DALE
FABER
Published November 2, 2005, page B-5
April 14, 1931 - October 28, 2005
I OWA FALLS—Dale Faber, 74, of Iowa
Falls, found peace Oct. 28, 2005, at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kan. A memorial
service was held Tuesday evening, Nov. 1, at Linn’s Funeral Home, with burial at
the Alden Cemetery.
Dale was born April 14, 1931, in Iowa Falls,
the son of Harm and Dina (Kole) Faber. He attended grade school in a rural
country schoolhouse and went on to graduate from Iowa Falls High School in 1949.
Dale served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion. He was an
avid reader of World War II history and loved reading the autobiographies of
famous World War II generals of the United States, Germany and Japan. When not
reading, he loved to fish, garden and listen to his extensive record collection.
He also enjoyed a thrilling roller coaster ride and any opportunity to share
stories of the past. Dale was proud of his German heritage and was deeply rooted
in his faith. Dale will be remembered for his fervent work ethic, integrity and
generosity by all who knew him.
Those thankful for sharing Dale’s life include two daughters,
Victoria Faber and fiancé Matt Blume of Kansas City, and Cheryl Clifton and
husband Philip of Pocatello, Idaho; and one grandson, Philip Clifton, also of
Pocatello. He is also survived by three sisters, Elizabeth Baseler of Waterloo,
Irene Parr of Tucson, Ariz., and Norma Harrison of Vancouver, Wash., along with
several nieces and nephews.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Mildred
Craig and Mirium Meeks Scott; and brothers Glenn Faber, Merle Faber and Richard
Faber.
BETTY FITZ
Published November 2, 2005, page
B-5
July 28, 1925 - October 27, 2005
 I OWA
FALLS—Betty Fitz, 80, of Iowa Falls, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at the Mercy
Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the First
Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls, with burial in Northlawn
Memory Gardens. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of
arrangements.
Betty Lavonne Rastetter was born on July 28, 1925, in Williams,
the daughter of William and Lydia (Wicks) Rastetter. She graduated from Buckeye
High School in 1942. She married Thomas Kennedy and later married Earle Fitz on
July 10, 1981. Betty had worked at the Buckeye Grocery Store, and she also
worked as a customer service representative at Riverside Book & Bible, retiring
in 1989. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in
Iowa Falls.
Mrs. Fitz is survived by a daughter, Sharon Reece and husband
William of Garner; a son, Curtis Kennedy of Iowa Falls; two stepsons, Alan Fitz
and wife Ida of Iowa Falls and Aaron Fitz of Des Moines; a stepdaughter, Emily
Fitz and husband Jorge Andrade of Mexico City, Mexico; a brother, Donald
Rastetter and wife Doris of Jewell; a grandson, Chad Reece and wife Kris of
Forest City; a granddaughter, Shelly Reece and friend Monte of Garner; six
great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Thomas, Reagan, Ellie, Clint and Greg; four
step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and three
step-great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Thomas Kennedy
in 1973; husband Earle L. Fitz in 1995; and three brothers, Selmar, Jerald and
Edward Rastetter.
Dorothy Janssen
Published November 2, 2005, page
B-5
Saturday, October 29, 2005
ACKLEY—Dorothy Janssen, 76, of Ackley, died Saturday, Oct.
29, 2005, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. Funeral services were Monday,
Oct. 31, at the West Friesland Presbyterian Church, Ackley, with burial in the
church cemetery. Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of
arrangements.
John D. Laube
Published November
2, 2005, page B-5
Thursday, October 27, 2005
BLAIRSBURG—John D. Laube, 46, of Blairsburg, died Thursday,
Oct. 27, 2005, at his home. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the
Liberty Cemetery of rural Blairsburg. The Surls Funeral Chapel in Williams is in
charge of arrangements.
Hazel Skeie
Published November 2, 2005, page B-5
Monday, October 31, 2005
STORY CITY—Hazel Skeie, 81, of Story City, died Monday, Oct. 31,
2005, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe,
with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Burial will be at Radcliffe Cemetery in
Radcliffe. The family will receive friends at Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe on
Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
11/5/2005
EDWARD
BRASS
Published
November 5, 2005, page 8
April 27, 1927 - November 1, 2005
 I OWA
FALLS—Edward Brass, 78, of Iowa Falls, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at
Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5, at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Geneva, with the
Rev. Duane K. Rhoadarmer officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Peter’s
Cemetery, Geneva. Memorials may be directed in care of the family: 1112 Cadet
Road, Iowa Falls, IA 50126. Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been
entrusted with the arrangements.
Edward Eppe Brass was born at his parents’ farm home April
27, 1927, the son of Eppe Aeilt and Margaret (Boyenga) Brass. He attended the
Grant Township Country School and the Geneva Community Schools. He was baptized
Dec. 1, 1931, and confirmed on April 4, 1943, at St. Peter’s United Church of
Christ. He served with the U.S. Army from April 7, 1953, to Feb. 18, 1955, as a
supply records specialist during the Korean Conflict. On Aug. 12, 1953, he was
united in marriage to Anita Bernice Kregel at the First Congregational United
Church of Christ, Iowa Falls. To this union, five children were born: Douglas,
Sandra, Thomas, Brett and Michael. He farmed in Franklin County until his death.
Ed was a member of the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Geneva, and had
served as an elder and on the church council. He also served as a Franklin
County supervisor for eight years; as a past president of the Franklin County
Cattlemen’s Association; as a past vice president of the Franklin County Farm
Bureau; and had served on the Franklin County Extension Board for six years.
Edward Brass is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anita Brass
of Iowa Falls; his children, Douglas Brass and wife Penny of Iowa Falls, Sandra
Sailer and husband Ron of Geneva, Thomas Brass and wife Tami of Hampton, Brett
Brass and wife Elly of Charles City, and Michael Brass and wife Amy of
Rochester, Minn.; 11 grandchildren, Chad and Daniel Brass of Iowa Falls,
Kimberly (Sailer) Burke of Rochester, Minn., Kelly (Sailer) Mitchell of
Jamesville, Katie (Sailer) Borcherding of Maple Grove, Minn., Kristopher Sailer
of Geneva, Tara Brass of Owatonna, Minn., Tanner Brass of Hampton, and Grant,
Mackinzie and Colin Brass of Rochester, Minn.; and one sister, Betty Fistler of
Monticello.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eppe and Margaret
Brass; two sisters, Alice Richtsmeier and Anna Weber; and one brother, John
Brass.
Laura Hinderaker
Published November 5, 2005, page 8
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
RADCLIFFE—Laura
Hinderaker, 88, of Zearing, formerly of Story City and Radcliffe, died
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Our Savior’s Lutheran
Church in Radcliffe, with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Burial will be at
Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe is in charge of
arrangements.
Kenneth R. Wendt
Published November 5, 2005, page
8
September 17, 1924 - November 3, 2005
APLINGTON—Kenneth R. Wendt, 81, of Aplington, died of natural
causes Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, at the VA Medical Center Hospital in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian
Church in Aplington, with the Rev. Greg Smith officiating. Burial will be at
Allison Cemetery in Allison. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in
charge of arrangements.
Earl Engelson
Published November 5, 2005, page
8
Friday, November 4, 2005
GARDEN CITY—Earl Engelson, 92, of Garden City, formerly of
Buckeye, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Villa Del Sol Care Center, Marshalltown.
Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe,
with funeral services Monday, Nov. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Stavanger Lutheran
Church, Garden City.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
11/5/2005
DOROTHY
HOGENDORN
Published November
9, 2005, page
B-5
December 4, 1917 - November 4, 2005
 I OWA FALLS—Dorothy Hogendorn, 87, of
Iowa Falls, passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Scenic Manor Care Facility,
Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First
Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa Falls, with the Revs. Mary
Stonebraker and Gary Getting officiating. Memorials may be directed to the
family c/o Mary Oelmann, 804 Siloam Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126; or to Hospice of
North Iowa, 1 Second Ave. N.W., Hampton, IA 50441. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa
Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Dorothy Eleana Reed was born Dec. 4, 1917, at
Cameron, Mo., the daughter of Elmo and Mary Eleana (Montgomery) Reed. She
attended the Cameron Community Schools, Ellsworth Junior College and Drake
University, receiving her degree in elementary education. She taught at Zearing
Community Schools for two years, Owasa Community Schools for three years, Alden
Community Schools for seven years, and the Ackley-Geneva Community School for 12
years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the First Congregational United
Church of Christ, Iowa Falls, Delta Kappa Gamma, Scenic City Retired Teachers,
Iowa Falls Garden Club and the Rebekah’s Lodge. She enjoyed her travels with her
husband to Alaska and camping in the wilderness there.
Dorothy Hogendorn is survived by her
daughters, Mary Oelmann and husband Robert of Iowa Falls, and Irene McLaughlin
and husband Steve of Cheney, Kan.; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
six great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Merle Wolff and husband Otto,
and Barbara Walker, all of Cameron, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo
and Mary Reed; her husband, Ted Hogendorn; one son, Roy Hogendorn; four sisters,
Mary Ashcroft, Ruth Lybarger, Nellie Hughes and Alice Nelson; and one brother,
Robert Reed.
RUBY
STEDING
Published November
9, 2005, page
B-5
January 16, 1941 - November 6, 2005
 I OWA FALLS—Ruby Steding, 64, of Iowa
Falls, died on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, at her home. Funeral services will be 10
a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls with burial in
the Union Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of
arrangements.
Ruby Ellen Fischer was born on Jan. 16, 1941,
in Eldora, the daughter of Edward and Darlene (Wheeler) Fischer. She attended
Buckeye Community Schools and graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1957. On
June 19, 1957, Ruby was united in marriage with Larry Steding at the Calvary
Baptist Church in Albert Lea, Minn. Ruby sold Electrolux vacuums for 38 years.
Mrs. Steding was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls.
She was a mother, a grandmother and a housewife. She enjoyed fishing at Leech
Lake with her husband Larry and family, and she enjoyed her grandchildren.
Mrs. Steding is survived by her husband of 48 years, Larry
Steding of Iowa Falls; her children, Dennis Steding and wife Roxie, Doug Steding
and wife Margo, and Darla Smith and husband Randy, all of Iowa Falls; seven
grandchildren, Michael Steding and wife Lindsay of Big Rapids, Mich., Michelle
Armitage and husband Joel of Humboldt, Bridget Bleess and husband Gary of
Farmington, Minn., Joseph Steding and wife Martha of Eldora, and Samantha,
Alyson and Ashley Smith of Iowa Falls; four great-grandchildren, MacKenzie and
Ashlyn Steding of Big Rapids, and Logan and Conner Bleess of Farmington; and
three sisters, Joan Prilipp, Peggy Grant and Jean Cook, all of Tucson, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
LILLIAN THIES
Published November
9, 2005, page
B-5
December 5, 1928 - November 7, 2005
W ILLIAMS—Lillian Thies, 76, of
Williams, passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, at her home. Funeral services will
be 1 p.m. Friday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Williams. Visitation will be
from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
Williams. Burial will be at the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden. The Linn’s
Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Lillian Elnora Caruth was born Dec. 5, 1928, at her parents’
home in Alden, the daughter of Clifford and Ida Arvilla (Riley) Caruth. She
attended the Alden Community Schools. On Nov. 25, 1945, she was united in
marriage to Ernest Eugene Thies at the Grant Center Church north of Iowa Falls.
To this union five children were born: Linda, Pammala, Daniel, Beverly and
Steven. She worked as a waitress for I-35 Cafe, was hostess and cashier for
Boondocks USA, and cooked for Grandma Pam’s Cafe in Williams. She was a member
of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Williams.
Lillian Thies is survived by three daughters, Linda Axtell
and husband Dennis of Cross Hill, S.C., Pam Schutt and husband Thomas of
Williams, and Beverly Timm and husband Rick of Webster City; one son, Daniel
Thies and wife Gail of Lee Summit, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 27
great-grand-children; one sister, Beth Vieth of Iowa Falls; and two brothers,
Vernon Dale Caruth of Iowa Falls and Virgil Caruth of Hollister, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Ida
Caruth; her husband, Ernest Thies; one son, Steven Thies; two sisters, Merna
Crook and Peggy Slagle; and three brothers, Merton Caruth, Calvin Caruth and
Glen Caruth.
S. EARL
ENGELSON
Published November
9, 2005, page
B-5
Friday, November 4, 2005
G ARDEN CITY—S.
Earl Engelson, 92, formerly of Garden City and Buckeye, went to meet his Savior
on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, while a resident at Villa Del Sol in Marshalltown.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 7, at Stavanger Lutheran Church of
Garden City, with the Rev. Rueben Unseth officiating. Casket bearers were Justin
Beckman, Ryan Beckman, Everett Tysdahl, Alvern Tysdahl, Craig Torgeson and Kevin
Torgeson. Interment was in Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery in Radcliffe. Boeke
Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of arrangements.
Sherman Earl Engelson was united in marriage to Verna Hegland
Tysdahl in 1960.
Those thankful for Earl’s life and memory are his daughter,
Mary Ella Beckman and husband Dennis; and three grandchildren, Justin, Ryan and
Meredith Beckman, all of Marshalltown.
NELLIE
WHITE
Published November 9, 2005, page
B-5
June 22, 1925 - November 4, 2005
P OPEJOY—Nellie
White, 80, of Popejoy, passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at the Franklin County
General Hospital, Hampton. Private services for Nellie White were held per her
request. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was been entrusted with the
arrangements.
Nellie Margaret Peterson was born June 22, 1925, on her
parents’ farm home in Franklin County, the daughter of Oscar Wilmer and May
Irene (Donaldson) Peterson. She attended the Oakland Valley No. 8 School and
graduated from the Popejoy High School as valedictorian in 1942. On Jan. 29,
1944, she was united in marriage to Max Clifton White at Hampton. To this union
two children were born: Molly and Marlo. Nellie worked in restaurants in Popejoy
for a couple of years before she was married and then farmed with her husband
southwest of Popejoy. She was a member of the Popejoy United Methodist Church
and the Women’s Society of the church, serving as its treasurer for many
years. She was also a member of the Hampton Historical Society.
Nellie White is survived by her daughter, Molly Hammervold
and husband Mike of Mason City; her son, Marlo White and wife Roshawna of
Webster City; four grandchildren, Travis Hammervold of Mason City, Trisha O’Hern
and husband Troy of Mason City, Shanda Bergantzel and husband Derrick of Webster
City, and Rusty Grove; four great-grandchildren, Carter, Lauren and Colton
O’Hern of Mason City, and Dylan Bergantzel of Webster City; one sister, Karen
Classon and husband Gary of Hiawatha; one brother, Merle Peterson and wife
Beverly of Alden; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Peterson of Alden.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and May
Peterson; her husband, Max White; and one brother, James Peterson.
Patricia Haupt
Published November 9, 2005, page
B-5
Sunday, November 6, 2005
IOWA FALLS—Patricia Haupt, 61, of Greenville, Texas, formerly
of Iowa Falls, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, at her home in Greenville. Funeral
services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with
burial in the Union Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the
funeral home.
Gary Jordan
Published November 9, 2005, page
B-5
Sunday, November 6, 2005
MARSHALLTOWN—Funeral services are pending at the First
Congregational Church in Marshalltown for Gary Jordan, who passed away Sunday,
Nov. 6, 2005, at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames from health complications. The
Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown is in charge of arrangements. Gary
will be remembered by the many friends he made in Ackley while he was the UPS
man.
Alvin W. Lindaman
Published November 9, 2005, page
B-5
Friday, November 4, 2005
WELLSBURG—Alvin W. Lindaman, 77, of Wellsburg, died Friday,
Nov. 4, 2005, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Memorial services were
held Monday, Nov. 7, at East Friesland Presbyterian Church, rural Ackley, with
Pastor Bruce Baillie and Lay Pastor Lynn Arends officiating. Doyen-Abels Funeral
Home in Wellsburg was in charge of arrangements.
Richard Reed
Published November 9, 2005, page
B-5
Monday, November 7, 2005
IOWA FALLS—Richard Reed, 91, of Iowa Falls, passed away
Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls. Funeral services
will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Linn’s Funeral Homes
Iowa Falls Chapel. Burial will follow at the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls.
Juanita L. Wallace
Published November 9, 2005, page
B-5
Thursday, November 3, 2005
ELDORA—Juanita Leona Wallace, 84, of Eldora, died from
natural causes Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 7, at the First Baptist Church of
Eldora, with Dr. Richard Houg officiating. Burial followed in the Eldora City
Cemetery. Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of arrangements.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
11/12/2005
RICHARD
F. REED
Published November
12, 2005, page
7
August 23, 1914 - November 7, 2005
I OWA FALLS—Richard F. Reed, 91, of Iowa
Falls, passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls.
Burial followed at the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes
Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Richard Fae Reed was born Aug. 23, 1914, at
Eldora, the son of Vernon Leon and Rosa (Doering) Reed. He attended the Eldora
Community Schools. In 1938 he was united in marriage to Lela Warner and they
were later divorced. On June 15, 1960, he was united in marriage to Martha J.
Holland at Eldora. He worked with the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) as a
young man for two years doing work at what is now Pine Lake State Park, Eldora;
was a farmhand for Hillis Wilson near Iowa Falls; worked for the Iowa Falls
Poultry and Egg Co., and National By Products; and spent the last 20 years at
Chuck’s Auto, Iowa Falls, retiring in 1978.
Richard Reed is survived by his wife, Martha
Reed of Iowa Falls; two daughters, Bertha Dunn and husband Bud of Charles City,
and Edna Lyman and husband Randy of Iowa Falls; seven grandchildren; and many
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern
and Rosa Reed; one son, Vernon Buck Reed; one sister, Mae Roberts; and five
brothers, John Reed, Jim Reed, Leo Reed, Melvin Reed and Bob Reed.
Darlene Jungling
Published November 12, 2005, page
7
Monday, November 7, 2005
CLARKSVILLE—Darlene Jungling, 77, of Marion, formerly of
Clarksville, died from natural causes Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, at the Vickford
Cottage Nursing Home in Marion. Memorial services were held Friday at the
Community United Methodist Church with burial in the Lynwood Cemetery, both in
Clarksville. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville was in charge of
arrangements.
Ruby M. Petersen
Published November 12, 2005, page
7
Friday, November 11, 2005
HAMPTON—Ruby M. Petersen, 80, of Hampton, died Friday, Nov. 11,
2005, at Hampton Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held Monday at
the Hampton Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at the Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral Home in Hampton.
Ellen Elizabeth Skeries
Published November 12, 2005, page
7
Thursday, November 10, 2005
HAMPTON—Ellen Elizabeth Skeries, 82, of Hampton, died of
natural causes Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at North Iowa Mercy Health Center East
Campus in Mason City. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the
Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Brian Haynes officiating. Burial
will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday at
the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
11/18/2005
IRENE
CORDES
Published November
16, 2005, page
B-5
May 23, 1916 - November 13, 2005
 I OWA
FALLS—Irene Cordes, 89, of Iowa Falls, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, at the
Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday
at the United Methodist Church in Bradford with burial in the Pleasant Hill
Cemetery, rural Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of
arrangements.
Irene was born on May 23, 1916, on a farm in
Franklin County, the daughter of John and May (Canton) Buttjer. She graduated
from the Iowa Falls High School. On Sept. 17, 1940, Irene was united in marriage
to Albert Cordes in Iowa Falls. She was a member of the Bradford United
Methodist Church and church clubs.
She is survived by a nephew, Craig Cordes of
Cedar Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents and
husband, Albert in 1985.
S. EARL
ENGELSON
Published November
16, 2005, page
B-5
June 5, 1913 - November 4, 2005
G ARDEN CITY—S.
Earl Engelson, 92, of Marshalltown, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at the Villa Del
Sol Nursing Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 7, at
Stavanger Lutheran Church, Garden City, with the Rev. Rueben Unseth officiating.
Interment was in Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery, Garden City. Boeke Funeral Home of
Radcliffe was in charge of arrangements.
Sherman Earl Engelson was the first born to
Oliver and Cleo (Johnson) Engelson on June 5, 1913. In 1916 his family moved to
a farm northeast of Buckeye from Garden City. Growing up in Buckeye, Earl went
through the ninth grade in school and then quit to help his dad on the farm.
Earl was the catcher for the Hillbilly’s kitten ball (softball) team in 1932
which played against teams from Hubbard, Popejoy and Alden for four to five
years. Earl was a member of the Ellis Methodist Country Church north of Buckeye
and later transferred to Stavanger Lutheran Church in Garden City. Earl
married Verna (Hegland) Tysdahl in August 1960 and lived in Buckeye. They moved
on a farm near Garden City in 1963. He retired from farming in 1979. Later he
moved to an apartment in McCallsburg and lived there several years. In 2002 he
moved in with his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ella and Denny. He stayed there
until he moved to Villa Del Sol Nursing Home on Sept. 30, 2005.
Earl is survived by his daughter, Mary Ella
and son-in-law Dennis Beckman of Marshalltown; grandchildren Justin Beckman of
Rockwell City, Ryan Beckman of Waterloo, and Meredith (Mark) Spencer of
Bondurant; his nieces and nephew, Arlene Miller, William (Marilyn) Engelson,
Susie Shade and Betty Engelson; his brother-in-law, Glenn Robinson; and many
cousins.
Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Verna;
his parents, Oliver and Cleo Engelson; his granddaughter, Tessa Beckman; sister
Merna Robinson; brother Cecil; and nephew Rick Engelson.
LORRAINE
M. LEHMEIER
Published November
16, 2005, page
B-5
August 21, 1929 - November 12, 2005
 H UBBARD—Lorraine
M. Lehmeier, 76, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Zion United Church of Christ - Hubbard, with the Rev. John
Attaway officiating. Interment was in Hubbard Cemetery. Boeke Funeral Home of
Hubbard was in charge of arrangements. Memorials will be established in her
name.
Lorraine Marie (Uschkrat) Lehmeier was born on
Aug. 21, 1929, in Butterfield, Minn., to William and Helen (Syndegard) Uschkrat.
She graduated from Ireton High School and attended the University of Northern
Iowa in Cedar Falls. She met her husband, Lamoin, while teaching at Union. They
were married on Aug. 21, 1948. They resided on the Lehmeier family farm near New
Providence until they moved to Hubbard in 1977. She was a member of the Zion
United Church of Christ in Hubbard, where she served on the Women’s Guild, the
church council, was a Sunday school teacher and served on numerous other
organizations. She was a lifelong member of Double VI Club and loved playing
bridge. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling and
spending winters in Arizona, and was an avid sports fan.
She is survived by her husband, Lamoin; three
daughters: Janie (Richard) Herting of Cedar Falls, Linda (Mike) Jacobs of
Mequon, Wis., and Connie (Steven) Perry of New Providence; seven grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; sister Carma (George) Faust of Hubbard; sister-in-law
Janet Uschkrat of Bella Vista, Ark.; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and
brother Lowell Uschkrat.
Alvina M. Scheckel
Published November
16, 2005, page
B-5
Monday, November 14, 2005
HAMPTON—Alvina M. Scheckel, 97, of Hampton,
died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at the Hampton Health Care Center. Funeral services
will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in
Hampton. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior
to service time at the church.
Beverly Keninger
Published November
16, 2005, page
B-5
Monday, November 14, 2005
ACKLEY—Beverly Keninger, 77, of Ackley, died
Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at her home. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the St.
Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley with burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic
Cemetery, Ackley. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley with a 7 p.m. scripture service.
Iven Cuvelier
Published November
16, 2005, page
B-5
March 6, 1916 - November 8, 2005
NEW HARTFORD—Iven Cuvelier, 89, of New
Hartford, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at his residence in New Hartford.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 12, at Stout Gospel Hall in Stout.
Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in New Hartford. The Kaiser-Corson Funeral
Home in Waverly was in charge of arrangements.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
11/18/2005
DUANE
O. CLARK
Published November
19, 2005, page
7
January 3, 1925 - November 17, 2005
 I OWA
FALLS—Duane O. Clark, 80, of Clayton, N.C., and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed
away Thursday at his son’s home in Clayton. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 21, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. T. J.
Norman officiating. Visitation will be from 2 until 7 p.m. Sunday evening with the
family present to receive friends between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. at the Linn’s
Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, Iowa
Falls.
Duane O. Clark was born Jan. 3, 1925, in Iowa Falls, the son of Charles
D. and Charlotte (Mann) Clark. He attended Iowa Falls elementary, junior and
high schools, graduating with the class of 1943. After graduating, Duane entered
the military on Sept. 16, 1943. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II
with the 351st Infantry Regiment of the 88th Division. He was in the following
battles and campaigns: Rome Arno, North Apennines and Central Europe. During
these battles he earned the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star for bravery,
the Purple Heart for wounds received in Italy on July 12, 1944, and the European
African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He was captured by German forces in the
Po Valley in October 1944 and was a prisoner of war for more than six months
before being liberated in May 1945. He was discharged honorably on Nov. 4, 1945,
after recovering from injuries sustained at the German POW camp. Duane returned
to the states and worked at Disneyland in California for a few years before
returning to Iowa Falls. On March 17, 1967, he was united in marriage to Vivian
Lucille Howard at Iowa Falls. To this union a son was born: David Clark. Duane
was self-employed as a painting contractor with Brady and Clark Interior
Decorating and Paper Hanging from 1959 to 1969, worked for Franklin
Manufacturing in Webster City from 1969 to 1971, when he became employed by the
Iowa Falls Community Schools as head custodian, retiring in 1993. Duane was a
member of the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, Hyman-Peavey American Legion
Post No. 188 for more than 55 years, and the Borschel-Schwebke Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post No. 8708, both of Iowa Falls.
Duane O. Clark is survived by his son, David
R. Clark and wife Lynn of Clayton; one granddaughter, Madelyn Clark of Clayton;
one sister, Pat Clark of Paris, France; one sister-in-law, Mary Clark of Marion;
nieces Cherie Clark and husband John Vikdal of Cedar Rapids, Jeanie Boisen and
family of Dakota Dunes, S.D., and Cindy Watterson and family of Dakota Dunes;
and nephews Craig Rohde and family of Dakota Dunes, and Jeff Rohde and family of
Dakota Dunes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and
Charlotte Clark; his wife, Vivian Clark; and one brother, Don Clark.
BEVERLY KENINGER
Published November
19, 2005, page
7
November 25, 1927 - November 14, 2005
A CKLEY—Beverly
Keninger, 77, of Ackley, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at her home. Services were held Thursday, Nov. 17, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley with burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of arrangements.
Beverly Keninger was born on Nov. 25, 1927, in Alden, the daughter of Henry and Eda Mae (Thoms) Christiansen. She graduated from the Alden High School, and on Feb. 9, 1950, she was united in marriage to Joe Keninger at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Iowa Falls. Beverly was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley and was a CCD teacher for 28 years. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events, gardening, sewing, Card Club and Coffee Club.
She is survived by her husband, Joe of Ackley; four daughters, Denise Sprain and husband Ron of Ackley, Rita Barnhart and husband Rick of Tulsa, Okla., Jolene Harms and husband Robert of Ackley, and Tracy Keninger of Des Moines; three sons, David Keninger and wife Barb of Ackley, Mark Keninger of Ackley, and Alan Keninger and wife Shari of Newton; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Irwin Christiansen and wife Roberta of Rupert, Idaho, and Dean Christiansen of Ogden, Utah.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
CARL RICHARD ZOSKE
Published November
19, 2005, page
7
December 29, 1934 - November 15, 2005
A LDEN—Carl Richard
Zoske, 70, of Alden, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services were held Friday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of arrangements.
Richard was born on Dec. 29, 1934, in Eldora, the son of Carl and Daizy (Farr) Zoske. He attended Alden Community School. On Jan. 30, 1966, he was united in marriage to Jeanette Harding at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Richard had been a farmer all of his life and also had worked at Iowa Limestone and Sargents. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; three sons, John and wife Donna, Dan and wife Traci, and Kurt and a special friend, Robin, all of Alden; five grandchildren, Kari, Loni, Jeremy, Krista and Amber; two great-grandchildren, Brenna and Gabriella; a sister, Barbara Hagie and husband John of Clarion; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Margaret Barberra
Published November
19, 2005, page
7
Thursday November 10, 2005
LEBANON, Mo.—Margaret Barberra, 84, of Lebanon, Mo., formerly of Iowa Falls, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at her home in Lebanon. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls is handling the local arrangements.
Jennifer Diekman
Published November
19, 2005, page
7
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
APLINGTON—Jennifer Diekman, 29, of Aplington, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services are pending with Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington.
Harold L. Fistler
Published November
19, 2005, page
7
April 26, 1928 - November 16, 2005
ELDORA—Harold L. Fistler, 77, of Eldora, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at First Presbyterian Church in Steamboat Rock, with the Rev. Bruce Baillie officiating. Burial will follow at Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of arrangements.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
11/21/2005
INEZ
PEARL BROER
Published November
23, 2005, page
B-5
December 19, 1904 - November 19, 2005
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PROVIDENCE—Inez Pearl Broer, 100, of New Providence, died Saturday, Nov. 19,
2005, at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be
held on Friday, Nov. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Honey Creek New Providence Friends
Church in New Providence, with Arlen Daleske and Lloyd McDonald officiating .
Burial will be in New Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at Honey Creek New
Providence Friends Church on Thursday, Nov. 24. Family will be present from 4 to
7 p.m. Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard is in charge of arrangements.
Inez Pearl (Reece) Broer was born Dec. 19,
1904, to James and Maggie Belle Reece on a farm in Providence Township, Hardin
County. When Inez was 2 years old, her family moved to a farm in Marshall
County. At age 10, she moved to a 100-acre farm her father bought southwest of
New Providence. In 1911 at age 6, Inez started school and rode a pony to
Fairview Country School. In seventh grade, Inez took a test to see if she was
ready for high school. She passed, skipped eighth grade and began high school in
September 1917 at New Providence. Inez graduated from high school in 1922 at age
17. The first year after graduation she stayed home to help her mother and to
care for her 2-year-old brother, Mayo. The next fall, Inez took the train to
Oskaloosa and began her studies at William Penn College. Before the end of her
first semester, she was called home because her mother’s health was failing.
Inez was needed at home to care for her little brother after her mother’s death
in January 1924. On Dec. 31, 1925, Inez married Ted Broer of New Providence.
They moved to the farm where Lowell and Eunice Broer now live. In 1968, Inez and
Ted moved to Eldora. After Ted died in 1984, Inez continued to live in her own
house and drove her car to church in New Providence, until age 96, when she
moved into Valley View Care Center in Eldora. She was a member of DAR and Honey
Creek New Providence Friends Church. During her 100 years, Inez traveled to
every state except Alaska. Inez enjoyed crocheting afghans, reading,
playing 500 and bingo.
Inez is survived by her daughter, Phyllis
Rogers of Marietta, Ga.; son Lowell and wife Eunice of New Providence; son Lyle
and wife Sondra of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Inez was preceded in death by her husband,
Ted; her first child, Harold Ernest; brother Mayo; sister Marjorie; and
granddaughter Laura Broer.
Jennifer Lynn Diekman
Published November
23, 2005, page
B-5
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
APLINGTON—Jennifer Lynn Diekman, 29, of Aplington, died
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services were held
Saturday at the Parkersburg United Methodist Church in Parkersburg, with the
Revs. Betsy Piette and Mike Nemmers from the First Baptist Church in Grundy
Center officiating. Inurnment will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg at
a later time. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of
arrangements.
Harry Richard Folkerts
Published November
23, 2005, page
B-5
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
STEAMBOAT ROCK—Harry Richard Folkerts, 86, of Steamboat Rock,
died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy
Center. Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Baptist Church in
Steamboat Rock, with the Rev. Harrison Lippert officiating. Burial followed in
the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg was in charge
of the arrangements.
Gwyneth McCoy
Published November
23, 2005, page
B-5
Monday, November 21, 2005
HAMPTON—Gwyneth McCoy, 80, of Indianola, died Monday, Nov.
21, 2005, at Westview Care Center in Indianola. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the Church of Christ in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton
Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Homes in Hampton
is in charge of the arrangements.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
11/21/2005
RICHARD
MANLY SMITH
Published November
26, 2005, page
7
September 6, 1932 - November 24, 2005
 G RUNDY
CENTER—Richard Manly Smith, 73, of Grundy Center, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005,
at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City from complications and injuries
sustained as a result of an automobile accident on Nov. 7. Memorial services
will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at First Presbyterian Church in Grundy
Center, with the Rev. Danie l. C. Graham officiating. Private family interment
will occur on Monday morning prior to the memorial service 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. Visitation will be Sunday,
Nov. 27, from 4 until 8 p.m., with the family present to greet friends from 6 to
8 p.m., at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. Memorials may be
directed to First Presbyterian Church and the National Parkinson’s Foundation.
Richard was born Sept. 6,
1932, in Ames, the son of Manly John and Marguerite (Jeffries) Smith. At the age
of 5, Richard and his family moved to Grundy Center, and he received his
education there, graduating from Grundy Center High School in 1950. Richard then
attended Northwestern University, graduating in 1954. From 1954 to 1956, Richard
served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. From there, he attended Drake
University, graduating in 1959, with a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy.
On Jan. 24, 1965, Richard was united in marriage to Barbara L. Erbe in Boone.
After their marriage, the couple made Grundy Center their home. Richard was a
longtime owner of the Manly Drug Store in Grundy Center. Over the years he was
involved in many development efforts in the community, including speculative
homes, multiple housing units, a residential subdivision and mobile home park.
He took a leadership role on many boards and commissions. Richard was a member
of First Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center, where he served as ruling elder,
a member of the chancel choir, and was also involved in long-range planning. He
was a member of the Center Theater Board of Directors, the Grundy Center
Community Center Commission, and the Grundy Center Rotary Club, where he had
served as past president and assistant district governor. Richard was also a
member of the Grundy Center Ambassadors, and also the Grundy Center American
Legion Post No. 349. Since his retirement in 1999, Richard had several of his
most productive years despite the challenges he faced due to Parkinson’s and
coronary artery diseases. He built the AmericInn Motel and Suites of Grundy
Center and was the managing partner of the AmericInns of Iowa Falls and Webster
City. Most recently he was the developer of the Grundy County Welcome Center.
Together with his wife, his partner in life and business, he operated “As You
Like It” Hallmark Shop in Iowa Falls and Fashion Express ladies apparel store in
Grundy Center. Richard was honored by AmericInn International as Innkeeper of
the Year in 2001 and by Hallmark Cards on four occasions as recipient of the
coveted Retail Excellence Award accorded to the top 200 stores in the country.
He was named Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce in 1996 and
Outstanding Senior Presbyterian in 2003.
He is survived by his wife,
Barbara Smith of Grundy Center; one daughter, Janet Smith Kelleher and husband
Dan of Frisco, Texas; one son, Richard Manly Smith II (Rick) of Frisco,
Texas; four grandchildren, Katherine Louise Kelleher, Emily Barbara Kelleher,
Sarah Marguerite Kelleher and Daniel Richard Kelleher; and his motherin-law,
Ednamay Erbe of Boone.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, Manly and Marguerite Smith.
Gladys Louise Sheeler Anway
Published November
26, 2005, page
7
December 12, 1911 - November 24, 2005
HAMPTON—Gladys Louise Sheeler Anway, 93, of Hampton, died of
natural causes Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, at Franklin General Hospital Nursing
Facility in Hampton. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Inurnment will be in Hampton Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating.
Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Karen
K. Cakerice
Published November
26, 2005, page
7
Monday, November 21, 2005
GRUNDY CENTER—Karen K. Cakerice, 63, of rural Grundy Center,
died of natural causes Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at her home. Funeral services were
held Wednesday at Ivester Church of the Brethren, rural Grundy Center, with the
Rev. Tim Button-Harrison. Burial was in Sheller Cemetery, rural Eldora. Johnston
Funeral Home of Conrad was in charge of arrangements.
Warren H. Clemons
Published November
26, 2005, page
7
October 1, 1921 - November 25, 2005
ELDORA—Warren H. Clemons, 84, of Eldora, died from natural
causes Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
There will be public visitation from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday at Creps-Abels
Funeral Home in Eldora. Private family services will be on Monday with burial to
follow in the Eldora City Cemetery.
Elizabeth Eekhoff
Published November
26, 2005, page
7
December 18, 1917 - November 23, 2005
WELLSBURG—Elizabeth Eekhoff, 87, of Wellsburg, died
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley. Funeral
services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the First Christian
Reformed Church, rural Wellsburg, with the Rev. Tom Vos officiating. Burial will
follow in the church cemetery. Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg is in
charge of arrangements.
Dean S. Quintus
Published November
26, 2005, page
7
April 4, 1925 - November 23, 2005
HAMPTON—Dean S. Quintus, 80, of Hampton, died of natural
causes Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Hampton United
Methodist Church, with the Revs. David Schwechel and Jerry Miller officiating.
Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Garner. Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in
Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
11/26/2005
RITA
J. MASHEK
Published November
30, 2005, page
B-6
March 31, 1920 - November 27, 2005
F ORT DODGE—Rita J.
Mashek, 85, of Fort Dodge, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Trinity Regional
Medical Center. Rita’s wishes were that her body be donated to Creighton
University School of Medicine. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 10:30
a.m. at Holy Rosary Church with the Rev. Edward Girres officiating at the mass
of Christian burial. The Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home of Fort Dodge is in
charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be left to the Fort
Dodge Public Library or Hospice of Fort Dodge.
Rita Josephine McGrane was
born March 31, 1920, in Elma. As a young child she and her family moved to
Waterloo where she attended schools, graduating from Sacred Heart High
School in 1937. Rita then attended and graduated from Gates Business College in
Waterloo. On June 30, 1941, she was united in marriage to Edward D. Mashek in
Waterloo, where the couple established their home until 1949 when the family
moved to Fort Dodge. Rita was a homemaker. She was a member of the Catholic
Daughters of the Americas and a very active parishioner of Holy Rosary Church.
Surviving are her children, Joseph and wife Rosanne of Cedar
Rapids, Vicki Bailey and husband Dave of Dallas, Ore., Michael and wife Linda of
Temecula, Calif., Patrick and wife Darlene of West Des Moines, Rick and wife
Mary of Olathe, Kan., Kathy Moore and husband Bruce of Iowa Falls, and Rosie
Mashek of Charlotte, N.C.; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Clem McGrane of Texarkana, Texas.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Johanna
(Powers) McGrane; her husband, Ed; and a son, David.
CHARLOTTE
L. MCMILLEN
Published November
30, 2005, page
B-6
February 10, 1920 - November 27, 2005
 A LDEN—Charlotte
L. McMillen, 85, of Alden, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at Scenic Manor in Iowa
Falls. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the United
Methodist Church in Alden with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be
6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
Charlotte Louise Waterbury was born on Feb. 10, 1920, in
Storm Lake, the daughter of Frank and Lucy (Robinson) Waterbury. She graduated
from Storm Lake High School in 1937. On Feb. 25, 1940, Charlotte was united in
marriage with Lawrence Dagit in Storm Lake. She married Byron Polen on April 17,
1970, in Eldora. She later married Donald McMillen on April 24, 1986, at the
Morgan United Methodist Church in Dows. Charlotte was a member of the United
Methodist Church in Alden and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She
enjoyed flowers, her garden and pets, sports, fishing and spending time with her
family.
Mrs. McMillen is survived by her children, Larry Dagit and
wife Sue of Brookline Station, Mo., Cynthia Bell of Fountain Valley, Calif.,
Frank Dagit and wife Bev of Alden, Bill Dagit and wife Millie of Eldora, Connie
Edgerton and husband Richard of St. James, Minn., John Dagit and wife Karleen of
Cheyenne, Wyo., Bob Dagit and wife Joleen of Missouri Valley, Byron Dagit and
wife Nancy of DePere, Wis., Tom Dagit and wife Kathy of Iowa Falls, Charles
McMillen and wife Sharon of Marietta, Ga., and Sharon Monsrud and husband Kerry
of St. Paul Park, Minn.; 24 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands,
Lawrence Dagit, Byron Polen and Donald McMillen; a daughter, Mary Lu Dagit; and
a brother, Charles Waterbury.
EVERETT
‘CHUCK’ THURMOND
Published November
30, 2005, page
B-6
December 30, 1922 - November 26, 2005
W ILLIAMS—Everett
“Chuck” Thurmond, 82, of Williams, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. A gathering will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Fosters Chapel. Visitation will be before the gathering and a luncheon will follow. Burial will be in the Blairsburg Cemetery at a later date. Foster Funeral Home in Webster City is in charge of arrangements.
Everett Marion Thurmond, son of Henry and Eva Jaynes Thurmond, was born Dec. 30, 1922, in Blairsburg. He attended rural schools east of Blairsburg and graduated from Blairsburg High School. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army - Infantry in the European Theater of Action. Following his discharge, he returned to Williams and started his trucking business. His business was related to gravel delivery and road construction. Chuck was a member of the American Legion Post No. 191 of Webster City.
Chuck is survived by his sisters, Ethel Kunkle of Eagle Grove and Verdelle Correll of Victoriaville, Calif.; several nieces and nephews, including Rod Adams of Webster City, Denny Thurmond and Betty Wilde, both of Eagle Grove; and special friend Bernice Scallon of Williams.
He was preceded in death by brothers Clifford, Lloyd, Ray and Harry Thurmond; sisters Bessie Echelberger, Ada Banks, Leatha Kinzey, Nellie Adams and a sister in infancy.
Orval W. Knueppel
Published November
30, 2005, page
B-6
December 19, 1923 - November 26, 2005
HAMPTON—Orval W. Knueppel, 81, of Hampton, died of natural causes Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar Steven Frank officiating. Burial will be at Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Helen Kelsey Peugh
Published November
30, 2005, page
B-6
Saturday, November 26, 2005
STERLING, Ill.—Mary Helen Kelsey Peugh, 88, of Sterling, IL, formerly of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at the CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Sterling, with burial at the Peugh Cemetery, Coleta, IL. The Schilling Funeral Home of Sterling was in charge of arrangements.
Updated by Chuck Prickett
12/2/2005
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