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ERIC LEAMAN April 18, 1978 - November 28, 2013 Eric W. Leaman, 35, of Mason City, passed away Thursday (November 28, 2013) in Mason City. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday (December 4, 2013) at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, where full military honors will be conducted by the United States Navy and the Mason City Veterans. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening (December 3, 2013) from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel and will continue from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Eric's name in care of his family. Eric Wayne Leaman was born on April 18, 1978 in Osage, the son of Steven and Shawn (Willis) Leaman. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School among the class of 1996. On June 27, 1996 Eric was inducted into the United States Navy in Des Moines. While serving in December of 2000 Eric would be blessed with the birth of his son, Brian. He faithfully served his country until his Honorable Discharge on June 26, 2001. Following his return to Iowa Eric enrolled at Hamilton College in Mason City where he studied Information Technology, graduating in 2005. In May of 2005 Eric began working for ABCM Corp. as an IT Consultant, where he was employed until his death. While attending Hamilton College Eric met the love of his life, best friend, and soul mate, Sarah During. They were blessed with nearly ten years and together they enjoyed raising Brian, Wednesday night date nights, and traveling. Brian came first and foremost in Eric's life, he was his pride and joy. Eric also enjoyed the company of their two dogs, Max and Bell. In his free time Eric loved spending time with his family and spoiling his nieces and nephews. Eric had a good sense of humor and loved joking around. He enjoyed playing video games and was a movie buff, as well as riding his motorcycles and target practice with both guns and bow and arrow. Eric was a talented artist who enjoyed sketching. tattooing, and spending countless hours crafting custom wood and acrylic pens. Those grateful in sharing in his life are his fiancé, Sarah During, Mason City; his son, Brian Leaman, Mason City; parents, Steven and Shawn Leaman, Mason City; siblings, Brian (Jennifer) Leaman, Woodstock, Il., Patrick (Shannon) Leaman, Mason City, Crystal (Chuck) Nelson, Mason City, and Sheena (Jon) Ebbers, Mason City; grandmother, Dixie (Al) Willis; nieces and nephews, Madison, Samantha, Ashley, Michael, Ali, Alex, Cheyenne, Leo, Sydney Rae, Tammy Amanda, Jet, Steven, Hailey, Natalie, and Hunter; aunts and uncles, Eleanor (Sid), Tim (Lorraine), Heidi (Jeff), Wayne (Brenda), Rex, Dawn (David), Clint, Marcie (Jay), Quint (Diane), and Deb; mother and father in law, Jon and Judy During; grandmother in law, Shirley; sisters in law, Jacque (Devin), and Lorraine; as well as many cousins and extended relatives and friends. Eric is preceded in death by his father, Steven Leaman; his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Patricia Leaman; his grandfathers, Wayne Willis and Ben During, and his uncle, Mike Leaman. BEVERLY WESTENDORF December 11, 1947 - November 28, 2013 Beverly Jean Westendorf, 65, of Allison, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013, at the Cedar Valley Hospice House in Waterloo, Iowa. She was born December 11, 1947, in Waverly, Iowa the daughter of Simon and Ella (Ulrich) Christians. Beverly attended West Point Township District 4 Country School and then graduated from the Allison Bristow High School in 1966. She was united in marriage to Ronald Westendorf on April 14, 1967, in Bristow, Iowa. Beverly worked at the Waverly Wal-Mart then she left to work fulltime on the family egg farm and she retired after working at Powers Manufacturing in Allison. She was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarksville and then transferred her membership to the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Beverly was active in the Hand Bell Choir, WELCA women’s group and she was a Sunday School Teacher. She served as a 4-H leader and helping in various ways at the Butler County Fair. Beverly enjoyed crafts, baking, doll houses and her fl ower garden. Beverly is survived by her husband Ronald of Allison, daughter Rebecca Jean Coffin of Des Moines, son Robert James and wife Carol Westendorf of Radcliffe, son Ryan Jason Westendorf of Des Moines, grandchildren Joseph and Jason Coffi n, Samantha, Pamela and Benjamin Westendorf, mother Ella Christians of Clarksville, brother Robert (Alberta) Christians of Swaledale, brother Dennis Christians of Clarksville, sister Diane (Richard) Schoonover of Fredericksburg, brother Donald (Dianne) Christians of Iowa Falls, brother Ronald (Donna) Christians of Readlyn, sister Connie (Calvin) Rottink of Clarksville, sister Karla (Bryan) Voss of Clarksville, brother Dale (Noreen) Christians of Urbandale, and brother Steve (Melissa) Christians of Dunkerton. She is preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, father, sister Mary Ellen and nephews Greg Rottink and Landon Schoonover. Funeral services were held Monday, December 2, 2013 at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, Iowa, with Pastor Jeffrey Blank officiating. Burial took place at the Allison Cemetery in Allison, Iowa. Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison, Iowa assisted the family with arrangements. EDMUND MEYER August 10, 1917 - November 26, 2013 Edmund F. Meyer, 96, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton, Iowa. He was born August 10, 1917, in Marion Township, Iowa, the son of Herman and Lena (Spangenberg) Meyer. Edmund attended Marion Center Country School in Franklin County, Iowa. Edmund served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was married to Arlene June Waddell on March 16, 1946, in Hampton, Iowa. Edmund was a farmer and enjoyed farming with his family where they all shared farm equipment and farmed together. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, Iowa. Edmund enjoyed fishing, biking, walking working in his yard and garden. He is survived by his daughter Marilyn (Terry) Bents of Hampton, daughter Elaine Meyer of Hampton, daughter Lynette (Jay) Gartman of Waukee, granddaughter Amy (Dave) Perez of Hampton, grandson Kevin Gartman of Waukee, great grandchildren James and Nataley Perez, brother Wesley (Mabel) Meyer of Hampton. Edmund is preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother and sister-in-law Walter & Opal Meyer and sister and brother-in-law Ella & George Abbas. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa. ARDITH TROUSDALE May 22, 1922 - December 3, 2013
Ardith
Trousdale, age 91, of Alden, died on
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Scenic
Manor in Iowa Falls .
Services are 10:30 AM Monday December 9, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Alden with burial at the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4PM Sunday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Ardy was born on May 22, 1922 to Earl and Jessie (Pyle) Cundall in Galt, Iowa. She graduated from Dows High School and Ellsworth Community College and attended the University of Northern Iowa. On May 28, 1942 she was united in marriage to Max Trousdale at the Dows Methodist Church. She and Max spent their lives as stewards of the land, leaving the family’s century farm in 1995. Ardy was a 60-year member of the Alden Methodist Church and a lifetime member of UMW; she was a 60-year member of the Alden Legion Auxiliary as well. For more than twenty years she worked as a teacher in the Alden School District. She also taught Sunday school and lead 4-H club. Ardy was a member of Retired Teachers’ Association, Friends of the Library, Red Hat Club, and the Oakland Valley Club. After retiring she and Max enjoyed being winter Texans for over twenty years. She is survived by her four daughters: Kaye Yeoman of Brainerd, MN; Jill Olsen (Richard) of St. Charles, IL; Ann Clapper (James) of Fargo, ND; and Mara Trousdale of Ankeny, IA: six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters (Ila Wiarda and Verabelle Collins), and one brother (Everett Cundall). Memorials may be given to the Alden United Methodist Church and the Alden Public Library. MARJORIE E STONEBRAKER August 14, 1917 - December 2, 2013
Marjorie
E. Stonebraker was born August
14, 1917, in Franklin County,
Iowa, to William and Daisy
(Juhl) Elphic. She died Monday,
December 2, 2013, at the
Independent House, in Lincoln,
Nebraska, at the age of 96
years.
Marjorie married Harry Howard Stonebraker on June 21, 1936, in Galena, IL, and to this union they raised Jan William, Patricia, and Peggy. She was a member of First Christian Church, and various Welcome Wagon’s and Bridge Clubs. Marjorie is survived by her son Jan William and wife Janice Stonebraker, of Plattsmouth, NE, daughters Patricia (Larry) Ball, of Lincoln, NE, Peggy (Roger) Johnson, of West Des Moines, Iowa, 14 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and friends. Marjorie is preceded in Death by her parents William and Daisy Elphic, husband Harry Stonebraker, sisters Alberta Rosenvink, Irma Rosenvink, Lucille Ridenhour, brother Rex Elphic. Funeral service will be Friday, December 6, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Christian Church, 304 Main Street, Louisville, Nebraska, with burial at Glendale Cemetery. Family suggest memorials to the Family for future designation. Visitation will be Friday, December 6, 2013 from 12 noon until time of service at 2:00 P.M., at the Church. Condolences may be sent to fusselmanallenharvey.com Arrangements By: Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home, Louisville, NE 234-3985 NORMA LEE PALMER January 15, 1933 - December 7, 2013 Norma Lee Abbas Palmer, 80, of Hampton, Iowa, died December 7, 2013 at Franklin Country View Nursing Facility. Ms. Palmer was born January 15, 1933 to George and Ida Lauterbach Abbas in rural Franklin County. She attended rural school and graduated from Geneva High School in 1951. Following high school, she attended the Iowa State Teachers College graduating in 1955 with a teaching endorsement in home economics. After completing her degree, she taught for several years in Aplington. During her tenure in Aplington, she taught art in addition to home economics. Then, because of her mother's deteriorating health, and the resulting desire to be closer to home, she began teaching at Sheffield. She would teach home economics at Sheffield for many years. The high school girls adored her and many saw her as a second mother. With changing circumstances, her teaching assignment became a half-time position. Always one to fully occupy her time, she began making wedding gowns for both family and friends. An accomplished seamstress, Norma provided numerous young women with the gown of their dreams. In addition to sewing gowns for brides, she would on occasion create the gowns for the attendants, the flower girls, and for the bride's mother. After retiring she started Norma's Cakes. She baked cakes for weddings, graduation and other events. Friends would ask to have her frosting recipe but that was top secret. Norma enjoyed baking and sharing her home baked goods with friends and neighbors. Norma enjoyed flowers. She had numerous flower beds and was always willing to share her flowers when she had extra. In 1969, she married Roger Palmer of Hampton. Norma and Roger would continue to live in the home she built in Hampton in 1962. Norma was a member of C.W.F, Kiwanis, and was on the Franklin General Hospital Board. She loved to volunteer and to help others. Following Roger's death she sold her home and moved to the Senior Center Apartments in Hampton. There she attended the Senior Center and volunteered her time. Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Ida; her husband, Roger; her brother, Bud; an infant sister, Helen Marie; a nephew, Bradley Abbas; and a niece, Donna Horner. She is survived by a special niece, Jody (Mark Malcolm), great-niece, Josie Abbas, sisters, Arlene (Donald Horner) of Hampton, Gertrude (Lee Himan) of Ames, Lena Salven of Marion; two brothers, George (Donna) Abbas and Bob (Ilene) Abbas, both of Hampton; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Abbas, also of Hampton and many nieces, nephews, and friends. St. Peter's United Church of Christ Church Cemetery in rural Geneva, Iowa. RONALD SHERIFF April 24, 1952 - December 7, 2013 Ronald William Sheriff, 61, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away December 7, 2013, at the Harmony House Health Care Center in Waterloo. He was born on April 24, 1952, in Vinton, Iowa, to William and Nettie (Kellison) Sheriff. Ron's favorite things to do were playing pool, riding his three wheeled bike and listening to Johnny Cash music. He recently moved from Fairway Group Home due to health issues. Ron adored all his former staff and housemates. He had a smile for everyone. Ron reached an age of 61 years and 8 months. He is survived by his sister Virginia Shatzer of Hampton, sister Kathryn Phillipp of Waukon, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents William and Nettie. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of arrangements. RAY ELPHIC, JR. March 3, 1942 - December 15, 2013 Ray Elphic, Jr., 71, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield, Iowa. He was born March 3, 1942, in Hampton, Iowa to Ray and Carol (McAfee) Elphic, Sr. Ray graduated from Hampton High School in 1960. He served his country in the United States Army. Ray was married June 7, 1971, Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Donna McNealy of Hampton, Iowa. He worked at Farmland Foods, Inc. for 24 years then he was employed with the Hampton-Dumont Schools as the transportation superintendent for 17 years. He was a member of the Hampton Lions Club, Hampton-Dumont Booster Club and First Christian Church in Hampton. Ray enjoyed car racing, working on cars and classic car shows. He is survived by his wife Donna of Hampton, daughter Carolyn Hudman of Frankfort, Kentucky, daughter Melody and husband Jason Fort of Phoenix, Arizona, son Jonathan Elphic of Hampton, granddaughters Paige Hudman, Samantha Fort and Hayden Fort, grandson Trenton Elphic, brother Wilbert Elphic of Hastings, Colorado, sister Luberta Weese of Hinesville, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Tammie. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery. MAX FOUGHTY Max Foughty, 86, of Dallas Center, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Private graveside services were held at Brethern Cemetery in Dallas Center. Max was born in Hampton to Virgil and Maguerite (Windelow) Foughty. He served in the US Army during World War II. Max worked at the Des Moines Register for 26 years in the composing department before retiring in 1989. Max is survived by his wife of 49 years, Beverly, and his sister, Virginia Lunning, of Hampton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Ministries in Des Moines. On-line condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.com. ETHELDA "TILLIE" GAMBLE September 13, 1924 - December 15, 2013 Ethelda "Tillie" Gamble, 89, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Sunday December 15, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton in Hampton, Iowa. She was born September 13, 1924, in Hansell, Iowa, to Bill and Lessie (Jones) Branan. Tillie was united in marriage to Gene Eitel on February 1, 1945, in Hampton and then she married Jim Gamble on October 21, 1977, in Vermillion, South Dakota. Tillie is survived by her son James Eitel(Joyce) of Newton , son Bob Eitel(Connie) of Lemoore, California, and son in law Terry Wilkinson, Hampton. Her grandchildren are Lessie Eitel, Geneva, Marcy Eitel, Hampton, Ty Eitel(Jaime) , Dexter, Dean (Wanda) Miller, Newton, Shane Eitel, Lemoore,CA, Scott Eitel, Lemoore,Ca, Angie Miller-Goodell(Mike),Hampton, Amy Wilkinson-Busby(Lyle), Hampton. Her great-grandchildren are Cole & Cash Eitel, Dexter, Courtney & Rebecca Eitel, Lemoore, CA, Ciera Gunderson(Blake), Hampton, Colten Miller, Hampton, Carlie Miller, Hampton, Mylee Goodell, Hampton, Jordan Wilkinson, Hampton, Hunter Wilkinson, Hampton, Alycia Martinez, Hampton. Also a sister Dottie Olson of Florida. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Enjoyed playing cards with some "Special" Ladies, and just spending time with family and friends. She is preceded in death by daughter(Pam Wilkinson), great- grandchild (Jordan Eitel), parents, husbands, and brother. Graveside services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to North Iowa Hospice in her name. KENNETH LEIN July 14th, 1934 - December 5th, 2013 San Clemente, CA Great athletes make those around them better. Great men do the same. Ken Lein was both, always seeing the best in all and helping them see the best in themselves. Kenneth Lein, a native of Roland, Iowa died while resting comfortably December 5th at his home in San Clemente, CA. A teacher, coach, father and friend, Ken was born July 14th, 1934 to Knute(d.1981) and Aletta(d. 1975) Lein. His early years were filled with hard work and sports, in particular basketball, baseball and swimming. Ken starred on the 1951 Roland Rocket High School basketball team. With a school population of around 50, the Roland team played Davenport High School, with a school population of over 2000, losing 50-40 in the Iowa state championship game. Ken and friend Gary Thompson put on a memorable show in the David and Goliath-like state final. Although Ken had many offers to continue playing either basketball or baseball at the collegiate level, he instead chose to serve his country, joining the Coast Guard immediately after high school. He traveled to Ellis Island, Cape May, NJ and then Burlington, VT where he met his first wife Patricia Lavoie(Dominski). After the service, Ken went to Ellsworth Junior College in Iowa Falls on a basketball scholarship and following a terrific two-year career, Ken attended and played ball at Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, MO. He gradated in 1958 with a degree in Social Science Education. Ken's first teaching job was in Riverton, IA. Ken was a popular teacher and coach in the Redfield, IA(Dexfield), Port Byron, IL(Riverdale), Hinesburg, VT(Champlain Valley), Manly, IA(North Central), Postville, IA, Hampton, IA school districts in a 23-year span. He coached basketball, baseball, track, softball, golf and football in that time period. Ken accumulated over 250 wins as a basketball coach in four states. At each stop along his storied career, he also ran the local swimming pools and instructed Red Cross lifesaving. Ken saved a man's life in the Vergennes, VT pool, pulling the drowning man from the deep end and providing resuscitation. Ken saved this life literally, and many others during his years in the classrooms and on the floor and fields. His optimism and belief in the human spirit continues to reside in so many he touched. Ken's athletic teams were known for contrasting styles and innovation. His Riverdale team held the ball and left one man back on the defensive end, upsetting a powerful Rock Island squad in the district championship that featured future Boston Celtics star Steve Kuberski. His Postville team was known for up-tempo, setting a national record at the time for points by two teams, losing to Central Elkader in 1972, 117-101. Ken's teams were perennially in the top ten rankings in the state of Iowa with numerous conference, sectional and district titles. His teams were flamboyant, he rolled out a red carpet for timeouts and the boys laid on the floor. He had each of his teams wear high, "target"-striped socks so they could better identify their teammates for fast-breaks. He had several all-state players go on to great collegiate careers in all of the athletics he led. After Ken's teaching and coaching career, he entered the business world, first working his way up from sales representative to regional manager for DeVry Institutes of Technology. He then worked for a series of companies in the education industry, finally retiring to substitute teaching, family and California lifestyle. His passion was still sports and he loved the Cubs and the Iowa college teams that he followed religiously. His dog Buddy, who was at his side at his death, was his constant companion. Ken is survived by his sister Arlene(Mangold) of Fullerton, CA; his first wife Patricia Dominski(Mitch) of Sebastian, FL; second wife Joette Wattier of San Clemente, CA: son Kevin(Amy) Lein of Harrisburg, SD; daughters Kim(Bernie)Peine of Underhill, VT and Kamela(John) Behrendt of Dunlap, IA; stepsons Brian(Leah)Wattier of Sacramento, CA, and Jason(Holly) Wattier of Philadelphia, PA and stepdaughter Jocelyn(John) White of San Clemente, CA; grandchildren Kyle and Megan Behrendt of Dunlap, IA: Kodi Lein of Brulington, VT; Karter and Kennedy Lein of Harrisburg, SD; Madison, Thomas and Alex White of San Clemente, CA; Ella and Sophia Wattier of Morgantown, PA, Ken was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Don and Stanley and his sister Marjorie(Absher). A celebration of Ken's life will be held December 13th, 6:30 at the Adams Funeral Home in Story City, IA. The funeral service will take place at the Bergan Lutheran Church in Roland, IA December 14th at 10:30 AM with subsequent burial at the Roland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any memorial contributions be given to the Ken Lein Memorial Scholarship which will be established to assist Roland-Story high school student-athletes with post-high school pursuits. Those contributions can be given directly at the services or contact Kevin Lein(kevin.lein@k12.sd.us) for information. LINDA KAY DIRKSEN May 3, 1945 - December 14, 2013 Linda Kay Dirksen, 68, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Saturday (Dec. 14) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa. She was born on May 3, 1945, in Hampton, Iowa, to Floyd "Bud" and Dorothy (Engelkes) Dirksen. Linda attended Geneva and Hampton Schools. She painted houses, mowed the cemetery lawn, cleaned homes and cared for her aging parents. She loved animals and gardening. Linda is survived by two aunts, Lois Paullus of Hampton and Mildred Engelkes of Ackley, along with numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Bud and Dorothy, aunts and uncles and her beloved dog Bo. There will be no services held for Linda. Burial will take place in the Lindenwood Cemetery in rural Geneva. The Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton handled the arrangements. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of North Iowa. |
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