Ricky Carlson
November 7, 1958-January 5, 2003

January 8, 2003

ACKLEY-Ricky L. Carlson, 44, of Ackley, died on Sunday, January 5, 2003, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.

Services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. Rev. Bill Carpenter will officiate. Memorials may be directed to Debra Carlson, Ackley.

Ricky was born on November 7, 1958 in Cedar Falls, to Robert and Doris Kalkwarf Carlson. He graduated from the Cedar Falls High School in 1978 and served in the United States Army from 1982-87. On March 29, 1999, he married Debra Stephens in Waterloo. Ricky had been employed by the Cedar Falls Parks Department. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and camping.

He is survived by his wife, Debra; two sons, Chad and Jeremy, of Cedar Falls; two stepdaughters, Bridget Twaites of Clarksville and Sandra Justice of Denver; his parents, Robert and Doris Carlson of Cedar Falls; four grandchildren; a brother, Gary of Waverly; and a sister, Terry Kourl of Cedar Falls.

He was preceded in death by a brother, David Carlson.
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Christine Buskohl
November 5, 1900-January 5, 2003

January 8, 2003

STEAMBOAT ROCK-Christine "Tena" Buskohl, 102, formerly of Steamboat Rock, died on Sunday, January 5, 2003, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at 1:30 p.m., at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Wellsburg, with Intern Paul Toelke and Pastor Bruce Baillie of the First Presbyterian Church of Steamboat Rock officiating.

Tena was born on November 5, 1900, on a farm in Shiloh Township northeast of Wellsburg, to Heinrich and Maria Ascher Olthoff. She attended a Grundy County country school. On June 27, 1923, she married George Geerdes at Wellsburg. He died in 1944 and on April 18, 1951, she married Henry Buskohl and moved to Illinois. Tena moved to Steamboat Rock in 1979 and to the Presbyterian Village in 1981.

She was a lifelong member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Wellsburg, a member of the ladies LCW and was a 79-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by a stepdaughter, Loretta Meyer and husband, Richard of Libertyville, Illinois; five step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; a stepdaughter, Margie Garrett; two brothers, August and Heine Olthoff; and four sisters, Sara Maas, Bertha Kaiser, Anna Venenga and Lydia Knock.

The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Clair Elphic
April 14, 1926-January 6, 2003

January 8, 2003

COULTER-Clair Frank Elphic, 76, of Coulter, died on Monday, January 6, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Services will be held on Thursday, January 9, at 1:30 p.m., at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer. Rev. Jeff Long will officiate. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Clair was born on April 14, 1926 at Hampton, to Frank and Edna Millard Elphic. He was educated in Franklin County country schools. On October 4, 1997, he married Carolou Jackson in Iowa Falls. He was a farmer and worked at Midwest Meter in Hampton for 13 years. He was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer. He was a member of the Iowa Plowing and USA Plowing Associations and Farm Bureau. Chair enjoyed working on John Deere tractors, camping, fishing and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Carolou of Coulter; a son, Eugene Elphic and wife, Jane of Hampton; two daughters, Julie Crawford and special friend, Darwin Pralle of Latimer and Margo Steding and husband, Doug of Iowa Falls; two stepdaughters, Teresa Fox and husband, Dave of Hampton and Tami Ridout and husband, Scott of Eldora; a stepson, Bradley Staley and wife, Susan of Hampton; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a grandson; a step granddaughter; an infant brother; and a step-grandson.
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Kenneth Kreamer
September 12, 1920-January 7, 2003

January 15, 2003

KENOSHA, Wisconsin-Kenneth L. Kreamer, 82, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, formerly of Alden, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2003, at his winter home in Hudson, Florida.

Services were held at the First United Methodist Church in Kenosha, with entombment in the Sunset Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery in Kenosha.

Kenneth was born on September 12, 1920 in Alden, to Adelbert and Rose Iverson Kreamer. He was educated in Iowa and in 1940 he joined the United States Marine Corps. He served and was wounded in the Guadalcanal battle in the Pacific. After his discharge, he worked in Kenosha at Nash Motors and joined the U.S. Postal Railroad Service in 1947, retiring in 1975. On October 27, 1945, he married Ione Smith.

He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Kenosha, Iowa Falls and Hudson, Florida. He was also a member of the VFW Post 1865, American Legion Guadalcanal Veterans Assoc., Kenosha Senior Citizens, Retired Federal Employees and Kenosha Retired Teachers.

He is survived by his wife; two nieces and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Maurice Kreamer of Iowa Falls.
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Marian Long
February 22, 1925-January 8, 2003

January 11, 2003

GRINNELL-Marian L. Long, 77, of Grinnell, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2003, at the Regional Medical Center in Grinnell of a heart ailment.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 11, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grinnell, with burial in the Benson Cemetery near Whitten. Rev. David Brandt will officiate.

Marian was born on February 22, 1925 in Hardin County, to Henry and Mary Geizler Thies. She was raised in Grant Township and graduated from the Geneva High School in 1943. She attended the University of Northern Iowa and received her nursing certificate from the Deaconess Hospital in Marshalltown. She served in the Army Cadet Program for three years and later worked in Ames and Hampton. She owned and operated Long's Nursing Home in Hampton for seven years and then moved to Iowa Falls where she owned and operated Long's Nursing Home for 27 years. From 1975 to 1998, Marian was administrator and registered nurse consultant for the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. After retiring she moved to Grinnell. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grinnell.

She is survived by two sons, Thomas Long Jr. of Lexington, Kentucky and Troy Long of Malcolm; two grandsons; and one brother, John Thies of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one sister, Nina Kienast.

The Smith funeral Home of Grinnell, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Ruth Yakel
July 22, 1923-January 8, 2003

January 15, 2003

LATIMER-Ruth Irene Yakel, 79, of Latimer, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Services were held on Monday, January 13, at the Zion Reformed Church rural Sheffield, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Arthur Zewert officiated.

Ruth was born on July 22, 1923 in rural Franklin County, to John and Pauline DeVries Abbas. She attended school in Latimer, where she was active in basketball and graduated in 1941. Following graduation, she married Chris Yakel in California. They lived in Latimer where they owned and operated the Latimer Locker for 20 years. In the 1970s they sold the locker and retired. They traveled to Texas and Hawaii and spent time golfing.

Her hobbies were golfing, fishing and playing cards. Ruth was an avid sports fan, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes. She was a member of the Zion Reformed Church, the Latimer Golf Club and active in the Latimer Community Center's activities.

She is survived by two sons, Larry Yakel and wife, Francine of Latimer and Roger Yakel and wife, Tootie of Iowa Falls; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Dale Abbas and wife, Martha of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1985; and a brother, Edward Abbas.

The Willim Funeral Home of Latimer, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Veva Flick
January 13, 1917-January 10, 2003

January 15, 2003

MARSHALLTOWN-Veva Flick, 85, of Marshalltown, died on Friday, January 10, 2003, at the Grandview Heights Care Center in Marshalltown.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, January 14, with private interment in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown.

Veva was born on January 13, 1917 in Eldora, to Devur and Grace Penn Manning. She graduated from the Eldora High School in 1934 and on March 7, 1938, she married Leonard Flick in Eldora. They lived in the Whitten area before moving to Marshalltown in 1963. She enjoyed gardening and baking.

She is survived by three daughters, Rosemary Struble and husband, Bud of Marshalltown, Patricia Yordy and husband, Roger of Evansdale and Beverly Siglin of Fort Collins, Colorado; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters; and three brothers.
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Joanne Nelson
August 22, 1929-January 12, 2003

January 15, 2003

ALDEN-Joanne Maxine Nelson, 73, of Alden, died on Sunday, January 12, 2003, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Services will be held on Wednesday, January 15, at 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Rev. Rick Layman will officiate.

Joanne was born on August 22, 1929 in Westphalia, Kansas, to Clarence and Cecille Brown Mardick. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1946. On March 7, 1948, she married Dennis "Bud" Nelson at the Methodist Parsonage in Alden. She worked at the Popejoy School for many years and was a clerk and later Postmaster at the Alden Post Office for 17 years. She enjoyed working with children and at the Post Office because she enjoyed people.

She was a member of the Alden Study Club, Women's Legion Auxiliary, the National League of Postmasters for several years and worked with the Alden Development and the Golf Course Committees.

She is survived by her husband, Bud; three sons, Gary and wife, Adella of DeSota, Larry and wife, Sue of Marengo and Mick and wife, Jody of Las Vegas, Nevada; two sisters, Velma Nelson of Windom, Minnesota and Shirla Behrens of Unionville, Missouri; a brother, Melvin Mardick of Longmont, Colorado; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Keith and Gerald Mardick.

The Surls Funeral Home of Alden, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Raymond Brown
July 21, 1923-January 12, 2003

January 15, 2003

IOWA FALLS-Raymond Charles Brown, 79, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, January 12, 2003, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Services will be held on Thursday, January 16, at 10:30 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Rev. Don Preston will officiate. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 15, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, from 3-8:00 p.m., with the family present from 6-8:00 p.m.

Raymond was born on July 21, 1923 in rural Williams, to Raleigh and Anna Mae Bissey Brown. He attended the Williams Schools. On November 13, 1942, he married Connie Smith in Bethany, Missouri. He was in law enforcement for many years in the area and was retired from the city of Iowa Falls Water Department.

He is survived by his wife, Connie; two sons, Larry and wife, Ann of Iowa Falls and Don and wife, Barb of Iowa Falls; grandchildren, Lorrie Amaya and husband, Mark of Novi, Mississippi, Steven Brown and wife, Nancy of San Antonio, Texas, Nicole Peterson and husband, Dan of Fairbank, Natalie Felton and husband, Dave of Manchester and Ashly Brown of Iowa City; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Oscar, Melvin and Robert.
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Brandon Bishop
April 16, 1978-January 14, 2003

January 18, 2003

IOWA FALLS-Brandon A. Bishop, 24, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Brandon, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2003, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident near Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, January 20, at 11:00 a.m., at the Brandon United Methodist Church. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4:00 p.m., at the Parker Funeral Chapel in Jesup. The casket will be closed. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Brandon was born on April 16, 1978, to Gerald and Boni Ricketts Bishop. Brandon was a full-time student at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls.

He is survived by his parents of Brandon; three brothers, Bill of Texas, Kenny and Eric, both of Waterloo; and his paternal grandfather, Kendall Bishop of Jesup.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Louise Bishop and maternal grandparents, Donald and Mary Ricketts.
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Palma Sandora
Tuesday, January 14, 2003

January 22, 2003

TEWKSBURY, Massachusetts-Palma Sandora of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2003.

Services were held on Monday, January 20, in West Islip, New York. Palma was a sister of Rocky Lavalle of Iowa Falls.
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Irene Oleson
August 27, 1916-January 15, 2003

January 18, 2003

HAMPTON-Irene Lucille Oleson, of Hampton, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at the Cedarview Nursing Home in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 18, at 1:00 p.m., at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Rev. Jon Anderson will officiate.

Irene was born on August 27, 1916 in Hampton, to Charles and Alvena Shaefer Rowe. She graduated from the Hampton High School in 1935 and on November 9, 1935, she married John Oelson in Mason City. She farmed with her husband and was a longtime member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and a 4-H Leader when she lived in Minnesota.

She is survived by a son, Arland Oelson and wife, Marian of Moorhead, Minnesota; two daughters, Arlene Johnson and husband, Gene of Owatonna, Minnesota and Marilyn Anderson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; and seven brothers, Lewis, Elmer, Alfred, Wayne, Rolland, William and Raymond Rowe.

The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Lenora Christiansen
January 30, 1920-January 15, 2003

January 18, 2003

COULTER-Lenora M. Christiansen, 82, of Coulter, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Services will be held on Monday, January 20, at 1:30 p.m., at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter, with burial in the Coulter Cemetery. Rev. Mary Peterson will officiate. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 1-4:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Lenora was born on January 30, 1920 in Hampton, to Francis and Anna Clausen Horn. She graduated from the Hampton High School and on August 11, 1940, she married Oliver Christiansen in Bethany, Missouri. She was a homemaker and a member of the Nazareth Lutheran Church, the Nazareth Lutheran Church Ladies Group, Coulter Cemetery Society and the Ladies Coffee Club. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Oliver of Coulter; two daughters, Carol Erickson and husband, Larry of Coulter and Connie Christiansen of Palm Desert, California; a sister, Pauline Hackbarth of Clear Lake; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Craig.
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Kathryn Till
Wednesday, January 15, 2003

January 18, 2003

AURORA, Illinois-Kathryn Till, 56, of Aurora, Illinois, formerly of Ackley, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at the Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18, at 2:00 p.m., at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.
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Paul Stockberger
September 29, 1910-January 16, 2003

January 18, 2003

HAMPTON-Paul B. Stockberger, 92, of Hampton, died on Thursday, January 16, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Services will be held on Monday, January 19, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 1-4:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Miller will officiate.

Paul was born on September 29, 1910 at Cartersville, to George and Alpha Massee Stockberger. He attended the Cartersville Schools and on November 1, 1928, he married Evelyn Schlomer in Humboldt. He was a farmer and was also employed at Farmers Hybrid Co. He enjoyed reading and watching birds.

He is survived by a daughter, Jayne Reisetter of Mesa, Arizona; two sons, Dale Stockberger of Geneva and Larry Stockberger of Ackley; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three brothers; a son-in-law; and a granddaughter.
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Ralph Lease
December 1, 1924-January 16, 2003

January 18, 2003

IOWA FALLS-Ralph Eugene Lease, 78, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, January 16, 2003, due to injuries received in a vehicle accident near Goodell.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m., at the St Mark's Catholic Church, Iowa Falls, with burial in the St Mark's Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2-8:00 p.m., at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel, with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. followed by a rosary. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Ralph was born on December 1, 1924, at his parents farm in Burnett County, Wisconsin, to Ralph Julius and Martha (Peschl) Lease. He attended the first year of school in Webster, Wisconsin, before moving to Foley, Minnesota. He graduated from the Foley Community Schools in 1942. He began his love for football as the quarterback for his high school team. He then attended the St. John University, Collegeville, Minnesota, until entering the United States Navy on December 9, 1944, serving on the USS Gilmer and the USS Golden City as a radioman.

Ralph was united in marriage to Bonnie June Wise at the Holy Family Church, Mason City on June 21, 1948. Ralph was employed by Western Electric, Northwestern Bell Telephone and U. S. West as a telephone technician, retiring in 1986 after 40 years of service. Ralph and Bonnie then operated the Junction Truck Stop north of Iowa Falls until 1989. He also drove cars for Dale Howard which gave him a further chance to travel.

He enjoyed football and had many friends. He was a member of the St. Mark Parish, Iowa Falls, Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls; a member of the frank McGiveney Knights of Columbus Council No. 5835 of Iowa Falls and a life member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post No. 8708, Iowa Falls.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; 11 children, Georgia Clark of Mason City, Cori Little and husband, Dick of Burlington, Cathy Bunkofske and husband, Bill of Garner, Ralph Jr. and wife, Elena of Artesia, New Mexico, Michael and wife, Carla of Mason City, Terri Church and husband, Dave of West Valley City, Utah, Diane Baines and husband, Bob of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Joe and wife, Becky of Madrid, Tom and wife, Jo of Iowa Falls, Angie Robinson and husband, Jerry of Randall, Mary Griffin and husband, Matt of East Moline, Illinois; 35 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one brother, Norman Lease and wife, Rosie of Foley, Minnesota; one sister, Judy Ryan of Arcadia, California; one brother-in-law, Strother Wise of Las Vegas, Nevada; and two sisters-in-law, Iva Flynn of Mason City and Sarah and husband, Tad Price of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Marge and Earle Lutton; and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Lease.
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Lulu Fay Allen
March 24, 1913-January 17, 2003

January 22, 2003

HAMPTON-Lulu Fay Allen, 89, of Hampton, died on Friday, January 17, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City.

Services were held on Tuesday, January 21, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Rev. Alan Sheldon officiated.

Lulu Fay was born on March 24, 1913 at Hampton, to Afton and Nettie Craighton Wohlford. She graduated from the Hampton High School and on October 18, 1941, she married Ira "Bud" Allen. Lulu enjoyed quilting, gardening, flowers and baking.

She is survived by her husband, Ira of Hampton: a son, David and wife, Shawn of Sheffield; a brother, Kenneth Wohlford of Spooner, Wisconsin; a sister, Florence Warren of McGregor; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; and four sisters.
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Herbert Jingst
April 6, 1929-January 18, 2003

January 22, 2003

HAMPTON-Herbert Edward Jingst, 73, of Hampton, died on Saturday, January 18, 2003, at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 25, at 10:30 a.m., at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Rev. Steve Anderson will officiate. Visitation will be on Friday, January 24, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Herbert was born on April 6, 1929 in Sutter, Illinois, to Charles and Rosa Limkemann Jingst. He was raised on a farm near Sutter and graduated from the Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo, California. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On June 30, 1959, he married Dorothy Carlson in Buffalo, Minnesota. He worked as plant manager for the Profiseed and Gatham Seed Co. for nearly 30 years.

He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton for 29 years, where he taught Sunday School and served on various boards and committees. He was also a member of the Franklin County Historical Society.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Hampton; a son, Jay and wife, Michelle of Chicago, Illinois; a daughter, Dori Jo Ragsdale and husband, Kent of Hampton; two brothers, Clarence of Quincy, Illinois and Harold and wife, Alice of Chicago, Illinois; a sister, Mildred Irons and husband, Lee of Nogakes, Arizona; a brother-in-law, Bill Carlson and wife, Nancy of Prescott, Arizona; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Russell Reed
September 10, 1917-January 19, 2003

January 22, 2003

RADCLIFFE-Russell Dean Reed, 85, of Radcliffe, died on Sunday, January 19, 2003, at the Hamilton County Hospital in Webster City.

Services will be held on Wednesday, January 22, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. John's United Methodist Church in Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. Pastor Dana Williams will officiate.

Russell was born on September 10, 1917 in Halloway, Minnesota, to Ory and Ella Rierson Reed. He graduated from the Radcliffe High School in 1938. On June 24, 1939, he married Ruth Amundson at Radcliffe. They farmed in Hamilton County and in 1942 they moved to Prairie Farm, Wisconsin, where they operated a dairy farm. They moved to Webster City in 1971 where they owned and operated the Mid-Town Motel and Apartments for 32 years. They retired to Radcliffe in 1989.

Russell was a member of the St. John's United Methodist Church, where he was youth fellowship leader. He was also a Master Mason, Boy Scout Leader, assistant 4-H Leader and Garden Club member. His hobby was growing roses.

He is survived by three daughters, Kathryn Cobeen and husband, Darrell of Clear Lake, Diane Schwartz and husband, David of Hubbard and Cynthia Mathein and husband, Bill of Webster City; a son, Kevin of Webster City; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ruby Abramson of Prairie Farm, Wisconsin, Laureen Spitler of Webster City, Hazel Gelhaus of Radcliffe and Elsie Nehring of Owasa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a granddaughter, Rhonda Sunken; and a sister, Marjorie Wiese.

The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Susan Herbrechtsmeier
May 11, 1958-January 19, 2003

January 22, 2003

HUBBARD-Susan Louise Herbrechtsmeier, 44, of Hubbard, died on Sunday, January 19, 2003, while visiting her parents in McCallsburg.

Services will be held on Wednesday, January 22, at 2:00 p. m., at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Hubbard, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery. Rev. Jay Jaeger will officiate.

Susan was born on May 11, 1958 in Eldora, to Harry and Olive Nessa Herbrechtsmeier. She received her education in the Hubbard Community School and graduated with the class of 1977. She had been employed at the Guide One Insurance Company in Des Moines for 24 years and was currently employed at Wells Fargo Mortgage in West Des Moines. She enjoyed reading, fishing and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her parents; a brother, Paul of rural McCallsburg; and a sister, Nancy of Urbandale.

The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Frances Sievert
October 8, 1919-January 20, 2003

January 22, 2003

GRUNDY CENTER-Frances Sievert, 83, of Grundy Center, died on Monday, January 20, 2003, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital at Grundy Center.

Services will be held on Thursday, January 23, at 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Grundy Center, with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Grundy Center. Pastor Lee Webb will officiate. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 22, from 4-8:00 p.m., with the family present from 6-8:00 p.m., at the Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. A memorial fund has been established.

Frances was born on October 8, 1919 near Parkersburg, to Obie and Ingelborg Rasmussen Modlin. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1937 and on January 25, 1939, married Bill Sievert at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She was active in the Grundy Center Methodist Church where she and her husband were church janitors for many years. She was also involved in many card clubs and coffee groups.

She is survived by her brother, Dale Modlin and wife, Helen of Grundy Center; and a sister-in-law, Alice Modlin of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1987; and one brother, Ralph.
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Hazel Anderson
February 14, 1910-January 23, 2003

January 29, 2003

DOWS-Hazel Anderson, 92, of Dows, died on Thursday, January 23, 2003, at the Franklin Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Services were held on Monday, January 27, at the Presbyterian Church in Dows, with burial in the Fairview Cemetery at Dows. Pastor Tony Hershey officiated.

Hazel was born on February 14, 1910, to Martin and Rena Battin Ellenberger at Bloomfield. She graduated from the Bloomfield High School and from Hamilton Business College in Des Moines. On February 26, 1930, she married V.O. "Andy" Anderson in Princeton, Missouri. They lived in Davenport where they were district managers of the Des Moines Register. The couple returned to a farm near Dows in 1936 and helped operate the family hardware, Anderson Supply in Dows. They eventually expanded with the opening of Anderson Service at Webster City. After the death of her husband in 1972, she continued to run the businesses until she retired. She had lived at the Dows Care Center and was currently a resident of the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility.

Hazel enjoyed traveling and the couple was involved in an international antique car collectors club. She was a member of the Liberty Club, Eastern Star, Morgan Study Club and the Presbyterian Church in Dows.

She is survived by a brother, Carl Ellenberger and wife, Kathrine of Des Moines; a brother-in-law, Hector Anderson and wife, Ruby of Dows; and eight nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Kay; and a sister, Florence.

The Dows Community Funeral Home of Dows, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Henry Iverson
April 10, 1912-January 24, 2003

January 29, 2003

DOWS-Henry J. "Hank" Iverson Jr., 90, of Dows, died on Friday, January 24, 2003, at the Hampton Care Center in Hampton.

Services were held on Tuesday, January 28, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Rev. Paul Thompson officiated.

Henry was born on April 10, 1912, to Henry and Anna Marie Severson Iverson on a farm south of Dows in Franklin County. He attended country school and on September 1, 1938, he married Audrey Sowl and they farmed in the Dows area until moving into Dows in 1975.

After retirement, he did woodworking and refinished furniture. His hobbies were deer hunting and fishing. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church where he served as a trustee, president of the church council and served on the building committee for the parsonage.

He is survived by his wife; a brother, Andrew Iverson and wife, Frances of Fort Dodge; a sister, Helen Christofferson and husband, Arne of Eugene, Oregon; four nephews, Roger Iverson and Senator Stewart Iverson and wife, Vicki, all of Dows, Paul Iverson and wife, Judy of Lake City and John Iverson of Florida; and four nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Martha Hegland; and a brother, Stewart Iverson Sr.

The Dows Community Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Jon Welch
January 7, 1938-January 25, 2003

January 29, 2003

HUBBARD-Jon Wayne Welch, 65, of Hubbard, died of multiple myeloma on Saturday, January 25, 2003, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Eldora.

Services were held on Tuesday, January 28, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard, with burial at a later date.

Jon was born on January 7, 1938 in Iowa City, to Wayne and Margaret Wasson Welch. He lived in Cedar Rapids and Eldora before moving to the Hubbard area in 1953. In 1956, he graduated from the Hubbard High School and then enlisted in the United States Army. On September 15, 1957, he married Jeanette Blome in Hubbard. They lived at Fort Lewis, Washington the first year, then returned to Hubbard and farmed his parent’s farm. In his lifetime timber was cleared and a lake and camping area was constructed named, "Welch Lake," on the farm. He was a Boy Scout Leader and enjoyed fishing and hunting. His hobby was whittling.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; two sons, Michael and wife, Joni and Steven and wife, Amy, all of Hubbard; three grandsons, Jeremy and special friend, Jamie Wheeler, Spencer and Hunter; and two step granddaughters, Sara and Samantha.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Boeke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lawrence Strauss
October 21, 1908-January 25, 2003

January 29, 2003

IOWA FALLS-Lawrence John Strauss, 94, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, January 25, 2003, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Services were held on Tuesday, January 28, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Eldora Cemetery.

Lawrence was born on October 21, 1908 in Pleasant Township near Eldora, to Otto and Martha Zielske Strauss. He attended school in Buckeye and Hubbard and on September 12, 1930, he married Alice Melton in Eldora. They farmed near Buckeye until the early 70s when he sold his farm. He worked for area farmers after his retirement and moved to Iowa Falls. After the death of his first wife, Lawrence married Marjorie Huffman on November 19, 1999. He remained at home until December 2002, when he moved to the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Lawrence took great pride in his home and lawn.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Iowa Falls; two stepdaughters, Judy Dubberke and husband, Doug of Hubbard and Joyce Mundell and husband, James of Alamo, Texas; 11 step-grandchildren; 25 step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Clara Ahrens of Rock Island, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; two sisters, Irene Parr and Agnes Maronn; and three brothers, Carl, Edward and Clarence Strauss.

The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ann Miller
August 18, 1948-January 25, 2003

January 29, 2003

ELDORA-Ann Olsen Miller, 54, of Eldora, died on Saturday, January 25, 2003, at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center in Marshalltown.

After cremation, private family memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 1, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Pastor Karen Cluts of the Elim Church in Marshalltown will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 31, from 5-8:00 p.m.

Ann was born on August 18, 1948 in Marshalltown, to Edmund and Harriet Amundson Olsen. She graduated from the Marshalltown High School in 1966 and attended Luther College in Decorah for two years and studied French horn at the Conservatory of Music in New York for a year. She received her master's degree at the University of Iowa in 1971. She taught music in the Oskaloosa School System until 1984. On January 31, 1984, she married Ivan V. Miller in Eldora where they made their home. She then taught instrumental and vocal music in the Union-Whitten High School, Wellsburg, and was presently teaching in the Ackley-Geneva-Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock School System.

She was active and a past officer in the Iowa Band Masters Association, member of the United Methodist Church in Eldora and the Pine Lake Golf and Country Club in Eldora.

She is survived by her husband, Ivan; a son, Ivan E. Miller of Eldora; a brother, Merritt Olsen and wife, Janet of Rock Harbor, San Juan Island.

Her parents preceded her in death.
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Grace Renken
July 28, 1915-January 26, 2003

February 1, 2003

PARKERSBURG-Grace Renken, 87, of Parkersburg, died on Sunday, January 26, 2003, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Services were held on Friday, January 31, at the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg, with interment in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg. Rev. Ron Bartlett and Pastor Paul Schaedig officiated.

Grace was born on July 28, 1915 near Holland in Grundy County, to John and Jennie Heronimus Hoodjer. She attended country school near her home. On April 28, 1936, she married Markley Renken in the church parsonage at Holland. They farmed in Butler and Grundy Counties, retired in 1971, and moved to Parkersburg.

She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Parkersburg, joining in 1936. She was also active in the Ladies Guild, was a Sunday and Bible School teacher and was a member of the Missionary Society. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards.

She is survived by two sons, Dennis Renken and wife, Kathie of Tecumseh, Missouri and Leland Renken and wife, Barb of West Concord, Minnesota; a daughter, Marilyn Ingalls and husband, Vern of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, John Hoodjer and wife, Gert of Wellsburg; a sister, Dena Heikens of Hubbard; and a sister-in-law, Henrietta Miller of Perry, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1978; and four sisters, Effie Buskohl, Jennie Bergman, Katie Harms and Tena Everts.

The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home of Parkersburg, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Beulah Draves
November 7, 1909-January 28, 2003

February 1, 2003

GALT-Beulah Mary Draves, 93, of rural Galt and Dows, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at the Belmond Health Care Center in Belmond, where she had been a resident for seven and a half years.

Services were held on Friday, January 31, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, with burial in the Vernon Township Cemetery, rural Dows. Pastor Paul Thompson officiated.

Beulah was born on November 7, 1909 in the rural Popejoy-Alden area, to Carl and Lena Keller Ellingson. She attended country school near Popejoy and on August 29, 1927, she married Harold Draves at Mason City. She was a farmer's wife all her life and was a talented seamstress and a wonderful cook. Over the years, she and her husband enjoyed spending time watching their granddaughters play softball.

She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Whipple and husband, Leslie of Belmond; a son, Robert Draves and wife, Karen of Galt; four granddaughters, Debra Vanness of Racine, Wisconsin, Darla Kibsgaard and husband, Randy of Clear Lake, Sherri Roberts and husband, Larry of Kearney, Nebraska and Lori Hain and husband, Jeff of Mason City; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; a brother, Elmer Ellingson and wife, Verdelle of Alden; a sister, Ardelle Waggoner of Dows; two sisters-in-law, Florence Barz of Belmond and Margaret Barz of Alexander.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold in 1995; a grandson, Gail Jenison; and two brothers, Alvin and Burnell Ellingson.

The Willim Funeral Home of Clarion, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Harley Bahr
April 7, 1907-January 29, 2003

February 1, 2003

ELDORA-Harley J. Bahr, 95, of Eldora, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Services will be held on Monday, February 3, at 10:30 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Eldora, with burial in the Jackson Township Cemetery. Pastor Anne Lippincott will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.

Harley was born on April 7, 1907 near Hubbard, to Otto and Minnie Stielow Bahr. The family moved to the Pine Crest Farm near Point Pleasant Church, where he attended for many years. He farmed in Hardin County his entire life. On November 6, 1929, he married Kathleen Sheldon in Hampton. After 55 years of marriage she died in 1985 and he married Nina Doud who died in 1995, after 10 years of marriage.

He is survived by a son, Kenneth Bahr and wife, Geraldine of Huntsville, Alabama; two grandchildren, Curtis Bahr and wife, Patricia and Rhonda Machnica and husband, Michael, all of Huntsville; six great-grandchildren; two stepsons; two sisters, Marian Dreier and Garnett Kielsmeier and husband, Martin, all of Hubbard; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Bahr of Denver, Colorado and Grace Sheldon of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; a sister, Gladys and her husband, William Kulow; and a brother-in-law, Morris Dreier.
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Austin Wiechmann
August 19, 1987-January 29, 2003

February 1, 2003

HUBBARD-Austin Dean Wiechmann, 15, of Hubbard, was killed in a car and tractor/trailer accident on the south edge of Hubbard, on Wednesday morning, January 29, 2003.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 1, at 10:30 a.m., at the Hubbard School Gymnasium, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery.

Austin was born on August 19, 1987 in Iowa Falls. He was the second born of nine children to Corwin and Dena Ahrens Wiechmann. He received his education at home, being home-schooled until the beginning of his freshman year, when he attended the Hubbard-Radcliffe High School. He was a tight-end for the Hubbard-Radcliffe ninth grade and junior varsity football teams. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and a fishing trip to Canada last spring being a highlight of his life. He attended the Faith Evangelical Church, where he participated in Awana and the Youth Group.

He is survived by his parents, Cory and Dena Wiechmann; his brothers and sisters, A. J., Eli, Nathan, Joshua, Andrew, Matthew, Sarah and Peter, all of Hubbard; his maternal grandparents, Ray and Barbara Schumacher of Hubbard; his paternal grandparents, Merrill and Kaylisa Wiechmann of Eldora; great-grandparents, G.T. and Elsie Eller of Hubbard; along with many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Dean Ahrens.
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Jennie Kotenbrink
May 10, 1910-January 30, 2003

February 1, 2003

HAMPTON-Jennie H. Kotenbrink, 92, of Hampton, died on Thursday, January 30, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Services will be held on Monday, February 3, at 10:30 a.m., at the Geneva United Methodist Church, with burial in the Lindenwood Cemetery, rural Geneva. Rev. Patricia Connor will officiate. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 1-3:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Jennie was born on May 10, 1910 in Franklin County, to Rube and Tillie Miller Ubben. She was raised at Geneva and attended rural country schools. On December 26, 1941, she married Harold Kotenbrink in Albany, Missouri. She was a homemaker and a member of the Geneva United Methodist Church. She enjoyed dancing and playing cards.

She is survived by two sons, Darwin Kotenbrink and wife, Darlene of Hampton and Rodney Kotenbrink and wife, Sheryl of New Waverly, Texas; a brother, Carl Ubben of Hudson; a sister-in-law, Alpha Kotenbrink of Iowa Falls; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and five brothers and sisters.
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Gus H. Tonjes
July 23, 1928-January 30, 2003

February 1, 2003

HAMPTON-Gus H. Tonjes, 74, of Hampton, died on Thursday, January 30, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Services will be held on Monday, February 3, at 1:30 p.m., at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Pastor Merle Wagner will officiate. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 2, from 1-4:00 p.m., at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.

Gus was born on July 23, 1928 in Hurrel, Germany, to Gerd and Marie Weise Tonjes. He received his education in Germany and on June 5, 1955, married Waltraut "Wally" Wagner in Hansell. Gus worked as a mechanic and a farmer. He enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels. Gus was very handy around the house and enjoyed fixing things.

He is survived by his wife, Waltraut of Hampton; a daughter, Judy and her husband, Rick Rouse of Tipton; a brother, Karl and his wife, Anita of Bookholzberg, Germany; and two grandchildren.

Gus was preceded in death by his parents; and a stepfather.
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Doyle W. Dana
Thursday, January 30, 2003

February 1, 2003

ALLISON-Doyle W. Dana, 91, of Allison, died on Thursday, January 30, 2003, at the Allison Care Center in Allison.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 5, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. There is no visitation.
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