WEST MEMPHIS, Arkansas—Wilma Lucy Ericcsen, 82, of West Memphis, Arkansas, died on Monday, October 2, 2006, at the Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.

Wilma, who was born in Iowa Falls, is survived by two children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis was in charge of the arrangements.
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Verlaine Mohler
June 18, 1924-October 2, 2006

October 7, 2006

HUBBARD—Verlaine Mohler, 82, of Hubbard, died on Monday, October 2, 2006, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, October 5, at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Zion United Church of Christ, Hubbard.

Verlaine Elda Mohler was born on June 18, 1924, at Hubbard, to Agnes (Hilker) and William Rieks. She was baptized on August 3, 1924, by the Rev. Rodenbach. On April 10, 1938, she was confirmed by the Rev. Bizer. Her memory verse at confirmation was Matthew 28:20, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Verlaine attended the Hubbard School graduating with the class of 1941. On March 17, 1951, she was united in marriage at the Zion UCC Church to D.A. Mohler by the Rev. Kruetzman. They resided in Hubbard. She was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Hubbard for 29 years.

She was a lifelong member of the Zion United Church of Christ. She was a Bible School Teacher, a Sunday School Superintendent, a member of the study circle and served on the search committee.

Verlaine was the mother of John William Mohler who preceded her in death in 1973. Also preceding her in death were her parents, husband, D.A. Mohler and a brother, Melbert.
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Jonathan Todd Bolhuis
August 16, 1977-October 3, 2006

October 7, 2006

ACKLEY—Jonathan Todd Bolhuis, 29, of Ackley, died on Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 6, at the Bethel Reformed Church, rural Aplington, with burial in the church cemetery. Military rites were provided by the Elliott-Keninger Post No. 252 of Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

Jonathan Todd Bolhuis was born on August 16, 1977 in Iowa Falls, the son of Garry Bolhuis and Carolyn Schipper. He graduated from the Ackley-Geneva High School in 1995 and was attending Ellsworth Community College. Jonathan was a member of the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage to Roxanne Capron on June 1, 2002, at the Reformed Church in Aplington.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, being with family and especially spending time with his granddaughter, Sakya.

He is survived by his wife, Roxanne; mother, Carolyn French and her husband, Bob of Ackley; father, Garry Bolhuis and his wife, Dee of Clarksville; a brother, Joshua Bolhuis and his wife, Tracie of Dows and their children, Carley, Jordan and Tyson; a brother, Justin Bolhuis and his wife, LeAnn of Aplington; a step-son, Tyller Reints of Ackley; a step-daughter, Brittany Reints of Iowa Falls and her boyfriend, Shawn Bandow; a granddaughter, Sakya Radamaker; paternal grandparents, Fred and Eunice Bolhuis of Aplington; maternal grandmother, Marcia Schipper of Kelsey; three step-sisters, Cassie Doty and her husband, Josh of Iowa Falls, Denielle Abbas and her husband, Bret of New Hartford and Glynna Abbas and family of Waverly; a step-brother, Brandon French of Buckeye; and several aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Fred M. Schipper.
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Steven K. Van Dyke
May 13, 1952-October 3, 2006

October 7, 2006

DUMONT—Steven K. Van Dyke, 54, of Dumont, died of natural causes on Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 7, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Fr. Bernard Grady officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, rural Bristow. Visitation is Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to the time of the services at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Steven K. Van Dyke, was born on May 13, 1952 in Hampton, to Henry and Marlene (Wendt) Van Dyke. He was raised in Greene and graduated from the Greene High School. He received his B.S. at Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids. On July 23, 1983, Steve married Rosanne Uthe in Hampton. Steve owned and operated the Van Dyke Tree Service.

He was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton and the Iowa Arborist Association. Steve was a sports enthusiast, enjoyed figure eight races and helping Tyler with his cattle. He also enjoyed fishing, watching football and wrestling.

Survivors include his wife, Rosanne “Rose” Van Dyke of Dumont; two sons, Tyler and Tanner Van Dyke of Dumont; two brothers, Stan and wife, Jan Van Dyke of Portal, Georgia and Warren and wife, Lolita Van Dyke of Greene; one aunt; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his parents; and aunts and uncles.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Doris A. Patzer
October 22, 1917-October 4, 2006

October 7, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Doris A. Patzer, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2006.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 8, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor T.J. Norman officiating. Burial will be in the Grant Township, Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-4:00 p.m. before the services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, Iowa or to the American Diabetes Association. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Doris Alma Stuart, was born on October 22, 1917, at her parents’ farm near Fertile, the daughter of Nathan Beal and Alice (Marriage) Stuart. The family later moved to Iowa Falls, where she graduated with the class of 1935. She was an employee of the Carnegie-Ellsworth Iowa Falls Public Library for many years. On January 17, 1961, Doris was united in marriage to Frederick Herman Patzer. They made their home on the family Patzer farm, moving into Iowa Falls in 1967.

The couple enjoyed their friends and relatives, traveling, camping and fishing. Following Fred’s death in 1977, Doris continued to live in Iowa Falls. Doris was a member of the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls and the Christian Women’s Fellowship. She also enjoyed volunteering, reading and knitting.

Doris Patzer is survived by two nieces, Patricia Sayre and husband, Ivan of Iowa Falls and Mari Nolte and husband, David of Reinbeck; four nephews, Daryl Tibbs of Iowa Falls, Robert Tibbs and wife, Francis of Madison, North Carolina, Larry Mitchell and wife, Janie of Lake Havasu City, Arizona and Bruce Stuart of Crawfordsville, Indiana; and several other nieces and nephews by marriage.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Alice Stuart; her husband, Fred H. Patzer; two brothers, Reginald Stuart and Laurence Stuart; two sisters, Irene Mitchell and Hazel Tibbs; one foster sister, Lola Larsen; nephews, Harold Tibbs (in infancy), Fenton Tibbs, Lauren Tibbs and Glen Mitchell; and by several sisters and brothers-in-law.
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Imogene A. Miller
Friday, October 6, 2006

October 11, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Imogene A. Miller, 75, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2006, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, October 9, at the St. Mark Catholic Church, Iowa Falls, with burial in the Elmhurst Cemetery, St. Paul, Minnesota. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Imogene Agnes Hutchens was born on July 18, 1931 at Hampton, the daughter of Earl L. and Frances Mayette (Kadolph) Hutchens. She attended the Hampton Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1949. On July 30, 1958, she was united in marriage to Fred Miller in South Dakota. She was employed as a governmental secretary for the state of Minnesota.

Imogene Miller is survived by two sisters, Cathryn Duckworth and husband, Lawrence of Raytown, Missouri and Arlene Willms and husband, Harlan of Iowa Falls; and two brothers, Cecil Hutchens and wife, Florence of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Leo Hutchens and wife, Reba of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Frances Hutchens; her husband, Fred Miller; and four brothers, Everett Hutchens, Earl Hutchens Jr., Robert Hutchens and Jerald Hutchens.
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HAMPTON—Lyle W. Waddell, 78, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Friday, October 6, 2006, at his home in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 10, at the Church of Christ in Hampton, with the Rev. David Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Robert E. Allen
November 24, 1909-October 7, 2006

October 11, 2006

IOWA FALLS-Robert E. Allen, 96, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, October 7, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 11, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls with burial in the Northlawn Memory Gardens, Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls.

Robert was born on November 24, 1909, in rural Conrad, the son of D. Frank and Jenny (Folkerts) Allen. He attended rural schools and the Popejoy School. He was united in marriage to Doris Quible on October 2, 1938, at Chadron, Nebraska and after her death he married Edna Hackbarth on February 20, 1982 in Iowa Falls.

Robert was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Methodist Men, Odd Fellows, ASCS Office and had been a school board director.

He is survived by his wife, Edna of Iowa Falls; a son, Darrell Allen and his wife, Rita of Iowa Falls; a daughter, Barbara Fritz and her husband, Francis of Iowa Falls; a sister, Thelma Frost of Johnston; a daughter-in-law, Linda Ingebritson and her husband, Mike of Iowa Falls; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Vic; his first wife, Doris; three brothers, Don, Harold and Willard Allen; one sister, Dorothy Felland; and two half-sisters, Lela Nott and Marietta Saline.
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Inger Severseike
Sunday, October 8, 2006

October 11, 2006

HUBBARD—Inger Severseike, 102, died on Sunday, October 8, 2006, at her home in  Hubbard.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m., at the Stavanger Lutheran Church in Garden City. Burial will be in the Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe on Friday from 6-8:00 p.m.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Delmer Daniels
Monday, October 9, 2006

October 14, 2006  

MASON CITY—Delmer Dale Daniels, 59, of Mason City, died on Monday, October 9, 2006, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, from diabetes, liver cancer, and other complications due to Agent Orange.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 12, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mason City, with the Rev. Mark Lavrenz officiating. Military honors were conducted after the funeral service at the church by the Mason City Veterans Memorial Association. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Ackley, with military honors conducted by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 790, Mason City and the Elliot Keninger American Legion Post 252, Ackley.

The Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel of Mason City was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Mark A. Wold
Monday, October 9, 2006

October 18, 2006  

ELDORA—Mark A. Wold, 55, of Eldora, died at his home from natural causes, on Monday, October 9, 2006.

Following cremation, memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 17, at the First Baptist Church in Eldora, with the Rev. Roger Crawford of the Calvary Baptist Church in Union officiating. Military honors were 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 of Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Raymond Christian Jorgensen
Tuesday, October 10, 2006

October 14, 2006  

BLAIRSBURG—Raymond Christian Jorgensen, 89, a longtime Williams resident, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 14, at the Missionary Alliance Church in Blairsburg, with the Rev. Bill Keller officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Center Cemetery south of Blairsburg, with graveside military rites conducted by the American Legion Post No. 633 of Williams. Visitation will be prior to the services on Saturday at the church. The Foster Funeral & Cremation Center, Webster City, is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Betty M. Nicklas
September 5, 1919-October 10, 2006

October 18, 2006  

IOWA FALLS—Betty M. Nicklas, 87, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 16, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Betty M. Nicklas, was born on September 5, 1919, the daughter of Chris Nels and Ricka B. (Degner) Christensen. She married Glenn O. Nicklas on April 23, 1941, at Unionville, Missouri.

She is survived by her son, David Nicklas of Torrance, California; and a brother, Magnus Christensen of Lombard, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn; a son, Steven; two sisters; and a brother.
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Mona B. Wallace
Tuesday, October 10, 2006

October 14, 2006  

HAMPTON—Mona B. Wallace, 99, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 17, at 1:00 p.m., at the Hampton Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Ian Josiah Daleske-Ford
Wednesday, October 11, 2006

October 14, 2006  

DES MOINES—Ian Josiah Daleske-Ford, infant son of Shane Ford and Teresa Daleske of Des Moines, was stillborn on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Private graveside services will be held at the Eldora City Cemetery in Eldora, with the Rev. David Splett officiating. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Ernest A. Anderson
April 1, 1926-October 11, 2006

October 14, 2006  

IOWA FALLS-Ernest A. Anderson, 80, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 14, at the Church of the Open Bible, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. T.J. Norman officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Archie Ernest Anderson was born on April 1, 1926, at his parents’ home in Iowa Falls, the son of Lewis and Edna (Buchaknow) Anderson. He attended the Julia O’Neill Grade School, Central School, and Iowa Falls High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on February 17, 1944, during World War II, serving until May 19, 1946, being stationed on the USS Gen. M. L. Hersey. On August 4, 1947, Ernie was united in marriage to Ruth Tempel at Berryville, Arkansas. To this union four children were born, Archie, Danny “Pete,” Jody and Julie. Ernie worked for Ralston Purina Mills for many years, retiring as an elevator foreman in 1982.

He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8707, Iowa Falls.

Ernie Anderson is survived by his wife, Ruth Anderson of Iowa Falls; three sons, Archie Anderson and his wife, Raynette of Alden, Pete Anderson and his wife, Mary Janet of Carrollton, Texas and Jody Anderson and his wife, Stacey of Iowa Falls; six grandchildren, Angie Counsell of Alden, Sarah Anderson of Carrollton, Alyssa Anderson of Waterloo, P. J. Anderson of Carrollton, Jacob Anderson of Iowa Falls and Jared Anderson of Iowa Falls; three great-grandchildren, Dillon, Dana Anne and Deenna Counsell, all of Alden; two brothers, Elmer “John” Anderson of Dayton, Ohio and Harry “Pete” Anderson of Lancaster, California; and many nieces, nephews and other in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Edna Anderson; one daughter, Julie Anderson in 1979; four sisters, Bernice Boltze, June Anderson, Louise Ahlberg and Pearl Nehring; and one brother, Paul “Boomer” Anderson.
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Irvin "Bud" Klein
July 24, 1921-October 12, 2006

October 18, 2006  

IOWA FALLS—Irvin “Bud” Klein, 85, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, October 12, 2006, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 16, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Irvin J. Klein, was born on July 24, 1921 at Alden, to Ferdinand and Augusta (Lange) Klein. He was confirmed at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden, attended the rural Shepherd School and graduated from the Alden High School in 1940. On April 17, 1949, he married Mavis Jacobson at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden. Irvin was employed as a lineman for the Hardin County REC, retiring in 1984.

He is survived by his wife, Mavis; a son, Mark and his wife, Janet of Iowa Falls; a grandson, Tyler and his wife, Lacy of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin; a granddaughter, Amanda of Ankeny; four sisters, Edna Sanders, Lillian Locke, Doris Rieks and her husband, Maynard, all of Iowa Falls and Esther Pfeffer of Cedar Rapids; one sister-in-law, Florence Klein of Alden; a brother-in-law, Lee Richards of Webster City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant grandson, Jason; three sisters, Anna Kastendick, Irene Richards and Elsa Klein; and six brothers, Fred, Paul, Frank, Walter, Herman and Robert.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Caroline Reynolds
Friday, October 13, 2006

October 25, 2006  

IOWA FALLS—Caroline Reynolds, 93, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2006, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 16, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Caroline Faye Windecker, was born on October 20, 1913 at Robertson, the daughter of Hiram Wesley and Sadie (Nelson) Windecker. She attended country grade school and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1931. She taught at the Wayside Country School for four years. On August 29, 1936, she was united in marriage to Joseph Henry Reynolds at Des Moines. After moving into Iowa Falls, she was employed for the Times-Citizen newspaper.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, the Ladies Circle of the church and a member of the Ladies of the Moose Lodge No. 1331, Iowa Falls.

Caroline Reynolds is survived by her daughter, Colleen Greenfield and husband, Harlan of Ackley; her son, Larry Reynolds and wife, Mikki of Alden; her daughter-in-law, Shirley Blum and husband, David of Iowa Falls; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram and Sadie Windecker; her husband, Joe Reynolds; her son, Marvin Reynolds; her grandson, Vincent Greenfield; her sister, Esther Mark; and her two brothers, Wilbur and Leland Windecker.
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DOWS—Melba A. (Oleson) Ryan, 89, of Dows, died on Friday, October 13, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 17, at the Popejoy United Methodist Church in Popejoy, with burial in the Fairview Cemetery at Dows. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Melba Oleson Ryan, was born on July 27, 1917 in Dows, the daughter of Lars L. Oleson and Mary (Rasmussen) Oleson. Melba attended elementary school at Morgan Township No. 5 and graduated from the Dows High School in 1934 and received her teaching degree from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls in 1938. After college she remained at home to care for her ailing mother.

Melba was united in marriage to Harold (Toots) Ryan on June 12, 1943 in Dows, at the home of her brother and his wife, Lawrence and Faith Oleson. To this union four children were born. Toots and Melba farmed until his untimely death in 1967. Melba continued to live on the farm tending to her large garden, growing all kinds of beautiful flowers and helping take care of the cows and calves.

Melba pursued life with passion and joy, which is evident by her love of spending time with family and friends. She saw the best in everyone and each new person she met became her friend. Melba’s everyday friendliness and helping hand will long be remembered. Her first consideration was for her home and family and the things she could do to make for their happiness and contentment. She was happiest surrounded by family and friends, cooking for them her wonderful raisin creme pies, divinity, and her beef and pork roasts.

Melba is survived and will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her sons, Michael (Shirley) Ryan of Mount Vernon, James (Bonnye) Ryan of Clear Lake and Timothy (Diane) Ryan of The Woodlands, Texas; grandchildren, Tyler Ryan of Phoenix, Arizona, Dave (Heidi) Ryan of Mount Vernon, Russ (Sandy) Ryan of Los Angeles, California, Debbie (Eric) Butler of Rockwall, Texas, Carrie Ryan of Rockwall and Amanda Ryan Secory (Joel II) of Clear Lake; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Emily, Sarah, Trey, Libby, Paul, Lauren and Henry Ryan of Mount Vernon, Logan and Aubrey Butler of Rockwall, Hunter Ryan of Rockwall, and Elle Ryan Secory of Clear Lake; sisters-in-law, Verna Ryan, Elsie Schroeder, Darlene Aldrich and Juanita Oleson; brother-in-law, Edward (Marge) Ryan; and many nieces and nephews.

Melba was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold (Toots); infant daughter, Mary Kay Ryan; brothers, Lawrence (Doc) and LuVerne Oleson; sister, Buenetta Vanderlip; granddaughter, Jenny Ryan; and grandson, Tad R. Ryan.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Frances Alvung
Friday, October 13, 2006

October 18, 2006

ELDORA—Frances Alvung, 100, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Friday, October 13, 2006, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Services are pending at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Delmer L. Harms
September 17, 1953-October 14, 2006

October 18, 2006

ACKLEY-Delmer L. Harms, 53, of Ackley, died on Saturday, October 14, 2006, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

A Mass of the Resurrection was held on Tuesday, October 17, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

Delmer Lee Harms, was born on September 17, 1953 in Hampton, the son of Ben and Florence (Knipfel) Harms. He graduated from the Ackley-Geneva High School. On August 9, 1980, he was united in marriage to Patti King at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley.

Delmer was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ackley Fire Department for 21 years, Ackley Saddle Club, Ackley Jaycees/Men’s Club and enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

He is survived by his wife, Patti of Ackley; a daughter, Jessica Schipper and her husband, Todd of Ackley; a son, Levi Harms of Ackley; a granddaughter, Ryleigh Schipper of Ackley; a Schipper grandbaby expected soon; five sisters, Charlene (Dean) Roelfs of Ackley, Ruth (Ron) Lichtsinn of Clear Lake, Reta (Earl) Akers of Rudd, Linda (Doug) Woodley of Ackley and Mary (Steve) Schumacher of Ackley; three brothers, Harley (Anita) Harms of Ackley, Larry (Patty) Harms of Ackley and Robert (Jolene) Harms of Ackley; a father-in-law, Lloyd King of Ackley; a brother-in-law, Mike (Deb) King of Ackley; a sister-in-law, Marci King of Ackley; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and mother-in-law, Marlene King.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Donald U. Knox
May 16, 1935-October 15, 2006

October 18, 2006

WEBSTER CITY-Memorial services were held on Wednesday, October 18, at the Faith United Methodist Church in Webster City, for Donald U. Knox, 71, who passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2006, at the Crestview Nursing Home in Webster City.

Don was born on May 16, 1935 at Williams, to Charley and Hattie (Hildahl) Knox and graduated from the Stratford High School in 1953. He was united in marriage to Martha Johnson on February 23, 1957 and was a long-time employee of Naden Mfg. in Webster City, until health problems forced early retirement. He was a heart transplant recipient in 1998.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Knox; a brother, Harry (Ruth) Knox of Webster City; seven sisters, Audrey (Elzy) Johnson of Woolstock, June Nemechek of Dayton, Ester (Bill) Murray of Lehigh, Lela Haglund of Webster City, Sarah Fleming, Ruth Blair and Gladys (Mike) Bell, all of Iowa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Hattie Knox; two sons, Kevin and Karl in infancy; and two brothers, Jack and Charles Knox.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Earl E. Johnson
May 21, 1924-October 17, 2006

October 18, 2006

IOWA FALLS-Earl E. Johnson, 82, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, October 20, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation and fellowship will follow the services. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Earl Everett Johnson was born on May 21, 1924 at Dows, the son of Theodore A. and Hazel (Griener) Johnson. He attended the Dows Community Schools. He was married to Lorraine Moore on June 18, 1964, at York, Nebraska. He was a foreman for Farmland Foods, Iowa Falls, retiring in 1982.

He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 1674 and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1331, Iowa Falls.

Earl is survived by his wife, Lorraine Johnson of Iowa Falls; two sons, David Johnson and wife, Mary of Ankeny and William “Bill” Johnson and wife, Sherri of Big Hoop, Texas; three step-children, Dennis Moore and wife, Cathy of Webster City, Diane Moore and husband, Carlos Alcantara of West Palm Beach, Florida and Deborah Fillhouer and husband, Richard of Phoenix, Arizona; nine grandchildren, Tami Johnson, Kevin Cheeley and wife, Dylan, Robby Johnson, Jessica Fillhouer, Amanda Cheely, Greg Ahlberg, Jeff Abbott, Duane Abbott, Mike Adams and Kenny Adams; three great-grandchildren, Dylan Cheeley, Ryleigh Abbott and Logun Abbott; and one sister, Amy Goodman of Perry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Hazel Johnson; one granddaughter, Jenifer Cheeley; one sister, Irene Kramer; and one brother, Roy Johnson.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Chester B. "Chet" Taber
Tuesday, October 17, 2006

October 21, 2006

STEAMBOAT ROCK—Chester B. “Chet” Taber, 84, of Steamboat Rock, died at his home from natural causes on Tuesday, October 17, 2006.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 20, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora with the Rev. Bruce Zimmermann officiating. Burial followed in the Eldora City Cemetery with military honors provided by the Hoover-Eiserman Post 542 of the American Legion. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Roland "Bud" Harms
Thursday, October 19, 2006

October 21, 2006
 
ALLISON—Roland “Bud” Harms, 79, of Allison, died from natural causes on Thursday, October 19, 2006, at the Allison Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 23, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. James Lutheran Church in Allison, with the Rev. Ruth Ann Shriver officiating. Burial will be in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation is planned for Sunday, October 22, from 1-5:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Helen Ada Woltjer
Thursday, October 19, 2006

October 21, 2006
 
HAMPTON—Helen Ada Woltjer, 79, of Hampton, died from natural causes on Thursday, October 19, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m., at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Jennie Doolaard
Friday, October 20, 2006

October 25, 2006

STEAMBOAT ROCK—Jennie Doolaard, 74, of rural Steamboat Rock, died from natural causes on Friday, October 20, 2006, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 23, at the First Christian Reformed Church, rural Wellsburg, with the Rev. Thomas Vos officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

John Joseph Richtsmeier
Saturday, October 21, 2006

October 28, 2006

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota—John Richtsmeier, 61, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2006.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Francie; his devoted children, Steven and Beth (Ian), granddaughter, Alex and grandson, Aidan. John leaves behind his mother, Hazel; brothers, Michael (Carol) and Donald; sisters, Mary Dellwo (Bruce), Ruth Schneider (Wayne), Rita Julius (Doug); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice; his wife of 34 years, Marty; his sister, Mary Kathryn; and his brother, Steven.

John was born in Hampton, but was a longtime resident of the Twin Cities. After graduating from high school, John served in the Navy and was a commander of the Fridley American Legion Post 303 (1972-74). For more than 39 years, he worked at Onan Corporation as a generator tester. He was a distinguished member of the Living Word Christian Center.

Over the years, John served in pastoral care, guest speaker, counseling, hospitality, and fishing ministries. John lived and walked his faith. His devotion and dedication to teaching the Gospel touched and changed countless lives for eternity. John truly was a “fisher of men.” His passion and love for the sport of fishing was used by God to draw numerous lives closer to Jesus and will live on forever. His presence and guidance will be missed by all.

The celebration of John’s life was held at the Living World Christian Center, Brooklyn Park, on October 25, 2006.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Eugene Carroll Freese
Saturday, October 21, 2006

November 4, 2006

COULTER—Eugene Carroll Freese, 84, of Coulter, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 25, at the Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home in Latimer, with Pastor Glen Leaf officiating. Burial was in the Coulter Community Cemetery. The Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home in Latimer was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Wayne Marcus Hoelscher
July 3, 1945-October 22, 2006

October 28, 2006
 
PLYMOUTH, Minnesota—Wayne Marcus Hoelscher, 61, died on Sunday, October 22, 2006, of non-small cell lung cancer.

He was born on July 3, 1945, to Marcus Frederick Hoelscher and Rocel Esther Dubberke Hoelscher in Hampton. Both parents preceded him in death. He was raised on a farm outside of Iowa Falls, along with his only brother, Neil Hoelscher (Lois). Wayne graduated from Iowa State University in 1967 and served in the U.S. Army for two years, spending one year of that time in Vietnam. He joined Cargill Incorporated and its Nutrena Feed Division in 1967 and worked there until his death.

On May 9, 1970, Wayne married Cynthia Jeane Brandt in Cedar Falls. They have a son, Mathew Wayne Hoelscher of Doral, Florida, and a daughter, Louise Smock of Earlville. Mathew’s wife, Andrea, is expecting twin boys in February. Louise and her husband, Dale have two sons, Nicholas and Troy. Wayne is also survived by many nephews, nieces and cousins.

The memorial service will be held on Friday, November 3, at The Church Of the Epiphany in Plymouth, Minnesota. A reception will follow in the church parish hall. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to either Saint Joseph’s Home Care, Polson, Montana, 59860, or the American Cancer Society-earmarked lung cancer.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Sigurd Hyland
Monday, October 23, 2006

October 28, 2006

RADCLIFFE—Sigurd Hyland, 99, of Radcliffe, died on Monday, October 23, 2006, at the Hubbard Care Center Inc. in Hubbard.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 26, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Burial was in the Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.

Sigurd was born on a farm southeast of Radcliffe, to Zirinus and Ida (Thompson) Hyland. He was the oldest of six children of Norwegian descent. He attended the Radcliffe Elementary and High School, graduating in 1925. Afterward, he attended business college in Des Moines. After college, he farmed with his father and worked in the local grocery and produce store.

June 1, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He took his basic training in Norfolk, Virginia, and Biloxi, Mississippi. He was outfitted in Providence, Rhode Island, and was then sent to Newfoundland. He eventually went across the United States to Oxnard, California, and from there was shipped out to Saipan and Okinawa in the South Pacific. November 1945, he received an honorable discharge as a 2nd Class U.S. Navy Seaman in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He served three years.

After returning home, he took over the family farm and bought it from his father in January 1966. He operated a small dairy, raising soybeans, corn, hogs and feeding cattle. On December 26, 1955, he was married to Louise McGuire (from Wyoming) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His brother, Pastor Irwin Hyland officiated at the ceremony. Sigurd and Louise lived on the Hyland farm one mile southwest of Radcliffe, for 32 years. In November 1987, they built a new house in Radcliffe and moved to town.

Sigurd continued to help his son, Calvin on the farm until he retired at the age of 97. He was always an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and always interested in his community. He served on the Ellsworth Telephone Board for many years. He was a member of the Radcliffe American Legion and the Radcliffe Kiwanis. He served on the OSLC Parsonage Building Committee.

For 10 years they enjoyed traveling in their motor home throughout the United States. They also took vacations on the farm tours in New Zealand, Australia, South America and as well as trips to Norway, Japan, Alaska, Newfoundland and three trips to Europe. The past 26 winters were spent in the home in Venture Out Court at Mesa, Arizona, where Sigurd enjoyed playing shuffleboard.

Sigurd enjoyed his life as a farmer and was a devoted family man. He was loved tremendously by his family and friends and will be missed dearly.

Sigurd died on Monday morning, October 23, as he slept away peacefully, at the Hubbard Care Center where he enjoyed the last evening of his life in the company of his loved ones. Sigurd was an active resident since July 11, 2006, and loved to visit with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Louise; son, Calvin (Patti) Hyland; granddaughter, Heather Hyland; and sister-in-law, Mildred Drentlaw; as well as a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Zirinus and Ida Hyland; brothers, Nathaniel, Philip Hyland and Irwin Hyland.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Everett "Bud" McCoy
July 21, 1914-October 23, 2006

October 28, 2006

IOWA FALLS—Everett “Bud” McCoy, 92, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2006, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 26, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the Alden Township Cemetery, Alden, with military honors provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Everett Leon McCoy, was born on July 21, 1914 at Burt, Iowa, the son of Claude Leon and Jessie Lillian (Skinner) McCoy. He graduated from the Bancroft High School with the class of 1931. He served with the U.S. Army from October 21, 1941 until December 1, 1945, during World War II, serving mainly in the Asiatic and Pacific theatres, taking part in major battles, including the battle for Luzon in the Southern Philippines. On July 17, 1949, he was united in marriage to Ruth Pauline Martha Bahr at Albert Lee, Minnesota. Bud was a maintenance engineer with the Williams Brothers Pipeline for 32 years, retiring in 1978.

Bud McCoy is survived by nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Jessie McCoy; his wife, Ruth McCoy; and two sisters, Doris Bartz and Pearl Monson.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Amos H. Oakland
Wednesday, October 25, 2006

October 28, 2006

RADCLIFFE—Amos H. Oakland, 81, of Radcliffe, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 28, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Burial will be in the Radcliffe Cemetery in Radcliffe. The Boeke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Elpha June Hanson
June 19, 1920-October 26, 2006

November 8, 2006
 
DOWS—Elpha June Hanson, 86, a longtime resident of Dows, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2006, at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa in Mason City.

A private memorial service was held on Sunday, November 5. The Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home of Dows was in charge of the arrangements.

Elpha June, the daughter of Louis Earl and Cora (Nelsen) Carter, was born on June 19, 1920 near Goldfield, in Wright County. As an infant June moved with her family to Morgan Township, where she attended the Morgan Township No. 6 Country School. June graduated from the Dows High School with the class of 1936. She attended Iowa State Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls where she received her certificate for elementary education. June’s first teaching position was in Moorhead.

It was in Moorhead that June met her future husband, Elmer Hanson. June continued teaching in Pocahontas, Clear Lake, Huxley and Des Moines. June received her B.A. Degree from Drake University in 1970. She finished her teaching career in her hometown of Dows.

On July 2, 1943, June was united in marriage to Warrant Officer Elmer Hanson in Tacoma, Washington. After Elmer’s discharge from the armed forces, the couple made their home in Monona County, where they farmed. During this time their son, John Carter was born. In 1949, the family moved to Wright County near Dows, where they continued to farm. In 1954, June and Elmer built a house in Dows and moved to town.

June was an avid reader, and enjoyed antiques, cooking, sewing, crafts and visiting friends, neighbors and family. After Elmer’s retirement, the couple spent 16 winters in the Rio Grand Valley, Texas. They also enjoyed many camping trips to visit their son and many friends across the U.S. northwest. The first week of June was spent in Minnesota, fishing at the Kilworry Resort on Lake White Fish in Minnesota. In their younger days, Elmer and June danced many a night away. Home and family were June’s dearest treasures. After Elmer’s death in 1997, June continued to travel, including two extended trips to Spain, to spend time with her son and grandson.

June was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Dows since 1943, where she served in many different facets, Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent, Elder, Presbyterian Women’s Moderator and Clerk of Session. The church and June’s great faith were her rock.

June’s civic activities were numerous and varied while living in Dows. She served on the Dows Library Board and Swimming Pool Board, she was a member of the Historical Society, Trees Forever, Order of the Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary, Liberty Club and Harmony Club. June was always interested in helping causes that benefited children. In Texas Elmer and June were involved with an orphanage in the Valley. She was a den mother in both Girl and Boy Scouts in Dows. June was also very involved with Recovery Inc., serving as a group leader locally for 38 years, and as an Iowa area leader for eight years.

Left to cherish June’s memory are her son, John and wife, Nilda of Cuba; a grandson, Nicholas; a step-grandson, Blake; two step-great-grandchildren, Isabella and Sophia, all of British Columbia, Canada; two nieces, Maggie Bleakly of Dows and Cathy Bleakly of Centreville, Virginia; nephew Doug Bleakly of Walnut Creek, California; Maggie’s son Sean, now living in Laramie, Wyoming and Doug’s daughter, Teresa of Seattle, Washington.

Also very important in June’s life were Borge and Lucille Andersen and their daughters, Jean Swanson and Bev Lange, all of Dows and their families; besides so many wonderful friends and extended family.

June was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer; and a sister, Barbara Elaine.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Lee Raymond Boddy
Thursday, October 26, 2006

October 28, 2006

TUCSON, Arizona—Lee Raymond Boddy, 99, of Tucson, Arizona and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2006, in Tucson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, November 3, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006

Miriam Bernice Garrels
Monday, October 30, 2006

November 4, 2006

DUMONT—Miriam Bernice Garrels, 80, of Dumont, died from natural causes on Monday, October 30, 2006, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 3, at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont, with the Rev. Douglas Tharpe officiating. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2006