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19 Jan 1963 (date of byline on article) A car found ditched north of New Market Saturday and in it the lifeless body of Chalma Peterman, 64, New Market electrician, who is believed to have died of a heart attack. He was the son of the late Ed Peterman and was never married. His sister, Mrs Dallas (Ethel) Howes is of Bedford, and brothers are, James of Kent, Washington, Finley of Newberg, Ore, and Harry of Gravity.

Pratt, Edith - Edith Pratt died after being trampled by hogs and a sudden heart attack. She is survived by her mother Mrs Carrie Benson, brothers, Lloyd and Floyd Benson, of Abbington, Illinois, son Keith and wife of Omaha, son Kenneth of New Market, and Darrell at home. She has one daughter, Mrs Gilbert Corum of Dixon, Ill.

[103] Poznoff, Kevin M. - Kevin M. Poznoff, 44, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Leavenworth, KS, passed away in Topeka, Monday, October 30, 2006. He was born on January 30, 1962 in San Jose, California. In 1971 the family moved to Bedford, Iowa where Kevin graduated from High School. He then attended the University of Iowa. Kevin later served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was audio technician for the U.S. Air Force Band in St. Louis. Kevin was a D.J. for KKLO Radio Station in Leavenworth, Kansas for several years. He was p receded in death by his step-father, Gary McNutt. He is survived by his mother, Norma McNutt, Gower, MO, his father, Glen Poznoff, West Palm Beach, Florida, sisters; Marnie Mitchell and Lori Heinrichs, Plattsburg, MO, and Cassie Spencer, Bedford, Iowa, many family members and friends. His gentle and loving ways will be missed by all. Memorial services were held Friday, November 3rd at the first Baptist Church, Plattsburg, MO. Private Burial was held at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower, MO.

[104] Pittelkow, Wilfried Otto - Graveside funeral services for Wilfried Pittelkow, age 69 who died in Bullhead City, Arizona were held Friday, October 27, 2006 at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa. Memorials can be given in his name. Memories can be shared with the family on our web site at www.ritchiefuneralhome com under obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Wilfried Otto Pittelkow was born March 27, 1937 in Germany, the son of Dora and the late Wilhelm Pittelkow. Wilfried lived his first 15 years in Germany, then in 1952 the Pittelkow family moved to Atlantic, Iowa. On December 13, 1963 Wilfried was united in marriage to Karen Sue Hunt of Maryville, Missouri. Wilfried and Sue adopted her niece Connie in 1981. Wilfried, Sue, and Connie resided most of their lives in the San Fernando Valley, California. Wilfried retired in 2005 from Reflector Light where he was employed for 27 years as a truck driver/machinist. Wilfried loved his job very much. Wilfried enjoyed listening to country music especially the Grand Ol Opry, playing cards, watching TV, and shopping. He was also a huge L.A. Dodgers fan! In early 2006 Wilfried and Sue moved to Laughlin, Nevada to be closer to daughter Connie and husband Mike. Left to cherish Wilfried's memory are his wife Sue of Laughlin, Nevada and daughter Connie Ward and son-in-law Mike of Laughlin, Nevada, Mother Dora Pittelkow of Bedford, Iowa, sister Hanna Davis of Sioux City, Iowa and daughter Annie O'Dell and husband John and children Ashley and Jeremy of Clarinda, Iowa and son Paul Pittelkow of Sioux City, Iowa and children LaToshia, Heather, and Derek Pittelkow of Oklahoma, sister Ingrid Pittelkow of Bedford, Iowa, brother Joe Pittelkow of Overland Park, Kansas and daughter Erica Lynch and husband Matt of Santa Monica, California, sister Heidi Meek of Bedford, Iowa, and daughter Lori Welch and husband Rande and children Eric, Cameron, and Kelle of Bedford, Iowa and son David Woods of Maryville, Missouri and sister Betty Pittelkow of Bedford, Iowa. Preceding Wilfried in death are his father Wilhelm Pittelkow in 1987 and sister Marijana in 1945. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Wilfried's passing.
[105] Pershin, Forest Mack Forest Mack Pershin, 86, of Creston died Mon. Aug. 28, 2006, at the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. No public services will be held. Online condolences can be made at www.powersfh.com. Forest Mack Pershin, son of Audrey Vernie (Raynor) Pershin and Forest Manford Pershin was born January 7, 1920 in Ringgold Co., Iowa. He graduated from Gravity High School in 1938. On June 8, 1939 he married Dorothy Annie (Dahlberg) in Mount Ayr, Iowa. They settled northwest of Lenox in Adams County. In 1953, they moved to Lenox where he owned and operated Mack's Billiards for two years. He moved to a farm south of Lenox until 1975, when they moved to Creston and have continued to reside. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Pershin of Creston; one son, Mike (wife Linda) Pershin of Creston and one daughter, Judy (husband Raymond) Rios of Clearfield; two grandchildren, Rhonda Rios of Riverside, Calif. and Pam (husband Brent) Strabala of West Branch; three great-grandchildren, one sister, Lela Dukes of Ellston; a brother-in-law, Lowell Bush of Longmont, Colo., and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Dale (wife Pearl), Lee (wife Louise) and Elbert (wife Maxine); one brother in-law, Vince Dukes, and two sisters-in-law, Ruby Bush and Alice (husband Bob) Reynolds.
[106] Palmer, Clifford - Funeral services and Masonic rites for Clifford Palmer, age 79, of Brooks, who died Thursday, February 16, 2006, at his home, were held Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nodaway United Methodist Church. Interment was held in the Prairie Rose Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Ourcq Post No. 117 of the Corning American Legion. Memorials can be directed to the ZA-GA-ZIG Shrine. Arrangements were entrusted to Roland-Ritchie Funeral Home of Corning. Clifford Earl Palmer was born September 4, 1926, in Corning, Iowa the son of Earl Palmer and Ada (Richards) Palmer. He grew up attending the Nodaway High School, graduating with the Class of 1943. On November 22, 1944, he answered the call to serve his country entering the United States Army serving in Europe during World War II. He was awarded the Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, two Overseas Service Bars, Army of Occupation Medal Germany and the Good Conduct Medal, being honorably discharged on August 18, 1946. On July 23, 1947, he was united in marriage to Darlene Haley in Corning. The couple was blessed with the birth of three children, Clifford Dale, Marvin Clyde and Donna Elaine. After Cliff's discharge from the United States Army he and Darlene farmed on various farms in Adams County near Nodaway and Brooks. He was also a substitute US Rural Mail Carrier from 1946 to 1952. In 1957, they moved to a farm south of Brooks located in Section 19 of Jasper Township. Together they purchased this farm and continued to live there. Cliff enjoyed all sports, and during his high school years, he played basketball and baseball. He continued to play after graduation for the Nodaway Town Team for many years. He was an active man who enjoyed deer hunting and being outdoors. He had a tremendous sense of humor and loved being around people. Even with his illness he said, "if I can get one laugh a day ..... it was worth it." He seldom missed any of his children or grandchildren's events throughout the years. Cliff also kept active in the American Legion Post, VFW, ZA-GA-ZIG Shrine and Iroquois Masonic Lodge No. 590. Left to cherish Cliff's memory are his loving wife of 58 years, Darlene Palmer of Brooks; two sons, Clifford Dale Palmer of Omaha, Nebraska; and Marvin Clyde Palmer and wife Michelle of Corning; a daughter, Donna Elaine Palmer of Corning; a sister, Dorothy Greenway of Ada, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many friends. Preceding Cliff in death were his parents Earl and Ada Palmer; and three sisters, Barbara, Doris Berkey and Rowena Rhamy. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Cliff's passing.

[107] Peterson, Janice Funeral services for Janice Peterson, age 51 of Bedford, Iowa, who died Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at her home in Bedford, Iowa were held Friday , January 25, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Roberts officiating. Visitation with the family was held 6-8 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2008 at the funeral home.. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the Hospice of Central Iowa. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on our web page, www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford, Iowa.
[108] Perkins, Hazel Funeral services for Hazel Perkins, age 95 of Bedford, who died Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center were held Saturday, September 1, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home. Burial was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the Bedford Ambulance Service. Memories can be shared with the family on our website at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
[109] Pittelkow, Karen Sue Graveside services for Karen Sue Pittelkow, age 62 of Laughlin, Nevada, who died Thursday, June 14, 2007, in Bullhead City, Arizona were held Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Visitation was held fro 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials can be given in her name. Memories can be shared with the family on our website at Ritchie Funeral Home under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
[110] Pratt, Ruth Irene, was born October 26, 1920 in Valley Township, Page County, Iowa, to Lewis Early "Lou" Reed and Neva Belle (Ashmore) Reed. Ruth entered into rest Monday, February 19, 207 at Red Oak Good Samaritan Center, Red Oak, Iowa, at the age of 86.
[111] Powell, Kyle Wesley Kyle W. Powell, age 21, was killed in action near Fallujah, Iraq, while on patrol with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, on November 4, 2006. Kyle, son of David and Nancy Powell, and brother to Megan, is also survived by his grandparents, Horace and Betty Pfander, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and caring friends. Kyle was born December 14, 1984, at Ft. Carson Army Hospital. He lived in Aurora, CO from Oct '86 to Aug '94, where he attended St. Therese Catholic School and began his scouting career in Cub Scouts. After returning to Colorado Springs, he attended Oak Creek Elementary, Broadmoor Elementary, Cheyenne Mountain Junior High, graduating in 2003 from Cheyenne Mountain High School. He had also attended the Pikes Peak Community College vocational Criminal Justice Program during his last two years of high school. Kyle was active in Boy Scout Troop 1, becoming an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. As the son of two career Army officers, it seemed he was destined to join the military. He joined the Marines after graduation and attended boot camp in San Diego in the fall of 2003. After attending the Combat Engineering School at Camp Lejeune, NC, he returned to Camp Pendleton. His first overseas assignment was to Kuwait, also spending time in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Baharain and Iraq, working in multiple capacities. On his second tour, he was stationed in Ramadi, Iraq, attached to the 3rd of the 7th Infantry where he went on 120 missions in 7 months. He received the Navy Achievement Medal for building a bunker he designed and constructed that withstood several rocket-propelled grenades, preventing the injury of the Marines inside. In Aug'06 he deployed for the third time, this time to Fallujah, Iraq, attached to the 2nd and 3rd Reconnaissance Units. He knew it was dangerous duty but felt he was well trained and prepared. Kyle showed great courage and love for his fellow man. Kyle's friends said he was a great inspiration, never backing away from a challenge and was always seeking that greater thrill. He was a hero to us all. Semper Fi. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Boy Scout Troop 1 of Colorado Springs and the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund.
[112] Pratt, Ruth Pauline Slagle - Ruth Pauline Slagle Pratt was born in Hale County, Texas near Abernathy on March 3, 1916, the second child of Charles Wesley and Ella Cecile Firth Slagle. After the death of her mother in 1918, she and her brother Clyde were cared for by grandparents, Aunt Bertha Russell and Mrs. Cloud of Bedford until her father married Bessie Hart Petit in 1923. She started to school in Bedford, Iowa and went to various country schools in Kansas. She went to high school in Fort Scott, Kansas, in Iowa and Kansas. Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Bedford High school after graduation she taught country school for three years in Iowa and Kansas. She married Harold Hunter May 24, 1937 and they farmed in the New Market area. In 1952 she worked as an operator at Farmer Mutual Telephone Company in Clarinda. On October 28, 1956 she married Dwight Pratt and helped him with his children. She also worked at the New Market Cafe, and as a telephone operator at the local office until it become dial tone. She and Dwight farmed his mother's place on shares and then on their own farm until 1984 when they moved to New Market. She continued to help with Dwight's feed business. Due to failing health they moved into Regency Apartments in Clarinda in 1993. In 1996 they moved into a home they purchased on South 20th Street, From 1999 to 2006 she lived at Eiler House and goldenrod Manor, both in Clarinda. She was baptized into the Methodist Church as an infant and renewed her baptism in the New Market Methodist Church on April 6, 1958. She was preceded in death by parents, husband, step daughter Nancy Kirsch, grandparents, three brothers, a step-sister and a cousin. She is survived by half brothers, Earl and James; half sister Opal; and step children Delbert, Beverly, Sue, Ethel, an spouses, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, and step great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law Velma Pratt and brother- in-law Henry Karg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, 2006 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda with Rev. Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Interment was at Memory Cemetery, New Market, IA. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda was in charge of arrangements.

[113] Peters, Susan "Sue," 51, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at her home. Funeral Services was Friday, February 3, 2006 at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with burial in Glendale Cemetery. Sue was born August 11, 1954 in Peoria, Illinois to Virginia and Raymond Mushro. She loved spending time with her family, attending her daughter's activities, and traveling. She is survived by her husband, her daughter Julie, her sisters Juliann McPadden of Corpus Christy, Texas; and Sharon Page of South Barrington, IL: Father-in-law LaVerne Peters of Bedford, IA; brother-in-law and family Mr. and Mrs. Ron Peters of S Mission KS; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her step-son Todd Peters, and Mother-in-law Maxine Peters. Contributions may be given to the family who will establish a memorial planting at the Clive Park.

[114] Poore, Howard "Willy" Funeral services for Howard "Willy" Poore, age 93 of Bedford, who died Friday, June 25, 2005 at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning were held Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Jamie Mogler and Ted DeHass officiating. Interment with military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 were held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be directed to the First Baptist Church or the Bedford Volunteer Ambulance Service. Please leave a message of tribute to the Poore family on our web page, www.ritchiefunralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford. Howard E. "Willy" Poore was born April 8, 1912, on a farm three miles north of Blockton, Iowa to Charles E. Poore and Minnie Effie (Polley) Poore. He grew up attending school in Blockton, Redding and graduated from the Bedford High School with the Class of 1932. He was nicknamed "Willy" because of his good report on Will Rogers, whom he admired. After high school Willy served in the CCC camp for eighteen months along with Leonard Scroggie. In 1937, he was united in marriage to Mildred Cobb and to this loving union four sons were born, Larry, Gary, Don and Greg. Mildred passed away in 1964 and in 1965 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Lillie of Clearfield. In 1944, he entered the United States Navy faithfully serving his country until his discharge in 1945, where he had been stationed in San Diego, California. He did general trucking in the Bedford area and was later employed by the Iowa Department of Transportation where he worked for twenty-one years. After retiring in 1977, as a foreman for the Red Oak DOT office, he and Dorothy moved back to Bedford. Willy kept busy for a number of years with remodeling and building bird houses and framing pictures. Always an active man, Willy dismantled Oak Hill Church when we was seventy-five years old along with several old barns for various farmers in the area! He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church having served as a deacon, taught the Friendly Class in Sunday school and sang in the choir, having been blessed with a beautiful voice. He was also a member of the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf and bowling. He was a charter member of the Senior Golf Group. He also enjoyed playing cards with his friends for many years in his home and going for coffee with the men at the Junction Caf‚. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Dorothy of Bedford; three sons, Larry Poore and wife Judy of Lincoln, Nebraska; Gary Poore and wife Barbara of Chicago, Illinois; Don Poore and wife Jeanette of Orlando, Florida; a step-son, Al Lillie and wife Myra of Indianola; eleven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; a sister-in-law Dorotha Poore of Minneapolis, Minnesota; a cousin Cecil Polley of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles and Minnie; his first wife Mildred in 1964; his son Greg in 1999; a brother Ward and an adopted brother Ted; and his in-laws, Joe and Ruth Trost of Lenox.

[115] Peterman, Kenneth - Kenneth Peterman, age 92, of Bedford, Iowa, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bedford, Iowa. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa with Rev. John Clark officiating. American Legion John F. Hardin Post 164 will provide military rites. Visitation with the family will be held 1:00 p.m. until service time at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Burial will be in Memory Cemetery. A memorial will be established. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Kenneth C. Peterman was born June 13, 1912, in Taylor County, Iowa to Merrill Peterman and Edna (Thompson) Peterman. Kenneth served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Kane who preceded him in death. Following his time in the service Kenneth lived in Reno, Nevada where managed a service station for over thirty years. He returned to Bedford in 1984 to be near his brother and family. Kenneth enjoyed hunting when he was younger. Preceding Kenneth in death were his parents; wife; brothers, Dennis Peterman, Dale Peterman; sister, Pearl Pershin. Survivors include his brother, Floyd Peterman of Clarinda, Iowa; brother, Ray Peterman and wife Winona of Bedford, Iowa; sister, Verla Easter of Grant City, Missouri and several nieces and nephews.
[116] Price, Dorothy A. "Dot," 79, of Olney, Illinois passed away at 5:00 a.m. on February 6, 2005 at Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Indiana. Dorothy was born March 20, 1925 in Conway, Iowa to Clarence and Nellie Pace Mason. She was married to Edward Price on August 6, 1946 in Clarinda, Iowa. She was a comptroller for General Telephone Company, Bloomington, Ill. She was a member of ITPA Club, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Elks Club, School Mentor and a Pink Lady at Richland Memorial Hospital. Her survivors include one brother: Lowell Mason of Los Angeles, CA; 4 sisters: Edris Fann of Clarinda, IA; Jane Evans, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Waive Shields, Clarinda, IA and Lee Bailey of Littleton, CO; several nieces and nephews, a special niece Cheryl Taylor and special nephew Scott Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 3 brothers. Funeral services were held at 3:00 Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 1st United Methodist Church in Olney, Illinois with Rev. Scott Carlson officiating and laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery. Friends called from 1:00 p.m. to time of service. Memorials can be sent to Leukemia Lymphoma Associaton. Nale's Funeral Home in Albion, Illinois was in charge of arrangements.