DR. BILL G. JACKSON
September 7, 1931 - December 28, 2012

GIDEON A. MARKEN
April 22, 1917 - March 14, 2013

Gideon Andrew Marken, son of Gideon Andrew and Mary Elizabeth Doidge Marken, was born, April 22, 1917 in Hampton, Iowa. He departed this life, Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Windsor Estates Care Center, Camdenton, Missouri at the age of ninety-five years, ten months and twenty days.

On April 22, 1972 in Monmouth, Illinois, he was united in marriage to Gwen Hazel Craighton. Together they shared forty years of marriage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Esther Shear and two brothers, Ralph Marken and A.J. Marken.

Survivors include his wife, Gwen Marken of Camdenton, Missouri; three sons, Gideon Andrew Marken and wife Jeannine of Sunnyvale, California; James Michael Marken and wife Linda of Sunnyvale, California and Clinton Cray Marken and wife Diane of Valley Mills, Texas; a step-son, Jerry Lynn Bell and wife Katie of Camdenton, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Kevin Marken of Des Moines, Iowa, Cindy Myers and husband Aaron of Sunnyvale, California, Robin Carrasco and husband Alfredo of Reno, Nevada, Tracy Laidlaw and husband Jason of Peoria, Arizona, G.A Marken and wife Lou of San Diego, California, Melanie Jackson and husband David of Rochester, New Hampshire and Brandi Vachon and husband Leon of Lewiston, Massachusetts; two step-grandchildren, Onnalee Burns and husband Brandon of Columbia, Missouri and Renee Saxmon and husband David of Brunswick, Georgia; fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Gideon was raised in Hampton, Iowa. He was a farmer and worked for Mid-America Dairyman, now known as Dairy Farmers of America.

Gideon made a profession of faith and was a member of Community Christian Church in Camdenton.
Farming was his life and what he enjoyed doing most. He had been a member of the Moose Lodge in Camdenton. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with family and friends.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in Community Christian Church under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery, Hampton, Iowa. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., Wednesday in the church.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice and left at the funeral home or the church the day of the service.

Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton is assisting the family with arrangements.

NEVA MAE 'Brass' ALT
September 29, 1913 - March 27, 2013

Neva Alt, 99, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. Funeral services for Neva Alt will be 10:30 am Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Bethany Lutheran Church; 2712 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, with Pastor David Werges officiating. A time of visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday evening, March 26th at the Linn’s Funeral Home 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o her son: Harold Alt, 207 Wilkinson Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Neva Mae Brass was born September 29, 1913, at her parents home in Franklin County, Iowa, the daughter of John E. and Mae Helena [Kirsbom] Brass. She attended country school through the eighth grade. On July 18, 1934, Neva was united in marriage to August Karl Alt in Iowa Falls, Iowa. To this union three children were born: Elizabeth, Shirley, and Harold. Neva was a homemaker for the most part but did do cooking for the Iowa Falls Sales Pavilion and the Baptist Assembly Ground Camps. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls and the United Lutheran Church Women and the Elderberry Society.

Neva Alt is survived by a daughter: Shirley Lyman [Melvin Hunter] of Wilton, Iowa; a son: Harold [Carol] Alt of Iowa Falls, Iowa; 6 grandchildren: Rick [Linda] Schwennen, John [Mary] Schwennen, Sandra [Philip] Gutting, Jeri [Duane] Wiskus, Larry [Tammy] Lyman, Scott [Tyann] Lyman; 16 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and two sisters: Doris Dufloth and Florence Neuendorf both of Iowa Falls. She was preceded In death by her parents: John and Mae Brass, her husband: August Alt; a daughter and her husband: Elizabeth and John Schwennen; a brother: John W. Brass; a sister: Amanda Brass; and a grandson: Jeffrey Lyman.

DONALD LEE STEPHENS
December 27, 1925  - April 1, 2013

Donald L. Stephens, 87, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013, at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial for Donald L. Stephens will be 10:30 Friday, April 5, 2013, at Saint Mark’s Catholic Church, 415 Main Street, Iowa Falls, with Father Paul Baldwin officiating. A Rosary will be held at 5:00 pm Thursday, at Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, followed by Scripture service and visitation to follow until 7:00pm. Burial will be at the St. Mark’s Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors provided by the U.S. Navy and the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post #188, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family in care of his wife, Patricia Stephens, 1004 Elizabeth St. Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Donald Lee Stephens was born December 27, 1925, at Dayton, Iowa, and raised the son of Edythe [LaValley] Stephens Hedberg and Earl Hedberg. He attended the Dayton Community Schools. Don enlisted in the United States Navy on December 29, 1942, serving with the United States Navy Armed Guard flotillas escorting multiple crossings of troops and supply ships overseas. He served on the USS Wenatchee, the SS Horace Mann and the SS James W. Nesmith, and then volunteered and was excepted after extensive training for the Under Water Demolition Team #29. During World War II he served in the American Theatre, the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre, and the European-African-Middle-Eastern Theatre, and at Bikini Beach in 1946. After his discharge on May 5, 1947, he entered the United States Naval Reserve and was recalled for active duty for the Korean Conflict on February 28, 1951, serving on the USS McGinty (DE-365) receiving the UN Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal (one star), and the China Medal, and was discharged on May 1, 1952. He always bragged he had sailed in all seven of the ancient seas. On October 17, 1953, Don was united in marriage to Patricia Dunsmoor at Fort Dodge, Iowa. To this union six children were born: Sarah, Donna, Dan, Kyle, Tim and Julie. Don spent many years with a career in the wholesale building supply industry, retiring several times, but always willing to work again when recalled. He loved his family, and depending on the season, he loved gardening {sharing his produce with family and friends}, fishing {with family or good friends}, and golfing {even though he thought it was unfair his wife had two holes in one and he had none!} Donald Stephens was a member of the St. Mark Parish, Iowa Falls, the Frank McGivney Knights of Columbus Council # 5835, Iowa Falls, the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post #188, Iowa Falls {serving in several offices, including Past Commander and the Honor Guard} maintaining 65 years of continuous membership, and the Meadow Hills Golf Club, Iowa Falls.

Don Stephens is survived by his wife: Pat Stephens of Iowa Falls; his children: Sarah [Craig] Black of Urbandale, Iowa, Donna [Tom] Volberding of Georgetown Lake, Montana, Dan Stephens of Waterloo, Iowa, Kyle [Erin Duffy] Stephens of Gig Harbor, Washington, Tim [Luci] Stephens of Livingston, Montana, Julie [Ricke] Welden of Norwalk, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; 3.9 great grandchildren; and a brother: Dean [Emily] Stephens of Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents: Earl and Edythe Hedberg; a daughter-in-law: Suzanne Stephens; a sister and brother-in-law: Delores Stout; and Ray Stout.

Posted on 10 April 2013

MARTHA HARTKOPP
September 2, 1934 - April 7, 2013

Martha Hartkopp, 78, of Popejoy, died on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at the Eldora Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday April 11th at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 10th from 5-7 p.m. at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Martha Darlene Hartkopp was born on September 2, 1934 to John and Violet (Hoisington) Bennett in Alden, Iowa. She graduated from Alden High School in 1953 where she was a band majorette. On May 7, 1955, Martha was united in marriage to Merle L. Hartkopp. She babysat and worked on the line production at Boyt’s. Martha was a member of the Red Hat Club and the First Lutheran Church of Dows.

Martha is survived by her children; Matthew J. (Robin) Hartkopp of Iowa Falls, Marcia (Alicia Ross) Hartkopp of Teaneck, NJ, and Monte J. (Tracey) Hartkopp of Popejoy; three brothers Dean Bennett of Iowa Falls, Jerry Bennett of Alden, and Dennis Bennett of Iowa Falls; her sister Doris Henderson of Wilkinson, WV; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Merle, a son Michael L. Hartkopp, a brother Johnny Bennett and two sisters Vera Brass and Katie Smuck.

MARVIN HIRTH
November 17, 1924 - April 11, 2013

Marvin Hirth, age 88, of Ackley, died on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday April 16th at St. John’s UCC in Ackley with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

Marvin Charles Hirth was born on November 17, 1924 in Geneva, Iowa to Charles and Edith (Rabe) Hirth. Marvin joined the United States Army where he served as a M.P. in Italy. On September 4th, 1948, Marvin was united in marriage to Jane Harned at the Cedar Heights Presbyterian Church in Cedar Falls. Marvin liked to travel; they wintered in Florida. He also enjoyed being around his family and spending times with his grandchildren following their activities. Marvin was still active on the farm and he was very proud of his 64 year marriage.

Marvin is survived by his wife Jane; a son Mike Hirth; a daughter Connie (Roger) Maifeld; four grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two great grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Darlene Johnson and Esther Hirth; brothers-in-law Lynn (Marge) Harned, Hayes (LuAnn) Harned and David Laurie.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Raymond; his daughter-in-law Jean Hirth; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Roberta (John) Lakin; sister-in-law Jackie Laurie and a brother-in-law DeWayne Johnson

ADDIE TRIPP
December 22, 1911 - April 11, 2013

Addie Tripp, age 101, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday April 15th at the Morgan United Methodist Church in Dows with burial in the Morgan Center Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Surls Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Addie Marie Tripp was born on December 22, 1911 in Grant Township to Fred and Gertrude (Knipfel) Burkley. On March 10, 1937, Addie was united in marriage to Harold Frederick Tripp. She was a member of the Morgan United Methodist Church. Addie was a hard worker; had a huge vegetable and flower garden on the farm. She was known for being a good cook and was most known by her family for her homemade rolls, peach cream pie, and kringla. She would always have something ready for lunch when company stopped. She also had a good sense of humor. She was very contented and took life in stride.

Addie is survived by her daughter Marilyn (George) Disney of Clarion, IA; two sons Marlyn (Karen) Tripp of Hampton, IA and Gordon (Carol) Tripp from Indianola, IA; a daughter-in-law Norma Tripp of Coulter, IA; her sister Evelyn Stratmann of Hampton, IA; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law Christine Tripp.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold, her sons Darwin and Arlin Tripp and her brothers Carl and Luvern Burkley

BETTY JO WARD
October 17, 1928 - April 13, 2013 

Betty Jo Ward, 84, of Allison, Iowa, passed away April 13, 2013, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly, Iowa. She was born October 17, 1928, in Peotone, Illinois to Alfred and Veda (Gray) Ward. She attended Ballard County High School in La Center Kentucky.

Betty was married to Arland O. Wynn Sr. in May 1943, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. To this union one son was born Alfred Lee. In 1957, she was divorced and remarried to David S. Steele. After his passing in 1980, she was subsequently united in marriage to Ambrose Ward in 1990, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

She worked as an insurance and real estate agent for Landers-Ulfers Insurance Agency in Allison before retiring in 2008. Betty was a member of the Eastern Star. She had a huge collection of decorative commemorative and geographic dinner plates. Betty loved to travel across the Midwest with her other widowed friends to attend country & western concerts, Conway Twitty was one of her favorites. She was an avid shopper, when she got too old to shop stores and malls, she shopped the catalogs. Her best friend was LaVera Dralle, they shared many laughs and stories in their golden years.

Although she only had one child of her own, her son Alfie who she loved dearly, she was blessed with five step daughters; Karen, Linda, Nancy, Ruth and Mary. These five girls filled the void for the daughters she never had herself.

She was a World War II "war" bride, whose first husband Arland Wynn, was on a US Navy ship fighting the Japanese in the far away south Pacific. As a teenager, she rode a train alone across the continent to spend a few months with Arland in California before he shipped out again toward Japan. The love of her life was David Steele, her second husband.

They both sacrificed much to spend their lives together. They moved to Allison, Iowa over 30 years ago where David worked as a farm machinery salesman and Betty worked as an insurance and real estate agent.

She once said, the happiest years of her life, were the ones spent with her son in La Center, Kentucky as he was growing up with baseball and basketball games and the years she and David Steele shared in Allison.

Betty nursed two husbands and both her aging parents thru the final years of their lives from her home. Her unselfish commitment for their well-being will certainly never be forgotten by those who saw the sacrifices she made.

She is survived by her son Captain Alfred Lee and wife Ann Wynn of Blanco, Texas, granddaughter Christina Wynn Manley of Rocklin, California, grandson John Scott Wynn of Lakewood, Colorado, great grandson Connor James Manley of Rocklin, California, sister Barbara Jean Boyd of Allison, 3 nephews Larry, Charles and Jeff Boyd, cousin Mildred Higdon of Waterloo, cousin Roberta Payne of La Center, Kentucky, second cousin Jerry Newton of La Center, Kentucky, step daughters Karen Ann Steele of Mantorville, Minnesota, Linda Steele Rutherford of Elkmont, Alabama, Nancy Steele Harrison of Mt. Dora, Florida, Ruth Steele of Deland, Florida and Mary Steele Black of Orlando, Florida and eight step grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her three husbands Arland Wynn, David Steele and Ambrose Ward, parents Alfred and Veda Ward.

JUANITA A OLESON
August 9, 1913 - April 13, 2013

Juanita A. Oleson, age 99, of Dows passed away Saturday April 13, 2013 at the Wiseman Home in Williams. 

Funeral services for Juanita A. Oleson will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday April 19, 2013 at the Morgan United Methodist Church east of Dows. Pastor Judy Eilder will officiate. Burial will take place in the Morgan Township cemetery following the funeral service. 

Visitation for Juanita A. Oleson will be held from 10:00 A.M. until service-time on Friday at the church. Dugger Funeral Home, 100 North Lee Street in Dows is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made in Juanita A. Oleson’s name to the donor’s choice.

Juanita Alice, the daughter of Andrew and Maggie Stockdale McCollough was born August 9, 1913 in Hampton. She grew up on a farm near Hampton. Juanita graduated from the Hampton High School in 1930. Juanita after high school, went on to work many years for the D.O.T. office in Clarion. It was a position and job, in whick Juanita took great pride in. While working in Claron, Juanita was active in the Professional Women of Iowa.

Juanita was united in marriage to LuVerne Oleson on December 28, 1940 at Juanita’s parent’s home in Hamilton Township in Franklin County, Iowa. Together the couple farmed in Franklin county for many years. LuVerne passed away in 1999. Juanita spent the last eleven years under the exceptional care of Lori and Doug Wiseman in Willaims.

Juanita was a long-time member of the Morgan United Methodist Church. She served the church in several capacities, including Treasurer.

Juanita is survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband LuVerne, a sister Fern McVicker and a brother Sterl McCollough.


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EUGENE BLAU
March 4, 1930 - January 28, 2013

Gene Blau, age 82, formerly of Alexander, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at his home in Mesa, AZ.

Graveside services for Gene Blau will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Alexander Cemetery east of Alexander. Pastor Art Zewert will officiate. Military graveside rites will be provided by the Belmond Honor Guard. A time of fellowship will follow at the Alexander Community Center.

Gene Edward Blau was born March 4, 1930 in Alexander, IA to Dick and Leona Blau. He was the eldest of seven children. One of his proudest accomplishments was serving his country in the United States Navy and United States Marines.

Gene was not one to sit idle and did not shy away from hard work. Throughout his career, he was employed in construction, agriculture, and at Winnebago Industries and Wal-Mart. He had a passion for dancing and spent man evenings doing so at places such as The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake and Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines. He also had a great appreciation for nice cars and spent many hours polishing those prize possessions. His retirement years were spent in the warmer climate of Arizona where he enjoyed coffee time with a group of friends every morning at McDonalds.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Marlin and Gary.

Gene is survived by his son, Derek; brothers Duane (Nancy) Blau, Granger, IN, and Richard (Sue) Blau, Alexander; sisters Madonna Brcka, Indian Wells, CA, and Sandra (Ken) Dorenkamp, Alexander; also several cousins and nieces and nephews.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sandra Dorenkamp, 2611 N.E. Chevalia Court, Grimes, IA, 50111 to be given to Serenity Hospice in Mesa, AZ.  

BETTY J MEYER
February 6, 1930 - April 14, 2013

Betty Meyer, 83, of Hampton, passed away Sunday at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton, Iowa. Betty Meyer was born February 6, 1930, to Oak and Hattie (Ubben) Lursen in Kesley, Iowa.

She went to school in Geneva, Iowa, where she graduated the 8th grade. They moved to Hampton and she worked for a little grocery store and then the 5 and 10 Cent Store on Main Street.

She met and married Raymond T. Meyer on November 26, 1950, at the Reverend Beggs home of the Congregational Church of Hampton.

Betty was always working but always had time for her family. There was always camping and fishing trips to Minnesota. She worked as a cashier at Jennings Grocery Store, until Ray and Betty bought the Phillips 66 Station that they ran for 8 1/2 years. She also worked as a teller for First National Bank of Hampton and was head cook for 18 years at the Hampton Nursing Home.

Ray and Betty decided to open Betty's Cafe in 1983, which they ran for 13 1/2 years. Betty was famous for her homemade food and you never went away hungry. Everyone always raved about the huge portions of Hot Beef, homemade pies and soups.

They sold the Cafe in 1996 to a daughter to carry on the tradition so they could retire. Well, that didn't happen! You could never keep Betty still for long, so she worked part-time at the cafe to keep her busy.

When the cafe closed in 2002 she worked as a baker for a son and daughter that had Eaton's Cafeteria in Belmond for a year.

Ray and Betty had 6 children, Ron (Deb) Meyer of Osceola, Rhonda (Carl) Noelck of Hampton, Shelley (Dale) Dodd of Hampton, Sam (Vicki) Meyer of Belmond, Raynard (Sandee) Meyer of Spencer and Sandy Perez of Hampton. She had 16 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, sister Margaret Smoot of Allison, brother Richard Lursen of Allison and sister in law Mildred Kloetzer of Bradford.

She is preceded in death in by her parents Oak and Hattie Lursen, sister Grace Siems, brother-in-law Sweer Siems, brother Fred (Bob) Lursen, sister-in-law Grace Lursen, brother-in-law Linus Smoot, sister-in-law Ruth Ammerman, brother-in-law Jake Ammerman, and brother-in-law Bob Kloetzer.

Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery

WILMA SCHOLL
February 14, 1924 - April 5, 2013

Wilma “Jean” Scholl, 89, of Rockwell, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.

Online condolences may be left at www.fullertonfh.com.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 305 Elm St., Rockwell, Iowa. The Rev. John Gossman will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rockwell.

A visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. vigil service on Monday, April 8, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center.

Jean Scholl was born on Feb. 14, 1924, to Dell and Ila (Angell) Vosburgh in Cartersville, Iowa. In 1929, her family moved to Rockwell where she lived most of her life. Jean was a graduate of Rockwell High School. Throughout her life she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, American Legion and Auxiliary Guild. During World War II she worked in an airplane factory in St. Louis.

On Jan. 27, 1947, she was united in marriage to Harley Scholl. Together they started a family and Jean started her own business called Jean’s Café in Rockwell, which she owned for 25 years. Jean enjoyed going fishing in Black Duck, Minn., and Mille Lacs, Minn., with family. She was also an avid quilter and did a lot of quilting with her sister, June.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Dennis (Debra) Scholl of Panora, Iowa, JoLynn Scholl of Rockwell and Doug Scholl of Boston, Mass.; sister, June (Gordon) Wickwire of Rockwell; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Bill-Joe Vosburgh; and sister, Wanda Christensen.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 120 S. Third St., Rockwell, Iowa, 641-822-3191, www.Fullertonfh.com.

DALLAS FREDERICK PLAGGE
March 27th, 1927- April 2, 2013

Dallas Plagge, 86, of Sheffield, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 6th at First United Methodist Church, Sheffield with Pastor Sandy Gobeli presiding. Interment with Veteran’s Honors by Harlow Ray Massee Post #277, American Legion, Sheffield, will be at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Dallas Frederick Plagge was born to George F. Plagge and Frieda Reineking-Plagge on March 27th, 1927 in Latimer, Iowa. His siblings were: Elvera (Plagge) Logan, Dean Plagge, Maynard Plagge, and Larry Plagge all deceased. He is survived by his brother, Merlin Plagge. Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 61 years, Carla Zimmerman-Plagge, and their 3 children Gigi (husband Kevin Bohach), Lance (wife Julie Truelson), & Parrish (wife Lisa Heuberger), his brother Merlin Plagge (wife Shirley), brother-in-law Larry Zimmerman (wife Linda), sister-in- law Elaine Plagge, 11 Grand children and 4 Great grandchildren.

During his adult years he farmed many acres, worked as a Chevrolet salesman, owned a Ford dealership in the 1960’s, and also sold cars for what is now known as West Fork Motors. Dallas also held many other jobs in his career, including being a supervisor for Na-Churs Liquid Fertilizer Company for several years.

He was a decorated veteran of the Korean War, and received 2 Bronze Stars for his meritorious action while serving our country in Korea. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire up several battlefield hills, including Triangle Hill, Pork Chop Hill, and Heartbreak Ridge.

He was an avid gardener, taking care of his plants, trees, shrubs, and his landscaping. He enjoyed watching all sports on television, and especially watching his grandsons play ball. He collected many classic cars, and paid special attention to anything on the news. For those that knew him, he has finally gone home. Memorials can be sent to Retz Funeral Home in Sheffield, Iowa.

He will be greatly missed by his relatives and family.

Posted on 20 April 2013

JOANN B MAHONY
Oct. 22, 1934 - April 14, 2013

Joann “Jo” B. Mahony 78, Carmel, Ind., died Sunday, April 14, 2013.

She was born in Hampton Oct. 22, 1934, to Paul and Gladys Borcherding and raised in Latimer. She graduated from Drake University where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority.

After graduating a semester early from Drake, she secured a job on the West Coast and convinced a girlfriend to drive cross country with her to begin their teaching careers in Long Beach, Calif. Jo met her husband of 53 years, while he was stationed in Long Beach.

She was adventurous, loved the outdoors, traveling, nature, dressing up for costume parties, interior design, gardening, art, games, holiday décor, music, books, and anything beautiful.

She is survived by husband William D. Mahony; daughters, Nancy (Tony) Bowman and Jill Mahony; brother, Randall Borcherding; sisters, Dolores Taylor, and Janiece Davis.

Family and friends gathered Friday, April 19 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel in Indianapolis, Ind. A funeral service was held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 20. Burial followed in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis.

You are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com to sign the guestbook, or in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91st St., #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

WENDELL MILLER
May 19, 1934 - April 20, 2013

Wendell Henry Miller, 78, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013, at his home in Hampton.

He was born on May 19, 1934, in Hampton, Iowa, to Henry and Margaret (Uilk) Miller. Wendell attended rural country schools. He was united in marriage to Jo Ann Mullen on June 17, 1956, in Rockwell, Iowa.
Wendell served his country in the United States Army. He owned and operated Miller Tractor Service in Hampton, which he started in 1970 and loved very dearly.

Wendell was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, the Iowa Plowing Association Inc., the Cedar Valley Engine Club and the Antique Tractor Association. He was involved in Boy Scouts with his son for many years. Wendell loved being with his family on a boat in Clear Lake or on vacation. He also enjoyed bowling and golfing.

Wendell loved anything and everything relating to tractors. Some of the many things included tractor rides, tractor pulls, plowing competitions, restoring antique tractors, his Massey-Harris tractors and driving tractors and pedal pulls during the Franklin County Fair. He was honored with being the Grand Marshall for the Franklin County Fair in 2003.

Wendell is survived by his wife Jo Ann Miller of Hampton, daughter Lori Miller of Farnhamville, daughter Sandra and husband Mark Harrington of Plymouth, daughter Kim Miller of Hampton, son Kurt Miller of Gilbert, Arizona, grandson Kyle Harrington of Plymouth, granddaughter Kayla Harrington of Plymouth, grandson Alex Miller of Gilbert, Arizona, sister Marlis Janssen of Adams, Minnesota, brother Gene and wife Sharon Miller of Latimer, sister-in-law Beulah Curley, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Margaret, brother Melvin (Dorothy), infant brother, mother-in-law Eugine Mullen, brothers-in-law Robert Curley and Bill Janssen, sister-in-law June Kidgell and niece Jacalyn Hartwigsen.

Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

LOIS WEILAND
January 7, 1925 - April 18, 2013

Lois Irene Weiland, 88, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton, Iowa.

She was born on January 7, 1925, in Estherville, Iowa, to Raymond Virgil and Doris (Kesler) Thackery. Lois was united in marriage to George G. Weiland on December 19, 1948.

She was a home maker, a waitress and worked at various places including United Hydraulics, Seabee Corporation and Montgomery Ward. Lois enjoyed camping and making crafts. She especially enjoyed handing out the angels that she made to everyone.

Lois is survived by her son Michael and wife Robyn Sims of Penryn, California, daughter Sharon and husband Tony Bunda of Pocahontas, son Gaylen "Moose" and wife Madonna Weiland of Hampton, daughter Diane Weiland and friend Jenny Lentzkow of Waterloo, grandchildren Daniel Bunda, Samuel Bunda, Casey and husband John Hurst, George Weiland, Michael Thackery, Jeff Thackery and Tracy Thackery, four great-grandchildren, sisters Arlene, Melba, Shirley and Janet, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Doris, husband George, two brothers and one sister.

Burial will take place at a later date.

DORIS I SCHRECK
September 4, 1929 - April 14, 2013

Doris I. Schreck, 83, of rural Hampton, Iowa passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14 at her home.

Doris was born on September 4, 1929 to Andrew and Hannah (Clausen) Blom and grew up on their farm south of Coulter. Doris attended country school, then graduated from Hampton High School in 1947, after which she attended Iowa State Teachers College (now UNI) in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

She was united in marriage to Gerald P. Schreck on November 21, 1948, in Coulter, Iowa. Doris and Jerry farmed near Rowan until 1953, at which time they moved to their farm southwest of Hampton, where they continued to live until their respective deaths.

Their son Bill and his son Josh continue to farm this land. Doris took great pride in being a farmer's wife and she did it well, working side by side with Jerry, whether that be feeding cattle, tilling the soil, or taking care of home and family.

She could drive a tractor as well as most, and, in spite of her sore knees, continued to ride a few rounds in the combine each day during the harvest - her favorite time of the year. She loved the farm and her car or pickup could be seen at some point nearly every day driving the country roads, checking the crops.

Doris and Jerry had a long and happy life together spent mostly on the farm, but also at their cabin on Gull Lake in Minnesota, and for many years after their retirement at their winter home in the Rio Grande Valley near Mercedes, Texas. Wherever they went, they had many friends and the stories of their lives are rich and interesting. Family was very important to Doris and she was a loving and patient wife and mother, a warm and encouraging grandmother, and a thoughtful and caring daughter, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Doris was a long-time member of several organizations, including St. John's Lutheran Church, Eastern Star, where she served as Worthy Matron, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by her son William (Deb) Schreck of Hampton, daughter Wendy (Greg) Dunn of Cedar Rapids, grandson Josh (Jen) Schreck of Hampton, granddaughter Whitney (Eliot) Weiner of Chicago, Illinois, and grandson Robert Dunn of Cedar Rapids. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 56 years, Jerry, and her sister and brother-in-law, Marien and Harvey Pierce.

Memorials may be directed to the St. John's Lutheran Church or the Windsor Theater Foundation.

Burial at the Rowan Cemetery in Rowan, Iowa

JOEL EBERT
April 27, 1943 - April 21, 2013

Joel Ebert, 69, of Ackley, Iowa, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, at his home under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Funeral services for Joel Ebert will be 10:30 am Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 121 Prospect Drive, Ackley, Iowa. Prayer service and a video presentation will be from 6:00 – 6:30, with an open time of visitation and sharing from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Friday evening at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 903 Cerro Gordo Avenue, Ackley, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife: Sue Ebert, 1310 Main Street, Ackley, Iowa 50601 to be distributed to Joel’s favorite charities. Burial will be at the St. John’s Church Cemetery, Clarence, Iowa. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Joel Wynn Ebert was born on April 27, 1943, in Iowa City to Vivian (Voss) and Norbert Ebert. During his early years the family lived on a farm near Clarence and at age 5 they moved into Clarence. As a child Joel loved to entertain older neighbors and relatives with puppet shows from the puppets he made himself. As a teenager he worked at the local grocery store and also mowed lawns to earn money. He enjoyed spending time with his dad fishing, trapping, and hunting with their dog Rusty. In high school he was placed in charge of the school media equipment, a position he was very proud of. In 1961 he graduated from Clarence High School and entered college that fall from what was then the State College of Iowa (UNI). He earned his Bachelor’s degree and began his teaching career in Waterloo, Iowa, where he taught 5th and 6th grade science. Later he earned his Master’s Degree from UNI and became a Vice Principal and later Principal in the Waterloo School District. During his last years in Waterloo he was the District Curriculum Director and Director of Title 1 for the public and parochial schools.

Joel was married to Susan (Sue) Klaksvik on August 9, 1969 at Tingvold Lutheran church at Underwood, Minnesota. They met while both were teaching in Waterloo. To this union were born 3 children: Chad, Kara, and Clark. In 1980 the family moved from LaPorte City where they had lived for 9 years, to Algona. Here Joel was principal at Lucia Wallace School and Curriculum Director for the public and parochial schools. In 1987 the Eberts moved to Iowa Falls, and Joel became the first state funded shared school district curriculum director for Alden, Iowa Falls, and Ackley. Here the Ebert kids graduated from high school and Sue taught at Ellsworth Community College. When the 7 year contract for this position ended Joel became the principal at Ackley Elementary School and Curriculum Director for Ackley Geneva Wellsburg Steamboat Rock (AGWSR). He returned to UNI to earn his Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Design. He retired in 2002 and then worked part-time doing grant writing for AGWSR. Joel was an active Lion for 39 years and was proud of the service this group provided. He loved his chosen profession and the opportunity to influence thousands of elementary age kids in his 37 years in education. He was always an advocate for those who needed extra help, struggled with learning, or those learning English as a new language. His goal was to make learning fun and challenge students to be the best that they could be. Joel served as a 4-H leader in Algona. He also strived to be a positive role model for any child that he knew. Good values, honesty, and kindness were important lessons to be taught, he felt. His grandkids will long remember the science experiments he did with them when they came to visit. Joel was very active in the Lutheran Church in every community he lived in. He was church council president at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church for a term. He also served on various community boards in each community he lived in. Following retirement Joel and Sue became the directors of the “Ventures” travel club of Peoples Savings Bank of Wellsburg. This was a part-time retirement job they loved. They planned and escorted tours all over the world as well as more local concerts and events. They enjoyed getting to know the travelers and experiencing more of what they loved to do, which was travel. When the kids were little, every summer the family headed out with their camping equipment to experience a new part of the United States. For 9 summers Joel attended summer sessions at Western State College of Colorado in Gunnison. Besides the learning, Joel led the family on all kinds of adventures including ghost town hunting and panning for gold. Travel was part of the Ebert life for 43 years. They visited all 50 states and 23 foreign countries learning and experiencing different cultures and seeing the sites. Joel was a dedicated Christian man who loved the Lord and trusted in the belief of salvation through grace alone and faith in our risen Lord Jesus Christ. His family saw this faith their entire life.

Joel is survived by his wife Sue; children Chad (Sara) Ebert of Courtland, Minnesota, Kara (Michael) Short of Rochester, Minnesota, and Clark (Shary) Ebert of Riceville, Iowa. Grandchildren are Erika and Jenna Ebert, Layne, Jace and Addison Short, and Aidan and Asher Ebert as well as a grandchild due in September. He is also survived by a sister; Linda Hines of Clarence, sister-in-law Mary (Roger) Farsdale, brother-in-law Donald (Sandy) Klaksvik and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother Scott. Joel will long be remembered by his family, friends, fellow Lions, teaching staff, and church family. Blessed be the memory of Joel!

JANICE WADDINGHAM   
December 13, 1939 - April 17, 2013

Janice Waddingham, 73, of Thornton passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am, Saturday at the First Reformed Church in Meservey with Rev. Rodney Meester presiding. Interment will be at the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 pm Friday at the Retz Funeral Home, Thornton.

Janice Waddingham was born December 13, 1939 in Belmond, Iowa the daughter of Louis and Kate (Koenen) Meinders. She attended and graduated from Meservey High School. 

On December 9, 1960 Janice was united in marriage with Tom Waddingham at the First Reformed Church in Meservey. Tom served in the U.S. Army for the first few years of their marriage, they resided in Tacoma, Washington where he was stationed. In 1962 they returned to Meservey and then Thornton, Iowa where together they farmed and raised their family.
 
Janice had a strong love of her family and faith. She held several offices in the church women’s groups and was active with church activities and singing. She loved music and her life on the farm. An accomplished seamstress Janice made many formal dresses and garments for her girls and friends. Janice was also a member of the Meservey Legion Auxiliary.
 
Cherishing her memory are her husband of 52 years, Tom, daughters: Paige (Brad) Warren, Cincinnati, Iowa; Kendra (Scott) Pottebaum, Pleasant Hill, Iowa; Sarah (Travis) Statlander, Overland Park, Kansas; Six grandchildren: Kolby, Kade, Zachary, Katie, Reghan, and Gavin.
 
Janice is preceded in death by her parents and grandson Tyson Warren.

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Jay Lehmann