Dale Harry Maifeld
Saturday, September 1, 2007

September 5, 2007

HAMPTON—Dale Harry Maifeld, 69, of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 5, at the Zion Reformed Church, rural Sheffield, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. The Rev. Art Zewert will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
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Maurine Ann Carrie Burmester
Sunday, September 2, 2007

September 5, 2007

HAMPTON—Maurine Ann Carrie Burmester, 100, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2007, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 6, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 4-7:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton. The Rev. Karl Bollhagen and Vicar David Lingard will officiate at the service.
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Eva Ann Raske
April 24, 1932-September 2, 2007

September 8, 2007

NEVADA—Eva Ann Raske, 75, of Nevada, died on Sunday, September 2, 2007, at the Rolling Green Village in Nevada.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 6, at the First Christian Church in Nevada, with Pastor Brice Hughes officiating. Burial followed in the Nevada Municipal Cemetery. The Chet Ryan Mortuary and Cremation Services in Nevada was in charge of the arrangements.

Eva was born on April 24, 1932 in Iowa Falls, to Albert and Dora (Tjarks) Silvest. She was a graduate of the Iowa Falls High School. On August 31, 1947, Eva married Lyle C. Raske in Iowa Falls.

She was employed as an LPN in nursing homes in Iowa Falls and Eldora. Eva and Lyle also had served as the managers at the Meadows in Nevada. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Eva enjoyed making custard pies.

Eva is survived by a son, Cecil Raske of Radcliffe; two daughters, Karon Ward of Nevada and Marvella Martin of Madrid; a daughter-in-law, Teri Raske of Nevada; a sister, Dorothy Bates of Iowa Falls; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lyle on May 26, 1995; a granddaughter, Wendy on January 8, 1994; a son, Ray Raske on December 27, 2005; a son-in-law, Allen Martin on May 31, 2006; three brothers; and two sisters.
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Merlyn DeLos Nelsen
Monday, September 3, 2007

September 8, 2007

DUMONT—Merlyn DeLos Nelsen, 60, of Dumont, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2007, at his home in Dumont.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 8, at the Dumont Reformed Church, with inurnment in the Ingham Township Cemetery in Hansell. Family will greet friends from 9:00 a.m. until the service time at the church. Pastor Jeff and April Fiet will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Lois Hazel Sailer
Tuesday, September 4, 2007

September 5, 2007

NORTH SEATTLE, Washington—Lois Hazel Roben Sailer, 98, of North Seattle, Washington, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at the Columbia Lutheran Home, North Seattle.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 8, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa Falls, with Pastor John Bryne officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 12:30-2 p.m., at the church prior to the funeral. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Mabel Meyer
Tuesday, September 4, 2007

September 8, 2007

ELDORA—Mabel Meyer, 87, of Eldora, died on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at the Presbyterian Village in Ackley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 8, at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Ackley, with burial in the East Lawn Memory Garden in Eldora. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.
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Duane Niswander
Tuesday, September 4, 2007

September 8, 2007

HAMPTON—Duane Niswander, 70, of Hampton, died of natural causes on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital, Hampton.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 8, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton, with the Rev. Elsa Lawry officiating. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, rural Dumont. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
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William ‘Ozzie’ McCullers
June 18, 1924-September 5, 2007

September 8, 2007

IOWA FALLS—William “Ozzie” McCullers, 83, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Per Ozzie’s request, no formal funeral services will be held. An informal memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, September 11, at the Scenic Manor main dining room, Iowa Falls. Netha Brada will officiate. His body was cremated and his remains buried in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

William Ernest McCullers, was born on June 18, 1924 at Chicago, Illinois, the son of William Henry and Carrie (Walker) McCullers. His family moved to Iowa Falls when Ozzie was 2 years old. Ozzie graduated from the Iowa Falls High School, attended Ellsworth College for two years and then graduated from Cornell College with a Bachelor’s Degree. He also did work toward his Master’s Degree at Cornell.

Ozzie worked for 16 years at the Eldora Training School and then became manager and cook for the Boy Scout Camp at Waverly. Ozzie served with the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946.
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Romaine Ritland
Wednesday, September 5, 2007

September 8, 2007

RADCLIFFE—Romaine Ritland, 85, of Radcliffe, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at the Bethany Manor in Story City.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 10, at 10:30 a.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Romaine will be buried in the Radcliffe Cemetery in Radcliffe. The family will receive friends from 3-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe.
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Helen A. Fredericks
Friday, September 7, 2007

September 12, 2007

HAMPTON—Helen A. Fredericks, 91, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2007, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility in Hampton.

Funeral services were held on Monday, September 10, at the Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield, with the Rev. Arthur Zewert officiating. Burial was in the Hampton Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Hampton was in charge of the arrangements.
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Wayne Lamasters
July 9, 1918-September 8, 2007

September 12, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Wayne Lamasters, 89, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 12, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial will follow in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls, with military honors by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Henry “Wayne” Lamasters, was born on July 9, 1918 at Harris, Missouri, the son of John Henry and Bertha (McGill) Lamasters. He attended country and grade school in Grundy and Hardin counties. He graduated from the Eldora High School with the class of 1938. Wayne served with the U.S. Army during World War II.

On May 29, 1942, he was united in marriage to Gladys Eleanor Sandberg at Iowa Falls. To this union two daughters were born, Marilyn and Colleen. Wayne worked for Swift and Co. in Iowa Falls for 10 years, the Hoxie Fruit Company for 10 years, before becoming a salesman for Campbell Supply and finally a salesman for Buske Industries for 24 years.

He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls and the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls, of which he was a past commander and also a past district vice commander.

Wayne Lamasters is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Gladys Lamasters of Iowa Falls; his daughters, Marilyn (Larry) Kinney of Iowa Falls and Colleen (Marcus) Lamoreux of Story City; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Ball of Eldora and Doris Stroh of Humboldt; two brothers, Harold “Bud” Lamasters of Loveland, Colorado and Dean Lamasters of Eldora; and one brother-in-law, Bill Smith of Steamboat Rock.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Lamasters, Jerry Lamasters and Larrie Lamasters; two sisters, Jessie Smith and Helen Lamasters (infant); two brothers-in-law, Glen Ball and Neal Stroh; and two sisters-in-law, Ruth Lamasters and Avonelle Lamasters.
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Gene R. Merritt
May 4, 1935-September 8, 2007

September 12, 2007

ELDORA—Gene Raymond Merritt, 72, of Eldora, died at his home from natural causes on Saturday, September 8, 2007.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 12, at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Following cremation, burial will be at a later date in Kalona. Visitation will be at the church prior to the services on Wednesday, from 10-11:00 a.m. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Gene was born on May 4, 1935 in Pierce City, Missouri, son of Frank Raymond and Lucy Josephine (Carver) Merritt. He moved with his family to Pasadena, California, when he was 5, then graduated from the John Muir High School and Pasadena Jr. College in 1954. Gene served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954-1966 as a fighter pilot, attaining the rank of captain.

On August 31, 1956, he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Quick in Pasadena. Gene owned and operated several retail paint businesses in Pasadena before coming to Iowa in 1978 to manufacture and sell paint. On April 1, 1995, he moved to Eldora where he purchased the Merritt Mobile Home Park.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Julia Swallow and husband, Raymond of Covina, California and Jennifer Smith and husband, Chris of San Diego, California; daughter-in-law, Regina Merritt of Kalona; sister, Tonia Brooks of Pasadena; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Jeff Raymond and Joel Richard; and sister, Molly McWee.
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Russell "Jack" Huffman
April 12, 1917-September 10, 2007

September 12, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Russell “Jack” Huffman, 90, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 15, at the Evangelical Free Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Steve Hill and the Rev. Bob Nieuwendorp officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel.

Russell “Jack” Oliver Huffman, was born on April 12, 1917 at Owasa, the son of Oliver A. and Bessie M. (Verbeck) Huffman. He grew up in Hardin County and graduated from the Owasa High School with the class of 1933. After graduation Jack worked for the Hoxie Fruit Co., Iowa Falls, and then worked on the ALCAN Highway in Alaska. He joined the U.S. Navy where he served in the South Pacific for 3 1/2 years during World War II.

In December 1946 he married Waneva Benda Lange. To this union two children were born. They were the parents of six children, Sherry, Sharron, Linda, Donald (Sonny), Edward and Kathleen. They lived in the Owasa community and farmed from 1948 to 1959. He then moved to Iowa Falls and worked for Nichols Plumbing and Heating and then moved to Ames were he worked for the U.S. Disease Laboratory until 1967. He returned to Iowa Falls and was a self-employed plumber with Huffman Plumbing from 1967 until he retired in 1992.

Jack was a charter member of the Bethel Baptist Church where he served in various offices. He was also a member of the Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post No. 188, Iowa Falls.

Jack is survived by his wife, Waneva Huffman of Iowa Falls; five children, Sherry Crosser of Eldora, Sharron Duvall of Kansas City, Missouri, Linda (Jerry) Jones of Bellevue, Nebraska, Donald “Sonny” (Carolyn) Lange of Iowa Falls and Edward (Diane) Huffman of Ames; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are nephews, Ray Taylor, Joe Sturm and David Sturm; and nieces, Patricia Huffman and Jackie Thayer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Bessie Huffman; his daughter, Kathleen Hunt; grandson, Daniel Lange; granddaughter, Lisa Lange; four brothers, Ray Huffman, Lester Huffman, Irvin Huffman and Ben Huffman; and four sisters, Mary Taylor, Esther Huffman (infant), Ruth Sturm and Eulah Scott.
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Kyle A. DeVries
Tuesday, September 11, 2007

September 15, 2007

CLEAR LAKE—Kyle A. DeVries, 20, of Clear Lake, died on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at his home surrounded by family and friends after a hard-fought battle with leukemia.

Funeral services were held on Friday, September 14, at the Agape Christian Family Church, Clear Lake, with Pastor David Toyne officiating. Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery. The Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of the arrangements. Family suggests memorials to the Kyle A. DeVries Memorial Fund to be used to set up a scholarship fund.

Kyle was born in New Hampton, the son of David and Jackie (Swehla) DeVries. He attended school through his freshman year at New Hampton and then moved to Clear Lake where he graduated in 2005. While in high school he was active in sports, playing baseball, wrestling and especially football. After he graduated from high school he was attending Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, where he played football and would have graduated in May of 2007.

He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Hawkeye fan. Kyle enjoyed playing Playstation with his friends, watching football with his buddies, going to movies with his fiancée, Erin and spending time with his family.

He had a great sense of humor and was always playing practical jokes. He was always the life of the party and always more concerned about others than himself.

Kyle is survived by his father, David DeVries and wife, Roni of Clear Lake; his mother, Jackie Lemke and husband, Jimmy of New Hampton; daughter, Mia; brother, Logan Finnegan of New Hampton; sisters, Lola Lemke of New Hampton and Kayla Byers of Mason City; fiancée, Erin Morehouse of Clear Lake; paternal grandmother, Cheryl DeVries of Charles City; maternal grandmother, Pat Lukes of New Hampton; step-maternal grandfather, Bob Volker of New Hampton; step-maternal grandparents, Gary and Jeannie Lemke of Sumner; step-paternal grandparents, Craig and Colette Brandau of Mason City; great-grandmother, Charlotte Conway of Elma; and aunts, uncles, cousins and hosts of friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Larry DeVries; and maternal grandfather, Larry Swehla.
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Francis M. Belknap
Tuesday, September 11, 2007

September 15, 2007

STEAMBOAT ROCK—Francis M. Belknap, 69, of Steamboat Rock, died while being with his loving family on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 15, at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Burial will follow in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Hoover-Eiserman American Legion Post No. 542. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
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Jessie Schweertman Locascio
December 26, 1913-September 12, 2007

September 15, 2007

APLINGTON—Jessie Schweertman Locascio, 93, of Aplington and formerly of Cedar Falls, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2007, at the Maple Manor in Aplington.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 15, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Jessie Schweertman Locascio, was born on December 26, 1913 in Wellsburg, the daughter of Louie and Anna (Engelkins) Schweertman. She was united in marriage to Michael Locascio on May 13, 1958 in Mesa, Arizona and had been a homemaker.

Jessie is survived by her two step-daughters, Christine Levitan in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida and Rosie Exter of Jacksonville, Florida; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; seven brothers, Bouko, George, Louie, John, Henry, Trienes and Elzo Schweertman; four sisters, Gertrude Bulten, Jennie Molendorp, Anna TerHark and Grace Schweertman; one step-daughter; and three step-sons.
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Karla Ann (Dunn) Campbell
Wednesday, September 12, 2007

September 15, 2007

WAVERLY—Karla Ann (Dunn) Campbell, 39, of Clarksville, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2007, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, September 17, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Allison, with burial in the Allison Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 1:30-4:30 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Allison. The Rev. Steve Petroelje will officiate at the service.
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Merlin John Lupkes
May 1, 1933-September 13, 2007

September 19, 2007

ACKLEY—Merlin John Lupkes, 74, of Ackley, died on Thursday, September 13, 2007, at his home.

Funeral services were held on Monday, September 17, at the Washington Reformed Church at rural Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

Merlin John Lupkes, was born on May 1, 1933 in rural Kesley, the son of John and Grace Ibeling Lupkes. He graduated from the Aplington High School in 1952. Merlin was united in marriage to Josephine Abbas on December 7, 1954, Mary Ann McWilliams on August 18, 1972 and to Florance Aldinger on December 7, 2002. He had been a farmer and was a member of the Washington Reformed Church and the American Cream Draft Horse Assoc.

Merlin is survived by his wife, Florance; three sons, Myron Lupkes and wife, Jayne of Joice, Wendell Lupkes and wife, Renee of Waterloo and Justin Lupkes and wife, Lora of Ackley; five step-daughters, Diane Miller and husband, Wendale of Dumont, Bev Warns and husband, Jim of Keller, Texas, Pat Warmbier and husband, Dave of Woodbine, Pam Hill and husband, Mike of Ironton, Minnesota and Jennifer Nolting and husband, Kent of Kansas City, Kansas; three step-sons, Don McWilliams and wife, Anne of Dumont, Rick Aldinger of Big Sur, California and Doug Aldinger and wife, Joanne of Iowa Falls; 31 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, Arthur Lupkes and wife, Juliet of Ackley, Paul Lupkes and wife, Gladys of Rapid City, South Dakota, Walter Lupkes and wife, Beverly of Ackley and Leroy Lupkes "Doc" and wife, Shirley of Parkersburg; and a sister, Carol Schiltz and husband, Al of Coralville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Josephine; second wife, Mary Ann; a daughter, Marilyn Jansma; a brother, George Lupkes; and a sister, Lois Meyer.
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Marian Rewerts
July 15, 1919-September 14, 2007

September 19, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Marian Rewerts, 88, of Iowa Falls and formerly of Steamboat Rock, died on Friday, September 14, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Monday, September 17, at the Presbyterian Church in Steamboat Rock, with burial in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley was in charge of the arrangements.

Marian Agnes Greenfield Rewerts, was born on July 15, 1919 in Ackley, the daughter of Harm and Grace Johnson Greenfield. She was united in marriage to William John Rewerts on February 14, 1939, at her parents’ home in Butler County.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Steamboat Rock where she was involved in many church activities, Steamboat Rock Iowa River Conservation Club and the Library Coffee Club. She enjoyed camping and fishing, wintering in Texas, and she entertained with her harmonica and friend, Lucille on the piano.

Marian is survived by her son, Jerry Lee Rewerts and wife, Carol of Nevada; five daughters, Marlys Jean Berry of Oelwein, Wilma Kay Rose and husband, Dave of Brighton, Susan Ione Jaspers and husband, Art of Ackley, Lois Grace Mills and husband, Pat of Iowa Falls and Shirley Ann Heefner and husband, Jim of Iowa City; 20 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; a son, Darwin (Butch) Rewerts; two grandsons, Shannon Rose and Jason Rewerts; six sisters, Stena Gerdes, Lily Ackerman, Miranda Maifield, Jeanette Meinders, Grace Hovenga and Viola Ploeger; and a brother, Herman Greenfield.
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Thomas Sherfield
Friday, September 14, 2007

September 15, 2007

ACKLEY—Thomas Sherfield, 88, of Ackley, died on Friday, September 14, 2007, at the Presbyterian Village.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, at the Faith Presbyterian Church in Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at the church. The Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary Ella Lee
July 20, 1927-September 14, 2007

September 19, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Mary Ella Lee, 80, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2007, at the Heritage Care Center.

A private graveside service was held on Monday, September 17, at the Northlawn Memory Garden Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Mary Ella DeSues, was born on July 20, 1927 at Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Earl E. and Gladys Loretta (Bissonette) DeSues. She graduated from the John C. Freemont High School, Los Angeles, with the class of 1945.

On November 9, 1947, she was united in marriage to Edwin Elwood Lee at Tijuana, Mexico. Mary was a salesperson for Minnesota Valley Coffee for nine years and was a storekeeper in Iowa Falls, owning the “This and That” store for 14 years.

Mary Ella Lee is survived by her two sons, William C. Lee of Maxwell and Harold E. (Vicki) Lee of Marshalltown; a foster daughter, Joyce L. Madison of Iowa Falls; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one brother, William (Sandi) Stewart of Modesto, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Gladys DeSues; her husband, Ed Lee; one brother, Walter; and one sister, Rochell.
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Dean Thomas
Friday, September 14, 2007

September 19, 2007

HUBBARD—Dean Thomas, 85, of Hubbard, died on Friday, September 14, 2007, at the Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard.

Graveside services were held on Monday, September 17, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.
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Michael Gene Brandt
Saturday, September 15, 2007

September 19, 2007

DUMONT—Michael Gene Brandt, 55, of Dumont, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2007, at the Hampton Health Care Center in Hampton.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, September 18, at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont, with the Rev. Jay Amundson officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Nebraska.
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Glen E. Callaway
Saturday, September 15, 2007

September 19, 2007

STEAMBOAT ROCK—Glen E. Callaway, 94, of Steamboat Rock, died at his home from natural causes on Saturday, September 15, 2007, while under the care of the Iowa River Hospice.

Following private family graveside services at the Steamboat Rock Cemetery, a memorial service was held on Tuesday, September 18, at the First Baptist Church of Eldora. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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Clifford Moon
August 22, 1914-September 16, 2007

September 19, 2007

EAGLE GROVE—Clifford Moon, 93, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2007, at the Villa Care Center in Fort Dodge. Clifford deeded his body to the Des Moines University for research. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, September 24, at 2:00 p.m., at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove, with Father Chris Podhajsky officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, from 5-8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m., at the Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove.

Clifford the son of Jesse E. and Josephine (Carroll) Moon, was born on August 22, 1914 on the family farm. Clifford received his education at the Dayton Township School near Eagle Grove. He farmed with his father before entering the U.S. Army in April of 1941, where he served in the Aleutian Islands. He received an honorable discharge on September 11, 1943.

On February 9, 1944, Clifford was united in marriage with Marie Andrews at the St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Clare. They made their home in Eagle Grove where Clifford was employed as a conductor for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad until his retirement.

Clifford was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Eagle Grove Senior Citizens and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and received his 45-year pin in 1990.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Alice (Moon) Tungesvik of Radcliffe.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Moon; daughter, Loretta of Iowa Falls; son, Roger and wife, Cecilia and granddaughter, Joanna of San Diego, California; sister, LaVerna (Moon) Hannum of Boone; and sister-in-law, Regis Crawford of Fort Dodge.
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The Rev. Warren W. Duit
Sunday, September 16, 2007

September 19, 2007

MCKINNEY, Texas—The Rev. Warren W. Duit, 84, of McKinney, Texas and formerly of Dumont, died on Sunday, September 16, 2007, at the North Park Rehabilitation Center in McKinney.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 22, at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Dumont, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont is in charge of the arrangements.
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Marvin Dale "Moe" Eilers
Sunday, September 16, 2007

September 19, 2007

DUMONT—Marvin Dale “Moe” Eilers, 70, of Dumont, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2007, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 19, at the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton, with burial in the Dumont Cemetery. The Rev. David Koenigsberg will officiate at the service. The Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont is in charge of the arrangements.
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Ruth Ellen (Baker) Davison
Wednesday, September 19, 2007

September 22, 2007
 
ELDORA—Ruth Ellen (Baker) Davison, 79, of Eldora, died on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 22, at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. Burial will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
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Helen Harris
Wednesday, September 19, 2007

September 22, 2007

DUMONT—Helen M. Harris, 92, of Dumont, formerly of Kesley, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at the Dumont Wellness Center.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 24, at 10:00 a.m., at the Lincoln Township Cemetery in Zearing. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-5:00 p.m., at the Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home in Dumont. Pastor Francis Beyea will be officiating.
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Rolland "Rollie" Dee Lisle
May 29, 1945-September 19, 2007

September 29, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Rolland “Rollie” Dee Lisle, 62, died on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 23, at the Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Interment was in the Rippey Cemetery in Rippey, Iowa. Memorials may be sent to the Hastings Funeral Home, Perry.

Rolland Dee Lisle, son of Dean D. Lisle and Gladys Vivian Heckathorn Lisle, was born on May 29, 1945 in Perry. Rollie, as he was lovingly known, graduated from the Perry High School in 1965 and then completed barbering school at the Sioux City Barber School. He barbered at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. Later Rollie worked for the city of Perry for a year before joining Iowa Electric at the power plant. He was transferred to Iowa Falls where he worked as a truck driver/grounds man. IE later became Alliant Energy and Rollie retired in 2003 as a gas mechanic.

On November 3, 1967, Rollie married Linda Lu Lape. They lived in Des Moines for a time and then Perry before moving to Alden in 1973. Rollie and Linda were parents of two sons, Steve and Blaine. Rollie enjoyed NASCAR, camping, and his memberships in his church, Immanuel Memorial United Church of Christ in Alden, Elks Lodge 1674, where he was Past Exalted Ruler, Masonic Home Lodge 192, where he was Past Master, Order of Eastern Star, where he was Past Patron, and the Moose Lodge 1331.

Rollie was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Owen and Alice Lape; brother-in-law, Albert Lape; and sister-in-law, Glenda Swaink.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Steve and wife, Tonya of Woodward and Blaine of Alden; two grandsons, Dakota and Gage Lisle of Woodward; two sisters, Renee Wullenwaber and husband, Dick of Perry and Deana Sheehy of Jamaica; two brothers, Larry and wife, Karen of St. Louis, Missouri and Robert and wife, Carol of San Antonio, Texas; nieces and nephews; an aunt, Vina Latimer of Waukee; brother-in-law, Bob Swaink of Silver City; and other relatives and many friends.
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Janice Carter
Thursday, September 20, 2007

September 26, 2007

HUBBARD—Janice Carter, 79, of Hubbard, died on Thursday, September 20, 2007, at the Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eldora.

Funeral services were held on Monday, September 24, at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hubbard. Burial was in the Hubbard Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home in Hubbard was in charge of the arrangements.
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Miriam G. Priske
September 6, 1917- September 22, 2007

September 26, 2007

ELDORA—Miriam G. Priske, 90, of Eldora, died at the Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eldora, of natural causes on Saturday, September 22, 2007, while under the care of Amenity Hospice.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 25, at the First Baptist Church of Eldora. Burial was in the Eastlawn Memory Garden. Memorials may be directed to the Eldora Public Library. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home of Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.

Miriam was born on September 6, 1917, at her parents’ home in Eldora, daughter of Edwin and Dessie (Castello) Doud. She attended school in Owasa and graduated from the Owasa High School in 1935. On May 15, 1937, Miriam was united in marriage to Harold G. Priske at the Iowa Falls Baptist Parsonage in Iowa Falls. Miriam worked in a variety of businesses in Eldora as a clerk until retiring in 1995.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Eldora. Miriam loved to spend time with her family and friends.

Miriam is survived by her husband, Harold; sons, Stanton and wife, Karen of Cedar Rapids and Steve and wife, Linda of Eldora; five grandsons; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Glen, Arthur and William Doud.
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Donald Thelke
August 4, 1931-September 22, 2007

September 26, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Donald Thelke, 76, of Iowa Falls, and formerly of Alden, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital, Iowa Falls, following a brief illness.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 25, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Iowa Falls, with Pastor Kenneth Krueger officiating. Burial followed in the Alden Cemetery, Alden. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Donald Frederick Thelke, was born on August 4, 1931, in the Lutheran Hospital, Hampton, the son of Herman and Margaret (Kniewasser) Thelke. He was baptized at birth and later confirmed at the Vernon Lutheran Church, Dows. He grew up in rural Blairsburg, where he graduated from the Blairsburg High School with the class of 1949.

On April 22, 1951, he was united in marriage to Audrey Ann Smalley at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Webster City. Together they farmed north of Alden until his retirement in 1995.

Don enjoyed camping and fishing during the summer and spending his winters in Florida. He also enjoyed going to his great-grandson, Jayden’s baseball and basketball games. Family was very important to him and he was always there for them.

He will be missed by his wife, Audrey of Iowa Falls; and three children, Steve (Carol) Thelke of Alden, Gary Thelke of Jacksonville, Florida and Cathy (Roger) Schmitt of Parkersburg; five grandchildren, Corey (Darla) Thelke of Grimes, Scott Thelke of Alden, Jessica (Lee) Vanderwater of Winterset, Wade (Stephanie) Welsh currently deployed with the U.S. Army in Baghdad, Iraq and Matthew (Tiffany) Welsh of Junction City, Kansas; and two great-grandchildren, Jayden Thelke of Iowa Falls and Grant Vanderwater of Winterset.

Also surviving are his siblings, Erma (Wendell) Larsen of Fort Dodge and twin brother, Robert (Janice) Thelke of Blairsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Margaret Thelke of Fort Dodge; and sister and brother-in-law, Nelda and Ivan Glasco of Fort Dodge.
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Michael “Mick” Meneough
December 13, 1939-September 23, 2007

September 26, 2007

NEVADA—Michael “Mick” Meneough, 67, died on Sunday, September 23, 2007, at his home in Nevada.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, September 26, at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Nevada. Burial will be in the Alden Cemetery. The Bacon Funeral Home and Crematory in Nevada is in charge of the arrangements.

Mick was born in Des Moines on December 13, 1939, to Paul “Joe” and Mary (Pink) Meneough. He served with the Army National Guard for six years and he retired from Iowa Electric where he was employed as an electric lineman.

He was a 20-year member of the American Legion in Nevada and Ames, was founder of the Patriotic Council in 1987 and was Chief of Staff since 1994; Commander of the S.A.L., Nevada Fire Fighters, Past President of the Nevada Jaycees, Nevada Cyclone Club and had worked with the Story County Fairboard donating materials and his time. Mick loved to travel. He loved his grandchildren, the outdoors and being with his family and friends. He loved all sports, especially Notre Dame Football.

Surviving are his wife, Diane (formerly Krause) Meneough of Nevada; two sons, Matthew (Laurie) Meneough of Norwalk and Patrick (Julie) Meneough of Manilla; a brother, John (Romona) Meneough of Ormond Beach, Florida; and a sister, Judy (Donn) Simonson of Fullerton, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Michelle Lynn in infancy.
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Ruth Adelmund Leyen
May 19, 1923-September 23, 2007

September 29, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Ruth Adelmund Leyen, 84, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2007, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, September 27, at the Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel. Inurnment was in the Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls.

Ruth Adelmund, was born on May 19, 1923 at Parkersburg, the daughter of William and Minnie (Weibrand) Adelmund. She attended the Parkersburg Community Schools.

On August 7, 1943, Ruth was united in marriage to Charles John Leyen at Waukomis, Oklahoma. To this union four children were born, Terry, Randy, Charleen and Thomas. The couple lived at many locations during Charles’ career with the U.S. Air Force. After his military retirement they settled in Iowa Falls. She was employed as a waitress with the Scenic City Cafe and was also a machine operator with General Publishing and Binding of Iowa Falls.

Ruth Leyen is survived by her children, Terry (Linda) Leyen of Kittrell, North Carolina, Randy (Terry) Leyen of O’Fallon, Missouri, Charleen Warmbier of Concord, North Carolina and Thomas (Belinda) Leyen of Sumter, South Carolina; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Minnie (James) Clar of Cedar Rapids; and one brother, Doug (Ruth) Adelmund of Parkersburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Minnie Adelmund; her husband, Charles J. Leyen; two sisters, Suzie Syhlman and Alline Bakker; three brothers, George Adelmund, Abbie Adelmund and William Adelmund; and one granddaughter, Tracie Renee Leyen.
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C. Dean Hetland
Sunday, September 23, 2007

September 29, 2007

ELLSWORTH—C. Dean Hetland, 70, of Ellsworth, died on Sunday, September 23, 2007.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 27, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, with burial in the Homewood Cemetery, both in Ellsworth. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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Julius Milford "Bus" McAdams

October 3, 2007

DOWS—Julius Milford "Bus" McAdams, died on Sunday, September 23, 2007, at the Hampton Health Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 27, at the First Lutheran Church in Dows, with Pastor Robert Edwards officiating. Interment took place in the Fairview Cemetery, Dows. Military rites were provided by the Dows American Legion Post No. 523. The Ewing Dugger Helgeson Funeral Home of Dows was in charge of the arrangements.

Bus was born on November 3, 1913, to Hilda and Ed Shaffer and was raised in Franklin County. Bus was raised by his aunt and uncle, Josephine and Clyde McAdams and eventually took their name.

During his early teens Bus came under the tutelage of V.B. Hamilton, a young county agent and 4-H Leader who would go on to earn national and international recognition. Hamilton engendered a lifelong love of agriculture in Bus. Bus was proud of his membership in the Franklin County 4-H, the largest chapter in the nation with more than 400 members. Bus was a member of the award-winning Franklin County 4-H team that judged cattle, horses, hogs and sheep at the state fair. He visited the Franklin County Fair this summer, where he met many old friends and reminisced about his experiences.

He worked for the Byron Meyer Livestock Company in Dows. He later became partners with Barney in the business and then owner of the business, which was renamed McAdams Livestock Company. He was known for honesty both with farmers and packing plants.

Bus attended Iowa State for two years and was a diehard Iowa State fan. He also served in the US. Navy during World War II. He was active in the community for many years, particularly on Community Betterment and Corn Days Committees. He was a lifelong member of the First Lutheran Church in Dows and served as the first president of the congregation as well as on the church council and the building committee. He was a charter member of the Dows Lions Club, and celebrated his 50th year as a Lions Club member in 2001. Bus was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Elks and American Legion. Bus loved to fish and hunt, although neither fish nor fowl had too much to fear.

He married Pearl Madison of Goldfield on October 22, 1937. They would celebrate 65 years of marriage together.

Bus is survived by his sons, Fred (Vivian) and Nile (Tara); grandchildren, Stephanie McAdams, Matthew (Jen) McAdams, Amy (Chuck) Voltmer and Ann (Dave) Coble; four great-grandchildren; brother, Milo (Milda) Shaffer; sister, Maxine (Don) Ahrens; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Pearl.

Bus's family would like to thank the community for all the support and friendship provided to Bus and Pearl during their many years in Franklin County. We know that Bus has been celebrating in Heaven, where the Cyclones win the National Championship every year!
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Bernard Carl Grimes
June 15, 1920-September 24, 2007

September 29, 2007

ALDEN—Bernard Carl Grimes, 87, of Alden, died on Monday, September 24, 2007, at the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services were held on Friday, September 28, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden, with burial in the Alden Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Alden was in charge of the arrangements.

Bernard Carl Grimes, was born on June 15, 1920 at Fort Dodge, the son of Carl and Josephine (Brown) Grimes. He received his education in Fort Dodge, graduating from the Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1938. Bernard was in the U.S. Army and served his country during World War II in Germany.

Bernard married Evelyn Vetter on August 11, 1948 at Manson. Following their marriage they resided in Fort Dodge where Bernard worked at Mitchell Lab as a dental technician for 40 years. Bernard and Evelyn bought the Alden Motel in 1967 and have lived there ever since. Bernard retired in 1985.

He attended the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Alden. Bernard enjoyed spending his free time golfing, fixing things, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Evelyn of Alden; son, Gary Grimes Sr. and his wife, Cindy of Fort Dodge; a daughter, Linda Zamora of Alden; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Tammy Miller and her husband, Brian and their daughter, Katrina of Cedar Falls, Gary Grimes Jr. of Cedar Falls, Melody Henderson and her husband, Matt and their daughter, Lauren of Chandler, Arizona, Felicia Zamora and her fiancée, Chris Van Wyk of Fort Collins, Colorado and Joe Zamora and his wife, Jessica of Coralville; and one sister, Dorothy Taylor of Fort Dodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Arnold Skartvedt
Tuesday, September 25, 2007

September 29, 2007

GARDEN CITY—Arnold Skartvedt, 95, of Garden City, died on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at the Bethany Manor in Story City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 29, at the Stavanger Lutheran Church in Garden City, with burial in the Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery. The Boeke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Robert Johnson
July 14, 1928-September 26, 2007

September 29, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Robert Johnson, 79, of Iowa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, September 29, at the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls, with the Rev. Wayne Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Northlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa Falls. The Linn’s Funeral Home, Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Eugene Johnson, was born on July 14, 1928, at his parents’ home in Franklin County, the son of Clifford Melvin and Edith Irene (Williams) Johnson. He was baptized on Palm Sunday. He attended the Brick Country Grade School in Oakland Township and graduated from the Popejoy High School with the class of 1947.

On December 25, 1949, Bob was united in marriage to Muriel Lucille Dawson at her parents’ home in Dows. To this union six children were born, James, Raymond, David, Thomas, Jerry and Janet. Bob worked for International Harvester as a mechanic, shop foreman and later for Case IH. After retiring Bob combined for the Jordahls and traveled with Muriel to 47 states and Canada delivering motor homes.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Iowa Falls and the Meadow Hills Golf Club, having served on their board of directors for many years.

Bob Johnson is survived by his wife, Muriel Johnson of Iowa Falls; his children, Jim (Tana) Johnson of Coal City, Illinois, Ray (Lorae) Johnson of West Des Moines, Dave (Jodi) Johnson of Lynnville, Tom (Rhonda) Johnson of Iowa Falls, Jerry (Teresa) Johnson of North Manchester, Indiana and Janet (Mike) Thompson of Boise, Idaho; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Pat Schumacher of Alden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Edith Johnson; two brothers, Duane Johnson and Harold (Bus) Johnson; and one grandson, Timothy Johnson.
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Charlene Bartsch
Wednesday, September 26, 2007

October 3, 2007

ELDORA—Charlene Bartsch, 68, of Eldora, died at her home on Wednesday, September 26, 2007.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 1, at the Eldora United Methodist Church, with Pastor Richard Boatman officiating. The Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora was in charge of the arrangements.
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Bonnie Belle Jones
March 8, 1911-September 29, 2007

October 3, 2007

IOWA FALLS—Bonnie Belle Jones, 96, of Iowa Falls, died on Saturday, September 29, 2007, at the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls.

Funeral services are planned for 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 3, at the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls, with burial in the Union Cemetery. The Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is in charge of the arrangements.

Bonnie Belle Jones, was born on March 8, 1911 at Iowa Falls, the daughter of Pearl and Bessie (Palmer) Brown. She received her early education in local schools and graduated from the Iowa Falls High School with the class of 1932. She married Marion Jones on January 19, 1935 at Iowa Falls, where the couple made their home 2 miles east on Highway D15.

Bonnie was a homemaker and a mother, as well as someone who was involved with the operations on the farm. She had also worked at the Junction Cafe for several years. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Iowa Falls.

Survivors include her sons, Jerry Jones and wife, Linda of Bellevue, Nebraska, Ron Jones and wife, Marianne of Iowa Falls and Don Jones and wife, Dinah of Iowa Falls; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Inez Hanson and husband, Elmer of Roswell, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion; three sisters, Beulah Hensing, Cecil Mardick and Nell Bryant; and one brother, Kenneth Brown.
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LeRoy D. Huesman
Saturday, September 29, 2007

October 3, 2007

ACKLEY—LeRoy D. Huesman, 68, of Parker, Colorado and formerly of Ackley, died on Saturday, September 29, 2007, at the Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton, Colorado.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 6, at the West Friesland Presbyterian Church, rural Ackley, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m., on Friday, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.
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Roger Zahrt
Saturday, September 29, 2007

October 3, 2007

RADCLIFFE—Roger Zahrt, 71, died on Saturday, September 29, 2007, at his home in Radcliffe.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 2, at the Stavanger Lutheran Church in Garden City, with the Rev. Earl Korhonen officiating. Burial was in the Radcliffe Cemetery in Radcliffe. The Boeke Funeral Home in Radcliffe was in charge of the arrangements.
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