Albert Thomas Tordoff Sr., was born on July 12, 1938 in Williams, the son of Margaret Isabel Ellefson and Thomas Watt Tordoff. He attended rural country schools near Williams and graduated from the Williams High School in 1956. On July 12, 1959, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Ann Maas at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls. To this union five children were born, Jeffrey, Kimberly, Kristine, Kalynne and Albert Jr.

Al farmed in the Williams, Iowa Falls and Stanhope areas from 1956 to 1971. He was a mechanic for the Dayton International dealer from 1972 to 1974. In 1975, he purchased the Frye Truck Line in Alden and operated it until 1979. After selling the company, he operated his own truck company until retiring in 2005.

Al enjoyed modified, late model and street stock car racing for 27 years. He won the Modified Championship in 1989 at Eldora. Al was a member of the Alden City Council and a member of the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ.

Albert is survived by his wife, Cheryl; two sons, Jeffrey and wife, Diane Tordoff of Chariton and Albert Jr. and wife, Cherry of Alden; three daughters, Kimberly Bloem and husband, Randy of Jewell, Kristine Cannistra and husband, Victor of Somers, New York and Kalynne Seydell and husband, Jerry of Roland; 10 grandchildren, Ethan and Laura Tordoff, MacKenzie and Jackson Bloem, Tyler, Alexander and Adam Cannistra and Joshua, Emily and Aaron Seydell; two sisters, Mary Hoefer and husband, Maurice of Bullhead City, Arizona and Lois Jean Klein and husband, Earl Jr. of Murray.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Thomas Tordoff.
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Catharina A. Hoelscher, was born on May 30, 1909, the daughter of Gustav Hoelscher and Anna Joens Hoelscher. Catharina was born close to Hubbard and graduated from high school in 1925. She then went to Ellsworth College and began her teaching career in 1927. She taught in Iowa schools for 13 years while at the same time getting her four-year degree from Iowa State Teachers College. In 1941 she began teaching in Illinois and spent the last 34 years of her career teaching fifth grade in Elmhurst, Illinois. While teaching she earned her master’s degree from the University of Illinois.

After retirement in 1973, she lived in Iowa Falls until 1976, when she decided to live with a friend in Blair, Nebraska. In 1994, Catharina and her sister decided to move to Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, where Catharina remained until her death.

Catharina is survived by two nephews, Wayne Hoelscher of Minnetonka, Minnesota and Neil Hoelscher of Perry; four great-nephews, Matthew and wife, Andrea, Aaron and wife, Erin, Kip and Jeff; a great-great-niece, Audrey the daughter of Aaron and Erin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Laura Hoelscher Myers; and one brother, Marcus Hoelscher.
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Mary was born in Williams on February 22, 1918, to Walter and Margaret (Welty) Boston. She graduated from the Webster City Lincoln High School in 1932, and Webster City Junior College in 1934. Mary began her teaching career in Williams and Grimes. She later earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from UNI and a Master’s Degree from UMKC.

She married Robert Bobzien on November 29, 1941. While her husband served overseas in World War II, Mary worked as a junior meteorologist for the Weather Bureau. Mary and Robert had two children in Iowa Falls. Following the accidental death of her husband, Mary and her children moved to Raytown, where she taught science and math until she retired in 1981.

Mary enjoyed her life enriched by family and friends. She loved to dance, play bridge, and traveled all continents except Antarctica. Mary was passionate about her faith and family, and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. She volunteered for a wide variety of church, community and professional organizations. She served on the Alumni Board of UMKC from 1991 through 2005.

She is survived by her daughter, Roberta and husband, Robert Minor of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; son, Craig and wife, Marilee and her granddaughter, Kayla Bobzien, all of Custer, South Dakota; sisters, Margaret Schumacher of Clarion, Monica and husband, Norman Page of Iowa Falls and Lauretta Cherpinsky of Fort Myers Beach, Florida; sister-in-law, Ardys Boston of Nevada; brother-in-law, Ray Holtz of Clear Lake; and 16 nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Margaret; her husband, Bob; her brother, Howard; and her sister, Rosina.
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David was born on August 9, 1946 in Eldora, son of F. Clarence and Lois R. (Benson) Hess and graduated from the Wellsburg High School in 1964. He was a Vietnam veteran serving with the Navy aboard the supply ship, USS Firedrake. He was honorably discharged in 1966, then attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. David later received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa.

On August 2, 1968, he was married to Nancy Channel in Liscomb. They later divorced. David worked for the Dayco Corporation in Eldora for more than 28 years and for the Stockdale Corporation of Iowa Falls for the past 10 years. He did part-time seasonal work for several years at Northrup King Seeds in Eldora and for Accu-Tax in Marshalltown. David stayed busy as a handyman, landscaping and doing home repair jobs for family and friends.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marshalltown, where he served as a trustee and volunteered with the lawn mowing. He enjoyed playing cards, pool and golf.

Surviving are his sons, Robert “Rob” Brian Hess of Moline, Illinois and Mathew “Matt” David Hess of Geneseo, Illinois; parents, Lois and Clarence Hess of Eldora; sisters, Joan (Larry) Harter of Lexington, Ohio, Loretta (Shorty) Reinertson of Eldora and Angie (Jeff) Waterhouse of Parker, Colorado; brothers, Mike (Joyce) Hess of Iowa Falls and John (Kathy) Hess of Eldora; granddaughters, Mikala and Jessica; special friend, Mandy Abernathy; and by several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Robert and Gladys Hess; and maternal grandparents, Louis and Rose Benson.
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DUMONT—Arthur J. Siebrands, 88, of Dumont, died from natural causes on Saturday, January 7, 2006, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 10, at the Dumont Reformed Church, with the Rev. Bob Scholten officiating. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota—Hazel Hamre, 89, of St. Paul, Minnesota and formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, January 7, 2006, at the St. Paul’s Church Home in St. Paul.

Private family memorial services will take place at a later date. The Surls Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mildred Irene Lamb, was born on February 4, 1926, at her parents’ home near New Providence, the daughter of Daniel Stilman and Carrie Francis (Young) Lamb. She attended the Poseyville Country School and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1944.

In 1944, she was united in marriage to Donald Borschel. They had three children, Larry, Marsha and Chuck, and later divorced. In 1956, she was united in marriage to C. Allan Pool. They had three children, Terri, Andrea and Mark, and later divorced.

Throughout the years, she was employed at various businesses in Iowa Falls, the last being Crafts Unlimited from which she retired in 1996. She was an active member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, where she particularly enjoyed Bible study, the Christmas Festival of Trees and volunteered many hours at The Thrift Store. Mildred also participated in many Iowa Falls community functions and activities. She was an avid supporter and patron of the Robert W. Barlow Memorial Library.

Mildred is survived by her children, Marsha Jean Reed of Des Moines, Charles Edward Borschel and wife, Connie of Burlington, Terri René Hartel and life partner, Michael Cherrier of Madison, Wisconsin, Andrea Lea Polzin and husband, Scott of Iowa Falls and Mark Allan Pool and life partner, Jim Gathercole of Des Moines; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Carrie Lamb; one son, Larry Dean Borschel (Vietnam casualty 1965); three half-brothers, Floyd Lloyd, Gerald Lloyd and Coye Lloyd; and a half-sister, Lena Crosser.
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Grace Elizabeth Lawson, was born on May 2, 1923, in Victorbur, Germany. She graduated from the Alden High School, Ellsworth Junior College and Drake University of Des Moines. She was united in marriage to Eugene Lawson on February 4, 1943 in Alden. She taught in rural schools in Franklin and Hardin Counties in the 1940s and taught in the Alden School District until her retirement in 1985. Grace loved motivating children to learn. She loved spending time with her family and was proud of her German heritage. She was a past Grand Marshal for Alden Egg Days and enjoyed being active with the Alden Public Library.

Survivors include one daughter, Ruth Allen of Olathe, Kansas; one son, Jon Lawson of Houston, Texas; granddaughter, Jennifer Allen of Olathe; grandson, Bryan Allen and great-grandson, Isaiah of Olathe; and half-sisters, Annelise Kruse and Johanna Freerks of Germany.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Lawson; son-in-law, Steve Allen; and mother, Janna Ites.
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Willard was born on June 28, 1921 in Aplington, the son of William and Reka (Thieben) Voy. He attended the Ackley Schools and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was united in marriage to Jean Ridout on April 15, 1945, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley. He was a truck driver for Bob Pies and was a member of the Ackley Fire Department. He had been a member of the Elliott-Keninger Post No. 252 in Ackley for more than 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was a dealer and collector of antiques.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; two sons, Terry Voy of Mitchellville and Jeff Voy of Hampton; a daughter, LaDene Black of Eudora, Kansas; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Wolf of Ackley and Mrs. Tootie Knott of Omaha, Nebraska; and a sister-in-law, Lillian Voy of Ackley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Raymond Voy.
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ELDORA—Elnora Taber, 89, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 14, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, with the Rev. Harley Sampson of the First Assembly of God in Lee Summit, Missouri officiating. Burial will follow in the Hubbard Cemetery.
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Norma Ruth Hassebrock, daughter of George and Jennie Bonk Hassebrock, was born on January 28, 1916, on a farm southeast of Kamrar. She attended rural school near Kamrar and graduated from the Kamrar Public School. On June 5, 1934, she married Elmer James Van Langen at Dubuque. The couple resided at Kamrar.

She worked at the Kamrar Grocery for a short time. For 25 years, she was a school cook at the Kamrar Public School, then the Northeast Hamilton School. During this time, she was also cook for the Kamrar Lion’s Club. She retired from Northeast Hamilton in 1979. Mr. Van Langen died on May 25, 1987. She continued to reside at Kamrar until 1999, when she moved to the Hilltop Village at Alden. She had resided at Scenic Manor since March of 2003.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and while at Alden and Iowa Falls she attended the Alden United Methodist Church. She enjoyed circle activities in both churches. While at the Presbyterian Church, she enjoyed singing with the church quartet.

Mrs. Van Langen is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Lee Clabaugh of Eagle Grove, Janet and Don Ziesman, Cheryl and Greg Huebner, all of Alden; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Guy, George, Theodore, Ralph, Vernon, Ervin and Henry Hassebrock; a brother in infancy; sisters, Katherine Van Langen, Dena Johnson, Louise Arends, Jennie Arends and Etta Fonken.
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Kenneth Lee Muller, was born on June 10, 1934 at Aplington, the son of Harm and Ida (Buseman) Muller. He attended the Aplington Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1953. He then attended Ellsworth Community College and the University of Northern Iowa, graduating with an education and business degree in 1957. He was a high school teacher in Preston; he then taught at Calmar Community College at Calmar. He then worked in the Osceola State Bank at Osceola, and later became a bank examiner for the state of Iowa. He then became an administrator for the Federal Small Business Administration, Denver, Colorado.

He enjoyed the outdoors, especially walleye fishing and pheasant hunting. He was a beloved brother and father.

Kenneth Muller is survived by his children, Brent Muller of Osceola and Joni Laib and husband, Mike of Chandler, Arizona; four grandchildren; a brother, Virg Muller and wife, Fran of Bloomington, Minnesota; and a sister, Gloria Lindaman and husband, David of Aplington.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harm and Ida Muller; and one brother, Wayne Muller.
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John Karl Tolzmann, was born on June 4, 1940, on his parents’ farm near Buckeye, the son of Valentine "Wally" Emil George and Fern Marie (Eason) Tolzmann. He attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1958. On March 12, 1960, he was united in marriage to Sharon "Kay" Campbell at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. John worked for Farmland Foods, Iowa Falls, until they closed and then started Tolzmann Trucking in Iowa Falls.

He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. He loved to fish, trap and hunt.

John K. Tolzmann is survived by his father, Wally Tolzmann of Iowa Falls; his companion, Donna Havens of Iowa Falls; his children, Greg Tolzmann and wife, Tammi of Wellsburg and Deb Thompson and husband, Ron of Alden; nine grandchildren; brother, Carroll Tolzmann and wife, Rose of Dubuque; and sister, Barbara Krise of Council Bluffs.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Fern Tolzmann; and his wife, Kay Tolzmann.
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APLINGTON—Sena DeVries, 84, of Aplington, died on Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Presbyterian Village of Ackley, from natural causes.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, at the Hitesville Gospel Hall, rural Aplington, with burial in the Hitesville Cemetery. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in Aplington is in charge of the arrangements.
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Coral Kathryn Emma Severson, was born to Maurice and Ellen (Clark) Klatt on December 24, 1917 in Radcliffe. She graduated from the Radcliffe High School in 1935 and taught for six years in country schools. On April 24, 1941, Coral married Kenneth Severson in Princeton, Missouri. Together they farmed for 37 years in the Hubbard/Radcliffe area. Coral worked as a nurses’ aide at Bethany Manor in Story City for 7.5 years. After retiring from farming, Coral and Kenneth moved to Radcliffe in 1978.

She was a charter member of the Faith Evangelical Church. Coral’s love for God and His work began in high school when she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior. During their married years, she and Kenneth started each day with devotions and prayer. Coral loved her family and prayed for every member. She studied the scriptures and participated in Bible studies. Her passion was for all people to know Jesus as Savior. She wrote letters and spoke to people whom God brought to her mind. Coral believed in the power of prayer and in the power of personal evangelism. Her Godly life is an example for her family and friends.

Coral had the gift of hospitality. Oftentimes she opened their home to guests, and they left being encouraged. She was well-known as a great cook and baker. Many enjoyed her cinnamon rolls, dinner buns and pies. Coral’s generosity was delivered in the form of meals and delicious goodies to grateful friends, family and acquaintances. In addition to her excellence in the kitchen, Coral enjoyed gardening, canning and freezing produce, and sewing. These were all enjoyed because Coral was such a caregiver and desired to provide for her family. These things were all done with a heart full of love.

Coral is dearly loved, and she is being affectionately remembered. She is greatly missed, and we anticipate the day when we will join her in heaven. Those who are left to honor Coral’s memory are her husband of 64 years, Kenneth of Radcliffe; son, Gale and Elaine Severson of Strawberry Point; daughters, Beth and Jerry Dodd of Brooklyn, Iowa, Mary and Rick Redburn of Oregon and Marcia and Dan Hormig of Windom, Minnesota; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Jens and Lee Anna Klatt of Ames; sisters, Darlene and Art Martin of Miles City, Montana and Maurine Hemphill of Ellsworth; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and great-grandson, Dysen Rusher.
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HAMPTON—Caroline “Cal” Magdalina Bertha Dohrmann Jensen, 91, of rural Coulter, died on Sunday, January 15, 2006, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, January 23, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, with burial in the St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, both in rural Hampton. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Bert Kenyon Fleming, was born on June 5, 1915 in Williams, the son of George Francis and Ida Mae (Lighthall) Fleming. He graduated from the Williams High School with the class of 1933. On June 16, 1936, Bert was united in marriage to Eva Margaret Bailey in Iowa Falls. To this union four children were born, twins Barbara and Betty, Donald and Carol. Eva passed away on July 15, 1939. Bert served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

On December 30, 1942, Bert was united in marriage to Marcene Marilyn Maury in Des Moines. To this union one daughter was born, Kirby. Bert farmed north of Alden for many years. He was a member and past board president of the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ, Alden; the Disciples of Christ Church, Rogers, Arkansas; and the American Legion Post No. 100, Rogers, Arkansas; and a former member of the American Legion Post No. 201, Alden.

Bert Fleming is survived by his children, Barbara Brown and husband, Roy of Iowa Falls, Donald Fleming and wife, Ramona of Ackley and Kirby Sherman of Waterloo; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Dorris Fleming and Sarah Fleming.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ida Fleming; his two wives, Eva Fleming and Marcene Fleming; two infant daughters, Betty Fleming and Carol Fleming; granddaughter, Joi Brown; grandson, Wyatt Brown; three brothers, Charles Fleming and first wife, Zella, Marion Fleming and wife, Mary and Horace Fleming; and one sister, Bessie Reed and husband, Lee.
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IOWA FALLS—Memorial services for Daniel Voge will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., at the Iowa Falls-Alden High School in Iowa Falls.

Daniel, 25, died at his home in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, December 6, 2005.
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PARKERSBURG—David Wiegmann, 58, of Parkersburg, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, from complications of chronic lymphoma leukemia (CLL).

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 21, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Lee and Laureen are survived by their family, Linda and husband, Dawson Miller of Indianola, Dennis and wife, Jennifer Bausman of Seneca, South Carolina and Sharon and husband, James Arends of Willow Spring, North Carolina; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents.

Laureen was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ruth Johnson; and a sister in infancy.
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