Carl Edward Rosenstock
Sunday, April 1, 2007

April 4, 2007

DUMONT—Carl Edward Rosenstock, 95, of Dumont, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2007, at the Dumont Wellness Center in Dumont.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 5, at the New Hope Methodist Church in Dumont, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. The Rev. Jay Amundson will officiate at the service.
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Lois E. Williams
October 15, 1929-April 3, 2007

April 7, 2007

WILLIAMS-Lois E. Williams, 77, of Williams, died on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 6, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden, with burial in the Williams Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Williams was in charge of the arrangements.

Lois Esther (Polzin) Williams, was born on October 15, 1929 at Alden, the daughter of Ernst and Esther (Bork) Polzin. She received her education in local rural schools and graduated from the Alden High School in 1946.

Lois was united in marriage to Dean Williams on December 28, 1949, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden. Lois had worked at the Williams Savings Bank, Hamilton Manufacturing in Webster City and Barker, Hansen and McNeal Law Firm in Iowa Falls.

She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden, where she had served as church secretary. Lois enjoyed bowling and bingo in her spare time.

Survivors include her husband, Dean Williams of Williams; children, Dennis Williams and wife, Becky of Orlando, Florida, James Williams and wife, Jonell of Palm Harbor, Florida, Jon Williams of Largo, Florida, Jill Niemann and husband, Mike of Wayne, Nebraska and Kurt Williams and wife, Mimi of Trinity, Florida; eight grandchildren; a sister, Mic Kramer and husband, Merle of Steamboat Rock; and two brothers, Ed Polzin and wife, Charlene of Marshalltown and Richard Polzin and wife, Sue of Alden.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Paula and Wilma Polzin; a brother, Harold; and a son, Steven.
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Rodney Dean Palmer
December 3, 1978-April 3, 2007

April 11, 2007

IOWA FALLS-Rodney Dean Palmer, 28, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 10, at the Linn's Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls. The Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Rodney Dean Palmer was born on December 3, 1978 at Iowa Falls, the son of Gary Dean and Linda R. (Reisinger) Palmer. He attended the Iowa Falls Community Schools.

On October 10, 2004, he was united in marriage to Erin E. Koppes at Eldora. To this union one son was born, Dason. Rodney was employed at the Prestressed Concrete Company and then became a welder with Commercial Metals Company (formerly SMI Joist). He enjoyed camping and hunting, was an excellent artist (loved to draw), and collected arrowheads.

Rodney Palmer is survived by his wife, Erin E. Palmer of Iowa Falls; his son, Dason Palmer; parents, Gary and Linda Palmer of Iowa Falls; his grandmother, Gladyce Edel of Iowa Falls; four sisters, Kelly (Mike) Loss of Omaha, Nebraska, Tara (Rich) of Omaha, Patsy Benhart of Phoenix, Arizona and Holly (Dan) of Phoenix; two brothers, Matt D. Palmer and Levi Palmer of Iowa Falls; and numerous aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur Palmer and Eugene and Eleanor Reisinger.
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Harry E. Axtell
July 31, 1918-April 4, 2007

April 11, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Harry E. Axtell, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 7, at the Faith Evangelical Church, Radcliffe. Burial with military honors was in the Cottage Community Cemetery. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel, was entrusted with the arrangements.

Harry Edwin Axtell, was born on July 31, 1918 in Tacoma, Washington, to Louie E. and Amy McCollister Axtell. In 1920 the family returned to Iowa to farm the family farm in the Cottage Community area. Harry was born into a Christian home and accepted Christ as his Savior at age 14 at a Community Evangelistic Service. He graduated from the Owasa High School in 1937. Harry served four years and eight months in World War II. Harry served in the U.S. Army Field Artillery in the European theater. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He returned home to farm.

On February 23, 1947, he married Mary Alice Hunting, who taught school in Iowa Falls and later at the high school in Hubbard. To this union, five children were born, Dwight, Art, James, Gary and Karen. They were married 32 years before Mary Alice died of cancer and went to be with the Lord in 1979.

Harry farmed in the Cottage Community area, and in 1963 he bought his Uncle Alfred’s farm. In April of 1964 the family moved onto what was a part of the original Sylvester Axtell farm.

On January 19, 1980, Harry married Barbara Dunker in Dayton, Ohio.

He lived an exemplary Christian life in the community and had a great impact on the lives of his children. Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara; children, Dwight and Joan Axtell of Ankeny and children, Chris and Courtney; Art and Marilyn Axtell of Royal Palm Beach, Florida and sons, Mark, Tim and Dan; James and Shirley Axtell of Iowa Falls and daughters, Myndi and Kami; Gary and Gina Axtell of Bloomfield and children, Joshua, Jamie and Justin; James and Karen Axtell McWilliams of Rochester, Minnesota and children, Shannon, Jason and Nathan; a sister, Mable Axtell Lee of Eldora; eight great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Mary Alice Hunting Axtell.
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Pam Rodgers
January 12, 1946-April 8, 2007

April 11, 2007

PHOENIX, Arizona—Pam Rodgers, 61, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2007.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 11, at 4:00 p.m., at the Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary in Glendale, Arizona.

She was born on January 12, 1946 in Iowa Falls, to Leo and Verdelle Greene. She was a loving homemaker and a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.

Pam is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Monty Rodgers; children, Tammy Walker, Terri Palomino, Troy Davis and Mark Rodgers; 12 beautiful grandchildren; brother, Jim Greene; sisters, Peggy Donovan, Pat Priske and Carla Hofer; and sister-in-law, Kathy Greene.

She was preceded in death by both parents; and her brother, Jerry Lee Greene.
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Louise A. Nederhoff
Sunday, April 8, 2007

April 11, 2007

WELLSBURG—Louise A. Nederhoff, 87, of Wellsburg, died on Sunday, April 8, 2007, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 11, at the First Christian Reformed Church, rural Wellsburg, with Pastors Tom Vos and Bruce Baillie officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 8-11:00 a.m., at the Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg.
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Donald Calvin Allbee
Sunday, April 8, 2007

April 11, 2007

DUMONT—Donald Calvin Allbee, 93, a resident of the Dumont Wellness Center of Dumont, which is owned and operated by the ABCM Corporation of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2007, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Family will greet friends on Saturday, April 14, from 12-2:00 p.m., at the Dumont Reformed Church in Dumont. The Rev. Jack Ritsema will have a celebration of life prayer at 1:00 p.m., at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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John Joseph Ulfers
February 13, 1953-April 9, 2007

April 14, 2007

ACKLEY—John Joseph Ulfers, 54, of Ackley, died on Monday, April 9, 2007, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 12, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

John Joseph Ulfers, was born on February 13, 1953 in Waterloo, the son of Wendell and Darlene (Bergman) Ulfers. He graduated from the Ackley-Geneva High School. He was united in marriage to Sonja Norem in August of 1974 at the Ackley Methodist Church and they were later divorced. He was retired from shipping and receiving with Chiquita.

John is survived by his two daughters, Michelle Reinhardt and husband, John of Omaha, Nebraska and Jennifer Ulfers of Ackley; a son, Wendell Ulfers and wife, Angel of Dumont; four granddaughters, Sophia of Omaha, Jazzline of Ackley, Jennace of Ackley and Jaylin of Ackley; two brothers, Randall Ulfers and wife, Brenda of Ackley and Richard Ulfers and wife, Karen of Lemore, California; two sisters, Bonnie Wiederkehr and husband, Richard of Ackley and Anita Echelberry and husband, Gerald of Ackley; and various aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and step-father, Max Barnholt.
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Mildred Stiner
Tuesday, March 27, 2007

April 11, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Memorial services for Mildred Stiner, of Iowa Falls, will be held on Saturday, April 28, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Congregational Church in Iowa Falls.

For the obituary please see the March page in this archive.
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Ethel Show
July 17, 1917-April 12, 2007
 
April 14, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Ethel Show, 89, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 16, at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-5:30 p.m., on Sunday, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with a 5:30 p.m. Scripture Service.

Ethel Show, was born on July 17, 1917 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of John and Clara (Keninger) Hensing. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School and Hamilton Business College. Ethel was united in marriage to Raymond Show on July 14, 1938, at the St. Mark’s Rectory in Iowa Falls.

She had been a homemaker, a secretary for Elmer Hanson and also worked on the Draft Board for World War II. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Iowa Falls Women’s Club, and was a charter member of the Iowa Falls Historical Society.

She enjoyed remodeling clothes for herself and others. She did many kinds of hand work, as well as doll making and dressing them. She also enjoyed painting porcelain and finishing it.

She is survived by her brother, Russell Hensing and his wife, Cleva of Iowa Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Albert and Edward Hensing; and a sister, Laura Stang.
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Marjorie E. Dean
September 6, 1918-April 12, 2007

April 18, 2007

ACKLEY—Marjorie E. Dean, a resident of the Presbyterian Village in Ackley, died on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

A Celebration of Life service was held on Monday, April 16, at the Ackley United Methodist Church. The Sietsema Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Ackley United Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Village.

Marjorie Elaine Duffus, was born on September 6, 1918 in Grinnell. Her parents were Calista (Allbee) Duffus and Claire Duffus. The family moved to a farm south of Iowa Falls during her girlhood. Marjorie graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1935 and Ellsworth Junior College in 1937. In 1939 Marjorie earned a B.A. degree from Iowa State Teachers College, majoring in English, Latin and speech.

Marjorie taught at the Adair High School for two years. She married Robert Ellis Dean on June 15, 1941. During the war, she taught at three schools in Story County, serving in such varied positions as high school principal and girls’ basketball coach. An avid reader, Marjorie founded the Cambridge (Iowa) Public Library, still in operation today.

Bob accepted a position as band director and the couple moved to Ackley in August 1947. During the seven decades Marjorie resided there, she volunteered her time and considerable talents in numerous civic and church organizations, including the Ackley Women’s Club, United Methodist Women, Band Mothers, and Chapter BN, PEO. In the early 1960s, Marjorie was a founding member of the Ackley AFS Chapter, which brought foreign students to live and study in the community.

Marjorie was a faithful, lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, serving her Lord in whatever capacity asked of her. She enjoyed playing bridge in several card clubs, reading, puzzles, needlework and flower gardening. Marjorie and Bob moved to the Presbyterian Village apartment complex in 1996. During their marriage, they traveled to every state except Alaska, and to several foreign countries.

Survivors include Robert, her husband of 65 years; daughter, Marilyn Mitchem of Bettendorf; son, Duane Dean of Cedar Falls; son-in-law, Donald Mitchem of Bettendorf; daughter-in-law, Debbie Dean of Cedar Falls; granddaughter, Melissa Mitchem of Bozeman, Montana; grandson, Mitchell Dean of Cedar Falls; step-sisters, Betty (Dale) Anderson of Perry; Marilyn (Roger) Umsted of Independence, Missouri; plus nephews, nieces and cousins.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Ruth Duffus; step-sister, Lois Klingson; and step-brother-in-law, LaVerne Klingson.
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Roberta Miles
June 25, 1937-April 12, 2007

April 21, 2007

ST. CHARLES—Roberta “Ruth” Miles, also known as “Bobbi,” 69, of St. Charles, died on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at her residence.

Memorial graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 21, at the St. Charles Cemetery in St. Charles, with Pastor Bobb Barrick officiating. The body has been cremated.

Ruth was born on June 25, 1937 at Iowa Falls, to Glenn and Ella (Claassen) Hamilton. She grew up there and had lived in St. Charles for the past 40 years. Ruth had been a medical transcriptionist and had been retired for five years. She was an avid flower gardener and also enjoyed bird watching.

Ruth is survived by her children, Teri Miles of Evergreen, Colorado and Robyn (Scott) Cooper of Ankeny; sister, Fran (Gary) Clark of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; and grandchildren, Davis Cooper and Devin Cooper.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials given to the family will be directed to Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Collins Oak Park Chapel and Funeral Services in Winterset.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Robert Lee Terpstra
May 25, 1953-April 12, 2007

April 18, 2007

AMES-Robert Lee Terpstra, 53, of Ames, died on Thursday, April 12, 2007.

A celebration of Bob's life was held on Monday, April 16, at the Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames.

Bob was born on May 25, 1953, to Ralph and Bessie Terpstra in Waterloo. He graduated from the Ackley-Geneva High School in 1971 and went on to school at Hawkeye Tech. After working several years he moved to Ames to attend Iowa State University, where he earned his master's degree in industrial technology. Bob was employed by the Ames Lab as a research scientist doing powder metallurgy research.

He married Karen Bennett in September 1982. Their daughter, Aslynn Joy, was born on January 19, 1990.

Bob enjoyed canoeing, riding his Harley, and always working on the house:

He is survived by his wife, Karen Terpstra of Ames; daughter, Aslynn Joy Terpstra of Ames; parents, Ralph and Bessie Terpstra of Ackley; brothers, Paul (Diane) Terpstra of Janesville, Wisconsin and Cal (Patti) Terpstra of Norwalk, Connecticut; sister-in-law, Brenda Terpstra of Parkersburg; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, George Terpstra.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be given to the Bob Terpstra trust for the Senior High Fellowship Mission trips at the Collegiate Presbyterian Church.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Hazel Marie Thorson
November 17, 2006
 
April 18, 2007

WILLIAMS—A memorial service will be held for Hazel Marie Thorson, on Saturday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Williams. Mrs. Thorson, 91, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on 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.

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 the 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 longtime 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; one son, Delmar and wife, Virginia Thorson of Merced, California; three granddaughters, Cindy “Cid” and husband, Rob Chase of O’Fallon, Missouri, 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; four great-granddaughters, Courtney Behn, Rachel Behn, Kirsten Lawson and Aiyana Chase; two great-grandsons, Thomas Behn and Zachary Lawson; and one sister, Evelyn and husband, Charles Davis of Clemons.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Williams, Iowa, or Make a Wish Foundation, 1324 N. Rock Hill Road, St. Louis, MO 63124. Funeral arrangements were made by The Neptune Society of St. Louis, Missouri.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Dorothy Dohlman
Sunday, April 15, 2007

April 18, 2007

ACKLEY—Dorothy Dohlman, 77, of Ackley, died on Sunday, April 15, 2007, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 19, at the United Methodist Church in Ackley, with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.
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Ruby M. Branson
Monday, April 16, 2007
 
April 18, 2007

HAMPTON—Ruby M. Branson, 94, of Hampton, died on Monday, April 16, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, April 20, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton from 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday evening.
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Mabel Weichers
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
 
April 21, 2007

WELLSBURG—Mabel Weichers, 90, of Wellsburg, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care Unit in Grundy Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 21, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural Wellsburg, with Pastor Gary Burkhalter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Fern M. Folkers
Tuesday, April 17, 2007

May 2, 2007

ALLISON—Fern M. Folkers, of East Lansing, Michigan and formerly of Allison, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in East Lansing.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 3, at the Folkers Cemetery, rural Allison. Per Fern’s wishes, cremation has taken place and she will be buried with her husband. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Parker Friest
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
 
April 21, 2007

GARDEN CITY—Parker Friest, 58, died on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at his home in Garden City.

Memorial services were held on Friday, April 20, at the Zion Lutheran Church in rural Radcliffe. The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Ronald Fisher
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
 
April 21, 2007

WELLSBURG—Ronald Fisher, 73, of Wellsburg, died on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 21, at the East Friesland Presbyterian Church in Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.
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Benjamin Primus
Wednesday, April 18, 2007

April 21, 2007

ELDORA—Benjamin Primus, 86, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 21, at 10:00 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Eldora, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Burial will follow in the First Christian Reformed Cemetery in rural Wellsburg. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
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Lorel E. Winfrey
Thursday, April 19, 2007

April 21, 2007

HAMPTON—Lorel E. Winfrey, 67, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 21, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with burial in the Wayside Cemetery in Chapin. The Rev. John Byrne will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Merlin Anderson
November 26, 1918-April 20, 2007
 
April 21, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Merlin Anderson, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2007, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 23, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 313 Lee Lane, Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

Merlin A. Anderson, was born on November 26, 1918 at Randall, the son of Arthur J. and Marie J. (Anderson) Anderson. He served with the U.S. Army from 1941-1945. He attended Ellsworth College, Iowa Falls, on the GI Bill.

On November 27, 1947, Merlin was united in marriage to Hazel M. Winters at the Bethany Lutheran Parsonage, Iowa Falls. To this union one daughter was born, Kathi. He was a farmer of distinction in the Iowa Falls and Alden areas. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, and the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls.

Merlin Anderson is survived by his wife, Hazel Anderson of Iowa Falls; his daughter, Kathi (Mark) Oppold of Overland Park, Kansas; three grandchildren, Tricia (Byron) Vogel of Olathe, Kansas, Stephen (Kelly) Oppold of Olathe and Michael Oppold of Overland Park; four great-grandchildren, Kyle and Adam Vogel and Colby and Makenna Oppold, all of Olathe; and one sister, Opal Walther of Cedar Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Marie Anderson; one brother and his wife, Carroll and Irene Anderson; and one brother-in-law, Hans Walther.
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Vincent Chorne
Friday, April 20, 2007

April 25, 2007

NEW PROVIDENCE-Vincent Chorne, 79, of New Providence, died on Friday, April 20, 2007, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Graveside committal services were held on Tuesday, April 24, at the Honey Creek Cemetery in rural New Providence. The Boeke Funeral Home of Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lula O’neil "Peggy" Guldberg
Saturday, April 21, 2007

April 25, 2007

COULTER—Lula O’neil “Peggy” Guldberg, 83, longtime resident of Coulter, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2007, after spending more than four years at the Hampton Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 24, at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter, with burial in the Coulter Cemetery. The Rev. Mary Peterson officiated at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Leonard Dean Steer
Sunday, April 22, 2007

April 25, 2007

ALLISON—Leonard Dean Steer, 67, of Allison, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2007, at the Iowa City Rehabilitation Center, Iowa City.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m., at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Greene, with the Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the church. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Sara Jane Feran
Sunday, April 22, 2007

April 28, 2007

WELLSBURG—Sara Jane Feran, 25, of Charleston, South Carolina, formerly of Wellsburg, died at her home in Charleston on Sunday, April 22, 2007.

Following cremation, memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 28, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural Wellsburg, with Pastor Gary Burkhalter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
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Leonard M. Folkers, M.D.
Sunday, April 22, 2007

May 2, 2007

ALLISON—Leonard M. Folkers, M.D., of East Lansing, Michigan, diedon Sunday, April 22, 2007.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 3, at the Folkers Cemetery, rural Allison. A memorial service for Leonard and his wife, Fern was held on Saturday, April 28, at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lansing, with the Rev. Dr. Gordon Weller officiating. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Bernard E. Roll
December 12, 1922-April 24, 2007

April 28, 2007

HUBBARD—Bernard E. Roll, 84, of rural Hubbard, died from natural causes on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 27, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett officiating. Burial followed in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Bernard was born on December 12, 1922, the son of Frank and Josephine (Donner) Roll, on the same farmstead where he presently resided. He attended the Owasa School System and graduated on May 21, 1941. Bernard was baptized and confirmed in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora and later joined St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora.

On February 17, 1947, Bernard was united in marriage to Betty Mae Balvanz at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Bernard and Betty moved to their current residence in 1947 where they farmed and raised purebred hogs until their retirement. Bernard had many successes showing his purebred Hampshires. He sold hogs to firms in Hungary, Taiwan, Mexico, Japan and many of the United States. Bernard was very proud of his home and enjoyed tending the lawn and gardening, especially growing tomatoes.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Gary and his wife, Teresa of Iowa Falls; grandson, Taylor; brother, Frank James Roll and his wife, Dorothy of Eldora; and by four brothers-in-law; eight sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Marjory Oppold.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Evelyn J. Cretin
Tuesday, April 24, 2007

May 16, 2007

HUBBARD—Evelyn J. Cretin, 81, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at her residence in Waukee.

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, May 20, at 6:00 p.m., at the Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard. Burial will be in the Hubbard Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, prior to the memorial service at the funeral home.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Ila Geraldine "Gerry" Lewright
Tuesday, April 24, 2007

May 23, 2007

EAGLE GROVE—Ila Geraldine “Gerry” Lewright, 83, of Eagle Grove, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 27, at the Holmes Baptist Church in Holmes, with Pastors Pat Odle, Pat Nemmers and Derrick Lewright officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove. The Foust Funeral Home of Eagle Grove was in charge of the arrangements. Gerry was born in Hampton and attended Iowa Falls schools through her junior year.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Florence Stotser
September 21, 1910-April 25, 2007
 
April 28, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Florence Stotser, 96, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the Presbyterian Village, Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, April 30, at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. T.J. Norman officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Sunday evening at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the Presbyterian Village Foundation Board, 502 Butler St., Ackley, IA 50601; or to the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126.

Florence Agnes (Erickson) Stotser, was born on September 21, 1910 in Vincent, to Lewis Marshall and Mary Adelaide (Steadman) Erickson. She attended schools in the Hampton area and graduated from the Hampton High School with the class of 1928.

Florence was united in marriage to Harold Israel Stotser on April 9, 1930 at Hampton. The couple made their home on the family homestead near Robertson, six miles east of Iowa Falls. Florence worked with Harold on the family farm until retirement. Florence then worked at the Heritage Home, formerly the Iowa Falls Care Center, in Iowa Falls for a short time before beginning a second career as a Hardin County Homemaker Health Aide, retiring a second time at the age of 80.

Florence stayed busy traveling with friends, her sisters and her daughters, volunteering at the Christian United Women’s Thrift Center, and was a lifelong member of Mary Lane.

Florence was a devoted member of the First Christian Church of Iowa Falls where she played the organ for church services and Junior Choir. She was actively involved in church activities such as the annual Harvest Craft Bazaar and the Quilting Craft Group on Tuesday mornings. Florence enjoyed reading, watching birds and deer from her kitchen window, playing Scrabble and was a master of the crossword puzzle.

Death came to Florence on Wednesday, April 25, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley, where she had been a resident since October 2002. She is survived by her son, George and wife, Velda of Hubbard; daughter, Lois and husband, Jack of Alexandria, Virginia; son, John and wife, Elisa of Santa Barbara, California; son, Bruce and wife, Francis of Waverly; 19 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Lorraine Erickson of Pt. Ludlow, Washington; a son-in-law, John May of Des Moines; and a daughter-in-law, Betty Stotser of Marshalltown.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold in 1984; four sisters, Jeanette Whitacre, Anna Musson, Amy Snyder and Ruby Branson; two brothers, Ralph and Phillip; four children, Marilyn May, Patty Boylan, Robert and William; and one grandson, Michael Stotser the son of Robert.
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Calvin Marlyn Simons
October 10, 1960-April 26, 2007

May 2, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Calvin Marlyn Simons, 46, of Iowa Falls, died on Thursday, April 26, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 30, at the First Congregational UCC in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Northlawn Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Calvin Marlyn Simons, was born on October 10, 1960, the son of Charles and Patricia (Reed) Simons. He graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1979.

He married Jaci Blanchard on August 15, 1981 at Iowa Falls. Calvin was employed with Cargill in Iowa Falls. Calvin was a member of the Iowa Falls Elks Club B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 1674. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed golfing in his free time.

Calvin is survived by his wife, Jaci of Iowa Falls; two daughters, Heather Newton of Iowa Falls and Emily Hager and husband, Jon of Iowa Falls; three grandchildren, Tate, Karli and Gage; his parents, Charles and Patricia Simons; a sister, Pamela Ites and husband, Scott of Shellsburg; two brothers, Jeff Simons and wife, Monica of Wellsburg and John Simons and wife, Sherry of Iowa Falls; and special relatives, Daun and Danny Kopp of San Diego, California.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marlyn and Bernice Reed and Carl and Lillian Simons; and his father-in-law, Ed Blanchard.
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Michael James Hanson
Saturday, April 28, 2007

May 2, 2007

DUMONT—Michael James Hanson, 51, of Dumont, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2007, in rural Dumont.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 2, at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. The Rev. Jay Amundson will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Dumont is in charge of the arrangements.
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Lavon June Wehrhan
Saturday, April 28, 2007

May 2, 2007

ALLISON—Lavon June Wehrhan, 76, of Allison and formerly of Nashua, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at the Allison Health Care Center in Allison.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 1, at the Allison United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Ralph Wedeking officiating. Burial was in the Allison Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Drew A. Goodknight
January 3, 1985-April 29, 2007

May 2, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Drew A. Goodknight, 22, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 3, at the United Methodist Church, Alden, with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Alden Cemetery. A time of visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Drew Anthony Goodknight, was born on January 3, 1985 at Provo, Utah, the son of Sheryl B. (Smuck) and Terry E. Goodknight. He attended the Alden Community Schools. He was employed as a pressman with the Times-Citizen Communications, Iowa Falls.

Drew Goodknight is survived by his parents, Terry and Sheryl Goodknight of Iowa Falls; an expected daughter, Celia Grace; two brothers, James (Carie) Goodknight of Iowa Falls and Robert (Brenda) Goodknight of Iowa Falls; grandfather, Marvin (Sheila) Goodknight of Iowa Falls; nieces, Rachel Hadwiger, Kiley Goodknight and Kenley Goodknight; and nephew, Cael Goodknight, all of Iowa Falls.

Drew was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Doris Goodknight; and maternal grandparents, Herbert and Katherine Smuck.
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Jonathan D. Hill
October 11, 1980-April 29, 2007
 
May 2, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Jonathan D. Hill, 26, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 3, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor James Ackerson officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Jonathan David Hill, was born on October 11, 1980 at Cedar Falls, the son of Steven and Cynthia (Peters) Hill. He graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1999. He attended Ellsworth Community College for a year and a half. He was employed as a laborer with Mulford Steel Fabricating, Hampton. He was a kind and gentle soul who had love for all.

Jonathan Hill is survived by his parents, Steven and Cynthia Hill of Iowa Falls; one sister, Sarah Hill of Ankeny; two brothers, Luke Hill of Ankeny and Matthew Hill of Iowa Falls; his maternal grandparents, Marvin and Patricia Peters of Blue Springs, Missouri; and his maternal great-grandmother, Louise Peters of Kansas City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Francis and Margaret Hill.
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Jolene J. Jass
September 19, 1957-April 29, 2007

May 2, 2007

ALDEN—Jolene J. Jass, 49, of Alden, died on Sunday, April 29, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 2, at the Immanuel Memorial UCC in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Jolene J. Jass, was born on September 19, 1957 at Hampton, the daughter of Marion and Betty (Hutchinson) Jass. She graduated from the Alden High School with the class of 1975. Jolene was a dietician at the Ashbrook Assisted Living in Iowa Falls. She belonged to the Toby Keith Fan Club.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Jass of Alden; brothers, Steven Jass and his wife, Colleen of Alden and Terry Jass of Iowa Falls; nephew, Travis Jass and his wife, Dianne and their children, Matthew and Josh, all of Fort Dodge; niece, Angela Jass of Wilmington, Delaware; uncle, Robert Hutchinson of Alden; and an aunt, Bonnie Newlin of Alden.
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Harlan H. Willms
March 17, 1923-April 29, 2007

May 2, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Harlan H. Willms, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2007, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 3, at the First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. David Schwechel officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Wood Cemetery, Ackley. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Harlan Harms Willms, was born on March 17, 1923 at Stout, the son of Tina W. (Karsjen) and John L. Willms. He attended country schools and completed eighth grade at the Bradford Community Schools. He worked as a farm hired man.

On March 27, 1948, Harlan was united in marriage to Tena E. Hartema at Hampton. To this union two sons were born, Larry and Allen. Harlan worked for George Jensen Sand and Gravel from 1960 to 1979 and then worked for Bradford Implement until retirement in 1986. After Tena’s death in 1979, Harlan was united in marriage to Arlene Hutchens Silvest on April 17, 1982. They had just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

Harlan was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls. Since retirement he enjoyed his weekly cards at the Nutrition Site and the Senior Center and monthly cards for the Hospital Auxiliary.

He will be remembered fondly by his wife, Arlene Willms of Iowa Falls; his son, Larry (Marilyn) Willms of Iowa Falls; granddaughter, Michelle Willms and her fiancée, Albert Grady of Coulter; his step-children, Liz (Jerry) Spitzer of Cloverdale, California, Cyndy (Doug) Stiner of Iowa Falls, Bruce (Cindy) Silvest of Osawatomie, Kansas and Steve (Robin) Silvest of Olathe, Kansas; twelve step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ernie (Charlene) Willms; four sisters, Martha Hartema, Theda Reece, Lucille Hesnard and Shirley (William) Sanders; and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Tina Willms; his first wife, Tena Willms; his infant son, Allen Dean; and two brothers, Ernie L. Willms (infant) and Albert Willms.
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Clifford Ben Ackerman
Monday, April 30, 2007

May 2, 2007

ALLISON—Clifford Ben Ackerman, 77, of Allison, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2007, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 3, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison, with burial in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. The Rev. Steve Petroelje will officiate at the service.
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Kathryn Marie Hansen
Monday, April 30, 2007

May 2, 2007

HAMPTON—Kathryn Marie Hansen, 44, of Axtell, Nebraska, formerly of Hampton, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2007, at the Bethphage Mission in Axtell.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 3, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Hampton, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Mary Peterson will officiate at the service. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Marilyn Jean "Olk" Jensen
Monday, April 30, 2007

May 2, 2007

HAMPTON—Marilyn Jean “Olk” Jensen, 68, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, May 4, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Latimer, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Tom Coffer will officiate. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 5-8:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

George Kent
January 18, 2007

May 2, 2007

IOWA FALLS—George Kent, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2007.

Graveside services will be held at 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 6, at the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with Pastor T.J. Norman officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007