Hanson, Henning Maurice

Peter Henning Maurice Hanson, son of Peter and Kristine Hanson, was born in Englestad, Shone, Sweden, May 14, 1882 and passed away at the University Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, February 18, 1971 at the age of 88 years, 9 months, and 4 days. 

As a very young child, the family left the homeland and migrated to the United States where the family settled in Page County, Iowa.

In his youth he was confirmed in the Bethesda Lutheran Church.

On October 26, 1910 he was united in Lillian Christell.  To this union five children were born.  The first years of their married life was spent in the Spring Valley area of Montgomery County.  In the spring of 1912 they moved to a farm in Nodaway Township, Taylor County,  which was to remain their home until he was taken to the Clarinda Hospital in early January 1971.

Henning, as he was known to a wide circle of fiends was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lillian, his parents, brothers, Anton and Oscar, and sister Ellen.

He leaves to mourn his passing three sons, Maurice of Diagonal, Iowa, Lorence and Dale of New Market, Iowa, and two daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Paul Burmmett) of Ankeny, Iowa and Arlene (Mrs. Paul Orme) of Nodaway, Iowa, Eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  Also one brother, Erick Hanson of Villisca of Villisca, Iowa, and one sister Selma Anderson of Bakersfield, California.

A farmer all of his life, he had seen many changes take place in agriculture, and was always ready to grasp new theories that would help to keep the land he so dearly loved as productive as when first acquired, that it could be passed on future generations.

Among his many interests in the community was the schools of the county, having served on the Taylor County Board of Education for many years.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at New Market, the Champer of Royal Arch Masons at Clarinda and a Sir Knight of St. Paul Commandery at Shenandoah and Noble of the Za Ga Shrine at Des Moines, Iowa.  He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and loved him.

Funeral services were Sunday, February 21, 1971 at 2 pm at the Walker Funeral home – Conducted by Carl Cummings with burial at the Guss Cemetery.  Masonic Lodge was in charge at the cemetery, conducted by Dale Hughes.

Brown, Bernard Eugene “Bernie”

Mr. Bernard Eugene “Bernie” Brown, age 77 of McKinney, Texas passed away on October 18, 2005 in McKinney. He was born on September 15, 1928 to Marion and Rosanna (Mitchell) Brown in Adams County, Iowa. He married Judith Marlene Reed on March 9, 1958 in Bedford, Iowa.

Mr. Brown was a retired engineer for Monsanto Company. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. Mr. Brown was a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judith M. Brown of McKinney, Texas; children, Joni Lea Britain and husband, Jeff of McKinney, Julie Kay Gebhardt and husband, George of Allen, Texas, and Jeffrey D. Brown and wife, Kim of Aubrey, Texas; grandchildren, Joshua Britain, Jessica Britain, Quentin Gebhardt, and A.J. Gebhardt; brothers, Clifford Brown of Corning, Iowa and Gerald Brown of Murray, Nebraska; sisters, Lois Scott of Clearfield, Iowa, Berneita Dunham of Bela Vista, Arkansas, Joann Morris of Omaha, Nebraska, Judy Grantham of Denver, Colorado, and Rev. Rosanna Walker of Baudette, Minnesota and a host of extended family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, October 29, 2005 in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel with Rev. Jerry Putnam officiating. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, North Texas Chapter, 8111 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75251

Hensley, Carl Dean Hensley

Mr. Carl Dean Hensley, age 62, of Crockett, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 in the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett. Mr. Hensley was born December 1, 1945 in Clarinda, Iowa and was a resident in Crockett since 1986.

Mr. Hensley was a veteran of the Iowa National Guard. Mr. Hensley was a lifetime member of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association. Mr. Hensley was a truck driver having owned and operated C. D. Hensley Trucking Company and was currently leased to Dallas Mavis Trucking. “Papa Dean” was a beloved father and grandfather and was a wonderful dad to all of his children.

Survivors include his wife of 5 years, Carla Lynn Hensley of Crockett; children, Tammy Spray and Husband Brent of Henrietta, Dr. Jr, Hensley and wife Valerie, of Lenox, Iowa, Kim Fmelpzer and husband, Mark of Kansas City, Missouri, Levi Hensley of Bedford, Iowa, April Hansen and husband Casey, of Tyler, Tiffany Vickers and husband Jerrod of Crockett, Megan Yount, of Lufkin, Carrie Sullivan and husband Rick of Palestine, Joshua R. Ground and wife Alicia and Sarah Grounds of Crockett; grandchildren Nick, Ty, Erick, Lauren, Jared, Noah, Erin, Ella, Jayden, Tristan, Keirsten, Preston, Caleb, Courtlin, Emily, and Peyton; mother Helen Hensley of Bedford, Iowa; brothers Eldon Hensley and Wife Linda of Council Bluffs, Iowa; sister Bonnie Papageorge of Clinton Iowa; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by his father Ralph “Bill” Hensley; brother Donald Hensley, and sister Phyllis Craddock.

Memorial services for Mr. Carl Dean Hensley were held Friday, November 14 at 11:00 am in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with the Rev Dennis Ivey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 212 Gen Stamford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

Larson, Elsie Pauline McCoy
CLOVIS, N.M. - Elsie Pauline Larson, 77, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in Portales.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Sandia Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Schwope officiating. Burial will be in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens by Steed-Todd Funeral Home.
Mrs. Larson was born Oct. 19, 1928, to Harley and Pearl Kimpton McCoy in Gus, Iowa. She married James A. Larson on Aug. 28, 1951, in Nebraska City, Neb.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Charles A. Larson of Las Vegas, Nev.; six brothers, Paul McCoy of Red Oak, Iowa, Glenn McCoy of Centralia, Ill., Robert McCoy of Creston, Iowa, Jerry McCoy of Louisville, Colo., Bill McCoy of Northboro, Iowa, and Frank McCoy of Clarinda, Iowa; a sister, Dorothy Scott of Bay Point, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to the Baptist Children's Home in Portales.
Amarillo Globe-News, July 15, 2006

Lewellen - Charles Lewellen Dies at Fairfax

Fairfax - Charles Lester Lewellen, longtime employee of Phillips Petroleum Company in the Shidler area, died Tuesday in the Fairfax Hospital.  He was 84.

Buron July 2, 1897, in Taylor County, Iowa, he was retired and a resident of Fairfax.

Surviving are his wife, the former Clara Redenbaugh, of the home, a daughter, Wylene Smith of Slaton, Texas, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral service will 10 am Friday in Hunsaker Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Eubanks officitating.  Burial will be in Lette Cemetery, north of Seminole.  Hunsaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Luther, Gerald Wayne

Gerald Wayne Luther, son of Erma Ester (Ridnour) Luther and Marion Glen Luther, was born January 1, 1937 at New Market, Iowa. He was educated in Prescott schools and then graduated from Bedford High School in 1954. On July 19, 1958, he was united in marriage to Fannie Dee Knox at the St. Patrick's Church in Maryville, Missouri. They have enjoyed 48 years of marriage and to this union four sons were born.
Gerald was employed by Beatrice Foods in Greeley, Colo. After moving back to Iowa, he worked for Blazek Trenching. For the past 30 years, he has been self-employed in agricultural business. Gerald was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Creston. Gerald was an avid sports fan and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Those left to honor his memory are his wife, Fannie Luther of Creston, four sons, Kyle (wife Robin) Luther of Forsyth, Ill., Kirk (wife Janelle) Luther (and their children, Trevor, Kelby, Kayla) of Fontanelle, Kent (wife Jes) Luther (and their children, Lillian, Savas, Knox and Genevieve) of Shawnee, Kan., and Kelvin (wife Trudy) Luther (and their daughter Taylor) of Lenexa, Kan.; one brother, Richard (wife Annie) Luther of Corning, one sister-in-law, Virginia Luther Hilman of Creston; and several nieces, nephews, and relatives and friends. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Glen Luther, and his stepmother, Edna (Robey) Luther.

Norris, Shirley Louise (Sparks)
March 6, 1937 — May 3, 2004

Private services are planned for former Tracy resident Shirley Louise Norris, 67, who died Monday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock.
A native of Bedford, Iowa, Ms. Norris lived in Tracy from 1986 to 1997, and then in Valley Springs before moving to Modesto three years ago. She was a homemaker and an avid bingo player.

Ms. Norris is survived by two sons, Kenton Todd Norris of Tracy and Anthony Arlo Norris of Modesto; a daughter, Debra Livingston of Fremont; a brother, Clarence Sparks of Livingston, Texas; two sisters, Irene Seaton of Des Moines, Iowa, and Joyce Nikolas of Flippin, Ark.; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Freihage.

Eaton Family Funeral & Cremation Service, 513 12th St., in Modesto, is handling arrangements.
Originally published in the Tracy Press on Thursday, May 6, 2004.

Ridenour, Robert G.

Robert "Bob" G. Ridenour, 80, of Monticello and formerly of Vinton, died peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2012, surrounded by his family at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 5, 2012 at the First Baptist Church, 1302 E. 3rd St in Anamosa with Rev. Ron Thatcher officiating. Visitation will also be held at the church from 5 to 8 p.m., on Thursday. Committal Services will be held at 2:30 p.m at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton.
Robert was born September 29, 1932 near Bedford to Orville and Zelda (Cunningham) Ridenour. He served his nation in the Army during the Korean Conflict and then obtained his teaching degree from Northwest Missouri State College.
He will be fondly remembered as an Elementary Teacher for the Vinton School District. He taught for thirty-six years and would say he "taught kids of kids". He sold mobile homes after retiring from teaching school.
On August 16, 1964 he married Lois Marie Wood at the Assembly Of God Church in Vinton. She preceded him in death on April 22, 2005. He married JoAnne Hogan Rochford on December 15, 2007 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Central City and the couple have made their home in rural Monticello since their marriage.
Bob was known for his love of visiting with everyone and never meeting a stranger. He enjoyed old cars and his '52 antique Ford Tractor. Bob accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior when he was a teenager. He loved his church, Gospel Music, and was a wonderful Christian and a loving husband, father, father-in-law, step father, grandfather, gret grandfather, and friend and will be missed more than words can say.
In addition to his wife, JoAnne, he is survived by his son, Brian (Dawn) Ridenour of Houston, TX and his daughter, Vonda (Craig) Flint of Cedar Rapids; his stepdaughters, Deb (Bill) Carlson of Anamosa, Sue (Tom) Drummy of Ryan, Kathy Schuett of Mequon, WI, Patricia (Eric) Livingston of Marion, and Kelly (Kevin) Hegland of Cedar Rapids; his grandchildren, Jessica (Jason) Bauerkemper of Killeen, TX, Justin Flint and fiancée, Andrea Canon of Cedar Rapids, and Travis Flint of Ames; his great-grandchildren, Jayda, Jiana, and Jessa; eleven step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; and his brother, Richard Ridenour of Cedar Rapids.
The family expressed their gratitude to St. Luke's , the great nurses and to Dr. Warren and his staff, for all the wonderful care Bob received during four years of chemo. They were like family.
A Memorial Fund has been established. Phillips Funeral Home in Vinton is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be left at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com

Sachow, Karen G. Klakken-Sachow

Funeral services for Karen Sachow were held on April 19, 2006. Pastor Ryan Wickman officiated at the service at the Plentywood Community Church; interment was in Dooley Cemetery. Casketbearers were Curt Flakne, Melvin Hall, Jeff Hill, Milt Hovland, Larry Garrick, and Daniel Knutson. Friends gathered to visit with the family at Fulkerson’s at 7:00 PM Tuesday.

Karen died Easter Sunday, April 16 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Plentywood following a long struggle with cancer. She was 64.

Karen was born at Plentywood October 31, 1941, the daughter of Andrew Marvin and Nova Pearl (Beery) Klakken. When Karen was a month old, her mother died, but before her death she had arranged for Karen to be adopted by her best friend, Nina Sachow and her husband Ervin. At age two Karen contracted an infection which left her somewhat developmentally disabled. She grew up in Plentywood, where she attended Plentywood High School. Karen has been a housekeeper, working for many friends and neighbors, and she cared for her adoptive parents the rest of their lives. Karen loved people and attended nearly every community function, usually traveling on her favorite bicycle, which she has used since she was 12 years old.

Karen was a devoted member of the Plentywood Community Church, always in her favorite seat in the rear of the church, and always acting as an unofficial church greeter. She helped with vacation bible school, working in the kitchen and with the youngest children. Since her church’s official closure, she has participated in the Plentywood Baptist Church. Karen loved gardening, cooking, and baking, and loved to distribute “The Greeter”every Tuesday. Always interested in everything that was going on, she was a visible presence at most every community event. Known as “the card lady,” Karen sold cards for all occasions, and maintained a voluminous correspondence with her family and friends – the highlight of any day was her trip to the post office, always anticipating a “long letter” in response to one of hers. She maintained close ties to her birth family of brothers and sisters, and particularly enjoyed trips to Iowa and Mississippi to visit, even though she thought it was “way too HOT!” She loved to shop for bargains, and loved buffets where she could sample the varieties of dishes (and avoid fish and onions!!) One of God’s special children, Karen could be a bit difficult from time to time, but she cared deeply about other people, never knew a stranger, and always tried to help anyone she could.

Karen is survived by two brothers, Wallace Klakken, of Gravity, Iowa; and Dennis Klakken, of Hanna, Wyoming; by a sister, Arlene Jones and her husband Louie Vernon Jones, of Meadville, Mississippi, and by her two cats, “Sweet Pea” and “Lilly”.

Besides her birth parents, Marvin and Nova Klakken, and her adoptive parents, Ervin and Nina Sachow, Karen was preceded in death by a brother, David Klakken, and a sister, Althea Treftz.

Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood had charge of arrangements.

Shroyer, Velma G.
Velma G. Shroyer, 97, of Carmichael died June 20, 2001, at her residence. Born in New Market, Iowa, she had been a Yuba-Sutter resident since 1927, living in West Linda until the 1986 and then moving to Carmichael.
She and her first husband, the late Ora B. Werts, bought Corner Grocery in Linda in 1941, with her continuing to run it untilher retirement in 1972. She also served as treasurer at First Christian Church in Marysville and as an assistant 4-H leader.
Survivors include two daughters, Helen Thornsberry Divine of Carmichael and Doris LeBoeuf Alley of Sacramento; a son, Roger Werts of Paradise; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ora B. Werts and Orville Shroyer; and a brother, Roy Cunningham.
Donations may be made to the First Christian Church in Marysville or a favorite charity.
Services: A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sierra View Mortuary. The Rev. David Pummel of First Christian Church in Marysville will officiate. Burial will be in Sierra View Memorial Park