Norma Nehring
January 22, 1918-November 1, 2006

November 4, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Norma Nehring, 88, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2006, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 4, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Keystone Cemetery in Keystone.

Norma Amanda Brauer Nehring, was born on January 22, 1918 in Guttenburg, the daughter of Albert H. and Anna (Ortman) Werner. Norma grew up in Allison and received her early education there, graduating from the Allison High School in 1935. Following her graduation she attended the Iowa Normal School in Cedar Falls to receive her teaching certificate. Norma taught country school until her marriage to Albert H. Brauer on June 2, 1940, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Keystone, by the Rev. Albert W. Brauer.

Residing in various communities, Norma and Al raised three children while he pursued his career in school administration. In 1954, while in Hubbard, her husband, Superintendent A.H. Brauer passed away. Norma returned to teaching, and at the same time attended summer school and evening classes at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, to complete a B.A. Degree in Education. Norma and her children moved to Iowa Falls in 1958, where she taught fifth grade and remedial reading until her retirement in 1983.

On July 13, 1968, Norma was married to Arthur C. Nehring at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls and lived in Iowa Falls until Arthur’s death on August 5, 1995. Norma remained involved with church, community and professional activities until health issues required her to move to the Scenic Manor in 2000.

Norma was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she served on several committees, Delta Kappa Gamma, Retired Teachers Association, Bridge Club and BPW.

Those thankful for having shared her life include two sons, Ronald A. Brauer and wife, Susan of Crete, Illinois and Dennis L. Brauer and wife, Martha of Hayward, Wisconsin; a daughter, Carol J. Deal of Batavia, Illinois; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both spouses; and three brothers.
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Rosalie Mikkelsen
March 15, 1939-November 2, 2006

November 8, 2006
 
WATERLOO—Rosalie Mikkelsen died on Thursday, November 2, 2006, at the Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 7, at the Richardson Funeral Home, Cedar Falls. Interment was in the Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens.

Rosalie was born on March 15, 1939 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Guy and Ruby (Cessford) Kay. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1957. She married John Green in 1959, he died in December 1960. She then married John Birkett, they later divorced. On December 30, 1988, she was united in marriage to Larry Mikkelsen in Waterloo. Rosalie worked for the Heilig-Meyers Furniture Co. in Waterloo and was later employed by Sears in the Crossroads Shopping Center, also in Waterloo.

Rosalie is survived by her husband, Larry of Waterloo; three daughters, Pamela (Kevin) Tschantre of Snohomish, Washington, Barbara (fiancée, Jason Vaughn) Wood of Columbia, Missouri and Janet (Jeffrey) Kurth of Ackley; son, John (Mindy) Birkett of Lodi, California; two step-sons, Steve (Tindi Cady) Mikkelsen of Cedar Rapids and Brad (Rachael) Mikkelsen of Savage, Minnesota, currently serving in Iraq; sister, Darlene Borzon of Cleveland, Ohio; and 16 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Donald Kay; and daughter, Mary Ann Birkett.
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Doris Jean Neely
January 9, 1934-November 2, 2006

January 31, 2007

BROOKSVILLE, Florida—Doris Jean Neely passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2006, at her home of natural causes.

She was born on January 9, 1934, to John Goodman and Evelyn (Amya) Goodman, at Knoxville, Tennessee. Jean graduated from the Knoxville Central High School in 1952. She then moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to be with her sister, Kay and her husband, Jim Percy, working with a medical supply company there.

On May 9, 1954, Jean was united in marriage with Clarence Lynn Neely in Streater, Illinois. Lynn was playing electric steel guitar with the Dave Dudley Country Band at the time. They entertained for many years, touring through the northern states and the Midwest. Jean joined the “Lynn Neely Country Swingster Band.” She learned to play the electric bass. Jean loved to play the bass and sing alongside her husband, Lynn.

In later years, they retired in southern Florida, first living in their home in Hudson, Florida in 1981, then in later years moving to their home in Brooksville. They were also formally self-employed module home park owners in Charles City and Bowling Green, Kentucky. Jean and Lynn were members of the First Baptist Church, Hudson.

Lynn passed away suddenly on January 21, 1993. Jean continued to live in their home in Brooksville until her death.

Jean is survived by her two sisters, Ann Lynn (Goodman) Pack and husband, David of Knoxville and Marian (Goodman) Stallings of Chicago, Illinois; one brother, Sherman Goodman of California; brother-in-law, Larry Neely and wife, Lois of Iowa Falls; sister-in-law, Sheryl (Neely) Orr and husband, Richard of Warrensburg, Missouri; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Neely) Prescott and husband, Alfred of Ackley; and many nephews and nieces.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Goodman; a sister, Kay Goodman Percy and husband, Bill Percy; brother, Bill Goodman; and brother-in-law, James Stallings.

A memorial service and internment were held on Monday, November 6, at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida, with the Rev. Roy Roush officiating. Jean was laid to rest beside her husband, Lynn. An inscription there says it all, “Together Again Forever.”

The Spring Hill Brewer Memorial Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
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Martin F. Kielsmeier
March 21, 1917-November 3, 2006

November 8, 2006
 
HUBBARD—Martin F. Kielsmeier, 89, of Hubbard, died on Friday, November 3, 2006, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 6, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard, with the Rev. John Attaway officiating. Burial will be in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.

Martin Fredrick Kielsmeier, was born on March 21, 1917, to Fred and Lena (Kulow) Kielsmeier on the Kielsmeier farm northwest of Hubbard. He received his education at the Dancer Rural School in Tipton Township. He was baptized and confirmed in the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hubbard. On October 12, 1940, he was united in marriage to Garnet Bahr of Eldora at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hubbard. One daughter Janet was born to this union. The couple farmed in the Hubbard area until their retirement into Hubbard in 1984.

In 1957, he became a member of the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. He served on the church council for three years, plus many, many hours of volunteer work in the church.

He is survived by his wife, Garnet of Iowa Falls; three grandchildren, Joel Christianson and wife, Jill of Ankeny, Jane Dodson and husband, John of DeSota, and Jill Christianson of Des Moines; eight great-grandchildren; plus many relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Janet and son-in-law, James Christianson; and his brother, Louis Kielsmeier and sister-in-law, Gladys Kielsmeier.
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Donald "George" Rosine Jr.
Friday, November 3, 2006

November 8, 2006

ELDORA—Donald “George” Rosine Jr., 53, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Friday, November 3, 2006, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 8, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with the Rev. David Splett officiating. Burial will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
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Ramon "Kent" Miller
February 21, 1925-November 5, 2006

November 8, 2006

ZEARING—Ramon “Kent” Miller, 81, of Zearing and formerly of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, November 5, 2006, at the Colonial Manor in Zearing.

Private graveside funeral services will be held at the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home of Alden is in charge of the arrangements.

Ramon was born on February 21, 1925 in Iowa Falls, the son of Clifford and Blanche (Wood) Miller. He graduated from Grinnell College in 1954 and had served in the U.S. Navy. Ramon was united in marriage to Janet Knierim in Grinnell and later divorced. He co-owned and operated the Miller Lumberyard Business in Alden, Iowa Falls and Owasa, later going to work for the Eldora Training School as director of counselors. He had been a member of the Rotary club.

Ramon is survived by his daughter, Susan Polzin and husband, Rich of Alden; a son, Gary Miller of Oregon; and one granddaughter, Tara Polzin of Alden.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Barton Miller.
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Janice A. "Jan" Arndorfer
Sunday, November 5, 2006

November 8, 2006

HAMPTON—Janice A. “Jan” Arndorfer, 63, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital-Hospice in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, November 9, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 3-8:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Fr. Jim Miller will officiate at the service.
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D.C. Oleson
Sunday, November 5, 2006

November 8, 2006

COULTER—D.C. Oleson, 76, of Coulter, died from natural causes on Sunday, November 5, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 8, at 10:30 a.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery.
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Esther Stensland
Sunday, November 5, 2006

November 8, 2006

RADCLIFFE—Esther Stensland, 89, of Radcliffe, died on Sunday, November 5, 2006, at the Bethany Manor in Story City.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 9, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe.
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Lorraine Kathryn Hess
Sunday, November 5, 2006

November 11, 2002

GRUNDY CENTER—Lorraine Kathryn Hess, 87, of Grundy Center, died on Sunday, November 5, 2006, at the home of her daughter in Reinbeck.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 9, at the First Baptist Church in Grundy Center, with the Rev. Michael Nemmers officiating. Burial followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. The Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home of Grundy Center was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include an uncle, Jack (Waneva) Huffman of Iowa Falls.
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Joel James Allen
Monday, November 6, 2006

November 11, 2002

HAMPTON—Joel James Allen, 23, of Hampton, died on Monday, November 6, 2006, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 10, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with the Rev. David Koenigsberg officiating. A private family burial was held in Iowa City. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Thelbert "Ted" Skeie
September 24, 1924-November 8, 2006

November 11, 2002

RADCLIFFE—Thelbert “Ted” Skeie, 82, of Radcliffe, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at the Hubbard Care Center Inc. in Hubbard.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 10, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with the Rev. Daniel Hart officiating. Ted Skeie was buried in the Radcliffe Cemetery in Radcliffe. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.

Thelbert was born on September 24, 1924, at home on a farm north of Garden City, to Theodore and Raynellie (Maley) Skeie. Ted attended grade school in Garden City. He graduated from the Radcliffe High School in 1942. On June 11, 1946, he married Doris Lorraine Skogerboe. They first lived on a farm near Garden City. In December of 1947, they moved to a farm north of Radcliffe, and it continues to be home. Last spring they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Ted has been a farmer and carpenter all of his life. After retirement, he continued to help with harvest as long as he could. Ted and Doris also operated a furniture refinishing shop on their farm for 20 years. Their enjoyment of refinishing antiques and hunting for treasures at flea markets led to an antique business in Iowa Falls, until December 2003.

Besides being active in the church and the CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship), Ted and Doris enjoyed being members of the Sons of Norway since 1982. Many of those years they served as officers. In 1995 and in 1985, they were king and queen. They were Grand Marshals in the 2004 Radcliffe Days Parade.

Because of declining health, Ted moved to the Hubbard Care Center in June of 2005. He enjoyed the company of his friends and the staff. He died there on Wednesday morning, November 8, 2006, surrounded by family. His children and grandchildren were the center of his life and attentions. He often said, “My children are my investments and my grandchildren are my dividends."

He is survived by his wife, Doris; children, Diana (Rick) Erickson, Rita (Al) Dirkx, Wanita Kueter, Randy (Crystal) Skeie and Tammy (Dan) Kumrow; grandchildren, Eric Erickson, Chad (Denise) Dirkx, Lisa (Andy) Jordan, Kelli (Curt) Binder, Rachel Escalona, Tami (Sean) Beachem, Jamie (Kimberly) Skeie, Sara (Tim) Velander, Michelle Kumrow, Jill Kumrow and Tiffany (Eric) Mueller; brother-in-law, Ron Skogerboe; 12 great-grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ruby Lee and Laureen Keoppel; one brother, Clifford Skeie; one son, Ricky Skeie; and a great-granddaughter, Savanna Jordan.
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Henry VanTiger
October 8, 1914-November 9, 2006

November 15, 2002

ACKLEY-Henry VanTiger, 92, of Ackley, died on Thursday, November 9, 2006, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 14, at the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Ackley, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

Henry was born on October 8, 1914, at Holland, the son of Charles and Sarah (Lustfeus) VanTiger. He received his education in the Holland area schools and served his country during World War II with the U.S. Air Force. He married Alice Rieken on December 6, 1949, at the Little Brown Church in the Vale at Nashua and later married Marion F. Johnson in May of 1988. Henry was a self-employed mechanic and had also farmed and worked in the family-owned gravel pits, Rieken’s Quarry.

Henry was a member of the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and the American Legion in Ackley.

Survivors include two nephews, Irvin Knott and Rory Knott, both of Texas; 13 loving grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; four step-daughters, Shari Spires and husband, Walter of Black Mt., North Carolina, Deb Herman and husband, Tom of Kansas City, Missouri, Sandra Erickson and husband, Tom of Williamsburg and Kimery Zoellick of Ackley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; both wives; a number of brothers and sisters; and one nephew, Terry.
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Arling Erickson
Friday, November 10, 2006

November 15, 2002

RADCLIFFE-Arling Erickson, 84, of Radcliffe, died on Friday, November 10, 2006, at the Colonial Manor of Zearing.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 13, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Jewell. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Deloris Elaine Meyer
March 13, 1938-November 10, 2006

November 15, 2002

IOWA FALLS-Deloris Elaine Meyer, 68, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, November 10, 2006, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 14, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Deloris Elaine Meyer, was born on March 13, 1938 in Hampton, the daughter of Ike and Dagmar (Kibsgaard) Olk. She attended country school in Hansel and completed her education at the Sheffield Community Schools. After graduation she enrolled at Hamilton Business College in Mason City. Deloris was united in marriage to Kenneth (Bill) Nicholson in October 1957. To this union, three children were born, Kim, Mark and Connie. In May 1972, Deloris married Harold L. Meyer at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls.

She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, church organist, pianist for the church choir, Hymn Sing leader, and President of Ladies Aid. She was President of Rebekah Circle, Eat-Out-Monthly Group, Etude Club and “Body and Soul” exercise group. She participated in Bible studies, helped prepare meals for seniors and for funerals at her church. She delivered Meals on Wheels, worked at the CWU Thrift Shop and played for many weddings and funerals throughout the area.

Deloris was a warm, loving wife, mother and sister who gave of herself in every way. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends and throughout the community.

Deloris is survived by her daughters, Kim Whitmore of Iowa Falls and Connie Moehlman and husband, Mike of Iowa Falls; son, Mark Nicholson of Hampton; step-daughter, Janet Weibrecht of West Des Moines; step-sons, Lee Meyer and wife, Debbie of Fairfax and Doug Meyer of Denver, Colorado; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Norman Olk and wife, Eleanor of Sheffield; sister, Donna Joens and husband, David of Waterloo; brother, Larry Olk and wife, Emma of Sheffield; sister, Iva Griep and husband, Stanley of Ackley; and sister, Barbara Long and husband, Jim of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; and two step-daughters, Jane Elkin and Clarine Rater.
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Ruth Altman
Saturday, November 11, 2006

November 15, 2002

RADCLIFFE-Ruth Altman, 81, of Radcliffe, died on Saturday, November 11, 2006, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Ruth’s body was donated to the University of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, November 20, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe. The family will receive friends at the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe, on Sunday, November 19, from 2-4:00 p.m.
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Steven P. Sayer
April 9, 1967-November 12, 2006

November 18, 2006

NEW PROVIDENCE-Steven P. Sayer, 39, of New Providence, died in Eldora on Sunday, November 12, 2006.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 16, at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence, with the Rev. Arlen Daleske officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Chapel Cemetery near New Providence. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.

Steven was born on April 9, 1967 in Iowa Falls, son of Philip A. Sayer and Cindi L. Brown Sayer McCabe. He graduated from the New Providence High School in 1985 and worked as a mechanic for several area shops before going to work for United Suppliers. He has been employed with United Suppliers for 14 years, most recently in the Chemical Terminal Division. On October 26, 1996, he was united in marriage to Nancy Shore and they made their home in New Providence.

Steve enjoyed tinkering in his shop on cars and motorcycles and was also a train collector.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Nicholas Sayer of Eldora; step-children, Emely Shore of New Providence and Loyde Allen of Iowa Falls; father and step-mother, Philip and Jan Sayer of Nevada; mother and step-father, Cindi and Dennis McCabe of Roland; step-mother, Jerri Newman of Iowa Falls; sister, Angela Sayer (Wes Moler) of Zearing; half-brothers, Shawn McCabe (Maria) of Jacksonville, North Carolina and Michael McCabe (Rachelle) of Hubbard; paternal grandparents, Dale and Marjorie Schwarck of Iowa Falls; step-granddaughter, Raya Allen; three nephews, Jacob, Garret and Blake; two nieces, Caitlin and Zoe; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Steve was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Wendell Sayer; and maternal grandparents, Arel and Katherine Brown.
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Marion A. Peterson
Sunday, November 12, 2006

November 15, 2002

HAMPTON-Marion A. Peterson, 91, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Sunday, November 12, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 15, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with Fr. Bernard Grady 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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Betty J. Abbas
November 23, 1925-November 12, 2006

November 15, 2002 

IOWA FALLS-Betty J. Abbas, 80, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, November 12, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, November 16, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Betty Abbas, was born on November 23, 1925, to Omer and Borghild (Kmudslien) Amundson in Webster City. She married Russell Abbas, deceased, and had one son, Tim Abbas of Iowa Falls.

Betty was a foster mother for many years for handicapped children. She also ran a day care for many children in and around the Iowa Falls area. After her retirement she became an in-home caregiver for the elderly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Jimmy, Claude, JR and Don Amundson; and two sisters, Barb Ites and Ruth Reed.
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Wayne Rierson
March 2, 1917-November 13, 2006

November 22, 2006

RADCLIFFE-Wayne Rierson, 89, a former long time Radcliffe resident, died on Monday, November 13, 2006, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 18, at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe, with the Rev. Marion Sindt officiating. Burial was in the Radcliffe Cemetery. American Legion Post No. 317 of Radcliffe performed the flag folding and presentation. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.

Wayne was born on March 2, 1917, on the family farm north of Radcliffe, to Clarence and Ethel (Pearson) Rierson. He attended school in Radcliffe, where he spent most of his adult life. On December 23, 1940, he was united in marriage to Crystal Carr at Radcliffe. Wayne entered the Army in 1942 serving as a medic. When he returned home from the service he lived and farmed many years in Buckeye Township. Wayne raised Aberdeen Angus cattle, helped his father establish the American Cream Association and served as one of the original directors.

He also served on the Hardin County Fair Board, was a past member and officer of Kiwanis, a 50-plus-year member of the American Legion Post in Radcliffe and a life long member of the St. John’s United Methodist Church, serving on its board of trustees. In 1982, Wayne retired from the farm and he and Crystal moved into a home in Radcliffe where they lived for 20 years. Since 2001, they have made their home with their daughter, Barbara Miller and husband, John in Iowa Falls. Wayne has been a resident of Scenic Manor since March of 2006.

He is survived by his wife, Crystal; a daughter, Barbara Miller and husband, John of Iowa Falls; granddaughter, Victoria Blume and husband, Matthew of Kansas City, Missouri; step-granddaughter, Cheryl Clifton and husband, Philip of Pocatello, Idaho; step-great-grandson, Philip Clifton; sisters-in-law, Reva Granner of Hubbard and Zoe Rierson of Radcliffe; nephews, Clair Rierson and Roger Granner; and nieces, Linda Ward and Rita Neville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dale Rierson; sister, Ruth King; infant brothers, Clair and Ronald; sister-in-law, Viola Carr; and brothers-in-law, Glenn Carr and Stanley Granner.
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Franklin Ostrem
July 26, 1920-November 14, 2006

November 18, 2006

RADCLIFFE-Franklin Ostrem, 86, of Radcliffe, died on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 17, 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.

Franklin Kenneth Ostrem, was born on July 26, 1920 at rural Radcliffe, the fourth child of Swen Martin and Rose Jane (Larson) Ostrem. He was baptized as an infant at the Stavanger Lutheran Church, Garden City and affirmed his baptism through confirmation at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Radcliffe. He graduated from the Radcliffe High School in 1938 and immediately entered his life time vocation of farming. On November 26, 1943, Franklin was united in marriage to Hazel M. Anderson. They lived north of Radcliffe for 23 years and then moved to a farm south of Radcliffe where they lived for another 10 years. In 1977, they moved to their home in Radcliffe, when their son, Richard entered the farming operation with Ostrem Farms, Inc. Franklin loved the land, was a good farmer, and could spot a cocklebur or buttonweed at 40 rods. He stayed active in farming until two years before his death.

Franklin served his community as a member of the Radcliffe City Council, the Hardin County Extension Council, the Farmers’ Co-op Elevator Board as Secretary, the Hubbard-Radcliffe Area Foundation Board, the Radcliffe Kiwanis Club and by being a 4-H Leader. He was a member of the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and served as an usher, trustee and deacon. He enjoyed bowling, golf, visiting with friends, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his three sons and their wives, Gary and Renee Ostrem of Waterloo, Richard and Nancy Ostrem of Radcliffe and Paul and Carol Ostrem of Muscatine; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Arnold Ostrem of Radcliffe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 2003; three brothers, John, Robert and Virgil Ostrem; and one sister, Lenore Tweet.
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Eva Rebecca Lifshatz
Tuesday, November 14, 2006

November 18, 2006

ACKLEY-Eva Rebecca Lifshatz, 92, of Ackley, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, November 16, at the Church of the Open Bible, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Herb Kenyon officiating. Inurnment was in the Aplington Cemetery. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Ackley Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
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Raymond J. Schachterle
Wednesday, November 15, 2006

November 18, 2006

ACKLEY-Raymond J. Schachterle, 90, of Ackley, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at the Presbyterian Village, Ackley.

Memorial services were held on Friday, November 17, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery, both in Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.
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Marie Neubauer
Friday, November 17, 2006

November 22, 2006

HUBBARD—Marie Neubauer, 89, of Hubbard, died on Friday, November 17, 2006, at the Hubbard Care Center Inc.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 21, at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hubbard, with the Rev. Matthew W. Rueger officiating. Burial was in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.
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Hazel Marie Thorson
Friday, November 17, 2006

December 2, 2006

ST. CHARLES, Missouri—Hazel Marie Thorson, 91, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2006, at the Parkside Meadows Retirement Center in St. Charles after being hospitalized for four weeks.

Mrs. Thorson was a homemaker and lived in the Williams community for 45 years before moving to St. Charles in 2001.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, November 25, at the United Methodist Church of the Shepherd, St. Charles. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the United Methodist Church in Williams. The Neptune Society of St. Louis, Missouri, was in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Thorson was a member for 50 years of the United Methodist Church in Williams. She was Church Treasurer for 17 years and a member and officer of United Methodist Women. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was an active 4-H member and received the Story County 4-H Citizenship Award. As an adult, Mrs. Thorson was a 4-H Leader for the Williams Hustling Homemakers for 20 years and received the Hamilton County 4-H Alumni Award. She was a long time member and officer of the Federated Women’s Club in Williams.

Mrs. Thorson was preceded in death by her husband, Melburne “Mel” Peter Thorson; her parents, Arthur and Daisy Couser; three sisters, Lola Davis, Alice Stevens and Ilo Cozzens; and two brothers, Luther Couser and Chet Couser.

Mrs. Thorson is survived by one daughter, Lois and husband, Russell Lawson of St. Charles, Missouri; and one son, Delmar and wife, Virginia Thorson of Merced, California; three granddaughters, Cindy “Cid” and husband, Rob Chase, Kathleen Thorson of Burbank, California and Lesli and husband, Brian Behn of Merced, California; two grandsons, Mark and wife, Pam Lawson of Chesterfield, Missouri and Eric and wife, Christy Thorson of Sacramento, California; two great-granddaughters, Kirsten Lawson and Aiyana Chase; one grandson, Zachary Lawson; and one sister, Evelyn and husband, Charles Davis of Clemons.
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Henry Brower
March 31, 1913-November 18, 2006

November 25, 2006

SIOUX CENTER-Henry Brower, 93, of Sioux Center, formerly of Hampton, died on Saturday, November 18, 2006, at the Royale Meadows Care Center of Sioux Center.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 22, at the Covenant Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center, with the Rev. Herm Van Niejenhuis officiating. Interment was in the Grant Center Township Cemetery of rural Iowa Fall. The Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center was in charge of the arrangements. The Brower family prefers memorials be directed to Back to God Hour Radio Program.

Henry Frederick Brower, was born on March 31, 1913, to John and Anna Brower near Geneva. Raised in rural Geneva, Henry was educated at the Maysville School. He married Nettie Ruter on November 30, 1939, in Wellsburg. Henry and his wife Nettie farmed in Franklin County and later moved to Wellsburg, where he owned and operated Brower Surge Equipment. In 1957 Henry and his wife moved to their farm near Iowa Falls, where they lived until 1992. Then they retired to Sioux Center. They wintered in Texas for more than 20 years.

Henry was a charter member of the Iowa Falls Christian Reformed Church, later a member of the Second Wellsburg Christian Reformed Church and most recently a member of the Covenant Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center. He enjoyed serving on Consistories and Christian School Boards and also was involved in certain farm organizations.

Henry was known by friends and family for his clever wit, practical jokes and pleasure in playing games. He modeled a gentle Christian character and counted it a privilege to be responsible for the stewardship of the land he farmed.

He is survived by his son, Joel (Jean) Brower of Byron Center, Michigan; a daughter, Jerelyn (Dave) Schelhaas of Sioux Center; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; his brother, Alfred Brower; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie; his sister, Dena; and his parents.
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Zada Evelyn Erickson
Sunday, November 19, 2006

November 22, 2006  

HAMPTON—Zada Evelyn Erickson, 86, of Hampton, died on Sunday, November 19, 2006, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 22, at 10:30 a.m., at the Lighthouse of Life Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Jon Anderson 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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R. Leo Abbas
June 21, 1910-November 19, 2006

November 25, 2006

HAMPTON-R. Leo Abbas, 96, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton from complications of a fall.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25, at 2:30 p.m., at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in rural Geneva, with burial in the church cemetery. The Linn’s Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.

R. Leo Abbas, was born on June 21, 1910 at Latimer, the son of Abel V. and Lena Heitland Abbas. Leo’s parents moved to a farm north of Ackley and Leo attended country schools in Grant Township, Franklin County. Leo also attended the Ackley High School. Leo was married to Nellie Irene Lauterbach in August of 1931. Nellie passed away in May of 1936. On November 24, 1938, Leo was united in marriage to Lucy Ploeger at her parents home in rural Ackley. Leo and Lucy farmed the family farm for many years and he also was a telephone lineman and repairman and did custom corn shelling.

Leo was a member of the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ of rural Geneva and served as an elder and was a member of the church council. For many years Leo was on the Franklin County Conservation Board. He was also a member of the Isaac Newton League. Leo was a former member of the Farm Bureau Board in Franklin County.

Leo enjoyed hunting, bowling and water skied until the age of 78. Leo and Lucy enjoyed their yearly fishing trips to northern Canada. He also enjoyed the family sing-a-longs and would often join in. His daughters remember his ability to walk on his hands.

Leo is survived by his wife, Lucy of Hampton; daughter, Lena Mae Winters and husband, Lawrence of Hampton; son, Leon and his wife, Sallie of Cary, North Carolina; daughter, Linda Birley and husband, Larry of Aplington; and daughter, Carole Owen of Austin, Texas.

He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Connie Sparks, Steven Winters and wife, Debra, Dee Ann Keninger and husband, Michael, Ryan Winters and wife, Monica, Alex Abbas and wife, Gail, Greg Abbas and wife, Anca, Vince Birley and wife, Susan, Dawn Standera and husband, Tony, Jennifer Bishop and husband, Larry, and Jeff Ellingson; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Witte and husband, Curtis, Garrett Winters and wife, Holly, Kelli, Megan, and Brent Keninger, Theresa, Adam and Paige Winters, Stephen Abbas, Ben, Connor and Anna Grace Birley, and Ashley and Kelsey Bishop; and great-great-grandchildren, Sophia Witte and Alayna Winters.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Lena Abbas; his wife, Nellie; a stillborn daughter in 1935; two Ellingson grandchildren as infants; a sister, Anna Sailer; and eight brothers, Herman, Mell, Joe, Henry, George, Abel, Harvey and Reemt Abbas.

Leo will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
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Pauline Mae Musson
July 23, 1926-November 20, 2006

November 25, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Pauline Musson, 80, of Iowa Falls, died on Monday, November 20, 2006, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, November 25, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Pauline Musson, was born on July 23, 1926, the daughter of Paul and Goldie (Matthews) Stephens in Delphos. She was a graduate of the Lake City High School. On April 5, 1946, she was united in marriage to Don Musson at the Baptist Parsonage in Ames. Pauline was a homemaker as well as helping out on the farm.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls and also a member of the Owasa Needle Club.

Pauline is survived by her husband, Don of Iowa Falls; a daughter, Karen Sue Musson of Iowa Falls; a son, Doug Musson and wife, Karen Kay of Iowa Falls; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Velta Carroll and husband, Bob of Rochester, Minnesota, Rosalie Nelson of Ames and Marilyn Mulanix and husband, Tom of Lady Lake, Florida; two brothers, Roland Stephens and wife, Ann of Boone and Rick Stephens and wife, Liz of Detroit, Michigan; one sister-in-law, DeAnn Stephens of Nevada; and special friend, Billie Jo Culver of Ackley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Roger; and daughter-in-law, Pennie Musson.
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Ivan Dwayne "Smitty" Smith
April 21, 1920-November 21, 2006

November 25, 2006

IOWA FALLS-Ivan Dwayne “Smitty” Smith, 86, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25, at 10:00 a.m., at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with burial in the St. Mark’s Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Relatives and friends are invited to a luncheon at the American Legion Post following services at the cemetery.

Ivan Dwayne “Smitty” Smith, was born on April 21, 1920 at Williams, the son of Ivan Levi Smith and Gladys Lillian Hurd. Ivan attended schools and high school at Williams. He farmed with his parents and grandparents in the Williams area and then moved to Illinois, where he was employed in a factory for a short time. Ivan was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. Smitty was united in marriage to Theresa Rose Brass on October 14, 1949, in Iowa Falls. Ivan was the owner and operator of Smith Electric Motors from 1946 until retiring in 1992.

He was a member of the Iowa Falls Moose Lodge and the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post in Iowa Falls, the USS Alabama Crewman’s Association, the Vestibular Disorders Association and the EASA “Electrical Apparatus Service Association.”

Smitty loved to dance, enjoyed tinkering and visiting with family and friends. Recently Ivan had been a resident of the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Ivan is survived by his son, Joe Smith of Nevada, Iowa; daughter, Lisa Brannick and husband, Mark of Iowa Falls; two brothers, Frances Hoyt Smith and wife, Myrna of Webster City and Charles Burton Smith and wife, Theone of Las Vegas, Nevada; special friend, Donna Newcomb of Iowa Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Gladys; his wife, Theresa in 1973; a son, Steven Smith in 1981; three sisters, Zella Fleming, Virginia Glee Johnson and Hazel Marie Wilson; and a brother, Lyle Smith.
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John Krull
Tuesday, November 21, 2006

 November 25, 2006

CLARKSVILLE—Services are pending for John Krull, 92, of Clarksville, who died on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at the Waverly Health Care Center in Waverly, from natural causes.

The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Jacob David Webb-Tubbs
January 17, 1992-November 22, 2006

November 25, 2006

STEAMBOAT ROCK-Jacob David Webb-Tubbs, 14, of Steamboat Rock, formerly of Fort Dodge, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, due to injuries he received in a car accident.

Funeral services are pending with the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home in Fort Dodge. The funeral service will be at the Harvest Baptist Church in Fort Dodge.

Jacob was born on January 17, 1992. Jacob was a student at AGWSR school in Wellsburg. He was active in a church youth group in Steamboat Rock. Throughout Jacob’s life, he participated in football and wrestling, where he earned several honors and awards. He also was involved in baseball, basketball and soccer. He enjoyed stock car racing and had raced in the Hornet Class in Fort Dodge this year. Jacob enjoyed four-wheeling, hunting, working on cars, boating and playing his PlayStation with friends and family.

Jacob is survived by his parents, Shelley Webb and Mark Tubbs; brother, Alex Tubbs; sisters, Kailey Tubbs and Chelsie Tubbs; grandparents, Sandy and Jerry Webb and the late Bobbi and Dorman Tubbs; and aunts and uncles, Angie and Jamie Odor and Don and Kerri Webb.

Jacob was preceded in death by an uncle, Brent Tubbs; great-uncle, Bruce Sommerfeld; and great-grandparents, Robert and Alice Sommerfeld.
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Oscar B. Wood
March 1, 1913-November 22, 2006

November 25, 2006

ELDORA-Oscar Wood, 93, of Eldora and formerly of New Providence, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 25, at 1:30 p.m., at the First Assembly of God in Eldora. The Rev. Fred Rosenkrans will be officiating. A private committal service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Assembly of God in Eldora. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.

Oscar Burton Wood, was born on March 1, 1913, to Burton R. and Edna (Bunker) Wood on the family farm east of New Providence. He was raised on the farm. He attended and graduated from the New Providence High School in 1931. Oscar attended William Penn College in Oskaloosa. On March 16, 1939, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Alice Ludwick at the Friends Parsonage in Oskaloosa. She passed away on May 6, 1993. They made their home in the New Providence area where Oscar farmed until retiring in 1975. After his retirement, they spent most of their time wintering in McAllen, Texas and Oscar helped Neil on the farm in his spare time.

On February 16, 2002, Oscar was united in marriage to Gertrude Eileen (Ford) Bailey, at the First Assembly of God Church in Eldora. Oscar then resided in Eldora since 2002.

Those thankful for having shared in his life include his wife, Gertrude of Eldora; three daughters, Virginia Canfield and husband, Ray of Placentia, California, Alice Hadley and husband, Neil of Union and Teresa and husband, Bruce Miller of Bicknell, Indiana; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends.

Oscar was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marjorie; his sisters, Aletha McKenzie and Faye Rash; and a granddaughter, Ashley Faye.
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Dorothy Mae Bach
July 18, 1919-November 22, 2006

November 29, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Dorothy Mae Bach, 87, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 28, at the Church of the Open Bible, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Mae Meyer, was born on July 18, 1919 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Fred and Mollie (Gnade) Meyer. She attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools. On May 30, 1942, she was united in marriage to Harald Bach. Dorothy worked at the drug store for most of the years they lived in Dows. Then she was employed at Riverside Book and Bible in Iowa Falls, as a telephone sales operator.

She enjoyed going to Bible Conventions all around the United States with the other salespeople. At the conventions she enjoyed meeting many of the authors of books she sold and also the store owners who retailed those books. But most of all she enjoyed making and sending chocolate chip cookies to her grandchildren and called herself the cookie grandma.

Dorothy Bach is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Nachazel and husband, Lynn of Iowa Falls; her son, Dennis Bach and wife, Mary of Austin, Texas; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five sisters, Freda Winter of Iowa Falls, Mildred (Robert) Poland of Kewanee, Illinois, Maxine Barton of Yarrington, Nevada, Wilma Wulke of Marshalltown, Arlene Smit of Iowa Falls and Marilyn (Dean) Furman of Bradford; one brother, Leonard (Annabel) Meyer of Iowa Falls; and her brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Maxine Bach.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mollie Meyer; her husband, Harald Bach; her brother and his wife, Henry and Ruth Meyer; and four brothers-in-law, Al Barton, George Wulke, Bill Smit and Edgar Winter.
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Mildred Ruth (Rewerts) Eisentrager
Wednesday, November 22, 2006

November 25, 2006

SHEFFIELD—Mildred Ruth (Rewerts) Eisentrager, 84, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 25, at 10:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Sheffield, with the Rev. Karl Watkins officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Virginia Henning Tatum
April 29, 1918-November 22, 2006

November 29, 2006

NEW PROVIDENCE—Virginia Tatum, 88, of New Providence, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, in her home.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 26, at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence. Memorials may be made to the Honey Creek New Providence Church for kitchen improvements. Arrangements were entrusted to the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.

Virginia was born on April 29, 1918, daughter of Burl and Maureen (Kegrice) Henning of Scranton, Iowa. She was the oldest of six children. She graduated from the Scranton High School in 1926 and received her B.S. in Home Economics from William Penn College in 1940. Virginia taught home economics and physical education at her first teaching assignment in Russell, Iowa. She met Lawrence through the Young Friends at Ackworth and both attended William Penn College. Virginia and Lawrence were married in 1941 and moved to Quakerdale Farm in New Providence. They had celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary prior to Lawrence’s death in 2004.

Virginia was a 4-H Leader for 10 years and served as the church’s nursery teacher and Sunday School Superintendent for many years. Virginia resumed teaching home economics in 1964 at the Owasa High School in Owasa. In 1967, she began an 18-year commitment to young people receiving special education at the Iowa Falls High School in Iowa Falls. One month after her retirement in 1986, Virginia and Lawrence took a trip of a life time to visit their niece, Pam White, for a month in Columbia, South America.

Survivors include her three daughters, Judy Davis of Des Moines, Nancy Stevens (George) of LeRoy, Illinois and Debra Moyer (Mike) of Oskaloosa; one son-in-law, Michael Grim (Lori Tatum Grim, deceased) of Eddyville; 11 grandchildren, Tim Davis, Ben Davis, Billy D. Davis, Michael Davis, Dee Anne McCarthy, Robin Bishop, Melissa Junge, Jeff Stevens, James Stevens, Megan Hogar and Tatum Moyer; 14 great-grandchildren, Austin, Drake, Aidan, Sophia, Ella, Isabel and Xavier Davis, Audia McCarthy, Marissa Barry, Kirstin Newby, Madison Stevens, Logan and Taylor Hogar, and Kellen Bishop; many nieces and nephews; and grand-nieces and nephews.

Surviving siblings include B. J. Henning of Lake City, Minnesota, Joyce Herron of Dallas, Texas, Vance Henning of Scranton, Iowa and Homer Henning of Rockford, Illinois.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Tatum; one daughter, Lori Tatum Grim; her parents, Burl and Maureen Henning; and one sister, Ruth Cook of New Providence.
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Clara J. Larson
December 5, 1904-November 24, 2006

November 29, 2006

HUBBARD—Clara J. Larson, 101, of Hubbard, died on Friday, November 24, 2006, at the Hubbard Care Center Inc.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 28, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard, with the Revs. John Attaway and Shirley Larson officiating. Clara Larson was buried in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of North Iowa or The Iowa Library for the Blind.

Clara Judith (Teig) Larson, was born on December 5, 1904 in Radcliffe, to Carl Johan and Julia (Berve) Teig. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe and attended school in Lakefield, Minnesota and Radcliffe. Clara married Ira Edward Larson Sr. on March 22, 1928 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Clara and Ira lived in Radcliffe for two years and settled in Hubbard in 1930. Ira died in 1965, after 37 years of marriage, joint management of the family business, Larson’s Inc., and the birth and raising of five children. Clara completed training at the Iowa School of Beauty and worked as a beautician, telephone operator and bookkeeper. Clara retired from the family business in 1979 after 25 years of service.

Among her many other family and community roles were queen of the care center, oldest person in town, wielder of the red clobbering stick and ruler of all things Norwegian. Clara was an early member of the Progressive Club, an active Bridge Club member, and member of the Zion United Church of Christ. She was a master at the Norwegian art of Hardanger until the loss of her eyesight, but lost no momentum by turning to beautifully crafted crocheting that she shared widely with family and the community.

Clara enjoyed having her family near her and served as the beloved matriarch throughout her long and gracious life. Her generous and welcoming nature along with her wit and humor held true to the end of her life.

Clara is survived by three children, David Lee Larson and wife, Elaine of Hubbard, Sana Kay Zierke and husband, Arlen of Hubbard and Sallie Christine Harestad and husband, Robert of Roland; two daughter-in-laws, Shirley Murphy Larson (husband Ed deceased) of Blacksburg, Virginia and Harriet Lewis Larson Tresemer (husband Carl deceased) of Red Oak; 14 grandchildren, Teresa Haarhues, Kim Larson, Raymond Tresemer, Roxanne Rolph, Holly Larson Lesko, Matthew, Timothy and Samuel Larson, Eric, Borge and David Zierke, Jeffery Harestad, Jill Nerem and Joe Harestad; 36 great-grandchildren, Hannah, Coleman, Sophie, Kendra, Kami, Megan, Thomas, Ryan, Katie, Korey, Kasey and Samuel, Teig, Cara, Aubree, Nora, Vanessa, Henry, Bailey, Katie, Anna, Alexandra, Rachel, James, Susana, Eric Benjamin, Ethan, Erica, Mason, Hannah, Addie, Jordan, Malachi, Angela, Joshua and Garret; and six great-great-grandchildren, Myah, Palmer, Gracie, Chance, Lauren and Braden.

Clara also extended her family embrace to many nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers- and sisters-in-law, along with the numerous “honorary” Larson and Teig family members.

Clara was preceded in death by her mother and father; her husband, Ira; two sons, Carl Teig and Ira “Edward”; 11 siblings; and granddaughter, Rhonda Rullestad.
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Blaine Louise (Koeppen) Cronk
March 26, 1921-November 24, 2006

November 29, 2006

ROWLETT, Texas—Blaine Louise (Koeppen) Cronk, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2006, in Rowlett, Texas.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 2, at 1:00 p.m., at the Sunnyview in Rockwell City, Iowa. Private burial will be in the Buckeye Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Friends of the Library, or to the charity of choice.

Blaine was born on March 26, 1921 at Jolley, Iowa, to Arnold and Katherine (Nutter) Koeppen. She graduated from the Jolley High School in 1938. Blaine attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake and earned her teaching certificate. She later obtained her B.S. Degree in Education from Drake University. She taught school at Buckeye, Radcliffe and Iowa Falls, for many years before retiring in 1979. She married Eldon Topp in 1942. The couple had two children, Charlotte and Deane. Eldon passed away on November 10, 1958.

In 1959, she married George Kennedy. Her marriage to George ended in 1978. In 1979, Blaine married Victor Cronk and they retired to Rogers, Arkansas. Vic died in May 1991. Blaine eventually moved to Vernon, Texas, Rockwell City, Iowa and finally to Rowlett and Mesquite, Texas.

Blaine did volunteer work in hospitals, schools and for many years in the public libraries in Rogers, Arkansas and Vernon, Texas. Her hobbies were making porcelain dolls and china painting. She was a member of the Friends of the Library, a member of the National Education Association and a Life Member of the Vernon, Texas Hospital Auxiliary.

She leaves her children, Charlotte Donelson and her husband, Bill of Mesquite, Texas and Deane Topp and his wife, Mollie of Rowlett, Texas; five grandchildren, Carmen Slade and family of Austin, Texas, Ryan Donelson and family of Austin, Texas, Lorraine Wright and family of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Brian Topp of Aurora, Colorado and Steve Topp and family of Mansfield, Texas; and there are also 10 wonderful great-grandchildren.

Sibling survivors include sisters, Doris George of South Sioux City, Iowa, Phyllis (and Sylvester) Nelson, Madge Hathoway and brother, Neil (and Loretta) Koeppen, all of Rockwell City.

Her sister, Katherine Rastetter; parents; and husbands preceded her in death.
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MaryJane Harken
August 25, 1915-November 25, 2006

November 29, 2006

ACKLEY—MaryJane Harken, 91, of Ackley, died on Saturday, November 25, 2006, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 29, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

MaryJane Harken, was born on August 25, 1915 at Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of John Basil and Jessie (Satterfield) Chegwyn. MaryJane moved to Eldora at a young age and received her education there, graduating from the Eldora High School. She married Raymond Theodore Harken on June 19, 1936, at Parkersburg.

She was a member of the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley, St. John’s Women’s Groups, Eastern Star and a Girl Scout Leader. MaryJane was an avid golfer who truly loved to play the game.

She is survived by one daughter, Jane Schlampp of Ackley; one son, Philip Harken and his wife, Joyce of Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Dorothy Kopel of Lagrange, Georgia; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Norma Renken; brother, Norman Chegwyn; and a son-in-law, Robert L. Schlampp.
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Bertha L. Woods
April 24, 1922-November 25, 2006

November 29, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Bertha L. Woods, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2006, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 29, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery, Hampton. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Bertha Luceal Dohlman, was born on April 24, 1922 at Pierre, South Dakota, the daughter of John Harms and Bertha Christiana (Wiener) Dohlman. She attended grade school in Hansell, and graduated from the Aredale High School with the class of 1939. On November 16, 1946, Bertha was united in marriage to Robert Franklin Woods at Des Moines. She was employed as a cook for the Iowa Falls High School and Ellsworth Community College. She also operated the Montgomery Wards Catalog Store in Iowa Falls.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. She had been active in Girl Scouts (a leader), Boy Scouts, Bible School, and the Iowa Falls Parent Teachers Association while her children were in school.

Bertha L. Woods is survived by her husband, Robert F. Woods of Iowa Falls; her daughters, Linda Ingebritson and husband, Mike of Iowa Falls and Susan Copp and husband, Lynn of Iowa Falls; her son, Jim Woods and companion, Kathy Weydert of Lakewood, Colorado; five grandchildren, Michelle Allen of Scottsdale, Arizona, Ryan Allen and wife, Nichole of Iowa Falls, Amanda Keninger and husband, Sam of Burnsville, Minnesota, Evan Eichmeier of Iowa Falls and Christopher Copp of Iowa Falls; four great-grandchildren, Alex, Ben and Jillian Keninger of Burnsville, Minnesota and Carson Allen of Iowa Falls; one sister, Helen O’Dea of Hampton; two brothers, Delos Dohlman and wife, Alice of Hampton and Dallas Dohlman of Hampton; a brother-in-law, Irv Christian of Grandon, North Dakota; a sister-in-law, Louise Dohlman of Hampton; and a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Bob Heying of Kewanee, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bertha Dohlman; a son-in-law, Victor Allen; five sisters, Leola Roegner and her husband, Lester, Bernice Carberry and husband, Elvin, Mabel Sawtelle and husband, Gordon, Verna Burman and husband, Russell and Lillian Christian; and two sisters-in-law, Lois and Bonnie Dohlman.
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Betty Jane Fosberg
October 18, 1930-November 26, 2006

November 29, 2006

AMES—Betty Jane Fosberg, 76, of Ames, formerly of Alden, died on Sunday, November 26, 2006, at the Israel Hospice House in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, November 30, at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ames, with burial in the Ames Municipal Cemetery. There will be a luncheon at the Moose Lodge following the interment. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Surls Funeral Home in Alden.

Betty Jane Fosberg, was born on October 18, 1930 at Webster City, the daughter of Charles Franklin and Bessie Emiline (Butrum) McGuire. She received her education in Webster City and graduated from the Webster City High School.
Betty Jane was united in marriage to John Cordell Fosberg on August 14, 1949, at the Methodist Church in Webster City. She retired from the Ames Daily Tribune where she was a bookkeeper.

Betty Jane was a member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church, Women of the Moose, American Legion Auxiliary and past member of the College of Regents, all in Ames. Betty will always be remembered for her love of family and friends.

Betty enjoyed watching football and basketball, playing cards, bingo and going out for coffee or lunch with family and friends.

Survivors include her son, Douglas John Fosberg and wife, Delores of Jacksonville, North Carolina; daughter, Janet Elaine (Houser) Greve of Marshalltown; grandchildren, Rebecca Fosberg Thornton and husband, Vernon of Raleigh, North Carolina, Michael Lee Houser of Nevada and Christopher Houser of Nevada; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Amber Thornton of Raleigh, North Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; four sisters; one nephew; and one niece.
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William George Jacobson
July 19, 1930-November 26, 2006

November 29, 2006

IOWA FALLS—William George Jacobson, 76, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, November 26, 2006, at the Israel Hospice House in Ames.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, December 1, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery.

William George Jacobson, was born on July 19, 1930 at Windom, Minnesota, the son of Sophus and Pearl (Harper) Jacobson. He received his education at local schools in Windom. William served his country in the U.S. Navy with the Air Anti-Submarine Squadron. He married Juanita Richarson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. The couple later divorced. He was a member of the Hyman-Peavey American Legion in Iowa Falls, and past member of the Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge, both of Iowa Falls.

William was a manager and butcher with Fareway in Iowa Falls, retiring in 1984.

Survivors include his daughter, Darla Jacobson of Ames; two sons, Dirk Jon Jacobson of Ames and Ben Julius Caplan and wife, Lucretia of Alden; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Phyllis Phelps and her husband, Eugene of Vinton; and special friend, Linda Van-Heiden of Iowa Falls.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Beatty Burkhart, Betty Moritz, Doris Berndt and Oral Warner; and one brother, Jack Jacobson.
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Verdelle Friest
June 8, 1911–November 26, 2006

December 2, 2006

GARDEN CITY—Verdelle Friest, 95, formerly of Garden City, died on Sunday, November 26, 2006, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 30, at the Stavanger Lutheran Church in Garden City, with the Rev. Earl Korhonen officiating. Burial was in the Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.

Verdelle (Amundson) Friest, was born on June 8, 1911, on a farm northwest of Radcliffe. She was the youngest of nine children born to Alex and Julia (Johnson) Amundson. She grew up on a farm 1/2 mile west of Radcliffe. She received her education by attending a rural school and the Radcliffe High School, graduating with the class of 1929. She lived at home, helped her parents and worked various jobs until she married. On March 7, 1935, she was united in marriage to Amos Friest by Pastor Barstad. After their marriage they settled in Garden City where Verdelle became a homemaker, raising seven children. Her family was her first priority and remained so until her death.

She was a member of the Radcliffe Garden Club, served as a 4-H Leader, enjoyed quilting, and pieced and quilted a quilt for each of her seven children and several of her grandchildren. She was a member of the Stavanger Lutheran Church, where she had been active in the Dorcas Society.

She became a resident of the Hubbard Care Center in October 2002.

Those thankful for having shared her life include her seven children, Patricia (John) Teager of Tucson, Arizona, Sandra (Paul) Tungesvick of Loveland, Colorado, Jacqueline Henry of Vail, Colorado, David (Darla) Friest of Lutsen, Minnesota, Douglas (Carol) Friest of Harrisburg, South Dakota, Julie (Bruce) Bergeson of Radcliffe and Debra (Mike) Dubberke of Hubbard; 24 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Frances Broer of New Hampton and Charlotte Friest of Garden City; along with many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Amos; three sisters, Clara Arneson, Anna Osmundson and Gertie Wierson; and five brothers, Albert, Ed, Alfred, Archie and James Amundson.
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Ralph R. "Buster" Allbee
August 23, 1914-November 27, 2006

December 2, 2006

ELDORA—Ralph R. “Buster” Allbee, 92, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Monday, November 27, 2006, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 1, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eldora, with the Rev. Corey Larson officiating. Burial followed in the Eldora City Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and the Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph was born on August 23, 1914 in rural Eldora, the son of Benjamin and Grace (Rubendall) Allbee. He was educated in the Eldora School System and on June 16, 1931, he was united in marriage to Bernice A. Leggett in South Dakota.
Ralph was a World War II veteran serving from 1943 to 1945 as a Motor Man 2nd Class on PT Boats, receiving the Purple Heart. He worked as a driver for REA Express in Iowa Falls, then operated Modern Dry Cleaning in Eldora for several years before retiring in 1974.

He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Walter-Sayer Post No. 182 of the American Legion and Roll-Harless Post No. 3974 of the VFW, where he held several offices. Ralph was also a volunteer fireman for many years and a former member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice; daughter-in-law, Donna Allbee of Eldora; grandchildren, Steve (Robin) Allbee of Eldora, Mark (Deborah) Allbee of Temecula, California, Cathy (Mike) Fife of Penasquitas, California, Ralph J. (Lynn) Allbee of Eldora, Annette (Danny) Duncan of Sonora, California and Liz Allbee Wolfe of Eldora; sister, Mary Jean Goodell of Eldora; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Ives; sister, Mildred Alhovesky; and brothers, Dale and Kenny.
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Louella Mae Feldhoff
Monday, November 27, 2006

November 29, 2006

APLINGTON—Louella Mae Feldhoff, 72, of Aplington, died on Monday, November 27, 2006, at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 29, at the Christian Reformed Church, with burial in the Christian Reformed Cemetery, both in Austinville. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Emma "June" Rininger
June 14, 1923-November 27, 2006

December 2, 2006

APLINGTON—Emma June Rininger, 83, of Aplington, and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2006, at the Maple Manor Independent Living Community, Aplington.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 1, at the Church of the Open Bible, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Herb Kenyon officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Gideons c/o the Memorial Bible Program, Iowa River Camp, P.O. Box 253, Iowa Falls, IA 50126. Burial was in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Emma June Beal, was born on June 14, 1923 at Geneva, the daughter of Melvin Lowell Beal and Ethyl Grace (Skinner) Beal. She attended the Geneva Community Schools. On December 20, 1941, she was united in marriage to Ted Murra at Kakoka, Missouri. To this union three daughters were born, Myra, Tami and Linda. On March 2, 1991, she was united in marriage to Eugene Rininger at Iowa Falls.

Emma June was a loving wife and mother to her children, she considered that to be her major occupation. She was a member of the Open Bible Church, Iowa Falls since 1948, where she taught Sunday School and worked in many other capacities. She was also a member of the Gideons International Bible Society.

Emma June Rininger, is survived by her daughters, Myra Murra of New Berlin, Wisconsin, Tami Hawley and husband, Tom of Ottumwa and Linda Perschbacher and husband, Sonny of Florissant, Colorado; six grandchildren, Kari Clappier and husband, Eric of Brookfield, Wisconsin, Ryan Perschbacher of Denver, Colorado, Teri Yackley and husband, Steve of Fort Benning, Georgia, Traci Hawley of Ottumwa, Tricia Hawley of Ames and Tess Hawley of Ottumwa; two great-grandchildren, Allison and Elizabeth Clappier of Brookfield, Wisconsin; and one sister, Belle Branon of Hampton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, E. Grace and Melvin Beal; her two husbands, Ted Murra and Eugene Rininger; four sisters, Nola Faye (infant), Floy Nelson, Laura Wood and Lois Frietag; and four brothers, Richard Beal (infant), Cyrus Beal (infant), Lee Beal and Adelbert Beal.
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Marjorie A. Engelson
April 27, 1921-November 29, 2006

December 9, 2006

ALDEN-Marjorie A. Engelson, 85, of Alden, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at the Mercy Hospital, Mason City.

A time of remembrance and visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 9, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel Iowa Falls. Inurnment will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Alden Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Marjorie Ann Stiner, was born on April 27, 1921 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Haydock) Stiner. She attended the Iowa Falls Community School, graduating in 1938. On January 3, 1942, she was united in marriage to Albert Lee Roe at Bethany, Missouri. To this union five children were born, Linda, twins Loran and Norman, Ronny and Randy. After Albert’s death, she was united in marriage to Cecil O. Engelson. Marjorie had been employed as a seamstress with Boyt Manufacturing, Iowa Falls and with Infant Seat, Eldora.

She also loved the outdoors, walking nature trails, hunting Iowa clams and riding horses (in her early years she was the first female jockey at Webster City and even won races there).

Left to mourn her passing are her children, Linda Campbell and husband, Robert of Des Moines, Loran Roe and wife, Lynn of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ronny Roe and wife, Fran of Cedar Rapids and Randy Smuck and husband, Steve of Alden; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna Stiner; her two husbands, Albert Roe and Cecil Engelson; an infant son, Norman Roe; a brother, Maurice Stiner; and a sister, Merna Kiley.
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Kenneth P. Peterson
February 28, 1934-November 30, 2006

December 6, 2006

ELDORA—Kenneth P. Peterson, 72, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Thursday, November 30, 2006, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 4, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with the Rev. David Splett officiating. Graveside and military services were in the Riverside Cemetery in Shell Rock. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth was born on February 28, 1934 at Bancroft, the son of Peter O. and Marie Dorothy (Rambath) Peterson. He attended the Bancroft Public School and in 1944 his family moved to Algona, where he graduated from the Algona High School in 1953. Kenneth served in the U.S. Marine Corps from November 3, 1953, to November 4, 1956, in the South Pacific during the Korean Conflict. On September 28, 1957, he was united in marriage to Nedra Heise at the Faith Lutheran Church in Shell Rock. Kenneth and Nedra lived in Waterloo until purchasing a bakery in Eldora in 1963. Kenneth operated the bakery for 15 years then worked for the Hy-Vee Bakery and Nash Finch Bakery until his retirement.

He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and several bakery associations. He enjoyed fishing and golfing in his younger years and his grandchildren were his pride and joy.

He is survived by his wife, Nedra; daughters, Lela Marie Murch (John) of Indianapolis, Indiana and Lesa Ann Ramson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; son, Steven Lynn Peterson of Eldora; grandchildren, Johnny Murch (Amy), Daniel Murch and Matthew Ransom; great-grandchild, Logan; and sister, Maxine Lashbrook.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Orville and Marvin; and sisters, Tressie and Luella.
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Lauren Muehlheuser
April 3, 1995-November 30, 2006

December 16, 2006

MARS, Pennsylvania—Lauren E. Muehlheuser, inspirational daughter of Kurt J. and Shawn E. Finnegan Muehlheuser, age 11, of Mars, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2006, at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Friends were received at the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. of Mars on Sunday, December 3. A Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Killian Roman Catholic Church in Mars was held on Monday, December 4. The Rev. Charles Bober officiated.

She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 3, 1995, and was a fifth-grade student at the Mars Elementary School.

A member of the St. Killian Roman Catholic Church in Mars, she enjoyed dance at the Pittsburgh Dance Academy in Mars and acting with Act One. Her zest for life was contagious to all whom she came in contact with.

At 16 months of age, she was the recipient of a double organ transplant. As part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, her dream came true with a trip to Disney World in Florida.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Megan Muehlheuser and twin brother, Jack Muehlheuser, both at home; her paternal grandmother, Audrey Muehlheuser of Pittstown, New Jersey; her maternal grandparents, Dale and Judy Bass Finnegan of Iowa Falls; her maternal great-grandmother, Agnes Finnegan of Des Moines; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and many wonderful friends across the country, and not to be forgotten, her dog, “Georgie.”

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Frank Muehlheuser.

Memorial donations may be made to the Starzl Transplant Institute, Attn: Pediatric Transplantation, Medical Arts Building, Suite 400, 3708 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213; or to Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant St. 37th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1916.
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