Margaret West Dean
June 5, 1914-February 2, 2007

February 7, 2007

ROGERS, Arkansas-Margaret West Dean, 92, of Rogers, Arkansas, formerly of Iowa, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2007, in Rogers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 10, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with Father Jim Dubert officiating. Inurnment will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation with the family will be from noon until service time on Saturday at the Linn’s Funeral Home.

On February 2, 2007, Margaret West Dean died and went to be with our Lord. Margaret, the daughter of Amos and Millicent West, was born on June 5, 1914, at Traer. She graduated from the Malcom High School in 1931. She was very active in declamatory and basketball all four years of high school. She attended Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls and Drake University in Des Moines.

Margaret taught school for 30 years in the Iowa Public School System. The last 20 years were taught at Ballard Community at Cambridge, Iowa.

Margaret was married to Lauren White Dean of Cedar Rapids on May 30, 1942, at St. Patrick’s Church in Brooklyn, Iowa. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Mother Seton Society, Allegro and Pedal Pushers Organ Club, and several bridge clubs.

Margaret is survived by her son, Jim Dean of Little Rock, Arkansas; granddaughter, Christina Guest of Arnaudville, Louisiana; grandson, Lauren Dean of Arnaudville; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Doris Vogel of Riceville, Iowa and Catherine Robinson of San Mateo, California.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Ann and Mary Margaret in infancy; her husband of 58 years, Lauren Dean; her son, Bill Dean; and her sister, Mae Broders of Burbank, California.
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William H. Thomas
Friday, February 2, 2007

February 7, 2007

DUMONT-William H. Thomas, 89, of Dumont, died of natural causes on Friday, February 2, 2007, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 6, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Burial was in the Dumont Cemetery.
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James Robert Smith
January 21, 1924-February 3, 2007

February 7, 2007

WILLIAMS-James Robert Smith, 83, of Williams, died on Saturday, February 3, 2007, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, February 16, at the United Methodist Church in Williams. The Surls Funeral Home of Williams is in charge of the arrangements.

James Robert Smith, was born on January 21, 1924, at 205 2nd St., Williams, the son of George and Lillian (Sheldon) Smith. He received his education in the local schools and graduated from the Williams High School with the class of 1942. He was a lifelong area resident of Williams, where he owned and operated Smith Radio and T.V. He was affiliated with the Methodist Church in Williams.

He is survived by cousins, Violet Bode of Nicollet, Minnesota, Barbara Glynn and husband, Ronald of Vernon Center, Minnesota, Roy Anderson Jr. of Fairbault, Minnesota, Judy Englehart of Nicollet, Greg Kruse of Iowa City, Wilma Adamson and husband, Harold of Greenfield, Judy Lents and husband, Larry of Dexter and Sharon Daut and husband, Bob of Greenfield; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Lois Benson Wood
Sunday, February 4, 2007

February 7, 2007

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida-Lois Benson Wood passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2007, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Condolences may be sent to Raymond Wood, St. Petersburg.
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MESA, Arizona—Dorothy Kruse, 90, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Iowa Falls and Ackley, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2007, in her home in Mesa.

Dorothy was born on March 12, 1916, in Iowa Falls, the daughter of John R. and Isobel Ford. She married Richard Kruse in 1934. He preceded her in death.

Surviving are her son, Douglas Kruse; and a grandson, Dalton Kruse.
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Willard E. Winters
Tuesday, February 6, 2007

February 10, 2007

HAMPTON—Willard E. Winters, 78, of Hampton, died from natural causes on Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 9, at the Hampton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery, Rowan. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Edgar Rhodes
Friday, February 9, 2007

February 14, 2007

HAMPTON—Edgar Rhodes, 70, of Hampton, died from natural causes on Friday, February 9, 2007, at the VA Medical Center in Knoxville.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 17, from 3-6:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Lowell Cemetery in rural Clarksville.
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Fern E. Cole
Sunday, February 11, 2007

February 14, 2007

ELDORA—Fern E. Cole, 72, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Sunday, February 11, 2007, at the Davis Center in Bloomfield.

Visitation is planned for 5-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 15, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, February 16, at the First Assembly of God in Eldora, with the Rev. Fred Rosenkrans officiating. Burial will follow in the Benson Cemetery near Whitten.
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Allen "Lewie" Krull
Tuesday, February 13, 2007

February 17, 2007

WELLSBURG—Allen “Lewie” Krull, 59, of Wellsburg, died on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at the Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, February 17, at the Colfax Center Presbyterian Church, rural Holland, with Pastors Larry Hoop and Larry Doughan officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery in Wellsburg, with full military rites provided by the Wellsburg AMVETS Post No. 91 and the American Legion Post No. 213. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9-11:00 a.m., at the Doyen-Abels Funeral Home in Wellsburg.
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Bill Crane
Wednesday, February 14, 2007

February 17, 2007

CLARKSVILLE—Bill Crane, 76, of Clarksville, died of lung cancer on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at the Allen Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 17, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ with burial in the Lynwood Cemetery, both in Clarksville. Visitation is one hour before the services at the church. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Grace J. Van Patter
Wednesday, February 14, 2007

February 17, 2007

ELDORA—Grace J. Van Patter, 97, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora. Following cremation, memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 17, at the Eldora United Methodist Church, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
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Helen Janes
August 24, 1920-February 15, 2007
 
February 17, 2007

WEBSTER CITY—Helen Janes, 86, of Webster City, died on Thursday, February 15, 2007, at the Southfield Wellness Community.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, February 19, at the Asbury United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ryan Christenson officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be two hours before the service at Asbury. The funeral arrangements were made with the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center of Webster City.

Helen Bernice Iverson, daughter of Joseph and Edith Bergeson Iverson, was born on August 24, 1920, at Ellsworth. She graduated from the Ellsworth High School in 1938.

On October 18, 1938, she married James Melvin Janes at Webster City. The couple farmed in the Williams-Blairsburg area until retirement in July of 1978, when they moved to Webster City. Mr. Janes died on August 29, 1981. In September of 2003, she moved to the Southfield Assisted Living Apartments and to the Southfield Wellness Community in February of 2005.

She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and Deborah Circle.

Mrs. Janes is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Elizabeth Janes of Ames; daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Bill Fielder, Kathy and John Larson, all of Webster City; grandchildren, Mark and Melodi Fielder of Webster City, Lisa and Steve Schwartzkopf of New Prague, Minnesota, Jeff and Mari Janes of Story City, Mike and Jen Janes of LeMars, Scott and Melissa Larson of Vining, Minnesota; 11 great-grandchildren; sister and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Bill Thomas of Ocala, Florida and Glen Stockdale of Clear Lake; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Joan Iverson of Webster City; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Jean Iverson in infancy and Dorothy Stockdale.

Memorials may be given to the Asbury United Methodist Church, Kendall Young Library or Hamilton County Hospice/Respite.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Franklin J. Boheman
August 22, 1940-February 15, 2007
 
February 17, 2007

BRANSON, Missouri—Franklin J. Boheman, 66, of Branson and formerly of Ackley, died on Thursday, February 15, 2007, at the Point Lookout Nursing and Rehab in Hollister, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 18, at the Branson United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ross Fulton Jr. officiating. Visitation is 6–8:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 17, in the Whelchel Funeral Chapel, Branson.

Funeral services will also be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 20, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley, with the Rev. Charles Briem officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m., on Monday at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley. Memorials have been established to the Community Hospice, Branson United Methodist Church or St. John’s United Church of Christ.

Frank Boheman, was born on August 22, 1940 in Ackley, the son of John and Nettie (Kappel) Boheman. He married Wilma Norem on August 16, 1963, in Ackley. Frank and Wilma had lived in the Branson area since March of 2006. They were members of the Branson United Methodist Church and the Lions Club.

Frank’s hobby was chip carving and he enjoyed making many items for friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma of Branson; daughter, Alecia Lee and husband, Steve of Tripoli; son, Greg Boheman and wife, Lynette of Monticello; three grandsons; and a brother, Glenn Boheman and wife, Ruthie of Ackley.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents.
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Donald E. Ruigh
March 19, 1922-February 16, 2007

February 21, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Donald E. Ruigh, 84, of Iowa Falls, died on Friday, February 16, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Nursing Home in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, February 21, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Donald E. Ruigh, was born on March 19, 1922 at Meservey, the son of K. Clarence and Frieda (Waage) Ruigh. He received his education at Meservey and graduated from the Meservey High School with the class of 1940 and later graduated from Hamilton College. Donald served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was united in marriage to Patricia Jane Wilson on March 29, 1947, at Mason City.

Donald was the executive vice-president of the Citizens State Bank in Iowa Falls, retiring in 1987. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, where he had been involved with the choir and was past finance chairman. Donald was very active in his community where he was a member and past president of Rotary, member and past commander of the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, and served on the Iowa Falls School Board and was past president. He also volunteered with the Salvation Army.

Survivors include two sons, Judge Dale Ruigh and wife, Cindy of Ames and David Ruigh and wife, Susan of Unionville, Connecticut; two daughters, Mary Mittelstadt and husband, Mark of East Windsor, New Jersey and Patricia Ruigh Scott of Mahtomedi, Minnesota; grandchildren, Kathryn and Stephen Ruigh of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Matthew and Brent Mittelstadt of East Windsor, New Jersey and Collin and Audrey Scott of Mahtomedi, Minnesota; two sisters, Ida Zickefoose of Severna Park, Maryland and Melba Muhlenbruch and husband, Howard of Hampton.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Wilson Ruigh; and a brother, Robert Ruigh.
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GENEVA—Betty Lou Swieter, 75, of Geneva, passed away at the Franklin General Hospital Care Facility on Saturday, February 17, 2007.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 20, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with burial in the St. Peter’s Church Cemetery, rural Geneva. Bruce Collins, Alan Christopherson and Robert Orr officiated. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Audria M. Hamilton
September 12, 1929-February 18, 2007
 
February 21, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Audria M. Hamilton, 77, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, February 18, 2007, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, February 23, at the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa College of Nursing or the Wendy Hamilton Stroke Research Fund.

Audria M. Hamilton, was born on September 12, 1929 at Ticonic, the daughter of Christy and Mary (Carroll) McClatchey. She received her education at Mapleton and graduated from the Mapleton High School with the class of 1947. She then graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in nursing in 1950.

She married William Hamilton on October 6, 1951, at Iowa City. Audria had worked at the University Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa Falls Schools as school nurse and the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital before retiring in 1980.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls where she chaired the pastor-parish relations committee, chaired the annual pork dinner and was active in the church circle, PEO, Isabella, University of Iowa Alumni Association, Presidents Club of the University of Iowa Foundation and the Golden Flos.

In her free time Audria loved to play bridge and belonged to several bridge clubs, some for more than 50 years. She was a computer whiz who enjoyed designing artwork, making cards and books for family and friends. Audria’s favorite pastimes included spending time at Clear Lake and visiting with their many dinner group friends.

Survivors include her husband, Bill of Iowa Falls; son, Stephen Wayne Hamilton of Fairfax Station, Virginia; daughter, Stephanie Kay Hamilton and husband, John Alderman of Iowa City; four grandchildren, Kristen Hamilton of Hoboken, New Jersey, Neil Hamilton and Mackenzie Hamilton of Fairfax Station and Mary Nell Alderman of Iowa City; sister, Mary Ann Christensen and husband, Martin of DeKalb, Illinois; three brothers, Robert McClatchey and wife, Mary Gay of Knoxville, the Rev. Russell McClatchey and wife, Ramona of Hedgesville, West Virginia and Richard McClatchey and wife, Lois of Lacey, Washington; and brother-in-law, Jim Wodtke of Anthon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, June Wodtke; granddaughter, Rachel Lou Alderman; and daughter-in-law, Wendy K. Hamilton.
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Cleo Ward
Sunday, February 18, 2007

February 21, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Cleo Ward, 90, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2007, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Friday, February 23, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Wayne Clark officiating. Inurnment will be in the Berlin Jackson Township Cemetery, Owasa. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Cleo F. Stielow, was born on August 27, 1916, on the family farm east of Owasa, the daughter of Henry and Nellie (Crippen) Stielow. She attended the Owasa Community Schools graduating with the class of 1937.

On October 20, 1937, she was united in marriage to Fred M. Ward at her parents’ home. The couple farmed for many years and had two sons, Jack and Jerry. They were members of the Owasa United Methodist Church. In 1964 they moved to Iowa Falls where Cleo worked for nearly 20 years at the women’s residence hall at Ellsworth Community College.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and her many friends.

Cleo Ward is survived by her son, Jerry and wife, Vickii of West Des Moines; a daughter-in-law, Gloria Ward of Adel; four grandchildren, Matthew Ward of West Des Moines, Michael Ward and wife, Shelley of Chicago, Illinois, Jackie Ward of Des Moines and David Ward of Tampa, Florida; and one sister, Jean Dreier and husband, Stan of Eldora.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred in 1982; and her son, Jack in 1996.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Ronald E. Wagner
March 26, 1937-February 20, 2007
 
February 21, 2007

ALDEN—Ronald E. Wagner, 69, of Alden, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, February 23 at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.

Ronald Eugene Wagner, was born on March 26, 1937 at Charles City, the son of Harry and Alice (Cerwinske) Wagner. He graduated from the Clarksville Community Schools with the class of 1955. He joined the U.S. Navy serving until 1957.

On August 10, 1957, he was united in marriage to Viola M. Luchtenburg at Horton. To this union four children were born, Dennis, Ranéé, Robin and Shelly. Ron was employed in the Maintenance Department of Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Faith Church, Radcliffe, but was attending the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls.

Ronald E. Wagner is survived by his wife, Vi Wagner of Alden; his four children, Dennis (Cyndi) Wagner of Lincoln, Nebraska, Ranéé (Rusty) McCargar of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Robin (Kristie) Wagner of Lancaster, Wisconsin and Shelly (Rob) Zinszer of Omaha, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren, Whitney and Josh Wagner of Lincoln, Nick, Maggie and Nathan McCargar of Virginia Beach, Madison, Sydney, Devin and Hayden Wagner of Lancaster and Dylan and Mason Zinszer of Omaha; and one sister, Roberta (Steve) Hicks of Waverly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Alice Wagner; and an infant sister, Rosemary Wagner.
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Wilma L. Gehrke
July 24, 1922-February 20, 2007

February 24, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Wilma L. Gehrke, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services are tentatively set for 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 24, at the Cottage Church, rural Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Wilma Louise Skou, was born on July 24, 1922 at Alden, the daughter of Lou and Louise (Pingel) Skou. She graduated from the Alden High School.

On September 27, 1941, Wilma was united in marriage to Wallace John Gehrke at Liberty, Missouri. To this union six children were born, Wallace, Richard, Jane, Kathryn, James and John. She was a homemaker, a member of the Cottage Community Church and the Ladies Aid of the Cottage Church.

Wilma L. Gehrke is survived by her three sons, Wallace (Sandi) Gehrke of Colony, Texas, Richard and significant other, Judy Tripp of Alden and John (Jeannette) Gehrke of Audubon; two daughters, Jane (Herman Jr.) Mennenga of Huntsville, Alabama and Kathryn (Rick) Lyman of Iowa Falls; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lou and Louise Skou; her husband, Wallace Gehrke; her son, James Gehrke; three sisters, Thelma Bahr Rathjen, Nova Smith and Anna Brookshier; and one brother, Floyd Skou.
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Gertrude "Gert" Borchers
June 14, 1925-February 20, 2007

February 24, 2007

ACKLEY—Gertrude “Gert” Borchers, 81, of Ackley, died on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at the Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 23, at the East Friesland Presbyterian Church in Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

Gertrude Borchers, was born on June 14, 1925, the daughter of Treno and Jennie (Hinders) Evers. She was united in marriage to Albert Borchers on September 9, 1970, at the First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. Gert had helped her husband on the farm and was a member of the East Friesland Presbyterian Church at Ackley.

Gert is survived by her husband, Albert of Ackley; a sister, Ann Borchers of Waterloo; a brother, Treno Evers and his wife, Eunice of Waterloo; two nieces; and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clarence and John Evers; and a brother-in-law, Russ Borchers.
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Alice Johnson
Wednesday, February 21, 2007

February 24, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Alice Johnson, 97, of Iowa Falls, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 24, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls, with a 4:00 p.m. graveside service at the Poland Township Cemetery in Marathon. There will be no visitation.
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Robert Lund
November 7, 1918-February 22, 2007

February 24, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Robert Lund, 88, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, February 27, at the Church of the Open Bible, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Herb Kenyon officiating. Burial will be in the Northlawn Memory Gardens, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be directed to the Bob Lund Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o Ellsworth College Foundation, 1100 College Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Robert Lund was born on November 7, 1918 at Iowa Falls, the son of Ferdinand and Margaret (Mangelsen) Lund. They lived in Franklin County and Bob attended country grade schools and the Iowa Falls Community Schools.

On August 8, 1959, Bob was united in marriage to Margret P. Brown in Iowa Falls. Some time after her death, Bob was united in marriage to Eloise Shane in Iowa Falls. During his working life Bob was a farmhand, grocery store clerk, superintendent of buildings and grounds for Ellsworth Community College for more than 20 years, worked for Iowa Prestressed Concrete, Iowa Falls for 10 years and retired on March 1, 1982.

He volunteered with his community through also being an Iowa Falls auxiliary policeman and a volunteer on the Iowa Falls Volunteer Fire Department.

Bob is survived by his wife, Eloise Lund of Iowa Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Margret Lund; his first wife, Margaret Lund; a sister-in-law, Iva Jacobson; and a brother-in-law, Lester Brown.
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Alice Mary Miller
Friday, February 23, 2007

February 28, 2007

HAMPTON—Alice Mary Miller, 85, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Friday, February 23, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 27, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with Fr. Bernard Grady, Deacon Jerome Miller and Fr. Rudolph Juarez officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Rockwell. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Fern "Nadine" Bodensteiner
April 27, 1922-February 25, 2007

February 28, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Fern “Nadine” Bodensteiner, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2007.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, March 2, at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Iowa Falls, with Father Peter Bodensteiner and Father Jim Dubert officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mark’s Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls with a 5:00 p.m. Scripture Service and Rosary. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested for Hospice of Central Iowa, 401 Railroad Place, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4730; or to St. Mark Parish, 415 Main St., Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Homes, Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Fern Nadine Shaver, was born on April 27, 1922 at Newtown, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Emma (Rouse) Shaver. She graduated from the New Providence High School with the class of 1940. She then attended Broadlawns Nursing School, Des Moines, receiving her registered nursing degree. She worked at the Long Beach Hospital, Long Beach, California.

On August 20, 1942, Nadine was united in marriage to Leo William Bodensteiner at San Diego, California. To this union 14 children were born, Stephen, Jane, Angela, Marie, Susan, Daniel, Nancy, Debra, Dianne, Peter, Elizabeth, Catherine, William and Sarah. They farmed north of Iowa Falls for many years. Nadine was a member of the St. Mark Parish, Iowa Falls.

Nadine Bodensteiner is survived by her children, Stephen (Dianna) Bodensteiner, Jane Bodensteiner, Angela (Charles “Joe”) Flickinger, Marie Bodensteiner, Susan (Steven) Crawford, Daniel (Chong) Bodensteiner, Nancy (John) Hurt, Debra (Kyle) Wittrup, Dianne (Mark) Miller, Peter (Kris) Bodensteiner, Elizabeth (Clyde) Miller, Catherine (Mark) Lloyd, William (Sherri) Bodensteiner and Sarah Bodensteiner; 24 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Gerald Shaver; and two sisters, Ruth (Glen) Slate and Connie (Jim) Jelsma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Emma Shaver; her husband, Leo W. Bodensteiner; four brothers, Noran Shaver, Nolan Shaver, Dwayne Shaver and Denzil Shaver; and five sisters, Evah Dennis, Oletha Sayer, Irene Wilhite, Leota Webb and Vera Bodensteiner.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Robert J. Chrisjohn
February 14, 1921-February 25, 2007

March 3, 2007

ALDEN—Robert J. Chrisjohn, 86, of Alden, died on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 3, at the Immanuel Memorial UCC in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the services. Military Rites will be provided by the Collins-Dunning American Legion Post No. 201 of Alden. The Surls Funeral Home of Alden is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert was born on February 14, 1921 in Waterloo, the son of Walter and Genevieve (Chance) Chrisjohn. He graduated from the Ottumwa High School and was united in marriage to Ila Jean Bessman on April 13, 1942, in Bethany, Missouri.

Bob entered the Army Air Corps in 1941 and flew 35 combat missions as a B-17 Aircraft Commander over Europe during World War II. He returned to Germany in 1946 and flew the Berlin Airlift until its conclusion. He then returned to the U.S. and transferred to the 132nd Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard where he served in several positions, including chief of aircraft maintenance and wing vice commander. He retired in 1973 and returned to Alden to enjoy his retired years. He was a member of the Collins-Dunning American Legion Post No. 201 of Alden and the Lions Club.

Robert is survived by his wife, Ila Jean of Alden; a son, Robert G. Chrisjohn of Cumming; a daughter, Barbara Allen of Clive; three granddaughters, Stephanie Sullenbarger of Petersburg, Kentucky, Anne Simonds of Durham, North Carolina and Abbe Allen of Huntington Beach, California; two grandsons, Brent Allen of Des Moines and Matt Allen of West Des Moines; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

John Tjabring
Sunday, February 25, 2007

February 28, 2007

APLINGTON—John Tjabring, 84, of Aplington, currently of the Presbyterian Village in Ackley, died of natural causes on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, February 28, at the First Reformed Church in Aplington. The Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel of Aplington is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary Catherine Hofmann
Monday, February 26, 2007

February 28, 2007

ACKLEY—Mary Catherine Hofmann, 91, of Ackley, died on Monday, February 26, 2007, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, February 28, at the St. Mary’s Catholic 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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Richard D. Hesse
Monday, February 26, 2007

March 7, 2007

HAMPTON—Richard D. Hesse, 55, of rural Hampton, died of natural causes on Monday, February 26, 2007, at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 28, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Latimer, with the Rev. Marvin Lorenz officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Latimer. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Juanita "Snooks" Budde
Monday, February 26, 2007

March 14, 2007

PROVIDENCE, Kentucky-Juanita “Snooks” Budde, 82, of Providence, Kentucky, died on Monday, February 26, 2007, at the Rivers Bend Retirement Community.

A private funeral service was held at the Melton Funeral Home in Providence, with the Rev. Rick Oakley officiating. Entombment was in the Valhalla Memory Gardens in Belleville, Illinois.

Survivors include a daughter, Suzanne Campbell of Iowa Falls.
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William G. Rex
September 11, 1936-February 27, 2007

March 3, 2007

ACKLEY—William G. Rex, 70, of Ackley, and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home Chapel, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Marble Rock. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

William Gregory Rex, was born on September 11, 1936 at Marble Rock, the son of Galen and Myrtle (Crabtree) Rex. He attended the Marble Rock Community Schools. He was employed at Berry Plastics, Iowa Falls until he was disability retired in 1997.

William Rex is survived by one son, David; one daughter, Cindy; one sister, Georgia Diesburg of Clear Lake; and several nieces and nephews.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Roy A. Ackerman
Tuesday, February 27, 2007

March 3, 2007

ELDORA—Roy Alvin Ackerman, 76, of Eldora, formerly of Allison, died of natural causes on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 3, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Chapel, Aplington. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Aplington. Visitation is one hour before services at the chapel.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007