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Gerald Buss
March 31, 1918-May 1, 2003

May 3, 2003

HAMPTON—Gerald R. Buss, 85, of Hampton, died on Thursday, May 1, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Services will be held on Monday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m., at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Rev. Jerry Miller will officiate. Military services will be provided by the Hampton Memorial Association. There will be no visitation.

Gerald was born on March 31, 1918 at Dows, to Frank and Sarah Roths Buss. He graduated from the Hampton High School and served in the United States Army in World War II. On December 8, 1946, he married Vivian Coyle at Nashua. He was an electrician for the United Hydraulics Company and a driver for Liquid Grow, both in Hampton.

Gerald was a member of the Hampton United Methodist Church and the Hampton American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking and yard work.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian of Hampton; three sons, Gary Buss and Byron Buss, both of Hampton and Daryl Buss of Iowa City; a granddaughter, Hayley Montes of Hampton; and a great-granddaughter, Makayla Montes of Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dorothy Mae Stewart
October 10, 1926-May 3, 2003

May 7, 2003

ACKLEY—Dorothy Mae Stewart, 76, of Ackley, died on Saturday, May 3, 2003, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m., at the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Ackley. Visitation will follow the services. Inurnment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Bristow.

Dorothy was born on October 10, 1926 at Nashua, to Howard and Mable McElroy Hicok Smith. She graduated in 1944 from the Nashua Community Schools and attended Gates Business College in Waterloo for three years. On October 12, 1946, she married George Stewart in Waterloo. She had been a telephone operator early in her life and she and her husband owned and operated the Lake Region Motel at Longville, Minnesota from 1978 until retiring in 1992. She was a member of the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church at Ackley.

She is survived by her husband, George of the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls; a son, Thomas of Junction City, Oregon; a daughter, Sheryl of Ackley; a foster daughter, Marlys Kostle of Monona, Wisconsin; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Phyllis Huxsol of Charles City; and three brothers, Harold Hicok of Nashua, Lowell Hicok of Mason City and Bill Hicok of Willington, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The Linn's Funeral Home Ackley Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Richard John Kaldenberg
August 3, 1936-May 4, 2003

May 5, 2003

Richard John Kaldenberg, 66, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2003, at his rural Iowa Falls home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 7, at the Linn's Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel. Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 2-8:00 p.m., at the Linn's Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel with the family present to receive friends between 6-8:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn's Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Richard John Kaldenberg, was born on August 3, 1936 at Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Gerard Paul and Vera Mae (Ward) Kaldenberg. He attended schools in Memphis, Missouri. On August 6, 1961, he was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Clatt at Hitt, Missouri. Richard was a truck driver owning R & M Trucking and had driven for Stokley Foods, Ackley and Walt Lowry of Council Bluffs. He was a member of the Richland Baptist Church, Hitt, Missouri.

Richard is survived by his wife, Margaret Kaldenberg of Iowa Falls; three daughters, Connie Richtsmeier of Iowa Falls, Anita Eggleston and husband, Steve of Iowa Falls and Lannette Dunn of Winthrop; two sons, Jerry and Terry Kaldenberg, both of Iowa Falls; seven grandchildren; and two brothers, Gerald Kaldenberg of Hitt, Missouri and Willard Kaldenberg of Eugene, Oregon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerard and Vera Kaldenberg; one brother, Donald Kaldenberg; and one sister-in-law, Alberta Kaldenberg.
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Kenneth Hoelscher
January 30, 1930-May 4, 2003

May 7, 2003

Kenneth Hoelscher, 73, of Popejoy, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2003, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 8, at the First United Methodist Church, Popejoy. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Popejoy. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Linn's Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel, with the family present to receive friends between the hours of 6-8:00 p.m. There will be a Masonic Memorial Service at 8:00 p.m. following the visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn's Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Kenneth Frederick Hoelscher, was born on January 30, 1930 at Eldora, Iowa, the son of Henry Gustav and Ethel Alva (Norton ) Hoelscher. He attended the Mason City, Iowa Community Schools. He served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1952 with the 23rd Infantry, 2nd Division. On March 14, 1954, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Lorraine Hillman at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Fairbank, Iowa. Kenneth was the owner operator of Hoelscher Oil Company, Popejoy, from 1969 to 1978. He had also been a truck driver for Mickow Truck Lines, Melton Truck Lines and had worked for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach California, King's Food in Ames, Iowa and Ken's Phillip 66 in Ames.

He was a member of the American Legion Post # 201, Alden and the Arcadia Masonic Lodge # 249, Ames.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hoelscher of Popejoy; five daughters, Jacqueline Hoelscher of Des Moines, Deborah Harvey and husband, Michael of Gramby, Colorado, Diane Husted and husband, Rocco of Alden, Dawn Schwieger and husband, Brad of Williams, Colleen Ross and husband, Jon of Dows; one son, Bruce Hoelscher and wife, Karen of Iowa Falls; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandsons; one step-great-grandson; one step-great-granddaughter; one sister, Shirley Meyer of Cucamonga, California; one step-brother, Jerry Deckard of Clear Lake; one step sister, Janice Easley of Mason City; and two sister-in-laws, Norma Hoelscher of Laporte City and Fern Hoelscher of Williams.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ethel Hoelscher; his step-mother, D'Lda Rolls Deckard Hoelscher; an infant son, Wayne Allen Hoelscher; four brothers, Bernell Hoelscher, Loren Hoelscher, Merlin Hoelscher, Bernard Hoelscher; and two brother-in-laws, Floyd Easley and Donald Meyer.
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Russell Riggins
May 12, 1912-May 4, 2003

May 7, 2003

HAMPTON—Russell Lyle Riggins, 90, of Hampton, died on Sunday, May 4, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility at Hampton.

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m., at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Rev. Karl Bollhagen will officiate.

Russell was born on May 12, 1912 at Dougherty, to Ross and Helen Wilson Riggins. He served in the United States Army in World War II and on July 30, 1957, he married Isabelle Sorenson in Mason City. He was a carpenter by trade. Russell was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton and a 50-year member of the Latimer American Legion. His hobby was traveling.

He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Craighton of Hampton; a brother, James Riggins and wife, Marion of Eldora; three sisters, Betty Raines of Victor, Montana, Dorothy Garcia and husband, Leo of LKailua-Kona, Hawaii and Marvyl Clemens and husband, Gordon of Union; and a granddaughter, Brittany Craighton of Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and three brothers.

The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Eleanor Reisinger
December 8, 1924-May 4, 2003

July 16, 2003

IOWA FALLS—Eleanor F. Reisinger, 78, of Iowa Falls, died at the Scenic manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls, on Sunday, May 4, 2003, after a long battle with lung cancer.

Graveside services in the Dobson Cemetery, Garwin, will be held on Saturday, July 19, at 2:00 p.m., with CH (Major) Craig A. Burch, Chaplain, United States Army officiating. The Linn's Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.

Eleanor was born on December 8, 1924, to John and Goldie Thurston at their home in LeGrande. In 1946, she married Eugene Reisinger and worked for over 30 years as a telephone operator, retiring to Clermont, Florida.

Survivors include three children, Allen of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Linda Palmer of Iowa Falls and Cynthia Burch of Camp Zama, Japan; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elsie Youngstrom of Des Moines and Erma Schnathorst of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Preceding her in death was her husband; her parents; and a sister, Vera Bovee of Marshalltown.
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Rylee Wolcott
April 8, 2003-May 5, 2003

May 10, 2003

ELDORA—Rylee Christin Wolcott, infant daughter of Rick and Sandra Wolcott of Eldora, died on Monday, May 5, 2003, at the Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines.

Services were held on Thursday, May 8, at the First Congregational Church in Eldora, with burial in the Eldora Cemetery. Pastor Corey Larson officiated.

Rylee was born on April 8, 2003 at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, to Rick and Sandra Wolcott of Eldora. She was transferred to Blank Hospital shortly after birth.

She is survived by her parents, Rick and Sandra Wolcott; a sister, Julia Elaine Wolcott of Roland; grandparents, Harrison "Brud" and Rebecca Wolcott of Eldora and Judy Martin of Eldora; great-grandparents, Chloris Martin and Carol Heryford, both of Eldora.

Preceding her in death was her grandfather, Roger Martin; great-grandmother, Irene Slamal and uncle, Roderick Wolcott.
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Delbert Davis
July 30, 1918-May 6, 2003

May 10, 2003

IOWA FALLS—Delbert Ralph Davis, 84, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at the Maple Manor Care Center in Aplington.

Services were held on Friday, May 9, in the Woodland Cemetery, Iowa Center near Maxwell. Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery at Iowa Center. Rev. Don Burket officiated.

Delbert was born on July 30, 1918 in Strand, to Jake and Lulu Sell Davis. On August 12,1977, he married Mary Carolyn Yokum. He was a retired farmer.

He is survived by two daughters, Susan Forrest of Cuba, Kentucky and Darlene Drummond of Fulton, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Christine Noah
June 8, 1960-May 6, 2003

May 12, 2003

HAMPTON—Christine Noah, 42, of Hampton, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Services will be held on Monday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Rev. Steve Anderson and Rev. Nate Frazee will officiate. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 11, from 1-5:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Christine was born on June 8, 1960 at Clinton, to Ralph and Joyce Steen Ostrander. She attended school in Dubuque, Dumont and Allison. She then attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls and received her nursing degree in 1991. Christine was employed as a nurse by the Sheffield Care Center in Sheffield. She was involved in the peer group at the Oak Tree Apartments doing crafts and other activities. She was a good artist.

She is survived by three sons, Chad Noah and wife, Danielle of Hampton, Jeremy Noah and wife, Christina of Kanawha and Jesse Noah of Humboldt; a sister, Cynthia Oelmann and husband, Warren of Austinville; two brothers, Daniel Ostrander and Donald Ostrander, both of Hampton; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, James.
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Dean Craighton
July 13, 1936-May 7, 2003

May 10, 2003

BRADFORD—Dean D. Craighton, 66, of Bradford, died at his home on Wednesday, May 7, 2003.

Services will be held on Saturday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m., at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Miller and Rev. Randy Cane will officiate.

Dean was born on July 13, 1936 in Geneva, to Cecil and Marie Wilkinson Craighton. He graduated from the Hampton High School and served in the 82nd Airborne from 1955-58, at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. On December 16, 1956, he married Lillian Mutzel in Nashua. He was employed by the Bradford Elevator before retiring in 2000.

Dean was a member of the Hampton Methodist Church and was a Bradford volunteer fireman. He enjoyed fishing and camping and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian; two daughters, Ann Barnes and Deb Chaney and husband, Craig, all of Hampton; two sons, Dennis Craighton and wife, Michelle of Marshalltown and David Craighton and wife, Monica of Dows; four sisters, Iva Mahorie of El Paso, Texas, Merna Barney of Barstow, California, Donna Bryant of Woodward and Sharon Ruth of Park City, Montana; five brothers, Keith Craighton of Ackley, Jack Craighton of Clear Lake, Lyle Craighton of La Grange, Texas, Don Craighton of Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia and Earl Craighton of Hubbard; a sister-in-law, Sharon Janssen of Woodward; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Andrew Janssen; a sister, Lavon Hartkopp; two step-brothers; four step-sisters; a nephew; a niece; and a great-nephew.

The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dallas Shear
August 20, 1920-May 7, 2003

May 10, 2003

HAMPTON—Dallas F. Shear, 82, of Hampton, died on Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at his home.

Services will be held on Saturday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Father Jim Miller will officiate.

Dallas was born on August 20, 1920 in Franklin County, to Floyd and Mollie Liekweg Shear. He graduated from the Hampton High School in 1937 and on January 14, 1956, he married Betty Maddox in Princeton, Missouri. He farmed all of his life and was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening and yard work, old cars and visiting with his friends.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Daphne Anderson and husband, Dean of Huxley and Dorene Schear of Long Beach, California; two sons, Dallas Shear Jr. of Ventura and Mike Shear and wife, Patti of Iowa City; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Arlene Barlow of Aurora, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Earl; a son, Billy; two grandsons, Charlie and Jeffrey; and a great-grandson.

The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Opal McKinney
Wednesday, May 7, 2003

May 10, 2003

FORT DODGE—Opal B. McKinney, 95, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at the Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.

Services will be held on Saturday (today), May 10, at 10:00 a.m., at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel in Fort Dodge, with Pastor Roger Kurtenbach officiating. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the discretion of the family.
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Beverly Kadolph
July 3, 1926-May 17, 2003

May 17, 2003

APLINGTON—Beverly Irene Kadolph, 76, of Aplington and formerly of Iowa Falls and Owasa, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2003, at the Maple Manor Village Nursing Home, Aplington.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, May 20, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Parkersburg, with burial in the Berlin cemetery, Jackson Township, Hardin County, Iowa. Visitation will be from 2-8:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes, Ackley, Iowa Chapel, with a 7:30 p.m. Scripture/Prayer service. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Beverley Irene McWherter, was born on July 3, 1926 at Nevada, Iowa, the daughter of Aaron I. And Ruby Ellen (Day) McWherter. She attended the Dean #7 country school near Hubbard and graduated from the New Providence High School with the class of 1944. On January 29, 1945, she was united in marriage to Bernard James Kadolph at the St. Mary’s Rectory, Eldora, Iowa. They lived in the Owasa, Iowa, community for several years and for the past three years had lived in the Maple Manor Village Apartments, Aplington and entered the Maple Manor Village Nursing Home in February 2003. Beverly was a homemaker and had worked as a Can for twenty years at the Hardin County Home, rural Eldora, Iowa.

She was active in her church, enjoyed baking, working with crafts and spending time with her family and friends.

Beverly I. Kadolph is survived by her husband, Bernard J. Kadolph of Aplington; three sons, James Kadolph and wife, JoAnn of Eldora, Russell Kadolph and wife, Vicky of Springville and Timothy Kadolph and wife, Renae of Story City; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara Smith of Des Moines, Bonita Smuck and husband, Marlyn of Des Moines and Belva Kinney and husband, Allen of New Providence; three brothers, Richard McWherter and wife, Barbara of Springville, Rodney McWherter and wife, Linda of Iowa Falls and Robert McWherter and wife, Jean of Russell; and sister-in-law, Kathie McWherter of Venice, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents, A. J. and Ruby McWherter; and one brother, Ronald McWherter.
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Geraldine Esslinger
April 15, 1915-May 18, 2003

May 21, 2003

HAMPTON—Geraldine A. Esslinger, 88, of Hampton, died on Sunday, May 18, 2003, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 1:00 p.m., at the West Fork United Methodist Church, rural Sheffield, with a private burial in the West Fork Cemetery. Rev. Julie Poore-Christensen will officiate.

Geraldine was born on April 15, 1915 at Elmore, Minnesota, to Axel and Ada Mae Milliman Swanson. She graduated from the Sheffield High School and married Spencer Esslinger at the Little Brown Church at Nashua on June 24, 1936. She was a homemaker and involved in numerous activities and organizations.

Her hobbies were traveling, sewing and playing cards. She took a special interest in her grandchildren's activities.

She is survived by a son, Joel and wife, Nina of Sheffield; a grandson, Spencer Esslinger of St. Cloud, Minnesota; a granddaughter, Sarah Anker and husband, David of Winterset; and a nephew, Delos Anker and wife, Jean of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers.

The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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H. David Crom
December 17, 1919-May 18, 2003

May 21, 2003

HAMPTON—H. David Crom, 83, of Hampton, died on Sunday, May 18, 2003, at the North Iowa Hospice in Mason City.

Services will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Miller will officiate.

David was born on December 17, 1919, to Lloyd and Alice Froning Crom. He graduated from the Hampton High School in 1937 and married Helen Fredericks in Hampton on July 11, 1934. They farmed north of Hampton and after he retired, remained on the farm.

He was active as a 4-H Leader, a member of the Franklin Fair Board and the Franklin County REC. David was also a member of the Franklin County Mutual Insurance Board and the Franklin County Historical Society. He was a member of the United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities.

He is survived by a son, Dennis and wife, Judy of Sheffield; a daughter, Susan Miller and husband, Wayne of Medford, Wisconsin; a brother, Robert of Hackensack, Minnesota; grandchildren, Christopher and Danielle Crom and Gregory Crom of Mason City, Kelly and Joe Calaway of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Shannon and Dan Schopp of Elkhorn, Wisconsin and Melissa Brennan of Medford, Wisconsin; and one great-granddaughter, Lauren Calaway.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen; and son-in-law, Russell Brennan.

The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Valerie Rowe
Sunday, May 18, 2003

May 21, 2003

WEST MONROE, Louisiana—Valerie Rowe, 86, of West Monroe, Louisiana, formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, May 18, 2003, at the Cornerstone Hospital, Monroe.

Services will be held on Thursday, May 22, at 2:30 p.m., at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Wayside Cemetery, Chapin. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the family.
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Glen Caruth
October 25, 1925-May 22, 2003

May 24, 2003

Glen Caruth, 77, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2003, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, May 27, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Military honors will be provided by the Hyman–Peavey American Legion Post #188, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 2-8:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel, with family receiving friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family. The Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

C. Glen Caruth, was born on October 10, 1925 at Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of Clifford and Ida Arvella (Riley) Caruth. He attended the Alden, Iowa Community Schools. On June 1, 1943, at the age of 17, Glen entered the United States Navy serving as a Radioman Third Class on many LCT Flotilla Units in the Asiatic/Pacific Campaigns, with a discharge of March 8, 1946. On June 1, 1947, Glen was united in marriage to Shirley Mae Tjarks at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls. He was a self-employed general contractor owning and operating Caruth Excavating of Iowa Falls.

He was a member of the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, a member and past commander of the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post #188, Iowa Falls and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1331, Iowa Falls.

Glen Caruth is survived by his wife, Shirley of Iowa Falls; a son, Glenn Caruth and wife, Sandi of Iowa Falls; a daughter, Barbretta Crain and husband, Rex of Toledo; a special niece, JoAnn Riggins and husband, Joe with children, Kathryn and Heather of Iowa Falls; five grandchildren, Eric Caruth and wife, Kara of Detroit, Michigan, Tyson Caruth of Oxnard, California, Sabrina Vanatter and husband, Tony of Iowa Falls, Ryan Crain and wife, Ann of Altoona, Brenda Adams and husband, Bryan of Toledo; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lillian Thies of Williams and Beth Vieth and husband, Dennis of Iowa Falls; and two brothers, Vernon Dale Caruth and wife, Sharon of Iowa Falls and Virgil Caruth and wife, Norma of Clarinda.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Ida Caruth; two sisters, Myrna Crooks and Peggy Slagle; and two brothers, Merton Caruth and Calvin Caruth.

The Linn's Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
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Simon Snittjer
February 28, 1916-May 24, 2003

May 28, 2003

ACKLEY—Simon Snittjer, 87, of Ackley, died on Saturday, May 24, 2003, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Services were held on Tuesday, May 27, at the St. John's United Church of Christ in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. Rev. Michael Dack officiated.

Simon was born on February 28, 1916 in rural Hardin County, to Simon and Vina Nordman Snittjer. He attended the Robertson Country School. In 1942, he joined the United States Navy and was a gunner on the battleship Massachusetts serving in the Pacific Theatre. On June 25, 1944, Simon married Anna Kuper at the St. John's UCC in Ackley. He and his wife farmed in the Ackley area and he moved into town in 1981. He was a member of the Elliott-Keninger Legion Post No. 252 of Ackley.

He is survived by a brother, Donald and wife, Betty of Ruthven; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife in 1994.

The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Victor Muhlenbruch
June 25, 1924-May 24, 2003

May 28, 2003

DUMONT—Victor H. Muhlenbruch, 78, of Dumont, died on Saturday, May 24, 2003, at the North Iowa Mercy Health Center East Campus, Mason City.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m., at the Dumont Reformed Church, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. Rev. Bob Scholten will officiate.

Victor was born on June 25, 1924 in Hampton, to Herman and Clara Spangenberg Muhlenbruch. He was raised and educated in the Franklin County area and served in the United States Army during W.W. II. He married Donna Lee Day on March 14, 1952 in Hampton. He was a self-employed electrician and later worked at the Co-op Oil Company in Dumont.

Victor was a member of the Dumont Reformed Church. He enjoyed his Model A car, woodworking and fishing.

Survivors include three daughters, Debra Wangness and fiancé, Jim Lines of Allison, Dee Ann Meyer and husband, Alan of Dumont and Denise Petersen of Mason City; a son, Doug of Long Beach, California; five sisters, Leona Menage of Sibley, Irene Day of Dumont, Lucille Janes of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Gladys Muhlenbruch of Hampton and Arnelda Knipfel of Hampton; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded by his parents; his wife; and a brother.
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Edna Campbell
April 6, 1912-May 24, 2003

May 28, 2003

IOWA FALLS—Edna Campbell, 91, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, May 24, 2003, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Services will be held on Thursday, May 29, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 28, from 2-8:00 p.m. at the Linn's Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Edna was born on April 6, 1912 at Leigh, Nebraska, to Henry and Etta Mason Horton. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1931. On May 19, 1934, she married Irving Campbell at the St. John's Episcopal Church at Marshalltown. She was a bookkeeper for the Irv Campbell Corporation in Iowa Falls.

Edna was a member of the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Iowa Falls, the St. Matthew's Auxiliary, altar guild and Bishop's committee.

She is survived by a son, David and wife, Jacqlyn "Lynn" of Iowa Falls; nine grandchildren, Bruce Campbell and wife, Amy of Norwalk, Bryan Campbell and wife, Kathy of Paola, California, Angela Campbell-Mello and husband, Anthony of Iowa Falls, Brett O'Kones of West Liberty, Kent O'Kones of Lisbon, Matthew and Megan Campbell of Cedar Rapids, Jerry Mitchell and wife, Kim of Johnston, Joe Mitchell and wife, Laura of Omaha, Nebraska; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Irv; one granddaughter; and one sister.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Harley W. Albrecht
June 4, 1915-May 25, 2003

May 28, 2003

WAVERLY—Harley W. Albrecht, 87, of Waverly, died from natural causes on Sunday, May 25, 2003, at the Shell Rock Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Waverly, with Pastor Joyce Sandberg officiating. Burial will be in the Harlington Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #176. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Harley was born on June 4, 1915 in Waverly, the son of Adolph and Elsie (Mattke) Albrecht. He attended school in Waverly, graduating from the Waverly High School in 1933. Following school, Harley farmed with his father and worked as a painter. On May 25, 1941, Harley was united in marriage to Eileen J. Hennings at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waverly. In January 1943, he entered the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, where he served until being honorably discharged in December 1945.

After the service, Harley returned home and in 1946, the family moved onto his parents farm south of Waverly. In 1990, Harley and Eileen moved to their home in Waverly but continued to be partners with their son, Dennis, in the farming business. On July 1, 2000, Harley moved into The Meadows in Shell Rock. He lived in the assisted living until being transferred to the Shell Rock Health Care Center on May 6.

Harley was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waverly and a member of the American Legion Post #176, Waverly. He served as the VFW Commander in 1984 and 1985. He also served on the ASC County Committee for 24 years and sold PAG Seed Corn for 27 years. Harley enjoyed playing cards, going to dances, farming and especially spending time with friends and family.

Survivors include by his daughter, Nanci Schrader and husband, Neal of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Dennis Albrecht and wife, Marilyn of Waverly and Gary Albrecht and wife, Carla of Iowa Falls; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eldora Alton of Waterloo and Lucille Rudebeck of Janesville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eileen in 1999; and one brother, Donald Albrecht.
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Ronald Jungling
July 15, 1944-May 26, 2003

May 28, 2003

WELLSBURG—Ronald J. Jungling, 58, of Wellsburg, died on Monday, May 26, 2003, at his home.

Services were held on Thursday, May 29, at the Wellsburg Reformed Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Pastor Todd Rempe officiated.

Ronald was born on July 15, 1944 in Aplington, to George and Grace Boelman Jungling. He graduated from the Aplington High School in 1962 and on August 7, 1964, he married Sharon Muller at the Bethel Reformed Church in Aplington. In 1964, they moved to Wellsburg where he became owner and operator of Jungling Service, which he ran for 35 years.

He was a member of the Wellsburg Reformed Church, a 19-year member of the Wellsburg Fire Department, past school board member and a member of the Wellsburg Community Betterment Group. His hobby was fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Wellsburg; three son, Brad Jungling and wife, Jan of Pella, Jay Jungling and wife, Lori of Altoona and Travis Jungling of Des Moines; four grandchildren, Lauren, Levi and Daniel Jungling and Klaire Jungling; his mother, Grace Jungling of Aplington; two brothers, Bill Jungling and wife, Pat and Larry Jungling and wife, Jan, all of Dumont.

He was preceded in death by his father.

The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home of Wellsburg, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Harold Shephard
October 14, 1913-May 26, 2003

May 31, 2003

ELDORA—Harold "Bus" Shephard, 89, of Eldora, died on Monday, May 26, 2003, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Services were held on Thursday, May 29, at the Eldora United Methodist Church, with burial in the Eldora City Cemetery. Pastor Anne Lippencott officiated.

Harold was born on October 14, 1913 on a farm south of Iowa Falls, to Guy and Emma Bowman Shephard. On February 19, 1931, he married Mary Montgomery in Albert Lea, Minnesota and graduated from the Owasa High School in 1932. They farmed south of Iowa Falls until moving to Owasa for a year, then to Iowa Falls before moving to Eldora in 1944. He was employed by the Wood Auto Co. in Eldora from 1949-81.

He was a member of the Eldora Methodist Church, Methodist Men, Eldora Kiwanis, Eldora City Council and the Park Board.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Sharon Gaulke and husband, Richard of Iowa Falls; a son, Raymond and wife, Doreen of Denton, Texas; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda; a brother, Raymond in a farm accident; and a sister, Helen Fuller.

The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, was in charge of the arrangements.
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James Dix
February 5, 1927-May 26, 2003

May 31, 2003

NEW PROVIDENCE—James H. Dix, 76, of New Providence, died of cancer on Monday, May 26, 2003, at the Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 31, at 10:30 a.m., at the Iowa Falls Evangelical Free Church, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family.

James was born on February 5, 1927 at Parkersburg, to Herbert and Tena Heerts Dix. He graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1944 and entered the United States Navy. On June 28, 1947, he married Bettie Higgason at the First Baptist Church Parsonage in Iowa Falls. He was secretary-treasurer of the Hardin County Mutual Insurance Company in Iowa Falls from 1968-91. He formerly owned the Dix Real Estate and Insurance Company in New Providence.

He is survived by his wife, Bettie of New Providence; a daughter, Tannette Sollitt and husband, David of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin; a son, Jeff Dix of New Providence; a brother, Steve Dix of Lake Okoboji; a sister, Dorothy McMillen of Owatonna, Minnesota; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Martha Butts
November 4, 1918-May 26, 2003

May 31, 2003

MARSHALLTOWN—Martha M. Butts, 84, of Marshalltown, died on Monday, May 26, 2003, at the Southridge Nursing Center in Marshalltown, where she had been a resident since July 2000.

Services were held on Friday, May 30, at the Pursel-Davis Funeral Home in Marshalltown, with burial in the Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery, Marshalltown. Rev. Will Spencer officiated.

Martha was born on November 4, 1918 in Hardin County, to Henry and Martha Massow Balvanz. She attended school in Hardin County and on November 10, 1960, she married George Butts in Adel. They lived in Adel before moving to Marshalltown. Martha was employed by the Veteran's Home, Hollingsworth Manufacturing and several cafes in Marshalltown.

She is survived by two brothers, Albert Balvanz of Marshalltown and Martin Balvanz of Waverly; and a sister, Laura Giangrande of Port Richey, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1982; a brother, Ernest; and three sisters, Ella Christensen, Alfreda Mathews and Elinor Porter.
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Vernon Losee
June 11, 1921-May 27, 2003

May 31, 2003

IOWA FALLS—Vernon Clyde Losee, 81, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Services will be held on Monday, June 2, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bethel Baptist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Alcock Cemetery, Frederika. Rev. Steve Hill will officiate. There will be a one hour visitation before the services on Monday. Special services will be provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188 of Iowa Falls.

Vernon was born on June 11, 1921, to Harry and Amy Mowatt Losee at Frederika. He graduated from high school, attended the Open Bible College and served in the United States Navy as a hospital corpsman. Vernon was employed as a postal worker before retiring.

He is survived by a son, Timothy of Seattle, Washington; three grandchildren, Samuel, Julia and Micah; a twin brother, LaVern of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and two sisters, Betty Jacobson of Eagle Grove and Evelyn Eastman of Cedar Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Earl; and three sisters, Edith, Lela and Lois.

The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Harold Montandon
February 11, 1917-May 28, 2003

May 31, 2003

DOWS—Harold Louis Montandon, 86, of Dows, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at the Veteran's Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, Dows, with burial to follow in the Dows Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 1, from 2-7:00 p.m., at the Linns Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Family will receive friends between the hours of 5-7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Harold was born on February 11, 1917 at Alden, to Leon and Luella Worden Montandon. He attended country school near Alden. On June 28, 1942, he was united in marriage to Arlene Schroeder at Buffalo, New York. Walter served with the United States Army from 1942-45 in the European/African, Northern French and Germany campaigns as a surgical technician fourth grade. Harold and Arlene farmed east of Iowa Falls for many years, retiring to Dows in 1968, when he then managed the Dows Golf Course for 11 years.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene of Dows; two sons, Monty and wife, Julie of Estherville and Larry and wife, Tish of Omaha, Nebraska; one daughter, Glory Chapman and husband, Bob of Clarion; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four sisters.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Earl; and two sisters, Opal McKinney and Irene Hawthorne.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is handling the arrangements.
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Gary Sill
April 11, 1941-May 28, 2003

June 4, 2003

APLINGTON—Gary L. Sill, 62, of Aplington, died of cancer on Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Services were held on Saturday, May 31, at the Hope Reformed Church in Parkersburg, with burial in the Bethel Reformed Cemetery at Aplington. Rev. Neal Ooms officiated.

Gary was born on April 11, 1941 in Milo, to Keith and Grace Jackson Sill. He graduated from the Aplington High School in 1959 and on September 14, 1963, he married Phyllis Birley at the Bethel Reformed Church in Aplington. They lived in the Aplington area most of their lives. Gary was a member of Carpenter's Union, Local 1835 for 40 years. They established the Dairy Sweet in Aplington and operated it for seven years. He did seasonal work at the Aplington Elevator, was a motor route driver for the Waterloo Carrier and farmed 80 acres of land north of Aplington until his death.

He was also a reserve police officer for a time. He was a member of the Aplington Jaycees and had served on the ambulance crew. His hobbies were playing on the Aplington Basketball League, working on tractors and coon hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Aplington; a son, Curtis and wife, Amy of Kesley; three grandchildren, Morgan, Jared and Kyla Sill; two sisters, Joan Johnson and husband, Dennis of Waverly and Elizabeth Palcic and husband, Duane of Aplington.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel of Aplington, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Rachael Manecke
April 19, 1985-May 28, 2003

June 4, 2003

UNION—Rachael Elizabeth Manecke, 18, of Union, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center in Marshalltown.

Services were held on Monday, June 2, at the Eldora-New Providence High School in Eldora, with cremation following. Pastor Scot Shelburne of the First Baptist Church in Eldora officiated.

Rachael was born on April 19, 1985 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Deborah Manecke and stepfather, Larry Clement. She moved to Marshalltown with her mother as an infant, where she attended grade school. She spent her freshman and sophomore years in school at State Center and then moved to Union where she graduated from Eldora-New Providence in 2003.

Rachael enjoyed art and chorus and had made plans to study art computer animation at the Art Institute in Minneapolis. She was a member of the high school tennis and speech teams and enjoyed reading. She attended the First Baptist Church in Eldora, where she was active in the youth group and AWANA Varsity.

She is survived by her mother, Deborah; stepfather, Larry Clement; two sisters at home, Moriah and Sara; step-sisters, Ashley Clement of Marshalltown and Kassy Clement of Montour; step-brother, Travis Clement of Montour; maternal grandparents, Eugene and Clara Manecke of Fosston, Minnesota; paternal grandmother, Karen Clement of Marshalltown; maternal great-grandmother, Nellie Manecke of Bemidji, Minnesota; and paternal great-grandmother, Tillie Raney of Rhodes.

The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Eileen Kienol
August 27, 1928-May 30, 2003

June 4, 2003

SHELBINA, Missouri—Eileen Joan Kienol, 74, of Shelbina, Missouri, formerly of Hampton, died on Friday, May 30, 2003, at the Barnes-Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, June 4, at 1:30 p.m., at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Rev. Gene Stueve officiating.

Eileen was born on August 27, 1928 at Stillwater, Minnesota, to Harm and Johanna Brown Vietor. On February 14, 1953, she married Glenn Kienol of Hampton. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran church in Macon and a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband; two daughters; two sons; 11 grandchildren; and a sister, Phyllis Anderson of Ackley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother; and two sisters.
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Gladys Steen
November 14, 1925-May 31, 2003

June 4, 2003

ALDEN—Gladys Steen, 77, of Alden, died on Saturday, May 31, 2003, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Services were held on Tuesday, June 3, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Rev. Bob Miller officiated.

Gladys was born on November 14, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Roland and Etta Albrecht Siegmund. She attended high school in Baltimore and on December 5, 1945, she married Eldon Steen in Baltimore. She was employed by Drs. Graham, Dunlay, Gude, and Brunkhorst for more than 30 years.

Gladys was a member of the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and on the church board. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Alden and past president of the VFW Auxiliary in Schleswig.

She is survived by a daughter, Diane Smith and husband, Allen of Ames; three sons, Charles and wife, Vicki of Alden, Allen and wife, Becky of Hinton and Dave and wife, Brenda of Garner; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a brother, Warren Siegmund and wife, Lois of Hemet, California; and a sister, Naomi Gracie of Baltimore.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eldon; and a brother, Marty Siegmund.

The Surls Funeral Home of Alden, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Janet Petersen
July 3, 1950-May 31, 2003

June 4, 2003

Janet Petersen, age 52, of Ackley, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 31, 2003.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ackley, with Fr. Jim Miller and Deacon Dave Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mark's Cemetery in Iowa Falls.

She was born on July 3, 1950 in Waverly, the daughter of Norman and Monica (Boston) Page. She attended the Clarksville Elementary School and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1968. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Ackley Saddle Club and the American Quarterhorse Association. Petersen had been employed by the First Miss and Farmers Coop in Bradford and most recently at the Gruenberg Oil Company in Ackley.

She is survived by her parents; husband, Wayne Meyer of Ackley; daughters, Michelle (John) Campbell of Oro Valley, Arizona and Page Petersen of Fort Dodge; sister, Linda (Dough) Bowman; mother-in-law, Mrs. Lawrence Meyer of Aplington; two grandchildren; one niece and nephew; four sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law and their families.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Steven Page; and father-in-law, Lawrence Meyer.

The Sietsema Funeral Home of Ackley, is in charge of the arrangements.
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David Collins
January 4, 1959-May 31, 2003

June 4, 2003

IOWA FALLS—David "Waffle" Collins, 44, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, May 31, 2003, at home.

Services will be held on Wednesday, June 4, at 1:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. Rev. Bob Miller will officiate. Memorials may be directed to the family.

David was born on January 4, 1959 in Hampton, to Mavis and Eugene Collins. He graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1977 and had been employed as a truck driver for E & V contract Farms at Clarion. He enjoyed motorcycles, kids and the Special Olympics.

He is survived by his wife, Dawn Schlachter of Iowa Falls; two sons, Brandon Schlachter and Travis Olson, both of Iowa Falls; two daughters, Casey Schlachter and Letha Olson, both of Iowa Falls; his parents, Mavis and Ed Mutschler of Bradford; four brothers, Lynn Collins of Bradford, Dennis Trimble of Carriere, Mississippi, Kevin Collins of Hampton and Brian Collins of Austin, Texas; four sisters, Laurie Dow and Ina Rae Collins, both of Iowa Falls, Tammy Horton of Lafayette, Colorado and Mariea Schnor of Fairbanks; his maternal grandmother, Gladys Orr of Geneva; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Collins; maternal grandfather, Harold Orr; paternal grandparents, Floyd and Elizabeth Collins; mother-in-law, Verla Mae Doughty; and a nephew, Stephen Collins.
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Esther Balvanz
Saturday, May 31, 2003

June 4, 2003

IOWA FALLS—Esther Balvanz, 86, of Hubbard, died on Saturday, May 31, 2003, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Services will be held on Wednesday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m., at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard, with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery.
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