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Cozette "Cozy" A. Ramey
June 2, 1908-September 1, 2006
September 6, 2006
FRUITA, Colorado—Cozette Angela Ramey, 98, of Fruita, Colorado and formerly of Iowa
Falls, passed away on Friday,
September 1, 2006, at the Mesa Manor Care Center, Grand Junction, Colorado.
Funeral services
were held on Tuesday, September 5, at the Northeast Christian Church, with the Revs. Leland
Griffin and Frank Dagley officiating. A graveside service was held at the Jackson
Township Cemetery, Owasa, where she was laid to rest with her husband.
Cozy was born on June 2, 1908, to Charles and Sara Waltz Snyder
at New Hampton. She attended schools in Iowa and graduated from
the New Hampton High School.
In 1926, she was united in marriage to Wilbur Wheat. Her son, Dirk was adopted
and the couple were parents to a daughter, Betty. The couple farmed near Owasa
and in 1951 were divorced.
Cozy married Harold Ramey on October 27, 1951 in Vermillion, South Dakota. They later moved to
Grand Junction, Colorado.
Cozy was a member of the Northeast Christian Church. She enjoyed her children
and received great joy from her 55 descendents.
Cozette is survived by her nine grandchildren, Sheryl Covington, Kent Polley and
Donna (Chris) Lopez of Grand Junction, Craig (Teri) Polley of Whitewater, Colorado,
Jeff (Shelly) Polley of Rangely, Colorado, Kathy (Jeff) Stafford of Lenoir, North Carolina,
Tracy (Joy) Wheat of New Hartford, Marnae Tucker and Karyn (Dennis) Salmon of Cedar
Falls; two sisters, Juanita Rudolph of Santa Monica, California and Bernita White
of York, South Carolina; 26 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by both of her children in October 2000; her husband,
Harold on June 14, 1983; two sisters and three brothers; and one grandson, Ted
Allen Wheat.
The
Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.
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Howard Brooks Wenger
October 11, 1922-September 2, 2006
September 6, 2006
IOWA FALLS—Howard Brooks Wenger, 83, formerly of Hamburg and Iowa City,
passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa
Falls.
Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday evening, September 7, from 5-8:00 p.m., at
the United Trinity Church in Hamburg. Graveside services will be held
on
Friday, September 8, at 10:00 a.m., at the Hamburg Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is in charge of
local arrangements.
Howard was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on October 11, 1922, to Ezra and Mame Brooks
Wenger. He received his B.A. and J.D. Degrees from the University of Iowa.
After serving as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Howard
married Isobel Bailey Peterson on November 23, 1946 in Rockport, Missouri. She died in
1967. He married Helen Lee Hensleigh Fox on August 23, 1969 in Hamburg. She died
in July 2006.
Howard practiced law in Hamburg for 40 years. He was very active in the bar
association and many community groups. Howard served on the State Judicial
Nominating Committee charged with selecting candidates for the Iowa Supreme
Court and the Iowa Court of Appeals. He was appointed by the Iowa Supreme Court
as examiner for the Iowa State Bar Admissions Examinations in 1985.
Howard retired to Iowa City in 1989 and was active in the arts and other
organizations.
Howard enjoyed golf, tennis and bridge and many years of foreign travel in
Europe and Asia. He was a very generous person, a good friend to many and a
loving and supportive family member.
Howard is survived by his three sons, Howard (Liz) of Iowa Falls, Stephen of San
Diego, California and James (Pam) of Clay Center, Kansas; five grandsons, Chad, Ryan,
Andrew, Joseph and Patrick; and a sister, Virginia Bagni of Sun City West, Arizona.
His parents; and brothers, John and Bill, preceded him in death.
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Wilma Polzin
January 7, 1936-September 3, 2006
September 6, 2006
IOWA FALLS—Wilma Polzin, 70, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2006,
at the Good Samaritan Home, Holstein.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on
Wednesday, September 6, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be
one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in the Alden Cemetery,
Alden. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Sunday School or
the St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel
has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Wilma Lorraine Polzin, was born on January 7, 1936, at her parents farm near Alden,
the daughter of Ernst H. and Esther W. (Bork) Polzin. She attended the Breezy
Hill Country School through the eighth grade. She was a member of the St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church, Alden, where she was baptized on March 22, 1936 and confirmed
on May 20, 1951. She was employed by the Mid-Iowa Workshop at Marshalltown for
many years.
Wilma Polzin is survived by her siblings, Lois Williams and husband, Dean of
Williams, Mildred (Mick) Kramer and husband, Merle of Steamboat Rock, Edwin Polzin and wife, Charlene of Marshalltown and Richard Polzin and wife, Sue of
Alden; a sister-in-law, Darlene Polzin of Iowa Falls; and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernst and Esther Polzin; her
brother, Harold Polzin in 1991; her sister, Paula Polzin in 1999; a niece, Diane
Kramer in 1959; and a nephew, Steven Williams in 1977.
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Phyllis June Beemer
Thursday, September 7, 2006
September 13, 2006
HAMPTON—Phyllis June Beemer, 73, of Des Moines, formerly of Hampton,
died of natural causes on Thursday, September 7, 2006, at her home in Des
Moines.
Funeral services were held on Monday, September 11, at the St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Glenn Leaf officiating. Burial
was in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton
was in charge of the arrangements.
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Mae Brower
Saturday, September 9, 2006
September 13, 2006
HAMPTON—Mae Brower, 91, of Hampton, formerly of Ackley, died
on
Saturday, September 9, 2006, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 12, at the West Friesland
Presbyterian Church, with burial following in the Christian Reformed
Cemetery, both in rural Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was
in charge of the arrangements.
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Velma Kuper
Saturday, September 9, 2006
September 13, 2006
ACKLEY—Velma Kuper, 88, of Ackley, died on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at
the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday,
September 12, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ, with burial
following in the Oakwood Cemetery, both in Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral
Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.
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Alvina O. Wildebour
Sunday, September 10, 2006
September 13, 2006
HAMPTON—Alvina O. Wildebour, 92, of Hampton, died of natural causes
on
Sunday, September 10, 2006, at her home.
Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, September 14, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Hampton, with the Rev Glenn Leaf officiating. Burial will be in the
Hampton Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel
Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Victor Lynn Steding
December 17, 1945-September 12, 2006
September 16, 2006
LATIMER—Victor Lynn Steding, 60, passed away on Tuesday,
September 12,
2006, at his home in Latimer.
Funeral services were held on Friday,
September 15, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with
Pastor Tom Cofer officiating. Burial was in the Marion Township
Cemetery. The Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home of Latimer was
in charge of the arrangements.
Victor, the son of William Donald and Betty
Mae Johnson Steding, was born on December 17, 1945 in Hampton. He was
raised on a farm in the Coulter area. Victor attended the CAL
Community School and graduated from CAL in 1964. He attended a
Vocational School in Omaha, Nebraska and was drafted into the U.S.
Navy in 1965.
On January 27, 1968, Victor was united in
marriage with Kathleen Hensel at the Immanuel United Church of
Christ in Latimer. Following their marriage the couple lived in
Alexander where Victor was employed by the hatchery. They later
moved to Latimer when Victor began his employment with the
Coulter Elevator. He worked his way up becoming elevator
manager, serving in this position for 30 years until June of
2006.
Victor especially enjoyed spending time with
his grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, always
looked forward to his annual fishing trip to Canada. The last
several years, Victor enjoyed time spent with family and friends
at Lake Pepin and Camp Lacupolis.
Victor was a member of the Immanuel United Church
of Christ in Latimer. He was also a member of the American
Legion Post 658 in Latimer and served on the Latimer City
Council. He was a very active member of the Latimer community.
Victor is survived by his wife, Kathy of
Latimer; daughter, Jane Betrice Eisbrenner of Urbandale; son,
Matthew Steding and wife, Mary of Hastings, Minnesota; his mother,
Betty Mae Steding of Latimer; four grandchildren, Jacob
Eisbrenner, Leah Steding, Abigail Eisbrenner and Aaron Steding;
brother, Mike Steding and wife, June of Longwood, Florida; sister,
Jan Jorgensen and husband, LeRoy of Humboldt; and sister-in-law,
Lisa Sterling of Orlando, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his father,
William Donald; and infant brother, William.
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Donald Lee Hanen
August 16, 1937-September 13, 2006
September 20, 2006
DES MOINES—Donald Lee Hanen, 69, of Des Moines, formerly of Iowa
Falls, died on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at the Knoxville
Hospital in Knoxville.
A memorial service was held on Saturday,
September 16, at the Roberson Funeral Home in Eagleville, Missouri, with
a luncheon following at the Eagleville Community Center.
Interment was in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Blythedale, Missouri.
Donald was born on August 16, 1937 in Iowa City,
the son of Neil and Lillian Rose (Dingman) Hanen. He served in
the U.S. Navy for three years in San Francisco, California. He worked
for 15 years at the Rock Island Railroad in Iowa Falls. He later
worked at Iowa Prestressed Concrete in Des Moines.
Survivors include his son, Bruce Hanen and wife, Nela of Crowley, Texas; daughter, Donna Johnson and husband, Curt
of Iowa Falls; daughter, Jo Hanen of Grand Prairie, Texas;
grandchildren, Cassie, Kayla and Cameron Johnson, and Alexandra
and Victoria Hanen; sisters, Retha Parkhurst and husband, Ferris
of Blythedale, Missouri and Janice Eivins and husband, Bradley of Lindon; and brother, Keith Chelvigs and wife, Esther of
Lawrenceville, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his mother,
Lillian Hanen.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice
in care of the Roberson Funeral Home in Bethany, Missouri.
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Gary Dean Allinson
Thursday,
September 14, 2006
September 20, 2006
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia—Gary Dean Allinson, died at home on Thursday,
September 14, 2006, at the age of 64, after a brief illness.
He was born in Williams, son of the late
Everette and Lucille Winnie Allinson. He was educated at the
University of Iowa and Stanford University, from which he
graduated with a Ph.D. in 1971. He taught Japanese history at
the University of Pittsburgh from 1971 to 1983. He assumed the
Ellen Bayard Weedon Chair of East Asian Studies at the
University of Virginia in 1983 and was a member of the Corcoran
Department of History until his death. During his career, he
wrote five books and numerous articles dealing with the social,
economic and political history of modern Japan. A dedicated
teacher to his students, he was committed to high standards in
his professional and personal lives.
He is survived by his wife, Pat; his son,
Robin of Baltimore, Maryland; his brother, John Allinson of Franklin,
Tennessee; and his sister, Jan Holtkamp of Williams.
A memorial gathering was held
on Sunday, September 17.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Hospice of the Piedmont,
Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Burdene Stolee
Thursday, September 14, 2006
September 20, 2006
RADCLIFFE—Burdene Stolee, 92, of Radcliffe, died
on Thursday,
September 14, 2006, at the Hubbard Care Center.
Funeral services will be
held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, September 20, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran
Church in Radcliffe. Burial will be in the Radcliffe Cemetery.
The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe is in charge of the
arrangements.
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John Lindley Pierce
November 19,
1927-September 16, 2006
September 20, 2006
GRIMES—John Lindley Pierce of Grimes, formerly of Iowa Falls,
died on Saturday, September 16, 2006, at the Deerfield Nursing Center in
Urbandale, at the age of 78.
John was born on November 19, 1927 in Eldora
and grew up on a farm east of Iowa Falls. He graduated from the Iowa
Falls High School in 1945. On June 10, 1949, he married Evelyn
Lewis in Iowa Falls. They farmed for seven years and then in
1957, John started working at the Ralston Purina Co. in Iowa Falls.
After 32 years at Ralston Purina, he retired in 1989. John and
Evelyn moved to Grimes in 2004.
John is survived by his wife of 57 years,
Evelyn. He is also survived by his daughters, Francine (Frank) Oppold, Suzanne (Charles) Kelsey; son, Joseph (Martha) Pierce;
grandchildren, Ginny (Brian) Washburne, Jesse (Melanie) Kelsey,
Mary Oppold, Keegan Kelsey, Michael Oppold and Anna Pierce;
brother, Neil J. Pierce and wife, Audrey; sister, Donna Jones and
husband, Paul; and sister-in-law, Donna Klein.
He was preceded in
death by his father, Joseph John Pierce; and his mother, Marion
Pierce Harris.
Memorial services will be held at
the First
Congregational UCC in Iowa Falls on Saturday, September 23, at 10:30
a.m.
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Bessie F. Mulford
February 9,
1911-September 17, 2006
September 20, 2006
IOWA FALLS—Bessie F. Mulford, 95, of Iowa Falls, passed
away on Sunday, September 17, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal
Hospital, Iowa Falls.
Private family services are being planned.
The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been
entrusted with the arrangements.
Bessie F. Classon, was born on February 9, 1911 at
Ellsworth, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Ida (Olson) Classon. She graduated from the Popejoy High School with the
class of 1929.
On December 12, 1933, she was united in marriage to
David Dickenson at Alden. To this union three children were
born, Richard, Bernella and Judy. They were later divorced. On
September 15, 1960, she was united in marriage to Milo Bernard Mulford at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. Bessie was employed
as a receiving clerk for the J.C. Penney Company, Iowa Falls,
for 20 years, retiring in 1976.
Bessie Mulford is survived by her children,
Richard C. Dickenson and wife, Janeice of Annapolis, Maryland, Bernella Meyer and husband, Loren of Apple Valley, Minnesota and Judy
Duffy and husband, Randall of Iowa Falls; six grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ralph Classon of Alden.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ida Classon; her husband, Milo Mulford
in 1973; and one brother,
Curtis Classon.
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Leland D. Luwe
Sunday, September 17, 2006
September 20, 2006
WEST DES MOINES—Leland D. Luwe, 80, of West
Des Moines, formerly of Wellsburg, died on Sunday, September 17, 2006,
at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.
Funeral services will
be held at 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 21, at the United Reformed
Church of Wellsburg, with the Rev. Dr. James K. Stein and Pastor
Todd Rempe officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery in
Wellsburg. Visitation is Wednesday from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Doyen-Abels
Funeral Home in Wellsburg.
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Helena Rindels
Monday, September 18, 2006
September 20, 2006
WELLSBURG—Helena Rindels, 81, of Wellsburg,
died on Monday, September 18, 2006, at the Covenant Medical Center in
Waterloo, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Funeral
services are pending with the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel in
Aplington.
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Carol Larson
Monday, September 18, 2006
September 23, 2006
RADCLIFFE—Carol Larson, 86, formerly of Radcliffe, died on Monday,
September 18, 2006, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Funeral services were held on Friday, September 22, at Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with burial in the Radcliffe Cemetery.
The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the
arrangements.
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Orville Burgess
October 25, 1914-September 19, 2006
September 23, 2006
ALDEN—Orville Burgess, 91, of Alden, died on Tuesday, September 19,
2006, at home.
There will be graveside services at 10:00 a.m.,
on
Saturday, September 23, in the Graceland Cemetery in Webster City.
The Surls Funeral in Iowa Falls is in charge of the
arrangements.
Orville Albert Burgess, was born on October 25,
1914 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of George and Oneita (Gage)
Burgess. He was united in marriage to Louise Moore on April 8,
1938 and after her death, he married Arlene Rankin Sharar on
February 20, 1979.
Orville had worked as a car dealer for more than
40 years, retiring in 1984. He was a charter member of the Elks
Club in Pontiac, a charter member of the Popejoy Lions Club and
a member of the Iowa Falls Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No.
1331.
Orville is survived by his three grandsons,
Kevin Matson and his wife, Kathy, Dan Matson and his wife,
Cindy and Mike Burgess; two granddaughters, Cathy Matson and
Valerie Burgess; three great-granddaughters; three
great-grandsons; a step-son, Larry Sharar and his wife, Leona of
Dows; two step-daughters, Jan Hurd and her husband, Lloyd of
Alden and Lee Jass and her husband, Mike of Garden Grove; eight
step-grandchildren; and 10 great-step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
wives, Louise and Arlene; and a son, Harold Burgess.
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Janet L. Skogerboe
March 11, 1935-September 23, 2006
September 30, 2006
IOWA FALLS-Janet L. Skogerboe,
71, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2006, at the
Hubbard Care Center, Hubbard.
Funeral services were held on
Thursday, September 28, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls,
with the Rev. Brian King officiating. Burial was in the
Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s
Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the
arrangements.
Janet Lou Sampson, was born on
March 11, 1935, on her parents farm near Roland in Story
County, the daughter of Theodore and LaVonne (Holland) Sampson.
She attended the Roland Community Schools.
On March 21, 1953,
Janet was united in marriage to Ronald William Skogerboe at
Bethany, Missouri. To this union two sons were born, Terry and David.
They lived in Iowa Falls for many years where she provided day
care for children from her home to many area children and their
children. She also was employed with the Iowa Falls Community
Schools hot lunch program.
She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran
Church, Iowa Falls. Janet was a loving mother and caregiver, and
loved to play bingo.
Janet Skogerboe is survived by
her husband, Ronald Skogerboe of Iowa Falls; two sons, Terry
Skogerboe and wife, Susan of Pawcatuck, Connecticut and David Skogerboe and his wife, Kathy of Nevada; and four grandchildren,
Steve, Emily and John Skogerboe of Pawcatuck, Dustin Skogerboe
of Nevada; one sister, Shirley Knous and husband, Gary of
Stratford; and one brother, Gary Sampson and wife, Sandy of
Monticello.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and LaVonne
Sampson.
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Karinheide "Karin" Schaup
January 28, 1940-September 24, 2006
September 30, 2006
WALNUT CREEK, California-Born in Offenbach, Germany, Karinheide
followed her fiancée, Ralf Schaup, to California where they were
married on June 6, 1959. After raising her family, Karinheide
completed her studies to become a teacher, a profession she
pursued with great passion. She retired from the Antioch School
District after teaching for 15 years, when cancer cut her career
short three years ago.
Karinheide
was an exceptionally positive person, a beloved teacher, a true
friend, and above all, a devoted wife and mother. Her smile
could light up a room. Her passing has left a huge void in the
lives of her family and so many friends.
She is survived by her husband
of 47 years, Ralf Schaup; daughter, Nicolette and son-in-law,
Dave Smith with grandsons, Trevor and Caleb of Iowa; son, Bryan
Schaup and daughter-in-law, Tara of Las Vegas and
granddaughter, Haley. She is also survived by sister,
Ellen-Ingrid and brother-in-law, Jo Baumans of Germany; along
with many other relatives and friends all over the world who are
feeling the loss of such a bright spirit.
A memorial service was held on
Friday, September 29, 2006, at the Heather Farms Homeowners
Association Clubhouse, Walnut Creek. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to the Friends of the Orphans, P.O. Box
25507, Tempe, AZ 85285-5507, in Karin’s memory.
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Eugene "Gene" L.
Huisman
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
September 30, 2006
HOLLAND—Eugene “Gene” L.
Huisman, 89, of Holland, died on Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at
the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
Funeral services will
be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, September 30, at the Bethany Presbyterian Church
in Grundy Center, with the Rev. Matt Miller officiating. Burial
will follow in the Hazel Green Cemetery, rural Cleves, where
full military rites will be provided by the Grundy Center
American Legion Post No. 349 and AMVETS Post No. 17. The
Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center is in charge of the
arrangements.
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Tom Glenn
Thursday, September 28, 2006
September 30, 2006
UNION—Tom Glenn, 85, of Union,
died on Thursday, September 28, 2006, at the Oakview Care Center in
Conrad.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 30,
at the Calvary Baptist Church in Union. Burial will follow in
the Bangor Friends Cemetery south of Union. The Biersborn
Funeral Home in Union is in charge of the arrangements.
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