DAVID LEE ALLEN
January 22, 1957 - March 19, 2013

David Lee Allen, 56, formerly of Hampton, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Pouder Valley Hospital in Ft. Collins, Colo.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, May 5 at the First Christian Church, Hampton.

David, the son of Mel and Carmen (Holm) Allen, was born Jan. 22, 1957, at Franklin General Hospital, Hampton. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1975.

He worked for the Hampton Water Department and Hanson Tire Service for many years. He was also a member of the Hampton Volunteer Fire Department.

He later moved to Ft. Collins, Colo., where he was a truck driver for GSI. David enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and exploring the Rocky Mountains. He was an avid Denver Bronco fan.

David is survived by his daughters, Nicole (Josh) Wilson, Des Moines, and Stacy Allen, Lovington, N.M.; grandchildren, Quinn and Jordyn Wilson; parents, Mel and Carmen Allen, Newton; nephew, Travis(Hollie) Allen and sons, Austin, Aden and Aaron, West Des Moines; and niece, Tara (Josh) Versteegh, Newton.

David was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, May 5 at the First Christian Church, Hampton. 

HAROLD DALE MURRA
June 10, 1930 - April 25, 2013

Harold Dale Murra, age 82, of Ackley, died on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital under hospice care. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Monday at the St. John's U.C.C. in Ackley with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. Visitation will be 3-5 P.M. Sunday at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

Harold Dale Murra was born on June 10, 1930 in Ackley, Iowa, the son of Ben and Anna (Okones) Murra. Harold had served in the U.S. Army from 1951-53 and had been a farmer and was a mechanic with Eichmeier Motors in Ackley. He was a member of the St. John's U.C.C. in which he was a very active member and he enjoyed tractor pulls. He spent the last few years in the Presbyterian Village.

Harold is survived by his brother, Bernard Murra and his wife Barb of Ackley; a sister, Lois Murra Harms of Iowa Falls; 3 nieces, Cheryl Rankin and her husband, Jack of Iowa Falls, Cathi Perlenfein and her husband, Tom of Eagan, MN, and Judy Murra of Ackley; 4 nephews, Robert Harms of Alden, Jeff Inks and his wife, Marla of Polk City, and Scott Inks and his wife, Rachael of Eldora and Jim Inks of Madrid; and a special family friend, Helen Benning.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew, Troy Murra; a niece, Sharon Inks; and a sister, Velma Inks.

RUTH ELIZABETH BLOME
August 13, 1926 - April 27, 2013

Ruth Blome, 86, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. The funeral service for Ruth E. Blome will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 313 Lee Lane, Iowa Falls, with Rev. Paul Beisel officiating. A time of visitation for family and friends will precede the service at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o her niece Linda Bartlett, 3031 River Road, Iowa Falls, Iowa, 50126. Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Ruth Elizabeth Blome was born to Adolph and Hattie Blome on August 13, 1926 in Somers, IA. Ruth was baptized as a child of God on September 5, 1926, and grew in her faith under the mentoring care of her parents and church family.

In 1943, Ruth graduated from Farnhamville High School as co-salutatorian with her sister, Rhoda. She began her professional banking career in Fort Dodge, IA., at First National Bank which became Wells Fargo. For many years, Ruth served as a bank officer. When she retired in 1991, she was honored not only by those with whom she worked but by many clients who had trusted her with financial decisions.
Ruth was an involved member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge where she served on the Board of Finance, with the women’s society and, after the church fire, on the Building Committee. Ruth served on the board of Lutheran Family Service of Iowa in the position of treasurer. Ruth was also active in her community with organizations such as Women’s Club and Watoni.

Together with friends and family, Ruth liked to travel. She enjoyed trips to New York and the east coast, Florida, California, the Rockies, Canada and points in between. Ruth never married, so the children of her brother and sisters became very special to her. Ruth also greatly enjoyed time with her cousins, many of whom still live in the Hubbard and Eldora area. Ruth seldom missed a Blome or Kasischke family reunion.

In 2007, after heart surgery, Ruth moved to Iowa Falls where she resided at Cedar Ridge for three years until needing assisted help at Scenic Manor. She transferred her membership from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Ruth never boasted of her faith, but it was real to her. She practiced the Christian faith of her father and mother, not because it was tradition, but because Truth matters. She knew Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord. She entrusted her life to Him.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, brother Arlind, and sisters Vera, Irma, and Rhoda.

Ruth is survived by her brother-in-law, Lloyd Barhite of Iowa Falls; four nephews, Fred (Sharon) McGilvrey of Indio, CA., Larry (Jo) Blome of Austin, TX., Robert (Judy) of New Braunfels, TX., and Steve (Jo-Ann) Barhite of Iowa Falls; two nieces, Linda (Paul) Bartlett of Iowa Falls, and Mary Jacobson of Iowa Falls; eleven grand nephews and nieces; and numerous great-grand nephews and nieces.

Together with Ruth, her family says: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid . . . One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of
the Lord and to inquire in his temple. For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. (From Psalm 27).

MARGARET KATHRYN [Blythe] COLLETTE
January 4, 1920 - April 27, 2013

Margaret K. Collette, 93, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, and formerly of Austintown, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls. Funeral services for Margaret K. Collette will be 5:00 pm Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, 4303 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio, with the Reverends Herb Kenyon and William Bullen officiating. Private burial will be at the Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Ohio. A time of visitation will be held from 3 to 5 pm also Sunday May 5th also at the funeral home. A visitation in Iowa Falls, Iowa will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o her daughter: Jaccie Kenyon 1612 River Street, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.

Margaret Kathryn Blythe was born January 4, 1920, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Thomas Grant and Florence [Stafford] Blythe. She attended Pittsburg, Pennsylvania Community Schools. On December 2, 1941, Margaret was united in marriage to William Rue Collette in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Margaret was a cook and custodian for the Austintown Middle School of the Austinville Ohio Community Schools System. Margaret was a member of the Faith Chapel Open Bible Church in Youngstown, Ohio and the Church of the Open Bible, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Marge was a prayer warrior, loved to write, and send cards. Everyone loved her sense of humor, even the undertaker.

Margaret Collette is survived by her children: Marjorie Ann Bullen [Richard] of Austintown, Ohio, Jaccie Kenyon [Herb] of Iowa Falls, Iowa; a step son: Charles Collette [Sandy] of Dayton, Virginia. 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents: Thomas and Florence Blythe; her husband William Collette; a step son: William Collette Jr.; 2 brothers: Thomas Blythe and James Blythe; a sister: Joan Pawlak; and 2 grandchildren: Richard Bullen, Jr. and Virginia Collette.

MARY ELAINE O'BRIEN
July 29, 1950 - April 25, 2013

Mary O'Brien, age 62, of Geneva , died at her home on Thursday, April 25, 2013. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday April 30 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. There will be a visitation on Monday from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary Service to follow at 7 p.m. at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Mary Elaine O'Brien was born on July 29, 1950 in Iowa Falls to Charles and Sylvia (Janssen) Kreimeyer. Mary graduated from Ackley-Geneva High School, Ellsworth Community College and then Northwest Missouri State. On July 1, 1972, Mary was united in marriage to Michael O'Brien at St. John's United Church of Christ in Ackley, Iowa. Mary was the Volunteer Coordinator for Hospice of North Iowa. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Mary is survived by her husband Michael; two daughters Kelly O'Brien of St. Paul, MN and Jill (Rudy) Acevedo of San Antonio, TX; two sons John O'Brien of Ames and Matthew O'Brien of Chanhassen, MN; two sisters Charleen (Robert) Richtsmeier of Ackley and their children Renee Evans, Dawn Santiago, Aaron (Anne) Jones and Bobby Jo Garza and Kathy (William) Nolte of Dumont and their children Angela, Henry, Abby and Katelyn Nolte and two sisters-in-law Mary Pat Cole of Mason City and her son Tom (Laurie) Gilles and Marianne O'Brien and her children Micki O'Brien and Danielle (Fred) Burton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Randy Kreimeyer; her aunt Edith Harms; her mother and father-in-law William and Kathleen O'Brien and her brother-in-law Colonel Maurice O'Brien.

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GARY L. BORCHERDING
September 6, 1962 - April 30, 2013

Gary L. Borcherding, age 50, of Latimer passed away Tuesday April 30, 2013 at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services for Gary Borcherding will be held at 1:30 P.M. Saturday May 4, 2013 at the St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer. Pastor Marvin Lorenz will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church cemetery following the service. 

Visitation for Gary L. Borcherding will be held from 12:00 Noon until service-time on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials be made to the St Paul’s Lutheran School in Latimer and/or Iowa Hospice of Waterloo in the name of Gary L. Borcherding. Dugger Funeral Home, 320 East Street in Latimer is in charge of arrangements.

Gary Lynn the son of Rudolph and Sylvia Nelson Borcherding was born September 6, 1962 at the Lutheran Hospital in Hampton. He grew up on the family farm north of Latimer. Gary attended St Paul’s Lutheran School and CAL. He worked at Eaton in Belmond before moving to St. Louis, MO in 1985. Gary first worked for ACME and then Décor Interior and Jewelry. Gary returned to Latimer in 2006. He worked as a cook at the Belmond Health Care Center. Gary was forced to stop working due to poor health.
Gary had recently been under the excellent care of the Iowa Hospice of Waterloo.

Gary is survived by his mother, Sylvia, brothers, Dr. Alan of St. Louis, MO, Glen and Susie of Mason City, two aunts, Mary Lois Nelson of Ames, Genevieve Borcherding of Latimer, three uncles, Harold (Gus) Nelson and wife, Janis of Clinton, CT, Wilbert Borcherding and wife, Margot of Latimer, Wayne Borcherding and wife, Lois of Latimer and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rudy in 1994, grandparents, Gust and Blanche Nelson and Herman and Martha Borcherding, and two uncles, Donald and Ervin.  

DUGGER FUNERAL HOME
320 EAST STREET
LATIMER, IOWA 50452
(641) 579-6278
www.duggerfunerals.com

JOYCE ELAINE SHEPHERD
November 26, 1948 - May 2, 2013

Joyce Elaine Shepherd, 64, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away May 2, 2013, at her home in Hampton.

She was born on November 26, 1948, in Hampton, Iowa, to Verner and Lavone (Liekweg) Jensen. Joyce graduated from Hampton High School.

She was united in marriage to William Shepherd on December 31, 1998, in Hampton. Joyce worked as a cook for the Hampton School District.

She was affiliated with the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton. Joyce enjoyed collecting hummingbirds, reading, computer games, crossword puzzles, and watching hummingbirds, squirrels and other birds in her backyard.

She is survived by her husband William of Hampton, daughter JaNeen Smith of Nevada, son Steven Early of Tekamah, Nebraska, grandson Chase Weinandy of Hampton, granddaughter Ciera Weinandy of Zearing, great-grandchildren Joseph, Eliah, Tyus and Gracee and brother Kenneth Jensen of Cameron, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents Verner and Lavone and brothers Steven and Gerald Jensen.

Burial at a later date.

RICHARD WILLIAM HOLZE
January 4, 1935 - May 2, 2013 

Richard William Holze, 78, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away May 2, 2013, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield, Iowa.

He was born on January 4, 1935, in Alexander, Iowa, to Victor and Doris (Honeck) Holze. Richard graduated from Hampton Community High School. He was united in marriage to Margaret "Peggy" Ann Fielding on February 1, 1958, in Hampton, Iowa.

Richard worked for Iowa Concrete, Seabee Corporation and Davies Manufacturing. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Hampton. Richard enjoyed canoeing, camping and traveling with his wife Peggy and also enjoyed woodworking.

One of his passions in life was photography. His family was very important to him, especially his grandchildren.

Richard is survived by his son Richard Scott Holze and wife Connie of Sheffield, Iowa, daughters Lisa Lynn Smedra and husband Chuck of Longmont, Colorado, Laurie Ann Albers and husband Randy of Goodell and Linda Jo Stewart and husband Cory of Waukee, grandchildren Sara Dickenson and husband CJ, Emily Smedra and fiancé Bryant West, Storm Holze and fiancé Sara O'Donnell, Danny Stewart and Maggie Stewart, great-grandson Brantley Holze and honorary great-grandson Cameron Buseman.

He was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Doris, wife Margaret "Peggy" and sister Ramona "Susan."

A private family burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

Donations can be mailed to:
Hospice of North Iowa
232 2nd Street SE
Mason City, Iowa 50401

DOROTHY M. SIEBRANDS
January 13, 1940 - April 25, 2013

Dorothy M. Siebrands, 73, of Dumont, Iowa passed away April 25, 2013, at her home. She was born January 13, 1940, to George and Olive (Palmer) Yeoman.

Dorothy graduated from Corwith High School in Corwith, Iowa. She was united in marriage on December 17, 1960, in Corwith, Iowa to Jim Siebrands. Jim and Dorothy farmed for many years in rural Dumont, and Dorothy would often be seen driving the tractor or running the combine.

Dorothy was a member of the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont, Iowa. She worked for over 30 years at the Dumont Care Center as an aide, cook, housekeeper, and in laundry.

Dorothy was an excellent cook. Many people have enjoyed her meals, cookies, and pies. Her 4 grandsons were the light of her life, and she attended many of their school and sporting events and would almost always bring them a bucket of their favorite cookies.

Dorothy was a hard worker - very dedicated in everything she did.

She is survived by her husband Jim Siebrands of Dumont, daughter Kimberly (Jeff) Marchant of Indianola, daughter Kathy (Jason) Schipper of Leighton, grandsons Blake and Austin Marchant of Indianola, Joseph and Adam Schipper of Leighton, sister Gladys Mitchell of Corwith, brother Dale Yeoman of Corwith, and mother-in-law Lela Siebrands of Dumont.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, sister Pauline Widen, brother-in-law Ben Widen, brother-in-law Robert Mitchell, sister-in-law Mary Lou Yeoman, and nephew John Widen.

Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery, Dumont, Iowa

MELVIN "Mel" PAUL KRAMER
June 1, 1926 - May 4, 2013

Melvin P. "Mel" Kramer, 86, of Allison, Iowa, formerly of Eldora, Iowa, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 04, 2013 at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora with Pastor David Splett officiating. Lunch and fellowship will follow the service at the church in Eldora, and then graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm at the Allison Cemetery south of Allison, with coffee and fellowship to follow at St. James Lutheran Church in Allison. Visitation will be on Monday from 5 pm to 8 pm at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. A memorial fund has been established to Cedar Valley Hospice.

Melvin Paul Kramer was born June 1, 1926 in Allison, Iowa, son of David and Anna (Dralle) Kramer. He graduated from Allison High School, then attended Wartburg College in Waverly. On October 20, 1946 he was united in marriage to June Beebe, and their joy lasted 55 years until June went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2002. To this union were born Jeff, Julie, Jill and Jennifer. By happy chance Mel was reacquainted with, and married, Marcy Brandt on November 28, 2003.

Mel served in the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II. After the war he worked for Harms Oil Company, and then drove a tank wagon for Butler County Farm Service Company in Allison for 10 years. He was a regional sales manager for Iowa Farm Supply Company for two years, and then became the general manager of Big 3 Farm Service Company in Fairfield. He was the general manager of Farm Bureau Service Company in Eldora for 32 years until retiring in 1991.

Mel served on the board of directors of the Iowa Fertilizer and Chemical Dealers Association for several years. He was a member of the Rotary, the American Legion, and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora.
Mel enjoyed people watching, golfing, gardening, Dixieland Jazz, and spending the winter months in Arizona. He especially loved time with his family, and spent LOTS of time visiting with his many friends.
Mel is survived by his wife, Marcy; son, Jeff Kramer and his wife Nancy of Hampton; daughters, Julie Gowans and her husband Doug of Cedar Falls, Jill Ahnen and her husband Jon of Clive, and Jennifer Johnson and her husband Greg of Minneapolis, Minnesota; grandchildren, Annie (Tyler) Koch, Alison Gowans and Jamie Gowans, Jake and Ben Ahnen, and Griffen and Tillie Johnson; great-grandchildren, Alex and Juliette Koch; brother Don and Jeanne Kramer; step-children, Marcy Lynn (Dave) Ubben, Kent (Melaine) Brandt, Stacy (Rod) Wangsness and Amy (Chuck) Illg; and step-grandchildren, Molly and Mitch Ubben, Maranda and Clayton Brandt, Nick and Cody Wangsness, and Brandt, Brady, Blake and Bailey Illg; and step-great-grandchildren, Brody Wagness and Kaden Wangsness.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, June; and by his parents.

BEATRIZ ‘Bea’ A. WALLACE
May 19, 1988 - April 26, 2013

Beatriz “Bea” A. Wallace, 24, died at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City on April 26, 2013.

A funeral service for Beatriz will be 3 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Abundant Life Chapel, 202 Fairview St., Dows, Iowa. Pastor Bruce Klap will officiate.

A visitation will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2, from 10-3 at the church.

Those wishing to express their sympathies in memorials may direct them to the family at 604 Rowan Road, Dows, Iowa 50071.

Beatriz Alonzo was born May 19, 1988, in McAllen, Texas, to Fernando Alonzo Sr. and Eva Alonzo. At a young age Beatriz moved to Iowa with her family. Beatriz met her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Jacob Wallace, in 2005. She graduated in 2006 from CAL High School. Bea’s dedication and commitment to her life partner continued after high school while Jacob was serving his country during his military tour overseas. They would communicate on a regular basis and she would send care packages to him. On Dec. 19, 2012,  Beatriz and Jacob were united in marriage at the Abundant Life Chapel in Dows.

Bea’s attitude toward  life was like no others. She valued laughter with her life partner, Jacob, who knew and loved her like no other did. Her love and compassion for Jake continued through highs and lows of their life. Some of her favorite things were the simple passions of a meal at a Chinese restaurant or shopping at the mall at her favorite store, Victoria’s Secret, picking out her favorite perfume. She truly treasured being with her family — her nieces and nephews were dear and true to Bea — and especially enjoyed being around young infants, making them laugh and smile.

Beatriz was a self-sufficient woman and oftentimes liked the peace and tranquility of being alone.
Her willpower was strong as Bea battled Cystitis Fibrosis since her time of birth and it showed in her spirit to live life to the fullest.

Her love and memories will continue on in the hearts and minds of her husband, Jacob Wallace of Dows; parents, Fernando Sr. and Eva Alonzo of Dows; brother Fernando Jr. (Christina) Alonzo of Dows, and their children,  Yolonda, Melissa, Sarah, Heather, Arucard, Eureka, Adalina, Byakuya; brother,  Octavio (Krista) Alonzo of Cleman and their children, Melody and Natalie; sister Reyna (Miler) Figueroa of Goldfield and their children, Thomas, Fernando, Yvonne, Ricardo, Miler, Yenevid; mother-in-law and father-in-law Steven and Diane Tagge; brothers-in-law Jonathan S. Wallace; sisters-in-law Jesse Tagge, Rachel Tagge  and Jenna Tagge; special uncle Jonathan T. Wallace; along with numerous extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Avon Alonzo and Yolonda Alonzo; and brother,  Octavio Antonio Alonzo.

Andrews Funeral Homes Belmond, Iowa, 641-444-4474

DAWSON CYRUS REW
April 22, 2013 - April 22, 2013 

Dawson Cyrus Rew, infant son of Travis and Karen (Durr) Rew of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa.

He was born April 22, 2013, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Travis and Karen (Durr) Rew. Dawson Cyrus Rew is survived by his parents, sisters McKenna and Triston Rew, brother Jaxson Rew, grandparents Bud and LeaAnne Rew, James Durr, Rae Allspach and great grandmother Dorothy Wilson.

Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

VERA [Marshall] WARD
November 27, 1926 - May 5, 2013

Vera Ward, 86, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, and formerly of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls, under the care of Iowa Hospice. Memorial services for Vera Ward will be 1:30 Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa, with Pastor T. J. Norman officiating. A time of visitation and fellowship will follow the services at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Imperial Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Pueblo, Colorado. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o her daughter: Nancy Welden, 23585 145th street, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Vera Lea Marshall was born November 27, 1926, at Pueblo, Colorado, the daughter of Ralph and Blanche [Mountain] Marshall. She attended the Pueblo, Colorado Community Schools graduating with the class of 1944 from Central High School. On June 23, 1946, Vera was united in marriage to Tipton Ray Ward at Pueblo, Colorado. To this union four children were born: Nancy, Jim, Paula, and Sherrie. Vera was a bookkeeper for the Kwik Way Stores, Inc. for many years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls and formerly of the Pueblo Boulevard Christian Church, Pueblo, Colorado. Vera felt blessed by her family. Her children and grandchildren felt loved and nurtured by her.

Vera Ward is survived by her children: Nancy [Brad] Welden of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Jim [Carol] Ward of Sacramento, California, Paula [Athan] Loukakis of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sherrie [Brad] Zeutenhorst of Sheldon, Iowa; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and three sisters: Priscilla [George] Drew of Pueblo, Colorado, Marilyn Stewart of Boulder, Colorado, and Carole [Rudy] Denz of Aurora, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ralph and Blanche Marshall; her husband: Tip Ward [April 5, 1991] and a sister: Norma Shanstrom.

SANDRA 'Sandy' MITCHELL PHARRIS
August 14, 1952 - May 3, 2013

Sandra “Sandy” Mitchell Pharris, 60, of Iowa Falls, Iowa and formerly of Eldora, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, at her home under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. Funeral services for Sandra “ Sandy” Mitchell Pharris will be 10:30 Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church, 619 Main Street, Iowa Falls, Iowa, with the reverends Carol Myers and Jeff Blackman officiating. A time of visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Monday at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Private burial will be at the Ridgeway Cemetery, Hillsboro, Texas. In Lieu of flowers; memorials may be directed to the family c/o her daughter: Janette Pomeroy, 511 Park Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Sandra Rae Sheriff was born August 14, 1952 in Pipestone, Minnesota, the daughter of Merlin John and Dorothy Ada [Spore] Sheriff. Being raised in and around Dubuque, Iowa she attended the St. Mary’s Catholic School in Dubuque, Iowa; Ellsworth College, Iowa Falls, Iowa, and Buena Vista College; receiving her BA Degree in Counseling in 1987. Sandy had been married to David Frank Mitchell and Bobby Lee Pharris. She was a counselor for the Iowa State Training School for seven years, living in Eldora, Iowa from 1959 to 2009, with a short stint in Texas trying to drive truck. She moved to Iowa Falls in 2009, and spent the remainder of her life with David Frank Mitchell.

Sandy Mitchell Pharris is survived by partner: David Frank Mitchell; her son: David [Jennifer] Mitchell of New Providence, Iowa, her daughter: Janette [Mark] Pomeroy of Iowa Falls, Iowa; six grandchildren: Ryan [Brittany] Mitchell, Samantha Jo [Ali] Bennett, Christina [Jake] Bennett all of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Anna Pomeroy of Iowa Falls, Emily and Megan Mitchell of New Providence, Iowa; future great grandbaby: baby Mitchgo; and four sisters: Margaret Henge of Dubuque, Iowa, Coroline Norman of Royalton, Illinois, Patricia Hargrave of Sun City, Arizona, and Jan Leppla of San Antonio, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Merlin and Dorothy Sheriff, a husband: Bobby Lee Pharris; two sisters: Eva Ennis and Darlene Ennis; and a brother: Ron Sheriff.

LAWRENCE F. SCHROEDER
December 18, 1931 - May 7, 2013

Lawrence F. Schroeder, 81, of Sheffield, passed away Monday, May 7, 2013, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Visitation will be held at the First Grace Baptist Church in Sheffield, today,  Wednesday, May 8, from 5 until 7 p.m.

The funeral will be held at the First Grace Baptist Church on Thursday, at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Ken Livingston officiating.

 Burial will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield with Veteran’s Honors by Harlow Ray Massee Post No. 277 American Legion.

Lawrence “Red” Schroeder was born December 18, 1931, the son of Carl and Florence (Dannen) Schroeder, in Ross Township in Franklin County. He graduated from the Sheffield High School in 1949. After high school, he went into the Army and was overseas serving his country in the Korean War.

On December 7, 1958, he married Millie Theilen at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. For many years he worked for Carnation and Swiss Valley Milk routes. He was proud to be a volunteer fireman for the Sheffield Fire Department and served as assistant fire chief for 23 years. He was a member of the American Legion and served on the City Council for a number of years.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Millie; his daughter and her husband, Deb and Jim Devine of Corwith and their son Daryl of Sheffield. He will also be missed by his brother Delbert Schroeder and friend Millie Rabey; his brother-in-law Bob Nissen; his sister Becky (Larry) Tull; his sister Ruth (Stacey) Redmond; his brother Ed (Laura) Schroeder, along with many nieces and nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Florence Schroeder, his sister Ruby Nissen, his sister-in-law Priscilla Schroeder, and his nephew Wayne Redmond.

Retz Funeral Home in Sheffield, 641-892-4241.

BOYD LEVI FORMAN, JR.
May 11, 1944 - April 23, 2013

Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Boyd Levi Foreman Jr., 68, of Belleville, Ill., born May 11, 1944, in Waterloo, Iowa, died at 12:46 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Ill.

Mr. Foreman was a 23 year veteran of the United States Air Force, where he worked in aircraft maintenance.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd Levi and Helen Lillian, nee Pratt, Foreman Sr.; and a brother, Anthony Foreman.

Surviving are his wife, Kiyoko, nee Kunimatsu, Foreman whom he married on May 13, 1968; three children, Loni Vogler of Hemet, Calif., Beau (Jamie) Foreman of Orange, Calif., and Boyd L. (Christi) Foreman, III of O'Fallon, Ill.; six grandchildren, Levi, Jordan and Jeffrey Foreman, and Cameron, Zachary and Roxanne Vogler; and a brother, Wayne (Sue) Foreman of Sheffield, Iowa.

Internet visitors may register online at www.KalmerMemorialServices.com

Funeral: According to his wishes, his remains will be cremated and there will be no memorial service.

JANE ELIZABETH DAHLEY
April 25, 1944 - April 23, 2013

Jane Elizabeth Dahley, age 68, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Rhea Evanson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home. Following the funeral service, cremation will take place.
Memorials may be mailed to Dan Dahley at 15146 170th Street, Rockwell, Iowa, 50469.

Jane Elizabeth Dahley was born April 25, 1944, in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Adrian and Agnes (Dargan) Kleckner. She was a 1962 graduate of Osage High School. In May of 1962, she married Wayne A. Dahley, and they were together for 25 years. During those years, she was busy raising their four sons, standing on the sidelines of her sons’ sporting events, golfing, traveling, and enjoying her family and friends. Jane always had a heart for hospitality. She could whip out a fully cooked meal in a moment's notice and her famous potato salad will live on in the hearts of many. She also worked part time at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Thornton, an insurance agency in Clear Lake, and for two years was the owner and operator of the Sheffield Supper Club with her husband. In 1987, she moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where she lived for 24 years. For 20 of those years, she lived with her partner Kenneth Hines. In Fort Collins, she worked at Toddy's Supermarket, as an administrative assistant at Fine Print, and then spent over ten years as an assistant to the head of the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University. In Fort Collins, she made many friends and touched many lives, and enjoyed having her siblings Mary, Jody, and Tom nearby.

Jane is survived by four sons, David (Linda) Dahley of Greeley, CO, Darwin (Teri) Dahley of Coeburn, VA, Daniel Dahley of Rockwell, and Darcy (Kriss) Dahley of Castle Rock, CO; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her former partner, Kenneth Hines of Wellington, CO; her former husband, Wayne Dahley of Rockwell; five brothers, Adrian Kleckner, Jr., Timothy Kleckner, Thomas Kleckner, Brian Kleckner, and Tracy Kleckner; three sisters, Mary Thomas, Patricia Humphrey, and Jody Benzel; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706.

Posted on 16 May 2013

RICHARD CHARLES EASTON
November 20, 1973 - April 11, 2013

Richard Charles Easton, 39, of Duns, UK, passed away on April 11, 2013 in Hawick, UK.

He was born November 20, 1973 in Berkeley, UK to Charles & Mavis (Jackson) Easton. Rich graduated from Rednock Comprehensive School in 1990. He graduated from Brown College in 2003. He entered into marriage October 10, 2000 with Deidre Melendy.

He worked as a chef since graduating high school in various environments. Rich enjoyed spending time with his family and their dog, Albert. He also enjoyed gaming and loved Liverpool Football Club. He volunteered his time with the McHenry County 4-H organization in Illinois, including running a cooking club for the Crystal Clovers. He had a love of polar bears and hoped to go see them in the wild.

He is survived by his wife Deidre, his son Tristan, his parents Charles & Mavis of Cam, UK, sister Tracey (Andrew) Phillips of Bournemouth, UK and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Ashton and grandparents.

Burial will take place at the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont, Iowa

VELVA I. ROOT
April 4, 1924 - May 10, 2013

Velva Ione (Studley) Root, the daughter of Harry and Lena (Strain) Studley, was born April 4, 1924, at Eagle Grove, Iowa. She graduated from Dows Community High School in 1941 and attended junior college.

On November 25, 1942, Velva was united in marriage to Alvin Root at Princeton, Missouri. She was a homemaker until 1979 when she worked for Merediths for 10 years.

Velva lived in Kamrar for 8 years, rural Galt for 28 years and Dows for 53 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary in Dows.

Velva passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion at the age of 89 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alvin in 1970 and a son-in-law, David Benton.

Survivors include her six daughters: Denise (Richard) Hocraffer of Clarion, Rhonda Benton of Rowan, Donita (Duane) Odland of Wasilla, AK, Collette (Merlyn) Wiarda of Dows, Renee (Tony) Holmes of Dows and Luana Nair of Spencer; 11 grandchildren: Tanja Sanders, Todd Hocraffer, Casey (Cory) Howell, Nesha Benton, Brant (Sarah) Odland, Megan (Jay) Nystrom, Jocelyn (Josh) Bell, Shaylyn Wiarda, Logan Holmes, Tori Nair and J.J. Nair; 10 great - grandchildren: Hillari Sanders, Denton Sanders, Phoebe Sanders, Adelynn Howell, Ember Howell, Zander Schwienebart, Emma Odland, Sadie Odland, Madalyn Nystrom and Mackenzie Nystrom; and many relatives and friends.

In honoring Velva's wishes, there will be a private interment. Her family invites everyone to join them for a celebration of her life at the Dows Community Center from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
Velva truly loved her family – they were first and foremost in her life - she rarely missed a child's, grandchild's, or great-grandchild's activity or program. She always enjoyed attending the Wright County and Iowa State Fair every year. Velva also liked reading, camping, fishing, boating, playing cards, family vacations, hunting asparagus, music and dancing. She never forgot a birthday – baking a cake for everyone.

CONSTANCE (Connie) HENDRICKSON
July 8, 1937 - May 7, 2013

Constance (Connie) Hendrickson died May 7, 2013.

There was a bedside prayer service held following her passing. Per her wishes she was cremated.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

She enjoyed riding/training horses and raising Chihuahua puppies.

She is survived in death by her daughter, Valerie (Bryan) Anderson; grandson, Dale Walker from Frisco, Texas; granddaughter, Sabrina (Charles) Steers Carthage Mo.; granddaughter, Tabitha (Zach) Huff from Rockford, Iowa; granddaughter, Meggon (Grant) Jacobs; grandson, Logan (Mary Anne) Anderson; two sisters, Lynn (Ted) McAndrews and JoAnn Underdahl (Orv Peske); and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dale; parents Hazel and Conrad Halverson; and her sister, Arlene Lane.

Cards may be sent to Valerie Anderson, 3400 S. Ironwood Drive #208, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

MERRILL HANSON
June 10, 1939 - May 10, 2013

Merrill Hanson, age 73, of Dows passed away Friday May 10, 2013 at his home near Dows. 

Funeral services for Merrill Hanson will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday May 14, 2013 at the First Lutheran Church in Dows. Pastor Ron Nelson will officiate. Burial will take place in the Otis Grove Cemetery near Dows. Military honors for Merrill Hanson will be provided by the Offutt Honor Guard 55th Force Support Squadron, Omaha. NE.

Visitation for Merrill Hanson will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Monday May 13, 2013 at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Dugger Funeral Home, 100 North Lee Street in Dows is in charge of the arrangements.

​Merrill Kenneth Hanson was born 10 June 1939 the son of Kenneth and Evelyn (Ingebritson) Hanson who lived and farmed near Dows. He attended country school near the farmstead and went on to attend and graduate from Dows High School. As a child and young man, Merrill was active in all aspects of farming, including milking cows and threshing oats. He enjoyed FFA and 4-H and excelled in livestock judging earning numerous awards. Merrill was a strong athlete at the Dows school and was especially fond of memories of his days on the football team.

After high school he attended Iowa State University in Ames and was an active member of the AGR fraternity. In 1960, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was chosen to attend Officer Training School and achieved the rank of Captain. During his military career, Merrill was in Strategic Air Command and served as a navigator on the B 52 bombers. He completed four separate tours in the Vietnam War.  

On his 25th birthday in Rome, New York he met and fell in love with Geraldine McPeck. Their wedding day was 20 March 1965. They were blessed with a son in 1970 and a daughter in 1976. Shortly before he retired from the Air Force, Merrill purchased farm land in Franklin County near Dows. Upon his retirement in 1980, he fulfilled his dream of returning to Dows with his family to farm.

While raising his family, Merrill was active in the 4-H program as a leader of his son’s club, the Oakland Junior Stockmen. He was a long time member of the First Lutheran Church. Merrill was committed to improving his farm, conscientious about soil conservation, and loved spending time planting and caring for trees on his land. A recent highlight for Merrill was a train trip with his wife Gerry to visit their children and grandchildren in Washington state. He enjoyed the varied landscapes and scenic views along the way.  

In addition to farming, Merrill worked for Webster City Products and was honored by his co-workers with a surprise retirement party for his 25 plus years of employment. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Geraldine, two children, Douglas and his wife, Audra, their children Brandon, Danielle, and Dylan of Bremerton, WA, Susan and her husband Brian Fulmer, their children Alice and Raymond of Edmonds, WA, two brothers, Norman and his wife, Carol of Dows, Neilan and his wife Trish of Dows, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.  

He is preceded in death by his father Kenneth, mother Evelyn, and sister Linda.  


DUGGER FUNERAL HOMES
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DOWS, IOWA 50071
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LLOYD POORE ASHE
April 12, 1926 - May 10, 2013

Lloyd Ashe, 77, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at the North Iowa Mercy Medical Center, Mason City. Graveside funeral services for Lloyd Ashe will be held 2:00 pm Friday at the Savanah Cemetery, Savanah, Missouri. The Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. is in charge of the arrangements.

Lloyd Eugene Ashe was born April 12, 1926, at Savanah, Missouri, the son of Guy and Opal [McDonald Poore. He attended the Savanah Community Schools. Lloyd was employed at the Savanah Restaurant, the Savanah Community Schools, and the local nursing home.

Lloyd Ashe is survived by two sisters: Anna Marie Barker of Newton, Kansas, Neva [Robert] James of Council Bluffs, Iowa; a brother: Ernest [Linda] Poore of Kansas City, Missouri; a half sister: Mary [John] Howell of Red Oak, Iowa; and a half brother: Richard [Linda] Poore of Story City, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents: Guy Poore and Edward and Opal Ashe; his significant other: Larry Carpenter; a sister and brother-in-law: Kathryn and Donald Lane; and a brother-in-law: Pearl Barker.

Posted on 26 May 2013

LAVERNE CHRISTENSEN
March 14, 1923 - May 16, 2013

LaVerne Edwin Christensen, 90, of Popejoy, died May 16, 2013 at his home in Popejoy.

LaVerne was born on March 14, 1923 at the family farm north of Popejoy. The son of Andrew Iverson and Clara Helen (Gardalen) Christensen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church in Dows.
He attended Oakland Distract #1 County School and graduated from the Popejoy High School. After graduation he worked on the farm with his father.

On August 14, 1948 he was united in marriage to Carol Jean Pray; to this union 3 sons were born , Lonnie, Rick, and Anthony.

After retiring in 1988 and moving to Popejoy, LaVerne helped Nile Rollene in the field and also worked at the Gardalen Hardware Store until it closed.

LaVerne served on the Popejoy School board, the Popejoy Council, and Oakland Township trustee, he was also a member of the Popejoy Lions.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and had a special love for all his children.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife, Carol; sons, Lonnie (Linda), Popejoy, Rick (Luanna), San Antonia, TX, and Anthony, Garfield, AR; grandchildren, Shaun, Popejoy, Sara and Chad, Story City; great grandchildren, Taylor and Caiden, Story City; brothers, Ray (Kate), Marshalltown, and Andrew, Arizona; sister, Velma (Ron) Fuller, Popejoy; as well as many nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, three brothers, Henry, Franklin, and an infant brother, and three sisters, Alma, Cora, and Merna.

A Celebration of life was held Thursday (March, 30, 2013) at 10:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Dows.

A private family inurnment will be held at a future date.

ELSIE HUNT
June 16, 1925 - May 18, 2013

Elsie Hunt, 87, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the mercy Hospice, Johnston, Iowa. Funeral services for Elsie Hunt will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 313 Lee Lane, Iowa Falls, Iowa. A time of visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time at the church before services. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Elsie was compassionate about the need to feed hungry children. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to “Back Pack Buddies”, which funds an Iowa Falls feed the children program. Send contributions to Sheryl Roberts 18485 Hwy D25 Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa, is handling the arrangements.

Elsie Ruth Muessigmann was born June 16, 1925 at Geneva, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Esther Marie [Helvig] Muessigmann. She attended country school and the Geneva Community Schools. On June 25, 1944, Elsie was untied in marriage to Verle Willard hunt at the Grant Center Church in Franklin County, Iowa. To this union six children were born: Sheryl, Douglas, Darryl, Teresa, Dave, and Peggy. Elsie was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls; the church circle; and the Mary Lane Club.

Elsie was a very caring, sweet and kind hearted soul. After her mother died at a very early age, Elsie was responsible for all of the household duties to care for her father, brothers and sister. Elsie was a loving wife, mother, home maker and friend. Elsie was a dedicated Mother and Grandmother for 68 years. She enjoyed to cook for her family and insured her children were taught many different life skills. Elsie spent many years gardening and supporting farm duties. Elsie had many interests: traveling, camping, fishing, bowling, sewing, flying with Verle and playing cards/games. Elsie was a savvy card player, especially at the card game 500. During her later years, bingo became the game of choice. Elsie had a lifetime time love of household pets. Most importantly was her sustaining faith in Jesus Christ as her savior. God gained a wonderful angel.

Elsie Hunt is survived by her children: Sheryl [Thomas] Roberts of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Douglas [Marty] Hunt of Loveland Colorado, Darryl [Lisa] Hunt of Ackley, Iowa, Teresa [Gary] Taylor of Granger, Iowa, Dave [Lisa] Hunt of Escondido, California, Peggy [Mike] Baron of San Antonio, Texas; sixteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister: Delores [Delbert] Block of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and a sister-in-law: Muriel Muessigmann of Ackley, Iowa.

BETTY JANE FRYE
July 28,1942 - May 19, 2013

Betty Jane Frye, 70, of Hampton, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her home. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am, Friday, May 24 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton.

Betty Jane Frye was born July 28,1942 a daughter of Arbun E. and Sarah L. (Brunner) Doane in Mason City. She grew on the farm and attended Thornton schools, graduating from Thornton High School.

Betty Jane worked as a bookkeeper for several businesses most of her adult life. She also worked with crafts selling her creations at craft shows all over the country while enjoying her travels. 

Betty Jane loved spending time with family and friends and gardening but the love of her life were her great grandchildren.

Betty Jane is survived by her daughter Cindy Oudekerk, Hampton; son Steve Frye, Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughter Savanna Meyer, Hampton; three great grandchildren: Hunter, Gracen & Alyvia; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers in infancy.

ELEANOR BARRON 'Thomas' BARKEY
April 12, 1919  - May 19, 2013

Eleanor Barkey, 94, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Scenic manor, Iowa Falls. Funeral services for Eleanor Barkey will be 11:00 am Thursday at the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. A time of visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church or to the Etude Club. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is handling the arrangements. 641-648-2569.

Eleanor Barron Thomas was born April 12, 1919 at Mount Union, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur LeRoy and Nan [Barron] Thomas. She attended the Des Moines Community Schools and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1937 after her family moved their when she was 15. She graduated from the Ellsworth College Conservatory of Music in 1939. Eleanor was a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone before her marriage to Elwood Franklin Barkey on July 24, 1942. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, the church choir, and served as church deaconess for many years. She was a proud member of the Etude Club and the Iowa Falls Community Chorus.

Eleanor Barkey is survived by her children: Barry [Arlene] Barkey of Knoxville, Iowa, Gary Barkey of Dallas Texas, Terry Barkey of Jacksonville, Florida, Perry [Phyllis] Barkey of Iowa Falls, Iowa; eight grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Arthur and Nan Thomas; her husband: Elwood Barkey; a grandson: Jessie Barkey; and two brothers: one in infancy and Phillip Thomas.

LOIS JEAN SCHULZ
December 4, 1941 - May 20, 2013

Lois Jean Schulz, 71, of Geneva, Iowa, passed away Monday May 20, 2013, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa.

Lois was born December 4, 1941, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, to Ubbie & Grace (Kolthoff) Harken. She attended Allison Bristow Schools and in 1962 she was married to Charles Schulz at the First Reformed Church in Bristow, Iowa.

Lois held several jobs over the years including Ackley Food Processors, dietary aide at the Franklin General Hospital and cook at the Hampton-Dumont Schools. Lois enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and family, square dancing with her husband, camping and gardening.

She is survived by her daughter Susan (Curt) Nolte of Geneva, daughter Sheryl (Robert) Dannen of Sheffield, sister Dorothy Schulz of Tipton, brother-in-law Ken (Karen) Schulz of Coralville, grandchildren Stacy Schulz, Ryan Dannen and Megan Dannen, great grandchildren Isaiah Nolte, Kasey Nolte and Gracie Nolte, step grandchildren Nick (Erica) Nolte, Adam Nolte, Leah (Sergio) Rodriguez, step great grandchildren Aviana Nolte, Alex Nolte, Adrian Rodriguez, Makayla Nolte, Dillon Nolte, Kaylee Nolte and Jillian Nolte.

Lois is preceded in death by her husband Charles in 1999 and both parents and father and mother in law, Russell & Myrtle Schulz.

DORIS RAE NELSON LAROQUE TEGLAND
September 11, 1920 - May 24, 2013

Doris Rae Nelsen LaRoque Tegland, 92, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton, Iowa.

She was born on September 11, 1920, in Hampton, Iowa, to Julian and Blanche (Hansen) Nelsen. Doris graduated from Hampton High School in 1938. She was united in marriage to Floyd LaRoque on April 18, 1942, in Hampton, Iowa; he preceded her in death.

Doris then married to Les Tegland; he also preceded her in death. She was a school teacher in a one room country school house. Doris was an active member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, Iowa, and was part of the women's association and sewing circle. She enjoyed playing piano, dancing, golfing, sewing, quilting, playing cards and working on puzzles. Doris also enjoyed gardening, especially flowers. She loved spending time with her family.

Doris is survived by her son Dennis (Pam) LaRoque of Davenport, daughter Marilyn (Bill) Armentrout of Postville, grandchildren Laura (Mark) Doty, Jason (Margo) LaRoque, David (Monica) LaRoque, Lisa (Greg) Hill, Robert LaRoque, Alison (Brian) Marovets, Sarah (Jamison) Holthaus, Matthew (Renae) Armentrout and Laura (Josh) Larson, twenty-one great-grandchildren, brother Walter (Tillie) Nelsen of Hampton, daughter-in-law Penny Martishius, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Julian and Blanche, husbands Floyd LaRoque and Les Tegland and son John LaRoque.

Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.

DEAN A. MEINDERS
November 3, 1934 - November 3, 1934

Dean A. Meinders, 78, of Thornton, passed away May 21, 2013 at the Rockwell Care Center, Rockwell, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 24 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Thornton, with Pastor Rhea Eavenson presiding. Burial will be at the Meservey Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Retz Funeral Home, Thornton, on Thursday, May 23 from 5:00pm-8:00pm and will continue one hour prior to services. 

Dean Allan Meinders was born November 3, 1934 in Belmond, Iowa to Adolph and Martha (Pals) Meinders. Dean grew up in the Meservey and Thornton area. He attended country school and graduated from Thornton High School in 1953.

Dean served in the Army Reserves from 1956-1962. Dean was married to Shirley Grunhovd on September 29, 1956 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Scarville, Iowa. To this marriage five children were born: David, Darwin, Debora, Doreen, and Dale.

Dean was a farmer and his love for farming lasted 55 years. Dean also served as trustee of Grimes Township, was a 4-H leader for 10 years, was a bus driver for the Meservey-Thornton School District for 20 years, and was a member of the Thornton Lions Club, in which he served in many leadership positions. Dean enjoyed playing cards and going to Branson, Missouri. Most of all, he enjoyed family holiday and birthday gatherings. He was very proud of his grandchildren.

Dean is survived by his wife, Shirley (Grunhovd) Meinders, Thornton; Sons: David (Christi Baxter) of Swaledale, Darwin (Linette) Meinders of Swaledale, and Dale (Dagmar) of Woodbury, MN; Daughters: Debora (Rus Williams) Popenhagen of Fairfax, IA and Doreen (Pat) Cordle of Manly, IA; 14 Grandchildren: Troy Meinders, Krista (Brad) Kramer, and Tyler Meinders; Seth, Drew, and Evan Meinders; Tara and Megan Popenhagen; Nathan and Natalie Cordle; and Liv, Hanna, Ava, and Elin Meinders; One great grandson: Jacoby; and two great granddaughters: Avianna and Ariya; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Martha (Pals) Meinders.

VIOLA ORENE ROOT
February 13, 1914 - May 23, 2013

On Thursday, May 23, 2013, Viola Orene Root, of Rockwell, passed away at The Rockwell Community Nursing home at the age of 99.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, with a one-hour visitation prior, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell. Pastor Rhea Evanson will officiate. Graveside will be at Rockwell Cemetery, following the funeral. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Peter Lutheran Church. Condolences and signing the electronic book may be done at www.Fullertonfh.com.

Viola was born on Feb. 13, 1914, in rural Latimer, the daughter of Jens and Adaline (Baker) Pederson. She graduated from Sheffield High School with the class of 1932. On March 4, 1937, Viola was united in marriage to Harold George Root at Congregational Parsonage in Mason City. From this union two children were born. She was a long time member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockwell, Iowa. Viola loved teaching Sunday school at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton which she did for 17 years. She also enjoyed being the bingo coordinator at Rockwell nursing home. In the past, she had been both vice president and president of the Martha Circle of St. Peter Church. Viola was involved in the Grandmother’s Club, and The Kensington Club. She farmed with her husband, Harold, and family. Following his death she worked in the Rockwell Community school district kitchen for nine years. She enjoyed playing cards including 500, Pinochle, Uno, and Skipo with neighbors, family, and especially her twin sister. In the winter, she would also tie quilts. Viola and Harold would attend all their children’s athletic events.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son Dale and his wife Mary Root of Litchfield, Minn.; daughter Barbara and her husband John Gregory of Cedar Rapids; four grandsons Gregory Root, Christopher (Bridget) Root, William Gregory, and James (Amy) Gregory. Also, five great-grandchildren Josiah, Matthias, and Lucas Gregory, Emma and Lauren Root, three sisters Vietta Bruns her twin of Rockwell, Rozella (Edwin) DeVries of Greene, and Verta Mae Jorgensen of Pine City, Minn.

Viola was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Harold.

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

HARRIET L. LUNDT

Harriet L. Lundt, 92, formerly of Rockwell, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, at the Sheffield Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St. Rockwell. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City. Officiating will be the Rev. Brad Thornton of the First Congregational Church, Clear Lake. Interment will be in the Rockwell Cemetery.

Those planning on an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Harriet Lundt Memorial Fund. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com.

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

Posted on 5 June 2013 by Jay Lehmann