Aquino, Betty Jean Foley - Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Thursday evening, January 2, 2020 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. The rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Church or People 4 Paws .

Betty Jean Aquino, the daughter of James Foley and Mildred (Sandy) Foley, was born on July 19, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa. She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 29, 2019, following hospitalization at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, NE.

Growing up in Des Moines, Betty attended the Saint Joseph's Academy, graduating with the Class of 1951. Upon graduation, she worked at Banker's Life in Des Moines. On July 11, 1953, Betty was united in marriage to her husband, Valentin Raletta Aquino in Des Moines. They spent the early years of their marriage in San Diego, California and were eventually blessed with the adoption of their children--daughter Valori, in 1965, and son Shawn, in 1967.

Betty spent much of her time raising her family, and involving herself in the Shenandoah community, where she lived for nearly 60 years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Garden Club, Bridge Club and faithfully attended St. Mary's Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir. As her children grew, Betty stepped into the workforce, with most of her time spent in the financial industry. As a manager, she worked for Western Federal Savings and Loan in Shenandoah, and in sales for Mutual of Omaha, as well as part-time for Central Surveys.

Betty and Val enjoyed their many years together with friends and socializing in each other's homes. They spent weekends at their cabin at Sun Valley Lake, and traveling to Europe, Canada, Mexico, and all over the United States. Betty had many special canines over the years, and her Maltese dog, Duke was very special to her. She shared her love of movies with her children, her sharp wit, and sense of humor, and was known for her exceptional homemade spaghetti sauce--enjoyed by her family on many occasions.

Preceding Betty in death were her husband Valentin on January 16, 2005, her parents James and Mildred Foley, sisters-in-law Flora Miller, Annette Stephens and Anneyre Anderson, and many good friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Valori Kipp (Patrick Perkins) and her children Sawyer Kipp of Erie, PA; Patten Kipp of Stephenville, TX and Delanie Kipp of Nacogdoches, TX; her son Shawn Aquino (Jean Debban) and their children, Seth Aquino of Shenandoah, IA; Taylor Aquino of Barksdale Air Force Base/Bossier City, LA; Christian Debban (Alyssa) of Carroll, IA; Conner Debban of Kansas City, MO; Caelan Debban of Lincoln, NE; and her step-great grandson Holden Debban of Carroll, IA. She is also survived by her brother James Foley of Newport Beach, CA; and sister Sara Bezane of Lahaina, HI; brothers-in-law Bill Aquino (Pam), Tim Aquino, sister-in-law Kathy (Gene) Cleaver, numerous nephews, nieces and friends, and of course, her faithful companion, Duke

Barnicutt, Tressie Pheba Rowe, daughter of William and Mary Rowe, was born in New Market, Ia, Jan 28, 1881 and died at Great Falls, Mont July 12, 1950, age 69 years, 6 months, 16 days.

She was united in marriage to Walter S. Reeves, Feb 5, 1901, and to their union was born two daughters. She was united in marriage to Frank A. Barnicutt August 8, 1927.

She is survived by her husband, Frank A. Barnicutt, of Great Falls, Mont; two daughters, Mrs Letha Benson, of Kansas City, Mo, and Mrs Mary Belle Baldwin, of Nodaway, Iowa; one sister, Mrs Nellie Parker, of Oakland, Calif; two brothers, Phil D. Rowe, of Long Beach, Calif; and Barton Rowe, of St Joseph, Mo; and six grandchildren.

She joined the Methodist church in New Market in early life.

The funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, at the Methodist church in New Market, with Rev Rowe of Nodaway officiating, and burial was made in Old Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 24, 1950

A celebration of life memorial service for Gene will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation one hour prior from 2:00 to 3:00 pm Saturday at the funeral home.  Memorials in Gene's name are being directed to the Page County Conservation Board (Parks Fund).  Inurnment will be in the Riverton Cemetery at a later date.  

Arthur Eugene “Gene” Beam, Jr, 68, son of Arthur Eugene, Sr, and Marietta Geraldine (Parrish) Beam, was born on February 21, 1951, in Hamburg, Iowa. He entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the George C. Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa following a fall at Waubonsie State Park.  

He grew up in southwest Iowa, attending schools in Coburg, Villisca and Stanton, and graduated from Stanton High School with the Class of 1969. He attended electronics school at Central Technical Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. He married the love of his life, Kathryn Jeanette Howard of rural Farragut on March 21, 1970. They raised their three children in Essex and Shenandoah. 

Preceding him in death were his father, Arthur Eugene Beam Sr; sister, Ceslie Jean Kinser; brother, James Roland Beam; paternal grandparents, Leslie and Minnie Beam; and maternal grandparents, Ensley and Mary Etta Parrish. 

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Kathy of rural Farragut; his mother, Marietta Geraldine Beam of Stanton; his daughter Lisa Beam Correll Grosso (Adam) of Iowa City, Iowa; his daughter Angela Hunter (Rusty) of Shenandoah; and his son Mike Beam of Starbuck, Minnesota; and six treasured grandchildren, Brendan and Hannah Correll; Andrea, Nick, and Riley Hunter; and Abiah (Bogenrief) Beam; his Aunt Connie Josephson of Red Oak, 4 sisters in-law, 3 brothers in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Gene was a Quality Control Technician at Eaton Corporation in Shenandoah for most of his career. He was retired from both Eaton Corporation and from Martin Calibration. In retirement he volunteered at the Food Bank, helped to deliver bulk mail and worked at Page County Conservation helping to beautify the parks in Page County. Aside from his work Gene also had a career as an accomplished martial artist, eventually achieving a master’s level. He attended and later taught classes in Council Bluffs for many years and opened his own school, American Midwest Martial Arts in Shenandoah, teaching martial arts to local adults and children. He was the founder of the IFMA-International Federation of Martial Artists and implemented the American Bujitsu form of martial arts.

Gene was a steward of everything he set his hand to, from the community that he lived in to the places he worked and volunteered. He invested his time and care into growing relationships and doing everything he could to benefit others. Gene believed in community, hard work, and pouring his time into living life to the absolute fullest. His greatest investment was in his family. His kids could always count on him, no matter what. He spent countless hours supporting his grandchildren at their many, many activities and was always around to offer encouragement, silliness, and tell them that he was proud.  

He loved the beauty of the world and spent a lot of time learning how to best care for local plants and animals. Gene took nothing for granted and passed this appreciation on to his family by sharing his amazement with everything the world had to offer, finding beauty in the smallest detail that might be missed by a less diligent eye. The intricate colors of Indian corn, flowers or a pheasant feather were not missed by Gene Beam.  He will be dearly missed by the countless people whose lives he enriched

Beattie, Keith Edward - Keith Beattie, 70, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Monday, March 2, 2020 at his residence in Clarinda. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery Clarinda, Iowa.

Keith Edward Beattie was born February 14, 1950, in Maryville, Missouri, the son of John Leonard Beattie and Audrey May (Maples) Beattie. He had seven siblings. Keith attended schools in Kansas City, Missouri and Wichita, Kansas and received his GED. He was united in marriage October 4, 1994 in Hermann, Missouri to Nancy Ankeny and they shared 21 wonderful years together. They adopted and raised their grandson, Bryson Sean McAlpin.

Keith worked in assembly at the Boeing Air Craft in Wichita Kansas and retired from Kawasaki Corporation in Maryville as a machinist. Nancy and Keith enjoyed traveling and did as much as they could before her health kept them close to home. They also spent time camping, fishing and enjoying the outdoors. Their kids and grandkids were very important to them and they spent a lot of time enjoying their sporting events, dance recitals and school programs.

Preceding Keith in death were his parents, John and Audrey Beattie; wife, Nancy Beattie (07/07/2016); brothers, Wayne Beattie, Marvin Beattie, Leonard Beattie; sister, Alice Davies; sister-in-law, Patty Ankeny.

Survivors include his son, Bryson McAlpin and wife Mariah of Clearmont, Missouri; step son, Cory McAlpin and wife Marla of Villisca, Iowa; grandchildren, Rylan and Raella McAlpin and Wyatt and Rylie McAlpin; brother, Robert Beattie and wife Mary Ann of Syracuse, New York; sisters, Pat Spencer and husband Earl of Kansas City, Kansas and Carol Martin of Henrietta, Oklahoma; brother-in-law, Steve Ankeny of New Castle, Indiana; nieces; nephews and friends

Maribel Smith Beery, daughter of Warren Eskew and Opal Elizabeth (Lewis) Smith was born on October 4, 1933 in Shenandoah, Iowa.  She entered into eternal rest on Monday morning, December 2, 2019 at Louisville Care Center in Louisville, Nebraska at the age of 86 years, 1 month, and 29 days.

     Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 11:00 am at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation and viewing from 10:00 to 11:00 am prior to the service Thursday morning.  Burial will take place in Shenandoah's Rose Hill Cemetery.  Memorials in Maribel's name are being directed to the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Bellevue, Nebraska.

    Her early life was spent growing up in Shenandoah, Iowa. Fondly known as "Mary" to her family and friends, attended the Shenandoah Community Schools, graduating from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1951.

    On July 24, 1951, Mary was united in marriage to William H. "Bill" Beery at Red Oak, Iowa.  Following their marriage they moved to Omaha, Nebraska. To this union three children were born, Michael, Patricia and Julia.  Bill passed away in June of 2015, after 59 wonderful years of marriage.

    While still in high school, Mary began working at George Jay Drug and later at McClelland's in Shenandoah. After moving to Omaha, she worked at Brandeis Department Store, Max I Walker Dry Cleaner's, Goldstein Chapman's, Mutual of Omaha as a claim auditor and last worked at Greyhound Bus Lines before retiring.

    Mary was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Bellevue, Nebraska.  She enjoyed collecting (many things). Her favorites though, were Precious Moments figurines and Beanie Babies. Mary liked vintage items and loved to go antiquing any time she could do so. She was also an avid Nebraska Cornhusker football fan and enjoyed following her team.

    Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Bill; and her five siblings, Warren, Jr, Jack, Joyce Sondag, Beth Ullsperger and John Rex Smith. 

     Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Michael Beery and Terri of Omaha, NE,  Patricia Harvat and her husband Jim of Millard, NE and Julia Hobbs and her husband John of Plattsmouth, NE; five grandchildren, Bill (Tiffany) Harvat, Michael Harvat and Michelle (Taylor) Woodward, all of Omaha, NE and Stephanie (Brandon) Rogers of Benson, NE and John (Darcy) Hobbs of Blair, NE; eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends

Pearl Elizabeth (Wegman) Beier, 82, of Ogden, Iowa and formerly of the Shenandoah and Essex, Iowa area entered into eternal rest on Saturday afternoon, February 1, 2020 at Accura Health in Ogden.  Mass of Christian Burial for Pearl will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shenandoah with Father Raphael Assamah as Celebrant.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday with a Recitation of Rosary Service to follow at 7:00 pm.  Burial will take place in the Rose Hill Cemetery next to her son, Thomas Beier, in Shenandoah.  Pearl loved flowers, so the family is accepting flowers for her services as a way to honor her in preference to monetary contributions. A memorial is being established. 

Pearl Elizabeth (Wegman) Beier, daughter of Leo Theodore George and Sarah Mathilda (Schulte) Wegman, was born on August 9, 1937 in Carroll, Iowa.  Pearl was one of seven children in the Wegman family.  She entered into eternal peace on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Accura Healthcare in Ogden, Iowa at the age of 82 years, 5 months, 23 days.

Growing up in Breda, Iowa, Pearl attended the St. Bernard Catholic Schools.  She graduated from St. Bernard High School with the Class of 1955.  Following graduation, Pearl began working as a nurse and became a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Her nursing career began at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa, working there for three years, Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, for four years and at the Child Saving Institute in Omaha for another four years.  After moving to southwest Iowa, Pearl worked in several nursing centers in Red Oak and Shenandoah.

Family was very important to Pearl, she enjoyed raising her children and seeing them grow and have families of their own.  She raised seven children, Anthony, Thomas, Richard, Sarah, Mary, Theresa and Margaret.  Sadly, Thomas left this earthly world, in what felt to us was far too soon, following a drowning accident the last day of school in tenth grade.   Pearl was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shenandoah and was active in the Women’s Guild.  She was also active in the Iowa Coalition of Mental Health.   She  was currently a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Des Moines.  She enjoyed listening to music and especially enjoyed religious hymns. As Pearl’s health began to fail, she became a resident of Crowell Memorial Home in Blair, Nebraska and later moved to Accura Healthcare in Ogden to be closer to her family.

Preceding Pearl in death were her parents; son, Thomas; three brothers, Ernest, Dennis, and Leonard Wegman; two sisters, Rosalia Wegman and Alice Wegman; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Wegman.  Left to cherish her memory are her children, Anthony Beier and his wife Tressa of Springfield, MO, Richard Beier of Houston, TX, Sarah Reed of McCook, NE, Mary Beier and fiancé Michael Keane of Novato, CA, Theresa McIlhenny and her husband John of Des Moines, IA and Margaret Grzeskowiak and her husband Dave of Des Moines, IA; four grandchildren, Michelle Kramer and her husband Michael, Andrew Beier, Omri Exman and Logan Reed; three great grandchildren, Thomas, Nicholas and Jacinta; brother, LeRoy Wegman and his wife Joan of Riceville, IA;  niece, Cathy Mason of Chester, IA; nephew, Daniel Wegman of Huber Heights, OH;  other relatives and friends

Branan, James Dale "Jim" - James Dale Branan of Villisca passed away Friday evening February 28th at the age of 80. He was born December 20, 1939, in Villisca, Iowa to John Wilbur Branan and Wilma Ethel VanAusdall Branan. James attended school in Villisca where he participated in football, basketball, and track and graduated with the class of 1958. He briefly attended the University of Iowa where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity before joining the United States Army.

After serving as an enlisted man he was accepted to and graduated from Officer Candidate School as an artillery officer. James was united in marriage to Nancy Welsh April 2nd, 1967, and they lived in a variety of locations both stateside and abroad throughout his 21-year military career. While a Captain he served admirably in Vietnam in 1969 and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with Five Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, and Bronze Star Medal. James and Nancy then lived in the Panama Canal Zone during his time as an advisor at the School of the Americas. He ended his military career in 1982 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma retiring with the rank of Major.

He and his family then returned to Villisca, Iowa. James received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado in 1972, a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma in 1974, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1985. This education was used as he transitioned from the military to civilian life. James then dedicated twenty-six years to the administration of justice for the Judicial Branch of Iowa as magistrate for Montgomery County, Iowa. In addition to his responsibilities as a judge he also taught nineteen years in the Villisca Community School District as a high school Spanish instructor. James was active in the Villisca community as the Villisca Public Library board president, an elder of the Villisca Presbyterian Church, and an assistant scoutmaster for Villisca Troop 45. In his free time, he was a voracious reader, enjoyed gardening, watching sports, and he also built the family home — an English Tudor style house located on their 80 acres east of Villisca. James had an affinity for languages; speaking English, Spanish, French, and German.

James is preceded in death by his parents John Wilbur and Ethel and a brother Gary. He is survived by wife Nancy of Villisca, Iowa, daughter Rose of Rolfe, Iowa, daughter Cinthy of Villisca, Iowa, and son Andrew (Morgan) of Ankeny, Iowa, grandson Alex of Maryville, Missouri, grandson Tyler of Cedar Falls, Iowa, granddaughter Amber of Rolfe, Iowa, and sister Linda of Amarillo, Texas

Carlson, Anna Mae Vaughan - Anna Carlson, 93, of Clarinda, Iowa formerly of Ogden, Iowa entered into peace Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the St. John Cemetery, Ogden, Iowa at a later date.

Anna Mae Carlson was born February 16, 1926 in Ogden, Iowa to August Vaughan and Lillian (Christensen) Vaughan. She and her nine siblings grew up in the Ogden area. Anna graduated from Ogden High School with the class of 1943. She was united in marriage December 27, 1945 to Jay Edward Carlson in Ogden, Iowa (she joked saying that she got married to have indoor plumbing!). They were blessed with five children, Jana, David, Deborah, Katherine and Mark.

Anna started her working career as a legal secretary before her marriage. In the 1960’s, she started her own upholstery business at home in the laundry room, moving to a store front as her business grew. Her work was well known and she has had upholstered pieces displayed in the Terrace Hill Governor’s mansion in Des Moines.

Anna was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Ogden, Iowa and most recently St. Clare Catholic Church, Clarinda, Iowa. She was also a member of the BPW organization of Ogden and through the years, she was an actively supportive wife of a loyal politician of Boone County. Anna was very active and had many interests including all sewing (knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, embroidering and quilting), watching birds, puzzles and trips to Florida to visit her son. She was a die hard Chicago Cubs fan. Anna moved to Clarinda in 2008 to be near her family.

Preceding Anna in death were her parents; husband, Jay Carlson; infant son, Mark; one brother; seven sisters; and four grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jana Carlson-McAnally of Clarinda, Iowa, David (Lisa) Carlson of Sebastian, Florida, Debbie (Harlan) Lundquist of Ames, Iowa, and Katie (David) Lowrie of Clarinda, Iowa; twenty two grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; five great, great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Clause of Jefferson, Iowa; FoS (the cat); nieces; nephews and many friends

Bobbie Jean DePrang (née Richeson) of Shenandoah, Iowa, and formerly of Talco, Texas, entered into eternal rest at the age of 90 on Saturday evening, February 15th, 2020, at Elm Heights nursing home in Shenandoah. A celebration of life funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Coleman, Texas, Friday, March 6th, at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at the Atoka Cemetery in Novice, Texas. Family and friends are invited to gather for lunch prior to the funeral at 11:00 A.M. at Hildalgo’s Mexican Restaurant in Coleman. Bobbie requested that donations in her name be given to the Atoka Cemetery Association, c/o Sue Shields 699 CR 429, Novice, TX 79538. To send flowers to Bobbie’s family, please visit our floral section.

Bobbie met Herman DePrang in Abilene, Texas, who became the love of her life. They went on their first date to a dance featuring some of their favorite musicians, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, and the two were married shortly after in Lovington, New Mexico, in November 1952. Bobbie and Herman raised one child, a daughter, Roma Leah King, who remembers them as amazing parents who were always there to help. The couple spent most of their married life in California where Herman worked in the oilfields. Herman was a devoted, fun-loving father who often took his daughter to work, school, and church. Bobbie worked for many years as an electric circuit board inspector, which was somewhat unusual for a woman in the 1950s. The couple retired and returned to Texas where they made their home in Weatherford. They worked together commuting between Weatherford and the DePrang family ranch outside of Novice drilling oil wells. Roma is thankful to both her parents who were supportive throughout her life, including college, graduate school and her married life.

Bobbie and Herman, affectionately known as “Nanna and Granddaddy,” helped raise their grandson, Adam Garland Swanson, for most of his childhood, until Herman died in 2004. Even afterwards, Bobbie continued sharing activities with Adam. The two spent many hours working on model train layouts, wiring them and running multiple different types of trains. Later on, she helped with Adam’s career as a pianist by sewing enumerable vests and costumes for him to wear. Bobbie and Adam even discovered a similar love for the music and movies of such figures as Bob Wills, Gene Autry, and others. She will be missed immeasurably by her very grateful grandson.

Bobbie welcomed Dr. Scott King, her son-in-law, to the family in 2001, and the family moved to Shenandoah in 2007 enabling Scott to work for the Shenandoah Medical Center. Bobbie was an active participant at the Senior Center in Shenandoah for many years and enjoyed the friendships she made there. She loved playing cards and dominos, and shared her gift of sewing with her daughter and many charity organizations over the years. Bobbie moved to the Holmes’ Apartments for the last few years of her life, which was a lovely home for her, and she appreciated the friends she made there as well.

Bobbie was born in Elmore City, Oklahoma to William Henry Richeson and Mary Francis "Mae" Gilbert on January 16, 1930.  She was preceded in death by all of her siblings including Lucile Richeson Maxwell, Angelena "Lena" Richeson Gooding, Imagene "Jean" Richeson Adkins, Troy Richeson and L.D. Richeson. She leaves behind her daughter Roma Leah, son-in-law Dr. Scott R. King of Shenandoah, and grandson Adam Garland Swanson of Durango, Colorado, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Her family would like to thank the many kind people involved with her care in Southwest Iowa and the many who demonstrated such kindness and concern for Bobbie and her family over these years

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Eickemeyer, Neeli Rae Rinehart - Neeli Eickemeyer, 42, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace February 17, 2020 in Clarinda, Iowa. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa.

Neeli Rae (Rinehart) Eickemeyer was born July 19, 1977, in Clarinda, Iowa the daughter of Royce Lynn Rinehart and Sandra Sue (Hunt) Rinehart. She grew up attending school in Clarinda, graduating from Clarinda High School with the Class of 1995. After graduation she worked for a telemarketing firm, a factory, and as a traveling CNA. Neeli obtained her real-estate license which led to her interest in rental properties. Most recently she had been pursuing her business degree through on-line classes.

Neeli was blessed with four children, Shayla, Colton, Jayden and Brady. The family made their home in Clarinda as she raised her children. When the children were younger, Neeli taught Sunday School at the First United Methodist Church and led Bible Study.

On December 27, 2008, Neeli was united in marriage to Chris Eickemeyer in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple had several businesses including Eickemeyer Refrigeration, Eickemeyer Rentals and most recently they purchased the Inda Clar Lounge. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Neeli especially enjoyed shopping trips with her family. The family enjoyed camping together, skiing and tubing at Lake Icaria. They loved going to various water parks. Neeli was a project driven woman! She spent many hours refurbishing houses and being the bookkeeper for their businesses. Neeli enjoyed keeping daily journals and was an avid reader. Neeli always looked forward to the summer time when she could enjoy her beautiful flowers around the pool area. The 4th of July was Neeli’s favorite holiday. She loved the family fireworks at the country home. Neeli was the family “party planner”….from birthdays to holidays. The event was well organized to the last detail. Neeli battled breast cancer several years ago and was a survivor.

Left to cherish Neeli’s memory is her husband Chris Eickemeyer of Clarinda; her four children, Shayla Nothwehr (Christian Latham) and their children, Phoebe, Presley and Paityn of Clarinda, Iowa; Colton Hielen of Clarinda, Iowa; Jayden Eickemeyer and Brady Eickemeyer both of the home; her mother, Susie Rinehart of Clarinda, Iowa; a sister, Jodi Rinehart of Radcliff, Iowa; a brother, Derek Rinehart (Mindy) and their children, Drake, Zoey and Slayde, all of Corning, Iowa; along with many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Neeli in death are her maternal and paternal grandparents; her father, Royce Rinehart in 2001; and her in-laws, Wanda and Bobbie Eickemeyer

Finck, Nathan Paul - Nathan Finck, 35, of Lenexa, Kansas formerly of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Thursday, December 12, 2019 at his residence in Lenexa. A visitation will be held 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the First Christian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Mike Harvey officiating. Interment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery at a later date.

Our son, Nathan Paul Finck, died Thursday, December 12, 2019, in the home he was sharing with friends in Lenexa, Kansas. He succumbed to a long and painful battle with depression, a true disease of the mind and mental outlook.

Nate was found abandoned in a safe location in Seoul, Korea, on July 9, 1984. He was given the birthdate of July 7, 1984. He was a healthy birthweight with a cleft lip and palate and needed surgery that his birthparents could not provide.

Nate arrived home to us on June 30, 1985, a week prior to his first birthday, joining two sisters, Katherine and Sheila, and a brother Chris, at home with his parents, Dana and Carolyn Finck.

He attended school in Clarinda, Iowa, where he was involved in Boy Scouts, church activities and various sports. He especially loved football and track. Over the years, he had nine surgeries to the repair of his cleft lip and palate. Nate loved to make people laugh, which may have caused a few teachers to shake their heads. He saw each person he met as a possible new best friend. Nate would notice things that others didn’t and try to lift people’s spirits.

He graduated from Clarinda High School in May of 2003. Nate loved Iowa State University and enjoyed being an ISU fan, especially of football. It was there that he met Becky Berndt and they were married in June 2007. Nate graduated from ISU in 2008 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a secondary education teaching endorsement. He was a complete science geek and would discuss science facts with anyone, whether they displayed interested or not.

In the years since graduation Nate has taught secondary science, enjoyed success in sales and management at Verizon and in the last few months worked for Quest Diagnostics in Kansas City as a forensic scientist.

Within Nate and Becky’s marriage they welcomed two children, Harper Mae, ten years old, and Ryden Paul, 8 years old to our family. Along with the treasure we have in Becky, Harper and Ryden have brought all of us immeasurable joy. Nate and Becky were divorced at the time of his death.

Nathan is survived by his children, Harper and Ryden Finck and their mother, Becky; parents, Dana and Carolyn Finck of Clarinda, Iowa; sisters, Katherine Metten of Platte City, Missouri; Sheila (Ryan) Sloss of Gardner, Kansas; brother, Chris (Andrea) Finck of Winterset, Iowa; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many, many friends

Fisher, Lois Marie Perrigo - In memory of Lois Marie Fisher, 94 of Clarinda Iowa passed away January 27th, 2020. Lois was born to late Herman and Julia Faye Perrigo, New Market Iowa, November 12,1925. Lois is survived by her daughter Kelly Pierce and son-in-law Scott Pierce; granddaughter Jordyn Pierce; great granddaughter Raelyn Pierce of Georgia. She is also survived by her sister Vesta Elder of Clarinda Iowa and Nieces Sherry McEver, Terry Reynolds; Connie Smith

Ginger, Robert Eugene "Bob" - Robert Eugene "Bob" Ginger, the son of George Ginger and Kathryn Reavis, was born in Walnut Township, Iowa, on August 14, 1933, and entered into rest on December 23, 2019, at Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 86.

Bob grew up in Shenandoah, graduating with the class of 1951. While in high school, he was a two-sport Mustang varsity letterman in football and basketball. Bob's talents were not limited to the playing field, as he was also a member of the chorus and was selected to the all-state choir. Upon graduation, Bob briefly attended Drake University on a football and ROTC scholarship. In June of 1952, Bob entered into the U.S. Air Force. During his time in the military, he was stationed at the Thule Air Base in Thule, Greenland, for one year. Bob was then stationed at the Lincoln Air Force Base in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he served until his honorable discharge in June of 1956.

On February 14, 1954, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Cleaveland at the St. John's Episcopal Church in Shenandoah. After their marriage, they lived in Lincoln, Nebraska, until Bob's discharge from the Air Force. They moved back to Shenandoah for a short time where Bob worked for Central Surveys and later Kitchen Klatter. Work transferred Bob and family to Independence, Missouri, for 6 years, then to St. Joseph, Missouri, for 4 years, moving back to Shenandoah in 1973. Upon returning to Shenandoah, until his retirement in 1998, Bob was an account representative for a wholesale pharmaceutical distributor. Bob would remain in Shenandoah for most of the rest of his life, moving to the Richmont Independent Living Retirement Community in Bellevue, Nebraska, after Bobbie passed in 2017. Bob was a member of the St. John's Episcopal Church in Shenandoah.

Bob liked to play cribbage and was usually the winner of the best two-of-three matches; he was an avid reader; he liked shooting pool if it was snooker; he loved traveling, especially to the Western part of the U.S.; he followed the ISU Cyclones, the Iowa Hawkeyes (in that order), and the KC Chiefs & Royals; and he developed a passion for biking, and participated in several RAGBRAI rides with his family. He was a frequent rider on the Wabash Trace as well as most of the highways and back roads in the Shenandoah area. A member of the Optimist Club, he was proud of the work they did for the community. Bob was also a member of the American Legion. Most of all, Bob loved his family and looked forward to family gatherings.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and step-father; two brothers Donovan and Edward; one sister Judith. He leaves behind his two sons, Scott Ginger and wife Sandra of Las Vegas, Nevada; Tracey Ginger and wife Sharon of Papillion, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Tony Ginger and wife Molli, Andy Ginger, Courtney Ginger, Jack Ginger and wife Ashley, and Nicholas Ginger; great grandchildren Carter and Kaylin; sister Karen Wagner of Overland Park, Kansas; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2020 at the funeral home. Burial with military rites will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Memorials may be directed to the Wabash Trace Nature Trail or St. John's Episcopal Church

Glasgo, Lorna Rae Hanson - Memorials Services will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex. The family will greet friends on Sunday afternoon at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Essex Library, Essex Fire and Rescue or St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex.

On May 9, 1943 in Shenandoah, Iowa a daughter, Lorna Rae was born to Raymond and Marvyl (Andersen) Hanson. On Sunday, December 29, 2019, Lorna was called home to be with her heavenly father at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. She was 76 years old.

Lorna was a lifetime member St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex where she was baptized and confirmed. She attended school and graduated from Essex High School. She later went on to attend Luther College in Wahoo, Nebraska for 1 year. On September 2, 1962 she was united in marriage to Larry Glasgo. The couple welcomed two daughters into their family, Susan and Sonja. Being a wife, mother and grandmother brought Lorna much joy.  

Lorna was active in the church where she was a Luther League Leader, taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She also stayed active in her daughters activities by serving as a leader for their Brownie and Girl Scout troops. She was a member of the Study and Service Club and was on the Essex Library Board. She also enjoyed quilting, with her last quilt being on display today. During her working years she was employed at Woolworths, Earl May, Leacox Drug Store and owned and operated Essex Hardware alongside her husband Larry.

She was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Larry; daughters Susan Isaacson and husband Doug and Sonja Cannon and husband Craig; grandchildren Dustin and Devin Isaacson and Braden Cannon; sister Mary Ann Serbousek; brother Bill Hanson; brothers and sisters-in-law J.D. Glasgo, Bill Glasgo and wife Tish, Nancy Drake and husband Don, Connie Quist and husband Doug, Kate Glasgo, Terry Glasgo and Judy Glasgo; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Harms, Mary Louise Sickler - Mary passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at The Ambassador in Sidney, Iowa.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home, Shenandoah, Iowa, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Nancy Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church or The Ambassador in Sidney.

Mary Louise Sickler was born on November 14, 1934 in Shenandoah, Iowa the daughter of Marion and Elizabeth "Bessie" (Farrington) Sickler. Mary entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2020 at The Ambassador in Sidney, Iowa.

Mary's early life was spent in the Shenandoah community where she attended school. On August 25, 1951 she was united in marriage to Alfred Harms. The couple later moved to San Diego where Alfred was stationed in the United States Navy. After his discharge the couple returned to Shenandoah where they made their home. During her working years she served as a bookkeeper at Ray Stewart's Produce, Central Travel Agency and lastly at Central Surveys. She was a member of the First Christian Church.

Some of her hobbies and interests included crafting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, doing cross stitch and other needle work projects. She especially enjoyed times spent with family and friends. Mary had a joyful heart and will be missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Marjorie Manchester, Betty White, Pauline Eyberg and Dorothy Christofferson; brothers Willard Sickler, Leo Sickler and Robert "Bob" Sickler and her beloved husband of 42 years Alfred. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Carmen Erhart (Randy) and Norman Harms (Cheryl); grandchildren Brenda Linfor, David Harms and Christopher Harms; 5 great-grandchildren; other family and a host of dear friends

Hartman, Ron - Ronald Hartman, 59, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Azria Care Center, Clarinda, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 AM Friday, December 27, 2019 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Reverend Tim Maxa officiating. Inurnment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery at a later date.

Ronald Loree Hartman was born June 24, 1960 in Baldwin Park, California to Franklin Clark Hartman and Dorothy Iona (Mick) Hartman. Ron grew up in California with his four siblings. He attended schools in LaPuente, California.

While he was living in California, Ron worked at a Christmas Tree farm and also at a Holiday Inn. In 1988, he moved to Clarinda with his family. In the early years in Clarinda, Ron worked with his mom in her janitorial business including cleaning at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home. He also worked at the Sale Barn for Clark Crawford.

Ron loved talking to people and making them laugh. He was quite the jokester and enjoyed surprising people. Ron was a big Elvis fan and loved his music. He loved going to classic and street rod car shows with his cousin, Danny Adams. They would ride in shows in Des Moines, Lincoln and Omaha with a 1932 Chevy Street Rod (very classy). Ron enjoyed baseball and was a big Clarinda A’s fan. He was at the ball field at every game and helped out in any way he could. He was also a Nebraska Corn Husker fan. Ron loved all of his nieces and nephews and enjoyed pulling them in the wagon with his garden John Deere Tractor.

Preceding Ron in death was his father, Clark Hartman.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Dorothy Hartman of Clarinda, Iowa; siblings, Steven Hartman and wife Rosie of Wichita, Kansas, Regina Joyce Hartman of Augusta, Kansas, Sharon Hardisty of Valinda, California, and Donna Headly of Lyons, Kansas; nieces; nephews; cousins; aunts and uncles and many, many friends

Hobbs, Mary K. Dunkin - Mary passed away on Wednesday evening at the Shenandoah Medical Center. The family requests no memorials or flowers.

Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Mary K. Dunkin was born on May 15, 1931 in Brimson, Missouri, the daughter of J.B. and Elizabeth (Walker) Dunkin. Mary entered into eternal peace on February 5, 2020 in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Mary was united in marriage to Dale Hobbs on August 29, 1949. The couple lived in Colorado for a few years before settling in Shenandoah. The couple was blessed with 67 years of marriage before Dale's passing in 2016.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends that she leaves behind. Although we miss her dearly we find comfort in knowing that she is with her beloved Dale whom she missed dearly

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Janet Irene (Shields) Jensen, daughter of Rachel and Owen Raymond Shields, was born on May 3, 1947 in San Francisco, California. She entered into rest on December 26, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 72 years, 7 months, 23 days.

The family moved to Albany, Missouri in 1948, where Janet graduated high school in 1965.  On July 15, 1966, Janet was united in marriage to Thomas Jensen in Guthrie, Missouri.  They moved to Langdon, Missouri in 1977, where they raised three children, laid down their roots and started a business, The Fishmonger.  They retired from the fishing business in 2004.  After Thomas passed away in 2005, she enjoyed traveling with her family and spending winters in Arizona with her sister and summers in Iowa with her children and grandchildren. 

Preceding Janet in death were her husband, Thomas Jensen; her parents; and three brothers, Lester Dean, Ray and Bill Shields.  Left to cherish her memory are her son, James and wife LeAnn Jensen of Omaha, NE; two daughters, Jeri Jensen of Shenandoah and Jennifer Jensen and her significant other, Timothy Binau of Rock Port, MO; one brother, Buddy Shields and wife Nancy of Fort Madison, IA; two sisters, Nancy Cenac and husband Tom of Oro Valley, AZ, and Dodie Ceradsky and husband Charles of Mount Moriah, MO; sister-in-law, Mary Grace Shields of Gilman City, MO; seven grandchildren, Kelsey, Thomas, Mandy, Torri, Leann, Jamesey and Octavian; five great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

  A celebration of life service for Janet will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah with Pastor Marcia Barnett officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation one hour prior to service from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the funeral home on Saturday.  Memorials in Janet's name are being directed to the family

Johnson, Rory Jo son of Keegan Johnson and Merri GrayEagle - infant. 2020 - 2020

Jones, Alice Annette Fletchall - Alice passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at The Ambassador in Sidney.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home with Pastor Don Buttry officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. There will be open visitation at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah.

Alice Annette Fletchall was born on May 26, 1934 in Allendale, Missouri to Ray and Opal (McCord) Fletchall. She was a regular fixture at church and Sunday School every week. She was raised on the family farm where she assisted with the many chores. She attended country school through the 5th Grade before attending school in Grant City.

On August 1, 1953 she was united in marriage to William Nelson Barger in Stanberry, Missouri. This marriage was blessed with the birth of two sons: Martin Keith and William Ray. Following their marriage they moved to the Kansas City area. She worked for Hallmark Cards and in Fort Leavenworth on the Army Post. The couple later divorced. Alice and her boys then moved to Shenandoah. She found work at Lakes Nursery and Mount Arbor Nursery until her retirement in 1994. Alice didn't own a car, so she could be seen walking to and from work everyday, even in the worst weather conditions. She was a very hard and dedicated worker.

Some of Alice's passions included watching car races, roller skating in her early years, dancing, cooking, baking (especially those yummy gumdrop cookies), going on walks and visiting with people. She was a member of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, the Grant City First Baptist Church and later the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah. Upon meeting Alice, you knew you had made a good friend. She always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. She often had a witty remark, which made everyone laugh!

Alice moved into The Ambassador Care Center in Sidney, when her health started to decline. She enjoyed the many activities, playing BINGO, going for van rides and visits from friends. The staff took wonderful care of her and she was very thankful. Alice made the best of the life God gave her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Glendola, Donald and Twila and son Bill. She is survived by her son Martin Barger, sister-in-law Sharon Fletchall, other family and friends

SMSGT John Franklin Karolson, (USAF, RET), 79 of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 after a long, courageous battle. He was born Janek Karoliszyn on August 5, 1940 in Deensen, Germany to his late father, Ignacy Karoliszyn and mother, Kunegunda Sternal Karoliszyn. Just months prior to his birth, in January, 1940, his family including three small children, was forced to leave their home in Ludwikowka, Poland due to Nazi invasion, journey to Germany by train in a cattle car and forced to work in labor camps. For the next 10 years his family moved from one D.P. (Displaced People) camp to another. His childhood memories were of raining down of WWII bombs near their camps and the skies black with airplanes. His fondest memories of that time were of the American G.I.’s stationed in Germany that would drive by in their jeeps and give them candy.

In December 1950, at age 10, his family, now with 7 children, was sponsored by the Polish Alliance of Brooklyn USA which enabled them to travel to the United States and begin a new life. They settled in Plainville, CT where John graduated in 1959. On February 29, 1960, because of his love of airplanes and the memories of the American G.I’s, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. John was stationed at Spangdahlem AFB Germany, Nellis AFB Las Vegas, Korat AFB Thailand (at which time he changed his name to Karolson), Wright Patterson AFB Dayton OH, Hickam AFB Pearl Harbor HI, and Little Rock AFB where he retired in 1986 with over 26 years of service as an Automatic Flight Control/Avionics Instrument Systems Superintendent.

After retirement, John wanted to own his own business and began a new adventure in real estate rentals. At the peak of his rental career he owned and managed 51 units.

John’s passions included playing tennis, running club, competing in marathons, triathlons and biking events well into his 70’s. He could also be found at the M.A.R.C.’s club field flying model airplanes until his health no longer permitted. John was also an avid reader and enjoyed any and all WWII, American History and political history books.

John was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sylvia Grievsdorf, and brother, Eugene Karoliszyn.Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Vicki of North Little Rock, AR; sons: John Fitzgiven of Sherwood, AR, Keith M. (Haley) Nelson of Owasso, OK, Steven Nelson of Oolagah, OK; daughter, Michelle Mahoney (Jackie) of Cabot, AR; bonus daughter, Tracie Burt, TX; brothers: Henry Karoliszyn of New York, NY, Zygmunt “Stas” Karoliszyn (Judy) of New Hartford, CT; sisters: Jessica Hunt (Dale) of Atlanta, GA, Ursula Von Rydingsvard of New York, NY, Christine El Guebaly (Sammy) of Bedford, NH; grandchildren: Alex Grievsdorf (Tracy) of Perth Australia, Abigail & Gavin Mahoney of Cabot, AR, Keith G & Lillian Nelson of Owasso, OK, and Christian Mangold of Sherwood, AR; mother-in-law, Barbara Nelson of Essex, IA; sisters-in-law: Terri Clark of Branson, MO and Carolyn Morris of New York; brother-in-law, Bryan Nelson (Tess) of Essex, IA; many nieces, nephews and friends.

May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Memorial Graveside Service with Military Rites will be held

Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Bethesda Cemetery, Bethesda, Iowa

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is assisting the family

Kenyon, Carol Ruth Richter - Carol Ruth Richter Kenyon was born on November 26, 1926, on her parents' farm near Anita, Iowa. She was born to Ralph and Ruth Richter and had two siblings, Richard and Ganelle.

She graduated from Anita High School in 1944 where she earned a teaching certificate and taught in Cass County for six years.

Carol moved to Shenandoah in 1956 where she met Harold Kenyon when they worked together at the Montgomery Ward department store. They married in December of that same year. In August, 1957, their daughter, Cheri, was born. In 1958, Harold and Carol built their house at 1210 Vista Ave. where they lived the remainder of their lives.

Carol worked at the Shenandoah Hospital and Shenandoah Medical Clinic for 10 years. When a job opportunity became available, she worked for the Shenandoah community school district in the elementary school and in 1972, became the middle school secretary. She retired from there after 23 years.

Harold, Carol and Cheri enjoyed traveling - first in a travel trailer and later by car. They visited family and friends in over 20 states, including Hawaii. Later, Cheri worked with the federal government and was stationed in Panama. Harold and Carol had the opportunity to visit her there several times and it was one of the highlights of their travels.

After 52 years of marriage, Harold passed away in October 2008. Since his passing, Carol enjoyed visiting Cheri and Diane in Miami, Florida, and Asheville, North Carolina. Carol was also a member of the Community of Christ Church in Shenandoah for 60 years.

Volunteering for the American Red Cross was an important part of Carol's life. After retirement, she spent many hours helping at the blood drives, soliciting volunteers and donating blood and she did this for more than 20 years. In 2010, Carol received a prestigious award for her dedication to the Red Cross.

Carol passed away on February 4, 2020. She was 93 years old. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, her parents, Ralph and Ruth, her brother, Richard and his wife Frances, and her sister Ganelle. She is survived by her daughter, Cheri, and Cheri's partner Diane, her brother-in-law Dwight Kullbom, many beloved nieces and nephews, and the Knight, Morrison and Croll families.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Community of Christ Church in Shenandoah. Memorial visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Memorials may be directed to People for Paws or Orma's Orphans

Dixie Elaine Krotzinger passed away at her home in Shenandoah on Saturday, February 8, 2020.  Dixie was born in Geneva, Nebraska on February 13, 1955 to Dale and Evelyn (Anderson) Jurgens.  Her childhood was spent in Geneva, Nebraska with fun times also spent with her grandparents Allie and Ernest Anderson.  Dixie was the youngest of five children.

In August of 1971, Dixie married Paul Lynn Krotzinger at Geneva, Nebraska.  They resided in Marysville, Kansas for a short time before moving to Shenandoah where Paul was the meat department manager for Safeway.  He was a meat cutter at Hy-Vee after Safeway closed.  Their three daughters were all raised in Shenandoah.  Paul passed away in January of 1988.  Dixie continued to raise their family in Shenandoah.  She is remembered for the cakes she baked and decorated for her daughters’ birthdays and for her stained glass jello.  Dixie loved gardening and with the help of her daughters sold produce at the farmer’s market.  She was passionate about flowers and was very knowledgeable of the different varieties.  Birdwatching, reading, and crocheting were other hobbies.  Dixie enjoyed listening to music and was a huge fan of the Monkees as a teenager.  She had a great memory for details and was a walking encyclopedia.  Dixie was a true Husker fan and loved watching them play.  She thoroughly enjoyed the family pets.  Dixie worked at Fran’s Café in Geneva, Nebraska and then as a cook and waitress at Mondo’s in Shenandoah.

Preceding Dixie in death were her parents; husband, Paul; and sister, Carol Sue.  Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Angie Peppie and her husband Jesse of Shickley, NE, Christine Krotzinger of Hamburg, IA and Laurel Krotzinger of Hastings, NE; two grandchildren, Taylor Peppie and Cole Shannon; two brothers, Michael Jurgens and his wife Kay of Waverly, NE and Steve Jurgens of Grand Island, NE; sister, Linda Steider of Geneva, NE; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins from coast to coast; other relatives and many friends.

The family appreciates the help Dixie received by Meals on Wheels volunteers and drivers for Faith in Action who drove her to many appointments in Omaha and Council Bluffs.  Thank you also to the many health care workers who treated Dixie with dignity and compassion.

Cremation services were entrusted to Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Shenandoah.  A celebration of life service in Shenandoah will be held at a later date.  Inurnment will take place in the Harmony Cemetery near Strang, Nebraska.  Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation

Laabs, Altha Mae Beam - Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home with Pastor Nancy Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Utterback/Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church.

Altha Mae Laabs (Beam) 96, daughter of Sidney and Hazel Beam, was born on February 5th, 1923 in Riverton, Iowa. She entered into eternal peace on January 16, 2020. Preceding her death were her father Sidney Beam, mother Hazel Beam, sister Alice Johnson, sister Dorothy Beam, grandparents and daughter Diane Laabs.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are brother Leo Beam, son Roger Laabs and wife Dorothy, son Greg Laabs and wife Elicia, son Jeff Laabs and wife Lisa, grandchildren Justin Laabs, Jason Laabs, Heather (Laabs) Loutzenhiser, Ryan Mahoney, Luke Mahoney, Bradley Bye and Michael Harriman. Great grandchildren Magnus Laabs, Zoey Loutzenhiser, William Loutzenhiser, Autumn Harriman, Layla Bye and Micah Bye. Also included are cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

She grew up on farms near Riverton, Strahan, Climax and Coburg. Altha loved the farm even though they were tough times. She graduated from Coburg High School in 1940 in a class of seven. In 1940 she started working at Henry Fields. It was there she met her best friend Lucille White and husband Earl. They remained friends until their passing. About 1946 Altha worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Shenandoah. Altha then moved to Omaha and went to art school and worked at Kilpatricks. She then worked at an auto parts store for a short time. Altha then found her favorite job to date as a receptionist and phone operator at the Methodist Hospital.

She met and became friends with many people. It was there she met her future husband Randy Laabs. They dated for a time, then were married at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah on February 6, 1955. Altha's first child, Diane Rose Laabs was born and died on December 5, 1955 in Fairmont, Minnesota. This was the saddest time of her life. Altha went back to work at Henry Fields in Shenandoah. They then moved to Vernon Center, Minnesota. About 1963 Altha and Randy purchased an acreage near Madelia, Minnesota. Altha stayed home to raise the three boys and helped run the auction barn they owned. She used to make homemade glazed doughnuts, rolls and pies for the concession stand for auctions. Her boys and their grandfather would enjoy "testing" the doughnuts as they were made.

Altha and the boys moved to Shenandoah in 1969 to their new home. Altha and Randy later divorced. Altha worked at Henry Fields, Garden View and Woolworths, then finally Hy-Vee in the Deli where she utilized her cooking and artistic skills. In 1985 Altha went to England to visit her son Roger and family. She really enjoyed the trip. In 1992 she moved to Forrest Park, then Autumn Park.

Altha retired from Hy-Vee in December of 2000. Altha joined the First Christian Church, enjoyed CWF meetings, was asked to be chairman of the social and financial committee where she planned annual dinners and social functions. Altha moved to Elm Heights in 2018 where she stayed until her passing. Altha enjoyed traveling and visited her sons and friend Lucille as often as possible. Altha enjoyed people and cooking. She loved to bake and share her delights with friends and family. Altha loved to sew and made many beautiful quilts. She painted, made ceramics and enjoyed all art. Altha's kind and easy nature touched everyone she met and made a wealth of lifelong friendships that she cherished. Altha loved people and most friends became part of her family. She will be deeply missed by all that have come to know her.

Liljedahl, Charles "Chuck" - Chuck passed away on Thursday evening, February 13, 2020 at Windsor Manor in Shenandoah.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex. Burial will follow in the Essex Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church or Page County 4-H Endowment Fund.

Charles Clyde Liljedahl was born on November 22, 1928 in Essex, Iowa. He was the fourth of five children of Harry and Ona Martha (Parker) Liljedahl.

Charles grew up in Essex, attending school there until June of 1944 when his parents moved to Phoenix, AZ due to his father's declining health. He attended his junior year of high school in Phoenix and decided to move back to Iowa. He graduated with the Essex Class of 1946.

During his final year of high school he lived and worked with his sister Meralyn (Liljedahl) and Alfred Swenson and Virgil and Marian Rydberg. Following the flood of Porters Lake in 1947, he helped his sister and brother-in-law rebuild the skating rink, laying 2" boards around the 100 yard rink floor. During the summer of 1948 he worked in the Coin, IA area during the harvest season. He returned to the Essex area and was a farm hand for Lawrence Liljedahl.

On December 3, 1950 he was married to Eileen Peterson of Stanton at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Red Oak, Iowa. Following their wedding, they took a trip to Arizona so he could introduce his new bride to his parents. After returning from Arizona, Charles was inducted into the U.S. Army at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin. His initial draft was for 21 months but was stretched to 24 months. Exactly two years later he was discharged. He returned to Essex in 1952 and worked for Frank Johnson the following two years earning his wages in eggs and a milking cow.

In 1955, he began renting ground from Ruben Johnson and eventually purchased the Johnson home where his family was raised and continues to be the "home place" of Lijedahl Farms, Inc.

Charles and Eileen enjoyed traveling and visiting family for many years. The highlight of their travels was an Alaskan Cruise to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with her sisters and brother-in-law; Tom and Jewel Wegs and Harriett Peterson.

Charles was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex where he served in many committees, he was a 4-H leaders and was an active Farm Bureau member. Charles and Eileen celebrated 52 years of marriage. Eileen passed away on January 14, 2002.

On December 28, 2007, Charles and Eleanore Diderickson were married. Eleanor passed away 10 years later on January 30, 2017.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents; wife Eileen, two brothers, Elvin and Ermal; two sisters; Meralyn and Maida; mother and father-in-law; Carl G. and Hattie Peterson; brothers-in-law Alfred Swenson, Mike Comon and Russell Stevenson; and his second wife Eleanore.

On October 1, 2017, Charles became a resident of Windsor Manor in Shenandoah where he enjoyed many new friendships. He especially looked forward to the visits from his great-grandchildren, family and friends.

He is survived by his son: Dennis (Diane) Liljedahl of Essex; daughter; Sandra (Mark) Haynes of Denison; grandchildren; Tricia Haynes, Lytton, IA, Andrew (Candice) Liljedahl of Essex, Tiffany (Jeff) Reed, Wichita, KS, Abbey (Justin) Noon, Olathe, KS; great-grandchildren; Lilly Elizabeth and Sienna Eileen Haynes, Charlee Kay Reed, Parker Charles Liljedahl, Piper Lee Liljedahl, Jack Carson Noon and Graham Atticus Noon; sisters-in-law; Lois Stevenson, Harriett Peterson and Jewel (Tom) Wegs; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Macrander, Raymond C. - Raymond C. Macrander aged 86 of Bellevue, Nebraska passed away on January 20, 2020 after a brief illness. He was the son of Charles and Iva Macrander.

He is survived by his two sons, Mike and wife Jane of Bellevue, Nebraska and Matt and wife Kathy of Springhill, Tennessee. His loving wife Carolyn passed in 2017. His parents and three brothers, Ed, Lee, and Duane went before.

He was born in Northboro, Iowa and the family later moved to nearby Shenandoah where he graduated high school in 1951. He served in the Air Force during the Korean war and was later stationed at Offutt AFB in Bellevue, where he met the love of his life Carolyn at a church in Omaha. They married in 1956.

He obtained his bachelor’s degree at Iowa University in 1968. He worked at Nettelton Business College, Traveler’s Insurance and WOWT TV before accepting a position at Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation. The family then moved to Clarinda, Iowa.

Shortly thereafter he completed his Masters in Guidance and Counseling at the University of Wisconsin. In 1974 he was instrumental in the founding of Nishna Productions, an agency serving the intellectually disabled in Southwest Iowa. He received the Iowa Counselor of The Year award from Voc Rehab. He was president of First United Methodist Church in Clarinda and a member for many years.

He moved to Bellevue after the death of his wife to be closer to family and resided at an apartment at Mable Rose Independent Living Facility.

Ray attended Lefler United Methodist Church in South Omaha where he had met his Wife many years before

Debra "Deb" Marie (Bredensteiner) Maher, 66, of Farragut, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon February 9, 2020 at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah.  A celebration of life graveside memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m on Monday, February 10, at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Northboro, Iowa with Pastor Kurt Hoover officiating.  Everyone is welcome to join the family at St. Paul's Lutheran Church following the committal service for lunch and fellowship.  Memorials are being directed to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Farragut Fire Department,  American Cancer Society, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Debra Marie (Bredensteiner) Maher, daughter of Rex Donavon and Effie Raenell (Anderson) Bredensteiner, was born on June 9, 1953 at Hand Hospital in Shenandoah, Iowa.  She entered into eternal peace on Wednesday evening, February 5, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer at her Farragut home surrounded by family at the age of 66 years, 7 months, 27 days.

Growing up on the family farm near Farragut, Deb attended the Farragut Community Schools.  She graduated from Farragut High School with the Class of 1971. In August of 1972, Deb was united in marriage to Duane Maher. They farmed near Lewis, Iowa and Deb drove a school bus for the Griswold Community School District.  To this union, three children, Melissa, Joey and Brad were born.  Deb and Duane divorced in 1983 and she and the kids moved back to Farragut.

Her working career included having her own convenience store, M & M Convenience Store, driving a school bus for the Farragut Community Schools, cooking at the Admiral Inn Restaurant and lastly working at Pella Corporation in Shenandoah until declining health caused her to retire.  She was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Northboro, where she was confirmed. She loved to sew and was known as the town seamstress.  Over the years, she made countless baby blankets, quilts, wedding dresses and general sewing for anyone in need.  In her spare time she enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and enjoyed flowers year round.  She was a very good dancer and made the best dinner rolls and homemade bread in southwest Iowa. Traveling was also a favorite and especially enjoyed taking an Alaska trip. Family though, was the most important thing to Deb, especially her grandchildren.

Preceding Deb in death were her grandparents and father, Rex Bredensteiner. Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Melissa Knapp of Farragut, IA, Joey Maher and his wife Allison of Griswold, IA, Brad Maher and his wife Angela of Shenandoah, IA; seven granchildren, Quinn, Declan, Naela, Shawn, Cale, Addison and Maddison; mother, Effie Bredensteiner of Tarkio, MO; companion, Larry (Short) Coy of Farragut, IA; brother, Mike Bredensteiner of Loveland, CO; two sisters, Kathy Athen and husband Pat of Tarkio, MO and Carol Badberg and husband Mark of Cook, NE; three nephews, Jesse Bredensteiner and Ryan Bredensteiner and wife Allemanda, all of Loveland, CO, and Cole Racine of Hamburg, IA; niece, Abby Athen  and fiancé Jason McGuire of Colby, KS; other relatives and many friends

Mann, Maxine - Mary Maxine Ridnour - Maxine Mann, 99, Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Monday, December 30, 2019 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. A Graveside Service will be held 10:30 Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa with Scott Davison officiating. Interment will be held at the Braddyville Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Mary Maxine Mann was born December 27, 1920 near Villisca, Iowa to Lasure Ridnour and Grace (Davis) Ridnour. Maxine and her sister Lois grew up in the New Market area. She graduated from New Market High School May of 1938. Maxine was united in marriage November 1, 1941 to Harley Kissinger at Washita, Iowa. Harley preceded Maxine in death and she married Robert Mann June 6, 2003.

Maxine was an excellent seamstress. She made all of her own clothes and used her sewing skills when she worked at several state institutions including Cherokee State Hospital, Glenwood State School, and the Clarinda Mental Health Institute. Maxine was also a very devoted care giver for twenty years to her husband Harley during his extended illness.

Maxine loved to be with her family and made many trips to Braddyville to see her sister and her nieces and grand nieces and nephews. Harley and Maxine enjoyed many camping weekends with their camper. Bob and Maxine enjoyed dancing and Maxine also enjoyed playing bingo.

Preceding Maxine in death were her parents; husbands, Harley Kissinger (12/23/1999) and Bob Mann (01/23/2011);sister, Lois Engstrand; brother-in-laws, Wendell Engstrand, Walter Fuhrman, and Bernard Loposki; sister-in-laws, Kathleen Loposki and Laurel Fuhrman.

Left to cherish Maxine’s memory are her nieces, Nancy Henneman of Sidney, Iowa and Donna Marriott and husband Randy of Braddyville, Iowa; grand nieces and nephews, Scott Henneman, Kimberly and Kiley Payne, Kris Henneman, Kyle Marriott and Kolby and Patricia Marriott; great nieces and nephews, Ashley Henneman, Dacey Henneman, Makensey Henneman, Kaden Payne, Kolt Payne, Quincy Marriott; step daughters, Patricia L. Drake, Linda Lou Wilson and Mary Larue Brackett; many step grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren and many friends

Rhonda Kay (Mohler) Marriott, 55, of Shenandoah and formerly of Clarinda, entered into peace on Friday morning, December 20, 2019 at her Shenandoah home.

A celebration of Rhonda's life with visitation and viewing will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah with the family greeting relatives and friends from 12:30 to 2:00 pm at the funeral home.  Private burial will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rhonda's name are being directed to the Fremont - Page County Relay For Life.

Rhonda Kay (Mohler) Marriott, daughter of Robert Charles and Lavonne (Bashore) Mohler, was born on February 13, 1964 at Hand Hospital in Shenandoah, Iowa.  She entered into eternal peace on Friday morning, December 20, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer at her Shenandoah home surrounded by family at the age of 55 years, 10 months, 6 days.

Growing up in Shenandoah, Rhonda attended the Shenandoah Community Schools.  She graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1983.  It was during her teen years that her love of sports grew and continued throughout her life.  Rhonda participated in cheerleading, softball and basketball while at SHS.  Following high school, she attended Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda receiving her Associates degree in 1985.

Her working career started while still in high school, working part-time at Hy-vee in Shenandoah.  She later began working at Lisle Corporation in Clarinda working there for 20 plus years before leaving in 2016 due to declining health.

Family was always the most important thing to Rhonda, she especially enjoyed her four grandchildren and watching their little league ball games. Right up there though, was her Iowa Hawkeyes football team. She was one of their biggest fans.  Also bringing joy were her love of gardening and landscaping.

Preceding Rhonda in death were her grandparents, Opal and Clem Bashore of Siam, Iowa and Bernie and Ruth Mohler of Clarinda, Iowa. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Matt Marriott and wife Kristin of Blanchard, IA and Tanner Marriott and wife Ashlie and their four children, Hayden, Brentley, Oakley and Karsyn, all of Braddyville, IA; her parents, Robert and Lavonne Mohler of Shenandoah, IA; sister, Robin Casey of Farragut, IA; two nephews, Nathan Casey and family of Yutan, NE and Ryan Casey of Omaha, NE; other relatives and many friends

McComb, Joey Clark - Joey Clark McComb of Clarinda passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2020, in Clarinda.

Joey was born June 2nd, 1969 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Billy Clark and Alice Ann (Patterson) McComb.

He was a 1988 graduate of Clarinda High School who spent most of his life as a caregiver to his parents. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler, Penguin and Iowa Hawkeye fan. His favorite band was Kiss, and he attended numerous concerts throughout the years. His collection of Kiss and sports memorabilia was extensive. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending summers at Table Rock Lake.

Joey was preceded in death by his mother Alice, nephew Bryan Hull, great nephew Myles Hull, and brother-in-law Terry Meek.

He is survived by his father Billy McComb of Clarinda, sister Tara McComb of Clarinda, sister Melinda Meek of Shambaugh, brother Tod McComb of Des Moines and Dean Locke of Des Moines, niece Lindsay Hull-Elwood (Josh) and their children Keegan, Kennedy, and Lily of Coin, and niece Hannah Schaner (Andrew) of Clarinda

McConkey, Merrill A. - 05 Nov 1944 - 18 Feb 2020 - Merrill passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Private family memorial graveside service will be held at a later date.

McQueen, Mary A. Oviatt - Mary A. McQueen, daughter of Ray and Minnie (Zach) Oviatt, was born on July 18, 1919 in Shenandoah, Iowa. She passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the Newton Hospital in Newton, Iowa at the age of 100 years, 6 months and 10 days.

Mary's early years were spent in Shenandoah, Iowa until 1923 when they moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, following the death of her mother in 1929 she moved back to Shenandoah and lived with her Uncle Ray Stewart and Aunt Hazel. She attended country school in Page County, Iowa and graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1938.

On June 1, 1941 she was united in marriage to Wayland Bradney McQueen at Uncle Ray and Aunt Hazel Stewart's home. They lived on a farmstead south of Farragut, until 1973 when Wayland retired from farming and they moved to Farragut. She moved to Newton in 2003.

Mary enjoyed many full time and part time jobs. Among the favorites were teaching, Sentinel Newspaper and Nishna Productions. The greatest job was babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a 4H leader for 9 years, a member of the Business and Professional Women, and active in her home church. She liked people and to serve on Garden Club and Circle Committee. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading, journaling, family activities and attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren school events.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Wayland McQueen, great-grandson Jameson Patrick O'Connor, parents Ray and Minnie Oviatt, brother Donavon Oviatt(infant) and sisters Irma Holland and Darlene Brownell. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Judie O'Connor of Newton, IA, sons; Bradney McQueen of Harlan, IA, Ronald (Linda) McQueen and Roger (Julie) McQueen both of Shenandoah, IA, grandchildren; Patrick (Gail) O'Connor of Huxley, IA, Suzy (Craig) Trotter of Newton, IA, Jill (Mark) Owen of Garland, TX, Amysue (Brad) Hopkey of Cumming, IA, Becci (Mike) Kempf of Harlan, IA, Bre (Gene) Fuhs of Harlan, IA, Ben (Sadee) McQueen of Shenandoah, IA, Bailey (Kolby) Jones of Council Bluffs, Betsy (Derek) Larson of Rockport, MO, Wayland (Katie) McQueen of Glendale, CA and Kelly McQueen of Shenandoah, IA, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren plus one on the way, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Farragut United Methodist Church. Visitation with the family will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Farragut United Methodist Church. Burial will be held at the Farragut Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the St. Jude's Research Hospital

Meyer, Eula Bethene Nance - Eula Bethene Nance Meyer, second of ten children born to John and Edna Nance, born October 16, 1923 in her grandparents home in Blanchard, Iowa. She passed away on February 2, 2020 at the Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

At an early age of four years she moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma where she got her elementary education. In 1936 they moved back to Blanchard, Iowa and finished her education. She married Arnold Meyer on July 15, 1940 and celebrated 50 beautiful years together before his death.

Eula was baptized at an early age in the Methodist Church at Blanchard. After her marriage she was confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. In later years she became a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Shenandoah, Iowa where she taught Sunday School for many years.

Eula lived in Blanchard until 1943 when Arnold enlisted in the Army during World War II and was stationed in India. Eula moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and worked at the Western Electric during the two years Arnold was in the service. She lived in Denton, Nebraska from 1945-1947. She then moved to Blanchard and lived on a farm until 1953 and then moved to a farm by Imogene and lived in the area until 1990 when Arnold passed away. She then moved to Shenandoah and lived until now.

Eula was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Meyer, granddaughters Cari Ann Skalberg and Tara Renae Skalberg, parents John and Edna Nance, siblings Bonnie Jackson, Letty Berlowitz and John Nance and daughter-in-law Diana Meyer.

She is survived by a large loving family of three sisters and three brothers Betty Davis and husband Carl, Doris McKinnon, Ruth Campain, Lonnie Nance and wife Wanda, Bill Nance and wife Joyce and Dennis Nance and wife Sue. Along with many loving nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by her three children Gary and wife Sharon, Marsha Skalberg and husband Terry and Wesley Meyer.

She leaves behind grandchildren Todd Skalberg and wife Angeli, Trevor Skalberg and wife Holly, Tina Vallier, Randy Launsby and wife Julie, Dana Benak and husband Joe, Niccole Davey and husband Brian, Melissa Willey and husband Mark and Sean Meyer and wife Shayna. Along with many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Eula loved to keep her hands busy making quilts, tea towels and jellies. She was often called the Jelly Angel. She loved gardening with her husband. She will be greatly missed.

Celebration of life funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Blanchard Cemetery in Blanchard, Iowa. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Peace Lutheran Church of Shenandoah

Miller, Glenna Beatrice Carver - Glenna Miller, 100, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa. A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Clarinda Cemetery, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev. Andrew Rubenking officiating. Interment will be held at the Clarinda Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa.

Glenna Beatrice Miller was born October 31, 1919 in Elmo, Missouri to Ray Carver and Helen (Fisher) Carver. Her mother passed away when Glenna was five years old and she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Josephine and Dale Carver. She grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Rosedale High School. Following graduation, she moved to Clarinda and worked at Beery Seed Company. Glenna was united in marriage March 19, 1938 to Leo F. Miller in Clarinda, Iowa. They were blessed with three children, Dee, Mike and Cindi.

Glenna and Leo were the owners and operators of Miller Produce in Clarinda. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Clarinda, Iowa. Family was always very important to Glenna and she brought much joy to her grandchildren. She lived in Colorado with her granddaughter, Shannon 2008-2013 before returning to Clarinda. Glenna loved music and also enjoyed sewing, crocheting an afghan for all of her grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and was known for her sweet tooth. Not driving did not keep Glenna at home; she walked everywhere and she was always ready for a move to wherever to help someone in need.

Preceding Glenna in death were her parents, Ray and Helen Carver; aunt and uncle, Josephine and Dale Carver; husband, Leo Miller (08/05/1982); son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Pat Miller; son-in-law, Charles Hughes; grandson, Doug Hughes and great grandson, Nicholas Hughes; brother, Howard Carver.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Dee Hughes of Stuart, Iowa and Cindi Webb of Montrose, Colorado; grandchildren, Dennis (Cheryl) Hughes, Mike Hughes, Mark (Eva) Hughes, Bobby (Robin) Hughes, Gina (Jerry) Tauber, Michael (Angela) Miller, Steve (Ali) Miller, Shannon (Brent) Stogdill and Steve (Amanda) Webb; twenty five great grandchildren, sixteen great, great grandchildren; and many friends

Mitchell, Leah - Leah Mitchell, loving mother of two children, passed away on December 30, 2019 at 50 years old. Leah was born on June 11, 1969 in Fairfax, MO. To Charlotte Sparks (Peterman) and Eugene Mitchell, but was raised by her stepfather, Alfred Peterman. Leah completed her nursing degree at Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda Iowa. She then provided home health care services through Home Sweet Home and continued work in the healthcare field in a variety of hospitals. Leah was a very loving and protective mother to her two children, Heather Pearson and Brian Kelley.

Leah was one of the most intelligent, vibrant, and strong women. She had such a fiery enormous personality packed up into her petite body. She was a light in every life she entered. As a mother, she went hard for her kids. She was a hard worker and always so excited about every holiday and every little thing that it was so infectious and exciting for her family. She made even the smallest adventures the most fun. Leah was a wonderful and beautiful woman who adored her children and grandchildren. She loved them with all of her heart and wasn’t shy about saying so. She was so proud of her son, Brian, and her daughter, Heather, and her grandkids were the light of her life. Leah Mitchell was a beautiful, strong woman who will be missed by her family and loved ones and so many others whose lives she touched.

Leah was proceeded in death by her father, Eugene Mitchell, her stepfather, Alfred Peterman, and her grandmother, Pauline Bartlett.

Leah is survived by her daughter, Heather Pearson and son-in- law Jesse Hanig, her son, Brian Kelley and Daughter-in-law Chelse Kelley, her mother, Charlotte Peterman, her brother, Jason Peterman, and her grandchildren, Dallyn Neudorff, Jude Pearson, Autumn Pearson, Adeana Wisneski, Teriq Kelley, Hunter Pearson-Hanig, and Kelaya Kelley among many other family members.

Montross, Terry Michael - Terry Micheal Montross, age 60, of Clarinda, IA passed away February 6, 2020, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Terry was born November 11, 1959, to La Verne and Patricia (Larson) Montross in Clarinda, IA. He graduated from Clarinda High School in 1978. Terry was united in marriage to Phyllis Bayes on August 30, 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laverne and Patricia Montross and brother Dale Montross Terry leaves his wife of 33 years Phyllis; brothers: David and Sharon Montross, Clarinda, Iowa and Gary Montross of Maryville, Missouri; sisters; Marilyn and Dale Becker of Paulson, Montana and Janet and Don Trimmer of Howard, South Dakota, sister-in-law Gretchen and Bill Step, Slaughter, Kentucky along with 7 nieces and 1 nephew

David Dean (Dave) Moore, 63, of Shenandoah, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Shenandoah Medical Center.  A celebration of life graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Memory Cemetery near New Market, Iowa with Rev. Rick Sleyster officiating.  Memorials in Dave's name are being directed to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, for further research on Amyloidosis.   

David Dean Moore, son of Roy Dean and Vera Evelyn (Cozad) Moore, was born on December 9, 1956, in Clarinda, Iowa.  He entered into eternal peace on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Shenandoah Medical Center at the age of 63 years, 2 months, 1 day.

His early life was spent growing up in New Market, Iowa.   Dave attended the New Market Community Schools and graduated from New Market High School with the Class of 1975. Following high school, he began working at Eaton Corporation in Shenandoah.  He began working on the assembly line and eventually worked in Quality Assurance the last ten years of his forty year career at Eaton's. Dave took early retirement in 2016.

On November 15, 1991,  Dave was united in marriage to Shirley Koerner Schaefer in Las Vegas, Nevada.  They made their home in Shenandoah and together enjoyed 28 years of marriage.

With a great love of the outdoors, Dave enjoyed every opportunity to camp, fish and hunt with family and friends that presented itself.  He also had strong passion for his grandkids and all the activities they were involved in.  Dave loved a good story and was always the first one to share his stories and entertain a crowd.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Dean and Vera Moore; and a grandson, Jackson Reed Riddle.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Shirley Moore of Shenandoah, IA; four children, Brian Moore of Villisca, IA, Lindsay Sonksen and her husband Carl of Clarinda, IA, Melody Just and her husband David of Blair, NE and Sarah Marostica and her husband Dan of Gering, NE; nine grandchildren, Paige, Ashlyn, Drake, Dominic, Addison, Alex, Olivia, Warren and Evelyn; four siblings, Danny Moore, Denny Moore, Adrion Gruber and her husband Sam and Mary Kay Hitt and her husband Jesse; other relatives and many friends

Mullins, D.B. - D.B. Mullins was born on November 17, 1929 in Watson, Missouri. He was the 11th child of Alex and Rebecca (Bailey) Mullins. He passed away on December 16, 2019 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah.

D.B. spent his childhood on the farm in Fremont County. He attended college at Tarkio. He enlisted in the Army in 1950 and was stationed in Kentucky.

D.B. married Elizabeth Richardson on December 7, 1950. The couple had a daughter Teresa in 1951 and a son Jeffry in 1956.

D.B. was manager of Security Finance which later became Associates Finance from 1951 to 1973, when he started work at City National Bank as the loan officer. After retirement he and Elizabeth traveled the United States to visit all of his siblings. D.B. enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, collecting coins, golfing and listening to Louie Armstrong. His other great joy was spending time with this grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In his later life D.B. and Elizabeth wintered in Arizona. They enjoyed visits with their son Jeff and daughter-in-law Ginger each spring. Several years ago they moved in to their daughter's home in Shenandoah.

D.B. was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth and all of 13 siblings.

D.B. is lovingly survived by his daughter Tery (Bill) Dickerson of Shenandoah; son Jeffry (Ginger) Mullins of Elko, Nevada; granddaughters Erin (Chris) Cook and Dayna Dickerson of Shenandoah and Regan Mullins of Boise, Idaho; and eight great-grandchildren who all assisted in his care as his Alzheimer's progressed, Kain Pickens and wife Alej; Karmyn Pickens; Madison, Mallory and Parker Dickerson and Morgan, Ellie and Averie Cook.

Celebration of life memorial graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah with military rites provided by the Shenandoah American Legion Post 88 Color Guard. Memorial visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Wabash Trace Nature Trail

Myers, Diana Elizabeth Rainey - Our Mother, Diana Elizabeth (Rainey) Myers was born on April 9, 1956 in Manhattan, Kansas on the Fort Riley Army Base. She was the first child and only daughter born to Kenneth and Barbara (Hill) Rainey.

Mom spent the early years of her life moving from several army bases stretching from Kansas to Germany and back to Kansas! She became the oldest sibling to Brothers Larry in 1958, Buddy in 1963 and baby brother Audie born in 1967. She attended schools in Farragut and Shenandoah until second grade then the family moved to Farley and Gladstone, Missouri. Mom returned to Shenandoah schools in 8th grade where she would graduate from Shenandoah High School with the class of 1974.

On July 27, 1974 she was united in Marriage to our Father, Keith Clifford Myers at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. She worked at Brown's Shoe Fit Offices from 1974 to 1980 where she created lifelong friends and incredible memories and always talked of the wonderful years at Brown's.

She took on the most important role of her life on June 24th, 1980 when she gave birth to her first child Clinton Andrew.  Becoming a Mother was her most prized calling in life and then welcomed daughter Rachel Renee on October 28th, 1983. Raising her babies and being home with us brought her the greatest joy of her life as she so often reminded us.

Mom stayed home with us primarily thru the 1980's nurturing and caring for us while also working part time at the Shenandoah Medical Clinic as a medical transcriptionist. In 1991, she started her own Business called Myers Typing Service where she contracted her medical transcription service to hospitals and clinics from Southwest Iowa to Omaha, NE. She has continued to run this business until the end of her life.

Mom had a passion for life and finding joy in all things big and small! Her interests ranged from LaFem Club, Bridge Card Club, Book Club, Sunday School Superintendent, Aerobics Exercise Instructor and did Modeling in her younger years!  Mom was very creative and loved to express that through wreath making, memory picture frames/collages, scrapbooking and decorating her home! She loved her audio books, puzzles, movies, water skiing and shopping! Mom attended and supported every event her children participated in! She loved to connect with others in all walks of life and made anyone she came in contact with feel special.  Her laughter was infectious and loved to find the humor in everything. Her ability to love unconditionally was her biggest gift and the reason she touched so many lives. We love you Mom.

Mom is preceded in death by her Parents Kenneth and Barbara Rainey, Mother and Father in Law Clifford and Maxine Myers, Brother and Sister in Law Larry and Carole Myers and Brother Kenneth "Buddy" Rainey.

She is survived by our Father Keith Myers of Shenandoah, Iowa. Son Clinton of Phoenix, AZ and Daughter Rachel of Denver, CO. Brother Audie Rainey and partner Kim Robinson of Red Oak, Iowa. Brother Larry Rainey and wife Francine of Florida. Sister in Law Lisa Rainey of Northboro, IA. Brother and Sister in Law Harry and Debbie Myers of Shenandoah, IA. Sister and Brother in Law Mike and Sharon Green of Westboro, MO. A host of many Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Nieces,  Nephews and MANY MANY Friends and last but not least her fur baby the schnauzer Max!

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah. Burial will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Memorials may be directed to the family

Neihart, John - John Neihart, 57 of New Market, IA, passed away on January 3, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Per request of John and his family, please no flowers or plants....go plant a tree somewhere in honor of John. SWI Cremation of Shenandoah, Iowa assisted the family with cremation arrangements.

Memorials: John Neihart Memorial Fund, c/o Cornerstone Bank, Clarinda, Iowa.

Obituary
John Neihart was born November 16, 1962, and passed away January 3, 2020. He graduated from South Page High School, then Southwestern Community College with a certificate in auto body repair.

John was a natural at fixing things and spent much of his life repairing and replacing roofs, doing home repairs, remodels and painting. He developed a reputation for doing quality work for a fair price and he was glad to teach his son these skills as well. John also loved auctions and he and "Sonny" would spend much time traveling, buying and selling.

John was fiercely independent and did things on his own terms. The determination and fight he demonstrated up to the very end was a credit to the strength of the human spirit. He told us over and over "I want to live. I want to beat cancer." I purport to you that he did just that. For more than 1500 days and without any treatment, he beat cancer with sheer will power and dietary changes. From where I sit, that's pretty remarkable!

John was not perfect and he had struggles in life. He valued his sobriety and was proud to keep away from alcohol more than 25 years. He loves his son more than anything in this world but acknowledged he's made mistakes as a parent. He loves his family. Most recently I learned about his love for trees. He talked a lot about how the world needs more trees. He sent me to take pictures of his 200 and 300 year old oak trees that he's been protecting. One of his final wishes was that those trees never be cut down.

John will be missed and long remembered for his stubbornness and determination, his dry sense of humor and his love for his son, his friends and family and trees. John would ask for no flowers or plants. In his honor plant and care for a tree. If you wish to send a memorial contribution please direct that to the fund for his teen son, Josh Neihart.

John is survived by his son Joshua Neihart, his parents, Janet and Monroe Neihart; and siblings, Julie, Susan, Junior, Lori and Ralph. He has multiple nieces and nephews and some amazing friends.

The family wishes to thank and acknowledge Brenda Bair who was the finest caregiver we could of ever found. Her love and care for John was a gift from the heart. Also much thanks to Misty and the team at Pure Rehabilitation Services who showed up time and again (whenever needed) and treated John with patience, kindness and excellent care. To be clear, they went above and beyond the call of duty in so many ways and we are deeply grateful

Rope, Wilma Laurine Hagedorn - Wilma Laurine Hagedorn was born to Wilhemina and Henry Hagedorn on March 26, 1927, in Center, Colorado. Family lore exists that Minnie was certain she would not live long enough to raise Wilma. She asked the siblings to do so. Sisters Amanda (Edward Schroeder), Helene (Herbert Muller), Clara (Adolph Herzberg), Carl (Bertha), Paul (Marjorie/Esther), John (Marilyn), and Martin (Dorothy) did a fine job of raising Billie, along with Minnie and Henry. Minnie, by the way, lived to 98 years.

Wilma spent most of her growing years in the Shenandoah area. She graduated from St. Paul's Lutheran School. She and Wendell acquired G.E.Ds. in May of 1970.

Wilma's brothers Carl and Paul helped her find her farmer husband. Wilma and Wendell Leroy Rope were married August 17, 1947, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Yorktown, Iowa. They spent 61 years together before Wendell's death in 2009. The union was blessed with three children Paula Gail (Dennis Mier), Ramona Ann (Martin Kanne), and Jack Allen.

Wilma's precious parents and siblings have long gone, but many nieces and nephews remain. Eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren claimed places in her heart. Every one received birthday cards from her.

God, family, and the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church were passions in Wilma's life. After all her farm chores were done and her volunteer activities were completed, she enjoyed reading, sewing, ceramics, crossword puzzles, and coloring. Live Love Laugh Learn The family of Wilma Rope wants to acknowledge and thank the staff of Clarinda Regional Health Center for excellent care and concern extended

Shields, Waive Harriet Mason - Waive Shields, of Auburn, Nebraska, Iowa formerly of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Good Samaritan Care Center, Auburn, Nebraska. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 10, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Corey Miller officiating. Visitation with the family will be held 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Ritchie Funeral Home. Interment will be held at the Shearer Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa.

Surrounded by family, Waive Harriet Shields, 99 years, 2 months, and 2 days old passed away January 5, 2020 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Auburn, Nebraska. Waive was one of eleven children born to Clarence and Nellie (Pace) Mason. She and her twin brother (Warren) were born near Braddyville, Iowa on November 3, 1920. She spent most of her life in the Clarinda, Iowa area where she graduated from Clarinda High School. After high school, she went to Clarinda Junior College where she obtained a county teaching certificate. She then taught school and worked at Lisle Corporation.

She met Reid W. Shields on a blind date. They later wed during World War II in Corvallis, Oregon on May 22, 1945. Two children were born to this union: Harriet and Frank. After Reid’s discharge from the U.S. Navy they moved to a farm near Siam, Iowa. Waive earned her bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University and her master’s degree from the University of Missouri. She taught 29 years mostly in the Bedford Community School System. She retired in 1984. After Reid’s death in 1986, Waive moved to Clarinda, Iowa, her “home town”. Years later, due to some health issues, she moved to Auburn, Nebraska to be near her daughter and son-in-law.

Waived loved her family. Between her family and her husband’s family there were many siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family gatherings were frequent and cherished. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and spent many years attending their activities. She loved playing games and was quite good at the daily cross-word puzzles. Waive enjoyed cooking and especially liked trying new recipes. She also liked to entertain. Many years she hosted a Christmas open-house for neighbors, family and friends. She was active in her church circle where she served with some of her closest friends. She enjoyed writing letters and sending cards. She seldom forgot to send a card for a birthday or special occasion. Just this last Christmas she sent a plethora of cards

Sligar, Julia D. Nims - Julia D. Sligar, daughter of Arthur W. Nims and Esther B. (Liston) Nims, was born on November 12, 1928 in Montgomery County, Iowa. She passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Julia was united in marriage to James "Jim" W. Sligar on April 23, 1947, at Champion Hill Presbyterian Church near Emerson, Iowa. They established their home in Shenandoah, and to this union one daughter, Denise Marie, was born.

Julia attended Keystone Country School, south of Emerson, through the 8th grade, then attended and graduated from Strahan Consolidated High School in May of 1945. She went on to further her education at Commercial Extension of Business, Omaha, Nebraska, graduating from there in April 1946. She entered to the workforce at Central Surveys in Shenandoah from April 1946 to August 1956. In March of 1962, she commenced employment with the law firm of Ferguson, Clovis and Falk, and worked for successor law firms until her retirement from the Norris Law Firm in August 2002.

Julia was a member of the Champion Hill Presbyterian Church until April 1949, when her membership was transferred to First United Methodist Church in Shenandoah. She became a Christian as a young girl and her faith in God and her church were very important to her. She was an active member of the Methodist Church, serving on several committees, member of the Wesleyan Service Guild, United Methodist Women and the Shenandoah American Legion Auxiliary. After her retirement she joined the "Angel Quilters" at the Methodist Church which she thoroughly enjoyed. Julia was an excellent seamstress, cook and organizer. She had quite the sense of humor that continued up until her death.

Julia was very supportive of her family, attending as many of their activities as she could. She loved spending time and playing Rummikub with her grandsons. Julia liked to play Scrabble (her family not so much) so she and two other women who were avid Scrabble players would get together once a month to play Scrabble.

Julia was preceded in death by her husband Jim Sligar, her parents, brother Alfred and sister, Glenarva, both of whom died in infancy, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Carl S. Sligar and Nina Sligar, and brother-in-law Carl M. Humbert.

Julia is survived by her daughter Denise Tackett and husband David of Shenandoah, four grandsons Nate Tackett (Tekyn), of Grimes, IA, Kyle Tackett (Katie), of Dillon, MT, Jordan Tackett (Lindsey), of Ames, IA and Seth Tackett (Kristina) of Peever, SD; great-grandchildren Sawyer, Garrett, Baker, Eli, Sloan and Mesa; sister-in-law Ilene Humbert of Shenandoah; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dave and Sandy Sligar, of Hemmingford, NE, nephew Richard Humbert of Shenandoah; nieces Kay Bebout of Sidney, Iowa and Tammie Carpenter (Randy), of Shenandoah.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Shenandoah

Snively, Wilson Wayne - Wilson Wayne Snively, 74, of Maryville, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville.

Wilson was born on August 4, 1945 in Maryville, Missouri to the late Virgil M. and Bonnie E. (Koger) Snively. He was a graduate of the Skidmore High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University. He was a lineman for Nodaway Worth Electric Company and later was the director of Safety and Compliance for United Electric. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Skidmore Saddle Club. Wilson enjoyed fishing, camping, and was a rodeo cowboy and a team roper.

He married Pam Tuggle, she survives of the home. Additional survivors include two daughters, Amy (Josh) Keeton, Leavenworth, Kansas and Stephanie (Jeff) Pedersen, Overland Park, Kansas; grandchildren, Samantha Vinardi, and Breezie and Dane Pedersen, and their special boys, Kolby Jenkins, Trustin and Keaton Allen; two sisters, Rita Keith, Maryville, Missouri and Wanda Kernes, Easton, Missouri and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services 1pm Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Price Funeral Home in Maryville. Burial Braddyville Cemetery, Braddyville, Iowa. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Monday, December 30, 2019 at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the Parkinson’s Foundation. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Snyder, Martha Elizabeth Steeve - Martha Elizabeth Steeve Snyder, age 87 of Sidney, IA passed away Saturday November 16, 2019 at Elm Heights Care Center in Shenandoah, IA following an extended illness. Martha was born July 18, 1932 in Clarinda, IA to John Adolph Steeve and Bertha Lydia (Warneke-Door) Steeve. She attended grade school at Frog Valley in Bedford, IA and was a 1950 graduate of Bedford High School. Martha was married to Harold Dean Snyder on October 1, 1950 at the Bedford Baptist Parsonage.

Martha worked for the Taylor County Attorney for 2 years and then she joined her husband, Harold, who was in the United States Navy. During Harold’s Military Service, they lived in Oklahoma, Florida and Norfolk, VA. Their first son, David Allen Snyder, was born while Harold was in the Navy in Portsmouth Naval Quanset. Harold was Honorably Discharged after 4 years when they moved to Fremont County, Iowa to the Cordelia Steeve farm. Cordelia was an Aunt of Martha. Roger Lee Snyder was born in Shenandoah, IA while they lived on the Cordelia Steeve farm. The family continued to live there for 40 years before Harold and Martha built a new house on the hill.

Growing up as a baby, Martha was baptized in the Lutheran Church of Clarinda and was later a member of the Berea Church of Christ. At the age of 13, she was baptized in a farm pond. Martha joined the United Methodist Church with her husband around 1960 and remained a member transitioning to the Sidney United Faith Church.

Martha was a Sunday School Teacher for 25 years, a 62-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary where she was a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, a Past President of the Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary, Past President of the Rural Homemakers Club, longtime member of the United Methodist Women, a 50-year member of the Sidney Garden Club, Plum Creek Boat Club and the Dudes and Dolls Square Dancing Club. Martha and Evelyn Birkby were instrumental in remodeling of the North Room in the old Sidney United Methodist Church and worked for many years in the UMC Sidney Rodeo Food Stand.

Harold always told Martha he loved her before bed. Martha enjoyed the farm life, raising pigs and driving the grain trucks, being sure to put on her Red Lipstick before going into the Grain Elevator. She enjoyed working with Harold for 35 years in the Fremont County Real Estate Office as Secretary, Bookkeeper and Office Manager. Martha traveled to every State in the Country except Alaska and enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, boating, skiing, playing cards and going square dancing.

Survivors include sons, David Allan Snyder and Fiancé Robyn Richter of Grimes, IA and Roger Lee Snyder and wife Jeannie of Sidney, IA; 4 grandchildren, Shannon Snyder and wife Alise of Sidney, Mindy Nelson and husband Eric of Walnut, IA, Katie Princehouse and husband Marty of Huxley, IA, and Michael Snyder of Algona, IA; 8 great grandchildren, Heidi, Halle and Zeb Hall, Shaye and Sloane Snyder, and Andrew, Molly and Alex Princehouse; step grandchildren, Lane and Ty Nelson; sisters-in-law, Lola Steeve, Fern Mingus and Betty Cook; brothers-in-law, Leo Snyder and Eddie Snyder; numerous nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Snyder; 2 brothers, Harold Eugene Steeve and wife Delores, and August Fred Steeve; sister, Julia Standage and husband Dale; special niece, Susan Howman; daughter-in-law, Linden Snyder; brother-in-law, Doyle Mingus; and sisters-in-law, Donna Pitman and husband Gary and Eleanor Boyle.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Sidney United Faith Church with Pastor Leah Elrod and Pastor Joni Hickey officiating. Visitation will be open after 5:00 PM Tuesday, and the family will greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday at the Crawford-Marshall Funeral Chapel in Sidney, IA. Interment will be in the Sidney, IA Cemetery and memorials will go to the Sidney United Faith Church. The Crawford-Marshall Funeral Chapel in Sidney, IA is in charge of arrangements

Stiverson, Betty Jean Taladay - Betty Stiverson, 63, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Friday, January 10, 2020 at Goldenrod Manor, Iowa. A Gathering of Friends will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Vunita Iske officiating.

Betty Jean Stiverson was born November 1, 1956 in Holton, Kansas, the daughter of Harry Emery Taladay and Bernice (Stewart) Taladay. She grew up in the Shenandoah, Iowa area and graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1976. Betty was united in marriage to Eldon Stiverson, November 9, 1982 at the Methodist Church in Clarinda, Iowa. They later divorced.

Betty was a familiar figure walking around town and earlier she also rode her bicycle to get to her destination. She loved animals and enjoyed helping at the Humane Society in Clarinda. Betty had also worked at Nishna Productions in Shenandoah. She enjoyed talking with people.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Bernice Taladay; sister, Judy Lundvall and husband Carl.

Survivors include her good friend, Vunita Iske of Clarinda, Iowa; nieces and nephews, Patti Dalton and husband Larry of Council Bluffs, Iowa, John Hammers of Carter Lake, Iowa, Chris Hammers and fiancé Kelli of Des Moines, Iowa, Norma Hammers of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Charlie Pevehouse and fiancé Katie of Minnesota and many friends

Sump, Ruth Caroline Charlotte Sunderman - Ruth Sump, 103, of Clarinda, Iowa entered into peace Friday, February 28, 2020 at Azria Health Care, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March, 5, 2020 at ll:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Nathan Dudley officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Interment will be held at the Summit Cemetery rural Yorktown, Iowa.

Ruth Caroline Charlotte Sump was born March 1, 1916 at the family home in Douglas Township, Page County, Iowa. She is the daughter of Daniel John Sunderman and Emma Caroling (Rurode) Sunderman. Ruth was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church March 5, 1916 and confirmed on Palm Sunday in 1930. She grew up in the Bethesda area. Ruth attended Immanuel Lutheran School through the 8th grade. As was the custom in that era, she helped at home until her marriage to Marrel Henry Sump on January 9, 1936. They were blessed with four children, Phyllis, Marilyn, Darrel and Sandra.

Ruth and Marrel farmed in the Yorktown area. In 1962, they moved to Yorktown. In 1964, their home was destroyed by the tornado (actually, they were hit at four different locations by tornados). They rebuilt their home in Yorktown and moved to Clarinda in 1991. Ruth was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the LWML

Ruth loved being with her family. She loved playing with her grandkids and they have fond memories of her wonderful doughnuts, cinnamon rolls and other numerous goodies. She enjoyed playing cards, quilting and reading.

Preceding Ruth in death are her parents; husband, Marrel Sump (04/03/1996); daughter, Marilyn Ruth Mead; brother, Wayne Sunderman and wife Lorene; in-laws, Wilma Muller and husband Arthur and Vera Wellhausen and husband Walter.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Phyllis Hart of Anaheim, California, Darrel Sump and wife Melanie of Clarinda, Iowa and Sandra McKinnon and husband Marvin of Clarinda, Iowa; ninety eight grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and friends

Nicholas J. (Nick) Swanson, 20, of Shenandoah and a 2017 graduate of Shenandoah High School entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 23, 2019.  A funeral service celebrating Nick's life will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gladys Wirsig - Jones Auditorium at the Shenandoah High School  with Rev. Rick Sleyster officiating.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation and viewing Sunday afternoon at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.  Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are being directed to the family.  Burial will take place in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Shenandoah.  

Nicholas James Swanson, son of Candi Lynn (Spangler) Kuipers and Davey Lee Swanson, was born on June 19, 1999 in Tacoma, Washington.   He entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 23, 2019 in Osage County, Kansas, following a one vehicle automobile accident at the age of 20 years, 6 months, 4 days.

Most all of Nick’s life was spent in Shenandoah, Iowa, where he attended the Shenandoah Community Schools.  He graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 2017.  During his time at SHS, Nick made his mark both on and off the field.  He was a standout football player on both offense and defense.  As a linebacker, he was honored as the District 8 defensive MVP in 2015 and was named Class 2A 1st team All-State in 2016.  He also was a part of the 4 x 100 State qualifying and Drake Relays qualifying Mustang relay team his senior year.

After graduation, Nick moved to Topeka, Kansas, where he attended college at Washburn University.  He returned to Iowa, where he worked in construction with his dad.  In early 2019, Nick moved back to Topeka.   He was last working at Cracker Barrel Restaurant as a host and had recently joined the Army and was due to report to boot camp on January 13, 2020.

Football was always a favorite for Nick.  He loved his Mustangs and the Oklahoma Sooners.  He also enjoyed shooting guns, riding four wheelers, was a snap chat king, and working out at the gym.  Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time hanging out with them and his friends.

Preceding Nick in death was his grandfather, Craig Woodward.  Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Candi of Topeka, KS; father, Davey and fiancé Christina of Riverton, IA; siblings, Tayla and  Jaythan of Topeka, KS,  and Kaylie, Travis and Alyssa of Riverton, IA; special friend, Chelsy Bright; other relatives and many, many friends

Michael Lee "Mick" Tyner, 72, of rural Essex, unexpectedly entered into rest on Sunday morning, March 1, 2020 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha following a sudden illness.  A celebration of life gathering for Mick will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Gold Fair Building in Red Oak.

Michael Lee (Mick) Tyner, son of Jack D. Tyner and Dorotha V. (Fichter) Tyner, was  born on September 4, 1947 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on Sunday March 1, 2020 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha following a brief illness.

Mick grew up on the family farm in the Randolph, Iowa area and attended grade school in Randolph and graduated from Fremont Mills High School with the Class of 1966.

Assisting his father during his youth years, Mick learned his strong work ethic with the family cattle operation, planting crops and helping with harvest.  The  knowledge he gained on the family farm allowed him the opportunity for him to work  grooming  stock for purebred livestock shows. He did his patriotic duty by serving his country for four years in the National Guard before going to work with Howard and Jim Anderson, taking care of their cow/calf operation and helping wherever he was needed for many years.

On  March 3, 2000 Mick was united in marriage to Cheryl Lee McGraw in Imogene, Iowa. They made their home in rural Essex. Because of Mick’s association with purebred cattle, he was a lifelong member of the Chianina Cattle Association.

Cheering on his beloved Chicago Cub’s and fishing anytime he could were Mick’s favorite pastimes.  He especially  enjoyed  his vacation fishing trips to Minnesota with Cheryl. His biggest pleasure though, was being around his grandchildren and the people whom he loved.

Preceding  Mick in death  were his  parents, Jack and Dottie Tyner; his  son Brent Maher; and his loyal companion of 18 years, his Red Heeler, Buster.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 20 years, Cheryl Tyner; daughters, Wendi (Lydal) Vanatta, Allison (Steve) Willis; son, Gregory (Tammy) Maher; six grandchildren, Jordon (Tucker) Kilpatrick, Mason Vanatta, Kaitlyn Maher, Matthew Maher, Hannah Maher and Nate Maher; four great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Friends were very special to Mick. He was so blessed to have these people in his life.  You know who you are because he was not afraid to say I love you. The  past 20 years were wonderful

Van Ness, Betty Jane Nelson - 29 Jan 1925 - 12 Feb 2020 - Betty passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Windsor Manor in Shenandoah. Just two days after her husband Lyle died. The couple shared 73 years of marriage together. What a blessed reunion it must have been.

Betty passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Windsor Manor in Shenandoah. Just two days after her husband Lyle died. The couple shared 73 years of marriage together. What a blessed reunion it must have been.

Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Virgil Lyle Van Ness was born on July 2, 1925 in Sidney, Iowa, the son of Virgil John and Agnes Marie (Theis) Van Ness. Lyle passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Windsor Manor in Shenandoah, Iowa. Betty Jane Nelson Van Ness was born on January 29, 1925 in Farragut, Iowa, the daughter of Ed and Anna (Kemper) Nelson. Betty passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Windsor Manor in Shenandoah, Iowa. The couple was blessed with over 73 years of marriage.

Lyle's early years were spent helping his dad on the farm in rural Sidney. He graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1943. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country with pride as a member of the Military Police, while serving in Japan. On August 31, 1946 he was united in marriage to Betty Nelson in Junction City, Kansas. The couple made their home on a farm near Hawleyville.

Lyle left farming to go to work for Revell Transit Line in Shenandoah. He then managed the Skelly Gas Station and then moved across the street when the new station opened. He also worked on boats and even opened his own shop L & M Marina for several years. He then transferred to a boat shop in Lake Manawa. Upon returning to work in Shenandoah he worked for Sharp Sanitation and then drove a truck for Lloyds until his retirement. Betty was a bookkeeper for Williams Brothers Garage and later worked for the Iowan Magazine until her retirement.

Some of their hobbies included going fishing in Canada and gardening. Betty also enjoyed crocheting and doing needlepoint. He was a member of the Shenandoah Fire Department and the Shenandoah American Legion.

They were preceded in death by there parents; and by Lyle's brother Marlyn in 1952. Those left to cherish their memory include their son Roger Van Ness of New Market; grandchildren Tracy Borders and husband Daryl of Kirkland, WA, Angela Whited of Des Moines, IA and Michael Van Ness of Earlham, IA; 5 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends

Van Ness, Lyle - 02 Jul 1925 - 10 Feb 2020 - Lyle passed away on Monday morning, February 10, 2020 at Windsor Manor in Shenandoah.

Memorial graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to the family.

Virgil Lyle Van Ness was born on July 2, 1925 in Sidney, Iowa, the son of Virgil John and Agnes Marie (Theis) Van Ness. Lyle passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Windsor Manor in Shenandoah, Iowa. Betty Jane Nelson Van Ness was born on January 29, 1925 in Farragut, Iowa, the daughter of Ed and Anna (Kemper) Nelson. Betty passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Windsor Manor in Shenandoah, Iowa. The couple was blessed with over 73 years of marriage.

Lyle's early years were spent helping his dad on the farm in rural Sidney. He graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1943. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country with pride as a member of the Military Police, while serving in Japan. On August 31, 1946 he was united in marriage to Betty Nelson in Junction City, Kansas. The couple made their home on a farm near Hawleyville.

Lyle left farming to go to work for Revell Transit Line in Shenandoah. He then managed the Skelly Gas Station and then moved across the street when the new station opened. He also worked on boats and even opened his own shop L & M Marina for several years. He then transferred to a boat shop in Lake Manawa. Upon returning to work in Shenandoah he worked for Sharp Sanitation and then drove a truck for Lloyds until his retirement. Betty was a bookkeeper for Williams Brothers Garage and later worked for the Iowan Magazine until her retirement.

Some of their hobbies included going fishing in Canada and gardening. Betty also enjoyed crocheting and doing needlepoint. He was a member of the Shenandoah Fire Department and the Shenandoah American Legion.

They were preceded in death by there parents; and by Lyle's brother Marlyn in 1952. Those left to cherish their memory include their son Roger Van Ness of New Market; grandchildren Tracy Borders and husband Daryl of Kirkland, WA, Angela Whited of Des Moines, IA and Michael Van Ness of Earlham, IA; 5 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends

A celebration of life funeral service for Paul "Buzz" Weaver will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 1:30 pm at the Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Shenandoah with Rev. Rick Sleyster officiating.  Burial will follow in the Monroe Township Cemetery, north of Imogene, Iowa with military honors accorded by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88.  Memorials in Buzz's name, locally, are being directed to People for Paws in Shenandoah. 

Paul "Buzz" Weaver passed away January 25, 2020 in Parker, Colorado. He was born in Skidmore, Missouri on May 27, 1930, and his family eventually settled in Imogene, Iowa where he met and married Virginia Margaret Butcher. Buzz was preceded in death by his father Paul Weaver, mother Letty Davis, his sisters Elaine LaBore and June Stockstill, brother Eugene Weaver, his wife Margaret and his son Paul Jennings Weaver. He is survived by his brothers Bill Weaver, Randy Weaver, Rick Weaver and sisters Teena Weaver and Candi Ely, his daughters Karen Roberts and Jennifer Lavery; five grandchildren, Kyra sharp, Cliff Roberts, Greg Roberts, Brittany Sours,and Christopher Lavery as well as seven great-grandchildren, Alexea Smith, Serenity Sharp, Ben Wright, Olivia Roberts, Aiden Sours, Abigail Sours and one to be announced.

Upon graduating from high school in Farragut, Iowa, Buzz attended business college in Omaha, Nebraska and worked for the Wabash Railroad. At 22 he married Margaret and enlisted in the Army to serve in the Korean War. Buzz was an accomplished telegraph operator and worked in the Pentagon with the Military Affiliate Radio Service. He was discharged in 1955 as a Corporal. He reported to work in Craig, Colorado as a telegrapher for the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. In two years he was promoted to Agent and moved to Chama, New Mexico. Over the next few years he worked in Durango and Leadville before settling at the Station in Alamosa, Colorado where he served as agent before retiring in 1989. In addition to the railroad, in 1964 he bought a farm south of Alamosa and started his secondary career as a farmer.

Buzz enjoyed telling stories about his time on the railroad and thought and spoke often of his friends from that time. Buzz's true love, though, was his farms and the dear friends he made during his many years in and around Alamosa and southwest Iowa

Jacob Troy "Jake" Wright, 30, of Thurman, Iowa and formerly of Shenandoah and Hamburg, Iowa, unexpectedly entered into rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  A celebration of life funeral for Jake will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm at The Waterfalls Venue (907 Hartford) in Farragut.  The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Monday evening, January 27, at Nishna Valley Funeral Home in Shenandoah.  Burial will take place in the Thurman Cemetery.  Memorials in Jake's name are being directed to the family.

Jacob Troy Wright, son of Ernest Charles Wright, Jr, and Thelma J. (Binau) Wright was born on November 7, 1989 in Shenandoah, Iowa.  “ Jake” unexpectedly left this earthly world on January 14, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 30 years, 2 months, 7 days.

Growing up in Shenandoah, Jake attended the Shenandoah Community Schools.  He graduated from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 2009. 

On September 21, 2013, Jake married, Julia Lekey, in Shenandoah, Iowa.   Following their marriage they made their home in Shenandoah until moving to Hamburg, Iowa in 2015.  Following the flooding in Hamburg in the spring of 2019 they relocated their family to Thurman, Iowa.  Through the years, Jake worked at the Shenandoah Medical Center, Eaton Corporation and Casey’s in Shenandoah and most recently had become a diesel technician, working at Sapp Brothers - Percival  and lastly for Interstate Truck Center.

Jake has always had a tender, caring heart since he was a small child.  This love for humanity grew and matured right along with him.  He would be the first person to offer help or lend a hand.  If someone needed something he was right there even if he had nothing else to offer other than a hug, shoulder or an open ear for listening.  His heart and home were always open to anyone who needed them.  Jake never knew a stranger.  He was old school kind, caring and respectful.

As a child and into adulthood, he had several hobbies.  A hobby that really stands out, is that he was a collector.  Not just any collector, but a collector of small odd trinkets; key chains, flashlight tools, dice, tiny figurines and other little objects.  He enjoyed doing mechanical work, drawing and writing.  Most of all, though, he loved spending time with Julia and his kids.

Preceding Jake in death were his paternal uncle, Chris Wright; maternal grandparents, Charles E. Binau, Sr, and Marcelene (Booher) Binau; and maternal aunt, Jessie (Irvin) Frohling.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife Julia Wright and children, Megan, Taylor, Jada, Avery and Liam, all of Thurman, IA; father, Ernest “Chuck” Wright of Omaha, NE; mother, Thelma J. Binau of Shenandoah; four siblings, Chrissi (Binau) Kenkel and husband Josh, Nathan Binau and wife Jill, all of Shenandoah, IA, David Wright of Omaha, NE and Nicole Edwards of Norfolk, NE; paternal grandparents, Ernest C. Wright and Judith A. (Woodcock) Wright of Omaha, NE; sisters-in-law, Tami (Lekey) Ward and husband Anthony of Oakland, IA, Jennifer Lekey of Elliott, IA; mother-in-law, Amy (McCollum) Most and husband Marde of Thurman, IA; father-in-law, Tim Lekey of Elliott, IA; Taylor's mom, Tana Inman of Shenandoah, IA; honorary brothers, Christopher Gomez and A J Shepherd; seven nephews; two nieces; two great nephews; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; other relatives and many friends