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REBECCA ANN HEGLAND Rebecca (Bec) Ann Hegland and her twin brother Tim, were born in Osage, Iowa on June 30, 1959, to James Willam(Bill) and Dorothy Marie Anna (Halverson) Hegland. Bec graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1977. She was proud of the fact that she was a part of the largest graduating class that St. Ansgar has ever had. The week after her graduation she began work at St. Ansgar State Bank in St. Ansgar. This was to be a part time job for the summer that eventually turned into her life’s work, having spent a total of 36 years there as a devoted employee. Her job meant the world to her, often times placing it above her own wants and needs. She considered her employer and fellow workers as her 2nd family. They were all extremely near and dear to her heart. Bec was also a devoted daughter to her parents. She spent the major part of her life with her parents, helping to take care of their needs. When her dad passed away in 1996 she then focused her attention on her mom, who she not only lived with but worked with, side by side, at the bank. It didn’t matter what task she was ever asked to do, Bec took it on and did her very best. She loved giving tours of the bank to interested students and enjoyed her extra special jobs at Christmas time. Bec was a very special sister as well. She was always ready to lend an ear or a helping hand to her sister and brothers no matter what was asked of her. She also was very willing to give her advice or opinion to help them out, sometimes even when it was not asked for. She truly loved her family with her whole heart and being. Her family was her life and reason for being here. But, the most special quality Bec possessed was that of being a wonderful aunt to all her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was also the godmother of Robyn, Bryan, Rachel, and Reid. She was like a second mom to them all. She followed their activities and interests with such passion. She thought of each of them as “her own.” All you had to do was to ask her how things were going and she would give you the latest rundown on each of their latest interests and activities. Hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas was a tradition she continued after her mother died. Going to Bec’s was definitely a special family gathering. Her last Christmas with us will always be remembered as a special one in all of our hearts. With her whole family gathered around she was proposed to by Rick Sturm of Geneva, Iowa. She had accepted his proposal and was already planning their special day which was to be held on 12/13/14. She was filled with excitement and delight at the thought of becoming a wife, stepmother, and step-grandmother to Rick and his children. Bec also had a very special love for her hometown as well. She was a longtime Sunday School teacher at Immanuel Lutheran Church, she served on the St. Ansgar School Board, stepping in to take over her father’s position after his passing, and an avid Saints fan. To numerous friends and students in the community she was also known as Aunt Bec, and she wore that title with honor. She was well known, along with her mom, for providing cakes for numerous activities. Bec is survived by her sister, Mary Lowana (Paul) Hannam of St. Ansgar, and her brothers Michael (Marian)Hegland of Cedar Rapids, David (Jane) Hegland of St. Michael, Mn., her twin brother, Timothy (LaVonne)Hegland of St. Michael, Mn. and James (Linda)Hegland of Hastings, Mn. Her nieces
and nephews,
Robyn(Mitch)Huddle,Ryan(April) Her great nieces and nephews, Taylor and Brayden Huddle, Grace and Jenna Hannam, Sophia and Claire Hegland, Sienna Hegland and four more additions later in the year. Her aunt and uncles, Susan(Janis) Blumentals, and Wayne Rasmus Also her fiance, Rick Sturm, and his children Dustin Sturm, Levi Sturm, and Calvin Sturm. Bec was preceded in death by her parents, her maternal grandparents, Grover and Dora(Eske)Halverson, and Benjamin and Margaret(Hume)Hegland, her aunts, Laurene Rasmus and Dorothy Jean Harris, and her uncles, Robert Hegland, Burrell Hegland, and Thomas Hegland Blessed be Bec’s memory.
EVELYN
M. LYNK
Evelyn M.
Massow was born March 1, 1921, in
Buckeye Township or Hardin County, the
daughter of Dora [Vierkandt] and John
Massow. She was baptized March 28, 1941,
and confirmed April 14, 1935. She
attended Central Country School and
graduated from Radcliffe High School
with the class of 1939. She was united
in marriage to Herbert Lynk on January
2, 1943, at Buckeye, Iowa in St. Paul
Evangelical the Lutheran Church. DAVID HUGH MCVICKER October 20, 1925 - December 30, 2013 David Hugh McVicker, 88, Independence, MO passed away Dec. 30, 2013. Memorial services will be at 2:30 pm, Sat., Jan. 4 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Committal services will be private. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm before the service at the chapel. At the family’s request, kindly omit flowers and make a contribution to the charity of your choice. David was born Oct. 20, 1925 in Garner, IA and farmed most of his life. He farmed for forty years in Hampton, IA and in Polo, MO. He was a Past President of the Farm Bureau of Franklin County, IA. He also served as a custodian at Ott Elementary in Independence. He was an Elder in the Community of Christ and had served as pastor to congregations in Clear Lake, IA and Far West, MO. He loved to read about church history and history in general. David was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years Harriett McVicker, of the home; sons Michael David McVicker, Cowgill, MO; Gary Hugh McVicker and wife Karen, Hampton, IA; daughters Susan Chow and husband Lindsey; Lori Leonard and husband Ron, all of Independence, MO; brother Daniel McVicker and wife Carla, Bevier, MO; sister Emma Jean Ross, Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Jason, Bruce, Holly, Kevin, Chad, Crystal and Scott; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. IRVING W WIARDA JR October 24, 1937 - January 2, 2014 Irving W. Wiarda Jr., 76, of Dows, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at the Sheffield Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 8, 2014, at the United Methodist Church in Dows. Pastor Shawn Hill will officate. Burial will take place in the Fairview Cemetery in Dows. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 7, 2014, at Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St., Dows, and continue one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Memorials may be made in Irving W. Wiarda Jr.'s name to the United Methodist Church in Dows and/or the Sheffield Care Center. Irving Washington Wiarda Jr., the son of Irving Washington Sr. and Ila Cundall Wiarda, was born Oct. 24, 1937, at the Iowa Falls Hospital. He attended country school until the third grade, then continued his education at the Dows Community School. Irving graduated from Dows High School. After high school, he engaged in farming in the Dows area until ill health forced his retirement. Irving was united in marriage to Lolaraye Wenzel on June 15, 1973. He enjoyed family activities, camping, fishing and hunting. Irving was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dows. Irving is survived by his wife, Lolaraye of Hampton, daughters, Cynthia and Lindsay of Des Moines, Sue and Glen of Mason City, Lori and Robin of Manly, stepdaughters, Laurene and Bryan of Hampton, Lavonne and Merle of Haverhill, 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two brothers, Merlyn and Collette of Dows, Marlin and Norine of Nebraska, two nieces, five nephews and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Ben, granddaughter, Bethany, and great-granddaughter, Haley. Dugger Funeral Home, 100 N. Lee St., Dows, IA 50071; 515-852-4134; www.duggerfunerals.com LORI ANN HEYDEN October 19, 1956 - December 22, 2013 Lori Ann Heyden, 57, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Sunday December 22, 2013, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born to Clifford and Thelma Molencamp Thomas October 19, 1956, in Estherville, Iowa. Lori grew up in Sheffield, Iowa and graduated from Sheffield Chapin High School in 1975. She was united in marriage to David Heyden on November 1, 1975, in Manly, Iowa and moved to southern California where they lived for four years. In 1978 she became the proud mother of daughter Dawnica. In 1979 the family moved back to Iowa and were delighted with the birth of daughter Devon. In Spencer Lori was a daycare provider and active in the Spencer Jaycees where she held a number of offices. In 1981 the family was presented the miracle of daughter Megan. Lori and her family moved to Hampton in 1985. She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Hampton. Lori was an active member of Friends of Beeds Lake and took a special joy in seeing the park debri free after the spring cleanups. Lori was most happy having family and friends close by and especially enjoyed family vacations. She took great pride and joy in providing daycare and truly believed her kids would make a better world. Lori loved small, simple, and natural. She enjoyed canoeing, camping, hiking, bird watching, painting, reading, and especially watching her grandchildren's activities. She is survived by her husband David of Hampton, daughter Dawnica (Joe) King of Ankeny, daughter Devon (Josh) Schiff of Le Mars, daughter Megan (Shane) Donaldson of Hampton, grandchildren Antonio and Ashley Hernandez, Karlee Schiff and Kiara and Connor Donaldson, brother Ronald Thomas of West Hollywood, California, sister Carol (Don) Nelson of Waupaca, Wisconsin, sister Shari (Greg) Hampton of Clear Lake and many dearly loved family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and step father Russ Ziesman. Burial will take place at a later date at the St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Hampton, Iowa. In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the family for future disbursement. THOMAS D. DUNNING October 20, 1934 - December 23, 2013 Tom Dunning Sr., age 79, of Alden, died on Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls . Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday December 28, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Alden with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. There will be a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Thomas D. Dunning was born on October 20, 1934 to Frank and Leala Rankin Dunning at Iowa Falls Hospital. In the spring of 1935 Tom and his family moved to a farm northeast of Alden where he was raised. He attended country school till 7th grade and then attended Alden High School until he graduated in 1952. Tom attended Ellsworth College for 1 year and then went to work for the Alden Elevator for 7 years. On November 20, 1955 Tom married Dorothy Thompson at the Methodist Church in Popejoy, IA. Tom and Dorothy had three children; Debra Johnson (Keith) of Davenport, IA, Thomas A.Dunning (Jane) of Alden, IA, Diana Thies of Iowa Falls ,IA. Tom and Dorothy started farming in 1960, south of Alden. They continued to live on this farm until his death. Tom was a member of the Alden United Methodist church for 64 years. He was a member of the Mason's for 58 years and the Order of the Eastern Star. He served on the Church board, Alden Elevator board, Hilltop board, and Iowa Institute Board. Tom is survived by his wife Dorothy, two daughters,one son, nine grandchildren,thirteen great-grandchildren, and two step- grandchildren, fourteen nieces, nephews, many cousins and friends. He is also survived by Dorothy's siblings and their spouses who have stayed connected through the years. They are Norma and Vern Huebner, Bette and Mel Criffield, Sharon and Richard Moreland, and Don and Linda Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Leala Dunning, brother Robert Dunning, sister Doris Hemingway, mother and father in law Kenneth and Grayce Thompson. Posted 8 January 2013 INEZ IRENE JACKSON September 26, 1925 - January 7, 2014 Inez Irene Jackson, 88, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont, Iowa. She was born September 26, 1925, in Bristow, Iowa, to Lewis Arthur and Henrietta (Dohlman) McKinney. Inez graduated from Bristow High School in Bristow, Iowa where she was valedictorian. She was united in marriage on September 15, 1944, in Bristow, Iowa, to Gerald Jackson. Inez was a member of the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont and the Legion Auxiliary. Inez enjoyed camping, bowling and playing cards. She is survived by her daughter Judith (Larry) Crooks of Rockwell, son Mervin (Wanda) Jackson of Gainesville, Florida, son Marvin (Fern) Jackson of Marion, sister Anna Marie (Lutjen) Beenken of Morrison, brother Kenneth "Casey" McKinney of Dumont, grandchildren Lori (Brian) Ayers, Carol (Dave) Clagett, Ryan (Cathy) Crooks, Heather Price, Meredith Smith, Christy Flores and Stacy Raisch and numerous great grandchildren. Inez was preceded in death by her parents, husband, seven brothers and sister Koert, Lucille, Dutch, Ida Mae, Jim, Lew and Darlene. Burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery in rural Bristow, Iowa Posted on 14 January 2014 SETH MORTON July 10, 1958 - January 17, 2014 Seth Morton, 55, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014, peacefully at his home in Clear Lake, Iowa with his daughter and loved ones by his side. He was born July 10, 1958, in Hampton, Iowa to Edward Jr. "Mort" and Emma Jeane (Campbell) Morton. A large family consisting of 8 children, he was the 5th born and was raised in Coulter, Iowa along with his siblings, parents and grandparents. He attended the Nazareth Lutheran Church and graduated from CAL Community High School in Latimer, Iowa in 1976. Upon graduation, he joined his Father and brothers in the family business known as Mort's Pump and Plumbing Co., in Coulter, Iowa which later expanded and transitioned to Latimer, Iowa. In May of 1981 he married Naomi (Connour) Wilson of Hampton, IA and was the step-father to two wonderful sons, James and Jeremy Wilson and later blessed with a beautiful daughter, Crystal Morton. In 1999, Seth continued the family business under new ownership, named Mort's Inc. With the guidance of his Father (Mort) and help of several brothers and sister, Seth felt it was important to continue on the legacy along with his family. He was a member of the IWWA (Iowa Water Well Association), IOWWA (Iowa Onsite Wastewater Association), CIOWTS (Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, attained a Master Plumbing License, was a Quality Water Specialist for Water Right Sanitizer Units, and supported The Pheasants Forever Club. He was a member of the Neighborhood Bible Church of Hampton, Iowa and was baptized on December 29, 2013. He contributed to his community as well as to its accomplishments, such as the reformation of the Coulter Cemetery with his donation of pine trees, time, labor, and machinery for clean-up and plantings. He felt it was an important gift he could give back to his community. His compassion for people, his hometown and his family always remained with him deep in heart. He loved to entertain family and friends with summer grill outs and social gatherings. His interests included coaching the Coulter Yankees, Playing Men's League Softball, Deep Sea fishing off Key West, FL., Motorcycling, Camping and attending the Iowa State Fair where he made many friends each year. Seth was a mentor as well as a friend to many. Seth always radiated such an up-beat personality with a smile to make ones day a little brighter. Like his Father, he knew many and all. Those that knew him never forgot his generous smile and bubbly personality along with that energetic voice that would always call you out by name. He was a natural when it came to business and servicing his customers as his motto would always be, "the customer comes first". That very motto is what has kept him number one in a "number two" business today. He not only gave of himself unselfishly to his family, business, and community, but also to numerous others whom reached out for support. He was a devoted father and grandpa to his daughter and his grandson, a dedicated and hard-working business owner, an anchor to his family and an inspiration to many. Seth was a kind-hearted man and will be missed greatly by many that knew of him. He is survived by his daughter Crystal Morton (Renato Bezerra) and grandson Channing of Las Vegas, NV, step sons James (Denise) Wilson and family of Las Vegas, NV and Jeremy (Kim) Wilson and family of Charles City, his brothers Kent (Chris) Morton of Latimer, Robert (Jan) Morton of Iowa Falls, Reginald (Jane) Morton of Hampton, Jason Morton of Coulter, Tracy Morton (Norma Allen) of Coulter, and sister Priscilla Eddy. He is also survived by his Uncles Sanford (Carol) Morton of Coulter, Mac Guldberg of Coulter, Herb Wheeler of Iowa Falls, and Aunts Dixie (David) Jurgens of Marion, Emelia Tate of Illinois, many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Seth was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, mother and father Mr. and Mrs. EJ "Mort" Morton, aunts and uncles, brother Lance Morton, and brother-in-law Joel Eddy. In Lieu of Flowers memorial may be directed to the family at P.O. Box 403, Hampton, Iowa 50441. ARTHUR RODEMEYER November 6, 1924 - January 14, 2014 Arthur Carl Rodemeyer, 89, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, January 14 at Franklin General Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Art was born November 6, 1924, in Hampton to Otto & Amanda (Pralle) Rodemeyer. He grew up in Hampton and became a farmer like his Dad. On February 12, 1955, Art married Shirley Struss in Mason City. Following their marriage they farmed together on the family farm south of Hampton. Together they raised four children, Mike, Karen, Ron and Debbie. Art was a loving husband and father that always put his family first. He loved traveling and taking his family on summer vacations. There were many great memories made over the years. He and Shirley enjoyed traveling to Harlingen, Texas during the winter months. Art had many friends and was a great story teller. He loved planting & taking care of his garden & always enjoyed being outdoors working on something around the farm. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone that needed help and always with a smile on his face. His greatest joy was being with his family, especially his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. He loved watching all their activities and they loved having him there. Art was a lifelong member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Art is survived by his loving wife Shirley, children Mike (Helen) Rodemeyer of Waxahachie, Texas, Karen (Vern) Wirtjes of Hampton, Ron (Janet) Rodemeyer of Frisco, Texas, and Debbie (Mitch) Vanness of Latimer, grandchildren Kimberly Malorzo of Little Elm, Texas, Shelley (Danny) Sims of Mansfield, Texas, Jessica Brooks of West Des Moines, Tyson (Ashley) Wirtjes of Waukee, Ben Rodemeyer of Arlington, Texas, Zach Vanness & Madi Vanness of Latimer, great-grandchildren Kael Brooks, Allison Sims, Amber Malorzo, Avery Malorzo, Jacob Brooks, Carter Sims, Lawson Wirtjes & Bennett Wirtjes, sister Alice Miller of Mason City, brother Marvin O. Rodemeyer of Hampton, several nieces and nephews as well as many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Imogene, in infancy Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa NADINE GRAM April 20, 1928 - January 18, 2014 Nadine Mae Arends (Freese) Gram passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa. She was born in Hampton on April 20, 1928 the daughter of Richard and Edna Arends. Nadine married Neale Freese April 14, 1946, he passed, and then she remarried Raymond Gram on December 18, 1976, in Nashua. She is survived by three children Sandy (Chuck) Olk of Latimer, Cathy (Tom) Hensel of Brainerd, Minnesota, Rick (Donna) Freese of Shell Rock, step son Larry (Evonne) Gram of Idaho, eleven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, sisters Loretta Morgan of Hampton, sister Anita (Duane) Mason of Aredale, brother Richard Dean Arends of Waverly, sister Janice Krull of Waverly, brother Roger (Steffi) Arends of Wichita, Kansas, brother Terry (Linda) Arends of Shell Rock. She was preceded in death by her husbands Neale Freese and Raymond Gram, parents Richard and Edna Arends, stepfather Chris Muhlenhaupt. She was employed by Maytag for over 25 years. Nadine enjoyed going to the senior center, spending time with family, enjoyed going to the casino and volunteering for numerous organizations in Hampton. She was an active member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, Iowa Burial will take place at the Coulter Cemetery in Coulter, Iowa.
LUANN
PETERS
LuAnn
Peters, 48, formerly of Dows, died
January 15, 2014 at the Rehabilitation
Center of Belmond after a life-long
courageous battle with Cerebral Palsy
and the complications that accompany the
disease.
FAYE
TRAGER
Faye
J. Trager, 93, Belmond, died January 14,
2014 at the Rehabilitation Center of
Belmond. Services were held January 20.
Burial was in the Immanuel Reformed
Church Cemetery east of Belmond. RICK E LARSON December 2, 1967 - January 17, 2014 Rick E. Larson, 46, of Sheffield, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014, at the Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born December 2, 1967, in Mason City, the son of Wayne and Elizabeth "Betty" (Esser) Larson. Rick graduated in 1986 from Sheffield Chapin High School and then earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Smit on October 1, 1994, in Dougherty, Iowa. To this marriage a son, Austin Matthew, was born on October 30, 1999. Rick was employed for years by Seabee Manufacturing, Kaydon, and was presently working at Hall Industries in Sheffield, Iowa. Rick believed in a strong work ethic. He attempted to bestow this virtue to his nieces and nephews by saying goodbye with his catch phrase, "write if you get work." He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell, Iowa. Rick was very active in the community serving on the Sheffield City Council, spearheading the merger of the local little league programs into the West Fork Little League Baseball program, and organizing the development of the Edgington baseball/softball Complex in Sheffield. Recently, he earned recognition being named Sheffield's Outstanding Citizen in 2013 for the People in the Park festivities. Rick considered himself an old soul, born in the wrong era. He enjoyed watching his Dean Martin Celebrity Roast CD sets during his free time on the weekends. He was an avid fisherman, always looking forward to and enjoying his annual fishing trips to Canada. Additionally he liked hunting, coaching his son's sports teams, and spending time with his family. Rick is survived by his wife, Cheryl Larson, and son Austin Larson of Sheffield, parents Wayne and Betty Larson of Sheffield, brother Bob (Marcia) Larson of Dougherty, sister Karen (Ray) Clark of Sheffield, sister Karla (Bob) Bradley of Marion, twin-brother Randy (Kacy) Larson of Sheffield, mother-in-law Georgia Smit of Sheffield, sister-in-law Lorri (Todd) Hall of Sheffield, sister-in-law Kathy (Terry) Nierengarten of Sheffield, sister-in-law Janet (Lance) Larson of Sheffield, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents William and Lena Esser and paternal grandparents Antone and Grace Larson and father-in-law Edward Smit. In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the family for future disbursement. Burial will take place at the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield, Iowa.
DORIS
SCHOONOVER Doris Lorraine Zimmerman Schoonover passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2014 at the IOOF Nursing Facility in Mason City, Iowa, at the age of 94. Doris was born September 24, 1919 to Otto and Mae Willocks Zimmerman in Paterson, New Jersey and raised in Hawthorne, New Jersey. She became a registered nurse in 1941 after training at St. Barnabas in Paterson and worked at Paterson General Hospital where she met her husband, Dr. Richard Schoonover. After they were married they settled in Bloomfield, Iowa. Three daughters were born; Deborah (Tim) Harrison who resides in Dumont, Iowa, Holly Schoonover, who resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Christine (Tim) Martin who resides in Wichita, Kansas. Doris has two grandchildren, Honor Harrison of Des Moines and Timothy (Hallee) Harrison of Solon, Iowa, and one great-grandson, Timothy Lain III at home in Solon, Iowa; a niece, Linda Mills of Brewster, Massachusetts; and a nephew, Charles Duursema of Lancaster, New Hampshire. She was an avid reader, gardener, traveler; she loved music, animals, and was active in her church, T.T.T., and Friday Club. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Helen Duursema; and a brother, Robert Zimmerman. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2014 at the Bloomfield United Methodist Church with Pastor John D. Boatman officiating. Burial will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the church. A memorial has been established to the Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library. SHERRI SUE CHAPLIN July 15, 1954 - January 16, 2014
Sherri Chaplin, the daughter of
Kenneth and Betty Chaplin, age 59,
of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday,
January 16, 2014 at Country View
Care Center in Waterloo. Private
Funeral services will be held with
the Surls Funeral Home of Iowa
Falls.
Sherri Sue Chaplin was born on July 15, 1954 to Kenneth and Betty (Karekel) Chaplin in Webster City, Iowa. Sherri is survived by her parents of Iowa Falls; her sister Shelly (Ron) Silvey of Iowa Falls; her brother Kent (Janis) Chaplin of Iowa Falls; three nieces; three nephews; eight great-nieces and four great nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Harry and Fern Chaplin; maternal grandparents Forrest and Dorothy Karekel and an infant sister Vicki Lynn Chaplin.
EVELYN
JUNE [Attwooll] GRANDE Evelyn Grande,
94, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away
Monday, January 13, 2014, at the
Presbyterian Village, Ackley, Iowa.
Funeral services for Evelyn Grande 12:30
pm Friday at Linn’s Funeral Home 1521
Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa,
with Pastor Jackie Kenyon officiating.
Burial will be at the Evergreen
Cemetery, Clarion, Iowa. Memorials may
be directed to the donor’s choice. The
Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel
has been entrusted with the
arrangements.
VERNETA M. CLOCK Vernita M. Clock, 85,
of Eldora, Iowa, and formerly of Geneva,
Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 16,
at Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. A memorial
services for Vernita M. Clock will be
held at a later date. Memorials may
directed to the family c/o her son: Ron
Clock, 27828 Highway 175, Eldora, Iowa,
50627. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa
Falls chapel assisted the family with
Vernita’s wishes. ARDETH ANNE AASTRUP Ardeth Anne Aastrup, age 85, formerly of Thornton, Iowa, passed away on Saturday January 11, 2014 at the Westview Care Center in Britt, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday at Thornton United Methodist Church with Pastor Crystal Oberheu presiding. Interment will be at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Thornton. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at Retz Funeral Home, Thornton. Memorials may be directed to the Thornton United Methodist Church or the Iowa Commission for the Blind in her memory. Ardeth Schmalle Aastrup was born on a farm near Thornton to Samuel H. and Nellie (Merchant) Schmalle. She was a graduate of Thornton High School. Ardeth was united in marriage with Alvin Aastrup on June 26, 1948. they farmed in the area for 42 years. To this union three children were born, Jennifer, Jerry, and Sibyl. She was a lifelong member of the Thornton First United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included baking, horseback riding, making family photo albums, and furniture refinishing. She is survived by her two daughters: Jennifer Russell, Cincinnati, Ohio; Sibyl (Jim) Jorgensen, Thornton, Iowa; four grandchildren: Jeff (Juli) Russell and Tim (Molly) Russell, Cincinnati, Ohio; Megan Jorgensen, Aubrey, Texas and Mariah Jorgensen, Thornton; two great-grandchildren: Charlie and Ellie Russell, Cincinnati, Ohio; one brother: Verdell (Bonnie) Schmalle, Fayette, Iowa; one sister-in-law: Beulah Schmalle, Belmond, Iowa; two brothers-in-law: Robert (Verna) Aastrup, Mason City, Iowa and Delmar (Pam) Aastrup, Noel, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Aastrup; son, Jerry Aastrup, parents; brother, Wayne Schmalle; sister and brother-in-law, Lois & Roger Caffrey, and son-in-law, Jim Russell.
STEVEN
RAY HAMMARMEISTER
Steven
Hammarmeister, 53, of Iowa Falls, Iowa,
passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014,
at his home. Funeral services for Steven
Hammarmeister will be 2:30 pm Saturday
at the First Christian Church, 221
Fischer Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Private family burial will be at the
Alden Cemetery. Memorials may be
directed to the family c/o his wife:
Brenda Hammarmeister, 410 Sherman
Street, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. The
Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel
is assisting the family with the
arrangements.
RUTH
[Buechler] LARSON
LAVERNE WILLIAM WIARDA LaVerne Wiarda,
74, of Ackley, Iowa, passed away
Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the
Rehabilitation Center of Hampton, Iowa.
Funeral services for LaVerne Wiarda will
be 10:30 Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at
the United Methodist Church, 416 Hardin
Street, Ackley, Iowa. A time of
visitation will be one hour prior to
services at the church on Wednesday.
Burial will be at the Oak Wood Cemetery,
Ackley, Iowa, with military honors
provided by the Elliot-Keninger American
Legion Post #252, Ackley, Iowa. The
Linn’s Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel has
been entrusted with the arrangements.
DOUGLAS LEE STINER
CLIFFORD MERLE POLAND
Clifford
Merle Poland, 90, from Rockwell, Iowa,
passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at
his home in Sun City, Ariz.
HOWARD
LEROY ABBAS Howard Leroy Abbas, 85, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at his home in rural Hampton, Iowa. He was born on December 8, 1928, in rural Franklin County, Iowa, on a farm north of Ackley, the third son of Mell and Caroline "Carrie" (Sailer) Abbas. Howard was baptized and confirmed at the St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church in rural Geneva. He graduated from the Geneva Consolidated High School in 1947. After
graduating from high school, he worked
for the Geneva Elevator,
Farmers Hybrid in Hampton and helped on
the family farm. Howard answered the
call to military service and was
inducted into the first draft of the
United States Army for two years during
the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1952,
while being stationed in Germany: he was
often called Honest Abe by his military
buddies. Following his honorable
discharge from the Army, he was united
in marriage to Dorothy "Dotty" May
Waldorf on April 19, 1953, at the
Hansell United Methodist Church. They
celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2003.
After the service, Howard worked at the
Geneva Elevator until an opportunity to
farm became a reality and he farmed
until he retired in 1993. He farmed in
the Geneva, Latimer and Hampton areas.
After retirement, he continued to help
with the field work.
PHYLLIS ANN BARR Phyllis Ann Barr, 84, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the Franklin Country View Nursing Facility in Hampton, Iowa. She was born on January 14, 1930 in Linden, Iowa, to George and Elizabeth (Turner) Westcot. Phyllis graduated from Dawson High School in 1947. She attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa and Iowa Lutheran School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa. She was united in marriage with Joseph Vincent Barr on June 2, 1951 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Phyllis worked as a ward secretary at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. She was a devoted and active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton. Phyllis was also a member of the Iowa Questers, Red Hat Society, Mothers Club, and a Life Member of the Franklin General Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, needle work, sewing, gardening, and spending time with her friends and family. Phyllis was an avid Iowa State Cyclone fan. She is survived by her daughter Nancy (Larry) Stoltenberg of Palmdale, California, daughter Theresa (James) Lynch of Cedar Rapids, daughter Patricia "Trish" Barr of Lafayette, Colorado, son Michael (Laura) Barr of Marion, grandchildren Scot (Melanie) Stoltenberg, Craig Stoltenberg, Sarah (Joe) Zecca, David (Holland) Stoltenberg, Joseph Lynch, Anne Lynch, Hailee Barr, and Kelsey Barr, great grandchildren Jenna, Evan and Luke. Phyllis was
preceded in death by her husband, three
infant children, parents, and brother
(Sidney).
RICHARD A STADTLANDER
Richard
(Rich) A. Stadtlander, 62, of Meservey,
Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 24,
2014, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in
Rochester, Minnesota. Funeral services
will be held 10:30 am, Wednesday at the
First Reformed Church in Meservey with
Rev. Rodney Meester presiding. Burial
will take place at the Meservey
Cemetery, Meservey, Iowa. Please dress
casual. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00
pm Tuesday at Retz Funeral Home,
Meservey.
JAMES
PITTS
James
Gerald “Jerry” Pitts died Saturday,
January 11, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center
in Des Moines. Per his request, no
services are planned.
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