Gary Neal
Sunday, December 2, 2007

December 5, 2007

CLARKSVILLE—Gary Neal, 60, of Clarksville, died from natural causes on Sunday, December 2, 2007, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 7, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. John Lutheran Church in Clarksville, with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery, Cedar Falls. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Clarksville, and one hour before the services at the church.
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Carole Freese
Tuesday, December 4, 2007

December 8, 2007

HAMPTON—Carole Freese, 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, December 8, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. David Sorenson will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Anna Mae Oakland
Tuesday, December 4, 2007

December 8, 2007

RADCLIFFE—Anna Mae Oakland, 77, of Radcliffe, died on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at the Hubbard Care Center Inc. in Hubbard.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 7, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with Pastor Craig Benson officiating. Anna Mae’s body was to be cremated after the funeral service, and a committal service will be held on Saturday afternoon at the Radcliffe Cemetery in Radcliffe. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe is in charge of the arrangements.
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Marie Harken
May 31, 1916-December 5, 2007

December 8, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Marie Harken, 91, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, December 10, at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Iowa Falls, with Father Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mark’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, with a Rosary to be held at 2:15. Memorials are requested to the North Iowa Hospice, Hampton. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

B. Marie Studer, was born on May 31, 1916 at Ackley, the daughter of Jake William and Bertha (Kanninger) Studer. She attended the Ackley Community Schools. On September 23, 1935, she was united in marriage to Ervin William Harken at Iowa Falls. To this union four children were born, Ann, Roger, Janeice and Robert.

Marie had worked for Carl’s Lunch, Slifka’s Pastry Shop, Piggley-Wigley and Joe’s Super Valu, all of Iowa Falls. She was also an Avon representative for many years and was involved with the American Red Cross in Iowa Falls for more than 40 years, especially with the food and Christmas baskets given to area residents.

Marie Harken is survived by her children, Ann Eddy of Norwalk, Roger (Barbara) Harken of Pella, Janeice (Jim) Murra of Iowa Falls and Bob (Chris) Harken of Osseo, Minnesota; 19 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Bertha Studer; her husband, Ervin Harken in 1957; and three brothers, Vernon Studer, Claire Studer and Kenneth Studer.
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Sena Uhlenhopp
Wednesday, December 5, 2007

December 8, 2007

ALLISON—Sena Uhlenhopp, 95, of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at the Allison Health Care Center in Allison.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, December 8, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison, with burial in the Hitesville Cemetery, rural Aplington. Pastor Bill Carpenter will officiate at the service.
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Lawrence Schrage
Thursday, December 6, 2007

December 12, 2007

PARKERSBURG—Lawrence Schrage, 89, of Parkersburg, died from natural causes on Thursday, December 6, 2007, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 10, at the Faith Lutheran Church, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, both in Parkersburg. Full military rites were conducted by both the Aplington AMVETS Post No. 102 and the Parkersburg American Legion Post No. 285. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of the arrangements.
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Harold “Bob” Robert Hoth
Thursday, December 6, 2007

December 12, 2007

RADCLIFFE—Harold “Bob” Robert Hoth, 90, of Radcliffe, died on Thursday, December 6, 2007, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 10, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, with burial at Radcliffe Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home of Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lois M. Rogers
November 7, 1918-December 7, 2007

December 12, 2007

ELDORA—Lois M. Rogers, 89, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Friday, December 7, 2007, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 12, at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. Memorials may be directed to Lois’ family and will be used for multiple myeloma research at Mayo Clinic. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.

Lois Margaret Wilson Rogers, was born on November 7, 1918 in Hubbard, the daughter of Martha Zielske Wilson and Perry Wilson. Her mother died when she was 11 years old and Lois was raised by aunts and uncles in Spirit Lake, Chicago, Lakota and Eldora. She graduated from the Eldora High School in 1936. Lois was a telephone operator until her marriage to Everett Dale Rogers on June 24, 1939 in Grundy Center. To this union were born two children, Judy and Jack.

Lois was co-owner of the Pine Lake Lumber and East Lawn Memory Gardens in Eldora, Northlawn Memory Gardens of Iowa Falls and the Evergreen Memorial Gardens of Nevada. Everett preceded her in death on December 9, 1977.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Forney of Eldora; son, Jack Rogers and wife, Karol of Eldora; five grandchildren, Michael Rogers, Christina Rogers, Valerie Cummo, Sara Shadle and Jack Rogers II; two step-grandchildren, Kendra Hess and Meredith Flora; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Chipman of Arizona; numerous cousins; and a niece and nephew.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Everett; her parents; and step-father, Glen Stowell.
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Margaret Helen Laipple
Friday, December 7, 2007

December 12, 2007

HAMPTON—Margaret Helen Laipple, 90, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Memorial services were held on Monday, December 10, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with the Rev. John Byrne officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Helen McRoberts
July 31, 1908 - December 8, 2007

December 15, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Helen McRoberts, 99, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, December 8, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 29, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with inurnment in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Helen Marian McRoberts, was born on July 31, 1908 in Bellevue, Nebraska, the daughter of Samuel Henry and Emma Lillian (Wright) McRoberts. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1926. She worked at Clifton’s Supermarket for many years, Pomona College in Claremont, California and Campbell Supply Co., and edited cookbooks after her retirement from Campbell’s. Helen had lived in Bellevue, Nebraska, Dallas, South Dakota, Claremont, California and Iowa Falls.

Helen loved to quilt, knit and crochet. She belonged to the First United Methodist Church, Rachel Circle and the Quilters from the Methodist Church.

Helen is survived by nieces, Janet Millang and husband, Harlan of Sully, Chris Rohlk and husband, Dale of Omaha, Nebraska, Betty Carson of Independence and Virginia Heth of Cedar Rapids; and nephews, Don McRoberts and wife, LouEtta of Alamagordo, New Mexico and Richard Rainville and wife, Velma of Marion.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Virgil Williams; brother and sister-in-law, Nelson and Jessie McRoberts; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Esther McRoberts; and half-sister and husband, Phyllis and Carleton Rainville.
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Frances V. Holland
Monday, December 10, 2007

December 12, 2007

LELAND—Frances V. Holland, 92, of Leland, died on Monday, December 10, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 13, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Leland, with Pastor Timothy Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery in Leland. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home in Forest City and one hour prior to the services at the church.
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Glenn M. Frey
March 21, 1951 -December 10, 2007

December 15, 2007

APLINGTON—Glenn Michael Frey, 56, of Aplington, died on Monday, December 10, 2007, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, of cancer.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 14, at the First Presbyterian Church, with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery, both in Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, Aplington.

Glenn Michael Frey, was born the son of Leslie H. and Lucile J. (Smidt) Frey on March 21, 1951 in Cedar Falls. He graduated from the Aplington High School. He continued his education at the University of Northern Iowa and received a bachelor of arts degree in accounting. He worked for numerous businesses including Carney Alexander Marold & Co. LLP in Waterloo as a Certified Public Accountant, and Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls, Inc. as a Controller. He was most recently employed at Windor Inc. in Evansdale as a Controller.

Glenn was an active member of his church, where he served as treasurer. He enjoyed attending Ducks Unlimited, going trapping and fishing and watching sports. Every summer he enjoyed going with his family on an annual fishing trip to Minnesota. He liked to work on the computer, listen to music and play guitar and saxophone, and was a talented oil painter.

Glenn was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Mary Frey and Wiard and Anna Smidt; and four uncles, Arnold Bettenga, Martin Boomgarden, Russell Hahn and Jake Paterni.

Glenn is survived by his parents, Leslie and Lucile Frey of Aplington; brother, Craig (Evelyn) Frey of Iowa City; sister, Debbie (Duane) Dean of Cedar Falls; niece, Alison Frey of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and nephews, Mason and Owen Frey of Ames and Mitch Dean of Cedar Falls.
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John D. Day
Wednesday, December 12, 2007

December 15, 2007

HAMPTON—John D. Day, 96, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at the I.O.O.F. Home in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, December 17, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 1-4:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. David Sorenson will officiate at the service.
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Martin Wearda Jr.
Thursday, December 13, 2007

December 15, 2007

HAMPTON—Martin Wearda Jr., 77, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007, at his residence in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 20, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Pastor John Byrne will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Irma Beatrice (Ellison) Nixon
February 14, 1922-December 14, 2007

December 19, 2007

STORM LAKE—Irma Beatrice (Ellison) Nixon, 85, of Storm Lake, and formerly of Williams, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 20, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Terra Amundson officiating. A time of visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Williams Cemetery, Williams. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Irma Beatrice Ellison, was born on February 14, 1922 in Chickasaw County, the daughter of Guy Orville and Marietta Z. (Conaway) Ellison. She attended the Williams Community Schools. On June 5, 1938, she was united in marriage to Ervin Lael Nixon at Williams.

They farmed by Williams and then moved to Storm Lake, where she worked for J. Verenhorst Fabrics. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, a former member of the Storm Lake Church of Christ and the Williams United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School at the Williams United Methodist Church for many years. She was a member of the Tuesday Pals and Harmony Club of Williams.

Irma Nixon is survived by her children, Ronald (Wilma) Nixon of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Shirley (Robert) Crosser of Steamboat Rock, Melvin (Linda) Nixon of Des Moines, Richard (Diane) Nixon of Santee, California, Janet Grandgeorge of Alden, Thomas Nixon of Williams and Clara (Steve) Robb of Storm Lake; many grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert (Phyllis) Ellison of San Diego, California, Edith Mutschler of Iowa Falls and Dorothy Madden of Iowa Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Marietta Ellison; her husband, Ervin Nixon in 1985; two brothers, William Ellison and Charles Ellison; and one sister, Caroline Doss.
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Leah Ellen (Scott) Hamilton
Friday, December 14, 2007

December 19, 2007

HAMPTON—Leah Ellen (Scott) Hamilton, 93, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, December 21, at the Morgan United Methodist Church in rural Dows, with burial in the Maynes Grove Cemetery, rural Bradford. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Officiating the service will be the Revs. Lexie Kirkpatrick, Keith Scott and Steve Hamilton.
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Mary Edna Cessford
October 11, 1917- December 15, 2007

December 19, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Mary Edna Cessford, 90, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, December 15, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, December 19, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls.

Mary Edna Cessford, was born on October 11, 1917 at Ellsworth, the daughter of Edgar and Bessie Granby Ward. She received her education in the local schools. She married William Cessford on November 2, 1939 in Nevada. Mary was a homemaker and a waitress having worked at the A&W, Red Rooster and Ellsworth Community College. Mary was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls.

Survivors include her two daughters, Judy Tripp and special friend, Richard Gehrke and Cathy Ites and husband, Dean, all of Alden; step-son, Earl Cessford and wife, Doris of Reno, Nevada; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Ruth Rollene of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Norma Lake of Webster City, Freda Hutzel and husband, Dick of LeGrand, Shirley Hansen and husband, Ike of Council Bluffs and Joan Pomeroy of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son in infancy; three sisters; two brothers; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
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Frank D. Swaney
Saturday, December 15, 2007

December 19, 2007

HAMPTON—Frank D. Swaney, 62, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 19, at the Hampton United Methodist Church in Hampton. The Rev. Dr. Edward Peterson will officiate at the service. Inurnment will be at a later date. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Larry J. Riekena
December 3, 1935-December 16, 2007

December 19, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Larry J. Riekena, 72, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2007, at the Ellsworth Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, December 19, at the United Methodist Church, Owasa, with the Rev. Ward Richards Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Hazel Green Cemetery, Hardin County. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Larry John Riekena, was born on December 3, 1935 at Wellsburg, the son of John and Esther (Meester) Riekena. He attended the Wellsburg Community Schools, graduating with the class of 1953. He worked road construction for several years until he purchased his farm in Hardin County in 1963. On June 17, 1978, he was married to Phyllis Jane Lyman Toomsen at the Owasa United Methodist Church. He semi-retired from farming in 2006.

Larry Riekena is survived by his wife, Phyllis Riekena of Iowa Falls; Phyllis’s children, Mike (companion Jacci Milligan) Toomsen of Geneva, Susan (David) Rieks of Steamboat Rock and Ron (fiancée Kelly Meyer) of Geneva; eight grandchildren, Holly (Mitch) Meyer of Iowa Falls, Quintin (Nicole) Toomsen of Iowa Falls, Jessica Toomsen of Hampton, Kelly (Jason) Barrick of Iowa Falls, Tyler Toomsen of Ackley, Nick Toomsen of Geneva, Abby Toomsen of Hampton and Haley Toomsen of Hampton; five great-grandchildren, Weston, Koby, Chase and Cambria Meyer of Iowa Falls and Jaelyn Barrick of Iowa Falls; and one brother, Lowell (Cathy) Riekena of Wellsburg.
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Sharon Knudson
July 4, 1960-December 17, 2007

December 26, 2007

ORANGE PARK, Florida—Sharon Knudson, 47, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2007.

A Celebration of Life Service was held on Friday, December 21, at the Christ’s Church, Fleming Island. Cremation arrangements were under the care of the Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, Green Cove Springs, Florida.

She was born on July 4, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska, to parents Walter and Sheila Neneman. Sharon was a 1978 graduate of the Valley High School in West Des Moines, and received her dental hygienist degree from DMACC in Des Moines.

Sharon had lived in the Fleming Island area for the past 15 years and was a dental hygienist for Dr. Dayn Boitet for 13 years. Sharon thoroughly enjoyed her profession and was continually reading and studying to further her career. In October of this year, she received the honor of being the Clay County Dental Hygienist of the Year for 2007.

Sharon was a long-standing member of the P.E.O. and loved her family and spending time with her children, as well as gardening and reading, and was known to be a gourmet cook. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father and is survived by her mother, Sheila Neneman; husband of 21 1/2 years, Jeffrey Knudson; daughters, Sarah, Abigail and Brooke Knudson; brother, Mark Neneman; sister, Ann Monachino; two nieces and a nephew; as well as in-laws, Craig and Marlys Knudson of Iowa Falls and Kurt and Tammy Knudson, brother and sister-in-law.
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Margaret Gerrish
June 3, 1948-December 18, 2007

December 22, 2007

ALDEN—Margaret Gerrish, 59, of Alden, and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 21, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. Burial was in the Union Cemetery. The Linn’s Funeral Home Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Margaret Marie McWhirter, was born on June 3, 1948, at Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Paul Luverne and Bessie Margaret (Aldrich) McWhirter. She graduated from the Patoka, Illinois High School with the class of 1966. On September 2, 1967, Margaret was united in marriage to Thomas Henry Gerrish at Patoka, Illinois. To this union two sons were born, Travis and Tracey.

She attended the Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, and there received her training to be a nurse’s aide. Margaret worked for nursing homes in Hardin County and did private in-home care. She also was a Welcome Wagon representative, was a Shaklee Products distributor and had a house cleaning business.

She was involved in the communities she lived in, teaching Bible School, Cub Scouts, with the Iowa Falls Jayceettes (past president), and joining the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1331, Iowa Falls on April 9, 1977 (serving all local offices and receiving her College of Regents at the National Convention at Las Vegas in June 17, 1989). Margaret received a liver transplant in 1989, a kidney transplant in 1995, and had a hip replacement in 2005, keeping her head high and the spirits of those around her at their highest level.

Margaret M. Gerrish is survived by her husband, Tom Gerrish of Alden; her sons, Travis (Chaeli) Gerrish of Iowa Falls and Tracey (Mindy) Gerrish of Indianola; her grandchildren, Brittany and Kendra Gerrish of Iowa Falls and Katelyn and Breanna Gerrish of Indianola; her sister: Rena Sloat of Sikeston, Mo.; and five brothers: Earl (Lorraine) McWhirter of Alma, Illinois, Burl (Betty Jean) McWhirter of Knoxville, Tennessee, Paul (Mary) McWhirter of Sandoval, Illinois, Richard McWhirter, and Mark McWhirter of Salem, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Bessie McWhirter; and her grandparents.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Lorna C. Hansen
December 23, 1924- December 19, 2007

December 22, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Lorna C. Hansen, 83, of DuPont, Washington, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at Tacoma, Washington.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 27, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Kenneth Krueger officiating. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 26, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. The Linn’s Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Lorna Caroline Fahrmann, was born on December 23, 1924 in Latimer. She was the daughter of Dick Freiderich and Emma Sophia (Plagge) Fahrmann. She attended the Lutheran Parochial School of Latimer through eighth grade and then the Latimer High School, graduating with the class of 1942. She also attended the Hamilton Business College in Mason City.

On October 12, 1947, she was united in marriage to Lee Franklin Hansen at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer. To this union three children were born, Marlyn, Jolene and Dorene. They farmed northeast of Iowa Falls for 48 years, retiring in 1995. Lorna was a bookkeeper for the Iowa Falls Cooperative Elevator for 18 years. She was an active member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls, participating in such activities as the Quilters Group and preparing and serving meals for various functions at the church. She and her husband also enjoyed doing Meals On Wheels for several years.

Lorna C. Hansen is survived by her husband, Lee Hansen of DuPont, Washington; her children, Marlyn Hansen and fiancée, Maureen Crowell of Wrightwood, California, Jolene (Chuck) Laguna of Olympia, Washington and Dorene (Michael) Kelly of Hastings, Minnesota; grandchildren, Jon (Sami Fournier) Hansen of Bend, Oregon, Jenny Miescher of San Bernardino, California, Dawn (Greg) Douglas of Othello, Washington, Danetta (Scott) Nelson of Puyallup, Washington, Jessica (Nick Lerner) Miescher of Lawrence, Kansas, Sara Hansen of Santa Rosa Island, California, Dana Laguna of Olympia, Washington, Brian Hansen of San Diego, California and Patrick Kelly of Hastings, Minnesota; great-grandchildren, Nicole and Madisen Douglas of Othello, Washington, Alicia Laguna of Germany, Eli Nelson of Puyallup, Washington and two more due this spring; and sister, Marlys (James) (Fahrmann) Picht of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents; and her brother, Lawrence Fahrmann.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Lyle Hackbarth
August 25, 1925-December 20, 2007

December 22, 2007

ELDORA—Lyle Hackbarth, 82, of Eldora, died on Thursday, December 20, 2007, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 22, at 10:30 a.m., at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard, with the Rev. John Attaway officiating. Lyle Hackbarth will be buried in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard is in charge of the arrangements.

Lyle P. Hackbarth, was born on August 25, 1925 in Bradford, to LeRoy and Edna (Patzer) Hackbarth of Iowa Falls. He graduated from the Dows High School with the class of 1944. On February 19, 1950, he was united in marriage to Lois Blome at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard. They moved to a farm which was five miles north of Hubbard. Lyle farmed most of his life.

After Lyle retired, he and Lois moved to Wellsburg, until they became residents of the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora. Lyle passed away on December 20, 2007, after suffering from heart disease.

He was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ in Hubbard.

Lyle is survived by his wife, Lois of Eldora; four children, Bruce Hackbarth of Ames, Brenda and husband, Mike Ites of Wellsburg, Beverly and husband, Curtis Konrardy of Oswego, Illinois and Brian and wife, Kim of Flower Mound, Texas; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marge Maupin of Harlan, Kathleen Johnson of Mesa, Arizona and Pearl Thompson of Roseville, Minnesota; along with other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Dorothy Johnson; and two brothers, Gerald and Kent Hackbarth.
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Arlene Ruth Bier
Thursday, December 20, 2007

December 29, 2007

ALEXANDER—Arlene Ruth Bier, 84, lost her life to cancer on Thursday, December 20, 2007.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, December 29, at the First Reformed Church in Alexander, with the Rev. Philip Arnold officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Alexander Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Mary L. Sathoff
January 22, 1942-December 21, 2007

December 26, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Mary L. Sathoff, 65, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, December 21, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 26, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Iowa Falls. Private inurnment will be in the Union Cemetery. There is no visitation. The Surls Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Lynn Sathoff, was born on January 22, 1942 at Nevada, the daughter of Glen and Mildred (Handsacker) Dadisman. She received her early education in country schools in Manly and graduated from the Manly High School. Following her graduation she attended Wartburg College. She was united in marriage to Craig Sathoff on May 13, 1960, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Mary was a homemaker and antique dealer.

She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church where she served on the Church Board. She was also a member of the American Heart Association and Children International.

Survivors include her children, Ed Sathoff and wife, Allison of Mankato, Minnesota, Laura Diemer of Cedar Falls, Art Sathoff and wife, Cindy of Packwood, Robin Sathoff of Daytona Beach, Florida and William Sathoff of St. Petersburg, Florida; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Sally Bale of Grimes and Glenda Hefty of Renwick; and two brothers, Jerry Dadisman of Manly and Donald Dadisman of Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and a brother in infancy; and her husband, Craig.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Esther Anderson
Friday, December 21, 2007

December 26, 2007

RADCLIFFE—Esther Anderson, 95, of Radcliffe, died on Friday, December 21, 2007, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 26, at 2:00 p.m., at the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Radcliffe. Esther will be buried in the Radcliffe Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday one hour prior to the services at the church. The Boeke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Harry Lawless
May 15, 1916-December 22, 2007

December 29, 2007

ELDORA—Harry Lawless, 91, of Eldora, died at his home from natural causes on Saturday, December 22, 2007, while under the care of the Iowa Hospice.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, December 26, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora, with Father Paul Baldwin and Father Rick Dagit officiating. Burial followed in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Eldora with military honors provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.

John Harry Lawless, was born on May 15, 1916, on his family’s Century Farm near Eldora, the son of John and Jennie (Sharpshair) Lawless. He was born, raised and farmed on the farm on which he lived until this day. Harry graduated from the Owasa High School in 1932. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army from 1942-1945 in Africa, Italy and France as a staff sergeant in a medical detachment.

On June 30, 1943, he was united in marriage to his bride of 64 years, Evelyn M. Oppold, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley. He was a lifelong member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eldora where he held many offices, and he was a member of the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion. At the age of 80, Harry received the State of Iowa Governor’s Award for volunteer work. He also served as a director on the Hardin County Soil Conservation Commission.

Harry’s primary loves were his God, family and many friends with whom he enjoyed spending time. One of his favorite pastimes was traveling and experiencing new places across this country that he was proud to say he helped defend. He considered stewardship of the land to be extremely important and his loving ability of growing things on that land went beyond his farm fields to his special touch with his garden and roses. His ever-loving dog could always be found at his side as he worked his farm and took his daily walks down his country road in later years. He will always be remembered as a modest man who quietly went about serving with acts of kindness around his community without drawing attention to himself.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, John D. Lawless of Eldora and wife, Mary, Mary Beth Richards of Monterey, California, Maureen Belzer of Omaha, Nebraska and Steve Lawless of Viroqua, Wisconsin; daughter-in-law, Bev Lawless of Loretto, Minnesota; sister, Agnes Mary Oppold of Eldora; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Patrick Lawless; granddaughter, Lori Richards; and brother, Dale Lawless.
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Eileen Margaret Carr
Saturday, December 22, 2007

December 29, 2007

HAMPTON—Eileen Margaret Carr, 87, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 5, 2008, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Edward R. Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery at a later date. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Eunice May Russell
Saturday, December 22, 2007

December 29, 2007

HAMPTON—Eunice May Russell, 78, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2007, at the Mercy Hospital in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 27, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. David Sorenson officiated at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Phyllis Brown
Sunday, December 23, 2007

December 29, 2007

HAMPTON—Phyllis Brown, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 28, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Edward Peterson officiated at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Alan Valde
Sunday, December 23, 2007

December 29, 2007

ELLSWORTH—Alan Valde, 54, of Ellsworth, died in a single-vehicle accident early Sunday morning, December 23, 2007.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 27, at the Ellsworth United Methodist Church in Ellsworth, with the Rev. Brian McNamara officiating. Burial was in the Buckeye Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lavern J. Zacharias
Monday, December 24, 2007

December 29, 2007

HAMPTON—Lavern J. Zacharias, 86, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, December 31, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Maynes Grove Cemetery, rural Bradford. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 1-4:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Pastor Jim Zacharias will officiate at the service.
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Ethel B. Lewerke
June 21, 1920-December 25, 2007

January 12, 2008

CLARION—Ethel B. Lewerke, 87, of Clarion, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 28, at the Ewing Dugger Funeral Chapel in Britt, with Jeff Thayer and Tim Vaughan officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.

Ethel, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Nance) Peck, was born on June 21, 1920 in Wesley. She attended country schools and helped on the family farm.

On June 21, 1940, Ethel was united in marriage with Jake Lewerke in Britt. Following their marriage they made their home and farmed near Hayfield. In 1969, the couple moved to Clarion where Ethel drove Winnebago motor homes and worked for Dean with Service Master for about 13 years.

Ethel made her choice to serve God in 1956 and her main priority in life was going to Sunday morning fellowship.

She enjoyed baking, having friends over for coffee and gardening. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She had a soft and gentle spirit, and until the end she always said “thank you” for all that was done for her.

Ethel is survived by her husband, Jake Lewerke; three children, Doug (Jane) Lewerke of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Dean (Patsy) Lewerke of Iowa Falls and Leaann (Greg) Anderson of Clarion; nine grandchildren, Lori (Mike) Nelson, Lisa Lewerke, Linda (Scott) Singleton, Jennifer Lewerke (fiancée, Chris May), Jessica Lewerke, Dena Lewerke, Ann Lewerke, Brad Anderson (fiancée, Kelli Halverson), and Lyndi Anderson; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Don Peck of Zearing, Junior Peck of Britt and Duane Peck of Ventura; two sisters, Darlene (Darl) Schmidt of Garner and Sharon Peck of South Carolina; special nephew and niece, Ricky and Jolene; and numerous other nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Patricia Lewerke; brother, Glen; and four sisters, Edna, Evelyn, Violet and Gladys.
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Willard Floyd “Tex” Turner
January 29, 1921-December 28, 2007

January 2, 2008

IOWA FALLS-Willard Floyd "Tex" Turner, 86, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with inurnment in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Willard Floyd Turner, was born on January 29, 1921 at Vega, Texas, the son of Oscar Floyd and Laura Isabel (Larson) Turner. He attended the Vega Community Schools, graduating from the Vega High School with the class of 1939. After high school he worked for Cooper Manufacturing, Marshalltown, until on September 2, 1942, when he enlisted with the U.S. Army. He served in France as a platoon sergeant leading a platoon of riflemen, and also served one year as first sergeant of the 360th Reinforcement Company, 3rd Depot, being honorably discharged on April 1, 1946.

On June 15, 1947, Willard was united in marriage to Clara Blanche Case at the Little Brown Church, Nashua. To this union two children were born, Martin and Marlene. He was a salesman for the Central Petroleum Company, serving in Hardin, Franklin and Butler counties, until he retired in 1994.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1331, Iowa Falls.

Tex is survived by his wife, Clara Turner of the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls; his son, Martin (Sandra) Turner of Iowa Falls; his daughter, Marlene F. (Donald) Huggins of Bellville, Illinois; one granddaughter, Kimberly Alexander of Cedar Falls; and one sister, Lorene Whitehead of Boise, Idaho.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Laura Turner; one grandson, Jason R. Huggins; one brother and a sister-in-law, Leo Vernon and Edna Turner; and an infant sister.
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Helen McRoberts
Saturday, December 8, 2007

December 29, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Helen McRoberts, 99, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, December 8, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 29, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls. There will be no visitation. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.
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Alida Grinde
July 3, 1930-December 30, 2007

January 5, 2008

IOWA FALLS-Alida Grinde, 77, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, December 30, 2007, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 2, 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.

Alida M. Grinde, was born on July 3, 1930 at Austinville, the daughter of Lyle and Lena Neymeyer Elliott. She received her education in Aplington and graduated from the Aplington High School with the class of 1948, and later graduated from the Waterloo School of Beauty Culture in 1950. Alida was united in marriage to John Grinde on November 11, 1951, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Alida loved her family most of all and did anything she could for her children and grandchildren. She worked with her hands making things beautiful. She enjoyed making crafts, crocheting and flower arrangements. She worked as a beautician at Helens Beauty Shop in Alden for many years. Her flower garden was her pride and joy, no weed survived in her garden. Alida also enjoyed having coffee with her friends. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her mother, Lena Elliott of Aplington; her sons, Grant of Mason City and Clark and wife, Betty of Story City; grandchildren, Emma and John; two sisters-in-law, Grace Elliott and Elsie Kannegieter; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; son, Lee; father, Lyle; and two brothers, Allen and Jim.
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Colleen Moore
November 5, 1936-December 30, 2007

January 5, 2008

WILLIAMS-Colleen Moore, 71, of Williams, died on Sunday, December 30, 2007, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 4, at the United Methodist Church in Alden, with burial in the Northlawn Cemetery in Iowa Falls. The Surls Funeral Home in Williams was in charge of the arrangements.

Colleen Catherine (Olson) Moore, was born on November 5, 1936 at Rowan, the daughter of Russell and Lenora (Churchill) Olson. Colleen received her education in Rowan and graduated from the Rowan High School. She was united in marriage to Herbert Moore on December 9, 1956 at Rowan.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Williams. Colleen enjoyed going to Curves, raising her four boys and loving all her grandchildren. She had a love of flowers and gardening.

Survivors include her husband, Herbert Moore of Williams; sons, Thomas Moore and wife, Becky of Eldora, Leslie Moore and wife, Michelle of Waterloo, Timothy Moore and wife, Jane of Jewell and Matthew Moore and girlfriend, Anita of Williams; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Ronald Olson of Houston, Texas, David Olson of St. Louis, Missouri, Larry Olson of Clarion, Danny Olson of Florida and Jack Olson of Florida; and one sister, Sandra Willas of Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Dennis and Richard Olson; and a sister, Nancy.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Marie Louise Madlom
Sunday, December 30, 2007

January 5, 2008

PARKERSBURG—Marie Louise Madlom, 86, of Parkersburg, died on Sunday, December 30, 2007, at the Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, from natural causes.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 3, at the Bethel Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, with burial in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery, rural Parkersburg. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Dean M. Lovig
Monday, December 31, 2007

January 5, 2008

ELDORA—Dean M. Lovig, 55, of Eldora, died at his home from natural causes on Monday, December 31, 2007.

No public services are scheduled at this time. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008

Jacqueline Rosetta Johnson
Monday, December 31, 2007

January 5, 2008

HAMPTON—Jacqueline Rosetta Johnson, 82, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007, at the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 5, at the Lighthouse of Life Church in Hampton, with Pastor Merle Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the Alexander Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lighthouse of Life Church from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home of Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2008