Beverly J. Hon
December 11, 1929-March 1, 2007

March 10, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Beverly J. Hon, 77, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 8, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, with burial in the Friends Cemetery, both in Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Beverly Jane McDaniels, was born on December 11, 1929 at Des Moines, the daughter of Harry Leslie and Lucille Helen (Hendershot) McDaniels. She attended the Des Moines Grade Schools and Des Moines Technical High School.

On August 9, 1946, Bev was united in marriage to Robert Lewis Hon at Wichita, Kansas. To this union seven children were born, Linda, Sherrie, Robert, Kenneth, Jerry, Becky and Elizabeth. The couple later divorced. She was employed as an elevator operator for the state of Iowa, and as a cook for many years for the West Park Care Center, West Des Moines. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls.

Beverly J. Hon is survived by her children, Linda (Gene) Andrews of Willis, Texas, Sherrie (Ron) Brown of West Point, Robert (Lois) Hon of Rio Linda, California, Kenneth Hon of Iowa Falls, Jerry Hon of Odessa, Texas, Becky (Bob) Wallace of Alden and Elizabeth Heath of Iowa Falls; 24 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Marion Subdon of West Des Moines; and two brothers, Mac McDaniels of Los Banos, California and Jim Rucker of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lucille McDaniels; and one sister, Colleen Boyer.
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Earl H. Aman
Friday, March 2, 2007

March 7, 2007

ELDORA—Earl H. Aman, 87, of Eldora, formerly of San Luis, Colorado, died from natural causes on Friday, March 2, 2007, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center.

Following cremation, memorial services will be held at a later date in Algona. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is handling the local arrangements.
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Bernice K. Jaynes
June 29, 1916-March 4, 2007

March 7, 2007

WILLIAMS—Bernice K. Jaynes, 90, of Williams, died on Sunday, March 4, 2007, at the Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, March 8, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williams, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. The Surls Funeral Home of Williams is in charge of the arrangements.

Bernice Butler Jaynes, was born on June 29, 1916 at Blairsburg, the daughter of Jim and Mayme (Smith) Butler. She attended the Williams Public Schools graduating in 1934. She married Earl Jaynes on December 31, 1939, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williams.

She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williams, St. Anne’s Study Club, American Legion Auxiliary and Williams Development.

She is survived by a daughter, Connie Thompson of Des Moines; three grandchildren, Steve and Dave Thompson of Des Moines and Janae Learned of Scottsdale, Arizona; one great-grandson, Connor Jaynes; three brothers, Kelly Butler and wife, Barbara of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jerry Doyle and wife, Shirley of Kentwood, Michigan and Bob Doyle and wife, Gail of Webster City; and one sister, Betty Junewick of Kentwood, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Tom; and a brother, Morris.
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Art Haege
Monday, March 5, 2007

March 10, 2007 

DES MOINES—Art Haege, 69, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2007, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, from a large rupture within the wall of his aortic artery.

Memorial services were held on Wednesday, March 7, at the Hamilton’s Funeral Home in Des Moines. Art was serving as the Arkansas Twisters defensive coordinator and had previously worked for the Iowa Barnstormers.

Haege is survived by his four sons, Frank, Danny, Matt and Michael.
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Alberta Walsh
February 21, 1920-March 6, 2007

March 10, 2007 

IOWA FALLS—Alberta Walsh, 87, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 10, at the First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. David Schwechel officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church, 521 Rocksylvania Ave., Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Alberta Louise Kennedy, was born on February 21, 1920 at Des Moines, the daughter of Albert and Delia Myrtle (Woodyard) Kennedy. She graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1938, and Ellsworth Junior College, Iowa Falls with the class of 1940.

On June 21, 1942, Alberta was united in marriage to Dallas U. Walsh in Eldora. Alberta and Dallas were owners of the Cly-Dal Clothes Shop and then Walshmen Clothiers, Iowa Falls. She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, as well as the Isabella Literary Society and PEO. She was known for her bird and flower slide shows with pictures by Dallas.

Alberta Walsh is survived by her son, Larry (Dot) Walsh of Salem, Oregon; her daughter, Cindy (Dud) Bonte of Martinsville, Indiana; three grandsons, Monty (Kim) Walsh of Salem, Troy (Kathleen) of Athens, Ohio and Tyrone (Amy) Bonte of Maple Valley, Washington; a granddaughter-in-law, Julie (Lance) Elmquist of Ankeny; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Delia Kennedy; her husband, Dallas Walsh; a grandson, Steve Walsh; and two brothers, Robert Kennedy and Dick Kennedy.
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Albert C.W. Ziesman
January 22, 1920-March 7, 2007

March 10, 2007 

ELDORA—Albert C.W. Ziesman, 87, of Eldora, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at his residence, while under the care of North Iowa Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, March 12, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memory Garden Cemetery in Eldora, with full military rites provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 11, from 3-6:00 p.m., at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, where the family will be present to greet friends. Memorials may be directed to the Good Shepherd Preschool of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eldora.

Albert Carl William Ziesman, was born on January 22, 1920, at home on the farm in rural Eldora, Iowa-Pleasant Township, the son of Arnold Reinhold and Clara Alvina (Jass) Ziesman. He attended the Goose Greek School No. 4. Albert served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force-First Service Squadron as a mechanic. He served during World War II from October 23, 1941, until he was honorably discharged on October 23, 1945.

On August 18, 1946, Albert was united in marriage to Irene Balvanz at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eldora. After their marriage, they began farming. Albert farmed in Hardin County all of his life.

He had been an active member of the Hardin County Farm Bureau, serving several years, including terms as president and voting delegate. He was a lifetime member of the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion, and a member of the First Service Squadron of the Army Air Force Veteran’s Group. Albert had also served as company manager of Archer Oil for more than 40 years. He was a longtime member of the New Providence-Pleasant Community Fund. Albert was also a lifetime member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eldora, where he had served as Sunday School Superintendent, church treasurer and an usher.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Ziesman of Eldora; one daughter, Linda Kruger and husband, Eldon of Holland; one son, Roger Ziesman and wife, Sharon of Eldora; one grandchild; six step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nine step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Laura Lange of Adel and Reba Wehrman of Valparaiso, Indiana; two brothers, Edward Ziesman and wife, Ione of Eldora and Melvin Nehring and wife, Joyce of St. Charles; one sister-in-law, Marlene Ziesman of Eldora; and one brother-in-law, Herman Lange of Eldora.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Walter Ziesman; and one brother-in-law, Wendell Wehrman.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Marie Josephine Voy
December 30, 1914-March 7, 2007

March 10, 2007

GENEVA—Marie Josephine Voy, 92, of Geneva, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital Hospice Unit, Hampton, after a short struggle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, March 12, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Lindenwood Cemetery in Geneva. Visitation will be from 2-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral home in Hampton.

Marie was born on December 30, 1914 in Geneva, to Henry G. and Freda R. (Miller) Siems. She attended school at the Geneva Consolidated Schools graduating in 1932. Marie was married to Robert R. Voy on September 30, 1932 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

She was a member of the Goodwill Club, served as a 4-H Leader, and volunteered with the Red Cross and Hospital Auxiliary. She was on the board of directors of the Franklin County Work Activity Center.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Eunice and husband, Gerald Helmke of Iowa Falls; grandson, David and wife, Suzan Helmke of Hampton; grandson, Steve Helmke of Iowa Falls; sister, Dorothy and husband, Kenneth Harper of Dumont; great-grandsons, Jordan and wife, Brandi Helmke, Joshua Helmke, and Colin Helmke; and great-great-grandson, Kyle Helmke.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1985; and four sisters, Esther Muessigman, Edith Horner, Lena Silver and Sena Ibeling.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Doris A. Sinning
April 5, 1932-March 7, 2007
 
March 17, 2007

LIME SPRINGS-Doris Ann Sinning, 74, of Lime Springs, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

The funeral for Doris Sinning was held on Saturday, March 10, at the Saratoga Presbyterian Church in Saratoga. Burial will be in the spring in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lime Springs.

Doris Ann Polley, was born on April 5, 1932 in Eldora, the daughter of C.W. and Esther Polley of Iowa Falls. Doris graduated from the Owasa High School. She worked at the hospital in Eldora for four years.

On May 9, 1952, she married Floyd Sinning at the Berlin Community Church, near Eldora. She worked as a farm wife most of her life while rearing her family. She volunteered much of her time at the Saratoga Presbyterian Church. Doris was a 4-H Leader for more then 25 years, and enjoyed sewing, making quilts, baking, cooking, and collecting cardinals and bells.

Survivors include her husband, Floyd Sinning of Lime Springs; four sons, Dennis (Cathy) of Eldridge, Roger (Janet) of Kasson, Mark (Pam) of Mantorville and Larry of Gillette, Wyoming; three daughters, Ann (Hubert) Rossol of Denver, Iowa, Norma (Charles) Kenning of Racine, Wisconsin and Karla (Ron) Kenning of Eagan, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; two sisters, Wilma (Clarence) Terveer of Hubbard and Emma (Wendall) Hoekstra of Owasa; and one brother, Charles (Irene) Polley of Marshalltown.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; four siblings, brothers Don and Harlan and twin siblings in infancy; and a grandson, Kevin.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Dorothy Brandenburg
Thursday, March 8, 2007

March 10, 2007 

CLARKSVILLE—Dorothy Brandenburg, 83, of Clarksville, died of natural causes on Thursday, March 8, 2007, at the Community Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, March 12, at the St. John Lutheran Church, with burial in the Lynwood Cemetery, both in Clarksville. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville and one hour before services at the church on Monday.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Cheryl L. Deike
August 11, 1945-March 8, 2007
 
March 21, 2007

MASON CITY—Cheryl L. Deike, 61, of Mason City, died on Thursday, March 8, 2007, at the Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 12, at the Christian Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery. The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake was in charge of the arrangements.

Cheryl was born on August 11, 1945 in Mason City, the daughter of Ellsworth and Mary Elizabeth (Keeney) Helm. Cheryl attended school at Popejoy and graduated from the Alden High School in 1963, then attended Upper Iowa College at Fayette. She worked at Mercy Hospital as an aide.

Cheryl married Roger Deike on September 23, 1967 in Mason City, and they lived in the Clear Lake area. Cheryl and Roger raised two children. She enjoyed attending school activities and sporting events. She was always in the stands, cheering on her two children and many “extra” children. She was a second mother to many.

Cheryl loved her dogs, reading, gardening, fishing and camping with her family, rides in the country, and watching her grandchildren.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Roger Deike of Mason City; her two children, Joyce Deike and husband, Scott Smed of Mason City and Mark Deike and wife, Jodi of Iowa City, and their three children, Elisabeth, Katie and Sam Deike; her father, Ellsworth Helm of Popejoy; two sisters, Carol (Tom) Vanderloop and Becky (Carroll) Kalous, both of Alden; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Fonda Hickethier of Alden, Don (Carol) Deike of Clear Lake, Lola (Frank) Barrick of Center Point, Jim (Mildred) Deike of Greene, Leroy (Lois) Deike of Mason City, Waneta (Ray) Leege of Odebolt, Marlin (Diane) Deike of Mason City, Evonne (Dale) Lents of Winterset and Al (Sue) Deike of Mason City; and many nieces and nephews.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her mother, Mary “Betty” Helm; step-mother, Eva Helm; step-brother, Marlyn Hickethier; and two infant nieces.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Ernest Hofmeister
June 2, 1921-March 9, 2007

March 14, 2007

ACKLEY—Ernest Hofmeister, 85, of Ackley, died on Friday, March 9, 2007, at  the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 13, at the St. Peter’s UCC, rural Geneva, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

Ernest Carl Hofmeister, was born on June 2, 1921 on the family farm, rural Geneva, the son of William and Pauline (Benning) Hofmeister. He was baptized on July 17, 1921, by the Rev. Theo J. Storck, and his sponsors were Uncle Henry and Emma Benning. He was confirmed in 1936 by the Rev. Carl Jankowsky. He attended country and Ackley schools.

He was united in marriage to Marian Reinke on January 20, 1942, at the Methodist Parsonage in Geneva, by the Rev. George Gaide. Ernest farmed, did custom farm work, was a carpenter, woodworker and a carver.

He was a member of the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, rural Geneva, where he was on the Church Bowling League, Church Council as Treasurer for six years, Church Brotherhood, helped with the construction of the church in 1954 and other numerous carpentry projects at church. He was a 4-H Leader of the Geneva Haymakers.

He enjoyed playing bridge and the Neighborhood Card Club. His No. 1 love was spending time with his family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ernest is survived by his wife, Marian of Ackley; three sons, Dennis and wife, Georgia of Ackley, Douglas and wife, Nancy of Ackley and Dallas and wife, Pat of Geneva; 10 grandchildren, Barry and wife, Tammy, Niesha and husband, Dan, Brandon and wife, Kris, Blake, Michelle and husband, Justin, Chad, Jennifer, Clarissa, Adrienne, and Dillin; five great-grandchildren, Sully, Tate and Shaylee Hofmeister, and Morgan and Zachary Muller; two step-great-grandchildren, Jessica and Morgan Keene; a brother, Howard Hofmeister of Elgin, Illinois; and a sister, Ruth Oelmann of Ackley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William Hofmeister; a sister, Alma Abbas; and an infant son, Dwight.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Ginger K. Telutki
March 7, 1944-March 9, 2007

March 14, 2007

WILLIAMS—Ginger K. Telutki, 63, of Williams, died on Friday, March 9, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 12, at the Ellis United Methodist Church, rural Iowa Falls, with inurnment at a later date in the Sandy Hook Cemetery in Brighton. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls was in charge of the arrangements.

Ginger Kay Telutki, was born on March 7, 1944 in Clinton, the daughter of William Kelley and Dorothy Farrier-Utech. She attended elementary school at Buckeye, three years of high school in Iowa Falls, and graduated in Pekin.

Ginger was united in marriage to John Telutki on March 21, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of the Ellis United Methodist Church in Iowa Falls.

Ginger is survived by her three daughters, Michele Denise Telutki-Stricker of Pearl City, Illinois, Stephanie Virginia Telutki of Waterloo and Nicole Susanne Brown of Cypress, Texas; a son, John Paul Telutki of Rockton, Illinois; six grandchildren; her mother, Dorothy Utech of Williams; a brother and sister-in-law, Rex and Maggie Utech of Williams; an aunt, Lois Cady of Tucson, Arizona; a cousin, Pam Sheets of Tucson; and in-laws, John and Edie Gabcik of Wheaton, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by John Telutki; grandparents, Edgar and Anita Farrier; brother, Gale W. Utech; step-grandparents, Irene and Louis Utech; and step-father, Donald Utech.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Eleanor Roth
April 23, 1909-March 10, 2007

March 14, 2007

ACKLEY—Eleanor Roth, 97, of Ackley, died on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 13, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

Eleanor Mary Limback Roth, was born on April 23, 1909 in Dyersville, the daughter of Harry N. and Bertha Elizabeth (Esch) Limback. She graduated from the St. Francis Academy in Dyersville and had a degree in English from the Iowa State Teachers College.

Eleanor was united in marriage to Charles E. Roth on December 27, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois. She ran the pharmacy at Roth Rexall Drug in Ackley. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Altar Society, and was on the St. Mary’s School Board.

Eleanor is survived by her four children, Thomas Roth and wife Carolyn of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Charlene Reysack of Ackley, Cathy Fenchel and husband, Robert of Dubuque and David Roth and wife, Diana of Alexandria, Virginia; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; two brothers, Harry and Emil Limback; and two sisters, Clarice Limback and Catherine Vaske.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Eunice Abbas
Saturday, March 10, 2007

March 14, 2007  

APLINGTON—Eunice Abbas, 80, of Aplington, died on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 13, at the Aplington Baptist Church, with burial in the Christian Reformed Cemetery, rural Ackley. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Loraine Ardis Manatt Hovenga
Saturday, March 10, 2007

March 14, 2007

HAMPTON—Loraine Ardis Manatt Hovenga, 91, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2007, at the Hampton Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 14, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. The Rev. Reggie Hovenga will officiate the service.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Lavon "GG" Bridges
Sunday, March 11, 2007

March 14, 2007

DOWS—Lavon “GG” Bridges, 91, of Dows, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 13, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Dows.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Thelma Ann Modderman Fahrmann
Sunday, March 11, 2007

March 14, 2007

LATIMER—Thelma Ann Modderman Fahrmann, 78, of Latimer, died from natural causes on Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 15, 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 church cemetery. Visitation is on Wednesday, from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Latimer.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Ruth Alice Ammerman
January 12, 1929-March 11, 2007

March 17, 2007

Ruth Alice Ammerman, 78, of Story City, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the Colonial Manor in Zearing.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 16, at the St. Petri Lutheran Church in Story City, with Pastor Thomas Reuss officiating. Burial followed in the Alexander Cemetery in Alexander. The Soderstrum Funeral Home in Story City was in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth was born on January 12, 1929, to parents Simon and Alice (Wirtjes) Meyer in the town of St. Clair, Butler County. Ruth married Jake Ammerman on November 22, 1954, at the home of her parents.

Ruth helped her husband, Jake, farm for many years. She also worked as a cook and day-care provider at the Storytime Daycare in Story City prior to her retirement.

Ruth was a member of the St. Petri Lutheran Church. She loved spending time with her family and playing bingo and cards with her friends at Cedar Place in Story City, where she lived for several years. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend.

Ruth is survived by her son, Larry Ammerman of Story City; grandson, Bo (Shayla) Ammerman of Roland; granddaughter, Molly Ammerman of Story City; sister, Mildred Kloetzer of Iowa Falls (Bradford); brother, Raymond (Betty) Meyer of Hampton; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents; her husband, Jake; two infant sons, David and Leroy; and a sister, Marlys Meyer, preceded Ruth in death.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

H.N. "Bud" Fischer
July 31, 1940-March 13, 2007

March 17, 2007

IOWA FALLS-H.N. “Bud” Fischer, 66, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 17, 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.

H.N. “Bud” Fischer was born on July 31, 1940 in Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of Hector and Olive (Gerhartz) Fischer. He graduated from the Neenah High School in 1958 and received his B.S. in 1962 and M.S. in 1968 from the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

He was a teacher and coach at the Laona High School, New Holstein High School, U.W. La Crosse Assistantship, Cudahy High School, Kenosha Tremper High School, and Northland College, all in Wisconsin, and was a P.E. Instructor and Basketball Coach at Ellsworth Community College from 1976 to 1999.

His teams participated in many Juco Tournaments including the NJCAA National Tournament in 1977 and 1986. He had been a director at the Mullens Big Man Camp in the Kansas City area. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, National Association of Basketball Coaches and a former member of the Iowa Falls Elk’s Club.

Bud is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Bob Fischer of Ames and Bill Fischer and wife, Karissa of Rock Rapids; a brother, David J. Fischer and wife, Mary of Neenah, Wisconsin; two nieces, Ann Fischer Steltzer and husband, Monty of Prior Lake, Minnesota and Salli Nickolai and husband, Phillip of Neenah; a cousin, Gladys Samuel of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; and other cousins and friends.

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

Carla Meinders
Tuesday, March 13, 2007

March 14, 2007

ACKLEY—Carla Meinders, 68, of Ackley, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, at the Washington Reformed Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 4-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Hazel Kathryn Foster Steinfeldt
February 3, 1916-March 13, 2007

March 17, 2007

ELDORA-Hazel Kathryn Foster Steinfeldt, 91, of Eldora, entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls. Her death came peacefully.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora, with Pastor David Splett officiating. Burial will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.

Hazel was born on February 3, 1916 in Hardin County, the daughter of Charles Foster and Anna (Willard) Foster. She attended the Putnam rural school in Eldora Township.

Hazel was united in marriage to Frank Steinfeldt on February 7, 1934, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora. To this union was born one daughter, Ruth. She and her husband, Frank, farmed east of Eldora until retiring in 1969 to their new home in Eldora.

Hazel enjoyed watching sports of her grandchildren, working with her flowers (especially her roses) and spending time with family and friends. Hazel was a faithful member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and an active member of the LWML.

Left to mourn her loss are her daughter, Ruth and husband, Jerry Butler of Eldora; grandson, Jeff Butler and wife, Sheri and great-grandchildren, Tysen, Dane and Beau of Eldora; granddaughter, Kristin Smith and husband, Jeff and great-grandchildren, Connor and Nathan of Grimes; and many nieces and nephews.

In death, she has rejoined her parents, Charles and Anna; and step-father, William Bowman; her husband, Frank on December 28, 1991; brother, Everett Foster; and sisters, Ruby Graig and Gertrude White.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Ray Diamond
Tuesday, March 13, 2007

March 17, 2007

ELDORA—Ray Diamond, 79, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehab Center in Eldora.

Following cremation, memorial services were held on Friday, March 16, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, with Chaplain James Key officiating. Burial followed in the memorial addition of the Eldora City Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Walter-Sayer Post 182 of the American Legion and Roll-Harless Post 3974 of the VFW.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Clyde Harden Jr.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007

March 17, 2007

Clyde Harden Jr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 19, at the Oehler Funeral Home Arlington Heights Chapel, Illinois. Interment will be in the Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the funeral home.

Clyde was born on a farm near Verdon, Nebraska, the fourth child of Clyde and Adaline Harden. He attended school through the ninth grade in Verdon, spent one year at the Auburn High School in Auburn, Nebraska and in 1938 graduated from high school after the family moved to Iowa Falls.

He enlisted in the Navy in 1938, and spent five and a half years on various ships in the Pacific and Alaska areas, including the battleship Pennsylvania, the oil tanker Brazos, the transport Wharton, and the battleship Indiana. He received his officers commission through the V-12 program in 1945.

He graduated from Grinnell College in 1947, and received his master’s degree in industrial psychology from Drake University in 1952. He was with the Meredith Publishing Company in Des Moines, then joined the Quaker Oats Company in Cedar Rapids, and later relocated to Arlington Heights, Illinois. Following a year with the Vernon Psychological Laboratory in Chicago, he was with the Quaker Oats Company in Chicago, until his retirement in 1985. He spent the next nine years consulting with various companies in the area of organizational development.

In 1950, he married Jane F. Anderson, formerly of Boone. He enjoyed golf, bridge, cribbage and many forms of music, particularly traditional jazz. He sang and played the trombone with the Golden Nuggets dance orchestra for more than 20 years. The band originated at the First Presbyterian Church more than 30 years ago.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Steve Agler of St. Charles, Illinois; granddaughters, Lauren (Philip) Bice of Boulder, Colorado and Marianne Agler of Milwaukee; sister, Bess Griffiths of Auburn, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ena Lieuwen of Mason City; and brother, Commander Hubert “Bert” Harden of San Diego.

Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army and/or First Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Pearle "Marie" Neeld
August 29, 1922-March 15, 2007

March 17, 2007

IOWA FALLS-Marie Neeld, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2007, at the Scenic Manor, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, March 19, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls. Burial will be in the Warren Township Cemetery, McCallsburg. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls.

Pearle Marie Mann, was born on August 29, 1922 at Cisco, Illinois, the daughter of W. Oscar and Carrie (Van Note) Mann. She attended the Cisco Community Schools.

On March 10, 1947, Marie was united in marriage to Kenneth Elbert Neeld at Hiawatha, Kansas. To this union one son was born, Kenneth Edwin. She was a homemaker and helped Kenneth with his building moving business and his carpenter work. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, the Eastside Ladies Aid, and the Church Women United (past president). She was a good companion and helper to Ken.

Marie Neeld is survived by her husband, Kenneth Neeld of Iowa Falls; her son, Kenneth (Charlotte) Neeld of Ankeny; two grandchildren, Amanda (Pat) Schneider of Ackley and Laurel (Dillon) Hutzel of Iowa Falls; and three great-grandchildren, Benjamin Schneider of Ackley and Austin and Alivia Hutzel of Iowa Falls.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Hanna Mann; and one sister, Teresa Nicholsen.
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Allen James Warwick
Friday, March 16, 2007

March 21, 2007

COULTER—Allen James Warwick, 72, of Coulter, died from natural causes on Friday, March 16, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 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 Coulter Cemetery in Coulter. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Sandra Reifschneider
August 21, 1950-March 18, 2007
 
March 21, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Sandra Reifschneider, 56, of Iowa Falls, died on Sunday, March 18, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 22, at the Immanuel Memorial UCC in Alden. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Sandra Jo Reifschneider, was born on August 21, 1950 in Iowa Falls, the daughter of Roy and Mary Ann (Schmedika) Balentine. She received her education in the Alden Schools and graduated from the Alden High School. She continued her education at DMACC and Ellsworth Community College, where she received her A.A. degree. Sandra was the manager of Pheasant Run Apartments. She was a member of the Immanuel Memorial UCC in Alden.

Survivors include her children, Christopher Lee Reifschneider and wife, Kim of Olathe, Kansas, Jason Allen Reifschneider and fiancée, Katie of New Providence and Courtney Parrett and husband, Michael of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Kye Christopher Reifschneider and Kade Anthony Reifschneider of Olathe; parents, Roy and Mary Balentine of Iowa Falls; a sister, Sue Vanderloop of Alden; and several nieces and nephews.
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Marian Jean Behrens
May 26, 1925-March 20, 2007

March 24, 2007

Marian Jean Behrens, 81, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 24, at the Bethel Baptist Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Steve Hill officiating. Inurnment will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation and fellowship will follow the services at the church.

Marian Jean Crandall, was born on May 28, 1925 at Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Archie Henry and Bertha Maude [Bartlett] Crandall. She attended and graduated from the Cedar Falls Community Schools. She attended the Northwestern Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

On January 6, 1946, Marian was united in marriage to Robert Carl Behrens at Cedar Falls, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Jerry and Sue. She was a homemaker a proud mother and grandmother, but was also a baker of wedding cakes for many years.

Marian Behrens is survived by her children, Jerry (Marcia) Behrens of Des Moines, Iowa and Sue (Todd) Dorenkamp of Iowa Falls, Iowa; five grandchildren, Isaac Behrens of Chicago, Illinois, Jeremy (Melody) Behrens of Watkins Glen, New York, Alicia Behrens of Des Moines, Iowa, Jason (Amy) Ryan of Indianapolis, Indiana and Sara (Bren) Lamoree of Des Moines, Iowa; four great-grandchildren, Dallas, Chase, and Levi Mouzakis of Des Moines, Iowa, and Ty Lamoree of Des Moines, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Bertha Crandall; her husband, Robert Behrens; three sisters, Dorothy Crandall, Margaret Larrabee and Flora Holm-Gettel; and four brothers, Edwin Crandall, Burton Crandall, Howard Crandall and Dick Crandall.
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Clyde R. "Bounce" Winters
July 18, 1917-March 21, 2007

March 24, 2007

Clyde R. “Bounce” Winters, 89, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in St. Joseph, Missouri. No formal services are being planned.

Bounce was born in New Providence, Iowa, on July 18, 1917, to Rufus CeBon and Mary Samantha (Reece) Winters. He attended the Eldora, Iowa, Community Schools.

He lived most of his life in Iowa Falls. He drove truck working for Sargeants, Martin Marietta, and American Cyanamid in the Iowa Falls area. He also worked for Gasoline Alley for 10 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II, serving in combat in Central Europe.

Bounce was married to Betty Jean Gaulke on May 17, 1942 at Bethany Missouri.

Bounce Winters was proceeded in death by his wife, Betty; his parents; a sister, Ollie; and brothers, Claude, Everett, Paul, Ralph and infants Edgar and Charlie.

Surviving is his son, Gary Winters and wife, Christine of St. Joseph, Missouri; his grandchildren, Todd Winters and wife, Stacy of Olathe, Kansas, Matthew Winters of Overland Park, Kansas, Gina Boyd and her husband, Brian of Denver, Colorado and Maggie Miller and husband, Ben of St. Joseph, Missouri; his six great-grandchildren, Jack Winters of Olathe, Kansas, Aidan, Noah and Daniel Boyd of Denver, Colorado and Sam and Jake Judah of St. Joseph, Missouri; and one sister, Thelma Knott of Zearing, Iowa.
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James Peter Gines
Thursday, March 22, 2007

April 7, 2007

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida–James Peter Gines, 71, passed away due to a massive heart attack, on Thursday, March 22, 2007, in Cape Canaveral, Florida, while on an annual golf trip.

Jim was born on January 15, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the only child of Joseph and Agnes Gines.

In 1940 the family moved to Iowa Falls and Jim graduated from the Iowa Falls High School in 1954. He had competed in varsity football, basketball and track. He graduated from the U of I in 1960 with a B.A. in electrical engineering. He lived in Ann Arbor, Mich.

He is survived by his wife, Kay; and daughters, Kristina and Katherine; two granddaughters; and many friends who were as close as family.
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Marvel Mae Ellingson
May 12, 1921-March 23, 2007

March 28, 2007

Marvel Mae Ellingson, 85, of Alden, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls, due to cancer.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 27, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ, Alden. Rev. Robert Miller officiated at the 10:30 a.m. service. Burial was in the Alden Cemetery.

Marvel Mae Schroeder, was born on May 12, 1921 in rural Dows, the daughter of Herman and Mae (Schroeder) Schroeder. She graduated from the Dows High School in 1938. Marvel graduated from the Iowa Teacher's College in Cedar Falls in 1939. She taught country school in Vernon and Oakland Townships for many years. After the country schools closed, she taught 4th and 5th grades at Popejoy. She later worked in retail in Iowa Falls, working for Strutz Clothiers and then worked many, many years at the Bootery Shoe Store in Iowa Falls.

On May 1, 1947, she married Burnell Ellingson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple divorced in 1978. Marvel was a member of the Iowa Falls Christian Women's Club and the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden.

She enjoyed playing cards, visiting, and spending time with her family. Marvel was a 42-year cancer survivor, being first diagnosed in 1965.

Marvel is survived by her two children, Doug Ellingson of Alden and Janaan Harding and husband, Duane of Alden; five grandchildren; six great-granddaughters; and one sister, Jean Holden of Laguna Hills, California.

Marvel was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Burnell; and one sister, Wilma Halvorson.
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Arline J. Johnson
March 27, 1921-March 24, 2007

March 31, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Arline J. Johnson, 85, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 31, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Brian King officiating. Burial will be in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, was in charge of the arrangements.

Arline Jeanette Olson, was born on March 27, 1921 at Volin, South Dakota, the daughter of Arthur Casper and Cora Amanda (Ellefson) Olson. Arline grew up in the Volin area and attended the Irene and Wakonda, South Dakota, high schools, graduating from the Wakonda High School with the class of 1939. She attended Southern State Teachers College at Springfield, South Dakota. She taught school for two years in the Volin and Alcester, South Dakota areas.

On June 20, 1943, at Volin, South Dakota, Arline was united in marriage to Glenn P. Johnson of Alcester. They lived in Leesville, Louisiana, where Glenn was a member of the 8th Armored Division. She returned to South Dakota when Glenn went overseas. They made their home in Wagner, South Dakota, after Glenn was discharged. They later lived at Elk Point, South Dakota and Iowa Falls.

She worked for Farmland Foods, Iowa Falls, for 17 years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, where she was a member of the Lutheran Christian Women of the E.L.C.A., serving on the Evangelism Committee, the Altar Committee, and the L.C.W. Board, and the Rebekah’s Circle, taught Sunday School for 13 years, held several offices, and did various other jobs as the church requested. She was also a member of the Ellsworth College Faculty Wife’s organization.

Arline Johnson is survived by her husband, Glenn P. Johnson of Iowa Falls; her son, Conan Johnson of DeSoto, Kansas; three daughters, Celene (Mike) Anderson of Marshalltown, Susan Johnson of Poncha Springs, Colorado and Pat (Steve) Andriakos of Portland, Maine; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vernold (Dorothy) Olson of Akron, Iowa and Larry (Betty) Olson of Onalaska, Wisconsin; and four sisters, Rosella Richmond of Naples, Florida, LeVila (Melvin) Johnson of Alcester, South Dakota, Cleone (Loren) Humpal of Rapid City, South Dakota and Nelda (Dennis) Hultgren of Akron, Iowa.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Cora Olson; one son, Myron Johnson; a sister, Melinda Peterson; and a brother, Gaylord Olson.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Dawn Bissell
May 8, 1945-March 27, 2007

March 31, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Dawn Bissell, 61, of Iowa Falls, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 30, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Iowa Falls. Interment will be at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, in the Exira Cemetery, Exira. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Dawn Ann Bissell, was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 8, 1945, to James F. and Joan (Voss) Pressnall. She was later adopted by Conrad L. Johnson. She grew up in Atlantic, Sioux City and Cedar Rapids. She was an honors student at the University of Iowa, UNI and Ellsworth Community College.

Dawn was united in marriage to Norman Bissell on November 22, 1972, at the First Congregational Church in Creston. They moved to Iowa Falls in 1974. She worked in the business office at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital for eight years and at the Iowa Falls CIRSI Group Home for six years.

She was a housewife, and also worked as a volunteer transcriber, tape recording books for the Iowa Department for the Blind. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, and served on the Church Council. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Norman; three sons, Douglas Neathery and wife, Lili of Patagonia, Argentina, John Bissell and wife, Anna of Grimes and Patrick and wife, Katrina of Iowa Falls; five beloved grandchildren, Blake Bissell, Maya Neathery, Drew Bissell, Lee Vanderpool and Dylan Vanderpool; her mother, Joan Johnson of Atlantic; a brother, Scott Johnson and wife, Diane; a sister, Lisa Pressnall; and two nieces and two nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father; and step-father.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Rhoda Mae Dankel
Tuesday, March 27, 2007

March 31, 2007

ELDORA—Rhoda Mae Dankel, 96, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Eldora, died at her residence on Tuesday, March 27, 2007.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 31, at the Eldora United Methodist Church, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until the service time. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m., at the Merle Hay Memorial Cemetery in Glidden. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Mildred Mae (Orris) Stiner
November 11, 1921-March 27, 2007

April 4, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Mildred Stiner, 85, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls, due to complications from Alzheimer’s.

Mildred was born on November 11, 1921, to David and Louisa (Meuer) Orris in Hartley. She graduated from the Lake Park High School in 1939 and moved to Iowa Falls to live with an older sister who was caring for an ill husband. There she met Maurice Stiner and they were married in 1940, spending almost 60 years of life together. Their entire married life was spent in Iowa Falls where they raised four sons, Doug, Mag, Donn and Joe, and contributed to the life of the community.

Milly’s caring nature led her to be active in many ways to benefit others. She was involved in the PTA for almost three decades, volunteering and putting on programs at the Blanche Stoddard Elementary. She participated and held office in many organizations such as the Boy Scouts, American Legion Auxiliary, the Calkins Nature Center, Meals on Wheels, and served on the Union Cemetery Board for 20 years.

For more than 50 years Milly attended the First Congregational Church, teaching Sunday School, organizing the church kitchen, stitching with the quilting group, and being a member of the Service Circle. She was an avid gardener and devoted to feeding the turkeys and other wildlife on their river front property.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; two sisters; a daughter-in-law, Anne; and her beloved husband, Maurice.

She leaves behind to celebrate her place in their lives her sons, Doug (Cyndy) and Lee and Lane Richtsmeier; Magnus (Nancy) and David, Daniel and Derek; Donn (Delores) and Beth and Erica of Chicago; Joe (Sue Lynn) and Glynda of Alden; and her loving caregiver of several years, Barb Izer.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Florence "Blondie" Lursen
July 14, 1917-March 28, 2007

March 31, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Florence “Blondie” Lursen, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at the Scenic Manor Care Facility, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 30, at the Linn’s Funeral Chapel, Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Florence Ramey, was born on July 14, 1917 at Pine River, Minnesota, the daughter of Patrick Ben Arte and Ida Bell (Rush) Ramey. She graduated from the Owasa High School with the class of 1935. She was a housewife and homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls.

Florence Ramey Lursen is survived by her sister, Dolly Belle Dougherty and husband, Donald of Minnetonka, Minnesota; her brother, Frank Ramey and wife, Eileen of Iowa Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four husbands, Larry Campbell, Elden Oliver, Hugh Stackhouse and Fred Lursen; three brothers, C.A. Ramey, Harold Ramey and Richard M. Ramey; and three sisters, Laura Rush and Violet Ruby Sharpshair and Betty Stadler.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Robert L. Holze
Thursday, March 29, 2007

April 4, 2007

HAMPTON—Robert L. Holze, 61, of Hampton, died from natural causes on Thursday, March 29, 2007, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 2, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with Pastor John Byrne officiating. Burial was in the Marion Center Cemetery, rural Latimer. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Wayne Eugene "Gene" Sly
Thursday, March 29, 2007

April 4, 2007

ELDORA—Wayne Eugene “Gene” Sly, 67, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Thursday, March 29, 2007, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center.

Following cremation, memorial services were held on Tuesday, April 3, at the Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora, with Pastor Rick Schill officiating.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Vern Wesley Ritzman
Friday, March 30, 2007

April 4, 2007

HAMPTON—Vern Wesley Ritzman, 88, of Hampton, passed away in a car accident on Friday, March 30, 2007.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 7, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hampton, with burial in the Washington Reformed Church Cemetery, rural Ackley. The Rev. John Byrne will officiate at the service. Visitation will be on Friday, from 4-6:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Marlene Selma Wheeler
August 6, 1935-March 31, 2007

April 4, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Marlene Selma Wheeler, 71, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 3, at the Nazareth Lutheran Church, Coulter, with Pastor Lenny Carlson and Pastor Mary E. Peterson officiating. Burial was in the Coulter Cemetery. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements.

Marlene Selma Morton, was born on August 6, 1935 at Belmond, the daughter of John Edward “Ed” Morton and Myrtle (Madsen) Morton. She received her education at the Coulter Elementary School and Franklin Consolidated School, Latimer, graduating in 1952 as valedictorian.

On April 25, 1952, Marlene was united in marriage to Herbert Clifford Wheeler at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter. She worked as a bank teller and was also a homemaker.

She attended the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Coulter and attended many women’s Bible studies. She enjoyed visiting family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She loved to read and was active in her church.

Marlene Wheeler is survived by her husband, Herbert Wheeler of Iowa Falls; three daughters, Anita (Warren) White of Iowa Falls, Debra (Eric) Fredericks of Iowa Falls and Karen (Darwin) Cole of Hampton; three sisters, Peggy (Mac) Guldberg of Coulter, Dixie (David) Jurgens of Marion and Emelia Tate of Lomax, Illinois; one brother, Sanford (Carole) Morton of Coulter; grandchildren, Nathan and (Laura) Cole of Leon, Mexico, Matthew and (Ginger) Cole of Iowa Falls and Sarah Cole of Hampton; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Myrtle Morton; an infant daughter, Coleen Marie Wheeler; and two brothers, E. J. “Mort” Morton and Dallas Morton.
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Janet Marie McSweeney
Saturday, March 31, 2007

April 4, 2007

HAMPTON—Janet Marie McSweeney, 70, of Hampton, died from natural causes on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 4, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton, with Fr. Bernard Grady officiating. Burial will be in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007

Alice M. Stock
Saturday, March 31, 2007

April 4, 2007

CHAPIN—Alice M. Stock, 98, of Chapin, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 4, at the Salem Methodist Church in Chapin, with burial in the Harlan Cemetery, rural Dumont. The Rev. Karl Watkins will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
© Iowa Falls Times Citizen 2007