Nels Carlton, Jr.

died December 4, 2010

Block, 91, Harlan, died December 4, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Monday, December 13, 2010

HARLAN -- Nels Carlton Block, Jr., 91, Harlan, died December 4 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan.

Visitation will be held at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., family met friends from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

Block is survived by his wife Gwendolyn (Carter) Block, Harlan; sons Don (Martha) Block, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Ron (Kathy) Block, Harlan; son-in-law, Walt Keast, Oakland and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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NELS CARLTON BLOCK, JR., 91, of Harlan, died Sat., Dec. 4th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wed, Dec. 8th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where visitation is open from 8am-9pm Tues (12/7), and the Family will be present from 6-8pm. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

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Funeral Services for 91 year old Nels Carlton Block, Jr of Harlan will be held on Wednesday, December 8 at 11AM at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Mr. Block passed away on Saturday, December 4 at Elm Crest Retirement community in Harlan. Survivors include his wife, Gwendolyn Block of Harlan; 2 sons; Don (Martha) Block of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Ron (Kathy) Block of Harlan; 1 son-in-law Walt Keast of Oakland; 7 grandchildren; and 5 Great-Grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where visitation will be held from 8am to 9pm on Tuesday, December 7 with family greeting friends from 6 to 9 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For

Nels Block, Jr. - Age 91

Who Died on
Saturday, December 4, 2010

Visitation
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family will Greet Friends
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
11:00 AM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Military Rites
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Gwendolyn Block of Harlan, Iowa; sons Don (Martha) Block of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Ron (Kathy) Block of Harlan, IA; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and son-in-law Walt Keast of Oakland, IA.

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Nels Carlton Block, Jr. was born on October 7, 1919, to Nels, Sr. and Jessie (Erickson) Block west of Corley, Iowa, in Fairview Township. He was baptized at Bethel Baptist Church and attended country school at Polk No. 2 and Polk No. 9. In sixth grade, Junior started at Kirkman where he completed high school, graduating with the Class of 1937.

After high school, Junior worked at the Skelly service station in Kirkman from 1937 to 1941. On October 2, 1941, Junior enlisted in the United States Army at Fort Crook, Nebraska. He served in Central Europe where he was awarded five Battle Stars including one while at the Battle of the Bulge. On November 23, 1942, while still enlisted, Junior was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Carter at First Baptist Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Three children were born to this union: Cheryl, Don, and Ron. After receiving his honorable discharge On October 2, 1945, at Ft. Sheridan, Illinois, Junior returned home where he began his long career with Wilson Hybrids. It was here where he worked for thirty-eight years until his retirement in 1984 as plant manager.

He was a people person with a kind heart and never knew a stranger. He always put his family first and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and was always proud of his service in the United States Army. Junior was a member of the Harlan American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150, Shelby County VFW Post No. 941 and the Shelby County Historical Society.

He became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Home in September of 2010 and it was there that he died on Saturday, December 4, 2010, having attained the age of ninety-one years, one month, and seventeen days. In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his daughter Cheryl, and brothers: Harold, Eugene, and Russell.

He is survived by his wife Gwendolyn Block of Harlan, Iowa; his sons Don Block and his wife Martha of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Ron Block and his wife Kathy of Harlan; grandchildren: Debbie Keast, Steven Keast, Mike Block, Teckla Coven, Amy Purcell, Alexis Block and Brandon Block; great-grandchildren: Madison Keast, Ellen Keast, Jackson Purcell, Cayden Coven and Kyndall Purcell; son-in-law, Walt Keast of Oakland, Iowa; nieces and nephews; other family members and many friends.

Pastor Dan Hawn officiated the 11:00 AM funeral service on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Brandon Block, Steven Keast, Alexis Block, Teckla Coven, Debbie Keast, Amy Purcell, Mike Block, and Dan Block. Military rites were performed by Shelby County VFW Post No. 941 and Harlan American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150 at the Harlan Cemetery.

Brinker, Kenneth

died November 2, 2010

Harlan Man Dies When Rig Hits Pickup Truck
KETV.com.
POSTED: 11:02 am CDT November 3, 2010
UPDATED: 11:12 am CDT November 3, 2010

OMAHA, Neb. -- A Harlan, Iowa, man was killed Tuesday morning when he ran a stop sign and was truck by a tractor-trailer.

Iowa investigators said 64-year-old Kenneth Brinker died at the scene.

Brinker was traveling south on county road M66 when his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck ran the stop sign and was struck by the westbound rig, investigators said.

The pickup truck ended up in a ditch where it burst into flames, they said.

The rig also ended up in a ditch. Its driver, 52-year-old Marvin Pudenz, was not hurt.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 64 year old Kenneth Norbert Brinker of Harlan will be held Saturday, November 6 at 10:30am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. Mr. Brinker passed away on Tuesday, November 2 in Audubon County. He is survived by his wife, Linda Brinker of Harlan; 1 son, Cory (Molly) Brinker of Omaha, NE; 2 daughters; Tricia (Aaron) Swenson of Shoreview, MN, and Ann (Chris) Schwieso of Harlan; 7 Grandchildren; 1 Brother, Clarence (Karen) Brinker of Westphalia; and 3 sisters; Sr. Marilyn Brinker of Des Moines, Jane (Bob) Toller of Tyler, TX, and JoAnn (Steve) Wright of Pueblo, CO. The Pauley Jones Funeral home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. Wake services will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan on Friday, November 5 at 6pm with visitation services from 6 to 9pm.

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Kenneth Norbert, the son of Edward and Cleta (Hodapp) Brinker, was born on January 7, 1946 in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa and graduated from St. Boniface High School with the class of 1964. After high school, Ken attended Omaha Technical Institute where he studied refrigeration and electricity. After graduating from refrigeration school, Ken became employed by Madsen Surge in Kimbalton, Iowa. During this time, he partnered with Don Christensen to build the orange Number 49 stock car for races at the Shelby County fairgrounds.

Ken was united in marriage to Linda Huebner on September 19, 1970 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Three children: Cory, Tricia and Ann were born to this union. After their marriage, Ken and Lin made their home in Harlan and later moved to the family farm.

On December 1, 1980, Ken became employed at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. As the medical center grew, so did Ken’s responsibility. His most important function was to handle electrical maintenance problems so that all the specialized equipment was properly maintained. He would have received his thirty year recognition in December of 2010. For many years, Ken shared their father’s farm equipment with his brother Clarence and farmed the home place west of Harlan.

As Ken became a husband and a father, he developed his own set of standards. He liked everything (especially his tools) put back where they belonged. His file system included almost everything he did, from his children’s report cards to where and what year he hunted complete with pictures, locations and dates of his prized game. He exhibited amazing care with his family, his home and his land. Serving on the Shelby County Conservation Board for many years, Ken practiced what he preached while he encouraged other farmers to incorporate good farm conservation techniques. He was a man of the earth. Ken was even known to wash his barn twice a year.

He belonged to St. Michael’s Catholic Church where he served on the parish council and worked on many fund raising projects. Lin and Ken also spent many years working on the Catholic Church Marriage Focus Program assisting young people about to become married. He was one to always help during the church and school re-modeling, as well as many other projects. Grandchildren, red tractors, farming, landscaping, ISU football games and raising his Yellow Labs were special interests for him.

Ken died as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Audubon County, Iowa on Tuesday November 2, 2010 having attained the age of sixty-four years, nine months and twenty-six days. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Lin Brinker of Harlan; his children: Cory Brinker and his wife Molly of Omaha, Nebraska, Tricia and her husband Aaron Swenson of Shoreview, Minnesota and Ann and her husband Chris Schwieso of Harlan, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Max, Joe, and Drew Brinker, Chloe and Abigail Swenson and Aubrey and Mia Schwieso; his brother, Clarence Brinker and his wife Karen Westphalia, Iowa, his sisters: Sr. Marilyn Brinker of Des Moines, Iowa, Jane and her husband Bob Toller of Tyler, Texas and JoAnn and her husband Steve Wright of Pueblo, Colorado; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. John Frost at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 10:30 AM. Inurnment was held at Lincoln Township Cemetery in Rural Harlan, Iowa.

Bro, John M.

Jul 20, 1963 – Oct 5, 2010

Published in Omaha World-Herald from October 6 to October 11, 2010
Bro, John M.
Jul 20, 1963 – Oct 5, 2010

Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth R. Bro, Sr. and Evelyn M. Bro; brother, Stephen Bro. Survived by sisters: Margaret Ann Reinig (Richard), Catherine Dahir; brothers: Kenneth R. Bro Jr. (Linda), Brian T. Bro (Robin), William J. Bro, Mark Bro (Nanette), Philip Bro, Paul Bro (Christine); nieces and nephews.

VIGIL SERVICE Sunday, 4pm, West Center Chapel. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Monday, 10am, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment, Calvary. Memorials will be directed by the family. VISITATION from 9am Sunday, with family receiving friends 2pm-4pm at the West Center Chapel.

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BRO, John M., Jul 20, 1963 – Oct 5, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth R. Bro, Sr. and Evelyn M. Bro; brother, Stephen Bro. Survived by sisters: Margaret Ann Reinig (Richard), Catherine Dahir; brothers: Kenneth R. Bro Jr. (Linda), Brian T. Bro (Robin), William J. Bro, Mark Bro (Nanette), Philip Bro, Paul Bro (Christine); nieces and nephews.

VIGIL SERVICE Sunday, 4pm, West Center Chapel. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Monday, 10am, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment, Calvary. VISITATION from 9am Sunday, with family receiving friends 2pm-4pm at the West Center Chapel.

Memorials will be directed by the family.

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Mortuaries and Crematories

7805 West Center Road

Omaha, Nebraska 68124

(402) 391-3900

Brown, Merlyn

died November 18, 2010

Brown, 90, Harlan, died November 18, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Friday, November 26, 2010

HARLAN -- Merlyn Brown, 90, Harlan, died Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn.

Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Harlan with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Kirkman. A prayer service was held Monday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Friends were asked to call Monday from noon-8 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m., at the funeral home.

Brown is survived by his wife, Viola, of Harlan; daughters Sandra (friend Tyrone Scheffler) Brown of Harlan, Linda Wade of Bellevue, Neb., Janis (Bill) Holloway of Kirkman and Joyce (Jim) Block of Charles Town, WV; son Gary Brown of Kirkman; grandchildren Cheri (Ron) Degrote, Bill (Michelle) Lavely, Patrick (Kari) Holloway, Mark (friend Dani Ritchey) Holloway, Andria (friend Caleb Snyder) Wade, Erin (Ben) Hartigan and Ryan Brown; step-granddaughters Jennifer (Matt) Bergsma, Michelle (Lenny) Guzinski and Jackie (Matt) Buchan; and 16 great-grandchildren.

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Merlyn Walter Brown

December 16, 1919 - November 18, 2010

Merlyn Walter Brown, the son of George Louis and Gertrude (Smithers) Brown, was born in rural Dunlap, Iowa, on December 16, 1919. He attended Country School #4 in Galland’s Grove Township, and after completing eighth grade, he farmed with his father. On June 1, 1941, he was united in marriage to Viola May Best in Denison, Iowa. The union was blessed with five daughters, Cheryl, Sandra, Linda, Janis, and Joyce, and one son, Gary. The couple farmed in Shelby, Crawford, and Harrison counties until 1969, when they purchased a farm west of Kirkman. Merlyn also worked part-time for Ahrenholtz and Sons Fertilizer and Farmers Coop in Defiance, Iowa, until he retired at age 81, in 2001.

Merlyn attended the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa. He loved farming and taking care of the crops and livestock. He treasured time with family, and enjoyed traveling and attending fairs.

Merlyn W. Brown died on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa, having reached the age of 90 years, 11 months, and 2 days.

Merlyn was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter Cheryl Lavely; four brothers, Fred Brown, Louie Brown, Otto Brown, and Ervin Brown; six sisters, Annette Ransom, Hazel Miller, Beulah Miller, Lualia Schmitz, Lorrean Woolsoncroft, and Lucille Brown, in infancy. Those remaining to cherish his memory are his wife of 69 years, Viola Brown; five children, Sandra Brown (friend, Tyrone Scheffler) of Harlan, Iowa, Linda Wade of Bellevue, Nebraska, Janis (Bill) Holloway of Kirkman, Iowa, Joyce (Jim) Blok of Charles Town, West Virginia, and Gary Brown of Kirkman, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Cheri (Ron) Degrote, Bill (Michelle) Lavely, Patrick (Kari) Holloway, Mark Holloway (friend, Dani Ritchey), Andria Wade (friend, Caleb Snyder), Erin (Ben) Hartigan, and Ryan Brown; three step-granddaughters, Jennifer (Matt) Bergsma, Michelle (Lenny) Guzinski, and Jackie (Matt) Buchan; 16 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Rev. Dave Swinton officiating. Mary Lemons served as the organist, and Sharon Donlin was the soloist. Casket bearers were Bill Lavely, Patrick Holloway, Mark Holloway. Ryan Brown, Joshua Riggins, and Ben Hartigan. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kirkman, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Harlan, IA

Caceres, Julio

died October 11, 2010

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17-Year-Old In Intensive Care With Alcohol Poisoning

Harlan, IA - A 17-year-old was rushed to the hospital--unresponsive--after drinking at a home in Harlan, Iowa.

Julio Caceres was moved to the Nebraska Medical Center from the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. He is in the pediatric intensive care unit.

Investigators have not arrested anyone or issued any tickets yet; they say they are still investigating what happened.

Preliminary information shows that Caceres and several other teens were drinking alcohol at a private home. He became unresponsive and a few of the teens took him to the emergency room.

Reported by Kathy Sarantos Niver, kathy@action3news.com

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Teenager Dies; Police Say Alcohol to Blame
Posted: Oct 11, 2010 10:31 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 12, 2010 12:08 AM CDT

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Teen Dies in Hospital; Police Say Alcohol to Blame

Harlan, IA - Heart wrenching news for the family of a teenager in Harlan, Iowa. The terrible loss could be a serious warning for everybody about the dangers of underage drinking.

Julio Caceres died at the Nebraska Medical Center on Monday night. The death of Caceres concerns and confuses the rural community where he lived.

"Yeah I was like, when did that happen. I was like wow. I didn't think anything like that could happen around here," says classmate Todd Muell.

On Friday night, into early Saturday morning, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says, 17 year old, Julio Caceres nearly dies drinking with friends in a Harlan home. At 1 a.m., he passes out police say, because of alcohol poisoning. Investigators say, a few of the teens drinking with Caceres drive him to Myrtue Memorial Hospital when he becomes unconscious.

This is the first time many of Caceres's classmates heard of him drinking.

"Well I didn't think that he drank or did any of that stuff," says classmate Sam Rivera.

In fact, it's his confident personality and athletic ability most people know him for.

Police won't release any more information about Caceres or what happened the night he's accused of drinking. In fact, they won't even tell us where in Harlan it happened or who was with him.

Reported by Dave Roberts, droberts@action3news.com

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Alcohol incident now becomes a death investigation

HARLAN -- A 17-year-old Harlan teenager died Monday, Oct. 11 as a result of injuries sustained in an alleged alcohol incident over the weekend.
Published: Tuesday, October 12, 2010

HARLAN -- A 17-year-old Harlan teenager died Monday, Oct. 11 as a result of injuries sustained in an alleged alcohol incident over the weekend.

Julio Caceres died Monday afternoon at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, confirmed a hospital spokesperson.

He had originally been taken to Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan at approximately 1 a.m. Saturday morning, Oct. 9 by other teenagers who found him unresponsive. He was later transferred to the Omaha hospital, and was in a coma for nearly three days before he died.

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has been called in to investigate the death. In a statement released Monday, the DCI said the incident appeared to be alcohol related. The preliminary investigation indicates that Caceres and several other teenagers were drinking alcohol inside a Harlan residence. Caceres became unresponsive and was driven to the hospital by a few of the teenagers present at the residence.

An investigation into the circumstances surround the incident continues.

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Published Tuesday October 12, 2010
Harlan teen dies after drinking
By Susan Szalewski
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

A Harlan, Iowa, teenager died Monday, two days after drinking alcohol and becoming unresponsive, authorities said.

Julio Caceres, 17, died Monday afternoon at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, a hospital spokeswoman said.

Caceres was driven to the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan by other teens about 1 a.m. Saturday after he became unresponsive, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said in a press release. Caceres later was transferred to the Nebraska Medical Center, where he was in the pediatric intensive care unit.

Caceres had been among several teenagers drinking alcohol inside a Harlan home, according to a preliminary investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. The division was asked to help in the case and is investigating the death.

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Visitation for 17 year old Julio Caceres of Denison will be held from 2-9 pm on Saturday, October 16th at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Julio Caceres passed away on Monday, October 11th at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include his son Aiyden; his mother Cindi Caceres of Denison; sister Cindi Lorena of El Salvador; brother Luis Caceres of Denison; Jorge Caceres of Denison; and many other relatives and friends.

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Published Thursday October 14, 2010
El Salvador burial set for Harlan teen
By Andrew J. Nelson
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

The teen who died Monday after drinking at a weekend party in Harlan, Iowa, will be buried in El Salvador, where his family is from, a former soccer coach said Wednesday.

A visitation service for Julio Caceres, 17, will be Saturday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Huebner Funeral Home in Denison, Iowa, where Julio lived for most of the past six years and where his mother and many family members still live.

Julio, who had been a forward and a goalie on the Denison High School junior varsity and varsity soccer teams before transferring this year to Harlan High School, talked about going to college and playing soccer, something he was certainly capable of doing, said Denison junior varsity coach Chris Eller.

“I could play him in almost every position there is on the field,” said Carlos Trevino, the varsity coach in Denison. “He loved the sport of soccer. ... He really stood out.”

Julio enrolled in school in Denison in the sixth- or seventh-grade, Eller said, initially taking English as a second language courses but developing into a student who stood on his own.

“Very good grades, we never had to worry about Julio academically,” Eller said. “Stayed out of trouble, behaved himself. ... Just what you would want out of a high school student-athlete.”

Julio injured his knee during a game against Sergeant Bluff-Luton in the spring but stayed on the team, helping out as a manager and continuing to support the team, offering help and advice.

Julio moved to nearby Harlan this summer, where he stayed with Police Chief Frank Clark, and enrolled at Harlan High. Students there have said he rapidly made friends.

It was at a party in a house on Victoria Street that friends found him unconscious late Friday or early Saturday. Another teen drove him to the local hospital, and Julio later was transferred to the pediatric unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He died there Monday.

An autopsy found that Julio choked on his vomit while intoxicated, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety. The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation is continuing to investigate.

“They will put everything together and give me a report, and we will make some decisions on that basis,” Shelby County Attorney Marcus Gross Jr. said Wednesday.

Julio’s death comes a week after Pottawattamie County sheriff’s deputies broke up a party in nearby Avoca, citing 12 Harlan high school students for underage drinking.

Harlan Superintendent Justin Wagner said the school may re-evaluate its alcohol education.

Wagner said Julio’s family has asked him not to respond to media inquiries about the death.

“Right now is a time to focus on Julio and his family,” Wagner said. “I think it’s a time to try to reflect on that situation and how tragic that is. I think it’s an opportunity, unfortunately, for us to look at the things we need to look at.”

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Published Wednesday October 13, 2010
Night of drinking leaves teen dead
By Andrew J. Nelson and Jonathon Braden
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITERS

HARLAN, Iowa — Rap music played. Underage kids drank alcohol. In the avocado-green house on Victoria Street on Friday night, the party with 20 to 30 youths was relatively calm. Neighbors would later say they didn't notice anything unusual going on.

But downstairs in the basement bathroom, a 17-year-old — new to the school but already well-liked — was dying. With alcohol in his system, he was choking on his own vomit.

Julio Caceres was rushed to the local hospital, but it was too late. Monday afternoon, he died, and according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, an autopsy determined that it was because he choked while intoxicated.

Caceres had just started his senior year at Harlan High School. He was new to the community. Superintendent Justin Wagner of Harlan Community School District would not talk in detail Tuesday morning at the request of Caceres' family.

A former teacher remembered the youth as an ambitious student, someone who would raise his hand often in class and was eager to learn.

“I was always impressed by his answers,” the teacher said. “He was a big sharer. He wouldn't just sit there.”

Harlan students similarly remembered Caceres as a generous guy who enjoyed playing soccer.

“He was nice to, seriously, everybody in this school,” said Erin Markham, a 16-year-old junior at Harlan.

She recalled going to a football game in Carroll with Caceres and friends. “He bought his, mine and my friend's (ticket) without even telling us. Just simple gestures like that,” she said.

On Tuesday afternoon, no one answered at the Victoria Street home where the party took place.

Diane Riibe, executive director of Project Extra Mile, an anti-underage-drinking organization, said tragic events like this are failures on the part of adults. Someone had to provide the alcohol to Caceres and his companions, she said.

In 2008, there were about 190,000 emergency room visits in the U.S. by people younger than 21 for alcohol-related illnesses or injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“These aren't necessarily alcohol-dependent young people,” Riibe said. “These are kids doing periodic risky behavior at times and doing great harm to themselves and to others.”

To some, Caceres' death has been a startling event.

“I think parents and kids have had their eyes opened a bit,” said Jason Nielsen, an 18-year-old senior at Harlan Community High School.

Bri Nelson, 16, a junior, said, “I don't think anyone in our school ever thought this could happen.”

Riibe said people delude themselves if they say this only happens to bad kids.

“I know, personally, too many parents with dead kids,” she said. “They are good people. And those were good kids.”

Contact the writer:
444-3106, andrew.nelson@owh.com

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Case, Richard Allen

died October 13, 2010

Case, Richard Allen
Published in The Daily Nonpareil 10/14/2010

Richard Allen Case, 52, of Harlan, Iowa, passed away October 13, 2010, at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.

He is survived by his son, Sgt. Jeremy Case, of Tacoma, Wash.; birth mother, Betty Michaelsen, of Council Bluffs; adoptive mother, Irene Bailey, of Tacoma; adoptive father, Dudley Case, of Costa Mesa, Calif.; brother, Steven Michaelsen, of Council Bluffs; sisters, Susan Tackett, of Texas and adoptive sister, Deborah Case, of Tacoma.

Graveside Service will be 3 p.m., Friday, October 15, 2010, at Grange Cemetery.

Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 N. Sawmill Dr., Avoca - 712-343-2453
701 Antique City Dr., Walnut - 712-784-3313
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135

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RICHARD ALLEN CASE, 52, of Harlan, died Wed., Oct. 13th, at Myrtue Medical Center. Graveside services will be held 3:00-p.m. Fri., Oct. 15th, at the Grange Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.

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Graveside Services for 52 year old Richard Allen Case of Harlan will be held at 3pm on Friday, October 15 in the Grange Cemetery. Richard Case passed away on Wednesday, October 13 at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include his birth mother, Betty Michaelsen of Council Bluffs; Adoptive mother Irene Bailey of Tacoma, WA; Adoptive Father, Dudley Case of Costa Mesa, CA; 1 son, Sgt. Jeremy Case of Tacoma, WA, 1 brother, Steven Michaelsen of Council bluffs, and 2 sisters; Susan Tackett of TX, and Deborah Case of Tacoma, WA. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Richard Allen Case - Age 52
Who Died On
October 13, 2010

Graveside Services
Friday, October 15, 2010
3:00 P.M.
Grange Cemetery
Honeycreek, Iowa

He is survived by his adoptive mother, Irene Bailey of Tacoma, WA; his adoptive father, Dudley Case of Costa Mesa, CA; his birth mother, Betty Michaelsen of Council Bluffs, IA; his son, Jeremy Case of Tacoma, WA; his adoptive sister, Susan Tackett of Del Rio, TX; his brother Steven Michaelsen of Council Bluffs, and his sister Susan Tackett of Del Rio, TX

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Richard Allen Case - Age 52

Richard Allen Case was born on January 9, 1958 in Los Angeles, California. Shortly after his birth he was adopted by Irene and Dudley Case and came to live in Costa Mesa, California where he was baptized in the Catholic Church and graduated from Catholic High School.

After his graduation, Rick worked for his uncle in a Bavarian Restaurant in Tacoma, Washington for two years then became a machinist for Boeing Aircraft. During his over twenty years with Boeing, Rick worked on several different aircrafts, including the 747 used as Air Force One. His work centered around building over head compartments and custom areas. He took great pride in being an American and a member for over 20 years of his machinist union.

Because of his illness, Rick was forced to retire from Boeing and began a search for his birth mother. He was successful in his search and found his birth mother, Betty Michaelson living in Council Bluffs, Iowa. For a short time, he made his home near his mother before purchasing his own home in Corley, Iowa, south of Harlan.

His illness allowed him to live in his own home where he did some antiquing, gardening and caring for his many feline friends.

Richard died while in the care of Community Health and Myrtue Hospice at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, having attained the age of 52 years, 9 months, and 4 days. He is survived by his adoptive mother Irene Bailey of Tacoma, Washington, his adoptive father Dudley Case of Costa Mesa, California, his birth mother Betty Michaelsen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, his son Sgt. Jeremy Case of Melelani, Hawaii, his brother Steven Michaelsen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, his sister Susan Tackett of Del Rio, Texas, sister Deborah Beck of Tacoma, Washington, a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins in Tacoma, Washington and many friends in Iowa.

Graveside services were conducted on the family lot at the Grange Cemetery in Honey Creek, Iowa on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 3:00 PM. Rev. John Frost of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan officiated the Graveside Service.

Christensen, Delores

Died Dec. 28, 2010

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Funeral Services for 86 year old Delores Christiansen of Audubon will be Friday, Dec 31, at 10:30 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton at 1:30pm. Delores Christiansen passed away Dec 28, at the Friendship Home in Audubon. Survivors include; children Patty (Don) Robertson of Northfield, MN, Paula (Rickie) Caten of Bentonville, AR, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandsons, 1 sister, and other relatives and friends. The Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon is in charge of the arrangements.

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Delores Anna Christiansen

Dates:
Birth date: March 12, 1924
Death date: December 28, 2010

Obituary:

Delores Anna Christiansen, the daughter of George and Edna Christensen Hansen, was born March 12, 1924, at her parents’ home west of Audubon.

Delores was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran.

On December 12, 1944, she was united in marriage to Sidney V. Christiansen at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Parsonage in Audubon. Two daughters, Patty and Paula were born to this union. They moved to Burlington, Iowa where they lived for a short time. In 1945, Sid enlisted in the United States Navy and Delores returned to the Audubon area and lived with her parents. Following Sid’s honorable discharge from the service they operated farms northeast of Gray, Iowa. Delores was a homemaker helping Sid farm and caring for the girls. They retired from farming and later moved in to Audubon. Delores enjoyed her home until she moved to the Friendship Home in the spring of 2008. Sid died March 30, 2010.

Delores was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

Preceding her in death were her husband Sidney V. Christiansen; her parents; her sisters: Irene Andersen and Ila Mae and husband Wayne Christensen; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Victor Madsen, Sr.; Dale Christiansen; Frances and husband Henry Kissler; Junior Jensen, Bud Newman and Irwin Christiansen.

Survivors include her daughters: Patty and husband Don Robertson of Northfield, MN, Paula and husband Rickie Caten of Bentonville, AR; her grandchildren: Jill Robertson and husband Jason Schulte of San Francisco, CA, Amy Robertson of Redondo Beach, CA, Jennifer Degen of Ft. Madison, IA; her great grandsons: Dale Degen and David Degen both of Ft. Madison; her sister: Betty Madsen of Audubon, her brother-in-law and sisters-in-law: Leona Newman of Denver, CO, Elaine Jensen of Audubon, IA; Marjorie Christensen of Rock Springs, MO and Emmert and wife Elnora Andersen of Milford, IA; nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.

Visitation: Friends may call at their convenience at the Kessler Funeral Home in Audubon.

Service: Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Douglas Opp on Friday, December 31, 2010, at 10:30 A.M. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa.

Cemetery: Interment will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton, IA at 1:30 P.M.

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Obituary:

Delores Anna Christiansen, the daughter of George and Edna Christensen Hansen, was born March 12, 1924, at her parents’ home west of Audubon, Iowa and died December 28, 2010, at The Friendship Home in Audubon at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 16 days.

Delores was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church west of Audubon. She attended rural school and later graduated from the Audubon High School with the Class of 1942. She then was employed at the Audubon Shoe Store.

Delores was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon and had been a member of the Ladies Circle. She enjoyed working with her vegetable gardens, strawberries and cherry trees on the farm. Delores was well known for the delicious cookies she baked. She enjoyed playing cards and was a member of several card clubs. Her greatest fun was playing cards with her grandchildren. She enjoyed making afghans and doing cross stitch.

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Christensen, Margaret L.

died December 4, 2010

Christensen, 99, Harlan, died December 4, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Monday, December 13, 2010

HARLAN -- Margaret L. Christensen, 99, Harlan, died December 4 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan.

Visitation was held at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, on Monday, Dec. 6 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., family met friends from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Services will be Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery.

Christensen is survived by her son John (Myrna) Christensen, Harlan; daughters Patti (Darold) Kumm, Harlan; Mary Ellen (Herman) Marsh, Torrance, Calif.; sister Mabel Hansen, Council Bluffs, and nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

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MARGARET L. CHRISTENSEN, 99, of Harlan, died Sat., Dec. 4th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tue., Dec. 7th, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, IA. Friends may call at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan on Mon. (12/6) from 5-9pm, with the family present from 6-8pm.

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Funeral Services for 99 year old Margaret L. Christensen of Harlan will be held at 10AM on Tuesday, December 7 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Mrs. Christensen passed away on Saturday, December 4 at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. She is survived by her daughters; Patti (Darold) Kumm of Harlan, and Mary Ellen (Herman) Marsh of Torrance, CA; 1 son, John (Myrna) Christensen of Harlan; 9 Grandchildren; 20 Great-Grandchildren; 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren; and 1 sister, Mabel Hansen of Council Bluffs. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where visitation services will be held on Monday, December 6, from 5 to 9pm with family greeting friends from 6 to 8pm.

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Arrangements and Services for
Margaret Christensen - Age 99
Who Died on Saturday, December 4, 2010

Visitation
Monday, December 6, 2010
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, December 6, 2010
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
10:00 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Iowa

Survivors include her children: Patti (Darold) Kumm of Harlan, IA, John (Myrna) Christensen of Harlan, IA, and Mary Ellen (Herman Marsh of Torrance, CA; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and sister Mabel Hansen of Council Bluffs, IA

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
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Margaret Louise Christensen was born on May 3, 1911 to John and Helena (Hess) White on the family farm near Jacksonville, Iowa. She attended Jackson Township No. 9. Since Margaret’s grandfather came from Ireland, the Irish influence was always apparent and she always had a four-leaf clover.

On March 8, 1933, she was united in marriage to Walter Christensen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. Three children were born to this union: Patricia, John, and Mary Ellen.

In addition to helping her husband farm, she worked as a seamstress. She taught Sunday School at Jacksonville for several years.

Margaret and Walter moved into Harlan in 1979 and transferred their church membership from Bethlehem Lutheran to Immanuel Lutheran at that time.

She remained in their home after Walter’s death in 1983, until she became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Home in March of 2009. It was there that she died on Saturday, December 4, 2010, having attained the age of ninety-nine years, seven months, and one day. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sister Evelyn and twin brothers James and Nick.

Margaret is survived by her children: Patti and her husband Derald Kumm of Harlan, Iowa, John Christensen and his wife Verna of Harlan, and Mary Ellen and her husband Herman Marsh of Torrance, California; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; twin sister Mabel Hansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; other family members and friends.

Pastor Steven Chellew officiated the 10:00 AM funeral service at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Serving as casket bearers were Scott Christensen, Jerry Christensen, Grant Christensen, Brian Trimbath, Mike Christensen, Terry Murphy, Dr. Jim Kumm, and John White. Interment was held at Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa.

CLARK, MARIANNE (BLACKMAN)

died Dec. 22, 2010

Published in the Denison Bulletin/Review 12/29/2010

Marianne, daughter of Claude and Mary Hannah (Carey) Blackman, was born September 21, 1929 at Denison, Iowa. She grew up in Denison and graduated from Denison High School. Marianne worked at the local telephone office both during and after high school.

On February 20, 1949, Marianne was united in marriage with Howard Clark by her brother Rev. Clarence Blackman. Two children were born to this union. The family made their home in the Irwin area on Howard's family farm. Marianne was a busy farm wife and mother. She was also a member of the United Methodist Church in Irwin, where she was the choir director for many years. Marianne was also active in the Greenridge Steam and Gas Antique Show and the Jefferson Community Club. She played the guitar and she and Howard attended and jammed at many music festivals.

Marianne moved to Elm Crest Assisted Living in Harlan at the end of 2009. Following a fall and a brief hospitalization, Marianne died at the Manilla Manor Nursing Home in Manilla, Iowa on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. She was 81 years, 3 months and 1 day of age.

Preceding her in death are her parents and ten brothers and sisters.

Marianne is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Howard Clark of Manilla; daughter Jeanna Schechinger (Jay) of Manilla; son James Clark (Cathy) of Manilla; four grandchildren: Toni Stork; Mark Rasmussen (friend Jennifer Bistline); Matt Clark (fiancee Kattie Arndt); Jami Madden (Jerod); step grandchildren Jacob and Maci Schechinger; six great-grandchildren: Cale and Trenna Stork; Madison and Jaedan Rasmussen; Hannah Madden; and Cassie Petersen; sister Jean Bauer of Denison; sisters-in-law Virginia Blackman of Baltimore, MD, and Jean Lansman of Harlan; brother-in-law Lorren Clark of Council Bluffs; other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held Thursday, December 23, 2010, after 6:00 P.M. at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla, IA. Funeral services were Friday, December 24, 2010, 10:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Irwin, IA Rev. Leila Blackburn officiating. Music; "Rock of Ages", "Precious Lord" United Methodist choir, Ruth Ann Barry, organist. Casket Bearers; Mark Rasmussen, Matt Clark, Cale Stork, Jacob Scheichinger, Larry Clark, Cody Clark. Interment; Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, IA.

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Marianne Clark

September 21, 1929 - December 22, 2010

Facts

Born: September 21, 1929

Death: December 22, 2010

Place of Death: Manilla Manor

Biography

On February 20, 1949, Marianne was united in marriage with Howard Clark by her brother Rev. Clarence Blackman. Two children were born to this union. The family made their home in the Irwin area on Howard’s family farm. Marianne was a busy farm wife and mother. She was also a member of the United Methodist Church in Irwin, where she was the choir director for many years. Marianne was also active in the Greenridge Steam and Gas Antique Show and the Jefferson Community Club. She played the guitar and she and Howard attended and jammed at many music festivals.

Preceding her in death are her parents and ten brothers and sisters.

Marianne is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Howard Clark of Manilla; daughter Jeanna Schechinger (Jay) of Manilla; son James Clark (Cathy) of Manilla; four grandchildren: Toni Stork; Mark Rasmussen (friend Jennifer Bistline); Matt Clark (fiancée Kattie Arndt); Jami Madden (Jerod); step grandchildren Jacob and Laci Schechinger; six great-grandchildren: Cale and Trenna Stork; Madison and Jaedan Rasmussen; Hannah Madden; and Cassie Petersen; sister Jean Bauer of Denison; sisters-in-law Virginia Blackman of Baltimore, MD, and Jean Lansman of Harlan; brother-in-law Lorren Clark of Council Bluffs; other relatives and friends.

Officiating

REV. LEILA BLACKBURN

Music

“ROCK OF AGES”

“PRECIOUS LORD”

UNITED METHODIST CHOIR

RUTH ANN BARRY, ORGANIST

Casket Bearers

MARK RASMUSSEN

MATT CLARK

CALE STORK

JACOB SCHECHINGER

LARRY CLARK

CODY CLARK

Interment

OAK HILL CEMETERY

IRWIN, IOWA

Visitation

Thursday December 23, 2010, After 5:00 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla

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Funeral Service

Friday December 24, 2010, 10:00 AM at United Methodist Church, Irwin

Interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Irwin

Crouch, Mildred

Died Dec. 26, 2010

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MILDRED CROUCH, 93, of Manilla (formerly of Irwin), died Sun., Dec. 26th, at the Manilla Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 2-p.m. Wed., Dec. 29th, at the United Methodist Church in Irwin. Friends may call at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla, after 3-p.m. Tuesday (12/28), with the family present from 3-5pm. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Irwin.

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Funeral Services for 93 year old Mildred Crouch of Manilla, formerly of Irwin, will be Wednesday, Dec 29, at 2pm at the United Methodist Church in Irwin. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin. Survivors include husband Virgil Crouch of Irwin, children, Janet (Bob) Drake of Omaha, Richard (Sharon) Crouch of Woodbridge, VA, Betty (Rick) Michaelson of McCook NE, 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, sisters, 1 brother, and other relatives and friends. The Ohde Funeral Home in Manning is in charge of arrangements.

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Mildred Crouch

April 20, 1917 - December 26, 2010

Biography

Lula Mildred, daughter of George Thomas “Tommy” Doyel III and Martha Jane (Parker) Doyel, was born April 20, 1917, near Dixon in Maries County, Missouri. Mildred grew up near Botna, Iowa and attended area schools.

On February 13, 1935, Mildred was united in marriage with Virgil LeRoy Crouch at Elk Point, South Dakota. They made their home in Irwin, Iowa, and five children were born to this union. Mildred worked with her husband as the office manager for Virgil Crouch Trucking for 42 years, retiring in 1979. She was a member of the Irwin United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service. Mildred was a homemaker and loved to bake and decorate cakes. She sewed, quilted, crocheted, embroidered and painted pictures, ceramics and china. Mildred also enjoyed the outdoors, whether she was gardening, fishing or traveling.

Mildred suffered a stroke and moved to the Manilla Manor Nursing Home in August of 2009. On Sunday, December 26, 2010, Mildred died there at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 6 days.

Mildred is preceded in death by her parents; son Norman David Crouch; daughter Judith Ann Ferrien; grandson Richard Lee Crouch, Jr.; great granddaughter Shanna Mae Michaelson; brothers Elmer Doyel and Leslie Doyel (Mildred).

She is survived by her husband Virgil Crouch of Irwin; children: Janet Drake (Bob) of Omaha, NE; Richard Crouch (Sharon) of Woodbridge, VA; Betty Michaelsen (Rick) of McCook, NE; 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; sisters Thelma Mohr of Manning and Hazel =eggers of Council Bluffs; brother George Doyel of Manning; sister-in-law Leona Doyel of Newell; other relatives, many friends and neighbors.

Officiating:
PASTOR TED SIECK
CHURCH OF CHRIST

Music:
“In The Garden”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“I’ll Fly Away”
RUTH ANN BARRY, ORGANIST

Casket Bearers
STACY MICHAELSEN
RON STEVENS

HENRY OLSON
KENNETH JUHL
DAVE BORKOWSKI
WAYNE PLAGMAN

Interment: OAK HILL CEMETERY, IRWIN, IOWA

Funeral Service: Wednesday December 29, 2010, 2:00 PM at United Methodist Church, Irwin

Visitation: Tuesday December 28, 2010, 3:00 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Manilla

Family will be present from 3:00 - 5:00 PM.

DAHLOF, HOWARD

died October 24, 2010

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HOWARD DAHLOF, 90, of Elk Horn, died Sun., Oct. 24th, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Funeral services will be held 2-p.m. Thu., Oct. 28th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where visitation is from Noon-until 9pm Wed., Oct. 27th, & a Prayer service begins at 7-p.m. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery.

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Howard Dahlof - Age 90

Howard Dahlof, son of James and Ella (Petersen) Dahlof, was born on September 21, 1920, on the Dahlof family farm in Polk Township, Shelby County. He attended country school at Polk No. 9 and graduated from Kirkman High School in 1938 where he was senior class president. He was a lifelong member of the Redline Church of Christ.

Howard was united in marriage to Barbara Hart on March 20, 1946 at Merrill’s Grove Baptist Church in Fiscus, Iowa. Three children were born to this union: Ila, Rosalie, and Hunter. After their wedding, the couple made their home on the Dahlof family farm in Polk Township. Howard was actively engaged in farming (corn, soybeans, oats, hogs, stock cows) and trucking. In 1958, the family purchased their own farm in Monroe Township where Howard lived until moving to Salem Lutheran Home, in January, 2010, following Barbara’s passing. Rosalie and Ila remember having milk cows and, of course, there were always horses. Howard and Barbara were active in the Shelby County Saddle Club trail riding and square dancing on horseback. He taught Ila and Rosalie to ride on Old Red, a crippled American Saddlebred mare. He became interested in quarter horses at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado when he hauled out truckloads of cattle for Shelby County producers. He’d spend his free time away from the cattle checking out the horses. He purchased his first quarter horse, Zelda Sorrel, at the National Western Stock Show sale in 1956.

While always a farmer, Howard’s passion was horses; and he was active in different horse organizations – Southwest Iowa Quarter Horse Breeders Association, Iowa Quarter Horse Association and American Quarter Horse Association. In 1979, he formed a group of Iowa Quarter Horse breeders and began the Iowa Breeders Production Sale held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and continued operating this sale until 1995. Howard developed many friendships through his horse business. We can’t possibly name them all without missing someone. However, one fall, Rodney and Charlene Boom invited Howard and Barbara to see the buffalo roundup at Custer State Park in South Dakota, which began the annual summer excursion to a trail ride in South Dakota. Granddaughter Heather, who spent her summers helping with horses during her high school/college years and granddaughter Ella and grandson Aaron, loved accompanying Grandma and Grandpa to South Dakota. The last few years Rodney and Charlene provided a horse for Howard to ride which made the trip easier. Aaron and his horse went along their last trip in 2005 as the main driver and helper for Grandma and Grandpa. Granddaughter Darcy also enjoyed joining in on the family rides for several years.

In 2003, Howard was honored to be inducted into the Iowa Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame. The family knew the secret ahead of time, and several family members (Rosalie, Ella, & Aaron Carlson, Ila McLaughlin, Heather & Dave Bushner) surprised him following the award. Howard just thought he and Barbara were attending the IQHA banquet because they were given a present of the banquet tickets and motel room for a Christmas present.

In 2007, Howard received the American Quarter Horse Association Legacy Award for 50 years of continuous breeding. During those years Howard raised from 10 – 53 foals per year. Howard established a system for gentling, halter breaking, and conditioning foals with help from family members and helpers. Howard’s horses were shown extensively at Iowa and Nebraska quarter horse shows winning many year end awards and occasionally at the National Western Stock Show where two of his stallions won Reserve Champion; a mare he raised and purchased by daughter Rosalie won both Open and Amateur Grand Champion. Other foals raised by Howard won World Championships in both halter and reining events.

Howard was also involved and active in many local organizations: Farm Bureau, director for Shelby County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company and director for Production Credit Association. He was honored to serve as Elder of the Redline Church of Christ (his Grandfather was one of the original elders of the church); as was his father James and brother Donald.

Howard died on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa having attained the age of ninety years, one month, and three days. In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; his son, Hunter and his sister, Arlene. He is survived by his daughters: Ila and her husband Ken McLaughlin of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Rosalie and her husband James Carlson of Kirkman; four grandchildren: Heather and her husband Dave Bushner of Gainesville, Missouri, Darcy Lytle of Fountain, Colorado, Ella Carlson of Walnut, Iowa and Aaron Carlson currently serving in the US Air Force at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida; two great-grandchildren: Maverick and Savannah Bushner; other family members and many friends.

Minister Roy North officiated the 2:00 PM Funeral Service at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Interment was held in Harlan Cemetery. Honorary casket bearers were Darcy Lytle, David Bushner, Larry Price, Tim Hart, and Rick Hart. Serving as casket bearers were Ella Carlson, Teresa Scheel-Davison, Todd Dahlof, Aaron Carlson, Heather Bushner, Rodney Boom, Ivy Robinson, and Glenn Wingert.

Eldal, Anna

died December 30, 2010

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ANNA ELDAL, the one-week old daughter of Barry =amp; Lois Eldal, of Elk Horn, died Thu., Dec. 30th, in Omaha. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Mon., Jan. 3rd, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church, where visitation is from 4-7pm Sunday (1/2). Burial is in the Fulton Cemetery near Moorland, IA. Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton has the arrangements.

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Funeral Services for 1 week old Anna Eldal (El-Dahl) of Elk Horn will be held on Monday, January 3 at 10am at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn with burial in the Fulton Lutheran Cemetery near Moorland. She passed away on Thursday, December 30 in Omaha, NE. Survivors include her parents, Barry and Lois Eldal of Elk Horn and her twin brother, Alex Eldal; Grandparents Don and JoAnne Eldal of Moorland and Margararet and Rathael Grote of Dunlap. The Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call from 4 to 7pm on Sunday, January 2 at the Church in Elk Horn.

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Anna Louise, twin daughter of Barry and Lois Eldal, was born Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, IA. She and her twin brother Alex were taken to Children's Hospital in Omaha. Anna died there on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the age of one week.

She is survived by her parents; twin brother; grandparents Don and JoAnn Eldal of Moorland and Rathael and Margaret Grote of Dunlap; and other relatives.

Facts

Born: December 22, 2010

Death: December 30, 2010

Services

Visitation

Sunday January 2, 2011, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Elk Horn Lutheran Church

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Funeral Service

Monday January 3, 2011, 10:00 - AM at Elk Horn Lutheran Church

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Anna Louise Eldal

December 22, 2010 - December 30, 2010

Anna Louise, daughter of Barry and Lois (Grote) Eldal, was born on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, just shy of 23 weeks into the pregnancy. She was born 45 minutes after her twin brother Alex at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan, IA. She and her brother were baptized shortly after birth.

They were then transferred to Methodist Women’s Hospital in Omaha that same morning and remained there until Anna suffered complications. She was then transferred to Children’ Hospital of Omaha on December 29, 2010. Anna was a fighter and worked hard to overcome some very difficult odds. During her life she exhibited her own personality and often calmed by her mother’s touch and her father’s voice. She was held by Lois and Barry as her spirit was carried away into God’s arms on Thursday, December 30, 2010. Her warm reception through the promise of her savior and redeemer Jesus Christ is anticipated as is our own.

She is survived by her parents Barry and Lois Eldal and twin brother Alex Eldal of Elk Horn; grandparents Raphael and Margaret Grote of Dunlap and Don and Joan Eldal of Moorland; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Rev. Keith Andrew Menter, Officiating

Music

“Amazing Grace”

"How Great Thou Art”

“Children of our Heavenly Father”

Congregation

“The Lord’s Prayer”

Pastor Menter

Janell Hansen, Organist

Casket Bearers

Howard Sorensen

Wayne Hansen

Ushers

Paul Hansen Jay Petersen

Interment Information

Fulton Lutheran Cemetery, Moorland, Iowa

Rev. Jim Davis, Zion Lutheran Church, Officiating

Facts

Born: December 22, 2010

Death: December 30, 2010

Visitation

Sunday January 2, 2011, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Elk Horn Lutheran Church

Funeral Service

Monday January 3, 2011, 10:00 - AM at Elk Horn Lutheran Church

Interment

Fulton Lutheran Cemetery

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FELL, TOMMY NEWELL

died October 16, 2010

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TOMMY NEWELL FELL, 89, of Earling, died Sat., Oct. 16th, at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00-p.m. Tue., oct. 19th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut. Burial will be in the Layton Township Cemetery at Walnut. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

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Tommy Newel Fell of Earling, Ia. (89)
Service: Funeral
Name: Tommy Newel Fell Pronounced:
Previously From:
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Time: 2:00:00 PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church - Walnut
Cemetery: Layton Township Cemetery
Visitation Location: First Presbyterian Church
Visitation Date: Mon. 10/18
Visitation Start: 6pm
Visitation End: 8pm with family
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Funeral Home: Pauley Jones Funeral Home-Avoca
Notes: Open Visitation Mon. 10/18 from 5-9pm.
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Funeral Services for 89 year old Tommy Newell Fell of Earling will be held on Tuesday, October 19 at 2pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. Tommy Fell passed away on Saturday, October 16 at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home. Survivors include his wife Velma Fell of Walnut; 1 Daughter; Jane Dyson of Carson; 3 sons; Jeff (Peggy) Fell of Walnut, Bill (Laurie) Fell of Avoca, Brett Fell of Simla, CO; 10 Grandchildren; and 7 Great-Grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Tommy Newell Fell - Age - 89
Who Died On
Saturday, October 16, 2010

Visitation
Monday, October 19, 2010
5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church
Walnut, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, October 19, 2010
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church
Walnut, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
2:00 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church
Walnut, Iowa

Military Rites
Layton Township Cemetery
Walnut, Iowa

He is survived by his wife, Velma Fell of Walnut, IA; his children: Jane Dyson of Carson, IA; Jeff (Peggy) Fell of Walnut, IA; Bill (Laurie) Fell of Avoca, IA and Brett Fell of Simla, CO; 10 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is handling arrangements
(800) 447-2588

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Tommy Newell Fell, son of Thomas and Bernice (Sewell) Fell, was born on March 21, 1921 at Emmetsburg, Iowa. He attended grade school in Emmetsburg and after his family moved to Walnut, Iowa, Tommy completed his education at Walnut High School and graduated with the class of 1941.

After high school, Tommy enlisted into the United States Marines in Texas and then was transferred to the Merchant Marines in California where he served his country during World War II. On October 17, 1944, while on leave in Kansas City, Missouri, Tommy was united in marriage to Velma McDermott of Walnut, Iowa. To this union, four children were born: Jane, Jeff, Bill and Brett. After their marriage, Tommy continued his service for the Merchant Marines where after his discharge, he returned to Walnut and worked for the Northern Natural Gas Company. He went on to start a trucking and corn shelling business helping local farmers transporting livestock. He later expanded his trucking service to making longer trips to the east coast. He worked in Walnut for a Chevy car dealer as mechanic and when he discontinued trucking for a few years, he began driving school bus. At that time he also drove his portable grinder, used for grinding livestock feed for farmers. Tommy then drove three different cream and egg routes where he made trips throughout Shelby, Audubon and eastern Pottawattamie counties.

Tommy returned to trucking this time hauling hanging/swinging hogs to California and returning to the Midwest with fresh produce. He drove for Ernie Hogeland for a few years then purchased Ernie’s freight company and operated it out of Walnut until his retirement in 1983. In the early 80's, Tommy and Velma began spending winters in Texas where they met numerous couples and remained longtime close friends. Tommy and Velma loved dancing and won several awards while dancing the waltz.

In 2003, Tommy became a resident of the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn until July of 2004 where he then moved to the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa. It was here that he died on October 16, 2010 having attained the age of eighty-nine years, six months and twenty-five days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded and in death by his granddaughter, Shari Fell, his brothers and sister: Clarence, Avery, George, Wilbur, Phil, Harold and Bevery Kiesel and his son-in-law Dale Dyson.

He is survived by his wife, Velma Fell of Walnut; his children: Jane Dyson of Carson; Jeff Fell and his wife Peggy of Walnut, Iowa; Bill Fell and his wife Laurie of Avoca, Iowa and Brett Fell of Simla, Colorado; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Pastor David Krueger officiated the 2:00 P.M. Funeral Service at First Presbyterian Church in Walnut on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Masonic Services and Military Rites by the Walnut American Legion Post No. 422 were held in Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. Serving as casket bearers were: Jim Dyson, Jessica Oswalt, Drew Fell, Nate Fell, Angela Beebe, and Gabe Fell.

Fischer, Robert J.

January 6, 1927 - October 6, 2010

The Daily Nonpareil 10/9/2010

Robert J. Fischer, age 83, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 6, 2010, at his home.

Bob was born January 6, 1927, in Neola, Iowa, to the late Christian P. and Anastasia (Ryan) Fischer. He graduated from Neola St. Joseph High School in 1945 and served his country in the U.S. Army-Air Corps from 1945-1947. Bob moved to Council Bluffs in 1949 and worked for the Milwaukee Railroad as a switchman for 30 years retiring in 1980. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Neola American Legion Post #330.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Ann Fischer; and brother, Frank Fischer.

Bob is survived by his twin children, Diane Brinker, of Omaha and Dennis (Lettie) Fischer, of Panama; grandchildren, Rachel Thompson and Whitney Brinker; great grandchildren, Olivia and Matthew; sisters, Virginia Simon, of San Jose, Calif., Mary C. Schnitker, of Council Bluffs; brothers, Harold (Hiroko) Fischer, of Florey, Australia, Fr. Eugene Fischer, of Chula Vista, Calif., Richard (Jean) Fischer, Donald (Margaret) Fischer, all of Neola, Iowa; special friend, Bernie Kovatch, of Council Bluffs; many nieces and nephews.

Wake service, Monday, 6 p.m., followed by visitation with the family until 8 p.m., at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, in Council Bluffs. A luncheon will immediately follow in the parish hall. Interment, Tuesday, 2 p.m., in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Neola, Iowa, with military rites tendered by the Neola American Legion Post #330.

Memorials to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Council Bluffs or St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Neola, Iowa preferred.

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Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Robert Fischer

Birth date: January 06, 1927

Death date: October 06, 2010

Obituary:

Robert J. Fischer, age 83, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 6, 2010, at his home.

Bob was born January 6, 1927, in Neola, Iowa, to the late Christian P. and Anastasia (Ryan) Fischer. He graduated from Neola St. Joseph High School in 1945 and served his country in the U.S. Army-Air Corps from 1945-1947. Bob moved to Council Bluffs in 1949 and worked for the Milwaukee Railroad as a switchman for 30 years retiring in 1980. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Neola American Legion Post #330.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Ann Fischer; and brother, Frank Fischer.

Bob is survived by his twin children, Diane Brinker, of Omaha and Dennis (Lettie) Fischer, of Panama; grandchildren, Rachel Thompson and Whitney Brinker; great grandchildren, Olivia and Matthew; sisters, Virginia Simon, of San Jose, Calif., Mary C. Schnitker, of Council Bluffs; brothers, Harold (Hiroko) Fischer, of Florey, Australia, Fr. Eugene Fischer, of Chula Vista, Calif., Richard (Jean) Fischer, Donald (Margaret) Fischer, all of Neola, Iowa; special friend, Bernie Kovatch, of Council Bluffs; many nieces and nephews.

Wake service, Monday, 6 p.m., followed by visitation with the family until 8 p.m., at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, in Council Bluffs. A luncheon will immediately follow in the parish hall. Interment, Tuesday, 2 p.m., in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Neola, Iowa, with military rites tendered by the Neola American Legion Post #330.

Memorials to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Council Bluffs or St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Neola, Iowa preferred.

Fryman, Nadine (Curtis)

January 21, 1920 - October 26, 2010

Published in Des Moines Register from October 28 to October 29, 2010

Nadine Fryman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family members on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. at McLaren's Resthaven Funeral Chapel, West Des Moines on Friday, October 29, 2010 where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

Ellen "Nadine" Fryman was born in Harlan, Iowa, January 21, 1920 to James Arthur Curtis and Edith Ethel Green Curtis. She attended country school through eighth grade and graduated from Harlan High School, earning a teaching certificate. She continued her studies at Four C's College, but fell in love and married Harold Ulysses Fryman on September 3, 1938. She worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for 21years, retiring in 1979. She was a life member and Past President of the Des Moines Police Auxiliary Local #10 and a Past President and life member of the Iowa State Policeman's Association Auxiliary. She also was a member of Wesley Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her large family, enjoyed gardening, watching sporting events, especially the Chicago Cubs, and she began each day working the Jumble word puzzle. Those who knew and loved her will always remember her ready wit, unconditional love, and unwavering generosity.

Left to cherish her memory are her four children, Judy Heaberlin of Fort Collins, CO, Doug (Annette) of Colorado Springs, CO, Linda (Gregg) Rosky of West Des Moines, IA and Diana (Doug) Larson of Maquoketa, IA; her grandchildren, Jeff (Pam) Heaberlin, Wendy (Scott) Schaffer, Tracy Heaberlin, Todd (Chelsea) Fryman, Jill (Lance) Collier, Jennifer McKee, Rebecca (Matt) Taraborelli, Greg Harris, Susan (Charlie) Colosimo, Mark (Peggy) Rosky, Darby (Todd) Clegg, Dabney (Matt) Hargrafen, Dory (Darren) Moon. Great-Grandchildren, Christopher and Jonathan Heaberlin; Lauren and Aaron Schaffer; Cody and Logan Fryman; Peyton and Ryan Collier; Anthony and Nathan McKee; Luciano Taraborelli; Charlie, Mario, Betsy and Olivia Colosimo; Nick, Samantha and Emma Rosky; Larson, Josie and Macy Clegg; Findley Hargrafen; Cameron and Evan Moon: twin sister Maxine Paulsen and brother James (Alison) Curtis.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harold in 1999, infant daughters Michelle Marie and Toni Marie; siblings Donald Curtis, Elva Kees, Darlene Yeaton, parents James and Edith Curtis.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa. A special thanks to her personal caregiver, Suzie Mahanna, and to the staff of Hospice of Central Iowa.

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Des Moines

Nadine Fryman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family members on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. at McLaren's Resthaven Funeral Chapel, West Des Moines on Friday, October 29, 2010 where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

Left to cherish her memory are her four children, Judy Heaberlin of Fort Collins, CO, Doug (Annette) of Colorado Springs, CO, Linda (Gregg) Rosky of West Des Moines, IA and Diana (Doug) Larson of Maquoketa, IA; 13 grandchildren, Jeff (Pam) Heaberlin, Wendy (Scott) Schaffer, Tracy Heaberlin, Todd (Chelsea) Fryman, Jill (Lance) Collier, Jennifer McKee, Rebecca (Matt) Taraborelli, Greg Harris, Susan (Charlie) Colosimo, Mark (Peggy) Rosky, Darby (Todd) Clegg, Dabney (Matt) Hargrafen, Dory (Darren) Moon; 24 Great-Grandchildren, Christopher and Jonathan Heaberlin; Lauren and Aaron Schaffer; Cody and Logan Fryman; Peyton and Ryan Collier; Anthony and Nathan McKee; Luciano Taraborelli; Charlie, Mario, Betsy and Olivia Colosimo; Nick, Samantha and Emma Rosky; Larson, Josie and Macy Clegg; Findley Hargrafen; Cameron and Evan Moon; twin sister, Maxine Paulsen and brother, James (Alison) Curtis.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harold in1999; infant daughters, Michelle Marie and Toni Marie; siblings, Donald Curtis, Elva Kees, Darlene Yeaton; parents, James and Edith Curtis.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa. A special thanks to her personal caregiver, Suzie Mahanna, and to the staff of Hospice of Central Iowa.

Gaul, Margaret C.

Died Dec. 24, 2010

Sioux City Journal

Posted: Monday, December 27, 2010

SIOUX CITY -- Margaret Carolyn Gaul, 70, of Sioux City passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at a Sioux City hospital.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Zirpel officiating. Visitation will be 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to
www.christysmith.com .

Margaret was born March 3, 1940, in Le Mars, Iowa, the daughter of =yril and Audrey (Leesley) Brownmiller. She was raised and attended school in Marcus, Iowa, graduating from Marcus High School. Margaret continued her education at the Boulder School of Beauty. She worked as a beautician for more than 40 years. When she was 60, she became a massage therapist, where she could use her warm healing hands and magic fingers.

Margaret married Richard Scott on June 14, 1959. She later married Douglas Gaul in 1973 at Craig, Iowa. Together they made their home in Le Mars, until moving to Detroit Lakes, Minn., in 1985. They moved to Sioux City in 1988. Doug died in July of 2009.

Margaret appreciated her Senior Companion. She loved spending time with her family, and she also enjoyed fishing and bowling.

Survivors include two daughters, Tammi Hill and Ronnie Allmendinger of Longmont, Colo., and Irena Markey of Lakewood, Colo.; a son, Alan Scott and Tammy Palmer of Correctionville, Iowa; a stepson, Steve and Roxanne Gaul of Chicago, Ill.; a stepdaughter, Gwen and Mike Wilkerson of Wapello, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jeannie and Merle Wilken of Craig, Iowa, and Kathy and Eldon Bray of Le Mars; two brothers, Danny and LaVonne Brownmiller and Timothy and Pam Brownlee, all of Le Mars; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Brownmiller of Le Mars.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Doug; brother, James Brownmiller; and a nephew, Scott Wilken.

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Obituary for Margaret Gaul

SIOUX CITY -- Margaret Carolyn Gaul, 70, of Sioux City passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at a Sioux City hospital.

Margaret was born March 3, 1940, in Le Mars, Iowa, the daughter of Cyril and Audrey (Leesley) Brownmiller. She was raised and attended school in Marcus, Iowa, graduating from Marcus High School. Margaret continued her education at the Boulder School of Beauty. She worked as a beautician for more than 40 years. When she was 60, she became a massage therapist, where she could use her warm healing hands and magic fingers.

Margaret appreciated her Senior Companion. She loved spending time with her family, and she also enjoyed fishing and bowling.

Survivors include two daughters, Tammi Hill and Ronnie Allmendinger of Longmont, Colo., and Irena Markey of Lakewood, Colo.; a son, Alan Scott and Tammy Palmer of Correctionville, Iowa; a stepson, Steve and Roxanne Gaul of Chicago, Ill.; a stepdaughter, Gwen and Mike Wilkerson of Wapello, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jeannie and Merle Wilken of Craig, Iowa, and Kathy and Eldon Bray of Le Mars; two brothers, Danny and LaVonne Brownmiller and Timothy and Pam Brownmiller, all of Le Mars; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Brownmiller of Le Mars.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Doug; brother, James Brownmiller; and a nephew, Scott Wilken.

Goeser, Francis

December 19, 1931 - October 28, 2010

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Funeral Services for 78 year old Francis Goeser of Omaha, formerly of Defiance, will be held at 10 am, Monday, November 1st, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Omaha. Francis Goeser died Thursday, October 28th, at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include 4 brothers, Eddie, John, Leo and Jim. There will be a visitation service noon to 6 pm, Sunday, October 31st, at the Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home at 5701 Center Street in Omaha. There will also be a visitation service from 9 to 10 am, Monday, November 1st, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Omaha.

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Francis Peter Goeser age 78 years of Omaha

Preceded in death by parents Bruno and Mildred Goeser

Brother Paul Goeser

Survived by wife Mary Goeser

Children Michael Goeser

Katherine Goeser

Jeffrey and wife Lili Goeser

Jennifer Goeser

Julie Shald

Barbara and husband Marc Brey

6 Grandchildren

Siblings Edward, Leo, John, James, Alice, Mary, Theresa and Larry

In Lieu of flowers memorials suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association

Funeral Mass Monday, November 1, 2010 at 10:00am at Christ the King Catholic Church

Visitation Sunday 12-6:00pm with a 4:00pm Rosary at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park

Entombment at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park

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Goeser, Francis "Frank"
Dec 19, 1931 - Oct. 28, 2010
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Francis Peter Goeser
Published in Omaha World-Herald from October 29 to October 31, 2010

Goeser, Francis Peter
Age 78

Omaha. Preceded in death by parents Bruno and Mildred Goeser; brother Paul Goeser. Survived by wife Mary Goeser; Children Michael Goeser, Katherine Goeser, Jeffrey and wife Lili Goeser, Jennifer Goeser, Julie Shald, Barbara and husband Marc Brey; 6 grandchildren; siblings Edward, Leo, John, James, Alice, Mary, Theresa and Larry. In lieu of flowers, Memorials suggested to the Alzheimer's Association .

FUNERAL MASS Monday, November 1, 2010 at 10am at Christ the King Catholic Church. VISITATION Sunday 12-6pm with a 4pm Rosary at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park. Entombment at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park.

WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500
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Gross, Donald Marcus

died November 30, 2010

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DONALD MARCUS GROSS, 57, of Harlan, died Tue., Nov. 30th, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, in Iowa City. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Dec. 4th, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, with burial in the Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Visitation at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is from 2-9pm Fri., Dec. 3rd, with a Wake service at 7-p.m.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 57 year old Donald Gross will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, December 4 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance with burial in the St.'s Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. Mr. Gross passed away on Tuesday, November 30 at the University Hospital in Iowa City. Survivors include his parents Marcus and Naomi Gross of Harlan; 1 son, Collin Gross of Seattle, WA; 7 Brothers; and 2 sisters. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where visitation services will be held Friday, December 3, from 4 to 9pm and a wake service will begin at 7pm

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Arrangements and Services For
Donald Marcus Gross - Age 57

Who Died On
Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Visitation
Friday, December 3, 2010
4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, December 3, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, December 4, 2010
10:30 A.M.
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Defiance, Iowa

Military Rites
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery
Defiance, Iowa

He is survived by his son, Collin Gross of Seattle, WA; his parents: Marcus & Naomi A. Gross of Harlan, IA; his brothers and sisters: Patrick (Maggie) Gross of Council Bluffs, IA; Sharon (Dr. Henri) Duyzend of Seattle; Douglas (Eileen) Gross of Des Moines, IA; Terry (Luanne) Gross of Lakewood, CO; Bill (Kris) Gross of Indianola, IA Gene Gross of Harlan, IA; Nancy (Roger) Karnofski of Longview, WA; Marcus (Kris) Gross, Jr. Of Harlan and Jack (Lourdes) Gross of Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Donald Marcus Gross, the son of Marcus and Naomi Schmitz Gross was born in Harlan, Iowa on March 10, 1953. The Gross family lived in the Earling and Defiance, Iowa areas where Donald started school in Earling and attended grade school in Defiance. He then attended high school in Harlan, graduating with the class of 1971. During high school, and after, Donald worked with his father in his auto repair shop in Defiance.

On August 25, 1972, Donald entered the United States army and served over seas in Germany during the Vietnam Conflict. After receiving his honorable discharge from the Army on August 19, 1975, he worked for Johnson Motors in Denison, Iowa for a short time. He was united in marriage to Sarah Funk in Seattle, Washington on August 24, 1991 and one son Collin was born to this union. Donald fixed and restored older classic cars in Colorado and Seattle, Washington for several years. He named one of his repair shops Aardvark Repair just so he could be listed first in the phone book. During this time, he developed his love for the mountains and enjoyed bicycle trips. Because he was in excellent physical shape he would sometimes do two hundred mile trips in a single day. He was a free spirit and would create his own travel logs. He enjoyed his large collection of music, loving to sing along with many of his classic rock favorites.

He was injured on one of his biking trips, and could not fully recover so he became a resident of the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa in 2000. While living in the Veteran’s Home, he developed leather working skills and was proud of the items that he made. He was present at Mass every Thursday, and if he had a visitor he would excuse himself so he could attend.

Donald died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa while he was being treated for an injury he received at his home. He had attained the age of fifty-seven years, eight months and twenty days.

Survivors include his son, Collin Gross, of Seattle, Washington; his parents, Marcus and Naomi Gross, Sr. of Harlan, Iowa; siblings: Patrick Gross and his wife Maggie of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sharon and her husband Dr. Henri Duyzend of Seattle; Douglas Gross and his wife Eileen of Des Moines, Iowa; Terry Gross and his wife Luanne of Lakewood Colorado; Bill Gross and his wife Kris of Indianola, Iowa; Gene Gross of Harlan; Nancy and her husband Roger Karnofski of Longview, Washington; Marcus Gross, Jr., and his wife Kris of Harlan and Jack Gross and his wife Lourdes of Ramstein Air Base, Germany; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Kenneth Gross and concelebrated by Rev. Chris Fontanini at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. Military Rites were conducted at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery in Defiance by the Westphalia and Defiance American Legion Post No. 707 with Donald’s brothers, Pat, Douglas, Terry, Bill, Gene, Marcus and Jack serving as casket bearers.

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Gross, 57, Marshalltown, died November 30, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Thursday, December 9, 2010

MARSHALLTOWN -- Donald Marcus Gross, 57, Marshalltown, died November 30 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance with burial in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. A wake service will be held Friday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation is Friday from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gross is survived by his son, Collin, of Seattle, Wa.; mother and father Naomi (Schmitz) Gross and Marcus F. Gross, Sr. of Harlan; brothers Patrick (Maggie) Gross of Council Bluffs, Douglas (Eileen) Gross of Des Moines, Terry (Luanne) Gross of Lakewood, Co., Bill (Kris) Gross of Indianola, Gene Gross of Harlan, Marcus (Kris) Gross, Jr. of Harlan and Jack (Lourdes) Gross of Ramstein Air Base, Germany; and sisters Sharon (Dr. Henri) Duyzend of Seattle, Wa. and Nancy Kamofski of Longview, Co.

Hansen, Hazel

Died Dec. 27, 2010

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HAZEL HANSEN, 86, of Harlan, died Mon., Dec. 27th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 11-a.m. Thu., Dec. 30th, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-7pm Wed. (12/29).

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Funeral Services for 86 year old Hazel Hansen of Harlan, Formerly of Jacksonville, will be held at 11am on Thursday, December 30th, at the =Bethlehem Lutheran Home in Jacksonville. Mrs. Hansen passed away on December 27th at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. interment will be at the Jacksonville Cemetery. Survivors include son Randy Hansen of Council Bluffs, Dixie Clark of Omaha, brother Ed (Catherine) Hansen of Harlan, 2 brothers in law, 1 sister in law, 1 grandchild, 2 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where Family Will Greet Friends from 5-7pm on Wednesday, December 29th.

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Arrangements and Services For
Hazel Hansen - Age 86
Who died on Monday, December 27, 2010

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Thursday, December 30, 2010
11:00 AM
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Jacksonville, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Iowa

Hazel is survived by her children: Randy Hansen and Dixie Clark.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Hazel Hansen was born on August 26, 1924 in Shelby County, Iowa, to Hans and Mary (Petersen) Hansen. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. She attended country school at Jackson No. 2 through the eighth grade and later received her high school diploma through the GED program.

On May 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Norman Hansen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Two children were born to this union: Randall and Dixie.

Hazel raised the children and enjoyed attending their school programs, the free movies in Jacksonville, and the Jacksonville Friendship Club. She was involved in a women’s circle and bible study at the church and was briefly part of the handbell choir. Hazel loved to play sports and played first base on the softball team for many years.

When Norman operated the garage and service station in Jacksonville, Hazel worked in the front office and did the bookkeeping. She later began employment at Larsen’s Shoe Store and then worked in the Dietary Department at Myrtue Memorial Hospital for fifteen years, retiring in 1989. Hazel and Norman lived in Jacksonville for thirty-nine years before selling their home and moving into Harlan in 1987.

She enjoyed participating on bowling leagues, playing in card groups, and traveling with the Commanders Club to various states and to Canada.

After Norman’s death in January of 1993, Hazel continued to live in their Harlan home and remained a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

She became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Community in March of 2008 and died there on Monday, December 27, 2010, having attained the age of eighty-six years, four months, and one day. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Tom and wife Mabel and Russell and wife Dorothy; and sisters Myrtle and husband Glen Klindt and Mabel and husband Everett Greve; sister-in-law Leota Hansen; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Sonny and LaVina Weiss, Harold Hansen, Ardelle and Alvin Andersen, Herman and Henrietta Greve, and Ardell Hansen.

Hazel is survived by her son Randy Hansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter Dixie Clark of Omaha, Nebraska; granddaughter Jenifer Negron of Milford, Nebraska; great-grandsons: Todd Osmun, Jr. and Kage Negron also of Milford; brother Ed Hansen and his wife Catherine of Harlan, Iowa; brothers-in-law Merle Hansen of Brayton, Iowa and Don Hansen and his wife Louella of Walnut, Iowa; sister-in-law Mary Hansen of Walnut; nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.

Pastor Steven Chellew officiated the 11:00 AM funeral service on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Jon Hansen, Robert Klindt, Jerry Klindt, Ron Hansen, Jerry Hansen, and Todd Osmun. Interment was held at Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Hansen, Mabel

died December 16, 2010

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Funeral Services for 99 year old Mabel Hansen of Council Bluffs will be held at 1 pm on Monday, December 20th at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Burial will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Mabel Hansen passed away on Thursday at the Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs. Survivors include Daughter Gloria West of Council Bluffs; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Sunday, December 19th form 12 pm - 9 pm. Family will be there to greet friends from 2-4 pm.

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MABEL ELIZA HANSEN, 99, of Council Bluffs, died Thu., Dec. 16th, at the Risen Son Christian Village. Funeral services will be held 1:00-p.m. Mon., Dec. 20th, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, IA, with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral Home from Noon until 9-pm Sunday, with the family present to greet friends from 4pm.

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Funeral Services for 99 year old Mabel Hansen of Council Bluffs will be held at 1 pm on Monday, December 20th at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Burial will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Mabel Hansen passed away on Thursday at the Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs. Survivors include daughter Gloria (Larry) West of Council Bluffs; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Sunday, December 19th form 12 pm - 9 pm. Family will be there to greet friends from 2-4 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Mabel Eliza Hansen - Age 99
Who Died On Thursday, December 16, 2010

Visitation
Sunday, December 19, 2010
12:00 Noon to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, December 19, 2010
2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, December 20, 2010
1:00 P.M.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Jacksonville, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Iowa

She is survived by her daughter Gloria (Larry) West of Council Bluffs, IA; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Mabel Eliza Hansen was born May 3, 1911 in Jackson Township in Shelby County, Iowa to John and Helena (Hess) White. There was Mabel and her twin - Margaret, sister Evelyn along with twin brothers Nicholas and James. Their family lived on a farm in a neighborhood called "Copenhagen" because of all the many Danish families. Their family was of Danish and Irish heritage. She and her siblings attended country school at Jackson No. 9.

On December 4, 1946, Mabel was united in marriage to Thomas Hansen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Jacksonville, Iowa. To this union, one child, Gloria, was born. From the many experiences on her family’s farm, she was well prepared to take on the responsibilities of a farm wife and mother. In 1953, Mabel and Thomas moved to the farm place that has been in the Hansen family since 1874, and lived there until 1981, when they moved into Harlan, Iowa.

Mabel and Thomas were faithful and active members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she belonged to various circle groups, took part in bible studies, taught Sunday School and served in offices related to the church.

Mabel died Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, Iowa having attained the age of ninety-nine years, seven months and thirteen days. In addition to her parents, Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, her sister Evelyn, twin sister Margaret, and twin brothers James and Nicholas.

Mabel is survived by her daughter Gloria and her husband Larry West of Council Bluffs, Iowa; grandsons: Chad West of Council Bluffs and Jeremy West and his wife Annika and their daughter Vianne of Minneapolis, Minnesota; in-laws: Irma White, Hazel Hansen and Ed and Catherine Hansen, all of Harlan; many nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.

Pastor Ron Rasmussen and Rev. Annika Lister Stroope officiated the 1:00 PM funeral service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa, on Monday, December 20, 2010. Serving as casket bearers were Chad West, John Christensen, Jon Hansen, John White, Derald Kumm, and Jeremy West. Interment was at the Jacksonville Cemetery.

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Funeral Services for 99 year old Mabel Hansen of Council Bluffs will be held at 1 pm on Monday, December 20th at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. Burial will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Mabel Hansen passed away on Thursday at the Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs. Survivors include daughter Gloria West of Council Bluffs; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Sunday, December 19th form 12 pm - 9 pm. Family will be there to greet friends from 2-4 pm.

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Hart, Patricia Shawn

died November 23, 2010

Hart, 70, Harlan, died November 23, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Friday, December 3, 2010

HARLAN -- Patricia Shawn Hart, 70, Harlan, died November 23 at her home.

A graveside service was held Saturday, Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. at Lewis Township Cemetery in Council Bluffs.

Hart is survived by her sister, Judy Long, of Sanford, Fla.

Hayek, Sr. Phyllis

died December 9, 2010

Hayek, 80, Omaha, died December 9, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Friday, December 17, 2010

OMAHA -- Sr. Phyllis Ann Hayek, 80, a Notre Dame sister of 57 years, died December 9 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha.

Services were held Sunday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church in Omaha with burial in the Calvary Cemetery in Omaha.

Hayek was a former teacher at St. Michael’s school in Harlan. She is survived by her Notre Dame sisters; sister Sr. Michelle Hayek ND of Wahoo, Neb.; brothers George (Dorothy) Hayek of Elberon; Msgr. Stanley Hayek of Charles City and Bernard (Roseann) Hayek of Cedar Rapids; sister-in-law Bonnie Hayek of Clutier; nieces and nephews.

HAYES, CHARLES EDWARD

died October 10, 2010

(Chuck was my dad's 1st cousin)

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CHARLES EDWARD HAYES, 79, of Portsmouth, died Sun., Oct. 10th, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Oct. 14th, at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth. A Wake service will be held at the Church also, at 7-p.m. Wed. (10/13). Friends may call from 1-5pm Wed. at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, or 6-9pm at the church. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 79 year old Charles "Chuck" Edward Hayes of Portsmouth will be held at 10:30am at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth on Thursday, October 14 with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth. Chuck passed away on Sunday, October 10 at his residence in Portsmouth. He is survived by his 4 daughters; Marcia Nelson of Kimballton, Phyllis Allen of Harlan, Janelle Christensen (Nick Journigan) Maryville, MO, Patricia Hayes of Harlan; and 1 son, Dan Hayes of Harlan, 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Pauley Jones Funeral home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. Open visitation will be at Pauley Jones Funeral home in Harlan on Wednesday from 1 to 5pm. A wake service will be held at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth on Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Charles “Chuck” E. Hayes - Age 79
Who Died On Sunday, October 10, 2010

Visitation
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
1:00 PM to 5:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Visitation
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima
Portsmouth, Iowa

Wake Service
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
7:00 P.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima
Portsmouth, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, October 14, 2010
10:30 A.M.
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima
Portsmouth, Iowa

Military Rites
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Portsmouth, Iowa

He is survived by his children: Marcia Nelson of Kimballton, IA; Phyllis Allen of Harlan, IA; Dan Hayes of Harlan, IA; Janelle Christensen (Nick Journigan) of Elmo, MO and Patricia Hayes of Harlan, IA; 9 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Charles Edward Hayes was born on a farm East of Portsmouth, Iowa, on November 3, 1930, the only son of Charles and Louisa (Andersen) Hayes. Due to the death of his parents. When he was only 11 months old, Chuck was raised by his grandparents, Anton and Louise Andersen. He attended country school and graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1948.

After high school, Chuck worked at the Cox Elevator in Tennant, Iowa driving trucks until January of 1949 when he enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the Medical Company of the 15th Infantry Regiment until his honorable discharge on January 26, 1950. He then was a member of the United States Army Reserve until being honorably discharged in 1960.

On June 7, 1950, he was united in marriage to Bernadine Pauley at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama, Iowa. Five children were born to this union: Marcia, Phyllis, Dan, Janelle and Patricia. After their marriage, Chuck and Bernadine continued to live in Shelby County where Chuck was employed for several years as a carpenter for the Grote Construction Company and then was employed by Western Iowa Pork in Harlan until he retired in 1993.

Charles developed an entertainment character named "Foster" Hayes based on the television character "Foster" Brooks, a tipsy comedian. His first appearance was at the Portsmouth Centennial in 1982, He then went on to appear at clubs, banquets, class reunions, the Iowa Meat Processors Association and the Martin Family Show. These appearances continued until 2007.

Charles "Foster" Hayes died at his home, the house he was born in, on Sunday, October 10, 2010, having attained the age of seventy-nine years, eleven months and eight days. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine, his parents, grandson, Christopher James Allen, and great granddaughter, Ashley Jordon Shropshire.

He is survived by his children: Marcia Nelson of Kimballton, Iowa; Phyllis Allen of Harlan, Iowa; Dan Hayes of Harlan; Janelle Christensen and friend Nick Journigan of Elmo, Missouri and Patricia Hayes of Harlan, Iowa; nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Rev. John Dorton celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth. American Legion Post No. 547 had Military Rites at the St. Mary’s Cemetery with Tim Waltz, Chuck Wendt, Keri Pauley, Jerry Pauley, Dennis Wilke, and Ron Gau serving as casket bearers.

HEILESEN, GAYLORD LaVERNE

April 26, 1924 - October 2, 2010

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GAYLORD L. HEILESEN, 86, of Kirkman, died Sat., Oct. 2nd, in Manilla. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Oct. 7th, at the Irwin Church of Christ in Irwin. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at the funeral home is open from 1-8pm Wed. (10/6), where the family will be present from 5-7pm.

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Funeral services for 86 year old Gaylord Heilesen of Kirkman will be held on Thursday, October 7 at 10:30am at Irwin Church of Christ in Irwin with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin. Gaylord Heilesen passed away on Saturday, October 2 in Manilla. Survivors include his wife Maxine Heilesen of Irwin, 1 son, Keith "Statman" Heilesen of Harlan; 1 daughter, Denise Winchell of Logan; 1 sister, Shirley (Ralph) Doonan of Alexandria, MN; 1 brother- Merlyn (Betty) Heilesen of Kirkman; 4 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where friends may call Wednesday, October 6 from 1 to 8pm with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7pm.

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Gaylord LaVerne Heilesen
April 26, 1924 - October 2, 2010

son of Arthur and Mary (Constable) Heilesen

SURVIVORS: Wife - Maxine (Eggerss) Heilesen of Irwin, IA; 1 Son - Keith "Statman" Heilesen of Harlan, IA; 1 Daughter - Denise Winchell of Logan, IA; 1 Sister - Shirley (Ralph) Doonan of Alexandria, MN; 1 Brother - Merlyn (Betty) Heilesen of Kirkman, IA; 4 Grandchildren - Hannah Winchell, Isabelle Winchell, Jaxon Winchell, Haddie Winchell; and Other Relatives & Friends

Hometown: Kirkman, IA

Visitation Date:
Wednesday, Oct 6, 2010
Visitation time:
1:00-8:00 p.m.

Visitation location:
Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home
1401 Garfield Avenue
Harlan, IA

Visitation comments:

The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Service Date: Thursday, Oct 7, 2010
Service time: 10:30 a.m.
Service location: Irwin Church of Christ, 309 Ann Street, Irwin, IA
Service comments: Burial is in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, IA.

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Gaylord LaVerne Heilesen, the son of Arthur Clarence and Mary Elizabeth (Constable) Heilesen, was born on April 26, 1924, on the family farm located east of Kirkman, Iowa. He attended country school and graduated from Kirkman High School in 1941. Gaylord farmed, first with his father, and later in partnership with his brother, Merlyn.
On March 2, 1952, Gaylord married Maxine Augusta Eggerss in Avoca, Iowa. The couple lived on the farm until February 15, 2010, when they moved to Irwin, Iowa, following a fire on the farm. Gaylord became a resident of the Manilla Manor in Manilla, Iowa, on September 7, 2010.

Gaylord was a member of the Irwin Church of Christ in Irwin, Iowa, where he had served as a deacon and trustee. He was the former president of the Midwest Quarter Horse Breeders Association, and had served as a Douglas Township trustee and a member of the Kirkman Fire Department. Gaylord had also been a Shelby County Fair Board member, a Myrtue Medical Center board trustee, and a FMCTC board member. He enjoyed raising and showing quarter horses and attending farm and horse auctions.

Gaylord L. Heilesen died on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at the Manilla Manor in Manilla, Iowa, having reached the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 6 days.

Gaylord was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marjorie Davey, one son-in-law, James Winchell; and one brother-in-law, Clark Davey. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Maxine Heilesen of Irwin, Iowa; one son, Keith "Statman" Heilesen of Harlan, Iowa; one daughter, Denise Winchell of Logan, Iowa; one sister, Shirley (Ralph) Doonan of Alexandria, Minnesota; one brother, Merlyn (Betty) Heilesen of Kirkman, Iowa; four grandchildren, Hannah Winchell, Isabelle Winchell, Jaxon Winchell, and Haddie Winchell; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 7, 2010, at the Irwin Church of Christ in Irwin, Iowa, with Rev. Ted Sieck officiating. Peggy Ahrenholtz served as the organist. Casket bearers were John Davey, Glenn Davey, Gene Davey, Craig Bower, Marty Davey, Robert Davey, David Heilesen, and Douglas Heilesen. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Irwin, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.

HELLER, PHYLLIS ANN (WILWERDING)

died November 16, 2010

Phyllis made several contributions to
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PHYLLIS ANN HELLER, 73, of Defiance, died Tue., Nov. 16th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Funeral services are currently pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Funeral Services for 73 year old Phyllis Ann Heller of Defiance are pending at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Phyllis Heller passed away on Tuesday, November 16 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include her children; Janette (Bob) Bogler of Harlan, Janet (Jeff) Theulen of Defiance, and Kenneth Heller. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Phyllis Ann Heller - Age 73
Who Died On Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Visitation
Friday, November 19, 2010
12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, November 19, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, November 20, 2010
10:30 A.M.
St. Peter’s Church
Defiance, Iowa

Interment
Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery
Defiance, IA

She is survived by her husband, Roger Heller of Defiance, IA; her children: Jannette (Bob) Bogler of Harlan, IA; Janet (Jeff) Theulen of Defiance, IA; Kenneth (Christiane) Heller of Killeen, TX; and 7 grandchildren; her brothers and sisters: Richard (Shirley) Wilwerding of Harlan,IA; Ivo (Darlene) Wilwerding of Westphalia, IA; Norma (Marvin) Jablonski of Omaha, NE; Jolene (Ed) Blum of Panama, IA;Duane "Bud" (Sandy) Wilwerding of Omaha, NE; Judy (John) Thraen of Earling, IA; Jane Wilwerding of St. Louis, MO; Carol (Don) Eagle of Dallas, TX; Larry (Sharon) Wilwerding of Omaha, NE

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Phyllis Ann Heller, daughter of Carl and Irene (Rosman) Wilwerding, was born on September 11, 1937 at Defiance, Iowa. She was baptized at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance and was confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Buck Grove, Iowa. She attended grade school in the Buck Grove and Defiance area and graduated from Irwin High School with the class of 1955. After high school, Phyllis worked as a home health aid.

On December 28, 1957, she was united in marriage to Roger Heller at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Logan, Iowa. Three children were born to this union, twin daughters, Jannette and Janet and son, Kenneth. After their marriage, Roger and Phyllis made their home at Fort Bliss in Texas where Roger was stationed in the United States Army. After Roger received his honorable discharge, they moved back to the Defiance area where Roger farmed and Phyllis was a homemaker.

In 1967, they retired from farming and moved into their present home in Defiance. Phyllis then became employed at Communication Data Services in Harlan. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and its Altar Society. Phyllis was an avid genealogist and historian for the Defiance area and has completed a book on her family tree dating back from 1745 to the present. She was one of the organizers of the Defiance Sesquicentennial History Book. She helped to research and organize a book containing the history of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. She has also been instrumental in the restoration of the Old Pioneer Cemeteries in southwest Iowa.

Family was important to Phyllis. She enjoyed camping and family events with her children and grandchildren. Roger and Phyllis were blessed to observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary in December of 2007. After she retired from CDS in 1999, Phyllis continued her work in genealogy and enjoyed life with her family.

Phyllis died on November 16, 2010 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan having attained the age of seventy-three years, two months and five days. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by an infant sister, Maxine.

Survivors include her husband Roger Heller of Defiance; her children: Jannette and her husband Bob Bogler of Harlan, Iowa; Janet and her husband Jeff Theulen of Defiance and Kenneth Heller and his wife Christiane, of Killeen, Texas; seven grandchildren: Kim and her husband Andy Zahn, Stacy Theulen and her fiancé Ray Wellman, Todd Theulen, Kyle Bogler, Brett Bogler, Cory Bogler and Sina Heller; her siblings: Richard Wilwerding and his wife Shirley of Harlan; Ivo Wilwerding and his wife Darlene of Westphalia, Iowa; Norma and her husband Marvin Jablonski of Omaha Nebraska; Jolene and her husband Ed Blum of Panama, Iowa; Duane "Bud" Wilwerding and his wife Sandy of Omaha; Judy and her husband John Thraen of Earling; Jane Wilwerding of St. Louis, Missouri, Carol and her husband Don Eagle of Dallas Texas and Larry Wilwerding and his wife Sharon of Omaha; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Rev. Chris Fontanini and Rev. Glen Wilwerding celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance. Interment was held in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Defiance with Andy Zahn, Todd Theulen, Kyle Bogler, Brett Bogler, Ray Wellman, and Cory Bogler serving as casket bearers.

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Heller, 73, Defiance, died November 16, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Tuesday, November 23, 2010

DEFIANCE -- Phyllis Ann Heller, 73, Defiance, died November 16 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.

Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with burial in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. A wake service will be held Friday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation is Friday from noon-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Heller is survived by her husband, Roger, of Defiance; daughters Jannette (Bob) Bogler of Harlan and Janet (Jeff) Theulen of Defiance; son Kenneth (Christiane) Heller of Kileen, Texas; brothers Richard (Shirley) Wilwerding of Harlan, Ivo (Darlene) Wilwerding of Westphalia, Duane “Bud” (Sandy) Wilwerding of Omaha and Larry (Sharon) Wilwerding of Omaha; sisters Norma (Marvin) Jablonski of Omaha, Jolene (Ed) Blum of Panama, Judy (John) Thraen of Earling, Jane Wilwerding of St. Louis, o. and Carol (Don) Eagle of Dallas, Texas; and seven grandchildren.

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Hendricks, Luella A. (Leinen)

died October 13, 2010

Hendricks, Luella A. (Leinen) died October 13, 2010

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LUELLA A. HENDRICKS, 92, of Earling, died Wed., Oct. 13th, at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home. Funeral services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 92 year old Luella A. Hendricks of Earling will be held on Monday, October 18 at 10:30am at the St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth with burial in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Portsmouth. Luella Hendricks passed away on Wednesday, October 13 at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home. Survivors include 3 daughters; Joann Lawyer of Colorado Springs, CO; Darlene (Wade) Fiscus of Longmont, CO; Colleen (Al) Wingert of Buckeye, AZ; 2 sons; Larry (Judy) Hendricks of Portsmouth, and Ron (Michelle) Hendricks of Brighton, CO. 4 sisters; Arlene (Joe S.) Reinig of Portsmouth, Mary Ellen Reisz of Portsmouth, Cleo Lefeber of Minden, and Lois (Duane) Book of Fort Lupton, CO; and 1 brother Robert (Connie) Leinen of Persia; 12 Grandchildren, and 16 Great-Grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where a visitation will be held from noon to 4pm on Sunday, October 17. A visitation will also be held from 6 to 9pm at St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth on Sunday, October 17, with the Wake service at 7:00.

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Arrangements and Services For
Luella A. Hendricks - Age 92
Who Died On
Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Visitation
Sunday, October 17, 2010
12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Visitation
Sunday, October 17, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima
Portsmouth, Iowa

Wake Service
Sunday, October 17, 2010
7:00 PM
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima
Portsmouth, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, October 18, 2010
10:30 AM
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima
Portsmouth, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Portsmouth, Iowa

She is survived by her children: Joann Lawyer of Colorado Springs, CO, Darlene (Wade) Fiscus of Longmont, CO, Larry (Judy) Hendricks of Portsmouth, IA, Colleen (Al) Wingert of Buckeye, AZ, and Ron (Michelle) Hendricks of Brighton, CO; his siblings: Arlene (Joe S.) Reinig of Portsmouth, IA, Mary Ellen Reisz of Portsmouth, IA, Cleo (Harold) Lefeber of Minden, IA, Robert (Connie) Leinen of Persia, IA, and Lois (Duane) Book of Fort Lupton, CO; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Luella Ann Hendricks, the daughter of M. D. and Flora Elizabeth (Stinn) Leinen, was born on June 11, 1918 near Portsmouth, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and attended St. Mary’s School in Portsmouth. Luella grew to adulthood on her parents farm helping with the many farm chores and helping to raise her brothers and sisters.

Luella was united in marriage to Ernest A. Hendricks on September 14, 1942 at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Six children were born to this union: Karen, JoAnn, Darlene, Larry, Colleen and Ronald. After their marriage, Ernest and Luella were members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and farmed near Portsmouth. In 1962, the family then made their home in Portsmouth and after the death of her husband Ernest on January 17, 1972, Luella continued to make her home in Portsmouth where she remained active in the church and was employed for over ten years at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.

In addition to being a lifetime member of St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Luella was an active member in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of St. Katherine’s of Earling for over sixty-four years. Traveling was a source of enjoyment for her as well as quilting, embroidering, gardening and outings with her sisters. She continued to make her home in Portsmouth until 2009 when she became a resident of Little Flower Haven in Earling. This is were she died on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 , having attained the age of ninety-two years, four months, and two days.

In addition to her parents and her husband Ernest, she was preceded in death by her daughter Karen Wehr and her siblings Rita, Mark and Arthur. Survivors include her children: JoAnn Lawyer of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Darlene and her husband Wade Fiscus of Longmont Colorado, Larry Hendricks and his wife Judy of Portsmouth, Iowa, Colleen and her husband Al Wingert of Buckeye, Arizona and Ronald Hendricks and his wife Michelle of Brighton, Colorado; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, her sisters and brother: Arlene and her husband Joe Reinig of Portsmouth, Mary Ellen Reisz of Portsmouth, Cleo Mae and her husband Harold Lefeber of Minden, Iowa, Robert Leinen and his wife Connie of Persia, Iowa and Lois and her husband Duane Book of Ft. Lupton, Colorado; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Rev. John Dorton celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth. Honorary casket bearers were Todd Hendricks, Chad Fiscus, Aaron Hendricks, Heather Bucksner, Kim Hendricks, and Christine Hendricks. Serving as casket bearers were Dan Hendricks, Eric Wingert, Marc Wingert, David Bucksner, John Wehr, and Joel Fiscus. Interment was held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portsmouth.

Hilger, Larry Allan

died October 26, 2010

Funeral Services for 61 year old Larry Allan Hilger of Portsmouth will be held on Saturday, October 30 at 3:30pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel with military rites on Monday, November 1. He passed away on Tuesday, October 26 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Hilger of Portsmouth; 3 daughters; Heather (Barry) Jennings of Shawnee Mission, KS, Jennifer (Duane) Dow of Walnut, Amy Mickey of Harlan; 1 son; William Mickey (Fiancée, Hattie) of Panama; 2 Brothers; James (Mary) Hilger of Cody, WY, and Dennis Hilger of Creston, and 1 sister; Laurie (Peter) Clark of Providence, RI. 9 Grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where family will greet friends on Saturday, October 30 from 1pm to 3:30pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Larry Allan Hilger - Age 61
Who Died On
Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Family Will Greet Friends
Saturday, October 30, 2010
1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, October 30, 2010
3:30 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Military Rites
Iowa Veterans Cemetery
Van Meter, Iowa

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Hilger of Portsmouth, IA; his children: Heather (Barry) Jennings of Shawnee Mission, KS; Jennifer (Duane) Dow of Walnut, IA; Amy Mickey of Harlan, IA and William (Fiancé Hattie) Mickey of Panama, IA; his brothers and sister: James (Mary) Hilger of Cody, WY; Dennis Hilger of Creston, IA and Laurie (Peter) Clark of Providence, RI

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Larry Allan Hilger’s story began in Harlan, Iowa. He was born on February 26, 1949 to Donald and Madonna (O’Connor) Hilger. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, attended St. Michael’s Grade School and graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1967.

The next chapter in his life began when he enlisted in the United States Army where he served in Germany during the Viet Nam Conflict. Larry served in the military post office at the Wurzburg, Germany Army Base. In January 1969, he was given the Soldier’s Medal for rescuing a drowning girl off the coast of California in September of 1968. This is the nation’s highest award given in a non-combat situation. To quote the newspaper article,"Private Hilger grabbed the girl around the waist and held her head above water; it took him ten minutes to reach the shore with her."

After receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to the Midwest where he became employed by Northwestern Bell in Omaha, Nebraska.

Larry was trained as a lineman at the Northwestern Bell School, and later worked as an installer repairman in the Omaha area. He worked in several capacities as Northwestern Bell became AT&T, U S West and later Qwest Communications. At Qwest he mainly managed part of the computer room overseeing the care and control of the long distance transmission tapes. He also became a member of the Communication Workers of America Local No. 7400 AFL-CIO Labor Union and served for several years as the Union Steward.

On July 31, 1971 he was united in marriage to Suella Leuschen at St. Mary’s Church in Panama, Iowa. Two children were born to this union, Heather and Matthew. Throughout his life, Larry loved spending his free time with his family. He was a gifted storyteller who could entertain with his tales of hunting, fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed playing cards and winning at scrabble. When he wasn’t watching Seinfeld, he was fascinated by the history of WWII. He loved to take afternoon drives through the Iowa countryside. His trips to Wyoming with his brothers, his sons and his close friend were some of his favorite times.

After his marriage ended, Larry continued to live in the Omaha area. He later married Deborah Sayre Mickey on May 22, 1981 in Omaha. In 2001, he decided to retire from Qwest, and the next year they moved to Portsmouth, Iowa.

Larry died on October 26, 2010 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, eight months after his sixty-first birthday. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Matthew.

Larry’s story lingers in the hearts of his wife Deborah of Portsmouth, his daughter Heather Jennings and her husband Barry of Shawnee, Kansas, daughter Jennifer Dow and her husband Duane of Walnut, Iowa, daughter Amy Mickey of Harlan, Iowa, son William Mickey and his fiancé Hattie of Panama, Iowa. Additional survivors include two brothers James and his wife Mary Hilger of Cody, Wyoming, Dennis Hilger of Creston, Iowa and a sister Laurie and her husband Peter Clark of Providence Rhode Island, nine grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services were conducted by Rev. Jeff Erlemeier at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Military Rites were conducted at Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 1, 2010 with Barry Jennings, Shayn Dow, William Mickey, Jackson Jennings, Duane Dow and Mike Hilger serving as casket bearers.

Holmes, Stephanie Jo

August 20, 1986 - October 26, 2010

Published in The Daily Nonpareil, Harlan, Iowa on 10/29/2010

Stephanie Jo Holmes, age 24, of Bellevue, Neb., passed away October 26, 2010.

She was born August 20, 1986, in Council Bluffs. She graduated from Bellevue East High School. Stephanie was a licensed CNA at Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan, Iowa.

Stephanie was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Hazel Marr. Stephanie had a great love and devotion for everyone.

Survivors include her mother, Brenda; father, Perry; sister, Courtney; grandparents, Ira and Connie Plunkett, Sharon and Tom Symonds, Norm and Joyce Holmes; great grandmother, Helen Still; aunts, uncles, several cousins; her loving dog "Vanity" and cat, "PJ".

The body has been cremated; no services will be held.

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Bayliss Park Chapel
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779
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Stephanie Holmes

Birth date: August 20, 1986

Death date: October 26, 2010

Obituary:

DIRECT CREMATION / NO SERVICE

Jacobsen, Curtiss Lee

died December 2, 2010

Jacobsen, 52, Avoca, died December 2, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Monday, December 13, 2010

AVOCA -- Curtiss Lee Jacobsen, 52, Avoca, died December 2 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.

Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hancock Cemetery.

Jacobsen is survived by his father, Dennis Jacobsen, of Hancock and his mother, Lois (Wendt) Jacobsen of Hancock; his wife, Lisa (Smith) Jacobsen of Avoca; sons Ryan Jacobsen of Avoca, Jordan Jacobsen of Avoca and Matthew Guyer of Omaha; daughters Amanda (Jacobsen) Jacobsen of Avoca and Sarah (Jacobsen) Bruck of Harlan; brothers Dennis (Debra) Jacobsen of Hancock, Steven (Renae) Jacobsen of Webster City, Kevin (Peggy) Jacobsen of Avoca and Daren Jacobsen of Hancock; and three grandchildren.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca was in charge of arrangements.

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CURTISS LEE JACOBSEN, 52, of Avoca, died Thu., Dec. 2nd, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Graveside services will be held 1:30-p.m. Mon., Dec. 6th, in the Hancock Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

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Graveside services for 52 year old Curtiss Lee Jacobsen of Avoca will be held on Monday, December 6 at 1:30pm in the Hancock Cemetery. He passed away on Thursday, December 2 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Survivors include: his wife, Lisa Jacobsen of Avoca; 3 sons; Ryan Jacobsen, and Jordan Jacobsen both of Avoca, Matthew Guyer of Omaha, NE; 2 daughters; Amanda Jacobsen of Avoca, and Sarah Bruck of Harlan; 3 Grandchildren; 4 brothers; Dennis (Debra) Jacobsen of Hancock, Steven (Renae) Jacobsen of Webster City, Kevin (Peggy) Jacobsen of Avoca, and Daren Jacobsen of Hancock. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
Curtiss Lee Jacobsen - Age 52
Who Died on Thursday, December 2, 2010

Graveside Services
Monday, December 6, 2010
1:30 P.M.
Oak Hill Cemetery
Hancock, Iowa

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Jacobsen of Avoca, IA; his children: Ryan Jacobsen of Avoca; Amanda Jacobsen of Avoca; Jordan Jacobsen of Avoca; Sarah Bruck of Harlan, IA and Matthew Guyer of Omaha, NE; his parents, Dennis and Lois Jacobsen of Hancock, IA and his brothers: Dennis (Debra) Jacobsen of Hancock; Steven (Renea’) Jacobsen of Webster City, IA; Kevin (Peggy) Jacobsen of Avoca and Daren Jacobsen of Hancock.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is handling arrangements
(800) 447-2588

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Curtiss Lee Jacobsen was born on September 8, 1958 to Dennis and Lois (Wendt) Jacobsen in Harlan, Iowa. He started his schooling in Hancock and transferred to Avoca. He graduated from Avoca High School with the Class of 1976.

On February 2, 1984, he was united in marriage to Lisa Smith in Avoca, Iowa. They were the parents of five children: Ryan, Amanda, Jordan, Sarah, and Matthew.

He worked for the Hancock Elevator and delivered fertilizer until he became disabled in 2007.

Curtiss died suddenly on Thursday, December 2, 2010, having attained the age of fifty-two years, two months, and twenty-four days.

He is survived by his wife of twenty-six years Lisa Jacobsen of Avoca, Iowa; his children: Ryan Jacobsen of Avoca, Amanda Jacobsen of Avoca, Jordan Jacobsen of Avoca, Sarah Bruck of Harlan, Iowa, and Matthew Guyer of Omaha, Nebraska; three grandchildren: Faith, Lucas, and Chase; his parents Dennis and Lois Jacobsen of Hancock, Iowa; brothers: Dennis Jacobsen and his wife Debra of Hancock, Steven Jacobsen and his wife Renae of Webster City, Iowa, Kevin Jacobsen and his wife Peggy of Avoca, and Daren Jacobsen of Hancock; other family members and many friends.

Pastor Melissa Drake officiated the 1:30 PM graveside service on Monday, December 6, 2010 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Hancock, Iowa.

Jans, Loretta M.

died December 13, 2010

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Mass of Christian Burial for 87 year old Loretta Jans of Harlan will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, December 18th at the St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery. Loretta Jans passed away at the Myrtue Medical Center on Monday. Survivors include Son Kenneth (Rosmary) Jans of Omaha; Daughter Marilyn (Larry) Deal of Atlanta, GA; Son Donald (Peg) Jans of Solon, IA; Sister Flourence Bolte of Omaha; Two brothers; one sister; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Friday from 8 pm - 9 pm and a wake service at 7 pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Loretta M. Jans - Age 87
Who died on Monday, December 13, 2010

Visitation
Friday, December 17, 2010
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, December 17, 2010
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, December 18, 2010
10:30 AM
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Loretta is survived by her children: Kenneth (Rosemary) Jans of Omaha, Nebraska, Marilyn (Larry) Deal of Braselton, Georgia, and Donald (Peg) Jans of Solon, Iowa; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters: Florence Bolte of Ralston, Nebraska, and Rose (Rudy) Hubli of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; and brothers Joe Bock of Westphalia, Iowa, and Bob (Sharon) Bock of Palm Springs, California.

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Loretta Marie Jans was born on March 24, 1923, to Florenz and Olga (Kronfuss) Bock in Westphalia, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. She attended country school until the eighth grade and was President of the Young Women’s Society at St. Boniface.

On February 9, 1943, Loretta was united in marriage to Albert J. Jans at St. Boniface. Three children were born to this union: Kenny, Marilyn, and Don. They made their home in Shelby County where Albert worked for various farmers. Loretta was always willing to help on the farm.

She led a simple life and loved to cook, spending many hours preparing her family’s favorite foods for them. She also loved baking, especially apple pies. She liked housework and worked many years helping different families. She grew plants and was especially fond of baby tears and angel wings. She also had a vegetable garden and canned her own pickles. She has been an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Guild since 1946.

After Albert’s death in 2006, Loretta moved to an apartment in Harlan. She loved playing cards with her friends, especially pitch, having garage sales, and yelling bingo! She wrote poetry and stories.

Loretta died on Monday, December 13, 2010 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-seven years, eight months, and nineteen days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of sixty-three years, grandson Jeff Deal, sisters Marie and Theresa, and brothers Tony and Bernard.

She is survived by her children: Kenny Jans and his wife Rosemary of Omaha, Nebraska, Marilyn and her husband Larry Deal of Braselton, Georgia, and Don Jans and his wife Peg of Solon, Iowa; five grandchildren: Brian Jans and his wife Dana, Beckie Jans and Joe Weaver, Erica and her husband Jason Buffington, Jesse Jans and his wife Carissa, and Wyatt Jans; Jennifer Deal; seven great-grandchildren: Brandon, Bailyn, Jada, Gracie, Cole, Brody, and Reilynn; brothers and sisters: Florence Bolte of Ralston, Nebraska, Joe Bock of Westphalia, Iowa, Rose and her husband Rudy Hubli of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Bob Bock and his wife Sharon of Palm Springs, California; other family members and friends.

Rev. John Frost celebrated the 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa, on Saturday, December 18, 2010. Honorary casket bearer was Jeff Deal. Serving as casket bearers were Brian Jans, Erica Buffington, Beckie Jans, Jesse Jans, and Wyatt Jans. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery.

Jensen, Evelyn Irma

Died Dec. 24, 2010

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EVELYN IRMA JENSEN, 86, of Harlan, died Friday, Dec. 24th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Funeral services will be held 2-p.m. Wed., Dec. 29th, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church, with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-9pm Tue., (12/28) at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Funeral Services for 86 year old Evelyn Jensen of Harlan will be Wednesday, December 29, at 2pm at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn. Burial will be in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Evelyn Jensen passed away December 24 at the Elm Crest Retirement Community. Survivors include, children Alan (Maureen) Jensen of Exira, Randy (Cindy) Jensen of West Des Moines, Richard Jensen of Mitchellville, daughters, Lori (Jensen) Wells of Fonda, Cindy (Darrell) Marchall of West Des Moines, Joyce (Verner) Hansen of Kimballton, 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec 28, from 1pm to 9pm.

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Arrangements and Services for
Evelyn I. Jensen - Age 86
Who died on Friday, December 24, 2010

Visitation
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
2:00 PM
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Elk Horn, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Iowa

Evelyn is survived by her sons: Alan (Maureen) Jensen of Exira, IA, Randy (Cindy) Jensen of West Des Moines, IA, and Richard Jensen of Mitchelville, IA; daughters: Lori (Jensen) Wells of Fonda, IA, Cindy (Darrell) Marshall of West Des Moines, IA, and Joyce (Verner) Hansen of Kimballton, IA; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters: Harriet Goshorn of Harlan, IA and Frances (Harold) Ahrenholtz of Denver, CO; and brother Raymond (Marge) Madsen of Fort Collins, CO.

Memorials May Be Directed To:
Alzheimer's Association of Greater Iowa
1730 28th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 440-2722
www.alz.org/greateriowa

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Evelyn Irma Jensen was born on April 15, 1924 on a farm north of Avoca, Iowa, to Peter and Margretha (Olesen) Madsen, Danish immigrants who arrived in Iowa in 1909 and 1917 respectively. Evelyn attended school through eighth grade at Fairview #5 near the family homestead. She enjoyed school, was a champion speller and was advanced one full grade after being home schooled for a time following a serious injury from a fall. The Madsen family moved to Harlan in 1936 where Evelyn attended high school, graduating in 1941.

Evelyn was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and met her husband, Wilfred Jensen, while attending church at Harlan Immanuel Lutheran Church. The couple was married in the same church on July 17, 1946 and started their life together with Wilfred’s four-year-old daughter, Joyce, on Wilfred’s parent’s farm near Walnut, Iowa. The Jensens moved several times during their married life but never far from their roots in Shelby County. Eventually their family grew to include three sons and two more daughters.

Evelyn enjoyed running the household as the family grew and proved to be an excellent cook and baker. She often had a large garden and did a lot of canning and pickling. She also sewed many of the children’s clothes. Evelyn kept very busy with family gatherings and her involvement in church and school activities and the neighborhood Social Hour Ladies Club.

The family moved for the last time in 1963, back to the neighborhood north of Kimballton, where they had resided in the 1950's. Here Wilfred and Evelyn built a new home, ran a grain farm and small cattle feeding operation and in 1967, built an automated egg laying facility.

As the children were growing and after nearly twenty-five years of marriage, Evelyn had the opportunity to take a job away from the home. On December 31, 1973, she started a position with Jorgensen Commodities Brokerage in Audubon, Iowa. She passed her Commodities Broker License exam in 1975 for which she was very proud and enjoyed working for the Jorgensen organization for over twenty-three years, retiring in February of 1997.

Wilfred had passed away in 1986 after a five-year illness. In 1998, after her retirement, Evelyn moved from the farm to a small home she purchased in Elk Horn. Her health dictated a move to the Elk Horn Retirement Home in 2000 and then to Elm Crest Health Center in Harlan where she resided until her death on December 24, 2010. She had attained the age of eighty-six years, eight months, and nine days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a son-in-law, Thomas Wells.

Evelyn is survived by her children: Joyce and her husband Verner Hansen of Kimballton, Iowa, Alan Jensen and his wife Maureen of Exira, Iowa, Randall Jensen and his wife Cindy of West Des Moines, Iowa, Lori Wells of Fonda, Iowa, Cindy and her husband Darrel Marshall of Urbandale, Iowa, and Richard Jensen of Mitchellville, Iowa; sixteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; sisters: Harriet Goshorn of Harlan, Iowa and Frances and her husband Harold Ahrenholtz of Denver, Colorado; brother Raymond Madsen and his wife Marge of Fort Collins, Colorado; sister-in-law Lois Hansen of Walnut, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.

Pastor Keith Menter officiated the 2:00 PM funeral service on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Wayne Hansen, Christopher Jensen, Kevin Hansen, Patrick Jensen, Justin Stewart, Parker Wels, Grant Wells, and Nick Jensen. Interment was held at Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa.

Memorials May Be Directed To:

Alzheimer's Association of Greater Iowa

1730 28th Street

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 440-2722

www.alz.org/greateriowa

Karsten, Marlys Jan (Rutherford)

July 29, 1935 - October 23, 2010

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Funeral Services for 75 year old Marlys Karsten of Manning will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, October 26 at the United Methodist Church in Manning with burial in the Manning Cemetery in Manning. Marlys passed away on Saturday, October 23rd at Manning Regional Heathcare Center in Manning. Survivors include 7 children; Jeff Karsten of Chandler, AZ; Jim Karsten of Manning; Jan Lorensen of Manning; Joni Summers of Gilbert, AZ; Julie Rasmussen of Manilla; Joe Karsten of Manning; Jay Karsten of Mesa, AZ; 15 Grandchildren; 19 Great-Grandchildren; 2 Great-Great Grandchildren; 4 brothers; Raymond Rutherford of Manilla; Lanny Rutherford of Estherville; Wayne Rutherford of NE; and Tom Rutherford of Manilla; and 2 sisters; Diane Sonderman of Earling and Gloria Lohrman of Denison. The Johnson & Woodhouse Funeral home in Manning is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call from 4 to 8pm on Monday, October 25 at the United Methodist Church in Manning.

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Marlys Jan Karsten
(July 29, 1935 - October 23, 2010)

Visitation
4 PM to 8 PM
Monday, October 25, 2010
United Methodist Church
Manning, Iowa

Funeral Service
10:30 AM
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
United Methodist Church
Manning, Iowa

Officiating
Reverend Alberta Ervin

Music
Janet Myer, Organist
Georgia Lohrmann, Vocalist

Casket Bearers
John Lorenzen Benjamin Lorenzen Nick Rasmussen
Tyler Summers David Marks Blake Davis Casey Karsten

Honorary Casket Bearers
Pam Hallberg Jocelyn O’Hara
Amy Ferneding Andrea Cheney Kasie Sanford
Kami Rasmussen Kylie Summers Alexis Karsten

Interment
Manning Cemetery
Manning, Iowa

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Marlys Jan, daughter of Raymond U. and Rose (Kruger) Rutherford, was born July 29, 1935, at Manilla, Iowa. She grew up in Manilla and graduated from Manilla High School with the class of 1953. She then attended comptometer school in Sioux City.

On April 1, 1954, Marlys was united in marriage with Wilbur "Casey" Karsten in Council Bluffs. Seven children were born to this union. With the exception of a short time in Audubon, the family made their home in Manning. Marlys was a stay-at-home mom and also worked as a clerk with numerous businesses including: SaveMor, Skelgas, Thrifty’s, Grimm’s and Casey’s.

Throughout the years, Marlys was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Manning Hospital Auxiliary and volunteered at the HausBarn. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, crocheting and bowling. Marlys cherished spending time with her family and friends.

In October of 2010, Marlys suffered a major stroke following open-heart surgery. On Saturday, October 23, 2010, she died at Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa. She was 75 years of age.

Marlys is survived by seven children: Jeff Karsten and wife Rita of Chandler, Arizona; Jim Karsten and wife JoAnn of Manning; Jan Lorenzen and husband Dan of Manning; Joni Summers and husband Doug of Gilbert, Arizona; Julie Rasmussen and husband Mike of Manilla; Joe Karsten and wife Becky of Manning; Jay Karsten and wife Allison of Mesa, Arizona; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four brothers: Raymond Rutherford and wife Kay of Manilla; Lanny Rutherford and wife Maureen of Estherville; Wayne Rutherford and wife Donna of Roca, Nebraska; Tom Rutherford and wife Carolyn of Manilla; two sisters: Diane Sonderman of Earling and Gloria Lohrmann and husband Ron of Denison; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Casey on December 18, 1978; Wilbur’s parents Albert and Hilda (Schroeder) Karsten; two brothers-in-law Robert Sonderman and Gerald Schroeder and a sister-in-law Joyce Schroeder.

KIESEL-CHIPMAN, Millie Etta

Died Dec. 15, 2010

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MILLIE ETTA KIESEL-CHIPMAN, 94, of Dunlap, died Wed., Dec. 15th, at the Dunlap Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held 2:00-p.m. Sat., Dec. 18th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, where the family will greet friends one-hour prior to the service, Saturday. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery.

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Funeral Services for 94 year old Millie Etta Kiesel-Chipman of Dunlap will be held on Saturday, December 18 at 2pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Shelby Cemetery. She passed away on Wednesday, December 15 at Dunlap Nursing and Rehab Center. She is survived by her 4 children: Robert (Juanita) Kiesel of Omaha, NE; Paul Kiesel of Apopka, FL; Dennis Kiesel of Hollister, MO; Marsha Truell, Grand Island, NE; 3 Step-Children: Galen (Anita) Chipman of Des Moines; Vivian (Richard) Dau of Oakland; Marian Nielsen of Omaha, NE; 10 Grandchildren; 11 Great-Grandchildren; and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Family will greet friends at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca on Saturday, December 18 beginning at 1pm until the time of service.

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Arrangements and Services For Millie E. Kiesel-Chipman - Age 94
Who died on Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Family Will Greet Friends
Saturday, December 18, 2010
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Saturday, December 18, 2010
2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Iowa

Millie is survived by her sons: Robert (Juanita) Kiesel of Omaha, NE, Paul Kiesel of Apopka, FL, and Dennis Kiesel of Hollister, MO; daughter Marsha Truell of Grand Island, NE; step-children: Galen (Anita) Chipman of Des Moines, IA, Vivian (Richard) Dau of Oakland, IA, and Marian Nielsen of Omaha; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is handling arrangements
(800) 447-2588

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Millie Kiesel-Chipman was born on January 18, 1916, in Kirkman, Iowa, to Robert and Esther (Tangeman) Bailey. She was raised by her paternal grandparents and she had one sister Dorothy.

Millie was married to Ernest Kiesel on October 17, 1933, in Shelby, Iowa. The raised four children: Robert, Paul, Dennis and Marsha. The family enjoyed going to the dances in Avoca and doing the Jitterbug. Together the family would make trips to the Iowa State Fair, sometimes staying for a week at a time.

Millie loved her bulldog she had in her childhood and she also loved cats. She enjoyed gardening and canning fruits and vegetables; however, one of her greatest joys was helping others. Millie always wanted to be a nurse, but instead became a nurses aid. She worked at Jenny Edmudson Hospital, as well as many nursing homes, throughout her lifetime.

Ernest died in September of 1962 at age 54. Millie continued to help others. She joined a group of women that helped out during WWII by learning things like First Aid.

On December 3, 1983, she was united in marriage to Millard Chipman in Shelby, Iowa. Millie and Millard made their home in Shelby. Later, after declining health, they entered into the Dunlap Nursing Home together. After Millard’s death, Millie continued to live in the Dunlap facility where she especially enjoyed eating her favorite meals that included fried chicken and sweets. She was known to not only eat her dessert at mealtimes, but everyone else’s as well.

Millie enjoyed her time at the Dunlap Nursing Home and this is where she died on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, having attained the age of ninety-four years, ten months, and twenty-seven days. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and her sister.

She is survived by her sons Robert Kiesel and his wife Juanita of Omaha, Nebraska, Paul Kiesel of Apopka, Florida, and Dennis Kiesel of Hollister, Missouri, and daughter Marsha Truell of Grand Island, Nebraska; step-children Galen Chipman and his wife Anita of Des Moines, Iowa, Vivian and her husband Richard Dau of Oakland, Iowa, and Marian Nielsen of Omaha, Nebraska; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; other family members and friends.

Pastor Orris Drake officiated the 2:00 P.M. funeral service on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Interment was held in the Shelby Cemetery with Craig Kiesel, Jeff Kiesel, Daniel Kiesel, Paschal McPhillips, James Marx and Jonathan Truell serving as casket bearers.

King-Brink, Marcia

November 10, 1955 - October 2, 2010

The Des Moines Register
October 6, 2010

Obituaries
MARCIA KING-BRINK
Ogden

Marcia King-Brink, 54, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at her home.

Marcia's wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2010, at the Community United Methodist Church in Ogden. Rev. Paul Evans will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Church. Carson - Stapp Funeral Home in Ogden is in charge of the arrangements.

Marcia Ann King was born on November 10, 1955, in Perry, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Wanda (O'Connell) King. Marcia graduated with the East Greene High School class of 1974, and went on to receive a Master's Degree in animal science from Iowa State University in Ames. Following her education, she worked at the Louis Rich turkey plant in West Liberty, Iowa, then lived and worked in California for a brief period of time before moving to Denison, Iowa, where she worked in quality control at Dubuque Packing. Marcia was united in marriage to Kenneth Brink on August 13, 1986, in Arion, Iowa. The couple established their home in Ogden in 1989. Marcia was currently employed as a manager in the meat laboratory at Iowa State University.

In earlier years, Marcia enjoyed crafts and ceramics. Her true love was for animals, especially English Shepherd dogs. She was actively involved in both judging and participating in dog shows, agility training, and rescuing and placing English Shepherds. Marcia's dog, Dutch, was a recipient of the Canine Good Citizen Award.

Survivors include her husband, Kenny Brink of Ogden; a step-son, Keith Brink and his friend, Joanne of Manilla, Iowa; a step-daughter, Shelly (Keith) Rhodes of Defiance, Iowa; eight grandchildren; her father, Carl King of Madrid, Iowa; one brother, Stephen King of Rippey, Iowa; one sister, Janis (John) Turpin of Jefferson, Iowa; many nieces and nephews including Kelly Turpin of Japan; and her beloved dog, Keeva. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda King; step-daughter-in-law, Billie Brink; and her "kids", dogs, Mandy, Dutch, Molly, Munchkin, and Sage who passed away with Marcia.

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Rural Ogden woman found dead in well; she likely tried to save puppy

By JENS MANUEL KROGSTAD • jkrogstad@dmreg.com • October 5, 2010

Ogden, Ia. — A woman died over the weekend after she likely jumped into a well in an attempt to save her drowning English Shepherd puppy, Boone County sheriff's office said.

Marcia King-Brink, 54, of rural Ogden went undiscovered for hours after jumping into more than 6 feet of cold water sometime Friday, police said. She was on a walk with an English Shepherd and its puppy, police said.

Police dogs found the woman's body at 7:35 a.m. Saturday in the well, about four hours after she was reported missing by her husband, police said. He told police he last saw her Friday morning before work.

Police said her sweater was lying next to the well, which led them to believe she intentionally jumped in.

King-Brink likely drowned or died of hypothermia, police said. The mother of the puppy did not fall in and survived, family members said.

"She went in after it on her own, and realized when she got down that it was too far up for her to reach, and she couldn't pull herself back out," Boone County Sheriff Ron Fehr said. "It was just a matter of time sitting in that cold water, and she couldn't reach the bottom with her feet."

The state medical examiner's office is performing an autopsy. No foul play is suspected, police said.

King-Brink loved to walk dogs, some of which she rescued, around a pond on an acreage she and her husband owned, said Jan Turpin, King-Brink's sister. She had two grown step-children.

"Her dogs were her babies. Anybody that knew her knew what she would do for them," Turpin said. "You know, she would probably do it over again."

King-Brink headed a research laboratory at Iowa State University's meat science program, Turpin said. She grew up on a farm with chickens, horses and pigs near Rippey, and nurtured a lifelong love of animals, she said.

King-Brink earned a degree in animal science from ISU, her sister said.

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Marcia King-Brink

Visitation:

Friday, October 8, 2010

5:00 PM until 8:00 PM

Community United Methodist Church

337 S.W. 2nd St.

Ogden, IA 50212

Service:

Saturday, October 9, 2010

11:00 AM

Community United Methodist Church

337 S.W. 2nd St.

Ogden, IA 50212

Marcia King-Brink, 54, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at her home.

Marcia’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2010, at the Community United Methodist Church in Ogden. Rev. Paul Evans will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Church. Carson – Stapp Funeral Home in Ogden is in charge of the arrangements.

Marcia Ann King was born on November 10, 1955, in Perry, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Wanda (O’Connell) King. Marcia graduated with the East Greene High School class of 1974, and went on to receive a Master’s Degree in animal science from Iowa State University in Ames. Following her education, she worked at the Louis Rich turkey plant in West Liberty, Iowa, then lived and worked in California for a brief period of time before moving to Denison, Iowa, where she worked in quality control at Dubuque Packing. Marcia was united in marriage to Kenneth Brink on August 13, 1986, in Arion, Iowa. The couple established their home in Ogden in 1989. Marcia was currently employed as a manager in the meat laboratory at Iowa State University.

In earlier years, Marcia enjoyed crafts and ceramics. Her true love was for animals, especially English Shepherd dogs. She was actively involved in both judging and participating in dog shows, agility training, and rescuing and placing English Shepherds. Marcia’s dog, Dutch, was a recipient of the Canine Good Citizen Award.

Survivors include her husband, Kenny Brink of Ogden; a step son, Keith Brink and his friend, Joanne of Manilla, Iowa; a step daughter, Shelly (Keith) Rhodes of Defiance, Iowa; eight grandchildren; her father, Carl King of Madrid, Iowa; one brother, Stephen King of Rippey, Iowa; one sister, Janis (John) Turpin of Jefferson, Iowa; many nieces and nephews including Kelly Turpin of Japan; and her beloved dog, Keeva. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda King; step daughter-in-law, Billie Brink; and her “kids”, dogs, Mandy, Dutch, Molly, Munchkin, and Sage who passed away with Marcia.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

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Kloewer, John J.

Nov 1, 1932 - Dec 6, 2010

Published in Omaha World-Herald on December 7, 2010

Kloewer, John J.
Nov 1, 1932 - Dec 6, 2010

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John J. Kloewer
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KLOEWER, John Joseph

Nov 1, 1932 - Dec 6, 2010

Preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by wife, Nona; son, William (Doris) Kloewer; daughters, Mary Jo (Edward) Alex and Nancy (Dan) Grice; 8 grandchildren; 1 brother and 5 sisters.

VISITATION From 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, West Center Chapel with VIGIL SERVICE to follow at 7:00 p.m. SERVICES Thursday, 10:00 a.m., West Center Chapel to St. Thomas More Catholic Church @ 10:30 for Mass. Interment, Calvary with Full Military Honors by Benson VFW Post 2503. Memorials to your favorite charity.

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Kuehl, Everett Ernest

October 24, 1926 - October 20, 2010

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Everett E. Kuehl, age 83, a life long resident of rural Marne, Iowa, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 20, 2010, at the Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa.

He was born October 24, 1926 to Ernest and Eva (Herbert) Kuehl of Marne, IA. Everett lived on his family’s century farm his entire life, attending country school there. He was united in marriage to Joan Marjorie Nelson on August 19, 1947 on the Nelson family farm near Anita, Iowa and they took over the Kuehl family farm until they retired in 1992. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Atlantic, Cass County Fair Board member, 4-H leader, member of the Cass County Zoning Board, and a member of the Marne-Elk Horn Telephone Company Board. Everett was proud to be a resident of Marne for 83 years and to have 4 children with degrees from Iowa State University. Most of all, he loved his family very much and was a great husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. He was a gentle soul, full of love and patience and always had a smile on his face. In August of 2010, they moved to Heritage House in Atlantic and he enjoyed his time there and appreciated the staff that helped care for him.

Everett is survived by his wife Joan of Atlantic; sons, Dale Kuehl and wife Pam and Dennis Kuehl and wife Suzanne, all of Atlantic; son Dallas Kuehl and wife Mary Pat of Houston, TX and daughter Diana Stucker and husband Dennis of Liverpool, NY; grandchildren, J.D. and wife Melanie and children, Emma, Hannah, Dillon of Urbandale, IA, Danielle of Waukee, IA, Jennifer Arthur and husband Mike and children Taylor, Alexis, Peyton of Frankfurt, IL, Stephanie of Seattle, WA, Derik Stucker and wife Carrie of Las Cruces, NM, Darcy Buza and husband Mike and children Gavin and Colton of Liverpool, NY and Ashley of Atlantic, IA.

He is preceded in death by his father Ernest and mother Eva; sister Doris Kuehl Zimmerman; brother-in-law Herschel Zimmerman; nephew Dwayne Zimmerman; father-in-law Octave Nelson; mother-in-law Myrtle Rold Nelson; sister-in-law Wilma Nelson and brother-in-law Norman Nelson.

Funeral Information
There will be open visitation at the funeral home Thurs & Fri, 8:00 - 5:30 for Everett. No family visitation is planned. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning, October 23, at 10:00am at the Roland Funeral Home with the committal in the Brighton Township Cemetery northeast of Marne. Condolences for the family may be left on our website: www.rolandfuneralservice.com

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IN HIS LOVING MEMORY

EVERETT ERNEST KUEHL

BORN

October 24, 1926

Marne, Iowa

ENTERED INTO REST

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

at the age of

83 years, 11 months, and 26 days

FUNERAL SERVICES

Saturday, October 23, 2010, 10:00 AM

Roland Funeral Home ~ Atlantic, Iowa

OFFICIATING

Diane DeSmidt

First Baptist Church ~ Atlantic, Iowa

MUSICAL SELECTIONS

"Softly and Tenderly"

"I'll Fly Away"

SINGER

Ann Johnk

CLAVINOVIST

Jan Highfield

BEARERS

Dale Kuehl Dennis Kuehl Dallas Kuehl Dennis Stucker

J.D. Kuehl Mike Arthur Derik Stucker Mike Buza

HONORARY BEARERS

Cliff Berry Ross Warne

and many other friends who have shared Everett’s life

FLOWER COMMITTEE

Marlene Hess

INTERMENT

Brighton Township Cemetery

Marne, Iowa

LUNCHEON

Everett’s family invites friends to join them for a luncheon

at the Roland Funeral Home following the committal.

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Kuster, Ruth Celeste

died December 7, 2010

Kuster, 85, Harlan, died December 7, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Wednesday, December 15, 2010

HARLAN -- Ruth Celeste Kuster, 85, Harlan, died December 7 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.

Services will be held Friday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. A vigil service was held Thursday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation was Thursday from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Kuster is survived by her husband, Kenneth, of Harlan; sons Terry (Linda) Kuster of East Kingston, NH and Chuck (Joanne) Kuster of Johnston; daughter Kathleen (Terry) King of Muncy, In.; sisters Helen Wells of Sabetha, Kan., Marie Nessler of Rio Rancho, NM and Virginia Moran of Jamestown, ND; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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RUTH CELESTE KUSTER, 85, of Harlan, died Tue., Dec. 7th, at Myrtue Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Dec. 10th, 11 a.m., at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at the funeral home is from 4-9pm Thu., Dec. 9th, with a vigil service at 7 p.m.

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Arrangements and Services For
Ruth C. Kuster – 85
Who died On Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Visitation
Thursday, December 9, 2010
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Thursday, December 9, 2010
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Vigil Service
Thursday, December 9, 2010
7:00 PM
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, December 10, 2010
11:00 AM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

Survivors include her husband Kenneth Kuster of Harlan, IA; children: Terry (Linda) Kuster of East Kingston, NH, Kathleen (Terry) King of Muncy, IN, and Chuck (Joanne) Kuster of Johnston, IA; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and sisters: Helen Wells of Sabetha, MS, Marie Nesler of Rio Rancho, NM, and Virginia Moran of Jamestown, ND

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Ruth Celeste Kuster was born on December 4, 1925 to William and Anna (Cummins) Kean near Dawson, Nebraska. She won the Nebraska Spelling Bee while in grade school. After high school, she attended Peru Teachers College, obtained her emergency teacher’s certificate and began teaching at Persia High School. She later received a bachelor’s degree from Dana College and began teaching at Tri-Center School District, where she remained until her retirement in 1974. She was a dedicated English teacher and took great pride in how well her students did in their college years. She played violin with the Omaha Symphony during the mid-1940's. She also taught religious education at St. Anne’s in Logan, Iowa.

Mutual friends set her up on a blind date with Kenneth Kuster which blossomed into love. The couple was married on September 15, 1948, in Dawson, Nebraska. Three children were born to them: Terry, Kathleen, and Chuck.

Ruth died on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of eighty-five years and three days. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers John and Bill.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Kenneth Kuster of Harlan, Iowa; her children Terry Kuster and his wife Linda of East Kingston, New Hampshire, Kathleen and her husband Terry King of Muncie, Indiana, and Chuck Kuster and his wife Joanne of Johnston, Iowa; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters Helen Wells of Sabetha, Kansas, Marie Nester of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Virginia Moran of Jamestown, North Dakota; other family members and friends.

Rev. John Frost celebrated the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Interment was held in the Harlan Cemetery in Harlan with Dan Kuster, Jake Kuster, Terry King, Aaron Shell, Bob Schmitz, and Michael Cain serving as casket bearers.

LaVelle, Rev. Dr. Larry D.

died November 25, 2010

LaVelle, 72, Ames, died November 25, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Thursday, December 9, 2010

AMES -- The Rev. Dr. Larry D. LaVelle, 72, Ames, died November 25 in Ames.

Services will be held Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ames. The family will be at Iowa State’s Reiman Gardens Saturday afternoon, Dec. 4 from 2-4 p.m. to welcome visitors.

LaVelle was a former Harlan resident and pastor at First United Methodist Church and Monroe Chapel in Harlan from 1973-1984.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughters Kristy Bolar of Gilbert and Kim (Joe) Van Haecke of Urbandale; five grandchildren; his mother, Evelyn LaVelle, of Eldora; brothers Doug (Sherry) LaVelle of Elmira, Ore. and Jay (Robin) LaVelle of Eldora.

Adams Funeral Home in Ames is in charge of arrangements.

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Rev. Dr. Larry D. LaVelle, 72, son of Donald E. and Evelyn M. (Johnson) LaVelle was born November 14, 1938. He died peacefully on Thanksgiving, November 25, 2010. Larry grew up in Eldora, IA. He attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA (1956-1960). There he met and dated Virginia L. Westerberg. They were married on December 23, 1961 in her hometown of Palatine, IL.

Larry attended seminary at Yale Divinity School in Connecticut (1960-1963). He was ordained as a deacon in New York and an elder in Washington State. He received his Doctor of Ministry from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1979.

Larry began his ministry in Washington State: View Ridge Methodist Church in Everett (1963-1966) and Aldersgate First United Methodist Church in Bellevue (1966-1971). During this time, two daughters were born, Kristin and Kimberly. In 1971, he and Ginny decided to return to Iowa to be closer to family. In Iowa, he served: Wesley FUMC in Ottumwa (1971–1973); Harlan FUMC and Monroe Chapel in Shelby County (1973-1984); Des Moines FUMC (1984-1990); Des Moines Area District Superintendent (1990-1995) and FUMC in Ames (1995-2002).

Larry’s passions included singing while playing guitar, motorcycling, reading, and studying scripture for personal growth and understanding. He was a die-hard Cubs fan and supporter of ISU and Harlan Cyclones. He enjoyed listening to NPR and all kinds of music. His retirement was spent traveling to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, studying spirituality, walking and biking around in Ames, and attacking the New York Times daily crossword puzzles like they were research papers, with a stack of references at hand. He found limitless joy in being Grandpa and all that it entailed. He was a beautiful man, who left an indelible mark on many.

Larry is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughters: Kristy Bolar of Gilbert, IA and Kim (Joe) Van Haecke of Urbandale, IA; five grandchildren, Tim and Jessica Bolar, Alex Pottebaum, Gabe and Emmett Van Haecke; his mother, Evelyn LaVelle of Eldora; brothers, Doug (Sherry) LaVelle of Elmira, Oregon and Jay (Robin) LaVelle of Eldora. He was preceded in death by his father, Don LaVelle.

The family will be at Iowa State’s Reiman Gardens on Saturday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 p.m. to welcome visitors.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church of Ames.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary’s Rueben P. Job Endowment for Spiritual Formation; 2121 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201; or to any of the churches Larry served.

LEENAN, LAWRENCE JOSEPH

died October 12, 2010

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LAWRENCE JOSEPH LEENAN, 83, of Harlan, died Tue., Oct. 12th, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community. Funeral services will be held 10-a.m. Mon., Oct. 18th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, with burial in the Harlan Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home is from 6-9pm Sunday (10/17).

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Funeral Services for 83 year old Lawrence Joseph Leenan of Harlan formerly of Defiance will be held at 10am on Monday, October 18th, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery. Mr. Leenan passed away on October 12th. Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements where visitation will be held on Sunday from 6-9pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Lawrence J. Leenan - Age 83
Who Died On Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Visitation
Sunday, October 17, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Monday, October 18, 2010
10:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

He is survived by nieces and nephews and many friends

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Lawrence Joseph Leenan, the son of Jacob and Catherine (Blum) Leenan was born on November 3, 1926 in Defiance, Iowa. He attended school in Defiance for a short time, then grew to adulthood and attended school in Harlan, Iowa.

After finishing school Lawrence was employed at several Harlan businesses, including the Harlan Theater, Orv Rocker Ford, and the Harlan Newspapers. His position at the theater was as a projectionist as well as janitor for over twenty years. By 1965, he was also working in maintenance for Orv Rocker Ford and later he could be seen in his little blue Ford pickup driving for parts and helping to deliver and transport vehicles.

His interests were always in vehicles, particularly motorcycles. He ate out in restaurants a great deal of the time and had his favorite waitresses. They were his friends and were often recipients of motorcycle rides around town. Later as he retired, Lawrence was also helping out at the Harlan Newspapers delivering papers to the towns around Harlan.

When Lawrence retired, he continued to live in Harlan and could often be seen visiting his friends around town and going to Burger King and HyVee. He enjoyed music and especially listened to Lawrence Welk Orchestra.

In May of this year, Lawrence became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Center in Harlan where he died on October 12, 2010 having attained the age of eighty three years, eleven months, and nine days. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Frost at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, October 18, 2010 at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Interment rites were conducted at the Harlan Cemetery with Orv Roecker, Greg Roecker, Fred Olsen and Verle Doonan serving as casket bearers.

Linn, Jane Ann (Triller)

March 10, 1918 - October 12, 2010

Linn, Jane Ann (Triller) March 10, 1918 - October 12, 2010

Arrangements and Services For
Jane A. Linn Age 72
Who Died On Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Funeral Service
Thursday, October 14, 2010
11:00 A.M.
First Presbyterian Church
Waukon, Iowa

Interment
Friday, October 15, 2010
1:00 P.M.
Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Iowa

She is survived by her children: Janet Linn of Santa Fe Spings, CA; Steven (Patricia) Linn of Solon, IA; John (Kathryn) Linn of Burlington, IA; Mary Ryan of Washburn, IA and Lisa Linn of Waukon, IA; her grandchildren: Shawn Linn, Angela (Josh Reuther) Linn, Brett Thomas, Michael (Sarah) Linn, Marne Ryan and John (Gretchen) Ryan; 8 great grandchildren;

Martin Funeral Home - Waukon, Iowa
is handling arrangements

Online Condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com
(5630) 568-3162

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Jane Ann Linn
(March 10, 1918 - October 12, 2010)

Jane A. Linn, 92, of Waukon, IA, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 14th, at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon, with Pastor Deb Lind-Schmitz officiating. Graveside services will be in Shelby Cemetery, in Shelby, IA, at 1:00 pm on Friday. Friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.

Jane Ann Linn was born on March 10, 1918 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Conrad) Triller. She was baptized and confirmed in Dubuque, attended Dubuque public schools and graduated from the University of Dubuque in 1940 where she sang in the acappella choir. She taught in Fairbanks, IA and Neola, IA for a short time. On December 31, 1942 she married Dr. Everette Edward Linn in Tampa, FL. They lived in Ames, IA, from 1946 until 1950 while Everette was attending Veterinarian school. In 1950 they moved to Ackley, IA, before moving to Waukon in 1963. Jane taught English, Science and Home Economics at Waterville and later Waukon Jr. High from 1964 until retiring in 1983.

Jane was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she was a deacon and was active in the Presbyterian Women’s groups. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Browning Club and National Education Association. Jane enjoyed reading, golfing, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Janet Linn of Santa Fe Springs, CA, Steven (Patricia) Linn of Solon, IA, John (Kathryn) Linn of Burlington, IA, Mary Ryan of Washburn, IA and Lisa Linn of Waukon, IA; 6 grandchildren, Shawn Linn, Angela (Josh Reuther) Linn, Brett Thomas, Michael (Sarah) Linn, Marne Ryan and John & (Gretchen) Ryan; 8 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Everette who died in 2002; a son-in-law, Tom Ryan; her twin brother, James and a sister, Mary Glancy.

Lippold, Donna Jean

died November 21, 2010

Lippold, 79, Avoca, died November 21, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Wednesday, December 1, 2010

AVOCA -- Donna Jean Lippold, 79, Avoca, died November 21.

Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

Lippold is survived by daughters Connie (Terry) Pieken of Waterloo, Patty (Craig) Tripp of Avoca, Carol (Robert) Leaders of Neola and Janette Lippold of Underwood; son Terry (Cindy) Lippold of Shelby; brother Darwin (Arlene) Warner of Harlan; sister Lavon Nihsen of Council Bluffs; 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.

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Donna Jean Lippold, daughter of Bruce and Iola Marie (Martin) Warner, was born on May 15, 1931 in Harlan, Iowa. Donna Jean attended grade school in Yutan, Nebraska but later returned to Harlan where she graduated from high school.

Donna Jean was united in marriage to Loring Lippold on October 17, 1950 at the Lutheran Church in Avoca, Iowa. Five children were born to this union: Connie, Terry, Patty, Carol and Janette. They lived and farmed in the Shelby area until 1968 when they moved to a farm southwest of Avoca. Donna Jean enjoyed the farm. She not only put meals on the table, including the 10 o’clock and 3 o'clock lunches, but she wasn’t afraid to get her hands a little dirty milking the cows or cleaning chickens while Loring was in the field.

Donna Jean was a great gardener and cook. When the children were little she would have a fresh pan of cinnamon rolls come out of the oven as soon as the children arrived home off the school bus. Her family meant everything to her. She loved the holidays and spending time with her family. Donna Jean and Loring would take the children dancing at the Acova Dance Hall and she didn’t miss her Polka shows. Donna also worked for fifteen years at the Heritage in Avoca. In 1997, they moved to their current home on the south edge of Avoca.

Donna Jean died in her home on Sunday, November 21, 2010, having attained the age of seventy-nine years, six months, and six days. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her husband.

She is survived by her children: Connie and her husband Terry Pieken of Waterloo, Iowa, Terry Lippold and his wife Cindy of Shelby, Iowa, Patty and her husband Craig Tripp of Avoca, Carol and her husband Rob Leaders of Neola, Iowa and Janette Lippold of Underwood, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren, five step-grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; brother Darwin Warner and his wife Arlene of Harlan, Iowa, sister Lavon Nihsen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

The 10:30 AM Funeral Service was officiated by John Nihsen at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Interment was held in Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Honorary casket bearers were Dawn Marie Newland, Heather Jean Davis, Miranda Jean McKee, Mia Janette Lippold, Molly Sue Tripp, Megan Claire Tripp, Ben Tornblom, Emily Tornblom, Adam Pieken, Wendy Pieken and Stephanie Heller. Serving as casket bearers were Kevin Jensen, Shane Fender, Jason Lippold, Joel Leaders, Brian Jensen, Jeremy Christiansen and Nathan Fender.

Luke, Marylin (Boggs)

October 17, 1938 - October 22, 2010

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Marylin Luke
(October 17, 1938 - October 22, 2010)

Marylin Boggs was born October 17, 1938, to Merritt Issac and Estella May (Flathers) Boggs in Iowa City, Iowa, and passed away October 22, 2010, at the Cass County Hospice Center in Atlantic, Iowa.

Surviving Marylin are her children, Tammy (Rod) Penton of Cumberland, Ward Luke of Carson, Kurt (Traci) Luke of Lewis, Matt (Tammy Wahlert) Luke of Anita; her grandchildren, Dawn (Bill) McCory of Atlantic, Joe Wagner of Oregon, Tanya Luke of Harlan, Jessie Luke and Ryan Luke of Greenbay, WI; her step-grandchildren, Destiny Byrne and Kyle Wilson of Lewis, her great-grand daughter, Dakota Trotter; her sisters, Janice Hines of Des Moines, Mary Jane (Mac) McDermont of Atlantic, Lela Petersen of Atlantic, Muriel Riley of Lewis, Sandi (Mike) Roberts of Lewis; her brother, Leslie Karen) Boggs of Atlantic; brother-in-law, Charles (Sandy) Luke of Atlantic; sister-in-law, Marilyn Luke of Anita; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Luke; her parents, Merritt and Estella Boggs; her parents-in-law, Roy and Winniford Luke; her brothers, Orville and Lawrence Boggs; and her sisters, Betty Ann Nichols and Kathy Sue in infancy.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa.

Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Lewis, Iowa, followed by a lunch at the Community Center in Lewis.

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

Condolences may be left at www.hockenberryfamilycare.com.

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Marylin Boggs was born October 17, 1938, to Merritt Issac and Estella May (Flathers) Boggs in Iowa City, Iowa, and passed away October 22, 2010, at the Cass County Hospice Center in Atlantic, Iowa.

She grew up in Atlantic, and attended school in Marne, Iowa.

On November 6, 1957, she married Morris Luke in Avoca, Iowa. They lived in Atlantic until 1969, when they moved to Lewis, Iowa.

Marylin worked as a waitress most of her life. She also worked at Wal-Mart as a cashier as well as working construction with her husband and son, Ward, earlier in her life.

Having all the family at home and cooking a big holiday dinner was one of her favorite things to do. She also loved to go dancing, sing karaoke and sit in her dining room watching the humming birds outdoors. Her belief was to live life to the fullest because you sure aren’t going to when you’re gone. And she did just that.

Surviving Marylin are her children, Tammy (Rod) Penton of Cumberland, Ward Luke of Carson, Kurt (Traci) Luke of Lewis, Matt (Tammy Wahlert) Luke of Anita; her grandchildren, Dawn (Bill) McCory of Atlantic, Joe Wagner of Oregon, Tanya Luke of Harlan, Jessie Luke and Ryan Luke of Greenbay, WI; her step-grandchildren, Destiny Byrne and Kyle Wilson of Lewis, Michael Fleming of Council Bluffs, Eric Wahlert and Spenser Wahlert both of Anita; her great-granddaughter, Dakota Trotter; her sisters, Janice Hines of Des Moines, Mary Jane (Mac) McDermont of Atlantic, Lela Petersen of Atlantic, Muriel Riley of Lewis, Sandi (Mike) Roberts of Lewis; her brother, Leslie (Karen) Boggs of Atlantic; brother-in-law, Charles (Sandy) Luke of Atlantic; sister-in-law, Marilyn Luke of Anita; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Luke; her parents, Merritt and Estella Boggs; her parents-in-law, Roy and Winnifred Luke; her brothers, Orville and Lawrence Boggs; her sisters, Betty Ann Nichols and Kathy Sue in infancy; brothers-in-law, Frank Hines, Harley Luke, Bob Luke, Ron Riley and Marvin Nichols; and her sisters-in-law, Ruth Mahoney, Jane Potter, Connie Runyan and Kathy Luke.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa.

Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Lewis, Iowa, followed by a lunch at the United Congregational Methodist Church in Lewis.

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

Lytle, Harry Eugene

September 26, 1922 - October 1, 2010

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HARRY LYTLE, 88, of Harlan, died Fri., Oct. 1st, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Services are pending at the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic.

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Harry Eugene Lytle
(September 26, 1922 - October 1, 2010)

Harry E. Lytle, 88, of Harlan, Iowa, formerly of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2010, at the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa.

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Lytle, Harry Eugene September 26, 1922 - October 1, 2010

Harry Eugene Lytle
(September 26, 1922 - October 1, 2010)

Harry Eugene Lytle was born September 26, 1922, at Persia, Iowa, the son of Jesse and Bettie Lytle. Raised on a farm in rural Harlan, he graduated from Harlan High School in 1940, and attended business college in Council Bluffs.

During WWII, Harry served in the U. S. Army where he was trained in hematology and radiology at Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Denver and Lawson General Hospital in Atlanta. It was in Atlanta that he met his future wife Eloise, and they were married in Atlanta in June 1944.

After the allied invasion, Harry was stationed at various field hospitals in Normandy, France, including at Cherbourg and LaHavre. He was discharged in 1946, and returned to Harlan to farm, then moved to Omaha in June of 1947 to work in the laboratory at Doctor’s Hospital. In January 1948, he moved to Atlantic to head both the laboratory and radiology departments at the Atlantic Memorial Hospital. When the Atlantic Memorial Hospital became the Cass County Memorial Hospital, Harry resigned as head of laboratory but continued as head of radiology. He retired in 1988 after serving 40 years. Harry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Atlantic, Iowa, serving as treasurer in earlier years. Harry and his wife Eloise taught dance classes throughout southwest Iowa, including ballroom, polka, disco, Latin, and country and western dances.

In 2008, Harry moved to the Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan, where he died October 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Eloise in 2007; son, Marvis in 2003; and brothers, Wendell, Dean, Lee, Wayne and Randall.

Survivors include son, Noel and life partner David Mayersky of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; daughter-in-law, Kenna Kenworthy of Gainesville, Missouri; grandchildren, Darcy Lytle of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Heather Bushner and her husband Dave of Hardenville, Missouri, and their children, Maverick and Savannah; and sisters-in-law, Vivian Lytle and Virginia Lytle, of Harlan, Anne Johnson and her husband Harry of Reynolds, Georgia, Marguerite Hedrick of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Vi Jones of Vero Beach, Florida, and Helen Jones of Panama City, Florida; and brothers-in-law, Herbert Jones of Perry, Georgia, and ML Jones and his wife Myrtus of Ideal, Georgia; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Iowa, Georgia, and Florida.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 2010, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa.

There will be no visitation prior to the service, but the family invites you to join them for lunch and fellowship in Hockenberry’s Community Room following the service.

McLaughlin, Richard "Dick"

died November 26, 2010

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Arrangements and Services For
Richard "Dick" McLaughlin - Age 75
Who Died On Friday, November 26, 2010

Visitation
Sunday, November 28, 2010
2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, November 28, 2010
3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Wake Service
Sunday, November 28, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, November 29, 2010
11:00 A.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

He is survived by his wife Colleen McLaughlin of Harlan, IA; daughter, Cheryl (Jay) Koester of Manchester, IA; son, Dan (Amy) McLaughlin of Overland Park, KS; Grandchildren: Lucas and Ben Koester and Justin McLaughlin; his sisters: Evelyn Talbott (Mason Wagoner) of Council Bluffs, IA; Jerilyn (Gail) Hess of Dexter, IA; Pat Goeser of Crescent, IA and Jan (Tim) Pabst of Eagan, MN

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
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Richard John McLaughlin, son of Michael James and Sara Agnes (Powers) McLaughlin, was born outside of Portsmouth in Harrison County, Iowa on July 17, 1935. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth and attended grade school in the country near Portsmouth. Richard later went to school in Harlan and graduated from Harlan High School with the class of 1954.

A few years after high school, Dick joined the United States Navy where he served aboard the USS Lake Champlain from 1956 to 1960. On January 27, 1962, Dick was united in marriage to Colleen Gertrude Goeser at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. Two children were born to this union: Cheryl and Dan. Dick worked at Gambles for several years before going on to working parts and sales for farm implement stores in the Harlan and Avoca areas. Dick also spent several summers mowing lawns for the City of Harlan and drove a delivery truck for the Van Diest Supply Company out of Harlan.

Dick enjoyed years of toy tractor collecting, auctioneering, golfing with friends and family and family get togethers for his home cooked trash can feeds. Dick also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his grandsons. His latest enjoyment was spending time at the Farmall-Land USA Museum in Avoca welcoming and conversing with the visitors.

Dick died on Friday, November 26, 2010 at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, having attained the age of seventy-five years, four months and nine days. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his brother Jim; brothers-in-law: Robert Goeser and Robert Talbott and sisters-in-law: Marlene McLaughlin; Bernetta Ulrich and Betty Schmidt.

Dick is survived by his wife Colleen McLaughlin of Harlan; his children: Cheryl and her husband Jay Koester of Manchester, Iowa and Dan McLaughlin and his wife Amy of Overland Park, Kansas; his grandchildren: Lucas and Ben Koester and Justin McLaughlin; his sisters: Evelyn Talbott and her husband Mason Wagoner of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Jerilyn and her husband Gail Hess of De Witt, Iowa; Pat Goeser of Crescent, Iowa and Jan and her husband Tim Pabst of Eagan, Minnesota.

Rev. John Frost celebrated an 11:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 29, 2010 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Burial was held in the Harlan Cemetery with Russell Goeser, Derrick Sudmann, Mike Kienast, Ben Koester, Justin McLaughlin, Lucas Koester, Scott Sievers and Brett Sherer serving as casket bearers.

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McLaughlin, 75, Harlan, died November 26, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Friday, December 3, 2010

HARLAN -- Richard “Dick” McLaughlin, 75, Harlan, died November 26 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.

Services were held Monday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

McLaughlin is survived by his wife, Colleen (Goeser) McLaughlin of Harlan; daughter Cheryl (Jay) Koester of Manchester; son Dan (Amy) McLaughlin of Overland Park, Kan.; sisters Evelyn Talbott (Mason Wagoner) of Council Bluffs, Jerilyn (Gail) Hess of Dexter, Pat Goeser of Crescent and Jan (Tim) Pabst of Eagan, Mn.; and three grandchildren.

Michalski, Rosemary C. (Patten)

May 7, 1928 - October 29, 2010

Published in The Daily Nonpareil 10/31/2010

Rosemary C. Michalski, age 82, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 29, 2010, at Midlands Living Center.

Rosemary was born May 7, 1928 in Westphalia, Iowa, to the late Stephen and Johanna (Coenen) Patten. She graduated from St. Boniface High School, Westphalia, in 1945. Rosemary married Alvin E. "Red" Michalski on May 10, 1947. They were blessed with four children, Mary, Carol, Joseph and Peter. Rosemary was a homemaker and a member of Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Red Michalski, in 2006; son, Joseph E. Michalski, in 1986; sisters, Jean Gessert and Katie Frieze; brothers, Emil, Tony and Linus Patten.

Rosemary is survived by her son, Peter (Kristine) Michalski, of Omaha; daughters, Mary (Dan) Lynch, of Council Bluffs, Carol (Robert) Hertensen, of Kingfisher, Okla.; 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Corsina Sterzinger, of Colby, Wis., Gladys Michalski, of Underwood, Iowa; brother, Harold (Mary) Patten, of Council Bluffs; many nieces and nephews.

Family receiving friends, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Wednesday, 10 a.m., in Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church. Reverend Dan Kirby will officiate. Interment Garner Township Cemetery with a lunch following at Queen of Apostles Social Hall.

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

Birth date: May 07, 1928

Death date: October 29, 2010

Obituary:

Rosemary C. Michalski, age 82, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 29, 2010, at Midlands Living Center. Rosemary was born May 7, 1928 in Westphalia, Iowa, to the late Stephen and Johanna (Coenen) Patten. She graduated from St. Boniface High School, Westphalia, in 1945. Rosemary married Alvin E. "Red" Michalski on May 10, 1947. They were blessed with four children, Mary, Carol, Joseph and Peter. Rosemary was a homemaker and a member of Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Red Michalski, in 2006; son, Joseph E. Michalski, in 1986; sisters, Jean Gessert and Katie Frieze; brothers, Emil, Tony and Linus Patten. Rosemary is survived by her son, Peter (Kristine) Michalski, of Omaha; daughters, Mary (Dan) Lynch, of Council Bluffs, Carol (Robert) Hertensen, of Kingfisher, Okla.; 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Corsina Sterzinger, of Colby, Wis., Gladys Michalski, of Underwood, Iowa; brother, Harold (Mary) Patten, of Council Bluffs; many nieces and nephews. Family receiving friends, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Wednesday, 10 a.m., in Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church. Reverend Dan Kirby will officiate. Interment Garner Township Cemetery with a lunch following at Queen of Apostles Social Hall.

Mikels, Jeanette (Rau)

died October 28, 2010

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Jeanette (Rau) Mikels passed away October 28, 2010.
Daughter of Gilbert & Lidwina (Eisterhold) Rau.
Wife of Richard "Dick" Mikels, Portsmouth, IA

arrangements pending:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
www.pauleyjones.com
1304 9th St., Harlan - 712-755-3135

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Jeanette Eleanor Mikels, also known as "Skippy" to her brothers and sisters, the daughter of Gilbert and Lidwina (Eisterhold) Rau, was born near Westphalia, Iowa on May 10, 1933. She was baptized at St. Boniface Catholic Church and attended St. Boniface Grade School in Westphalia. Her family then made their home near Portsmouth where she was confirmed at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima and later graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Portsmouth on May 27, 1951. She became engaged to Richard Mikels before she graduated, but did not marry him until December 30, 1953 at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth.

Before her marriage, Jeanette worked at the White Star Café and The Hotel Coffee Shop in Harlan while Richard was in the military service. She also helped families when new babies were born and helped keep house for several families. She loved picking apples at the Brickyard Orchard every fall for several years and treasured the friends she met and worked with.

After their marriage, Richard and Jeanette farmed North of Portsmouth for a year, then moved to their present farm East of Portsmouth. Being a farm wife, Jeanette raised chickens and helped with the farm chores. In 1981, she went to work at Communication Data Services, where she met many friends. She retired from CDS in 1995 and continued to help Richard farm.

Jeanette loved to read and watch love stories. One of her favorites was Doctor Zhivago. Working outside in the garden and caring for her flower beds was very important to her as was cooking, canning and sewing. She quilted with other women in a quilting club, as well as quilting at home. She enjoyed working by herself. Social events with her family and friends were a source of fun and laughter for her. She played games and had scavenger hunts with her grandchildren. Jeanette was an active member of her church and spent much time with her family at church events.

Jeanette died on October 28, 2010 at her home near Portsmouth, Iowa where she attained the age of seventy-seven years, five months and eighteen days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson Christopher and her siblings: Marie, Mike, Alma, Leonard and Sr. Lita.

She is survived by her husband Richard Mikels of Portsmouth; her children: Lyle and his wife Julie Mikels of Harlan, Iowa; Lynn and his wife Lori Mikels of Newbury Park, California; Jayne and her husband Dan Garrison of Harlan; Cheryl and her husband Tom Ferry of Harlan and Sue and her husband Bret Chickering of Harlan; five grandchildren: Dan Ferry, Lynsey and Timothy Mikels, Dylan Garrison and Rhiana Chickering; one great grandchild, Seth Ferry; three step-grandchildren: Mat Ferry, Richard and Robert Ranney; her siblings: Dorothy Gaul of Earling, Iowa; Leo and his wife Jane Rau of Omaha, Nebraska; Zita Bruck of Harlan; Martha and her husband Paul Bissen of Harlan; Verla and her husband Charles Mumm of Dunlap, Iowa; Mervin and her husband Nels Nelson of Kirville Texas, Patricia Kuether of Pierce, Nebraska, Gil and his wife Mary Anne Rau of Lander, Wyoming and Judy and her husband Dick Jones of Omaha; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Rev. John Dorton celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth, Iowa on Monday, November 1, 2010. Inurnment was held Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portsmouth with Craig Rau, Galen Mikels, Dean Mikels, Wayne Mikels Mike Mumm and Wayne Bruck serving as casket bearers.

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JEANETTE ELEANOR MIKELS, 77, of Portsmouth, died Thu., Oct. 28th, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Nov. 1st, at the St. Mary/Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at the funeral home is from Noon-4pm Sun. (10/31), and at St. Mary's from 6-9pm Sunday, where a Vigil service begins at 7-p.m.

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Mass of Christian Burial for 77 year old Jeanette Eleanor Mikels of Portsmouth will be held at 10:30am, Monday, November 1st, at the St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth. Jeanette Mikels passed away on October 28th at her residence. Survivors include husband Richard, sons Lyle (Julie) Mikels of Harlan, Lynn (Lori) Mikels of Newbury Park, CA, daughters Jayne (Dan) Garrison of Harlan, Cheryl (Tom) Ferry of Harlan, Sue (Bret) Chickering of Harlan, number siblings, 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 3 step-great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where visitation will be held on Sunday from 12-4pm. There will also be visitation at Our Lady of Fatima from 6-9pm with a Vigil Service at 7pm.

Miller, Alice M.

Died Dec. 26, 2010

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ALICE M. MILLER, 90, of Avoca, died Sun., Dec. 26th, at her home. Funeral services will be held 2-p.m. Thu., Dec. 30th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

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Funeral Services for 90 year old Alice Miller of Avoca are pending at the Pauley Jones

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Alice Miller - Age 90
Who died on Sunday
December 26, 2010

No Public Visitation

Funeral Service
Thursday, December 30, 2010
2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Alice is survived by her sister Marion Taylor of Atlantic, Iowa

Mills, Gloria Faye

died Dec. 29, 2010

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GLORIA FAYE MILLS, 73, of Harlan, died Wed., Dec. 29th, at home. Funeral services will be held 11:00-a.m. Tue., Jan. 4th, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, where visitation is from 5-9pm Mon. (Jan. 3rd) & the family will be present from 6-8pm. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. A private family burial service will be held at a later date in the Layton Township Cemetery near Walnut.

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Funeral Services for 73 year old Gloria Faye Mills of Harlan will be on Tuesday, January 4 at 11am at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan with a private burial at a later date. Gloria passed away at her residence in Harlan on Wednesday, December 29. She is survived by her husband Edwin Mills of Harlan; 2 Daughters: Denise (Bill) Broveak of Sioux Falls, SD; and Sherry (Gaige) Mytle of Harlan; 2 sons: Wade (Hollie Hansen) Mills of Battle Lake, MN; and Kevin (Lori Kohles) Mills of Harlan; 2 Brothers: Donald (Clarice) Andersen and Lowell Andersen all of Harlan; 11 Grandchildren; and 5 Great-Grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. Visitation services will be held on Monday, January 3 from 5 to 9pm at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8pm.

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Arrangements and Services for
Gloria F. Mills - Age 73
Who died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Visitation
Monday, January 3, 2011
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Monday, January 3, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
11:00 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Harlan, Iowa

Private Inurnment
To be held at a later date

Gloria is survived by her husband Ed Mills of Harlan, IA; daughters: Denise (Bill) Broveak of Sioux Falls, SD and Sherry (Gaige) Lytle of Harlan; sons: Wade (Hollie Hansen) Mills of Battle Lake, MN and Kevin (Lori Kohles) Mills of Harlan; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and brothers: Donald (Clarice) Andersen and Lowell Andersen all of Harlan.

The family suggests memorials be made to:
American Cancer Society
P. O. Box 907
Carroll, IA 51401
for non-small cell lung cancer research
www.cancer.org
(800) 227-2345

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is in charge of arrangements
(800) 831-6805

Moore, Betty J.

Died Dec. 18, 2010

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BETTY J. MOORE, 81, of Earling died Sat., Dec. 18th, at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling. Funeral Services are pending at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Online condolences may be left at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.

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Funeral Services for 81 year old Betty J. Moore of Earling are pending at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan. Betty passed away on Saturday, December 18 in Earling. Survivors include her 2 sons: Frank (Linda) Stevens of Porter, OK, and Carl Stevens of CA; 4 Daughters: Fawn =ove of OR; Linda Goodman of CA; Phyllis Lawlor of CA; and Robin Stevens of Darling; 1 Sister: Shirley Sortin of CA; 2 Grandchildren and other relatives and friends. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Betty Jane (Coonce) Moore
October 17, 1929 - December 18, 2010

Betty Jane Moore was born on October 17, 1929, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma City (Oklahoma) High School in 1945, and attended Junior College in Modesto, California, where she received her Associate Degree in Dietary Science. Betty married George Moore; he later died. Betty moved to Iowa in 2004 to be near her daughter, Robin.

Betty had an interesting sense of humor and enjoyed going to casinos. She loved her dogs, Ely and Gidget. Betty was especially thankful for the good care she received while she was a resident of Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa.

Betty J. Moore died on Saturday, December 18, 2010, at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa, at the age of 81 years, 2 months, and 1 day.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George Moore; one son; and two daughters. Survivors include two sons, Frank (Linda) Stevens of Porter, Oklahoma, and Carl Stevens of California; four daughters, Fawn =ove of Oregon, Linda Goodman of California, Phyllis Lawlor of California, and Robin Stevens of Earling, Iowa; one sister, Shirley Sortin of California; two grandchildren, David Eller of Texas, and Bonnie Eller of Texas; and other relatives and friends.

The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Nordby, Mary A. (Voge)

Apr 1, 1934 - Oct 9, 2010

Published in Omaha World-Herald from October 14 to October 16, 2010

Nordby, Mary A.
Apr 1, 1934 - Oct 9, 2010

Bellevue, NE. Retired from the Corps of Engineers. Survived by children Gary and wife Rhonda Nordby, Becky and husband John Hornbeck, Jerry and wife Stephanie Nordby; 4 grandchildren; brothers and sisters Doris Petersen, Nadine Buckley, Donna Davis, Don Voge, Kathy Palmer, Judy Sojhigian, Bob Voge, Lois Ziegler, Jim Voge; many nieces and nephews.

VISITATION one hour prior to service on Saturday at Bellevue Memorial Chapel.

FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday October 16th at 10am Bellevue Memorial Chapel. Interment Saturday, October 16th at 2:30pm Cass Township Cemetery, Shelby County, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Alzheimer's Association or any Battered Women's Shelter.

BELLEVUE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann
Dworak-Cutler
2202 Hancock St, Bellevue 291-5000

Petersen, Leon Virgil

died November 26, 2010

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Arrangements and Services For
Leon Virgil Petersen - Age 88
Who Died On Friday, November 26, 2010

Visitation
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
10:30 A.M.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Jacksonville, Iowa

Interment
Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Iowa

He is survived by his children: Kenneth (Mary) Petersen of Boone, IA; Linda (Norval) Larson of Harlan, IA; Sheryl (Greg) Cadwell of Spencer, IA; Rick (Nancy) Petersen of Dallas Center, IA and Karen Petersen and friend Jackie of Harlan, IA; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
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Leon Virgil Petersen was born on April 1, 1922, to James and Anna (Hess) Petersen on a farm two and a half miles South of the church in Jacksonville, Iowa. He attended Jackson Township No. 8. Leon began helping his father on the farm after his schooling and continued his farming career while living on the family farm most of his life.

Leon met Viola Mae Sutton one night while roller skating. They were united in marriage on September 27, 1945 in Jefferson, Iowa. Five children were born to this union: Kenneth, Linda, Sheryl, Rick, and Karen.

Besides the dogs that he raised, Leon had many pets including a fox, squirrel, and pigeons. He had a clock collection and was able to fix any clock that his hands touched. He also had a coin collection that he enjoyed.

Leon loved to dance, had a great sense of humor, and had completed his "bucket list". He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and great-grandchildren.

Leon became a resident of Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, Iowa in April of 2010, and it was there that he died on Friday, November 26, 2010, having attained the age of eighty-eight years, seven months, and twenty-five days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and brothers and sisters: Arnold, Earl, Elva, Lester, Gladys, and infant twin sisters.

He is survived by his children: Kenneth Petersen and his wife Mary of Boone, Iowa, Linda and her husband Norval Larson of Harlan, Iowa, Sheryl and her husband Greg Cadwell of Spencer, Iowa, Rick Petersen and his wife Nancy of Bouton, Iowa, and Karen Petersen and her special friend Jaci of Harlan; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; other family member and many friends.

Pastor Ron Rasmussen officiated the 10:30 AM funeral service on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. Serving as casket bearers were Brandon Larson, David Sutton, Justin Petersen, Garey Knudsen, Jim Petersen, and Jim Hanson. Interment was held at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, Iowa.

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Petersen, 88, Elk Horn, died November 26, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Friday, December 3, 2010

ELK HORN -- Leon Virgil Petersen, 88, Elk Horn, died November 26 at the Salem Lutheran Nursing Home.

Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 4-9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

Petersen is survived by sons Kenneth (Mary) Petersen of Boone and Rick (Nancy) Petersen of Dallas Center; daughters Linda (Norval) Larson of Harlan, Sheryl (Gred) Cadwell of Spencer and Karen Petersen (special friend Jackie) of Harlan; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Petersen, MayDelle Margaret

died October 27, 2010

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MAY DELLE MARGARET PETERSEN, 88, of Des Moines (formerly of Manning), died Wed., Oct. 27th, at Genesis Sr. Living Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Wed., Nov. 3rd, at 10-a.m., in the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Friends may call from 3-p.m. until 9-p.m. Tues., Nov. 2nd, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Charter Oak Cemetery in Charter Oak, IA.

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Funeral Services for 88 year old May Delle Margaret Peterson of Des Moines will be held on Wednesday, November 3 at 10am at the Pauley Jones Funeral home in Harlan with burial in the Charter Oak Cemetery in Charter Oak. She passed away on October 27 at Genesis Sr. Living Center. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Virginia Genzen of Des Moines, and Anita Rae Engelmann of GA, 4 Grandchildren, and 11 Great-Grandchildren. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements where visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 2 from 3pm to 9pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
MayDelle Margaret Petersen - Age - 88
Who Died On Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Visitation
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Funeral Service
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
10:00 A.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Charter Oak Cemetery
Charter Oak, Iowa

She is survived by her daughters: Virginia Genzen of Des Moines, IA and Anita Rae Engelmann of Georgia

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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MayDelle Margaret Petersen, the daughter of Julius and Emma Lorenzen Ranninger was born in Manning, Iowa on April 4, 1922. She attended school in Manning graduating from high school with the class of 1939. She then attended Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa where she received Normal Training to become a school teacher. She then taught school in Iowa Township School No. One in Carroll County.

She met Charles Engelmann who was in the Army Air force and followed him to Wilmington, North Carolina where they were married on May 28, 1943. Two daughters were born to this union, Virginia and Anita.

Charles, who was stationed in over 17 States and 5 foreign countries, earned the rank of Captain in the Air Force, so the family never had a real stationary place to live. Captain Englemann was in charge of efficiency and retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service. The couple returned to the Midwest and made their home in Denison, Iowa. MayDelle was a lifetime member of the Military Officers Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary.

After Captain Engelmann died, MayDelle continued to live in Denison. After her marriage to Eugene "Pete" Petersen on June 11, 1988, she lived in Shelby where "Pete" was the town policeman. In 1990, they returned to the Jacksonville area on the family farm. By this time they had become members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

She was an avid reader, especially Bible Study, and enjoyed reading, playing cards, cooking, baking and cleaning her home.

MayDelle died on October 27, 2010 at the Genesis Senior Living Center in Des Moines, Iowa having attained the age of eighty-eight years, six months and twenty-three days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands and her sister Marion Joens and brother-in-law Gilmore Joens.

Survivors include her daughters, Virginia Genzen of Des Moines, Iowa and Anita Englemann of Newnan, Georgia, four grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Ron Rasmussen at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa. Interment was held at the Charter Oak Cemetery in Charter Oak, Iowa with Hope Brown, Thomas Genzen, Rollin Joens, Louise Guiney, Myron Joens and Eric Genzen serving as casket bearers.

Ploen, Renee

died Oct 1, 2010

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Funeral Services for 56 year old Renee Ploen of St. Louis, MO formerly of Harlan will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 7th at the Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, MO. Renee Ploen passed away on October 1st. Survivors include Husband Pastor Michael Ploen; Daughters Jenny (Ray) Keller of Omaha; Kayla (James) Shields of Omaha; Krystal (Jay) Wagemann of Earling; six grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

RECHTENBACH, JEANETTE JOY

died October 19, 2010

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JEANETTE JOY RECHTENBACH, 75, of Walnut, died Tue., Oct. 19th, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital's Home Care Hospice in Atlantic. Memorial services will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Oct. 25th, at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut, where visitation is from 5-8pm Sun. (10/24), & the family will be present from 6-8pm. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements.

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Memorial Services for 75 year old Jeanette Joy Rechtenbach ('reck-en-baw')of Walnut, will be held at 10:30am on Monday, October 25 at First Presbyterian Church in Walnut. She passed away on Tuesday, October 19 at Cass County Memorial Hospital Home Care and Hospice. She is survived by her husband, Leo Rechtenbach of Walnut, daughter; Bobbie (Jim) McDermott of Walnut, 2 sons; Scott Rechtenbach of Hemingford, NE, and Eric (Tamara) Rechtenbach of Dubuque. 2 Sisters; Susan Robison of Kansas City, MO, and Patsy (Bill) Mattas of Des Moines; 4 Grandchildren; and 1 Great-Grandchild. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 24 from 5pm to 8pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut with Family Greeting Friends from 6pm to 8pm.
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Jeanette Joy Rechtenbach of Walnut (75)
Service: Memorial
Name: Jeanette Joy Rechtenbach Pronounced: Reck en baw
Previously From:
Date: Monday, October 25, 2010
Time: 10:30:00 AM
Location: First Presbyterian Church - Walnut
Cemetery: private burial at a later date
Visitation Location: First Presbyterian Church
Visitation Date: Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
Visitation Start: 5:00pm
Visitation End: 8:00pm, with family greeting friends from 6-8
Memorials to:
Funeral Home: Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca
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Arrangements and Services For
Jeanette Joy Rechtenbach - 75
Who Died On Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Visitation
Sunday, October 24, 2010
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
Walnut, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, October 24, 2010
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Memorial Service
Monday, October 25, 2010
10:30 AM
First Presbyterian Church
Walnut, Iowa

Inurnment
Will be Held at a Later Date

She is survived by her husband Leo Rechtenbach of Walnut; her children: Bobbie (Jim) McDermott of Walnut, Scott Rechtenbach of Hemingford, NE, Marc Rechtenbach of Shelby, Eric (Tamara) Rechtenbach of Dubuque, IA; grandchildren: Megan (Brian) Andersen of Omaha, Nellie (Brian) Popp of Omaha, Anna Rechtenbach of Dubuque, IA, and Arron Rechtenbach of NE; great-granddaughter Nora Andersen of Omaha; and sisters Susan Robison of Kansas City, MO, and Patsy (Bill) Mattas of Des Moines, IA

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Jeanette Joy Rechtenbach was born on February 25, 1935 to James Donald and Annabelle (Sturdy) Wight at their home in Adair County. She had two sisters Susan and Patsy, and one brother William Donald Wight. She attended country school at Prussa No. 7 and graduated from Greenfield High School with the class of 1953.

Jeanette had various jobs including secretarial, newspaper, and in an antique shop. She belonged to the Federated Women’s Club, the Presbyterian Church, and Eastern Star, for over 40 years she was a member of the Birthday Club and Card Club.

On November 8, 1959 Jeanette was married to Leo Rechtenbach at the Presbyterian Church in Greenfield, Iowa.

Jeanette was an artist. She enjoyed painting pictures, knitting, and photography. She enjoyed reading books and magazines and watching her favorite television shows. She traveled on many trips, raised chickens, and rode horses. She ran a bed and breakfast (Veranda View) for 7 years. However, she still made time to raise her children: Bobbie, Scott, Marc, and Eric. Jeanette also loved her dogs and cats, feeding the birds, and taking time to enjoy her flowers.

Jeanette died on October 19, 2010 having attained the age of seventy-five years, seven months, and twenty-four days. She is preceded in death by her parents, her baby daughter Earnest Ellen, her brother William Donald Wight, and brothers-in-law Paul Robison and David Darling.

She is survived by her husband Leo Rechtenbach of Walnut, IA, daughter Bobbie McDermott and her husband Jim of Walnut, IA, son Scott Rechtenbach of Hemingford, NE, son Marc Rechtenbach of Shelby, IA, son Eric Rechtenbach and his wife Tamara of Dubuque, IA. Four grandchildren: Megan Andersen and her husband Brian of Omaha, NE, Nellie Popp and her husband Brian of Omaha, NE, Anna Rechtenbach of Dubuque, IA, Arron Rechtenbach of NE, and great-granddaughter Nora Andersen of Omaha, NE; sisters Susan Robison of Kansas City, MO, and Patsy Mattas and her husband Bill of Des Moines, IA; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews; other family members and many dear friends.

Pastor David Krueger officiated the 10:30 AM Memorial Service at First Presbyterian Church in Walnut on Monday, October 25, 2010. Honorary pallbearers were: Scott Rechtenbach, Marc Rechtenbach, Eric Rechtenbach, Jim McDermott, Brian Andersen, and Brian Popp.

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Reid, Claude Joseph

May 29, 1926 - October 26, 2010

Published in The Daily Nonpareil, Harlan, Iowa on 10/28/2010

HARLAN - Claude Joseph Reid, age 84, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010.

He was born in Portsmouth, Iowa, on May 29, 1926, to Albert and Laura (Leinen) Reid and served his country in the US Navy. He was united in marriage to Daisy (Owens) on June 29, 1947. Claude was a retired Iron Worker from Local #21.

Claude is preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Albert; brothers, John, Albert "Bud", and Everett Reid this past July; and sister, Viola.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Daisy; children, Richard (Kristi), Randy (Vickie), Linda Reid; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Verle (Maxine), Lloyd (Mary), Floyd (Sharon), Larry (Sharon); sisters, Dolly Lara, Mary Page (Darrell), Bernadette Scott (John), Ila Mae Mayo (Johnny); nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family, Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, 11 a.m., all at Cutler-O'Neill- Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Pastor David Leggett, New Life Fellowship Church, Officiant. Interment Cedar Lawn Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 2. Lunch will follow at New Life Fellowship. Family will direct memorials.

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

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Claude Joseph Reid

Birth date: May 29, 1926

Death date: October 26, 2010

Obituary:

Claude Joseph Reid, age 84, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010. He was born in Portsmouth, Iowa, on May 29, 1926, to Albert and Laura (Leinen) Reid and served his country in the US Navy. He was united in marriage to Daisy (Owens) on June 29, 1947. Claude was a retired Iron Worker from Local #21. Claude is preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Albert; brothers, John, Albert "Bud", and Everett Reid this past July; and sister, Viola. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Daisy; children, Richard (Kristi), Randy (Vickie), Linda Reid; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Verle (Maxine), Lloyd (Mary), Floyd (Sharon), Larry (Sharon); sisters, Dolly Lara, Mary Page (Darrell), Bernadette Scott (John), Ila Mae Mayo (Johnny); nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family, Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, 11 a.m., all at Cutler-O'Neill- Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Pastor David Leggett, New Life Fellowship Church, Officiant. Interment Cedar Lawn Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 2. Lunch will follow at New Life Fellowship. Family will direct memorials.

Rickert, Elaine

died October 30, 2010

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Funeral services for 86 year old Elaine Rickert of Denison will be held at 10:30am, Wednesday, November 3 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic church in Denison with burial in the Parish Cemetery. She passed away on Saturday, October 30 at Eventide Lutheran home in Denison. Survivors include one son, Michael Rickert and his wife, Sandy of Ida Grove; 4 daughters; Colleen (Hank) Schaben of Omaha; Marlyn (Donald) Anderson of Denison; Joni (Rick) Moore of Norfolk, NE; and Kristen (Dan) O'Connor of =eWitt; 12 Grandchildren; 8 Great-Grandchildren; 2 Brothers; Lloyd (Lois) Rohmiller of Sioux City; and John (Mary) Rohmiller of Bakersfield, CA; 2 sisters; Doreen (Richard) Schmidt of Sioux City; and Marelle Munson of Leeds; and one brother-in-law, Guss (Hettie) Bohlman of Sioux City. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements where friends may call from 7pm on Tuesday, November 2.

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Remembering

Elaine Rickert

Visitation

Date Time

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 4 - 7 P.M., Legion of Mary Rosary at 4:30 P.M. and a Parish Vigil at 6 P.M.

Visitation Location

Huebner Funeral Home 1437 Broadway Denison, Iowa 51442

Service

Date Time

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:30 A.M.

Service Location

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 916 2nd Ave. South Denison, Iowa 51442

ROSMAN, EUGENE R.

died October 4, 2010

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EUGENE "GENE" ROSMAN, 89, of Harlan, died Mon., Oct. 4th, at the Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling. Funeral services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

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Funeral Services are pending for 89 year old Eugene "Gene" Rosman of Harlan at Pauley Jones Funeral home. Gene passed away on Monday, October 4 at Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling. He is survived by his son John Rosman of Harlan, and Mary Zdechlik of Edina, MN. Please call Pauley Jones Funeral Home at (800) 831-6805 for further information.

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Arrangements and Services Are Pending For
Eugene "Gene" R. Rosman - Age 89
Who died on Monday, October 4, 2010

Gene is survived by his son John Rosman of Harlan, Iowa and daughter Mary Zdechlik of Edina, Minnesota.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Arrangements and Services For
Eugene R. Rosman - Age 89
Who Died On Monday, October 4, 2010

Visitation
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Family Will Greet Friends
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Vigil Service
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, October 7, 2010
11:00 A.M.
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Iowa

He is survived by his children John Rosman of Harlan, IA; and Mary (Paul) Zdechlik of Edina, MN and his sister, Joanne (Bernard) Lapke of Dunlap, IA

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Eugene "Gene" R. Rosman was born on April 28, 1921 on a farm near Harlan, Iowa, to Rudolph and Clara (Hofer) Rosman. He attended Lincoln Township No. 4 through the eighth grade and graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1938. After high school, Gene began his farming career with his father. They farmed together for twenty-one years before his father retired in 1959.

Gene was united in marriage to Marion Konz on January 13, 1962. They met at a dance in Omaha sponsored by the Chi Rho Organization of the Catholic church. Two children were born to this union: John and Mary. They raised their family on the farm that had been in the Rosman family for sixty-nine years and later purchased the land from his father in 1972.

The land and its stewardship were important to Gene. Lesson’s in farming were learned from his father and passed down to his son John. Gene was very innovative and was never afraid of adopting new techniques into their operation. Long days on the farm were rewarded by being able to spend time relaxing and fishing at their cottage at Lake View, Iowa. Gene also was able to go on fishing trips in Minnesota and Canada.

On the farm, Gene was able to fix and repair most of the equipment himself. He was an excellent welder and mechanic. He also enjoyed spending time in his wood working shop where he made picture frames, miniature log cabins as well as a miniature motor operated mill. He was a card player, especially pitch, and sponsored a special Mass in the name of St. Isadore, the patron saint of farmers, on the farm for several years. Gene was an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3900 of Harlan.

On August 6, 2010, Gene became a resident of Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, Iowa and it was there that he died on Monday, October 4, 2010, having attained the age of eighty-nine years, five months, and six days. With the exception of the last two months, Gene spent his entire life on the farm that has been in the Rosman family since 1906. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife and his brothers: Myron, Richard and Norman.

Gene is survived by his son John Rosman of Harlan, Iowa; daughter Mary and her husband Paul Zdechlik of Edina, Minnesota; three grandchildren: Grace, Charlie and Amelia; his sister Joanne and her husband Bernard Lapke of Dunlap, Iowa; nieces and nephews; other family members and many friends.

Rev. John Frost celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Interment was held at the Harlan Cemetery with Leo Lapke, Dean Coenen, Pat Kirlin, Bill Rosman, Steve Rosman, Rudy Rosman, Tom Lapke, Ron Rosman, Jamie Rosman, Mike Konz and David Konz serving as casket bearers.

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Rosman, Eugene "Gene"

Harlan, IA. Eugene is survived by his son John Rosman of Harlan; his daughter Mary (Paul) Zdechlik of Edina, MN; his sister Joanne (Bernard) Lapke of Dunlap, IA.

A MASS of Christian Burial 11am on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan. For more information please contact Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan at 1-800-831-6805 or visit our website at www.pauleyjones.com.

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

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RUFFCORN, JEREMIAH

Died October 20, 2010

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JEREMIAH RUFFCORN, 29, of Avoca, has died at his home near Avoca. Services are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.

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JEREMIAH RUFFCORN, 29, of Avoca, died Wed., Oct. 20th, at his home near Avoca. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Oct. 25th, in the Altamont Baptist Church. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca has the arrangements. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-9pm Sunday (Oct. 24th), with the family present from 6-8pm. Burial will be in the Cuppy's Grove Cemetery in rural Harlan.

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Services are pending for 29 year old Jeremiah Ruffcorn at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Jeremiah Ruffcorn passed away at his home near Avoca. For more information call 343-2453 or 800-447-2588. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Services for 29 year old Jeremiah Ruffcorn will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, October 25th at the Altamont Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cuppy's Grove Cemetery in rural Harlan. Jeremiah Ruffcorn passed away at his home near Avoca. Survivors include his Parents Ronald and Charlene Ruffcorn of Avoca; his brother Nickolas (Lisa) Ruffcorn of Kansas City, MO; Grandfather Max Klindt of Avoca; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of arrangements where there will be a visitation service on Sunday, October 24th from 1-9 pm and the family will be present from 6-8 pm.

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Jeremiah Ruffcorn of Avoca (29)
Service: Funeral
Name: Jeremiah Ruffcorn Pronounced:
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Date: Monday, October 25, 2010
Time: 10:30:00 AM
Location: Altamont Baptist Church - Rural Harlan
Cemetery: Cuppy's Grove Cemetery, rural Harlan
Visitation Location: Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca
Visitation Date: Sunday
Visitation Start: 1:00 pm
Visitation End: 9:00 pm - Family will receive friends from 6 - 8
Memorials to:
Funeral Home: Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Avoca
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Arrangements and Services For
Jeremiah Lee Ruffcorn - 29
Who Died On Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Visitation
Sunday, October 24, 2010
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Family Will Greet Friends
Sunday, October 24, 2010
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Funeral Service
Monday, October 25, 2010
10:30 AM
Altamont Baptist Church
Harlan, Iowa

Interment
Cuppy’s Grove Cemetery
Rural Harlan, Iowa

He is survived by his parents Ronald E. And Charlene Ruffcorn of Avoca, Iowa; brother Nickolas (Lisa) Ruffcorn of Kansas City, MO; and grandfather Max Klindt of Avoca, IA
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Jeremiah Lee Ruffcorn was born on May 17, 1981 in Atlantic, Iowa. He is the second son of Ronald E. and Charlene R. (Klindt) Ruffcorn. He attended Pre-school and the first part of Kindergarten in Red Oak, Iowa. In November of 1986, the Ruffcorn family moved to Avoca; this is where Jeremiah finished grade school and high school. He graduated with the Class of 1999 from A-H-S-T. He had a summer job at Lozier Corp. as a fork lift driver. In the fall of 1999, he attended ITT Technical Institute and graduated with honors with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting Technology. In 2000, he started working at Valmont Industries in Valley, Nebraska. He rose to the position of Senior Design Drafter.

Jeremiah followed in his brother’s footsteps and at the ripe old age of 16 months, he fell in love with Grandpa Klindt’s John Deere tractors. Every visit thereafter, he had to have a tractor ride with Grandpa.

Jeremiah loved being on the farm, helping his Grandpa Klindt, Uncle Bob, and Aunt Bernitta Goettsch. He progressed from walking, to bicycle riding, to moped, to car, and finally to the 4-wheeler in going up to Grandpa’s. Jeremiah was thrilled when Grandpa taught him to drive a tractor. He earned his first tractor from Grandpa, a 1951 John Deere B. He enjoyed fixing up his tractors. When he had questions, he consulted with Uncle Ralph Klindt. He also fixed up an old building for his shop, where he expanded to working with metal.

When Jeremiah was president of B.Y.F., he and the other members wanted to fix up the study of the brick church building. On closer inspection, it was decided to start a fund for a new church building. He said "Someday we will be custodians of the church and we don’t want to be custodians of this building!" The new steel building was erected in less than 3 years.

Two of Jeremiah’s proudest moments were when he became an uncle; Whitney Lee Ruffcorn, born on September 2, 2004, and Danielle Elizabeth Ruffcorn, born on December 20, 2006.

Jeremiah passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, having attained the age of twenty-nine years, five months, and three days. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Leonard Ruffcorn, Lena Mae Ruffcorn and Phyllis Klindt.

He is survived by his parents Ronald E. and Charlene R. Ruffcorn of Avoca, Iowa; brother and sister-in-law Nickolas and Lisa Ruffcorn of Kansas City, Missouri; nieces Whitney and Danielle Ruffcorn of Kansas City, Missouri; grandfather Max Klindt of Avoca, Iowa; other family members and many friends.

Rev. Dianna Holland officiated the 10:30 AM Funeral Service at Altamont Baptist Church in rural Harlan on Monday, October 25, 2010. Interment was in Cuppy’s Grove Cemetery in rural Harlan. Honorary "Punkins" were Whitney and Danielle Ruffcorn. Serving as casket bearers were Rob Widick, Jason Schneider, Justin Piittmann, Jeff Lee, Jeff Goettsch, Eric Sieh, Nickolas Ruffcorn, and Kevin Greve.

Schoemann, Eugene

died December 8, 2010

Schoemann, 83, Portsmouth, died December 8, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Friday, December 17, 2010

PORTSMOUTH -- Eugene Schoemann, 83, Portsmouth, died December 8 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.

Services were held Saturday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth with burial in the St. Mary’s Cemetery at Portsmouth.

Schoemann is survived by his wife, Thelma, of Portsmouth; sons Greg (Denise) Schoemann of Ceres, Ca., Dave (Dale) Schoemann of Cedar Falls, Jeff (Velvet) Schoemann of Avoca and Bill Schoemann of Tahoka, Texas; daughters Ann Mellinger of Harlan, Pat Schoemann of Portsmouth, Barb Kleymann of Persia, Janet (Danny) Sharp of Huntsville, Al. and Rita Griffen of Portsmouth; sisters Grace Pauley of Panama, Sr. Mary Schoemann of LaCrosse, Wi. and Ceil (Vic) Langer of Arvada, Co.; brothers John Schoemann of Portsmouth and Fr. Bob Schoemann of Des Moines; 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

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Published in Omaha World-Herald on December 10, 2010

Schoemann, Eugene
Age 83 - Dec 8, 2010

Survivors include his wife Thelma Schoemann of Portsmouth, IA; children: Greg (Denise) Schoemann of Ceres, IA, Dave (Dale) Schoemann of Cedar Falls, IA, Ann Mellinger of Harlan, IA, Pat Schoemann of Portsmouth, Barb Kleymann of Persia, IA, Jeff (Velvet) Schoemann of Avoca, IA, Janet (Danny) Sharp of Huntsville, AL, Rita Griffen of Portsmouth, and Bill Schoemann of Tahoka, TX; 23 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters: Grace Pauley of Panama, IA, Sr. Mary Schoemann of LaCrosse, WI, and Ceil (Vic) Langer of Arvada, CO; and brothers John Schoemann of Portsmouth and Fr. Bob Schoemann of Des Moines, IA.

VISITATION Friday, December 10, 2010 from 8am-9pm Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA. Rosary Service Friday December 10, 2010 at 7pm Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, IA

MASS of Christian Burial Saturday December 11, 2010 at 10:30am St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment Portsmouth, IA.

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Arrangements and Services for Eugene N. Schoemann - Age 83
Who died On Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Visitation
Friday, December 10, 2010
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Rosary Service
Friday, December 10, 2010
7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, December 11, 2010
10:30 AM
St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima
Portsmouth, Iowa

Military Rites
St. Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Iowa

Survivors include his wife Thelma Schoemann of Portsmouth, IA; children: Greg (Denise) Schoemann of Ceres, IA, Dave (Dale) Schoemann of Cedar Falls, IA, Ann Mellinger of Harlan, IA, Pat Schoemann of Portsmouth, Barb Kleymann of Persia, IA, Jeff (Velvet) Schoemann of Avoca, IA, Janet (Danny) Sharp of Huntsville, AL, Rita Griffen of Portsmouth, and Bill Schoemann of Tahoka, TX; 23 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters: Grace Pauley of Panama, IA, Sr. Mary Schoemann of LaCrosse, WI; Ceil (Vic) Langer of Arvada, CO; & brothers John Schoemann of Portsmouth & Fr. Bob Schoemann of Des Moines, IA

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Eugene Nicholas "Gene" Schoemann was born on May 10, 1927, to Chris and Sophia (Blum) Schoemann in Portsmouth, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. He attended Pleasant Ridge Country School and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School.

He enlisted in the United States Army on September 15, 1950 and served until his honorable discharge on September 14, 1952. He met Thelma Louise Campbell while stationed at Restone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. They were married on February 12, 1953 in Portsmouth, Iowa. Eleven children were born to this union: Tony, Steve, Greg, Dave, Ann, Pat, Barb, Jeff, Janet, Rita, and Bill.

After his discharge from the Army, he became a truck driver and drove in and around the Portsmouth area for twenty-five to thirty years. He looked forward to springtime every year so he could begin his gardening and mushroom hunting. He raised popcorn and loved the family fishing trips to Minnesota. Traveling all over the United States to visit his children and grandchildren was also a major joy in his life.

He enjoyed the family card games (Hearts was his favorite) and the famous Pitch games at The Rocket in Portsmouth. Being part of the American Legion and the Volunteer Fire Department was a very important time in his life.

He died on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan having attained the age of eighty-three years, six months, and twenty-eight days. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons Tony and Steve; two grandchildren; one great grandchild and sisters, Elaine and Josephine.

Gene is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years Thelma Schoemann of Portsmouth, Iowa; children: Greg Schoemann and his wife Denise of Ceres, California, Dave Schoemann and his wife Dale of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Ann Mellinger of Harlan, Iowa, Pat Schoemann of Portsmouth, Barb Kleymann of Persia, Iowa, Jeff Schoemann and his wife Velvet of Avoca, Iowa, Janet and her husband Danny Sharp of Huntsville, Alabama, Rita Griffen of Portsmouth, and Bill Schoemann of Tahoka, Texas; twenty-three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters: Grace Pauley of Panama, Iowa, Sister Mary Schoemann of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and Ceil and her husband Vic Langer of Arvada, Colorado; brothers John Schoemann of Portsmouth and Father Bob Schoemann of Des Moines, Iowa; other family members and friends.

Rev. Robert Schoemann celebrated the 10:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima in Portsmouth. Honorary casket bearers were Matthew Griffen, Avery Dozier, Ethan Jorgensen, and the Portsmouth American Legion Post No. 547. Military Rites were conducted by the Portsmouth American Legion Post No. 547 in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portsmouth with Joe Schoemann, Nathan Harris, Michael Schoemann, Jeremy Schoemann, Chris Kleymann, Michael Rowedder, Cameron Behrens and Theo Behrens.

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EUGENE SCHOEMANN, 83, of Portsmouth, died Wed., Dec. 8th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial Service will be held 10:30-a.m. Sat., Dec. 11th, at St. Mary/Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at the funeral home is from 8am-9pm Friday (12/10), with a rosary service at 7-p.m. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery at Portsmouth.

SCHUG, ARLYNN DEAN "ARCHIE"

June 29, 1933 - October 10, 2010

Published in the Denison Bulletin/Review
10/18/2010

Arlynn "Archie" Dean Schug, age 77, of Denison and Lake View, IA, formerly of Ida Grove, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Archie was born on June 29, 1933, in Ida Grove, IA, to parents Erwin and Zelma (Will) Schug. He grew up in the Ida Grove area attending Grant Township Country School. He was confirmed into the Trinity Lutheran Church in 1942, also in Grant Township. He graduated with the class of 1951 from Ida Grove High School, and joined the U.S. Air Force in February of 1952.

Archie married Margaret Ann Zimmerman in 1953 and together they had six children: Christy, Carmen, Mark, Charles, Kathy, and Steven. They were later divorced and he was remarried to Patricia Nelson in May, 2004.

Archie was a "busy guy" and was always active doing something. He farmed his entire life, was a salesman for Pioneer and Garst Seed Companies and drove truck for Jan Hewitt and Midwest Industries. He served as County Supervisor and was a Field Assessor for Ida County for 34 years. He fulfilled many civic duties as well including serving as a member of the Ida County REC Board, Hospital Board, member of the Ambulance Service, American Legion Post #61, and was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lake View. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and could often be found dancing, golfing, playing cards, driving truck, or just enjoying life of the farm. Archie and Pat loved spending winters in Tucson, Arizona where he enjoyed riding around in the desert with his friends in their jeeps. He will be dearly missed by many that knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Patricia; his children: Christy (Doug) Walsh of Topeka, KS, Carmen (Frank) Morehouse of Taunton, MA, Mark Schug of East Hampton, NY, Charles (Jan) Schug of Ida Grove, IA, Kathy (Bill) Stehr of Odebolt, IA, and Steven (Nancy) Schug of Ida Grove, IA; step-children: Jeff (Penny) Nelson of Harlan, IA, and Scott (Katie) Nelson of Mason City, IA; grandchildren: Gregory, Catherine, Thomas and Andrew Morehouse, Cody (Megan), Brandy, Brady and Casey Schug, Michael (Kimberly), Mathew, Brian (Heather), Bradley (Alisha) Stehr, and Clint, Levi and Zane Schug; step-grandchildren: Shelby, Alex, Jacob and Blake Nelson; great-grandchildren: Gavin, Tate, Wyatt and Logan Stehr; sisters: Fleurine (Wayne) Drenkhahn of Mesa, AZ, Janice (Bill) Owen of Apache Junction, AZ, and Cheryl (Bob) Preul, of The Open Road; aunt Velda Pierson of Minnesota; and mother-in-law Ruth Ridge of Harlan, IA; many extended family members and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Erwin and Zelma.

Visitation is from 5-8:00 pm, Wednesday, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lake View.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 am, Thursday, October 14th at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lake View with Rev. Donald E. Peterson III officiating. Burial will be at the Harlan Cemetery with full military graveside rites at 2:30, following the lunch at the church. The Farber & Otteman Funeral Home in Lake View is in charge of arrangements.

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Arlynn "Archie" D. Schug

June 29, 1933 - October 10, 2010

Of Denison and Lake View, Iowa

Visitation: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Lake View, IA

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Lake View, IA

Interment: 2:30 P.M. Thursday, with full military graveside rites October 14, 2010 at Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Arlynn “Archie” Dean Schug, age 77, of Denison and Lake View, IA, formerly of Ida Grove, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Archie was born on June 29, 1933, in Ida Grove, IA, to parents Erwin and Zelma (Will) Schug. He grew up in the Ida Grove area attending Grant Township Country School. He was confirmed into the Trinity Lutheran Church in 1942, also in Grant Township. He graduated with the class of 1951 from Ida Grove High School, and joined the U.S. Air Force in February of 1952. Archie married Margaret Ann Zimmerman in 1953 and together they had six children: Christy, Carmen, Mark, Charles, Kathy, and Steven. They were later divorced and he was remarried to Patricia Nelson in May, 2004.

Archie was a “busy guy” and was always active doing something. He farmed his entire life, was a salesman for Pioneer and Garst Seed Companies and drove truck for Jan Hewitt and Midwest Industries. He served as County Supervisor and was a Field Assessor for Ida County for 34 years. He fulfilled many civic duties as well including serving as a member of the Ida County REC Board, Hospital Board, member of the Ambulance Service, American Legion Post #61, and was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lake View. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and could often be found dancing, golfing, playing cards, driving truck, or just enjoying life of the farm. Archie and Pat loved spending winters in Tucson, Arizona where he enjoyed riding around in the desert with his friends in their jeeps. He will be dearly missed by many that knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Patricia; his children: Christy (Doug) Walsh of Topeka, KS, Carmen (Frank) Morehouse of Taunton, MA, Mark Schug of East Hampton, NY, Charles (Jan) Schug of Ida Grove, IA, Kathy (Bill) Stehr of Odebolt, IA, and Steven (Nancy) Schug of Ida Grove, IA; step-children: Jeff (Penny) Nelson of Harlan, IA, and Scott (Katie) Nelson of Mason City, IA; grandchildren: Gregory, Catherine, Thomas and Andrew Morehouse, Cody (Megan), Brandy, Brady and Casey Schug, Michael (Kimberly), Mathew, Brian (Heather), Bradley (Alisha) Stehr, and Clint, Levi and Zane Schug; step-grandchildren: Shelby, Alex, Jacob and Blake Nelson; great-grandchildren: Gavin, Tate, Wyatt and Logan Stehr; sisters: Fleurine (Wayne) Drenkhahn of Mesa, AZ, Janice (Bill) Owen of Apache Junction, AZ, and Cheryl (Bob) Preul, of The Open Road; aunt Velda Pierson of Minnesota; and mother-in-law Ruth Ridge of Harlan, IA; many extended family members and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Erwin and Zelma.

Schulte, Eva V.

died Nov. 16, 2010

Eva V. Schulte

Published in Omaha World-Herald on November 28, 2010

Schulte, Eva V.
Mar 16, 1924 - Nov 26, 2010

SERVICES PENDING
BRAMAN MORTUARY - 72nd St. Chapel
1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171

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Published in Omaha World-Herald from November 28 to November 30, 2010

Schulte, Eva
Mar 16, 1924 - Nov 26, 2010

Preceded in death by husband Ellwin R. "Jim" Schulte. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Marie Martinez and Tim Evers, Karen and Jeff Schulte, Nancy and Eric Mathis; grandchildren, Alyssia, Melanie, Jessica, Nicole, Becky, Joe, Sarah, Timothy, Rachel, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Jenny, Rebecca, Amy, Tucker, Drew, and Paul; and 16 great grandchildren.

VISITATION Tuesday after 4pm, with family present 6-8pm at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel).

FUNERAL SERVICE Wednesday, December 1, at 10:30 am at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel).

Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery.

To leave a condolence, visit: www.bramanmortuary.com

BRAMAN MORTUARY - 72nd St. Chapel
1702 N. 72nd St. 391-2171

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Eva V. Schulte

3/16/1924 - 11/26/2010

Eva V. Schulte

Preceded in death by husband Ellwin R. “Jim” Schulte; Survived by: Daughters & Sons-in-law: Marie Martinez & Tim Evers, Karen & Jeff Schulte, Nancy & Eric Mathis; Grandchildren: Alyssia, Melanie, Jessica, Nicole, Becky, Joe, Sarah, Timothy, Rachel, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Jenny, Rebecca, Amy, Tucker, Drew & Paul; 16 Great Grandchildren.

Visitation: Tues. after 4 PM, with family present 6-8 PM at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel). Funeral Service: Wed., Dec. 1, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel). Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Schulte, Hubert “Tony”

Died Dec. 11, 2010

Hubert 'Toby' Schulte

Sioux City Journal

Posted: Sunday, December 12, 2010

ST. HELENA, Neb. -- Hubert R. "Toby" Schulte, 91, of St. Helena died on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Hartington, Neb.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Helena. Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery at St. Helena. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a vigil service at 7 p.m., at the church. Visitation will resume one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. The Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington, Neb., is in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary – Hubert R. “Toby” Schulte

By staff | December 14, 2010 - 2:23 pm - Posted in Hartington News, Local News, Obituaries

ST. HELENA — Hubert R. “Toby” Schulte, 91, St. Helena, died Dec. 11, 2010, at the Golden Living Center, Hartington.

Visitation and a Vigil Service were Dec. 14 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Helena, and will begin one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Dec. 15, at 10:30 a.m., at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Helena, with Rev. Eric Olsen officiating.

Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, St. Helena. Pallbearers will be Keith Becker, Kevin Becker, Curt Stratman, Corey Stratman, Jim Hans and Colin Schulte.

The Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington is in charge of arrangements.

Toby was born March 2, 1919, at Bow Valley, to Anton and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Schulte. He grew up and received his schooling in the Bow Valley area and farmed with his father until he married Maurilia Stratman June 12, 1951, in St. Helena. They lived in Bow Valley for a year and a half and then moved to Wynot where he worked for the Wynot Oil Company. In 1955, they moved to Bow Valley and Toby worked for Summers Service, Hartington, for 15 years. They lived in Hartington from 1968-1977 and then moved to St. Helena. Toby worked for the Cedar County District 3, operating heavy equipment until his retirement in 1980. He has been a resident of the Golden Living Center, Hartington, since 2005.

Toby was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Helena, and served on the parish council. He was also a member of the St. Helena Village Board for 18 years.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman and played baseball for Bow Valley for many years. Toby loved to visit with his family and friends.

Toby is survived by his wife, Maurilia, St. Helena; four brothers and their wives, Leo and Lorraine Schulte, Hartington; Charles and Genevieve Schulte, Emerson; Roger Schulte, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Martin and Phyllis Schulte, Wynot; three sisters and their husbands, Mildred Becker, St. Helena; Mary Ann and Marcus Hans, Wynot; and June and Linus Lange, Bow Valley; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Marvin and Harold Schulte; and a sister, Lucille Keller.

Schulte, Linda M.

Died Dec. 1, 2010

Sioux City Journal

Posted: Saturday, December 4, 2010

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Linda M. (Murphy) Schulte of St. Louis passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, following a brief illness.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Padua Church. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kutis Funeral Home in Affton, Mo.

Linda graduated from Burlington (Iowa) High School. She worked as city clerk for the city of Des Peres Mo. and previously worked in the clerk of court for Des Moines County, Iowa.

She was a member of many professional organizations. She held a strong faith in God and her Catholic faith. She valued her many friends and family. She especially appreciated nature, enjoying the outdoors, her flowers and the many rides on the Harley Davidson with her husband.

She was the loving wife of Brian K. Schulte of St. Louis; dear sister of Judy (Tim) Dorethy of League City, Texas, and Sheila (Mark) Siemann of Erie, Colo.; dear aunt of Jay Dorethy of Houston, Texas, Samantha and Sidney Siemann of Erie, Colo., Michelle Pallis of Westminster, Colo., and David Brown of Longmont, Colo.; several grandnieces and grandnephews; and dear daughter-in-law of Mryann and Gerald Schulte of Sioux City.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Vivian (Kaleff) and John "Jack" Murphy of Burlington, Iowa; and her sister, Jackie Brown of Estes Park, Colo.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the T.P.A. Scholarship Trust for her hearing impaired or the American Cancer Society.

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Linda M. Schulte nee Murphy) passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 after a brief illness. Loving wife of Brian K. Schulte of St. Louis; dear sister of Judy (Tim) Dorethy of League City, TX and Sheila (Mark) Siemann of Erie, CO; dear aunt of Jay Dorethy of Houston, TX, Samantha and Sidney Siemann of Erie, CO, Michele Pallis of Westminster, CO and David Brown of Longmont, CO and several great-nieces and nephews; dear daughter-in-law of Maryann and Gerald Schulte of Sioux City, IA. Linda was preceded in death by her mother and father, Vivian (nee Kaleff) and John Jack Murphy of Burlington, IA and her sister, Jackie Brown of Estes Park, CO. Linda worked as City Clerk for the City of Des Peres, MO and previously the Clerk of Court for Des Moines County in Iowa. She graduated from Burlington High School. Linda was a member of many professional organizations. She held a strong faith in God and her Catholic faith. She valued her many friends and family. Linda especially appreciated nature, enjoying the outdoors, her flowers and the many rides on the Harley Davidson with her husband. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Monday, December 6, 9:15 a.m. to St. Anthony Padua Church (High Ridge) for 10:00 a.m. Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the T.P.A. Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired or the American Cancer Society . Visitation Sunday, 3-8 p.m.

Sextro, Ed

Died Dec. 27, 2010

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ED SEXTRO, 87, of Manning, died Mon., Dec. 27th, at the Manning Plaza Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 11 a.m. Wed., Dec. 29th, at the Sacred Heart Church in Manning. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tue. (Dec. 28th), at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning, where a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 4:00 PM & a Parish Prayer Service begins at 7:00 PM.

Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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Edward B. Sextro

April 17, 1923 - December 27, 2010

Biography

Edward Bernard, son of John and Clara Lechtenberg Sextro, was born April 17, 1923 at Butte, Nebraska. At the age of four years he moved to Manning, Iowa with his parents and siblings. Ed received his education at rural schools near his home northeast of Manning.

On February 20, 1943 Ed was inducted into the U.S. Army and was a heavy truck driver in the Southern Philippines. He was honorably discharged on January 9, 1946 and received a bronze star, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal. Upon his return to Manning, Iowa in 1946 he continued his life-long love of farming the land. In addition, he raised cattle and hogs. Ed was a life time member of Sacred Heart Church in Manning, as well as a member of the Templeton Knights of Columbus and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling, golfing, bowling, playing cards and attending service reunions.

After his semi-retirement, Ed remained on his farm until he became a resident of the Manning Plaza Nursing Home in October of 2009. He died there on Monday, December 27, 2010 at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 10 days.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents; siblings and in-laws Edna Sextro, Maxine Meier, Helen and Joe Lampe, Herb Sextro and Leon Masching; niece Teresa (Sextro) Buffington and nephew Thomas Vanderheiden.
He is survived by three sisters Marie Sextro, Dorothy Masching, and Ruth Vanderheiden, all of Carroll; three brothers Leo Sextro of Manning; Leonard Sextro and his wife Dolores of Manning and Norbert Sextro and his wife Dora of Surprise, AZ; in-laws Janet Sextro of Carroll and Warren and Rosemary Meier of Omaha, NE; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Celebrant REVEREND FATHER ROBERT GRALAPP

Lector RAY THIELEN

Mass Servers ERICKA TANK, ROSS ROHE

Eucharistic Ministers DAN STURM, MIKE BERGER

Music
“HERE I AM, LORD “
“BE NOT AFRAID” “I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES”
“ON EAGLE’S WINGS”
SACRED HEART CHOIR, PAT HEITHOFF, ORGANIST

Casket Bearers
ROGER EISCHEID
ROGER WEGNER
STEVE TANK
WILLIAM HOFFMAN
FRANK WEGNER
TOM SPORRER

KARL ALBERTSEN
RAY THIELEN

Interment with Military Honors: SACRED HEART CEMETERY, MANNING, IOWA
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 3517
AMERICAN LEGION EMIL EWOLDT POST 22

Visitation and Prayers

Tuesday December 28, 2010, After - 3:00 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Manning
Knights of Columbus Rosary 4:00 PM

Parish Prayer Service 7:00 PM

Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday December 29, 2010, 11:00 - AM at Sacred Heart Church-Manning

Interment with Military Honors

Sacred Heart Cemetery-Manning

Sick, Carol Jeannette (Scott)

Sep 8, 1940 - Oct 4, 2010

Published in Omaha World-Herald on October 7, 2010

Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Barbara Scott. Survived by her husband, Lonnie; daughter and husband, Sandra and Charles Howell; son and wife, Vernon and Teresa Anderson; 4 grandchildren; siblings: Sherry Feller, William Scott, David Scott, Sue Mason.

Graveside Service Friday, October 8th at 1pm at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500

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Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Barbara Scott. Survived by her husband, Lonnie; daughter and husband, Sandra and Charles Howell; son and wife, Vernon and Teresa Anderson; 4 grandchildren; siblings: Sherry Feller, William Scott, David Scott, Sue Mason.

Sonksen, Dorothy E.

died December 9, 2010

Sonksen, 90, Oakland, died December 9, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Friday, December 17, 2010

OAKLAND -- Dorothy E. Sonksen, 90, Oakland, formerly of Harlan, died Thursday, Dec. 9 in Oakland.

Services were held Monday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Harlan with burial in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon.

Sonksen is survived by daughters Edith (Dennis) Mesenbrink of Edmond, Ok. and Rebecca (Kevin) Hansen of Treynor; son Charles Sonksen of Ida Grove; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of arrangements.

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DOROTHY E. SONKSEN, 90, of Oakland (& formerly of Harlan), died Thu., Dec. 9th, at the Oakland Manor. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Mon., Dec. 13th, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Harlan. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery near Audubon. Friends may call from 1-8pm Sun. (12/12) at the Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, where the family will be present from 3-7 pm, & a Prayer service begins at 4 p.m.

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Funeral Services for 90 year old Dorothy E. Sonksen (Sunk-Sen) of Oakland, and formerly of Audubon, Manilla, and Harlan, will be held at 10:30 on Monday. Dorothy Sonksen passed away on Thursday, December 9 at Oakland Manor in Oakland. Survivors include daughters Edith (Dennis) Mesenbrink of Edmond, OK, Rebecca (Kevin) Hansen of Treynor, son Charles Sonksen of Ida Grove, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where friends may call from 1-8pm, a prayer service will be held at 4pm, and family will greet friends from 3-7pm all on Sunday.

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Dorothy Elizabeth (McNaughton) Sonksen
January 6, 1920 - December 9, 2010

SURVIVORS: 2 Daughters - Edith (Dennis) Mesenbrink of Edmond, OK, and Rebecca (Kevin) Hansen of Treynor, IA; 1 Son - Charles Sonksen of Ida Grove, IA; 7 Grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren; and Other Relatives and Friends

Hometown: Oakland, IA, formerly of Harlan, IA

Visitation: Sunday, Dec 12, 2010, 1:00-8:00 p.m.

The family will be present from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

There will be a Prayer Service at 4:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Visitation location: Burmeiser-Johannsen Funeral Home, 1401 Garfield Avenue, Harlan,IA

Service date: Monday, Dec 13, 2010, at 10:30 am

Service location: Peace Lutheran Church, 401 - 12th Street, Harlan,IA

Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Audubon, IA.

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Dorothy Elizabeth (McNaughton) Sonksen

January 6, 1920 - December 9, 2010

Dorothy Elizabeth Sonksen, the daughter of Charles Arthur and Edith Helen (Doubet) McNaughton, was born in Hanna City, Illinois, on January 6, 1920. As a young girl, she moved to Templeton, Iowa. She attended country school and graduated from Coon Rapids (Iowa) High School in 1939. Dorothy studied at Buena Vista College and Simpson College before teaching elementary school in Audubon, Manilla, and Irwin, Iowa.

On August 26, 1945, Dorothy married Dethlef Arnold Sonksen at Trinity Lutheran Church near Audubon, Iowa. In addition to teaching, Dorothy helped Dethlef on their farm located near Gray, Iowa. In 1970 the couple retired and moved first to Arizona, and later to Colorado, where they were house parents at the Colorado Junior Republic School for Boys. They returned to Iowa in 1978 and spent most of their time near Audubon until Dethlef’s death on August 24, 1993. Dorothy then moved to Harlan, Iowa, where she lived until 2000. She then became a nursing home resident and spent the last eight years living at the Oakland Manor, Oakland, Iowa.

Dorothy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Audubon for many years. She was an active member, teaching Sunday School and participating in the ladies’ group activities. Dorothy later attended Peace Lutheran Church in Harlan. She was a great mother and grandmother with a quick wit and good sense of humor. She loved teaching. In her later years, Dorothy enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.

Dorothy E. Sonksen died on Thursday, December 9, 2010, at the Oakland Manor in Oakland, Iowa, having reached the age of 90 years, 11 months, and 3 days.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Dethlef Arnold Sonksen; one sister, Harriett Miller; one son-in-law, Jack Juelsgaard; and two grandchildren, Andrea Sonksen and Nathan Juelsgaard. Survivors include two daughters, Edith (Dennis) Mesenbrink of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Rebecca (Kevin) Hansen of Treynor, Iowa; one son, Charles Sonksen of Ida Grove, Iowa; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 13, 2010, at Peace Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa, with Pastor Merlene Ostebee officiating. Casket bearers were Adam Mesenbrink, Karen Mesenbrink, Rachel Caywood, Josh Caywood, Maria Cass, Jeremy Cass, Melanie Sonksen, Chris Juelsgaard, Amber Juelsgaard, Amy Juelsgaard, Melissa Hansen, and Elizabeth Hansen. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Peace Lutheran Church Education and Youth Ministry. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com.

Hometown: Oakland, IA, formerly of Harlan, IA

Visitation Date: Sunday, Dec 12, 2010

Service Date: Monday, Dec 13, 2010

Sporven, John H.

May 17, 1924 - Nov. 24, 2010

Published in Omaha World-Herald
November 28 to November 29, 2010

Passed away peacefully at his home. Preceded in death by wives, Jessie and Wanda. Survived by children, Terry (Sandy) Sporven, Carol (Bill) Miller, Rose (Steve) Johnstone, Nancy (Craig) Poole; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren.

FUNERAL Tuesday 11am at the Mortuary. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery, with Military Honors by American Legion Post #331. VISITATION begins Monday 4pm at Mortuary. MEMORIALS to the American Heart Association American Heart Association American Heart Association in memory of John and Jessie Sporven.

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FUNERAL HOME
5108 "F" St.
Omaha, NE
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STEFFEN, MARGARET DORTHY

May 16, 1925 - October 18, 2010

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MARGARET STEFFEN, 85, of Atlantic, died Mon., Oct. 18th, at the Atlantic Nursing & Rehab Center. Graveside services will be held 11-a.m. Sat., Oct. 23rd, at the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic has the arrangements.

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Graveside Services for 85 year old Margaret Steffen of Atlantic will be held at 11am on Saturday, October 23 in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. She passed away on Monday, October 18 at Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center. Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic is in charge of arrangements.

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Margaret Dorthy Steffen
(May 16, 1925 - October 18, 2010)

Margaret D. Steffen, 85, of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Walnut, IA, passed away Monday, October 18, at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehab Center in Atlantic, Iowa.

Margaret was born May 16, 1925, in Monroe Township, to Herman Fredrick and Emma (Namanny) Steffen of Walnut, Iowa. She attended Monroe Township grade school and graduated from the Walnut High School. Following graduation she continued to live at home and helped her parents on the farm. After her mother’s death, August 26, 1962, Margaret continued to live at home taking care of her father until his passing on October 31, 1972. Later Margaret moved to Walnut and worked at the Super 8 Motel and also was custodian at the Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut before moving to Atlantic.

Margaret was a member of the Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut. She loved sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting and flowers.

Surviving Margaret is a first cousin Norman R. Johannsen of Harlan, IA and many second cousins.

Preceding Margaret in death were her parents.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Layton Township Cemetery, Walnut, Iowa.

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

Stinn, Catherine Maggdelene (Reisz)

died October 19, 2010

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CATHERINE MAGDELENE STINN, 90, of Earling, died Tue., Oct. 19th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10:30-a.m. Thu., Oct. 21st, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Panama, with burial in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at

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Mass of Christian Burial of 90 year old Catherine Magdalene Stinn of Earling, formerly of Panama, will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, October 21st at St. Mary's Church in Panama. She passed away on October 19th at Myrtue Medical Center. Survivors include son Allan (Jean) Stinn of Noblesville, IN, daughters Sarah (Mike) Oebser of Mounds View, MN, Jennifer (Charvin) Dixon of Sioux Falls, SD, son Maurice (Phyllis) Stinn of Mt. Vernon, WA, sister Elizabeth Steffen, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where visitation will be held from 12-9pm on Wednesday with the wake service to be held at 7pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Catherine Magdalene Stinn - Age 90
Who Died On
Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Visitation
Wednesday October 20, 2010
12:00 Noon to 9:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Wake Service
Wednesday October 20, 2010
7:00 P.M.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, October 21, 2010
10:30 A.M.
St. Mary of the Assumption
Panama, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Panama, Iowa

She is survived by her children: Allan (Jean) Stinn of Noblesville, IN Sarah (Mike) Oebser of Mounds View, MN; Jennifer (Charvin) Dixon of Brandon, SD and Maurice (Phyllis) Stinn of Mt. Vernon, WA and her sister Elizabeth Steffen of New Hampton, IA

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Catherine Magdaline Stinn, one of twelve children born to John and Marie (Gerlach) Reisz, was born on March 5, 1920 in Panama, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Panama.

On April 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Alfred Stinn at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. Six children were born to this union: Allan, Patty Jo, John, Sarah, Jennifer and Maurice.

After their marriage, they continued to live in Panama where Catherine was an active member of the church. She stayed at home for some time before becoming the cook at St. Mary’s School. Catherine was known as an excellent cook and had the reputation of having the best food in any school. Even at home she took great pride in her Hungarian goulash, strudel and butter kipfels. She was also an avid gardener with a beautiful assortment of plants both inside and outside the house. She was famous for raising orchids, roses and violets and was always complimented on her beautiful flowers. Another interest for her was the sewing circle at church and their quilting sessions. She was proud of her needle work and presented her family with many quilts.

Catherine died at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, having attained the age of ninety years, seven months and fourteen days. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son John, her daughter Patty Jo, her husband Alfred and siblings, John Jr., Anna, Joe, Rev. Adam, Theresa, Frank, Marie, Carl, Walter and Leonard.

She is survived by her children: Allan and his wife Jean of Noblesville, Indiana; Sarah and her husband Mike Oebser of Mounds View, Minnesota; Jennifer and her husband Charvin Dixon of Brandon, South Dakota and Maurice Stinn and his wife Phyllis of Mount Vernon, Washington; her grandchildren: Paul, Ann, John, Tajanna, Tyler and Kyle; three great grandchildren: Tyler, Rebecca and Guy Allan; her sister Elizabeth Steffen of New Hampton, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. John Dorton and concelebrated by Rev. Howard Fitzgerald at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church in Panama, Iowa. Interment was held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Panama with Phil Reisz, Kevin Reisz, Bill Reisz, Tom Steffen, Ken Mickels and Ed Hastert serving as casket bearers.

Trafton, Bertha May (Baumgarth)

April 26, 1920 - October 6, 2010

Trafton, Bertha May "Bee"
Published in The Daily Nonpareil
10/7/2010 & 10/8/2010

Bertha May "Bee" Trafton, age 90, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at Bethany Lutheran Home.

Bee was born April 26, 1920, in Spooner, Wis., and graduated from Nursing School as a Registered Nurse. Bee married Dr. Harold F. Trafton on February 2, 1942, and were married 54 years until his passing in 1996.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harry and Bob Beetham; and sister, Elva Baumgarth.

Survivors include her children and spouses, Pat Jones, of Harlan, Iowa, Mary Kay Carta (Sal), of Omaha, Neb., Bette Schmidt (Randy), of Carter Lake, Iowa, Teresa Blackburn (Gerry), of Marathon, Fla. and son, Harry Trafton Jr. (Toni), of Underwood; 15 grandchildren, step grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Steidl, of Horatio, Ark.

Visitation with the family Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, 3 p.m., all at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Reverend Noel Kropp, officiant. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Family has suggested memorials to Odyssey Hospice and Mercy Hospital.

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Bayliss Park Chapel
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: 712-322-7779
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Bertha Trafton

Birth date: April 26, 1920

Death date: October 06, 2010

Obituary:

Bertha May "Bee" Trafton, age 90, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at Bethany Lutheran Home.

Bee was born April 26, 1920, in Spooner, Wis., and graduated from Nursing School as a Registered Nurse. Bee married Dr. Harold F. Trafton on February 2, 1942, and were married 54 years until his passing in 1996.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harry and Bob Beetham; and sister, Elva Baumgarth.

Survivors include her children and spouses, Pat Jones, of Harlan, Iowa, Mary Kay Carta (Sal), of Omaha, Neb., Bette Schmidt (Randy), of Carter Lake, Iowa, Teresa Blackburn (Gerry), of Marathon, Fla. and son, Harry Trafton Jr. (Toni), of Underwood; 15 grandchildren, step grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Steidl, of Horatio, Ark.

Visitation with the family Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, 3 p.m., all at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Reverend Noel Kropp, officiant. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Family has suggested memorials to Odyssey Hospice and Mercy Hospital.

Weatherill, Ryan M.

October 18, 1979 - November 21, 2010

Published in The Daily Nonpareil on 11/24/2010

Ryan M. Weatherill, age 31, of Harlan, Iowa, passed away at Bergan Mercy Hospital, November 21, 2010.

Ryan was born October 18, 1979, in Council Bluffs, to Michael Weatherill and Rebecca (Eickholt)Tradel. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School. Ryan was a sports writer for the Council Bluffs Nonpareil for many years, he was most recently employed at Variety Distributors Inc. in Harlan as a shipping coordinator.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Francis Eickholt.

Ryan is survived by his mother, Rebecca Tradel and husband, LaVerne, of Traer, Iowa; father, Michael Weatherill and wife, Machelle, of Harlan, Iowa; sister, Angela Gramlich, of Harlan; brother, Seth Tradel; stepbrothers, Ryan Tradel, Brian and Matt Dillehay; stepsisters, Aran Tradel, Amanda Roseland; grandparents, Jim and Pat Weatherill of Council Bluffs; grandmother, Marlene Eickholt, of West Des Moines, Iowa; and nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 26, 2010, at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Family will direct memorials.

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Ryan M. Weatherill
Published in Omaha World-Herald on November 24, 2010

Weatherill, Ryan M.
Oct 18, 1979 - Nov 21, 2010
Harlan, IA.

Passed away at Bergan Mercy Hospital. Ryan was born in Council Bluffs, IA to Michael Weatherill and Rebecca (Eickholt) Tradel. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School. Ryan was a Sports Writer for the Council Bluffs NonPareil for many years. He was most recently employed at Variety Distributors, Inc. in Harlan as a Shipping Coordinator. Harlan as a Shipping Coordinator. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Francis Eickholt. Ryan is survived by his mother Rebecca Tradel and husband LaVerne, Traer, IA; father Michael Weatherill and wife Machelle, Harlan, IA; sister Angela Gramlich, Harlan, IA; brother Seth Tradel; stepbrothers Ryan Tradel, Brian and Matt Dillehay; stepsisters Aran Tradel, Amanda Roseland; grandparents Jim and Pat Weatherill, Council Bluffs, IA; grandmother Marlene Eickholt, West Des Moines, IA; nieces; nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE 11am Friday November 26th at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer- Woodring Funeral Home, 545 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA. Family will direct memorials.
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Weatherill, 31, Harlan, died November 21, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Wednesday, December 1, 2010

HARLAN -- Ryan M. Weatherill, 31, Harlan, died Sunday, Nov. 21 at Bergan Mercy Hospital.

Services will be held Friday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home in Council Bluffs.

Weatherill is survived by his mother, Rebecca (LaVerne) Tradel of Traer; father Michael (Machelle) Weatherill of Harlan; sister Angela Gramlich of Harlan; brother Seth Tradel; stepbrothers Ryan Tradel, Brian Dillehay, and Matt Dillehay; stepsisters Aran Tradel and Amanda Roseland; grandparents Jim and Pat Weatherill of Council Bluffs; and grandmother Marlene Eickholt of West Des Moines.

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Ryan Weatherill

Birth date: October 18, 1979

Death date: November 21, 2010

Obituary:

Ryan M. Weatherill, age 31, of Harlan, Iowa, passed away at Bergan Mercy Hospital, November 21, 2010. Ryan was born October 18, 1979, in Council Bluffs, to Michael Weatherill and Rebecca (Eickholt)Tradel. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School. Ryan was a sports writer for the Council Bluffs Nonpareil for many years, he was most recently employed at Variety Distributors Inc. in Harlan as a shipping coordinator. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Francis Eickholt. Ryan is survived by his mother, Rebecca Tradel and husband, LaVerne, of Traer, Iowa; father, Michael Weatherill and wife, Machelle, of Harlan, Iowa; sister, Angela Gramlich, of Harlan; brother, Seth Tradel; stepbrothers, Ryan Tradel, Brian and Matt Dillehay; stepsisters, Aran Tradel, Amanda Roseland; grandparents, Jim and Pat Weatherill of Council Bluffs; grandmother, Marlene Eickholt, of West Des Moines, Iowa; and nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 26, 2010, at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Family will direct memorials.

WHITE, NICHOLAS HAROLD

died November 3, 2010

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NICHOLAS "NICK" HAROLD WHITE, 95, of Harlan, died Wed., Nov. 3rd, at the Elm Crest Assisted Living facility. Funeral services will be held 10:30-a.m. Mon., Nov. 8th, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at the funeral home is from Noon until 9-pm Sunday (11/7), where the family will be present from 6-8pm, & a prayer service is at 7-p.m.

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Funeral Services for 95 year old Nicholas "Nick" Harold White of Harlan will be held on Monday, November 8 at 10:30am at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville with burial in the Jacksonville Cemetery. He passed away on Wednesday, November 3 at the Elm Crest Assisted Living in Harlan. Survivors include his wife Irma White of Harlan; 2 children; Sharon (John) Davenport of Victoria, MN, and John (Lynne) White of Harlan; 7 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Margaret Christensen of Harlan, and Mabel Hansen of Council Bluffs. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where visitation will be held Sunday, November 7 from Noon to 9pm, family will greet friends from 6-8pm, and a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.

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Nicholas Harold White, son of John H. And Helena (Hess) White, was born December 7, 1914 on a farm near Jacksonville, Iowa. Nick attended school at the Jackson Township No. 9 and after testing out of the 8th grade after their 7th grade year, he and his twin brother James joined their father on the family farm.

On July 3, 1942, Nick was inducted into the United States Armed Forces at Ft. Crook, Nebraska. Nick attained the rank of Staff Sergeant while serving as a member of the Army’s 93rd Ordnance Company which operated in Africa, Sicily, Italy, Germany and France. During his tour of duty, he received a commendation for designing a modification to the M4 Prime Mover. While in Germany, Nick’s unit was one of the first to liberate the prisoners at the Dachau Concentration Camp on April 29, 1945. Nick received his honorable discharge on October 13, 1945 at Ft. Sheridan, Illinois and returned to farm with his brother and father in Shelby County, Iowa.

On October 9, 1946, Nick was united in marriage to Irma Albertsen at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa in a double wedding ring ceremony with Norma and Verner Arnvig. Two children were born to this union, Sharon and John. After their marriage, Nick and Irma farmed on the White family farm until 1954 when a portion of the farm was used to form Prairie Rose Lake. Nick and Irma then moved to a farm west of Jacksonville and near the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. In 1981, Nick and Irma moved into Harlan and this is when Nick retired from farming.

Although retired, Nick continued to help his son, John, with the farm work for many years. In later years, Nick maintained the grounds at the farm including mowing, trimming and upkeep of the buildings. Nick was very proud of his family, his farm, his flag and his faith while being a longtime member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. While a member of the church, Nick was active as a Sunday School teacher, served on the church board, and enjoyed singing in the choir and with the men’s quartet.

After health issues in the Spring of 2009, Nick made his home at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn until June of 2009 when he became a resident of the Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. This is where he died on November 3, 2010 having attained the age of ninety-five years, ten months and twenty-seven days. In addition to his parents, Nick was preceded in death by his twin brother James and his sister, Evelyn Johnson.

He is survived by his wife, Irma White of Harlan, Iowa; his daughter, Sharon and her husband John Davenport of Victoria, Minnesota; his son John White and his wife Lynne of Harlan; his grandchildren: Hava and her husband Chad Dennler, Hali Johnson, Jared Johnson, Joel White, Jaurel White, Jeffrey White and Jacie White; his great grandchildren: Brett Gaer, Jordan Gaul and Logan Butler; twin sisters Margaret Christensen of Harlan and Mabel Hansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, November 8, 2010 by Pastors Ron Rasmussen and Mike Ploen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Iowa. Military Rites were conducted by the Shelby County VFW. Post No. 941 and the Harlan American Legion Helmer Reyelt Post No. 150 with Doug Nelson, Richard Klitgaard, Lyle Knudsen, Kenneth Kenkel, Anker Rasmussen, Chuck Jacobs, Buford Wilson and James Kemp serving as honorary casket bearers and Joel White, Barney Ahrenholtz, Brian Grote, Jeffrey White, Harold Pieper, Jared Johnson, Chad Dennler and Randy Jensen serving as casket bearers.

Wingert, Antilla

died December 10, 2010

Wingert, 91, Harlan, died December 10, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Friday, December 17, 2010

HARLAN -- Antilla “Tila” Catherine Wingert, 91, Harlan, died December 10 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.

Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church in Panama with burial in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. A rosary was held Monday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Visitation was Monday from noon-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Wingert is survived by sons Alfred (Karen) Wingert of Panama, Kenneth (Mary) Wingert of Onawa, Richard (Barb) Wingert of Round Rock, Texas and Marcus (Maria) Wingert of Panama; daughter Joan Wingert of Upsala, Mn.; daughter-in-law Angie Wingert of Omaha; brother Herbert Blum of Harlan; sister Bernice Rauterkus of Clear Lake, Mn.; sister-in-law Mildred Blum of Shawano, Wi.; 17 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren..

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ANTILIA "Tila" CATHERINE WINGERT, 91, of Harlan, died Fri., Dec. 10th, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tue., Dec. 14th, at St. Mary's of The Assumption Church in Panama, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, from Noon until 9pm Mon. (12/13), where a Rosary begins at 7-pm.

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Arrangements and Services For
Antilia “Tila" Catherine Wingert - Age 91
Who Died on Friday, December 10, 2010

Visitation
Monday, December 13, 2010
12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Rosary Service
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7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
10:30 A.M.
St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church
Panama, Iowa

Interment
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Panama, Iowa

She is survived by her children: Alfred (Karen) Wingert of Panama, IA; Kenneth (Mary) Wingert of Onawa, IA; Richard (Barb) Wingert of Round Rock, TX; Marcus (Maria) Wingert of Panama, IA; Joan Wingert of Upsala, MN; 17 Grandchildren; 41 Great Grandchildren; Daughter-in-law Angie Wingert of Omaha, NE; brother Herbert Blum of Harlan, IA; her sister Bernice Rauterkus of Clear Lake, MN and her sister-in-law Mildred Blum of Shawano, WI

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Antilia Catherine "Tila" Wingert was born on February 4, 1919 to Peter and Hulda (Book) Blum in Westphalia, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School.

Tila was united in marriage to Alfred "Fritz" Wingert on September 6, 1939 at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Six children were born to this union: Alfred, Donald, Kenneth, Richard, Marcus, and Joan. Tila stayed busy raising the children and helping her husband farm.

She enjoyed quilting and knitting, card playing, and watching and listening to sports. She was very active in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, serving as CYO Coordinator, Altar Society, member of the sewing circle and served as an officer, and the church choir, as well as an original member of the Panama Community Chorus. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

In 1977, Tila and Fritz moved into Panama from the farm. Tila stayed in their home after Fritz’s death until 2006 when she became a resident of Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, Iowa. Tila died on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan having attained the age of ninety-one years, ten months, and six days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, son Donald, sisters Esther and Verdella, and brother Albert.

Tila is survived by her children: Alfred Wingert and his wife Karen of Panama, Iowa, Kenneth Wingert and his wife Mary of Onawa, Iowa, Richard Wingert and his wife Barb of Round Rock, Texas, Marcus Wingert and his wife Maria of Panama, and Joan Wingert and partner Jill Zasadny of Upsala, Minnesota; daughter-in-law Angie Wingert of Omaha, Nebraska; seventeen grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren; brother Herbert Blum of Harlan, sister Bernice Rauterkus of Clear Lake, Wisconsin; sister-in-law Mildred Blum of Shawano, Wisconsin; other family members and friends.

Rev. John Dorton celebrated the 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial along with Concelebrant Rev. Bob Schoemann on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Linda Jeffery, Janet Kummerfeldt, Jenny Trimarco, Cindy Boysen, Whitney Cline, and Renee Schnitker. Serving as casket bearers were Glenn Wingert, Daniel Wingert, Doug Wingert, Keith Wingert, Scott Wingert, Curt Wingert, Steve Wingert, Jim Wingert, and Jeff Wingert. Interment was held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Panama.

Woltmann, Ellen Bertina

died November 25, 2010

Woltmann, 74, Oakland, died November 25, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Friday, December 3, 2010

OAKLAND -- Ellen Bertina Woltmann, 74, Oakland, died November 25 at the Oakland Manor Nursing Home.

Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca. Visitation was Monday, Nov. 29 from 5-9 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Woltmann is survived by her husband, Norman, of Avoca; daughter Cheri (Dennis) Hoffmann of Avoca; son Robert Knauss of Panama City Beach, Fla.; brothers Bill (Beverly) Livengood of Lincoln, Neb. and Sherman (Ruby) Livengood of Council Bluffs; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

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Ellen Bertine Woltmann, daughter of William and Ruth (Silver) Livengood, was born on March 14, 1936, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She attended school in Macedonia, Iowa and graduated from Macedonia High School in 1953. During high school, Ellen worked for restaurants in Macedonia and Omaha. After graduating from high school, she worked for Woodman of the World Securities Acceptance. Ellen then worked for several trucking companies including the Hilt Truck Line, Momsen, Best Refrigeration, Henry G. Nelsen and Double S Trucking.

Ellen married Robert Knauss in 1954. Two children were born to this union: Robert and Cheri. On June 19, 1976, Ellen married Norman Woltmann. She and Norman worked together their entire life. They drove a semi truck for seven years and in 1984 started the Heritage Inn Restaurant in Avoca, Iowa, operating it for seventeen and a half years until they retired in October 2000.

Since retirement, Norman and Ellen enjoyed spending their summers in Avoca and their winters in Sun City, Arizona. Ellen had an extensive collection of dolls, plates and cups and saucers. Ellen belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary for twenty-nine years. She worked hard her entire life and enjoyed being around people. Norm and Ellen loved to dance and went to several Polka Festivals in Nebraska and Arizona.

Ellen died on November 25, 2010, at the Oakland Manor in Oakland, Iowa having attained the age of seventy-four years, eight months and eleven days. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded by death by her brother, Gary.

Ellen is survived by her husband, Norman Woltmann of Avoca, Iowa; her children: Cheri and her husband Dennis Hoffmann of Avoca and Robert Knauss of Panama City Beach, Florida; seven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren, with two more on the way; her brothers: Bill Livengood and his wife Beverly of Lincoln, Nebraska and Sherman Livengood and his wife Ruby of Council Bluffs, Iowa; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Pastor Dennis Reich officiated the 10:00 A.M. Funeral Service at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Interment was held in Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. Honorary casket bearers were Sarah Casey, Aaron Pattee, Nolan Pattee, Melissa Christian, Mike Lea-Scandrett, Dennis Lea-Scandrett, and Gabe Lea-Scandrett. Serving as casket bearers were Mark Paulsen, Marty Schuemann, Marlin Andersen, Dean Schueman, Charlie Allen, Don Nelsen, and Jerry Stamp.

WRIGHT, THERESA JUNE

died December 13, 2010

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THERESA JUNE WRIGHT, 50, of Harlan, died Mon.,Dec. 13th, at home. Memorial services will be held 4-p.m. Fri., Dec. 17th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, where visitation is from 8am-4pm Friday.

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Memorial Services for 50 year old Theresa Wright of Harlan will be held at 4 pm on Friday, December 17th at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. Theresa Wright passed away at her residence in Harlan on Saturday.Survivors include Mother Shirley Maness of Harlan; daughter Melonie Vore of Bellevue; daughter Megan Aguilera of Pheonix, AZ; son James Davies of Charleston, SC; Daughter Diamond Wright of Bellevue; son Orin Wright of Harlan; three sisters; one brother; seven grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements where there will be a visitation service from 8 am - 4 pm on Friday.

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Arrangements and Services For
Theresa J. Wright - Age 50
Who died on Monday, December 13, 2010

Visitation
Friday, December 17, 2010
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Memorial Service
Friday, December 17, 2010
4:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Harlan, Iowa

Theresa is survived by her children: Melonie Vore of Bellevue, Nebraska, Megan Aguilera of Phoenix, Arizona, James Davies of Charleston, South Carolina, Diamond Wright of Bellevue, and Orin Wright of Harlan, Iowa; seven grandchildren; mother Shirley Maness of Harlan; brother Wilbur Maness of Wahoo, Nebraska; and sisters: Tammy Moyer of Waterford, Connecticut, Judy Alger of Uncasville, Connecticut, and Debra Sharritts of Omaha, Nebraska.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Theresa June "Tee-Dee" Wright, daughter of Wilbur and Shirley (Granteer) Maness, was born on September 4, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Omaha.

Theresa accomplished her dreams and aspirations in obtaining her Registered Nursing Associate Degree at Iowa Western Community College School of Nursing. This was the footstep in her career path towards helping others in need. Our beloved mother was always willing and able to help others no matter what it took. She had a deep compassion in caring for others. During her nursing career she overcame many obstacles and challenges in reaching out to others and touching the lives of many.

Theresa was a proud mother of five children and their many accomplishments. Her eldest daughter Melonie Vore has achieved a Masters Degree in Public Administration and has served in the United States Military for twelve years. Her daughter Megan Aguilera has flourished in her career path and being happily married to her husband Jose for fifteen years. Her son James Davies has achieved a Masters Degree in Business Administration and has been married to his wife Christie for three years. Her youngest daughter Diamond has accomplished her Cosmology Licensure and is attending Massage Therapy School. Theresa’s son Orin Wesley Wright III will be graduating High School this upcoming spring and plans to enlist in the United States Army.

Theresa died on Monday, December 13, 2010 at her home in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of fifty years, three months, and nine days. She was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her children: Melonie Vore of Bellevue, Nebraska, Megan Aguilera of Phoenix, Arizona, James Davies of Charleston, South Carolina, Diamond Wright of Bellevue, and Orin Wesley Wright III of Harlan, Iowa; seven grandchildren; her mother Shirley and her husband Donald Petersen of Harlan; brother Wilbur Maness of Wahoo, Nebraska; and sisters: Tammy Moyer of Waterford, Connecticut, Judy Alger of Uncasville, Connecticut, and Debra Sharritts of Omaha; other family members and friends.

Rev. Merlene Ostebee officiated the 4:00 PM Memorial Service at Pauley Jones Funeral Home on Friday, December 17, 2010. A reception was held at the Therkildsen Center following the service.

Young, Esther Mary “Essie”

died November 15, 2010

Young, 79, Hancock, died November 15, 2010.
The Harlan Tribune
Published: Tuesday, November 23, 2010

HANCOCK -- Esther Mary “Essie” Young, 79, Hancock died November 15.

Services will be held Friday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Silver Valley Cemetery at Hancock. Visitation was Thursday, Nov. 18 from noon-9 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Young is survived by daughters Connie (Tony) Saylor of Hancock and Vickie (Marion) Kempf of Council Bluffs; sons Larry (Kathy) Young of Hancock, Roger Young of Minden and Randy Young of Council Bluffs; sister Eva Manhart of Neola; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

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Esther Mary Gleason was born on January 24, 1931 to Orval and Hester (Allison) Gleason in Shelby, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at the Presbyterian Church in Neola.

Esther attended grade school in Avoca, Iowa but graduated from Neola High School. After high school, she attended beauty school and received her degree in cosmetology.

On October 29, 1950, she was united in marriage to Lawrence "Mox" Young at the Presbyterian Church in Neola, Iowa. Five children were born to this union: Connie, Larry, Roger, Vickie, and Randy.

Esther enjoyed hairdressing but after the birth of her children she became a devoted housewife and mother. Esther also enjoyed sewing, canning, as well as cooking and baking - her rolls and pies being especially good.

Esther was also a wonderful gardener. She enjoyed her flowers and plants and the many cactus plants that surrounded her and her family in their home. One would rarely find her hands clean because she was always outside tending to her garden and the many plants and beautiful flowers that filled it.

In June of 2009, Esther’s husband Mox died at their home in Hancock, and it was in their home that Esther died on Monday, November 15, 2010, having attained the age of seventy-nine years, nine months, and twenty-two days. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Emery Lee and Merrell Lane, and brother-in-law Lynn Manhart.

She is survived by her children: Connie Saylor and her husband Tony of Hancock, Iowa, Larry Young and his wife Kathy of Hancock, Iowa, Roger Young of Minden, Iowa, Vickie Kempf and her husband Marion of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Randy Young of Council Bluffs, Iowa; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister Eva Manhart of Neola, Iowa; nieces and nephews; other family members; and friends.

The 2:00 P.M. Funeral Service was officiated by Pastor Seth Shipman at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Honorary casket bearers were Randy Young, Earl Young, Cuete Martinez, Antonio Banales, Marlin Sidebottom, and Gailen Sidebottom. Interment was held in Silver Valley Cemetery in Hancock, Iowa with Adam Young, Roger Young, Larry Young, Marion Kempf, Tony Saylor, and Clyde Summa serving as active casket bearers.

Zacharias, LeRoy Henry

Died Dec. 25, 2010

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LeROY HENRY ZACHARIAS, 86, of Avoca, died Sat., Dec. 25th, at Jennie Edmundsen Hospital in Council Bluffs. Funeral services will be held 2-p.m. Tue., Dec. 28th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, where the family will greet friends one-hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.

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Funeral Services for 86 year old LeRoy Zacharias of Avoca will be Tuesday at 1pm, December 28, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca. LeRoy Zacharias passed away Saturday. Survivors include, son Roger (Beth) Zacharias on Omaha, NE, step-daughters, Kathleen (Dorman) Otte of West Des Moines, Marilyn (Lynn) Wegehaupt, 1 sister, 2 brothers, 2 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. The Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of arrangements.

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Arrangements and Services For
LeRoy H. Zacharias - Age 86
Who died on Saturday, December 25, 2010

Family Will Greet Friends
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Funeral Service
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
2:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home
Avoca, Iowa

Interment
Graceland Cemetery
Avoca, Iowa

LeRoy is survived by his son Roger (Beth) Zacharias of Omaha, NE; Step-daughters: Kathleen (Dorman) Otte of West Des Moines, IA and Marilyn (Lynn) Wegehaupt of Omaha, NE; two grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; sister Delores Wilding of University Place, WA; and sisters-in-law Faye Zacharias of Springfield, MO and Shirley Zacharias of Littleton, CO.

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Avoca
is in charge of arrangements
(800) 447-2588

Zimmerman, Valerie Marie (Gaul)

died October 20, 2010

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Arrangements and Services For
Valerie Marie Zimmerman - Age 94
Who Died On Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Visitation
Friday, October, 22, 2010
5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Wake Service
Friday, October, 22, 2010
7:00 P.M.
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, October 23, 2010
11:30 A.M.
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Westphalia, Iowa

Interment
St. Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Iowa

She is survived by her husband, Barney Zimmerman of Earling, IA; her children: Maribeth Zimmerman of Westphalia, IA; John (Bonnie) Zimmerman of Earling; Rae Zimmerman of Westphalia; Rita Jean Macaulay of Omaha, NE; Paul (Arlene) Zimmerman of Westphalia; Sr. Jodelle Zimmerman, OSB of Parkston, SD; Philip (Sharyn) Zimmerman of Westphalia; her siblings: Marian Marshall of Omaha; Colette Butterfield of Seattle, WA; Verner (Betty) Gaul of Earling; Dewie (Mavis) Gaul of Sioux City, IA; John (Ann) Gaul of Omaha and Angie Gaul of Harlan, IA

Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan
is handling arrangements
(800) 831-6805

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Valerie Marie Zimmerman, daughter of John A. and Odelia (Schnuettgen) Gaul, was born on June 8, 1916 at Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling and attended grade school and graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic School with the class of 1934. After her graduation, Valerie helped on her parents farm as well as in several households including the rectory in Portsmouth where her uncle, Fr. N. A. Gaul, served as pastor.

On September 2, 1947, Valerie was united in marriage to Bernard Zimmerman at St. Joseph’s Church in Earling. After their marriage, Barney and Valerie rented a farm outside of Shelby for nine years before moving to a farm northeast of Westphalia in 1957. There they farmed until 1979 when they retired into a new home in Westphalia. Both were very active in the St. Boniface Catholic Church and in the community of Westphalia for many years. Valerie was a Eucharistic Minister, taught C.C.D., was a lector, a member of the Rosary Society and the Catholic Daughter’s of the America’s Court of St. Katherine. She also served on numerous committees for the Senior Citizens Council.

After a stroke in February of 2005, Valerie became a resident of Little Flower Haven in Earling, Iowa where she died on October 20, 2010 having attained the age of ninety-four years, four months and twelve days. Though unable to speak, she was able to communicate with her eyes and her smile which allowed her to touch the hearts of all who visited and cared for her. She was described by her care givers as one of their favorites. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Thomas James in 1955 and her brothers, Cyril and Roman.

Valerie is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Barney Zimmerman of Earling, Iowa; her children: Maribeth Zimmerman of Westphalia; John Zimmerman and his wife Bonnie of Westphalia; Rae Zimmerman of Westphalia; Rita Jean Macaulay of Omaha, Nebraska; Paul Zimmerman and his wife Arlene of Westphalia; Sr. Jodelle Zimmerman, OSB of Yankton, South Dakota and Philip Zimmerman and his wife Sharyn of Westphalia; thirteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; siblings: Marian Marshall of Omaha; Colette Butterfield of Seattle, Washington; Verner Gaul and his wife Betty of Earling; Dewie Gaul and his wife Mavis of Sioux City, Iowa; John Gaul and his wife Ann of Omaha and Angie Gaul of Earling; sisters-in-law: Angela (Mrs. Cyril) Gaul and Mildred (Mrs. Roman) Gaul both of Earling; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Rev. John Dorton celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Interment was held at St. Boniface Cemetery with Mike Gaul, Brad Zimmerman, Jim Gaul, Mark Gaul, Jay Marshall, Joe Gaul, Scott Gaul, Garry Gaul and Tom Gaul serving as honorary casket bearers and Don Gaul, Stephen Zimmerman, Gene Gaul, Jeffrey Zimmerman, Danny Zimmerman, David Zimmerman, Dan Schumacher and Randy Gaul serving as casket bearers.

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Obituaries Fourth Quarter 2010 - Alphabetically

Andersen, Claude Lewis

May 28, 1933 - October 16, 2010

Baron, Roy Edward

Baron, Ruth

Died Dec. 14, 2010

Barton, Robert William

died December 6, 2010

Block, Nels Carlton, Jr.

died December 4, 2010

Brinker, Kenneth

died November 2, 2010

Bro, John M.

Jul 20, 1963 – Oct 5, 2010

Brown, Merlyn

died November 18, 2010

Caceres, Julio

died October 11, 2010

Case, Richard Allen

died October 13, 2010

Christensen, Delores

Died Dec. 28, 2010

Obituaries

Delores Anna Christiansen

Christensen, Margaret L.

died December 4, 2010

CLARK, MARIANNE (BLACKMAN)

died Dec. 22, 2010

Crouch, Mildred

Died Dec. 26, 2010

DAHLOF, HOWARD

died October 24, 2010

Eldal, Anna

died December 30, 2010

FELL, TOMMY NEWELL

died October 16, 2010

Fischer, Robert J.

January 6, 1927 - October 6, 2010

Fryman, Nadine (Curtis)

January 21, 1920 - October 26, 2010

Gaul, Margaret C.

Died Dec. 24, 2010

Goeser, Francis

December 19, 1931 - October 28, 2010

Gross, Donald Marcus

died November 30, 2010

Hansen, Hazel

Died Dec. 27, 2010

Hansen, Mabel

died December 16, 2010

Hart, Patricia Shawn

died November 23, 2010

Hayek, Sr. Phyllis

died December 9, 2010

HAYES, CHARLES EDWARD

died October 10, 2010

HEILESEN, GAYLORD LaVERNE

April 26, 1924 - October 2, 2010

HELLER, PHYLLIS ANN (WILWERDING)

died November 16, 2010

Hendricks, Luella A. (Leinen)

died October 13, 2010

Hilger, Larry Allan

died October 26, 2010

Holmes, Stephanie Jo

August 20, 1986 - October 26, 2010

Jacobsen, Curtiss Lee

died December 2, 2010

Jans, Loretta M.

died December 13, 2010

Jensen, Evelyn Irma

Died Dec. 24, 2010

Karsten, Marlys Jan (Rutherford)

July 29, 1935 - October 23, 2010

KIESEL-CHIPMAN, Millie Etta

Died Dec. 15, 2010

King-Brink, Marcia

November 10, 1955 - October 2, 2010

Kloewer, John J.

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