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Timothy
James Chantrill
Timothy James Chantrill, 51, of Chapin,
Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 23,
2012, at the Franklin General Hospital
in Hampton, Iowa.
He was born on March 11, 1961, in Franklin County, Iowa, to James Edward and Roma Louise (Hungate) Chantrill. Timothy graduated from Sheffield High School and completed his training to drive semi in Des Moines. He drove semi for FedEx. Timothy was affiliated with the Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing, driving his GTO, riding sand rails and spending time with his family and friends. Timothy is survived by his daughter Randi Lea Chantrill of Mounds View, Minnesota, son Spencer Simon Chantrill of Hampton, daughter Ashley Nicole Lopez of Hampton, daughter Illiana Marie Bartsch of Hampton, parents James Edward and Roma Louise Chantrill, brother Ronald Paul Chantrill of Klemme, brother Richard Windell Chantrill of Chapin, sister Roma Jean Murphy of Geneva, brother Leland Fredrick Chantrill of Portland, Maine, grandmother Margaret Louise Hungate of Hampton, really close friend Jerry Dixon of Sheffield, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in
death by his maternal grandfather Leland
E. Hungate, paternal grandparents W.
Fred and Viola Chantrill, aunts and
uncles Kenneth and Mavis Pope, Richard
and Lucille Chantrill, Vern Schluter and
Clyde Chantrill and cousin Dale Schluter.
Jacalyn R.
Franke She attended school in Hampton and then graduated from Cedar Rapids High School. Jackie married Jim Franke on September 14, 1969, in Hampton,, Iowa, and they resided in Dumont, to this union three children were born, Troy, Cindy and Todd, the marriage later ended. She worked at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont for many years and touched many lives. She very much enjoyed cooking, fishing, sports, crocheting and her balloons. Jackie loved to spent time with her family, grandchildren and her Yorkies Molly and Mindy. She is survived by her son Troy (Jean) Franke of Dumont, daughter Cindy (Rod) Arjes of Dumont, son Todd (Brandy) Franke of Dumont, mother Magdalene Siddell of Hampton, fiancé Roger Sage of Dumont, her grandchildren Trevor, Alexa, Maci, Kaci, Leighcen, Landon, Louden, Cole and Carli.
Jackie is
preceded in death by her father. Ollie Ruth Collins
Ollie Ruth Collins, 89, of Dumont, Iowa,
passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012,
at her residence at Dutchman's Oaks in
Dumont, Iowa.
She was born December 11, 1923, in Dumont, the daughter of Jasper and Alice (Folkerds) Kriens. Ollie attended Dumont schools in Dumont, Iowa. She was married on December 26, 1940, in Allison, Iowa, to Halden Collins. Ollie was a homemaker and also worked as a cook in various restaurants in Dumont and at the Dumont Care Center. Ollie enjoyed playing bingo, cards, cooking and attended activities at the Dutchman's Oak assisted living center in Dumont, Iowa. She is survived by her son Jerry Collins of North Platte, Nebraska, son Jim Collins of Waupaca, Wisconsin, son Rick (Cheryl) Collins of Dumont, daughter Debbie (Ed) Mouw of Dumont, daughter Barbie (Jim) Morrow of Whitehall, Ohio, brother Harm Kriens of LaPuente, California, sister Marge Hemmes of Hampton, sister Mary Burkett of Dumont, sister Shirley Evans of Dumont, ten grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Ollie is preceded in
death by her husband Halden Collins,
grandson Kevin Collins, great grandson
Brandon Ayers, daughter-in-laws Diana
Collins and Jackie Collins, brothers
John, Ed, Bill, James, Jasper Jr., and
Otto, sisters Edna, Effie and Minnie.
Eunice Lorraine Jacobson
Eunice Lorraine Jacobson, 87, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, Iowa. She was born on March 17, 1925, in Sheffield, Iowa, to C. K. and Lela (Deam) Crawford. Eunice graduated from Hansell High School. She was united in marriage to James Jacobson on May 2, 1948, at the Church of Christ in Hampton. Eunice was an active member of the Church of Christ in Hampton, throughout her life. She enjoyed growing flowers and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Eunice is survived by her husband Jim Jacobson of Hampton, sons Russell (Linda) Jacobson of Urbana, Illinois, and Paul (Sue) Jacobson of Waverly, grandchildren Heather (Matt) Goergen of Bloomington, Illinois, and their son Carter; Sharon Jacobson of Champaign, Illinois, and her children Jaden, Reece and Kameron; Sarah (Jon) Bohannen of Champaign, Illinois, and their children Sydney and Lillian, niece Donna Phariss of Clear Lake, nephew Bill LaPorte of Oklahoma and niece Beverly Virgo of Raymore, Missouri. She was preceded in
death by her parents C. K. and Lela,
brothers Doug and Merwyn and sister
Dorothy Lekwa. Published on 4 January 2013 Ruth Mae Shriver Ruth Mae Shriver, 87, of Allison, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013, at the Waverly Heath Center in Waverly, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Allison is in charge of arrangements. Donna B. Brandt Donna B. Brandt, 81, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa. She was born on August 10, 1931, in Clearwater, Nebraska, to Arthur and Mary (Warner) Norwood. Donna was united in marriage to Merle Lee Brandt in 1949. She was a nurse's aide at various healthcare facilities. Donna enjoyed gardening, quilting and crocheting. She is survived by her sons Merle Brandt of Spokane, Washington, Douglas and his wife Becky Brandt of Dumont, Tabor and his wife Tonnette Brandt of Menomonie, Wisconsin and Jessie and his wife Gini Brandt of Auburn, Washington, daughters-in-law Julie Brandt of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Stephanie Brandt of Tacoma, Washington, and Vickie Brandt of Tacoma, Washington, eighteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Donna was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Mary, husband Merle Lee Brandt and sons Mike Brandt, Gary Brandt and Scott Brandt. Paul C. Rottink Paul C. Rottink, 86, of Allison, Iowa, passed away January 3, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison, Iowa. He was born on December 30, 1926, in Clarksville, Iowa, to Harry J. and Marie S. (Aukes) Rottink. Paul attended schools in Allison. He was united in marriage to Mamie Winkowitsch on October 16, 1949, in Kesley, Iowa. Paul farmed, milked dairy cows, was a hired hand, painted barns and houses and sold Archer Oil for thirty-two years. He was a member of the Kesley Presbyterian Church in Kesley, where he was an elder, a deacon, an usher and a Sunday School teacher. Paul was also a member of the Farm Bureau. He enjoyed spearing fish in the winter in the West Fork of the Cedar River, cutting wood, playing 500, attending basketball and football games for Alllison and Bristow, raising and selling watermelons and most of all spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Paul is survived by his wife, of sixty-three years, Mamie Rottink of Allison, daughter Paulette (Steven) Lugg of Ventura, son Garry (Terri) Rottink of Grundy Center, grandchildren Mike Rottink, Jon Rottink, Tim Rottink, Amber Krusey, Jason Bru, Ryan Bru and Sarah Lugg, great-grandchildren Alicia Krusey, Brianna Krusey, Vanessa Krusey, Lilly Bru, Jay Bru, Archer Bru, Elliana Rottink, Naysa Rottink and one on the way, brothers David (Shirley) Rottink of Clarksville and Donald Rottink of Clarksville, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Marie, son Larry, daughter Doreen and sister Marion. Burial will take place in the Allison Cemetery. Merna Kathryn McDonald Merna Kathryn McDonald, 100, passed away December 31, 2012 at Saratoga Grove Assisted Living Center in Downers Grove, Illinois. She was born June 12, 1912 in rural Allison, Iowa to Hugh L. and Clara Agnes (Yost) Mosher. Merna graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1930, and subsequently attended the Iowa State Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls, receiving her teaching certificate in 1932 and her B.A. in Elementary Education in 1940. She was married in 1958 to John Stewart McDonald in Downers Grove, Illinois. Merna taught elementary school in Butler County for 11 years from 1933 to 1944, and soon after began a 33-year career as an elementary teacher in Downers Grove, Illinois. During that time countless students passed through her classroom, many of whom remember her fondly even to this day for teaching them to appreciate music, as well as nurturing their enthusiasm for learning. In addition to teaching, Merna was active in a number of music organizations in west suburban Chicagoland. She played cello for many years in the West Suburban Symphony Orchestra, a high quality ensemble of professionals and serious amateurs, and in the pit orchestra for local musicals. Later, she joined the Senior Suburban Orchestra, composed of dedicated senior players that performed at various churches and retirement centers. She played the cello continuously from the age of 12 to 93. Merna was a considerable world traveler, having taken many trips to various destinations with her husband John, and later with her brother Charles and sister-in-law Viola. For a number of years she was a member of First Methodist Church in Downers Grove, and also had many interests, including researching family history, bowling, golf, and horseshoes. Merna is survived by her niece Marcia (Bill) Rovani of Mt. Prospect, Illinois, niece Ellen (Scott) Hanson of Hayward, Wisconsin and Port Charlotte, Florida, niece Marilyn (Jeff) Bodine of Minneapolis, Minnesota, niece Barbara Mosher of Big Lake, Minnesota, nephew Charles H. (Linda) Mosher of Allison, niece Ann Mosher of Bloomington, Minnesota, ten grandnieces and nephews, and two great grandnephews. She was preceded in
death by her parents, her husband John,
sister-in-law Viola, and brother Charles
Marshall Mosher.
Shirley Maxine (Sidmore) Hansen Shirley Maxine (Sidmore) Hansen, 87, of Aredale, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. She was born November 27, 1925 to Claude and Iva (Elliott) Sidmore near Dumont. She attended school at the Little Yellow Schoolhouse through 8th grade and graduated from Dumont High School. She married Marvin M
Hansen on September 16, 1944 in Hampton.
On May 10, 1952 she lost her husband in
an automobile accident. While raising
her 3 daughters, she She enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling, crocheting, crosswords and playing cards. She is survived by
two daughters, Sheryl (Kenneth) Ayers of
Bristow and Nancy Kling of Davenport;
seven grandchildren, Brian and wife Lori
Ayers of Dumont, Tami (Ayers) Howey of
Charles City, Jamey and wife Bridget
Ayers of Bristow, Denise Shirley was preceded
in death by her husband, mother and
father, a daughter Donna Harper, a
grandson, David Ayers, a great grandson,
Brandon Ayers, 2 brothers, Carl Graveside services were held Monday, January 14, 2013, at the ,Dumont Cemetery, Dumont, Iowa. Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel, Cedar Rapids, was in charge of arrangements. Reba E. Schulz Reba E. Schulz, 82, of Hansell, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. She was born on March 22, 1930, in Colfax, Iowa, to Durbin and Erma (Scheffel) Ball. Reba attended elementary school in Monroe, Iowa, and graduated from high school in Hansell in 1948. She was united in marriage to Charles Krukow on November 19, 1950. Charles preceded her in death in 1969. Reba then married Ron Schulz on July 11, 1971, at the West Fork United Methodist Church. During her life, she was a homemaker, drove school bus, sold Avon products, worked for the post office and with her daughter, Sandy, painting and hanging wallpaper. Reba was a member of the Hansell and West Fork United Methodist Churches and the Dumont Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, taking bus trips to various places and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Reba is survived by her husband Ron Schulz of Hansell; son Gary (Merra Loy) Krukow of Bristow, and their son Paul Krukow; son Mike Krukow of Thompson, and his children Brandon Krukow, Bret Krukow and Chad Krukow; daughter Sandy (Vonn) Aaron of Hampton, and their children Josh Aaron and Miranda Aaron; son Ron (Phylis) Krukow of Iowa Falls, and their children Joe Krukow and Sheena Rhead; daughter Kathy (Ken) Barloon of Altoona, and their children Jennifer Barloon, Jessica Barloon and Allison Barloon; son Kevin Krukow (special friend Lisa Bradley) of Orchard and his children Jerad Krukow, Bridgette Abbot and Annetta Krukow; great-grandchildren Ben, Loralei, Alexis, Taylor, Josie Mae, Alexa, Oliver and two on the way; along with sister-in-law Deone Schulz Deam, nephew and nieces Gary Schulz, Sandy Eckhart and Jean Mitchel.
She
was preceded in death by her
parents Durbin and Erma Ball,
first husband Charles Krukow,
one grandchild and
brother-in-law Gerald Schulz. Junior C. Havig Junior C. Havig, 88, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa. He was born on September 17, 1924, in Osage, Iowa, to James and Winifred (Sido) Havig. Junior attended schools in Dumont. He was united in marriage to Marlene Wearda on December 27, 1946, in Dumont, Iowa. Junior served his country in the United States Army in World War II. He spent most of his working life as a farmer finally retiring in November of 1995. Junior was an active member of the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church in Dumont and a member of the Dumont American Legion. He loved golfing and bowling. Junior is survived by his wife Marlene of Dumont, son Kenneth and wife Patty of Bristow, son Larry and wife Deone of Dumont, eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Betty, brother Keith and grandson Bryan Walsh. Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery. Kathryn K. Smith Kathryn K. Smith, 69, of Clarksville, Iowa, died January 7, 2013 at the Waverly Health Center. Kathryn Kay Albers was born on January 31, 1943, in Waverly, Iowa, the daughter of Will and Laura (Kammeyer) Albers. She was baptized at St. Paul's Parsonage in Waverly, and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Shell Rock. She graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School in 1961, and from Waterloo School of Beauty in 1962. She owned and operated Kathryn's Beauty Box from June, 1962 to June, 1966, on her parent's farm. She moved her shop into Shell Rock and was located there until July, 1982. She also worked as secretary for husband when he was self employed as an A. I. Technician. She later owned and operated her own business, Kathy's Variety of Things, in which she made and sold embroidery and craft items. On August 21, 1982, Kathryn was united in marriage to Albert William Letchford Smith at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Albert came to America in 1977 from Warragul, Victoria in Australia. Kathryn was a long-time member of Faith Lutheran Church in Shell Rock. She served four years on the Board of Directors of the Shell Rock Development Corporation, holding the office of treasurer for two years. She was also a proud member of the Shell Rock Commercial Club and held the office of treasurer. She was a member of the Shell Rock Business and Professional Women Club, and held the office of President and Secretary. She also served a year on the Board of Directors for the Riverside Cemetery Association, and held the office of secretary. For enjoyment, Kathy spent her time sewing, quilting and bird-watching. Kathryn is survived by her husband, Albert; son Clarence (Richelle) Smith of West Des Moines; sister Eleanor (John) Grapp of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Kathryn's body has been cremated, and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013, at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly, with Pastor Kim Smith officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial of cremains will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly is assisting the family. Geraldine Bruggeman
Funeral
services for Geraldine Bruggeman,
86, formerly of Marble Rock, will be
10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 12,
2013, at St. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2013, at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene and will continue at the church one hour before services on Saturday. Geraldine Reints was born in Clarksville, Butler County, Iowa, on September 15, 1926, the daughter of William John and Etjedina (Reints) Reints and died on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Gerry received her education in country school and graduated from Clarksville High School in 1943. She received her teaching certificate from at Wartburg College in Waverly and obtained her BA Teaching degree from UNI. Once a teacher she taught school in Plainfield for one year in a one room school house. Gerry's life was dedicated to educating young people. She taught school at RRMR for 45 years before retiring in1991. Gerry was united in marriage to Melbourne Lowell. Bruggeman on August 4, 1949, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Clarksville. This union was blessed with two children, Deb and Doug. The family moved to Greene where they farmed until settling in Marble Rock where they made their home. She was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where she served with the WELCA and was on the church council. Gerry was interested in gardening, was a member of the Marble Rock Historical Society, served on the Marble Rock Library Board, and was a tutor. She was a very social person who especially enjoyed the after church coffees at her home. Living family
members include her children: Deb
(Terry) Hammer of Cedar Rapids, Doug
(Cindy) Bruggeman, Rochester, MN;
five grandchildren: Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Melbourne in 1978, her parents, two sisters, Elsa Swan and Catherine Wood; one brother, Sievert Reints. Those planning an
expression of sympathy may direct
memorials to St. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First St. Greene. 641-823-4457 www.reidsfuneralchapel.com. Dorothy J. Seaton Dorothy J. Seaton, 77, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Rev. Timothy Geitz of Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars will officiate. Burial will follow at the Washington Reformed Cemetery in Ackley, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home. The family will be present from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Dorothy Jane Bruns was born on April 15, 1935 near Dumont, Iowa to William and Bernice (Card) Bruns. She attended country school near her home and later graduated from Dumont High School in 1953. On October 23, 1953 Dorothy and Delmar Davern Pies were united in marriage at Ackley, Iowa. They made their home in the Dumont area where Dorothy worked in various cafes and restaurants. Delmar passed away in 1964. In 1968 Dorothy married Robert L. Seaton in Watertown, South Dakota. Dorothy and her family moved to Le Mars in July of 1984. Well known for her excellent cooking, Dorothy worked at Archie’s Waeside, Country Kitchen and Lally’s Eastside. In earlier years, she volunteered as a 4-H leader and Cub Scout Den Mother. Later in life she was a Senior Companion. Dorothy enjoyed playing cards, especially Pinochle, dominos and puzzles. She was very close to her brothers and sisters which resulted in many practical jokes. Her conversations often revolved around her grandchildren and the joy she found in them. Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her children, Diane (Rex) Anfinson of Remsen, IA, Duane Pies of Le Mars, IA, Doreen Pies of Le Mars, IA, Roger (Jennifer) Seaton of Suwanee, GA, Rebecca (Paul) Vasquez of Deland, FL; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jeremy (Stacey) Schipper, Alyssa, Austin, Damien and Brendan; Blake (Toni) Schipper, Dylan; Sara Anfinson; Nathan Anfinson; Seth Anfinson; Miranda Anfinson; Madilynn Anfinson; Cole Anfinson; Matthew (Christy) Pies, Seth, Mary Ann, Treyanna, Zade; Josh Pies; Michael Pies; Jakob Spellacy, Erin Spellacy, Sean Spellacy, Audrey Spellacy, River Seaton; Taylor Sitzmann, Zane Vasquez; brothers and sisters, Edward (Randi) Bruns of Minneapolis, MN, Betty (Jim) Wubbena of Bristow, IA, Minetta Jones of Waverly, IA, Marge (Darwin) Freese of Allison, IA; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Delmar; daughter-in-law Melanie Pies; a brother, Richard Bruns; and brother-in-law Henry Jones. Myrtha Ida Rust Myrtha Ida Rust, age 86, of Clarksville, Iowa, was born March 22, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Myrtha (Arends) Wilmot in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Myrtha attended Clarksville High School. On August
18, 1942, Myrtha was united in
marriage with Herman Rust in
Clarksville. The couple made their
home in Clarksville their entire
lives. Myrtha worked as a nurse’s
aide for 28 years in nursing homes
in Clarksville, Waverly and
Waterloo. She retired in 1981.
Myrtha was baptized at and a member
of the Church of Christ in
Clarksville. Myrtha passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clarksville. Myrtha is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Rust; her parents; one son, Leslie “Jack” Rust; two brothers, George Wilmot and Chuck Wilmot; two sisters, Darlene Jungling and Harriet Westcott. Myrtha is survived by one daughter, Jean Sherburne of Waverly; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty (Wayne) Endelman and Virginia (Bob) Miller both of Waverly. Private Family Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 18, 2013, at Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville, (319)278-4245. Memorials
may be directed to Cedar Valley
Hospice. Published on 17 January 2013
Caroline M. Eltjes
Edna
Ida Schilling
Deborah Sue Eggleston
Deborah
Sue Eggleston, 63, of Waverly, Iowa,
died on Saturday, January 19, 2013,
at the University of Iowa Hospitals
and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, from
complications that contributed to
Hemorrhagic Shock.
Walter
Lynn Stoddard Walter Lynn Stoddard, 84, of Allison, Iowa, formerly of Shell Rock, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly. He was born on February 16, 1928, in Janesville, Iowa, to George Calvin and Laura Gladys (Lewis) Stoddard. Walter graduated from Shell Rock High School in 1945. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps from 1946 to 1947, during World War II. Walter was a machinist for Carnation Company in Waverly. He was a member of the Legion and VFW in Shell Rock. Walter enjoyed reading and collecting coins and stamps. He was affiliated with the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. On September 18, 2012, he took a trip to Washington, D.C., on the Honor Flight with many other World War II and Korean War Veterans. That was the highlight of his life. Walter is survived by his nieces Bonnie (LeRoy) Dralle of Allison, Grace Niemeyer of Osage, Marilyn Gordon of Cedar Falls, Joyce (Lee) Boylen of Longmont, Colorado, Carol Stoddard of Waverly and Nola Jones of Armona, California, sister-in-law Dorothy Stoddard of Waverly, several great nieces and nephews, several great-great nieces and nephews and several great-great-great nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by his parents,
two brothers, two sisters and two
nephews. Jo Ann M. Voss (June 13, 1939 - January 20, 2013)
Jo
Ann Malinda Voss, age 73, of
Clarksville, Iowa, was born June
13, 1939, the daughter of Harvey
and Esther (Stoxen) Schmidt, in
Waverly, Iowa. She began her
education in Country School
Dayton Township #7 until the
sixth grade, and then continued
in Clarksville where she
graduated from high school in
1957. She received her
bachelor’s of arts degree from
Wartburg in 1961. Jo Ann also
took graduate classes from
University of Northern Iowa.
On June 19, 1960, Jo Ann was united in marriage with Jerry Frederick Voss at the St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville. Jo Ann and Jerry made their home in Clarksville after marriage, where she lived her whole life. She began her teaching career in Plainfield School for six years, and then in the Clarksville Schools, where she taught Home Economics and Family Parenting. Jo Ann retired from teaching in 1990 after teaching 29 years at Clarksville. Jo Ann was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Clarksville, where she was a Sunday School Superintendent and a member of the Women’s Fellowship. Jo Ann was a Girl Scout and 4-H leader. She was a member of the P.E.O. Clarksville Chapter I.T., for 52 years, she served as past president and held several other offices. She also did college research for Iowa State University. Jo Ann took pleasure in cooking and sewing for family members. She also enjoyed wild flowers and watching birds. Jo Ann delighted in giving and receiving hugs. Jo Ann died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law, Melvin Bohner. Jo Ann is survived by her husband, Jerry Voss of Clarksville, Iowa; two sons, Bryan (Karla) Voss of Clarksville, Iowa, and Carlin (Kim) French of Gilbertville, Iowa; one daughter, Cynthia Voss of Tulsa, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Justin and Wesley Voss, Brandon, Abigail and Gavin French, and Conner Weber; two brothers, Doug (Pat) Schmidt and Dan (Pat) Schmidt both of Clarksville, Iowa; one sister, Carolyn Bohner of Clarksville, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Paula (Dick) Grant of Waverly, Iowa; and one aunt, Bernice Hoodjer of Clarksville, Iowa. Funeral Services are tentatively planned for May 13, 2013, at Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family. Published on 24 January 2013
Fritz
Duane Dickman
Fritz
Duane Dickman, age 81, of
Clarksville, Iowa, was born March 7,
1931, the son of Fred and Lamena
(Carney) Dickman in Clarksville. He
received his education from
Clarksville Schools and graduated in
1949. Following graduation, Fritz
began working at Plastering Homes.
Leona
Voigts
Robert
Dean Gerdes
Robert Dean
Gerdes, 80, of Allison, Iowa, passed
away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013,
at the Rehabilitation Center of
Allison in Allison, Iowa.
Darrell Edwin Nieman
Darrell
"Pete" Edwin Nieman, 88, of Shell
Rock, died Monday, January 21, 2013,
at the Shell Rock Healthcare Center
in Shell Rock.
Katherine Kampman
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