Updated by Chuck Prickett 6/2/2005

WENDELL PEET
Published June 4, 2005, Page 7

August 12, 1944 - May 30, 2005

NEW PROVIDENCE—Wendell Peet, 60, of New Providence, passed away Monday, May 30, 2005, at his home. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church with a time of visitation following the services. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife, Cynthia Peet, P.O. Box 64, New Providence, IA 50206.

Wendell Lyle Peet was born Aug. 12, 1944, at Iowa Falls, the son of Russell Lyle and Mable Louise [Hutzel] Peet. He attended the Popejoy Community Schools, and graduated from Alden High School with the class of 1962. As a young man Wendell took on the added responsibility of helping to raise and support his brothers and sister. Wendell enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on May 29, 1963, serving as an instrument repairman with the 95th CAMS of the Strategic Air Command, being honorably discharged on May 18, 1967. On Dec. 14, 1963, he was united in marriage to Cynthia Bernadette Raska at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls. To this union four children were born: Darrell D., Michelle R., Tracy L. and Wendi J. He did what he needed to provide for his family and lived a happy, fulfilling life. He was last employed with Steding Construction Co. of Steamboat Rock, and had been previously employed with Heffelmeier Construction Co. of Hampton. Prior to that, Wendell was employed for 30 years with Iowa Prestressed Concrete of Iowa Falls. Wendell enjoyed spending time with his nephew, Matt, hunting and restoring tractors. He also collected many things, including arrowheads, meat cleavers, razors, coins, airplanes, records and much more. He especially enjoyed the many miles walking while hunting mushrooms. Wendell did not know the word “no” to anyone who needed help.

Wendell Peet is survived by his loving wife: Cynthia Peet of New Providence; his children: Darrell Peet and wife April of Cypress, Calif., Michelle Chaplin and husband Jamie of Steamboat Rock, Tracy Peet and partner Shayne Jennings of Corwith, and Wendi Peet and partner Richard Holman of Eldora; 16 grandchildren; two brothers: Jerry Peet and wife Phyllis of Cedar Rapids, and Marlyn Peet and wife Mary of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and one sister: Diane Clark and husband Frank of Grundy Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Russell and Mable Peet; and one brother: Ronald Peet.

DELORIS BROWN EASTMAN
Published June 4, 2005, Page 7

Saturday, May 21, 2005

BREA, Calif.—Deloris Bessie Brown Eastman, 82, former Iowa Falls resident, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2005, at Brea, Calif. White-Emerson Mortuary provided the services on Friday, May 27, at the White-Emerson Mortuary Chapel followed with burial at Rose Hills Memorial Park.

Deloris was a waitress for 30 years at Jack’s Salad Bowl in Whittier, Calif. She was a recipient of the Beautification Award for the city of Brea for many years with her beautiful gardens. She was also involved in another local garden club.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly McDaniel and husband Bob of Hayden, Idaho. A sister, Gladys Ellingson of Alden, two grandchildren, Melissa and Jessica, and five great-grandchildren from California.

Deloris was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Bessie Brown; a daughter, Linda and husband, “Jiggs” Lee Roy Eastman; and a sister, Wilma Stockdale.

David L. Brown
Published June 4, 2005, Page 7

Saturday, May 21, 2005

ELDORA—David L. Brown, 38, of West Allis, Wis., formerly of Eldora, died Saturday, May 21, 2005, in a Milwaukee, Wis., hospital following a motorcycle accident the previous day. A memorial mass of Christian burial was held Thursday, June 2, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora. Creps-Abels Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.

Jerry L. Greene
Published June 4, 2005, Page 7

Wednesday, June 1, 2005

PHOENIX, Ariz.—Jerry Greene, 62, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly from Iowa Falls, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 1, 2005.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy; fours sisters, Peggy and Pam of Arizona, and Pat and Carla of Texas; and a brother, Jim, of Des Moines.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Verdelle and Leo Greene.

KRISTI (PALCIC) COUCHMAN
Published June 4, 2005, Page 7

Thursday, June 2, 2005

DES MOINES-Kristi (Palcic) Couchman, 34, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2005, at her home in Des Moines. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 6, at the West Des Moines United Methodist Church. A private interment at Resthaven Cemetery will follow. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at McLaren’s Funeral Chapel. The family requests memorials be given to an education fund that will be set up for her daughters, Lily and Lucy.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 6/7/2005

DELORIS BROWN EASTMAN
Published June 8, 2005, Page B-5

Saturday, May 21, 2005

BREA, Calif.—Deloris Bessie Brown Eastman, 82, former Iowa Falls resident, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2005, at Brea, Calif. White-Emerson Mortuary provided the services on Friday, May 27, at the White-Emerson Mortuary Chapel followed with burial at Rose Hills Memorial Park.

Deloris was a waitress for 30 years at Jack’s Salad Bowl in Whittier, Calif. She was a recipient of the Beautification Award for the city of Brea for many years with her beautiful gardens. She was also involved in another local garden club.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly McDaniel and husband Bob of Hayden, Idaho, a sister, Gladys Ellingson of Alden, two grandchildren, Melissa and Jessica, and five great-grandchildren from California.

Deloris was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Bessie Brown; a daughter, Linda and husband, “Jiggs” Lee Roy Eastman; and a sister, Wilma Stockdale.

KRISTI (PALCIC) COUCHMAN
Published June 8, 2005, Page B-5

May 2, 1971 - June 2, 2005

DES MOINES—Kristi (Palcic) Couchman, 34, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2005, at her home in Des Moines. A memorial service was held Monday, June 6, at the West Des Moines United Methodist Church. A private interment at Resthaven Cemetery followed. The family requests memorials be given to an education fund that will be set up for her daughters, Lily and Lucy.

Kristi was born May 2, 1971, in Oskaloosa. She graduated from Iowa Falls High School, Ellsworth Community College and earned a BA from UNI. For the many that knew and loved Kristi, our loss is immeasurable. She will be fondly remembered for her outgoing personality, kind heart and love of life. But most of all Kristi would want to be remembered as a devoted mother to her two daughters, Lily and Lucy.

She is survived by her husband, Steve, and daughters, Lily and Lucy; mother, Ruth Palcic of Iowa Falls; sister, Kelli Palcic of West Des Moines; father, Duane Palcic of Aplington; parents-in-law, Ken and Denise Couchman of Clive; brother-in-law, Chris (Kim) Couchman and their children, Brady and Katelyn of Ankeny; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends.

McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary of West Des Moines handled the arrangements.

BERNICE REED
Published June 8, 2005, Page B-5

October 12, 1916 - June 5, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Bernice Bessie (Bessman) Reed, 88, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens, Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Bernice Reed was born Oct. 12, 1916, in Alden, the daughter of Fred and Cecil (Fults) Bessman. She graduated from the Alden High School in 1933 and was united in marriage to Marlyn Reed on Nov. 9, 1935, in Bethany, Mo. She had worked at Newberry’s Dime Store. After Marlyn was out of the service, they farmed in the Alden, Iowa Falls, and Eldora area. After retirement from farming they moved to Iowa Falls and she worked at the Iowa Falls schools in food service. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls, LGT Club and Pak-N-Go Campers. She enjoyed camping and all the kids, birds and flowers.

She is survived by her two daughters, Pat Simons and husband Chuck of Iowa Falls, and Cindy Stalzer and husband Dean of Iowa Falls; a son, James Reed and wife Malinda of Iowa Falls; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Phyllis Lettow and husband Richard of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; an infant daughter, Linda; a brother, Mervel Bessman; and a great-granddaughter, Danielle Reed.

Merry Ellen Gatliff
Published June 8, 2005, Page B-5

Monday, June 6, 2005

DIXON, Ill.—Merry Ellen Gatliff, 53, of Dixon, Ill., passed away Monday, June 6, 2005, at her home. Funeral services for Merry Ellen Gatliff are pending with the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel.

Annerine Knouse
Published June 8, 2005, Page B-5

Monday, June 6, 2005

RADCLIFFE—Annerine Knouse, 94, formerly of Radcliffe, died Monday, June 6, 2005, at Bethany Manor in Story City. Funeral services will be Friday, June 10, at 1:30 p.m. at Bethany Manor in Story City with burial at Radcliffe Cemetery. The family will receive friends of 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe.

Gary Lee Buss
Published June 8, 2005, Page B-5

Friday, June 3, 2005

PARKERSBURG—Gary Lee Buss, 68, of Parkersburg, died Friday, June 3, 2005, at the Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 7, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, with the Rev. Paul Schaedig officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Edward Smith
Published June 8, 2005, Page B-5

Thursday, June 2, 2005

PARKERSBURG—Edward Smith, 92, of Parkersburg, died Thursday, June 2, 2005, at the Maple Manor Care Center, Aplington. Funeral services were held Monday, June 6, at Hitesville Gospel Hall, rural Aplington, with Robert Orr officiating. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 6/9/2005

harold hubbard
Published June 11, 2005, Page 7

August 28, 1906 - June 7, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Harold Hubbard, 98, of Iowa Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at his home. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with private inurnment at a later date. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Harold Delevan Hubbard was born Aug. 28, 1906, at Portland, the son of George Lewis and Hattie Belle [Frank] Hubbard. He attended school in Rudd and graduated from the Floyd Iowa Community Schools. He started work for Hart Parr Tractor Company in 1925 and was selected to go to Russia to help set up the state farms with Hart Parr equipment in 1930 for two years. On Oct. 30, 1930, he was united in marriage to Genevieve Bridgette Stibal in Charles City before going on the boat, and returned to the states during the Depression. They moved to Kansas to do some chicken farming and hog butchering. Their only child, Laura Jean, was born in Wichita, Kan., in 1933. From there they moved to Charles City to help Oliver Hart Parr get started again after the Depression. He worked for them for 20 years. He then bought a half interest in the Rosene Implement Company in Iowa Falls, which later became the H. M. and W. Implement when he purchased the dealership. He retired in 1984 when he sold the dealership. He was then employed with the Iowa Falls Machine Works for five years. After Genevieve's death in 1960, he was united in marriage to Marie M. Hubbard at Iowa Falls; she passed away in 1998. Harold Arthur Hubbard was born of this union.

Harold Hubbard is survived by his daughter: Jean Burns of Shallotte, N.C.; his son: Art Hubbard of Iowa Falls; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and two half-brothers: Charlie and George Hubbard.

He was preceded in death by his wives: Genevieve Hubbard and Marie Hubbard; two brothers: James and Robert Hubbard; and five half-sisters: Burd 0'Rourk, Ethal Arhart, Fern Stratton, Kathryn Schuknecht and Willodean "Billy" Wickham.

merry ellen gatliff
Published June 11, 2005, Page 7

January 8, 1952 - June 6, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Merry Ellen Gatliff, 53, of Dixon, Ill., passed away Monday, June 6, 2005, at her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with burial to follow at the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mary Ellen Gatliff was born Jan. 8, 1952, at Hampton, the daughter of Lewellen James and Ramah Christene [Fongy] Gatliff. She attended Iowa Falls Community School, and graduated from the Creston Iowa High School with the class of 1970. She then attended the Creston Community College for two years. She was united in marriage to Gary Clinton in 1972; they were later divorced. She married David Ruebin in 1987, and they were later divorced. She was employed as a real estate appraiser for Lee County Assessors Office, Dixon, Ill.

Mary Ellen Gatliff is survived by her daughter, Courtney Christene Ruebin of Dixon, Ill.; her sister, LaVonne Rommel Berg of Lake Forest, Ill.; her brother, Chester Gatliff of Clive; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Ramah Gatiiff; one sister, Peggy Lou Misner; and one brother, Monty Lee "Bud" Gatiiff.

helen roberts
Published June 11, 2005, Page 7

May 1, 1912 - June5, 2005

ARLINGTON, Va—Helen i M. Saulsbury Roberts of Arlington, Va., 93, died peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2005, at her home at The Potomac, Sunrise at Bluemont Park, Arlington. A special family service will be held on Friday, June 10, in Easton, Md., with interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at Sunrise at Bluemont on Friday, June 17 in Arlington, Va.

Born on a family farm near Queen Anne, Md., May 1, 1912, Helen was the first of five daughters of the late Norman B. and Leiia R. Hopldns Saulsbury. She graduated from Centreville High School, class of 1929. Helen graduated from Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore, Md., in 1932. She completed special post-graduate training at Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital in 1933. On Oct. 15, 1935, she was appointed to the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. She served at Walter Reed Army Hospital until she was honorably discharged on Nov. 22, 1939, in preparation for her marriage. She married Richard Hale Roberts from Iowa Falls on Dec. 16, 1939, at the Walter Reed Chapel in Washington, DC. He pre-deceased her on Oct. 2, 1968, while they were on assignment at the United States Embassy in Canada. Mr. Roberts was the agricultural attaché. She was an avid supporter of conservation, wildlife, animal welfare, children and particularly Native American children. As part of her support for young people and their education she established a scholarship fund at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls.

Close family members who survive her are: Jean S. Williams, sister, Cordova, Md.; Sallie R. White-Bishton, niece, Centreville, Md.; Wanda R. Williams, niece, Annapolis, Md.; James B. White Jr., nephew, Gibson Island, Md.; and eight other nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to: The Richard and Helen Roberts Scholarship Fund, Ellsworth College Foundation, 1100 College Ave., Iowa Falls, IA, 50126.

Arrangements are by Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Easton, Md. http://www.fhnfuneralhome.com.

helen S. roberts
Published by Fellows Funeral Home

Helen M. Saulsbury Roberts of Arlington VA, died peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at her home at The Potomac, Sunrise at Bluemont Park, Arlington. She was 93.

Born on a family farm near Queen Anne, MD, May 1, 1912, she was the first of five daughters of the late Norman B. and Lelia R. Hopkins Saulsbury. Her family moved to a farm on the Corscia River near Centreville, MD and she graduated from Centreville High School, Class of 1929. She was the last surviving female member of that class. She graduated from Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD in 1932 with special post-graduate training at Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital in 1933. On October 15, 1935 she was appointed to the U.S. Army Nurse Corps where she served at Walter Reed Army Hospital until she was honorably discharged on November 22, 1939 in preparation for her marriage. She married Richard Hale Roberts from Iowa Falls, Iowa on December 16, 1939 at the Walter Reed Chapel in Washington, DC. He predeceased her on October 2, 1968 while they were on assignment at the United States Embassy in Canada. Mr. Roberts was the Agricultural Attaché. Mrs. Roberts has lived most of her life in Arlington, VA in the Upshur neighborhood until she moved to Sunrise at Bluemont becoming a Charter member there in September, 1990. Through her life she was an avid gardener, a conservationist, a humanitarian, gourmet cook, home decorator, and advocate. She had the distinction in March, 1942 of being featured in the “Times Herald” for her interior decorating creativity and in later life she was featured in “Consumer Reports”, January 2001 on Assisted Living quality of life issues. She was active in Welcome to Washington, Foreign Service matters connected with Department of Agriculture, Arlington County Democratic organizations, Volunteer at the White House, A Gourmet Cooking Group, Sunrise at Bluemont leadership and various other groups and organizations through her long life. She was an avid supporter of many organizations concerned with Conservation, Wildlife, Animal Welfare, Children and particularly Native American Children. As part of her support for young people and their education she established a Scholarship fund at Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, IA. See details for Memorial Contributions to this Fund at the end. She was a lifetime member of the Christian Church through the Episcopal denomination. She and her husband were founding members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA. While in Canada they worshipped and served at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa. She supported the ordination of women in the Christian Church in particular her niece, the Rev. White-Bishton who was ordained into the Christian Ministry on June, 20, 2004. She traveled extensively throughout most of her life and lived for a short time with her husband in England. She leaves behind many special friends worldwide.

Close family members who survive her are: Sallie R. White-Bishton, niece, Centreville, MD; Wanda R. Williams, niece and Godchild, Annapolis, MD; James B. White, Jr., nephew and Godchild, Gibson Island, MD; Jean S. Williams, youngest and sole survivor of five sisters, Cordova, MD; Patricia Hammick, a Saulsbury cousin, Kilmarneck, VA.; 8 other nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews scattered throughout this country.

Memorial Contributions can be made to: The Richard and Helen Roberts Scholarship Fund, Ellsworth College Foundation, c/o Kaitlyn Bartling, Director, 1100 College Avenue, Iowa Falls, IA.

A special family service will be held on Friday, June 10 in Easton, MD with interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park. A Memorial Service will be held at Sunrise at Bluemont on Friday, June 17 in Arlington, VA.

Arrangements are by Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P. A., Easton, MD

Diane Cronk
Published June 11, 2005, Page 7

Wednesday, June 8, 2005

ACKLEY—Diane Cronk, 47, of Ackley, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Acldey.

Ivan R. Schwartz
Published June 11, 2005, Page 7

Thursday, June 9, 2005

PARKERSBURG—Ivan R. Schwartz, 75, of Marshalltown and formerly of Grundy Center, died Thursday, June 9, 2005, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown from natural causes. Private family graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of arrangements.

Lan T. Fleming
Published June 11, 2005, Page 7

Monday, March 21, 2005

ALDEN—Lan T. Fleming, 57, of Killeen, Texas, will be laid to rest in the Alden Cemetery Saturday, June 11, 2005. She passed away on March 21, 2005, and shortly thereafter was cremated. The Rev. Gerald Caquelin will officiate.

Mercedes C. Baker
Published June 11, 2005, Page 7

Wednesday, June 8, 2005

UNION—Mercedes C. Baker, 91, of Union, formerly of Eldora, died at her home Wednesday, June 8, 2005. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 13, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Eldora with the Rev. James Dubert officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Ogden. Visitation is from 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora with rosary services beginning at 6 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa. To send messages of condolence or to view the complete obituary, visit:
http://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Mercedes C. Baker
Published by Abels Funeral Home

Mercedes C. Baker, 91, of Union, Iowa, formerly of Eldora, died at her home on Wednesday, June 08, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Monday, June 13 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Eldora with Father James Dubert officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 pm at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Ogden. Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora with Rosary services beginning at 6:00 pm. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Mercedes was born June 15, 1913, in Ogden, Iowa, daughter of August and Lillie (Christenson) Vaughan. She was raised in Ogden where she lived the majority of her life, graduating from the Ogden High School in 1931. On April 11, 1932, she was united in marriage to Andrew Baker at St. John's Catholic Church in Ogden. She moved to Eldora in 1991 and has lived in Union since 1995. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Eldora and a former member of St. John's Catholic Church in Ogden. She enjoyed doing needlepoint and worked out of her home as a seamstress.

Surviving are her children, David (Madonna) Baker of Glendale, Wisconsin, Norma Maguire of Redding, California, Gerald Baker of Seattle, Washington, Jeanette Vermillion of Missoula, Montana, Mary (Thomas) Pieper of Union, and Elaine (Jon) Kemmerer of Ely, Iowa; sisters, Ruth Johnson of Wesley, Iowa, Anna Carlson of Ogden, Dorothy (Roger) Clause of Grand Junction, Iowa, and Agnes Lowe of Des Moines; and by 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Andrew on December 11, 1996; her parents; daughter, Ann Marie; grandson, Justin Baker; sisters, Mary Vaughan, Rose McLain, Deloris Carey and Luella Earll; and brother, Leonard Vaughan.

Paul F. Bettenga
Published June 11, 2005, Page 7

Tuesday, June 7, 2005

HOLLAND—Paul F. Bettenga, 78, of rural Holland, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at the Covenant Medical Center Emergency Room in Waterloo. Funeral services were Friday, June 10, at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center with the Rev. Kent Leydens officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center with full military rites provided by the Grundy Center American Legion Post No. 349 and AMVETS Post No. 17, and the Wellsburg American Legion Post No. 213 and AMVETS Post No. 91. Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center was in charge of arrangements. A memorial fund has been established. To view the full obituary or to send messages of condolence, visit:
http://www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Paul F. Bettenga
Published by Abels Funeral Home

Paul F. Bettenga, 78, of rural Holland, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at the Covenant Medical Center Emergency Room in Waterloo, Iowa, of natural causes. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, June 10, 2005, at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center, Iowa, with Pastor Kent Leydens officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center, with full military rites provided by the Grundy Center American Legion Post #349 and AMVETS Post #17 and the Wellsburg American Legion Post #213 and AMVETS Post #91. Visitation will be Thursday, June 9, 2005, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. A memorial fund has been established.

Paul was born November 5, 1926, in Holland, Iowa, the son of John and Helen (Venenga) Bettenga. Paul attended Grundy County rural schools and also attended Dike High School. On January 27, 1945, he was inducted into the United States Marine Corps. He served his country during World War II and was honorably discharged on February 25, 1946. After returning home from the war, Paul began working at the John Deere Foundry in Waterloo. He worked there for two years. On March 21, 1950, Paul was united in marriage to LeAnn Venenga at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. After their marriage, he and LeAnn farmed in Grundy County for five years. After farming, Paul and LeAnn moved to Charles City for one year so that Paul could attend line-o-type school. Upon returning to Grundy County, Paul became a parts man at H&H Implement in Wellsburg and then also the Cedar Falls Implement. Paul then became employed for the Grundy County Republicans, and in 1962, he was elected as the Grundy County Treasurer. He served as the county treasurer until 1979. Paul also worked for Clarence Geerdes in Wellsburg at Iowa Radiant Heat for two years. He worked for Phelps Implement and the Waverly Implement for a short time before becoming a bus driver for Exceptional Persons. Paul then accepted the position as the Grundy County Roadside Commissioner, working for fourteen years in this position. Throughout the years, Paul also worked for farmers hauling corn and did seasonal work for MD Meyer Seeds and the Central Counties Co-Op in Holland. Paul loved his Morgan Horses and served as President of the Ackley and Pine Lake Saddle Clubs as well as the Iowa Morgan Horse Association all at the same time. Paul had been a former Christian Education Director, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, an Elder and a Deacon at the Holland Christian Reformed Church. After joining Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center, Paul served as custodian as well as a trustee. For twenty five years Paul served as Township Clerk for Colfax Township and had also served as a past Landfill Board Member and Past Chairman of Republican Party for Grundy County. Paul had also been serving as the Post Commander of the Wellsburg American Legion Post #213 and the AMVETS Post #91, and recently become a member of the Legion's 40 & 8 Club.

He is survived by his wife LeAnn of rural Holland, Iowa; one son Jay Bettenga and his wife Alice of Joplin, Missouri; one daughter Lisa Curren and her husband Jeff of Grundy Center, Iowa; five grandchildren Paul Frederick Bettenga, Jennifer LeAnn Simmons, Daniel Glenn Bettenga, Jody Marie Curren, and Kyle Matthew Curren; and one great-grandson Jordan Zachary Markham.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Beth Ann Bettenga; one son Craig Allen Bettenga; and one brother Arnold Bettenga.

Roy T. Johnson
Published June 11, 2005, Page 7

Tuesday, June 7, 2005

DOWS—Roy T. Johnson, 84, of Dows, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Wright Medical Center in Clarion. Funeral services for Roy Johnson were Friday, June 10, at the Vemon Lutheran Church in rural Dows with the Rev. Paul Thompson and Stan Watne officiating. Burial was in Vemon Lutheran Cemetery in rural Dows. Dows Community Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Clara Hummel
Published June 11, 2005, Page 7

Tuesday, June 7, 2005

ALLISON—Ruth Clara Hummel, 83, of Allison, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at the Allison Care Center. Funeral services were Friday, June 10, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. Burial was in Allison Cemetery. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison was in charge of arrangements.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 6/14/2005

DIANE MARIE CRONK
Published June 15, 2005, Page B-4

July 31, 1957 - June 8, 2005

ACKLEY—Diane Marie Cronk, 47, of Ackley, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11, at Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley with the Rev. Jim Miller officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family: 610 4th Ave., Ackley, IA 50601.

Diane was born July 31, 1957, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of James and Bessie (Aman) Cronk. She graduated from Manteca High School in 1975 in Manteca, Calif. She had been employed by Uptown Cafe, Shenanigans and Ackley Super Foods. She enjoyed fishing and Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Diane is survived by her significant other, Michael D. Ellison of Ackley; a son, Shane M. Truelove of Ackley; a daughter, Tanya Shupperd and husband Alan of Ripon, Calif.; four grandchildren, Seth, Ariah, Annika and Elijah; two brothers, Fred Dole of Glen Burnie, Md., and Robert Dole of Texas; and an aunt, Irene Stout of Grundy Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three aunts, Zolla Wagoner, Esther Ryken and Helen Eikenberry.

IRENE KLEIN
Published June 15, 2005, Page B-4

December 22, 1910 - June 11, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Irene Klein, 94, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Irene was born on Dec. 22, 1910, on a farm north of Alden in Franklin County, the daughter of Fred and Ellen May (Nelsen) Lawton. She graduated from the Alden High School in 1928, attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, and later graduated from the Burnell College of Cosmetology. On Feb. 28, 1933, she was united in marriage to Frank E. Klein of Alden in Albert Lea, Minn. She and her husband were Alden residents until moving to Iowa Falls in 1963. She worked as a beautician in Iowa Falls for many years. She was an Alden 4-H Leader, a 50-year member and past worthy matron and district instructor of the Priscilla and Ascension Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, a member of the White Shrine Kensington, a 50-year member and past president of Iowa Falls Women’s Club, an active member of the Iowa Republican Women, and a member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was a gifted artist and enjoyed oil painting and ceramics. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her granddaughters and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Karla Hoffman and husband Gary of Iowa Falls; two granddaughters, Teresa Bahr and husband Scott of Iowa Falls and Sherrlyn Hartle and husband Matt of Urbandale; five great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Justin Bahr and Shannon, Megan, and Ethan Hartle; one brother, Harold “Bud” Lawton and wife Shirley of Iowa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank; a great-granddaughter, Kristie Bahr; and one sister, Helen Ellingson Aldinger.

JAMES C. HOGAN
Published June 15, 2005, Page B-4

April 9, 1934 - June 11, 2005

IOWA FALLS—James C. Hogan, 71, of Iowa Falls, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2005, at his son’s home in Alden, under the care of North Iowa Hospice. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 14, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Burial was at the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors provided by Hyman–Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his son: David Hogan, P.O. Box 402, Alden, IA 50006.

James Colbert Hogan was born April 9, 1934, at Iowa Falls, the son of Clifford Minnie and Alma Emma [Kidd] Hogan. He attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools. He served with the U.S. Army for two tours during the Korean conflict. On Oct. 25, 1969, he was united in marriage to Patricia Elaine Gardner. They lived in Chicago, Marshalltown, Hampton and Iowa Falls. The couple divorced in 1996. He was employed with Walter Roofing.

Jim is survived by four sons: David James Hogan of Alden, Francis Everett Hogan of Alva, Okla., Roy Alan Hogan of La Porte City, and Patrick Walter Hogan of Ackley; two daughters: Grace Marie [Robert] Martin of Alva, Okla., and Alma Emma Cervantes of Santa Maria de la Paz, Mexico; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister: June Eason of Eldora; three brothers: Robert Hogan of Alden, Keith [Joan] Hogan of Iowa Falls, and Donald [Ruth] Hogan of Plano, Texas; one sister-in-law: Jean Hogan of Iowa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Clifford and Alma Hogan; two brothers: Jerry and Francis Hogan; and two sisters: Romona Harrison and Alma Margaret Suzy Hogan.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 6/182005

MARION VANTIGER
Published June 18, 2005, Page 7

March 30, 1923 - June 13, 2005

ACKLEY—Marion VanTiger, 82, of Ackley, died Monday, June 13, 2005, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. A graveside service was held Thursday at the Bear Creek Cemetery in Brandon. Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of arrangements.

Marion Francis Montgomery was born on March 30, 1923, in Brandon, the daughter of Wilferd and Elsie (Gray) Montgomery. She was united in marriage with Henry VanTiger on May 7, 1988, in Kansas City, Mo. Marion was a materials manager at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, retiring in 1988. She belonged to the Rebecca Lodge and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Ackley. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and genealogy.

Mrs. VanTiger is survived by her husband, Henry VanTiger of Ackley; four daughters, Kimery Zoellick of Ackley, Sandra Erickson and husband Tom of Williamsburg, Deborah Hermann and husband Tom of Kansas City, Mo., and Shari Spires and husband Walter Hoffman of Black Mountain, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Clara Chitty of Roanoke, Va.; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kenneth A. Chitty; a granddaughter, Vicki Mae Hill; two brothers, Raymond and Merlin Montgomery; and a sister, Nellie Montgomery.

MABEL ARDELL EVANS GREGG
Published June 18, 2005, Page 7

June 20, 1925 - May 20, 2005

POPEJOY—Mabel Ardell Evans Gregg, 79, of Cathedral City, Calif., succumbed to MERCA staph infection, complicated by pneumonia, and died of respiratory failure on May 20, 2005, at Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, Calif. Memorial services will be held at the Popejoy United Methodist Church Saturday, June 25, at 5 p.m., with the Rev. Martha Bennett officiating. Private inurnment will be at the Dows Cemetery. The family requests all memorials be sent to 210 Lei Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264, to help defray costs and provide a tribute.

Mabel was born June 20, 1925, to Marion and Ruby (Moore) Evans of Popejoy. Mabel was raised on the family farm just south of Popejoy with five brothers and sisters. She graduated from Hamilton Business College in 1945 and worked as an executive bookkeeper for various companies spanning more than 40 years. On Jan. 12, 1950, she married Delmyr C. Gregg of Slater. She had three children: Sherri Lynn who died in infancy, Daniel Curtis who passed from cancer in 2003, and Roger Edward. Her life was full and she enjoyed bowling, golf, church and was very active with her husband in the American Legion and VFW. In 1981 she divorced her husband. Mabel had lived in Willmar, Pipestone, Windom and Mankato, Minn.; Denver, Colo.; Mason City; St. Louis, Mo.; Santa Rosa and finally Cathedral City, Calif. She made true friends wherever she went and was a very fun-loving lady. Mabel celebrated 24 years of continuous sobriety in 2004. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

Mabel is survived by her son, Roger E. Gregg and his partner, David McCammon of Palm Springs, Calif.; sister Marjorie and Gary Echelberger of Iowa Falls; brothers Burl of Hot Springs, Ark., Glen of Alden and Myron of Alden; and sister- in-law Louise of West Chicago, Ill.

She was preceded in death by two of her children, her husband, her parents and two brothers, Bob and Merle.

Caroline Schotanus
Published June 18, 2005, Page 7

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

ACKLEY–Caroline Schotanus, age, 92, of Ackley, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of arrangements. Full obituary at surls.com.

Caroline Schotanus
Published by Surls Funeral Home

Caroline Schotanus, age, 92, of Ackley, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of arrangements.

Caroline was born on February 1, 1913, in Cleves, Iowa, the daughter of Ubbie and Jankan (Aikes) Jutting. She was a 1930 graduate of the Ackley High School and on February 17, 1932, she was united in marriage to Bob Schotanus at the East Friesland Parsonage. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ackley, Hardin Co. Farm Bureau and was an avid bridge player and enjoyed reading on all subjects.

She is survived by her sister, Verna Beckhanm of Marshalltown; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Schotanus of Moline, IL.; a cousin, Mildred Kruse of Ackley; 2 nieces; 1 nephew; and a number of other cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a son, Eugene.

Mildred Ressler
Published June 18, 2005, Page 7

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

DUMONT—Mildred Maie Ressler, 90, of Dumont died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont. Funeral services will be Monday, June 20, at 1:30 p.m. at the Sietsema Vogel Funeral Home with the Rev. Terra Amundson officiating. Burial will be at the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 6/18/2005

DONALD LOWTHER
Published June 22, 2005, Page B-5

August 12, 1940 - June 20, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Donald Lowther, 64, of Iowa Falls, passed away Monday, June 20, 2005, at his home in Iowa Falls. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with military honors provided by the Hyman–Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Fairhaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Santa Ana, Calif. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o his wife: Sondra Lowther, 2513 Linden Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

Donald Lloyd Lowther was born Aug. 12, 1940, at Tulsa, Okla., the son of George Miami and Lillian Belle (Peterson) Lowther. He attended the Tulsa, Okla., Community Schools, graduating with the Central High School class of 1956. He served as a paratrooper with the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1960. On Oct. 12, 1963, he was united in marriage to Sondra Ann Jewell at Las Vegas, Nev.; to this union four children were born: Herb, Renna, Donna and Kelly. Don was a fencing contractor in Riverside, Calif., owning the Lowther Brothers Fencing Company with his brother, retiring in 1993.

Don Lowther is survived by his wife, Sondra A. Lowther of Iowa Falls; his son, Herb Lowther and wife Cindy of Iowa Falls; his daughters, Renna Doss of Eldora, Donna Wiemann of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., and Kelly Bailey of Iowa Falls; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Bernice Todoroff of Brookville, Fla., and Joyce Penney of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lillian Lowther; his sister, Alma; and five brothers, Lee, Ray, Emmerson, Frank and T. J.

MABEL ARDELL EVANS GREGG
Published June 22, 2005, Page B-5

June 20, 1925 - May 20, 2005

POPEJOY—Mabel Ardell Evans Gregg, 79, of Cathedral City, Calif., succumbed to MERCA staph infection, complicated by pneumonia, and died of respiratory failure on May 20, 2005, at Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, Calif. Memorial services will be held at the Popejoy United Methodist Church Saturday, June 25, at 5 p.m., with the Rev. Martha Bennett officiating. Private inurnment will be at the Dows Cemetery. The family requests all memorials be sent to 210 Lei Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 to help defray costs and provide a tribute.

Mabel was born June 20, 1925, to Marion and Ruby (Moore) Evans of Popejoy. Mabel was raised on the family farm just south of Popejoy with five brothers and sisters. She graduated from Hamilton Business College in 1945 and worked as an executive bookkeeper for various companies spanning over 40 years. On Jan. 12, 1950, she married Delmyr C. Gregg of Slater. She had three children: Sherri Lynn who died in infancy, Daniel Curtis who passed from cancer in 2003 and Roger Edward. Her life was full and she enjoyed bowling, golf, church and was very active with her husband in the American Legion and VFW. In 1981 she divorced her husband. Mabel had lived in Willmar, Pipestone, Windom and Mankato, Minn.; Denver, Colo.; Mason City; St. Louis, Mo.; Santa Rosa and finally Cathedral City, Calif. She made true friends wherever she went and was a very fun-loving lady. Mabel celebrated 24 years of continuous sobriety in 2004. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

Mabel is survived by her son, Roger E. Gregg and his partner, David McCammon of Palm Springs, Calif.; sister Marjorie and Gary Echelberger of Iowa Falls; brothers Burl of Hot Springs, Ark., Glen of Alden and Myron of Alden; and sister-in-law Louise of West Chicago, Ill.

She was preceded in death by two of her children, her husband, her parents and two brothers, Bob and Merle.

PAUL C. CORY
Published June 22, 2005, Page B-5

August 13, 1982 - June 17, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Paul C. Cory, 22, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Eldora, died from wounds received from a shooting in Iowa Falls Friday, June 17, 2005. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora with the Rev. Jim Dubert officiating. Burial will follow at the Eldora City Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora with Paul’s family present to greet friends from 5 until 8 p.m. There will also be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. during visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Cory Children’s Fund at Iowa Falls State Bank. To send messages of condolence or to view the complete obituary, please visit www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Paul was born Aug. 13, 1982, in Marshalltown, son of Craig A. and Marge E. (Cornelius) Cory. Paul was educated in the Eldora-New Providence School System, living the majority of his life in Eldora, with the exception of 1992 to 1994 when he lived in Quincy, Ill. He had plans of returning to school to study carpentry and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Paul enjoyed music, skateboarding and basketball, and was an avid Chicago White Sox fan.

He is survived by his parents, Craig and Marge Cory of Iowa Falls; children Daisy, Rory and Steven; sisters Jamie (Kenny) Fish of Quincy, Ill., and Jodie Cory of Iowa Falls; brothers Weldon and David Cory of Iowa Falls; maternal grandmother Teresa Cornelius of Carroll; paternal grandmother Micky Rolph of Eldora; and by three nephews and three nieces.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Glenn Cornelius; paternal grandfather Paul Cory; and paternal step-grandfather Herold Rolph.

Paul Cory
Published by Creps-Abels Funeral Home

Paul C. Cory, 22, of Iowa Falls, formerly of Eldora died from wounds received from a shooting in Iowa Falls on Friday, June 17, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, June 23 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Eldora with Father Jim Dubert officiating. Burial will follow at the Eldora City Cemetery. Visitation is from 3:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora with Paul's family present to greet friends from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. There will also be a prayer service at 7:30 pm during visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Cory Children's Fund at Iowa Falls State Bank.

Paul was born August 13, 1982, in Marshalltown, son of Craig A. and Marge E. (Cornelius) Cory. Paul was educated in the Eldora-New Providence School System living the majority of his life in Eldora, with the exception of 1992 to 1994 when he lived in Quincy, Illinois. He had plans of returning to school to study carpentry and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Paul enjoyed music, skateboarding, basketball, and was an avid Chicago White Sox fan.

He is survived by his parents, Craig and Marge Cory of Iowa Falls; children, Daisy, Rory, and Steven; sisters, Jamie (Kenny) Fish of Quincy, Illinois and Jodie Cory of Iowa Falls; brothers, Weldon and David Cory of Iowa Falls; maternal grandmother, Teresa Cornelius of Carroll, Iowa; paternal grandmother, Micky Rolph of Eldora; and by three nephews and three nieces.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Glenn Cornelius; paternal grandfather, Paul Cory; and paternal step-grandfather, Herold Rolph.

DAVID L. HIBBS
Published June 22, 2005, Page B-5

April 22, 1988 - June 18, 2005

ALBION—David Louis Hibbs, 17, of Albion, died Saturday, June 18, 2005, at the Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 23, at 10 a.m. at the New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. Burial will follow at the Marietta Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 22, from 5 until 9 p.m. at the Pursel-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory, where the family will be present to greet friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in his name to either the Blank Children’s Hospital or Childserve in Johnston. Condolences may also be sent by visiting www.purseldavis.com.

David was born April 22, 1988, in Marshalltown, the son of Jeff and Christy (Gunderson) Hibbs. He attended the West Marshall Elementary School and lived in rural Albion until moving in 1996 to Childserve in Johnston. David then attended Johnston elementary and middle schools. Throughout his life, David enjoyed school and music, especially the piano. He enjoyed people and loved to ride with his father in their pickup truck on country gravel roads. He was a member of the Challenger Baseball League of Boone and the Bangor Liberty Friends Church.

David is survived by his parents, Jeff and Christy; a sister, Hannah; his maternal grandparents, David and Carol Gunderson of Union and Beth and Harry Wilson of Marshalltown; his paternal grandparents, Louis and Susie Hibbs of Marshalltown; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Tyler; his sister, Kate; a brother in infancy; his maternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Evelyn Lyon, Ralph and Edna Gunderson, and Mel and Lou Hannusch; his paternal great-grandparents, Craig and Mary Zimmerman, and Russell and Edna Hibbs.

David Louis Hibbs
Published by Pursel-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory

Born: April 22, 1988

Died: June 18, 2005

Services will be held at: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 23, at the New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. Following services, burial will be at the Marietta Cemetery.

Visitation times are: 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June, 22, at Pursel-Davis Funeral Home & Crematory where his family will be present to greet friends. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed in his name to either the Blank Children’s Hospital or Childserve in Johnston, Iowa.

David was born April 22, 1988, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Jeff and Christy (Gunderson) Hibbs. He attended the West Marshall Elementary School and lived in rural Albion until moving in 1996 to Childserve in Johnston, Iowa. David then attended Johnston Elementary and Middle Schools. Throughout his lifetime David enjoyed school and music, especially the piano. David enjoyed people and loved to ride with his father in their pick-up truck on country gravel roads. He was a member of the Challenger Baseball League of Boone and the Bangor Liberty Friends Church. David is survived by his parents Jeff and Christy, his sister Hannah, his maternal grandparents: David and Carol Gunderson of Union and Beth and Harry Wilson of Marshalltown, his paternal grandparents Louis and Susie Hibbs of Marshalltown and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. David was preceded in death by his brother Tyler, his sister Kate, a brother in infancy, his maternal great-grandparents: Kenneth and Evelyn Lyon, Ralph and Edna Gunderson and Mel and Lou Hannusch, his paternal great-grandparents: Craig and Mary Zimmerman and Russell and Edna Hibbs.

Harold E. Menning
Published June 22, 2005, Page B-5

June 20, 2005

HAMPTON—Harold E. Menning, 79, of Hampton, died Monday, June 20, 2005, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in  the Hampton Cemetery. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Fritz
Published June 22, 2005, Page B-5

June 21, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Donald Fritz, 80, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at his home. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls with burial at a later date in the Northlawn Memory Gardens. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of arrangements.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 6/22/2005

DONALD FRITZ
Published June 25, 2005, Page 7

December 4, 1924 - June 21, 2005

IOWA FALLS—Donald Fritz, 80, of Iowa Falls, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at his home. Memorial services were held Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls with private burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the senders’ choice. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of arrangements.

Donald L. Fritz was born on Dec. 4, 1924, in Pipestone, Minn., the son of Glenn Laural and Liesetta Lillus (Draper) Fritz. After graduating from high school in Bigelow, Minn., in 1943, he served three years in the U.S. Navy. Following his discharge, he enrolled in the school of veterinary medicine at Iowa State College, graduating in 1952. On Sept. 2, 1950, Don was united in marriage with Patricia Ann Lundsten in Delano, Minn. Following private veterinary practice, he joined the USDA, stationed in Waterloo and then in Iowa Falls, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls and the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188 of Iowa Falls.

Dr. Fritz is survived by his wife, Patricia Fritz of Iowa Falls; three sons, Paul Fritz and wife Jean of Midland, Mich., David Fritz and wife Judy of Bettendorf, and James FritzHuspen of Mandan, N.D.; two daughters, Carolyn Simmons and husband Richard of Lincoln, Neb., and Margaret Fritz of Spokane, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys Antroinen and husband Aaron of Georgetown, Texas, Lois Horne and husband Malcom of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Marjory Hale and husband Gary of Lake Park; and a brother, Ralph Fritz and wife Carole of Glenwood, Minn.

Daryl Hemken
Published June 25, 2005, Page 7

June 23, 2005

WILLIAMS—Daryl Hemken, age 76, of Williams, died on Thursday, June 23, 2005, at his home in Williams. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the United Church of Christ in Webster City with burial in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams.

Tilda Hook
Published June 25, 2005, Page 7

April 12, 1913 - June 20, 2005

APLINGTON—Tilda Hook, 92, of Aplington, died Monday, June 20, 2005, at the Maple Manor Care Center, Aplington, of natural causes. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 23, at the First Reformed Church in Aplington, with the Rev. Harlan DeJong officiating. Interment was in Pleasant View Cemetery, rural Aplington. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of arrangements.

Wayne Brass
Published June 25, 2005, Page 7

June 22, 2005

ACKLEY—Wayne Brass, 67, of Ackley, died Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of arrangements.

Lee 'Bud' Wittmer
Published June 25, 2005, Page 7

June 24, 2005

HAMPTON—Lee L. “Bud” Wittmer, 83, of Hampton, formerly of Iowa Falls, died Friday, June 24, 2005 at the Hampton Health Center in Hampton. The body will be cremated with a private service and burial of ashes to be at later date. Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 6/28/2005

DARYL HEMKEN
Published June 29, 2005, Page B-5

April 19, 1929 - June 23, 2005

WILLIAMS—Daryl Hemken, 76, of Williams, died Thursday, June 23, 2005, at his home in Williams. Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 28, at the Webster City Church of Christ, with the Rev. Ray Artrip officiating. Private family inurnment was held at the Williams Cemetery prior to the memorial service. The Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams was in charge of the arrangements.

Daryl Duane Hemken, son of Frank and Gladys (Blake) Hemken, was born on April 19, 1929, in Webster City. As a child, he lived several places in Hamilton County, moving to Blairsburg where he attended junior high and high school, graduating from Blairsburg High School in 1947. He graduated in agriculture from Iowa State University in 1953. On Aug. 15, 1954, he married Ann Ruby in Williams, and they farmed near Blairsburg. They moved to Williams in 1962 where he farmed until retiring in 1994. He served in the reserve forces of the U.S. Army for 34 years as a battery commander, battalion commander and deputy brigade commander. He retired in 1982 with the rank of colonel. Daryl’s life-long interest in antique and collectible automobiles culminated in the creation of The Hemken Collection vintage auto museum in Williams. He enjoyed sharing his love of old cars with his family, friends and the public. He enjoyed activities of various antique automobile clubs to which he belonged. He was a member of the Webster City Church of Christ as well as the Williams Lions Club.

Mr. Hemken is survived by his wife, Ann; four sons and daughters- in-law, Peter and Pamela of Hockessin, Del., John and Kathleen of Manitowoc, Wis., Steven and Carrie of Alden, and Philip and Ann of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; a daughter, Jennifer of Chicago; 15 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Kathryn, Margaret, Kelley, Benjamin, Andrew, Luke, Daniel, Nathan, Christy, Melissa, Nicole, Sarah and Amy Hemken; two sisters, Eloise Stearns of Webster City and Joanna Magnussen of Newburgh, Ind.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Elwyn; and a sister, Ardith in infancy.

LEE L. ‘BUD’ WITTMER
Published June 29, 2005, Page B-5

August 30, 1922 - June 24, 2005

HAMPTON—Lee L. “Bud” Wittmer, 82, of Hampton, and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away Friday, June 24, 2005, at the Hampton Health Center. Bud’s wishes were to be cremated. A private service and burial of ashes will be at a later date. The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Lee L. “Bud” Wittmer was born Aug. 30, 1922, in Marathon, the son of Cecil (Davis) and Charles Wittmer. To this union four sons, Lee L., Leonard, James and Harold, and two daughters, Verda Mae and Ruth, were born. Bud attended school in Rockwell City. After his high school days he moved to California. Flying was always a passion of his so he went to work for Lindberg Field in San Diego, assembling and flying airplanes. Lee worked for Western Aircraft Sales in Mesa, Calif. Bud married Audrey Ritter on Aug. 17, 1942. To this union three sons were born, Gary, Dennis and Doug. Lee and Audrey moved to Omaha where Lee worked for Glen L. Martin Aircraft on a production line that made B26 Bombers for the U.S.A. during World War II. While in Omaha the Army sent Lee to commercial school and airport management. From Omaha the family moved to Webster City where Lee and his partner ran the Webster City Airport for 30 years. Later the family moved to Iowa Falls where Lee worked for Skinner Daniels Auto Land as a car salesman for 13 years, also doing radio ads on KIFG for Skinners. On weekends Lee would usually be flying his Cessna Sky Hawk with Audrey as his passenger. Audrey loved to fly and said Lee was an excellent pilot. After retirement the family moved to Beeds Lake in Hampton.

Lee L. “Bud” Wittmer is survived by his wife, Audrey; two sons, Gary L. and wife Linda of San Diego, Calif., and Doug L. and wife Cindy of Hampton; three grandchildren, Adam, Jeff and Christy Wittmer; and one sister, Verda Mae Turnbull of Rockwell City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Cecil Wittmer; one son, Dennis; three brothers, Harold, James and an infant, Leonard; and one sister, Ruth Vosburg.

MYRTLE B. BLOME
Published June 29, 2005, Page B-5

December 22, 1909 – June 23, 2005

HUBBARD—Myrtle B. Blome, 95, of Hubbard, died Thursday, June 23, 2005. Funeral services were held Monday, June 27, at Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard, with the Rev. John Attaway of officiating . Interment was in the Hubbard Cemetery. Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard was in charge of arrangements.

Myrtle Bertha (Hartman) Blome was born Dec. 22, 1909, on a farm near Steamboat Rock. She was the sixth of seven children born to Ross L. and Cora M. (Struck) Hartman. She was baptized in the Point Pleasant Church, rural Eldora. Myrtle became a member of Zion Church in 1932. She graduated in 1929 from Eldora High School where she also received her Normal Training. Myrtle taught in the Banner Country School southeast of Hubbard. On Jan. 10, 1931, Myrtle was united in marriage to Walter Blome in Albert Lea, Minn. They lived on various farms in Hardin County. In November 1982, they retired and moved to their home in Hubbard. Walter died in February of 2000 and Myrtle remained at home. In April of 2001, she decided to move to the Hubbard Care Center, where she remained a resident until her savior Jesus called her home.

She is survived by her four children, Wallace Blome and wife Charlene of Eldora, Robert Blome and wife Ruth of Hubbard, Joanne Prochaska and husband Wendell of Lincoln, Neb., and Joyce Faris and husband Gary of Iowa Falls; nine grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Iola Jass of the Hampton Care Center.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, husband Walter, three brothers, two sisters and one grandchild. Myrtle was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her.

JOHN R. WUBBENA
Published June 29, 2005, Page B-5

November 6, 1902 - June 24, 2005

IOWA FALLS—John R. Wubbena died at Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls Friday, June 24, 2005, at the age of 102 years and eight months. Services were held at the Dumont Reformed Church at Dumont Wednesday, June 29, with the Rev. Bob Scholten officiating.

Mr. Wubbena was born Nov. 6, 1902, at rural Bristow to John and Carrie (Jensen) Wubbena. He attended a rural Butler County School. He was married to Martha Viet on Jan. 1, 1931, at Dumont. He was a farmer, laborer, did custom corn shelling and feed grinding, and mowed ditches for Franklin County for many years. He was a long-time member of the Dumont Reformed Church at Dumont.

He is survived by two sons, Willis and wife Connie of Iowa Falls and Carlton and wife Beverly of North San Juan, Calif.; one daughter, Mabel and husband Wesley Meyer of Hampton; nine grandchildren including Duane and wife Becky Wubbena and Donna Wubbena of Iowa Falls and Diane Benyshek of Lisbon; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and four nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Irma, sister Gen and one grandson, Marty Wubbena.

Wilma Ray
Published June 29, 2005, Page B-5

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

ELDORA—Wilma Ray, 71, of Eldora, died Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services were held Monday, June 27, at the First Assembly of God Church in Eldora. Burial followed at the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Biersborn Funeral Home in Union was in charge of arrangements.

Updated by Chuck Prickett 6/30/2005