Bailey, Lois P. McCowen, born on Jan. 20, 1918, died on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006 at 5:15 a.m.

A resident of Westridge Quality Care and Rehab since April 1998, Lois suffered from Alzheimer's and for several years, colon cancer.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Forest "Jack" Bailey and her first loving husband, H. O. "Curly" Wooldridge. She had no children. Lois is survived by her youngest brother James Marvin McCowen; many nieces and nephews and relatives of Jack Bailey.

Funeral services were held at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. This was a joint service with Joetta M. (Bales) McCowen, beloved wife of James Marvin McCowen, New Berlin, Wis. Joetta died on Dec. 11, 2005, following a lengthy illness.

Joetta is survived by her loving husband James Marvin; children Patricia (Thomas) Mehring, Michael (Cindy Ranier) McCowen, Barbara (Finn) Posner and Steve (Lori) McCowen; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment and inurnment were in the Clarinda Cemetery following the funeral service.

Bowen, Mildred L. Parker, 81, formerly of Clarinda, died after a lingering illness on Dec. 21, 2006 at the Grand View Heights Care Facility, Marshalltown.

She was born on July 9, 1925, in Clarinda, daughter of the late William and Opal Marie Parker.

Her family members include her husband Wayne Bowen; a son, William Bowen; three daughters, Jane (Roger) Brown, Joyce (Kenneth) Dalton and Ruth Bowen; a son, Donald (Cindy) Bowen; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Elizabeth White; and her brother, William Parker, Jr.

Graveside services for Mildred Bowen were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at Oak Grove Cemetery, Clarinda. A visitation was held prior to the funeral at the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda.

Mildred Mable (Grimm) Donaldson was the oldest daughter of Lloyd and Flo
(Lovitt) Grimm born on April 21, 1910, near Sharpsburg, Iowa. She grew up
attending near-by country schools, graduating with the Class of 1929 in
Sharpsburg. Mildred met Robert (Bob) Donaldson at a dance in Corning and they
fell in love and married March 5, 1931. Together they moved to the family farm
southwest of Lenox where they resided until 1975. To this loving union two
children were born, Donald Eugene and Janette Arlene.

Mildred was a homemaker, a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, and
enjoyed the farm life. She loved to sew, tend her flowers and remodel her
surroundings. Her home was her haven. She taught Donald how to hunt in the
timber south of the house, how to fish and swim in the creek. She was an
excellent teacher. Mildred was a long-time member of the Sharpsburg
Presbyterian Church where they raised their children. She also loved to play
bridge or any other game you could name. She taught her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren that life isn't always about winning.

In 1955, Bob and Mildred began going to St. Petersburg, Florida where they
would spend part of the winter. Each year they would leave for the south a little
earlier and return a little later. They both enjoyed those times together. In 1975,
they moved from the farm to a house they purchased in Sharpsburg. Mildred
made that her home until failing health made it necessary to reside at the Lenox
Care Center until her death.

Left to cherish Mildred's memory are her son Donald Donaldson and wife Betty
of Lenox; four grandchildren, Craig Donaldson and wife Becky of Lenox;
Donette Bish and husband David of Alabama; Michael Daggett of Georgia; and
Cheryl O'Brien and husband Kevin of Georgia; seven great-grandchildren; a
brother, Bobby Grimm and wife Marianne of Arizona; a sister-in-law, Arlene
Grimm of Winterset, Iowa; six nieces; a nephew; and a host of friends.

Preceding Mildred in death are her parents Lloyd and Flo Grimm; her husband
Bob in 1978; daughter Janette and husband Brad Daggett; grandson John
Donaldson; two brothers, Harlan & Wyatt Grimm; and her sister Maysel
Boltinghouse.

Mildred enjoyed her family very much and received loving and attentive care her
last two and one-half years at the Lenox Care Center.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Doris Pearl (Stewart) Kernen was born August 13, 1918 in
Taylor County, Iowa the daughter of Franklin Cromwell Stewart
and Nettie Centennial (Goff) Stewart. Doris grew up in rural
Taylor County living on various farms with her family and
attended rural schools. She was a cook at Terrel's Boarding
Home and later for Lucille's Restaurant. She met Glenn Kernen
when he kept driving around picking her up on rainy days. He
had her schedule down pat. He always had a red apple waiting
for her. She knew then she was going to marry him. The couple
was united in marriage on April 20, 1941 in Hiawatha, Kansas.
To this loving union two children were born, Glenda Helen
Kernen and Stephen Carl Kernen. She and Glenn lived on the
same farm south of the Lake of Three Fires until 1978 when they
moved to Bedford.

Doris was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church;
and a charter member of the Victory Club. The Forever Young
Club, playing pitch, bowling and golfing were other interests.
She was also a member of the Goodsam's Club; Bedford Saddle
Club and Square Dancing Club. Doris had a good voice and
enjoyed singing. When she was young she received a special
scholarship to continue her music education, but she was needed
at home to care for her mother. This was very hard for Doris to
turn down as music was very important to her. Over the years
she truly enjoyed being a farmer's wife .. well .. actually she
ran the farm and the Kernen Elevator while Glenn was busy with
the trucking business that went along with it. Together the
couple worked side-by-side for many years on everything they
did. Doris also enjoyed tending to her gardens. She was one of
those people who said "everything had its place" and most often
"everything was in its place!" Over the years Doris enjoyed
riding motorcycles, flying and boating with Glenn. Their
dancing was a wonderful part of their togetherness. They also
enjoyed listening to gospel, country western and their daughter's
music.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Glenda Kernen of
Des Moines; a daughter-in-law, Donna Kernen of Bedford; three
grandchildren, Todd Weir; Danny Kernen; and Justin Kernen
and wife Melissa; four great-grandchildren, Lance and Lauren
Kernen and James and Michael Weir; along with many nieces,
nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding Doris in death are her parents; her loving husband
Glenn in 2002; her son Steve in 1998; two brothers David Alfred
and William Stewart; and four sisters, Ida Mae Sharp, Frances
Belle King, Mattie Katherine Lee and
Helen Stewart.

May God grant comfort and strength to those who
mourn her passing.

Mary was a member of the United Methodist Church for
many years where she was active with the UMW. She had
also been a member of the Republican Women; Farm
Bureau and several neighborhood clubs. Mary was always
very in tune with political events and current news.
Education had always been very important to her and she
enjoyed being a part of her children and grandchildren's
lives. Always an active person, Mary kept herself busy in
the community and with her family. She had a very close
relationship with her sister Eulalie Hodde and her sister-in-
law, Marie Richards.

Left to cherish Mary's memory are her three children,
Karen Mattes of Bedford; Deb Houchin and husband Norm
of Gravity; and Stan Mattes and wife Joan of Bedford; a
sister-in-lawMildred Trivelpiece of California; five
grandchildren and one great-grandchild; along with many
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding Mary in death are her parents; her loving
husband Adolph; three brothers, Don, Leo and Joe
Trivelpiece; and five sisters, Esther Carr, Vivian Leslie,
Margaret Beasley, Eulalie Hodde and Cleo Bowen.

May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn
Mary's passing.

Betty McCallon was born November 4, 1925, in Winterset, Iowa. She was the only daughter of Reverend Frank Clare and Bessie (Stahl) McCallon. Betty passed away on January 24, 2007, at Memorial City Hospital in Houston, Texas at the age of 81 years, 2 months, 20 days.

Betty attended elementary school in Osceola, Iowa. Her father served the Lord as a Christian Church Minister for the congregations of Greenfield, Lenox, and Osceola, requiring several moves with her family. After Betty graduated from high school, she attended Drake University.

After raising her family, Betty attended Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa and received her Licensed Practical Nurse Degree. She then attended College of St. Mary, graduating as a Registered Nurse in May of 1981, and accomplished her life-long dream of becoming a nurse. She worked at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska caring for paralyzed individuals for ten years. In 1991, Betty moved to Leon, Iowa and worked at the Mount Ayr Nursing Home until retiring from nursing in 2002. She moved to Blockton, Iowa to live on her daughter, Elouise Longfellow’s farm. On the farm she was able to enjoy nature and being close to animals. Betty became a ‘snowbird’ living part of the year in Houston, Texas with her daughter, Sharon Mason. While in Texas she loved to see the bluebonnets bloom, as well as walking to the park to see “her pansies”. Betty enjoyed cooking, reading, spending time with her grandchildren, playing solitaire, watching the Food Network and Gunsmoke. Most importantly, she loved to eat chocolates, and was always willing to share.

Left to cherish Betty’s memory are her two loving daughters, Sharon Mason and husband Mike of Houston, Texas; and Elouise Longfellow and husband Alan of Blockton, Iowa; She was a wonderful grandmother to her five grandchildren and their spouses, Brad and Becky Longfellow; Heather and Ryan Birt; Dusty and Katy Longfellow; Katie and Drew Mason; Adriane and Alfy New. She was blessed to have seven great-grandchildren, Lucas, Brady, Emily, and Ruthie Longfellow, Nolan Birt, Cody and Jackson New.

Preceding Betty in death are her parents, Reverend Frank and Bessie McCallon; and two half-brothers, H.D. McCallon and F.D. McCallon.

Although we grieve, God has given her eternal peace and she is now walking with the angels. Her family always considered her to be an “Angel Among Us”. She had a big heart, kind spirit, and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Betty was much loved and will always be remembered and missed dearly.

Leo enjoyed farming, but his cow herds and calving were his
passion. He likened himself as `The Good Shepherd' of his herd.
He liked photography and had an extensive collection of old
home movies, pictures and camcorder videos of family and
community events. He enjoyed sports, not only as a spectator,
but had participated in basketball and football in his younger
years. Leo was a `people person' and he has always been very
close to his family, enjoying family get-togethers whenever
possible. He was a good neighbor and could be counted on by
others to always lend a hand. He possessed a tremendous sense
of humor and could appreciate a good joke, and sometimes a bad
one!

Left to cherish Leo's memory are his loving wife of 52 years,
Normalee Miller of New Market; two daughters, Brenda
Herzberg and husband Brian of Villisca; Margaret Brown and
husband Mark of Clarinda; a brother, Dale Miller of Clarinda;
three sisters, Marilyn Ives and husband Myron of Clarinda;
Norma Jean Hall and husband Bob of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Joyce
Warder and husband Jerry of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren,
Nathan and Anna Marlay; Kelli and Matthew Herzberg; Lexie
and Gracie Brown; three step-grandchildren, Laura Brown; Mr.
and Mrs. Ryan Marlay and children; and Mr. and Mrs. John
Marlay, Jr.; a son-in-law, John Marlay of Selma, Iowa; a brother-
in-law, Bill Stephan of Dallas, Texas; a sister-in-law, Audrey
Miller Bridie of Clarinda; along with many nieces, nephews,
relatives and a community of friends.

Preceding Leo in death are his parents; a daughter Lora Marlay;
a brother Lawson Miller; a sister, Elaine Stephan; and a sister-in-
law, Gerry Miller.

May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Leo's
passing.

After graduating from Griswold High School, she received her teaching certificate through the Normal Training program. On June 24, 1948, she was married to Chester Dean Van Ostrand, Red Oak.

Throughout her life, Margaret worked several jobs, which included teaching country school for a year, working as a waitress, working at Mt. Arbor Nursery and cleaning motel rooms for a while. Most of her working years, she was a babysitter assisting more than 100 families in the Shenandoah area.

Margaret was a member of the First Christian Church, Shenandoah, and had joined the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed quilting, reading, writing letters to family and friends and collecting family photos.

Preceding Margaret in death were her parents, husband Chester, and one sister, Myrle Elizabeth Beerman.

Survivors include her children, Brenda Rae Lee and her husband, Michael, Omaha, Neb.; Sheri Lee Skelton and her husband, Michael, White Mountain, Alaska; Kent Eugene Van Ostrand and his wife, Vonda, Freeport, Ill.; grandchildren, Michelle Abbott, Amanda Rosso, Lindsay Lee, Jessica Williams, Heather Skelton, Heidi Payton, Chelsea Skelton, Olivia Myers, Mahala Van Ostrand and Judah Van Ostrand; 16 great-grand children; one brother, Richard Ray Goudie and his wife, Beverly, of Casper, Wyo.; along with other relatives and friends.

Daisy Glidden was born Aug. 31, 1972 in Hopkins, Mo., the daughter of Merle Dean Glidden and Ethel Maxine (Woods) Glidden. She attended school in Hopkins and in Clarinda.

Daisy met Lowell Wilcox and they have been married for almost 20 years and together they raised their four daughters. She was employed by Embassy Rehabilitation for a few years and had worked for St. Luke's Medical Center for six years, and most recently, at Allicore.

Daisy attended Church at the Gate in North Sioux City, S.D. She had a true love for her family and always put others before herself. She was always there with a quick joke and also started each day with a Pepsi (just like her dad had always done). Daisy was also passionate about the Denver Broncos and NASCAR racing. She also loved angels.

Daisy was preceded in death by a daughter, Candace Marie; a sister; a grandmother; a grandfather; an aunt; an uncle; a cousin; and her father-in-law.

Daisy is survived by her husband Lowell; daughters Ashley Wilcox and Brent Surber, Cassandra Wilcox and friend Matt, Brittney Wilcox and Kelsey Wilcox, all of North Sioux City, S.D.; her parents, Ethel Maxine and Merle Dean Glidden, Clarinda; sisters Carol Woodsmall and husband, Roger, Clarinda, Susan Shum and husband, Jason, Villisca, Christal Roberts and husband, Mark,

Burlington Junction, Mo., and Victoria Stogdill and husband, Wesley, Imogene; brothers Bryan Glidden and wife, Nicki, Illinois and Ed Glidden and wife, Carly, Clarinda.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 at Church at the Gate in North Sioux City, S.D., with Charles Bauman officiating. Burial was in McCook Cemetery, North Sioux City, S.D. A visitation was held prior to the service. Arrangements were under the direction of Christy-Smith Berkemier Chapel.