Leona E.  Hackbarth
January 16, 1909-February 1, 2006

February 4, 2006, page 8

IOWA FALLS—Leona E. (Gorder) Hackbarth, 97, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at the Scenic Manor Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 4, at the Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel, with the Rev. Don Preston officiating. Burial will be in the Northlawn Cemetery.

Leona Evelyn Gorder, was born on January 16, 1909 in rural Popejoy, to Emma (Ellingson) and Chris Gorder. She graduated from the Dows High School. On January 15, 1938, she was married to Verlynn D. Hackbarth in Iowa Falls. They farmed east of Dows until 1959, when they moved to Iowa Falls. She worked as a clerk at the Popejoy grocery store and also as a waitress at The Princess Café in Iowa Falls prior to her marriage. She later worked at the Iowa Falls Junior High School in the lunchroom and had a rooming house for college students. She was a farmer’s wife, raised six children and was a Rawleigh sales consultant.

Leona is survived by her children, Marlys (Robert) Smith of Monona, Barbara (Richard) Thompson of Monona, Norma Jacober of Columbia, Missouri, Judy (David) Orth of Ankeny and Randy Hackbarth of Iowa Falls; daughter-in-law, Jeanne Hackbarth of Waterloo; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one brother, Wally Gorder of Iowa Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Verlynn in 1993; one son, Verle in 2000; one brother, Dale Gorder; and one sister, Avon Price.
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MERLE "MIKE" E. GROFF
August 16, 1920-February 2, 2006

February 8, 2006, page B-6

IOWA FALLS—Merle “Mike” E. Groff, 85, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2006, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 7, at the Bethel Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Steve Hill officiating. Burial was in the Berlin Cemetery, Jackson Township, Owasa. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

Merle Eugene Groff, was born on August 16, 1920 at Possieville, the son of Eugene and Daisy (Volk) Groff. He attended rural grade schools and graduated high school from the Steamboat Rock Community Schools. On December 25, 1943, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Cecile Oleson at the Baptist Church Parsonage, Eldora. To this union six children were born, Larry, Gary, Terry, Sharon, Connie and Sandi. Mike was employed as an equipment operator for American Cyanamid, Alden, retiring in 1986.

Mike Groff is survived by his wife, Marjorie Groff of Iowa Falls; his children, Larry Groff and wife, Sharon of Cheboygan, Michigan, Gary Groff and wife, Sharon, Terry Groff, Sharon Kiroff and husband, James, Connie Allen and husband, Ray, all of Iowa Falls and Sandi Thorson and husband, Phillip of Marshalltown; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Marie Nehring of Mason City; and one sister-in-law, Bonnie Johnston of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Daisy Groff; one daughter-in-law, Carol Groff; one grandson, David Allen; one great-grandson, Zachary Arends; and one brother, Kenneth Groff.
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Ruby Hallett
February 28, 1926-February 2, 2006

February 8, 2006, page B-6

UNION—Ruby Hallett, 79, of rural Union, died on Thursday, February 2, 2006, at the Grandview Heights Care Center,  Marshalltown.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 6, at the Gifford United Methodist Church. Interment followed the services  in the Sheppard Cemetery, Union. The Biersborn Funeral Home in Union was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby Jean Hallett, was born on February 28, 1926 in rural Hardin County, the daughter of John and Lena Tjarks McDonald. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth and was united in marriage to George Hallett on March 20, 1943, in the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She was employed by Grahams Department Store for two years while her husband served in the military.

She was a member of the Gifford United Methodist Church, WSCS and was a volunteer with youth groups.

Ruby is survived by her son, Allen Hallett of Union; three grandsons, Patrick Hallett of Gifford, Mark (Donna) Hallett of North Liberty and Brent Hallett of Eldora; five great-grandchildren, Trent, Kayla, Tyler, Dillon and Chandler; four sisters, Leora Kulhman and Arleta (Loren) Peters, both of Marshalltown, Darlene (Leonard) Peters of Marion and Mary Lou Risius of Union; a brother, Bernard (Jackie) McDonald of Panama City, Florida; and two sisters-in-law, Mildred McDonald of Marshalltown and Mae McDonald of Joplin, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George in 1984; three brothers, Les, Wilbur and Glen; and two sisters, Myrna and Blanche.
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Gail Elizabeth Reingardt
November 13, 1914-February 2, 2006

February 8, 2006, page B-6

IOWA FALLS—Gail Elizabeth Reingardt, 91, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2006, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 6, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Don Preston officiating. Burial followed in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Gail Elizabeth Miller, was born on November 13, 1914, at her parents’ farm home near Popejoy, the daughter of George Arthur and Sarah Jane (Schafer) Miller. She attended the Dows Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1933. She did child care and was the nanny to angel Sandy and naughty Jerry Welden. On September 24, 1940, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Conrad Reingardt in the Methodist Church Parsonage, Hampton. To this union two children were born, Raejean and Merle. They farmed in Hamilton, Franklin and Hardin counties.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. She really enjoyed going with her husband to their cabin in Hackensack, Minnesota, playing cribbage and crocheting.

Gail Reingardt is survived by her children, Raejean Schafer and husband, Bob and Merle Reingardt and wife, Ruth, all of Iowa Falls; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Marge Harter and husband, Derwood of  Farnhamville; and two sisters-in-law, Doris Charleston of Dows and Dorothy Dow and husband, Bob of Oskaloosa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Sarah Miller; her husband, Kenneth Reingardt; her son-in-law, Kenneth Chukker; three sisters, Fern Denger, Dorothy Olson and Otella Johnson; and four brothers, Lincoln Miller, Virgil Miller, Bruce Miller and Glen Miller.
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Kenneth A. Wood
November 22, 1929–February 3, 2006

February 11, 2006, page 7

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado—Kenneth Albert Wood, 76, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2006.

A memorial service was held at the Canyon View Vineyard Chapel on Thursday, February 9. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s International, Grand Junction, Colorado or to the local American Red Cross. Arrangements are under the caring direction of the Callahan-Edfast Mortuary of Grand Junction.

Ken was born on November 22, 1929 in Marshalltown, to Charles A. and Agnes Rosenstiel Wood. He spent his childhood in Marshalltown, where he also graduated from high school. After graduation, Ken attended the University of Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce. Between September 1950 and September 1953, he served in the U.S. Air Force. On October 7, 1955, Ken married Kathryn “Kay” Wood in Marshalltown. She survives. Ken had resided in Grand Junction for 30 years. He previously lived in King City, California, Niagara Falls, New York and Uravan, Colorado. He spent 27 years as an accountant at Union Carbide and the last 19 years at H&R Block.

He was a member of the Canyon View Vineyard Church. His hobbies included bookkeeping, genealogy and playing golf.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn “Kay” of Grand Junction; sons, James Wood of Tampa,  Florida, William (Tereska) Wood of Chandler, Arizons and David Wood of Anaheim, California; daughter, Susan (Darrell) York of Orlando, Florida; brother, Ralph Wood of Grand Junction; sister, Doris Hoffman of Marshalltown; and three grandchildren.
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James F. Carey
August 21, 1929-February 4, 2006

February 11, 2006, page 7

WICHITA, Kansas—James F. “Jim” Carey, 76, died on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, from congestive heart failure.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. There will be no calling times. Memorials may be given to the Finney County Humane Society in care of the Price & Sons Funeral Home. The Price & Sons Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas, is in charge of the arrangements.

Jim was born on August 21, 1929 at St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Joseph and Justine Carey. He was a Garden City resident since 1981, having moved from Reno, Nevada. Jim won the Golden Gloves Lightweight Boxing Championship while attending St. Mary’s High School in St. Louis. Following graduation, he served in the Army in the Korean War, receiving the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. Following the war, he attended Tokyo University in Tokyo, Japan.

Jim then went on to Moberly Junior College in Moberly, Missouri in 1952, where he was a member of the college’s National Championship Basketball team for two years. He was a two-time All-American in 1953 and 1955. Graduating from Drake University in Des Moines, he was the MVP of the Missouri Valley Conference 1956-1957, the Drake basketball team captain and was an AAU All-American. Jim went on to obtain his Master’s Degree in Education at the Northeast Missouri State College and his Education Specialist Degree in preparation for his doctorate at the University of Nevada. Jim coached basketball at the high school in Tama. He then moved on to coach 11 years at Ellsworth Junior College in Iowa Falls, where his team won the National Junior College Championship in 1971. He is the only former player and coach to ever win the national championship.

Jim then left to become assistant basketball coach at Arizona State University and then Division I head coach at the University of Nevada. In 1981, he came to Garden City, where he coached and taught at the  Garden City Community College. Over the five decades of coaching, he won more than 700 games and was a member of six hall of fames: AAU, NJCAA, Ellsworth College, Drake University, Moberly Junior College and Garden City Community College. He was awarded the Governor’s Award in the state of Nevada for recognition of his service. He was recently notified of being honored on the All-Decade Team from the 1950s at Drake University.

A devoted husband, father and coach to his former players, he enjoyed reading, gardening, swimming, bass fishing, Cardinal baseball, his constant companion Cricket the cat and spending time at the family’s Cottonwood Lake home in Sterling, Kansas. On June 7, 1959, he married Felecia Fountain in Clark, Missouri. She survives.

Other survivors include one son, Tim and Kathy Carey of Kinsley, Kansas; two daughters, Quinn and Ty Walker of Garden City and Erin and Robert Kelley of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren, Riley and Piper Kelley of Dallas and Jaimie, Riane, Kameron and Kobe Carey of Kinsley.
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Ina Harriet Flower
January 23, 1909-February 6, 2006

February 8, 2006, page B-6

CEDAR RAPIDS—Ina Harriet Flower, 97, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Iowa Falls, died peacefully on Monday morning, February 6, 2006, at the Northbrook Manor Care Center in Cedar Rapids.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 6, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Brian King officiating. Inurnment will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Marshalltown. The Cedar Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ina was born on January 23, 1909 in Thor, to Henry O. and Marie Ersland  Paulson. The family moved to Forest City in 1914. Ina was an enthusiastic Camp Fire girl, was confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and was valedictorian of the Forest City High School Class of 1926. She  attended Waldorf College in Forest City, where she was an active member in the choir and graduated in 1928. Ina then received her B.S. in Math and Science at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota in 1930 and did graduate work at the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.

Ina began her 36-year teaching career in Swea City in 1930. In 1932, she moved to Iowa Falls to teach and met fellow teacher and coach Howard Flower. Since the Iowa Falls School Board didn’t allow married women on the faculty, in December 1933, Ina and Howard traveled out of state, to St. Joseph, Missouri, to get married secretly. Within a few months, the marriage was discovered and she was fired. Because of Ina’s dedication to teaching, she agreed to be hired back at half pay. She then took some time off to raise her family and went back to teaching after World War II, until her retirement in 1973. Ina was presented an award from the Iowa Falls Rotary Club for her outstanding leadership and dedication as an educator in 1970.

Ina and Howard loved to travel and were able to visit almost every state. They also took a six-week teachers’ tour in Europe and enjoyed an extended trip around the world. After they retired, Howard and Ina also enjoyed spending the winters in South Padre Island, Texas. After Howard’s death in 1982, Ina continued to visit their friends in South Padre, accompanied by various family members. Ina stayed active in Iowa Falls, belonging to the DV Chapter of PEO and faithfully attending the Bethany Lutheran Church. She also enjoyed reading, knitting, doing crossword puzzles and playing bridge. In 1994 Ina moved to Cedar Rapids to live with her daughter before moving to Northbrook Manor. Ina lived a long and exceptional life. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and former students.

Survivors include, daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Dick Deasy of Cedar Rapids; son, Jon Flower of Coralville; grandsons, David Deasy and wife, Dawn of Bettendorf, Steve Flower of Bettendorf and Eric Flower of Iowa City; granddaughters, Katherine Deasy of Iowa City and Jane Blackman and husband, Luke of Davenport; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Deasy, Elizabeth Deasy, Sylvie Blackman and Hila Blackman; special niece, Margaret Westby Wold of Evanston, Illinois; special friend, Jan Melvin of Coralville; and several nieces and nephews.

Ina was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her sister, Blanche Paulson Westby of Forest City.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Howard and Ina Flower Scholarship Fund (Iowa Falls High School) at Green Belt Bank & Trust, Iowa Falls, Iowa or to the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls.
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Allene Marian Minnis
April 2, 1916-February 7, 2006

February 11, 2006, page 7

OSAGE—Allene Marian (McCord) Minnis, 89, of Osage, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at the Faith Home in Osage.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 10, at the United Church of Christ in Osage, with the Rev. Robert Melhorn officiating.  Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery in Riceville. The Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage was in charge of the arrangements.

Allene was born on April 2, 1916 near Iowa Falls, the daughter of Everett and Mabel (Ellefson) McCord. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School and Ellsworth College. Allene was united in marriage to Robert W. Minnis on July 6, 1940, at her parents’ home in Iowa Falls. Allene taught at the Racine Country School near Iowa Falls. She co-owned the Red Hut in Riceville with Inez Holmes, substitute taught in Osage Schools and worked at Tesch’s Paint and Sundries in Osage.

She loved flowers, reading, cooking, was a wonderful pie maker and enjoyed traveling to her grandchildren’s events. When remembering times and places of events, her memory was second to none. Allene was a member of the United Church of Christ, Wa Tan Ye and DAR.

Survivors include three children, William (Debbie) Minnis of Sheppard, Michigan, Sara (James) Krueger of Neenah, Wisconsin and Frank (Sara) Minnis of Des Moines; grandchildren, James (Heather) Minnis of White Bluff, Tennessee, Rebecca (Bobbie) Rose of Nashville, Tennessee, Heather (Al) Helgeson of De Pere, Wisconsin, Jenny (friend Mike) Krueger of Neenah, Emily (partner, Leslie) Minnis of Bend, Oregon and Ben (friend, Kacy) Minnis of Eugene, Oregon; great-grandchildren, Robert Rose III of Nashville and Mallory and Cade Minnis of White Bluff; a sister, Connie Priestly of Sacramento, California; two brothers, Robert (Lillian) McCord and Frank (Cathy) McCord of Iowa Falls; sister-in-law, Jean Minnis of Norman, Oklahoma; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert in 2004; son, Bruce Minnis; sister, Ruby Kane; brother-in-law, Jerry Kane; and brother-in-law, Leonard Priestly.
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Donald W. Ellingson
November 9, 1914-February 8, 2006

February 11, 2006, page 7

IOWA FALLS—Donald W. Ellingson, 91, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Popejoy, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Popejoy United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Martha Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Oakhill  Cemetery, Popejoy. Visitation will be from 2-6:00 p.m., on Saturday, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel, with the family receiving friends between the hours of 4-6:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Popejoy United Methodist Church or to the Oakhill Cemetery Society.

Donald Wilford Ellingson, was born on November 9, 1914 in Franklin County, the son of Gilbert and Agnes (Alverson) Ellingson. He was baptized on April 11, 1915. He attended country grade school and graduated from the Oakland Township High School with the class of 1932. On February 18, 1940, Donald was united in marriage to Clara Alice Akers at her parents’ home in Franklin County. To this union, three children were born, Sherryl, Max and Diane. They farmed southwest of Popejoy, retiring in 1983. They moved to Iowa Falls in 1993.

Don played baseball as a youth and even after marriage; was involved in drama (acting in many plays); enjoyed music and sang in a trio with his brothers. He enjoyed playing billiards with his son, his grandsons, and especially his good friend, Henry. Don was a member of the Popejoy United Methodist Church, serving in various offices, including the board and serving as an elder of the church; the Oakland Township School Board, including when they made the transition and dissolution of the district; a charter member of the Popejoy Lions Club, serving in many offices; and a member of the Oakhill Cemetery Society.

Don Ellingson is survived by his children, Sherryl Dighton and husband, Lyndon of Boone, Max Ellingson of Placitas, New Mexico and Diane Guerttman and husband, Dan of Casper, Wyoming; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, Sally Overland and husband, Ian and children, Jordan, Mitch and Carrie of Boone; Dan Dighton and wife, Sally and children, Ben, Ryan and Emma of Boone; Jeff Dighton and wife, Ammie and children, Paige and Carter of Boone; Nathan and  Matthew Guerttman of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Katie Guerttman of Casper; Lisa Ellingson-Martin and husband, Jim and children, Zachary and Jacob of Placitas; and Carrie Ellingson and children, Alexa and Christian of Orchard Park, New York.
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Lorene B. Lovig
March 8, 1921-February 9, 2006

February 11, 2006, page 7

IOWA FALLS—Lorene B. Lovig, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2006, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, February 13, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Brian King officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel.

Lorene Bessie Knutson, was born on March 8, 1921 at Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of Lewis O. and Emma (Evenson) Knutson. She attended school in Manly and Kensett. On May 4, 1940, Lorene was united in marriage to Hans Bertinius Lovig. To this union three children were born, Dennis, Carol and Sandra. In 1950, they moved to Iowa Falls and operated Lovig Flowers, retiring in 1977.

Lorene was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, the Rachel Circle of the church, the Iowa Falls Women’s Club, the Rebekah Lodge of Iowa and the United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary.

Lorene B. Lovig is survived by her children, Dennis A. Lovig and with, Cynthia of Clarksville, Arkansas, Carol Anderson and husband, Mike of Sarasota, Florida and Sandra Hofsommer and husband, Dean of Story City; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Emma Knutson; her husband, Hans Lovig in 1992; two brothers, Ole Knutson and Kenneth Knutson; three sisters, Nora Einertson, Verna Hendrickson and Ethel Paulson; two half-brothers, Carl Knutson and Lawrence Knutson; and one half-sister, Palma Sigurdson.
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Keith H. Biersborn
January 29, 1937-February 9, 2006

February 15, 2006, page B-6

UNION—Keith H. Biersborn, 69, a lifelong resident of Union, died on Thursday, February 9, 2006, at the Israel Family Hospice House, Ames, under the care of his family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, February 15, at the Union Community Church, with  burial to follow in the Union Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in Keith’s name for the Union Community Church and Iowa River Hospice. The Biersborn  Funeral Home in Union is in charge of the arrangements.

Keith Henry Biersborn, was born on January 29, 1937 in Marshalltown, the son of Edwin Hall and Mamie Helen Dreier Biersborn. He was raised and educated in Union, graduating from the Union High School with the class of 1955. Following graduation he entered the U.S. Navy where he served for four years. After his discharge from the service, Keith was employed at various jobs in the Union area, was part owner of the O.K. Cafe and  attended Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls. He then entered the Indiana College of Mortuary Science and  graduated in September of 1965.

On November 22, 1966, he was united  in marriage to Mary Lou Galloway in Las Vegas, Nevada. They returned  to Union where Keith followed his father’s footsteps and joined his father in the Biersborn Funeral Home in Union, as well as working as a funeral director with the Pursel-Davis Funeral Home in Marshalltown. In February of 2000, Keith and Mary Lou sold their business to Kelly and Rick Vogel of Marshalltown. They continued  to live above the funeral home, assisting on visitations and funerals until Keith’s retirement in 2002.

Keith was a member of the Union Community Church, Iowa Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, South Hardin Recreation Center and past member of the Union Cemetery Board.

Keith is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Lou Biersborn of Union; a sister, Kathy (Randy) Priddy of Belews Creek, North Carolina; two nieces, Keri Peevey and Jami Jarrett; two great-nieces; and two step-great-nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister at birth, Becky Jo.
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Martha M. Covell
Thursday, February 9, 2006

February 15, 2006, page B-6

HAMPTON—Martha M. Covell, 94, of Hampton, died on Thursday, February 9, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital nursing facility in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 14, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Wilma Delores Dotseth
Friday, February 10, 2006

February 18, 2006, page 8

DOWS—Wilma Delores Dotseth, 80, of Las Vegas, formerly of Dows, died on Friday, February 10, 2006, at the Summerlin Medical Center in Las Vegas.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 18, at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home in Dows, with the Rev. Bill Straka officiating. Burial will take place in the Tom Olson Cemetery near Dows. Visitation is one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
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Dorothy Daniels
May 3, 1923-February 11, 2006

February 15, 2006, page B-6

IOWA FALLS—Dorothy Daniels, 82, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2006, at the  Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, at the United Methodist Church, Alden, with the Rev. Martha Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the  Alden Township Cemetery. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Ann Peterson, was born on May 3, 1923 at Dows, the daughter of Peter “George” and Anna Caroline (Kreitlow) Peterson. She attended and graduated from the Iowa Falls Community Schools and attended and graduated from Ellsworth Junior College, Iowa Falls. She taught for two years at Popejoy, teaching first, second and third grades in one classroom. On December 26, 1945, she was united  in marriage to Raymond “Doc” Lawrence Daniels. To this union two children were born, Diane and Dennis. They farmed north of Alden for many years.

She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading and playing cards until her eyesight failed in the later years. She was a member of the Alden United Methodist Church and the Prairie View Club.

Dorothy Ann Daniels is survived by her children, Diane Scott and husband, Charles of Milo, Missouri and Dennis Daniels and wife, Linda of Alden; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents,  George and Anna Peterson; her husband, Raymond “Doc” Daniels in 1982; and one brother, Dale Peterson in 1958.
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Treven Kielman
Sunday, February 12, 2006

February 15, 2006, page B-6

CLARKSVILLE—Treven Kielman, 21, of Clarksville, died on Sunday, February 12, 2006, at the Floyd County Hospital in Charles City, from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, February 15, at the Immanuel  United Church of Christ, with burial in the Lynwood Cemetery, both in Clarksville. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Katherine A. Smuck
October 7, 1930-February 13, 2006

February 25, 2006, page 6

IOWA FALLS—Katherine A. Smuck, 75, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, February 13, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 15, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, with burial in the Sherman Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Katherine A. Smuck, was born on October 7, 1930 in Buckeye, the daughter of John Henry and Violet (Hoisington) Bennett. She was raised and educated in the area and graduated from the Alden High School. On November 19, 1949, she was united in marriage to Herbert Dallas Smuck in Eldora.

Katherine was a member of the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden. She was active in the church Bible study and spent many years as a Girl Scout Leader. Katherine was an avid collector of angels. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and especially playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Steve (Randy) Smuck of Alden, Susan Smuck and special friend, Rick Hoversten of Alden, Sandra Trangsrud of Iowa Falls, Sally (Dale) Waldroupe of Iowa Falls, Sheryl (Terry) Goodknight of Iowa Falls and Stacy (Becky) Smuck of Rigby, Idaho; two sisters, Doris Henderson and Martha Hartkopp; three brothers, Dean, Jerry and Dennis Bennett; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother; one sister; and one son-in-law.
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John Van Loh
August 8, 1924-February 13, 2006

February 25, 2006, page 6

ACKLEY—John Van Loh, 81, of Ackley, died on Monday, February 13, 2006, at the Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 16, at the Faith Presbyterian Church, rural Ackley, with the Rev. Allen McClure officiating. Burial was in the Faith  Presbyterian Cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

John Marvin Van Loh, was born on August 8, 1924, on the family farm near Wellsburg, the son of Menno and Henrietta (Krull) Van Loh. He attended the Flowing Well Country School in German Township. Following his education he worked on the family farm and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Mary Evans in Steamboat Rock on February 21, 1950. The couple farmed together until his retirement.

John was an active member of the Faith Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and Elder Emeritus. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Ackley; sons, Marvin (Ann) Van Loh of Gilbert and Dennis (Kathy) Van Loh of Ackley; daughters, Mary Jane and Rosemary Van Loh, both of Ackley and Judy Van Loh of Iowa Falls; five grandchildren, Paul, Brandon (Sarah), Angelina, Johnathan and Todd Van Loh; three great-grandchildren, P. J., Kia-Marie and Alexis Van Loh; and two sisters, Helen Benning and his twin, Everdena Arends, both of Ackley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Johanna Mennenga and Esther Boyenga.
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Mae Diehl Gould
Monday, February 13, 2006

February 15, 2006, page B-6

ELDORA—Mae Diehl Gould, 82, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Monday, February 13, 2006, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, February 16, at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora, with the Rev. Douglas Harding officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. Visitation is from 6-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.
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Marie Henrietta Hinders
November 29, 1922-February 14, 2006

February 18, 2006, page 8

ALLISON—Marie Henrietta (Hoodjer) Hinders, 83, of Allison, died of natural causes on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 18, at the Trinity Reformed Church, with the Rev. Steve Petroelje officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery in Allison. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison is in charge of the arrangements.
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Allan Kammrad
Tuesday, February 14, 2006

February 18, 2006, page 8

SHEFFIELD—Allan Kammrad, 80, of Sheffield, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the First Grace Baptist Church, with burial in the Hillside Cemetery, both of Sheffield. The Retz-Grarup Funeral Home of Sheffield was in charge of the arrangements.
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Goldie M. Paulus
October 30, 1909-February 14, 2006

February 18, 2006, page 8

HAMPTON—Goldie M. Paulus, 96, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at the Franklin General Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Friday, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Bernard Grady officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Frances Mary Anna O’Loughlin
April 4, 1920-February 15, 2006

February 18, 2006, page 8

HAMPTON—Frances Mary Anna O’Loughlin, 85, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at the Hampton Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 18, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Bernard Grady officiating. Burial will follow in the Hampton Cemetery.
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Merle Weber
September 4, 1912-February 16, 2006

February 18, 2006, page 8

ACKLEY—Merle Weber, 93, of Ackley and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2006, at the Presbyterian Village, Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, February 20, at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, rural Geneva. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Burial will be in the St. Peter’s Cemetery, rural Geneva.

Merle Wykle Weber, was born on September 4, 1912, to Solomon Frederick and Mary Justina (Wykle) Weber, near Ackley, in Hardin County. He was the third of five children, having two brothers, Rueben and Elmer and two sisters, Sarah and Phyllis. He attended the Pleasant Hill School through the eighth grade. On March 30, 1938, Merle was united in marriage to Anna Margaret Brass. To this union three sons were born and raised, Kenneth, Duane and Ronald. The couple farmed on a dairy and hog farm in Franklin County, instilling in their children the love of God and family as Merle’s parents had done for him.

Merle enjoyed music very much and frequently played steel guitar and harmonica for local dances in his younger years. He also sang for many years with a male quartet and in his later years he noted sadly as each of the quartet members were called home to be with the Lord. As Merle now enjoys a sweet reunion with family and friends who have gone on before, the old quartet is also reunited in heavenly harmony. He was a member of the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, having served in many positions including church council and elders.

Merle is survived by two sons, Duane Weber and wife, Karen of Andover, Minnesota and Ronald Weber and wife, Patricia of Casa Grande, Arizona; daughter-in-law, Patricia Weber Bierman and husband, Vernon; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Elmer Weber and wife, Mardel of Sheffield; and one brother-in-law, L. M. "Buck" Hayden of Sugar Land, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon and Mary Weber; his wife, Anna Weber; one son, Kenneth Weber; one great-granddaughter, Sarah Weber; one brother, Rueben Weber and wife, Hattie; two sisters, Phyllis Hayden and Sarah Duit and husband, John.
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Christian Douglas Bjornson
Friday, February 17, 2006

February 22, 2006, page B-6

BEULAH, North Dakota—Christian Douglas Bjornson, was silently born on February 17, 2006, at 1:28 p.m., weighing just a tiny 1 pound, 4.6 ounces. He was strong and tried to fight for his life, but it was God’s will to have another angel at his side.

A memorial service and burial are pending with the Siebel Funeral Home of Beulah, North Dakota. The Surls Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.

Christian will be sadly missed by his parents, Christopher Thomas Bjornson of Golden Valley, North Dakota and Hope Marie Rief of Iowa Falls, formerly of Fremont and West Point, Nebraska; and his big sister, Taylor Rief of Fremont. Christian is also survived by Douglas and Patricia Bjornson, paternal grandparents of Golden Valley; Loren and Shirley Rief, maternal grandparents of West Point; Sue Rief, maternal grandmother of Fremont; Corrine Radford, paternal great-grandmother of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Ruth Christ, maternal great-grandmother of Emerson, Nebraska; Albert Christ, maternal great-grandfather of Lyons, Nebraska; and Bernadine Rief, maternal great-grandmother of West Point.

Christian was preceded by James Radford, great-grandfather; Violet and Charles Papenfuss, great-grandparents; Thomas Bjornson, great-grandfather; and Casper Rief, great-grandfather.
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Freda I. Voas
Friday, February 17, 2006

February 25, 2006, page 6

BURNSVILLE, Minnesota—Freda I. Voas, 92, of Burnsville, Minnesota and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2006.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, at the River Hills United Methodist Church in Burnsville. Interment was in Climbing Hill, Iowa. The White Funeral Home in Burnsville was in charge of the arrangements.

She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Duane Voas; children, Larry (Sarah Jane) and Sheryl Voas; grandson, Jeffrey (Lora); brother, Wayne McCune; nephew, Loren McCune; and other loving relatives and friends.
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Glen "Pete" Ubben
January 4, 1917-February 18, 2006

February 22, 2006, page B-6

ACKLEY—Glen "Pete" Ubben, 89, of Ackley, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2006, at the Presbyterian Village, Ackley.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, February 21, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel, with the Rev. Jack D. Ritsema officiating. Inurnment was in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley, with military honors provided by the Elliott-Keninger American Legion Post No. 252. Memorials may be directed to the Ackley American Legion Post No. 252, Ackley, Iowa.

Glen Harold Ubben, was born on January 4, 1917 at Ackley, the son of Peter K. and Lizzie "May" (Jones) Ubben. He was educated in the Ackley Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1935 as its valedictorian. Glen was the first Eagle Scout of Ackley. On April 20, 1941, Glen was united in marriage to Marion Eady at the St. Matthew’s Church, Iowa Falls. To this union one daughter was born, Jean Ann. The couple later divorced. Glen served in World War II from April 24, 1941, to June 16, 1945, serving as a mechanic and carpenter during the African and Italian campaigns. After returning from the war, he worked as a carpenter for many people, including Bill Meyer.

Glen was a member of the Elliott-Keninger American Legion Post No. 252 of Ackley, serving on the Honor Guard for many years, decorating graves since 1947 and other social functions. He just received his 60-year service pin. He was also active in building the Prairie Bridges Park. He loved big band music.

Glen "Pete" H. Ubben is survived by his daughter, Jean Ann Southard and husband, Gary of Cedar Falls; one granddaughter, Michelle Haan and husband, Matt of Reinbeck; three great-grandsons, Micah Haan with the U.S. Marines in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Morgan Haan of Reinbeck and McKenzie Haan with the U.S. Marines in San Diego, California; one brother, Ned Ubben and wife, Nora of Sacramento, California; and one sister, Eve Christian of Mineola, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and May Ubben; one brother, Donald Ubben; and one sister, Lily Mae Peterson.
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Hilda M. Janssen
Saturday, February 18, 2006

February 22, 2006, page B-6

WELLSBURG—Hilda M. Janssen, 82, of Wellsburg, died on Saturday, February 18, 2006, at her residence.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 20, at the First Christian Reformed Church, rural Wellsburg, with the Rev. Thomas Vos officiating. Burial followed in the First Christian Reformed Church Cemetery, rural Wellsburg. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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Roy J. Sall
June 10, 1920-February 19, 2006

February 22, 2006, page B-6

IOWA FALLS—Roy J. Sall, 85, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2006, at the Scenic Manor Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, February 22, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Roy Joseph Sall, was born on June 10, 1920 at Crosby, Minnesota, the son of Joseph "Joe" and Ellen (Erickson) Sall. He attended and graduated from the Crosby-Ironton Community Schools with the class of 1938. He attended college in the area. On November 27, 1943, Roy was united in marriage to Mary Jane Poshusta in Mason City. They then relocated to Iowa Falls. To this union two children were born, Tom and Don. Roy and Mary owned and operated the Sall Distributing Company for 26 years before selling. Roy then teamed with Don Fejfar to start the Iowa Falls Edward D. Jones office.

Roy was an active member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls; a past president of the Iowa Falls Jaycees; a past president of the Highland Country Club, Iowa Falls; a past exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 1674, Iowa Falls; and was also involved in many other community and civic organizations. Roy enjoyed fishing, golfing and playing cribbage with his family and friends.

Roy J. Sall is survived by his wife, Mary Jane of Iowa Falls; his sons, Tom Sall and wife, Glenita of Palm City, Florida and Don Sall and wife, Mary Pat of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, Amy Kiser and husband, John with daughter, Kennedy Rose of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brad Sall of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Melissa Sall of Denver, Colorado and John Sall of Colorado Springs; and one brother, Kenneth Sall and wife, Muriel of Aitken, Minnesota.
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Clair W. Royer
November 5, 1923-February 19, 2006

February 22, 2006, page B-6

IOWA FALLS—Clair W. Royer, 82, of Iowa Falls, died at home on Sunday, February 19, 2006, following a lengthy illness.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, February 25, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with inurnment in the Union Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Clair was born on November 5, 1923 in Kingsley, to Eva (Hathaway) and Whitmer Royer. Following graduation from the Kingsley High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Clair began basic training at Camp Grant in Illinois in January 1943. From there, he was shipped overseas, where he spent nearly three years in India in the Burma Theater. It was there that he was one of an original volunteer group to drive a vehicle over the newly completed Burma-Ledo Road in China, a trip that took 30 days. His unit was accompanied on this trip by a unit of Chinese soldiers, with neither unit understanding the other’s language. Clair was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant in December 1945. It was with great pride that he served his country and it was an experience he fondly recalled the rest of his life. Following his discharge from the military, Clair became involved in farming.

He was united in marriage to Ruby R. Allen on January 28, 1950, at the Methodist Church in Pierson. To this union three sons were born, Jeffrey, Mark and Danny. In 1964, Clair and his family moved to Iowa Falls where he began employment as a manager at the Erickson Holiday Station Store. In 1965, he began working as a U.S. government meat inspector at Farmland Foods in Iowa Falls, retiring in 1984.

In retirement, Clair enjoyed playing his daily game of Upwords with his wife, traveling to all 50 states, spending time with family and friends, watching sports on television and reading western novels. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls and the American Legion.

Clair is survived by his wife, Ruby; son, Jeff and wife, Ruth Ann and their children, Chris and Caisa, all of Lincoln, Nebraska; son, Mark and wife, Martha and their children, Emily, Meggie and Nick, all of Ames; son, Dan and wife, Suzanne of Alexandria, Virginia; his sister, Lois Dreeszen and husband, Emmett of Ames; and his brother, Dean Royer and wife, Jan of Kingsley.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and a sister, Iris Widmark of Chandler, Arizona.
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Marie Busch
Sunday, February 19, 2006

February 22, 2006, page B-6

ALLISON—Marie Busch, 86, of Allison, died from natural causes on Sunday, February 19, 2006, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Home in Waverly.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, February 23, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison. Visitation is from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg.
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Norman Dale Buseman
Sunday, February 19, 2006

February 22, 2006, page B-6

DUMONT—Norman Dale Buseman, 69, of Dumont, died on Sunday, February 19, 2006, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, February 22, at the Dumont Reformed Church, with the Rev. Bob Scholten officiating. Burial will be in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont is in charge of the arrangements.
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Helen Warburton
Wednesday, February 22, 2006

March 1, 2006, page B-5

RADCLIFFE—Helen Warburton, 88, of Radcliffe, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at the Bethany Manor in Story City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 27, at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery in Radcliffe. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of  the arrangements.
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Roy Weddle
Wednesday, February 22, 2006

March 1, 2006, page B-5

STORY CITY—Roy Weddle, 75, formerly of Garden City, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at the Bethany Manor in Story City.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 25, at the Salem Lutheran Church in rural Radcliffe. Burial was in the Greeenwood Cemetery, rural Ellsworth. The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary Bailey
Friday, February 24, 2006

March 1, 2006, page B-5

ELDORA—Mary Bailey, 90, of Eldora, died on Friday, February 24, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Graveside services were held on Monday, February 27, at the Hubbard Cemetery in Hubbard. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary Clouse
September 21, 1910-February 25, 2006

March 1, 2006, page B-5

IOWA FALLS—Mary Clouse, 95, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Panora, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2006, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Private graveside services will be held in the West Cemetery, Panora. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mary Elizabeth Cox, was born on September 21, 1910 at Yale, the daughter of Alva Mahlon and Mary Elizabeth (Broome) Cox. She attended the Yale Community Schools, graduating with the first class from the Yale High School, class of 1929, of which she was the last living member. On November 15, 1929, Mary was united in marriage to Raymond Clouse at the Polk County Courthouse in Des Moines. To this union three daughters were born, Mary Rae, Mava Ilene and Martha Jane. They spent more than 60 years together, 49 years in the same house on West Church Street, Panora. They then moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Several years after Raymond’s death, Mary moved to Iowa Falls. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Yale.

Mary E. Clouse is survived by her children, Mary Rae (Dean) Anderson of Iowa  Falls, Mava (James) Burchfield of Perry and Martha (Thomas) Caulkins of Nashville; seven grandchildren, Michael Anderson, Ronnie (Polly) Anderson, Kelly Carr, Timothy (Amy Jo) Caulkins, Amy Caulkins, Tracy (Mark) Stockwell and William Burchfield; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alva and Mary Cox; her husband, Raymond Clouse; two infant children, Raymond Clouse and Jean Marie Clouse; one grandchild, James Burchfield Jr.; one great-grandson, Abbey Carr; three brothers, Walter Alva Cox, Miles Owen (Barney) Cox and David Warren Cox; and two sisters, Marjorie Cox and Dorothy Badger.
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Bruce Olson
Saturday, February 25, 2006

March 8, 2006, page B-6

RADCLIFFE—Bruce Olson, 63, died on Saturday, February 25, 2006, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 11, at 2:00 p.m., at the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe.
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Bernice Kelly
June 3, 1912-February 26, 2006

March 1, 2006, page B-5

IOWA FALLS—Bernice Kelly, 93, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, February 26, 2006, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 1, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Bernice Betsy Kelly, was born on June 3, 1912 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Newton) Jacques. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School and was united in marriage to Leonard Kelly on September 4, 1930 in Fairmont, Minnesota.

She was a member of the Methodist Church and had been a housewife and a school cook for 25 years.

She is survived by her two sons, Marlyn Kelly of Iowa  Falls and Dennis Kelly and his wife, Verdell of Dows; two daughters, Beverly Spencer of Iowa Falls and Patricia Ubben and her husband, Vernon of Ackley; a sister, Doris Heiden of Alden; a sister-in-law, Barb Jacques; nine grandchildren, Becky Weimer, Randy Kelly, Janna Biery, Todd Kelly, Marty Kelly, Cindy Mandel, James Spencer, Kathy Spencer and Desiree Johnson; 21 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Kenneth and Merle  Jacques; sisters, Myrna Clifton and Dorothy Peterson; grandson, Daniel Kelly; great-grandson, Blake Kelly; daughter-in-law, Sharon Kelly; son-in-law, Leonard Spencer; brothers-in-law, Lorand Clifton, Dale Peterson and Leo Heiden; and sister-in-law, Betty Jacques.
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Connie B. Brown
April 28, 1923-February 27, 2006

March 4, 2006, page 7

IOWA FALLS—Connie B. Brown, 82, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, February 27, 2006, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 2, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Constance Smith, was born on April 28, 1923 in Iowa City, the daughter of  Frank and Velma (Langeson) Smith. She graduated from the Popejoy High School. Connie was united in marriage to Raymond Brown on November 13, 1942 in Bethany, Missouri. She had worked at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital as a ward clerk for many years.

Connie is survived by her two sons, Larry and wife, Ann of Iowa Falls and Don and wife, Barbara of Iowa Falls; four granddaughters, Lorri Amaya and husband, Mark of Novi, Michigan, Nicole Peterson and husband, Dan of Fairbank, Natalie Felton and husband, Dave of Manchester and Ashly Brown of Iowa City; a grandson,  Steven Brown and wife, Nancy of San Antonio, Texas; eight great-grandchildren, Aaron Amaya, Alia and Colin Brown, Maddie, Landon and Claire Peterson and Kayla and Noah Felton; and two sisters, Lois Haaland and husband, Till of Osage and Lorraine Ellertson of Lake Mills.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond; and a sister, Ruth Detra.
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D. Jack Pommrehn
Monday, February 27, 2006

March 8, 2006, page B-6

DENVER, Colorado—D. Jack Pommrehn, a beloved husband and father of two, lost his valiant battle with cancer on Monday, February 27, 2006, at his home in Denver. 

A memorial service took place at the Grace United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 4, at 4:00 p.m., in Denver. Donations can be made to DU Athletics, Denver, Colorado or to the Hospice of Metro Denver.

He was born on a farm in Iowa, graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, where he became the registrar and director of admissions, before moving to Denver to be the registrar at the University of Denver. He retired from the university in 1999.

He was a friend to all who knew him and loved life to the fullest. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and kids. He loved the University of Denver and supported its mission and students as much as possible. He traveled to away gymnastics meets, hockey and basketball games and saw at least one match from almost every sport. He worked at the University of Denver for 29 years and was an avid supporter of DU Athletics for more than 35 years.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Jill and Kevin Krug of Aurora and Jay Pommrehn of Tampa, Florida; two brothers in Iowa and their wives and children, Don and Darlene Pommrehn of Iowa Falls and Dick and Patty Pommrehn of Des Moines; and his brother-in-law, Larry Goettsch of Denver.
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Harm Ubben
Monday, February 27, 2006

March 1, 2006, page B-5

APLINGTON—Harm Ubben, 90, of Aplington, died on Monday, February 27, 2006, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday,  March 2, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, with family receiving friends from 6-8:00 p.m.
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Donald Berg
Monday, February 27, 2006

March 4, 2006, page 7

ACKLEY—Donald Berg, 66, of Ackley, died on Monday, February 27, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 4, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, with burial in the West Friesland Cemetery.
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Robert C. Roozen
January 17, 1929-February 28, 2006

March 4, 2006, page 7

IOWA FALLS—Robert C. Roozen, 77, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 4, at the St. Mark Catholic Church in Iowa Falls. Military rites will be provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188 of Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Bob was born on January 17, 1929 in Valier, Montana, the youngest son of Dutch immigrants Garret and Catherine (DeRoy) Roozen. He graduated from the Mapleton High School in Mapleton, Minnesota and attended Mankato State University. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 until 1948, followed by a lifetime career as a CPO in the Naval Reserve. Bob married Darlene Harty on July 19, 1952 in Mankato, Minnesota. He was retired from the Corn Belt Power Co-op where he was a line foreman.

Bob was a member of the St. Mark Catholic Church, Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188 and the Meadow Hills Golf Course. Much of Bob’s spare time was spent doing carpentry, building things for the people he loved. Fishing in Northern Minnesota, golfing and yard work were other favorite pastimes. Bob also loved winters spent in Arizona with Darlene.

Bob is survived by his wife, Darlene; three daughters, Kathy Sabota and husband, Ken of St. Paul, Minnesota and their sons, Bobby and Jesse; Judy Roozen  of Fayetteville, North Carolina and her son, Miles; and Robbie Roozen of St. Paul and her son, Zachary; three brothers, Tony Roozen and Joey Roozen of Bremerton, Washington and Peter Roozen of St. Paul; two sisters, Lavinia Schwab of Princeton, Minnesota and Mary Goracke of Elk River, Minnesota; and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Joseph; an infant daughter, Jane; and a daughter, Janet Pomeroy.

As a husband, father, grandfather and friend, Bob was dearly  loved and will be greatly missed.
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Mary M. Bryarly
March 7, 1917-February 28, 2006

April 12, 2006, page B-5

REDONDO BEACH, California—Mary M. Bryarly, 88, a 54-year resident of Redondo Beach, California, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in Redondo Beach.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 5, at the First United Methodist Church in Redondo Beach. Private interment was in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress, California. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in memory of Mary. The White & Day-Rice-McCormick Mortuaries was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary was born on March 7, 1917 in Ames, to Glen and Susan Bliss. She attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools and Ellsworth Community College. She taught in Iowa from 1937-1945. On July 2, 1944, she was united in marriage with Arthur Bryarly in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mary was a member of the First United Methodist Church and participated in church activities. She was an elementary school teacher in Redondo Beach. Her hobbies were reading and sports.

Mary is survived by a nephew, Randy Bliss of Anaheim, California; niece, Patricia Martinez and nephew, Richard Bliss, both of Riverside, California; and great-nieces, great-nephews, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Glen Bliss; her mother, Susan Bliss; husband, Art Bryarly; brother, Wayne Bliss; and nephew, James Bliss.
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