Eva Lettow
December 3, 1912-December 1, 2006

December 6, 2006

AMES—Eva Lettow, 93, of Ames and formerly of Alden, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2006, at the Israel Family Hospice House, Ames.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, December 5, at the First United Methodist Church, Ames, with the Rev. Chuck Kelsey officiating. Inurnment was in the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden. The Linn’s Funeral Homes, Alden Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Eva Harms, was born on December 3, 1912 at Alden, the daughter of Henry Peters and Cena (Sweers) Harms. She graduated from the Alden Community Schools and attended Iowa State University where she was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. On June 20, 1937, she was united in marriage to Waldemar Otto “Spud” Lettow at Alden. Eva was a teacher and also did bookkeeping work.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Ames, and a member of the church women’s circle. She was a member of the Ames Lioness Club and the Ames Women’s Club. She received the International Lions’ Melvin Jones award for her introduction and development of the Lioness organization in the state of Iowa.

Eva Lettow is survived by her daughter, Avis Pohl of Ames; her son, Dennis Lettow and wife, Linda of West Des Moines; five grandchildren, Bion Pohl of Austin, Texas, Cena Crane and husband, William of Brooklyn, New York, Greg Lettow and wife, Kristen of Olathe, Kansas, Julie Kosman and husband, Kyle of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Jay Lettow of Des Moines; and four great-grandchildren, Alden Crane of Brooklyn, New York and Matthew Lettow, Paige Lettow and Joshua Lettow, all of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Cena Harms; her husband, Spud Lettow; three sisters, Gerta Baum, Alieda Palmer and Janett Barnum; and two brothers, Rudolph Harms and Richard Harms.
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Joye E. Crabb
Friday, December 1, 2006

December 6, 2006

HAMPTON—Joye E. Crabb, 83, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Friday, December 1, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital, Hampton.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 6, at the Salem Methodist Church in Chapin, with the Rev. Karl Watkins officiating. Burial will be in the Chapin Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Katherine "Kate" Hartman
Friday, December 1, 2006

December 6, 2006

HAMPTON—Katherine “Kate” Hartman, 92, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Friday, December 1, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility, Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 5, at the First Baptist Church in Buffalo Center, with the Rev. Dick Parker officiating. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery, Buffalo Center. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Betty Jean Winters
March 6, 1923-December 2, 2006

December 6, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Betty Jean Winters, 83, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2006, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility.

Private family graveside services were held on Monday, December 4, at the Union Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. John Chappel officiating. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Betty Jean Gaulke, was born on March 6, 1923 at Dows, the daughter of Elmer Albert and Elsie Mae (Hackley) Gaulke. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1941. On May 17, 1942, she was united in marriage to Clyde R. “Bounce” Winters at Bethany, Missouri. To this union one son, Gary was born. Betty worked as a retail store clerk for Dorothy’s Fashion and Molly Hummers in Iowa Falls.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 188, Iowa Falls and a former member of the Ladies of the Moose, Iowa Falls.

Betty Jean Winters is survived by her husband, “Bounce” Winters of Iowa Falls; her son, Gary Winters and wife, Christine of St. Joseph, Missouri; four grandchildren, Todd Winters and wife, Stacey of Olathe, Kansas, Matthew Winters of Overland Park, Kansas, Gina Boyd and husband, Brian of Denver, Colorado and Maggie Miller and husband, Ben of St. Joseph, Missouri; six great-grandchildren, Jack Winters of Olathe, Kansas and Aidan, Noah and Daniel Boyd of Denver, Colorado and Sam and Jake Judah of St. Joseph, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Elsie Gaulke; and two brothers, Kenneth Gaulke and Clair Gaulke.
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Paul Edward Dannen
Saturday, December 2, 2006

December 6, 2006

HAMPTON—Paul Edward Dannen, 63, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Saturday, December 2, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital, Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 4, at the Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield, with the Rev. Arthur J. Zewert and Pastor Randy Crane officiating. Burial was in the Zion Reformed Church Cemetery, rural Sheffield. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Electa Raisch
Saturday, December 2, 2006

December 6, 2006

HAMPTON—Electa Raisch, 81, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Saturday, December 2, 2006, at her home in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m., at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar Matthew Dent officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Brian Barhite
May 13, 1959-December 3, 2006

December 6, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Brian Barhite, 47, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, December 3, 2006, at his home, after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 7, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation is planned for 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, with family receiving friends from 6-8:00 p.m., at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Brian James Barhite, was born on May 13, 1959, and adopted by Charles Ivan and LaVonne Sue (King) Barhite. He received his education in Iowa Falls and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1977. Brian married Tamara Ann Pilchard on April 13, 1980, at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls. Brian worked for Iowa Falls Roofing, Concrete Products and Ellsworth Community College. He also owned his own business, B. B. Handy, later driving a truck for the Decker Truckline and Hawkeye Leisure Trailers.

Brian loved to help his wife garden as well as doing the fall canning for their winter supply of vegetables and spaghetti sauce. He enjoyed drag racing and spent four years building a 1972 Dodge Demon. Brian will be remembered as a fun-loving guy spending time with his granddaughters and as a person who would help anyone in need.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Tamara of Iowa Falls; sons, James Ivan Barhite and wife, Dana and Jason Brian Barhite, all of Iowa Falls; step-daughter, Michelle Marie Meyer and husband, Heath of Iowa Falls; granddaughter, April Izer Barhite of Popejoy and Iowa Falls; step-granddaughter, Veronica Elbert of Iowa Falls; half-brother, Mark Hilding and friend, Megan and his daughter, Chelsa of Troy, Missouri; half-sister, Michelle Turner and husband, David and their children, Alex, Taylor and Whitney of Foristell, Missouri; his birth mother, Dorothy Hilding and husband, Kenny; aunts, Maryjean Kinsinger of Iowa Falls and Tottie (May) King of Bullhead City Arizona; uncle, Lee King and his wife, Bernice of Chicago, Illinois; mother and father in-law, Robert and Eve Pilchard; brothers and sisters-in-law, Chris and Tayna Pilchard and their children, Monica and Miranda of Everett, Washington, Todd and Tracy and their children, Brittany and Brandon of Geneva and Teresa Hillis and husband, Glenn of Holmen, Wisconsin; and many more cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, LaVonne Sue Barhite and Charles Ivan Barhite; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Betty J. Trittien
March 23, 1927-December 3, 2006

December 6, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Betty J. Trittien, 79, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 6, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. T.J. Norman officiating. Burial will be in the Friends Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Jean Tjarks, was born on March 23, 1927 in Franklin County, the daughter of Minn O. and Agnes (Andersen) Tjarks. She attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools. On April 24, 1955, she was united in marriage to Kenneth E. Trittien in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Betty was a waitress and cook for many places in Iowa Falls.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, the Christian Women’s Fellowship and the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1331, Iowa Falls.

Betty Jean Trittien is survived by her husband, Ken Trittien of Iowa Falls; two sisters, Gladys Norris of Iowa Falls and Edna Mae Baker of Iowa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Minn and Agnes Tjarks; and one brother, Russell Tjarks.
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Jerry King
July 7, 1937-December 3, 2006

December 13, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Jerry King, 69, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2006, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 7, at the Church of the Open Bible, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Herb Kenyon officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry Lee King, was born on July 7, 1937 at Iowa City, the son of Edward August and Leah Amelia (Riley) King. He attended the Georgetown Country School. He worked for Mid-Iowa Workshop, at Iowa Falls, Marshalltown and Hampton.

Jerry King is survived by three sisters, Betty Riebkes and husband, Elmer of Alden, Grace Hornung of Iowa Falls and Rose Bahr of Hubbard; one brother, Cecil King and wife, Norma of Centralia, Missouri; and one brother-in-law, Lloyd Carlson of Mira Loma, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Leah King; two brothers, Lawrence King and Harold King; two sisters, Mae Carlson and June King; and two brothers-in-law, Ralph Hornung and Richard Bahr.
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Berdine Clair Heeren
Monday, December 4, 2006

December 6, 2006

DUMONT—Berdine Clair Heeren, 84, of Dumont, died of natural causes on Monday, December 4, 2006, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 7, at 11:00 a.m., at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont, with the Rev. Jay Amundson officiating. Burial will be held on Friday, December 8, in the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota. Visitation is Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to the time of service at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Marlys June Zorn
June 18, 1927-December 4, 2006

December 9, 2006

IOWA FALLS-Marlys June Zorn, 79, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2006, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Private family graveside services were held on Tuesday, December 5, at the Eastlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Eldora, with the Rev. Kenneth Krueger officiating. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Marlys June Newhall, was born on June 18, 1927 in Hardin County, the daughter of George W. and Emma (Bessman) Newhall. She attended the Maple Grove County School and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1944. On October 9, 1969, she was united in marriage to Harold Zorn. She was an office secretary for Dr. F. N. Cole of Iowa Falls, the Farmers Co-op Elevator and Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls. She had previously worked for the Woods Hotel and the Iowa Falls Credit Bureau.

She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls and the American Legion Auxiliary No. 188, Iowa Falls.

Marlys Zorn is survived by her husband, Harold Zorn of the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls; one sister, Jan Anway of Eldora; two brothers, Kenneth Newhall and wife, Kathlyn of Iowa Falls and Lowell Newhall and wife, Marrian of Dumont; a stepson, Victor Zorn and wife, Mary of Williams; two step-daughters, Peggie Van Den Brink and husband, Gary of Spirit Lake and Karen Nichols and husband, Royce of Hubbard; two step-grandchildren, Jamie Corbin and Jeremy Mersman; two step-great-grandchildren, Tiffany Mersman and Riley Corbin; one niece, Marcia Roll of Grundy Center; a nephew, Russell Newhall and wife, Rebecca of Dumont; one great-niece, Alicia Roll of Dumont; and one great-nephew, Thomas Newhall of Dumont.
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Delos Harry Dohlman
Monday, December 4, 2006

December 9, 2006

HAMPTON—Delos Harry Dohlman, of Hampton, died on Monday, December 4, 2006, at the Mercy Hospital in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 8, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar Matthew Dent officiated. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Blanche L. Saint
December 26, 1919-December 5, 2006

December 9, 2006

ELDORA-Blanche L. Saint, 86, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 8, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eldora, with the Rev. Corey Larson officiating. Burial followed in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.

Blanche was born on December 26, 1919, at home in rural Green City, Missouri, the daughter of Allen and Addie (Roush) McGill. As a youngster, Blanche and her family moved to Hardin County. On November 7, 1936, Blanche was united in marriage to Erwyn Saint at the Church of Christ in Eldora. After their marriage, they made their home in rural Eldora.

Blanche’s husband, Erwyn died in 1990, and she continued to make Eldora her home. Blanche was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eldora. She was a wonderful housekeeper and mother who was loved by all.

She is survived by two daughters, Corrine Christian and her husband, Ray of Des Moines and Joanne Smith of Eldora; one son, Ron Saint of Orange, California; four grandchildren, Jason Smith and his wife, Kellie of Eldora, Stacey Frerichs of Clarion, Heather Saint of Orange, California and Tina Silva of Eldora; four great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Silva, Hannah Frerichs, Justyn Smith and Olyvia Smith; one sister-in-law, Dorotha McGill of Centerville; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Erwyn; one grandson, Ron Saint Jr.; six sisters, Roxie, Lola, Ona, Bertha, Sally and Hazel; and five brothers, George, Bill, Ora, Virgil and Milton.
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Delbert J. Lindaman
Thursday, December 7, 2006

December 13, 2006

WELLSBURG—Delbert J. Lindaman, 84, of Wellsburg, died on Thursday, December 7, 2006, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 11, at the East Friesland Presbyterian Church, rural Ackley, with Pastor Bruce Baillie and Lay Pastor Lynn Arends officiating. Burial followed in the Shiloh Cemetery in Wellsburg. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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Angie E. Peterson
September 8, 1906-December 8, 2006

December 13, 2006

ALDEN—Angie E. Peterson, 100, of Alden, died on Friday, December 8, 2006, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 11, at the United Methodist Church, Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home of Alden was in charge of the arrangements.

Angie Elizabeth Peterson, was born on September 8, 1906 in Williams, the daughter of Charles Madden and Ida (Haines) Madden. On February 11, 1925, she was united in marriage to Elmer Peterson in Webster City.

She enjoyed working for her church and community, playing cards, hand work, knitting and crocheting. She was a member of the Cemetery Society, Senior Citizens, Women’s Club, Church Society and a member of the United Methodist Church in Alden.

She is survived by her son, Dennis Peterson and wife, Lindsay of Duncombe; and grandchildren, Alan Peterson, Denise Tougas, Kevin Peterson, Arlan Peterson, Michael Peterson and Scotti Peterson.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three sisters; and two brothers.
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Adolph Sevde
January 13, 1917-December 8, 2006

December 13, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Adolph Sevde, 89, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2006, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 11, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Luther Adolph Sevde, was born on January 13, 1917 at Radcliffe, the son of Ole M. and Lottie (Sporland) Sevde. He attended the Country School. He served with the U.S. Army from January 14, 1941 to July 23, 1945 during World War II, serving with the 4th Recon Mechanical Squadron at Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe battles in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theater. On August 12, 1943, he was united in marriage to Martha Marie Tynning at her parents home in Story City. He was employed at the Roland Elevator, owned the Sevde Shell Station, Story City, the Westside Mobile Station, Iowa Falls and the Sevde Mac Tool Company.

He was a member of the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls and a former member and board member of the Meadow Hill Golf Club, Iowa Falls. He loved fishing, woodworking and golfing.

Adolph Sevde is survived by his wife, Martha M. Sevde of Iowa Falls; two sons, Harley D. Sevde of Iowa Falls and Gary P. Sevde and wife, Cynthia of Atkins; one daughter, Linda M. Fank of Iowa Falls; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Lillian Steubach of Dana Point, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ole and Lottie Sevde; one brother, Ernest Sevde; and one son-in-law, Clarence Fank.
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Nathan Keninger
March 21, 1987-December 8, 2006

December 13, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Nathan Keninger, 19, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2006, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, due to complications of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 12, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the St. Mark’s Catholic Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

A memorial fund has been established and may be directed to the MDA Association c/o Regina Keninger, 912 River St., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

Nathan Lee Keninger, was born on March 21, 1987 at Iowa Falls, the son of Mark and Regina (Johnson) Keninger. He received his education at Iowa Falls and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 2005. Nathan was currently attending Ellsworth Community College.

He was a member of the St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Iowa Falls. Nathan enjoyed anything with computers, especially designing Web pages and hosting online tournaments. He was actively involved with MDA fundraisers and enjoyed his time with his family and faithful companions Oreo and Jenny.

Survivors include his mother, Regina Keninger of Iowa Falls; his father, Mark Keninger of Ackley; brother, Trevor Keninger of Iowa Falls; sister, Holli Keshwani and husband, Dinesh of West Des Moines; maternal grandparents, Henry and Eileen Johnson of Parkersburg; and paternal grandfather, Joseph Keninger of Ackley.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Beverly Keninger.
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Earl V. Hofsommer
January 27, 1920-December 8, 2006

December 16, 2006

DOWS—Earl V. Hofsommer, 86, of Dows, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2006, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 14, at the Morgan United Methodist Church, Dows, with the Rev. David Gobeli officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Dows. The Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home in Dows was in charge of the arrangements.

Earl Vernie Hofsommer, son of Charles and Gladys (Carpenter) Hofsommer, was born on January 27, 1920 near Dows. Earl attended country school near Dows, later moving to Rowan where he attended school there. On September 8, 1940, Earl was united in marriage to June Holmes. They are the parents of two children. Earl worked as a mechanic for two years and began farming in 1942. Earl also raised hogs and cattle for many years. He had his own seed business for 41 years.

Earl loved machinery, his shop and creating and inventing tools. He had the mind of an engineer. He built many things, the last project that he finished was a backhoe for his skid loader. He also built an electric Ferris wheel for his great-grandchildren who loved riding on it. Earl experimented with raising emu for a short time, which was fascinating to many.

Earl loved taking June to Branson, Missouri, where they celebrated many wedding anniversaries. Earl was a member of the Morgan United Methodist Church where he served on many committees, a member of the Dows Lions Club, and soil commissioner for several years. He loved bowling, basketball, watching his great-grandchildren play sports, and listening to them sing and play music. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and thoroughly enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Earl is survived by his wife, June; his son, Dean (Sandra) Hofsommer of Story City; his daughter, Mary (Bob) Moody of Battle Ground, Washington; three grandchildren, Sherry (Kevin) Ellis of Dows, Carry (Jason) Sanderson of Lincoln, Nebraska and Jason Earl (Marcia) Hofsommer of Story City; seven great-grandchildren, Kenley Ellis, Keldon Earl Ellis, Korey Ellis, Alanna Sanderson, Shelby Sanderson, Amanda Hofsommer and Nicholas Hofsommer; his sister, Margaret Dubois of Memence, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Evelyn; and three brothers, Walter, Roy and Dale.
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Lillian Guard
Saturday, December 9, 2006

December 13, 2006

RADCLIFFE—Lillian Guard, 86, of Radcliffe, died on Saturday, December 9, 2006, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 12, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Wayne J. Mourlam
Sunday, December 10, 2006

December 13, 2006

CLARION—Wayne J. Mourlam, 71, of Clarion, died on Sunday, December 10, 2006, at the USA Healthcare Center, Clarion.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 12, at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center, Webster City, with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery. The Foster Funeral & Cremation Center was in charge of the arrangements.
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Grace Hippen
Monday, December 11, 2006

December 13, 2006

WELLSBURG—Grace Hippen, 78, of Wellsburg, died on Monday, December 11, 2006, at her home while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice and her family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 14, at the Faith Presbyterian Church in rural Ackley, with the Rev. Tim Diehl and the Rev. Allen McClure officiating. Burial will follow in the Faith Presbyterian Church Cemetery in rural Ackley. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg.
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Robert L. Harper
May 18, 1932-December 12, 2006

NEW HARTFORD—Robert L. Harper, 74, of New Hartford and formerly of Iowa Falls, died of mantle cell lymphoma on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, December 16, at the New Hartford United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Fairfield Township Cemetery, near New Hartford. The Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert was born on May 18, 1932 in Iowa Falls, the son of Lyle H. and Clara (Klopp) Harper. He married Marlene Bailey on January 13, 1951 in Des Moines. He was a graduate of the Iowa Falls High School and farmed near Iowa Falls and New Hartford. Robert was also an independent truck driver and a member of the New Hartford United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene of New Hartford; two sons, Michael (Barb) Harper of New Hartford and Jack (Karolyn) Harper of Prairie City; a daughter, Karen (Jerry) Nielsen of Dike; eight grandchildren, Shelly Horak, Amy Jo (Shane) Warnke, Matthew (Alicia) Harper, Kandice Harper, Chad Harper, Daniel Nielsen, Nick Nielsen and Katie Nielsen; five great-grandchildren, Adam Warnke, Grace, Wil and Nile Horak and Ruby Harper; a sister-in-law, Amy Bailey of Hiawassee, Georgia; and five nephews, David (Joanne) Beall, John Beall, Richard (Jody) Waggoner, Mark Waggoner and Andrew (Carrie) Waggoner.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kristi Gibbs; and a sister, Joan Beall.
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John Philip Michaelson
December 28, 1918-December 12, 2006

December 16, 2006

HUBBARD—John Philip Michaelson, 87, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 16, at 1:30 p.m., at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. Burial will be in the Hubbard Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.

John Philip Michaelson, was born on December 28, 1918, on a farm near Blue Earth, Minnesota. He was one of five children born to John E. and Charlotte (Hendrickson) Michaelson. He began his education in a rural school near Blue Earth. When “Mike” was 9 years old, his father died and his family moved to the Hubbard area in Iowa, where he graduated from the Hubbard Community School in 1936. He attended and graduated from the University of Iowa, which was interrupted by four years of active duty in the U.S. Army. Mike was a decorated veteran serving in Europe during World War II. On October 24, 1948, he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Boeke at the Zion Church in Hubbard. He worked for Remington-Rand (Unisys) for almost 30 years. He began his own business, Office Systems Division, Inc., from which he retired. He lived in Johnston for 16 years and moved to Bloomington, Minnesota 11 years ago.

Those thankful for having shared his life include three daughters, Kristin Michaelson of Roseville, Minnesota, Elizabeth Trister of St. Paul, Minnesota and Margret Michaelson and her husband, Paul Sylvestre of Minneapolis, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; and one sister, Helen Harrison of Hampshire, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; and three sisters, Marjorie and Elaine Michaelson and Janice Rieks.
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John D. Meister
February 7, 1926-December 13, 2006

December 16, 2006

ELDORA—John D. Meister, 80, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center.

Following cremation, private family memorial services will be held at the Gifford United Methodist Church. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.

John was born on February 7, 1926 in Manning, the youngest son of John and Anna (Grau) Meister. John’s childhood years were spent on a farm near Carroll. He often talked of his childhood years with his pet dog, Shep. Shep is said to have saved Johnnie (as he was called in his earlier years) from drowning while swimming in the river as a child. He also reminisced of his childhood pony and surviving being run over by a tractor.

John married Luella Hoffman and to this union six children were born. John and Luella later divorced. Johnnie started his career as a truck driver for Omaha Cold Storage in Carroll and he continued in the trucking field his entire career. John’s life was devoted to his family and trucking and he retired in 1989. After retirement he lived in Newton. He moved to Eldora in 1997 to be closer to his son, Wayne and family. John became a resident of the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center in 2005.

He is survived by his sons, LeRoy (Chris) Meister of Tempe, Arizona, Russell (Jean) Meister of Hubbard, John (Lori Rinehart) Meister of Des Moines and Wayne (Karen) Meister of Eldora; daughters, Janice (Bob) Porter of Columbia, Missouri and Shirley (Curt) Bunte of Hubbard; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his brother, Everett; and sisters, Annie Nelson and Madge Pluckham.
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Lula Mildred Amundson
Wednesday, December 13, 2006

January 13, 2007

RADCLIFFE—Lula Mildred Amundson, 95, formerly of Radcliffe, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at the Hubbard Care Center Inc. in Hubbard.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe. Her cremated remains will be buried in the Radcliffe Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Boeke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Sandra Ann Trangsrud
September 3, 1954-December 14, 2006

December 16, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Sandra Ann Trangsrud, 52, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

A time of visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 17, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m., on Monday, December 18, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ, Alden.

Sandra Ann Smuck, was born on September 3, 1954, to Herbert and Katherine Bennett Smuck. She attended the Alden Community School, graduating in 1972. She attended the Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota, graduating with an A.A.S. degree. On October 12, 1979, she was united in marriage to Stephen Turner. To this union three children were born, one son, Sam and twin daughters, Stephanie and Shanna. Her second marriage was to Mark Trangsrud on February 14, 1995 in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Sandra is survived by her children, Sam Turner of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Stephanie Rapp and Shanna Turner of Iowa Falls; step-sons, Jayson and Brandon Trangsrud of Waukpala, South Dakota and Joseph Trangsrud of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota; brothers, Steve Smuck and wife, Randi of Alden and Stacy Smuck and wife, Becky of Rigby, Idaho; sisters, Susan Smuck and friend, Rick Hoversten of Alden, Sally Waldroupe and husband, Dale of Iowa Falls and Sheryl Goodknight and husband, Terry of Iowa Falls; two grandsons, Tate and Isaiah; and two step-grandchildren.

Sandra was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; her parents; and her husband, Mark Trangsrud.
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Karen C. Crandall
Thursday, December 14, 2006

December 20, 2006

ELDORA—Karen C. Crandall, 89, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Thursday, December 14, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 19, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eldora, with the Rev. Corey Larson officiating. Burial followed in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Hazel Pedersen
Thursday, December 14, 2006

December 20, 2006

AMES—Hazel Pedersen, 85, of Ames, and formerly of Radcliffe, died on Thursday, December 14, 2006, at her assisted living apartment in Story City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 18, at the Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery in Radcliffe. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Tim A. Matthias
Friday, December 15, 2006

December 20, 2006

ELDORA—Tim A. Matthias, 62, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Friday, December 15, 2006, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Following cremation, memorial services were held on Tuesday, December 19, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora with the Rev. David Splett of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora officiating.
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Judith "Judy" A. Rieman
Friday, December 15, 2006

December 20, 2006

HAMPTON—Judith “Judy” A. Rieman, 60, of Hampton, died from natural causes on Friday, December 15, 2006, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 19, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Karl Watkins from the Salem Methodist Church in Chapin officiating. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield.
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William "Bill" J. Riley
Friday, December 15, 2006

December 20, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—William J. “Bill” Riley of Scottsdale, Arizona and Clear Lake, died on Friday, December 15, 2006 at his home, after a battle with cancer.

Riley grew up in Iowa Falls and had a successful broadcasting career at KRNT radio and television in Des Moines.

Memorial services for Bill Riley have been postponed, due to the health of Anne Riley, who is currently hospitalized in Scottsdale, Arizona. Memorials in Bill Riley’s behalf may be made to the Des Moines Zoo and the Cancer Society of Iowa.
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Dr. Archibald Lobb Jr.
October 29, 1918-December 16, 2006

December 23, 2006

MIAMISBURG, Ohio—Dr. Archibald Lobb Jr., 88, of Miamisburg, Ohio and formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, December 16, 2006, after admission to the Hospice of Dayton, Ohio, following a short illness.

He was born on October 29, 1918 in Memphis, Tennessee. As a young man he attended the Pentecost-Garrison School, Memphis and the Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tennessee. After serving in the Army in the European theater during World War II, Archie attained his degree in Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. While there he met his wife, Jacquelyn Florence Christianson. Before returning to Memphis they were married in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Lobb practiced podiatric medicine until his retirement.

After retirement, Archie and Jacquelyn “Jackie” continued to live in Memphis for almost 15 years (except for a year in Hardy, Arkansas) until moving to Iowa Falls. After Jackie’s death in 1999, Archie moved to Miamisburg to share the home of his only child, Arthur Christian Lobb. Archie enjoyed fencing, sailing and amateur radio. He especially enjoyed volunteering for church functions and Meals-On-Wheels. He was a member of the Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Memphis and St. Matthew’s by the Bridge in Iowa Falls.

In lieu of flowers, please send any memorials to St. Matthew’s by the Bridge, Iowa Falls. A memorial service is being planned at the Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, with burial in Alden next to his wife.

Archie (nicknamed “Pops” by many who knew him in Ohio) made brighter all of the lives he touched. He was kind, loving, vivacious and a true gentleman.

Arrangements entrusted to the Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering, Ohio.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Glenn D. Smuck
Saturday, December 16, 2006

December 23, 2006

ALDEN—Glenn D. Smuck, 86, of rural Alden, died on Saturday, December 16, 2006, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Glenn Smuck’s body will be cremated. No services are being planned. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard is handling the arrangements.
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Maurice J. Belken
August 24, 1917- December 17, 2006

December 20, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Maurice J. Belken, 89, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, December 17, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital.

Family memorial services will be held at a later date. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Maurice John Belken, was born on August 24, 1917 at Iowa Falls, the son of Frank and Susan (Stonebreaker) Belken. He received his education in the local schools. Maurice was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae Fistler on November 11, 1939 at Hampton. Maurice served his country in World War II with the U.S. Navy. He was an iron worker with Iron Workers Local 67, Des Moines, until his retirement in 1980.

He was a member of the St. Mark Church and American Legion Hyman-Peavey Post No. 188.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Dorothy of Iowa Falls; two sons, Jerry Belken and wife, Margaret of Charlotte, North Carolina and Jim Belken and wife, Linda of Alden; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and one brother.
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Michael Dean Azeltine
March 13, 1951-December 17, 2006

December 23, 2006

NEWTON—Michael Dean Azeltine, died on Sunday, December 17, 2006, at his home with his parents at his side.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, December 30, at the First United Methodist Church of Iowa Falls. Lunch will be served following the services. Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Michael was born in Iowa Falls on March 13, 1951. He attended schools in Iowa Falls, St. Louis and Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. He was awarded a scholarship by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and graduated from the DeVeaux Prep School in Niagara Falls, New York. He then attended the University of Iowa. Michael was active in Boy Scouts, achieving the highest honor of Eagle Scout. He worked in construction in Iowa and Colorado. In his later years, he developed an avid interest in the restoration of pottery. His clients were from all areas of the United States.

He was proceeded in death by a brother, Anthony; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

He is survived by his parents, Dean and Mary Azeltine; and brothers, Jeffrey, Gregory and Bradley and their families.
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Arnold W. "Bud" Hansen
February 26, 1921-December 17, 2006

December 23, 2006

ROLFE—Arnold W. “Bud” Hansen, 85, of Rolfe, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2006, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 20, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Brian King officiating. Burial was in the Clinton Garfield Cemetery, Rolfe. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

Arnold Watson Hansen, was born on February 26, 1921 at Rolfe, the son of Lawrence Anthony and Hylah Lavina (Hayward) Hansen. He attended the Rolfe Elementary School and graduated from the Rolfe High School with the class of 1939. On December 8, 1943, he was united in marriage to Evelyn May Strait at the Presbyterian Church, Rolfe. To this union three children were born, Larry A., Darla M. and Marcia K. They were lifelong residence of Rolfe. “Bud” (as he was known) worked for L.A. Hansen and Son Road Construction with his father and then became owner/operator of Hansen Dozer and Dirt Work, retiring in 1979. He also did mechanical repair, was an inventor of gadgets and a machinist engineer.

He loved sports and was a member of the Rolfe basketball teams who won Iowa State Championships in 1934-35, 1936-37 and 1938-39. He loved to play pool, cards and had hobbies with model airplanes, go-carts and stock cars. He was a member of the Rolfe Presbyterian Church.

Bud Hansen is survived by his children, Larry Hansen of Waverly, Darla Hansen and husband, Randy of Iowa Falls and Marcia Marchant and husband, Roger of Iowa Falls; four grandchildren, Andrew Watson Hansen, Michael Paul Hansen, Roger Dean Marchant and Robin Kay (Marchant) Wagner; and four great-grandchildren, Madison Janea Hansen, Alivia Mae Hansen, Rayne NaKayla Wagner and Reeve Hezekiah Wagner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, L. A. and Hylah Hansen; his wife, Evelyn Hansen; a great-grandson, Reed John Wagner; and two sisters, Marjorie Strait and Cleo Perrin.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Jeff C. Christensen
April 3, 1954-December 17, 2006

December 27, 2006

KENNEBUNK, Maine—Jeff C. Christensen, 52, of Kennebunk, Maine and formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, December 17, 2006, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 28, at the United Methodist Church in Alden. Family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 27, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Jeffrey Curtis Christensen, was born on April 3, 1954 in Hampton, the son of Raymond and Frankie (Sisco) Christensen.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte of Kennebunk; step-children, Wendy Isbell and her husband, Robert of Dothan, Alabama, Daniel Johnson and his wife, Michelle of Durham, North Carolina and Christine Johnson of Durham; step-grandchildren, Beckie, Haley and Jacob Isbell of Dothan, and Addison Johnson of Durham; father, Raymond Christensen and his wife, Kate of Iowa Falls; his mother, Frankie Tjarks and her husband, Ace of Iowa Falls; two brothers, Kelly Christensen of Des Moines and Marshall Christensen and his wife, Linda of Iowa Falls; two step-brothers, Chris Andersen and his wife, Anita of Mason City and Dale Andersen and his wife, Kathy of Kirksville, Missouri; a step-sister-in-law, Diane Andersen of Iowa Falls; and five step-sisters, Judy Andersen of Omaha, Nebraska, Beverly Ford of Des Moines, Cathy VanWinkle and her husband, Chuck of Omaha, Gloria Zimmerman and her husband, Tom of North Mankato, Minnesota and Darla Andersen of Marshalltown.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Raymond Christensen; and his step-brother, John Andersen.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Dr. Archibald Lobb
Sunday, December 17, 2006

January 17, 2007

MIAMISBURG, Ohio—Dr. Archibald Lobb, 88, of Miamisburg, Ohio, a former resident of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2006.

A memorial service will be held at the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Iowa Falls, on Friday, January 19, 2007, at 3:00 p.m., followed by a committal in the Alden Cemetery.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Wilma Pauline Fitch
Monday, December 18, 2006

December 23, 2006

ALLISON—Wilma Pauline Fitch, 84, of Allison, died from natural causes on Monday, December 18, 2006, at the Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Blank officiating. Burial will be in the Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Lyla P. VanHorn
Monday, December 18, 2006

December 23, 2006

SHEFFIELD—Lyla P. VanHorn, 64, of Sheffield, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2006, at the Mercy Surgery Center in Mason City.

A funeral service was held on Friday, December 22, at the Zion Reformed Church, rural Sheffield, with the Rev. Arthur J. Zewert and the Rev. Virgil Dykstra officiating. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Richard H. "Dick" Fredericks
January 22, 1920-December 19, 2006

December 23, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Richard H. “Dick” Fredericks, 86, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 22, at the First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Dave Schwechel officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Richard Henry Fredericks, was born on January 22, 1920, the son of Gustav Henry and Della (Shafer) Fredericks. He attended Iowa Falls Grade Schools and Elgin, Illinois, High School, graduating with the class of 1938. He started making tools at the age of 15. He farmed in Kansas from 1938 to 1942 and also owned and operated the R. H. Fredericks Company. In 1942, he moved to Franklin County, Iowa and while farming was his major occupation, he owned and operated the Falls Tools Co., Inc. He served with the U.S. Army from August 26, 1944 to August 30, 1946, serving in the Asiatic, Pacific and Philippine Campaigns. He also served with the Army of Occupation after the defeat of Japan.

Richard was united in marriage to Virginia Lee Tvedt on December 24, 1948 at Montour. To this union three children were born, Jeannette, Paul and Eric. Dick attended the First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, was a member of the original Iowa Falls Boat Club, the Off the Record Club and the Sky Rangers in the 1940s and 1950s.

Dick Fredericks is survived by his wife, Virginia Fredericks of Iowa Falls; one daughter, Jeannette Fredericks-Weber and husband, John of Early; two sons, Paul Fredericks and wife, Barbara of Alden and Eric Fredericks and wife, Debra of Iowa Falls; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustav and Della Fredericks.
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Merlin Bangasser
Tuesday, December 19, 2006

December 23, 2006

ACKLEY—Merlin Bangasser, 84, of Ackley, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 22, at the Faith Presbyterian Church in rural Ackley, with burial in the Faith Presbyterian Cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Robert L. Poland
December 27, 1921-December 23, 2006

December 27, 2006

KEWANEE, Illinois—Robert L. Poland, 84, of Kewanee, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2006, at the Kewanee General Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 28, at the First Church of God, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Stephen Acheson officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Robert Leonard Poland, was born on December 27, 1921 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the son of Clarence Franklin and Ada Mae (Keller) Poland. He graduated from the Buckeye, Iowa Community Schools as valedictorian of the class of 1939. He graduated from Ellsworth College in 1941. On December 15, 1941, Robert was united in marriage to Mildred Kathryn Meyer at the Moody Bible Church, by the Rev. Harold Ironside. To this union four children were born, Robert, Beth, Karen and Linda.

During his lifetime, he had many careers, farmer in Buckeye, machinist in Dows, engineer for John Deere in Waterloo, owner of Poland Manufacturing in Iowa Falls, design engineer for Kewanee Machinery and Conveyer, owner of Poland engineering, Kewanee, engineer for International Harvester, Hinsdale, Illinois and then retried due to illness from the Rock Island Arsenal at the age of 72. He missed work and wished to go back during his remaining years. He was a man of great integrity, a great sense of humor and quick wit and was admired by many and loved beyond measure by his family.

Robert L. Poland is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mildred K. Poland of Kewanee; his son, Robert Frederick Poland and wife, Carolyn of University Place, Washington; his daughters, Beth Levaun Penn and husband, Don of Normal, Illinois, Karen Ann DeConinck and husband, Albert of Kewanee and Linda Kay Buck and husband, Tim of Dunlap, Illinois; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ada Poland; an infant daughter, Kathy Poland; and two grandchildren, Marybeth Kathryn Poland and Ryon Ashley Poland.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Arnold "Arnie" Sielaff
October 18, 1914-December 26, 2006

January 3, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Arnold “Arnie” Sielaff, 92, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2006, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 30, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, with full military honors provided by the U.S. Army. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Arnold Paul Sielaff, was born on October 18, 1914, at his parents home southeast of Buckeye, the son of Fred W. and Minnie B. (Fuhrman) Sielaff. He attended country school and graduated from the Buckeye High School with the class of 1931. On November 19, 1939, he was united in marriage to Doris A. Spoor at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. To this union two children were born, Helen and William. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and then with the U.S. Army, retiring as a captain in 1974. He farmed and was also a pilot, enjoying both.

Arnie Sielaff is survived by his wife, Doris Sielaff of Iowa Falls; daughter, Helen Hartman of Iowa Falls; son, William Sielaff and wife, Lin of Grayson, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Steven Brauer of Iowa Falls and Laura Johnson and husband, Stephen of Lawrence, Kansas; two great-grandchildren, Blake and Abby; and two sisters, Rosina Sielaff of Iowa Falls and Freda Oakland of Eldora.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Minnie Sielaff; five sisters; and two brothers.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Gunner Dean Brannick
September 17, 2006-December 28, 2006
 
January 3, 2007

IOWA CITY—Gunner Dean Brannick, 3-month-old son of Amber D. Brannick, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2006, at the University Hospitals, Iowa City.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 2, at the Linn’s Funeral Home Chapel, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Brian King officiating. Burial was in the Hazel Green Cemetery, rural Ackley.

Gunner was born at 5:15 p.m., on September 17, 2006, at the University Hospital, Iowa City, son of Amber D. Brannick. He weighed 13 ounces and was 9 inches long. He was blessed on September 24, 2006, by the Rev. Randy J. Langner at the University Hospitals. He was baptized on December 28, 2006, by Chaplain Harold Scheers at the University Hospitals.

Gunner is survived by his mother, Amber Brannick of Iowa Falls; maternal grandparents, Deborah DeVries-Brannick of Iowa Falls, Christopher Paul Cory of Eldora and William (Tracy) Brannick Jr. of Iowa Falls; maternal great-grandparents, Donna DeVries and Evelyn Brannick, both of Iowa Falls and Mickey Rolph of Eldora; great-great-grandmother, Arlene Knott of Iowa Falls; an uncle, Dustin Brannick of Iowa Falls; two step-aunts, Leslie Ann Cory of Marshalltown and Cassie Brannick of Iowa Falls; and three step-uncles, Cole Brannick, Seth Branncik and Slayton Brannick, all of Iowa Falls.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Rocky DeVries and William Brannick Sr.
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Clara I. Numelin
Friday, December 29, 2006

December 30, 2006

MASON CITY—Clara I. Numelin, 99, of Mason City, formerly of Thornton, died on Friday, December 29, 2006, at the I.O.O.F. Nursing Facility in Mason City.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 2, at the Coulter Cemetery in Coulter. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Connie Smith Wood
August 8, 1965-December 29, 2006

January 6, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Connie Smith Wood, 41, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, December 29, 2006, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at the Evangelical Free Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Hazel Green Cemetery, rural Ackley. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Connie Smith Wood, was born on August 8, 1965 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Clarence and Luella (Fischer) Smith. She received her early education at the Ackley-Geneva School and graduated with the class of 1983. Connie received her associate’s degree in swine management from Ellsworth College, her bachelor’s degree in human services from Buena Vista University and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Northern Iowa.

Connie was a social worker for the University of Northern Iowa and the Iowa Coalition For Domestic Violence Against Women. She was a member of NOCC of Iowa and National Student Association. Connie enjoyed working with children and was thankful for the people she met and learned from and their lives they shared with her. Connie was especially proud of her children and the young adults they have become.

Survivors include her sons, Nathan See of Ankeny, Nicholis See of Iowa Falls and foster son, Troy Martin of Webster City; mother, Luella Smith and her special friend, Lloyd Maifield of Iowa Falls; brothers, Ken Smith and his wife, Mary of Ackley, Ron Smith and his wife, Sara of Ackley and Jim Smith and his wife, Karyl of Waverly; a sister, Pat Smith of Newton; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Roy and Hazel Fischer and Hershel and Dorothy Smith; an uncle, Frank Smith; and a cousin, Daryl Mennen.
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Ilene Minnie Hill
April 21, 1919-December 30, 2006

January 3, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Ilene Minnie Hill, 87, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, December 30, 2006, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 2, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Ilene Minnie Hill, was born on April 21, 1919 at Corning, the daughter of Ira and Ethel (Garner) Martin. Her family moved to a farm near Rowan. Ilene attended and graduated from the Clarion High School with the class of 1937. Ilene taught country school for two years. She married Arthur Truman Hill on May 21, 1939, at Rowan. Ilene was a homemaker in addition to helping out on the farm.

Survivors include three daughters, Janice Gregory and husband, Dr. Richard of Vermillion, South Dakota, Judy Duckett and husband, Ronald of Randalia and Janet Kaufman and husband, Larry of Ankeny; two sons, Steven Hill and wife, Sandy of Geneva and Stan Hill of Cedar Rapids; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Esther Gardalen of Clear Lake and Evelyn Vulgamott of Ames.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two sisters, Ella Askelsen and Iris Johnson.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007